Exploring the principles and key components of the VDER program, including ESS time scheduling and value stack compensation. The VDER components such as E-value, LSRV, DRV, Energy Value, and ICAP are discussed alongside the MCOS studies that assess marginal system cost reductions due to distributed

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Essex County Council (ECC) has implemented a robust Social Value Reporting and Evaluation framework based on the Local Government Association's National TOMs method. This framework categorizes and assesses social value contributions in two parts - Value Score and Supporting Statement Score - to deri

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Learn how to maximize social value opportunities in procurement by identifying your strengths, understanding buyer requirements, and preparing your business to offer more value. This involves assessing your impact on local wellbeing, engaging with the community, and aligning with social responsibili

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Explore a pathway from the concept of God to the existence of God by examining obstacles in reasoning such as empty concepts, empty worlds, and the limits of reason. Refute misconceptions and provide a larger perspective on the results.

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Murray City School District is preparing for the FY25 budget hearing in June 2024. The budget officer, usually the superintendent, must submit a tentative budget before June 1 each year. Legal requirements include holding a public hearing and publishing budget information for public inspection. The

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Explore the importance of Partner Value Propositions in driving alliances, mastering skills, and enhancing revenue generation. Discover how Customer Value Propositions and Market Trends influence buying motivations and solution offerings. Learn about templates for solving customer problems and examp

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The value of money refers to its purchasing power, which is influenced by the price level of goods and services. Different standards, such as wholesale, retail, and labor, help measure the value of money. Money can have internal and external value, affecting domestic and foreign transactions. The Qu

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Explore the concepts of real estate valuation, market value, and the methods used to determine the worth of properties. Learn about the importance of valuation in decision-making processes related to investments, financing, operations, and more. Understand how market value is derived based on probab

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Explore the basics of place value, from ones to thousands, and learn how to expand a numeral into its place values. Discover the power of each place in a number and write numerals in expanded form to understand the value of each digit. Dive into the concept of place value through images and explanat

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Introduction to the concept of place value in numbers, covering topics such as the value of each digit, place value calculation, successors, predecessors, period division, ascending/descending order, and the importance of numbers in everyday life. Explained through examples and visuals, this educati

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The lecture series delves into the values, characteristics, and theoretical foundations of qualitative research, emphasizing the differences from quantitative methods. It explores experiential and critical qualitative camps, subjectivity, reflexivity, and ontological and epistemological foundations.

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Value Stream Mapping is a powerful tool used by Industrial Engineers to visualize processes, identify areas of improvement, and enhance efficiency. This method involves numbering steps, naming each one, indicating paths with arrows, flagging problem areas with stars, and brainstorming solutions. Var

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Explore the role of Land Value Capture (LVC) in financing urban infrastructure projects, enabling governments to secure upfront funding by capturing real estate value gains. LVC promotes cost-sharing, incentivizes policy measures, and unlocks additional financing in the face of limited traditional s

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Saussure's concept of sign value emphasizes the importance of relationships within a system, where a sign's meaning is not absolute but dependent on its interactions with other signs. He highlights the distinction between signification and value, showcasing how signs derive their value from the syst

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Aquinas presents compelling arguments for the existence of God through the First and Second Ways, highlighting the necessity of a first cause and sustaining causes in the world. By delving into concepts of temporal and sustaining causes, Aquinas builds a philosophical framework that leads to the con

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Techniques of Time Value of Money include compounding and discounting. Compounding calculates future value while discounting determines present value. Learn how these techniques impact cash flows and investments.

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STAR Procurement, the shared service for multiple councils, emphasizes the importance of Social Value in procurement practices. The Social Value Portal serves as a management tool to measure and demonstrate the benefits of Social Value commitments. Bidders are required to provide quantitative and qu

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Various ontological arguments, such as Malcolm's and Anselm's, propose that the existence of God is logically necessary, grounded in the concept of God as the greatest possible being. These arguments challenge the coherence of the concept of God and counter objections, like Kant's claim that existen

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An exploration of Kant's objection to ontological arguments, examining the flaws in the reasoning of Anselm and Descartes. Kant argues that existence is not a predicate and does not enhance the concept of a being. Therefore, ontological arguments cannot prove the existence of God solely through conc

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Explore the concept of integrated value creation in corporate finance, emphasizing the importance of managing for long-term value while incorporating social and environmental goals. Learn about responsible management practices that focus on creating net present value (NPV) through a balance of finan

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This exploration delves into the concept of embodied citizenship through a materialist lens, challenging essentialist and sociological viewpoints. It discusses the ontological implications of materialism, emphasizing the contextual capacities of bodies and dissolving dualisms seen in traditional per

