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Petrosyan, Artem. "COMPASS Production System Overview." EPJ Web of Conferences 214 (2019): 03039. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/201921403039.
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Migration of COMPASS data processing to Grid environment has started in 2015 from a small prototype, deployed on a single virtual machine. Since summer of 2017, the system works in production mode, distributing jobs to two traditional Grid sites: CERN and JINR. Now the infrastructure of COMPASS Grid Production System includes 6 virtual machines, each is reserved for one production service: database, PanDA, Auto Pilot Factory, Monitoring, CRIC information system and, finally, production system (ProdSys) management instance, which provides a user interface for production manager and hosts services of automatic processing. Support of COMPASS virtual organization is provided by CERN IT. CRIC is also deployed at CERN Cloud Service. Other ProdSys services are deployed at JINR Cloud Service. There are two storage elements at CERN: EOS for short-term storage and Castor for long-term storage. During last year, along with providing a 24/7 service, the system was instrumented by many features, which allow automating data processing as much as possible. Recently, Blue Waters HPC has become a member of the computing infrastructure of the experiment. Details of implementation, workflow management, and infrastructure overview are presented in this article.
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Geng, Zeng Xian, Yi Fei Zhao, Zhi Jian Ye, and Cheng Yuan Zhu. "Research of ATC Simulation Platform Based Compass Short Message." Advanced Materials Research 562-564 (August 2012): 1422–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.562-564.1422.
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The compass satellite navigation system is developed by China which could provide the clock real-time location services, short message service and precision timing services. Based on functions of the compass satellite navigation system, an ATC simulation platform based short message service has been proposed in this paper. The system structure, the functions of the simulation platform and the research content have been presented in detail. Finally the prospects of short message service are put forward to compelling the applications of air traffic management based compass navigation satellite system.
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Morris, Ronald V. "Service Learning and The Compass Trail." Social Studies 107, no. 4 (March 10, 2016): 137–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00377996.2016.1148003.
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Márquez Reiter, Rosina, and Sara Orthaber. "Exploring the moral compass." (Im)politeness and Moral Order in Online Interactions 1, no. 2 (December 31, 2018): 242–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1075/ip.00012.mar.
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Abstract With the advent of the internet and social media, car and vanpooling have become easily available alternatives to public transport in many parts of the world. This paper draws on publicly available data from a Facebook car and vanpooling group used by Slovenian cross-border commuters to make their journeys to and from Austria more economically sustainable. It examines public displays of moral indignation following allegations of malpractice by relatively new members whose whole purpose in joining the group was to earn a living from driving vans across borders. Vanpool users collaboratively denounce van service providers for transgressing some of the social responsibilities that ought to bind members of the group together and for their lack of accountability. The accusations which entail exaggerations, complaints, insults and threats, among other hostile verbal attacks, convey moral indignation and are similarly resisted and challenged by the drivers. They offer a window into conflicting behavioural expectations at a time of socioeconomic change and transition. The alleged lack of van providers’ accountability which, in turn, informs the van users’ displays of moral indignation is indicative of the moral relativism that emerges as a result of the relocalisation and, the nature of a contemporary global practice at a time when changes in social life are underway. The primacy of the economic return that car and vanpooling offers service providers and cross-commuters with is oriented to by the former as outstripping the social responsibilities typically related to the provision of the regulated services, and by the latter, as morally unjustifiable despite acknowledging its economic value.
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Pratama, Aldien Yogha, Bambang Supriadi, and Harianto Respati. "Demographic Factors to Strengthen the Influence of Brand Image and Store Service Quality on Purchasing Decisions." East African Scholars Journal of Economics, Business and Management 5, no. 11 (December 10, 2022): 406–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.36349/easjebm.2022.v05i11.002.
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The success of a company's target market is heavily dependent on purchasing decisions. The aspect that influences consumers' purchase decisions is the brand image. The buying decision is substantially influenced by brand perception. In this instance, brand image is significant for resellers as business players. Consumer service quality is another consideration. Quality of service is a manner of conducting business that tries to make ongoing quality improvements to the company's operations, products, and services. This type of research is quantitative, applying multiple linear regression techniques using moderating variables. The population of this study was all 150 customers of the Compassnyaban shoe store for the period July 2021 to June 2022 using the census method. The results showed that the brand image of Compass shoes found that Compass shoes used ideal raw materials. Compassnyaban shoe store's service quality was found to be responsive through complaint handling. The decision to purchase Compass shoes found that customers chose Compass shoes because of their trusted quality and quality. The result of this study is that brand image influences the purchasing decisions of Compassnyaban shoe store customers. The results showed that service quality did not affect the purchasing decisions of Compassnyaban shoe store customers. Demographic factors (gender, age, education) as moderating variables strengthen the influence of brand image on purchasing decisions at the Compassnyaban shoe store in Malang. Demographic factors such as education are the moderating variable that strengthens the relationship between brand image and purchasing decisions. Demographic factors (gender, age, education) as moderating variables strengthen the negative effect of service quality on purchasing decisions at the Compassnyaban shoe store in Malang. Demographic factor as education is the moderating variable that weakens the relationship between brand image and the decision to buy Compass s
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Deng, Jing-Ya, Ying-Zeng Yin, You-Huo Huang, Jie Ma, and Qi-Zhong Liu. "COMPACT CIRCULARLY POLARIZED MICROSTRIP ANTENNA WITH WIDE BEAMWIDTH FOR COMPASS SATELLITE SERVICE." Progress In Electromagnetics Research Letters 11 (2009): 113–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.2528/pierl09080801.
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ZHANG, BingQi, Teng LONG, Feng LIU, and He CHEN. "Research on Compass B1 open service signal modulation." SCIENTIA SINICA Physica, Mechanica & Astronomica 41, no. 5 (May 1, 2011): 568–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.1360/132011-325.
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Hakim, Raudha, and Masnur Hasan. "An Analysis the Service Level of Ternate – Bitung Ferry Route." E3S Web of Conferences 328 (2021): 10024. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202132810024.
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Data analysis in this study was carried out using the Importance Performance Analysis (IPA) analysis method. Importance Performance Analysis (IPA) is used to map the relationship between service (importance) and performance (performance) of each service attribute according to the assessment/perception of passengers on the Ternate – Bitung Ferry. The level of service of the Ternate-Bitung Sea transportation mode using the Importance Performance Analysis (IPA) method is obtained by variables that have high importance/expectations, but performance/reality is quite good. Services that are considered good include: Information services and Ferry Rates, Convenience of seating on the Ferry, Lighting at night, Availability of departure/arrival schedules, Appropriate/not rate rates. While the variables that are considered less important by passengers, but whose performance is good so that passengers think that the performance is excessive, namely: Strict action by officers for those who violate, Places for storing goods, Availability of compass/GPS navigation tools, Availability of life jackets/life jackets, Availability of first aid kits, Availability of radio equipment, Availability of distress signals.
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Robertson, Eden G., Lauren Kelada, Stephanie Best, I. Goranitis, Natalie Grainger, Fleur Le Marne, Kristine Pierce, et al. "Acceptability and feasibility of an online information linker service for caregivers who have a child with genetic epilepsy: a mixed-method pilot study protocol." BMJ Open 12, no. 10 (October 2022): e063249. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2022-063249.
