scholarly journals Evaluation and Development of Digital Collaboration Techniques for Interdisciplinary Collaboration

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicolai Beisheim ◽  
Markus Kiesel ◽  
Markus Linde ◽  
Tobias Ott
Keyword(s):  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Video Transmission ◽  
Interdisciplinary Collaboration ◽  
Video Conferencing ◽  
Interdisciplinary Cooperation ◽  
Industrial Companies ◽  
Remote Maintenance ◽  
Collaboration Environment ◽  
The Status ◽  
Digital Collaboration

In innovative industrial companies, collaboration techniques and laboratories have been in use for years. What historically started with teleconferencing instead of business trips has now reached the status of normal tools for interdisciplinary cooperation in these companies with advances in technologies such as PCs and data broadband as well as software such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR). But the collaboration techniques are often installed in extra rooms, e.g. video conferencing facilities and large VR laboratories. Other technologies such as chat programs can be used by any employee directly at his workplace. Without the use of these techniques, the short development times required today in many industrial sectors cannot be achieved and even remote maintenance of machines at the customer’s would be impossible for machine manufacturers. Within a research project, digital collaboration techniques are inspected and evaluated regarding their suitability for interdisciplinary cooperation in various applications. Collaboration techniques include special hardware for graphic simulations and head-mounted displays for 360∘ visualization of digital objects. Additionally different software for cooperation with graphics, video and conference programs distributed over several locations is tested, evaluated and partly newly developed. The application cases are processes from engineering and for planning of buildings. Based on the requirements determined during the tests, a new user-friendly mobile collaboration environment was developed. This collaboration environment integrates the different technologies of graphic simulation as well as already established methods such as video transmission or video conferencing and chat programs in a suitcase system.

scholarly journals Lessons from failure: neurosurgical outreach in Managua, Nicaragua

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (10) ◽  
pp. 3083-3087
Author(s):  
Rahul Jandial ◽  
Pranay Narang ◽  
Jorge Daniel Brun Aramayo ◽  
Michael Levy
Keyword(s):  
Medical Center ◽  
Video Conferencing ◽  
Surgical Care ◽  
Effective Communication ◽  
Developing Nations ◽  
Developing Regions ◽  
Digital Collaboration ◽  
State Of Affairs

AbstractWith respect to the tremendous deficit in surgical care plaguing developing nations, it is critical that medical outreach models be organized in such a fashion that sustainable advancements can be durably imparted beyond the duration of targeted missions. Using a didactic framework focused on empowering host neurosurgeons with an enhanced surgical skillset, a mission was launched in Managua, Nicaragua, after previous success in Kiev, Ukraine, and Lima, Peru. Unfortunately, the failure to critically assess the internal and external state of affairs of the region’s medical center compromised the outreach mission. Herein lies the visiting team’s lessons from failure and insights on facilitating effective communication with host institutions, circumventing geopolitical instability, and utilizing digital collaboration and video-conferencing tools in the post-COVID-19 era to advance the surgical care of developing regions in a fashion that can be generationally felt.

Specialized outpatient palliative care: Results from a representative survey among physicians in Germany.

2014 ◽  
Vol 32 (31_suppl) ◽  
pp. 143-143
Author(s):  
Jens Hermann Papke ◽  
Eberhard A Lux ◽  
Kerstin Marggraf ◽  
Ruth Fricker
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Pain Therapy ◽  
Interdisciplinary Cooperation ◽  
Status Quo ◽  
Highly Qualified ◽  
Additional Qualification ◽  
Palliative Care Teams ◽  
The Status ◽  
Health Insurance Provider

143 Background: Specialized ambulatory palliative care (SAPV) allows patients with incurable diseases and limited life expectancy to be cared for until death in their familiar surroundings. In Germany, these services must be prescribed by a physician. Little is known about structure, organization and work pattern within the SAPV teams. Methods: An online survey was carried out between Sept. 2013 and March 2014 with 124 physicians in Germany with regard to aspects related to physicians’ qualification, networks and palliative care teams. Aim of this survey was to evaluate status quo of SAPV from physicians´ viewpoint. Results: All 124 respondents were enrolled in SAPV; 18.3% of them (n=22) were on a direct contract with a health insurance provider. An additional qualification for palliative medicine and for pain therapy was reported by 96.7% and 21.5% of the physicians, respectively. In average, 11.6 physicians are organized in a SAPV-network. The networks comprise general practitioners (in 88.6% of the networks) anesthesiologists (in 62.3%), hematologists/oncologists (in 57.9%) and internists (in 43.9% of the networks) as well as a large proportion of non-medical professions such as pastors, pharmacists, social workers, psychologists and nurses. In most cases, SAPV networks are linked to one or more medical practices, hospitals or welfare institutions. 96% of the respondents assessed the cooperation within the network as “very good”/“good”. Patients admitted to SAPV were mostly suffering from cancer, but also from cardiovascular, neurological and respiratory diseases. The mean duration of care was 26.6 days; 81.4% of them could die in familiar domestic surroundings. On average, one physician is treating 9.7 SAPV-patients at the same time. Documentation requires 25.9% of time spent for medical care. Problems concerning reimbursement were reported by 75.8% of respondents. Conclusions: This survey provides the status quo of the German SAPV concept. Physicians enrolled in SAPV are highly qualified for palliative care and pain therapy. SAPV is a domain of outpatient care sector. While interdisciplinary cooperation within the SAPV networks is good, documentation and reimbursement remains a problem.

