Essays on Identification

Citizenship is one of the most precious elements when it comes to the association of a person to a given state, monarch and or a republic. Citizenship has no price tag at is offered rights and privileges which cannot be bought through legal means. A citizen of a country enjoys a lot of rights and is allowed to participate in decision making on how internal issues of their country of state takes place. This is particularly the case with many democratic states across the world. One of critical rights given to citizens of a given country is the right Continue reading...

Mass disasters are events that occur without warning and causes large number of deaths. These disasters may be natural, accidental or intentional. Natural disasters include calamities like earthquakes, tsunamis, flooding etc., while accidental disasters include building collapses, train and aircraft disasters. Intentional disasters are observed recently with acts of terror like bombing and other weapons of mass destruction.
The large number of human lives lost in these disasters requires identification. The forensic examination is not only for humanitarian reasons but also for possible criminal investigations. DNA analysis is one of the best methods for identification of individuals from the Continue reading...

Introduction

Bacillus Subtilis are the organisms that are aerobic, Gram Positive, spore-forming belonging to the Bacillus genus. The organisms are together with other species that are closely related play a crucial role in disease, food poisoning as well as food spoilage. Lack of methods that are standardized for the identification of the organisms whether coming from the food or environment has made the tests to be difficult. Use of morphological as well as physiological tests have offered the best ways to identify organisms in the laboratory although there are inconsistent and lack of reliance in these methods.
Identification of an Continue reading...

Abstract

This paper is on the topic of hazard management system for the construction company specializing in rebuilding and renovating in Renovabuild. The first section of this paper will discuss the hazard management system for Renovabuild. The second section of this paper will discuss the type of hazard identification required for different phases for renovation. The third section of this paper will identify and access hazards and choose the controls of hazards pouring concrete decks at the roof of storage building. The final section for this paper will indentify the hazards and determine the consequences of hazards. Also, it will Continue reading...

Introduction

The voter identification laws have brought controversy and suits in the courts of law. The policy is seen as discriminative by those opposing it, while its supporters see it as a way of preventing voting fraud and malpractices. This paper shall analyze the voter identification law and policy, with focus on California State, in determining its value in the society.

Federal Identification Requirements

Help America Vote Act (HAVA) 2002, created the requirement of a voter ID for first time voters who register by mail. The requirements must be met the first-time one vote’s in any state in a federal election - Continue reading...

Identification of each individual from the massive inventory of living organisms requires appropriate classification system. This system allows not only identification of all specimens that are already collected, but also allows identification of the newly discovered organisms in the future. The classification system is robustly based on science and logic, so this system is universally applicable.
The classification system starts by grouping the specimens into two major categories namely animals and plants. In general, animals are grouped by the presence of appendages that implies the ability to move on their own while plants are grouped together based on the Continue reading...

Interpreting Market Trends

Data on various market factors will need to be collected for identification of their effect on demand of vehicles in the Australian market. Those factors are summarized as follows

Disposable income is the level of income that households can spend for their consumer purposes. It is the income after taxation whose level determines the income that consumers have at their disposal. In that respect, it is determined by employment level within an economy.

Purchasing power: Price index/inflation:

Purchasing power refers to the ability that the income held has in buying goods and services. The change in purchasing power determines the quantity of goods Continue reading...

ABSTRACT

This research proposal presents face reconstruction and recognition technology in the three dimensional format with the help of artificial neural networks. This technology combines geometric interpretation, detailed survey and analysis of streams of data in order to process static and dynamic images to produce neural images using advanced computing system. 3D face reconstruction done with the help of interconnected circuit of artificial neurons is followed by the step of matching and verification against familiar faces. 3D face reconstruction and recognition technology finds extensive applications in a number of fields including forensics and ensuring secure transactions. The process is complex, Continue reading...

