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Loebbecke, Claudia, and Bernhard Thomas. "Developing and enforcing internal information systems standards: InduMaker’s Standards Management Process." International Journal of Information Systems and Project Management 4, no. 1 (February 8, 2022): 5–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.12821/ijispm040101.
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It is widely agreed that standards provide numerous benefits when available and enforced. Company-internal Information Systems (IS) management procedures and solutions, in the following coined IS ‘standards’, allow for harmonizing operations between company units, locations and even different service providers. However, many companies lack an organized process for defining and managing internal IS standards, which causes uncertainties and delays in decision making, planning, and design processes. In this case study of the globally operating InduMaker (anonymized company name), an established manufacturing supplier, we look into the company-internal management of IS standards. Theoretically grounded in the organizational and IS-focused literature on business process modelling and business process commoditization, we describe and investigate InduMaker’s newly developed Standard Management Process (SMP) for defining and managing company-internal business and IS standards, with which the multinational pursues offering clear answers to business and IT departments about existing IS standards, their degree of obligation, applicability, and scope at any time.
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Stefanovska, Vesna. "Police restorative approach in the juvenile justice system." Temida 13, no. 3 (2010): 41–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.2298/tem1003041s.
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Restorative justice is a new, different response to crime, response that offers and tries to establish justice again. Not going into aims, impact and basic principles of restorative justice, as well as into substance of different restorative practices, in this article we will concentrate on restorative interventions that lead to avoidance of the formal justice system. Concretely, we will analyze the role of the police in applying restorative interventions in the juvenile justice system. Particular emphasis will be put on the meaning and the aim of diversion procedures towards juvenile offenders that have committed minor offences and more serious ones for which they come in conflict with the law. In the foreign expert literature the concept of restorative policing is recognized (restorative approach in police conduct), as an attempt to introduce a new reform in performing police affairs. This subject should be approached very carefully and fundamentally, if we want consistent implementation of the new tendency and practices in the juvenile justice systems in accordance with the international standards.
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Bhalla, Vijay, and Ramakrishnan Narayanaswamy. "Juvenile Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma: Changing Paradigms in Management." Bengal Journal of Otolaryngology and Head Neck Surgery 26, no. 1 (April 28, 2018): 35–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.47210/bjohns.2018.v26i1.154.
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Introduction
Juvenile Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma (JNA) is a tumor of young and adolescent males. It is a benign vascular tumor arising from the spheno-palatine foramen. It is best managed surgically at present by endoscopic methods with or without pre-operative embolization. Tumor attributes like intracranial extent and residual vascularity after embolization need to be assessed pre-operatively before undertaking endoscopic surgery, in order to reduce surgical blood loss and morbidity.
Materials and Methods
Twenty-three cases of JNA (n=23) were operated endoscopically at a tertiary level military hospital. They were staged with the Snyderman staging system. Demographic variables including stage wise management were brought out with intraoperative time and blood loss recorded for different stages.
Results
The intraoperative surgical time, intra-operative blood loss and recurrence/residual rates were compared with similar studies in existing literature and correlated well.
Conclusion
Endoscopic Endonasal approach to JNA is now a well-established technique. With improvements in embolization techniques and better instrumentation like HD camera systems, endo-bipolar cautery, Coblation and endo-liga clips and neuro-navigation, better visualization and better haemostatis can be achieved, resulting in significant reduction in the morbidity and improvement in surgical results.
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Xu, Qian, Hui Ci Goh, Ehsan Mousavi, Hamed Nabizadeh Nabizadeh Rafsanjani, Zubin Varghese, Yogesh Pandit, and Ali Ghahramani. "Towards Personalization of Indoor Air Quality: Review of Sensing Requirements and Field Deployments." Sensors 22, no. 9 (April 30, 2022): 3444. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/s22093444.
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As humans spend more time indoors, ensuring acceptable indoor air quality (IAQ) through ubiquitous sensing systems has become a necessity. Although extensive studies have been conducted on the IAQ sensing systems, a holistic review of the performance and deployment of Ubiquitous IAQ Sensing (UIAQS) systems with associated requirements in IAQ sensing standards is still lacking. In this study, we first reviewed IAQ pollutants and other IAQ-related factors and the associated requirements in the prominent IAQ sensing standards. We found that while non-pollutant factors are influential on occupants’ perception of IAQ and their satisfaction, they do not have evaluation metrics in the IAQ standards. Then, we systematically reviewed field studies on UIAQS technologies in the literature. Specific classes of information were recorded and analyzed further. We found that the majority of the UIAQS systems did not meet the requirements of the prominent IAQ sensing standards and identified four primary research gaps. We concluded that a new holistic and personalized approach that incorporates UIAQS measurements and subjective feedback is needed. This study provides valuable insights for researchers and policymakers to better improve UIAQS technologies by developing personalized IAQ sensors and sensing standards.
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Lambert, Laurie, Leila Azzi, Lucy Boothroyd, Anabèle Brière, François Désy, Maria Vutcovici, Peter Bogaty, and Michèle de Guise. "OP24 A Framework For Improved Systems Of Care In Myocardial Infarction." International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care 33, S1 (2017): 11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0266462317001258.
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INTRODUCTION:In the past decade numerous efforts have been made to enhance quality of care in the province of Québec for patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Despite two prior field evaluations and diffusion of a systematic review as well as recommendations, a third audit revealed persistent gaps in care, specifically excessive treatment delays. Our cardiovascular evaluation unit thus aimed to develop a more comprehensive quality improvement framework that further engaged healthcare professionals.METHODS:A literature update identified best practices and ways to reduce treatment delays and improve outcomes. This review, combined with the latest evaluation results, was used to establish structural and process quality standards adapted to the Québec context, via a consensus process with a panel of clinical experts. The standards identified quality-of-care targets and key elements of a governance structure to guide the improvement process. Quality indicators to monitor change were also developed. An implementation plan was then created, likewise based on literature and evaluation results.RESULTS:For the first time, the unit publicly disseminated the results of the third evaluation according to region, in addition to standard individual hospital “report cards”. A summit conference was held during which the standards and indicators were presented to clinicians and other stakeholders, in collaboration with the health ministry and a panel of cardiovascular experts. Site visits are planned to facilitate change and establishment of local improvement plans and committees. A “tool kit” was developed containing a treatment algorithm, a drug protocol, five quality indicators each for processes and care networks, and measurement tools for indicators. A 75 percent minimal achievement target was set for treatment times.CONCLUSIONS:A comprehensive framework aimed at improving quality of care for STEMI patients and monitoring change was created by combining evidence from the literature and “real world” data and mobilizing key stakeholders.
