scholarly journals METHOD OF SYNTHESIS OF THE INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT SYSTEM

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 63-73
Author(s):  
V.N. Burkov ◽  
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I.V. Burkova ◽  
A.V. Shchepkin ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Computational Complexity ◽  
Integrated Assessment ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Top Down ◽  
Root Vertex ◽  
Expert Opinions ◽  
Expert Estimate ◽  
First Case ◽  
Dimension 2

Systems of complex estimation (CO) based on a dichotomous tree of criteria and a set of criteria convolution matrices (generalized criteria) are widely used in the evaluation of a wide variety of ob-jects. Purpose of the study. To build a CO system for a given set of criteria, you need to solve two problems: 1. To choose the structure of the dichotomous tree of criteria. 2. To define matrix convolutions of pairs of criteria (generalized criteria) at each vertex of the tree (except for hanging ones). The article deals with the second problem, i.e. the problem of determining matrices the criteria convolution. In practice, this task is often solved based on expert opinions. Materials and methods. Let us assume that there are a set of options (a variant is a set of criteria estimates) and experts have defined complex estimates for each option from this set. The task is to define matrix convolu-tions at each vertex of the tree such that the CO of each variant in the resulting system CO is equal to the EXPERT estimate. The paper defines a class of unified CO mechanisms that meet the following conditions: 1. All matrices of the unified complex estimation mechanism have the same dimension. 2. For any matrix all rows are different and all columns are different. 3. All matrices are monotonous in rows and columns; 4. If all the variant scores are equal to a certain score, then the complex score is equal to this score. Results. Two cases are considered. In the first case, experts can give estimates of options with any set of criteria estimates. In the second case, experts can give a CO of only complete options, that is, options that contain estimates of all criteria. For the first case, an efficient algorithm with an estimate of computational complexity of the order of lm2 is proposed, where l is the number of crite-ria, and m is the number of gradations of the rating scale. The algorithm makes significant use of the 4 property of unified mechanisms. For the second case, we propose a method for solving the problem by constructing “top-down” matrices, i.e. constructing a matrix for the root vertex, then for adjacent ones, and so on. Conclu-sion. Thus, the paper proposes algorithms for the synthesis of unified mechanisms for complex eva-luation, in which the number of required expert options is minimal.

Behavior Assessment System for Children Teacher Rating Scale–Child—Short Form

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Randy W. Kamphaus ◽  
Jennifer S. Thorpe ◽  
Anne Pierce Winsor ◽  
Anna P. Kroncke ◽  
Erin T. Dowdy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rating Scale ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Teacher Rating ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Behavior Assessment ◽  
Teacher Rating Scale

Physical Failure Analysis Techniques for Front-End-of-Line Defect Analysis

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dirk Doyle ◽  
Lawrence Benedict ◽  
Fritz Christian Awitan
Keyword(s):  
Cross Section ◽  
Focused Ion Beam ◽  
Ion Beam ◽  
Gate Oxide ◽  
Top Down ◽  
New Techniques ◽  
First Case ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Scanning Transmission

Abstract Novel techniques to expose substrate-level defects are presented in this paper. New techniques such as inter-layer dielectric (ILD) thinning, high keV imaging, and XeF2 poly etch overflow are introduced. We describe these techniques as applied to two different defects types at FEOL. In the first case, by using ILD thinning and high keV imaging, coupled with focused ion beam (FIB) cross section and scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM,) we were able to judge where to sample for TEM from a top down perspective while simultaneously providing the top down images giving both perspectives on the same sample. In the second case we show retention of the poly Si short after removal of CoSi2 formation on poly. Removal of the CoSi2 exposes the poly Si such that we can utilize XeF2 to remove poly without damaging gate oxide to reveal pinhole defects in the gate oxide. Overall, using these techniques have led to 1) increased chances of successfully finding the defects, 2) better characterization of the defects by having a planar view perspective and 3) reduced time in localizing defects compared to performing cross section alone.