Introduction

An inventory control system is described as the process where objects and materials are located. The Automatic Identification of Inventory system mainly depends upon the barcodes as well as the RFID (Radio-frequency identification tags which serves a purpose of identifying the inventory objects. Example of inventory materials includes physical assets like circulating tools, farm machinery, fixed assets, consumables, and merchandise or capital equipment. For the purpose of accountability and record, any inventory transaction is identified automatically by the help of the barcode scanner or the Radio-frequency identification reader. The system also collects additional information from other points of service Continue reading...

Introduction

Biometrics, being the scientific study of mathematical or statistical properties of human physiological and behavioral characteristics, is widely used in the sphere of information security (Jain, 1999). And the use of fingerprint as means of biometrics is one of the oldest methods of automatic identification and also the most common one in our time. The factors that promote the use of such systems are: small size and cost of equipment for processing of fingerprint images, high-performance hardware, power and speed of recognition, which meets the requirements of the software, a sharp growth and development of network technologies and the Continue reading...

Introduction to RFID

In the world today, the RFID i.e. Radio Frequency Identification Technology has become a mainstream application and no longer an obscure one. The RFID application now enhances the quick handling of manufactured materials and goods. The Radio Frequency Identification Technology makes it possible to carry out identification from a distance without requiring a line of sight unlike the barcode technology. The RFID also supports many set of unique IDs compare to barcodes. The RFID also gives room for the application of additional data which may include environmental factors example of which is the temperature, it may also include data Continue reading...

Abstract

Autism is a disorder characterized by speech disorders, communication difficulties and impaired neurological disorder. This disorder mainly affects children of the age of 8 months to approximately 10 years. This paper discusses the importance of identifying children with autism at an early age. The paper gives a brief introduction, followed by detailed definitions, research, concepts and applications. He research reveals that early discovery is vital for intervention and proper care

Autism in Children Ages 3-5

Introduction
Autism is a disorder that is mainly characterized by speech disorders, communication difficulties and impaired neurological development. This disorder is common among people of all ethnicities and age ( Continue reading...

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is regarded as a subset of technologies group, which is used for automatic identification. This technological equipment is mainly used with other machines to identify objects (Bolic, Ryl and Stojmenovic, 2010). Technologically RFID technologies include things such as smart cards and bar codes. Technologically, RFID is a term used to identify a subset of automatic identification, which uses radio waves to identify bulky and individual items automatically (Bolic, Ryl & Stojmenovic, 2010). The technology used in RFID has been available for a long time. However, with advancement in technology, this technology has been improved and its Continue reading...

For a number of years, the United States Justice system has recorded a number of wrongful convictions in its jurisdiction. Steckler (2013) argues that this is so but such cases are on the minimum and the legal task force directs all they have into ensuring legal justice delivery. However, in such instances no matter how rare, the damages caused are permanent and the wrongfully convicted have to live with this. The only beneficiary to wrong convictions is the actual proprietor who gets to live free of accountability to the offense. This is dangerous in its own sense because the Continue reading...

Introduction

Biometrics entail a technology that is used in many areas in contemporary societies all over the world. This is because the modern society now-a-days has enhanced the use of dissimilar system with an aim of providing secure surroundings that is sound and worth living in. In addition, the current situations and advancement in technology offer a better platform for improved services to individuals, something that is readily realized by the implication and the use of biometrics. As Bhattacharyya, Ranjan, Alisherov and Choi (2009) have observed, security of information assures a lot in terms of integrity and confidentiality as Continue reading...

Interpreting Market Trends for BMW Dealership in Sydney, Australia

Specializing in the sale of automobiles in Sydney’s BMW dealer has been a top premium brand choice. However, with an ever-changing environment and new trend factors, the General Manager, Helga Schmit would seek to re-think the dealership’s marketing strategies in order to assist it produce batter sales results. Thus, there will be a need for collecting data on various market factors that are specific to the Sidney’s BMW market. In that view, the collection of data will be focused on the capital city of Sydney, Australia. The data factors are summarized as follows:
- Disposable income: Continue reading...

