Relative Importance of Factors Affecting Corneal Hysteresis Measurement

2012 ◽  
Vol 89 (5) ◽  
pp. E803-E811 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Sullivan-Mee ◽  
Suchitra Katiyar ◽  
Denise Pensyl ◽  
Kathy D. Halverson ◽  
Clifford Qualls
Keyword(s):  
Corneal Hysteresis ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Factors Affecting

scholarly journals Socioeconomic Risks and Their Impacts on Ecological River Health in South Korea: An Application of the Analytic Hierarchy Process

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 6287
Author(s):  
Suyeon Kim ◽  
Sang-Woo Lee ◽  
Se-Rin Park ◽  
Yeeun Shin ◽  
Kyungjin An
Keyword(s):  
South Korea ◽  
Socioeconomic Factors ◽  
Ecosystem Health ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
River Ecosystem ◽  
River Health ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Hierarchy Process

It is imperative to develop a methodology to identify river impairment sources, particularly the relative impact of socioeconomic sources, to enhance the efficiency of various river restoration schemes and policies and to have an internal diagnosis system in place. This study, therefore, aims to identify and analyze the relative importance of the socioeconomic factors affecting river ecosystem impairment in South Korea. To achieve this goal, we applied the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) to evaluate expert judgement of the relative importance of different socioeconomic factors influencing river ecosystem impairment. Based on a list of socioeconomic factors influencing stream health, an AHP questionnaire was prepared and administered to experts in aquatic ecology. Our analysis reveals that secondary industries form the most significant source of stream ecosystem impairment. Moreover, the most critical socioeconomic factors affecting stream impairment are direct inflow pollution, policy implementation, and industrial wastewater. The results also suggest that the AHP is a rapid and robust approach to assessing the relative importance of different socioeconomic factors that affect river ecosystem health. The results can be used to assist decision makers in focusing on actions to improve river ecosystem health.

scholarly journals Factors Contributing to Heat Resistance of Clostridium perfringens Endospores

2008 ◽  
Vol 74 (11) ◽  
pp. 3328-3335 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin Orsburn ◽  
Stephen B. Melville ◽  
David L. Popham
Keyword(s):  
Cell Wall ◽  
Heat Resistance ◽  
Clostridium Perfringens ◽  
Food Poisoning ◽  
High Heat ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
High Heat Resistance ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Cooking Process ◽  
Determining Factors

ABSTRACT The endospores formed by strains of type A Clostridium perfringens that produce the C. perfringens enterotoxin (CPE) are known to be more resistant to heat and cold than strains that do not produce this toxin. The high heat resistance of these spores allows them to survive the cooking process, leading to a large number of food-poisoning cases each year. The relative importance of factors contributing to the establishment of heat resistance in this species is currently unknown. The present study examines the spores formed by both CPE+ and CPE− strains for factors known to affect heat resistance in other species. We have found that the concentrations of DPA and metal ions, the size of the spore core, and the protoplast-to-sporoplast ratio are determining factors affecting heat resistance in these strains. While the overall thickness of the spore peptidoglycan was found to be consistent in all strains, the relative amounts of cortex and germ cell wall peptidoglycan also appear to play a role in the heat resistance of these strains.

scholarly journals THE FACTORS AFFECTING MILK YIELD IN DIARY FARMING IN GREATER GUWAHATI REGION OF ASSAM

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (08) ◽  
pp. 723-728
Author(s):  
Heman Sarmah ◽  
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Jnanashree Borah ◽  
Tirthankar Sarma ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Dairy Cattle ◽  
Milk Production ◽  
Milk Yield ◽  
Policy Maker ◽  
Production Cost ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Micro Level ◽  
Farming Households

The production of milk is conceived of several factors and a very multifarious process. The knowledge of relative importance of the resource inputs influencing in milk production is essential for the dairy farmer for introducing desirable change in his operation at micro level and for the policy maker for formulating plans for improvements in dairy cattle productivity based on sound economic principles at the macro level (Rao, 1985).The income level of the dairy household is determined by the production of milk they produce at their farms. Generally, the income of the dairy household increases when the milk production cost decreases or when the milk production increases .For this it is essential to study the factors which directly or indirectly effect the milk production. Household samples have been selected both from the municipal wards of Guwahati Municipal Corporation area. Out of 672 dairy farming households, 201 household have been selected for the survey. Regression analysis has been used for the study of factors affecting milk production in greater Guwahati region of Assam.

Prominent demotivational factors influencing the productivity of construction project managers in Qatar

2014 ◽  
Vol 63 (8) ◽  
pp. 1070-1090 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdulaziz M. Jarkas ◽  
Milan Radosavljevic ◽  
Liu Wuyi
Keyword(s):  
Construction Project ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
The State ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Productivity Level ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Technical Specifications ◽  
The Impact

