Results 2013

The World Bank's Results 2013 provides the Bank's shareholders, partners, and external stakeholders with an integrated view of results and performance in recent years. It covers the World Bank and reports on aggregate results that countries have achieved with Bank support against the backdrop of global development results. The report also asseses the Bank's operational and organizational performance at the corporate level and serves as a companion to the World Bank Corporate Scorecard 2013.

This report presents the results of the second cycle of the TALIS survey conducted in 2013.

This first OECD Skills Outlook presents the initial results of the OECD Survey of Adult Skills, which evaluates the skills of adults in 22 OECD and 2 non-OECD partner countries.

Master's Thesis from the year 2015 in the subject Communications - Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing, Social Media, grade: First Class Honours, , course: Masters Degree in Digital Marketing - Semantic Search Personalisation, language: English, abstract: This research is an investigation into the Irish public's perception of Google search. The study examines the methods used by Google to present users with the most relevant and satisfactory search results. 95% of the online public in Ireland use Google as a search tool. This study aims to uncover true user sentiment in Ireland. The objectives of this research are to reveal how the Irish public view Google in regards to semantic search personalisation, trust, influence, reliance, reputation, and ethics. The existing literature revealed that Google's search engine has evolved from, one that used Boolean Search logic to match keywords, to a semantic engine that understands user intent and context. The literature also reveals how the younger 'Millennial' generation associate the Internet with one brand, Google. The literature examines search personalisation and how intuitive it has become as it serves us with content that matches our online behaviour. We discover that over-personalisation is narrowing our search bubble which in turn can blind us from other information outside our search reach. During the course of this study, a mixed method research was used to measure and discuss public opinion. This study has identified where literature has fallen short. Where gaps have appeared in the literature, qualitative meaning has been extracted from 3 groups of people from differing levels of technical ability and experience. It was discovered that age demographic affects how we view Google as a search engine. Quantitative findings revealed that 75% of users were aware of personalisation but 70% of these users were not always happy with the results. Although a general consensus was formed that personalisation was helpful in many respects, it was also argued, in some camps, that it breached ethical boundaries. Overall, there was a national split whether users considered personalisation ethical or not. This study leaves open the debate of how we perceive Google as a nation but it also gets closer to the truth of how we feel about the search engine on a personal level. The research also confirms that there is plenty of opportunity to carry out further studies into this area.

Research Paper (postgraduate) from the year 2016 in the subject Engineering - Civil Engineering, grade: 75%, University of Derby (College of Engineering and Technology), course: Master of Science in Professional Engineering, language: English, abstract: Based on module study requirement to demonstrate competence in commercial and technical leadership throughout engineering project management and delivery of its outputs, one of the projects completed for a State-owned Company (SOC), Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA SOC Limited), has been selected for this purpose. It included reconnaissance, site investigation, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, environmental impact assessment, due diligence, analysis, design, specification and advisory on all Engineering aspects and disciplines from Concept development to Completion of component Projects within the overarching modernisation project. The project report framework model used is based on New Engineering Contract (NEC) categorisation of contract by the Institution of Civil Engineers (1993) provisions for a Separate Design and Construction Contract (SDCC) focussing per Smith, N.J. (2002)., on three project pillars of Cost, Quality and Time allocation to the project together with the associated risks and risk mitigation methods. The agreed initial period was two and one half years commencing in July 2012. An inclusive (turn-key) Train station modernisation Capital fund allocation and contract budget was £23 million. The high level estimated final cost was in the region of £22 million. The proportion allocation for the mechanical and electrical portions stated above was to be below 30% of the total estimated final cost. This case study seeks to provide a balance between a selected executed project and how the approaches to project management activities set out in the class module structure for this study is contrasted with the approaches negotiated in execution of this selected project.

Accurate Results in the Clinical Laboratory: A Guide to Error Detection and Correction, Second Edition, provides a comprehensive review of the factors leading to errors in all areas of clinical laboratory testing. This trusted guide addresses interference issues in all laboratory tests, including patient epigenetics, processes of specimen collection, enzymes and biomarkers. Clinicians and laboratory scientists will both benefit from this reference that applies discussions to both accurate specimen analysis and optimal patient care. Hence, this is the perfect reference for clinical laboratorians, from trainees, to experienced pathologists and directors. Provides comprehensive coverage across endocrine, oncology, hematology, immunohistochemistry, immunology, serology, microbiology, and molecular testing Includes new case studies that highlight clinical relevance and errors to avoid Highlights the best titles published within a variety of medical specialties Reviewed by medical librarians and content specialists, with key selections compiled in their annual list

The field of genetics is rapidly evolving, and new medical breakthroughs are occurring as a result of advances in our knowledge of genetics. Advances in Genetics continually publishes important reviews of the broadest interest to geneticists and their colleagues in affiliated disciplines. Volume 87 presents an eclectic mix of articles of use to all human and molecular geneticists on topics including: gene transfer, fruiting body development and the genetics of Alzheimer's disease; and more.