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Aumeer, Hamza. "Maximising Examination Performance D Davies Maximising Examination Performance Kogan Page 146pp £9.95 1-85091-175-4." Nursing Standard 2, no. 20 (February 20, 1988): 34. http://dx.doi.org/10.7748/ns.2.20.34.s69.

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Ramesh, Varun, and Rambabu Kodali. "A decision framework for maximising lean manufacturing performance." International Journal of Production Research 50, no. 8 (April 15, 2012): 2234–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00207543.2011.564665.

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Varghese, Blesson, Ozgur Akgun, Ian Miguel, Long Thai, and Adam Barker. "Cloud Benchmarking for Maximising Performance of Scientific Applications." IEEE Transactions on Cloud Computing 7, no. 1 (January 1, 2019): 170–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/tcc.2016.2603476.

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Wood, Jonathan, and Thurstan Twist. "Maximising Turbocharger Performance for Larger High Speed Engines." MTZ industrial 4, no. 1 (April 2014): 52–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40353-014-0123-z.

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Waheed, Maria, Michael Milford, Klaus McDonald-Maier, and Shoaib Ehsan. "Improving Visual Place Recognition Performance by Maximising Complementarity." IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters 6, no. 3 (July 2021): 5976–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/lra.2021.3088779.

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Jahn, Ingo HJ. "Design approach for maximising contacting filament seal performance retention." Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science 229, no. 5 (June 27, 2014): 926–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0954406214541433.

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Good sealing is a key requirement for modern efficient turbomachinery such as steam and gas turbines. A class of seals that promise better performance, compared to conventional labyrinth seals, are contacting filament seals such as brush, leaf, or finger seal. When new, these filament seals offer better performance; however, if poorly designed they wear excessively, resulting in leakages higher than a comparable labyrinth seal. This paper outlines a design methodology for selecting ideal contacting filament seal properties for a given operating cycle or set of operating cycles. Following this approach ensures the seal performs well, the seal retains its performance, and performance is retained if the operating cycle is altered. In the approach, the seals are described by four generic properties (stiffness, blow-down, cross-coupling, and build clearance), which are then used for a performance evaluation based on a number of test cycles. Once the ideal seal properties for a given operating cycle have been identified, a seal to match these can be designed. The approach is evaluated with a generic gas turbine cycle and recommendations for ideal contacting filament seal properties for this cycle are made.

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Cooper, Andrew. "Maximising Performance While Reducing Resources at London Fire Brigade." Impact 2, no. 1 (March 2016): 38–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/2058802x.2016.11963996.

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Lloyd, Chris. "Maximising Occupational Role Performance with the Terminally III Patient." British Journal of Occupational Therapy 52, no. 6 (June 1989): 227–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/030802268905200606.

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Dying, role relationships and occupational behaviour are key factors in understanding the needs of the terminally ill patient. Assessment and treatment issues are examined from an occupational behaviour perspective. The primary focus is on identifying what it is that the patient would like to accomplish in order to improve the quality of his or her remaining life.

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McManus, A., and A. Walmsley. "108 The netball performance test: maximising performance and minimising injury in non-elite sport." Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport 8 (December 2005): 65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s1440-2440(17)30603-5.

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Sellick, Anthony. "Maximising Student Involvement in Interview Tests." Language Teacher 42, no. 1 (January 1, 2018): 13. http://dx.doi.org/10.37546/jalttlt42.1-3.

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Interview tests are a common feature of many foreign language communication courses. In this article I describe an approach to interview tests that aims to maximize student involvement by having students produce the question items, play the roles of both interviewer and interviewee, and assess the performance of their peers. Through participation in every part of the interview test, students are provided with more opportunities to showcase their language skills and have greater motivation to review lesson materials. 面接テストは多くの外国語コミュニケーションの授業でよく行われる。本論では、学生が最大限に関与できるような面接テストの取り組みについて論議する。この取り組みでは、学生が質問項目を作成し、面接を行う者と受ける者の両方を経験し、他学生を評価する。面接テストの各段階に参加することにより、学生は、語学力を披露する機会が増え、レッスン教材を復習する意欲がより高まるのである。

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Nadathur, Shyamala G. "Maximising the value of hospital administrative datasets." Australian Health Review 34, no. 2 (2010): 216. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/ah09801.

