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Journal articles on the topic "Service delivery options"

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Mackay, S., P. Traill, C. Watson, R. Beech, CDA Wolfe, and AG Rudd. "Stroke rehabilitation: service delivery options and innovations." British Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation 2, no. 9 (September 2, 1995): 502–4. http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/bjtr.1995.2.9.502.

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Larson, Vicki Lord, Nancy L. McKinley, and Delesa Boley. "Service Delivery Models for Adolescents With Language Disorders." Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools 24, no. 1 (January 1993): 36–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1044/0161-1461.2401.36.

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Adolescents with communication disorders have a legal right to speech-language services, and speech-language pathologists in the public schools have a moral and ethical responsibility to provide those services. This article summarizes current service delivery options available to clinicians at the secondary level and explains why the prototype service delivery model (Larson & McKinley, 1987) should be chosen for adolescents. To implement appropriate speech-language services for adolescents, administrative support is critical. The successful school clinician (a) must know counterarguments to administrators' concerns about "what can be done in speech-language intervention past the elementary grades," (b) must understand the impact of the Regular Education Initiative (REI) on service delivery options, and (c) must solicit assistance during program planning from decision makers.
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Kelly, Virginia. "Unleashing Your SUPERvision powers." Perspectives on School-Based Issues 15, no. 3 (October 2014): 107–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1044/sbi15.3.107.

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In a time of limited resources and increased accountability, speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are asked to broaden their roles resulting in efforts to continually redefine and refine service delivery options. SLPs in schools have to be creative as we manage and shift toward a more formidable role in prevention, while still providing educationally relevant services to students who receive special education services. This article shares benefits for one SLP who embraces supervision of SLP assistants as one method for increasing service delivery options.
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Pramanik, Priyanjana, Phuong Nguyen, Rasmi Avula, Sk Masum Billah, Tarana Ferdous, Bidhan Krishna Sarker, Santhia Ireen, Zeba Mahmud, Deborah Ash, and Purnima Menon. "Using Novel Scenario-Based Assessments to Examine Feasibility of Integrating Preventive Nutrition Services Through the Primary Healthcare System in Bangladesh." Current Developments in Nutrition 4, Supplement_2 (May 29, 2020): 265. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzaa043_116.

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Abstract Objectives Bangladesh's National Nutrition Services aims to deliver nutrition services to pregnant women and children through the primary health care system. Previous research highlighted gaps in coverage of preventive nutrition intervention delivery through this system but little is known about feasibility of reshaping service delivery to close the gaps. Prior to designing new approaches, we used a novel scenario-based feasibility testing approach to assess potential to strengthen service delivery. Methods We interviewed 32 service providers and 16 policymakers and conducted 4 focus group discussions with potential beneficiaries, asking respondents about the feasibility of four hypothetical scenarios for preventive service delivery: community-based events (CBE) for pregnant women; well-child services integrated into immunization contacts; CBE for well-children and well-child visits at facilities. Transcribed interviews were systematically coded, synthesized and interpreted using a pre-defined framework. Results Opinions on the need for new platforms for preventive services were mixed; some recommended new platforms, but others suggested strengthening existing delivery points. CBE for pregnant women were perceived as feasible, but workforce shortages emerged as a key challenge. Challenges such as equipment portability, upset children, and a fast-moving service environment suggested low feasibility of integrating nutrition into immunization contacts. In contrast, CBE and facility-based well-child visits emerged as feasible options, conditional on having the necessary workforce, structural readiness and budget support. On the demand side, enabling factors include using interpersonal communication and involving community leaders to increase awareness, organizing events at a convenient time and place for both providers and beneficiaries, and incentives for beneficiaries to encourage participation. Conclusions A scenario-based approach is an efficient method to assess potential feasibility options for nutrition service delivery. Introducing preventive nutrition services requires addressing current challenges in the health system, including human resource and logistic gaps, and investing in creating demand for preventive services. Funding Sources Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, through A&T, managed by FHI 360.
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Kumar, Sajeesh, Mei-Ling Tay-Kearney, Francisco Chaves, Ian J. Constable, and Kanagasingam Yogesan. "Remote ophthalmology services: cost comparison of telemedicine and alternative service delivery options." Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare 12, no. 1 (January 2006): 19–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1258/135763306775321399.

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Kumar, S., M. L. Tay-Kearney, F. Chaves, I. J. Constable, and K. Yogesan. "Remote ophthalmology services: cost comparison of telemedicine and alternative service delivery options." American Journal of Ophthalmology 142, no. 4 (October 2006): 717. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajo.2006.08.014.

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Kumar, S., M. L. Tay-Kearney, F. Chaves, I. J. Constable, and K. Yogesan. "Remote ophthalmology services: cost comparison of telemedicine and alternative service delivery options." American Journal of Ophthalmology 142, no. 5 (November 2006): 896. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajo.2006.09.008.

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Weible, CheriÉ L. "Selecting Electronic Document Delivery Options to Provide Quality Service." Journal of Library Administration 41, no. 3-4 (January 25, 2004): 531–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/j111v41n03_14.

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Kaushik, Arun Kumar, and Zillur Rahman. "An empirical investigation of tourist’s choice of service delivery options." International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management 29, no. 7 (July 10, 2017): 1892–913. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijchm-08-2015-0438.

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Purpose This paper aims to offer and examine a conceptual model of tourist innovativeness toward self-service technologies (SSTs) to confirm whether tourists prefer service delivery by SSTs over employees in an offline hospitality environment. Design/methodology/approach Tourists’ perceived usefulness (PU) of SSTs and need for interaction (NI) with service employees have been taken as crucial mediating variables to examine the effects of perceived ease of use and technology readiness index personality dimensions toward SST and employee-based service adoption. Findings Findings reveal that both “NI” and “PU” play significant roles in Technology Readiness and Acceptance Model (TRAM) when tourists select one of two service delivery options – SSTs and service employees. Research limitations/implications The foremost limitation of the study is its dependence on domestic tourist samples. However, such samples were chosen because tourists comprising these samples tend to use similar service delivery options more, in turn increasing their use of SSTs available in sample hotels. Practical implications The study gives a deeper understanding of TRAM with an extremely crucial mediating variable (NI) in an offline service context. It also provides useful insights to service providers and policy makers for developing new strategies and policies to enhance user experience. Social implications This study recommends the usage of numerous SSTs by tourists. Originality/value During extensive literature review carried out in this research, no study was found that proposed such an effective framework in an offline service context.
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Chandler, Judy Potter, and J. Leon Greene. "A Statewide Survey of Adapted Physical Education Service Delivery and Teacher In-Service Training." Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly 12, no. 3 (July 1995): 262–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/apaq.12.3.262.

