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Akena, p'Ojok Robert. "Improving road transport energy efficiency through driver training." Thesis, University of Birmingham, 2014. http://etheses.bham.ac.uk//id/eprint/5275/.
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Fuel consumption by road vehicles is the most significant component of total road transport energy use and is significantly affected by driving style. This research was aimed at improving the effectiveness and efficiency of driver training for fuel economy for drivers involved in the management and operations of a road network in England. A unique approach to driver training was designed and tested with 94 drivers of heavy, medium and light vehicles. The improvement in fuel economy (in terms of MPG) for the first month after the training was observed to improve by up to 7%. The improvements reduced at varying rates after the training suggesting the need for regular refresher training. The behaviours of the drivers were also observed to change as a result of the training, towards styles more suited to achieving a better fuel economy. The results suggest that both linear and logarithmic models could be suited to predicting the drivers' performances and could be integrated in models of the type of HDM-4 which currently lack such capability. The driver training methodology was found to be more cost effective than the Safe And Fuel Efficient Driving (SAFED) training method recommended by the Department for Transport (DfT).
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Robbins, Daniel. "Resistance training efficiency : The efficacy of paired sets." Thesis, University of Ballarat, 2009. http://researchonline.federation.edu.au/vital/access/HandleResolver/1959.17/46156.
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A paired set (PS) refers to the coupling of exercises targeting agonist-antagonist muscle groups and performed coincidentally. Although PS have been prescribed by strength and conditioning coaches as a means of developing strength and power, scientific research investigating their efficacy is limited. The aim of this research was to investigate not only the efficacy of PS, but also their efficiency.Doctor of Philosophy
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Dorri, Amanda Maryam. "Optimizing Running Efficiency Through Strength and Flexibility Training." Thesis, The University of Arizona, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/578987.
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The purpose of this thesis is to explore the potential efficacy of a concurrent endurance,
strength, and flexibility training program aimed at improving running efficiency, as well as to
propose an exercise program for a future case-series. In order to develop this proposal, existing
research on the movement of running and each of the individual elements of the training program
was reviewed, and an initial female running subject was utilized in developing a study and
exercise plan. Review of current literature combined with the initial trial phase in development
has resulted in the conclusion that a concurrent training program has the potential to optimize
running efficiency by targeting the specific areas and functions of the body involved in running.
The intention moving forward is to conduct the proposed study, as well as to make this current
and future research available to clinicians, trainers, and runners who are interested in improving
running efficiency, improving race times and/or preventing injury.
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Durham, Rebecca. "An Evaluation of Effectiveness and Efficiency of Matrix Training Permutations." Thesis, University of North Texas, 2020. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1703398/.
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Recombinative generalization is a generative outcome that involves responding to novel stimulus combinations, and it can be facilitated through an instructional approach called matrix training. A learner's history with constituent stimuli and the arrangement of combination stimuli within the instructional matrix may affect the likelihood of recombinative generalization. To investigate this further, the current project assessed recombinative generalization with novel combinations of abstract stimuli by programming specific training histories for undergraduate student participants. The matrix training conditions were: (a) trained constituents with overlap training, (b) untrained constituents with overlap training, (c) trained constituents with nonoverlap training, and (d) untrained constituents with nonoverlap training. We evaluated whether and the extent to which recombinative generalization occurred in each matrix training condition in comparison to a condition that included training the constituents and providing a word-order rule. Finally, we compared the training trials in experimental conditions to directly training all constituents and combinations. The results suggested both overlap conditions and the trained constituents with nonoverlap condition produced recombinative generalization, and the trained constituents with nonoverlap condition was the most efficient. These results could inform the training order and stimulus arrangements practitioners employ to program for recombinative generalization.
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Altassan, Megren Abdullah. "Employee Training to Increase Efficiency in the Saudi Private Sector." Thesis, Pepperdine University, 2017. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10601408.
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Saudis in the private sector tend to change employers, and this study sought information on whether training and education experience, and access to these, influenced their career choices. A study of a Saudi conglomerate was used as representative of larger firms who offered training to their employees; and the sample, 105 Saudi nationals, were self-selected for an online survey. Analysis of demographics, and the participants' employment and training experience and intentions are presented. Analysis included medians and percentages of demographic characteristics and employee experiences and intentions, then descriptive analyses for relationships between the main questions and the demographic characteristics.
The results were a sample median of 35.5 years of age, with 84.5 percent under the age of 41 years. The participants were well educated with 87.6 percent holding Bachelor's degrees or higher; a further 80 percent had family responsibilities. The median work experience was four years; however, 33.3 percent had two years or less in the workforce, and 42.9 percent had changed their employer three or more times (median 2 employers). Over half (58.1%) attended pre-employment training comprising job skills training (31.4%) and workplace behavior training (12.4%). Upon recruitment, nearly two-thirds (62.1%) attended induction courses and 41 percent of these courses were a week or longer. On-the-job training was conducted by a supervisor (30.5%) or a team member (42.9%).
A majority (76.2%) of the participants were in training, predominantly (45.7%) with their employer for promotion or higher pay (23.8%). The remainder were training in other parts of the conglomerate (16.2%) or externally (30.5%). Further, over half (58.1%) of the participants stated that their acquired knowledge and skills were portable and could be used with another employer; nearly a half (47.6%) also stated an intention to change employers. Significant relationships between the demographic variables and survey responses were that older and more experienced employees assisted recruits; whilst older employees, those with family responsibilities and those who had more employers also intended to move. Those with higher qualifications were seeking more pay. In conclusion, experience with, and access to training and education were not associated with intention to stay with their employer.
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Twaisat, Ahmad Issa. "Effectiveness and efficiency in Jordanian prevocational education provision." Thesis, University of Huddersfield, 1998. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.285616.
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The general aim of this research is to examine both the human elements and the facilities associated with Jordanian Pre-Vocational Education(PVE) provision, namely, the design concept, the students, teachers, administrators, PVE workshops, and PVE curriculum. These five components were used to guide the study. The investigation focus on the contribution of these components to the effectiveness and efficiency of the system. For the purpose of the research a variety of data collection methods were employed; a self-completion questionnaire, a semi-structured interview, and analysis of documentary material. The items/statements/questions, that have been included cover the key areas which were a subject of investigation and examination. The data collection methods were pre-tested and piloted before use in the field study. The data was collected in-country during the period between September 1996 and January 1997. As with the pilot study, in each school visited, the questionnaires were presented to students, teachers, school heads, and PVE supervisors. The data collected has been treated both qualitatively and quantitatively. Statistical techniques, mainly Mean, Standard Deviation, and One-way ANOV A, were employed to. interpret the study findings, to mount the several comparisons required, and to determine the different relationships. The major findings of the study i~'dicated that policy-makers support the introduction of PVE, seeing it as an important vocational aspect within basic education. However, in general, the degree of effectiveness and efficiency of PVE delivery within Jordanian provision varied from region to region and from one school to another. The study findings highlight that the effectiveness and the efficiency of PVE, within the Jordanian provision, do not just depend upon the adequacy 'and the sufficiency of facilities and equipment, but, more importantly, on the relation between practice and policy intentions~ Furthermore, it can be seen that the findings underlying the study VIn provide some important lessons and strategies for the future of PVE in Jordan, and . also more widely for the countries of the developing world. Thus, this study provides an insight, and it is hoped a contribution to the development of PVE.
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Yussof, Ahmad Basri. "A study of school costs in Malaysia : efficiency, equity and sustainability." Thesis, University of Sussex, 2000. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.310673.
