scholarly journals Task dependence of odor discrimination: choosing between speed and accuracy

2018 ◽  
Vol 119 (2) ◽  
pp. 377-379 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jack Brooks ◽  
Jennifer Nicholas ◽  
Jennifer J. Robertson
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Design ◽  
Odor Discrimination ◽  
Sampling Time ◽  
Complex Task ◽  
Evidence Accumulation ◽  
Task Dependence ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Olfactory Processing ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Speed And Accuracy

Odor discrimination is a complex task that may be improved by increasing sampling time to facilitate evidence accumulation. However, experiments testing this phenomenon in olfaction have produced conflicting results. To resolve this disparity, Frederick et al. (Frederick DE, Brown A, Tacopina S, Mehta N, Vujovic M, Brim E, Amina T, Fixsen B, Kay LM. J Neurosci 37: 4416–4426, 2017) conducted experiments that suggest that sampling time and performance are task dependent. Their findings have implications for understanding olfactory processing and experimental design, specifically the effect of subtle differences in experimental design on study results.

Performance of two combine harvester header in soybean crops

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
E. M. Samogim ◽  
T. C. Oliveira ◽  
Z. N. Figueiredo ◽  
J. M. B. Vanini
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Design ◽  
Crop Yield ◽  
Field Performance ◽  
Travel Speed ◽  
The Other ◽  
Combine Data ◽  
Mato Grosso ◽  
Tukey Test ◽  
Combine Harvester ◽  
And Performance

The combine harvest for soybean crops market are currently available two types of combine with header or platform, one of conventional with revolving reel with metal or plastic teeth to cause the cut crop to fall into the auger header and the other called "draper" headers that use a fabric or rubber apron instead of a cross auger, there are few test about performance of this combine header for soybean in Mato Grosso State. The aim of this work was to evaluate the soybean harvesting quantitative losses and performance using two types combine header in four travel speed. The experiment was conducted during soybean crops season 2014/15, the farm Tamboril in the municipality of Pontes e Lacerda, State of Mato Grosso. The was used the experimental design of randomized blocks, evaluating four forward harvesting speeds (4 km h-1, 5 km h-1, 6 km h-1 and 7 km h-1), the natural crops losses were analyzed, loss caused by the combine harvester (combine header, internal mechanisms and total losses) and was also estimated the  field performance of each combine. Data were submitted to analysis of variance by F test and compared of the average by Tukey test at 5% probability. The results show the draper header presents a smaller amount of total loss and in most crop yield when compared with the conventional cross auger.

scholarly journals Context-Based Visual Aids to Support the Situation Awareness of Field Engineers Conducting Windstorm Risk Surveys

2019 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
pp. 1898-1902
Author(s):  
Sruthy Agnisarman ◽  
Kapil Chalil Madathil ◽  
Jeffery Bertrand
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Design ◽  
Situation Awareness ◽  
Decision Aids ◽  
Weather Condition ◽  
Extreme Weather ◽  
Visual Aids ◽  
Loss Prevention ◽  
Predictive Display ◽  
Independent Variable ◽  
And Performance

Insurance loss prevention survey, specifically windstorm risk inspection survey is the process of investigating potential damages associated with a building or structure in the event of an extreme weather condition such as a hurricane or tornado. This process is performed by a trained windstorm risk engineer who physically goes to a facility to assess the wind vulnerabilities associated with it. This process is highly subjective, and the accuracy of findings depends on the experience and skillsets of the engineer. Although using sensors and automation enabled systems help engineers gather data, their ability to make sense of this information is vital. Further, their Situation Awareness (SA) can be affected by the use of such systems. Using a between-subjects experimental design, this study explored the use of various context-based visualization strategies to support the SA requirements and performance of windstorm risk engineers. The independent variable included in this study is the type of context-based visualizations used (with 3 levels: no visual aids, checklist based and predictive display based visual aids). We measured SA using SAGAT and performance using a questionnaire. SA and performance were found to be higher for the predictive display and checklist based conditions. The findings from this study will inform the design of context-based decision aids to support the SA of risk engineers.