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Politis, Yannis, Fragoulis D. Krokos, and Ioannis Papadakis. "Categorization of control measures in food safety management systems." British Food Journal 119, no. 12 (December 4, 2017): 2653–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/bfj-01-2017-0018.
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Purpose All food safety management standards require effective control measures of food safety hazards in order to ensure that food is safe at the time of human consumption. Furthermore, ISO 22000:2005 requires a logical approach to be carried out for the selection and categorization of the control measures according to the level of effect on identified food safety hazards. The purpose of this paper is to describe the COntrol MEasures CATegorization (COMECAT) method for the categorization of control measures in food safety management systems (FSMS) in order to assist organizations to prioritize and deploy their efforts and limited resources mainly to control significant hazards. Design/methodology/approach A thorough clarification of the characteristics of the different control measures used in FSMS has been achieved based on the definitions and the descriptions given by the different food safety standards such as the ISO 22000, the IFS and the BRC standards. The basic approaches for the determination of control measures found in literature and web pages have been examined and the proposed methodology has been implemented in feta cheese production in order to evaluate its applicability. Findings A decision tree model has been proposed as the most suitable approach for the categorization of control measures in FSMS. The implementation of the proposed COMECAT method in feta cheese production revealed its applicability. The method was able to identify the different risk level of food hazards and prioritize and deploy the organization’s efforts and limited resources for their management accordingly. Originality/value In the literature, there is a lack of justified methodologies for the categorization of control measures in FSMS. Most of the approaches concern attempts of private companies operating in the food industry or business consultancies and which can be found in their web pages. This paper describes a well-justified model for the categorization of control measures which is easy to implement and which results in more robust decisions.
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Marhavilas, Panagiotis K., Fani Pliaki, and Dimitrios Koulouriotis. "International Management System Standards Related to Occupational Safety and Health: An Updated Literature Survey." Sustainability 14, no. 20 (October 15, 2022): 13282. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su142013282.
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The implementation of an international management system (IMS) in any organization (or part thereof) creates an efficient framework regarding the sustainable development and the review of processes required to manage occupational safety and health (OSH) efficaciously. Moreover, Occupational Safety and Health Management System (OSHMS) standards identify requirements regarding OSH management systems, with the aim of enabling an organization to adopt dynamic policy and objectives that take into consideration lawful requirements relating to OSH risks (e.g., safe and healthy workplaces, prevention of work-related injuries, etc.). This article extends the research and the results of a previous study of ours and comparatively presents (a) the main IMS standards concerning OSHMS and (b) the statistical results and new findings of an updated literature survey for additional time intervals (i.e., the years 1995–2005 and 2018–2020), ultimately covering the entire period of the years 1995–2020. Thus, the main targets of the study were (i) the implementation and comparative presentation of OSHMS standards, (ii) the reinforcement of their application at the worksites of any organization, and (iii) the development of a new ameliorated OSH management system model based on the knowledge from the literature review. On the other hand, some dominant results and findings are the following: (a) The industrial sector and construction sector demonstrate the highest percentage of OSHMS utilization. (b) The OHSAS 18001 standard remains the most frequent OSHMS standard even though, despite the fact that the ISO 45001:2018 is a recently developed OSHMS, it presents a considerable percentage distribution with reference to the total OSHMS articles despite its brief lifespan. (c) An effectual IMS OSHMS must merge various management systems, such as OSH (safety and health), QMS (quality), and EMS (environmental). (d) Organizations and businesses of any kind and any size can certainly develop and implement OSHMS standards. (e) Some substantial barriers to the implementation of an OSHMS standard are the high cost vis à vis implementation and management, the difficulty for the employees to realize its significance in OSH, and the complicatedness of combining different standards. (f) Occupational epidemiology must be one of the main features of an OSHMS standard. (g) Governments, employers, and employees admit day after day that the effectiveness of applying OSHMS standards at the organization level is considerable for decreasing the occupational hazards and risks and also for raising productivity.
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Kifor, Claudiu Vasile, Alexandru Olteanu, and Mihai Zerbes. "Key Performance Indicators for Smart Energy Systems in Sustainable Universities." Energies 16, no. 3 (January 23, 2023): 1246. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/en16031246.
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Sustainable campus management includes energy-saving measures and waste reduction and has become important to many universities, being part of the institution’s societal responsibility. Smart energy systems (SESs), as part of campus energy management, can bring many benefits, including increased efficiency, reduced energy consumption, reduced emissions, increased reliability, and real-time control, and facilitate the integration of the renewable energy systems (RES). Despite the growing interest in energy efficiency and for the initiatives and projects to implement SESs, there are no universally accepted standards for assessing the performance of SESs, with most techniques being dedicated to subsystems. A KPI (key performance indicator) framework for evaluating the SESs’ performance from university campuses is proposed, starting from the current findings and priorities from the scientific literature, energy standards, legislation, and university rankings. The framework can support the implementation, operation, and evaluation of the SESs from university campuses, based on SES requirements and the stakeholders’ goals. Unlike previously developed solutions, the framework is focused not only on the technical side of SESs but also on the role that education, research, and innovation should have in sustainable development, making universities key contributors to achieving these goals.
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KNEBA, Zbigniew. "The production of effective power from a vehicle engine waste heat." Combustion Engines 146, no. 3 (November 1, 2011): 24–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.19206/ce-117088.