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The purpose of the study was to examine student placements, use of least restrictive environment (LRE) options, teachers’ perceived needs, curriculum content, and activity options in regular physical education (RPE) and adapted physical education (APE) during a period of restructuring from segregated to LRE placements. The Integration Status Questionnaire (ISQ) was used to obtain data with a return rate of 37% among RPE teachers and 78% among APE teachers. Of the 1,627 students receiving APE, 714 were being served in self-contained settings, with no reliable data available as to disability categories of children served or other LRE options being used. The majority of teachers in both groups had received general in-service training for inclusion, but only 4% had received in-service training specific to physical education content. The examination of curriculum content indicated that RPE teachers spent the majority of teaching time on sport skills and traditional games while APE teachers concentrated on sensory motor development and health-related fitness.
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Dissertations / Theses on the topic "Service delivery options"

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Musa, Zairul N. "Determining the best options for facilities management (FM) service delivery in UK shopping centres." Thesis, Liverpool John Moores University, 2011. http://researchonline.ljmu.ac.uk/6117/.

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There are a number of FM service delivery models ranging from in-house provision to total outsourcing, operating in the UK market. The portfolio of FM services and the range of options relating to the various combinations of service delivery have sparked many discussions and debates over the merits of certain modes of service delivery. Underpinning this circumstance, this research attempted to understand and explore how facilities management services in UK shopping centres have been managed and services delivered. This includes looking at how shopping centre managers determined the best options of FM service delivery in the shopping centres. As the research identified the dilemma of shopping centre managers, it aimed to develop an effective decision-making framework for assisting the shopping centre managers to select the best options of FM service delivery prior to the tendering process. This research adopted a quantitative approach to investigating facilities management services in UK shopping centres as well as determining the best options of FM service delivery. A questionnaire survey was used to investigate the current practiced of FM service delivery in UK shopping centres. Apart from that, it will also investigate shopping centres managers' perceptions towards the factors and criteria in assessing the best options of FM service delivery. Meanwhile, in developing the decision-making framework, this research introduced the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) as an alternative decision-making model as providing a basis of methodological framework for the selection of the best options of FM service delivery in UK shopping centres which is known as Facilities Management Outsourcing Selection System (FMOSS). The implementation and validation of this decision-making framework has been carried through the series of evaluation by using the pair wise comparison in the Expert Choice system and evaluation form. Those evaluations have been carried out by the selected shopping centres managers. The main findings of this research have identified that in UK shopping centres the current provisions of FM services in the majority are practicing outsourcing. In the meantime, the current options available of FM service delivery being practiced are single service contracts and bundled service contract. Based on FMOSS decision-making framework the results indicated that bundled service contract is the best option of FM service delivery in UK shopping centres. This is because bundled service contracts have resulted more in potential benefits and less in potential risks when compared to single service contracts. The factors that influenced the decision-making are favourable on cost and financial factors. Finally, this research has achieved the aim and the objectives of the study. This research has significance in helping the facilities management industry to understand more about the perceptions of shopping centres industry and theirs requirements towards FM services in shopping centres in order to deliver quality, innovative, cost effective and best in value services. A side of that, the FMOSS decision-making framework has significance in assisting the shopping centres managers in making the best selection of FM service delivery in shopping centres prior to tendering process; it is also provides the basis for a methodological framework for selecting the best options of FM service delivery in UK shopping centres and gives management of shopping centres an alternative approach to determine the best options of FM service delivery as well as improving their existing decision making process. This framework is identified as an original contribution of this research and would be beneficial to the shopping centres managers in making better decisions.
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Nyamukachi, Pfungwa Michelle. "Options for urban service delivery in South Africa with special reference to the Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality." Pretoria : [s.n.], 2004. http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-04262005-083207.

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Moeti, KLB, and T. Khalo. "Restructuring the provincial sphere of government in South Africa: exploring options for sustainable reform for improved service delivery." Journal of Public Administration, 2007. http://encore.tut.ac.za/iii/cpro/DigitalItemViewPage.external?sp=1001416.

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Abstract The creation of nine provincial governments in 1994 held great promise as a key reform towards meeting the ideals of democracy and inclusiveness, in addition to representing an attempt to make government more efficient and effective. Nine provinces superseded an apartheid-based system of governing that defined the Republic of South Africa as four provinces containing self-governing territories and independent homelands for Africans. In cognisance of emerging arguments that propose that the South African government would operate more efficiently and effectively in the absence of this middle sphere of government, this article seeks to challenge such claims. Undoubtedly, provinces are hampered by a number of challenges, not the least of which relates to their limited abilities to generate sufficient own revenue. At the same time much of the responsibility for the provision of public goods and services rests with the provinces in the manner specified in Schedules 4 and 5 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996. The natural question arising from the latter situation is – if not for Provinces, would either local government or national government be able to fill the void that would be left behind by the exit (partial or otherwise) of provinces? In light of the above-noted arguments and counter-arguments, the right of existence of provincial government(s) is briefly explored.
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Singh, A. J. "An evaluation of the district blindness control societies and the cost-effectiveness of cataract surgery delivery options in India." Thesis, University of Liverpool, 1999. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.366438.

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Haarhoff, Kosie Jacobus. "Public private partnerships as an alternative service delivery option : a multiple case study of the healthcare sector." Thesis, Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/2246.

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Thesis (MPA (School of Public Management and Planning))--University of Stellenbosch, 2009.
This study examines the key success factors in the Public Private Partnerships (PPP) field in the Healthcare Sector in South Africa. It gives health departments insight into the factors which should be considered when using PPP procurement and when looking at possible PPP opportunities. The development of PPP’s around the world has urged governments to look at alternative service delivery methods because of increased pressures on government budgets. Public Private Partnerships presents governments with a means of generating private funds for health service delivery whilst government manages the relationship via a negotiated PPP agreement to monitor the quality of services rendered. Different PPP models are applied all over the world depending on the specific needs of countries. Different factors impact on the success of these partnerships and it is essential that government share knowledge and best practices. The study showed that in order for PPP’s to be successful the public institution must do its homework thoroughly and that the legal framework should be conducive for private sector involvement in service delivery. The study showed that the government of a country plays a pivotal role in the PPP process by giving the necessary political support to ensure the trust of foreign investors. The legislative framework is a critical factor in the advancement of PPP procurement and the allocation of risk as an important consideration when pursuing this type of procurement. The study examined three concluded PPP Health Sector agreements in South Africa and looked at lessons learnt, mistakes which were made and what should be avoided in the future. The three PPP’s in South Africa in this study were the first though there are other health sector PPP agreements concluded. The other PPP’s are still in the commencement stage and it is too early to make an assessment at this stage. However, the three case studies conducted give departments a clear picture of the process, the lessons learnt and the impediments in the PPP process. The uniqueness of the South African Health sector also prompted the Government to look at a model which will be best suited to the local market. Best practices from other countries provide useful information and lessons learnt from other countries are also important in a developing PPP environment.
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Nyamukachi, P. M. (Pfungwa Michelle). "Options for urban service delivery in South Africa with special reference to the Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality." Diss., 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/24148.