Effect of health education on awareness and practices of breast self-examination among females attending a charitable hospital at North Karachi

2021 ◽  
Vol 71 (9) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zohra Jabeen ◽  
Nighat Shah ◽  
Zaeema Ahmer ◽  
Sulhera Khan ◽  
Amir Hussain Khan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Low Resource ◽  
Resource Setting ◽  
Low Resource Setting ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
And Performance

Abstract Objective: The objective of this study was to compare the effectiveness of health education as an intervention to promote BSE among intervention and non-intervention group presenting in a low resource setting at North Karachi Methodology: This Quasi-experimental study was conducted from January-August 2018 in a charitable hospital in Karachi after taking ethical approval by the Institutional Review Board of Jinnah Sindh Medical University and relevant approvals from the hospital authorities. This study recruited 172 eligible women by dividing them into intervention (n=86) and control (n=86) groups from a low resource setting in Karachi. Demographic variables were collected through pretested questionnaire by interview. Intervention group then received health education regarding carcinoma of breast, importance of BSE and monthly motivation to perform BSE through cell phone. The questionnaire was again filled after 6 months of intervention. Control group was also given health education sessions upon completion of study. Results: Results revealed that both groups were similar initially. After 6 months females in intervention group showed significant (p=<0.001) improvement in knowledge and performance of BSE from 44.2% to 88.4% but there was no change in control group. Being in intervention group (RR=2.714, 95% CI= 1.760 - 4.186, p=0.001) and education (RR=0.573, 95% CI= 0.361 - 0.910, p=0.018) showed positive association with BSE performance. Upon adjusting with age, marital status, family history and education, intervention group (RR=2.570, 95% CI= 1.654 - 3.992, p= 0.001) remained significant while education (RR=1.466, 95% CI =0.910 - 2.363, p=0.116) became insignificant. Continuous...

scholarly journals Experimental Design and Performance Analysis in Plasma Arc Surface Hardening

2012 ◽  
pp. 57-75
Author(s):  
Mohd Idris Shah Ismail ◽  
Zahari Taha ◽  
Mohd Hamdi Abdul Shukor
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Experimental Design ◽  
Surface Hardening ◽  
Processing Parameters ◽  
Plasma Arc ◽  
Signal To Noise ◽  
Scanning Velocity ◽  
Hardening Process ◽  
Arc Current ◽  
And Performance

In this paper, the experimental design by using the Taguchi method was employed to optimize the processing parameters in the plasma arc surface hardening process. The evaluated processing parameters are arc current, scanning velocity and carbon content of steel. In addition, the significant effects of the relation between processing parameters were also investigated. An orthogonal array, signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio and analysis of variance (ANOVA) were employed to investigate the effects of these processing parameters. Through this study, not only the increasing in hardened depth and improvement in surface roughness, but the parameters that significantly affect on the hardening performance were also identified. Experimental results showed the effectiveness of this approach. Dalam kertas kerja ini, reka bentuk ujikaji menggunakan kaedah Taguchi digunakan untuk mengoptimumkan parameter pemprosesan dalam proses arka plasma pengerasan permukaan. Parameter pemprosesan yang dinilai adalah arus arka, halaju imbasan dan kandungan karbon dalam keluli. Sebagai tambahan, kesan-kesan penting yang lain seperti hubungan di antara parameter pemprosesan juga diselidiki. Tatasusunan ortogon, nisbah signal to noise (S/N) dan analisis varians (ANOVA) digunakan untuk mengkaji kesan parameter pemprosesan ini. Melalui kajian ini, bukan sahaja kedalaman pengerasan bertambah dan kekasaran permukaan lebih baik, malah parameter pemprosesan yang nyata sekali menpengaruhi prestasi pengerasan dikenal pasti. Hasil percubaan mengesahkan keberkesanan pendekatan ini.

Formation and Simulation of Cutting-Direction Burr in Orthogonal Cutting

2007 ◽  
Vol 24-25 ◽  
pp. 249-254 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hai Jun Qu ◽  
Gui Cheng Wang ◽  
Hong Jie Pei ◽  
Qin Feng Li ◽  
Yun Ming Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Shear Zone ◽  
Formation Process ◽  
Orthogonal Cutting ◽  
Shear Angle ◽  
Burr Formation ◽  
Size And Shape ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Edge Quality ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Cutting Direction

The cutting-direction burr is one of the important factors that influence the edge quality and performance of precision parts. The cutting-direction burr formation process is simulated with DeformTH3D. The mechanism of cutting-direction burr formation is analyzed in terms of the results of the simulation. The negative shear zone and initiation negative shear angle are discussed too. Study results show that the deformation of CDE is an important factor affect the cutting direction burrs’ size and shape.

scholarly journals Preference and performance of the gypsy moth cater­pillars on sweet chestnut and some oak species