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The paper presents an overview of selected items of literature related to the possible use of the heat from a vehicle engine exhaust that is normally released to the environment. Systems of new standards, still on the testing stage not currently in use have been analyzed. The disadvantages such as large mass and high costs of the steam systems have been indicated. Thermo-generators, in turn, are characterized by low electric power per unit weight. In the last chapter the authors discuss the accumulation of heat in order to reduce the engine warm-up time.
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Vykydal, David, and Jaroslav Nenadál. "Closed-Loop Quality Management Systems: Are Czech Companies Ready?" Quality Innovation Prosperity 26, no. 2 (August 1, 2022): 72–87. http://dx.doi.org/10.12776/qip.v26i2.1710.
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Purpose: The paper brings set of original information related to the next quality management systems development with regard to digitalisation and other features of new era. It proposes basic structure of closed-loop quality management systems (CLQMS) as a mixture of internal, external, horizontal and vertical loops. Methodology/Approach: Comparative literature analysis, standards’ analysis, brainstorming, field research, interviews and design review were used. Findings: Information flows are counted as vital part of all advanced closed-loop quality management systems. Authors established definition of CLQMS. 209 of various requirements related to information exchange were discovered through study of ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2016 and EFQM Model, version 2020. These requirements should create a basic platform for CLQMS establishing and development. Authors performed an empirical field research which. Confirmed that current readiness of Czech production companies for CLQMS implementation is insufficient, despite the automotive sector reaches a higher level of such readiness. Research Limitation/Implication: The field research was performed in time span accompanied by stern measures caused by COVID-19. The only English language literature resources were considered for a literature review. Originality/Value of paper: The paper brings original set of information, regarding to definition of the CLQMS, findings from special field research.
Dissertations / Theses on the topic "Time – Systems and standards – Juvenile literature"
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Fujdiak, Radek. "Analýza a optimalizace datové komunikace pro telemetrické systémy v energetice." Doctoral thesis, Vysoké učení technické v Brně. Fakulta elektrotechniky a komunikačních technologií, 2017. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-358408.
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Telemetry system, Optimisation, Sensoric networks, Smart Grid, Internet of Things, Sensors, Information security, Cryptography, Cryptography algorithms, Cryptosystem, Confidentiality, Integrity, Authentication, Data freshness, Non-Repudiation.
Books on the topic "Time – Systems and standards – Juvenile literature"
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Adler, David A. Time zones. New York: Scholastic, 2010.
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Hood, Lou. Around the world in the blink of an eye: A truly global picture book. Ottawa: We(e) Press, 2010.
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Christiane, Engel, ed. One day. London: A. & C. Black, 2013.
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Perrin, Clotilde. Au même instant, sur la Terre--. Paris: Rue du Monde, 2011.
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author, Sheppard Bryony Williams, and Beckman Olivia ill, eds. Around the world right now. Ann Arbor, MI: Sleeping Bear Press, 2017.
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Barth, Valerie. Times giant book of 4000 words. Singapore: Earlybird Books, 1996.
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Romanov, Aleksandr. UK Law and Legal system. ru: INFRA-M Academic Publishing LLC., 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.12737/1819049.
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The textbook is based on the study of foreign law and the experience of teaching courses of comparative law. The main attention is paid to the peculiarities of the legal system of Great Britain, English law, its sources (forms), the history of English law, its place and role, the organization of the judicial system and the administration of justice. The article highlights the views of English jurists on the concept of "law", types of law enforcement activities, which traditionally include judicial precedents (judicial lawmaking), statutory law (lawmaking), adherence to law, the application of legal principles and norms, as well as the organization of the legal profession and issues such as the specifics of the operation of the norms of English case law in space, in time, in a circle of persons. We used modern materials on the reform of the legal system of Great Britain both in history and in modern conditions. Changes have been taken into account in connection with the formation of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom, the UK's withdrawal from the European Union (Brexit).
The publication is provided with a list of commonly used English-language abbreviations, a glossary with a semantic translation into Russian, a subject index and a list of recommended literature.
Meets the requirements of the federal state educational standards of higher education of the latest generation.
For law students, graduate students, teachers and anyone interested in foreign law, the history of legal systems, the legal foundation and origins of adversarial justice, English law and the legal system of Great Britain.
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Gaddi, Rosalie. Austin's Airplane Adventure: Solve Problems Involving Measurement. Rosen Publishing Group, 2014.
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Around the World Right Now. Sleeping Bear Press, 2017.
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Around the World Right Now. Sleeping Bear Press, 2017.
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Wu, Ming-Chien (Mindy), and Bhuvan Unhelkar. "Extending Enterprise Architecture with Mobility." In Enterprise Information Systems, 356–69. IGI Global, 2011. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-61692-852-0.ch204.
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The Enterprise Architecture (EA) brings together various business processes, technologies, standards, systems, and IT infrastructure of the organization. This chapter considers extending the EA with mobility so that it would facilitate easier implementation of applications that overcomes the boundaries of time and location. This extension of EA with mobility will result in a comprehensive Mobility Enterprise Architecture (M-EA) that will provide the business with advantages of real-time business processes, reduced costs, increased client satisfaction, and better control. This chapter outlines the M-EA framework, which is based on the literature review, initial modeling, and a case study carried out by the lead authors. Later, the framework is validated by another case study carried out at international software development organization. Further validation of the model is envisaged through action research in multinational organizations.
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Mechta, Asma, Zsuzsanna Széles, and Ágnes Siklósi. "The IFRS and the Financial Accounting System in Algeria: A Literature Review." In Fenntarthatósági átmenet: kihívások és innovatív megoldások : Nemzetközi tudományos konferencia a Magyar Tudomány Ünnepe alkalmából, 342–50. Soproni Egyetem Kiadó, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.35511/978-963-334-499-6-mechta-szeles-siklosi.
