scholarly journals Use Cases of the ESO Telescope Bibliography

2018 ◽  
Vol 186 ◽  
pp. 06001 ◽  
Author(s):  
Uta Grothkopf ◽  
Silvia Meakins ◽  
Dominic Bordelon
Keyword(s):  
Performance Indicators ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Key Performance Indicators ◽  
Use Cases ◽  
Front Line ◽  
User Community ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
World Class

ESO’s mission is to enable front-line research in astrophysics by operating and maintaining and a wide range of world-class telescopes and state-of-the-art instruments. Various key performance indicators are used to understand whether ESO is achieving these ambitious goals. In order to assist the ESO Management, the Library builds and maintains the Telescope Bibliography (telbib). telbib provides insights into the performance of ESO’s facilities and helps to understand publishing trends among the user community. This paper will highlight some use cases and recently added enhancements.

scholarly journals The Annual Institutional Review—Key Performance Measures and Processes

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 119-122
Author(s):  
Shayla Amos ◽  
Jean B. Wiggins ◽  
Eric K. Shaw ◽  
William N. Hannah
Keyword(s):  
Performance Measures ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Key Performance Indicators ◽  
Institutional Performance ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Institutional Performance Measures ◽  
Institutional Review ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Institutional Responses ◽  
Key Performance Measures

ABSTRACT Background The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) requires sponsoring institutions to demonstrate effective oversight through an annual institutional review (AIR). The ACGME only requires 3 elements to be reported, and it is up to the discretion of the designated institutional official (DIO) whether other supporting information should be included. This leads to uncertainty and inconsistency for DIOs as they decide what to report. Objective We surveyed DIOs in an effort to provide national data on key performance indicators and other relevant components of the AIR process. Methods In July 2019, we conducted a national survey of 847 DIOs. The survey had 16 questions that explored basic institutional demographics, timelines, and processes for the AIR and key performance indicators. Written answers were grouped by similar responses, and we performed descriptive statistics on all variables to assess distributions of responses. We also explored associations between variables using cross-tabulation and chi-square statistics. Results A total of 267 DIOs responded to the survey (32% response rate). There were 7 institutional performance measures that achieved over 50% consensus. These reviews required the majority of DIOs (62%, 167 of 267) 5 to 20 hours to complete. Less than one-third of sponsoring institutions reported diversity data. The majority of DIOs (68%, 182 of 267) felt the AIR process added substantial value. Conclusions This survey reports key performance measures and processes included by DIOs in the AIR. Our results show a wide range of institutional responses though consensus was achieved on 7 key performance measures.

scholarly journals A Methodology for Determination and Definition of Key Performance Indicators for Smart Grids Development in Island Energy Systems

Energies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 242 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dionysios Pramangioulis ◽  
Konstantinos Atsonios ◽  
Nikos Nikolopoulos ◽  
Dimitrios Rakopoulos ◽  
Panagiotis Grammelis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Smart Grid ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Smart Grids ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Energy Systems ◽  
Key Performance Indicators ◽  
Energy System ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Evaluation Approach

There is a growing interest over the last decades in the field of autonomous island grids that is driven mainly by climate reasons. The common objective among the members of the European Union (EU) is the increase of Renewable Energy Sources (RES) penetration in the energy mixture, as well as turning the grid into a smart grid. Consequently, more and more state-of-the-art solutions are being proposed for the electricity generation and the optimization of the energy system management, taking advantage of innovations in all energy related sectors. The evaluation of all available solutions requires quantitative assessment, through the adoption of representative Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the projects that are related to smart grid development in isolated energy systems, providing the relevant stakeholders with a useful comparison among the proposed solutions. The evaluation approach that is described in this paper emphasizes the role of the various stakeholder groups who face the proposed solutions by different points of view. Apart from the domains of interest that are also observed in previous approaches, the proposed list also contains a set of legal KPIs, since the regulatory framework can either represent a serious barrier or grant a strong incentive for the implementation of state-of-the-art energy technology and grid management solutions in different countries.

