Promotions, managerial project choice, and implementation effort

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frédéric Loss ◽  
Antoine Renucci
Keyword(s):  
Implementation Effort

scholarly journals Sensorless environment stiffness and interaction force estimation for impedance control tuning in robotized interaction tasks

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Loris Roveda ◽  
Dario Piga
Keyword(s):  
Impedance Control ◽  
Interaction Force ◽  
Industrial Robots ◽  
Force Estimation ◽  
Interaction Control ◽  
Stiffness Properties ◽  
Implementation Effort ◽  
Coupling Dynamics ◽  
And Control ◽  
Assembly Tasks

AbstractIndustrial robots are increasingly used to perform tasks requiring an interaction with the surrounding environment (e.g., assembly tasks). Such environments are usually (partially) unknown to the robot, requiring the implemented controllers to suitably react to the established interaction. Standard controllers require force/torque measurements to close the loop. However, most of the industrial manipulators do not have embedded force/torque sensor(s) and such integration results in additional costs and implementation effort. To extend the use of compliant controllers to sensorless interaction control, a model-based methodology is presented in this paper. Relying on sensorless Cartesian impedance control, two Extended Kalman Filters (EKF) are proposed: an EKF for interaction force estimation and an EKF for environment stiffness estimation. Exploiting such estimations, a control architecture is proposed to implement a sensorless force loop (exploiting the provided estimated force) with adaptive Cartesian impedance control and coupling dynamics compensation (exploiting the provided estimated environment stiffness). The described approach has been validated in both simulations and experiments. A Franka EMIKA panda robot has been used. A probing task involving different materials (i.e., with different - unknown - stiffness properties) has been considered to show the capabilities of the developed EKFs (able to converge with limited errors) and control tuning (preserving stability). Additionally, a polishing-like task and an assembly task have been implemented to show the achieved performance of the proposed methodology.

Risk-Need-Responsivity Meets Mental Health: Implementation Challenges in Probation Case Planning

2021 ◽  
pp. 009385482110084
Author(s):  
Gina M. Vincent ◽  
Rachael T. Perrault ◽  
Dara C. Drawbridge ◽  
Gretchen O. Landry ◽  
Thomas Grisso
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Probation Officers ◽  
Violence Risk ◽  
Implementation Challenges ◽  
Implementation Effort ◽  
Case Planning ◽  
Risk Need Responsivity

This study examined the feasibility of and fidelity to risk/needs assessment, mental health screening, and risk-need-responsivity (RNR)-based case planning within juvenile probation in two states. The researcher-guided implementation effort included the Massachusetts Youth Screening Instrument-2 (MAYSI-2), Structured Assessment of Violence Risk in Youth (SAVRY), and policies to prioritize criminogenic needs while using mental health services only when warranted. Data from 53 probation officers (POs) and 553 youths indicated three of five offices had high fidelity to administration and case planning policies. The interrater reliability ( n = 85; intraclass correlation coefficient [ICC][A, 1] = .92 [Northern state] and .80 [Southern state]) and predictive validity ( n = 455; Exp[B] = 1.83) of SAVRY risk ratings were significant. There was an overreliance on mental health services; 48% of youth received these referrals when only 20% screened as having mental health needs. Barriers to fidelity to RNR practices in some offices included assessments not being conducted before disposition, lack of service availability, and limited buy-in from a few stakeholders.

Knowledge Management: Case Studies in SMEs and Evaluation of an Integrated Approach

2005 ◽  
Vol 04 (02) ◽  
pp. 95-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kuan Yew Wong ◽  
Elaine Aspinwall
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Business Sector ◽  
Integrated Framework ◽  
Implementation Effort ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Way

To date, very few publications have been found that describe how small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are adopting knowledge management (KM). The same is true concerning attempts to develop a framework to help them implement it. To redress this, this paper presents the results of four case studies conducted in UK SMEs to examine their KM implementation effort. In addition, a new integrated framework developed by the authors was evaluated to determine its applicability in this business sector. The methodology employed to conduct the studies is described and each of the cases is then presented. The results are analysed and key lessons or findings gathered from the companies are highlighted. Comments received from the companies with respect to the integrated framework were positive and favourable. It is hoped that the information accrued from the case studies, together with the integrated framework, will help to pave the way for SMEs to accomplish KM.