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This study aims to explore the potential challenges that Algeria may face in fully adopting the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Accounting Standards (IAS). Even though the adoption of IFRS has significantly increased and resulted in significant improvements in transparency, accounting quality, and comparability of financial information among global enterprises, Algeria continues to use a financial accounting system (SCF) that is only inspired by IAS. This study does a thorough review of the literature to find these possible problems and explain how the SCF works in terms of how it fits with IFRS. The findings indicate that Algeria faced multifaceted challenges, such as underdeveloped financial markets, difficulties in asset valuation, a lack of comprehensive economic information systems, slow progress in accounting education, and resistance to change among enterprises. The rushed implementation, inadequate infrastructure, and entrenched reliance on previous systems compounded the hurdles. Overcoming these obstacles requires comprehensive reforms addressing regulatory, educational, and cultural aspects while providing sufficient time for adjustment and capacity building.
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Alqoud, A., D. Schaefer, and J. Milisavljevic-Syed. "Industry 4.0: Challenges and Opportunities of Digitalisation Manufacturing Systems." In Advances in Transdisciplinary Engineering. IOS Press, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/atde220560.
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Industry 4.0 technologies enable manufacturing companies to efficiently utilise their assets and reach a competitive advantage. These technologies provide new methods of generating revenue from data-driven services and facilitate predictive maintenance through the use of real-time data analytics. Even after more than a decade from the start of the fourth industrial revolution, manufacturing industry still struggles to upgrade to Industry 4.0-compliant technologies and standards. Currently, the barriers and enablers facing manufacturing companies to adopt new technology are not well understood, and there is a significant gap in the available literature. The authors of this paper review the challenges, opportunities, and applications facing manufacturers from an academic and industrial perspective. In order to identify these factors, a literature review and a survey were chosen. Based on the results of this study, the main challenges identified are financial constraints, a lack of knowledge, and the complexity of new technologies. The research also identified opportunities for manufacturing firms, such as improving efficiency, reducing costs, and improving quality. Potential applications for manufacturers include sharing machine status, predictive maintenance and controlling machines remotely. In the current work, these factors have been ranked from an industrial perspective.
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Alqoud, A., D. Schaefer, and J. Milisavljevic-Syed. "Industry 4.0: A Review of Digital Retrofitting Solutions for Legacy Manufacturing Systems." In Advances in Transdisciplinary Engineering. IOS Press, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/atde220557.
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Industry 4.0 technologies and digitalised processes are essential for implementing smart manufacturing within vertically and horizontally integrated industries. These technologies offer new ways to generate revenue from data-driven services and enable predictive maintenance based on real-time data analytics. Although the fourth industrial revolution has been underway for more than a decade, the manufacturing sector is still grappling with the process of upgrading manufacturing systems and processes to Industry 4.0-conforming technologies and standards. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) cannot always afford to replace their legacy systems with state-of-the-art machines. One option available in such cases is known as retrofitting, in which manufacturing systems of past generations are upgraded with sensors and IoT components to integrate them into a digital workflow across the enterprise. Unfortunately, the scope and systematic process of legacy system retrofitting and integration are not yet well understood and currently represent a large gap in the literature. In this article, the authors present an in-depth systematic review of case studies and available literature on legacy system retrofitting. A total of 32 papers met our selection criteria and were particularly relevant to our topic. The results identify three digital retrofitting solutions.
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Maravilhas, Sérgio, Sérgio Goes Oliveira, and Paulo Melo. "Patent Information Quality to Stimulate Innovations." In Advances in Business Information Systems and Analytics, 120–44. IGI Global, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-6225-2.ch006.
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Information, a tool to reduce uncertainty and develop knowledge in organizations, is an important aid in the decision-making process. There are several characteristics that describe the quality of information that will allow the analysis of its value. Quality information warrants us best results when competing with other organizations. Its value is related to the results that it will allow us to obtain, and it depends on the context. Patent information must be of high quality to permit the search and retrieval of the documents needed to solve a problem or stimulate new ideas and solutions. Old inventions can generate new ideas; technologies for one application can be introduced for a new domain and can be applied in ecologically sustainable solutions. The current high number of patent applications reduces the quality of patent information due to the time needed to filter and search for all the prior art available. Some standards, together with machine translation, have been set up to avoid this situation and improve the quality of the patent information retrieved by the interested public. A comprehensive survey of the relevant literature available made us aware that commercial databases supply some value-added information to help the researchers and improve the efficiency of the search queries. Some of these features could be applied by the national and international intellectual property offices.
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Wu, Ming-Chien (Mindy), and Bhuvan Unhelkar. "Extending Enterprise Architecture with Mobility." In Handbook of Research in Mobile Business, Second Edition, 487–98. IGI Global, 2009. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-60566-156-8.ch046.
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The Enterprise Architecture (EA) brings together various business processes, technologies, standards, systems, and IT infrastructure of the organization. This chapter considers extending the EA with mobility so that it would facilitate easier implementation of applications that overcomes the boundaries of time and location. This extension of EA with mobility will result in a comprehensive Mobility Enterprise Architecture (M-EA) that will provide the business with advantages of real-time business processes, reduced costs, increased client satisfaction, and better control. This chapter outlines the M-EA framework, which is based on the literature review, initial modeling, and a case study carried out by the lead authors. Later, the framework is validated by another case study carried out at international software development organization. Further validation of the model is envisaged through action research in multinational organizations.
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"Modal Logic as a Theory of Information." In Logic and Reality, edited by Johan Van Bentrem, 135–68. Oxford University PressOxford, 1997. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780198240600.003.0008.
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Abstract The pioneering philosophical logicians of the 1950s and 1960s found that a modal logic of various intensional systems satisfying modem standards was a viable enterprise, as well as a philosophically enlightening one. Arthur Prior was a prominent contributor to this development, showing how a rigorous temporal logic could be developed which served initially for elucidating philosophical arguments involving the passage of Time, but later also became an instrument for linguistic analysis of the temporal system of natural languages. Around 1970 the resulting modal research programme also started acquiring a mathematical impetus of its own, and a flourishing literature on its model theory and proof theory developed in the decade afterwards. Most major results had been obtained here around 1980, and the main interest shifted to new applied areas, in particular, dynamic logic in computer science and provability logic in mathematics, that certainly had not been envisaged by the founding fathers.
