We propose a new performance metric based on computational action. We examine work as it evolves in time and compute computational action as the integral of the work function over time. We compare the action generated at less than full power with the action that could have been generated at full power. We claim that the goal of performance optimization is to minimize lost, or wasted, action. We...

A rich and diverse set of potential bibliometric and scientometric predictors of research performance quality and importance are emerging today — from the classic metrics (publication counts, journal impact factors and individual article/author citation counts) to promising new online metrics such as download counts, hub/authority scores and growth/decay chronometrics. In and of themselves, how...

Future combat systems necessarily focus on lightweight, highly mobile and transportable armored vehicles. Lightweight composite integral armor systems are being developed to meet these needs. The goal of this paper is to centrally document he myriad design requirements for composite integral armors that serve multZunctiona1 roles including ballistic, structural, shock, electromagnetic, and fire...

Minimising building life cycle energy consumption is becoming of paramount importance. Performance metrics tracking offers a clear and concise manner of relating design intent in a quantitative form. A methodology is discussed for storage and utilisation of these performance metrics through an Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) instantiated Building Information Model (BIM). The paper focuses on ...

How good is a robot? Three challenges arise from this question: first, defining performance the robot’s observable behavior; second, quantifying with an index that obtainable through direct measurement or computation, and representative of measured quantity; third, ensuring procedure repeatable general, to enable comparison, benchmarking, increase safety efficiency standards. However, landscape...

Abstract Marketers are using metrics to diagnose, coordinate and monitor customer relationships marketing efforts, set benchmarking goals guide implementation, communicate the results of outcomes with internal external stakeholders. Even if number available is striking, some studies found support for idea that more managers employed their decisions, better performance. Studies by author also sh...