The contributions of this thesis are in the two main areas of the estimation and optimization of the software for embedded systems.

ADAS are being developed with many goals: communications, road mark detection, road sign recognition or pedestrian detection. The work presented here is a system that communicates with a GPS, obtains speed data and uses this information in a Real Time Computer Vision System that detects and recognizes road signs, warning the driver in the case of excessive speed when the recognized road sign is...

Existing studies on writing for publication have focused doctoral students and junior scholars, leaving those non-native English-speaking (NNES) Master’s understudied. This article presents a case study of the challenges coping strategies shared by six purposively selected NNES students, who each successfully published in an international academic journal with their supervisor. Semi-structured ...

Qualitative research methodology was used to explore supervisor perceptions of learning style characteristics required for student success in fieldwork. A focus discussion group was used to elicit success themes identified by clinicians. These themes were compared to learning style themes previously identified in quantitative studies. Techniques of conversation analysis were used to assess cong...

In this paper, a multiple models, switching, and tuning control algorithm based on poleplacement control is studied. Drawbacks of the algorithm in disturbance rejection are discussed, and a novel supervisor to enhance the decision-making procedure is developed. The modified algorithm is evaluated in a simulation study for a nonlinear pH neutralization process. Comparison results are provided to...

Employee’s commitment is an important work attitude for organization. Supervisors can play a role in increasing it by conducting downward influence tactics. This study examines the relationship between employee competency and tactics (consultation, ingratiation, exchange tactics), these employee’s to supervisor organization, mediating effect of on commitment. Data were collected from 203 non-ma...