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Christen, Oliver M., Yannic Mösching, Patrik Müller, Kerstin Denecke, and Stephan Nüssli. "Dashboard Visualization of Information for Emergency Medical Services." In Studies in Health Technology and Informatics. IOS Press, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/shti200688.
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In emergency situations, every minute counts. Therefore, staff of emergency medical services (EMS) require easily accessible sources of information to organize and coordinate their work as quickly as possible. Digital dashboards can visualize various information at a glance and have thus potential to meet this need. We developed in cooperation with the Emmental Hospital a prototype of a dashboard, which aims to improve organizational aspects of the EMS. Method: A literature search was conducted in PubMed, IEEE and ACM. The goal was to identify design principles for dashboards. Additionally, several interviews and meetings were held with the EMS staff of the Emmental Hospital and with those of another hospital. The aim was to identify requirements of the EMS staff towards such an organizational dashboard and to transform them into use cases. Results: Considering the collected requirements and standards of dashboard design, a prototype of a dashboard was developed. It consists of several modules that show relevant information items such as news or traffic information. Due to this modular development, content is easily interchangeable. The most important information for the EMS is shown on the dashboard aiming at saving time for information gathering. Conclusion: A digital dashboard offers many advantages and optimization possibilities compared to an analog whiteboard. For example, such a dashboard can be connected to other systems and data can be automatically included. Although we developed our dashboard in cooperation with the EMS of a specific hospital, it can easily be applied and adjusted to other EMS. As a next step, we will perform usability tests with the prototype and start implementing the dashboard.
Conference papers on the topic "Time – Systems and standards – Juvenile literature"
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Jimenez-Octavio, J. R., E. Pilo, I. Egido, and A. Carnicero. "New Transformer Sizing Criteria Based on Moving Average Techniques for Railway Systems." In ASME/IEEE 2007 Joint Rail Conference and Internal Combustion Engine Division Spring Technical Conference. ASMEDC, 2007. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/jrc/ice2007-40084.
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This paper introduces new criteria based on moving average of apparent power for sizing transformers in railway systems. Usually, transformers are designed to fulfill thermal criteria which are evaluated along several load cycles reported in the standards and literature. Nevertheless, real railway load cycles are quite variable and difficult to predict, therefore simulation techniques are necessary to estimate them. Detailed thermal studies require electric and thermal simulations for very particular operation, maintenance and climatic conditions. Hence these studies are focused on that special conditions and imply high computational costs too. To face this problem new sizing design criteria are proposed. These are based on the calculation of the moving average of the demand power, considering a time window which depends on the thermal time constant of the transformer. Finally, the results obtained with the proposed design criteria are discussed and compared with those obtained with the conventional hot-spot temperature based criterion.
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Gustad, Halvor Snersrud, Per Thomas Moe, and Elena Celledoni. "A PDE Model for Estimating the Life Time of a Riser." In ASME 2019 38th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/omae2019-96185.
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Abstract Subsea intervention operations may expose wellheads to very high structural loads. Traditionally, structural fatigue was not regarded as a challenge for wellheads, and design codes did not include verification with respect to structural loads. However, development in mathematical modeling and numerical techniques as well as monitoring systems have revealed that semi-submersible rigs with marine riser systems and BOP (Blowout Preventer) can cause quite significant loads on permanently installed equipment. Being able to describe a risers movement under the action of external forces is important in order to calculate the effects on the wellhead. This may be used to predict the expected remaining lifetime of the system. In this article, the existing literature on numerical modeling of a riser system is discussed. Different mathematical models of a riser system were approximated numerically by a finite element method. The models are compared and their correctness is discussed. The error bounds for the finite element solutions are derived. Boundary conditions are further developed to improve realism and ensure compliance with existing standards and guidelines. The sensitivity of such changes are assessed and discussed. A discussion on how to use the numerical simulated data to train a machine learning algorithm to estimate well loading is presented and key parameters affecting the cyclic wellhead loads are identified.
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Tanzharikov, Arman, Maxad Dairabayev, Andrey Kim, Jeremy Sosa, and Adilbek Bissembay. "Real-Time Greenhouse Gas Emissions Visibility in Tengiz Production Operations." In SPE Caspian Technical Conference and Exhibition. SPE, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.2118/217553-ms.
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Abstract Understanding the sources of GHG emissions and their visibility within the energy industry is crucial for developing effective mitigation strategies and achieving sustainability goals. This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the data visibility of GHG emission sources in oil and gas production operations. The study encompasses an extensive review of literature, industry reports, and technological frameworks to identify the primary sources of GHG emissions in oil and gas production. These sources include flaring, venting, fugitive emissions, combustion processes, etc. Each source is examined regarding its potential emissions, monitoring techniques, and data visibility. Moreover, highlights the challenges faced by companies in accurately measuring, monitoring, and reporting GHG emissions, such as technological limitations, data collection complexities, and the lack of standardized reporting frameworks. In this paper, the author investigates the existing requirements and voluntary initiatives to improve data visibility and transparency. Furthermore, the paper presents emerging technologies and best practices to enhance GHG emissions data visibility. It discusses implementing advanced monitoring systems and emphasizes the importance of digitalization and data analytics in capturing, analyzing, and visualizing GHG emissions data for better decision-making and performance tracking. The findings of this paper shed light on the current best practices, potential limitations, and opportunities regarding GHG emissions data visibility in oil and gas production operations. The analysis underscores the need for stronger collaboration between industry stakeholders to establish consistent reporting frameworks and standards. It also emphasizes the importance of technological innovation and data-driven approaches to enable more efficient emissions monitoring and reduction strategies. Overall, this paper serves as a comprehensive overview of GHG emission sources data visibility in oil and gas production operations. It provides valuable insights into the challenges faced by the industry, highlights potential solutions, and emphasizes the importance of enhanced data visibility for achieving sustainability goals in the context of climate change.
