scholarly journals Am Bestehenden weiterdenken

ARCHALP ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 2 NS (Issue 2 Ns, July 2019) ◽  
pp. 105-113
Author(s):  
Walter Angonese
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Architectural Design ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Existing Structures ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Awareness Raising ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Way

Isn’t the existent always the outcome of any creative confrontation? Is such a creative discussion really out of a contextual consideration? Isn’t every context – even a purely spiritual one – part of the heritage? In his contribution, Walter Angonese reflects on the potential of the pre-existent on the architectural project. He believes in “thinking ahead” and consequently in “building on”, and that is why the question of the relevance of existing structures to architectural design has been clarified. However, he also believes that the quality of the existent can only be improved thanks to an increased habit of awareness and not only following and blaming the prescribed laws for quality assurance. This awareness raising gives responsibility to the individual within a society, but also makes him responsible for his own actions. Building in an alpine context – like any building, by the way – is therefore a question of responsibility, towards oneself and towards one’s society. If the architectural idea is built by leading it from an intuition about a cultural reflection to what one can call a real “architectural idea” (and not merely any intuition), then that is an important first step for a high-quality “continuing construction” of the existing. Only the heritage and the existent can become a meaningful starting point of the project.

scholarly journals Manajemen Mutu Input Kelompok Bimbingan Ibadah Haji Indonesia

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 277-292
Author(s):  
Aep Kusnawan ◽  
Arif Rahman ◽  
Dede Lukman ◽  
Encep Dulwahab
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Quality Management ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
One Dimension ◽  
Management Standard ◽  
Quality Assurance Process ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Assurance Process

Hajj guidance group (KBIH) in Indonesia, still limited to quantity and have been not yet met the quality. One indication of the lack of quality of the KBIH is the quality management of inputs, namely the applied inputs and inputs of expectation. With good input and good, it can produce an out put that as expected. This study aims to determine the quality management of pilgrimage inputs by KBIH in Indonesia, represented by three regions, West Java, DKI Jakarta and South Sumatra. The method used in this research is case study with qualitative approach. This study shows that quality management for one dimension of input, especially in KBIH has not met the quality management standard. Implementation and embodiment is still limited to ideas, wishful thinking, and not conceptualized well. The results of this study have an impact on how the quality management of KBIH input in Indonesia should be implemented, so that with good input in KBIH, KBIH can improve the quality of Hajj in Indonesia. Input is a starting point in a quality assurance process, not to be ignored, underestimated, and considered not one of the important parts of quality management of its existence.Kelompok Bimbingan Ibadah Haji (KBIH) yang banyak berdiri di Indonesia, masih sebatas kuantitas belum memenuhi kualitas. Salah satu indikasi melihat kurangnya kualitas KBIH ialah pada manajemen mutu input, yaitu input terapan maupun input harapan. Dengan input yang baik dan bagus, maka bisa menghasilkan out put yang sesuai harapan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui manajemen mutu input penyelenggaraan haji oleh KBIH di Indonesia, yang diwakili tiga wilayah, Jawa Barat, DKI Jakarta dan Sumatera Selatan. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah studi kasus dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Penelitian ini memperlihatkan bahwa manajemen mutu untuk satu dimensi input, khususnya di KBIH belum memenuhi standar manajemen mutu. Pelaksanaan dan perwujudannya masih sebatas ide, angan-angan, dan belum terkonsep dengan baik. Hasil penelitian ini berdampak pada bagaimana manajemen mutu input KBIH di Indonesia seharusnya diimplementasikan, sehingga dengan input yang baik dalam KBIH, KBIH bisa meningkatkan kualitas penyelenggaraan ibadah haji di Indonesia. Input merupakan starting point dalam sebuah proses jaminan mutu, jangan sampai diabaikan, disepelekan, dan dianggap bukan salah satu bagian manajemen mutu yang penting keberadaannya.

scholarly journals Building a high quality data linkage spine using a targeted approach to clerical review

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nadine Wiggins ◽  
Brian Stokes
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Data Linkage ◽  
Quality Data ◽  
High Confidence ◽  
Software Module ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Confidence Levels ◽  
Lower Confidence ◽  
Linkage Quality