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The primary goal of all research is to discover knowledge. The objectives of this research were; firstly, to investigate and describe the previous (that is pre-1994) and the current (post 1994) status of local government. Secondly, to identify and describe problems with service delivery at local sphere with particular reference to the Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality (the unit of analysis for the research). Thirdly, to investigate and explore the various delivery options that can be used as tools to improve the delivery process by exploring. Fourthly, the extent to which they are used presently at the Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality and in the future. Finally, to provide guidelines and recommendations for implementation as a hypothetical model for use by The Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality and other municipalities in their efforts to improve/enhance service delivery. The year 1994 ushered in a new era for South Africa. It saw South Africa become a democratic country after decades of apartheid rule. Apartheid as a government system was discriminatory in nature on racial lines since 1948. The results of which are still felt and can be seen today. The apartheid system was such that government spending was directed towards the development of White people and White areas. The Black people were neglected with little or no spending on basic services such as health, housing, education, roads and infrastructure, water and electricity. In some respects the current government inherited a first world infrastructure, however it is still faced with third world issues and imperatives namely social development, service delivery, unemployment and poverty. The problem of service delivery backlogs is not one unique to South Africa but a problem faced by many African and developing nations. Creating the good life for its citizens will remain the challenge for the South African government on all its spheres, but even more so for the local sphere since municipalities (that make up this sphere) are the government closest to the people and interact more closely with communities through the delivery of the various services as required by the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Act 108 of 1996). Municipalities, through their administration, policies and actions play a critical role in reshaping communities. Given the immense needs for service delivery particularly in previously neglected areas of the Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality area, the research question asked was; To what extent can alternative delivery options be used to solve service delivery backlogs and problems in the local sphere of government in South Africa with particular reference to the Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality? In the endeavour to answer the research question, a description of the current nature or status of local government in South Africa was given. An explanation was also given of the concept of alternative service delivery and the various alternative service delivery options that are available for application by municipalities such as the Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality to enhance service delivery. It is a decade since South Africa became a democratic state and despite promises and efforts to improve service delivery to the public there still exist backlogs in service delivery. The research concluded that reform is obligatory to revitalise municipalities and enhance service delivery, thus ensuring access to services becomes a reality for all. It appears that based on this research, traditional institutional mechanisms and arrangements, and conventional management approaches have proved to be ineffective and inefficient to meet current realities of service delivery. Municipalities should remain true to the principle of a learning institution, continuously seeking to improve its performance by experimenting with new processes, approaches and ways of achieving its goals or by benchmarking. There is therefore, a need for innovative solutions, strategies and new ways of structuring institutions and delivering services. This implies a change in processes, a change in people and a change in culture. All municipalities including the Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality need to constantly review and restructure their institutions in search for more effective ways of achieving goals and meeting service delivery needs of the communities they serve. However, a thorough institutional analysis of the status quo needs to be undertaken or else the restructuring endeavour is baseless and such an endeavour runs the risk of failure. Any restructuring endeavour is time consuming and complicated as all stakeholders have to be consulted and many circumstantial issues have to be considered. This study provides a recommended hypothetical model for reform that could be applied by municipalities wishing to reform for the purpose of enhancing service delivery. The model, though simplistic could serve as a basic guide that municipalities and municipal departments can use should they wish to undergo changes in order to improve service delivery.
Dissertation (MAdmin (Public Administration))--University of Pretoria, 2006.
School of Public Management and Administration (SPMA)
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(13285545), Catherine Leitenberger. "Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Developing a vision for effective service delivery." Thesis, 1996. https://figshare.com/articles/thesis/Attention_Deficit_Hyperactivity_Disorder_ADHD_Developing_a_vision_for_effective_service_delivery/20545518.

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In this study, the controversies surrounding the diagnosis and management of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are discussed. The influence of the historical background on the current debate is considered, along with the way that the information about this disorder is accessed, communicated and interpreted by parents and service providers. The experiences of parents whose children have been diagnosed with ADHD are examined in order to understand their needs in terms of service delivery options. The experiences of service providers are also examined to determine the nature of support that is provided. Outcomes of current service provision options are discussed, along with suggestions for improvements in service delivery. The difficulties that parents have had in accessing support and the problems that service providers report highlight the need for an approach to service delivery that fosters cooperative partnerships between parents and service providers. Finally, a vision which incorporates the suggestions from parents and service providers and thc findings from current researchers is proposed.

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Books on the topic "Service delivery options"

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Holder, Andy. A local authority's options for service delivery: A framework for debate. Luton: Local Government Training Board, 1990.

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Institute for the Study of Civil Society, ed. Quite like heaven?: Options for the NHS in a consumer age. London: Civitas, 2007.

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Office, General Accounting. Human capital: Selected agencies' use of alternative service delivery options for human capital activities : report to Congressional requesters. [Washington, D.C.]: GAO, 2004.

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Inter-Agency Technical Committee on Population (ITCP) Workshop on Population Policy Implementation: Options for Family Planning Service Delivery (3rd 1990 Mansa, Zambia). Report of the Third Inter-Agency Technical Committee on Population (ITCP) Workshop on Population Policy Implementation: Options for Family Planning Service Delivery. Lusaka: Population and Development Planning Unit, Human Resources Planning, Dept., National Commission for Development Planning, 1990.

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Kramer, Lois S., John P. Daniel, Mike Moore, Michael Moroney, and Gary Shafer. Airport Operator Options for Delivery of FBO Services. Washington, D.C.: Transportation Research Board, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.17226/25039.

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1941-, Pauly Mark V., ed. Paying physicians: Options for controlling cost, volume, and intensity of services. Ann Arbor, MI: Health Administration Press, 1992.

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1962-, Peters David H., ed. Better health systems for India's poor: Findings, analysis, and options. Washington, D.C: World Bank, 2002.

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H, Altman Stuart, Reinhardt Uwe E, and Shactman David, eds. Regulating managed care: Theory, practice, and future options. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers, 1999.

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Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Committee on the U.S. Physician Supply. The nation's physician workforce: Options for balancing supply and requirements. Edited by Lohr Kathleen N. 1941-, Vanselow Neal A, and Detmer Don E. Washington, D.C: National Academy Press, 1996.

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United States. Advisory Council on Social Security (1989-1991), ed. The Financing and delivery of long-term care services: A review of current problems and potential reform options : a report of the Advisory Council on Social Security. Washington, DC: The Council, 1991.

