Resource Mapping Research Articles

A New Algorithm for Real-Time Scheduling and Resource Mapping for Robot Operating Systems (ROS)

A new version of a robot operating system (ROS-2) has been developed to address the real-time and fault constraints of distributed robotics applications. However, current implementations lack strong real-time scheduling and the optimization of response time for various tasks and applications. This may lead to inconsistent system behavior and may affect system performance. This article presents a new and efficient heuristic scheduling algorithm for the ROS-2 framework to improve resource mapping and system scheduling for robotics applications. The proposed scheduling design includes grouping callbacks into executors, assigning executor priority, and sequencing callbacks inside executors. The timing constraints and functional properties are expressed in the formal design model, and real-time scheduling is performed with respect to the timing constraints. The benefits of the proposed solution are demonstrated by a set of experimental results. Using this algorithm, it is shown that the number of executors needed to schedule a set of callbacks is minimized and the system schedulability is maximized for loaded and overloaded cases.

Evaluating Introgression Sorghum Germplasm Selected at the Population Level While Exploring Genomic Resources as a Screening Method.

To exploit the novel genetic diversity residing in tropical sorghum germplasm, an expansive backcross nested-association mapping (BC-NAM) resource was developed in which novel genetic diversity was introgressed into elite inbreds. A major limitation of exploiting this type of genetic resource in hybrid improvement programs is the required evaluation in hybrid combination of the vast number of BC-NAM populations and lines. To address this, the utility of genomic information was evaluated to predict the hybrid performance of BC-NAM populations. Two agronomically elite BC-NAM populations were chosen for evaluation in which elite inbred RTx436 was the recurrent parent. Each BC1F3 line was evaluated in hybrid combination with an elite tester in two locations with phenotypes of grain yield, plant height, and days to anthesis collected on all test cross hybrids. Lines from both populations were found to outperform their recurrent parent. Efforts to utilize genetic distance based on genotyping-by-sequence (GBS) as a predictive tool for hybrid performance was ineffective. However, utilizing genomic prediction models using additive and dominance GBLUP kernels to screen germplasm appeared to be an effective method to eliminate inferior-performing lines that will not be useful in a hybrid breeding program.

Identifying potential stakeholders for the management of Lower Mgeta and Upper Zigi water catchments of Tanzania, East Africa

AbstractCommunity participation in natural resources management is a basis for sustainable management of these resources. However, the question of which actors/assets within communities are more connected to the natural resources based on their knowledge, skills and talents is not well captured. This study, therefore, combines Asset Based Community Development approach and Bio‐Cultural approach, to identify influential stakeholders in the utilization of catchment resources in Upper Zigi and Lower Mngeta catchments, in the United Republic of Tanzania. Participatory rural appraisal tools; participatory bio‐physical resource mapping (PBRM) and participatory community asset mapping (PCAM) were used for data collection. Similar observations were made in both study sites, that, the most influential community assets were traditional healers, traditional dancers, hunters, Village Government, fishermen, farmers and family, and therefore, these most influential community assets should get involved in the management of catchment resources because they are true representatives of the community.

FIP2DMP: Linking data management plans with FAIR implementation profiles

FIP2DMP is a mapping resource between a FAIR Implementation Profile (FIP) and a Data Management Plan (DMP) template implemented in the Data Stewardship Wizard. The main benefit of this resource is to facilitate easier adoption of community choices from the FIP by a researcher in their DMP.

Improvement of Korea Meteorological Administration Solar Energy Resources Map Using Fine-Scale Terrain Data

