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Journal articles on the topic "DSS, accessibility"
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Benatia, Imene, Mohamed Ridda Laouar, Hakim Bendjenna, and Sean B. Eom. "Implementing a Cloud-Based Decision Support System in a Private Cloud." International Journal of Decision Support System Technology 8, no. 1 (January 2016): 25–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/ijdsst.2016010102.
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This paper introduces the architecture and the deployment of a Cloud based decision support system (DSS). The DSS the authors proposed is deployed on a platform Cloud (CloudBees) and managed by the OpenStack infrastructure. The DSS is built on the Cloud Computing architecture with three layers and includes the multiple criteria decision making (MCDM) method PROMETHEE II as well as the procedure of negotiation Hare in order to help the decision makers to select the best urban project. The Cloud based DSS reduces the deployment and processing time, ameliorates the communication and the cooperation between the decision makers, facilitates the accessibility and decrease the cost. The Cloud based multiple criteria DSS the authors designed and implemented has significant advantages. It reduces the deployment and processing time, ameliorates the communication and the cooperation between the decision makers, facilitates the accessibility, and decrease the cost.
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Kirilov, Leoneed, Vassil Guliashki, Krasimira Genova, Mariana Vassileva, and Boris Staykov. "Generalized Scalarizing Model GENS in DSS WebOptim." International Journal of Decision Support System Technology 5, no. 3 (July 2013): 1–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/jdsst.2013070101.
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A web-based Decision Support System WebOptim for solving multiple objective optimization problems is presented. Its basic characteristics are: user-independent, multisolver-admissibility, method-independent, heterogeneity, web-accessibility. Core system module is an original generalized interactive scalarizing method. It incorporates a number of thirteen interactive methods. Most of the known scalarizing approaches (reference point approach, reference direction approach, classification approach etc.) could be used by changing the method’s parameters. The Decision Maker (DM) can choose the most suitable for him/her form for setting his/her preferences: objective weights, aspiration levels, aspiration directions, aspiration intervals. This information could be changed interactively by the DM during the solution process. Depending on the DM’s preferences form the suitable scalarizing method is chosen automatically. In this way the demands on the DM’s knowledge and experience in the optimization methods area are minimized.
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Hollay, A. V., and A. O. Tashkin. "The intellectual support efficiency methods evaluation in the sphere of social infrastructure accessibility managing for low-mobile population groups." Bulletin of the South Ural State University. Ser. Computer Technologies, Automatic Control & Radioelectronics 22, no. 3 (2022): 151–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.14529/ctcr220314.
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Modern society significant part is made up of People with Limited Mobility (PLM). This category of citizens is limited in movement and experiences problems of interaction with social infrastructure: first of all, these are people with disabilities (disabled people), who, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), make up more than 15% of the world's population, as well as people moving, for example, from baggage or stroller. Researchers identify three main problems in the interaction of PLM with social infrastructure: the first is related to the physical barriers of social infrastructure facilities (SIF) the second is the inaccessibility of information about SIF, and the third includes a number of social problems caused by the attitude towards PLM within society. Efficiency improving in the field of urban mana¬gement and ensuring the information availability of SIF for PLM is possible through the use of geographic information technologies, electronic maps and digital city information systems, as well as specialized decision support systems. The purpose of research is to solve an urgent scientific and technical problem of implementing a support system for making informed management decisions in the field of ensuring the availability of information systems for PLM, as well as developing a methodology for assessing the effectiveness of the DSS. Materials and methods. Control theory for the development of an intelligent decision support method, software and hardware implementation tools, as well as an analytical, computational and graphical method for evaluating the effectiveness of development. Results. A DSS has been developed in the field of managing the availability of SIF for PLM. An assessment of the DSS functioning quality and efficiency was made, the analytical and graphical results of the efficiency assessment were reflected. Conclusion. The paper describes a methodology for the development of a DSS for managing the accessibility of SIF for PLM, including the introduction into the existing urban management system and evaluating the effectiveness of intellectual support methods in managing the accessibility of social infrastructure for PLM.
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Aidin, Parsakhoo, Mostafa Mohsen, Shataee Shaban, and Lotfalian Majid. "Decision support system to find a skid trail network for extracting marked trees." Journal of Forest Science 63, No. 2 (February 28, 2017): 62–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.17221/36/2016-jfs.
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Careful planning of skid trails as wood extraction routes in forests is an ongoing task and necessary for minimizing the environmental damage. The main objective of this study is to find skid trails to extract marked trees from stand sites to landing sites using a GIS-based decision support system (DSS) and network analysis techniques, where environmental information is incorporated into the objective. The techniques were applied in a stand where single trees are felled in near-to-nature conditions. This system is called a single tree selection cutting method. Parameters considered for mapping the terrain stability include slope, soil and stream network. The analytical hierarchy process was used to estimate the weights of these parameters. Routing between marked trees and log landing was done using a GPS-tracking survey and then the analysis was done using new route and service area tools in GIS. The service area tool shows accessibility of marked trees by skid trails. Results showed that on average the length of the route decreased by 6.65 and 19.22% with the use of a new route tool in compartments 29 and 4, respectively. In conclusion, DSS techniques increased accessibility of marked trees and decreased the length of the route.
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Ольга Викторовна, Петровская,, and Ткаченко, Александр Андреевич. "STUDYING EXPERIENCE OF DISTRICT SETTLEMENT SYSTEMS IN CENTRAL RUSSIA." Вестник Тверского государственного университета. Серия: География и геоэкология, no. 4(40) (December 16, 2022): 26–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.26456/2226-7719-2022-4-26-40.
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В работе предпринята попытка охарактеризовать основные виды районных систем расселения регионов Центрального (за исключением Москвы и Московской области) и Центрально-Черноземного экономических районов. Районные системы расселения (далее РСР) - самый распространенный вариант систем расселения, именно эти системы являются непосредственной средой обитания сельского населения и населения малых городов и поселков городского типа. В последнее время роль райцентров в жизни районов возрастает. Виды районных систем расселения выделены путем совмещения классов центров РСР, заселенности территории и доступности центров. С помощью этой методики получено 9 видов РСР. Рассмотрена динамика численности населения в районных системах расселения разных видов за период с 1989 по 2022 год. Выявлены виды РСР, для которых характерна наибольшая убыль населения. In the paper there was an attempt to characterize the main types of district settlement systems in central regions of Russia (except Moscow and Moscow district) and Central Chernozem economical districts. District Settlement Systems (further - DSS) - the most widespread variant of settlement systems and these very systems are actually the environment of rural population and population of small towns and urban-type settlements. Recently the role of district centres is growing, The types of district settlement systems are singled out with the help of combination of the DSS classes, population density and accessibility of centres. 9 types of the DSS were distinguished with the help of this method. The changes of the population in district settlement systems of different types (throughout the period from 1989 to 2022) were examined. The types of DSS for which the decrease of the population is typical were found out.
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GAIDELYS, Vaidas, and Stasys DAILYDKA. "USE OF “KNOWLEDGE HOUSE”, DWS, DMS AND DSS METHODOLOGY BY COMPLETING A COMPETITORS' ANALYSIS IN THE RAILWAY SECTOR." Journal of Business Economics and Management 17, no. 6 (December 21, 2016): 1022–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.3846/16111699.2016.1251963.
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In completing a competitors’ analysis in the railway sector by using the “Knowledge House” method, there is frequently a problem of data and information accessibility. The quality of primary information has direct influence on the quality of analytical conclusions. One more condition for the qualitative application of this method is the intellectual capital and experience of the analyst. One should note that in this regard we face another problem, that of selection of proper personnel, on the qualification of whom depends the accuracy of the evaluation and final results, on the basis of which strategic decisions are taken. The main aim of the paper is to assess the opportunities for applications of competitive intelligence methods in the railway sector. The study is using “Knowledge House”, DWS, DMS, DSS methodologies. Having analysed the scientific works the direct scientific sources of information, which are oriented to the application of the methods of competitive intelligence to the railway sector, have not been identified. The paper is absolutely original in that until now the competitive intelligence techniques have not been applied for the railway sector companies. Considering the fact that foreign companies, which compete for freighting at the international level, are regarded as the main competitors of the railway sector, the use of the methods of the competitive intelligence becomes more important while fighting for the part of the market. The competitive intelligence methods and their application to the railway sector companies are little studied. In accordance with application of the relevant methods in other sectors, it can be assumed that these innovative approaches could have a positive impact on the competitiveness of companies in the railway sector and their income.
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Kaleta, Jacek. "Planning the supply of gas LPG to the filling station network in the concept of stocks controlled by the carrier." Transportation Overview - Przeglad Komunikacyjny 2016, no. 3 (March 1, 2016): 35–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.35117/a_eng_16_03_06.
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In this paper, supply system of LPG to fuel station is presented as a specific example of vendor managed inventory replenishment concept. A single hauler of LPG is considered, which operates within the network of domestic depots and performs deliveries to hundreds of final customers being responsible for full accessibility for all supported LPG stations. The carrier is responsible for the entire LPG supply planning process (volume as well as scheduling of deliveries), information process, completed deliveries and any problems arising during execution. In the article the LPG supply process and the planning system which has been developed are presented with a brief presentation of an interactive computer system (DSS implementation) developed and implemented in the reporting enterprise. The work ends with an indication of the benefits of using a system approach to planning and determination of the directions for further research.