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IntroductionDevelopmental and epileptic encephalopathies (DEEs) are rare epilepsy conditions that collectively impact 1 in 2000 children. They are highly genetically heterogeneous, resulting in significant barriers to accurate and adequate information for caregivers. This can lead to increased distress and dissatisfaction with the healthcare system. To address this gap, we developed ‘GenE Compass’ to provide caregivers with the highest-quality possible, understandable and relevant information in response to specific questions about their child’s DEE. Using a mixed-method design, we will now pilot GenE Compass to evaluate the acceptability to caregivers and clinicians, feasibility and impact to caregivers.Methods and analysisWe will recruit 88 caregivers (estimated final sample of 50 at follow-up) who have a child under 18 years of age with a suspected or confirmed DEE diagnosis. Following consent and a baseline questionnaire (questionnaire 1 (Q1)), participants will be able to submit questions to GenE Compass over a 3-month period. After 3 months, participants will complete a follow-up questionnaire (Q2) and an optional telephone interview to answer the research questions. Primary outcomes are acceptability of GenE Compass and feasibility of delivering the intervention (eg, cost of the intervention, number of questions submitted and time taken to respond to questions). Secondary outcomes include the impact of GenE Compass on caregivers’ quality of life, information searching behaviours, perceptions of their child’s illness and activation.Ethics and discussionThe study protocol (V.2, dated 16 September 2021) has been approved by the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network Human Research Ethics Committee (ETH11277). The results will be disseminated in peer-reviewed journals and at scientific conferences. A lay summary will be disseminated to all participants.Trial registration numberACTRN12621001544864.
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Chappell, Mike, Jane Zdanowska, Jane Cashmore, Gill Oliver, and Joanna Cooper. "Peer support for carers of people with dementia." Mental Health and Social Inclusion 21, no. 2 (April 10, 2017): 110–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/mhsi-12-2016-0038.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to describe the development of Compass workers: a commissioned peer support model to support those caring for someone with dementia. Design/methodology/approach The paper offers a descriptive summary of how Compass workers came to be and is informed by consultations with key stakeholders and a service evaluation encompassing both quantitative and qualitative aspects. Findings The findings suggest that it is possible to make use of a peer support model to support those caring for someone with dementia in the context of support being provided to the cared for by statutory services. Both quantitative and qualitative data supported improvements in the quality of life for carers. Originality/value Both health and social care are facing increasing pressures. This paper offers a positive approach to addressing these pressures utilising a peer support model to support carers that may be of value to others facing similar challenges.
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Zissman, Keren, Izabella Lejbkowicz, and Ariel Miller. "Telemedicine for multiple sclerosis patients: assessment using Health Value Compass." Multiple Sclerosis Journal 18, no. 4 (September 30, 2011): 472–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1352458511421918.
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Background: Telemedicine carries the potential of improving accessibility to health services, especially for disabled people. Objective: To assess the health-related outcomes of short-term implementation of telemedicine (telemed) for MS patients. Methods: A prospective study of 40 MS patients divided into a control group and a telemed group was conducted, in two stages: A. Six months’ follow-up for measurement of baseline health-related variables; B. Implementation stage, adding home telecare to the telemed group. A Health Value Compass was applied to assess the outcomes of home telecare implementation. Clinical status, cost data, patients’ self-assessment of Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) and satisfaction with telecare were studied. Results: Patients in the telemed group demonstrated improved clinical outcome measured by symptoms severity. There was a decrease of at least 35% in the medical costs for 67% of the telemed group patients. Satisfaction with telecare was high and most patients would recommend this service to others. Conclusions: The present pilot study, applying Health Value Compass-based analysis, suggests that telecare is a powerful tool for monitoring MS patients at home, carries the potential to improve health care while reducing costs, and should be considered for implementation as part of the management of chronic neurological diseases.
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OGORODNIKOV, ALEXANDER ALEXANDROVICH, and DMITRII VLADIMIROVICH FOMIN. "DESIGNING THE PAYLOAD HOUSING OF A SMALL SPACECRAFT IN THEIN CAD «KOMPAS-3D»." Messenger AmSU, no. 95 (2021): 30–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.22250/jasu.95.5.
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The paper presents a methodology for designing the payload housing (PN), using the example of the PN «pHoton-AMUR 2.0», in the automatic design system (CAD) «Compass-3D». The case was created as a system of passive thermal regulation and shielding from external electromagnetic fields, as well as in order to extend the service life of the PN. When developing the PN body of a small spacecraft, the weight and size requirements were taken into account, as well as the manufacturability of the device. Of the three presented variants of the PN housing, after analyzing their parameters, the optimal one was selected. It is shown that the cOmpass-3D CAD system makes it possible to effectively solve the problems of designing the structures of small spacecraft.
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Li, Xingxing, Maorong Ge, Hongping Zhang, Thomas Nischan, and Jens Wickert. "The GFZ real-time GNSS precise positioning service system and its adaption for COMPASS." Advances in Space Research 51, no. 6 (March 2013): 1008–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.asr.2012.06.025.
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Weissinger, Reinhard. "Service-dominant logic and circular economy – An attempt at integrating two paradigms." ITM Web of Conferences 41 (2022): 01003. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/itmconf/20224101003.
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Based on an analysis of the core concepts of the two paradigms “Service-dominant Logic” (SDL) and “Circular Economy” (CE), this research concludes that the concepts of SDL need to be extended to cover the impacts of the use of material resources and infrastructure which are inseparable from service-for-service exchange. Consequently, SDL’s concept of “value” as something entirely subjective and contextual, should be adjusted to reflect the massive impacts of material resource use in service-for-service exchange. The research concludes that an integration between the two paradigms is possible and would be beneficial for both. It would provide SDL with a “sustainability compass” and CE with a set of productive concepts that could be helpful in the identification of areas where service intervention could support more circularity in processes and actor networks and help design and develop service models and practices in support of the transition to a circular economy.
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Majeed, Sameer, Noor Jumaa, and Auday Mohamad. "Real Time Sticky Bomb Detection System Based on Compass Device and Arduino Board." Iraqi Journal for Electrical and Electronic Engineering 13, no. 1 (June 1, 2017): 46–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.37917/ijeee.13.1.6.
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This paper presents a new strategy of sticky bomb detection. The detection strategy is based on measuring the magnetic field around the targeted car using compass device. A compass measure the earth gravitation of the car as (x,y,z) coordination , a threshold value of magnetic fields around the targeted car are recorded. If a difference is detected with any (x,y,z) coordination, an alert SMS message is sent to the car's owner. The detection system presented in this paper has been implemented based on Arduino board. The alarm signal is a Short Message Service (SMS) through Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM) module. The proposed method can gives the people of unstable countries a chance to discover whether their cars have been trapped with an IED bomb or their car still safe.
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Sun, Hai Ping, Zhi Gang Gao, and Li Na Chen. "Design of Intelligent Public Transportation Vehicle Terminal Based on S5PV210." Applied Mechanics and Materials 596 (July 2014): 735–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.596.735.
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When the GPS signal or the wireless communication signal is weak, the vehicle will disappear in the map of the control center. In order to solve this problem, an intelligent public transportation terminal system which is cored by S5PV210 microprocessor is designed. The system uses BD2 and GPS dual-mode positioning module. Compass can provide short-message communication service. When the wireless communication signal is weak, we can use this service to communicate with the monitoring center. This design solution will make sure that the vehicle will never disappear in the map of the control center.
