The continuous improvement of the information systems of organizations that work toward the control of stray dog and cat populations facilitates the implementation of programs aimed at reducing the number of animals that roam free in public streets. This study aimed to present techniques to improve the understanding of the spatial distribution of stray dogs and cats and of people who adopt thes...

This paper presents a research project named "Automated life-cycle management system for curtain walls in high-rise buildings based on supply chain management," which is jointly performed by the consortium of universities and companies involved in curtain wall design, manufacturing, and construction in Korea. The objective of this research is to improve the efficiency of the current process thr...

A survey in Ibiúna, Sao Paulo, Brazil, of caregivers (owners) who adopted shelter dogs assessed length of ownership, proportion of male and female dogs adopted, and owners' characteristics. It addressed breeding, neutering, vaccination, and veterinary care. It used no testing to provide a good "match" between dog and future owner. Of adopted dogs, 58% were male. Only 36% of owners were located....

" Tupac Amaru as a Symbol of Peruvian Nationalism " The evolution of Túpac Amaru II as a national symbol provides insight into the changing national consciousness of Peruvian society. In the eighteenth century, the Spanish officials branded Túpac Amaru as an outlaw, executing him in the Plaza de Armas of Cusco and sending his remains throughout Peru as a lesson to others who might attempt rebel...

In our last report, we analyzed the set of tweets about the third Republican primary debate to learn about viewers' impressions of the candidates as the drama unfolded – and how those impressions could emerge even before a media consensus formed about the night's " winners " and " losers. " We repeated our analysis using 426,717 tweets from the fourth debate, hosted by Fox Business Network and ...