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Reggi, Serena, Carlotta Giromini, Matteo Dell’Anno, Antonella Baldi, Raffaella Rebucci, and Luciana Rossi. "In Vitro Digestion of Chestnut and Quebracho Tannin Extracts: Antimicrobial Effect, Antioxidant Capacity and Cytomodulatory Activity in Swine Intestinal IPEC-J2 Cells." Animals 10, no. 2 (January 23, 2020): 195. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani10020195.
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Quebracho (Qu) and chestnut (Ch) are natural sources of tannins and they are currently used in animal nutrition as feed ingredients. However, to date the bio-accessibility, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and intestinal epithelial cell stimulatory doses of Qu and Ch have not been determined. Our study investigates the antioxidant and E. coli F4+ and F18+ growth inhibitory activity of Qu, Ch, and their combinations after solubilization in water (to evaluate the already bio-accessible molecules) and after simulated gastro-intestinal digestion in vitro. The effect of an in vitro digested Ch and Qu combination was also tested on intestinal epithelial IPEC-J2 cells experimentally stressed with hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and Dextran Sodium Sulfate (DSS). The results showed that undigested Qu and Ch alone, and in combination, exerted a valuable antioxidant capacity and E. coli F4+ and F18+ growth inhibitory activity. The concentration of 1200 µg/mL exhibited the highest E. coli growth inhibitory activity for all the samples tested. In addition, after in vitro digestion, Qu and Qu50%–Ch50% maintained E. coli growth inhibitory activity and a modest antioxidant capacity. Three hours pre-treatment with in vitro digested Qu50%–Ch50% counteracted the H2O2 and DSS experimentally-induced stress in the intestinal IPEC-J2 cells. Ch and Qu tannin extracts, particularly when combined, may exert E. coli F4+ and F18+ growth inhibitory activity and valuable antioxidant and cell viability modulation activities.
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Alonso-Martínez, Laura, Davinia Heras-Sevilla, Lucy Charilaou, Jesús Puente Alcaraz, and María Fernández-Hawrylak. "Diferentes actitudes hacia la sexualidad entre estudiantes de Enfermería de primero y cuarto curso." Enfermería Global 21, no. 1 (January 1, 2022): 473–503. http://dx.doi.org/10.6018/eglobal.474821.
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Objective: To evaluate whether attitudes towards sexuality acquired by students during a Spanish nursing degree are sufficient for their performance in professional practice. Methods: This is a descriptive, cross-sectional, and quantitative study based on a self-completion survey composed of standardized scales that compare sexual attitudes among 101 first-year students with 86 fourth-year students. The 187 nursing students, 24 men and 163 women were between 18 and 60 years old (Mage=21.21, SD=5.48). The evaluative instrument was an anonymous questionnaire that consisted of sociodemographic questions and two standardized scales: Attitudes Towards Sexuality Scale (ATSS-28) and Double Standard Scale (DSS). Results: Comparison between cohorts using the Mann-Whitney U test proved to be close to being significant in the ATSS, U=3625.50, z=-1.95, p=.052 and significant in DSS, U=3560.50, z=-2.13, p=.034. These findings indicate that fourth-year students have more positive attitudes towards sexuality and less rigid adherence to gender roles. In addition, a medium negative correlation, rs=-.307, p=.001, between ATSS and DSS was obtained, showing a positive association between attitudes and less adherence to gender roles. These results suggest that nursing degree training had a positive impact on sexual attitudes. Conclusion: Healthcare professionals are centrally involved in the care of patients and families. Nurses’ attitudes towards sexuality are important in terms of patient comfort and the accessibility and acceptability of care. Implementation of training in sexuality has a positive effect on nursing care and favours the establishment of global health strategies. Objetivo: Evaluar si las actitudes hacia la sexualidad adquiridas por los alumnos durante el Grado en Enfermería son suficientes para su desempeño profesional.Métodos: Se trata de un estudio descriptivo y transversal basado en una encuesta compuesta por escalas estandarizadas que comparó las predisposiciones sexuales entre 101 alumnos de primer curso con 86 de cuarto. Los 187 estudiantes de enfermería, 24 hombres y 163 mujeres tenían entre 18 y 60 años (Medad=21.21, DT=5.48). El instrumento utilizado para su evaluación fue un cuestionario anónimo que estaba constituido por preguntas sociodemográficas y las dos siguientes escalas, la Escala de Actitudes hacia la Sexualidad (ATSS-28) y la Escala de Doble Estándar (DSS). Resultados: Los resultados obtenidos estuvieron cera de ser significativos por curso en la ATSS, U=3625.50, z=-1.95, p=.052 y significativos en la DSS, U=3560.50, z=-2.13, p=.034. Estos hallazgos indicaron que los alumnos de cuarto tuvieron actitudes más positivas hacia la sexualidad y una menor adherencia a los roles de género. Además, se obtuvo una correlación negativa moderada, rs=-. 307, p=.001, entre la ATSS y la DSS que mostraba asociación entre las actitudes positivas y la menor adhesión a roles de género. Estos resultados sugieren que la formación enfermera tuvo un impacto positivo en sus actitudes.Conclusión: La enfermería está involucrada de manera central en el cuidado de los pacientes y sus familias. Sus actitudes hacia la sexualidad son importantes en términos de comodidad del paciente, accesibilidad y aceptabilidad de su atención.
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Miaw, Shi-Chuen, Yi-Ting Lin, Yu-Hua Hsu, Chi Liu, Chia-Tung Shun, and Ching-Chow Chen. "Serine phosphorylation of CREB-binding protein (CBP) is critical to intestinal homeostasis but not CD4 T cell differentiation." Journal of Immunology 204, no. 1_Supplement (May 1, 2020): 230.19. http://dx.doi.org/10.4049/jimmunol.204.supp.230.19.
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Abstract CREB-binding protein (CBP) is a transcriptional coactivator involved in the regulation of DNA accessibility to transcription factors. Phosphorylation of human CBP by IKKα at Ser1382/1386 plays a critical role in the regulation of cell fate by suppressing p53-mediated gene expression. Therefore, we evaluated whether impaired serine phosphorylation of CBP is involved in the pathogenesis of disease. We generated mutated serine 1383/1387 to alanine knock-in mice (AA mice) to study whether they exhibit any phenotype alteration. AA mice showed an IBD-like phenotype with softer, looser and hemoccult stools and shorter colon length compared to the wild type mice. Increased p53 accompanied with apoptosis in colonic tissues of AA mice was demonstrated by IHC and TUNEL staining. In addition, male AA mice were more vulnerable to DSS-induced colitis with severe crypt loss and epithelial disruption. Elevated immune cells in mesenteric lymph nodes are more prominent in AA mice with infiltration of neutrophil and macrophage. However, the differentiation of CD4+ T cells was not affected with Cbp mutation (AA) ex vivo. Taken together, deficiency of NF-kB signaling in AA mice did not affect immune cells but modulated apoptosis of IECs. Our findings suggested that serine phosphorylation of CBP by IKKα might be a critical regulator to maintain intestinal homeostasis.
Dissertations / Theses on the topic "DSS, accessibility"
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Homocianu, George Marius. "Modélisation de l’interaction transport-urbanisme : choix résidentiels des ménages dans l’aire urbaine de Lyon." Thesis, Lyon 2, 2009. http://www.theses.fr/2009LYO22001/document.
