A predictive toolset for the identification of effective lignocellulosic pretreatment solvents: a case study of solvents tailored for lignin extraction

Abstract Background Trainees learn transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE) interpretation through independently completing and reviewing selected portions of the study with experts. The diagnostic accuracy of novice TTE interpretation is known to be low and schema for reading TTEs systematically are lacking. The purpose of our study is to identify techniques experts use while reading TTEs which could be used to more effectively teach novice readers. Methods We performed a prospective qualitative case study to observe how experts and trainees interpret TTEs in an academic institution using a concurrent think aloud (CTA) method. Three TTEs of intermediate complexity were given to 3 advanced imaging fellows, 3 first year fellows and 3 expert TTE readers Participants filled out a report while reading and described aloud their thought processes. Sessions were video and audiotaped for analysis. Results Experts and advanced fellows used specific techniques that novices did not including: previewing studies, reviewing multiple images simultaneously, having flexibility in image review order and disease coding, and saving hardest elements to code for the end. Direct observation of TTE reading informed trainee inefficiencies and was a well-received educational tool. Conclusions In this single centered study we identified several unique approaches experts use to interpret TTEs which may be teachable to novices. Although limited in generalizability the findings of this study suggests that a more systematic approach to TTE interpretation, using techniques found in experts, might be of significant value for trainees. Further study is needed to evaluate teaching practices at other institutions and to assess whether implementation of these techniques by novices improves can improve their diagnostic accuracy and efficiency of reading at an earlier stage in their training.

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A Case Study in Extended Value Engineering

Volume 3: 7th Design for Manufacturing Conference ◽

10.1115/detc2002/dfm-34160 ◽

2002 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

R. Anderson ◽

R. Sturges

Keyword(s):

Process Improvement ◽

Cost Reduction ◽

Systematic Approach ◽

Value Engineering ◽

Cost Comparison ◽

Mining Equipment ◽

Analysis Process ◽

Extended Value ◽

Product And Process

Extended value engineering techniques provide an efficient, systematic approach to expose unnecessary costs, spur innovation, and direct efforts toward product and process improvement. Extended value engineering involves the comprehensive application of function diagramming, cost/cycle analysis, process diagramming, and competitive cost comparison. The application of these techniques to a mining equipment manufacturer, specifically to an ore haulage vehicle, is described in terms of cost reduction and manufacturing process improvement.

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Strategic Recruiting: A Human Resource Management Case Study

Journal of Business Case Studies (JBCS) ◽

10.19030/jbcs.v6i6.263 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 6 (6) ◽

Author(s):

Lynn M. Murray ◽

Arthur K. Fischer

Keyword(s):

Resource Management ◽

Human Resource Management ◽

Human Resource ◽

Systematic Approach ◽

Ad Hoc ◽

Educational Materials ◽

Complex Organization ◽

Student Thought ◽

Management Case Study

This is a Human Resource Management (HRM) case used to encourage student thought and discussion following a class segment on recruiting. Midwest Education, Inc.: A Human Resource Management Case is used to exemplify many of the human resource problems encountered in a typical complex organization. It provides history and background of the company, Midwest Education, Inc. (which is closely modeled after a major developer and supplier of educational materials). The case presents the three major divisions of the company and shows how each is following a different strategy. With this background, the case presents the current problems which arise as the company seeks to change from ad hoc recruiting practices to a planned, strategically aligned process. As the case develops, it is seen that corporate headquarters is challenging the HR directors of each of the operating divisions to address recruiting issues through a systematic approach. Readers are challenged to determine what issues are most pressing during the recruiting process, and to develop comprehensive recruiting plans for the divisions.