ABSTRACTObjectivesThe Tasmanian Data Linkage Unit (TDLU) was established through the University of Tasmania in 2011 with the first dataset imported to its Master Linkage Map (MLM) during 2014. Tasmania an island state of Australia, has a population of approximately 516,000. From the TDLU’s earliest inception, it was deemed important to build a high quality linkage spine comprising key administrative data representative of significant state health and related datasets to support quality population level research.ApproachThe TDLU has embraced a model of continual quality and process enhancement as a determined strategy to support ongoing business improvement. Initial linkage approaches utilised ‘traditional’ methods of reviewing record pairs within an upper and lower confidence range. This approach resulted in false record pairs with high confidence levels being linked (false positives) and true record pairs at lower confidence levels not linked (false negatives). To improve linkage quality, the TDLU has continually refined and modified its clerical review methodology with a specialist software module developed to identify specific record attributes within groups that require the group to be manually reviewed and resolved. A range of SQL queries have also been developed to identify incorrect links and further enhance the linkage quality of the MLM.ResultsThe linkage quality tools implemented have led to improved clerical review and quality assurance processes which in turn have increased the overall quality of the linkage spine. The ‘targeted’ method of clerical review provides easy identification of false positive records, particularly those with high confidence scores such as twins and husband/wife combinations. The review of groups at lower confidence levels has minimised the rate of false negative pairs however further refinement of tools is required to minimise the time spent on reviewing these groups. The clerical review software module has equipped staff with the necessary information to make informed and timely decisions when reviewing groups of records. Detailed documentation is maintained for each linkage project providing continual feedback for system and process improvements as the linkage spine increases in size.ConclusionThe process of clerical review and quality assurance requires a commitment to continual refinement of tools and techniques resulting in a higher quality linkage spine and a reduction in the total time and resource required to link datasets.

scholarly journals Using Multivariate Statistical Methods to Analyze High-Quality Bicycle Path Service Systems: A Case Study of Popular Bicycle Paths in Taiwan

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (17) ◽  
pp. 7185
Author(s):  
Shinn-Jou Lin ◽  
Guey-Shin Shyu ◽  
Wei-Ta Fang ◽  
Bai-You Cheng
Keyword(s):  
Explanatory Power ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Service Systems ◽  
Image Management ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Multivariate Statistical ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Quantitative Indicators

Taiwan has promoted bicycle tourism for nearly 20 years, and the bicycle paths it has constructed throughout the island are diverse in design. In the present study, an evaluation scale for bicycle path sightseeing potential was devised with a focus on the overall service quality of the paths; 30 popular bicycle paths were analyzed using a field survey, with expert consultation on quantitative indicators, and a qualitative analysis entailing interviews with people regarding the bicycle paths. A multivariate statistical analysis was performed on the quality of the service systems for these paths. The results revealed that the quality of these service systems is influenced by four principal components, namely, landscape attractiveness, image management, bicycle-specific paths, and accessibility, for a total explanatory power of 76.21%; the individual explanatory power of these components was 25.89%, 21.49%, 16.81%, and 12.03%, respectively. Bicycle path conditions, service maintenance, and cleanliness and bicycle specificity are required for future high-quality bicycle paths; diverse bicycle rental services and bicycle types, entrance visibility, and ecological introduction boards along paths are value-added factors to bicycle path quality.

scholarly journals Elicitation as a Multilayered Process

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 160940691879701 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emma K. Tsui ◽  
Emily Franzosa
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Individual Interview ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Shared Authority ◽  
Interview Training ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Way

This article describes a novel approach to reciprocal peer interviewing in which participants interview one another sequentially, allowing each the space of a full interview to articulate her experiences and reflections. This structure of data collection offers a new conceptualization of the way that elicitation functions; not just as a process inside of an interview, but one that is also shaped by factors preceding and outside of the individual interview, a process we call “meta-elicitation.” We argue that this form of reciprocal peer interviewing offers a view of the emic that is both participant-led and uniquely balanced between collective and individual perspectives. However, we also argue that shared authority and rapport are actively, and not always successfully, negotiated in such interviews. To prepare participants for peer interviewing, we hosted a 1-day workshop involving interview training, planning, and the recording of interviews. To maximize quality of such projects, we recommend that external researchers consider carefully (1) the balance of structure and flexibility in designing the workshop and interviews, (2) thorough preparation of participants, and (3) the role of meta-elicitation dynamics during analysis.

scholarly journals Individual psychological characteristics of personality as correlates of executive activity of university students

2019 ◽  
Vol 70 ◽  
pp. 07007
Author(s):  
Alana Uzdenova
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Personality Development ◽  
Psychological Characteristics ◽  
Professional Activity ◽  
Emotional Lability ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Individual