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L’objectif de la thèse est de proposer une modélisation des comportements résidentiels des ménages : le choix de changement de résidence (ou de déménagement) et le choix d’une nouvelle localisation. Ce type de modèles vise à prévoir la probabilité qu’un ménage change de résidence et son choix en matière de nouvelle localisation, en fonction d’un certain nombre de variables explicatives. Dans notre cas, la modélisation est fondée sur la théorie des choix discrets (approche de l’utilité aléatoire). La recherche s’appuie sur le cas lyonnais, le modèle étant construit sur l’aire urbaine de Lyon, sur des données de l’année 1999. En termes de résultats, du côté de la mobilité résidentielle, il faut retenir que les variables qui expliquent la variation du degré de mobilité (du taux de déménagement) des ménages sont l’âge de la personne de référence du ménage, le nombre d’enfants et le statut d’occupation du logement. En ce qui concerne la localisation des ménages, les préférences des ménages pour une zone ou autre sont liées aux caractéristiques de celles-ci et notamment à l’accessibilité aux différentes opportunités et services, ce qui confirme que parmi les facteurs qui influencent le comportement de localisation des ménages on retrouve les accessibilités, et donc, l’hypothèse de l’existence d’un lien entre transports et urbanisme. On a également trouvé que les caractéristiques des ménages comme l’âge de la personne de référence, le revenu ou le nombre de personnes ont une influence sur leurs choix de localisation. L’étude et les résultats des modèles suggèrent que des améliorations et nouvelles pistes de recherche sont possibles. Ainsi, du côté de la mobilité résidentielle, il pourrait y avoir d’autres variables qui motivent les ménages à changer de logement, comme des caractéristiques des logements, de l’environnement résidentiel ou d’autres caractéristiques des ménages non observées. Il serait aussi intéressant d’estimer le modèle de localisation a un niveau géographique encore plus fin (à l’îlot). D’autres alternatives de modélisation des décisions résidentielles des ménages seraient de modéliser une structure hiérarchisée des choix, par un modèle logit hiérarchique ou emboîté, ou bien de modéliser la trajectoire de vie, avec ses composantes familiale, résidentielle et professionnelle, qui sont en interdépendance (à condition de la disponibilité des données nécessaires)The objective of the thesis is to propose a modeling of the residential behaviors of the households: the choice of change of residence (or removal), and the choice of the new location. This type of models aims at envisaging the probability that a household changes residence and its choice of new location, according to a certain number of explanatory variables. In our case, modeling is founded on the discrete choice theory (random utility approach). Research is based on the Lyons case, the model being built on the urban area of Lyon, on data of the year 1999. In terms of results, side of residential mobility, it should be retained that the variables which explain the variation of the degree of mobility (of the rate of removal) of the households are the age of head, the number of children and the statute of occupation of housing. With regard to the households location, the preferences of the households for a zone are related on the characteristics of those and particularly to accessibility on various opportunities and services, which confirms that among the factors which influence the location behavior of the households one finds accessibilities, and thus, the assumption of the existence of a relation between transport and land use. It was also found that the characteristics of the households like age of head, income or household size have an influence on their location choices. The study and the results of the models suggest that improvements and new directions of research are possible. Thus, on the side of residential mobility, there could be other variables which justify the housing change, like characteristics of the residence, residential environment or other characteristics of the households not observed. It would be also interesting to estimate the location model at a finer geographical level (îlot). Other alternatives of modeling of the residential decisions of the households would be to model a hierarchical structure of the choices, by a hierarchical or nested logit, or to model the life cycle, whit its components family, residential and professional, which are in interdependence (in condition of availability of necessary data)
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Victor, Nadja. "Evaluation des déplacements piétons quotidiens : Application à la ville de Luxembourg." Thesis, Lyon, 2016. http://www.theses.fr/2016LYSES049/document.
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La marche en milieu intra-urbain est considérée comme une pratique naturelle et évidente pour les déplacements à but utilitaire ou récréatif. Cependant, cette activité se révèle complexe à conceptualiser. Tout d' abord, elle inclut un continuum d'usagers piétons, aux capacités de mobilité diverses, pouvant être confrontés à des situations d' inadéquation avec l'environnement. Ensuite, les comportements de mobilité pédestre sont influencés par une série d'exigences : faisabilité,accessibilité, utilité, sécurité, confort ou encore plaisir des sens. Enfin, les choix d'itinéraires des piétons varient selon l'objectif et le contexte du trajet. A partir d'une démarche pluridisciplinaire, cette recherche soutient que, pour promouvoir la marche au quotidien, il est essentiel de tenir compte des spécificités de chacun et des situations pouvant potentiellement affecter leurs déplacements. En réponse, modéliser les déplacements piétons en milieu intra-urbain, via un SIG,offre non seulement un support d'analyse et de visualisation mais aussi un outil d'aide à la décision s'adressant à la fois au grand public et aux aménageurs. Cette démarche se révèle innovante en proposant un outil inclusif intégrant les interrelations entre une grande diversité d 'usagers piétons et l'environnement selon diftérents contextes. Notre méthodologie est à la fois reproductible dans différentes villes et capable de s' adapter à un contexte local spécifique par un audit urbain et un questionnaire-usager. Cette thèse se conclut par un cas d'étude empirique à Luxembourg-ville afin de collecter des informations sur la capacité d'une ville à fournir un réseau pédestre efficace et des témoignages d'usagersWalking is generally considered as a natural and obvious activity for utilitarian or recreation purposes. Yet, that activity is complex to conceptualize. First, it includes a continuum of pedestriausers with various abilities to move who can have to face the environment. Second, the mobility anwalking behaviours are also influenced by a set of criteria: feasibility, accessibility, usefulness safety, comfort and pleasure. Besicles, peoples' routes are also varying following the trips objective (lnclucled in an interdisciplinary approach, this research argues that to ensure a city suitable for daily walking, it is essential to take into account the specificities of everyone and of situations that may affect pedestrian travels. For this purpose, modelling pedestrian trips in an intra-urban area, via GIS not only provides a support of analysis and visualization but also a decision tool for both people and stakeholders. The innovation of this approach lies in an inclusive tool which integrates this interrelationships among a variety of pedestrian users and the environment in different contexts. Our methodology is also reproducible in different cities and able to adapt itself to specific local context through an urban audit and a questionnaire for users. This thesis is concluded by an empirical case of study in Luxembourg-city to gather information about the ability of a city to provide an efficient pedestrian network and some pedestrian users ' testimonies
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Kestens, Yan. "Utilisation du sol, accessibilité et profil des ménages : effets sur le choix résidentiel et la valeur des propriétés = Land use, accessibility and household profiles : their effects on residential choice and house values." Thesis, Université Laval, 2004. http://www.theses.ulaval.ca/2004/21646/21646.pdf.
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Cette thèse explore et développe différentes méthodes d’analyse afin de mieux comprendre les choix des ménages en terme de localisation résidentielle et les impacts de certaines externalités sur la valeur des propriétés unifamiliales. Le territoire d’étude couvre la ville de Québec, tandis que l’essentiel des analyses repose sur l’analyse de transactions effectuées pendant les périodes 1986-1987 et 1993-2001. De plus, une enquête téléphonique réalisée entre 2000 et 2002 a permis d’obtenir des informations complémentaires sur les critères de choix et le profil socio-démographique de quelque 800 ménages acheteurs de propriétés unifamiliales à Québec.
Dans un premier chapitre, l’impact de l’utilisation du sol et plus particulièrement de la végétation est analysée, en ayant recours à la modélisation hédonique. Les données d’utilisation du sol, extraites de photos aériennes et d’une image satellite, sont compilées au sein d’un système d’information géographique, et ce, à différentes échelles. L’impact de la végétation, variable selon la proximité au centre ville, est clairement démontré.
Dans un deuxième chapitre, les motivations liées au déménagement et les critères de choix de la résidence et du quartier par les ménages acheteurs sont étudiés. Une analyse des correspondances souligne le lien entre les critères de choix exprimés et les théories cognitive et géographique de « place-identity » et d’espaces de perception. Aussi, des régressions logistiques mesurent la probabilité d’exprimer un critère en fonction du profil du ménage et de la localisation. Le fait d’avoir ou non été préalablement propriétaire, l’âge, le type de ménage, le revenu, le niveau d’éducation ainsi que la localisation sont des facteurs significativement liés à divers critères de choix. Enfin, dans un troisième et dernier chapitre, les données décrivant le ménage sont introduites dans deux types de modèles hédoniques, les uns ayant recours à l’expansion spatiale et les autres utilisant les « Geographically Weighted Regressions ». L’hétérogénéité des valeurs implicites est alors analysée en considérant le profil des ménages. Il apparaît non seulement que la valeur marginale de plusieurs attributs varie en fonction du ménage acheteur, mais que le revenu et le statut de l’acheteur (ancien vs. nouveau propriétaire) ont un impact direct sur le prix d’achat de la propriété.
Cette thèse, s’appuyant sur des méthodes d’analyse des marchés résidentiels et ayant recours à divers outils d’analyse spatiale, parvient à établir des liens entre le statut socio-démographique des ménages, leurs critères de choix résidentiels, et la structure spatiale de la ville de Québec.This thesis explores and develops various analytical methods in order to better understand residential choice and the implicit prices of single-family property markets. The area of study is Quebec City, whereas most of the work relies on single-family property transactions that occurred during the 1986-1987 and 1993-2001 periods. A phone survey held between 2000 and 2002 gave additional information on the choice criteria and household profiles of 800 of these actual property buyers. In a first chapter, the impact of the surrounding land use and vegetation is measured using hedonic modelling. Land-use data are extracted from both a mosaic of aerial photographs, and from a Landsat TM-5 image. Various measures of land use, at different spatial scales, are introduced within the hedonic models. More specifically, the heterogeneous impact of vegetation, depending on relative proximity to the Main Activity Centre, is shown. In a second chapter, motivations for moving and residential and neighbourhood choice criteria are analysed. A Correspondence Analysis underscores the links between choice criteria and the psychological and geographical theories of Place-Identity and perception spaces. Also, logistic regressions measure the odds of mentioning a criteria depending on the household profile and location. Previous tenure status, age, income, household structure and location are significantly related to various residential choice criteria. Finally, in a third chapter, the household-level data are introduced within the hedonic framework, using Casetti’s expansion method and Geographically Weighted Regressions. The heterogeneity of implicit prices is analysed regarding the buyer’s household profile. Not only does the marginal value of certain attributes vary regarding the buyer’s profile, but it appears that income and previous tenure status have a direct impact on property values. This thesis, through the development of new methods aiming at analysing residential markets and residential choices, contributes to further understanding the complex links between the socio-demographic dimension of households, their residential choice criteria, and the spatial structure of Quebec City.