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This study is a study on educational costs. Its main focus is recurrent costs in secondary schools in the state of Negeri Sembilan in Malaysia. It is concerned with issues pertaining to the relationship among educational costs, the distribution of costs among inputs and how various inputs are utilised in teaching and learning. Two basic themes form the basis of the study - the efficiency and equity in resource utilisation and distribution. The study is firstly an analysis of cost quantities and their distribution by the various educational inputs; personnel inputs - teachers and non-teaching staff, and non-personnel /non-salary inputs. Secondly, the study focuses on the rate of teacher utilisation in terms of their time on tasks. This is done by undertaking a survey of teaching loads and class size. Thirdly, the study pursued the issue of equity in the distribution of educational resources by undertaking a survey of teacher salaries and teaching experience as well as by analysing fiscal school income by means of capitation grants. Findings from the research uncover variations in costs in schools. Factors affecting costs were mainly the pupil teacher ratio, teacher costs, boarding costs and nonpersonnel costs in Vocational schools. The inherent dominance of teacher costs in the teaching industry is also confirmed by this research. The study also provides evidence of wastage in teacher utilisation, maldistribution of teacher' quality', disparities in the distribution of fiscal non-personnel resources, suggesting to an extent inefficiencies and inequalities in the pattern of recurrent costs in schools. There was also an overwhelming advantage in economies of scale. In summary, the study revealed that educational costs analysis can help in the following areas namely in the identification of cost quantities, factors affecting costs, rates of utilisation of educational resources and the distribution of resources. Major findings from the study show possible applications to planning and policymak:ing. Areas identified are in cost estimations and evaluation, cost comparisons for various purposes, management and control of resomces, efficiency and equity considerations in utilising and distributing of educational resources. In the context of the recent economic crisis, education in Malaysia will be faced with pressures both from the fiscal and demographic fronts. In this condition, it will be Abstract 111 difficult even to maintain the current level of expenditure on education. Research findings from this study can therefore be a recipe for cost saving and cost containment. Policies that promote efficient use of existing scarce resources are obviously necessary. Above all, a prerequisite vital to all this is an urgent need to strengthen the informational basis for cost analysis in Malaysia.
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Cannon, Katharine Elizabeth. "Assessing impact and transfer of lean 101, 5-S and eureka training at Company XYZ." Online version, 2009. http://www.uwstout.edu/lib/thesis/2009/2009cannonk.pdf.
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Tyni-Lenné, Raija. "Efficiency of aerobic exercise training in women and men with chronic heart failure /." Stockholm, 1998. http://diss.kib.ki.se/search/diss.se.cfm?19980602tyni.
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Cliett, Terra N. "A Comparative Evaluation of Matrix Training Arrangements." Thesis, University of North Texas, 2017. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc984242/.
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A common goal of instructional techniques is to teach skills effectively and efficiently. Matrix training techniques are both effective and efficient as they allow for the emergence of untrained responding to novel stimulus arrangements, a phenomenon known as recombinative generalization. However, it is unclear which type of matrix arrangement best promotes recombinative generalization. The current study compared two common matrix training approaches, an overlapping (OV) design and a non-overlapping (NOV) design, with respect to arranging relations targeted for training. We conducted a replication evaluation of a Wilshire and Toussaint study, and taught two typically-developing preschoolers compound object-action labels in Spanish and used either an OV or NOV matrix training design. Results from both studies demonstrated the participant trained with an OV design produced recombinative generalization and participants trained with a NOV design produced significantly low levels of emergence or none at all. These results suggest that an OV matrix design facilitates recombinative generalization more effectively than a NOV design. Implications for instructional arrangements are discussed.
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Novacek, Paul F. "The Implementation of a Confidence-based Assessment Tool Within an Aviation Training Program." Thesis, University of North Texas, 2015. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc804869/.
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Traditional use of the multiple-choice question rewards a student for guessing. This technique encourages rote memorization of questions to pass a lengthy exam, and does not promote comprehensive understanding or subject correlation. This begs the question; do we really want question memorizers to operate the machinery of our industrialized society? In an effort to identify guessing on answers during an exam within a safety-critical aviation pilot training course, a qualitative research study was undertaken that introduced a confidence-based element to the end-of-ground-school exam followed by flight simulator sessions. The research goals were twofold, to clearly identify correct guesses and also provide an evidence-based snapshot of aircraft systems knowledge to be used as a formative study aid for the remainder of the course. Pilot and instructor interviews were conducted to gather perceptions and opinions about the effectiveness of the confidence-based assessment tool. The finding of overall positive interview comments confirmed that the pilots and flight instructors successfully used the confidence-based assessments as intended to identify weak knowledge areas and as aids, or plans, for their remaining study time. The study found that if properly trained and administered—especially through a computer-based medium—a robust confidence-based assessment tool would be minimally-burdensome while offering worthwhile benefits.
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Forsell, Adam. "Exploring the Efficiency of a Digital Simulation Game for Vocational Training : An experimental approach." Thesis, Högskolan i Skövde, Institutionen för informationsteknologi, 2018. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:his:diva-16526.
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This thesis covers an experiment which explores how effectively skills that are gained in a digital serious game can be transferred to a real situation. The context of the experiment is the casual restaurant industry, with focus on the task of a food runner. The results showed to be unreliable when ruling out the chance element with the use of t-tests, which points to that the data produced were coincidental, however the limited deviation in the groups’ performances indicate that there is potential in the addition of a digital game to the traditional training material. This is learned from the reports of the experiments and the analysis of the questionnaires filled out by all the participators.
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Aguirre, Vidal Naiara. "Neural efficiency of a specific cognitive training in working memory in multiple sclerosis patients." Doctoral thesis, Universitat Jaume I, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.6035/14109.2021.447259.
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Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune degenerative disease that produces cognitive impairment secondary to white and gray matter disruption of the central nervous system. The main objectives of this doctoral thesis were: First, to study spontaneous brain neuroplasticity processes associated with white matter lesions. Second, to study neuroplasticity processes induced after intensive working memory training. Regarding spontaneous neuroplasticity results, it was observed that white matter lesions located in the internal capsule are predominant in MS patients and cause functional connectivity changes that correlate negatively with cognitive performance. On the other hand, induced neuroplasticity results showed that a specific training in working memory produces similar neuroplasticity in patients as in healthy subjects. These changes in brain plasticity are also associated with cognitive performance improvement. These results can be interpreted as an increase in cognitive efficiency.Programa de Doctorat en Psicologia
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Kralevich, Richard C. "Improving efficiency in educational technology a framework for justifying and delivering project management training /." Access to citation, abstract and download form provided by ProQuest Information and Learning Company; downloadable PDF file, 143 p, 2008. http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?did=1605156331&sid=4&Fmt=2&clientId=8331&RQT=309&VName=PQD.
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Sandlin, Carter. "An Analysis of Online Training: Effectiveness, Efficiency, and Implementation Methods in a Corporate Environment." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2013. https://dc.etsu.edu/honors/57.
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The current research will assess online training specifically as it relates to learning effectiveness in a corporate environment. Currently, research concerning the effectiveness of online learning is abundant; however, none of this recent research is compiled in one place, nor does this research specifically interpret the information to determine the applicability of online training in a corporate environment. The thesis will analyze numerous secondary sources to compile relevant statistics related to the effectiveness of online training resources. Using this research, the thesis will culminate in recommendations for the implementation of an online training process, one useful for managers that focuses on effective learning, the need for personal interaction, and cost savings.
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Horgan, Jane Elizabeth. "Testing the effectiveness and cost-efficiency of livestock guarding dogs in Botswana." Thesis, Rhodes University, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1021300.