Real-time solar energy resources mapping is crucial for the development and management of solar power facilities. This study analyzes the effects of the digital elevation model (DEM) resolution on the accuracy of the surface insolation (insolation hereafter) calculated by the Korea Meteorological Administration solar energy mapping system, KMAP-Solar, using two DEMs of different resolutions, 1.5 km and 100 m. It is found that KMAP-Solar yields smaller land-mean insolation with the fine-scale DEM than the coarse-scale DEM. The fine-scale DEM reduces biases by as much as 32 Wm− 2 for all observation sites, especially those in complex terrain and that the insolation error reduction is correlated with the difference in sky view factor (SVF) between the coarse- and fine-scale DEM. Both the coarse- and fine-scale DEMs generate the insolation-elevation and insolation-SVF relationship which is characterized by positive (negative) correlation between the insolation and the terrain altitude (SVF). However, the coarse-scale DEM substantially underestimates these relationships compared to the fine-scale DEM, mainly because the coarse-scale DEM underrepresents large terrain slopes and/or small SVFs, most seriously in high-altitude regions. The fine-scale DEM generates a more realistic insolation distribution than the coarse-scale DEM by incorporating a wider range of key terrain parameters involved in determining insolation. Improvements of insolation calculations in KMAP-Solar using a fine-scale DEM, especially in the areas of complex terrain, is of a practical value for Korea because the operational solar resources map from KMAP-Solar supports solar energy research, solar power plant installations, and real-time prediction and management of solar power within the power grid.

Application of Virtual Information Sensing in the Development of Art Design Network Guidance System

The art design network teaching platform is a system with relatively large functions as a fusion technology, virtual reality technology can accurately construct a spatial information model under the spatial mapping of various information resources to ensure multi-dimensional analysis of data information. commonly used virtual information dissemination and the use of the system will change the existing practice teaching mode. It has the characteristics of large amount of information, flexible teaching guidance time, and standardized management. It will build a bridge of communication for teachers, students, and enterprises, and provide a broad display platform. It is an effective countermeasure to solve the current management problems in the practical teaching of art design.

COMPETENCY AND QUALITY OF STATE MADRASAH TEACHERS IN BANTEN PROVINCE

This study aims to describe and analyze teacher resources based on the suitability of the placement and needs of teachers in madrasas at the secondary education level (MTsN) in Banten Province. In particular, this study aims to analyze the qualifications of linear teacher education with the fields of study being taught so that teacher competencies and teacher resource maps are seen at the MTsN level in Banten. This research was a qualitative research, where the data obtained are based on the results of surveys, interviews and questionnaires, which were processed and interpreted. Data were obtained from 33 MTsN education units in Banten Province. The results of the study showed that the number of madrasa teachers in Banten had fulfilled the requirements as educators, namely 1,024 were S1 graduates and 181 were S2 graduates. There are 967 teachers who have been certified and 205 who have not certified. The madrasa teachers who have not been certified are generally in South Banten, Lebak and Pandeglang. This means that the linearity of education and the subjects taught still needs to be pursued at madrasas in Pandeglang and Lebak. Regarding the ratio of teachers to students at public madrasas in Banten Province, it was ideal, which was 1:20 except for a few madrasas in the Lebak area.

Planning for implementation and sustainability of a community-based suicide surveillance system in a Native American community

BackgroundNative American youth, primarily living on reservations, suffer the highest burden of suicide of any racial group in the USA. Implementation and sustainability of culturally grounded, evidence-based interventions are needed to address suicide in Native American populations. For nearly 40 years, Montana has ranked at or near the top nationwide for suicide. Fort Peck Tribal leadership declared a state of emergency in 2010 after six suicides and 20 attempts that occurred over a 5-month period.MethodsWe used a community-based participatory research approach for adapting the Celebrating Life (CL) program with a specific focus on long-term sustainability, which has demonstrated efficacy in addressing suicide with the White Mountain Apache. The aims were to (1) adapt the CL program intake forms through roundtable discussions, (2) conduct asset and resource mapping to identify community and cultural resources to leverage for the CL program within the Fort Peck context, and (3) develop a sustainability plan for CL in Fort Peck through qualitative approaches informed by the Program Sustainability Assessment Tool.ResultsRoundtable discussions resulted in adapted intake forms that capture variables relevant to the Fort Peck context. Asset mapping identified 13 community assets and 10 cultural resources to incorporate within the CL implementation process. Focus group discussions yielded four key themes that were incorporated into a plan for sustainability: (1) strategic partnerships, (2) long-term funding, (3) communication planning, and (4) workforce planning and engagement.ConclusionsThis paper outlines an avenue for using culturally adapted tools to design an implementation system driven by community and cultural assets within tribal communities and for integrating program planning for sustainability early in the implementation process.