United States v. Crews: Case 445 U.S. 463

Description of the findings

The case was presented in court on October 31, 1979, and the verdict presented on March 25, 1980 (U.S Supreme court, 1980). It is based on the fourth amendment and the implications presented by arresting an individual without probable cause. It is about a woman who on January 3, 1974, got robbed at gunpoint by a male who forced his way into a stall she occupied in the restroom. He went ahead and made sexual advancement to her and threatened to kill her if she asked for help in less than twenty minutes after he Continue reading...

Face Recognition System

Categorization and Features
Face recognition system is a biometric system-any automatically measurable, robust and distinctive traits that can be used to identify an individual- that operates in two modes; face verification or authentication, and face identification or recognition (Li & Jain, 2011). Face verification postulates a one to one match that likens a face image in question against an enrollment face image whose identity is being claimed (Li & Jain, 2011). A distinctive application of this mode is person verification for self served immigration clearance using E-passport (Li & Jain, 2011). On the other hand, face identification encompasses one-to-many matching that compares Continue reading...

BUSINESS STRATEGY MODEL

- Introduction
Panera Bread Company is a national bakery-café chain and one of the leading US food service companies. Having more than 1,700 outlets and franchises across 45 states, the District of Columbia and Canada, Panera Bread offers their consumers a great variety of fresh baked goods of high quality and excellent customer service (‘Panera Bread Company’ 2014). Operating in a competitive environment, Panera Bread Company succeeds and has substantial financial revenues. However, in 2013 the sales growth has slightly decreased and was twice less than previous year increase (‘Panera Bread Company’ 2014). In general, Panera’s gross Continue reading...

Abstract

Operating systems are pieces of software applications that run computer systems. Without operating systems, computer systems would not work effectively, and humans would find no use in them. Simply, operating systems is a collection of software applications that facilitate the management of computer resources and give an interface for computer applications to interact with hardware. In spite the importance of these systems in bridging the relationship between the user and the hardware, most of the commercial OS have buggy code that is susceptible to security threats. Thus, building a trusted OS that can withstand all the security threats in Continue reading...

Patient access

Scheduling / pre-registration;
This step allows for collection of client’s data and admission to the correct department.
Insurance verification/authorization;
This step allows the hospital staff gauge the client’s ability to pay for the medical services they are seeking
Time of service registration;
This step evaluates the time and type of service a client is seeking; these factors play a role in determining the cost of medical care.
POS collection: Point of service collections feature allows for the identification and billing of all billable services even at their point of care, but in a clinically friendly manner.

Financial counseling

It Continue reading...

ABSTRACT

This research proposal presents face reconstruction and recognition technology in the three dimensional format with the help of artificial neural networks. This technology combines geometric interpretation, detailed survey and analysis of streams of data in order to process static and dynamic images to produce neural images using advanced computing system. 3D face reconstruction done with the help of interconnected circuit of artificial neurons is followed by the step of matching and verification against familiar faces. 3D face reconstruction and recognition technology finds extensive applications in a number of fields including forensics and ensuring secure transactions. The process is complex, Continue reading...

Substitution debate

There has been debate as to whether barcode technology should be substituted by Radio Frequency Identification technology. Barcodes and Radio Frequency Identification have revolutionized and improved several aspects of human life. They are automatic systems of identification that are used extensively in the present day. Each of the two technologies has its merits and demerits. However, Radio Frequency Identification is more advantageous. Barcodes are optically represented data that are interpreted by scanning machines after the scanning process is complete. When using barcodes technology, spacing and width are used to represent the data. Lately, barcodes have been used as the Continue reading...

Abstract

Biology has occupied a place of honor in the forensic laboratories, and such an easy task as a personal identification is now impossible without the usage of methods of this science. This research is focused on the most promising direction of forensics – the evidence of identification on DNA analysis results. This method is a revolutionary one, preceded by fingerprinting, but much more accurate and correct. Unless it needs a small amount of any tissue with a cell, the DNA analysis is a complicated process because even a small laboratory error may put an unguilty person into prison as it Continue reading...

