Selecting the right stuff: Personality and high-reliability occupations.

2001 ◽  
pp. 253-275 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rhona Flin
Keyword(s):  
High Reliability ◽  
The Right

Individual Differences in Face Identity Processing with Fast Periodic Visual Stimulation

2017 ◽  
Vol 29 (8) ◽  
pp. 1368-1377 ◽  
Author(s):  
Buyun Xu ◽  
Joan Liu-Shuang ◽  
Bruno Rossion ◽  
James Tanaka
Keyword(s):  
Individual Differences ◽  
Visual Stimulation ◽  
High Reliability ◽  
Face Identity ◽  
Growing Body ◽  
Occipitotemporal Cortex ◽  
The Right ◽  
Open Question ◽  
Identity Processing ◽  
Identity Task

A growing body of literature suggests that human individuals differ in their ability to process face identity. These findings mainly stem from explicit behavioral tasks, such as the Cambridge Face Memory Test (CFMT). However, it remains an open question whether such individual differences can be found in the absence of an explicit face identity task and when faces have to be individualized at a single glance. In the current study, we tested 49 participants with a recently developed fast periodic visual stimulation (FPVS) paradigm [Liu-Shuang, J., Norcia, A. M., & Rossion, B. An objective index of individual face discrimination in the right occipitotemporal cortex by means of fast periodic oddball stimulation. Neuropsychologia, 52, 57–72, 2014] in EEG to rapidly, objectively, and implicitly quantify face identity processing. In the FPVS paradigm, one face identity (A) was presented at the frequency of 6 Hz, allowing only one gaze fixation, with different face identities (B, C, D) presented every fifth face (1.2 Hz; i.e., AAAABAAAACAAAAD…). Results showed a face individuation response at 1.2 Hz and its harmonics, peaking over occipitotemporal locations. The magnitude of this response showed high reliability across different recording sequences and was significant in all but two participants, with the magnitude and lateralization differing widely across participants. There was a modest but significant correlation between the individuation response amplitude and the performance of the behavioral CFMT task, despite the fact that CFMT and FPVS measured different aspects of face identity processing. Taken together, the current study highlights the FPVS approach as a promising means for studying individual differences in face identity processing.

Home Networking Technology Applied in Smart Home System

2013 ◽  
Vol 468 ◽  
pp. 141-144
Author(s):  
Su Hua Chen ◽  
Yong Guang Liu ◽  
Xu Fang
Keyword(s):  
Smart Home ◽  
Wireless Local Area Network ◽  
Local Area Network ◽  
High Reliability ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Data Communication ◽  
Local Area ◽  
Area Network ◽  
Home Networking ◽  
The Right

Smart home system mainly consists of home networking, wireless local area network and external network, and with the advantages of low cost and high reliability, Zigbee wireless technology is the right choice for smart home system and the main part of home networking. The design of smart home system based on Zigbee is proposed, the Zigbeethe design process of the systemintelligent socket and data communication rule are elaborated. The system has been applied in smart community of Shaoxing Electric Power Bureau, which has good performances, high availability and reliability, better market prospects.

Energy Dissipation Behavior of an Autonomous Controller for Semi-Active Control Device

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ming-Hsiang Shih ◽  
Wen-Pei Sung
Keyword(s):  
Control System ◽  
Energy Dissipation ◽  
Active Control ◽  
High Reliability ◽  
Structural Response ◽  
Control Device ◽  
Manufacturing Cost ◽  
Moving Direction ◽  
Control Order ◽  
The Right

In this research, autonomous controller is developed to provide the function of “Sensing-Computing-Transferring” for improving of energy dissipation capability of semi-active control device. This proposed controller has qualifications of detecting structural response under the excitation of earthquake; it depends on the control law to produce control order to adjust and control the action of semi-active control damper. The principle of this controller is: 1.) autonomous controller and damper-added stiffness element are parallel connection; 2.) the direction of pressure force and velocity moving direction of structure are changed simultaneously by this controller; 3.) the action of switching direction of damper has been finished when the tiny displacement of structure is happened by reverse process of moving direction of structure. Practically, this controller was simulated by connecting soft springs, damper and actuator in serial. The experimental results indicate that the function and energy-dissipating behavior of this proposed controller is similar to traditional semi-active controller except that this controller can switch the damper status at the right moment. This proposed controller can replace the detector, central control computer and damping controller included in original semi-active control system. The advantages of this developed autonomous controller are: 1.) low manufacturing cost; 2.) low requirement of system maintenance; 3) high reliability of control system.

