scholarly journals Cycling Activity Dataset Creation and Application for Feedback Giving

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 29-35
Author(s):  
Dorina K. Ferencsik ◽  
Erika B. Varga
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Goal Setting ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Present Knowledge ◽  
General Reference ◽  
Average Speed ◽  
Public Dataset ◽  
Time Required

Abstract Our research aims at supporting personal cycling trainer applications in training planning and feedback giving to nonprofessional outdoor cyclists, based on a general reference. In this paper we present the created dataset. According to our present knowledge, this data collection is the first public dataset containing cycling activities recorded outdoor. Its usability for training planning and feedback giving is demonstrated through an example. The dataset is clustered according to age groups, considering distance and average speed as the two most influential features when predicting the time required for training. These clusters are then applied as references in feedback giving and goal setting.

The past, present and future of food consumption databases

2012 ◽  
Vol 153 (43) ◽  
pp. 1692-1700
Author(s):  
Viktória Szűcs ◽  
Erzsébet Szabó ◽  
Diána Bánáti
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Collection Method ◽  
The Past ◽  
Consumption Data ◽  
Food Consumption Data ◽  
International Projects ◽  
Collection Methods ◽  
The Eu

Results of the food consumption surveys are utilized in many areas, such as for example risk assessment, cognition of consumer trends, health education and planning of prevention projects. Standardization of national consumption data for international comparison is an important task. The intention work began in the 1970s. Because of the widespread utilization of food consumption data, many international projects have been done with the aim of their harmonization. The present study shows data collection methods for groups of the food consumption data, their utilization, furthermore, the stations of the international harmonization works in details. The authors underline that for the application of the food consumption data on the international level, it is crucial to harmonize the surveys’ parameters (e.g. time of data collection, method, number of participants, number of the analysed days and the age groups). For this purpose the efforts of the EU menu project, started in 2012, are promising. Orv. Hetil., 2012, 153, 1692–1700.

Using digital data collection tools to improve overall cost-efficiency and provide timely analysis for decision making during invasive species eradication campaigns

2014 ◽  
Vol 41 (6) ◽  
pp. 499 ◽  
Author(s):  
David J. Will ◽  
Karl J. Campbell ◽  
Nick D. Holmes
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Cost Efficiency ◽  
Relational Databases ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Digital Data ◽  
Capital Costs ◽  
Project Costs ◽  
Time Required ◽  
Data Collection Effort

Context Worldwide, invasive vertebrate eradication campaigns are increasing in scale and complexity, requiring improved decision making tools to achieve and validate success. For managers of these campaigns, gaining access to timely summaries of field data can increase cost-efficiency and the likelihood of success, particularly for successive control-event style eradications. Conventional data collection techniques can be time intensive and burdensome to process. Recent advances in digital tools can reduce the time required to collect and process field information. Through timely analysis, efficiently collected data can inform decision making for managers both tactically, such as where to prioritise search effort, and strategically, such as when to transition from the eradication phase to confirmation monitoring. Aims We highlighted the advantages of using digital data collection tools, particularly the potential for reduced project costs through a decrease in effort and the ability to increase eradication efficiency by enabling explicit data-informed decision making. Methods We designed and utilised digital data collection tools, relational databases and a suite of analyses during two different eradication campaigns to inform management decisions: a feral cat eradication utilising trapping, and a rodent eradication using bait stations. Key results By using digital data collection during a 2-year long cat eradication, we experienced an 89% reduction in data collection effort and an estimated USD42 845 reduction in total costs compared with conventional paper methods. During a 2-month rodent bait station eradication, we experienced an 84% reduction in data collection effort and an estimated USD4525 increase in total costs. Conclusions Despite high initial capital costs, digital data collection systems provide increasing economics as the duration and scale of the campaign increases. Initial investments can be recouped by reusing equipment and software on subsequent projects, making digital data collection more cost-effective for programs contemplating multiple eradications. Implications With proper pre-planning, digital data collection systems can be integrated with quantitative models that generate timely forecasts of the effort required to remove all target animals and estimate the probability that eradication has been achieved to a desired level of confidence, thus improving decision making power and further reducing total project costs.

scholarly journals Tonsillectomy Bleed Rates across the CHEER Practice Research Network