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Pinheiro, A., and C. Amorim. "DAYLIGHT REQUIREMENTS: AN OVERVIEW OF DEFINITIONS, PROGRESS AND GAPS." In CIE 2023 Conference. International Commission on Illumination, CIE, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.25039/x50.2023.op073.
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Daylight is fundamental in the built environment. Requirements define, describe, and measure the behavior of daylight. This article conducts a systematic literature review that aims to investigate daylight metrics and requirements in documents regarding buildings, such as standards, regulations, rating systems, guidelines, and building and urban codes to track their progress over time and the remaining gaps. The results show a lack of studies approaching daylight requirements in building and urban codes, regulations and guidelines, showing a gap between research and design practice. There is an evolution on time from static to dynamic metrics as requirements found in international standards and rating systems. Static metrics are still present on some of these documents, but dynamic metrics provide more accurate evaluations. Finally, Spatial Daylight Autonomy and Target Illuminance have similar concepts, as well as Annual Sunlight Exposure and Exposure to Sunlight, which suggests a possible harmonisation in an international context.
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Feng, Shaw C., and Eugene Y. Song. "Information Modeling of Conceptual Process Planning Integrated With Conceptual Design." In ASME 2000 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2000. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/detc2000/dfm-14009.
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Abstract Conceptual process planning is a key activity for designers to evaluate manufacturability and manufacturing cost and time in the early product development stage. Since major manufacturing cost is determined in early design, it is critical to be able to assess manufacturability and cost as early as possible in the design process. The integration between process planning and design is critical to enable these analyses. A literature review of the current status of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Process Planning (CAPP) software technologies reveals the lack of interface standards to enable the integration of these systems. In order to develop interface standards, information models have to be first developed to define the interfaces. An initial information model for conceptual process planning has been developed. This model includes an activity model and an object model for manufacturing process selection, resource selection, and cost and time estimation. The activity model sets the context in which the objects are used for information sharing and exchange. The object model defines classes used in conceptual process planning. The main purpose of developing this model is to initiate the development of standard interface specifications that are necessary for design and process planning integration.
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Coelho, Chason, Stephen Garets, Jordan Bailey, Todd Frank, Iiona Scully, and David Cades. "Human Factors Issues of Advanced Rider Assistance Systems (ARAS)." In 14th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE 2023). AHFE International, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.54941/ahfe1003814.
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Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), such as adaptive cruise control (ACC), automatic emergency braking (AEB), and blind-spot monitoring (BSM) for passenger vehicles are becoming ubiquitous, with some features being standard on vehicles. The same is not true for motorcycles. However, limited analogous advanced rider assistance systems (ARAS) have been introduced, and the ARAS market is expected to grow significantly in the coming years. Some reasons for the development and implementation lags of ARAS include functional differences between passenger vehicles and motorcycles, such as lack of passenger restraints, more pronounced vehicle dynamics, greater operator physical involvement in achieving vehicle control, and more constrained means of presenting information for motorcycles. In turn, these differences highlight notable human factors issues, especially because ARAS may produce unique or unexpected riding situations that may impact the performance of the motorcycle operator. For example, abrupt, unexpected changes in the orientation and/or dynamics of the motorcycle, such as through application of AEB, could result in control problems, operator or passenger separation from the motorcycle, or both, even while still mitigating collision involvement. In this paper, we review relevant scientific and technical literature and discuss how unique demands of ARAS applications can shape the ways research can be translated into practical innovation, development, and implementation of ARAS features. Relevant scientific topics include feedback modalities, perceptual-motor behavior and control, perception-reaction time, user acceptance and trust, learning, and attention, with a focus on safety-critical issues spanning multiple scientific topics. For example, operator visual behavior, and in particular, operator sight distance (i.e., how far the operator is looking down the road at a given time), have been identified as critical variables that can affect rider safety. An operator can be said to override the sight distance when they travel above a speed that would allow them to safely stop the motorcycle after detecting a hazard. In this situation, ARAS may be able to alert the operator via forward collision warnings and/or intervene more directly via AEB. Important questions exist about whether and how to present warning information through vision, audition, or touch modalities, and with what physical features (e.g., frequency, duration, and intensity). Regarding the latter possibility, using more direct ARAS intervention with assistive control inputs to the motorcycle raises safety-critical questions about the degrees to which the ARAS technology can predict and/or detect the state of the operator and the degrees to which the operator can predict and/or detect and respond to the assistive actions on the motorcycle. We discuss these topics in the context of relevant literature with the overarching goal of informing future research, development, and adoption of ARAS, in addition to the development of evaluative test criteria and standards.
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Arruda, Amilton, Celso Hartkopf, and Rodrigo Balestra. "City branding: strategic planning and communication image in the management of contemporary cities." In Systems & Design: Beyond Processes and Thinking. Valencia: Universitat Politècnica València, 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.4995/ifdp.2016.3288.