Implementation of a Digital Roadmap with Best-in-Class Applications

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
John McIntosh ◽  
Renata Martin ◽  
Pedro Alcala ◽  
Stian Skjævesland ◽  
John Rigg
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Key Performance Indicators ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Commercial Application ◽  
Time Data ◽  
Operating Model ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Real Time Data

Abstract The paper describes a project known internally as "InWell" to address multiple requirements in Repsol Drilling & Completions. InWell is defined by a new Operating Model comprising Governance, People, Process, Functions and Technology. This paper addresses changes to the Technology element - often referred to as "Digitalization". The paper includes a discussion about the business transformation strategy and case studies for addressing three of 18 functionalities identified in the first round of development. The InWell development strategy followed four steps; identification of performance issues, envisioning of a future operating model, identification of functionalities required/supporting this operating model and matching to digital solutions. Our case studies focus on three functionalities provided by three separate companies, Unification of Planning and Compliance, Real Time Data aggregation and Key Performance Indicators. Each functionality was addressed with an existing commercial application customized to meet specific requirements. A corporate web-based Well Construction Process (WCP) was initially piloted and then extended to include all well projects. The WCP identifies the key Tasks that must be completed per project, and these are all tracked. Data from this application is used by a third-party Business Analytics application via an API. Real time data from many sites and a wide range of sources was aggregated and standardized, Quality Controlled and stored within a private secure cloud. The data collation service is an essential building block for current third-party applications such as the operating centre and is a prerequisite for the goal of increased automation. A suite of Operator specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and data analytics services were developed for drilling and completions. Homogenized KPIs for all business units provide data for objective performance management and apples-to-apples comparison. Results are presented via custom dashboards, reports, and integrations with third party applications to meet a wide range of requirements. During a four-month Pilot Phase the InWell Project delivered € 2.5 million in tangible savings through improvements in operational performance. In the first 12 months € 16 million in savings were attributed to InWell. By 2022 forecast savings are expected to exceed € 60 million (Figures 1 & 2). The value of Intangible benefits is thought to exceed these objective savings. Figure 1 The Business Case for InWell – Actual & Projected Savings and Costs. Figure 2 InWell Services addressing Value Levers and quantified potential impact. A multi-sourced digital strategy can produce quick gains, is easily adapted, and provides high value at low risk. The full benefit of digital transformation can only be realised when supported by an effective business operating model.

Identify Key Performance Indicators for Designing Emergency Department dashboard in a referral Cardiac Hospital

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Emergency Departments ◽  
Expert Panel ◽  
Key Performance Indicators ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Input Process ◽  
Healthcare Organizations ◽  
Organization Management ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Special Software

Background: Today, organization management in healthcare organizations needs to monitor and evaluate performance for better decision and policy making. Objectives: This study aimed at determining the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) using software and a management dashboard. Methods: This study searched several articles discussing KPIs of emergency departments. A comprehensive list of indicators was obtained and presented to an expert panel with a wide range of experiences. The experts finalized the KPIs. A second round was performed to confirm the performance using Smart Pilates software. Based on the final panel’s rating, a list of KPIs was developed to be used. The extracted data was prepared to be entered into the computer system to design the dashboard using QlickView software. Subsequently, according to the type of indicator, the dashboard was designed with special software. Results: The extracted 14 KPIs of emergency departments were determined in three dimensions of input, process, and output. Following that, the project team designed a dashboard with 14 KPIs. Conclusion: To design and develop a dashboard, the management of information was essential for organizations. It is recommended that managers use KPIs for evaluating and monitoring emergency departments. Moreover, it can be used for planning and evaluating the performance in emergency departments.

scholarly journals A Baseline Roadmap for Advanced Wireless Research Beyond 5G

Electronics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 351 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alain Mourad ◽  
Rui Yang ◽  
Per Hjalmar Lehne ◽  
Antonio De La Oliva
Keyword(s):  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Key Performance Indicators ◽  
Research Community ◽  
Use Cases ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Medium Term ◽  
Short Term ◽  
New Radio ◽  
Technology Trends