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Qian, Sai. "Accessibilité des référents en sémantique du discours." Thesis, Université de Lorraine, 2014. http://www.theses.fr/2014LORR0138/document.
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Cette thèse prend ses racines dans la tradition sémantique montagovienne et dynamique standard. L’objet est les conditions dans lesquelles un syntagme nominal peut agir comme antécédent d'une expression anaphorique. Le travail porte sur l'accessibilité des référents de discours dans un système formel de la sémantique dynamique. Le cadre choisi est celui proposé par De Groote, type théorique Dynamic Logic (TTDL) car il fait appel à des outils mathématiques et logiques standards, qui permettent de conserver le principe de compositionnalité. Nous étendons la couverture de la gestion de l’accessibilité des référents dans TTDL à deux cas naturellement problématique pour les théories sémantiques dynamiques classiques, en particulier, l'anaphore sous la double négation et les modalités. Une adaptation est définie pour chaque cas et enfin, l'intégration des différentes solutions est proposée, ce qui montre la souplesse de TTDLThis thesis has its roots in the standard Montagovian and dynamic semantic tradition. The subject is conditions under which a noun phrase may act as antecedent of a particular anaphoric expression. The work thesis deals with the accessibility of discourse referents using a formal system of dynamic semantics. The framework used is the one proposed by De Groote, Type Theoretic Dynamic Logic (TTDL) because it follows the Montagovian tradition and only makes use of standard mathematical and logical tools which allows to maintain compositionnality. We extend the coverage of TTDL to cases which are naturally problematic for classical dynamic semantic theories. In particularly, this thesis aims to extend TTDL's coverage of the accessibility of referents to two exceptions of classical dynamic theories, namely anaphora under double negation and modality. An adaptation is defined for each case and finally, an integration of various solutions is proposed, which shows the flexibility of TTDL
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Jean-Caurant, Axel. "Analyse de documents et du comportement des utilisateurs pour améliorer l'accès à l'information." Thesis, La Rochelle, 2018. http://www.theses.fr/2018LAROS028/document.
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L'augmentation constante du nombre de documents disponibles et des moyens d'accès transforme les pratiques de recherche d'information. Depuis quelques années, de plus en plus de plateformes de recherche d'information à destination des chercheurs ou du grand public font leur apparition sur la toile. Ce flot d'information est bien évidemment une opportunité pour les utilisateurs mais ils sont maintenant confrontés à de nouveaux problèmes. Auparavant, la principale problématique des chercheurs était de savoir si une information existait. Aujourd'hui, il est plutôt question de savoir comment accéder à une information pertinente. Pour résoudre ce problème, deux leviers d'action seront étudiés dans cette thèse. Nous pensons qu'il est avant tout important d'identifier l'usage qui est fait des principaux moyens d'accès à l'information. Être capable d'interpréter le comportement des utilisateurs est une étape nécessaire pour d'abord identifier ce que ces derniers comprennent des systèmes de recherche, et ensuite ce qui doit être approfondi. En effet, la plupart de ces systèmes agissent comme des boîtes noires qui masquent les différents processus sous-jacents. Si ces mécanismes n'ont pas besoin d'être entièrement maitrisés par les utilisateurs, ils ont cependant un impact majeur qui doit être pris en compte dans l'exploitation des résultats. Pourquoi le moteur de recherche me renvoie-t-il ces résultats ? Pourquoi ce document est-il plus pertinent qu'un autre ? Ces questions apparemment banales sont pourtant essentielles à une recherche d'information critique. Nous pensons que les utilisateurs ont le droit et le devoir de s'interroger sur la pertinence des outils informatiques mis à leur disposition. Pour les aider dans cette tâche, nous avons développé une plateforme de recherche d'information en ligne à double usage. Elle peut tout d'abord être utilisée pour l'observation et la compréhension du comportement des utilisateurs. De plus, elle peut aussi être utilisée comme support pédagogique, pour mettre en évidence les différents biais de recherche auxquels les utilisateurs sont confrontés. Dans le même temps, ces outils doivent être améliorés. Nous prenons dans cette thèse l'exemple de la qualité des documents qui a un impact certain sur leur accessibilité. La quantité de documents disponibles ne cessant d'augmenter, les opérateurs humains sont de moins en moins capables de les corriger manuellement et de s'assurer de leur qualité. Il est donc nécessaire de mettre en place de nouvelles stratégies pour améliorer le fonctionnement des systèmes de recherche. Nous proposons dans cette thèse une méthode pour automatiquement identifier et corriger certaines erreurs générées par les processus automatiques d'extraction d'information (en particulier l'OCR)The constant increase of available documents and tools to access them has led to a change of research practices. For a few years now, more and more information retrieval platforms are made available online to the scientific community or the public. This data deluge is a great opportunity for users seeking information. However, it comes with new problems and new challenges to overcome. Formerly, the main issue for researchers was to identify if a particular resource existed. Today, the challenge is more about finding how to access pertinent information. We have identified two distinct levers to limit the impact of this new search paradigm. First, we believe that it is necessary to analyze how the different search platforms are used. To be able to understand and read into users behavior is a necessary step to comprehend what users understand, and to identify what they need to get an in-depth understanding of the operation of such platforms. Indeed, most systems act as black boxes which conceal the underlying transformations applied on data. Users do not need to understand in details how those algorithms work. However, because those algorithms have a major impact on the accessibility of information, and need to be taken into account during the exploitation of search results. Why is the search engine returning those particular results ? Why is this document more pertinent than another ? Such seemingly naive questions are nonetheless essential to undertake an analytical approach of the information search and retrieval task. We think that users have a right and a duty to question themselves about the relevance of such and such tool at their disposal. To help them cope with these issues, we developped a dual-use information search platform. On the one hand, it can be used to observe and understand user behavior. On the other hand, it can be used as a pedagogical medium to highlight research biases users can be exposed to. At the same time, we believe that the tools themselves must be improved. In the second part of this thesis, we study the impact that the quality of documents can have on their accessibility. Because of the increase of documents available online, human operators are less and less able to insure their quality. Thus, there is a need to set up new strategies to improve the way search platform operate and process documents. We propose a new method to automatically identify and correct errors generated by information extraction process such as OCR
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Minster, Clotilde. "L'exception des espaces ruraux français questionnée : des formes de mobilités singulières ?" Thesis, Paris 1, 2015. http://www.theses.fr/2015PA010597.
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Ce travail s’inscrit dans le contexte d’un accroissement des populations dans les espaces peu denses et l’accroissement des distances domicile-travail (Hubert 2009). Cette conjonction de facteurs laissait supposer une non-durabilité notamment en raison des mobilités présumées accrues (DATAR 2003). Pour apporter une contribution à cette interrogation, nous avons, à l’ide de la Base Permanente des Equipements, examiné l’accessibilité à différents services de soins, et, en contre-points, à une piscine, une banque et une école de conduite. Nous avons ensuite examiné les schèmes de mobilité grâce aux données de l’Enquête Nationale Transports et Déplacements. Nous relativisons l’influence du territoire sur les comportements de mobilité. Après avoir présenté des explications possibles, nous proposons des pistes de politiques publiquesThis thesis has been prepared in view of the increasing share of the population living in low-density areas, and the related increase in commuting distances (Hubert 2009). The result of the interplay between these factors may well be interpreted as an unsustainable development path, especially due to the supposedly increased level of mobility (DATAR 2003). To contribute to the discussion on these topics, this thesis examines the accessibility of various social services and other facilities, using data from the French facilities database. It then analyzes mobility patterns within the sample population using data of the French national travel survey. The analysis shows a weak influence of space characteristics on mobility behaviours. Following a discussion of possible explanations for the findings, the thesis offers potential directions for public policy to address these issues
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Issartel, Paul. "Nouvelles approches pour la portabilité, la non-intrusivité et l'accessibilité des interfaces de manipulation 3D." Thesis, Université Paris-Saclay (ComUE), 2017. http://www.theses.fr/2017SACLS077/document.
