Cost-effective measures to reduce risk

2013 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 35
Author(s):  
David Silberman ◽  
Keith Perry ◽  
Chris Shay
Keyword(s):  
Cost Effective ◽  
Reduce Risk

scholarly journals Assessment of Hydrological Inspection using Development Low-Cost Boat Application in University Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) Lake, Terengganu, Malaysia

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2S3) ◽  
pp. 205-212
Keyword(s):  
Control System ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Control Unit ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Unmanned Vehicles ◽  
Range Finder ◽  
Hydrographic Survey ◽  
Motor Control System ◽  
Reduce Risk ◽  
Communication Equipment

Unmanned vehicles may provide less time consume and cost-effective methods of gathering hydrographic survey data compared to traditional, manned survey vessels. A remote-controlled Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) was outfitted with range finder, depth transducer, and velocity current meter for the purpose of conducting a hydro survey. The purpose of study to describes a project for the development of Unmanned Survey Vessel (USV) platform useful for hydrological survey. The control unit includes a motor control system, communication equipment, and a simple radio control system installed to enables an operator to remotely control the boat. The motor radio control system, the measurement equipment (sonar depth, current meter, range finder) used in data collecting activities. The result showed the validation values of Hydro Survey Boat Version 1 and Hydro Survey Boat Version 2, the estimated validation of river discharge (Q) recorded 0.0373 m3/s. The significant differences of Q between Hydro Survey Boat Version 1 as 0.0853 m3/s (56.3%) and Hydro Survey Boat Version 2 as 0.042 m3/s (11.2%) which is the Hydro Survey Boat Version 2 recorded more accurate readings compared Hydro Survey Boat Version 1. There are several advantages of this project which is reducing cost, improve efficiency, and reduce risk during hydrology survey. The development survey boat USV is innovation technology and it will improved the hydrological method

Computer Simulation of Microbiological Sampling of Liquid Foods

1993 ◽  
Vol 56 (6) ◽  
pp. 518-524 ◽  
Author(s):  
KARL J. SIEBERT
Keyword(s):  
Computer Simulation ◽  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Computer Program ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Sample Volume ◽  
Simulation Program ◽  
Effective Strategy ◽  
Sampling Schemes ◽  
Package Size ◽  
Reduce Risk

A computer program that simulates the process of randomly selecting sample packages from a large lot and examining a portion of the package contents for microorganisms was developed. The program can be used to evaluate the theoretical effects on results (mean, standard deviation, and detection or nondetection) of various choices for the number of sample packages selected, the sample volume withdrawn for examination, the package size, and the behavior of the organisms at different microorganism concentrations. The results can be used to compare the theoretical effectiveness of and the risk inherent in various sampling schemes. The simulation program was used to systematically study the effects of varying the number of sample packages selected, the distribution of samples between packages, and the sample volume examined. The results indicate, for example, that finding no counts when 5-ml volumes are drawn from each of 16 sample packages is no assurance of sterility, but only indicates about a 50% chance that the average microbial concentration is less than 1 cell per 100 ml. Increasing the number of packages examined from 16 to 32 should decrease the likelihood of finding a nonzero result to approximately 25%. For 16 samples of 100 ml and the same organism concentration, however, a zero result at this organism loading is very unlikely. The total volume examined is the most important factor for most practical sampling situations. This finding implies that taking fewer samples of larger volume is the more cost effective strategy to reduce risk.

scholarly journals Detection and Prediction of Lung Cancer using Different Algorithms

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (6S3) ◽  
pp. 2088-2093
Keyword(s):  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Promising Result ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Histogram Equalization ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Decision Tree Algorithm ◽  
Time Saving ◽  
Reduce Risk ◽  
Increase Survival Rate

One of the major causes of cancer death is through Lung cancer. Theoverlapping of cancer cells acts as an impediment for its early detection. Identifying genetic andenvironmental factors plays a vital role in developing better techniques for its prevention. And inorder to discover the anomalies in target images, time factor is paramount. In this work, decision tree algorithm is used for prediction of lung cancer whereinthe important pattern with their corresponding weightage and score is studied. Processes such as preprocessing of images and feature extraction are done using Histogram Equalization and using neural network classifier does normal or abnormality check of the patient. If lung cancer is detected early, then it will reduce many treatment options, reduce risk of invasive surgery and increase survival rate. Therefore, an easy, cost effective and time saving method will produce promising result for detection and prediction of lung cancer.

