On Derksen’s law and related issues

Stress and law enforcers: testing the relationship between law enforcement work stressors and health-related issues

Stigma is recognized as a potential barrier to seeking help for a mental health disorder. The present study assessed college students' perceived benefits and barriers to obtaining mental health treatment and stigma-related attitudes via a four-page survey. A total of 682 students at one Midwestern university participated in the study. Findings indicated that females perceived a greater number o...

Issues Related to HCI Application of Fitts's Law

Some legal and technical issues related to water-spreading weirs

Indigenous flood harvesting method for irrigation in Khorasan, which are called water-spreading weir are constructed and operated by farmers without any cost to the government. Although, the benefits of water-spreading weirs are clear for many experts and the authorities as well, this method receives a little attention by governmental soil and water conservation services. This problem and a few...

Knowledge Management Pattern for Oil Industry Based On Grounded Theory Considering Technical and Human Related Issues

One of the most crucial strategic challenges of organizations for achieving success and competitive advantage is related to knowledge management (KM) activities. Oil Industry of Iran is responsible for producing, retaining and using huge amount of knowledge. In order to manage it effectively, it is necessary to use a customized KM pattern which is fit into specific factors of the organization. ...

On Kolmogorov Machines and Related Issues

I felt honored and uncertain when Grzegorsz Rozenberg, the president of EATCS, proposed that I write a continuing column on logic in computer science in this Bulletin. Writing essays wasn’t my favorite subject in high school. After some hesitation, I decided to give it a try. I’ll need all the help I can get from you: criticism, comments, queries, suggestions, etc. Andrei Nikolayevich Kolmogoro...