A Fast Logically-Complete Preferential Reasoner for the Assessment of Critical Situations

2001 ◽  
pp. 155-169
Author(s):  
Éric Grégoire
Keyword(s):  
Critical Situations

LAB SIMULATION SYSTEM FOR CRITICAL SITUATIONS OBSERVED WITH THERMOVISION EQUIPMENT

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 1067-1076
Author(s):  
Andreea Bobei Sterian ◽  
Catalin Spulber ◽  
Octavia Borcan ◽  
Codrut Sarafoleanu ◽  
Paul Sterian
Keyword(s):  
Simulation System ◽  
Critical Situations

Team Communication Patterns in Critical Situations

2021 ◽  
pp. 155534342098665
Author(s):  
Floris van den Oever ◽  
Jan Maarten Schraagen
Keyword(s):  
Information Seeking ◽  
Communication Patterns ◽  
Team Communication ◽  
Communication Structures ◽  
Communication Processes ◽  
Event Model ◽  
Or Team ◽  
Short Time ◽  
Time Frames ◽  
Critical Situations

Teams operating in time-pressured, dynamic environments frequently need to cope with critical situations varying in complexity and hazard. To cope with critical situations, teams may have to adapt their communication processes. Adaptation of team communication processes has been studied mostly at short time frames (minutes). Literature on adapting communication at longer time frames is limited (hours, relative to minutes). We used the relational event model to compare team communication in critical and noncritical situations of pediatric cardiac surgeries and Apollo 13 flight director’s voice loops. Teams showed some flattening of communication structures in critical situations. Both teams maintained institutional roles and displayed closed-loop and information-seeking communication. Communication patterns may change further with increasing criticality. The exact way teams adapt to critical situations may differ depending on team, team size and situation. Findings may inform team training procedures or team structure development.

A revised FMEA application to the quality control management

2014 ◽  
Vol 31 (7) ◽  
pp. 788-810 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudia Paciarotti ◽  
Giovanni Mazzuto ◽  
Davide D’Ettorre
Keyword(s):  
Quality Control ◽  
Failure Modes ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Weight Functions ◽  
Time Saving ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Complete Procedure ◽  
Medium Enterprise ◽  
Control Management ◽  
Critical Situations

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to propose a cost-effective, time-saving and easy-to-use failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) system applied on the quality control of supplied products. The traditional FMEA has been modified and adapted to fit the quality control features and requirements. The paper introduces a new and revised FMEA approach, where the “failure concept” has been modified with “defect concept.” Design/methodology/approach – The typical FMEA parameters have been modified, and a non-linear scale has been introduced to better evaluate the FMEA parameters. In addition, two weight functions have been introduced in the risk priority number (RPN) calculus in order to consider different critical situations previously ignored and the RPN is assigned to several similar products in order to reduce the problem of complexity. Findings – A complete procedure is provided in order to assist managers in deciding on the critical suppliers, the creation of homogeneous families overcome the complexity of single product code approach, in RPN definition the relative importance of factors is evaluated. Originality/value – This different approach facilitates the quality control managers acting as a structured and “friendly” decision support system: the quality control manager can easily evaluate the critical situations and simulate different scenarios of corrective actions in order to choose the best one. This FMEA technique is a dynamic tool and the performed process is an iterative one. The method has been applied in a small medium enterprise producing hydro massage bathtub, shower, spas and that commercializes bathroom furniture. The firm application has been carried out involving a cross-functional and multidisciplinary team.

Holivudo Kultūros atspindžiai tarpukario Lietuvos periodikoje

2021 ◽  
pp. 163-180
Author(s):  
Gabija Bankauskaitė ◽  
Aistė Kikilaitė
Keyword(s):  
Gender Stereotypes ◽  
Gender Stereotype ◽  
Sexual Revolution ◽  
Young Girls ◽  
Male Stereotypes ◽  
Female Stereotypes ◽  
Individual Needs ◽  
Critical Situations

This article gives an overview of modern American society’s impact on the culture of interwar Lithuania; it studies how Hollywood formed Lithuanian gender stereotypes, reflected in periodicals and advertisements (1918–1940). The influence of Hollywood culture on interwar Lithuanian stereotypes has not been studied thoroughly. This work analyses the stereotypes found in selected periodicals by using gender stereotype theories and illustrating them with photographs and excerpts. One of the most popular interwar Lithuanian female stereotypes was based on the Hollywood idol Greta Garbo. She created a stereotype of a cruel, self-confident, modern woman. This article also discusses the Hollywood-based body cult, which became a goal for many Lithuanian women. After the analysis of advertisements, another tendency was noticed – young girls’ desire to become famous. Hollywood also formed three different male stereotypes: the caveman, the womanizer, and the gentleman. These modern stereotypes stand in contradiction with traditional manly virtues, they emphasize compassion and empathy, which are very important in critical situations. During the study, it was determined that Hollywood culture’s stereotypes began a sexual revolution. These stereotypes altered the concept of a traditional relationship through Lithuanian periodicals – it became much more open and oriented towards satisfying individual needs.

Venezuelan Youth and the Routinization of Conflict

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Inés Rojas Avendaño
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Identity Formation ◽  
Empirical Analysis ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
The Other ◽  
Ontological Security ◽  
Critical Situations

This essay examines young Venezuelans’ experiences of daily insecurities and critical situations and their responses using the framework of ontological security. The study uses the concept of ‘multiple youths,’ proposed by Latin American scholars, to link the ideas of security and identity, to explore the different intersubjective understandings of these notions in the lives of university students, and to explain their choice of conflict as part of the ordinary. Empirical analysis shows how routinization of conflict has a strong psychological impact on Venezuelan youth’s intersubjective identity formation and interpretation of events as ordinary or threatening. The routinization of conflict is a response to maintaining ontological security, providing a sense of constancy and continuity since it has become part of the routines of university students in Venezuela. In addition, conflict helps eliminate and/or delegitimize the ‘other,’ hence hindering dialogue and a negotiated solution to the current political impasse.

Information Capabilities of Integrated Bridge Systems

2004 ◽  
Vol 57 (1) ◽  
pp. 145-151 ◽  
Author(s):  
Blagovest Chanev Belev
Keyword(s):  
Navigation System ◽  
Information Model ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Theory Of Information ◽  
Bridge System ◽  
Critical Situations

Clod Shannon's fundamental works in the field of Theory of Information are well known and used in many different fields of science and practice. The Theory provides good criteria to evaluate equipment, systems, different effects and situations from the point of view of the necessary information. This article uses the Theory to attempt to create an information model for a “Ship-Danger to Navigation” system, which can evaluate an Integrated Bridge System in critical situations.

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