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Atkins, Gareth. "William Jowett’sChristian Researches:British Protestants and Religious Plurality in the Mediterranean, Syria and the Holy Land, 1815–30." Studies in Church History 51 (2015): 216–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0424208400050208.
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[Acre,] Sunday, Nov. 2, 1823 —This morning, in the Consul’s room, we held Divine Service, with a congregation of ten souls — as promiscuous an assembly as could well be expected within the compass of so small a number. The individuals who composed it were, a British Consul — his Dragoman, a native of the country — a Maronite Priest — a Roman Physician — one Greek — one Jew — an English captain of a merchant vessel then in port — my servant, who is under French protection — an American Brother-Missionary — and myself, of the Church of England … The whole Service was in Italian.
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Liu, Li, Xingqun Zhan, Wei Liu, and Mancang Niu. "Assessment of Radio Frequency Compatibility between Compass Phase II and Other GNSSs." Journal of Navigation 64, S1 (October 14, 2011): S55—S72. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0373463311000439.
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As the technology of global navigation satellite system (GNSS) and augmentation systems are evolving rapidly, compatibility becomes a critical issue for system providers. By April 2011, China had successfully launched eight satellites of the Compass phase II (CP II) navigation system, which will provide positioning, navigation, timing and communication services to the Asia-Pacific region by the year 2012. Due to the limitations of available radio frequency bandwidths, it is important to assess the compatibility and to design signals based on the compatibility within these limited radio frequency bandwidths. This paper presents a modified compatibility assessment methodology, derived from the traditional methodologies that are based on the spectral separation coefficient (SSC) and the effective carrier-power-to-noise density ratio. The modified methodology takes into account additional factors including the Doppler offset, code tracking loop, and band-limiting, sampling and quantisation (BSQ) of the GNSS receiver. In the simulation section, the comprehensive compatibility assessment between CP II and other GNSSs, such as GPS, Galileo, Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) and European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS) on L1 Band are carried out and presented with some new results. Simulation results reveal that CP II does not cause serious interference on GPS, Galileo, WAAS and EGNOS as the interference level is below the 0·25 dB threshold recommended by ITU.
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Thomas, A., and D. Lindsay. "Organisational culture at a South African food service company." South African Journal of Business Management 34, no. 4 (December 31, 2003): 45–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/sajbm.v34i4.691.
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The aim of the present exploratory study was to examine whether congruence exists between the organisational culture perceived to be evident at Compass, South Africa and the strategic objectives of the company. Information from the administration of the Harrison and Stokes (1992) instrument to measure existing and preferred organisational culture orientations was obtained from a sample of 86 employees representing two employee groupings at the company. The findings indicate that a difference in perception of the existing culture is evident between the CEO and the two employee groups and that there is a lack of alignment of the culture with the strategic objective of the company. The findings further suggest that there is consensus among the employee groups about the preferred culture that would appear to support the company strategy. Recommendations with regard to developing an organisational culture to support company strategic intent relate to the development of a learning organisation and the role of leadership in driving culture change.
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Zhang, Kai, Hongwei Zhou, and Feixue Wang. "Multiplexing Performance Assessment of POCET Method for Compass B1/B3 Signals." Journal of Navigation 64, S1 (October 14, 2011): S41—S54. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0373463311000427.
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Compared with traditional GPS signals, modern GNSS signals are much more complex and have various new modulations. This introduces a difficulty in combining multiple signal components into a constant-envelope signal that maximises the power efficiency of High Power Amplifiers (HPA) on satellites. This paper first describes the fundamental Phase-Optimised Constant-Envelope Transmission (POCET) technique that searches the optimum combining solution for multiple binary navigation signals. Then the Compass B1/B3 signals are modelled by POCET. For the B1 band, a binary complex sub-carrier is adopted to implement the centre frequency difference between regional and global Compass navigation systems. Regional B1 Open Service (OS) signals and global TMBOC signals are combined with optimum loss of 1·0 dB. For the B3 band, Interplex modulation is proved to be the optimum method to combine QPSK (10) and BOC (15, 2·5) signals. Signal quality in the presence of finite word-length effects of Digital-Analog (DA) converters is analysed. Simulations for signal model validation are conducted. The result indicates that relative amplitude error less than 0·01 and angle error less than 0·1 degree can be achieved with 10 bit DA converters. The POCET method is demonstrated as an efficient solution for Compass signals.
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Zhang, Hua, and Shan Zhen Yi. "Research on Key Technology of Intelligent Terminal Navigation Based on Augmented Reality." Advanced Materials Research 629 (December 2012): 848–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.629.848.
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The combination of AR and GIS is introduced into the intelligent terminal, the augmented reality technology was used to provide the navigation service on the real time video. This paper designs and realizes a smart and constricted prototype system to expand and popularize the traditional application of AR. It integrates the registration method, application of GIS and electronic compass of intelligent terminal. And it uses the method and simplified space scene model and the match method proposed in this paper. By using the standard interface of embedded system as a bridge and based on the computer graphics it provides real-time navigation service on the intelligent terminal. This develops and improves the traditional human-computer interactive processing mode.
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Singh, Kamna, and Arpit Sharma. "A Practical Approach: TSHAN Cab Booking System." International Journal of Computer Science and Mobile Computing 10, no. 10 (October 30, 2021): 64–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.47760/ijcsmc.2021.v10i10.011.
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Safe cab android project is one such project which will responsible to provide taxis during your journey time. When you are in need to hire taxis for travelling purpose use this app and based on the information received from this app, taxi driver will able to get your location and available to provide you the service. This system uses the feature of GPS using which the taxi driver will locate you using its google map and with the help of GPS compass.
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Porter, Samuel, Noora Ronkainen, Richard Sille, and Martin Eubank. "An Existential Counseling Case Study: Navigating Several Critical Moments With a Professional Football Player." Case Studies in Sport and Exercise Psychology 5, no. 1 (January 1, 2021): 106–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/cssep.2021-0013.
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The current article presents a reflective case study following an applied service delivery experience with a 21-year-old professional footballer. The primary aim of the intervention was to support the client while facing several critical moments (breakdown in relationships, identity, and contract negotiations). This support involved creating a confidential space for her to discuss her values, beliefs, and identity while considering some of the tensions and dilemmas experienced while considering her future. Throughout this process, the first author adopted an existential counseling approach to practice and utilized the Four Dimensions of Existence and Emotional Compass as hermeneutic devices to analyze the client’s presenting challenges. The working relationship lasted for 3 months and spanned eight online sessions. Reflections on practitioner individuation and the value of adopting an existential approach to service delivery are provided.
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Ivanchenko, �., A. Pashuba, and S. Horielyshev. "ORIENTATION ON THE TERRAIN WHEN PERFORMING A SERVICE AND COMBAT MISSION UNDER THE CONDITIONS OF A MAGNETIC ANOMALY." Scientific journal of the National Academy of National Guard "Honor and Law" 2, no. 81 (2022): 10–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.33405/2078-7480/2022/2/81/263723.
