The purpose of the present study is to identify the motivators and the barriers of using Mashhad’s Bicycle Sharing System. Bicycle sharing systems (BSS) are carried out in different ways, so each system has specific features and conditions. The authors of this paper have used a qualitative approach with a thematic analysis method for an in-depth analysis of the motivators and barriers of Mashha...

Internet design principles do not focus on commercial service provisioning. Hence, support mechanisms need to be implemented in order to ensure that value added services can be offered in a competitive context. Commercial product offerings base on contractual agreements concluded between service providers and service customers. Contracts need to reflect business-driven requirements originating ...

Security compliance has become an important topic for mediumand large-sized companies in the recent years. In order to fulfill all requirements legally imposed, high quality identity management – particularly with respect to correct and consistent access control – is essential. In this context, the concept of recertification has proven itself to maintain the quality and correctness of access ri...

An ear, nose and throat surgeon recently asked if anyone else would be responsible postoperatively for removing a patient's throat pack that had been negligently left in place by the anaesthetist. Generally, members of the operating or treatment team such as anaesthetists, surgeons and circulating nurses are not legally liable for one another's negligent acts or omissions in theatre or postoper...

This article explores the reasons why internet researchers should contemplate their responsibility for encountering distressing disclosure in the course of their online research. ‘Distressing’ disclosure refers specifically to information that indicates an online communicant is considering harming him/herself or another/others (e.g. online users’ announcements of suicide intentions, threats to ...

Summary Furcraea macdougallii Matuda, Falso Maguey Grande, is illustrated (Plate 1053). Its history in cultivation and distribution Mexico are discussed. conservation status: probably extinct the wild.

conclusions according to the present study, the potential barriers to the implementation of pacs in hospitals is the lack of knowledge of the managers and employees of the benefits of pacs system (80%). before the implementation of pacs systems in hospitals it must be considered necessary background to increase knowledge of the workers and managers in this regard, short-term in-service training...