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Mandatory and standardised administrative data collections are prevalent in the largely public-funded acute sector. In these systems the data collections are used for financial, performance monitoring and reporting purposes. This paper comments on the infrastructure and standards that have been established to support data collection activities, audit and feedback. The routine, local and research uses of these datasets are described using examples from Australian and international literature. The advantages of hospital administrative datasets and opportunities for improvement are discussed under the following headings: accessibility, standardisation, coverage, completeness, cost of obtaining clinical data, recorded Diagnostic Related Groups and International Classification of Diseases codes, linkage and connectivity. In an era of diminishing resources better utilisation of these datasets should be encouraged. Increased study and scrutiny will enhance transparency and help identify issues in the collections. As electronic information systems are increasingly embraced, administrative data collections need to be managed as valuable assets and powerful operational and patient management tools.

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Tsubakimoto, Mio. "Maximising university education through improved teaching assistant training." Impact 2021, no. 2 (February 26, 2021): 28–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.21820/23987073.2021.2.28.

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Teaching assistants (TAs) play a key role in helping undergraduate university students with their studies. However, there is a lack of formal training provided to TAs and their role is not always clearly defined. Project Associate Professor Mio Tsubakimoto, University of Tokyo, Japan, is seeking to make improvements to this situation by enhancing the education provided to TAs and, in the process, improving university education. FIrst, Tsubakimoto set out to understand the role played by TAs from the perspective of students, teachers and the TAs themselves and build a picture of the set of skills and techniques that make a good TA. To do this she qualitatively and quantitatively studied how the different classes and lectures that make up First Year Seminars (FYS) were taught, as well as surveying TAs, with a view to implementing improvements to TA training. These investigations led to the development and distribution of a guide for TA training and content that incorporates active learning. Following two years of training TAs using the guide, Tsubakimoto repeated the surveys in order to assess the ways in which the implementation of the guide had enhanced TA performance. She found that the presence of trained TAs led to improved student and faculty performance. The research underlined the benefits of the presence of trained TAs in the classroom for university learning, both for the students and for the TAs themselves, enabling them to reach their full potential.

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van de Mortel, Thea, Robyn Bourke, Lisa Fillipi, Joanne McLoughlin, Catherine Molihan, Miriam Nonu, and Maria Reis. "Maximising handwashing rates in the critical care unit through yearly performance feedback." Australian Critical Care 13, no. 3 (August 2000): 91–95. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s1036-7314(00)70630-8.

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Cornes, Katherine R., M. Boardman, C. Ford, and S. Smith. "Adopting a multidisciplinary approach to maximising performance during military visual search tasks." Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps 165, no. 2 (November 9, 2018): 120–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/jramc-2018-001051.

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During the conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq, many UK military personnel were killed or injured by improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Insurgents sought to develop new ways of concealing and detonating IEDs, and UK forces invested significantly in finding increasingly effective methods of detecting and avoiding them. Between 2010 and 2014 the UK’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory’s Human and Social Sciences Group (HSSG) was asked to investigate the factors that might affect the performance of specialist search teams in the identification of IEDs. They sought to ascertain ways to improve effectiveness and maximise safety through training, human factors advice on equipment design, and recommendations on changes to tactics techniques and procedures. This paper provides a short summary of some of the research conducted that underpinned the advice and recommendations that were provided. The research conducted by HSSG, in collaboration with industry and academia, helped ensure that search teams had the best possible training, advice and equipment.

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Carrillo, A. E., Y. Koutedakis, and A. D. Flouris. "Early life mammalian biology and later life physical performance: maximising physiological adaptation." British Journal of Sports Medicine 45, no. 12 (July 27, 2011): 1000–1001. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2011-090198.

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Moon, Y. H., and C. H. Youn. "Integrated approach towards adaptive state-tracking job migration for maximising performance benefit." Electronics Letters 46, no. 25 (2010): 1659. http://dx.doi.org/10.1049/el.2010.2554.

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Whittle, David, and Richard Wooller. "Maximising the economic performance of your comminution circuit through cut-off optimization." International Journal of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Environment 13, no. 4 (January 1999): 147–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09208119908944240.

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Dickinson, Sonia J., and B. Ramaseshan. "Maximising performance gains from cooperative marketing: understanding the role of environmental contexts." Journal of Marketing Management 24, no. 5-6 (July 7, 2008): 541–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1362/026725708x325986.

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Broadhurst, Matt K., David J. Sterling, and Russell B. Millar. "Traditional vs. novel ground gears: Maximising the environmental performance of penaeid trawls." Fisheries Research 167 (July 2015): 199–206. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fishres.2015.02.014.

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Soltwisch, Brandon William. "When the Quest for the Best Pays Off: How Maximising Entrepreneurs Improve Performance by Creating Entrepreneurial and Market Oriented Businesses." Journal of Entrepreneurship 30, no. 2 (June 23, 2021): 223–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/09713557211025648.