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The ability of personnel to navigate the terrain, determine azimuths to a target, landmarks or various characteristic objects, and timely arrival at a given area (line) is an important factor in achieving success in service and combat activities by subunits. However, in areas of magnetic anomalies, the use of magnetic orientation devices is difficult or not possible at all. Several types of magnetic anomalies differ depending on the size: global (mainland) ? the Carpathians, mountainous regions of Crimea, regional ? Krivoy Rog and Kremenchug and local ? accumulation of equipment, etc. The disadvantages of using a gyroscopic compass, which is a mechanical device, are the complexity of the design, large size, the need for continuous special maintenance and lack of autonomy. The article presents some alternative methods of tactful orientation on the terrain with high accuracy. Firstly, it is the use of signals from modern satellite systems. Based on these signals, software applications, including mobile ones, have been created. As a rule, these are military or �near military� applications. These are Google Earth, Maps.me, CrowdMag, Commander Compass, Topic (Topo), MyGun (UkropSoft), etc. The functionality and capabilities of these programs differ significantly from each other, but most are focused on exploring the area. Secondly, an improved method of orientation on the terrain of the �solar disk� type is proposed, which is based on the use of the position of the Sun (Moon). The proposed mobile device is lightweight and allows you to determine the true azimuth to the target or the direction of movement with an accuracy of up to 10 in the condition of magnetic anomalies. The use of this device is possible only in sunny weather, however, with average cloudiness (especially in summer), this problem is partially solved with the help of a lens and the formation of a sunspot.
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Ramsden, Jo, Alan Hirons, Lisa Maltman, and Tom Mullen. "Finding our way: early learning from the Compass Project, an Intensive Intervention Risk Management service for women." Journal of Forensic Psychiatry & Psychology 28, no. 2 (October 24, 2016): 257–73. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14789949.2016.1237537.
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Chen, Liang Kuang, and Mao Yuan Hsiao. "Control of Service Robot by Integration of Multiple Intermittent Sensors." Advanced Materials Research 939 (May 2014): 609–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.939.609.
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In this paper, we design a service robot which not only can plan road to a destination by itself, but also can take an elevator to every floor. For planning road, in order to solve the Hagisonic Stargazer Robot localization system problem which in large environment will need to set a lot of landmark and this way will increase the lead time and memory capacity. So we use the concept of road nodes to combine with Stargazer landmark and Dijkstra’s algorithm. Robot can localize by itself and can plan the shortest road to a destination. In dead region of Stargazer, we integrate with a laser range finder and e-compass to assist robot in navigation, and use the laser range finder simultaneously to avoid front obstacle. For taking elevator, we design a wireless control of independent mechanism. Robot can use Xbee transmit command to control servo motor to push elevator button and use RFID to determine whether the arrival task Floor. Last, we use Borland C++ Builder to design a Human–Computer interaction. People can operate monitor to choice receiver, and we add the functions of remote call and setting code which can increase the practicability of this service robots.
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Glover, Gyles R., Morven Leese, and Paul McCrone. "More severe mental illness is more concentrated in deprived areas." British Journal of Psychiatry 175, no. 6 (December 1999): 544–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.1192/bjp.175.6.544.
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BackgroundThe greater frequency of mental illness in deprived and inner-city populations is well recognised; allocation of funds in the UK health service makes some allowance for this. However, it is not clear whether the differences are similar for all levels of mental health care need.AimsTo study the range in prevalence of mental health problems and care at primary care, general secondary care and forensic care levels.MethodWe used mainly descriptive statistics to study evidence available from existing sources – some based on indicators of likely need, some on observed prevalance of treatment.ResultsAmong English health authority areas, the most morbid have about twice the prevalence of primary care level mental illness of the least morbid. For secondary care the ratio is between 2.5 and 4 to 1, while for services for mentally disordered offenders it is in excess of 20:1.ConclusionsWhere needs indices are used for resource allocation, responsible authorities should ensure that they produce ranges reflecting the full compass of services funded. For forensic services the range of morbidity levels may be so great that funding needs to rest at a larger population level than that of health authorities.
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O'Leary, Denis, and Marcus Webb. "The needs for care assessment – a longitudinal approach." Psychiatric Bulletin 20, no. 3 (March 1996): 134–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1192/pb.20.3.134.
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This report describes the use of the needs for care assessment (NFCA) in measuring symptom and social function in patients with long-term mental Illness. The schedule recommends specific care interventions and these were implemented where appropriate. The problem status of the patients was reassessed using the needs for care schedule after the interventions had been offered and tried. The recommended care items were within the compass of our rehabilitation service, were rarely refused by the patients and there was an improvement in symptom and social function. These findings provide some validation for the concept of unmet need.
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Latina, Roberto, Katia Salomone, Daniela D’Angelo, Daniela Coclite, Greta Castellini, Silvia Gianola, Alice Fauci, Antonello Napoletano, Laura Iacorossi, and Primiano Iannone. "Towards a New System for the Assessment of the Quality in Care Pathways: An Overview of Systematic Reviews." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 22 (November 20, 2020): 8634. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17228634.
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Clinical or care pathways are developed by a multidisciplinary team of healthcare practitioners, based on clinical evidence, and standardized processes. The evaluation of their framework/content quality is unclear. The aim of this study was to describe which tools and domains are able to critically evaluate the quality of clinical/care pathways. An overview of systematic reviews was conducted, according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses, using Medline, Embase, Science Citation Index, PsychInfo, CINAHL, and Cochrane Library, from 2015 to 2020, and with snowballing methods. The quality of the reviews was assessed with Assessment the Methodology of Systematic Review (AMSTAR-2) and categorized with The Leuven Clinical Pathway Compass for the definition of the five domains: processes, service, clinical, team, and financial. We found nine reviews. Three achieved a high level of quality with AMSTAR-2. The areas classified according to The Leuven Clinical Pathway Compass were: 9.7% team multidisciplinary involvement, 13.2% clinical (morbidity/mortality), 44.3% process (continuity-clinical integration, transitional), 5.6% financial (length of stay), and 27.0% service (patient-/family-centered care). Overall, none of the 300 instruments retrieved could be considered a gold standard mainly because they did not cover all the critical pathway domains outlined by Leuven and Health Technology Assessment. This overview shows important insights for the definition of a multiprinciple framework of core domains for assessing the quality of pathways. The core domains should consider general critical aspects common to all pathways, but it is necessary to define specific domains for specific diseases, fast pathways, and adapting the tool to the cultural and organizational characteristics of the health system of each country.
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Montreano, Donny, and Sigit Pradana. "Disain Robot Pembersih Lantai untuk Pemerataan Beban Kerja Cleaning Service." JURNAL TEKNIK INDUSTRI 9, no. 1 (July 4, 2019): 25–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.25105/jti.v9i1.4784.
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Uneven workloads that occur in every process or every work station, impact on outcomes that are difficult to achieve and even fail. Or even if accomplished but by adding more effort, it creates new problems. This does not happen only in mechanical systems such as car engines or generators, but also occurs in human body systems. It can even impact psychological aspects that are difficult to measure such as jealousy among workers. This study consists of two topics that carry out simultaneously with the topic of workload and product design topics. The workload study, attempts to improve the uneven workload of cleaning service on the auditorium floor with the help of a self-sustaining floor cleaning tool. Begin by measuring the workload of cleaning service before this research implementation. Then ended with a measure again with staffing methodologies after research implementation. The product design topics attempts to reduce the amount of sensors which other previous research using 3 or 5 sensors to only 2 sensors that is LIDAR and Compass. This topics is using mechanum wheel straight on a NEMA 17 stepper as a simple drives system. The system can clean up to 252 m2 in 20 minute. It is expected that automatic floor cleaners can help smooth the workload of cleaning service so they don’t need to work very early long before office hour and no need to home long after office hour. Its expected to be applied to similar cases in other buildings.