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Livestock guarding dogs (LSGDs) have been used for centuries to reduce depredation on livestock and more recently, to facilitate the conservation of threatened predator species. Conservation NGOs (non-government organisations) in southern Africa promote the use of Anatolian Shepherds as LSGDs. However, livestock farmers in Botswana have been using a variety of different breeds for this purpose, including the local mixed-breed “Tswana” dogs. Postal, telephonic and face-to-face interview questionnaires were administered to 108 livestock farmers in Botswana to gauge how their LSGDs were being used, in order to determine what factors contributed to the success and affordability of these dogs. Eighty-three percent of farmers had LSGDs which equaled or decreased livestock depredations on their farms, with an average reduction in livestock depredation of 75% per year. This equated to an average saving of US$2,017 annually per farm. The costs of purchasing (average US$27) and maintaining the 198 LSGDs in my study (average US$169/LSGD/year) were very low compared to other countries and helped contribute to the high profits obtained by farmers (average US$1,497/farm or US$789/LSGD). A unique investigation of different breeds was possible due to the diverse array of breeds in the sample (Anatolian Shepherds, Cross Breeds, Tswana dogs, Greyhounds and Pitbulls), with the crossbreed dogs (Crosses and Tswana LSGDs) performing the best. LSGDs that reduced depredation and had minimal behavioural problems were the most likely to incite positive changes in their owners in regards to attitudes towards predators. Sixtysix percent of farmers stated that they were more tolerant of predators since obtaining a LSGD, and 51% reported that they were less likely to kill predators since obtaining a LSGD. My results indicate that successful, well-behaved LSGDs are a cost-effective tool that has the ability to increase farm productivity and improve predator-farmer conflicts in Botswana. The methods recommended in my thesis, in particular the benefits of using local breeds of dog as LSGDs, can be implemented on farming practices the world over to assist farming productivity and to promote conservation efforts.
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Diaz, Alejandro Rene. "An Efficiency Evaluation of Procedures to Evoke Vocalizations in Children with Autism." FIU Digital Commons, 2018. https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/3771.
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Development of vocalizations in early learners with autism is critical to the acquisition of verbal behavior and other important life skills. The purpose of the present studies was to (1) evaluate the efficiency and efficacy of Stimulus-Stimulus Pairing (SSP) and standard Echoic Training (ET) procedures for the development and onset of verbal behavior in early learners with ASD to improve early intervention efficiency and (2) elucidate predictive characteristics or variables for the effective use of SSP. The present studies were comprised of a multiple-baseline (across behaviors) experimental design buttressed within a reversal design, also known more broadly as within-subject controlled experimental designs. It was found that SSP can have a greater treatment efficacy than ET, but any efficacy advantage is transitory. Shifting an SSP treatment to direct reinforcement contingencies once vocalizations are produced are likely the most effective strategy. SSP produces discrepant effects across learners, thus highlighting the need to assess a learner’s characteristics and assumed reinforcer effectiveness. It was also found that higher-functioning learners will benefit more greatly from ET as opposed to SSP.
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Maree, Waldo J. "Comparative financial efficiency of training systems and rootstocks for 'Alpine' nectarines (Prunus persica var. nectarine)." Thesis, Link to the online version, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10019/1102.
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Glover, William Reaveley. "Officer training and the quest for operational efficiency in the Royal Canadian Navy 1939-1945." Thesis, University of London, 1998. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.286399.
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Yamashita, Luiz Hiroshi. "The efficiency of training programs and its impact on income of work: the case of CASP." Universidade Federal do CearÃ, 2010. http://www.teses.ufc.br/tde_busca/arquivo.php?codArquivo=7514.
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nÃo hÃThis study analyzes the performance of the Course of Professional Self-Sufficiency(CASP) on 2009, in its role of preparing differentiated professionals for the job market in terms of inclusion and raising income. Statistics analysis combined with multiple regression and Binary Dependent Variable models are developed to determine the effectiveness of this program and verify: i) participate to the program implies in an increase, though modest, in labor income; ii) against the expectations of the traditional Mincerian analysis, non-white people have higher probability to be employed; iii) independent of race, male people have a tendency to get out of an unemployment situation. These results are in according to the current changes of labor market and with the level of qualification of labor demanded in the job market of CearÃ.
Este trabalho analisa o desempenho do Curso de Auto-SuficiÃncia Profissional (CASP) no ano de 2009, no seu papel de preparar profissionais diferenciados para o mercado de trabalho nos quesitos inserÃÃo no trabalho e aumento de renda. AnÃlises de estatÃsticas descritivas combinadas a modelos de regressÃo mÃltipla e de variÃvel dependente binÃria permitiram avaliar a eficÃcia deste programa e constatar que: i) participar do programa implica em um incremento, embora modesto, na renda do trabalho; ii) ao contrÃrio do esperado em uma anÃlise minceriana tradicional, os indivÃduos nÃo-brancos possuem uma maior probabilidade em conseguir emprego e iii) independente da raÃa, os indivÃduos do sexo masculino tendem a sair mais rÃpido de uma situaÃÃo de desemprego. Tais constataÃÃes condizem com as mudanÃas atuais do mercado de trabalho e com o grau de qualificaÃÃo da mÃo-de-obra exigido no mercado de trabalho cearense.
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McGeorge, Nicolette M. "The effect of training, aim pattern and target type on the ergonomics and efficiency of handheld scanners /." Online version of thesis, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/1850/10643.
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Tarnoff, Karen A., T. D. Pittarese, and C. Allen Gorman. "Simplifying Your Assessment Process to Improve Its Efficiency and Effectiveness." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2019. https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/7766.
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Bolton, Amy. "IMMEDIATE VERSUS DELAYED FEEDBACK IN SIMULATION BASED TRAINING: MATCHING FEEDBACK DELIVERY TIMING TO THE COGNITIVE DEMANDS OF TH." Doctoral diss., University of Central Florida, 2006. http://digital.library.ucf.edu/cdm/ref/collection/ETD/id/3240.
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Optimal delivery of instruction is both critical and challenging in dynamic, scenario-based training (SBT) computer simulations such as those used by the military. Tasks that human instructors must perform during these sorts of simulated training exercises can impose a heavy burden on them. Partially due to advances in the state-of-the-art in training technology and partially due to the military's desire to reduce the number of personnel required, it may be possible to support functions that overburdened instructors perform by automating much of the SBT process in a computer simulation. Unfortunately though, after more than 50 years of literature documenting research conducted in the area of training interventions, few empirically-supported guidelines have emerged to direct the choice and implementation of effective, automated training interventions. The current study sought to provide empirical guidance for the optimal timing of feedback delivery (i.e., immediate vs. delayed) in a dynamic, SBT computer simulation. The premise of the investigation was that the demand for overall cognitive resources during the training exercise would prescribe the proper timing of feedback delivery. To test the hypotheses, 120 volunteers were randomly assigned to 10 experimental conditions. After familiarization on the experimental testbed, participants completed a total of seven, 10-minute scenarios, which were divided across two training phases. During each training phase participants would receive either immediate or delayed feedback and would perform either high or low cognitive load scenarios. Four subtask measures were recorded during test scenarios as well as subjective reports of mental demand, temporal demand and frustration. Instructional efficiency ratios were computed using both objective performance data and subjective reports of mental demand. A series of planned comparisons were conducted to investigate the training effectiveness of differing scenario cognitive loads (low vs. high), timing of feedback delivery (immediate vs. delayed), and sequencing the timing of feedback delivery and the cognitive load of the scenario. In fact, the data did not support the hypotheses. Therefore, post hoc, exploratory data analyses were performed to determine if there were trends in the data that would inform future investigations. The results for these analyses are discussed with suggested directions for future research.Ph.D.