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Ce travail porte sur l'interaction avec des objets virtuels 3D, et plus particulièrement leur manipulation : sélection, translation et rotation. Les plates-formes les plus utilisées aujourd'hui pour ce type de tâche (ordinateur personnel et appareil mobile) ont été conçues avant tout pour l'interaction 2D, et sont donc peu adaptées à la manipulation 3D. Il existe pourtant une alternative plus efficace : les systèmes de réalité virtuelle. Cependant, les systèmes actuellement disponibles restent trop souvent encombrants, onéreux et/ou intrusifs pour l'utilisateur, et demeurent sous-utilisés pour cette raison. Dans cette thèse, nous étudions de nouvelles approches pour rendre ce type d'interaction moins contraignant, tout en conservant une bonne efficacité de manipulation. Les principaux axes explorés sont la portabilité de l'interface, sa non-intrusivité, et l'utilisation de dispositifs plus largement accessibles au grand public. Nous proposons une première approche visant à répondre simultanément aux critères ci-dessus. Celle-ci consiste à combiner un appareil mobile classique (pour sa portabilité et son accessibilité) avec des objets tangibles passifs (pour une manipulation 3D efficace et non-intrusive). Cette approche présente toutefois encore certaines contraintes : elle est constituée de multiples éléments qui doivent être transportés ensemble, et elle ne se prête pas à l'utilisation de dispositifs à retour de force. Nous introduisons donc dans un deuxième temps une nouvelle technique, appelée «découplage». Basée sur le principe du «pseudo-haptique», celle-ci permet à l'utilisateur de percevoir des forces virtuelles à travers la seule modalité visuelle. Il devient alors possible de se passer complètement de dispositifs haptiques, et des contraintes qui leur sont associées. Nous nous intéressons ensuite à une approche entièrement intégrée, visant à améliorer la portabilité par-rapport à une interface faite d'éléments séparés. Cette approche consiste à se servir des déplacements de l'appareil mobile lui-même dans l'espace réel pour manipuler des objets 3D affichés sur son propre écran. Cette configuration «localement couplée» présente cependant plusieurs particularités qui rendent la manipulation plus complexe. Nous examinons donc en détail les différentes questions que pose cette configuration spécifique. Nous proposons enfin une dernière approche, appelée le «volume tangible», visant à retrouver la simplicité de la manipulation par objets tangibles mais dans un unique dispositif intégré. Nous décrivons une première implémentation de ce dispositif, et discutons de sa faisabilité technique ainsi que de l'accessibilité de cette approche à court et moyen termeThis work focuses on 3D interaction with virtual objects, more specifically on 3D manipulation: selection, translation, and rotation. The most commonly-used interaction platforms (personal computer, mobile device) were designed for 2D interaction and thus are not well suited to 3D manipulation. There is a more efficient alternative for this task: virtual reality. However, current virtual reality systems are too often bulky, expensive and/or intrusive to the user, and for these reasons remain underused. In this thesis, we propose and study new solutions to make this form of interaction more convenient without reducing its effectiveness. The main objectives we aim for are interface portability, non-intrusiveness, and the use of readily-available hardware. We propose a first approach to simultaneously meet the above criteria. It consists in combining a standard mobile device (for its portability and widespread availability) with passive tangible objects (for efficient 3D manipulation in a non-intrusive manner). Yet, this approach still has drawbacks: it is made of multiple parts that must always be carried together, and is not suitable for adding force-feedback using haptic devices. We thus introduce a new technique, called “decoupling”, that allows the user to perceive virtual forces through the visual modality alone. Based on the concept of “pseudo-haptics”, this technique makes it possible to provide force feedback without the constraints associated with actual haptic devices. We then study a different approach intended to be fully integrated, enhancing the portability aspect compared to an interface made of multiple parts. This approach consists in using the motion of the mobile device itself to manipulate 3D objects displayed on its own screen. However, this “locally-coupled” configuration presents several unique characteristics that make manipulation more complex. We thus investigate the questions raised by this specific configuration. Finally, we introduce a last approach, called the “tangible volume”, aimed at regaining the same directness of manipulation as with tangible objects but in a single integrated device. We describe an early implementation of such a device, and discuss its technical feasibility as well as its potential accessibility to end users in the short and medium term
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Garreton, Matias. "Inégalités de mobilité dans le Grand Santiago et la région Ile-de-France : politiques de logement, des transports et gouvernance métropolitaine." Thesis, Paris Est, 2013. http://www.theses.fr/2013PEST1178/document.
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Notre époque est caractérisée par des enjeux globaux inédits qui exigent une critique et une reformulation des principes d'organisation socioéconomique, notamment dans le domaine de l'aménagement urbain. La concentration de la population dans des grandes agglomérations, leur ségrégation croissante et leur empreinte écologique, soulignent l'importance de faire évoluer les institutions métropolitaines. Au sein de ce vaste champ de recherche, cette thèse se concentre sur la problématique des inégalités de localisation et déplacements, et des limites de l'action publique face à ces enjeux. Ainsi, nous développons l'hypothèse que l'accumulation de désavantages de logement et déplacements constituerait une forme d'injustice sociale qui pourrait être objectivée par des mesures quantitatives à un niveau méso-social. Le corolaire éthique d'un tel constat, en termes d'action publique nous amène à proposer une hypothèse complémentaire. En effet, l'atténuation des inégalités urbaines nécessiterait d'institutions capables de coordonner diverses politiques sectorielles, avec cohérence territoriale et en réponse aux demandes sociales. Ces deux hypothèses s'articulent dans une dialectique qui développe des concepts et des méthodologies pour l'étude du droit à la ville, que nous concevons comme une synthèse de capacités socioéconomiques et politiques. En particulier, la mobilité urbaine est définie dans ce travail comme l'imbrication des pratiques de localisation résidentielle et de déplacements quotidiens, à niveau des ménages. Cet ensemble de capacités est nécessaire pour l'épanouissement des citoyens, mais la connotation d'injustice des différences statistiques est difficile à démontrer. Ainsi, le principal objectif de cette thèse consiste au développement et application d'une méthodologie d'analyse quantitative à l'échelle métropolitaine, qui permettrait d'affirmer s'il existe, ou pas, une limitation injuste de la mobilité urbaine de certains groupes sociaux. Avec cet objectif, nous analysons quatre indicateurs complémentaires, chacun mesurant une dimension différente des arbitrages spatio-temporels des ménages. Il s'agit de l'usage du temps quotidien, des efforts en transport et logement, de l'accessibilité aux emplois et autres destinations, et de l'utilité de la mobilité urbaine. Au total, des désavantages simultanés parmi ces mesures suggèrent que certains groupes sociaux sont privés de mécanismes d'ajustement qui leur permettrait de bénéficier des ressources urbaines, ce que nous qualifions d'injuste. Nous montrons notamment que l'effet des politiques sociales en Ile-de-France semble être confondu par l'extension de son aire urbaine, qui présente des niveaux d'inégalités socio-spatiales proches à ceux observés dans le Grand Santiago, où les mécanismes redistributifs sont très faibles. Cette convergence souligne l'intérêt d'analyser les limites des systèmes de gouvernance métropolitaine pour résoudre ce type d'iniquités. Cette question est adressée par l'observation de deux controverses publiques récentes, l'implémentation du Transantiago et les débats autour du Grand Paris, et par l'étude de l'évolution des instruments d'aménagement. Cette analyse institutionnelle est appuyée sur la synthèse des règles et ressources de l'action publique et sur des entretiens à des experts et autorités. Dans les deux cas d'étude et par des mécanismes différents, ils existeraient des défaillances de représentation des groupes vulnérables dans les arènes de gouvernance métropolitaine, ce qui contribuerait au creusement des inégalités socio-spatiales. Finalement, la garantie du droit à la ville dans le Grand Santiago et la Région Ile-de-France nécessiterait d'innovations techniques et politiques complémentaires. Celles-ci pourraient être implémentées dans un niveau méso-social, visant à l'amélioration des conditions de mobilité urbaine et de représentation politique des ménages vulnérables, selon les spécificités de chaque sous-territoire métropolitainOur era is characterized by unprecedented global challenges that require a critical review and a reformulation of the principles of social and economic organization, particularly in the field of urban planning. The concentration of population in major conurbations, their growing segregation and their ecological footprint, stress the importance of adapting metropolitan institutions. Within this large field of research, this thesis focuses on the problem of inequalities of residential location and daily travel, and on the limits of public action to address these challenges. Thus, we develop the hypothesis that the accumulation of residential and travel handicaps constitute a form of social injustice that could be objectified by quantitative measures at a mesosocial level. The ethical corollary of this observation in terms of public action leads us to propose a complementary hypothesis. Indeed, mitigation of urban inequalities would require institutions having the capacity to coordinate various sectoral policies, with territorial coherence and in response to social demands. These two hypotheses are articulated in a dialectical argument that develops operative concepts and methodologies for the study of the right to the city, which we conceive as a synthesis of socio-economic and political empowerment. In particular, urban mobility is defined in this work as the interweaving practices of residential location and daily travel at the household level. This set of capabilities is necessary for the blooming of citizens, but the unjust connotation of differences measured by this kind statistics is difficult to demonstrate. Thus, the main objective of this thesis is the development and application of a methodology for quantitative analysis at the metropolitan level, capable to assert if there is or not an unfair limitation of urban mobility for a certain social group. With this purpose, we analyze four complementary indicators, each measuring a different dimension of space-time tradeoffs at household level. This are: the daily use of time, travel and housing efforts, accessibility to jobs and other destinations, and utility of urban mobility. In sum, simultaneous disadvantages among these measures would suggest that some social groups are deprived of adjustment mechanisms that would allow them to benefit from urban resources, what we qualify as being unfair. In particular, we show that the effect of social policies in Ile-de-France seems to be antagonized by the extension of its urban area, attaining levels of socio-spatial inequalities close to those observed in Greater Santiago, where redistributive mechanisms are extremely weak. This convergence emphasizes the importance of analyzing the limits of metropolitan governance systems to resolve such inequities. This issue is addressed by the observation of two recent public controversies, the implementation of Transantiago and the debates around the Grand Paris, and by the study of the evolution of planning instruments. This institutional analysis is based on a synthesis of the rules and resources of public action, and on interviews with experts and authorities. In both study cases and by different mechanisms, there would be failures of representation for vulnerable groups in the arenas of metropolitan governance, thus contributing to the widening socio-spatial inequalities. Finally, guaranteeing the right to the city in the Greater Santiago and the Ile -de- France would require complementary technical and policy innovations. These could be implemented in a mesosocial level, aiming for the improvement of urban mobility and political representation of vulnerable households, according to the specificities of each sub-metropolitan territory
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Le, Morellec Fanny. "L’approche par les capabilités un nouveau cadre pour l’analyse de l’accessibilité universelle : application à la mobilité des personnes vieillissantes." Thesis, Paris, CNAM, 2014. http://www.theses.fr/2015CNAM0969/document.