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Anselm's Ontological Argument posits that the greatest possible being, referred to as God, must exist in reality because existing in reality is greater than existing only in thought. This argument centers on the concept of necessary vs. contingent beings and the idea that the greatest being cannot e

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Explore the essence of customer value, satisfaction, and loyalty in business success through Dr. Ananda Sabil Hussein's insightful perspective. Learn about customer perceived value, determinants of value, steps in value analysis, loyalty definitions, satisfaction measurements, and the significance o

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Prof. Enrico Motta discusses the limitations of current ontology engineering tools, emphasizing the need for better support for creating ontological specifications. The lack of tools that offer a knowledge-level perspective and assist in sensemaking, navigation, and identifying relevant definitions

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Exploring the value of knowledge through the lens of Plato's Meno Problem, this text delves into why knowledge is considered more valuable than mere true belief. It discusses Plato's solution to the problem, the secondary and tertiary value problems, and constraints on solutions and strategies in un

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Ontologies provide a general representation of reality, but knowledge is mostly context-dependent. Analyzing different types of contexts, from linguistic to manufacturing, remains a challenge. This study aims to deepen the understanding of the ontological nature of contexts by leveraging a meta-onto

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Learn how to calculate present value and future value using Microsoft Excel functions such as PV and FV. Understand the syntax, arguments, and examples for determining the value of single amounts, annuities, and lump sums. Step-by-step instructions provided for efficient financial calculations.

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With transportation investment needs surpassing available resources, investigating the potential of land value return and recycling as a revenue source can benefit public agencies. This involves recovering and reusing a portion of the increased land value generated by public investment in transporta

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Explore the concept of shareholder value creation, the importance of generating revenues exceeding economic costs, and meeting shareholders' expectations. Learn about Economic Value Added (EVA), key value drivers, aligning strategy with value creation, and essential factors for overall business succ

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Trade in Value-Added (TiVA) offers crucial insights into the complexities of global value chains and economic globalization. By shifting focus from gross trade statistics to value creation along supply chains, TiVA helps in formulating better policies and addressing systemic risks associated with ma

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Existential counseling is rooted in the philosophy of existentialism, focusing on concepts such as responsibility, freedom, and the unique subjective perspective of each individual. Rollo May's influence in this approach, along with the ontological and phenomenological underpinnings, shape the under

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This study explores the alignment and harmonization of the ontology between ICD-11 and SNOMED CT, emphasizing the importance of a common ontological foundation for optimal interoperability in healthcare data coding and terminology. The collaboration aims to merge clinical terminologies to enhance pl

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This topic delves into the use of Critical Realism as a framework to develop knowledge about the social world, combining conceptual parts to bridge theoretical gaps and critique existing theories. It discusses ontological commitments, realist ontology, meta-theory, and domain-specific theories, emph

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Philosophical apologetics presents various arguments for the existence of God, including the ontological, cosmological, teleological, moral, transcendental, and presuppositional arguments. These arguments cover diverse aspects such as change, causality, design, contingency, miracles, consciousness,

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Imperialism primarily functions as an economic mechanism for exploiting value rather than seeking political dominance. The transfer of value occurs through mechanisms like unequal exchange, global value chain flows, and capital flows, leading to the long-term appropriation of value by imperialist na

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The ontological argument posits that a being than which nothing greater can be conceived must exist in reality, not just in the mind. Critics challenge this argument, citing issues with defining God and debating whether existence can be a characteristic. Gaunilo and Kant present criticisms focusing

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The comparison explores the Cosmological, Teleological, and Ontological arguments for the existence of God. It delves into the similarities and differences between key proponents such as Aquinas, Paley, William Lane Craig, and Tennant. Each argument is examined based on its form, empirical evidence,

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This content delves into various versions of the ontological argument, including Descartes' and Kant's perspectives. Descartes sought to prove God's existence through reason alone, emphasizing the innate conception of a supremely perfect being. The challenges posed by Kant and Malcolm to this argume

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This content delves into different versions of the ontological argument, including developments by philosophers like Rene Descartes and challenges posed by Gaunilo and Immanuel Kant. An exploration of the concept of God as a supremely perfect being is presented, along with key arguments and objectio

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Exploring the concept of ternary anthropology introduced by French anthropologist Michel Fromaget, which views humans as composed of body, soul, and spirit. This paradigm, rooted in both Eastern and Western traditions, delves into the ontological value of the mind and the overall human experience. T

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