Purpose – An extensive search of the literature revealed a dearth of research on the demotivational factors affecting the performance and productivity level of site-based construction project managers. Following the announcement of awarding the FIFA 2022 World Cup hosting rights to the State of Qatar, the State is pledging to spend tens of Billions of Dollars on hundreds of new construction projects. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to identify, explore, and rank the relative importance of the demotivational factors influencing the productivity of the State's construction management force. Design/methodology/approach – A structured questionnaire survey comprising 38 potential demotivational factors, which were shortlisted based on relevant previous studies on the impact of motivation on construction productivity, and numerous interviews with local industry professionals, was distributed to a relatively large sample of site-resident project managers. Using the “Relative Importance Index” technique, the influence ranks of the factors explored were determined. Findings – The results obtained reveal the following as the prominent demotivational factors influencing the productivity of construction project managers: lack of financial incentive schemes; slow decision-making process by owners; remuneration scale; delay in responding to Requests For Information (RFI); shortage of skilled labour force; shortage of materials; clarity and completeness of technical specifications; frequent changing orders during execution; drawings quality level; and rework. Research limitations/implications – It is clear, based on the outcomes, that the cultural background of individuals, and the prevalent practices within the environment in which they operate, are two critical factors in determining their motivation drivers. Hence, it is prudent to explore the dominant culture and values of the management workforce, in addition to the characteristics of the working environment, before trying to apply relevant motivational theories, or even implement new management strategies. Practical implications – The results demonstrate that, within the geographical setting and cultural aspects of the sample surveyed, “tributes” and “pecuniary” may be interpreted to have the largest effect on the productivity of construction project managers. Originality/value – The findings not only contribute to the overall body of knowledge related to the effect of the motivation phenomenon on the productivity of the construction operation, but can also be used to provide industry practitioners with guidance for focusing, acting upon, and controlling the significant demotivational factors affecting the efficiency of the construction project management force practicing in State.

Factors affecting corneal hysteresis in normal eyes

2008 ◽  
Vol 246 (10) ◽  
pp. 1491-1494 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kazutaka Kamiya ◽  
Mana Hagishima ◽  
Fusako Fujimura ◽  
Kimiya Shimizu
Keyword(s):  
Corneal Hysteresis ◽  
Factors Affecting

scholarly journals Factors Affecting Uptake of Agency Banking Services Among Customers in Rural Kenya: A Case of Narok County

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (16) ◽  
pp. 224
Author(s):  
Lilian Githae ◽  
James Gatauwa ◽  
Felix Mwambia
Keyword(s):  
Rural Community ◽  
Multivariate Regression ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Security Measures ◽  
Multivariate Regression Model ◽  
Banking Services ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
The Public ◽  
Security Services ◽  
Rural Kenya

The objective of this study was to analyze factors affecting uptake of agency banking services among customers in rural Kenya. Specifically, the study sought; to examine the effect of fraud on uptake of agency banking services among customers in Kenya; to determine the extent to which skills of agents affect uptake of agency banking services among customers in Kenya; To establish the effect of location on uptake of agency banking services among customers in Kenya and to find out how confidentiality affect agency banking services uptake among rural customers in Kenya. A multivariate regression model was applied to determine the relative importance of each of the four variables. The findings indicated that bank agent skills, location and confidentiality were found to be statistically significant in explaining uptake of agency banking services. Banks should create awareness to the public that the bank agent’s premises adheres to standard security measures and should also hire security services from security firms to transport cash to and from the agents where necessary. Banks should also train the agency banking agents on how to detect fake money and fraud. The study revealed that agents’ skills affected uptake of agency banking services by rural community in Narok County. The study recommends banks to offer training to agents before they start providing specific services on behalf of the banks to improve their customer handling skills and increase the uptake of the agency banking services.

scholarly journals Interaction in an Asynchronous Online Course: a Synthesis of Quantitative Predictors

2012 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Zingaro ◽  
Murat Oztok
Keyword(s):  
Online Courses ◽  
Online Course ◽  
Contradictory Result ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Educational Implications ◽  
Prior Literature ◽  
Asynchronous Online Courses ◽  
The Impact

The effectiveness and potential of asynchronous online courses hinge on sustained, purposeful collaboration. And while many factors affecting interaction have been uncovered by prior literature, there are few accounts of the relative importance of these factors when studied in the same online course. In this paper, we develop a literature-informed model of six predictors on the likelihood that a note receives a reply. We corroborate earlier findings (such as the impact of the date that the note was posted) but also obtain one contradictory result (that reading ease does not appear to be a significant predictor). We offer hypotheses for our findings, suggest future directions for this type of research, and offer educational implications.

Effect of Some Drugs on Clinical Laboratory Values as Determined by the Technicon SMA 12/60

1972 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 137-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
H P Singh ◽  
M A Hebert ◽  
M H Gault
Keyword(s):  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Uric Acid ◽  
Laboratory Tests ◽  
Clinical Laboratory ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Biochemical Laboratory ◽  
In Vitro Effects ◽  
Therapeutic Doses

Abstract We examined the quantitative in vitro effects of 45 drugs on 12 automated biochemical laboratory tests done on the Technicon SMA 12/60. Of these, 25 drugs in 1 mmol/liter concentration interfered in one or more of the assays. However, only eight drugs (N-acetyl-p-aminophenol, p-aminosalicylate, isoniazid, L-dopa, α-methyldopa, 6-mercaptopurine, sulfathiazole, and ascorbic acid) reacted positively with the test reagents at concentrations likely to occur in plasma after administration of maximum single therapeutic doses. A slight false elevation of plasma uric acid and a major false increase in urine values occurred in patients after ingestion of N-acetyl-p-aminophenol and phenacetin, corresponding to the greater concentrations of these drugs and their metabolites in urine. The relative importance of various factors affecting the influence of drugs on biochemical test values is discussed.

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