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Objectif : L’objectif de ce travail de thèse était de proposer une nouvelle approche pour appréhender l’accessibilité afin qu’elle offre des opportunités réelles aux personnes de se déplacer et de se développer. Cette orientation de recherche s’est appuyée sur l’approche par les capabilités qui fournit un cadre théorique pertinent et original pour atteindre une accessibilité capacitante, c'est-à-dire qui permette le développement des personnes. Dans cette thèse, le cadre applicatif de l’approche théorique est la mobilité des personnes vieillissantes.Méthodes : Après une présentation de l’approche par les capabilités, un état de l’art sur l’accessibilité et la présentation du contexte applicatif de cette thèse, nous présentons trois recherches, qui utilisent une combinaison de méthodes (i.e. atelier, observations, questionnaires, projection situationnelle, technique des incidents critiques).Résultats : Les résultats de ces recherches permettent de définir l’accessibilité capacitante et de concevoir un modèle pour l’appréhender en ergonomie. Ce modèle met en évidence des déterminants de l’accessibilité capacitante tels que les ressources et les facteurs d’usage (i.e. les facteurs de conversion et les facteurs de choix). De plus, il décrit le processus qui peut amener à des activités contraintes et/ou empêchées.Conclusion : En conclusion, une présentation du modèle développé dans ce travail est proposée ainsi qu’une définition de l’accessibilité capacitante. Ensuite, les perspectives de recherches portent d’une part sur les recherches en conception visant l’accessibilité capacitante, et d’autre part, sur les effets à long terme de l’accessibilité capacitante sur les activités méta-fonctionnellesObjective: The objective of this work was to propose a new approach for the understanding of accessibility. Through this approach, accessibility is considered as a number of qualities of environments or activities providing real opportunities for development to people. This line of research was based on the capability approach which provides a unique and relevant theoretical framework to achieve enabling accessibility (i.e. accessibility which offers real development opportunities to people). In this thesis, the application context of enabling accessibility is older adults’ mobility. Methods: After a presentation of the capability approach, a state of the art on accessibility and presentation of the application context of this research, we present three studies, which use a combination of methods (i.e. workshop, observations, survey, situational projection, critical incident technique). Results: The results of this research are used to define a model of enabling accessibility and to clarify its position in ergonomics. This model highlights a number of determinants of enabling accessibility (e.g. resources conversion factors, factors of choice). This model also describes a number of process which can constraint or hamper activity. Conclusion: In conclusion, a presentation of the model develops in this work is proposed as well as a definition of enabling accessibility. The prospects for research focuses firstly on the research design for enabling accessibility, and secondly, on the long-term effects of enabling accessibility on meta-functional activities.Keywords: enabling accessibility, capability approach, freedom of choice, older people, mobility
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Soares, de oliveira neto João. "Villes Intelligentes Inclusives : théorie et outils pour améliorer l'expérience des personnes en situation d’handicap dans l’espace urbain." Thesis, Université Paris-Saclay (ComUE), 2018. http://www.theses.fr/2018SACLC106/document.
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Les villes ont eu recours à destechnologies dans plusieurs domaines pouraméliorer la prestation de services publics,répondre aux demandes des citoyens etmesurer la consommation de ressourcesnaturelles. Connues sous le nom de VillesIntelligentes, ces initiatives visent àaméliorer la qualité́ de vie des citoyens etont déjà̀ eu un impact positif sur la manièredont les citoyens interagissent avec lesespaces urbains, les services et les uns avecles autres. D'autre part, les espaces urbainspeuvent être considérés comme une menacepour l'indépendance et l'autonomie despersonnes en situation d'handicap. Nousavons utilisé une approche multiinstrumentspour collecter des donnéesauprès de différentes parties prenantes –personnes en situation de handicap,professionnels travaillant avec despersonnes en situation de handicap, expertsliés à l'accessibilité́ et décideurs politiques,– afin de comprendre les obstaclesrencontrés par les personnes en situation dehandicap. Nous avons d’abord élaboré unedéfinition du terme Ville IntelligenteInclusive, ainsi que nous avons proposé desoutils pour soutenir les praticiens etchercheurs engagés dans le développementde technologies d'assistance numériques :une méthodologie d'implémentation etfonctionnement, un modèle conceptuel etune architecture de système sont proposésdans cette thèseCities have used technologies in anumber of areas to improve the delivery ofpublic services, meet the demands ofcitizens, and measure the consumption ofnatural resources. Known as Smart Cities,these initiatives aim to improve the qualityof life of citizens and have already had apositive impact on how citizens interactwith urban spaces, services and with eachother. On the other hand, urban spaces canbe considered as a threat to theindependence and autonomy of people withdisabilities. We used a multi-instrumentapproach to collect data from differentstakeholders - people with disabilities,professionals working with people withdisabilities, accessibility experts and policymakers - to understand the barriers faced bypeople with disabilities. We first developeda definition of the Smart Inclusive City, aswell as proposed tools to supportpractitioners and researchers engaged in thedevelopment of digital assistivetechnologies: an implementation andoperation methodology, a conceptual model,a business model, and a system architectureare proposed in this thesis
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Rogalla, Irmhild, and Tilla Reichert. "Zum Konflikt zwischen Accessibility und Privacy." In DuD-Fachbeiträge, 261–71. Wiesbaden: Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-33306-5_13.
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ZusammenfassungZunächst wird an konkreten Beispielen gezeigt, dass die digitale Welt für Menschen mit Behinderungen nicht problemlos zugänglich ist (Accessibility) und darüber hinaus unterschiedliche Konflikte zwischen Accessibility und Privacy bestehen. Zu den Konflikten tragen verschiedene Aspekte nicht hinreichender oder nicht vorhandener Accessibility wie Privacy bei. Die Ursachen für diese Situation liegen teilweise sehr früh und sehr tief in den Entwicklungsprozessen moderner Software und IT-Systeme, in mangelndem Bewusstsein wie fehlendem Wissen um entsprechende Anforderungen bei Entwickler:innen und Verantwortlichen. Eine Lösung dafür bietet der Europäische Standard EN 16234-1:2019 „e-Competence Framework (e-CF) – A common European Framework for ICT Professionals in all industry sectors“. In seiner neuesten Fassung werden unter anderem Accessibility und Privacy als „transversal aspects“ besonders hervorgehoben und alle IT-Fach- und Führungskräfte zu ihrer Berücksichtigung verpflichtet.
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Wünschmann, Wolfgang, Martin Engelien, and Hans-Günther Dierigen. "Accessibility von Arbeitsplätzen für blinde Menschen." In Berichte des German Chapter of the ACM, 403–4. Wiesbaden: Vieweg+Teubner Verlag, 2001. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-322-80108-1_49.
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Dröse, Astrid, and Sara Springfeld. "Liedkultur des 17. Jahrhunderts als Übersetzungskultur." In Übersetzungskulturen der Frühen Neuzeit, 101–32. Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-62562-0_6.
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ZusammenfassungIn our paper we analyse translations of Italian and French songs into German from the late sixteenth to the mid-seventeenth century. The methods of translation employed range from a narrow focus on the words and music of the original song to free variation. Analysing the bimedial relationship of words and music is the principal focus of our study. We ask: What consequences does a translation have for the text-sound relationship? In the first part of the study, we develop a heuristic methodology that describes this phenomenon while taking into account the cultural context of each translation. In the second part, we put this model to the test by examining a prominent song collection: Heinrich Albert’s Arien oder Melodeyen (Königsberg, 1638–1650), which contains a large number of as yet unidentified French and Italian originals. Two case studies on the translation of an Air de Cour and an Italian aria, as well as reflections on the digital accessibility of song translation, conclude the paper.
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Osman, Robert. "Geografie znevýhodnění." In Geografie bariér, 75–121. Brno: Masaryk University Press, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.5817/cz.muni.m210-9910-2021-3.