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Book chapters on the topic "Service delivery options"

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Lockwood, Harold, and Stef Smits. "5. Management options as part of Service Delivery Models." In Supporting Rural Water Supply, 73–111. Rugby, Warwickshire, United Kingdom: Practical Action Publishing, 2011. http://dx.doi.org/10.3362/9781780440699.005.

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Cote, Lorraine M., and William M. Takis. "The Future of the U.S. Postal Service: An Assessment of Options." In Managing Change in the Postal and Delivery Industries, 342–55. Boston, MA: Springer US, 1997. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-6321-1_18.

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Allen, Adriana. "Neither Rural nor Urban: Service Delivery Options That Work for the Peri-urban Poor." In Peri-urban Water and Sanitation Services, 27–61. Dordrecht: Springer Netherlands, 2010. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-90-481-9425-4_2.

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Adams, Cheryll M. "Pull-Out Programs as a Service Delivery Option." In Fundamentals of Gifted Education, 187–99. Second edition. | New York, NY : Routledge, 2017.: Routledge, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781315639987-18.

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Barela, Mary Claire, Maria Theresa Cunanan, Cedric Angelo Festin, Kurtis Heimerl, Esther Jang, Matthew William Johnson, Philip Martinez, and Ronel Vincent Vistal. "Connecting Communities Through Mobile Networks: A Case Study of Implementing Community Cellular Networks in the Philippines." In Introduction to Development Engineering, 567–87. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-86065-3_21.

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AbstractCommunity networking can provide telecommunications in unserved and underserved areas where markets fail to deliver adequate Internet service due to high risk of investment and limited returns. This has left an estimated 400 million people worldwide in areas uncovered by mobile networks. In much of the Philippines, with just under 70% mobile phone penetration, unserved communities have limited connectivity options. We describe the CoCoMoNets (Connecting Communities through Mobile Networks) project implemented by the University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) and international researchers, which delivered basic mobile telephony to remote rural barangays through community cellular networks. The core technology is a low-power, low-cost GSM base station operating at a fraction of the capital and recurring costs of traditional equipment. Deploying Filipino community networks presented unique challenges requiring extensive stakeholder coordination, including an MNO, regulators, local governments, local cooperatives, and end users. The project team encountered challenges including spectrum sharing, tower licensing, geographical remoteness, maintenance difficulties, local politics, and community relations. This chapter documents the project’s experiences and challenges in testing the community cellular model in the real world. After 2 years of operation, the researchers summarize their learnings to contribute to the development of future approaches in delivering sustainable last-mile communication access.
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Daberkow, Andreas, Stephan Groß, Christopher Fritscher, and Stefan Barth. "An Energy Efficiency Comparison of Electric Vehicles for Rural–Urban Logistics." In Small Electric Vehicles, 85–96. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-65843-4_7.

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AbstractIn many small and medium-sized businesses in rural–urban areas, delivery services to and from customers, suppliers, and distributed locations are required regularly. In contrast to purely urban commercial centres, the distances here are larger. The aim of this paper is to identify opportunities for substituting combustion-engine logistics with lightweight electric commercial vehicles and the limitations thereto, describing an energy efficiency comparison and improvement process for a defined logistics application. Thus, the area of Heilbronn-Franconia and its transport conditions are presented as examples to compare the use case to standard driving cycles. Then the logistic requirements of Heilbronn UAS (University of Applied Science) locations and the available vehicles as well as further electric vehicle options are depicted. Options are discussed for the additional external payload in search of transport volume optimisation without increasing the vehicle floor space. To this end, simulation models are developed for the aerodynamic examination of the enlarged vehicle body and for determining energy consumption. Consumption and range calculation lead to vehicle concept recommendations. These research activities can contribute to the transformation of commercial electro mobility in rural and urban areas in many parts of Germany and Europe.
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Dave, Priti, Omar Ahmed Omar, and Sebastiana A. Etzo. "Ensuring the Continuity of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Family Planning Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Experiences and Lessons from the Women’s Integrated Sexual Health Program." In Health Dimensions of COVID-19 in India and Beyond, 99–127. Singapore: Springer Singapore, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-7385-6_6.

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AbstractOne of the main aims of the UK aid funded Women’s Integrated Sexual Health (WISH2ACTION W2A) program is to strengthen government stewardship of sexual and reproductive health/family planning (SRH/FP) services across seven countries in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. Options consultancy provides technical assistance within four work streams: 1) creation of a favorable policy and planning environment; 2) improved public sector investment; 3) national stewardship over quality improvement; and 4) establishment of accountability systems to influence and track commitments and policies. This role became even more important since the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak shifted government’s priorities to the COVID response and led to the disruption in the delivery of essential health services, threatening to undo and reverse the SRH/FP gains made to date. In this chapter, the author shares Options’ approach and experiences in engaging governments during the pandemic to ensure that access to SRH/FP remains a priority, alongside efforts to keep the routine enabling environment work on track. The author draws out wider lessons on the range of actions that can be taken at policy and systems level to protect SRH/FP during a health emergency in different country contexts, including the severity of the outbreak, socio-political environment, and health systems preparedness. The author also highlights how the pandemic can provide new policy opportunities, such as to accelerate self-care, and strengthen health systems resilience.
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Striegl, Julian, Marie Gotthardt, Claudia Loitsch, and Gerhard Weber. "Investigating the Usability of Voice Assistant-Based CBT for Age-Related Depression." In Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 432–41. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-08648-9_50.

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AbstractTo combat the global shortage of mental health services, new solutions - such as computerized therapy options - have to be found. While research in this field has been ongoing for several decades and approaches such as chatbot-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) have already shown to be effective in reducing symptoms of depression for younger adults, voice assistant-based (VA-based) approaches have thus far not been investigated deeply. However, especially for elderly people with depression VA-based systems could yield benefits - such as the avoidance of physical accessibility issues. Therefore, we propose the design of a VA-based system capable of delivering selected methods from CBT to elderly users with depression in order to investigate its usability. To assess the usability of the conceptualized system in comparison to a chatbot-based approach we conducted a randomized controlled A/B testing experiment with 14 participants. Results indicate a good usability and acceptance of the designed system and a preference for the delivery of CBT-methods via voice assistant rather than via chatbot, especially among elderly participants.
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Honadle, Beth Walter, James M. Costa, and Beverly A. Cigler. "Alternative Service Delivery Options." In Fiscal Health for Local Governments, 107–37. Elsevier, 2004. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/b978-012354751-4.50006-8.

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"Service Delivery Models and Deployment Options." In Pervasive Cloud Computing Technologies, 49–74. IGI Global, 2014. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-4683-4.ch003.