2010 ◽  
pp. 113-124 ◽  
Author(s):  
Slobodan Milanovic
Keyword(s):  
Gypsy Moth ◽  
Sweet Chestnut ◽  
Sessile Oak ◽  
Preference Index ◽  
Mixed Plantations ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Turkey Oak ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Common Oak ◽  
Oak Leaves

In the establishment of mixed plantations, it is necessary to examine previously the relations of the principal and the admixed species and the most significant pests. This paper presents the results of the study of the gypsy moth caterpillar preference and performance on sweet chestnut and four oak species. Preference index is the highest for Hungarian oak (0.83) and Turkey oak (0.77), for sessile oak it is significantly lower (0.33), and for common oak it is equal to 0. In combination with sweet chestnut, the gypsy moth second-instar caterpillars prefer Hungarian oak, i.e. Turkey oak leaves. In combination with sessile oak or common oak, the gypsy moth caterpillars prefer sweet chestnut leaves. The analyzed parameters which characterise the performance of the gypsy moth fourth-instar caterpillars are lower for all study oak species compared to sweet chestnut, except in the case of Turkey oak. Based on the study results and the adopted principle that the mixture should be composed of the most favourable species, which will serve as the 'trap plant' during the gypsy moth outbreak, it can be concluded that Turkey oak is more favourable for the mixture with sweet chestnut than the other analyzed oak species.

scholarly journals Pemanfaatan sukun muda untuk peningkatan nilai gizi abon ikan tongkol

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 185
Author(s):  
Eva Fitriyaningsih
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Design ◽  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Animal Nutrition ◽  
P Value ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
Actual Participation

Background: Using young breadfruit to increase the breadfruit usability and economic value, one of the efforts is through the enrichment of the type of processed breadfruit products, breadfruit provides nutritional value that is beneficial to health, one of the help of breadfruit is increasing breadfruit for shredded products.Objectives: This study aims to find out how to improve young breadfruit 20%, 30%, 40% of the chemical properties (carbohydrate, protein, and fiber) of shredded tuna.Methods: This study used an experimental design with a non-factorial Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with three preparations and three repetitions. Then the chemical tests (carbohydrate, protein, and fiber) at the Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology of the Faculty of Agriculture, Syiah Kuala University, Banda Aceh.Results: The study results showed actual participation in young breadfruit 20%, 30%, and 40% of the chemical properties (carbohydrate, protein, and fiber) in shredded tuna with a p-value < 0.05.Conclusion: Agreeing that 20%, 30%, and 40% of young breadfruit were approved for shredded tuna's chemical properties (carbohydrate, protein, and fiber).

scholarly journals Keragaan Varietas Kubis (Brassica oleracea L) Dataran Rendah dengan Aplikasi Mulsa di Maluku

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-50
Author(s):  
Marietje Pesireron ◽  
Sheny S Kaihatu ◽  
Rein E Senewe
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Design ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Fruit Weight ◽  
Sticky Trap ◽  
Plastic Mulch ◽  
Yield Performance ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Number Percentage ◽  
Brassica Oleracea L