Delivering Administrative Justice

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher Hodges
Keyword(s):  
Dispute Resolution ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Delivery Model ◽  
Reduce Risk ◽  
Access Information ◽  
Systemic Problems ◽  
Criteria For Evaluation ◽  
System 1 ◽  
Current Systems ◽  
Administrative Justice

This chapter examines administrative justice as a system, asking if justice is delivered (rather than ‘accessed’). The background issues are: What do people seek, and what is the incidence of problems? It notes the relevance of the Regulatory Delivery Model that is being applied to regulatory authorities. It then poses three criteria for evaluation of the system: (1) How do people identify and access information, advice, support, and assistance in solving their problems? (2) How do we ensure that dispute-resolution pathways are simple, effective, and cost-effective and deliver justice to people and organizations? (3) How do we identify systemic problems, and address them so as to reduce risk of future recurrence? The data available for answering those questions in relation to administrative justice in England and Wales do not support comfortable answers as to the functioning of current systems in various respects. Suggestions for future reform and research therefore arise.

Risk-Based Hazardous Release Protection and Prevention by Inspection and Maintenance

2000 ◽  
Vol 122 (3) ◽  
pp. 362-367 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel J. Brown ◽  
Iain Le May
Keyword(s):  
Material Selection ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Event Probability ◽  
Risk Event ◽  
Inspection And Maintenance ◽  
Reduce Risk ◽  
Maintenance And Inspection ◽  
Assessment Procedures ◽  
Service Inspection

In-service inspection and maintenance assessment of plant and equipment to reduce the risk of failure and hazardous release have been used for many decades as cost-effective procedures in concert with design, material selection, defect criteria, fabrication, and operation/use. Codes and standards have, more recently, sought to provide hazardous release protection as an additional means of reducing risk by means of criteria based on risk (event probability and consequences), including maintenance and inspection. These criteria use risk-based methods for prioritizing inspection and maintenance. In a power station or refinery, for example, the risk of unplanned shut-down is related to the failure or malfunction of a relatively small number of items. Risk-based maintenance and inspection allows efforts to be concentrated on items involving the highest risk, with a proportionate reduction in effort for low-risk items. Hence, base-load operating times can generally be increased, while maintaining the same or reduced level of risk. Maintenance and inspection play a vital role to reduce risk by more accurately quantifying event probability. Where there is a possibility of high-risk catastrophic failure, the consequences and risk to personnel, environment and equipment can be rendered tolerable to negligible if appropriate protective systems are in place with reduced maintenance and inspection. This paper reviews several cases in which the authors have been involved and in which failures would have been prevented if proper risk assessment procedures had been in place or in which assessment of risk was made to prevent failure. [S0094-9930(00)02203-4]

The application of electron microscopy to diagnosis in gynecologic neoplasms and tumor-like conditions

1984 ◽  
Vol 42 ◽  
pp. 102-105
Author(s):  
Lawrence M. Roth
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Reproductive Tract ◽  
Malignant Tumors ◽  
Frozen Section ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Female Reproductive Tract ◽  
Ultrastructural Examination ◽  
Specific Diagnosis ◽  
Potential Value ◽  
Gynecologic Neoplasms

The female reproductive tract may be the site of a wide variety of benign and malignant tumors, as well as non-neoplastic tumor-like conditions, most of which can be diagnosed by light microscopic examination including special stains and more recently immunoperoxidase techniques. Nevertheless there are situations where ultrastructural examination can contribute substantially to an accurate and specific diagnosis. It is my opinion that electron microscopy can be of greatest benefit and is most cost effective when applied in conjunction with other methodologies. Thus, I have developed an approach which has proved useful for me and may have benefit for others. In cases where it is deemed of potential value, glutaraldehyde-fixed material is obtained at the time of frozen section or otherwise at operation. Coordination with the gynecologic oncologist is required in the latter situation. This material is processed and blocked and is available if a future need arises.