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In this chapter, the authors consider cloud computing as a core topic and various models emerging around it such as its services and delivery models, its economic aspects, applications, usages, challenges, and so on. Cloud computing covers a range of delivery and service models. In this chapter, cloud service delivery models (i.e., Software-as-a-Service, Platform-as-a-Service and Infrastructure-as-a-Service) and cloud deployment models (private cloud, community cloud, public cloud, and hybrid cloud) are described. The right service delivery and deployment option have to be chosen for an organization’s cloud application, according to organizational needs.
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Thangavelsamy, Kumar. "Institutional Options for Rural Last Mile Service Delivery through Digital Governance." In The 19th European Conference on Digital Government. ACPI, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.34190/ecdg.19.057.

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Shimomura, Yoshiki, Tomohiko Sakao, Erik Sundin, and Mattias Lindahl. "A Design Process Model and a Computer Tool for Service Design." In ASME 2007 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference. ASMEDC, 2007. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/detc2007-34991.

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Manufacturers at present face new circumstances in terms of consumer services and serious environmental problems. An effective way to deal with these circumstances may be to pursue qualitative satisfaction rather than quantitative sufficiency. The aim of this paper is to demonstrate the effectiveness of Service Engineering, including the service design process model, to increase customer satisfaction. The redesign of services offered by a global warehouse manufacturer is used as an example of the application. Four redesign options, such as rapid delivery of components and a robust electrical system, were generated. The effectiveness of the method was demonstrated by the application.
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Mitchell, Gary, Erik Wikstrom, and Joseph Belcastro. "Managing Product Complexity and Working Capital Risk Using Buyer Behavior and Hedge Packaging." In ASME 2000 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2000. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/imece2000-1184.

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Abstract A manufacturing firm creates share-holder value by consistently earning a return on invested capital (ROIC) that exceeds its cost of capital (COC) (Copeland et al, 1995). The amount of value created is impacted directly by the amount of capital invested, highlighting the importance of effective capital allocation. Firms can add significant value through creative ways of balancing customer requirements and working capital needs. This paper describes a generic methodology that uses customer-buying behavior to construct product offerings that minimize working capital risk without impacting service performance. The methodology is specifically applied in an environment where product and option offerings can result in thousands of final product configurations. In these complex manufacturing environments, high-velocity product configurations and option packages are used to create hedge packages (a form of dynamic safety stock) of components with longer lead times than market requirements for finished product delivery. In many cases, the lead times of very complex and costly components can exceed customer delivery requirements by a factor of 10. For example, customers may expect delivery of final products within one week, yet key components of the finished product may require ten or more weeks of lead-time. Further exacerbating the situation are the realities that the longest lead items are by nature very complex and costly, and sales forecasting is very difficult. If inventory is managed too aggressively, part shortages, frequent un-planning or rescheduling messages to vendors, late deliveries, poor service reliability, and lost revenues are typical results. This paper describes a fact-based and market-based methodology to hedge the forecast of key product components and achieve the correct balance between working capital and service requirements. Central to the process is the use of the “Affinity Analysis” tool. This tool is used to process large arrays of product configuration data with the objective of recognizing significant affinities between elements. In an automobile example, when a customer purchases a manual transmission how often do they also choose sport suspension? Knowledge of all of the high-correlation or high-affinity product selections or options can be exploited in the material requirements planning process without having to individually forecast the usage of all options. Forecasting at the individual option level is very difficult and rarely correct. The knowledge of key component affinities facilitates the creation of high-velocity product configurations and option packages that maximize revenue and minimize working capital and manufacturing complexity. The paper includes a description of the affinity analysis tool, the input and output files, how the tool is used, and how the high-velocity and hedge packages are created. Furthermore, the reader is provided with a sample application of the methodology in a complex heavy-equipment manufacturing environment.
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Saraiva, Nathan, Nazrul Islam, Danny Alex Lachos Perez, and Christian Esteve Rothenberg. "Policy-Driven Network Traffic Rerouting Through Intent-Based Control Loops." In XXIV Workshop de Gerência e Operação de Redes e Serviços. Sociedade Brasileira de Computação - SBC, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.5753/wgrs.2019.7680.

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Year after year, the growth of video traffic over the Internet keeps increasing. Video streaming over best-effort networks is considered inefficient and inappropriate to meet the expected Quality of Experience (QoE) of the new generation of multimedia services. Over the past few years, a number of technologies have emerged to improve the state of the art of video delivery, including HTTP Adaptive Streaming (HAS) that adapts the bitrate according to network conditions. At the crossroads, Software Defined Networking (SDN) offers options to meet Quality of Service (QoS) objectives for improved video quality by exploiting end-to-end programmability of network behaviour. However, traditional SDN approaches require dealing with low-level details from the underlying infrastructure, interfering in the automation and agility of service deployments. To alleviate these issues and overall provide a simpler approach, Intent-Based Networking (IBN) is being proposed to abstract low-level configurations through high-level policy interfaces. In this paper, we explore such an approach by implementing intent-based control loops for video service assurance. The proposed methods dynamically reconfigure the network for service-specific requirements using IBN to define the high-level behavior. We experimentally evaluate a use case where video traffic is rerouted based on network conditions to improve the QoS. The Proof-of-Concept results point to the potential of improving video content delivery through QoS-aware Intent-based approaches.
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Oehler, Matt, Kevin Fisher, and Brian Dorfman. "A Novel Multi-Modal System for Delivering Wet Frac Sand." In SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference and Exhibition. SPE, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.2118/212349-ms.

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Abstract A novel system has been developed to provide the transport, storage and delivery of wet (3-10% moisture by weight) sand for hydraulic fracturing operations. Pumping service efficiency and frac sand throughput remain the two key factors used to measure both a frac service provider's performance and an operator's need to maximize returns. Recent technology advancements in wet sand handling capability have been introduced to the market, which facilitates these operational goals while adding additional benefits such as improved ESG scorecard performance along with reduced cost. This is the second-generation of wet sand technology, designed from the ground up with all new equipment and methodology. It is designed to enable varied storage options and incorporates improved flow capacity and sand metering capability. It has been extensively tested at sand mines and trialed on fracturing operations in multiple basins since early 2021. This system has proven to be a simple and reliable system for the handling and transfer of wet sand under a wide range of conditions and sand throughput demand. Importantly, this new equipment package permits multi-modal sand delivery and is a significant step forward in addressing the multiple aspects and challenges of wet sand delivery. Delivering wet sand to a Frac Service Provider (FSP) blender presents challenges at every step. The first-generation wet sand systems in operation since 2019 evolved from containerized dry sand wellsite equipment and have proven very effective. However, after several years of operation, additional improvements have been envisioned that further facilitate the storage, movement and metering of wet sand. This paper explores the needs, methods, and benefits of this radically different second generation of wet sand handling equipment that will enable better, more reliable wet sand storage and mobility from mine to wellhead. The benefits of utilizing wet sand have been well documented. These include significant cost and emissions savings, the ability for high throughput operations and simplification of the supply chain. Data will be presented illustrating on site performance, throughput and various delivery options along with quantified savings regarding cost and emissions. This novel system continues to expand new sand mine sourcing opportunities and improves storage capability. It also reduces equipment complexity, non-productive time risk (NPT) and onsite headcount, while improving ESG and HSE metrics throughout the supply chain.
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Zhou, Ding, Jiabei Jiang, and Yuqing Zou. "Systemic Design Method for Co-creation of 3D Printing Service." In Systems & Design: Beyond Processes and Thinking. Valencia: Universitat Politècnica València, 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.4995/ifdp.2016.3144.