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Genç, Süreyya. "Perceptions of Pre-Service Teachers about Teacher Professional Ethics Course Through Metaphors." Journal of Education and Training Studies 7, no. 3 (February 15, 2019): 150. http://dx.doi.org/10.11114/jets.v7i3.3977.
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The aim of this study is to determine the perceptions of pre-service teachers towards teacher professional ethics course. The research was carried out with 138 pre-service teachers attending pedagogical formation training certificate program a public university in Turkey. In the study, a phenomenological method was used within the scope of qualitative research model. A semi-structured form with open-ended questions was used as a data collection tool to reveal pre-service teachers' perceptions of teacher professional ethics course. In this form, the pre-service teachers were asked to complete the sentence "the teacher professional ethics course is like ......; because ......". The results obtained from the pre-service teachers' responses were analyzed using content analysis technique. Based on these metaphors and the content analysis, the validity-reliability of the categories were shared with 3 faculty members who specialize in the field of metaphors and category lists. After expert opinions, non-overlapping metaphors were determined and the final shape was given. As a result of the research, it was found out that the pre-service teachers mostly expressed the compass and light metaphors from the metaphors they produced for the teacher professional ethics course. Based on their, “the course guiding students” category is the most commonly expressed metaphor among the categories formed in common characteristics. According to the pre-service teachers, teacher professional ethics course guides people in the right direction. As a result of the research, it was noted that pre-service teachers were able to express their own specific attitude and in-depth thinking abilities to express their perceptions about the subject.
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Ng, Qin Xiang, Wesley Lok Kin Yeung, Joey Ai Meng Tay, and Shalini Arulanandam. "Use of Technology to Aid Clinical Audit in an Asian Emergency Medical Services Department." Healthcare 9, no. 5 (April 22, 2021): 491. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/healthcare9050491.
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Although clinical audit is generally accepted to be an essential part of quality review and continuous quality improvement, there are limited reports on and several barriers to the implementation of effective clinical audit in an emergency medicine services (EMS) organization. The barriers include the significant amount of time, resources, and effort often required to conduct the audit. In this paper, we present a technology-enabled clinical audit tool, termed Medical Service Transformation and Innovation Compass (MYSTIC), which has transformed the way the clinical audit is performed in our EMS department. MYSTIC is a Python program we developed in-house, that extracts data from data fields found in routine ambulance case records maintained by our paramedics, and automatically assigns “pass” or “fail” flags based on pre-defined audit criteria. Compared to previous manual auditing, implementation of the MYSTIC computerized audit system increased the coverage of cases undergoing audit from 10% to 100% of all EMS-attended cases, and we were able to promptly identify and address some deficits in training and knowledge amongst our paramedics.
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Wang, Xingyu, Priyanko Guchait, Do The Khoa, and Aysin Paşamehmetoğlu. "Experience of shame in service failure context among restaurant frontline employees: does industry tenure matter?" International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management 33, no. 8 (July 13, 2021): 2817–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijchm-01-2021-0005.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to integrate tenets from the appraisal-based model of self-conscious emotions and the compass of shame theory to examine restaurant frontline employees’ experience of shame following service failures, and how shame influences employees’ job attitude and behaviors. In addition, employees’ industry tenure is identified as an individual factor influencing the impacts of shame in resorting to literature on aging in emotion regulation. Design/methodology/approach Using a survey methodology, 217 restaurant frontline employees and their supervisors in Turkey provided survey data. Partial least squares (PLS) method using SmartPLS 3.3.3 was used for data analysis. Findings The results indicated the maladaptive nature of shame following service failures as a salient self-conscious emotion, as it was negatively related to employee outcomes. Moreover, employees’ industry tenure played a moderating role that influences the impacts of shame on commitment to customer service. Practical implications Managers should attend to frontline employees’ shame experience depending on their industry experience and adopt appropriate emotion intervention (e.g. cognitive reappraisal) or create error management culture to eliminate the negative effects of shame. Originality/value This study advances our understanding of a powerful but understudied emotional experience, shame, in a typical shame-eliciting hospitality work setting (e.g. service failures). Shame has been linked with commitment to customer service and error reporting. In addition, industry tenure has been identified as a boundary condition to help clarify previous inconsistent findings in regard to the adaptive/maladaptive nature of shame.
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Saputri, Apik Anitasari Intan. "Implementation of Financing Compass for Welfare Partner Operational System Grameen Bank in Banyumas Regency." Ijtimā'iyya: Journal of Muslim Society Research 3, no. 1 (August 29, 2018): 21–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.24090/ijtimaiyya.v3i1.1674.
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Indonesia has a variety of microfinance service providers such as Commercial Banks, Rural Banks, Non-Bank Financial Institutions (LKBB), Micro Finance Institutions (MFIs), Savings and Loans Cooperatives (KSP) and other semiformal and informal institutions operating at the local community level. One Non-Bank Financial Institution operating in Indonesia is an institution with a group finance system - commonly referred to as Grameen bank. Its business objectives are to tackle poverty or other problems such as education, health, access to technology, and environmental issues that may threaten people and society. The research method used is field research with a sociological juridical approach. With the establishment of a poverty alleviation program involving many women, Grameen banks became one of the integrated institutions in public health programs by establishing sanitation and water programs as a health support product of its partners. This product is called KOMPAK and aims to develop financing products for the development of water quality and sanitation improvement among low-income people. Women Grameen bank actors are not only a target in the development of the business world, they also provide education on improving the quality of life and raise awareness of the importance of water hygiene and sanitation health. The company offers loans to economically active but low-income women especially those living in urban and rural areas.
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Sihombing, Panangian Mahadi. "Perancangan Antena Mikrostrip Dual Band Profil Rendah Menggunakan Teknik DGS Dan Meander Line Untuk Aplikasi GNSS." Teknologi Rekayasa Jaringan Telekomunikasi (TRekRiTel) 1, no. 1 (April 23, 2021): 55–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.51510/trekritel.v1i1.412.
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Some of the parameters that are considered to measure GNSS antenna performance are polarization, polarization, bandwidth, return loss and antenna dimensions. This study aims to design a low profile dual band microstrip antenna using the Defected Ground System (DGS) and Menader Line (ML) techniques for GNSS applications. In this research, the DGS technique is used to increase the bandwidth while the ML technique is used to reduce the antenna dimensions. This antenna design uses a FR4 Epoxy substrate with a thickness of 1.6 mm. To design and analyze the antenna, the CST Studio Suite 2016 simulator is used. The simulator is equipped with an optimizer feature that can optimize antenna parameters. Based on the design results, an antenna with a size of 183.6 x 183.6 x 1.6 mm3 has been produced. The antenna works in dual band, namely in the band 1247 - 1294 MHz (bandwidth - 3.70% BW) for radio navigation satellite services Glonass (G2) and Galileo (E6). And in the band 1539-1606 MHz (4.26% BW) for the Galileo (E1) flight radio navigation service, Compass and GPS (L1).
