Mine Action in the Humanitarian Cluster System
The Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) plays a crucial role in coordinating humanitarian efforts, with a focus on mine action in the global protection cluster. This involves clear responsibilities, strategic planning, and advocacy to address humanitarian needs. The IASC Reference Module for Clus
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Computing Degree Plans and Offerings at School of Computing
Explore the diverse degree plans and offerings at the School of Computing, including Honours and General degrees, minors, and certificates in Data Analytics. Plan selection is crucial for advancing to second-year courses, with automatic acceptance and pending list options available. Discover the var
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Understanding Apache Spark: Fast, Interactive, Cluster Computing
Apache Spark, developed by Matei Zaharia and team at UC Berkeley, aims to enhance cluster computing by supporting iterative algorithms, interactive data mining, and programmability through integration with Scala. The motivation behind Spark's Resilient Distributed Datasets (RDDs) is to efficiently r
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Wood Innovation Cluster: Driving Regional Growth and Development in the Wood Industry
The Wood Innovation Cluster, established in 2018 in Skellefte municipality, brings together key stakeholders in the wood industry to foster regional growth and development. It coordinates research, development, education, and testing activities while promoting sustainable procurement. Through collab
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Nutrition Cluster Core Functions Overview
The content provides a detailed overview of the core functions of the Nutrition Cluster, focusing on objectives, core functions, group work activities, and explanations on supporting service delivery, informing strategic decision-making, and advocacy. It highlights the importance of cluster coordina
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Distributed and Cluster Computing Overview
Distributed computing involves executing programs across multiple connected computers, like in peer-to-peer (P2P) networks. Each computer acts as both a client and server. This method offers advantages such as easy setup and cost-effectiveness, but faces challenges like network security risks. On th
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Fiji National Cluster System for Disaster Risk Management
The Fiji National Cluster System for Disaster Risk Management emphasizes the importance of coordination in emergencies, aiming to reduce gaps and overlaps through a coherent, complementary approach. Global Cluster coordination systems have been adopted to enhance collaboration among various humanita
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Understanding Parallel and Distributed Computing Systems
In parallel computing, processing elements collaborate to solve problems, while distributed systems appear as a single coherent system to users, made up of independent computers. Contemporary computing systems like mobile devices, IoT devices, and high-end gaming computers incorporate parallel and d
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Guidelines for Media Reporting on Gender-Based Violence: Roles and Functions of GBV Sub-Cluster
Comprehensive guidelines for media reporting on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) covering the roles and responsibilities of the GBV Sub-Cluster, the coordination structure, functions of the GBV Sub-Cluster, and basic concepts of GBV including different forms of violence. The document emphasizes the impor
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Inter-Cluster Coordination and Information Management in Humanitarian Emergencies
Inter-Cluster Coordination and Information Management play vital roles in humanitarian emergencies. The coordination mechanism involves regular meetings convened by the RC/HC and coordinated by OCHA, providing opportunities for clusters to collaborate on shared planning, needs assessments, and poole
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Understanding the Nutrition Cluster Activation and Core Functions
Exploring Level 3 emergencies, the process of cluster activation and deactivation, and the core functions of the Nutrition Cluster at the country level. Learn about the criteria for cluster activation, gaps in response, and the strategic approach to humanitarian system-wide emergency activation. Dis
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Nutrition Cluster Performance Monitoring (CCPM) Review Workshop Preliminary Results 2017
The Nutrition Cluster Performance Monitoring (CCPM) aims to ensure efficient coordination, identify areas for improvement, raise support awareness, and enhance transparency within the cluster. The process involves planning, conducting surveys, analysis, action planning, and monitoring. It does not m
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Transformative Agenda and Guidance for Effective Cluster Coordination