scholarly journals Achieving High Reliability in Data Acquisition

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 345
Author(s):  
Ivan Šećerov ◽  
Srđan Popov ◽  
Srđan Sladojević ◽  
Dragana Milin ◽  
Lazar Lazić ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Operating System ◽  
Sensor Networks ◽  
Data Acquisition ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
High Reliability ◽  
Meteorological Data ◽  
Direct Products ◽  
Data Reliability ◽  
The Right

An urban environment defines a specific micro-climate which directly affects the quality of life in urbanized areas and often has a negative impact on urban populations. Phenomena like urban heat and surface heat islands are direct products of an urban lifestyle. Urban meteorological networks (UMNs) are a tool that can help to better understand and analyze the current situation and make the right decisions about future urban development. Deployed to monitor and record different objects and their states inside urban areas, UMNs build a long-term meteorological data time series database. The most commonly used systems for achieving this goal include wireless sensor networks (WSNs). This paper presents a combined experience in deploying three different WSN systems. During seven years of research in this field, the authors have recognized the importance of data reliability in data acquisition. More importantly, due to the lack of research addressing the reliability of the data received from WSNs by the core segment of the server (processes used in receiving, validating, parsing, and storing data into a database instance), the received data are used in scientific studies without questioning their reliability. To determine the possibility of shifting information provided by the data measured from sensor networks before it is stored in a desired form of database, this paper proposes a highly reliable socket server model. The model is built with high reliability and performance in mind and it includes three major processes, which use a combination of signals and control messages to pass information about their states. A case study is performed using high-end hardware, running a Linux operating system stressed to its limits. Repetition testing revealed inconsistency in the information provided by the operating system to the application layer, which could lead to the loss of information about short-term and rarely occurring monitored objects. The results lead to the conclusion that there is a clear need for a higher level of data reliability in the process of data acquisition by UMNs. The proposed socket server should fill this gap within the server’s core segment.

Analysis on Line Differential Protection Based on Transient Saturation Characteristics of TPY-Type Current Transformer

2014 ◽  
Vol 1070-1072 ◽  
pp. 671-677
Author(s):  
Wei Wei ◽  
Li He ◽  
Wei Zhen ◽  
Xiao Bin Liang
Keyword(s):  
Analytical Method ◽  
High Reliability ◽  
Current Transformer ◽  
Test Methods ◽  
Differential Protection ◽  
Practical Engineering ◽  
On Line ◽  
Current Value ◽  
Transformer Model ◽  
The Right

Transient saturation characteristics of TPY-type current transformer have great impact on the right action of line differential protection. This paper proposes an analytical method of line differential protection under current transformer saturation by utilizing current transformer model and test methods. The true current value of primary side can be obtained by our proposed method and therefore it yields correct assessment of line operating status. This method has high reliability applying to practical engineering examples of differential protection.

scholarly journals Artificial intelligence in the respiratory sounds analysis and computer diagnostics of bronchial asthma

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anton Gelman ◽  
Vladimir Sokolovsky ◽  
Evgeny G. Furman ◽  
Nataliya Kalinina ◽  
Gregory Furman
Keyword(s):  
Bronchial Asthma ◽  
High Reliability ◽  
Computer Control ◽  
Screening Method ◽  
Youden Index ◽  
Respiratory Sounds ◽  
Quiet Breathing ◽  
Asthmatic Patients ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
The Right

Using a database containing audio files of respiratory sound records of asthmatic patients and healthy patients, a method of computer-aided diagnostics based on the machine learning technique creation of neural networks, has been developed. The database contains 952 records of respiratory sounds of asthma patients at different stages of the disease, aged from several months to 47 years, and 167 records of volunteers. Records were carried out with a quiet breathing at four points: in the oral cavity, above the trachea, on the chest, the second intercostal space on the right side, and at a point on the back. The developed method of computer-aided diagnostics allows diagnosing bronchial asthma with high reliability: sensitivity of 89.3%, specificity of 86%, accuracy of about 88% and Youden index of 0.753. The program learned once makes it possible to diagnose bronchial asthma with high reliability regardless of patient's gender and age, a stage of disease, as well as the point of sound recording. The developed method can be used as an additional screening method for the diagnostics of bronchial asthma and serve as the basis for development of computer control methods, including remote control (telemedicine) of patients condition and the effectiveness of the applied drugs in real time.