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Over the past decade, one can observe a steady growth in the use of terms such as Place Branding, Nation Branding, Destination Branding and City Branding. Both in academic research and in the practical applications in large cities management and urban spaces, this new paradigm takes shape and, along with it, the need for definitions and concepts, methods and methodologies and the establishment of technical and theoretical standards. This approach was born in the Marketing field, specifically in what was called Place Marketing. In this context the Branding stood out as a development tool solutions to the need for differentiation, generation of solid images and the establishment of symbols and identity signs, in order to leverage economic benefits for countries, cities and regions. In a way, fulfilling, in the first instance, a similar role to the branding of products and services. But it was specifically in Branding corporations that were found the biggest matches to adapt this knowledge to management positions. Ashworth & Kavaratzis (2010) highlight the fact that both present multidisciplinary roots, a multiple number of strategic actors (stakeholders), high degree of intangibility and complexity of social responsibility, the multiplicity of identities and the long-term development needs are strong examples their similarities. The development and management of corporate identities, here expanded to the Branding corporations, it is a prolific field of Design. It great names of the area said their careers and built great legacy. The time of greater proficiency in the area were the 50s and 60s, dominated by modernist thought, and, coincidentally or not, exactly the time that focused efforts to assert the identity of the designer as a professional (STOLARSKI, 2006) . Nationally stand out names like Alexandre Wollner, Ruben Martins, the duo Carlos Cauduro and Ludovico Martino and Aloisio Magalhaes. In contrast, in the literature produced in the marketing field, often the role of design in this context is reduced to merely promotional measures, such as creating logos or advertising campaigns. In other words, defined as a work of low complexity and low social prägnanz. This approach comes at odds with contemporary theories of design, such as MetaDesign, Design Thinking and Design Collaborative, in which are presented motodológicos models of high relevance for the identification, analysis and solution of complex problems involving multiple elements and agents. The proposed article aims to survey the state of the art City Branding / Place Branding focused on publications produced in the disciplinary field of design. The literature review will grant that, before the above presented context, is analyzed as designers and researchers design face the contributions that the field can offer to the practice and theory of Branding places. Finally, Article yearns assess whether the pre-established hypothesis that there are possible and fruitful connections between contemporary theories of design and the City Branding, is being addressed in articles and publications area.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4995/IFDP.2016.3288
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Asadi Lari, A., and S. H. Hashemi. "Experimental Investigation of Charpy Impact Resistance in Rail Vehicle Steel Wheels." In ASME 8th Biennial Conference on Engineering Systems Design and Analysis. ASMEDC, 2006. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/esda2006-95633.
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In this research the Charpy impact properties of the two steel wheels of grade B2N and R7 were investigated. The dynamic toughness levels of test materials were measured experimentally according to the general recommendations of International Union of Railways (UIC) test standards. To do this, two sets of standard Charpy U-notch impact specimens were taken from the original rail vehicle steel wheels (made from B2N and R7) in their circumferential direction. As the conventional Charpy impact machine gives only one output (i.e., total fracture energy), an instrumented Charpy rig was used for conducting the impact experiments. This provided novel impact test data as well as full failure information (appeared for the first time in the literature for rail vehicle steel wheels). The obtained data included elastic strain energy, fracture initiation, and fracture propagation energy. All these parameters were calculated by double integration of load history captured by a high frequency digital oscilloscope during impact tests. The results showed that the impact toughness of both steel wheels was above the minimum toughness specified by the UIC leaflet. Detailed analysis of instrumented fracture test data showed that a significant portion of total measured Charpy energy (more than 75%) was consumed in fracture initiation and non-related fracture processes in each test material. This is a direct result of high strain-hardening capacity of B2N and R7 steel wheels and their characteristics, which allows the material to absorb high amounts of energy and to deform plastically before any fracture initiation. The total fracture energy of the R7 wheel steel was 160% higher than the B2N (21J against 13J), which was indicative of better dynamic crack resistance of R7 wheel material.
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Ferrero, Vincenzo, K. C. Morris, and Buddhika Hapuwatte. "Adapting Consumer Product Design to the Circular Economy." In ASME 2022 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/detc2022-89542.
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Abstract Transition to a Circular Economy (CE) will be facilitated by information transfer between life cycle stages, and, particularly, the transition can be accelerated at the product design stage where the decisions have impact throughout the life cycle. Product design, which is often manual, subjective, and speculative, can be enhanced by data transfer from other stages of product, manufacturing, material, and supply chain life cycles. Mutually, the CE system can benefit from design systems that are real-time, designer-in-the-loop, and dynamic with respect to life cycle information streams. Five identified challenges toward adapting product design to the CE are 1. Consolidation and identification of DfX areas critical to the CE 2. Realization of a digital thread to the design activities 3. Incorporation of designer-in-the-loop and AI design agents 4. Introduction of CE data-driven design methods 5. Development of CE design standards A literature review in each challenge area identifies future research areas. Finally, a preliminary circular product design convergence model is introduced to illustrate a CE consumer product design system that addresses the challenges and research opportunities. The work contributes a framework within which product design can be improved to aid in the realization of Design-for-the-CE. The circular product design convergence model can be a framework for exploring standards-driven and validated solutions to these challenges.
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Markopoulos, Evangelos, Haseena Al Katheeri, and Hamdan Al Qayed. "A decision support system architecture for the development and implementation of ESG strategies at SMEs." In Intelligent Human Systems Integration (IHSI 2023) Integrating People and Intelligent Systems. AHFE International, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.54941/ahfe1002916.
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Strategic management and business development can be delivered easier in large scale organizations and Multinational Enterprisers (MNEs) due to their excess in human resources, expertise and time orientation. Small and Medium Size Enterprises (SMEs) on the other hand operate in unpredicted environments, with limited resources aiming for their survival first and then their development. The contrast between the two types of enterprises seems chaotic in numbers but not in plans and intentions. The contribution of the MNEs to national economies and impact to the society and the environment can be measured with a variety of standards, metrics and practices such as Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), the Environmental, Social and Governance Index (ESG), the Social Responsible Investments (SRI) and other. On the other hand, SMEs that also have direct impact to the society, the local and regional economy, the employment, and offer the same, if not more, opportunities to their limited human resources in terms of skills development and effort recognition, cannot record and report such actions, plans and strategies and recognized for their responsible management and leadership. The ESG criteria help organizations develop reputational capital that evolves into financial capital. However, the effort and investments needed to score on the ESG indexes is forbidden for the SMEs who intentionally or intention successfully delivering ESG activities, in a smaller scale, without a system to record and report them. This paper introduces the core design of a decision support system that guides SMEs to maps their operations against the ESG criteria. An extensive literature review has been conducted to identity software systems that coordinate, propose and support ESG activities and analyze elements of such systems that can be extracted for the development of a light system. Such a system, with the relevant enhancements, presented in this paper can be useful tool for the SMEs to report their ESG performance. The system functions as an assessment tool providing a staged evaluation of the SMEs activities, identifies ESG gaps and proposes actions needed to fulfill the requirements of ESG criteria. The final output of the system graphs the distance between the current and the target stage of the SME on the most common ESG criteria. However, the proposed system does not evaluate the scale of each ESG activity implementation but its existence in the SME operations and the degree of its adaptation. The paper also highlights the pre and post conditions for the utilization of the proposed technology using a process map, the social economic impact, research limitations and areas of further research. The goal of this research is to indicate that SMEs can and should be awarded ESG scores as well. For this SMEs can use such supportive technologies to direct them towards ESG compliance, and report achievements and contributions that can help them attract investments needed for them to keep on delivering a greater contribution the local, and why not international, economy and society.