2016 ◽  
Vol 155 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Walter T. Lee ◽  
David L. Witsell ◽  
Kourosh Parham ◽  
Jennifer J. Shin ◽  
Nikita Chapurin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Postoperative Bleeding ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Postoperative Hemorrhage ◽  
Research Network ◽  
Practice Research ◽  
Retrospective Data ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Retrospective Data Collection ◽  
A Site

Objectives (1) Compare postoperative bleeding in the CHEER network (Creating Healthcare Excellence through Education and Research) among age groups, diagnoses, and practice types. (2) Report the incidence of bleeding by individual CHEER practice site based on practice guidelines. Study Design Retrospective data collection database review of the CHEER network based on ICD-9 and CPT codes related to tonsillectomy patients. Setting Multisite practice–based network. Subjects and Methods A total of 8347 subjects underwent tonsillectomy as determined by procedure code within the retrospective data collection database, and 107 had postoperative hemorrhage. These subjects had demographic information and related diagnoses based on the CPT and ICD-9 codes collected. Postoperative ICD-9 and CPT codes were used to identify patients who also had postoperative bleed. Variables included age (<12 vs ≥12 years), diagnoses (infectious vs noninfectious), and practice type (community vs academic). Statistical analysis included multivariate logistic regression variables predictive of postoperative bleeding, with P < .05 considered significant. Results Thirteen sites contributed data to the study (7 academic, 6 community). There was postoperative bleeding for an overall bleed rate of 1.3%. Patients ≥12 years old had a significantly increased bleed rate when compared with the younger group (odds ratio, 5.98; 95% confidence interval: 3.79-9.44; P < .0001). There was no significant difference in bleed rates when practices or diagnoses were compared. Conclusion A site descriptor database built to expedite clinical research can be used for practice assessment and quality improvement. These data were also useful to identify patient risk factors for posttonsillectomy bleed.

scholarly journals Analysis of the reliability of patient COVID-19 screening data compared against their actual test data

2021 ◽  
Vol 104 (3) ◽  
pp. 003685042110429
Author(s):  
Abdulaziz M Albargi ◽  
Ali A Assiry ◽  
Hammam A Bahammam ◽  
Mohand Y Alassiri ◽  
Anand Marya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Screening Tests ◽  
Dental Clinic ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Status ◽  
Feasible Option ◽  
Pre Treatment

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the truthfulness of patients about their pre-appointment COVID-19 screening tests at a dental clinic. Methods: A total of 613 patients were recruited for the study from the dental clinic at the Faculty of Dentistry, Najran University, Saudi Arabia. The data collection was done in three parts from the patients who visited the hospital to receive dental treatment. The first part included the socio-demographic characteristics of the patients and the COVID-19 swab tests performed within the past 14 days. The second part was the clinical examination, and the third part was a confirmation of the swab test taken by the patient by checking the Hesen website using the patient ID. After data collection, statistical analysis was carried out using SPSS 26.0. Descriptive analysis was done and expressed as mean, standard deviation, frequency, and percentage (%). A cross-tabulation, also described as a contingency table, was used to identify trends and patterns across data and explain the correlation between different variables. Results: It was seen from the status of the swab test within 14 days of the patient's arrival at the hospital for the dental treatment that 18 (2.9%) patients lied about the pre-treatment swab test within 14 days, and 595 (97.1%) were truthful. The observed and expected counts showed across genders and diagnosis a statistically significant difference ( p < 0.001), and there was no significant difference seen across different age groups ( p = 0.064) of the patients. Conclusions: Dental healthcare workers are worried and assume a high risk of COVID-19 infection as the patients are not truthful about the pre-treatment COVID-19 swab test. Routine rapid tests on patients and the healthcare staff are a feasible option for lowering overall risks.

scholarly journals Consumption among young activists

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elvira M. Arif
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Project Manager ◽  
Consumption Patterns ◽  
Value Priorities ◽  
Group Identities ◽  
Approaches To Study

