The capability maturity model integration (CMMI) has become one of the most preferred approaches to software process improvement (SPI). However, the amount of discontinued or delayed CMMIdriven SPI projects is considerable. In this paper we investigate the culture embedded in the CMMI and compare it with the cultures within an implementing organization in Scandinavia by utilising the competing ...

As information technologies evolve and demands of enterprises on larger data and integrated info services keep growing, the market of cloud services (CS) attracts many more players nowadays. However, the quality of the services may vary due to different service capabilities and a service often requires integration with other services, CS providers need a standard way in implementing and improvi...

Background: Maturity models for IT service such as CMMI-SVC and MR-MPS-SV requires identification of critical business process and definition of relevant metrics to support decision making, but there is no clear direction or strict suggestion about which should be those processes and metrics. Aims: We aim to identify adequate metrics to be used by organizations deploying IT service maturity mod...

The control of centroidal momentum has recently emerged as an important component of whole-body humanoid control, resulting in emergent upper-body motions and increased robustness to pushes when included in whole-body frameworks. Previous work has developed specialized computational algorithms for the Centroidal Momentum Matrix (CMM) and its derivative, which relate rates of change in centroida...

The objective of this study was to examine if diets differing in crude protein (CP) metabolizable energy (ME) ratio (CP:ME) pre-weaning altered peripheral quantitative computed tomography (pQCT) measures bone mass and strength lambs. left hind leg lambs were available at the completion a trial designed effect that altering CP:ME milk replacer had on growth body composition pre-weaned reared art...

Heibo, E. 2003. Life-history variation and age at maturity in Eurasian Perch (Perca fluviatilis L.) This thesis deals with life-history variation in perch, with special focus on age at maturity. We conducted field studies to uncover the variation within short geographic distances and a literature review to study variation on a large geographic scale in order to reveal some factors affecting lif...

This study compared sensory properties of LM steaks from A maturity and B maturity or older carcasses that were produced by grain-finished steers and heifers classified as less than 30 mo old at the time of slaughter using dentition. Carcasses were selected to represent 2 maturity groups and 3 marbling categories within each maturity group, resulting in 6 maturity × marbling subclasses, each su...

validation of predicting fatness methods in the iranian girls with respect to the maturity process could help to identify anthropometric risk factors. this study evaluate the accuracy of four body composition prediction equations in the teenager students in hamadan city .method: the anthropometry profile of 266 adolescent girls (12-16 ys) including ,weight (55.69±10.18 kg),body mass index (21.9...

• Genotype determined the crop’s ability to maintain optimal aroma profile. Maturity had a stronger influence over different compound groups than genotype. Monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes and phthalides are key celery aroma. Odours produced during maturity process strongly by Celery is fibrous horticultural vegetable grown globally widely consumed due its health benefits, distinct flavours culinar...