Process Safety for Sustainable Applications

2021 ◽  
pp. 2150033
Author(s):  
Alexander Stolar ◽  
Anton Friedl
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Process Safety ◽  
Implementation Effort ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
System Improvement ◽  
Management Techniques ◽  
Universal Applicability ◽  
Abnormal Operating Conditions ◽  
Business Sectors

Process safety techniques have been used in industry for decades to make processes and systems safer and to optimize them, and thus to improve sustainability. Their main aim is to prevent damage to people, equipment and the environment. In this overview, process safety and risk management techniques are shown that can be applied in the different life cycle phases of an application without much implementation effort. A broad and universal applicability in a wide range of business sectors is set as the main focus. In addition to the application of system improvement techniques, a number of additional considerations, such as maintenance and the consideration of abnormal operating conditions, are included in order to be able to comprehensively improve a system or application.

scholarly journals A Flexible Proof Format for SAT Solver-Elaborator Communication

2021 ◽  
pp. 59-75
Author(s):  
Seulkee Baek ◽  
Mario Carneiro ◽  
Marijn J. H. Heule
Keyword(s):  
Computational Cost ◽  
Memory Usage ◽  
Median Reduction ◽  
Implementation Effort ◽  
Sat Solver ◽  
Proof Methods

AbstractWe introduce , a new proof format for unsatisfiable SAT problems, and its associated toolchain. Compared to , the format allows solvers to include more information in proofs to reduce the computational cost of subsequent elaboration to . The format is easy to parse forward and backward, and it is extensible to future proof methods. The provision of optional proof steps allows SAT solver developers to balance implementation effort against elaboration time, with little to no overhead on solver time. We benchmark our toolchain against a comparable toolchain and confirm >84% median reduction in elaboration time and >94% median decrease in peak memory usage.

scholarly journals The Implementation Effort Islamic Law Norms in Activities for Overcoming Pornography and Pornoaction on Mass Media

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Ramlani Lina Sinaulan
Keyword(s):  
Mass Media ◽  
Rule Of Law ◽  
Islamic Law ◽  
Social Values ◽  
The Rule Of Law ◽  
Implementation Effort ◽  
Permissive Attitude ◽  
The Social ◽  
Universal Properties ◽  
The Times

This paper discusses the effort Islamic Law norms in activities for overcoming pornography and porno-action on mass media. By using normative legal research, the result found that the concept of Islamic law, behave based on sharia, shows the importance of shaping the personality traits of Islam (syakhsiyya Islāmiyya) and based on the devotion and faith. Because of the relation to the formulation of the rule of law against pornography behavior, it can not be designed, prepared and formulated based on social values. Based on the facts of society, as a result of the moral decadence that led to a permissive attitude towards their cultural infiltration, the social values in assessing the behavior may become more permissive toward behavior. However, the use of religious norms which have universal properties will not change, and even capable of elastic with the times.

Insights from Experimental Research on Distributed Channel Assignment in Wireless Testbeds

2012 ◽  
pp. 1443-1460
Author(s):  
Felix Juraschek ◽  
Mesut Günes ◽  
Matthias Philipp ◽  
Bastian Blywis
Keyword(s):  
Operating Systems ◽  
Experimental Research ◽  
Channel Assignment ◽  
Implementation Process ◽  
Channel Characteristics ◽  
Wireless Mesh ◽  
Implementation Effort ◽  
Important Input ◽  
Interference Models