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A GIS-Based Cultural Heritage Study Framework on Continuous Scales: A Case Study on 19th Century Military Industrial Heritage

ISPRS - International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences ◽

10.5194/isprsarchives-xl-5-w7-215-2015 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol XL-5/W7 ◽

pp. 215-222 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

J. He ◽

J. Liu ◽

S. Xu ◽

C. Wu ◽

J. Zhang

Keyword(s):

Systematic Approach ◽

Spatial Scales ◽

Heritage Conservation ◽

Archaeological Sites ◽

Historical Buildings ◽

Gis Technology ◽

Industrial Heritage ◽

Natural Settings ◽

Different Levels

This paper presents a framework of introducing GIS technology to record and analyse cultural heritages in continuous spatial scales. The research team is developing a systematic approach to support heritage conservation research and practice on historical buildings, courtyards, historical towns, and archaeological sites ad landscapes. These studies are conducted not only from the property or site scales, but also investigated from their contexts in setting as well as regional scales. From these continues scales, authenticity and integrity of a heritage can be interpreted from a broader spatial and temporal context, in which GIS would contribute through database, spatial analysis, and visualization. The case study is the construction of a information indexing framework of Dagu Dock industrial heritage to integrate physical buildings, courtyards, natural settings as well as their intangible characteristics which are affiliated to the physical heritage properties and presented through historical, social and culture semantics. The paper illustrates methodology and content of recording physical and social/cultural semantics of culture heritages on different scales as well as connection between different levels of database.

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Towards a systematic approach for energy refurbishment of historical buildings. The case study of Albergo dei Poveri in Genoa, Italy

Energy and Buildings ◽

10.1016/j.enbuild.2014.10.051 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 95 ◽

pp. 153-159 ◽

Cited By ~ 22

Author(s):

Giovanna Franco ◽

Anna Magrini ◽

Marco Cartesegna ◽

Marco Guerrini

Keyword(s):

Systematic Approach ◽

Historical Buildings

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Simultaneous Systematic Approach to Enable Predictive, Preventive and Personalized Medicine – Women Healthcare as a Case Study

Advances in Predictive, Preventive and Personalised Medicine - Healthcare Overview ◽

10.1007/978-94-007-4602-2_17 ◽

2012 ◽

pp. 313-331 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Mira Marcus-Kalish ◽

Hamutal Meiri

Keyword(s):

Personalized Medicine ◽

Systematic Approach ◽

Preventive And Personalized Medicine ◽

And Personalized Medicine

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A systematic approach in power plant performance improvement through exergy analysis- A case study

International Journal of Energy for a Clean Environment ◽

10.1615/interjenercleanenv.2021034956 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Sidharth Chakrabarti ◽

Sandeep Yadav ◽

Prateek Bose

Keyword(s):

Power Plant ◽

Performance Improvement ◽

Systematic Approach ◽

Exergy Analysis ◽

Plant Performance

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The Concept of Modularity in the Context of IS/IT Project Outsourcing

International Journal of Information System Modeling and Design ◽

10.4018/ijismd.2020100101 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 11 (4) ◽

pp. 1-17

Author(s):

Shahzada Benazeer ◽

Jan Verelst ◽

Philip Huysmans

Keyword(s):

Information Technology ◽

Information Systems ◽

Systematic Approach ◽

Failure Rates ◽

It Services ◽

Research Project ◽

It Project ◽

Technology Services ◽

Insight Into

Information systems and information technology (IS/IT) services are often outsourced to external partners for multiple reasons. The outsourcing literature is persistently reporting high failure rates in IS/IT project outsourcing. Literature suggests that the IS/IT project outsourcing is a complex maneuver, but unfortunately, none of the proposed remedies (mitigating actions) have considered addressing the complexity related issue in IS/IT project outsourcing. This paper explores the concept of modularity, as it has been applied in many other fields in order to manage complexity and enhance agility/flexibility. This paper presents a case study conducted at a Belgian organization involved in technology services and is part of a research project consisting of four cases. This study illustrates a systematic approach, how the concept of modularity can be applied in identifying ‘couplings' which may be responsible for increasing complexity to IS/IT project outsourcing. This study is a first attempt to gain insight into this phenomenon.

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