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Mainstreet.au.com : A performance evaluation

- Thompson, Helen

Authors: Thompson, Helen
Date: 2002
Type: Text , Conference paper
Relation: Paper presented at the Electronic Networking 2002 - Building Community, Melbourne : 3rd - 5th July, 2002
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Description: The MainStreet.au.com project has provided its target community with a range of opportunities to access assistance, secure the tools and identify the process and practices to ensure the implementation of sustainable electronic commerce operations. The inclusion of a technical team was a significant factor that positively influenced the project outcomes. Without this element,we would have been locked into a static portal solution, like so many other government-funded projects. This would have tied us to the original business case model where achieving sustainability relied almost entirely on attracting up to fifty percent of the region's businesses with low cost tools. The distinguishing feature of the MainStreet.au.com is the way we deliver all the functionality of MainStreet.au.com but with a 'local face'. This has attracted diverse groups and communities, local governments, town based communities, membership based organisations, industry groups and small and medium enterprises. The level of functionality and services these communities use is high and because these clients have strong ownership of their online activities, maintain their own web-based information and are committed to annually investing to maintain the portal infrastructure and services, the services of MainStreet.au.com will continue to be delivered long after the initial seed funding has been expended.
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Making statistics relevant for undergraduate nurses

- Martin, Peter, Pierce, Robyn, Giri, Jason

Authors: Martin, Peter , Pierce, Robyn , Giri, Jason
Date: 2002
Type: Text , Conference paper
Relation: Paper presented at the Sixth International Conference on Teaching Statistics, Cape Town, South Africa 7th - 12th July, 2002
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Description: In this paper we will explore the challenge of making statistics more meaningful to future nurses. In the fast moving undergraduate student world the expectations we place upon nursing students are considerable. Typically they experience high class-contact hours in addition to their clinical placements. Compounding the problem, undergraduate nursing students have diverse mathematical backgrounds and seldom perceive statistics as being relevant for them. Given these constraints we have adopted the relatively modest aim of producing informed and discriminating consumers of statistics and research, rather than skilled statistical practitioners or researchers. With a focus on computer output rather than by-hand calculations, we have made use of strategic examples, appropriate journal articles and an historical hypothetical. This approach has both relieved the anxiety and distraction associated with calculations and increased students’ engagement in the learning process.
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Metal concentrations in rice and pulses of Samta Village, Bangladesh

- Alam, M. G. M., Allinson, Graeme, Stagnitti, Frank, Tanaka, A., Westbrooke, Martin

Authors: Alam, M. G. M. , Allinson, Graeme , Stagnitti, Frank , Tanaka, A. , Westbrooke, Martin
Date: 2002
Type: Text , Journal article
Relation: Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology Vol. 69, no. 3 (2002), p. 323-329
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Mimics : A symbolic conflict/cooperation simulation program, with embedded protocol recording and automatic psychometric assessment

- Aidman, Eugene, Shmelyov, Alexander

Authors: Aidman, Eugene , Shmelyov, Alexander
Date: 2002
Type: Text , Journal article
Relation: Behavior Research Methods, Instruments, and Computers Vol. 34, no. 1 (2002), p. 83-89
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Description: This paper describes an interactive software environment designed as a social interaction simulator with embedded comprehensive recording and flexible assessment facilities. Using schematized visual sketches similar to cross-cultural facial universals (Ekman, 1999), Mimics (Shmelyov & Aidman, 1997) employs a computer-game-like scenario that requires the subject to identify with an avatar and navigate it through a playing field inhabited by hosts who display a range of facial expressions. From these expressions (which are highly consequential), the player has to anticipate the hosts' reactions to the avatar (which may vary from friendly to obstructing or aggressive) and choose between negotiating with a host (by altering the avatar's facial expression), attacking it, or searching for an escape route. Comprehensive recording of player moves and interactions has enabled computation of several fine-grained indices of interactive behavior, such as aggressive response styles, efficiency and motivation in conflict/cooperation contexts. Initial validation data and potential applications of the method in the assessment of personality and social behavior are discussed.