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New research in the behavioural sciences has identified that some individuals consistently strive to make the best choice through extensive information search (maximisers), while others are inclined to select options that are good enough (satisficers). The purpose of this study is to investigate how these decision-making styles impact the entrepreneurial process. It is predicted that maximising entrepreneurs will perform better in their entrepreneurial ventures than satisficing entrepreneurs. In order to achieve improved outcomes, it is expected that maximisers will apply their preference for information search to develop more entrepreneurially oriented and market-oriented businesses. Data gathered from a sample of 172 entrepreneurs in the United States indicate that entrepreneurs who maximise outperformed their satisficing counterparts. This relationship was mediated by both entrepreneurial orientation and market orientation, suggesting that maximising entrepreneurs are more likely than satisficers to adopt innovative and market driven approaches to improve entrepreneurial performance.

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Shaw, Jamie, Matt Silverman, Geoff Dunn, and Katrina O'Mara. "Maximising safety and environmental performance during onshore seismic acquisition using cable-less technology." APPEA Journal 54, no. 2 (2014): 496. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/aj13069.

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Recent advances in the acquisition of onshore seismic data without cables have greatly reduced impacts on environmental and heritage values and increased recording efficiency. Onshore oil and gas exploration has expanded significantly across Australia. As a result, the need to gather quality data while reducing the environmental, social, and safety impacts of the activities has driven innovation in exploration technologies. In WA, exploration permits are granted for areas that include privately held farm land, pastoral leases or unallocated crown land. This can result in tensions between exploration companies, their contractors, and land holders. Cable-less seismic data acquisition systems provide significant opportunities to reduce the environmental, community, and safety impacts. Cable-less systems typically require significantly fewer trips along the acquisition line, considerably reducing the likelihood of negative impacts on plants, animals, and soils in the area. Other benefits include reducing fuel consumption, vehicle and traffic movement and the risk of injury to the seismic crew associated with the deployment of cables. This extended abstract reviews the recent use of a cable-less system for Fleet Resources’ seismic acquisition conducted by Terrex Seismic in the Carnarvon Basin, WA, demonstrating the environmental, social, and safety benefits compared with traditional cabled systems for both 3D and 2D seismic programs. This extended abstract also draws on the experiences of Terrex’s use of the technology on behalf of UIL Energy and it explores the opportunities for capturing these benefits during the preparation of environmental and safety plans for regulatory approval.

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García-Violini, Demián, Nicolás Faedo, Fernando Jaramillo-Lopez, and John V. Ringwood. "Simple Controllers for Wave Energy Devices Compared." Journal of Marine Science and Engineering 8, no. 10 (October 13, 2020): 793. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/jmse8100793.

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The design of controllers for wave energy devices has evolved from early monochromatic impedance-matching methods to complex numerical algorithms that can handle panchromatic seas, constraints, and nonlinearity. However, the potential high performance of such numerical controller comes at a computational cost, with some algorithms struggling to implement in real-time, and issues surround convergence of numerical optimisers. Within the broader area of control engineering, practitioners have always displayed a fondness for simple and intuitive controllers, as evidenced by the continued popularity of the ubiquitous PID controller. Recently, a number of energy-maximising wave energy controllers have been developed based on relatively simple strategies, stemming from the fundamentals behind impedance-matching. This paper documents this set of (5) controllers, which have been developed over the period 2010–2020, and compares and contrasts their characteristics, in terms of energy-maximising performance, the handling of physical constraints, and computational complexity. The comparison is carried out both analytically and numerically, including a detailed case study, when considering a state-of-the-art CorPower-like device.

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Ahmadi, H., and A. Golian. "Modelling and optimising early performance for broiler chicks." Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Science 2009 (April 2009): 211. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1752756200030507.

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Several methods have been introduced to estimate the optimum level of dietary nutrients such as metabolisable energy (ME), crude protein (CP), and lysine (Lys) in broiler chicken production. Performance optimisation is usually measured as maximising body weight gain and minimising adjusted feed conversion ratio (Adj FCR). One useful method is to model a system that requires an explicit mathematical input-output relationship. Group method of data handling-type neural network (GMDH-type NN) and genetic algorithm (GA) is used to model and optimise an output in an imprecise environment (Yao, 1999). The purpose of this study was to apply the GMDH-type NN and GA methods to provide an optimised formula for broiler chicken performance based on the dietary level of ME, CP, and Lys.

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Abdollahi, M. Reza, Faegheh Zaefarian, and Velmurugu Ravindran. "Maximising the benefits of pelleting diets for modern broilers." Animal Production Science 59, no. 11 (2019): 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/an19254.