КИТАЙСЬКА ДИПЛОМАТІЯ РЕСУРСІВ В АРКТИЦІ: НАСЛІДКИ ДЛЯ ГРЕНЛАНДІЇ

Due to climate change, the expansion of trade routes, and the enormous potential of natural resources, the remote Arctic is becoming an arena for a new type of geopolitical competition. In this context, China, as one of the world leaders, is an important participant in the “race for the Arctic”, focusing on the resources under the cover of the permafrost. China’s polar initiative is based on strategic approaches to energy security and resource diversification. One of the key points on its resource map is Greenland, a Danish autonomous region with huge reserves of critical minerals. Sino-Greenlandic mining relations open up new opportunities for both sides, as allow China to meet its energy and raw material needs, and the Greenlandic government to develop its economy and infrastructure and thus reduce its own financial dependence on the Kingdom of Denmark. However, China’s initiative in Greenland also faces risks and challenges. The environmental impacts of natural resource extraction could negatively affect the region’s unique ecosystems and cause long-term environmental disruption. In addition, the implementation of China’s projects may harm the socio-cultural elements of the local population’s life. It is also worth noting that the Sino-Greenlandic raw material synergy can greatly affect the geopolitical dynamics of the polar region, changing the balance of power and causing new challenges for existing and dominant Arctic structures and actors, including China’s main rival, the United States. The competition between the People’s Republic of China and the United States of America could lead to escalation of tensions and conflicts in the Arctic, which requires careful monitoring and diplomatic efforts to ensure peace and stability. In order to successfully resolve the challenges faced by Chinese companies in Kalaallit Nunaat, it is necessary to develop guarantees for effective cooperation between the parties and take into account the interests of the local population, to carry out responsible resource extraction, and to implement a transparent and environmentally sound approach to mining and infrastructure projects.

Real Property

This Article covers Real Property cases from Southwestern Reporter (Third) volumes 633 through 652 and federal cases during the Survey period that the authors believe are noteworthy to the jurisprudence on the applicable subject. A number of significant cases, mostly from the Texas Supreme Court, have been handed down during this survey period. The due process requirements for the scope of inquiry for substituted service have been promulgated in MAP Resources. Additional procedural issues for service on financial institutions, which were decided differently by various state and federal courts, were resolved in Moss. The Texas Supreme Court provided helpful guidance on the measurement of consequential damages in Signature, and offered a cautionary tale to practitioners about the drafting of consequential damage waivers in James. In another cautionary tale to practitioners, the Tyler Court of Appeals in Tiner addressed the enforceability of a fixed price 100-year option contract. Likewise, in Rancho Viejo, following guidance from the Texas Supreme Court, the San Antonio Court of Appeals narrowly interpreted a restrictive covenant to allow construction of a solid waste facility. The narrow interpretation of restrictive covenants was again reiterated by the Texas Supreme Court in JBrice. The supreme court has also addressed, in a case of first impression, the issue of implied revocation of an outstanding offer in Tauch. In premises liability cases, it also discussed the “dual capacity” for successor liability in Eagleridge, and the “necessary use” doctrine in Sandridge. The Texas Attorney General issued guidance on the meaning of “person” for purposes of nonjudicial foreclosures. Unfortunately, the limitations period for equitably subrogated lien claims, under Howard I and its prodigy, continued in Howard III. From a governance perspective, the Texas Supreme Court refined the fiduciary duties of directors in the Poe decision. Regulatory takings were addressed in Schrock, but with significant possible changes in jurisprudence raised in the concurring opinions. Additionally, the Texas Supreme Court jumped on the Dallas to Houston highspeed train project in defining an interurban electric railway.