Assessment of Agreement Between Human Ratings and Lexicon-Based Sentiment Ratings of Open-Ended Responses on a Behavioral Rating Scale

Assessment ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 107319112199646
Author(s):  
Olivia Gratz ◽  
Duncan Vos ◽  
Megan Burke ◽  
Neelkamal Soares
Keyword(s):  
Sentiment Analysis ◽  
Language Processing ◽  
Rating Scales ◽  
Clinical Decision Making ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Clinical Decision ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Word Count ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Sentiment Score

To date, there is a paucity of research conducting natural language processing (NLP) on the open-ended responses of behavior rating scales. Using three NLP lexicons for sentiment analysis of the open-ended responses of the Behavior Assessment System for Children-Third Edition, the researchers discovered a moderately positive correlation between the human composite rating and the sentiment score using each of the lexicons for strengths comments and a slightly positive correlation for the concerns comments made by guardians and teachers. In addition, the researchers found that as the word count increased for open-ended responses regarding the child’s strengths, there was a greater positive sentiment rating. Conversely, as word count increased for open-ended responses regarding child concerns, the human raters scored comments more negatively. The authors offer a proof-of-concept to use NLP-based sentiment analysis of open-ended comments to complement other data for clinical decision making.

Significance of analysis of the mechanism of fingermarks formation, sizes and location – casework examples

2018 ◽  
Vol 301 ◽  
pp. 44-52
Author(s):  
Tomasz Kowalski ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Significant Role ◽  
Special Interest ◽  
The Other ◽  
Fatal Accident ◽  
Preliminary Stage ◽  
Additional Information ◽  
Expert Opinions ◽  
First Case ◽  
Initial Stage

The aim of the article to present the role of analysing the manner of generating fingermarks in the investigative proceedings. These examinations are based on the analysis of the location of the marks on a given background and aim at providing the requesting party additional information about the circumstances of the investigated incident. The Author refers to two unusual cases, in which Voivodeship Police Command Forensic Laboratory issued expert opinions in the area of fingerprint identification. In the first case, at the initial stage of the proceedings the circumstances and recovered evidential fingermarks indicated a fatal accident or manslaughter by means of a firearm. In the other case at the preliminary stage recovered evidence did not allow identification of the perpetrator due to incorrectly selected exhibits. These cases would not be off special interest to us without the significant role of proper recovering of fingermarks and their analysis in a broader context than just identification.

Enhancing Forensic Human Factors/Ergonomics Analyses Using Digital Surveillance Video

2007 ◽  
Vol 51 (18) ◽  
pp. 1129-1132
Author(s):  
Joseph Cohen ◽  
H. Harvey Cohen
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Grocery Store ◽  
Surveillance Video ◽  
Case Examples ◽  
Fall Incident ◽  
Expert Opinions ◽  
First Case ◽  
Digital Surveillance ◽  
Technological Developments ◽  
Retail Grocery

The increased need for physical security and rapid technological developments has created opportunities for enhancing the validity of expert opinions offered in the courtroom by human factors/ergonomics professionals. Digital surveillance equipment typically yields more information from several perspectives as well as affords more control than ‘old’ technologies such as closed-circuit television, video cassette recorders, and multiplexers. This poster illustrates three case examples in which human factors/ergonomics experts used digital surveillance video as part of forensic analyses on cases retained by attorneys representing both plaintiffs and defendants. The first case is a rear-end collision on a freeway between a moving bus and a stopped pickup truck. The second is a collision between a moving bus and falling pedestrian, while the third is a more common slip-and-fall incident in a retail grocery store. The implications of improved digital surveillance video for the practice of forensics human factors/ergonomics are discussed.

scholarly journals Sharing clinical information across care settings: the birth of an integrated assessment system