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The importance of feeding pelleted feed to broilers is no longer questionable. However, the extent of performance benefits associated with feeding pelleted diets to broilers depends on available nutrient intake, which, in turn, is influenced by grain type, processing variables such as conditioning temperature, feed texture and birds’ digestive-tract development. The current practice of a high degree of feed processing, especially fine grinding, and ad libitum feeding do not support the normal development and functionality of the foregut. Incorporation of structural components in contemporary broiler diets can impart benefits to the birds’ digestive system. Benefits from pelleting could be improved by using diets with lesser nutrient densities and a pellet-appropriate approach is suggested for broiler-feed formulation. In this strategy, dietary nutrient density must be considered to maximise the benefits from the steam-pelleting process. Identification of the optimum density to be used will warrant further research that also involves the economics. On the basis of available evidence, it is reasonable to assume that nutrient requirements of modern broilers may depend on the feed form and there is a need to determine the nutrient requirements of broilers using pelleted diets.

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Tamura, Keiichi, Hajime Kitakami, and Tatsuhiro Sakai. "Adaptive distributed modified extremal optimisation for maximising contact map overlap and its performance evaluation." International Journal of Computational Intelligence Studies 6, no. 4 (2017): 288. http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/ijcistudies.2017.089518.

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Tamura, Keiichi, Hajime Kitakami, and Tatsuhiro Sakai. "Adaptive distributed modified extremal optimisation for maximising contact map overlap and its performance evaluation." International Journal of Computational Intelligence Studies 6, no. 4 (2017): 288. http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/ijcistudies.2017.10010614.

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Hao, Tianxiao, Jane Elith, José J. Lahoz‐Monfort, and Gurutzeta Guillera‐Arroita. "Testing whether ensemble modelling is advantageous for maximising predictive performance of species distribution models." Ecography 43, no. 4 (April 2020): 549–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ecog.04890.

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Morris, Roger K. "Book Review: Training Older Workers and Learners: Maximising the Performance of an Aging Workforce." Australian Journal of Career Development 16, no. 2 (July 2007): 62–63. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/103841620701600211.

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Geyi, Dan’Asabe Godwin, Yahaya Yusuf, Masha S. Menhat, Tijjani Abubakar, and Nnamdi J. Ogbuke. "Agile capabilities as necessary conditions for maximising sustainable supply chain performance: An empirical investigation." International Journal of Production Economics 222 (April 2020): 107501. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2019.09.022.

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Vasudevan, Ayyem Pillai, and R. Sudhakar. "A Low Complexity Near-Optimal MIMO Antenna Subset Selection Algorithm for Capacity Maximisation." International Journal of Antennas and Propagation 2013 (2013): 1–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/956756.

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Multiple input multiple output (MIMO) wireless systems employ a scheme called antenna subset selection for maximising the data rate or reliability for the prevailing channel conditions with the available or affordable number of radio frequency (RF) chains. In this paper, a low-complexity, and near-optimal performance fast algorithm is formulated and the detailed algorithm statements are stated with the exact complexity involved for capacity-maximising receive-only selection. The complexities of other receive-only selection comparable algorithms are calculated. Complexities have been stated in terms of both complex-complex flops and real-real flops. Significantly, all the algorithms are seen in the perspective of linear increase of capacity with the number of selected antennas up to one less than the total number of receive antennas. It is shown that our algorithm will be a good choice in terms of both performance and complexity for systems, which look for linear increase in capacity with the number of selected antennas up to one less than the total receive antennas. Our algorithm complexity is much less dependent on the number of transmit antennas and is not dependent on the number of selected antennas and it strikes a good tradeoff between performance and speed, which is very important for practical implementations.

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Carter, Janine. "Job Satisfaction of HIMs Working in Victorian Hospitals." Health Information Management 27, no. 3 (September 1997): 116–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/183335839702700305.

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The growing demand for Health Information Managers (HIMs) in Victorian hospitals has increased the importance of job satisfaction in maximising performance and ensuring high retention levels both within the profession and the state. This report outlines the results of a job satisfaction questionnaire completed by a sample of HIMs working in Victorian hospitals. The questionnaire focuses on task design, autonomy, performance feedback and professional development opportunities. While the study demonstrates a scope for improvement, it also highlights the general satisfaction of the Victorian HIM population.

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Porteous, Bruce T., and Pradip Tapadar. "Asset Allocation to Optimise Life Insurance Annuity Firm Economic Capital and Risk Adjusted Performance." Annals of Actuarial Science 3, no. 1-2 (September 2008): 187–214. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1748499500000506.