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Dowler, Alan Reginald. "A consideration of the effectiveness and efficiency of employee training and development in a range of commercial organisations." Thesis, University of Birmingham, 1995. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.324172.
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Sollfrank, Teresa [Verfasser], and Andrea [Gutachter] Kübler. "Feedback efficiency and training effects during alpha band modulation over the sensorimotor cortex / Teresa Sollfrank. Gutachter: Andrea Kübler." Würzburg : Universität Würzburg, 2016. http://d-nb.info/1111888272/34.
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Леганькова, І. І. "Оцінка ефективності управління персоналом на виробничому підприємстві (на прикладі ПАТ Сумський хлібокомбінат)." Master's thesis, Сумський державний університет, 2018. http://essuir.sumdu.edu.ua/handle/123456789/68915.
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Метою роботи є оцінка ефективності управління персоналом підприємства.
У першому розділі було розкрито сутність, склад та структуру управління персоналом підприємства, економічні методи та принципи управління персоналом, розглянуто систему управління персоналом на підприємстві, методичний підхід до оцінки якості системи управління підприємством.
У другому розділі були розглянуті питання по управлінню персоналом на конкретному підприємстві (на ПАТ „Сумський хлібокомбінат”). Був проведений аналіз чисельності, складу і структури персоналу підприємства, було розраховано основні показники, що стосуються ефективності використання персоналу підприємства, зроблений аналіз системи підготовки та навчання кадрів, а також проаналізовані стратегічні напрямки розвитку виробництва і персоналу підприємства.
У третьому розділі приведені проблеми управління персоналом, які існують на розглянутому підприємстві та були запропоновані пропозиції та рекомендації щодо вирішення даних проблем.
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Burns, Jack. "Does training with PowerCranks affect economy of motion, cycling efficiency, oxygen uptake and muscle activation patterns in trained cyclists?" Connect to thesis, 2008. http://adt.ecu.edu.au/adt-public/adt-ECU2008.0017.html.
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Burke, Brian. "A Retrospective Study of Operating Room Utilization and Efficiency in a Pediatric Dental Residency Program." VCU Scholars Compass, 2014. http://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/etd/3367.
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Purpose: The purpose was to assess and understand operating room (OR) utilization and efficiency in a pediatric dental residency program. Methods: A retrospective study was performed using chart extraction from 778 patients completed by both pediatric dentistry faculty (n=7) and residents (n=17) in an ambulatory care setting over a 32 month period (between July 2010 and March 2013). Patterns in OR usage time were determined by documenting various timing metrics (start and stop times for anesthesia, start and stop times for the dental procedure, times for throat pack in and out), noting patient information (age and ASA patient classification status), and creating variables by grouping data by clinical provider type and dental procedure. OR usage time was analyzed using multiple regression to estimate the per-tooth or per-mouth time for each type of procedure. Results: The median procedure time was 75 minutes (range= 1 to 517 minutes). Multiple regression indicated that for the average patient, a faculty member took 63.8 minutes (95% CI = 60.8 to 66.7 minutes) and a resident took 81.9 minutes (95% CI = 78.7 to 85.0 minutes, P<.0001).These results demonstrate that the appropriate scheduling of operating room should be based on the proficiency level of provider as well as the complexity of the dental procedure. Conclusion: This study concludes that pediatric dental operating room planning and scheduling in teaching hospitals should take into account real constraints such as residents’ level of training and skill.
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Anderson, Trisha. "Time Efficiency in Computer Assisted Direct Observation of Physical Activity using SOFIT." Diss., CLICK HERE for online access, 2005. http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/ETD/image/etd933.pdf.
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BURNS, Jack, and jack burns@ecu edu au. "Does training with PowerCranks(tm) affect economy of motion, cycling efficiency, oxygen uptake and muscle activation patterns in trained cyclists?" Edith Cowan University. Computing, Health And Science: School Of Exercise, Biomedical & Health Science, 2008. http://adt.ecu.edu.au/adt-public/adt-ECU2008.0017.html.
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PowerCranks(tm) are claimed to increase economy of motion and cycling efficiency by reducing the muscular recruitment patterns that contribute to the resistive forces occurring during the recovery phase of the pedal stroke. However, scientific research examining the efficacy of training with PowerCranks(tm) is lacking. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine if five weeks of training with PowerCranks(tm) improves economy of motion (EOM), gross efficiency (GE), oxygen uptake (V.O2) and muscle activation patterns in trained cyclists. Sixteen trained cyclists were matched and paired into either a PowerCranks(tm) (PC) or Normal Cranks (NC) training group. Prior to training, all subjects completed a graded exercise test (GXT) using normal bicycle cranks. Additionally, on a separate day the PC group performed a modified GXT using PowerCranks? and cycled only until the end of the 200W stage (PCT). During the GXT and PCT, FeO2, FeCO2 and V.E were measured to determine EOM, GE and V.O2max. Integrated electromyography (iEMG) was also used to examine selected muscular activation patterns. Subjects then repeated the tests following the completion of training on their assigned cranks.
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Meadows, Eddie M., and Terrance J. Hill. "THE FLEXIBLE INTEROPERABLE TRANSCEIVER DATA LINK STANDARD - A SOLUTION FOR INTEROPERABILITY AND SPECTRAL EFFICIENCY FOR THE T&E AND TRAINING RANGES." International Foundation for Telemetering, 2001. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/606445.
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International Telemetering Conference Proceedings / October 22-25, 2001 / Riviera Hotel and Convention Center, Las Vegas, NevadaThe greatest threat to the DOD Test and Training Test Centers is the loss of the Radio Frequency (RF) spectrum used in transmitting digital data generated by the test instrumentation during the evaluation of weapon systems. The T&E ranges use the RF spectrum for data generated by status reporting, GPS/TSPI, telemetry, target control, range safety, situational awareness, video, voice communication, etc. In the past the ranges developed their data links independently of one another. The Flexible Interoperable Transceiver (FIT) Data Link Standard identifies protocols and technology that provides for interoperability and spectral efficiency, and can be applied to most RF transmission requirements at the test ranges and training centers.
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Šperlich, Marek. "Analýza efektivity tréninkového programu v bance HSBC." Master's thesis, Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze, 2008. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-9350.
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The thesis theme is research and analysis of training program in HSBC Bank which took place during September 2007. The thesis is divided in to five chapters. The first chapter is devoted to theory of andragogics, corporate training and efficiency analysis. The second chapter is devoted to empirical research also problem and its solution is introduced there. The third chapter introduces HSBC Bank and HSBC Bank training program. This training program was created for newly hired employees. The fourth chapter consist of three surveys of participators of this training. The first -questionary- is focused on trainees. The second survey is evaluated by trainers of the company, this survey was executed via internet. The last survey was realized through series of interview with trainees. Based on the results of the investigation the fourth chapter is concluded with SWOT analysis of training, evaluation of efficiency of Kirkpatrick`s schneme. The last chapter contains proposals to streamline the training process. This proposals will be submitted to the management of the company for possible use in further training.
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Burns, Jack. "Does training with PowerCranks™ affect economy of motion, cycling efficiency, oxygen uptake and muscle activation patterns in trained cyclists?" Thesis, Edith Cowan University, Research Online, Perth, Western Australia, 2008. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses/17.