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Monitoring effective use of computer algebra systems

- Pierce, Robyn, Stacey, Kaye

Authors: Pierce, Robyn , Stacey, Kaye
Date: 2002
Type: Text , Conference paper
Relation: Paper presented at Mathematics Education in the South Pacific Proceedings of the 25th Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Groups of Australasia, Auckland, New Zealand : 7th July, 2002
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Description: Computer Algebra Systems (CAS) potentially offer students a powerful tool. However the mere availability of CAS does not enhance teaching and learning; students (and teachers) need to use it effectively. This paper presents a framework for components of Effective Use of CAS and illustrates its use as a guide for monitoring the progress of students. The results presented highlight the importance of considering the interaction between technical and personal aspects of Effective Use of CAS.
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Morphological and physiological adaptations to waterlogging by Eucalyptus seedlings from the semi-arid Pilbara, Western Australia

- Florentine, Singarayer, Fox, John

Authors: Florentine, Singarayer , Fox, John
Date: 2002
Type: Text , Journal article
Relation: The Journal of the Royal Society of Western Australia Vol. 85, no. (2002), p. 61-70
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Description: This study was undertaken to investigate the adaptation to long term waterlogging of semi-arid eucalyptus species. Long-term waterlogging of Eucalyptus victrix seedlings significantly increases seedling stem diameter. Flooding reduces photosynthesis, transpiration and stomatal conductance. Flooding does not increase shoot fresh or dry weight of 4-, 8- or 17- week old seedlings. Leaf emergence may be stimulated for flooded seedlings compared with unflooded seedlings. Root dry weight is not significantly greater for 17- week old flooded plants than 13- week old seedlings. We suggest that maintenance of a high root/shoot ratio is a drought adaptation. Furthermore, a comparative study of flood tolerance in semi-arid eucalypt species suggests that those species intolerant of flooding seldom express morphological adaptations and fail to recover from physiological damage. Flooding significantly reduced the transpiration rate and stomatal conduct of all three species. Diurnal transpiration, stomatal conductance and leaf water potential of E. terminalis and E. leucophloia were significantly different between treatment (flooding) and control seedlings.
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Networking tourism SMEs : E-commerce and e-marketing issues in regional Australia

- Braun, Patrice

Authors: Braun, Patrice
Date: 2002
Type: Text , Journal article
Relation: Information Technology and Tourism Vol. 5, no. 1 (2002), p. 13-23
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Description: Networks, knowledge, and relationships have become crucial assets to business survival in the new economy. Research indicates that network building is a major new source of competitive advantage and an essential regional and indeed global management requirement. Because regional policies encourage interfirm alliances and the development of regional economic communities, the fostering of a culture of connectivity, networking, learning, and trust between regional Australian small and medium- size tourism enterprises (SMTEs) may offer a potential solution to the possible loss of competitive advantage for Australian tourism enterprises. It is suggested that SMTEs would benefit from increased information flow through regional networking and cooperative e-marketing campaigns to enhance market visibility, global positioning, and strategic leverage in the new economy.
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Neuroticism and extraversion as predictors of negative and positive emotional information processing : Comparing Eysenck's, Gray's, and Newman's theories

- Gomez, Rapson, Gomez, Andre, Cooper, Andrew

Authors: Gomez, Rapson , Gomez, Andre , Cooper, Andrew
Date: 2002
Type: Text , Journal article
Relation: European Journal of Personality Vol. 16, no. 5 (2002), p. 333-350
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Description: This study compared how extraversion, neuroticism, and extraversion × neuroticism are related to processing of pleasant and unpleasant emotional information as predicted by Eysenck's, Gray's, and Newman's theories. Initially, the participants' levels of extraversion (as measured by the sociability subscale) and neuroticism were assessed with Eysenck's Personality Inventory. They were then tested individually. After completing a questionnaire of current positive and negative moods, they completed three tasks measuring processing of pleasant, unpleasant, and also neutral information. The results showed that extraversion was associated positively with the processing of pleasant information, while neuroticism was associated positively with the processing of unpleasant information. These findings support predictions from Eysenck's theory. © 2002 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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Opalescence in Australian-grown pecan kernels : Occurrence and causes