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Background- As one of the objectives of Design for Additive Manufacture, the capability of customized geometry promotes 3D printing to increasingly realize product customization in the service market. Defined as a business strategy focusing on customer experience and interaction, co-creation is expected to obtain fast-growing market volume. Recently, some co-creation of 3D printing service (3DPS) have been released to realize value creation. Despite its rapid growth, there is little research on this field, especially its design method. Aim- This research aims to define a systemic design method for developing the co-creation of 3DPS. Method- First, this research distinguished ambiguous-type and definite-type of 3DPS co-creation. The latter was taken as the current research object, because it presents the services scope more clearly. Furthermore, in order to solve the research question, that is, how to organize the service innovation for 3DPS co-creation, evidence needed to be collected by observing the mentioned cases. Therefore, holistic multiple-case study of 3DPS co-creation samples was designed and conducted, as it was herein employed as the research method. This research is divided into three sections. The first section presents the preparation for data collection, involving case selection and the formulation of evidence collection. The second section analyzes the collected evidences. Based on the evidence analysis, the third section concludes the knowledge of 3DPS co-creation. In order to collect adequate evidences, a pair of models was employed to build a framework. The first one is the Den Hertog's service innovation model, which presents four dimensions including new service concept, new client interface, new service delivery system, and technological options. Another model refers to the building blocks of interactions for value co-creation: dialogue, access, risk-benefits, and transparency, presenting the components in basis construction, which are necessary for the interaction between consumer and service provider. Finding- The findings conclude a systemic design method for 3DPS co-creation, which is divided into the following steps: embedding 3DPS co-creation in current product customization, developing a WebGL-based interface for service processes, preparing 3D printing technology for customized results, evaluating and optimizing the co-creation structure according to the standard including clear dialogues, complete customization access, reasonable understanding of risk-benefits, and ideal transparency.Conclusion- This research proposes a systemic design method for co-creation of 3DPS, which promises benefits to enterprises engaged in the 3D printing service, and will contribute to promoting co-creation in the context of service design and other related fields.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4995/IFDP.2016.3144
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Sharma, Ratnesh, Cullen Bash, Manish Marwah, Chandrakant Patel, and Tom Christian. "Microgrids: A New Approach to Supply-Side Design for Data Centers." In ASME 2009 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition. ASMEDC, 2009. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/imece2009-13233.

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Growth in IT infrastructure driven by socio-economic demand for services has led to the creation of large data centers. There is a need for cost-effective and sustainable design and management of such data centers. From this perspective, evolutionary changes in the regulatory and operational climate of traditional electrical and energy utilities has created new opportunities for development of data centers with low TCO and environmental footprint. These opportunities primarily exist on developing unique supply-side architectures for delivery of power, water and other resources to service data centers. Concurrent emergence of smaller heat and power generating systems also provides novel options to create solutions that improve the reliability and scalability of supply-side infrastructures in data centers. In this paper we investigate the impact of combined heat and power generation in operation of data centers in reducing TCO and environmental footprint and improving operational reliability. Usage of natural resources like water, fuel is minimized to create a low footprint IT infrastructure. Through use of mix of on-site power generation technologies alongside energy and water storage we create a power, cooling and water microgrid for the data center. Such microgrids are a promising way to capture the significant potential of smaller distributed energy resources to meet growing demands for low footprint IT infrastructures.
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Smith, D. Barton, Barbara J. Frame, Lawrence M. Anovitz, and Christopher Makselon. "Feasibility of Using Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Pipelines for Hydrogen Delivery." In ASME 2016 Pressure Vessels and Piping Conference. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/pvp2016-63683.

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Pipelines are a practicable means for delivering large quantities of gaseous hydrogen over long distances and for distributing it as a transportation fuel at fueling stations in urban and rural settings. Glass-fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) pipelines are a promising alternative to the present-day use of low-alloy steel in pipelines for hydrogen transmission. GFRP pipelines offer advantages of lower capital cost and improved lifecycle performance, compared to steel pipelines. The technical challenges for adapting GRFP pipeline technology from oil and natural gas transmission, where it is in extensive service worldwide, to hydrogen transmission consists of evaluating the hydrogen compatibility of the constituent materials and composite construction, identifying the advantages and challenges of the various manufacturing methods, testing polymeric liners and pipelines to determine hydrogen permeability and leak rates, selecting options for pipeline joining technologies, establishing the necessary modifications to existing codes and standards to validate the safe and reliable implementation of the pipeline. We performed examined the technical feasibility of using a commercially available spoolable glass-fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) pipeline for hydrogen transmission. We used an accelerated aging process based on the Arrhenius model to screen for hydrogen-induced damage in the pipeline and in the pipeline’s constituent materials. We also measured hydrogen leakage rates in short lengths of the pipeline. The accelerated aging process involved immersing GRFP pipeline specimens in pipeline-pressure hydrogen (6.9 MPa/1000 psi) at an elevated temperature (60°C) to promote an accelerated interaction of hydrogen with the pipeline structure. To assess specific effects on the constituent materials in the pipeline, specimens of fiberglass rovings, resin matrix and liner materials were immersed together with the pipeline specimens, and specimens of all types were subjected to either a one-month or an eight-month exposure to hydrogen at the elevated temperature. At the conclusion of each exposure interval the pipeline specimens were evaluated for degradation using hydrostatic burst pressure tests to assess the overall integrity of the structure, compression tests to assess the integrity of the polymer matrix, and bend testing to assess the integrity of the laminate. The results of these tests were compared to the results obtained from identical tests performed on un-conditioned specimens from the same manufacturing run. Tensile tests and dynamic mechanical analysis were performed on multiple specimens of constituent materials. We measured the hydrogen leak rate in GFRP pipeline lined with pipeline-grade high-density polyethylene (PE-3408). The thickness of the liner was 0.526 cm and its inside diameter was 10.1 cm. The hydrogen pressurization during the leak rate measurements was 10.3 MPa (1500 psia) — the maximum recommended pressure — and all measurements were done at ambient temperatures in an air-conditioned laboratory. The pipeline was closed on each end using a steel cap with elastomer (O-ring) seals. The leak rate was calculated from the temperature-compensated pressure decay curve. Changes in pipeline volume that occurred due to pressure-induced dimensional changes in the pipeline length and circumference were measured using strain gauge sensors. These volumetric changes occurred at the earliest measurement times and diminished to near zero at the long measurement times during which the steady-state leak rate was determined. Leak rate measurements in three different lengths of pipeline yielded a leak rate was significantly lower than the predicted rate from the standard analytical model for a cylindrical vessel.
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Hart, Ken. "Basic Architecture and Sizing of Commercial Aircraft Gas Turbine Oil Feed Systems." In ASME Turbo Expo 2008: Power for Land, Sea, and Air. ASMEDC, 2008. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/gt2008-50450.