Risk Assessment Studies of Gasketed and Non-Gasketed Bolted Pipe Joints

2002 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Abid ◽  
David H. Nash
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Structural Integrity ◽  
High Reliability ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Pressure Vessels ◽  
General Observation ◽  
Excellent Service ◽  
Pipe Joints ◽  
The Right

Over many years much effort has been made to develop design codes for pressure vessels, pipe-work, flanges and so on to design a system of high structural integrity. In-spite of the efforts the reliability of the system can be adversely affected for many reasons. Poor construction practices, incorrect selection of components such as gasket, improper quality of bolts and surface treatment, incorrect tooling, wrong application, underestimated joint size due to incorrect loading consideration, incorrect use of code, lack of thought to plant use, or a change of use during the life of a plant may make a joint unsuitable. The list is not exhaustive and not all the possible causes of failure may become apparent during commissioning. Failure of a pipe joint means the achievement of a leak rate below a certain maximum limit or the gross failure of the pipeline in which structural integrity is lost. So the high reliability of a system can be obtained if the right joint is selected for an application and factors that affect the reliability should be considered carefully. A very limited work has been done for the risk assessment of bolted pipe joints. At first, the most comprehensive work is done by Det Norske Veritas (DNV) regarding risk assessment of pipe joints. In addition, Webjorn and Thompson have also performed comparative reliability studies for these joints. Both DNV and Webjorn concluded that compact flange joints show better functional safety than conventional gasketed flange joints. Thomson concluded that both the joints are of high integrity and perform well in excellent service under appropriate installation and maintenance conditions. All above studies have been performed based on information and observations. Present author has performed detailed failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) in the light of above-mentioned studies, idustrial surveys, analysis, experimental work and subsequent observations. The aim of the study was to increase the reliability knowledge about the gasketed and non-gasketed flanged pipe joints and thereby to increase the basis for finding the optimal pipe connection based on general observation and experimental studies performed.

Errors and Violations

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alan F. Merry
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Processes ◽  
High Reliability ◽  
The Other ◽  
Just Culture ◽  
Data Errors ◽  
Complex Process ◽  
Iatrogenic Harm ◽  
The Right ◽  
First Time ◽  
Types Of Error

Errors and violations are major contributors to iatrogenic harm in patients. Anesthesia is a complex process within the complex system that is healthcare. In complex systems, decisions need to be reviewed frequently and iteratively with reset baseline data. Errors are unintentional and cannot be avoided simply by trying harder or deterred by the threat of punishment; violations, on the other hand, are deliberate deviations from safe practice. Types of error are statistically predictable, and can be understood in relation to the cognitive processes involved in their generation: either System I thinking, or System II thinking. Safety depends on doing the right things correctly the first time, using a systems-based approach (drawing lessons from aviation and other high-reliability industries) within a just culture.

scholarly journals P889 3D guided CT assessment to define the right pulmonary vein on standard apical 4-chamber view

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
J Chan ◽  
O H Mehta ◽  
P Mottram ◽  
I M Tay ◽  
J Teng
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Vein ◽  
Cardiac Ct ◽  
Pulse Wave ◽  
High Reliability ◽  
Quality Criteria ◽  
Image Plane ◽  
Transthoracic Echocardiogram ◽  
Mitral Valves ◽  
Chamber View ◽  
The Right

Abstract Introduction Pulmonary vein(PV) assessment is an integral component of the transthoracic echocardiogram(TTE) examination; typically assessed in the apical four-chamber view(A4Ch). There is disagreement in current textbooks and literature regarding which specific right pulmonary vein is visualised on A4Ch; as either the right superior(RSPV) or right inferior PV(RIPV). Given the high reliability of cardiac CT for PV assessment, we aimed to characterize right PV anatomy on A4Ch by utilizing multi-modality comparison of echocardiography and a 3D-guided A4Ch on CT. Methods Retrospective analysis was performed on consecutive patients with TTE demonstrating PV flow(by colour or pulse-wave Doppler) and cardiac CT within 30days; studies not meeting image quality criteria excluded. To simulate the A4Ch on CT, multi-planar reconstruction was used to create an image plane including right PV ostia and LV apex. This image was rotated along the long-axis to achieve an A4Ch with both ventricles and atria, tricuspid and mitral valves in view without LVOT or aorta. This was attempted for right superior, inferior and middle(RMPV, if present) PV’s. Results 50 patients were analysed: mean age 66yrs, 48% female, mean LA volume(indexed) 43.5ml/m². A4Ch was feasible in 100%(n = 50) of CT simulations using the RIPV, only 24%(n = 12) were feasible using RSPV with all excluded cases due to LVOT/aorta persistently in view. RMPV was present in 6 cases with feasible A4ch in 67%. Conclusion This study demonstrates that the right PV on A4Ch is highly likely to be the RIPV due to the RSPV being anatomically impossible in the significant majority of cases. Abstract P889 Figure. CT multiplanar reconstruction of A4Ch

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