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ABSTRACTThe impact that asset allocation has on the economic capital and the risk adjusted performance of financial services firms is considered in this article. A stochastic modelling approach is used in conjunction with a life insurance annuity firm illustrative example. It is shown that traditional solvency driven deterministic approaches to financial services firm asset allocation can yield sub optimal results in terms of minimising economic capital or maximising risk adjusted performance. Our results challenge the conventional wisdom that the assets backing life insurance annuities and financial services firm capital should be invested in low risk, bond type, assets. Implications for firms, customers, capital providers and regulators are discussed.

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Bentley, David J., Gregory R. Cox, Daniel Green, and Paul B. Laursen. "Maximising performance in triathlon: Applied physiological and nutritional aspects of elite and non-elite competitions." Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport 11, no. 4 (July 2008): 407–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2007.07.010.

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Lichtwark, G. "The role of tendon compliance in maximising muscle performance and minimising injury risk during running." Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport 18 (December 2014): e120. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2014.11.088.

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Maney, Russ. "Upstream CSG: transitioning from project delivery to operational excellence for large-scale upstream assets." APPEA Journal 56, no. 1 (2016): 65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/aj15006.

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Multiple providers have spent $75 billion building upstream CSG to LNG production facilities in Australia during the past decade. Heretofore, their focus has been on completing construction on budget and on time to first gas sailing in tankers. Large project delivery-focused organisations were created at great cost. Meanwhile, during this construction period, oil prices (to which LNG prices are tied) have fallen by ~50%. The challenge now for CSG to LNG providers is to transition from a one-time project delivery focus to an ongoing, efficient operation focus—at lower than expected costs. This case study describes how one CSG to LNG provider is successfully transitioning from project delivery to operations excellence by: Optimising gas flow from wells to ships—transitioning from a vertical focus on one-time construction of a chain of facilities (wells, compression, pipelines, liquefaction) to a horizontal focus on continuous operation of a production chain. Maximising uptime and optimising performance— recognising that a significant percentage of thousands of wells/kilometres of pipelines, dozens of field compression stations, and numerous support (power and water treatment) facilities will have problems at any one time; operations and maintenance crews and equipment must be continuously targeted at highest priorities. Maximising internal and contractor labour productivity—realising that the largest variable cost is operations and maintenance labour, LNG producers must drive productivity by systematically maximising tool time, as well as being continually focused on the right wells/facilities at the right times. Across such vast geographies, optimised planning and scheduling is essential.

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Yuan, Zhenhua, Chen Chen, and Ye Jin. "Erasure channel modelling–based secure bit allocation schemes for multipath routing in wireless sensor networks." International Journal of Distributed Sensor Networks 12, no. 12 (December 2016): 155014771668360. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1550147716683605.

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In this article, we study secure multipath routing with energy efficiency for a wireless sensor network in the presence of eavesdroppers. We consider two objectives: (1) the multipath routing scheme for maximising the energy efficiency with security constraints and (2) the multipath routing scheme for maximising the secrecy capacity. The binary erasure channel model is adopted to describe the wireless channel states among neighbouring nodes. Based on the binary erasure channel model, the problem of multipath routing degrades to a problem of bit allocation for each path. We formulate the problems and find that the problems are both quasi-convex. For the first one, it is a linear fractional optimisation problem. The optimal solution is obtained by the Charnes–Cooper transformation. For the second one, we propose an iterative algorithm to obtain the [Formula: see text]-optimal solution. The performance analysis shows that the probability of the secure bit allocation increases along with the number of multipaths and decreases along with the number of hops per path and eavesdroppers. Simulation results are presented to illustrate the proposed algorithms.

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Chang, Ben Jye, Ying Hsin Liang, and Jiun Ting Lai. "Performance analyses of minimising emergency message collisions and maximising network throughput in IEEE 802.11p VANET network." International Journal of Ad Hoc and Ubiquitous Computing 18, no. 4 (2015): 205. http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/ijahuc.2015.069057.

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Judson, P. D. L., K. M. Groom, D. T. D. Childs, M. Hopkinson, N. Krstajic, and R. A. Hogg. "Maximising performance of optical coherence tomography systems using a multi-section chirped quantum dot superluminescent diode." Microelectronics Journal 40, no. 3 (March 2009): 588–91. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mejo.2008.06.037.

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Razzaq, Luqman, Shahid Imran, Zahid Anwar, Muhammad Farooq, Muhammad Mujtaba Abbas, Haris Mehmood Khan, Tahir Asif, et al. "Maximising Yield and Engine Efficiency Using Optimised Waste Cooking Oil Biodiesel." Energies 13, no. 22 (November 13, 2020): 5941. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/en13225941.

