A Metadata Handling API for Framework Development

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eduardo Guerra ◽  
Phyllipe Lima ◽  
Joelma Choma ◽  
Marco Nardes ◽  
Tiago Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Framework Development

scholarly journals Development and Practical Application of a Multiple-Criteria Decision Analysis Framework on Respiratory Inhalers: Is It Always Useful in the MOH Malaysia Medicines Formulary Listing Context?

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 238146832199406
Author(s):  
Yee Vern Yong ◽  
Siti Hajar Mahamad Dom ◽  
Nurulmaya Ahmad Sa’ad ◽  
Rosliza Lajis ◽  
Faridah Aryani Md. Yusof ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Analysis ◽  
Task Force ◽  
Additive Model ◽  
Multiple Criteria ◽  
Multiple Criteria Decision Analysis ◽  
Expert Committee ◽  
Microsoft Excel ◽  
Economic Criterion ◽  
Published Evidence ◽  
Framework Development

Objectives. The current health technology assessment used to evaluate respiratory inhalers is associated with limitations that have necessitated the development of an explicit formulary decision-making framework to ensure balance between the accessibility, value, and affordability of medicines. This study aimed to develop a multiple-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) framework, apply the framework to potential and currently listed respiratory inhalers in the Ministry of Health Medicines Formulary (MOHMF), and analyze the impacts of applying the outputs, from the perspective of listing and delisting medicines in the formulary. Methods. The overall methodology of the framework development adhered to the recommendations of the ISPOR MCDA Emerging Good Practices Task Force. The MCDA framework was developed using Microsoft Excel 2010 and involved all relevant stakeholders. The framework was then applied to 27 medicines, based on data gathered from the highest levels of available published evidence, pharmaceutical companies, and professional opinions. The performance scores were analyzed using the additive model. The end values were then deliberated by an expert committee. Results. A total of eight main criteria and seven subcriteria were determined by the stakeholders. The economic criterion was weighted at 30%. Among the noneconomic criteria, “patient suitability” was weighted the highest. Based on the MCDA outputs, the expert committee recommended one potential medicine (out of three; 33%) be added to the MOHMF and one existing medicine (out of 24; 4%) be removed/delisted from the MOHMF. The other existing medicines remained unchanged. Conclusions. Although this framework was useful for deciding to add new medicines to the formulary, it appears to be less functional and impactful for the removal/delisting existing medicines from the MOHMF. The generalizability of this conclusion to other formulations remains to be confirmed.

scholarly journals RunIn3: the development process of a running-related injury prevention programme

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. e001051
Author(s):  
Caio Sain Vallio ◽  
Gabriela Martins de Oliveira ◽  
Giovana Araujo Kretli Mota ◽  
Alexandre Dias Lopes ◽  
Luiz Hespanhol
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Intervention Mapping ◽  
Inductive Reasoning ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Prevention Programme ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Prevention Programmes ◽  
Development Approach ◽  
Type Of Exercise ◽  
Framework Development

BackgroundRunning is an important type of exercise to keep people physically active. However, running also carries a risk of developing running-related injuries (RRI). Therefore, effective and evidence-based RRI prevention programmes are desirable, but are scarce in practice. An approach to face this problem might be the application of methods to develop RRI prevention programmes based on theories of behaviour change.ObjectiveThe purpose of the study was to develop an RRI prevention programme based on perspectives of behavioural and social science theories, as well as taking a framework development approach.MethodsThis was a qualitative study using the Intervention Mapping (IM) framework held between February and March 2018 in São Paulo, Brazil. The participants were involved in running practice. The data collection was conducted during focus group meetings. The data analysis was based on semantic thematic approach using a content analysis orientation based on inductive reasoning.ResultsThe target population of the RRI prevention programme identified was ‘adult recreational runners’. The objectives of the RRI prevention programme were established in two broad actions: (1) to provide feedback on individual training characteristics and RRI risk; and (2) provide/enhance knowledge, skills and self-efficacy on RRI preventive behaviours. The programme is aimed to be delivered through an online system.ConclusionAn RRI prevention programme was developed using the IM framework and a participatory approach. The programme was named ‘RunIn3’, and it is based on providing feedback on running volume and RRI risk, as well as providing knowledge, skills and self-efficacy on RRI preventive behaviours.

scholarly journals Circular Digital Built Environment: An Emerging Framework

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 6348
Author(s):  
Sultan Çetin ◽  
Catherine De Wolf ◽  
Nancy Bocken
Keyword(s):  
Built Environment ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Geographical Information ◽  
Digital Platforms ◽  
Blockchain Technology ◽  
Digital Twins ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Framework Development

Digital technologies are considered to be an essential enabler of the circular economy in various industries. However, to date, very few studies have investigated which digital technologies could enable the circular economy in the built environment. This study specifically focuses on the built environment as one of the largest, most energy- and material-intensive industries globally, and investigates the following question: which digital technologies potentially enable a circular economy in the built environment, and in what ways? The research uses an iterative stepwise method: (1) framework development based on regenerating, narrowing, slowing and closing resource loop principles; (2) expert workshops to understand the usage of digital technologies in a circular built environment; (3) a literature and practice review to further populate the emerging framework with relevant digital technologies; and (4) the final mapping of digital technologies onto the framework. This study develops a novel Circular Digital Built Environment framework. It identifies and maps ten enabling digital technologies to facilitate a circular economy in the built environment. These include: (1) additive/robotic manufacturing, (2) artificial intelligence, (3) big data and analytics, (4) blockchain technology, (5) building information modelling, (6) digital platforms/marketplaces, (7) digital twins, (8) the geographical information system, (9) material passports/databanks, and (10) the internet of things. The framework provides a fruitful starting point for the novel research avenue at the intersection of circular economy, digital technology and the built environment, and gives practitioners inspiration for sustainable innovation in the sector.

ANALYSIS OF PARSING AND WEBSCRAPING TOOLS WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK DEVELOPMENT OF ARBITRATION INVESTMENT STRATEGY ON THE MARKET SPORT BETS

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 65-77
Author(s):  
T. E. Vildanov ◽  
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N. S. Ivanov ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Data Extraction ◽  
Investment Strategy ◽  
Semistructured Data ◽  
Graphical Form ◽  
Great Demand ◽  
Rapid Extraction ◽  
Web Scraping ◽  
Quantitative Metrics ◽  
Framework Development ◽  
Number Of Iterations

This article explores both popular and newly invented tools for extracting data from sites and converting them into a form suitable for analysis. The paper compares the Python libraries, the key criterion of the compared tools is their performance. The results will be grouped by sites, tools used and number of iterations, and then presented in graphical form. The scientific novelty of the research lies in the field of application of data extraction tools: we will receive and transform semistructured data from the websites of bookmakers and betting exchanges. The article also describes new tools that are currently not in great demand in the field of parsing and web scraping. As a result of the study, quantitative metrics were obtained for all the tools used and the libraries that were most suitable for the rapid extraction and processing of information in large quantities were selected.

scholarly journals A new web-based framework development for fuzzy multi-criteria group decision-making

SpringerPlus ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed Hanine ◽  
Omar Boutkhoum ◽  
Abdessadek Tikniouine ◽  
Tarik Agouti
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Group Decision Making ◽  
Group Decision ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Framework Development
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