The low yield of cabbage in Maluku is thought to due to the lack of attention of farmers to grow to crop because so far farmers think it can only grow well and forms crops in the highlands, so no one wants to grow cabbage. This study aimed to determine the yield performance of five cabbage varieties with the use of several types of mulches and was carried out in Gemba Village, Kairatu Subdistrict, Western Seram Regency. The experimental design used was the factorial Randomized Block Design with three replications and the farmers as replications. The first factor was five varieties of cabbage (Sehati-F1, Daehnfeldt, Green Hero, Green Coronet, KK-Koss), the second factor was the type of mulch, consisting of four types, namely: without mulch (M0), black silver plastic mulch, straw mulch, and husk mulch. The data obtained were analyzed with analysis of variance and DMRT test at the level of 5% if necessary. Parameters observed included plant height at 45 days after planting, leaf number, percentage of crop formation, percentage of pest and disease attacks, crop circumference per plant at harvest, fruit weight, and yield.  The study results showed that the five varieties tested with the use of various types of mulch had the potentials to be developed in Maluku. Varieties with the highest yields and very good adaptation to lowland environments in Maluku included Sehati-F1 and KK-Cross. Pest control by using plant-based pesticides in a combination with scheduled mechanical control (yellow plates, pitfalls, and stick traps) could reduce the levels of pest and disease attacks and the crops appeared healthy for consumption. Keywords: cabbage, lowland, mulch   ABSTRAK Rendahnya produksi kubis di Maluku diduga akibat kurangnya perhatian petani untuk bertanam kubis, yang dikarenakan selama ini petani mengira kubis hanya dapat tumbuh baik dan membentuk krop di dataran tinggi, sehingga sedikit petani yang mau berusahatani kubis. Kajian ini bertujuan mengetahui keragaan hasil lima varietas kubis dengan penggunaan berbagai jenis mulsa di desa Gemba, Kecamatan Kairatu, Kabupaten Seram Bagian Barat. Rancangan percobaan yang digunakan adalah rancangan acak kelompok faktorial dengan tiga ulangan dan petani sebagai ulangan. Faktor pertama adalah lima varietas kubis (Sehati-F1, Daehnfeldt, Green hero, Green Coronet, KK-Cross); faktor kedua adalah jenis mulsa yang terdiri dari empat macam, yaitu: tanpa mulsa (M0), mulsa plastic hitam perak, mulsa jerami dan mulsa sekam. Data yang diperoleh dianalisis menggunakan analisis ragam dan uji lanjut DMRT pada taraf 5% sesuai kebutuhan. Peubah-peubah yang diamati meliputi tinggi tanaman umur 45 hari setelah tanam (hst), jumlah daun, persentase pembentukan krop, persentase serangan hama dan penyakit, lingkar buah per tanaman saat panen, bobot buah dan hasil panen. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kelima varietas yang di uji dengan penggunaan berbagai jenis mulsa sangat berpotensi untuk dibudidayakan di Maluku berdasarkan kemampuannya membentuk krop. Varietas dengan produksi tertinggi dan beradaptasi sangat baik terhadap lingkungan dataran rendah di lokasi penelitian adalah Sehati-F1 dan KK-Cross. Penggendalian hama dengan menggunakan pestisida nabati yang dikombinasikan dengan pengendalian secara mekanis (tampan kuning, pitfoll dan sticky trap) secara terjadwal dapat menurunkan tingkat serangan hama dan penyakit, dan menghasilkan tanaman-tanaman yang sehat. Kata Kunci: dataran rendah, kubis, mulsa, varietas

scholarly journals Testing the Mediating Role of Career Development in Affecting Intellectual Capital and Organizational Culture on Employee Performance: Evidence of Local Banks in Yogyakarta, Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-32
Author(s):  
Titi Laras ◽  
Rutha Mathilde Santana ◽  
Bambang Jatmiko ◽  
Tiyas Puji Utami
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Culture ◽  
Career Development ◽  
Intellectual Capital ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Study Results ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Branch Office

Research aims: This study aims to examine the role of career development in mediating the relationship between intellectual capital and organizational culture on employee performance.Design/Methodology/Approach: This study used a proportional stratified random sampling method with 126 permanent employees of local banks in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, as research respondents. The respondents included Head Office, Main Branch Office, and Senopati Branch Office. The data were collected by distributing a questionnaire, and the secondary data were in the form of data or documents that supported and strengthened the primary information from books, magazines, journals, and other documents. Then, the analytical tool utilized in this study was SEM (Structural Equation Modeling) to test the research hypotheses.Research findings: The results showed that intellectual capital and organizational culture had a positive and significant effect on career development and performance, but career development had no positive and significant effect on performance. Meanwhile, career development could not mediate the effect of intellectual capital and organizational culture on performance.Theoretical contribution/Originality: The study results contribute to the literature (body of knowledge), especially as additional discussion toward theory and literature related to intellectual capital, organizational culture, career development, and performance in local banks, which is still very limited.

scholarly journals The Impact of Coal and Biomass Co-Firing on the Economy of Power Plant Carbon Capture

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 67-77
Author(s):  
Quan Zhuang ◽  
Philip Geddis ◽  
Bruce Clements
Keyword(s):  
Economic Evaluation ◽  
Power Plant ◽  
Incremental Cost ◽  
Co2 Capture ◽  
Electricity Generation ◽  
Carbon Capture ◽  
Lower Cost ◽  
Study Results ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Impact

A detailed economic evaluation was carried out to determine the impact of biomass and coal co-firing on power plant carbon capture by methods of plants equipment designing factors and performance, and the sum up of the associated breakdowns of CAPEX and OPEX. Based on the assumptions of the CO2 neutrality of biomass and likely governmental incentives to reduce CO2 emissions, the study results show that biomass and coal co-firing would result in both lower cost of carbon avoided (carbon capture) and lower incremental cost of electricity generation when MEA solvent carbon capture is applied. Two scenarios for co-firing with carbon capture, 30% biomass blending and 90% or 60% CO2 capture from stack, indicate different preference depending on lower or higher incentives.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document