State of the Art: Interdisciplinary Collaboration for Health Professional Education in Genetics

1999 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 119-121 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rita Black Monsen
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Professional ◽  
Professional Education ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Interdisciplinary Collaboration ◽  
Interdisciplinary Cooperation ◽  
Health Professional Education ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Health Related ◽  
National Coalition

Nursing has a long and productive history of interdisciplinary cooperation in providing education to nurses as well as other professionals. Interdisciplinary education is effective in socializing students and practicing clinicians for practice incorporating new discoveries, in areas such as genetics, for continuing relevance in health care delivery. The National Coalition for Health Professional Education in Genetics (NCHPEG), established in 1996 with the cooperation of the American Nurses Association, the American Medical Association, and the National Human Genome Research Institute at the National Institutes of Health, has provided leadership in bringing advances in genetics to the nation’s care providers in nearly all health-related disciplines. Nursing plays a key role in this model initiative aimed at new genetic discoveries to improve the health care of all Americans.

scholarly journals Tangible interface for shape modeling by block assembly of wirelessly connected blocks

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 542-550 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jinwon Son ◽  
Hoik Jang ◽  
Young Choi
Keyword(s):  
Wireless Communication ◽  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
3D Models ◽  
Shape Modeling ◽  
Sensor Data ◽  
3D Shape ◽  
Cad System ◽  
Visual Occlusion ◽  
The Status ◽  
Efficient Data

Abstract Tangible computer-aided design (CAD) that can generate and manipulate 3D models more efficiently than conventional modeling interfaces is a new interface technology between users and computers through tangible physical devices. Because the majority of tangible CAD systems use cameras or projectors, 3D models of complex structures with visual occlusion cannot be generated. In this work, we propose and develop a system that allows users to create complex shapes by assembling wireless blocks. By allowing more freedom in the orientations of blocks, models created by the assembly operation can be used to generate true 3D shapes compared to the 2.5D shapes resulting from previous research. The physical blocks of the proposed system include infrared proximity sensors, inertial magnetic units, Zigbee modules, and Arduino microcontrollers. The status of the block assembly is transmitted to the workstation wirelessly by the Zigbee. The workstation collects the sensor data of the blocks and generates and renders 3D models of the physically assembled blocks. The concept of the proposed tangible CAD system can be used in various application areas where simple, easy-to-use shape modeling interfaces for creating models by assembling small blocks are sufficient. The education and gaming industries are good examples of where this concept can be applied easily. Highlights A 3D shape modeling system through physical block assembly with sensors is developed. Using wireless communication, a degree of freedom of block assembly is increased. The rotation of the block was calculated through the 9-axis sensor and applied to the rendered 3D model. Through efficient data processing, the problems of real-time wireless communication environment are overcome. Users who are not trained in CAD tools can easily create 3D shape models.

scholarly journals Using Design Interventions to Develop Communication Solutions for Integrated Pest Management

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Daren S Mueller ◽  
Austin Stewart ◽  
Ryan Clifford ◽  
Laura Iles ◽  
Adam J Sisson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Integrated Pest Management ◽  
Pest Management ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Design Education ◽  
Design Thinking ◽  
Interdisciplinary Collaboration ◽  
Interdisciplinary Cooperation ◽  
Agriculture Industry ◽  
Communication Needs ◽  
Problem Solvers

Abstract Iowa State University’s (ISU) Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program partnered with the ISU College of Design (COD) to use Design Thinking and other practical design methodologies and theories to identify and develop approaches to address IPM extension and communication issues. ISU IPM met with agriculture industry, program colleagues, and ISU COD faculty to discuss IPM-related needs in agriculture and to determine the program’s primary challenges. ISU COD faculty developed a two-semester course for undergraduate students, allocating various resources to solve these challenges. Undergraduates in the course, as the primary agents and problem solvers, developed various strategies the IPM program and its colleagues could implement. A model of interdisciplinary collaboration was developed, where design and science may function as equal partners in a design education setting. In our collaboration, the partners bought into a design-led process-based methodology that began with identifying IPM communication needs. This project resulted in unique design interventions to communicate IPM to stakeholders and the public, as well as created a model for interdisciplinary cooperation that can be exported to fields outside of agriculture and IPM.