The IBM-PC in electron microscopy

1996 ◽  
Vol 54 ◽  
pp. 612-613
Author(s):  
James F. Mancuso
Keyword(s):  
Head Start ◽  
Image Acquisition ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Financial Applications ◽  
Number Of Factors ◽  
Instrument Control ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Training And Support ◽  
Control Image ◽  
Ibm Pc

IBM PC compatible computers are widely used in microscopy for applications ranging from control to image acquisition and analysis. The choice of IBM-PC based systems over competing computer platforms can be based on technical merit alone or on a number of factors relating to economics, availability of peripherals, management dictum, or simple personal preference.IBM-PC got a strong “head start” by first dominating clerical, document processing and financial applications. The use of these computers spilled into the laboratory where the DOS based IBM-PC replaced mini-computers. Compared to minicomputer, the PC provided a more for cost-effective platform for applications in numerical analysis, engineering and design, instrument control, image acquisition and image processing. In addition, the sitewide use of a common PC platform could reduce the cost of training and support services relative to cases where many different computer platforms were used. This could be especially true for the microscopists who must use computers in both the laboratory and the office.

A Review of 21 iPad Applications for Augmentative and Alternative Communication Purposes

2012 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 60-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashley Alliano ◽  
Kimberly Herriger ◽  
Anthony D. Koutsoftas ◽  
Theresa E. Bartolotta
Keyword(s):  
Augmentative And Alternative Communication ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Alternative Form ◽  
Alternative Communication ◽  
Text To Speech ◽  
Reference Guide ◽  
Expressive Communication ◽  
Communication Needs ◽  
User Friendly ◽  
Ipad Applications

Abstract Using the iPad tablet for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) purposes can facilitate many communicative needs, is cost-effective, and is socially acceptable. Many individuals with communication difficulties can use iPad applications (apps) to augment communication, provide an alternative form of communication, or target receptive and expressive language goals. In this paper, we will review a collection of iPad apps that can be used to address a variety of receptive and expressive communication needs. Based on recommendations from Gosnell, Costello, and Shane (2011), we describe the features of 21 apps that can serve as a reference guide for speech-language pathologists. We systematically identified 21 apps that use symbols only, symbols and text-to-speech, and text-to-speech only. We provide descriptions of the purpose of each app, along with the following feature descriptions: speech settings, representation, display, feedback features, rate enhancement, access, motor competencies, and cost. In this review, we describe these apps and how individuals with complex communication needs can use them for a variety of communication purposes and to target a variety of treatment goals. We present information in a user-friendly table format that clinicians can use as a reference guide.

Teletinnitus Program at the VA Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-29
Author(s):  
Constance Hilory Tomberlin
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Health Care System ◽  
Gulf Coast ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Veterans Health ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Care System

There are a multitude of reasons that a teletinnitus program can be beneficial, not only to the patients, but also within the hospital and audiology department. The ability to use technology for the purpose of tinnitus management allows for improved appointment access for all patients, especially those who live at a distance, has been shown to be more cost effective when the patients travel is otherwise monetarily compensated, and allows for multiple patient's to be seen in the same time slots, allowing for greater access to the clinic for the patients wishing to be seen in-house. There is also the patient's excitement in being part of a new technology-based program. The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System (GCVHCS) saw the potential benefits of incorporating a teletinnitus program and began implementation in 2013. There were a few hurdles to work through during the beginning organizational process and the initial execution of the program. Since the establishment of the Teletinnitus program, the GCVHCS has seen an enhancement in patient care, reduction in travel compensation, improvement in clinic utilization, clinic availability, the genuine excitement of the use of a new healthcare media amongst staff and patients, and overall patient satisfaction.

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