Reports on the topic "Time – Systems and standards – Juvenile literature"
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McKenna, Patrick, and Mark Evans. Emergency Relief and complex service delivery: Towards better outcomes. Queensland University of Technology, June 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.5204/rep.eprints.211133.
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Emergency Relief (ER) is a Department of Social Services (DSS) funded program, delivered by 197 community organisations (ER Providers) across Australia, to assist people facing a financial crisis with financial/material aid and referrals to other support programs. ER has been playing this important role in Australian communities since 1979. Without ER, more people living in Australia who experience a financial crisis might face further harm such as crippling debt or homelessness. The Emergency Relief National Coordination Group (NCG) was established in April 2020 at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic to advise the Minister for Families and Social Services on the implementation of ER. To inform its advice to the Minister, the NCG partnered with the Institute for Governance at the University of Canberra to conduct research to understand the issues and challenges faced by ER Providers and Service Users in local contexts across Australia. The research involved a desktop review of the existing literature on ER service provision, a large survey which all Commonwealth ER Providers were invited to participate in (and 122 responses were received), interviews with a purposive sample of 18 ER Providers, and the development of a program logic and theory of change for the Commonwealth ER program to assess progress. The surveys and interviews focussed on ER Provider perceptions of the strengths, weaknesses, future challenges, and areas of improvement for current ER provision. The trend of increasing case complexity, the effectiveness of ER service delivery models in achieving outcomes for Service Users, and the significance of volunteering in the sector were investigated. Separately, an evaluation of the performance of the NCG was conducted and a summary of the evaluation is provided as an appendix to this report. Several themes emerged from the review of the existing literature such as service delivery shortcomings in dealing with case complexity, the effectiveness of case management, and repeat requests for service. Interviews with ER workers and Service Users found that an uplift in workforce capability was required to deal with increasing case complexity, leading to recommendations for more training and service standards. Several service evaluations found that ER delivered with case management led to high Service User satisfaction, played an integral role in transforming the lives of people with complex needs, and lowered repeat requests for service. A large longitudinal quantitative study revealed that more time spent with participants substantially decreased the number of repeat requests for service; and, given that repeat requests for service can be an indicator of entrenched poverty, not accessing further services is likely to suggest improvement. The interviews identified the main strengths of ER to be the rapid response and flexible use of funds to stabilise crisis situations and connect people to other supports through strong local networks. Service Users trusted the system because of these strengths, and ER was often an access point to holistic support. There were three main weaknesses identified. First, funding contracts were too short and did not cover the full costs of the program—in particular, case management for complex cases. Second, many Service Users were dependent on ER which was inconsistent with the definition and intent of the program. Third, there was inconsistency in the level of service received by Service Users in different geographic locations. These weaknesses can be improved upon with a joined-up approach featuring co-design and collaborative governance, leading to the successful commissioning of social services. The survey confirmed that volunteers were significant for ER, making up 92% of all workers and 51% of all hours worked in respondent ER programs. Of the 122 respondents, volunteers amounted to 554 full-time equivalents, a contribution valued at $39.4 million. In total there were 8,316 volunteers working in the 122 respondent ER programs. The sector can support and upskill these volunteers (and employees in addition) by developing scalable training solutions such as online training modules, updating ER service standards, and engaging in collaborative learning arrangements where large and small ER Providers share resources. More engagement with peak bodies such as Volunteering Australia might also assist the sector to improve the focus on volunteer engagement. Integrated services achieve better outcomes for complex ER cases—97% of survey respondents either agreed or strongly agreed this was the case. The research identified the dimensions of service integration most relevant to ER Providers to be case management, referrals, the breadth of services offered internally, co-location with interrelated service providers, an established network of support, workforce capability, and Service User engagement. Providers can individually focus on increasing the level of service integration for their ER program to improve their ability to deal with complex cases, which are clearly on the rise. At the system level, a more joined-up approach can also improve service integration across Australia. The key dimensions of this finding are discussed next in more detail. Case management is key for achieving Service User outcomes for complex cases—89% of survey respondents either agreed or strongly agreed this was the case. Interviewees most frequently said they would provide more case management if they could change their service model. Case management allows for more time spent with the Service User, follow up with referral partners, and a higher level of expertise in service delivery to support complex cases. Of course, it is a costly model and not currently funded for all Service Users through ER. Where case management is not available as part of ER, it might be available through a related service that is part of a network of support. Where possible, ER Providers should facilitate access to case management for Service Users who would benefit. At a system level, ER models with a greater component of case management could be implemented as test cases. Referral systems are also key for achieving Service User outcomes, which is reflected in the ER Program Logic presented on page 31. The survey and interview data show that referrals within an integrated service (internal) or in a service hub (co-located) are most effective. Where this is not possible, warm referrals within a trusted network of support are more effective than cold referrals leading to higher take-up and beneficial Service User outcomes. However, cold referrals are most common, pointing to a weakness in ER referral systems. This is because ER Providers do not operate or co-locate with interrelated services in many cases, nor do they have the case management capacity to provide warm referrals in many other cases. For mental illness support, which interviewees identified as one of the most difficult issues to deal with, ER Providers offer an integrated service only 23% of the time, warm referrals 34% of the time, and cold referrals 43% of the time. A focus on referral systems at the individual ER Provider level, and system level through a joined-up approach, might lead to better outcomes for Service Users. The program logic and theory of change for ER have been documented with input from the research findings and included in Section 4.3 on page 31. These show that ER helps people facing a financial crisis to meet their immediate needs, avoid further harm, and access a path to recovery. The research demonstrates that ER is fundamental to supporting vulnerable people in Australia and should therefore continue to be funded by government.