scholarly journals Interdisciplinary cooperation between dentists and endocrinologists for identification and management of diabetes mellitus

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-43
Author(s):  
Elena E. Maslak ◽  
Victoria N. Naumova
Keyword(s):  
Periodontal Disease ◽  
Inflammatory Diseases ◽  
Interdisciplinary Collaboration ◽  
Periodontal Diseases ◽  
Interdisciplinary Cooperation ◽  
Dental Patients ◽  
Bidirectional Relationship ◽  
Patients With Diabetes ◽  
Definitive Screening

Background: DM mellitus (DM) leads to worsening periodontal diseases, and in turn the inflammatory diseases of maxillofacial region adversely affect the glycemic control and exacerbate the severity of DM, thereby engendering a vicious cycle that compromises the DM management in patients. Taking account of the bidirectional relationship between DM and periodontal disease, interdisciplinary examination of patients with both DM and periodontal diseases is warranted to improve the health outcomes in patients. Aims: This study aims to evaluate the perceptions of dentists and endocrinologists on the interdisciplinary cooperation for identification and management of patients with DM. Materials and methods: Studying patients knowledge about DM and their compliance in providing endocrinological recommendations, dental screening survey to identify DM risk and signs The research was done in 2015-2016 years using clinical survey (dental status survey), statistical analysis. 432 patients from different dental organizations and 433 doctors (371 dentists and 62 endocrinologists) took part in the research. The research was approved by Regional research ethics committee. The written informed consent was taken from each participant. Results: There was insufficient interdisciplinary collaboration for identification and management of patients with diabetes, and lack of motivation among dental patients to endocrinological survey. Hence, it is important to incorporate definitive screening for risk of DM for patients with inflammatory periodontal disease and include dentists in consultation for patients with DM. The feasibility of statutory determination of collaboration between specialists in identification and management of patients with DM was found, dental lectures are necessary in DM school. Conclusions: Our findings suggest the necessity of including dentists in the standard of medical management of patients with DM and incorporating DM screening by a questionnaire upon dental examination.

scholarly journals Cursos de IFE y colaboración interdisciplinar: rol de los especialistas

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseba M. González Ardeo
Keyword(s):  
Team Teaching ◽  
Interdisciplinary Collaboration ◽  
English For Specific Purposes ◽  
Professional Status ◽  
Individual Approach ◽  
Trabajo En Equipo ◽  
The Status ◽  
The Way

Resumen:El artículo explora y repasa las posibilidades de colaboración entre los profesores de IFE (Inglés para Fines Específicos) y los profesores especialistas de las disciplinas impartidas en ingeniería. El grado de colaboración entre ambos profesionales puede variar enormemente, y va desde el trabajo en equipo hasta la visión individualista carente de sinergia. Otro aspecto considerado en el artículo es cómo afecta esta colaboración al estatus de estos docentes, y qué nuevos enfoques pedagógicos, más eficientes, pueden plantearse ambos. Por último, también se analiza la necesidad que los dos grupos de profesionales tienen el uno del otro.Palabras clave: Colaboración interdisciplinar, IFE, estatus profesional.Abstract:This paper explores and reviews different possibilities of collaboration between ESP (English for Specific Purposes) specialists, and specialists in disciplines taught in Engineering. The degree of collaboration between both specialists may vary enormously, and it ranges from team-teaching to a synergy-lacking individual approach. Another aspect considered in the paper deals with the way this collaboration affects the status of this part of the teaching body, and what types of more efficient pedagogic approaches both can explore. Finally, the need both specialists have for each other is also analyzed.Key words: Interdisciplinary collaboration, ESP, professional status.

Can Financial Indicators be used to Measure the Competitive Advantages and Sustainability in Business Companies Listed in Palestine Financial Market?