НЕЙРОСЕТЕВАЯ МОДЕЛЬ ДЛЯ СЕГМЕНТАЦИИ КОСМИЧЕСКИХ СНИМКОВ В МОНИТОРИНГЕ ФАКТОРОВ ОБЕЗЛЕСЕНИЯ ТЕРРИТОРИИ

The article deals with the important problem of applying neural network models in the tasks of monitoring the condition of forest areas using optical satellite images. Objective. The objective of this research was to develop a neural network model of forest felling suitable for automation of decoding multispectral Sentinel-2 satellite images in forest monitoring tasks in the example of the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug. Materials and Methods. The basis of the developed model was the forest harvesting satellite images segmentation procedure based on the convolutional neural network of deep learning. Sentinel-2 data interpretation was done using the modern QGIS geoinformation system. Over 990 pairs of multi-temporal space images of the forest territories of Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug in winter (snow) period of 2018–2022 were processed to prepare the training data set. More than 70 000 images of the training data set and corresponding masks of forest cutting contours were generated with these images. Results. As a result of this work, a neural network model of forest felling was created, which implements efficient segmentation of space images, which allowed automating the labor-intensive procedure of interpretation of multispectral Sentinel-2 images in order to identify forest logging contours. The set of training data totally 70 000 frames was divided into the training, validation (test) and test (control) samples, the amount of which for the deve¬lopment of the neural network model of forest felling was 58 000, 10 000 and 3600 frames respectively. The novelty of the model is determined, on the one hand, by the use of winter (snow) satellite images for training the neural network and, on the other hand, by the use of pairs of images acquired before and after forest felling. Recall, Precision and F-measure metrics were used as the criteria to evaluate the accuracy of the trained neural network model, and the values were calculated from the test sample. The calculated accuracy of felling detection using the proposed model on the test sample of data on different metrics reaches 85–87%. Conclusion. The developed neural network model of forest felling can be used for monitoring and mapping of forest resources of the northern forestry territories of Russia using multispectral Sentinel-2 satellite images.

Evaluation of water resources: A case study of Rohtak district, Haryana

Water is one of the most important natural resources for life. Because of the rapid increase in population, urbanization, and industrialization, the demand for water to meet various needs is constantly increasing. Water that is present below the Earth's surface and fills any gaps in the soil or geologic strata is known as groundwater. It is additionally known as subsurface water. Data related to underground water table were obtained from Central Ground Water Board of the Ministry of Water Resources. Maps of underground water table depth, quality and surface water resources were prepared in Arc GIS software. After the analysis of maps, the depth of the underground water table in the study area ranges from 0 to 20 meters. The maximum area of the study area is 3-10 meters, which covers 48.35% of the study area. The minimum area is 10-20 meters deep and covers 1.43% of the study area. In Rohtak block, the maximum depth is observed in the villages of Brahmanvas, Chamaria, Aryanagar, and Bohar. The quality of groundwater varies from fresh to saline. Fresh underground water quality occupies the largest area, accounting for 59.8% of the study area. Saline underground water quality accounts for 0.5% of the study area. In terms of surface water resources, this district lacks a perennial river. The main irrigation channels in this area are artificial drain no. 8 and sub drains, major canals, distributaries, and minor canals. This research paper will make a better understanding of water resources in Rohtak district. It will help to analyse and understand the current status of underground water depth, quality and surface water to build up any water resource management plan. A water resource management plan will ensure the sustainable use of water resources which is very important for our ecosystem.

Image of a Sacred City: Portraying Sacred values of Historic Urban Landscape of Sylhet city, Bangladesh

The Historic Urban Landscape Approach by UNESCO presents a new perspective on urban conservation by visualizing cities as a living cultural landscape, changing the traditional idea of the "Historic city” concept. Like many Indian sub continental cities, the cultural-religious spaces have continuously shaped the urban morphology of Sylhet over time and given it an identity as a sacred city. The purpose of this study is to identify Sylhet's spiritual layers through cultural mapping and attempt a critical assessment of the sacred scapes' connectivity to the city's historic urban landscape. This mapping method consists of four methodological steps: proper identification, data collection, documentation, and digital mapping of cultural resources. This research will give heritage scholars better insight into the sacred roots of the historic urban landscape process. The spatial layers of religious heritage sites can be used as an essential instrument for urban planning and to develop a heritage-led vision for the city.

Understanding uncertainty in forest resources maps

Maps of forest resources and other ecosystem services are needed for decision making at different levels. However, such maps are typically presented without addressing the uncertainties. Thus, the users of the maps have vague or no understanding of the uncertainties and can easily make wrong conclusions. Attempts to visualize the uncertainties are also rare, even though the visualization would be highly likely to improve understanding. One complication is that it has been difficult to address the predictions and their uncertainties simultaneously. In this article, the methods for addressing the map uncertainty and visualize them are first reviewed. Then, the methods are tested using laser scanning data with simulated response variable values to illustrate their possibilities. Analytical kriging approach captured the uncertainty of predictions at pixel level in our test case, where the estimated models had similar log-linear shape than the true model. Ensemble modelling with random forest led to slight underestimation of the uncertainties. Simulation is needed when uncertainty estimates are required for landscape level features more complicated than small areas.