- Wakeling, Lara, Mason, Richard, D'Arcy, Bruce, Caffin, Nola

Authors: Wakeling, Lara , Mason, Richard , D'Arcy, Bruce , Caffin, Nola
Date: 2002
Type: Text , Journal article
Relation: Journal of Food Science Vol. 67, no. 8 (2002), p. 2873-2880
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Description: Opalescence is an unattractive browning of the interior of the pecan kernel compared to the white interior of normal kernels. The discoloration is due to the presence of free oil, resulting from decompartmentalization in the endosperm of opalescent pecans. Using a subjective scoring system, approximately 70% of Australian-grown pecan kernels tested were found to exhibit opalescence to some degree. Evaluation of kernels for opalescence during the harvesting-processing chain showed that opalescence first becomes evident in kernels after mechanical cracking. Opalescent kernels were found to have lower levels of calcium and higher amounts of oil compared to nonopalescent kernels. Differential scanning calorimetry showed that kernels do not freeze at -18°C.
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Opinions about advertising in Australia : A study of complainants

- Volkov, Michael, Harker, Debra, Harker, Michael

Authors: Volkov, Michael , Harker, Debra , Harker, Michael
Date: 2002
Type: Text , Journal article
Relation: Journal of Marketing Communications Vol. 8, no. 4 (2002), p. 229-242
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Description: Advertising expenditure has risen globally and in Australia there has been a 2.7-fold rise in the last 10 years. It is suggested that some advertisements may be 'unacceptable', that is unfair, misleading, deceptive, offensive, false or socially irresponsible. Industry and regulatory responses to consumer complaints about these problems must be addressed. This research is concerned with consumer behaviour and consumer complaint behaviour specifically in the area of advertising in Australia. The general findings from the reviewed literature indicated that complainants tend to be older, have attained higher levels of educational qualifications, earn a higher gross weekly income, possess greater degrees of wealth, have higher participant levels of local community involvement and, in general terms, have more resources to avail themselves of in order to allow them to take action when dissatisfied. The results from this research engender a better understanding of the complaining public. Empirical analyses were used for determining the characteristics of people who complain to the Advertising Standards Board and inferred that their opinions regarding advertising differ from members of the general population in four key areas. This research will afford regulatory bodies a better understanding of the complaining public as well as educating marketing communications strategists in effectively reaching their target markets. © 2002 Taylor & Francis Ltd.

Optimal control for a class of differential linear repetitive processes

- Dymkou, Siarhei, Rogers, E., Dymkov, M., Galkowski, K., Owens, D.

Authors: Dymkou, Siarhei , Rogers, E. , Dymkov, M. , Galkowski, K. , Owens, D.
Date: 2002
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Relation: Paper presented at the 15th International Symposium on the Mathematical Theory of Networks and Systems 2002, Indianna, USA : 14th May, 2003
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Description: Differential repetitive processes are a class of continuous-discrete 2D linear systems of both systems theoretic and applications interest. The feature which makes them distinct from other classes of such systems is the fact that information propagation in one of the two independent directions only occurs over a finite interval. Applications areas include iterative learning control and iterative solution algorithms for classes of dynamic nonlinear optimal control problems based on the maximum principle. In this paper, we first develop new results on optimal and sub-optimal control for an important sub-class of differential linear repetitive processes and then proceed to extend the well known maximum and -maximum principles to this sub-class. The end goal of the research programme for which this paper forms part of the output is the development of numerically reliable algorithms for the synthesis of optimization based control schemes for these processes.
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Penalty functions with a small penalty parameter

- Rubinov, Alex, Yang, Xiao, Bagirov, Adil

Authors: Rubinov, Alex , Yang, Xiao , Bagirov, Adil
Date: 2002
Type: Text , Journal article
Relation: Optimization Methods and Software Vol. 17, no. 5 (2002), p. 931-964
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Description: In this article, we study the nonlinear penalization of a constrained optimization problem and show that the least exact penalty parameter of an equivalent parametric optimization problem can be diminished. We apply the theory of increasing positively homogeneous (IPH) functions so as to derive a simple formula for computing the least exact penalty parameter for the classical penalty function through perturbation function. We establish that various equivalent parametric reformulations of constrained optimization problems lead to reduction of exact penalty parameters. To construct a Lipschitz penalty function with a small exact penalty parameter for a Lipschitz programming problem, we make a transformation to the objective function by virtue of an increasing concave function. We present results of numerical experiments, which demonstrate that the Lipschitz penalty function with a small penalty parameter is more suitable for solving some nonconvex constrained problems than the classical penalty function.
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