Introduction & objectives. This section describes the requirements and specification of the Go-Lab portal. Furthermore, since the portal is the central component of the Go-Lab environ- ment and achieving a federation of labs is an important goal, the interoperability aspects of the specification are discussed in more detail. The main part of this section was published in (Xxxxxxxx et al., 2013). Finally, the current status of the implementation will be discussed. But first, we will establish some vocabulary.
Introduction & objectives. The app composer is a service that enables teachers to develop web applica- tions. In the context of Inquiry Learning Spaces (ILS), teachers typically com- pose such spaces with existing apps available in the lab repository, but for some specific learning scenarios they can require missing functionality. The app com- poser is a web tool that allows teachers to create or adapt apps to provide such missing functionality. The adaptation of these apps will include translation of existing apps, as well as the adaptation of existing apps and the creation of new apps. This section elaborates first on the requirements of the app composer. After- wards several mockups of the app composer’s preliminary UI design are de- scribed. After that, the current state of the art related to the app composer is presented. Finally, a section is dedicated to the future implementation options.
Introduction & objectives. The objectives of the Project is: − to provide to the DCA Cyprus the necessary support and expertise in order to enable them to execute successfully the procurement, installation and commissioning of the component of the CYPRO Project. − if necessary to provide the effort support and expertise required for a safely and orderly transfer to operations of the new system(s). − to ensure in co-ordination with DCA Cyprus that the Cyprus CIP objectives (and consequently those of EATCHIP) will be covered in the set time schedule.
Introduction & objectives. The objective of this Agricultural Compost Specifications project is to improve and expand compost use in agriculture by providing reliable scientifically-derived information on suitable compost properties to California farmers. The project represents an extension of the ACP Use Index which is under continuing development by technical experts affiliated with University of California Cooperative Extension, and industry experts associated with the Association of Compost Producers (ACP). Composting conserves resources by converting organic wastes to valuable soil amendments. Proper composting eliminates phytotoxic compounds, objectionable odors, and human, plant, and animal pathogens. Compost use improves soil tilth, water holding capacity, drainage potential, fertility, and biodiversity. It is well established that composts can both reclaim damaged soils and preserve productive lands. Besides stabilized organic matter, composts contain macro-nutrients, micro-nutrients, salts and metals. In addition, some composts may retain decomposition by-products that can be harmful to some crops. The degree to which these constituents are desirable or objectionable will depend on crop and soil characteristics so it is imperative that farmers be given the information they need to identify compost products that will work for their particular operation. Compost specifications will help farmers to avoid using mismatched or poor quality composts can depress yields. Bad experiences with compost generate negative publicity and represent a serious obstacle to expanding compost markets so that California organic residues are used beneficially.