The theory of the executive activity of a personality and the ability to determine its correlates are analyzed. High efficiency executive activity is considered as a predictor of a high quality of life and professional activity of an individual. The results of the study of the individual psychological properties of the personality associated with the characteristics of performing activities are presented. A combination of properties is highlighted: irritability, sociability, extraversion, which positively affect the type of execution. They form a triad closely associated with all the properties of executive activities. Some personality properties that inhibit the development of characteristics necessary for effectiveness are identified. Aggressiveness and high emotional lability are characteristic of students with low responsibility. According to the research results, mutually exclusive properties are organization and openness. The definition of determinants and correlates of performing activities opens up opportunities for psychologists and educators to create spaces for the development of a highly effective personality. Executive activity is a system construct. Understanding its structure allows us to see its flexibility and form individual trajectories of learning and personality development.

scholarly journals An Environmental Scan and Evaluation of Home Dialysis Quality Indicators Currently Used in Canada

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 205435812097739
Author(s):  
Lisa Dubrofsky ◽  
Ali Ibrahim ◽  
Karthik Tennankore ◽  
Krishna Poinen ◽  
Sachin Shah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Improvement ◽  
Quality Of Care ◽  
Peritoneal Dialysis ◽  
Quality Indicators ◽  
Patient Centered ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Home Dialysis ◽  
Environmental Scan ◽  
Starting Point

Background: Quality indicators are important tools to measure and ultimately improve the quality of care provided. Performance measurement may be particularly helpful to grow disciplines that are underutilized and cost-effective, such as home dialysis (peritoneal dialysis and home hemodialysis). Objective: To identify and catalog home dialysis quality indicators currently used in Canada, as well as to evaluate these indicators as a starting point for future collaboration and standardization of quality indicators across Canada. Design: An environmental scan of quality indicators from provincial organizations, quality organizations, and stakeholders. Setting: Sixteen-member pan-Canadian panel with expertise in both nephrology and quality improvement. Patients: Our environmental scan included indicators relevant to patients on home dialysis. Measurements: We classified existing indicators based on the Institute of Medicine (IOM) and Donabedian frameworks. Methods: To evaluate the indicators, a 6-person subcommittee conducted a modified version of the Delphi consensus technique based on the American College of Physicians/Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality criteria. We shared these consensus ratings with the entire 16-member panel for further examination. We rated items from 1 to 9 on 6 domains (1-3 does not meet criteria to 7-9 meets criteria) as well as a global final rating (1-3 unnecessary to 7-9 necessary) to distinguish high-quality from low-quality indicators. Results: Overall, we identified 40 quality indicators across 7 provinces, with 22 (55%) rated as “necessary” to distinguish high quality from poor quality care. Ten indicators were measured by more than 1 province, and 5 of these indicators were rated as necessary (home dialysis prevalence, home dialysis incidence, anemia target achievement, rates of peritonitis associated with peritoneal dialysis, and home dialysis attrition). None of these indicators captured the IOM domains of timely, patient-centered, or equitable care. Limitations: The environmental scan is a nonexhaustive list of quality indicators in Canada. The panel also lacked representation from patients, administrators, and allied health professionals. Conclusions: These results provide Canadian home dialysis programs with a starting point on how to measure quality of care along with the current gaps. This work is an initial and necessary step toward future collaboration and standardization of quality indicators across Canada, so that home dialysis programs can access a smaller number of highly rated balanced indicators to motivate and support patient-centered quality improvement initiatives.

Mechanism and Performance Analysis of Easy-Cleaning Ceramics

2010 ◽  
Vol 178 ◽  
pp. 180-184
Author(s):  
Qing Guo Tang ◽  
Li Juan Wang ◽  
Ji Yuan Li ◽  
Xiu Hong Liang
Keyword(s):  
Performance Analysis ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Processing Methods ◽  
Ceramic Glaze ◽  
Research Status ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Way

Developing easy cleaning and antibacterial ceramics is the key to actualize the ceramics with functionalized, high-quality and band established in china. This paper which combined with research status from home and broad analysed the performance influence of ceramic glaze with different processing methods and discussed the way and methods which can improve the quality of ceramics.

Modelling lactation curves of dairy cows with emphasis on individual variability

1996 ◽  
Vol 63 (2) ◽  
pp. 189-200 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Pérochon ◽  
J. B. Coulon ◽  
F. Lescourret
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Cows ◽  
Excellent Agreement ◽  
Individual Variability ◽  
Holstein Cows ◽  
Convergence Problems ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Predictive Functions ◽  
Final Equation ◽  
The Way