Explore the transformative agenda and guidance for cluster coordination, emphasizing the roles of UNICEF as a cluster lead agency, core cluster functions, inter-cluster coordination, and management strategies for effective humanitarian response. Key focus areas include accountability, human financin
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Exploring Basic Concepts of Advanced Computing Techniques
Delve into the world of advanced computing techniques with Mrs. A. Mullai as she discusses networks, computing, and pervasive (ubiquitous) computing. Discover how networks facilitate data exchange, the role of computing in designing hardware and software systems, and the trend of embedding computati
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Understanding Cloud Computing, Edge Computing, and Their Applications
Cloud computing entails centralized processing of data on powerful servers, offering scalable resources over the internet. Edge computing brings processing closer to data generation points, reducing latency and enhancing security. Both paradigms cater to different needs such as IoT, autonomous vehic
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Overview of Cluster Bean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba L.) - Uses, Distribution, and Classification
Cluster beans, scientifically known as Cyamopsis tetragonoloba L., are valuable leguminous crops with economic importance due to their drought tolerance and industrial applications, particularly in gum production. They are cultivated for feed, fodder, and vegetable purposes, with their seeds rich in
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Understanding Redis Cluster Distribution Approach
Redis Cluster offers a pragmatic approach to distribution, connecting all nodes directly with a service channel. Each node communicates using a binary protocol, optimized for bandwidth and speed. Nodes do not proxy queries, and communication involves messages like PING, PONG, and Gossip. Hash slot k
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Sub-national Nutrition Cluster Coordination Training Workshop
Welcome to the Sub-national Nutrition Cluster Coordination Training Workshop aimed at sharing key concepts, tools, and approaches for effective coordination of nutrition in emergencies. This training prepares participants for working in Nutrition Cluster/Sector Coordination, promoting dialogue and s
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Understanding Nutrition Cluster Structures and Roles
Learn about the structures and roles within Nutrition Clusters at different levels, including the responsibilities of key actors such as the Cluster Coordinator, Information Manager, Strategic Advisory Group, and Technical Working Groups. Explore the involvement of governmental and non-governmental
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Review of South Sudan Nutrition Cluster Performance Monitoring Workshop
Preliminary results from the South Sudan Nutrition Cluster Performance Monitoring (CCPM) Review Workshop held in Juba, Republic of South Sudan on 24th January 2018. The workshop aimed to ensure efficient coordination, identify areas for improvement, raise awareness of support needed, and strengthen
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National Shelter and Non-Food Items Cluster for Iraq - Summary and Data Overview
The National Shelter and Non-Food Items Cluster meeting in Iraq on Wednesday, 24th September 2014 discussed various important agenda items including updates on the SRP process, strategic objectives, overview of cluster projects, types of assistance provided, and targeting vulnerable groups. A total
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Understanding the Significance of Matariki Cluster in Aotearoa
Matariki, the cluster of stars, holds cultural importance in Aotearoa during this time of the year. As the tohunga, recognizing these seven stars and understanding the various ways to organize and locate Matariki is essential. It rises just before dawn, and identifying it involves looking for specif
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Exploring Orto-Computing: Bridging the Gap Between Formal and Phenomenological Computing
Meaningful experiments suggest a transition from the formal, Turing-based approach to a structural-phenomenological one called Orto-Computing. This innovative concept integrates mind-matter interaction and non-formal functions within computational systems, offering potential solutions to complexity
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Scaling Condor on XSEDE for LIGO - Collaborative Computing Project
The project aims to evaluate the utilization of XSEDE resources by LIGO for large-scale computing tasks, with a focus on distributed computing challenges and fostering a research computing community. Various aspects such as political, cultural, and technical narratives surrounding the collaboration
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Dutch Flower Cluster Competitiveness Analysis
Analyze the Dutch flower cluster's competitiveness through questions on its structure, sustainability, internationalization, and challenges. The report must focus on the reasons behind the cluster's success, its connections to global flower clusters, and recommendations for key stakeholders.