Использование ГИС для изучения запасов лекарственного растения Пермского края с целью развития региона России

The degree of preservation and condition of the natural vegetation cover are the most important indicator of the ecological well-being of the Russian regions. Conservation and rational use of plant resources is relevant in connection with the state programs of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation, as well as state import substitution programs. The Perm Krai is a Russian Region with a wide variety of flora. Hyperici herba is a promising type of medicinal plant raw materials. Hyperici herba is used as a raw material for the production of anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, immunotropic, adaptogenic, sedative, antidepressant, antioxidant, astringent, diuretic drugs in various dosage forms worldwide. The aim is to assess the resources and quality control of Hyperici herba, which grows in the Perm Krai for the possibility of further development of this Russian region. In this article, the peculiarities of the growth and distribution of Hyperici herba are revealed, quality control is carried out, the most promising areas for harvesting medicinal plant raw materials are identified. The medicinal plant materials harvesting was performed in the summer of 2022 by our own inventory expeditions to 13 districts of the Perm Krai. The Garmin ETrex Vista C navigator was used to determine the thicket’s growth geographic coordinates. Electronic distribution maps of medicinal plants were built in the ArcView program. The main resource indicators calculation was carried out according to the generally accepted method for determining the medicinal plants stocks. The phytochemical analysis of the harvested raw materials was performed in accordance with the 14th edition of the Russian State Pharmacopoeia. Information processing was carried out on personal computers in Microsoft Excel for Windows. Thus, the use of multifunctional GIS tools visually and clearly presented research information in the form of resource and phytochemical maps. This electronic cartographic material can be used in planning and prospects searching for the development of this Russian region in the future.

Designing an Alternate Water Security Strategy for Rural Communities in South Africa – Case Study of Limpopo and Mpumalanga Provinces

Short of affordable and clean potable water poses high risk to health of human beings globally. Water scarcity is a challenge that affects all countries across the globe and this is more prominently felt in rural communities of poorer countries. In recent years, South Africa has faced severe droughts limiting portable water supply to rural areas of the country. Developing an alternate water security strategy for rural communities in South Africa can assist local government to manage water systems successfully. This paper illustrates the process of building a water supply strategy using the case of water management in Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces of South Africa. These provinces experience a high challenge of water supply and access due to lack of water services, and challenge of building stakeholder support for resource management strategies. A number of rural communities were visited, water samples collected from boreholes, rivers, dams and taps around the two provinces. From chemical and other test, we established the quantity and quality of water sources around the two provinces. System dynamics and system analysis approach are used in this paper to model the existing water resource management and map out its frailties and limitations. A model to connect a system of boreholes and nearby water sources was then developed. The results, it is observed that the reliability and improvement of water system for rural areas was achieved through these approaches. The results show enhanced abstraction of water from sources within the communities that can secure water in these rural communities.

INFLUÊNCIAS DA ESFERA AFETIVO-RELACIONAL COM O PARCEIRO NO ENGRAVIDAR INTENCIONADO DE ADOLESCENTES

ABSTRACT Objective: to understand interconnected influences on adolescents’ intended pregnancy based on particularities of the affective-relational sphere with partners. Method: this is a qualitative-interpretive study, carried out with 16 pregnant adolescents living in a neighborhood with a low socioeconomic level in a capital in the center-west of Brazil. Data were collected in 2019 through in-depth interviews, with complementary use of self-portrait, relational map and photo-elicitation resources, subjected to thematic content analysis. Results: adolescents’ intention-action towards becoming pregnant was based on status assessment and romantic relationship quality with their partners in terms of marriage/union, bond-commitment, partnership-financial protection and good interaction-love. They expressed needs for emotional bonding and material security, psychological particularities of their stage of development, in addition to social representations built on the conjugal and loving relationship and being a man and a woman in the family. Connectedly, it reflected on social conditions and family relationships experienced as well as absorptions of the cultural ideal of romantic and gender love. Conclusion: in adolescents’ reproductive health, it is essential to consider the affective influences on being pregnant, without detaching them from their social and family insertions as well as their ways of exercising agency over their affective-sexual trajectories.