This paper presents a baseline roadmap for the evolution of 5G new radio over the next decade. Three timescales are considered, namely short-term (2022-ish), medium-term (2025-ish), and long-term (2030-ish). The evolution of the target key performance indicators (KPIs) is first analyzed by accounting for forecasts on the emerging use cases and their requirements, together with assumptions on the pace of technology advancements. The baseline roadmap is derived next by capturing the top-10 and next the top-5 technology trends envisioned to bring significant added value at each timescale. Being intrinsically predictive, our proposed baseline roadmap cannot assert with certainty the values of the target KPIs and the shortlisting of the technology trends. It is, however, aimed at driving discussions and collecting feedback from the wireless research community for future tuning and refinement as the 5G evolution journey progresses.

Digital Characters in Cultural Heritage Applications

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Spyros Vosinakis
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Use Cases ◽  
Design And Implementation ◽  
Current State ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Motivation And Engagement ◽  
Critical Issues ◽  
Character Design ◽  
User Motivation

Digital characters are software entities that look and act like real or imaginary creatures in a computer-generated environment. They are considered an important element of cultural heritage applications that can increase user motivation and engagement in various ways. This paper presents a review of the use of digital characters for communicating and disseminating cultural heritage. It explores the wide range of applications that make use of digital characters, and attempts to identify how the characters are used, what are their main features, and how are they contributing to the overall experience. The aim of this review is to inform about the range of possible features and use cases to consider, and to identify the positive aspects, drawbacks and critical issues of using digital characters. The paper presents an overview of current state of the art in digital character design and implementation approaches, the usage of characters in cultural heritage applications arranged in a set of dimensions, and a discussion about prospects and pitfalls of digital character technology.

scholarly journals Comprehensive Success Evaluation Framework for Socio-Natural Disaster Recovery Projects

Buildings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 647
Author(s):  
Homa Bahmani ◽  
Wei Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Natural Disaster ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Disaster Recovery ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Key Performance Indicators ◽  
Evaluation Framework ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Success Evaluation

There is an ample amount of studies attempting to evaluate the success of recovery projects. However, they mostly focused on unilateral success indicators and ignored the continual lifespan and various stakeholders. This study has focused on addressing these obstacles by proposing a comprehensive success evaluation framework for recovery projects following socio-natural disasters through identifying the success dimensions and their effectual parameters. Triangulation of the results of quantitative and qualitative methods and the logic of qualitative comparative analysis were used to answer the research questions. System thinking and the concept of resiliency and sustainability, known as key performance indicators, structured the success measurements. The effectual elements on the success, critical success factors, were grouped according to the continuous life-cycle of these projects. Finally, the framework for success evaluation of socio-natural disaster recovery projects illustrates interactions among the deducted critical success factors and key performance indicators. The proposed framework may serve as more efficient guidelines to set and follow the recovery goals, comprehensively considering a wide range of stakeholders and long-term recovery. The results of this study can be subject to further research by using different methods to enhance the comprehensivity of the framework. The authors will conduct further research to verify the suggested framework by implementing case studies.

scholarly journals Trends in Standardization Towards 6G

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nidhi ◽  
Bahram Khan ◽  
Albena Mihovska ◽  
Ramjee Prasad ◽  
Fernando J. Velez
Keyword(s):  
Wireless Communication ◽  
Mobile Networks ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Key Performance Indicators ◽  
Use Cases ◽  
Digital Society ◽  
Enabling Technologies ◽  
5G Technologies ◽  
Fully Connected ◽  
New Devices

Mobile networks have always been an indispensable part of a fully connected digital society. The industry and academia have joined hands to develop technologies for the anticipated future wireless communication. The predicted Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and use cases for the 6G networks have raised the bar high. 6G networks are developing to provide the required infrastructure for many new devices and services. The 6G networks are conceptualized to partially inherit 5G technologies and standards but they will open the ground for innovations. This study provides the vision and requirements for beyond 5G (B5G) networks and emphasizes our vision on the required standards to reach a fully functional and interoperable 6G era in general. We highlight various KPIs and enabling technologies for the B5G networks. In addition, standardization activities and initiatives concerning challenges in the use of spectrum are discussed in detail.

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