In classical information theory it is well-known that feedback does not improve the channel capacity. We demonstrate that this is not the case in the interactive setting by developing a new coding scheme for interactive communication over the binary symmetric channel (BSC) with feedback that allows recovery of the original communication with vanishing probability of error. More precisely, we sh...

Spatial Data Infrastructures (SDIs) have been identified essential for environmental management and development activities around the world. Meanwhile, development of frameworks to monitor and evaluate SDIs is currently an important research area. This study proposes Balanced Scorecard (BSC) as a framework for evaluation and monitoring the implementation of SDIs. The concept and advantages of B...

The biological soil crust (BSC) is a naturally occurring vegetation layer in the topsoil that composed of diverse array microscopic living organisms such as cyanobacteria, green algae, lichen, liverworts, moss, micro-fungi, and other bacteria. BSC cover well recognized for mitigating erosion caused by wind forces overland flow. By forming sheet-like microbe community, can bind loose particles, ...

In this age of the Information Economy, access to accurate and timely information is necessary to ensure business success. One method of displaying performance measurement information is on a Balanced Scorecard (BSC). The BSC provides a framework for translating strategy into measures that collectively capture the critical requirements for sustaining the organisation's success. The author has p...

In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the importance of engineering principles to practising and applied Computer Scientists. The granting of Chartered Engineer status to professionally qualified members of the British Computer Society (BCS) has reinforced this position. The Computer Science BSc degree programme at the University of Durham has been accredited by the BCS for a...

Authors The Canadian Chiropractic Association and the Canadian Federation of Chiropractic Regulatory Boards, Clinical Practice Guidelines Development Initiative (The CCA•CFCRB-CPG), Guidelines Development Committee (GDC) comprising: Elizabeth Anderson-Peacock, BSc, DC (Barrie, ON); Roland Bryans, BA, DC, Cochair (Clarenville, NL); Normand Danis, DC, Co-chair (Montreal, QC); Andrea Furlan, MD (E...

695. Physician Perceptions and Attitudes Towards an Antimicrobial Stewardship Program and Computerized Decision-making Systems: A Focus Group Study Alvin Qijia Chua, BSc (Pharm) (Hons); Sing Teang Kong, PhD; Lai Wei Lee, BSc (Pharm) (Hons); Daphne Yah Chieh Yii, BPharm; Sarah Si Lin Tang, BSc (Pharm) (Hons); Winnie Lee, BPharm (Hons), MSc (Epi); Andrea L. Kwa, PharmD and Desiree Lie, MD, MSED; ...

695. Physician Perceptions and Attitudes Towards an Antimicrobial Stewardship Program and Computerized Decision-making Systems: A Focus Group Study Alvin Qijia Chua, BSc (Pharm) (Hons); Sing Teang Kong, PhD; Lai Wei Lee, BSc (Pharm) (Hons); Daphne Yah Chieh Yii, BPharm; Sarah Si Lin Tang, BSc (Pharm) (Hons); Winnie Lee, BPharm (Hons), MSc (Epi); Andrea L. Kwa, PharmD and Desiree Lie, MD, MSED; ...

Nowadays, globalization and competitiveness are major challenges in almost all organizations and managers are seeking modern approaches to gain more competitive advantages. Considering these circumstances, issues such as strategic management, benchmarking and balanced score card (BSC) become important. In this paper, benchmarking and its role in strategic management have been demonstrated. BSC ...

549. MoCA Utility as a Quick Testing Tool for Neurocognitive Disorders in HIV Patients: Analysis of a Prospective Cohort Vanina Stanek, MD; Marisa Del Luján Sanchez, MD; Mariana De Paz Sierra, MD; Cecilia Losada, MD; Ines Zerboni, BSc(Psych); Maria Antonieta Gomez, BSc(Psych); Maria Mercedes Cegarra, BSc(Psych); María Cecilia Fernandez, MD; Angel Golimstok, MD and Waldo Belloso, MD; Internal Me...