Keywords: Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), low-profile dual-band microstrip antenna, Defected Ground System (DGS) dan Meander Line (ML).
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Gayou, Évelyne. "The GRM: landmarks on a historic route." Organised Sound 12, no. 3 (November 30, 2007): 203–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1355771807001938.
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AbstractThe year 1958 witnessed the birth of the institution GRM, nurtured by the French Radio and Television service (RTF). However, the fifty years of the GRM cannot be dissociated from the preceding period, datable from 1942, when Pierre Schaeffer began experiments with radiophonic sound which led him to musique concrète while bringing into existence the institutional infrastructure of the group. We can therefore see the Studio d'Essai (1942–46), the Club d'Essai (1946–60) with its Groupe de Recherche de Musique Concrète (GRMC, 1951–58) as forebears of the GRM. The fundamental principle, which lies in working with sonic material directly on the recording media through a precise listening to recorded elements, led Schaeffer to affirm that there is another way to access music other than from notation.He used this powerful idea as the fixed point on the compass for all his research. Linked from its origins to the broadcasting services – RTF until 1964, ORTF up to 1974, then INA ever since – the GRM has constantly adapted its theories and its ideas to successive technological developments: smooth disks (shellac records), magnetic tape, computer memory. A fruitful period at the Service de la Recherche (1960–75) allowed Schaeffer and his team to systematically examine the world of sounds from their own listening experience. The Traité des Objets Musicaux (Treatise of Musical Objects) bears witness to this research. Since 1975 another adventure has been under way: that of the preservation and making available of works and discoveries gathered over the years – an exceptional heritage which continues to grow and interest an ever larger public.
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Jensen, Kendal J., Robert Stallone, Michael Eller, Joseph Castagnaro, Hannah Poczter, Richard Tesoriero, Jeanne Balzano-Kane, et al. "Northwell Health Laboratories: The 10-Year Outcomes After Deciding to Keep the Lab." Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine 143, no. 12 (May 17, 2019): 1517–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.5858/arpa.2018-0569-sa.
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Context.— Northwell Health Laboratories were established in 1997, serving the Northwell Health system. In 2008, the health system considered minority entry into a joint venture with a commercial laboratory. Based on arguments made by Northwell laboratory leadership, the decision was made to retain full ownership of the laboratory. Objective.— To evaluate the 10-year outcomes of the 2008 decision and assess the value of a fully integrated laboratory service line for a regional health network. Design.— Ten-year outcomes were analyzed including financial, volume, and value-based activities. Results.— First, a fully integrated laboratory service line was created, with unified medical and managerial leadership. Second, Core Laboratory volumes and revenues grew at annualized rates of 4.5% and 16.0%, respectively. Third, hospital-based laboratory costs were held either constant, or grew in accordance with strategic clinical programs. Fourth, laboratory services were able to provide leadership in innovative system clinical programming and value-based payment programs. Fifth, the laboratories became a regional asset, forming a joint venture affiliation with New York City Health + Hospitals, and supporting distressed hospitals in Brooklyn, New York. Lastly, Northwell Health Laboratories have become a reputational asset through leadership in 2 consortia: The Compass Group and Project Santa Fe. Conclusions.— The 10-year outcomes have exceeded projections made in 2008, validating the decision to retain the laboratories as a wholly owned system asset. The laboratories are now well positioned for leading innovation in patient care and for helping to drive a favorable posture for the health system under new payment models for health care.
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Borio, Daniele, and Letizia Lo Presti. "Data and Pilot Combining for Composite GNSS Signal Acquisition." International Journal of Navigation and Observation 2008 (May 12, 2008): 1–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2008/738183.
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With the advent of new global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), such as the European Galileo, the Chinese Compass and the modernized GPS, the presence of new modulations allows the use of special techniques specifically tailored to acquire and track the new signals. Of particular interest are the new composite GNSS signals that will consist of two different components, the data and pilot channels. Two strategies for the joint acquisition of the data and pilot components are compared. The first technique, noncoherent combining, is from the literature and it is used as a comparison term, whereas the analysis of the second one, coherent combining with sign recovery, represents the innovative contribution of this paper. Although the analysis is developed with respect to the Galileo E1 Open Service (OS) modulation, the obtained results are general and can be applied to other GNSS signals.
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Płotka, Bartosz, Cristina Iulia Ghenu, and Kamila Rezmer. "BETWEEN MARKET AND MORALITY: THE CASE OF SURROGACY." CBU International Conference Proceedings 6 (September 27, 2018): 709–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.12955/cbup.v6.1237.
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In What Money Can’t Buy and Justice – What’s the Right Thing to Do Michael Sandel argued that nowadays we face the loss of our collective moral compass caused by the increasing role of markets in our lives. In his view, when market and moral values compete, some aspects of everyday life become corrupted. One of the author’s examples is the case of surrogacy, presented as a service which corrupts parenthood. In this article we follow Sandel’s argument and argue, step by step, that its logic cannot be fully applied to surrogacy and, there where it can, it is utterly wrong. That is because in fact Sandel’s argumentation is not strictly economic but personalistic, as we demonstrate in the article. Our conclusion is that Sandel’s personalistic approach to surrogacy cannot be generalized over all cases and cultures, and even where it is used, it is offending and discriminating against both women who want to be surrogates and the intended parents.
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Patel, Shaneel R., David C. Ormesher, Samuel R. Smith, Kitty H. F. Wong, Paul Bevis, Colin D. Bicknell, Jonathan R. Boyle, et al. "A risk-adjusted and anatomically stratified cohort comparison study of open surgery, endovascular techniques and medical management for juxtarenal aortic aneurysms—the UK COMPlex AneurySm Study (UK-COMPASS): a study protocol." BMJ Open 11, no. 11 (November 2021): e054493. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2021-054493.
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IntroductionIn one-third of all abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs), the aneurysm neck is short (juxtarenal) or shows other adverse anatomical features rendering operations more complex, hazardous and expensive. Surgical options include open surgical repair and endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) techniques including fenestrated EVAR, EVAR with adjuncts (chimneys/endoanchors) and off-label standard EVAR. The aim of the UK COMPlex AneurySm Study (UK-COMPASS) is to answer the research question identified by the National Institute for Health Research Health Technology Assessment (NIHR HTA) Programme: ‘What is the clinical and cost-effectiveness of strategies for the management of juxtarenal AAA, including fenestrated endovascular repair?’Methods and analysisUK-COMPASS is a cohort study comparing clinical and cost-effectiveness of different strategies used to manage complex AAAs with stratification of physiological fitness and anatomical complexity, with statistical correction for baseline risk and indication biases. There are two data streams. First, a stream of routinely collected data from Hospital Episode Statistics and National Vascular Registry (NVR). Preoperative CT scans of all patients who underwent elective AAA repair in England between 1 November 2017 and 31 October 2019 are subjected to Corelab analysis to accurately identify and include every complex aneurysm treated. Second, a site-reported data stream regarding quality of life and treatment costs from prospectively recruited patients across England. Site recruitment also includes patients with complex aneurysms larger than 55 mm diameter in whom an operation is deferred (medical management). The primary outcome measure is perioperative all-cause mortality. Follow-up will be to a median of 5 years.Ethics and disseminationThe study has received full regulatory approvals from a Research Ethics Committee, the Confidentiality Advisory Group and the Health Research Authority. Data sharing agreements are in place with National Health Service Digital and the NVR. Dissemination will be via NIHR HTA reporting, peer-reviewed journals and conferences.Trial registration numberISRCTN85731188.