This article presents the DES-Chan framework for experimental research on distributed channel assignment algorithms in wireless mesh testbeds. The implementation process of channel assignment algorithms is a difficult task for the researcher since common operating systems do not support channel assignment algorithms. DES-Chan provides a set of common services required by distributed channel assignment algorithms and eases the implementation effort. The results of experiments to measure the channel characteristics in terms of intra-path and inter-path interference according to the channel distance on the DES-Testbed are also presented. The DES-Testbed is a multi-radio WMN with more than 100 nodes located on the campus of the Freie Universität Berlin. These measurements are an important input to validate common assumptions of WMNs and derive more realistic, measurement-based interference models in contrast to simplified heuristics.

scholarly journals Applying population health approaches to improve safe anticoagulant use in the outpatient setting: the DOAC Dashboard multi-cohort implementation evaluation study protocol

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Geoffrey D. Barnes ◽  
Emily Sippola ◽  
Michael Dorsch ◽  
Joshua Errickson ◽  
Michael Lanham ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Population Health ◽  
Health Systems ◽  
Adverse Drug Events ◽  
Oral Anticoagulants ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Direct Oral Anticoagulants ◽  
Veterans Health ◽  
Health Administration ◽  
Implementation Effort

Abstract Background Use of direct oral anticoagulants (DOAC) is rapidly growing for treatment of atrial fibrillation and venous thromboembolism. However, incorrect dosing of these medications is common and puts patients at risk of adverse drug events. One way to improve safe prescribing is the use of population health tools, including interactive dashboards built into the electronic health record (EHR). As such tools become more common, exploring ways to understand which aspects are effective in specific settings and how to effectively adapt and implement in existing anticoagulation clinics across different health systems is vital. Methods This three-phase project will evaluate a current nation-wide implementation effort of the DOAC Dashboard in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) using both quantitative and qualitative methods. Informed by this evaluation, the DOAC Dashboard will be implemented in four new health systems using an implementation strategy derived from the VHA experience and interviews with providers in those new health systems. Quantitative evaluation of the VHA and non-VHA implementation will follow the Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, Maintenance (RE-AIM) framework. Qualitative interviews with stakeholders will be analyzed using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research and Technology Acceptance Models to identify key determinants of implementation success. Discussion This study will (1) evaluate the implementation of an EHR-based population health tool for medication management within a large, nation-wide, highly integrated health system; (2) guide the adoption in a set of four different health systems; and (3) evaluation that multi-center implementation effort. These findings will help to inform future EHR-based implementation efforts in a wide variety of health care settings.

scholarly journals Analysis of Current Ripples in Electromagnetic Actuators with Application to Inductance Estimation Techniques for Sensorless Monitoring

Actuators ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Niklas König ◽  
Matthias Nienhaus ◽  
Emanuele Grasso
Keyword(s):  
Eddy Currents ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Computational Effort ◽  
Position Estimation ◽  
Noise Robustness ◽  
Case Scenario ◽  
Electromagnetic Actuators ◽  
Position Detection ◽  
Implementation Effort ◽  
Current Ripples

Techniques for estimating the plunger position have successfully proven to support operation and monitoring of electromagnetic actuators without the necessity of additional sensors. Sophisticated techniques in this field make use of an oversampled measurement of the rippled driving current in order to reconstruct the position. However, oversampling algorithms place high demands on AD converters and require significant computational effort which are not desirable in low-cost actuation systems. Moreover, such low-cost actuators are affected by eddy currents and parasitic capacitances, which influence the current ripple significantly. Therefore, in this work, those current ripples are modeled and analyzed extensively taking into account those effects. The Integrator-Based Direct Inductance Measurement (IDIM) technique, used for processing the current ripples, is presented and compared experimentally to an oversampling technique in terms of noise robustness and implementation effort. A practical use case scenario in terms of a sensorless end-position detection for a switching solenoid is discussed and evaluated. The obtained results prove that the IDIM technique outperforms oversampling algorithms under certain conditions in terms of noise robustness, thereby requiring less sampling and calculation effort. The IDIM technique is shown to provide a robust position estimation in low-cost applications as in the presented example involving a end-position detection.

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