2009 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Leonard C Gray ◽  
Katherine Berg ◽  
Brant E Fries ◽  
Jean-Claude Henrard ◽  
John P Hirdes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Integrated Assessment ◽  
Clinical Information ◽  
Assessment System

scholarly journals The Development of a Behavior Patterns Rating Scale for Preservice Teachers

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nihat Caliskan ◽  
Okan Kuzu ◽  
Yasemin Kuzu
Keyword(s):  
Preservice Teachers ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Behavior Patterns ◽  
Related Literature ◽  
Cronbach Alpha ◽  
Expert Opinions ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Two Factors

The purpose of this study was to develop a rating scale that can be used to evaluate behavior patterns of the organization people pattern of preservice teachers (PSTs). By reviewing the related literature on people patterns, a preliminary scale of 38 items with a five-points likert type was prepared. The number of items was reduced to 29 after obtaining expert opinions and was administered to 620 PSTs. As the results of the exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, unlike two factors: structurist and free spirits behavior patterns, in the theory, we obtained the final scale of 15 items consisting of three factors: planners, solution-oriented and prescriptive behavior patterns. The related Cronbach Alpha value was found to be .830 for all the items. We identified that behavior patterns rating scale of the organization people pattern can be confidently applied to evaluate behavior patterns. Moreover, in this study, we obtained a contradiction between practice and theory. Thus, we provided a new idea related to behavior patterns of the organization people pattern.

scholarly journals Cross-Cultural Aspect of Behavior Assessment System for Children-2, Parent Rating Scale-Child: Standardization in Korean Children

2017 ◽  
Vol 58 (2) ◽  
pp. 439 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jungeun Song ◽  
Bennett L. Leventhal ◽  
Yun-Joo Koh ◽  
Keun-Ah Cheon ◽  
Hyun Ju Hong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rating Scale ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Behavior Assessment ◽  
Parent Rating ◽  
Korean Children ◽  
Parent Rating Scale ◽  
Cultural Aspect

Efficacy of Superior Hypogastric Plexus Neurolysis for the Treatment of Cancer-Related Pelvic Pain

Pain Medicine ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (6) ◽  
pp. 1255-1262 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saiyun Hou ◽  
Diane Novy ◽  
Francis Felice ◽  
Dhanalakshmi Koyyalagunta
Keyword(s):  
Pelvic Pain ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Symptom Burden ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Cancer Center ◽  
Safe Procedure ◽  
Pelvic Malignancies ◽  
Hypogastric Plexus ◽  
Superior Hypogastric Plexus

Abstract Objective Cancer-related abdominal and pelvic pain syndromes can be debilitating and difficult to treat. The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of superior hypogastric plexus blockade or neurolysis (SHPN) for the treatment of cancer-related pelvic pain. Design Retrospective study. Setting MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas. Methods We enrolled 46 patients with cancer-related pelvic pain who underwent SHPN. A numeric rating scale (NRS) was used for pain intensity, and symptom burden was evaluated using the Edmonton Symptom Assessment System at baseline, visit 1 (within one month), and visit 2 (within one to six months). Results Forty-six patients who received SHPN showed a significant reduction in pain score from 6.9 to 5.6 at visit 1 (P = 0.01). Thirty of the 46 patients continued to complete visit 2 follow-up, and the NRS score was consistently lower at 4.5 at visit 2 (P < 0.0001), with anxiety and appetite improved significantly. There was no significant change in the morphine equivalent dose at visits 1 and 2. The efficacy of the block was not influenced by patients’ age, gender, type of cancer, cancer stage, regimen of chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy, diagnostic block, approach or laterality of procedure, or type or amount of neurolytic agent. Nonsmokers with high baseline pain scores were more likely to have improved treatment outcomes from SHPN at short-term follow-up. Adverse effects with SHPN were mild and well tolerated. Conclusions SHPN was an effective and relatively safe procedure for pain associated with pelvic malignancies. There is a need for larger prospective trials.

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