Increasing complexity of software applications forces researchers to look for automated ways of programming and adapting these systems. Self-adapting, self-organising software system is one of the possible ways to tackle and manage higher complexity. A set of small independent problem solvers, working together in a dynamic environment, solving multiple tasks, and dynamically adapting to changin...

The earned value method (EVM) is an internationally known technique for project management that emphasizes the control of cost performance and duration, thus allowing trends to be identified during execution warning manager variances may affect so they can take necessary corrective measures. In this research, finished projects a construction company in city Cuenca, Ecuador, were assessed. EVM w...

Biomimetic scaffolds hold great promise for therapeutic repair of cartilage, but although most scaffolds are tested with cells in vitro, there are very few ex vivo models (EVMs) where adult cartilage and scaffolds are co-cultured to optimize their interaction prior to in vivo studies. This study describes a simple, non-compressive method that is applicable to mammalian or human cartilage and pr...

A fully integrated dual-band CMOS power amplifier (PA) is developed for 802.11n WLAN applications using wafer-level package (WLP) technology. This paper presents a detailed design for the optimal impedance of dual-band PA (2 GHz/5 GHz PA) output transformers with low loss, which is provided by using 2:2 and 2:1 output transformers for the 2 GHz PA and the 5 GHz PA, respectively. In addition, se...

Recent literature on project management has emphasised the effort which is spent by the management team during the project control process. Based on this effort, a functional distinction can be made between a top down and a bottom up project control approach. A top down control approach refers to the use of a project control system that generates project based performance metrics to give a gene...

We propose a computational cognitive Extended Visual Memory (EVM) model for a Computer-Aided Vision (CAV) framework to assist human in vision-related tasks. The CAV framework exploits wearable sensors such as cameras, GPS and ambient computing facilities to empower a user’s vision and memory functions by answering four types of queries central to visual activities. Learning of EVM relies on bot...

This paper proposes an extended earned value management (EEVM) as an integrated comprehensive project progress measurement technique. The method considers all of project key success factors, simultaneously. That is the method guaranties the realistic weights achievement to implement project control and scheduling. The weights are employed to publish a correct and comprehensive progress reports ...

An objective of Earned Value Management (EVM) is to provide a means for predicting the outcome of a project. Inherently, the outcome is largely determined in the planning, and of course completion forecasting commonly occurs with analysis of project performance. Having the project plan, management would like to be able to quantify its risk What is the likelihood for having a successful project ...

BACKGROUND The highest incidence of meningitis occurs during the neonatal period and (then) infancy. Although Bacterial agents are the most dangerous cause of neonatal and childhood meningitis yet viruses especially, enteroviruses (EV), are by far the most common cause of meningitis in this age group. OBJECTIVES The aim of the current study was to evaluate the role of EVs in neonatal and chil...

On account of ever increasing complexities and uncertainties, construction project management has become more challenging day by day. As a result, continuous monitoring emerges as prime concern for the planned activities to be completed on schedule within budget. Limitations in traditional time cost practices result overrun which seriously hinder successful completion project. The impact at var...