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In this study, waste cooking oil (WCO) was used as a feedstock for biodiesel production, where the pretreatment of WCO was performed using mineral acids to reduce the acid value. The response surface methodology (RSM) was used to create an interaction for different operating parameters that affect biodiesel yield. The optimised biodiesel yield was 93% at a reaction temperature of 57.50 °C, catalyst concentration 0.25 w/w, methanol to oil ratio 8.50:1, reaction stirring speed 600 rpm, and a reaction time of 3 h. Physicochemical properties, including lower heating value, density, viscosity, cloud point, and flash point of biodiesel blends, were determined using American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards. Biodiesel blends B10, B20, B30, B40, and B50 were tested on a compression ignition engine. Engine performance parameters, including brake torque (BT), brake power (BP), brake thermal efficiency (BTE), and brake specific fuel consumption (BSFC) were determined using biodiesel blends and compared to that of high-speed diesel. The average BT reduction for biodiesel blends compared to HSD at 3000 rpm were found to be 1.45%, 2%, 2.2%, 3.09%, and 3.5% for B10, B20, B30, B40, and B50, respectively. The average increase in BSFC for biodiesel blends compared to HSD at 3500 rpm were found to be 1.61%, 5.73%, 8.8%, 12.76%, and 18% for B10, B20, B30, B40, and B50, respectively.

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Naranjo, A. García, I. Cowling, J. A. Green, and N. Qin. "Aerodynamic performance benefits of utilising camber morphing wings for unmanned air vehicles." Aeronautical Journal 117, no. 1189 (March 2013): 315–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0001924000008010.

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Abstract This work considers the effects of camber morphing, both in magnitude and chord position, on the performance of a generic unmanned air vehicle (UAV). The focus is to maximise appropriate aerodynamic factors across the mission by optimising the wing camber. Specifically, the enhancement of range, endurance, and stall speed is sought by means of maximising their aerodynamic performance parameters, CL /CD , CL 3/2/CD , and CLmax respectively. An analysis of the effects of camber morphing is carried out using the vortex panel code, XFOIL, utilising aerofoils from the NACA four-digit family. The results are then adjusted to account for 3D flow factors such as induced drag, offering a more realistic appraisal of their effectiveness. Flight testing is then performed on four wings of fixed aerofoil sections, optimised for each performance characteristic, to validate the trends observed in the XFOIL data onboard a 1·64m span aircraft.

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Young, F. J., R. A. Law, H. S. Gilmore, D. C. Patterson, A. R. G. Wylie, and C. S. Mayne. "An evaluation of the effect of nutritional strategy in early lactation on performance and energy status of Holstein Friesian dairy cows." Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Science 2009 (April 2009): 79. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1752756200029185.

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Improving the sustainability and overall longevity and health of modern Holstein Friesian (HF) dairy cattle is essential in order to maintain overall farm profitability. Prolonged negative energy balance in early lactation can result in metabolic stress, as well as long term problems with fertility (Pryce et al., 2004). In addition, maximising the efficiency of nitrogen (N) utilisation by strategies such as reducing the crude protein content of the diet is of crucial importance in minimising the environmental impact of dairying. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of a range of nutritional strategies on milk production, energy balance and efficiency of N use in early lactation.

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Jun, Tan Kai, Mohammad Yazdi Harmin, and Fairuz I. Romli. "Aeroelastic Tailoring of Composite Wing Design Using Bee Colony Optimisation." Applied Mechanics and Materials 629 (October 2014): 182–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.629.182.

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Bee Colony Optimisation (BCO) method is used to optimise the fibre orientation of a simple rectangular composite wing with respect to maximising flutter/divergence speed. A modified implementation is proposed to provide a suitable version of BCO algorithm for solving the multi-variable optimisation problem. 50 test cases are performed and the statistical investigation is made in order to investigate the effectiveness and robustness of the proposed algorithm. Consideration is also made in terms of the best weightage of the minimum confident parameter. The overall results indicate that the modified BCO algorithm offers outstanding performance in terms of both accuracy and computational time.

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Lin, Euing, Ted Guo, C. C. Chien, M. H. Chang, Wesley Yu, N. H. Yang, J. F. Lin, et al. "Wet Etch Rate Behavior of Poly-Si in TMAH Solution at Various Ambient Gas Conditions." Solid State Phenomena 219 (September 2014): 78–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/ssp.219.78.

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As the demand for greater speed in semiconductor devices continues, a typical method of increasing charge mobility is to maximise the silicon strain at the depletion region in p-type transistors through the implementation of “Sigma Cavity” structures in the bulk silicon on either side of the gate structure. These structures, when filled, exhibit a uniaxial strain in the depletion region thus, increasing the charge transport speed [1]. The shape of the Sigma Cavity structure is important in maximising the strain in this region, thus strict control of the shape dimensions is imperative to the electrical performance of the device.