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Lienkov, Serhii, Alexander Myasischev, Yurii Husak, Nataliia Lytvynenko, and Evgeny Lenkov. "CONSTRUCTION OF THE ROTOR AND AIRCRAFT UAVS FOR FLIGHT ALONG A GIVEN TRAJECTORY USING TELEMETRY. COMPARISON OF THE TECHNOLOGIES, BENEFITS AND PROSPECTS FOR USING." Collection of scientific works of the Military Institute of Kyiv National Taras Shevchenko University, no. 74 (2022): 115–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.17721/2519-481x/2022/74-12.
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In this research, the budgetary (no more than $ 120) UAVs of aircraft and rotary types have been designed, that are able to maintain altitude and position, automatically return to the takeoff point on command from the control panel or in case of loss of communication with it, perform automatic flight along a given trajectory and fly with taking into account telemetry data. It has been shown experimentally, that for flight on the mission on airplane to ensure a straight-line flight, it’s advisable to use only a GPS receiver for navigation. The compass setting distorts the plane's straight flight. It was found that in navigation mode, the UAV flight along waypoints, the INAV firmware works more correctly, when the compass is installed in the direction corresponding to the direction of the gyroscopic sensor of the flight controller. Based on the results of flight tests, it was found, that a quadcopter flies waypoints much more accurately, than aircraft. It’s shown, that it’s possible, using the Blackbox INAV 2.5.0 toolkit and the Google Earth Pro service, to form a real flight path of the aircraft and quadrocopter, to determine the speed parameters, and the flight altitude according to the readings of the GPS receiver. The possibility of using 3DR modules for telemetry flight has been established. It’s noted in the work, that for ground stations implemented by INAV Configurator ver.2.5, the Mission Planner for INAV (Android) only MSP protocol works. No automatic switching to LTM protocol detected, that limits telemetry range compared to Ardupilot firmware. The constructed aircraft and quadrocopter can be used to perform photo and video surveys of the terrain in automatic mode with a route length of 6-8 km, using a lithium polymer battery with a capacity of 1500-2200 mAh.
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Williams, Uzma, and Daniel J. Jones. "Delineating policing towards a social and health profession." Journal of Community Safety and Well-Being 5, no. 4 (November 10, 2020): 156–63. http://dx.doi.org/10.35502/jcswb.171.
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This article suggests potential reforms required to address shortcomings of the policing profession in response to contemporary challenges. Police reforms that de-emphasize enforcement and promote policing as a helping profession are discussed. This stance is presented because police calls for service commonly involve complex human behaviour that includes mental health factors (including addictions) and diversity. Police officers require extensive training and education on mental health and diversity, which should include regular specialized training advancements in professionalism, interpersonal skills, and behavioural (non-verbal and verbal) response. All police officers have to deal with mental health and diversity, and, as such, an appropriate helping model (that adopts certain skills from health and social professions) should be incorporated into law enforcement practices and training. The Compass Police Response (CPR) Model is presented for consideration in police reform as well as a revised representation of the Police Use of Force Framework. The authors posit that policing should include increased collaboration with health and social professions. The support of other community disciplines and health systems is necessary to adequately address reforms required in the policing profession.
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Khan, Sultan. "The Role of Faith-based Organizations (FBOs) in the Rehabilitation of Offenders." Oriental Anthropologist: A Bi-annual International Journal of the Science of Man 20, no. 2 (October 5, 2020): 262–75. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0972558x20952657.
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Since time immemorial, religion has been, and is, a part of society that provides a moral compass and stability in society. It regulates human behavior so that there is conformity to norms and values that are upheld by society. Deviation from these norms and values is subject to sanction, which results in incarceration. At the turn of the 20th century, a more proactive step has been taken for the rehabilitation of those who have come into conflict with the law. The many secular programs that were implemented in the rehabilitation of prisoners 1 provided little to the desired effect, which is highlighted by looking at the rate of recidivism. In this context, the role of religion became increasingly recognized as a way to rehabilitate prisoners. In some instances, faith-based programs have been integrated into secular programs, while in other instances, faith-based organizations (FBOs) volunteer to independently provide their service. Irrespective of the approach used, there is sufficient evidence to support the view that faith-based programs have a positive effect on the rehabilitation of prisoners and helps to reduce recidivism.
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Hu, Yi, Lei Sheng, and Shan Jun Zhang. "Design of Continuous Indoor Navigation System Based on INS and Wifi." Applied Mechanics and Materials 303-306 (February 2013): 2046–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.303-306.2046.
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The application of navigation, such as guidance of pedestrians, requires a certain accuracy of continuous outdoor and indoor positioning. In outdoor environments GPS system has proved to be effective. However in indoor it is challenging to control the accuracy within 2 to 3 meters. At present several approaches have been developed for indoor positioning, such as RFID. But they are mainly been implemented in professional areas, for general user such as tourists and visual incapable users it is difficult to take advantage of these technologies because of the high price of terminal and the navigation service covered area is extremely limited. In this paper, a new approach of indoor navigation method is proposed to solve the problems of traditional methods. It is based on INS and wifi positioning technology. As hardware, wifi receiver, smart phone built-in accelerometer and digital compass are selected and investigated. User’s indoor position is first estimated by dead reckoning method with INS navigation system and then be recalibrated by wifi position information. Several experiments performed in the test verified the effectiveness of this indoor continuous positioning method described in this paper.
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Heirich, Oliver, Benjamin Siebler, and Erik Hedberg. "Study of Train-Side Passive Magnetic Measurements with Applications to Train Localization." Journal of Sensors 2017 (2017): 1–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/8073982.
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Passive magnetic sensors measure the magnetic field density in three axes and are often integrated on a single chip. These low-cost sensors are widely used in car navigation as well as in battery powered navigation equipment such as smartphones as part of an electronic compass. We focus on a train localization application with multiple, exclusively onboard sensors and a track map. This approach is considered as a base technology for future railway applications such as collision avoidance systems or autonomous train driving. In this paper, we address the following question: how beneficial are passive magnetic measurements for train localization? We present and analyze measurements of two different magnetometers recorded on a regional train at regular passenger service. We show promising correlations of the measurements with the track positions and the traveled switch way. The processed data reveals that the railway environment has repeatable, location-dependent magnetic signatures. This is considered as a novel approach to train localization, as the use of these magnetic signals at first view is not obvious. The proposed methods based on passive magnetic measurements show a high potential to be integrated in new and existing train localization approaches.
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Fernan, Cecelia E. "Exploring the career pathways of four males nurses to the deanship position in higher education: A narrative inquiry." Journal of Nursing Education and Practice 8, no. 11 (June 26, 2018): 68. http://dx.doi.org/10.5430/jnep.v8n11p68.