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PowerCranks™ are claimed to increase economy of motion and cycling efficiency by reducing the muscular recruitment patterns that contribute to the resistive forces occurring during the recovery phase of the pedal stroke. However, scientific research examining the efficacy of training with PowerCranks™ is lacking. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine if five weeks of training with PowerCranks™ improves economy of motion (EOM), gross efficiency (GE), oxygen uptake (V.O2) and muscle activation patterns in trained cyclists. Sixteen trained cyclists were matched and paired into either a PowerCranks™ (PC) or Normal Cranks (NC) training group. Prior to training, all subjects completed a graded exercise test (GXT) using normal bicycle cranks. Additionally, on a separate day the PC group performed a modified GXT using PowerCranks™ and cycled only until the end of the 200W stage (PCT). During the GXT and PCT, FeO2, FeCO2 and V.E were measured to determine EOM, GE and V.O2max. Integrated electromyography (iEMG) was also used to examine selected muscular activation patterns. Subjects then repeated the tests following the completion of training on their assigned cranks.
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Painter, Keith B., G. Gregory Haff, Michael W. Ramsey, Jeff McBride, N. Travis Triplett, William A. Sands, Hugh S. Lamont, Margaret E. Stone, and Michael H. Stone. "Strength Gains: Block Vs DUP Weight-Training among Track and Field Athletes." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2012. https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/4132.
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Recently, the comparison of “periodized” strength training methods has been a focus of both exercise and sport science. Daily undulating periodization (DUP), using daily alterations in repetitions, has been developed and touted as a superior method of training, while block forms of programming for periodization have been questioned. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to compare block to DUP in Division I track and field athletes. Thirty-one athletes were assigned to either a 10-wk block or DUP training group in which sex, year, and event were matched. Over the course of the study, there were 4 testing sessions, which were used to evaluate a variety of strength characteristics. Although performance trends favored the block group for strength and rate of force development, no statistically significant differences were found between the 2 training groups. However, statistically different (P ≤ .05) values were found for estimated volume of work (volume load) and the amount of improvement per volume load between block and DUP groups. Based on calculated training efficiency scores, these data indicate that a block training model is more efficient than a DUP model in producing strength gains.
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Sotiria, Tzivinkou Sotira. "Potential discriminative factors for dyslexia : a predictive statistical model based on the Pavlidis questionnaire distinguishing 8-9 year old dyslexic and non-dyslexic-control Greek children : validities and potential predictive efficiency considerations." Thesis, Brunel University, 2002. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.275875.
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Potrus, Dani. "Swedish Sign Language Skills Training and Assessment." Thesis, KTH, Skolan för datavetenskap och kommunikation (CSC), 2017. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-209129.
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Sign language is used widely around the world as a first language for those that are unable to use spoken language and by groups of people that have a disability which precludes them from using spoken language (such as a hearing impairment). The importance of effective learning of sign language and its applications in modern computer science has grown widely in the modern aged society and research around sign language recognition has sprouted in many different directions, some examples using hidden markov models (HMMs) to train models to recognize different sign language patterns (Swedish sign language, American sign language, Korean sign language, German sign language and so on). This thesis project researches the assessment and skill efficiency of using a simple video game to learn Swedish sign language for children in the ages within the range of 10 to 11 with no learning disorders, or any health disorders. During the experimental testing, 38 children are divided into two equally sized groups of 19 where each group plays a sign language video game. The context of the video game is the same for both groups, where both listened to a 3D avatar speak to them using both spoken language and sign language. The first group played the game and answered questions given to them by using sign language, whereas the other group answered questions given to them by clicking on an alternative on the video game screen. A week after the children have played the video game, the sign language skills that they have acquired from playing the video game are assessed by simple questions where they are asked to provide some of the signs that they saw during the duration of the video game. The main hypothesis of the project is that the group of children that answered by signing outperforms the other group, in both remembering the signs and executing them correctly. A statistical null hypothesis test is performed on this hypothesis, in which the main hypothesis is confirmed. Lastly, discussions for future research within sign language assessment using video games is described in the final chapter of the thesis.Teckenspråk används i stor grad runt om i världen som ett modersmål för dom som inte kan använda vardagligt talsspråk och utav grupper av personer som har en funktionsnedsättning (t.ex. en hörselskada). Betydelsen av effektivt lärande av teckenspråk och dess tillämpningar i modern datavetenskap har ökat i stor utsträckning i det moderna samhället, och forskning kring teckenspråklig igenkänning har spirat i många olika riktningar, ett exempel är med hjälp av statistika modeller såsom dolda markovmodeller (eng. Hidden markov models) för att träna modeller för att känna igen olika teckenspråksmönster (bland dessa ingår Svenskt teckenspråk, Amerikanskt teckenspråk, Koreanskt teckenspråk, Tyskt teckenspråk med flera). Denna rapport undersöker bedömningen och skickligheten av att använda ett enkelt teckenspråksspel som har utvecklats för att lära ut enkla Svenska teckenspråksmönster för barn i åldrarna 10 till 11 års ålder som inte har några inlärningssjukdomar eller några problem med allmän hälsa. Under projektets experiment delas 38 barn upp i två lika stora grupper om 19 i vardera grupp, där varje grupp kommer att få spela ett teckenspråksspel. Sammanhanget för spelet är detsamma för båda grupperna, där de får höra och se en tredimensionell figur (eng. 3D Avatar) tala till dom med både talsspråk och teckenspråk. Den första gruppen spelar spelet och svarar på frågor som ges till dem med hjälp av teckenspråk, medan den andra gruppen svarar på frågor som ges till dem genom att klicka på ett av fem alternativ som finns på spelets skärm. En vecka efter att barnen har utfört experimentet med teckenspråksspelet bedöms deras teckenspråkliga färdigheter som de har fått från spelet genom att de ombeds återuppge några av de tecknena som de såg under spelets varaktighet. Rapportens hypotes är att de barn som tillhör gruppen som fick ge teckenspråk som svar till frågorna som ställdes överträffar den andra gruppen, genom att både komma ihåg tecknena och återuppge dom på korrekt sätt. En statistisk hypotesprövning utförs på denna hypotes, där denna i sin tur bekräftas. Slutligen beskrivs det i rapportens sista kapitel om framtida forskning inom teckenspråksbedömning med tv spel och deras effektivitet.
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Долгова, Наталія Олександрівна, Наталия Александровна Долгова, and Nataliia Oleksandrivna Dolgova. "The efficiency of e-learning program in a process of professional training specialists of physical education and sport in the EU countries." Thesis, Sumy State Uiversity, 2016. http://essuir.sumdu.edu.ua/handle/123456789/48267.
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The current education system includes various forms of
information technologies which are used in educational process in
higher education institutions. In European countries the declared
priority is an entry of all EU countries’ education and training
systems to the Lisbon Declaration, which supports the general trend
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Cruz, José Arnaldo Shiomi da. "Fazer aquecimento em simulador de realidade virtual antes de um procedimento melhora a performance cirúrgica? Uma análise prospectiva." Universidade de São Paulo, 2015. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/5/5153/tde-05102015-085816/.