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Bosurgi, Gaetano, Orazio Pellegrino, and Giuseppe Sollazzo. "Optimizing Artificial Neural Networks For The Evaluation Of Asphalt Pavement Structural Performance." Baltic Journal of Road and Bridge Engineering 14, no. 1 (March 28, 2019): 58–79. http://dx.doi.org/10.7250/bjrbe.2019-14.433.

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Artificial Neural Networks represent useful tools for several engineering issues. Although they were adopted in several pavement-engineering problems for performance evaluation, their application on pavement structural performance evaluation appears to be remarkable. It is conceivable that defining a proper Artificial Neural Network for estimating structural performance in asphalt pavements from measurements performed through quick and economic surveys produces significant savings for road agencies and improves maintenance planning. However, the architecture of such an Artificial Neural Network must be optimised, to improve the final accuracy and provide a reliable technique for enriching decision-making tools. In this paper, the influence on the final quality of different features conditioning the network architecture has been examined, for maximising the resulting quality and, consequently, the final benefits of the methodology. In particular, input factor quality (structural, traffic, climatic), “homogeneity” of training data records and the actual net topology have been investigated. Finally, these results further prove the approach efficiency, for improving Pavement Management Systems and reducing deflection survey frequency, with remarkable savings for road agencies.

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Peiris, H., R. Elliott, JW Hales, and BW Norton. "Alternative management strategies for maximising productivity in beef cattle in the subtropics." Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture 35, no. 3 (1995): 317. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/ea9950317.

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Two concurrent factorial experiments investigated the relative merits of the following management options to maximise liveweight gains in finishing cattle: breed [Hereford (Bos taurus) v. Belmont Red (B. taurus x B. indicus)]; implantation with zeranol; feed energy source (sorghum grain, molasses + urea, tropical grass pastures); feed protein source (sunflower meal, Leucaena leucocephala, tropical pasture legumes). These combinations of treatments were delivered by using nil, intermittent, or continuous grazing systems. Sixty steers of initial liveweight (� s.e) 321 � 3.6 kg were held on their respective treatments for 77 or 98 days, by which time all except those on pasture without supplement had attained at least 400 kg liveweight. Steers were slaughtered in a commercial abattoir and carcass characteristics recorded. Zeranol-implanted cattle grew faster than untreated (0.84 v. 0.66 kg/day), and there was a trend (P = 0.14) for Belmont Red cattle to grow faster than Herefords (0.83 v. 0.67 kg/day). In all systems, cattle given ad libitum sorghum grain grew significantly (P<0.05) better than those given molasses + urea (1.54-0.65 v. 0.72-0.45 kg/day). The poor performance of molasses-fed cattle was associated with low voluntary feed consumptions. The highest rates of gain (1.54 kg/day) were for penned cattle on a sorghum grain + sunflower ration. The provision of either supplement promoted better gains than that found for unsupplemented steers grazing tropical grass-legume pastures (-0.29 to +0.26 kg/day). However, cattle continuously grazing (10 steers/ha) leucaena-grass pastures and those given sunflower meal had significantly (P<0.05) higher rates of gain (0.82 and 0.91 kg/day, respectively) than cattle given molasses supplements or grazing alone. Cattle given sorghum had higher carcass weights and fat contents than those fed molasses or with grazing alone, although only those in the feedlot had acceptable fat cover at slaughter. There was no significant effect of treatments on the fatty acid composition of subcutaneous fat.

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Townsend, Robert C., Tabo Huntley, Christopher J. Cushion, and Hayley Fitzgerald. "‘It’s not about disability, I want to win as many medals as possible’: The social construction of disability in high-performance coaching." International Review for the Sociology of Sport 55, no. 3 (September 9, 2018): 344–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1012690218797526.

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This article draws on the theoretical concepts of Pierre Bourdieu to provide a critical analysis of the social construction of disability in high-performance sport coaching. Data were generated using a qualitative cross-case comparative methodology, comprising 18 months of ethnographic fieldwork in high-performance disability sport, and interviews with coaches and athletes from a cross-section of Paralympic sports. We discuss how in both cases ‘disability’ was assimilated into the ‘performance logic’ of the sporting field as a means of maximising symbolic capital. Furthermore, coaches were socialised into a prevailing legitimate culture in elite disability sport that was reflective of ableist, performance-focused and normative ideologies about disability. In this article we unpack the assumptions that underpin coaching in disability sport, and by extension use sport as a lens to problematise the construction of disability in specific social formations across coaching cultures. In so doing, we raise critical questions about the interrelation of disability and sport.