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The specific thrust and fuel efficiency of gas turbine engines have improved considerably over the last 20 years primarily due to technology advances in materials science and main gas path thermo-fluid analysis. However, a major influence on the improved engine reliability demonstrated over that same timeframe is the performance of engine mechanical systems which rely on the consistent delivery and recovery of oil. The general architecture of oil systems has changed little over this period. However, detailed attention to how oil system components behave and interact with each other, and with the rest of the engine systems, has helped achieve improved engine mechanical performance. For derivative engines this process is facilitated by a substantial amount of in-service data, reflecting both good and bad experiences, which helps to identify the poor designs, manufacturing anomalies or unusual operational circumstances that are likely to cause problems and the design changes that are needed to solve them. However, new engines being designed and certificated in ever-reducing timescales, do not necessarily have the luxury of such directly relevant, in-service, performance data. Hence it is essential that oil systems are designed with a full appreciation of component and system capabilities and the options available. This knowledge is based fundamentally on a general awareness of how an engine oil system achieves its objectives, why sometimes it doesn’t, and how it integrates with the rest of the engine. This paper aims to identify some of the decisions that need to be made regarding system architecture and component sizing when designing a gas turbine oil system. Full attention to these matters during the engine design phase should lead to reduced development and in-service problems, less use of development innovation to solve problems and ultimately improved engine reliability.
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Collins, Mick, Rod Lee, Calvin Vasileff, and Michael Kobelak. "Challenging Inspection Methodologies and Benefits – Recommended Scenarios for UT, MFL, and Robotics." In 2022 14th International Pipeline Conference. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/ipc2022-88267.

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Abstract As pipeline and energy storage infrastructure worldwide continues to age, viable assessment options for critical assets are becoming increasingly important to ensure the stable delivery of energy. Many assets are complex and require creative inspection solutions. This paper discusses robotic inspection technologies for pipelines and storage tanks that are challenging to inspect with traditional methods. We will provide an overview of the following: • A pipeline inspection project in South Korea using robotic Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL) inspection technology. This unique MFL crawler technology can operate within a flowing gas environment, capable of crawling wirelessly into and out of a hot tap. The system has a full array of high-resolution MFL sensors, a live feed high-definition camera, and laser deformation detection. • A multi-tank inspection program in the USA using robotic technology with ultrasonic (UT) sensors. This system can inspect a tank floor while the tank remains in service. These projects and their unique challenges will be discussed to illustrate the importance of deploying the right technology for specific applications. We will also demonstrate that utilizing these systems reduced the overall engineering costs associated with traditional inspection technologies. Additionally, the benefits and values from understanding the integrity conditions of these critical elements of energy infrastructure will be shared to provide guidance on selecting appropriate inspection methods to acquire the breadth and quality of data that can assist operators in making informed decisions for their asset integrity programs. This ensures more reliable energy distribution, reduces environmental impact, and improves safety. Operators should consider the type of inspection technology that will not only meet regulatory standards but provide all information required to contribute to a well-rounded asset integrity maintenance program. Inspection of those assets is key to ensuring that pre-emptive maintenance is possible, and the costs associated with adverse events avoided.
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Reports on the topic "Service delivery options"

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Savedoff, William, Pedro Bernal, Marcella Distrutti, Laura Goyoneche, and Carolina Bernal. Open configuration options Going Beyond Normal Challenges for Health and Healthcare in Latin America and the Caribbean Exposed by Covid-19. Inter-American Development Bank, May 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.18235/0004242.

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This technical note describes how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected Latin America and the Caribbean, and considers the implications for future population health, health spending, healthcare service reforms, and investments to prepare for future health emergencies. It provides a summary of the few existing empirical studies and then contributes original analysis using administrative data from hospitals and vital registration systems in five countries. It shows substantial declines in health and healthcare delivery during the first year of the pandemic, especially for preventive and elective care. Some countries were able to return healthcare to historical levels, while others were still below average in 2021. The study concludes with reflections on how the pandemic has altered health policy recommendations for the region, generating a greater sense of urgency to make progress on long-standing agendas such as eliminating fragmentation, integrating care, and pursuing digital transformation while reordering priorities toward investments in emergency preparedness, disease surveillance, resilience, and self-sufficiency. In other words, going beyond normal.
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Ter-Minassian, Teresa, and Andrés Muñoz Miranda. Options for a Reform of the Mexican Intergovernmental Transfer System in Light of International Experiences. Inter-American Development Bank, April 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.18235/0004217.

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This paper focuses on the design of intergovernmental transfers to reduce vertical and horizontal fiscal imbalances and improve the performance of subnational governments. It provides an overview of international experiences, especially of large federations, with a view to devising viable options for reform of the transfer system in Mexico. While there is no one-size-fits-all ideal model of design and implementation of intergovernmental transfer systems, this analysis points to some lessons that can inform reforms, including the need to view intergovernmental transfers as an integral part of the overall system of intergovernmental fiscal relations; the use of different types of intergovernmental transfers that are best suited to fulfill different objectives; and the incorporation of equalization schemes to address regional disparities. In the light of these experiences, we find that the current Mexican transfer system is too fragmented, is linked to volatile oil revenues, involves substantial discretion in the allocation of a significant portion of the transfers, and lacks sufficient equalizing power. This paper presents and discusses possible reform options and demonstrates that it is altogether possible to reduce transfer dependence to promote effort and fiscal responsibility; simplify the system to increase predictability and ease its administration; eliminate discretion to increase transparency and establish stronger subnational budget constraints; and improve fiscal equalization to promote equity in subnational service delivery. Careful consideration of political economy dynamics is given in the simulations of possible reforms, with a view to minimizing short-term gains and losses as well as political opposition.
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Townsend, John. Technical assistance for expanding contraceptive choice in India. Population Council, 1995. http://dx.doi.org/10.31899/rh1995.1017.