- The reason for creating biometric identification system is the need for comprehensive security systems. The benefits of using biometric data are concerned with raising security level and making authentication and identification processes easy, convenient and fast (Data protection working party 2). The developments in biometric technologies have made many operations more accessible and convenient both for those, identifying other people and the people that are being identified. At the same time the usage of biometric data is associated with a wide range of concerns related to personal and information privacy, such as unauthorized data collection, unauthorized use, using Continue reading...

Arunabha Banerjee

Senior Associate, Corporate & Compliance Solutions, Thomson Reuters
Abstract
With the changing needs of time, forensic analysis of fingerprint in administering criminal justice has undergone a sea change. The process has experience intense digitalization of late with the inception of Automated Fingerprint Information System in an attempt to facilitate speed, efficiency and convenience. However, the automation has been hampered by numerous setbacks, as evident in some recent high profile cases. This article seeks to delve into the nuances of use of digital methods in evidentiary analysis of fingerprints and suggest an effective way forward, which suits the interests of all Continue reading...

Introduction

Human resource benchmarking in an organizational approach entails the change procedures that are directed towards continuity of improvement in the search for positive practices. Organizations with recognized leaders were known for performance that is superior with the basic ideal being the analysis of the measures undertaken for the improvement and integration of the applied methods can be of use. Benchmarking is normal aspect in the auditing of human resources with the process of auditing being defined as an internal study of the functions of human resource within the organization. In addition those involved in the managed performance and level Continue reading...

Article summary: Does servant leadership foster creativity and innovation? A multi-level mediation study of identification and prototypicality

The main goal of the multi-level study conducted by Yoshida D.T. et al. (2013) was to assess how servant leadership influences employee creativity and team innovation simultaneously. Businesses often gain their competitive advantage through employees that come up with creative, innovative ideas and work as a team to implement them. However, although these factors are highly interdependent, prior researches only focused on either creativity or innovation. No fundamental attempts were made to study how certain leadership behaviors simultaneously affect these two aspects on different levels. Former researches examined how transformational leadership or leader-member relationship influenced employee creativity. As it Continue reading...

California Lutheran University

Rayan Azhari
Chapter I

Introduction

Succession planning is the process of identifying, recruiting, and training employees of an organization in order to equip them with skills necessary for enabling them to take up future top management positions. It entails training and evaluation processes to ensure that the respective employees are capable of effectively and efficiently handling all the management and leadership issues, they may face in the course of duty.
Succession planning is an important part of everyday organization activities and, as a result, all organizations whether small; medium sized or even large must prepare for future succession possibilities. Effective Continue reading...

Chapter I

Introduction
Succession planning is the process of identifying, recruiting, and training employees of an organization in order to equip them with skills necessary for enabling them to take up future top management positions. It entails training and evaluation processes to ensure that the respective employees are capable of effectively and efficiently handling all the management and leadership issues, they may face in the course of duty.
Succession planning is an important part of everyday organization activities and, as a result, all organizations whether small; medium sized or even large must prepare for future succession possibilities. Effective succession planning ensures Continue reading...

“What political forces are involved in the Presidential election?” – The Party System In order to best understand the political forces involved in a presidential election, it is necessary to delve into the intricacies of the American political party system, and how these forces interrelate. Political parties essentially exist as a means to an end for politicians, who use them as a vehicle to advance their own agendas; parties are not created in a vacuum, but instead happen as a result of these politicians’ drives and goals (Aldrich 4). The primary parties involved in American presidential elections are the Democratic Continue reading...

Fingerprinting

All things in life evolve and assume other forms. Crime is not an exception to this perspective. Criminal activities evolve and the methods become more sophisticated. Computer have brought a number of technological advantages that can be viewed. As a result the criminal justice system has benefited from the computer applications. One of the most substantial progresses that has taken place in the criminal justice system is the archiving of fingerprints and palm prints. These development are very advantageous from the perspectives of crime administration. Fingerprinting allows the compliance of laws that make it a federal crime to use Continue reading...