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Introdução: Os simuladores cirúrgicos de realidade virtual (SCRV) têm se mostrado uma ferramenta valiosa no treinamento e formação em laparoscopia. Tendo em vista a eficácia dos SCRV, novas utilidades têm sido propostas para estes equipamentos. Assim como nos esportes, onde fazer aquecimento antes do exercício comprovadamente melhora o desempenho, acredita-se que praticar no SCRV antes de operar pode melhorar a performance cirúrgica. Objetivo: Verificar se há benefício na prática de aquecimento pré-operatório quanto à performance cirúrgica. Materiais e Métodos: Vinte estudantes de medicina com bases em laparoscopia foram divididos em 2 grupos (I e II). O grupo I realizou uma colecistectomia videolaparoscópica em modelo suíno. O grupo II realizou o mesmo procedimento só que realizando previamente aquecimento préoperatório em SCRV. Os desempenhos dos dois grupos foram confrontados quanto aos parâmetros quantitativos (tempo para dissecção do pedículo da vesícula, tempo para clipagem do pedículo, tempo para secção do pedículo, tempo para remoção da vesícula, tempo operatório total, sangramento aspirado) e parâmetros qualitativos (noção de profundidade, destreza bimanual, eficiência, manejo de tecidos e autonomia) baseado em uma escala previamente validada, em que quanto maior a nota, melhor o resultado. Os dados foram submetidos à análise estatística com nível de significância de 5%. Resultados: O grupo que realizou aquecimento préoperatório apresentou resultados significativamente melhores quanto a tempo para dissecção do pedículo da vesícula (271 ± 173 s vs 714 ± 590 s, p = 0,012), tempo para clipagem do pedículo (173 ± 165 s vs 330 ± 141 s, p = 0,004), tempo para secção do pedículo (68 ± 30 s vs 110 ± 42 s, p = 0,019), sangramento aspirado (57 ± 27 mL vs 114 ± 112,59 mL, p = 0,006), noção de profundidade (4,5 ± 0,7 vs 3,3 ± 0,67, p = 0,004), destreza bimanual (4,2 ± 0,78 vs 3,3 ± 0,67, p = 0,004), manejo de tecidos (4,2 ± 0,91 vs 3,6 ± 0,66, p = 0,012) e autonomia (4,9 ± 0,31 vs 3,6 ± 0,96, p = 0,028). Não houve diferença significativa quanto ao tempo para remoção da vesícula (909 ± 2 73 s vs 694 ± 258 s, p = 0,088), tempo operatório total (1536 ± 306 s vs 1852 ± 663 s, p = 0,188) e eficiência (4 ± 0,66 vs 3,6 ± 0,69, p = 0,320). Conclusão: A prática de aquecimento pré-operatório parece trazer benefício no desempenho cirúrgico mesmo em indivíduos com pequena experiência em laparoscopiaIntroduction: Virtual reality surgical simulators (VRSS) have been showing themselves as a valuable tool in laparoscopy training and education. Taking in consideration the effectiveness of the VRSS, new uses for this tool have been purposed. In sports, warming up before exercise clearly shows benefit in performance. It is hypothesized that warming up in the VRSS before going to the operating room may show benefit in surgical performance. Objective: We aim to verify whether there is benefit in surgical performance when a preoperatory warm-up is performed using a VRSS. Materials and Methods: Twenty medical students with basic knowledge in laparoscopy were divided into two groups (I and II). Group I performed a laparoscopic cholecystectomy in a porcine model. Group II performed the same procedure but performing previously a pre-operative warm-up in a VRSS. The performance between both groups was compared regarding quantitative parameters (gallbladder pedicle dissection time, pedicle clipping time, pedicle cutting time, gallbladder removal time, total operative time and aspirated blood loss) and qualitative parameters (depth perception, bimanual dexterity, efficiency, tissue handling and autonomy) based on a previously validated score system, in which the higher the score, better the result. Data was analyzed with level of significance of 5%. Results: The warm-up group revealed significantly better results regarding gallbladder pedicle dissection time (271 ± 173 s vs. 714 ± 590 s, p = 0.012), the pedicle clipping time (173 ± 165 s vs. 330 ± 141 s, p = 0.004), for pedicle cutting time (68 ± 30 s vs. 110 ± 42 s, p = 0.019), aspirated blood loss (57 ± 27 mL vs. 114 ± 112.59 mL, p = 0.006), depth perception (4.5 ± 0.7 vs. 3,3 ± 0.67, p = 0.004), bimanual dexterity (4.2 ± 0.78 vs. 3.3 ± 0.67, p = 0.004), tissue handling (4.2 ± 0.91 vs. 3.6 ± 0.66, p = 0.012) and autonomy (4.9 ± 0.31 vs. 3.6 ± 0.96, p = 0.028). There were no significant differences regarding for gallbladder removal time (909 ± 273 s vs. 694 ± 258 s, p = 0.088), total operative time (1536 ± 306 s vs. 1852 ± 663 s, p = 0.188) and efficiency (4 ± 0.66 vs. 3.6 ± 0.69, p = 0.320). Conclusion: The practice of pre-operative warm-up training using VRSS seems to benefit surgical performance even in subject with mild laparoscopic experience
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Dzvapatsva, Godwin Pedzisai. "Contextualisation of instructional time utilising mobile social networks for learning efficiency: a participatory action research study for technical vocational education and training learners in South Africa." Doctoral thesis, Faculty of Commerce, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/32605.
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Despite the fact that some studies have shown a connection between learning efficiency and instructional time, there is lack of research that has been carried out within the Technical Vocational Education and Training sector with a particular focus on National Certificate Vocational programmes. To fill this gap, the current study utilised WhatsApp, an instance of a Mobile Social Network, in extending instructional time beyond the normal lecturing timetables with the objective of improving learning efficiency for NCV learners studying Computer Programming as a subject. To achieve the objective, a pragmatic approach was adopted in carrying out a participatory action research project. Qualitative data and quantitative data were collected concurrently in three phases using semi-structured interviews, questionnaire and documents. Thematic analyses and statistical analyses were applied to the data collected from five colleges in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. The findings of the study highlighted multiple issues: Firstly, awareness of instructional time phenomena was very minimal from the lecturers and the learners. Secondly, there were no formal interventions in place to recover or extend instructional time beyond the traditional college boundaries. In overall, the implementation of WhatsApp was well-supported at the five locations. However, statistical results from the five locations after implementation of the intervention were mixed. Results indicated an overall pass rate of 69.2% (n=54) of the total number of learners (N=78) who sat for the final examination. While pass rates at each of the other four locations was above 50%, the pass rate of the fifth location was considerably low (37%). The study generated three contributions to knowledge: practical, theoretical and methodological. Firstly, through the study, practical interventions were generated to assist learners outside the classes. Secondly, the thesis generated propositions from data and an integrated Mobile Social Network framework was developed which is expected to be a useful course of action for lecturers who want to improve learning efficiency through extending instructional time. A key methodological contribution has been the application of mixed methods choices in the collection, analyses of data and interpretation of results.
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Dibba, Lamin [Verfasser], and Manfred [Akademischer Betreuer] Zeller. "Impact evaluation of improved rice varieties and farmer training on food security and technical efficiency in The Gambia / Lamin Dibba. Betreuer: Manfred Zeller." Hohenheim : Kommunikations-, Informations- und Medienzentrum der Universität Hohenheim, 2016. http://d-nb.info/1100055436/34.
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Cuevas, Haydee. "TRANSFORMING LEARNING INTO A CONSTRUCTIVE COGNITIVE AND METACOGNITIVE." Doctoral diss., University of Central Florida, 2004. http://digital.library.ucf.edu/cdm/ref/collection/ETD/id/3931.