AbstractFive published equations were compared on their ability to adjust different patterns of lactation curves. The equation y(t) = a exp(b1t'2/2 + b2/t – c(l + t'/2)t') with t' = (t – 21·4)/l00 (i) was retained because of the quality of the adjustment and the absence of convergence problems when applied on individual curves. Including an effect of season (SE) and an effect of pregnancy (PE) improved the quality of individual adjustments (no. = 339). The final equation was equal to (i) + SE + PE with SE = a + b cos (2π(wc + w - l)/52) + c sin(2n(wc + w - 1)/52), with wc= week of the year at calving, w = week after calving and a = 0·0065, b = -1·26 and c = 0·374, and PE = a (wp –18) e-bwp, with w p = week of pregnancy and a, b fixed parameters. Individual cow characteristics were used to analyse equation (i) parameters. The predictions obtained with this equation and several predictive functions of the equation (i) parameters, which differed in the way they included or not the potential of production, were compared. With no indication of this potential, the prediction was very poor. With the initial production (mean production of the 4th, 5th and 6th days of lactation) as an estimate of this potential, 75% of the lactations had the median of absolute values of errors less than 2·95 kg/day. The results were highly improved by using the yield during the 5th week of lactation. The threshold of 2·95 was reduced to about 2 kg/day. The quality of the individual prediction was better for primiparous than for multiparous cows, and for French Friesian and Montbeliarde cows than for pure or crossbred Holstein cows. Although individual predictions were not always satisfactory, they provided excellent agreement when averaged per group (20 cows).

scholarly journals Thresher for threshing of the individual sunflower heads

2021 ◽  
Vol 185 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-66
Author(s):  
V.D. Shaforostov ◽  
◽  
S.S. Makarov ◽  
G.V. Kochurov ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Basic Principle ◽  
Laboratory Tests ◽  
Control Unit ◽  
Compressed Air ◽  
Motor Speed ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Seed Content ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Main Factor

As a result of the studying the threshing process of individual sunflower heads on a specially designed stand, we found the main factor affecting the quality of threshing is the threshing disc speed. It is named the acceleration coefficient, which is defined as the ratio of the threshing roller frequency to the starting frequency. It allowed modifying the design of the existing thresher. While modernizing the thresher, the basic principle of sunflower heads threshing and threshing modes remained unchanged. We added a smooth adjustment of threshing modes by means of an electric motor speed control unit, which allows adjusting the thresher for high-quality threshing of heads of the various sunflower varieties. The deck is cleared of seeds stuck in it with compressed air; the threshed head is ejected automatically. According to the results of laboratory tests of the modernized thresher, it was concluded that it provides highquality threshing of individual sunflower heads. Therewith, amount of injured seeds does not exceed 0.35%, seed losses in the thresher do not exceed 1.73% and the seed content in the heap after threshing is 97.02 %.

scholarly journals Patient-related healthcare disparities in the quality of acute hip fracture care: a 10-year nationwide population-based cohort study

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. e051424
Author(s):  
Pia Kjær Kristensen ◽  
Anne Mette Falstie-Jensen ◽  
Morten Madsen ◽  
Søren Paaske Johnsen
Keyword(s):  
Hip Fracture ◽  
Quality Care ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Nutritional Risk ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Process Measures ◽  
Fracture Care ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Over Time

ObjectivesTo characterise and quantify possible patient-related disparities in hip fracture care including temporal changes.DesignPopulation-based cohort study.SettingAll Danish hospitals treating patients with hip fracture.Participants60 275 hip fracture patients from 2007 to 2016.InterventionsQuality of care was defined as fulfilment of eligible care process measures for the individual patient recommended by an expert panel. Using yearly logistic regression models, we predicted the individual patient’s probability for receiving high-quality care, resulting in a distribution of adjusted probabilities based on age, sex, comorbidity, fracture type, education, family mean income, migration status, cohabitation status, employment status, nursing home residence and type of municipality. Based on the distribution, we identified best-off patients (ie, the 10% of patients with the highest probability) and worst-off patients (ie, the 10% of patients with the lowest probability). We evaluated disparities in quality of care by measuring the distance in fulfilment of outcomes between the best-off and worst-off patients.Primary and secondary outcome measuresThe primary outcome was fulfilment of all-or-none, defined as receiving all relevant process measures. Secondary outcomes were fulfilment of the individual process measures including preoperative optimisation, early surgery, early mobilisation, assessment of pain, basic mobility, nutritional risk and need for antiosteoporotic medication, fall prevention and a postdischarge rehabilitation programme.ResultsThe proportion of patients receiving high-quality care varied over time for both best-off and worst-off patients. The absolute difference in percentage points between the best-off and worst-off patients for receiving all-or-none of the eligible process measures was 12 (95% CI 6 to 18) in 2007 and 23 (95% CI 19 to 28) in 2016. Disparities were consistent for a range of care processes, including assessment of pain, mobilisation within 24 hours, assessment of need for antiosteoporotic medication and nutritional risk assessment.ConclusionsDisparity of care between best-off and worst-off patients remained substantial over time.

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