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This third chapter offers a Czech introduction to a subdiscipline of social geography – disability geography, its development and main research topics. It also grounds the whole book and our project in a broader thinking about the relationship between space and the body. In between the general beginning towards a concrete ending of this book, it turns our attention from the study of disability to space and shows how space participates on social disadvantage and this disadvantage is inscribed in space. The chapter focuses on the interactions of diverse bodies with diverse space and notices, what these interactions enable and what they disable, and how certain spaces participate in dis/abling and enabling of certain bodies. The question resonating through the whole book is “how space participates on disadvantaging of our bodies”, or “how diversity of our bodies translates into the form of space”? The chapter is divided into two parts; the first one discusses geography of disability and tries to show how discussions within disability studies are transferred with some delay into disability geography, where they interact with the research on space. The second part is devoted to three selected examples of space experience: the experience of people with physical impairment, the experience of people with sight impairment and the experience of „d/Deaf“ people. Each of the examples discusses two or three broader topics that have represented or might represent key research streams of the respective spatial experience. Thus, first example introduces research on space accessibility and everyday experience of wheelchair users, the example of people with sight impairment mentions imagining space, and the influence of assistive technologies and weather on experience with space, and the example of “d/Deaf” people comments on identity research, DeafSpace, and virtual space. The end of the chapter connects the two parts and concludes by presenting the phases of disability geography that study the mentioned topics.
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Kirilov, Leoneed, Vassil Guliashki, and Boris Staykov. "Web-Based Decision Support System for Solving Multiple-Objective Decision-Making Problems." In Research Anthology on Decision Support Systems and Decision Management in Healthcare, Business, and Engineering, 594–620. IGI Global, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-9023-2.ch029.
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A web-based Decision Support System WebOptim for solving multiple objective optimization problems is presented. The system WebOptim is designed in a modular principle, extensively using XML as communication standard and web services. Its basic characteristics are: user-independent, multisolver-admissibility, method-independent, heterogeneity, web-accessibility. Core system module is an original generalized interactive scalarizing method. It incorporates a number of thirteen interactive methods. Most of the known scalarizing approaches (reference point approach, reference direction approach, classification approach etc.) are realized in this method. The Decision Maker (DM) can choose the most suitable for him/her form for setting his/her preferences: objective weights, aspiration levels, aspiration directions, aspiration intervals. This information could be changed interactively by the DM during the solution process. Depending on the DM's preferences form the suitable scalarizing method is chosen automatically. The chapter begins with an overview of Decision Support Systems (DSS). Examples of DSSs and their applications are discussed.
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Kirilov, Leoneed, Vassil Guliashki, and Boris Staykov. "Web-Based Decision Support System for Solving Multiple-Objective Decision-Making Problems." In Technological Innovations in Knowledge Management and Decision Support, 150–75. IGI Global, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-6164-4.ch007.
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A web-based Decision Support System WebOptim for solving multiple objective optimization problems is presented. The system WebOptim is designed in a modular principle, extensively using XML as communication standard and web services. Its basic characteristics are: user-independent, multisolver-admissibility, method-independent, heterogeneity, web-accessibility. Core system module is an original generalized interactive scalarizing method. It incorporates a number of thirteen interactive methods. Most of the known scalarizing approaches (reference point approach, reference direction approach, classification approach etc.) are realized in this method. The Decision Maker (DM) can choose the most suitable for him/her form for setting his/her preferences: objective weights, aspiration levels, aspiration directions, aspiration intervals. This information could be changed interactively by the DM during the solution process. Depending on the DM's preferences form the suitable scalarizing method is chosen automatically. The chapter begins with an overview of Decision Support Systems (DSS). Examples of DSSs and their applications are discussed.
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Zaffran, Joël. "Liste des sigles." In Accessibilité et handicap, 7–10. Presses universitaires de Grenoble, 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.3917/pug.zaffr.2015.01.0007.
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Bonvin, Jean-Michel, and Emilie Rosenstein. "L’accessibilité au prisme des capabilités." In Accessibilité et handicap, 25–48. Presses universitaires de Grenoble, 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.3917/pug.zaffr.2015.01.0025.
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Bessière, Sabine. "L’accès à l’emploi des personnes handicapées." In Accessibilité et handicap, 133–53. Presses universitaires de Grenoble, 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.3917/pug.zaffr.2015.01.0133.
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Larrouy, Muriel. "La naissance de la politique d’accessibilité. Des politiques de transport des personnes handicapées aux politiques d’accessibilité des transports urbains de voyageurs en France de 1975 à 2005." In Accessibilité et handicap, 49–70. Presses universitaires de Grenoble, 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.3917/pug.zaffr.2015.01.0049.
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Riccò, Dina. "The Ways of Synesthetic Translation: Design models for media accessibility." In Design Research Society Conference 2016. Design Research Society, 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.21606/drs.2016.269.
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Giraud, Tom, Ines Di Loreto, and Matthieu Tixier. "The Making of Accessibility to Rural Place for Blind People." In DIS '20: Designing Interactive Systems Conference 2020. New York, NY, USA: ACM, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/3357236.3395527.
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Bennett, Cynthia, Emily Ackerman, Bonnie Fan, Jeffrey Bigham, Patrick Carrington, and Sarah Fox. "Accessibility and The Crowded Sidewalk: Micromobility's Impact on Public Space." In DIS '21: Designing Interactive Systems Conference 2021. New York, NY, USA: ACM, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/3461778.3462065.
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Keshri, Anand, Sukhpal Singh, Mayank Agarwal, and Sunit Kumar Nandiy. "DoS attacks prevention using IDS and data mining." In 2016 International Conference on Accessibility to Digital World (ICADW). IEEE, 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/icadw.2016.7942518.
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Yuksel, Beste F., Pooyan Fazli, Umang Mathur, Vaishali Bisht, Soo Jung Kim, Joshua Junhee Lee, Seung Jung Jin, Yue-Ting Siu, Joshua A. Miele, and Ilmi Yoon. "Human-in-the-Loop Machine Learning to Increase Video Accessibility for Visually Impaired and Blind Users." In DIS '20: Designing Interactive Systems Conference 2020. New York, NY, USA: ACM, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/3357236.3395433.
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Valerio, Marcelo Sales. "Acessibilidade Toolkit: Entendendo de uma vez por todas a WCAG." In XVIII Simpósio Brasileiro de Fatores Humanos em Sistemas Computacionais. Sociedade Brasileira de Computação - SBC, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.5753/ihc.2019.8378.
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Um dos grandes desafios para a correta aplicação das boas práticas de acessibilidade em projetos digitais (sites e aplicativos) continua sendo o não entendimento e adequação da WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) publicadas e mantidas pelo W3C (World Wide Web). Este artigo aborda uma ferramenta capaz de tornar mais simples o aprendizado da WCAG, através de uma aplicação prática individual ou em grupo possibilitando a discussão, esclarecimento e fixação do aprendizado. A ferramenta em questão resume cada um dos 78 critérios de sucesso atualmente existentes na WCAG, em formato de cartões manipuláveis. Denominado de "Acessibilidade Toolkit" [1], é também a primeira abordagem no mundo criada neste formato para representação simplificada do tema.
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Lee, Yi. "How to apply service design thinking on designing accessibility apps: A case study of public transportation for the visually impaired." In DRS2022: Bilbao. Design Research Society, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.21606/drs.2022.493.
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Nogueira, Tiago, Letycia Duarte, Simone Los, Júllian Luz, and Deller Ferreira. "Abordagens Metodológicas da Experiência dos Usuários Cegos Aplicadas nas Interações Web em Dispositivos Móveis: Uma Revisão Sistemática da Literatura." In III Workshop sobre Aspectos Sociais, Humanos e Econômicos de Software. Sociedade Brasileira de Computação - SBC, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.5753/washes.2018.3470.
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With the exponential growth in the scientific interest on assessing the blind users experience in the web environment, it is essential to develop studies that correlate usability features lined up to the accessibility features. At the same time, with technological resources advances and access to information through different devices, there is a gap in the UX investigation in mobile devices, specifically, in the blind users experience. Therefore, this work proposes a systematic literature revision, identifying the main blind users experience methods applied in the mobile devices interaction. Thus, 805 scientific articles were identified through the literature, which approached subjects like usability, blind users experience and mobile devices. Through result extraction, sixteen different applied methods were identified in the blind users experience on mobile devices interaction. It is pointed out the applicability of methods supported by expert reviewers, the observation techniques, trial studies, validation and conformity verification with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.
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Rodrigues, Claudia Dall’Igna. "Estudo da influência da presença das estações de metrô sobre estrutura espacial urbana." In Seminario Internacional de Investigación en Urbanismo. Barcelona: Curso de Arquitetura e Urbanismo. Universidade do Vale do Itajaí, 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.5821/siiu.6318.