There are two main approaches to study youth consumption. The first one considers consumption as viewed by a group of people of a certain age who differ from other age groups. Cultural differences are not taken into account. In the second approach consumption is seen as one of structure-forming elements of youth communities and practices. In that case, researchers study subcultures and youth leisure activities. However, those young people who are not engaged in subcultures and whose consumption patterns do not define their group identities are poorly studied. The article analyzes the importance of consumption among young persons and examines the ideological vectors of youth solidarity. The database consists of 28 biographical interviews with young activists from St Petersburg. The emphasis is placed on value priorities and the significance of labor for young activists. Thus, the meaning of consumption is considered through the prism of values and labor using the notion of “cultural repertoire of consumption”.  Based on the interview results, five repertoires were singled out: anti-reconsumption, ethical, pro-Soviet, anti-consumption and politicized repertoires. Special attention is given to young activists’ reinterpretation of exclusiveness within the dominant consumption discourse. The analysis provides the grounds for reviewing the content of the solidarity vector and the substitution of “consumption - asceticism” direction for the “critical – internalized consumption”. Acknowledgement. The author expresses gratitude to Elena L. Omelchenko, director of NRU HSE Center for Youth Studies, and Yana N. Krupets, project manager, for the provided materials. Special thanks go to all the colleagues who took part in the tool design and data collection, discussion and analysis.

Exploring the Influence of Consumer Demographics on Online Purchase Benefits

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 303-316
Author(s):  
Suhail Ahmad Bhat ◽  
Mushtaq Ahmad Darzi
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Online Shopping ◽  
Demand Management ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Sociodemographic Variables ◽  
Consumer Demographics

The purpose of the study is to explore the influence of sociodemographic variables (gender & age) on consumers’ perception towards online shopping. The article specifically focuses on purchase benefit that has been categorized into three dimensions such as convenience, interactivity and enjoyment, which are associated with demand management of an Indian consumer. The study has adopted survey by questionnaire method for data collection from online shoppers. Quota sampling technique was used for data collection from 660 e-consumers. Data analysis and hypotheses testing were performed through descriptive (mean, percentage and standard deviation) and comparative statistics (Z-test and one-way ANOVA). Analysis revealed that gender does not have any influence on the purchase benefit variables; however, the significant mean difference was observed between ‘Below 20’ and ‘21–30’ years age groups for convenience and interactivity only. The findings of the current study will be helpful to web store executives in building marketing capabilities and demand management strategies for different age groups. The study has a unique contribution of filling the knowledge gaps in the existing literature by statistically evaluating the role of less-studied sociodemographic variables, that is, age and gender on the consumers’ intention towards purchase benefits associated with online shopping.

scholarly journals Measuring Goal Setting in School-Aged Children: Studying the Effects of Demographic Variables in Regression-Based Norms

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 96-110
Author(s):  
A. Toornstra ◽  
P. P. M. Hurks ◽  
W. Van der Elst ◽  
K. Massar ◽  
G. Kok ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Goal Setting ◽  
Test Scores ◽  
Parental Education ◽  
Spatial Working Memory ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Older Children ◽  
Ability Test ◽  
Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test ◽  
Nonverbal Ability

Abstract The aim of the study was to establish demographically representative norms for tasks measuring goal setting, and more specifically planning and reasoning in children. Three tasks were administered to n = 195 Ukrainian children aged 5.10 to 14.5 years old: the Spatial Working Memory (SWM), the Stockings of Cambridge (SOC) test, and the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test (NNAT). Main outcome per test was accuracy: i.e., the total number correct for the SOC and NNAT, and the total amount of incorrect responses for the SWM. Correlations among accuracy measures varied from − 0.51 to 0.60, indicating these tasks measure related but at the same time unique constructs. Higher age was associated with more accurate test performances on all outcome measures. On the NNAT, we found a curvilinear association between age and accuracy, indicating that younger children’s NNAT accuracy scores increased more with age compared with older children. We found a cubic age effect on accuracy for the SWM and SOC: i.e., test scores were relatively stable at younger and older ages, with a curvilinear increase in test scores in the other age groups. Demographically corrected norms were calculated and presented per test. These indicated that sex was not associated with accuracy scores on any of the tests. Last, a higher level of parental education (LPE) was associated with higher accuracy scores, but only on the NNAT. We conclude that demographic variables in norm analyses enhance insight in the scores and allow for application in clinical settings and research.

scholarly journals Initial Experience with Digital Patient Briefing in Computed Tomography

2018 ◽  
Vol 191 (06) ◽  
pp. 540-546
Author(s):  
Babak Alikhani ◽  
Bennet Hensen ◽  
Arne Grosser ◽  
Maria Inés Cartes Febrero ◽  
Markus von Bestenbostel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Patient Age ◽  
Open Questions ◽  
Patient Âgé ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Student’S T ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Time Required