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Background and purpose: The career path to deanship for male nurses is still mostly unexplored. Male deans leading nursing schools is a new trend in the U.S.Methods: A narrative inquiry using semi-structured interviews with four male deans of schools of nursing in the Southwestern U.S. was the methodology used for this study.Results: The following themes emerged from the data: 1) service to others; 2) traditional career trajectories; 3) it is all about people; and 4) evolving leadership styles. Importance: The participants’ narratives provided first-hand accounts of how these men transitioned from the bedside to the boardroom in higher education. Their experiences could shed light on gender-related issues in nursing education and its leadership. Thus, this study can serve as a career compass for male nurses aspiring to academic leadership positions, inspire more men to join the profession, and aid educational institutions develop strategies for a more gender-balanced workforce.Conclusions: This study proved that men are assets to the nursing profession in both practice and academia. Recruiting more men is part of a solution to the dean and faculty shortage. Preparing the next generation of nursing deans needs a concerted effort to enhance the diversity of the deans and the faculty to reflect the student population today.
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Shi, Yongliang, Weimin Zhang, Zhuo Yao, Mingzhu Li, Zhenshuo Liang, Zhongzhong Cao, Hua Zhang, and Qiang Huang. "Design of a Hybrid Indoor Location System Based on Multi-Sensor Fusion for Robot Navigation." Sensors 18, no. 10 (October 22, 2018): 3581. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/s18103581.
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In the case of a single scene feature, the positioning of an indoor service robot takes a long time, and localization errors are likely to occur. A new method for a hybrid indoor localization system according to multi-sensor fusion is proposed to solve these problems. The localization process is divided in two stages: rough positioning and precise positioning. By virtue of the K nearest neighbors based on possibility (KNNBP) algorithm first created in the present study, the rough position of a robot is determined according to the received signal strength indicator (RSSI) of Wi-Fi. Then, the hybrid particle filter localization (HPFL) algorithm improved on the basis of adaptive Monte Carlo localization (AMCL) is adopted to get the precise localization, which integrates various information, including the rough position and information from Lidar, a compass, an occupancy grid map, and encoders. The experiments indicated that the positioning error was 0.05 m; the success rate of localization was 96% with even 3000 particles, and the global positioning time was 1.9 s. However, under the same conditions, the success rate of AMCL was approximately 40%, the required time was approximately 25.6 s, and the positioning accuracy was the same. This indicates that the hybrid indoor location system is efficient and accurate.
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Zhong, Zijia, and Joyoung Lee. "Virtual Guide Dog: Next-generation pedestrian signal for the visually impaired." Advances in Mechanical Engineering 12, no. 3 (March 2020): 168781401988309. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1687814019883096.
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Accessible pedestrian signal was proposed as a mean to achieve the same level of service that is set forth by the Americans with Disabilities Act for the visually impaired. One of the major issues of existing accessible pedestrian signals is the failure to deliver adequate crossing information for the visually impaired. This article presents a mobile-based accessible pedestrian signal application, namely, Virtual Guide Dog. Integrating intersection information and onboard sensors (e.g. GPS, compass, accelerometer, and gyroscope sensor) of modern smartphones, the Virtual Guide Dog application can notify the visually impaired: (1) the close proximity of an intersection and (2) the street information for crossing. By employing a screen tapping interface, Virtual Guide Dog can remotely place a pedestrian crossing call to the controller, without the need of using a pushbutton. In addition, Virtual Guide Dog informs VIs the start of a crossing phase using text-to-speech technology. The proof-of-concept test shows that Virtual Guide Dog keeps the users informed about the remaining distance as they are approaching the intersection. It was also found that the GPS-only mode is accompanied by greater distance deviation compared to the mode jointly operating with both GPS and cellular positioning.
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Allen, Jodie, Abbey Child, and Sarah Mertens. "The development of an end-to-end service solution to support lupus patients and improve their experience in clinical trials." Clinical Trials 16, no. 1 (November 14, 2018): 71–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1740774518811111.
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Objective To develop an end-to-end clinical trial service to improve patient experience during trials, reduce the burden of participating in a trial, and increase trial retention. Methods A literature search and stakeholder interviews were used to identify current challenges and unmet needs of systemic lupus erythematosus patients and other systemic lupus erythematosus clinical trial stakeholders. The results from the literature search and interviews were used to create a five-phase map describing the current clinical trial experience of all stakeholders. A set of proposed solutions were developed to address the identified unmet needs and challenges. These solutions were presented to trial-experienced patients and study site personnel; any feedback obtained was used to further refine the solutions. Results Four site personnel and seven patients from three different systemic lupus erythematosus clinical trial sites were interviewed between September 2015 and December 2015. Key unmet needs and challenges were identified at each stage of the clinical trials. At the screening stage, some patients incorrectly thought they were successfully enrolled into the clinical trial. During enrollment, some patients found it difficult to keep fully informed about the trial and were unable to explain the trial process to loved ones. During the trial, patients struggled to prepare for study visits, felt overwhelmed by the trial process, and wanted someone to talk to for support. Clinical trial site personnel reported current key challenges as: delivering trial information clearly and consistently to patients, setting patient expectations, retaining enrolled patients, and providing non-clinical patient support. To address the needs of patients and site personnel, an end-to-end support service was designed, consisting of nine solutions: My Best Choice, My Eligibility, My Lupus Trial Kit, My Lupus Trial Coach, My Appointment Guide, My Clinic Compass, Our Gratitude, Building a Different Network, and My Next Chapter. Conclusion The solutions proposed in this qualitative study may help improve the systemic lupus erythematosus clinical trial experience for patients, potentially helping to increase trial recruitment and retention. The solutions proposed here would also promote positive patient-trial personnel relationships, which may help site personnel identify patients at risk of early withdrawal, while ensuring that the time and resources of site personnel are used efficiently.
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Navarro-Ledesma, Santiago, Leo Pruimboom, Enrique Lluch, Lirios Dueñas, Silvia Mena-Del Horno, and Ana Gonzalez-Muñoz. "The Relationship between Daily Physical Activity, Psychological Factors, and Vegetative Symptoms in Women with Fibromyalgia: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 19, no. 18 (September 15, 2022): 11610. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph191811610.
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Nowadays, there is evidence that relates the amount of physical activity, as well as the impact of psychological factors, to the intensity of symptoms present in patients with fibromyalgia (FM). However, there are no studies which correlate the level of association of physical activity, psychological factors and vegetative symptoms in the FM population. The study has a cross-sectional observational design with 41 participants being recruited from a private clinic and rehabilitation service. The Autonomic Symptom Profile (Compass-31) to assess vegetative symptoms, the GODIN questionnaire to evaluate the level of leisure activity, and the pain catastrophizing scale, Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale and Self-Efficacy Scale to assess psychological factors, were used. A low and significant level of association was found between pain catastrophizing (PCS) and Kinesiophobia (r = 0.398; p < 0.01), as well as with catastrophizing and vegetative symptoms (r = 0.428; p < 0.05). Furthermore, a low and significant level of association was also found between self-efficacy and vegetative symptoms (r = 0.397; p < 0.05). No association was found between the level of daily physical activity (measured by the Godin Leisure questionnaire) and vegetative symptoms, nor with any psychological factor studied. There is an association between vegetative symptoms and psychological factors. Nevertheless, more research which takes other factors into account, such as lifestyle and nutritional, is needed.