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Este artigo apresenta pesquisa que busca compreender de que maneira a implantação de uma estação de metrô em ambiente urbano consolidado altera as dinâmicas socioespaciais de seu entorno. O estudo pretende, a partir da análise espaço temporal e de dados sociogeográficos compreender a transformação da estrutura espacial urbana que possam ser associados a presença da estação. A cidade é uma estrutura dinâmica, um sistema complexo de redes de relações físicas e sociais onde a intervenção sobre o ambiente construído causa interferências sobre todo o sistema. A pesquisa parte do principio de que uma estação de transporte de massa redefine os níveis de acessibilidade de um local em sua relação com sistema urbano, enquanto interfere na estrutura socioespacial de seu entorno. A relação entre transporte como elemento reestruturador e forma urbana é analisada a partir de mudanças relativas a população, usos do solo e acessibilidade. O crescimento do número de redes de metrô, aliado à crescente necessidade de mobilidade urbana justifica a necessidade de aprofundamento na análise de seus impactos sobre a estrutura urbana. Esta pesquisa de mestrado se encontra em de desenvolvimento, por iniciar o estudo empírico, cujos resultados serão apresentados oportunamente. A maior limitação encontrada até o momento é a disponibilidade de dados na escala necessária e em etapa anterior e posterior a implantação da estação que permita a análise proposta. This article presents a research that seeks to understand how the implementation of a subway station in consolidated urban environment changes the dynamics sócioespaciais of its surroundings. The study intends through spatial analysis and sociogeographical data to understand the transformation of urban space structure that may be associated with the presence of the station. The city is a dynamic structure, a complex system as a network of physical and social relations, where interventions on the built environment will interfere on the whole system. The research starts from the principle that while a transit station resets the accessibility of a site in its relation with the urban system, it also interferes with the socio-spatial structure of its surroundings. The relationship between transport as restructuring element and urban form is assed through changes concerning population, landuse and accessibility. The growing number of metro networks, together with the increasing need for urban mobility, justifies the need to deepen the analysis of their impacts on the urban structure. This research as a master's degree is under development, and about to initiate the empirical study, and its results shall be presented in due course. The highest limitation found so far is the availability of data at the required scale and time (before and after the station) allowing the proposed analysis.
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Mourão Mota, Anderson. "Plano de requalificação do Quadrante Santa Rosa: proposta de Requalificação Urbana em Área Central na Cidade de Teresina." In Seminario Internacional de Investigación en Urbanismo. Barcelona: Instituto de Arte Americano. Universidad de Buenos Aires, 2013. http://dx.doi.org/10.5821/siiu.5951.
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O presente trabalho promove uma intervenção na área central de Teresina, no Quadrante Santa Rosa,
propondo a realização de um Plano de Requalificação viabilizado em iniciativas público-privadas, voltado
para a mobilidade, acessibilidade, uso misto do solo, revitalização da memória edificada da cidade,
fortalecimento social e uso sustentável dos recursos naturais. As estratégias de projeto vão além das
ações de organização espacial, entrando em iniciativas de sustentabilidade urbana com temas de
infraestrutura verde e ocupação compacta do solo, agindo na organização do comércio existente e preparo
do sistema viário para priorizar o deslocamento dos pedestres, ciclistas e transportes coletivos. Aliado a
essa transformação física na infraestrutura e uso do solo, a atenção ao patrimônio histórico será focada na
preservação das edificações históricas, que ainda mantenham a memória construtiva local, e priorização
da revitalização de uso das descaracterizadas, além de priorizar programas de assistência e capacitação
profissional para os moradores locais. This paper promotes an intervention in the central area of Teresina, in Quadrante Santa Rosa, proposing the implementation of a Rehabilitation Plan made possible in public-private initiatives, focused on mobility,
accessibility, mixed use, revitalization of memory built city , strengthening social and sustainable use of natural resources. The design strategies go beyond the actions of spatial organization, insiding in sustainable initiatives with themes of urban green infrastructure and soil compact occupation, acting in the organization of the existing trade and preparation of the road system to prioritize the movement of
pedestrians, cyclists and public transport. Allied to this transformation in physical infrastructure and land use, the attention will be focused on heritage preservation of historic buildings that still maintain
local constructive memory, and prioritizing the revitalization of the others, beyond prioritizing assistance programs and professional training for the local residents.
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Kaboré, Gisele, and Idrissa Kabore. Analyse secondaire des données de l'analyse situationnelle des services de santé de la reproduction. Population Council, 2009. http://dx.doi.org/10.31899/pgy20.1000.
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En début 2002, l’UNFPA a soutenu un projet intitulé Renforcement des services sanitaires et sociaux pour faire face aux besoins de santé sexuelle et reproductive des adolescentes. Le projet avait pour objectif d’améliorer la connaissance des adolescentes mariées en ce qui concerne la législation et leurs propres droits; les éduquer à prendre soin de leur propre santé et de celle de leurs enfants; et augmenter leur accessibilité aux services de santé reproductive, particulièrement dans les régions les plus pauvres du Burkina Faso. Le projet a affirmé que les normes de fonctionnement ne sont pas remplies en termes d’infrastructures, d’équipement, de matériel et de ressources humaines. Les services disponibles ne sont pas bien connus par les populations, ce qui peut limiter la fréquentation. Il apparaît aussi que les services offerts aux adolescents ne sont pas assez développés car peu de prestataires ont des compétences nécessaires. Quelques recommandations ont été formulées en réponses aux problèmes et aux insuffisances constatées, sur la capacité d’offre et la qualité des services.
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Santoro, Fabrizio, Laura Munoz, Wilson Prichard, and Giulia Mascagi. Digital Financial Services and Digital IDs: What Potential do They Have for Better Taxation in Africa? Institute of Development Studies (IDS), February 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.19088/ictd.2022.003.
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New digital technologies are now being widely used in Africa and lower-income countries (LICs). This has had an impact on tax administration, which has been increasingly digitised. Specifically Digital Financial Services (DFS) and digital IDs can improve tax administration. They have the potential to identify taxpayers more easily, communicate with them better, enforce and monitor compliance, and reduce compliance costs. While the potential is clear, existing literature indicates some of the barriers. Take-up of digital technology is still low due to barriers. Also, when taking up the technology, taxpayers often tend to adopt various measures to minimise tax payments. Within tax administrations there are challenges to accessibility and use of quality data. Mistakes can be made when launching digitisation, and there are regulatory and political barriers for effective use of digital technology. Given this context, this paper summarises key questions that are relevant for research and policy development to make more effective use of digital technology in tax administration in Africa and LICs.
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Searcy, Stephen W., and Kalman Peleg. Adaptive Sorting of Fresh Produce. United States Department of Agriculture, August 1993. http://dx.doi.org/10.32747/1993.7568747.bard.
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This project includes two main parts: Development of a “Selective Wavelength Imaging Sensor” and an “Adaptive Classifiery System” for adaptive imaging and sorting of agricultural products respectively. Three different technologies were investigated for building a selectable wavelength imaging sensor: diffraction gratings, tunable filters and linear variable filters. Each technology was analyzed and evaluated as the basis for implementing the adaptive sensor. Acousto optic tunable filters were found to be most suitable for the selective wavelength imaging sensor. Consequently, a selectable wavelength imaging sensor was constructed and tested using the selected technology. The sensor was tested and algorithms for multispectral image acquisition were developed. A high speed inspection system for fresh-market carrots was built and tested. It was shown that a combination of efficient parallel processing of a DSP and a PC based host CPU in conjunction with a hierarchical classification system, yielded an inspection system capable of handling 2 carrots per second with a classification accuracy of more than 90%. The adaptive sorting technique was extensively investigated and conclusively demonstrated to reduce misclassification rates in comparison to conventional non-adaptive sorting. The adaptive classifier algorithm was modeled and reduced to a series of modules that can be added to any existing produce sorting machine. A simulation of the entire process was created in Matlab using a graphical user interface technique to promote the accessibility of the difficult theoretical subjects. Typical Grade classifiers based on k-Nearest Neighbor techniques and linear discriminants were implemented. The sample histogram, estimating the cumulative distribution function (CDF), was chosen as a characterizing feature of prototype populations, whereby the Kolmogorov-Smirnov statistic was employed as a population classifier. Simulations were run on artificial data with two-dimensions, four populations and three classes. A quantitative analysis of the adaptive classifier's dependence on population separation, training set size, and stack length determined optimal values for the different parameters involved. The technique was also applied to a real produce sorting problem, e.g. an automatic machine for sorting dates by machine vision in an Israeli date packinghouse. Extensive simulations were run on actual sorting data of dates collected over a 4 month period. In all cases, the results showed a clear reduction in classification error by using the adaptive technique versus non-adaptive sorting.
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Testing a community-based distribution approach to reproductive health service delivery in Senegal (a study of community agents in Kébémer). Population Council, 2004. http://dx.doi.org/10.31899/rh17.1010.
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The Division of Reproductive Health (DSR) of the Senegal Ministry of Health and Social Action, in partnership with the Population Council’s FRONTIERS in Reproductive Health program and Management Sciences for Health (MSH), conducted a study to test and compare three ways of providing reproductive health services to rural communities in the Kébémer district of Senegal in terms of their effectiveness, cost, and cost-effectiveness. FRONTIERS and MSH collaborated with the DSR to design the interventions, MSH supported the DSR in implementing the interventions, and FRONTIERS undertook the evaluation. This study, funded by USAID, responded to the recommendations of a 1999 workshop, organized by FRONTIERS and the DSR, on the community-based distribution (CBD) approach, which defined alternative CBD models appropriate for Senegal. The DSR sees the development of community-based service delivery models as essential for the future of health care in Senegal. As noted in this report, the general objective of the study was to contribute to the development of an integrated cost-effective program to increase the accessibility and availability of reproductive health information and services in rural areas of Senegal.