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This study explored the effectiveness of embedding a guided, learner-generated instructional strategy (query method), designed to support learners' cognitive and metacognitive processes, within the context of a computer-based complex task training environment (i.e., principles of flight in the aviation domain). The queries were presented as "stop and think" exercises in an open-ended question format that asked learners to generate either simple (low-level elaboration) or complex (high-level elaboration) sentences from a list of key training concepts. Results consistently highlighted the benefit of presenting participants with low-level elaboration queries, as compared to the no-query or high-level elaboration queries. In terms of post-training cognitive outcomes, participants presented with the low-level elaboration queries exhibited significantly more accurate knowledge organization (indicated by similarity to an expert model), better acquisition of perceptual knowledge, and superior performance on integrative knowledge assessment involving the integration and application of task-relevant concepts. Consistent with previous studies, no significant differences in performance were found on basic factual knowledge assessment. Presentation of the low-level elaboration queries also significantly improved the training program's instructional efficiency, that is, greater performance was achieved with less perceived cognitive effort. In terms of post-training metacognitive outcomes, participants presented with the low-level elaboration queries exhibited significantly greater metacomprehension accuracy and more effective metacognitive self-regulation during training. Contrary to predictions, incorporating the high-level elaboration queries into the training consistently failed, with only a few exceptions, to produce significantly better post-training outcomes than the no-query or the low-level elaboration query training conditions. The results of this study are discussed in terms of the theoretical implications for garnering a better understanding of the cognitive and metacognitive factors underlying the learning process. Practical implications for training design are presented within the context of cognitive load theory. Specifically, the increased cognitive processing of the training material associated with the high-level elaboration queries may have imposed too great a cognitive load on participants during training, minimizing the cognitive resources available for achieving a deeper, integrative understanding of the training concepts and hindering successful performance on the cognitive measures. The discussion also highlights the need for a multi-faceted approach to training evaluation.Ph.D.
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Pienaar, Cornelius Hermanus. "The influence of selected human factors as antecedents to the efficiency of upstream supply chains / C.H. Pienaar." Thesis, North-West University, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/9816.
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Although theory suggests the importance of the influence of selected human factors as antecedents to the efficiency of upstream supply chains, research findings of the actual influence human factors may have are lacking in evidence. This study examines its influence on the basis of a literature study as well as an empirical study in an attempt to find hard facts to its role in supply chain efficiency. Six different human factors were identified, based on opinions from key opinion leaders in this field of study and investigated its relevance by means of empirical research. Results suggest that the selected human factors that play a definite role in upstream supply chain efficiency are: individual’s principles, individual’s goals and company’s goals for the individual - common goals, personality, ability/trainability, general skills and training, and mutual trust and understanding. Findings presented interesting results that should influence the way management handles its human assets in the organisational environment.Thesis (MBA)--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2013.
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Kuntzsch, Stefan [Verfasser], Volker C. [Akademischer Betreuer] Hass, Mathias [Akademischer Betreuer] Winterhalter, and Frank [Akademischer Betreuer] Baganz. "Energy Efficiency Investigations with a new Operator Training Simulator for Biorefineries / Stefan Kuntzsch. Betreuer: Volker C. Hass. Gutachter: Volker C. Hass ; Mathias Winterhalter ; Frank Baganz." Bremen : IRC-Library, Information Resource Center der Jacobs University Bremen, 2014. http://d-nb.info/108731545X/34.
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Rogerson, Christine Fiona Jane. "To e-learn or not to e-learn: an investigation into the efficacy, efficiency and effectiveness of converting compulsory staff training from classroom to computer." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/13219.
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The purpose of this dissertation was to describe the introduction of an online course to replace the current classroom-based staff training. The long term objective was to measure the efficacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the online training, and to establish whether a transfer of knowledge back to the workplace had occurred. This dissertation defines the relevant and persisting organisational concern that the previous training on offer was not efficient and not always effective either. The in depth literature review of e-learning implementations, success factors and barriers to adoption is followed by the discussion of the research philosophy and objectives. Action Design Research (ADR), a combination of Action Research and Design Research, was the research methodology chosen as it was deemed a good fit to address an actual problematic situation, in an organisational setting, by building an innovative IT artefact. This artefact addressed not only organisational and practitioner concerns, but also produced learning and academic theory. The implementation of the alpha and beta versions of the online course is then described. The results of the implementation and the link to both the ADR principles and the e-learning literature are discussed in detail. This research sought to address the core of the IS discipline by bringing an artefact into existence that would solve a need in the real world, and at the same time respond to calls from practitioners to provide practical solutions. The result was a tailor-made, in-house training course which facilitated the empowerment of the trainees whilst enhancing their knowledge and skills regarding the finance reporting system. This dissertation may be of interest to practitioners or organisations contemplating implementing online training courses, particular those seeking to further their knowledge regarding the efficacy and sustainability of computer-based learning in the workplace. Researchers may be interested in the use of ADR as an effective methodology. Future research could be undertaken concerning interaction in the organisational training environment, such as whether a “Q&A” type of interactive contact is more appropriate in the workplace than a discussion board, as well as the role job responsibility plays in both motivation and successful online training outcomes.
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Shiau, Shwu-Huey. "Clinical and Educational Efficacy of a University-Based Biofeedback Therapy Clinic." Thesis, University of North Texas, 2003. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc4391/.
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This study is a qualitative analysis and a quantitative analysis of all peripheral biofeedback client data files of the University of North Texas Biofeedback Research and Training Laboratory since its establishment in 1991 and through the year of 2002. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the clinical and educational efficacy of the BRTL. Clients' electromyography and temperature measures, self-report of homework relaxation exercises and progress, and the pre- and post-Stress Signal Checklist were reviewed and analyzed. In regard to clinical efficacy, results indicate statistically significant changes in both temperature training and muscle tension training as a whole group. When divided into subtypes based on the clients' primary presenting problem, findings indicate statistical significance in chronic pain, tension headache, and temporomandibular jaw pain on temperature training, and show statistical significance in chronic pain, tension headache, hypertension, migraine headache, stress, and temporomandibular jaw pain on muscle tension training. When analyzing the Stress Signal Checklist, only 25% of clients had complete information on both pre- and post-Stress Signal Checklist. For these 25%, 87.5% reported symptoms decreased. When reviewing the clients' self-reported progress in therapist's session notes, there is no procedure for computing a treatment success to failure ratio due to the inconsistency of therapists in recording clients' statements. This study also identifies three basic biofeedback learning curves that show how people learn self-regulation skills in biofeedback therapy: 1) steady state and trainable (low variability), 2) phasic state and trainable (high variability), and 3) phasic state and low trainable (high variability).
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Кулинич, I. А. "Проблеми оптимiзацiї витрат на пiдготовку персоналу та пiдвищення ефективностi його дiяльностi в умовах кризи." Thesis, Сумський державний університет, 2014. http://essuir.sumdu.edu.ua/handle/123456789/38579.
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Становлення ринкової економiки України безпосередньо пов’язано з ефективнiстю розвитку пiдприємств усiх форм власностi. Тому, одним з найважливiших напрямiв програми реформ у нашiй країнi є перебудова систем управлiння пiдприємством, яка спрямована на пiдвищення його ефективностi.
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Павлова, О. А. "Економічна ефективність підготовки та підвищення кваліфікації персоналу на підприємстві." Thesis, Одеський національний економічний університет, 2021. http://local.lib/diploma/Pavlova.pdf.
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Доступ до роботи тільки на території бібліотеки ОНЕУ, для переходу натисніть на посилання нижчеУ роботі розглядаються теоретичні основи економічної ефективності підготовки та підвищення кваліфікації персоналу, а також види та форми підвищення кваліфікації та наведені методи та показники оцінювання ефективності програм підготовки та підвищення кваліфікації в організації. Проаналізовано динаміку, техніко-економічних показників діяльності ТОВ «Телекарт-Прилад», структуру витрат, показники ефективності використання оборотних фондів, показники ефективності основних засобів, показники платоспроможності, ділової активності, показники економічної ефективності підготовки та підвищення кваліфікації персоналу на підприємстві ТОВ «Телекарт-Прилад». Запропоновано три пропозиції щодо покращення системи підготовки та підвищення кваліфікації персоналу на підприємстві ТОВ «Телекарт-Прилад».