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Overview of the Computing Community Consortium
The Computing Community Consortium (CCC) was established in 2006 under the Computing Research Association (CRA) to develop a vision for computing research and communicate it to stakeholders. It aims to align computing research with national priorities, encourage high-impact research, and groom new l
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Understanding K-means Clustering for Image Segmentation
Dive into the world of K-means clustering for pixel-wise image segmentation in the RGB color space. Learn the steps involved, from making copies of the original image to initializing cluster centers and finding the closest cluster for each pixel based on color distances. Explore different seeding me
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Nutrition Cluster Partnership Essentials
Discover the minimum commitments for engaging in the Nutrition Cluster, learn about partnership principles, and understand how these guide collaborative efforts within the cluster. Explore partner commitments, principles of partnership, and engage in an exercise to apply these concepts practically.
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Introduction to Mobile Computing Principles and Designing Mobile Applications
Mobile computing systems involve computing capabilities that can be utilized while on the move, leveraging wireless connectivity, small size, and mobile-specific functionalities. The history of mobile computing traces back to military origins and has evolved with technologies like GPS and wireless t
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Introduction to Boston University's Shared Computing Cluster
Boston University's Shared Computing Cluster (SCC) provides researchers with access to a high-performance computing environment for running code, collaborating on shared data, and utilizing specialized software packages. With over 800 nodes, 20,000 processors, and hundreds of GPUs, the SCC offers re
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Overview of Draft Risk Evaluation for Cyclic Aliphatic Bromide Cluster (HBCD)
The overview discusses the draft risk evaluation of the Cyclic Aliphatic Bromide Cluster (HBCD) conducted by Eva M. Wong, Ph.D., from the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. It covers sections on exposure, hazards, risk characterization, risk determinatio
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Analysis of Cold Fronts and Metal Distribution in Cluster A496
In a detailed study using XMM-Newton observations, the metal distribution and correlation with cold fronts in cluster A496 were analyzed. Cold fronts induced by minor mergers and sloshing mechanisms were investigated, revealing discontinuities and temperature variations indicative of cold fronts. Mu
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Exploring the Social Change & Campaigning Learning Cluster
This slide deck explores the Social Change & Campaigning Learning Cluster conducted by the Sheila McKechnie Foundation. It delves into the aims of the cluster, participants, new skills acquired, and next steps. The learning clusters were designed to go beyond one-day events, providing residents with
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Overview of Task Computing in Parallel and Distributed Systems
Task computing in parallel and distributed systems involves organizing applications into a collection of tasks that can be executed in a remote environment. Tasks are individual units of code that produce output files and may require input files for execution. Middleware operations coordinate task e
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Nutrition Cluster Core Functions and Activation Strategies
The Nutrition Cluster aims to support service delivery, inform strategic decision-making, and plan and implement cluster strategies to address the needs and priorities of affected populations. Core functions include supporting service delivery, advocacy, capacity-building, and monitoring and evaluat
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Introduction to Spark: Lightning-Fast Cluster Computing
Spark is a parallel computing system developed at UC Berkeley that aims to provide lightning-fast cluster computing capabilities. It offers a high-level API in Scala and supports in-memory execution, making it efficient for data analytics tasks. With a focus on scalability and ease of deployment, Sp
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Introduction to Spark: Lightning-fast Cluster Computing
Apache Spark is a fast and general-purpose cluster computing system that provides high-level APIs in Java, Scala, and Python. It supports a rich set of higher-level tools like Spark SQL for structured data processing and MLlib for machine learning. Spark was developed at UC Berkeley AMPLab in 2009 a
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Introduction to Cloud Computing: A Comprehensive Overview
Cloud computing, a transformative technology, enables easy access to applications and data from anywhere in the world, promoting collaboration and efficiency. This chapter delves into the fundamentals of cloud computing, distinguishing it from traditional desktop computing and network computing. Und
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State-of-the-art Analysis of VM-based Cloud Management Platforms
This study delves into the modeling and analysis of cutting-edge VM-based cloud management platforms, exploring topics such as cloud computing, cloud structure, types of cloud computing, key features of cloud computing, and examples from the cloud computing industry. It discusses Infrastructure as a
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Overview of Virgo Computing Activities
Virgo computing has been a hot topic recently, with various discussions and meetings focusing on computing issues, future developments in astroparticle computing, and funding for INFN experiments. The activities include presentations, committee meetings, talks, and challenges in computing faced by V
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