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Rami J. Haddad - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • a technical and economical study of implementing a micro grid system at an Educational Institution
    IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference, 2015
    Co-Authors: Matthew S. Purser, Youakim Kalaani, Rami J. Haddad
    Abstract:

    Micro-grids are among the basic components in the future distributed generation smart grid systems. The transmission efficiency improvements and the utilization of renewable energy sources are some of the key advantages of using micro-grids in power systems. In this paper, the technical and economical study of implementing a micro-grid system at an Educational Institution is discussed and presented. Multiple types of distributed generators were considered including gas-fired generator units, solar photovoltaic, fuel cell, and bio-power systems. Several simulations were conducted using HOMER and a detailed economic analysis of implementing a micro-grid system is presented including recommended actions.

  • ISGT - A technical and economical study of implementing a micro-grid system at an Educational Institution
    2015 IEEE Power & Energy Society Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference (ISGT), 2015
    Co-Authors: Matthew S. Purser, Youakim Kalaani, Rami J. Haddad
    Abstract:

    Micro-grids are among the basic components in the future distributed generation smart grid systems. The transmission efficiency improvements and the utilization of renewable energy sources are some of the key advantages of using micro-grids in power systems. In this paper, the technical and economical study of implementing a micro-grid system at an Educational Institution is discussed and presented. Multiple types of distributed generators were considered including gas-fired generator units, solar photovoltaic, fuel cell, and bio-power systems. Several simulations were conducted using HOMER and a detailed economic analysis of implementing a micro-grid system is presented including recommended actions.

Matthew S. Purser - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • a technical and economical study of implementing a micro grid system at an Educational Institution
    IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference, 2015
    Co-Authors: Matthew S. Purser, Youakim Kalaani, Rami J. Haddad
    Abstract:

    Micro-grids are among the basic components in the future distributed generation smart grid systems. The transmission efficiency improvements and the utilization of renewable energy sources are some of the key advantages of using micro-grids in power systems. In this paper, the technical and economical study of implementing a micro-grid system at an Educational Institution is discussed and presented. Multiple types of distributed generators were considered including gas-fired generator units, solar photovoltaic, fuel cell, and bio-power systems. Several simulations were conducted using HOMER and a detailed economic analysis of implementing a micro-grid system is presented including recommended actions.

  • ISGT - A technical and economical study of implementing a micro-grid system at an Educational Institution
    2015 IEEE Power & Energy Society Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference (ISGT), 2015
    Co-Authors: Matthew S. Purser, Youakim Kalaani, Rami J. Haddad
    Abstract:

    Micro-grids are among the basic components in the future distributed generation smart grid systems. The transmission efficiency improvements and the utilization of renewable energy sources are some of the key advantages of using micro-grids in power systems. In this paper, the technical and economical study of implementing a micro-grid system at an Educational Institution is discussed and presented. Multiple types of distributed generators were considered including gas-fired generator units, solar photovoltaic, fuel cell, and bio-power systems. Several simulations were conducted using HOMER and a detailed economic analysis of implementing a micro-grid system is presented including recommended actions.

Jorge Ribeiro - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • it governance using cobit implemented in a high public Educational Institution a case study
    ECC'09 Proceedings of the 3rd international conference on European computing conference, 2009
    Co-Authors: Jorge Ribeiro, Rui Gomes
    Abstract:

    The organizations to be competitive have to provide services and delineate strategies to maintain high levels of profitability and efficiency to cope with changes in markets. Increasingly, organizations based their operational services through its Information Systems (IS) and Information Technology (IT) that need to be managed, controlled and monitored constantly. Although there are several guidelines oriented to the management and control of certain sectors of IT like COSO, ITIL, PMBok, CMM, ISO 27001 and Six Sigma. The COBIT - Control Objectives for Information and Technology is the framework that covers all activities related to IT for the IT Governance. Under the applicability of the quality services certification (ISO 9001 standard) in all IT and IS services of a High Public Portuguese Educational Institution, this paper presents a case study of the implementation and use of COBIT for IT Governance in that Institution. With the implementation of the framework the Institution could ensure the requirements for the quality services certification and manage and control efficiently there IS and IT and the results were very positive. The Institution has improved significantly the quality of services, reduced the execution time of tasks in about 25%, monitor and control more efficiency the technological infrastructure, reduced 30% in the number of incidents resolved and finalized by the various informatics departments and reduced 10% in the number of reopened incidents.

  • the main benefits of cobit in a high public Educational Institution a case study
    Pacific Asia Conference on Information Systems, 2009
    Co-Authors: Rui Gomes, Jorge Ribeiro
    Abstract:

    Currently, organizations move from the need to produce high rates of profitability, by the satisfaction of their customers, partners or employees, and by the maintenance of high levels of competitiveness to enable them to face competition and ensure their survival. With the evolution of Information Systems and the Information Technology, increasingly organizations based its activities on these systems and technologies. There are several guidelines oriented to the management and control certain sectors of Information Technology like ISO 9001 standard, ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library), ISO 27001 standard, CMM (Capability Maturity Model), COSO (Committee of Sponsoring Organizations) but the COBIT – Control Objectives for Information and Technology is the framework that covers all activities related to Information Technologies for the IT Governance. Considering the stated advantages of COBIT we present in this study the main benefits of using it for IT Governance in a High Public Portuguese Educational Institution. As part of the applicability of a Quality Management System (ISO 9001 standard certification), it was implemented the COBIT guidelines first to ensure the certification and next to implement mechanisms to make the IT Governance especially to manage and control the IT and IS. The Institution has improved significantly the quality of services, reduced the execution time of tasks in about 25%, monitor and control more efficiency the technological infrastructure, reduced 30% in the number of incidents resolved and finalized by the various informatics departments and reduced 10% in the number of reopened incidents.

Mathew Joseph - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • university branding understanding students choice of an Educational Institution
    Journal of Brand Management, 2012
    Co-Authors: Mathew Joseph, Eileen Wall Mullen, Deborah F Spake
    Abstract:

    This article presents an exploratory study using survey data collected at two universities in the United States to compare the criteria that public and private university students use when selecting the colleges/universities to which they applied. The importance of university selection criteria differs between those who attend public and private Institutions. Private university students appear to evaluate reputation, selectivity, personal interaction, facilities and cost, whereas public university students evaluate programs, athletics, reputation, cost, housing and location, although the findings lend support for different interpretations of common factors. Whereas reputation for students at public Institutions was limited to perceptions of a quality education and accreditation, students at private Institutions viewed reputation as including name recognition, reputation of the university and reputation of the faculty. These findings suggest that although university branding initiatives need to be customized by type of Institution, both student types now seek a modern university experience that includes the latest technology, community involvement and an attractive campus environment.

  • an Educational Institution s quest for service quality customers perspective
    Quality Assurance in Education, 2005
    Co-Authors: Mathew Joseph, Mehenna Yakhou, George Stone
    Abstract:

    Purpose – The purpose of the current study is to assess some of the self‐reported factors that students in the study used as choice criteria in making their school selection.Design/methodology/approach – The results of this study were obtained by conducting a series of focus groups involving incoming freshmen at a small liberal arts university located in the south eastern part of the USA. The focus groups were conducted to obtain insight into the factors that led this particular group of freshmen to the school and, second, to determine what areas were not living up to their expectations. The authors later surveyed a large sample (450 students) of the incoming freshman class using a questionnaire that was developed from the input obtained during the focus groups.Findings – Analysis of gap scores for the student population used in this study indicates that the current group does not consider their university a “quality” Institution. Additionally, the importance‐performance grid (I‐P grid) points towards a l...

Rachel V Huhn - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.