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (7) ◽  
pp. 20
Author(s):  
Marwan J. Darwish ◽  
Fathallah A. Ghanem
Keyword(s):  
Financial Market ◽  
Service Sector ◽  
Focal Point ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Financial Indicators ◽  
Service Companies ◽  
Industrial Companies ◽  
Sustainability Research ◽  
Critical Issues ◽  
The Status

The aim of this study is to figure out the status of Palestinian industrial and Service Company’s possession of competitive advantages and sustainability. Research sample consist of fourteen companies of which seven industrial companies and seven service companies listed in Palestine Financial Market. Industrial and service companies showed a real challenges in achieving competitive advantages and maintaining their level of sustainability, as VOIC was the leading company in the selected industrial companies followed by JPH, whereas BOP, PIB, and PALTEL showed a healthy presentation towards competitive advantages and sustainability. On the other hand PPI in the industrial companies proved to face serious obstacles that might exit this company from the era of business, while AHC, WASEL, and WATANIYA showed critical issues towards competitive advantages and sustainability in the service sector.  The research found many conclusions both theoretically and practically, the most important as far as the calculated mean average is concern: all companies are trying hard in seeking and maintaining possession of competitive advantages and work on sustainability. While the weak point was in the service companies to achieve competitive advantages and sustaining mechanisms in the market. The research has provide several recommendations of which was the successful and healthy image some companies showed, therefore all companies listed in Palestine Financial Market need to continue on the issues of innovation and entrepreneurship, which leads to the innovation of new services and products which limit the ability of competitors to do with tradition, and to achieve the companies’ ability to satisfy the demand in a timely manner, shaping it to customer need and expectation, especially after customers became the focal point of any industry and his voice should be heard and attained as customers has a reflection on the achievement of revenue and profits that could contribute to companies competitive advantages and sustainability.

Examining Adaptive Expertise: A Novel Comparison of Student and Practicing Engineer CAD Modeling Performance

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael D. Johnson ◽  
Elif Ozturk ◽  
Bugrahan Yalvac ◽  
Lauralee Valverde ◽  
Xiaobo Peng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Adaptive Expertise ◽  
Cad Modeling ◽  
Screen Capture ◽  
The Status ◽  
Complex Features ◽  
Model Components ◽  
Adaptive Nature ◽  
Aided Design ◽  
Novice Students

Computer-aided design (CAD) tools are critical in the current fast-paced digital product commercialization environment. As firms move towards a model based enterprise, it becomes more important for engineers to develop the skills necessary to efficiently and effectively model components in CAD. The status of CAD education and training has often been decried as focusing too much on declarative knowledge, namely how to do specific procedures in a specific software program. This is opposed to the strategic knowledge or expertise that is adaptable to other CAD programs. To better inform CAD education and modeling procedures, an understanding of how experts model and model in novel situations is presented. Specifically, and novel to this work, the adaptive nature of these practicing professional’s CAD expertise is examined and compared to that of relatively novice students. The methods comprise a combination of screen capture data, model attributes, and the results of interviews to assess adaptive expertise. Practicing engineers are found to spend a smaller percentage of their modeling time engaged in actual modeling procedures (doing time). Significant differences related to model attributes include: practicing engineers being less likely to use pattern features, more likely to have incorrect feature terminations, and more likely to use more complex features (as measured by feature density). Results show practicing engineers as less likely to highlight strategies related to adaptive expertise prior to the modeling activity. Post interview results show practicing engineers with more manifestations of adaptive expertise. These results are in agreement with previous literature examining both general and CAD modeling expertise.

Proposal of a standard for 2D representation of bio-inspired lightweight lattice structures in drawings

2020 ◽  
pp. 095440622095159
Author(s):  
Antonio Bacciaglia ◽  
Alessandro Ceruti ◽  
Alfredo Liverani
Keyword(s):  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Lattice Structures ◽  
Industrial Companies ◽  
Python Language ◽  
Complex Shapes ◽  
Assembly Drawing ◽  
Aided Design ◽  
Conventional Computer

The interest of industrial companies for the Additive Manufacturing (AM) technology is growing year after year due to its capability of producing components with complex shapes that fit industrial engineering necessities better than traditionally manufactured parts. However, conventional Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software are often limited for the design and representation of complex geometries, especially when dealing with lattice structures: these are bio-inspired structures composed of repeated small elements, called struts, which are combined to shape a unit cell that is repeated across a domain. This design method generates a lightweight but stiff component. The scope of this work is to analyse the problem of the lattice structures representation in 2 D technical drawings and propose some contributions to support the development of Standards for their 2 D representation. This work is focused on the proposal of rules useful to represent such hierarchic structures. Python language and the open-source software FreeCad™ are used as a software platform to evaluate the suitability and usability of the proposed representation standard. This is based on simplified symbols to describe complex lattice structures instead of representing all the elements which constitute the lattice. The standard is thought to be used in technical 2 D drawings where assemblies are represented and lattice components are used (e.g. parts assembly, maintenance, parts catalogues). A case study is included to describe how the proposed standard could be integrated into a 2 D assembly drawing, following technical product documentation production typical workflow.

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