Комплекс материальной культуры башкир Южного Урала 18–19вв. (по данным селища Имсяк-Тау-1 в горно-степном Зауралье)

The article presents the archaeological and paleosoil findings from the settlements dated 18th – 19th century. Imsyak-Tau-1 settlement is situated in the narrow strand of mountain steppes in the Southern Transurals (currently Abzelilovsky District, the Republic of Bashkortostan) on the bank of Bolshoy Kizil River. The monument was first discovered in 2000. The area was closely researched in 2022. The research shows remains of a permanent settlement with linear layouts and two key functional areas. The research totally registered 23 items. Most of them were reconstructed as above-ground housings based on their appearance. A significant amount of remains was collected from the surface. Mainly they were fragments of cast iron pots, various household items, single pottery and porcelain fragments. Pits reveal the cultural deposit within the top horizon only. Coins make the findings date back to the middle 18th century. Paleosoil research allows to determine that locally within the monument there is a lot porcelain (P2 O5 ). It is evident of high anthropogenic load caused by substantial number of cattle. The analysis of 18th – 19th centuries map and historical resources shows that this settlement is an ‘old place’ (Bashkir: Iske uryn) for the contemporary village Ishkulovo (Bashkir tribe of Tangaurs). It had been abandoned by 1784. However, the analysis of the existing coins, including samples discovered in 2022, allows to date the monument within 1740s – 1860s. The studied cast iron pots prove their high chronological and partly ethnocultural significance. To date Imsyak-Tau-1 settlement is one of the few monuments in the Southern Urals to help describe the archaeologically registrable artefacts of Transurals Bashkirs of 18th – 19th century.

Impact of Change Management on the Performance of Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD) in Kenya

Due to the rapid technological and economical changes happening around the world, change management has become an absolute necessity for effective organizational leaders. The broad objective of this study was to determine the impact of change management on the performance of RCMRD. The research study employed a descriptive survey research design and targeted all seventy staff members of RCMRD who were sampled using the census method. Quantitative data was collected using structured closed-ended questionnaires that were later analyzed using SPSS software version 20 for descriptive and inferential statistics before the final report was prepared and presented using tables. The research findings indicate that there exists a positive and significant relationship between change management and organizational performance at RCMRD at 0.579. It was further established that change management using Kotter’s eight-stage model for leading change had a statistically significant influence on performance at a 98.3 percent confidence level. It was also found that despite the fact that the model is statistically significant, no single step of the model can significantly impact performance and therefore the need for management of RCMRD to ensure that all the steps are followed when implementing organizational changes. The value of the study was to help RCMRD in determining the effectiveness of the changes it has been carrying out and therefore, help it in making decisions from an informed platform. The study was limited to one specific area of study and since it was self-reporting, some respondents were likely to have responded in their own subjective manner. In the future, other studies can test the combined influence of leadership, culture, and employee motivation on organizational performance.

Innovative solutions in creating noise maps in cities

This article describes the procedure for performing geodetic and cartographic mapping of urban noise maps. Modern geodetic (shumometric) devices used to measure noise frequencies, and the coordinates of the limit of noise impact on urban buildings and structures using technology and processing of measured data using modern geodetic software (Panorama). With the help of the panorama program, noise maps of the noisy streets of Samarkand were created based on the legend. The scientific significance of the results of the study lies in the fact that the geodetic bases are created using satellites, that is, instead of the bases created along the road, sound level meters are installed and noise measurements are taken. This is due to the fact that a method has been developed for creating noise maps using programs and technologies based on measured noise propagation data, as a result of which a method has been developed for describing noise propagation with cartographic symbols and it has become possible to use them on a global scale. The practical significance of the research results lies in the fact that the PANORAMA program created modern information and relevant opportunities based on space data, developed noise maps of the streets of Samarkand, M. Ulugbek, A. Rudakiy, A. Beruniy, Registan, and on these maps it can be seen that the decibels of noise in the city are increasing every year, determined by the fact that it will serve as an important mapping resource for the future.