- Background of Organization
Senior Express is located in central South Carolina and provides high-quality services for senior clients and their families for more than five years. Senior Express provides home care services for retirees including assistance in shopping, medical care, home repairs, grooming, pet care, transportation and cleaning. Senior Express cooperates with other senior service providers, their family members, and guardians developing individualized programs targeted better management and monitoring of the client’s needs. Senor Express pays a lot of attention to the recruitment, training, and checking background of their caregivers. The organization is relatively new and various Continue reading...

ABSTRACT

This paper gives a comprehensive focus on risk management as an important tool for project management. Every project has its risk and, therefore, there is no way they can be avoided but mitigation measures can be incorporated when these risks are identified early enough. This paper gives a justification why risk management is a critical success factor for a project. It gives a discussion of the process involved in risk management, including risk planning and management, risk identification, qualitative risk analysis, quantitative risk analysis, and risk response planning. In addition, it provides more information to the project managers on Continue reading...

Abu Dhabi Men’s College

Information Systems Security and Forensics
Individual Case Study

Risk Management and its role in an organization 3

Risk management process 4
Information Security Risk Identification 4
Risk identification techniques 4
Information Security Risk Assessment: 5
Information security risk mitigation: 5
Information Security Risk Transfer: 5
Information security Risk Acceptance: 5
Information Security Risk Monitoring 6
3. Conclusion 6

Reference 6

- Introduction
Risk management is, essentially, defined as the identification, analysis, acceptance and mitigation of uncertainty . The management of risks occurs any time a security manager analyses and identifies a potential threat to the security of information systems in the organization. Information systems security management is a vital component of Continue reading...

There are seven phases in the structure of the Performance Uncertainty Management Process (PUMP) framework. They are: (a) defining the project;(b) focusing on the uncertainty management process; (c) identify all the relevant sources of uncertainty, such as, responses options and conditions; (d) structure of the uncertainty; (e) clarifying ownership; (f) quantify some uncertainty; and (g) evaluating all the relevant implication.
Defining of the project helps in providing the effective common understanding of the project. In simple term, it helps to bring the whole team at the same page. The new members joining the team are able to come Continue reading...

Introduction

Data migration entails the procedures involved in the transfer of data between types of storage, format types as well as computer based systems as a major consideration in the implementation of systems, their upgrade or consolidation. Data migration is normally performed in a programmatic manner so as to attain automation in migration so as to free up human resources from taxing tasks (Sudipto. et al. 2010). Data migration may be undertaken for several reasons such as replacement of upgrade of server and storage equipment, consolidation of website platforms, maintaining of servers as well as relocation of data centers when Continue reading...

Introduction

Risk and risk factors are the cornerstones of a functioning firm or company. The risk-management process involves the systematic application of management policies and practices as well as procedures, with the intention of establishing a context of communication and consultation with relevant stakeholders. The treatment, monitoring, and reviewing of risks also comprises identification, analysis, and evaluation. Consider a scenario where a top company employs a new CEO and one of her first decisions is to ensure that safety is a major priority. Twoof the new rules being established state that all employees are required to use safety gear while Continue reading...

Mobile and smartphone devices have significantly changed the way people communicate. These devices have ensured that consumers are connected wherever they go and consumers expect and demand immediacy in almost everything (Karimi, 2013). With the growing phenomenon of mobility and the increase in penetration of advanced mobile applications and devices, insurance industry are at the forefront adopting mobile solutions, largely to keep pace with the ever increasing demand for real time services (Karimi, 2013). Insurance industry will increasingly experience the benefits of instant connectivity, and interacting with their prospects and customers in an interactive, speedy and personalized manner.

Some of the examples how insurance industry benefit from using mobile technology include:

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Executive Summary

This paper focuses on the Mooroolbark Real estate Agency which is mainly involved with the operation involving the sales and acquisition of real estate property for clients and interested customers in acquiring houses and various property asset and buildings. The operations o the business is facilitated by an information system out in place to improvise and simplify interaction and communication between the different entities involved in the whole processes of the day to day setup of the agency.
The need for the carrying out of the system analysis and requirements determination is inspect whether the system put in place Continue reading...