Purpose To assess digital patient briefing as an alternative to conventional paper documentation. Materials and Methods 502 patients with a planned computed tomography (CT) examination were selected for digital patient briefing using the E-ConsentPro software from Thieme Compliance on an iPad by Apple (Cupertino, California, USA). For the analysis, three age groups were formed. The time required for the patient briefing, the number of open questions as well as the time needed for discussion with physicians were determined. Student’s t-test was performed to assess statistical significance. Results There was no significant difference between patient age and briefing time which was about 20 minutes on average. The number of open or unclear questions increased with patient age. While patients younger than 30 years of age had about 2 open questions, patients over 30 and 60 years had about 4 and 5 questions, respectively. The total time needed for discussion with physicians was less than 2 minutes on average. A significant difference in the time required for discussion with physicians could not be observed between the individual age groups. Conclusion Tablet-based digital briefing allows the storage of patient documents with reasonable time and effort. Furthermore, it minimizes the risk of data loss. Key Points  Citation Format

scholarly journals Normal Population Reference Values for the Oxford and Harris Hip Scores – Electronic Data Collection and its Implications for Clinical Practice

2016 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 389-396 ◽  
Author(s):  
James M. McLean ◽  
Jacob Cappelletto ◽  
Jock Clarnette ◽  
Catherine L. Hill ◽  
Tiffany Gill ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Normal Population ◽  
Country Of Origin ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Harris Hip Score ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Electronic Data ◽  
Electronic Data Collection ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
And Gender

Background The aim of this study was to assess whether the Harris Hip Score (HHS) and the Oxford Hip Score (OHS) were comparable in normal, healthy, pathology-free individuals of different age, gender, ethnicity, handedness and nationality. The purpose of this study was to establish normal population values for the HHS and OHS using an electronic data collection system. Methods 317 Australian and 310 Canadian citizens with no active hip pain, injury or pathology in the ipsilateral hip corresponding to their dominant arm, were evaluated. Participants completed an electronically-administered questionnaire and were assessed clinically. Chi-square tests, Fisher's exact test and Poisson regression models were used where appropriate, to investigate the association between hip scores, ethnicity, nationality, gender, handedness and age. Results There was a statistically significant association between the OHS and age (p<0.0001) and the HHS and age (p = 0.0006); demonstrating that as age increased, normal hip scores decreased. There was no statistically significant association between the HHS and gender (p = 0.1389); or HSS and nationality, adjusting for age (p = 0.5698) and adjusting for gender (p = 0.6997). There was no statistically significant association between the OHS and gender (p = 0.1350). Australians reported a statistically significant 4.2% higher overall OHS value compared to Canadians (p = 0.0490). There was no statistically significant association between the OHS and nationality in age groups 18-79 years. Participants >80 years reported a statistically significant association between the OHS and nationality (p<0.0001). Conclusions Studies using an electronic control group should consider differences in gender, age, ethnicity and nationality when using the HHS and OHS to assess patient outcomes. This study has established an electronic, normal control group for studies using the HHS and OHS. When using the OHS, the control group should be sourced from the same country of origin. When using the HHS, the control group should be sourced from a pre-established control group within a database, without necessarily being sourced from the same country of origin.

Speech transformation solutions

2006 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 411-442
Author(s):  
Dimitri Kanevsky ◽  
Sara Basson ◽  
Alexander Faisman ◽  
Leonid Rachevsky ◽  
Alex Zlatsin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Speech Recognition ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
General Concept ◽  
Significant Progress ◽  
Recognition Systems ◽  
Time Required

This paper outlines the background development of “intelligent” technologies such as speech recognition. Despite significant progress in the development of these technologies, they still fall short in many areas, and rapid advances in areas such as dictation are actually stalled. In this paper we have proposed semi-automatic solutions — smart integration of human and intelligent efforts. One such technique involves improvement to the speech recognition editing interface, thereby reducing the perception of errors to the viewer. Other techniques that are described in the paper are batch enrollment, which allows the user to reduce the amount of time required for enrollment, and content spotting, which can be used for applications that have repeated content flow, such as movies or museum tours. The paper also suggests a general concept of distributive training of speech recognition systems that is based on data collection across a network.

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