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An, Sangkyum, Keunhwa Lee, and Woojae Seong. "Optimal Operating Depth Search for Active Towed Array Sonar using Simulated Annealing." Defence Science Journal 69, no. 4 (July 15, 2019): 415–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.14429/dsj.69.13693.

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In an active towed array sonar, it is important to find the optimal operation depth. Generally, the optimal depth can be chosen via numerical simulations for all sonar depths and this imposes great burdens of time and cost.In this paper, an efficient approach is proposed to find the optimal depth using the optimisation technique. First, the sonar performance function is newly defined as a measure of how well the active sonar might perform. This function depends on the properties of the ocean environment and the positions of sonar and underwater target. Then, the simulated annealing to find an optimal solution for maximising sonar performance is used. The optimised depth agrees well with the depth obtained from direct searching for all depths of source and receiver combinations, but its computational time is largely reduced.

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Argiles, Guillem, Dirk Arnold, Gerald Prager, Alberto F. Sobrero, and Eric Van Cutsem. "Maximising clinical benefit with adequate patient management beyond the second line in mCRC." ESMO Open 4, no. 2 (May 2019): e000495. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/esmoopen-2019-000495.

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New therapeutic options for refractory metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) include trifluridine/tipiracil (TAS-102) and regorafenib. However, the optimal chemotherapeutic regimen for use of each agent beyond the second line for patients with mCRC remains unclear and various factors may influence treatment decision. Available efficacy data suggest treatment with either trifluridine/tipiracil or regorafenib may be appropriate as both can extend patient survival. Thus, the safety profiles of each agent, along with patient performance status, are likely to determine treatment choice. The safety profiles of trifluridine/tipiracil and regorafenib are markedly different: higher levels of non-haematological adverse events such as fatigue, diarrhoea, hypertension and hand-foot skin reaction are reported with regorafenib, while haematological events such as neutropaenia are more common with trifluridine/tipiracil. In general, neutropaenia is a manageable treatment-related toxicity, while hand-foot skin reaction can be troublesome for patients, affecting their ability to carry out everyday activities and get on with their lives, while also affecting treatment adherence. Thus, the occurrence of any potential adverse effects and patient adherence should be closely monitored at each clinic visit. As quality of life is an important issue for patients with mCRC, it is important to balance extended survival and the likely quality of this extended life. Likewise, discussing possible side effects along with treatment expectations with patients can greatly facilitate adherence to therapy, and ultimately improve patients’ quality of life and eventual clinical outcomes.

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PUTRA, IRSYAM ASRI, ROFIATY ROFIATY, and DJUMAHIR DJUMAHIR. "INVESTIGATING THE INFLUENCE OF ENTREPRENEURIAL ORIENTATION AND TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP ON ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE WITH THE MEDIATION OF INNOVATION: EVIDENCES FROM A STATE-OWNED ELECTRICITY COMPANY IN INDONESIA." International Journal of Innovation Management 24, no. 07 (February 11, 2020): 2050085. http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/s1363919620500851.

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The research findings regarding the influence of entrepreneurial orientation and transformational leadership on organisational performance are inconsistent. This research aims to investigate the direct influence of entrepreneurial orientation and transformational leadership on organisational performance and their indirect influence with the mediation of innovation. The population of this research is 301 business units of Indonesia’s State-Owned Electricity Company of Java and Bali distribution region, from which 168 were selected as the sample. The managerial or practical implications of this research are that it provides a better understanding, proposes suggestions to the organisation in maximising and optimising its intangible resources in relation with entrepreneurial orientation, and encourages activities related to its innovation in order to increase its organisational performance, especially in the specific nature of state-owned enterprise’s context and business model. In addition, the organisation needs to encourage transformational leadership among its leaders to enhance activities related to innovation.

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Singh, Ombir, and Sanjeev Bansal. "An Analysis of Revenue Maximising Efficiency of Public Sector Banks in the Post-Reforms Period." Journal of Central Banking Theory and Practice 6, no. 1 (January 1, 2017): 111–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/jcbtp-2017-0006.

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Abstract The paper investigates and compares the performance of the Indian public sector banks (PSBs) based on revenue maximising efficiency in the deregulation period from 2001-02 to 2012-13. Several efficiency estimates viz., overall technical efficiency, pure technical efficiency and scale efficiency of individual banks are calculated using Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA). The empirical findings indicate the presence of managerial and scale inefficiencies in the operation of the most of the PSBs. Applying the Tobit regression analysis, the paper also assesses the impact of different environmental factors, like profitability, the level of non-performing assets, size etc. on the efficiency of PSBs. It is observed that banks with high profitability, low level of non-performing assets, and relatively larger size are more technically efficient.

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