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One of the roles of the ANE OR/TA Project in India was to participate in policy dialogues with national counterparts, in the public sector and among NGOs, about expanding contraceptive choices, and to provide technical assistance for facilitating changes in service-delivery procedures. The public sector provides five contraceptive methods through its 11,500 hospitals and primary health care facilities. NGOs, private physicians, and pharmacies have access to a broader range of brands. While India is one of the world's leaders in contraceptive research, in recent years products have come to market slowly. New technology is often embraced, however the cost of contraceptive options is not trivial in the Indian context. As stated in this report, the OR Project became formally involved in the effort to expand contraceptive choices in 1993 at the request of the USAID Mission in India. The Secretary of Family Welfare supported concerns for quality and choice as part of the preparation for the International Conference on Population and Development held in Cairo, September 1994. Similar recommendations were made during development of a draft national population policy.
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Wade, S., and S. Lester. Output 4 options analysis: options analysis for a regional climate change programme to deliver more effective climate services, early warning and disaster risk reduction. Evidence on Demand, October 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.12774/eod_cr.october2015.wadesetal.

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Clements, R., D. Lumbroso, K. Prasad, G. Vellingiri, KR Viswanathan, and S. Wade. Stakeholder analysis: options analysis for a regional climate change programme to deliver more effective climate services, early warning and disaster risk reduction. Evidence on Demand, August 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.12774/eod_cr.august2015.clementsretal.

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Vellingiri, G., K. Prasad, S. Wade, D. Lumbroso, T. Oakley, KR Viswanathan, S. Dugar, L. Dahora, and R. Sogani. Evidence review: options analysis for a regional climate change programme to deliver more effective climate services, early warning and disaster risk reduction. Evidence on Demand, August 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.12774/eod_cr.june2015.vellingirigetal.

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Papaioannou, Dimitrios, and Elisabeth Windisch. Open configuration options Decarbonising Transport in Latin American Cities: Assessing Scenarios. Edited by Laureen Montes Calero and Ernesto Monter. Inter-American Development Bank, February 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.18235/0003976.

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This report is the second output of the Decarbonising Transport in Latin American Cities project (DTLA), developed jointly by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the International Transport Forum (ITF-OECD). DTLA supports transport decarbonisation in Bogota (Colombia), Buenos Aires (Argentina), and Mexico City (Mexico). These cities were selected based on their data availability about urban transport activity. As a result of this initiative, the first report describes a review of policies and key mobility challenges to deliver on a sustainable transport system. This second report presents the development and provision of a quantitative assessment tool that allows assessing the impact of transport CO2 reduction actions and respective scenarios to 2050. Both reports facilitate policy dialogue across all relevant stakeholders and supports peer learning and best practice exchange between the case study cities and beyond. Moreover, the reports bring out the need for rethinking decarbonization policies to consider their potential for achieving other benefits related with improving the quality of the transport services, closing gender equality gaps, and improving financial sustainability of current business models.
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Reyes, Angela, Benjamin Roseth, and Diego A. Vera-Cossio. Research Insights: How Digital Tools Increase Access to Government Services and Social Programs through On-time Renewals of IDs. Inter-American Development Bank, August 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.18235/0003572.

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Sending SMS reminders increased the probability of on-time renewals of IDs by 12 percentage points, while also allowing citizens to renew their IDs online only increased renewals by 8 percentage points. Providing an online option (instead of in-person renewals) was less effective due to a poor user experience with the online procedure. The poorest individuals who received reminders were also more likely to receive transfers from an emergency in-kind transfer delivered through digital vouchers.
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Paternina Blanco, Joshua, Elisabeth Windisch, Stephen Perkins, Asuka Ito, and Jonathan Leape. Open configuration options Decarbonising Transport in Latin American Cities: A Review of Policies and Key Challenges. Inter-American Development Bank, February 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.18235/0003987.

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This report is the first output of the Decarbonising Transport in Latin American Cities project (DTLA), developed jointly by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the International Transport Forum (ITF-OECD). As a result of this initiative, this first report describes a review of policies and key mobility challenges to deliver on a sustainable transport system. A second report provides a quantitative assessment tool that allows assessing the impact of transport CO2 reduction actions and respective scenarios to 2050. Both reports facilitate policy dialogue across all relevant stakeholders and supports peer learning and best practice exchange between the case study cities and beyond. Moreover, the reports bring out the need for rethinking decarbonization policies to consider their potential for achieving other benefits related with improving the quality of the transport services, closing gender equality gaps, and improving financial sustainability of current business models.
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Khan, Mahreen. Public Financial Management and Transitioning out of Aid. Institute of Development Studies, September 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.19088/k4d.2022.145.

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This rapid review found an absence of literature focused specifically on measuring the impact of PFM and governance systems in countries that have transitioned from aid, by moving up the income ladder. However, there are a few academic publications and a limited number of studies by multilateral, such as the World Bank, that examine the role of PFM and governance systems in countries that are transitioning or have moved away from aid. However, the importance of public financial management (PFM) and governance systems in development is well established and seen as a pre-requisite for economic growth. To effectively transition from aid, most low-income countries (LICs) need to upgrade their PFM and governance systems to meet the different scale, resources, accountability mechanisms, and capacity-building requirements of a middle-income country (MIC). The absence of the above empirical evidence may be due to the complexity of measuring the impact of PFM reforms as the results are non-linear, difficult to isolate from other policies to establish causality, and manifest in a longer time frame. However, through comparative country studies, the consequences of deficient PFM and governance have been well documented. So impaired budgetary planning, implementation, and reporting, limited fiscal transparency, weak accountability mechanisms, resource leakage, and inefficient service delivery are well recognised as detrimental to economic growth and development. The literature on transitioning countries focuses predominantly on the impact of aid withdrawal on the social sector, where comparative qualitative data is easier to obtain and the effects are usually more immediate, visible, and may even extend to global health outcomes, such as in AIDS prevention programmes. Thus, tracking the progress of donor-assisted social sector programmes is relatively easier than for PFM and governance reforms. The literature is more abundant on the overall lessons of transitions from aid both for country governments and donors. The key lessons underscore the importance of PFM and governance systems and mechanisms to a successful transition up the income ladder: Planning for transition should be strategic, detailed and specifically geared to mitigate against risks, explicitly assessing the best mix of finance options to mitigate the impact of aid reduction/withdrawal on national budgets. The plan must be led by a working group or ministry and have timelines and milestones; Where PFM and governance is weak transition preparation should include strengthening PFM especially economic and fiscal legislation, administration, and implementation; Stakeholders such as donor partners (DPs) and NGOs should participate in the planning process with clear, open, and ongoing communication channels; Political and economic assessments in the planning and mid-term phases as well as long-term monitoring and evaluation should be instituted; Build financial, technical, and management capacity throughout the plan implementation This helpdesk report draws on academic, policy, and grey sources from the previous seven years rather than the usual K4D five-year window, to account for the two-year disruption of COVID-19. As cross-country studies on PFM and governance are scarce, a few older studies are also referenced to ensure a comprehensive response to the query. The report focuses on low-income countries transitioning from aid due to a change in status to lower-middle-income countries.
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