The paper considers the theoretical foundations of economic efficiency of training and retraining of personnel, as well as types and forms of advanced training and methods and indicators for evaluating the effectiveness of training and retraining programs in the organization. The dynamics, technical and economic indicators of Telekart-Prilad LLC, cost structure, indicators of efficiency of working capital, indicators of efficiency of fixed assets, indicators of solvency, business activity, indicators of economic efficiency of training and advanced training of personnel at the enterprise of LLC Telekart-Prilad are analyzed». Three proposals were proposed to improve the system of training and retraining of personnel at the enterprise LLC "Telecard-Device".
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Grant, Sheona Anne. "A study of vocationally oriented education and training initiatives for personnel in the livestock industries with a view to enhancing animal welfare, health, performance and business efficiency." Thesis, University of Aberdeen, 2004. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.401403.
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A comprehensive and attractive training package in CD ROM format was developed for pig industry personnel. The package was divided into various modules and the funding mechanism allowed 8,000 copies to be produced and provided free of charge to pig industry personnel. Uptake of the package was both rapid and widely spread. The package was subjected to a comprehensive evaluation in a series of research and development studies with both industry personnel and University Degree students. It is concluded that the results of the evaluation of the CD ROM package, the inadequacies of the current framework and the subsequent industry developments indicate that this CD ROM package has great potential to form the foundation stone of future education and training within the UK agricultural industry.
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Soong, Grace Pik-Yin. "The effect of orientation and mobility training on vision and mobility performance in visually impaired adults." Thesis, Queensland University of Technology, 2000. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/36754/1/36754_Digitised%20Thesis.pdf.
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A number of studies have investigated various visual functions of visually impaired subjects and how their visual functions relate to the subjects' ability to travel in their environment. Most studies have shown that visual field and contrast sensitivity are the most important visual factors in determining how well visually impaired subjects travel in their environment. From the outcome of the studies, some aspects of vision are known to play important roles in mobility performance of visually impaired subjects. However, in all these studies, researchers have used visually impaired subjects with differing degrees of mobility skills. The mobility performance measured in previous studies may differ among subjects depending on the level of their mobility skills rather than differences in visual function. One of the main factors which may affect subjects' mobility skills is whether or not they have had orientation and mobility (O&M) training. Anecdotal evidence reported by mobility instructors and visually impaired clients suggests that O&M instruction does improve independent travel skills. In view of the limitations of previous studies, the current study attempted to determine the effect of O&M training on vision and mobility performance of visually impaired adults. Vision and mobility performance of a group of visually impaired subjects were examined before and after O&M training. As the same group of subjects were investigated, the effects of other factors which influenced their mobility skills may be controlled. Based on the best predictors of mobility performance, vision criteria for O&M training referral were recommended. Methods. Vision and mobility performance of 2 groups of visually impaired subjects with various ocular diseases were assessed: the experimental group T who were referred and received mobility training and the control group NT with no previous mobility training and were not referred for training. Visual performances were measured binocularly as high and low contrast visual acuities, letter and edge contrast sensitivities and kinetic visual fields. The subjects' mobility performance was measured on an indoor mobility course: 1) walking efficiency was assessed as percentage preferred walking speed (PPWS) 2) mobility incidents were assessed as errors made during travel on the course. Vision and mobility performances were measured before training and approximately 4 weeks after completion of training for group T whilst group NT was assessed at two visits with a similar time period between visits as for group T. A questionnaire was administered to each group at both visits and six months after the second visit. Results. Walking efficiency of group T improved with short-term practice immediately following O&M training but there was no improvement due to long-term practice or training. On the other hand, there was no improvement in error score either due to practice or training immediately after O&M training. Error score of all subjects improved as a result of prior experience. Self-reported mobility performance did not improve immediately after O&M training but improved six months after training. Stepwise multiple regression analysis showed that visual field was a significant predictor before and after O&M training; it accounted for 20.4 percent and 31.2 percent of the variance in PPWS and error score respectively before training whilst accounting for 20.0 percent and 16.8 percent of the variance in PPWS and error score respectively after training. Stepwise multiple regression analysis of groups T and NT together showed that LCV A and inferior remaining visual field were best predictors of PPWS and error score respectively; PPWS began to deteriorate when LCVA was 6/150 or worse whilst error score began to decline when inferior remaining visual field was 45 degrees radius or less (between the field extent of 225 and 315 degrees). Conclusions. Mobility performance of visually impaired adults may be improved following O&M training, however, further research needs to be conducted to ascertain the level of improvement in performance over time. Visual field was shown to play a significant role in mobility performance of visually impaired adults regardless whether or not they have had O&M training, however, further research is required to ascertain the role of LCV A in walking efficiency. Tentative criteria for O&M training referral were recommended: LCVA 61150 or worse and/or inferior remaining binocular visual field of 45 degrees or less using the target IV 4 E.
However, further research is needed to ascertain if these criteria are applicable to other visually impaired groups.
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Strempickaitė, Kristina. "Valstybės tarnybos Lietuvoje modernizavimo galimybės (LDB atvejis)." Master's thesis, Lithuanian Academic Libraries Network (LABT), 2014. http://vddb.library.lt/obj/LT-eLABa-0001:E.02~2013~D_20140127_132202-42173.
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Magistro baigiamojo darbo teorinę dalį sudaro du pirmi skyriai. Pirmame skyriuje išanalizuota Lietuvos bei užsienio šalių valstybės tarnybos teoriniai aspektai: aptarta bendroji viešojo administravimo samprata, valstybės tarnybos raida Lietuvoje, pateiktas valstybės tarnybos sandaros apibendrinimas, valstybės tarnautojų kvalifikacijos analizė, valstybės tarnautojų karjeros vertinimas, ir galiausiai valstybės tarnybos pokyčių apibendrinimas. Antrame skyriuje pateikiami Lietuvos viešųjų organizacijų veiklos ypatumai: Lietuvos darbo biržos veiklos ypatumai bei viešosios organizacijos samprata, taip priartėjant prie empirinio tyrimo objekto – viešosios organizacijos bei valstybės tarnybos. Trečiame skyriuje pristatomas atliktas empirinis valstybės tarnybos modernizavimo galimybių tyrimas tarp LDB bei kitų valstybės tarnautojų. Pateikiama tyrimo metodologija, pasiruošimas tyrimui, analizuojami kiekybinio (anketinės apklausos) tyrimo rezultatai, jų interpretacija bei palyginimas (dviejų respondentų grupių). Iškelti pagrindiniai valstybės tarnybos trūkumai bei paruoštos rekomendacijos jų likvidavimui.The theoretical part of MA thesis encompasses the first two chapters. Chapter one includes the analysis of theoretical aspects of the civil service in Lithuania and foreign countries: the common conception of public administration, evolution of civil service in Lithuania, summary of civil service structure, career assessment of civil servants and summary of changes in civil service. Chapter two presents activity peculiarities of Lithuanian public organizations: peculiarities of Lithuanian Labor Exchange activity and a conception of public organization, approaching an empirical study of the object – public organization and civil service. The third chapter presents an empirical study on the civil service modernization feasibility involving civil servants at LLE and other organizations. Methodology of the study and preparation tasks are introduced, the results of quantitative study (based on questionnaires) are analyzed, interpreted and compared between two different groups of respondents. The main shortcomings of the civil service are identified and recommendations for their elimination are proposed.