Kurzweil Reading Machine: Evaluation of Model One

1978 ◽  
Vol 72 (10) ◽  
pp. 415-418
Author(s):  
Lawrence A. Scadden
Keyword(s):  
Comprehensive Evaluation ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Tactile Display ◽  
Final Report ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Reading Material ◽  
Stage Of Development ◽  
Early Fall ◽  
Blind Individuals ◽  
Evaluation Project

In summary, the evaluation of the KRM has demonstrated that this approach and this specific machine can permit immediate access to printed material by most blind individuals. The greatest limitation at this stage of development is related to the confidence level that many users have placed in the ability of the machine to read various kinds of reading material. This factor has limited the use of the machine as an aid to employment of blind people. It is believed that many of the problems identified in the evaluation process can be overcome with further research and development of the KRM. The evaluation of the KRM by blind and sighted individuals throughout the country has led to the unanimous conclusion that further investigations with improved models of the KRM are warranted. The software in the existing models should be improved to eliminate some of the problems identified above. Hardware changes should be made to eliminate other identified problems. The concern regarding the lack of use of the KRM by employed blind individuals residing close to existing machines probably cannot be alleviated until reading machines of this kind can be located within the actual employment situation. Blind individuals are not willing, nor should they be, to travel to where machines are located in order to read work related materials. Other alternatives, including sighted readers, can be utilized within a work setting. This conclusion suggests the necessity of reaching the point at which speech-output reading machines can be affordable by individuals. Postscript: Since the completion of this evaluation project and the submission of the final report to the supporting governmental agency and to the manufacturer, KCP announced plans for Model Three of the KRM, a desk-top unit. The design includes most of the recommendations suggested in this report such as a hand-scanning option, a small tactile display to assist in format recognition, automatic contrast control with manual override capability, and a spell-next-letter feature. In addition, KCP announced several innovative features. The new model will permit the improved speech synthesizer to speak at rates up to 250 words per minute. Model Three will also have the capability of attaching to a braille embosser to provide direct print to braille conversion. The unit can also be attached to a computer to provide immediate full vocabulary output for computers. A new program is being developed to be used with all KRM's to permit the reading machines to be used as high-powered, programmable, scientific calculators. The new models and programs are scheduled for distribution in early fall 1978. Comprehensive evaluation of these advances is planned.

Novel Targets For Therapeutic Intervention in Inflammatory Bowel Disease. What is the Best Way to Assess the Safety Profile of a Drug?

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clara Yzet ◽  
Stacy S. Tse ◽  
Maia Kayal ◽  
Robert Hirten ◽  
Jean-Frédéric Colombel
Keyword(s):  
Inflammatory Bowel Disease ◽  
Bowel Disease ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Stage Of Development ◽  
Remission Rates ◽  
Safety Parameters ◽  
Post Marketing ◽  
Inflammatory Bowel

The emergence of biologic therapies has revolutionized the management of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) by halting disease progression, increasing remission rates and improving long-term clinical outcomes. Despite these well-described benefits, many patients are reluctant to commence therapy due to drug safety concerns. Adverse events can be detected at each stage of drug development and during the post-marketing period. In this article, we review how to best assess the safety parameters of new IBD medications, from the earliest stage of development to population-based registries, with a focus on the special populations often excluded from the evaluation process.

scholarly journals Determining the embeddedness of sustainability claims in strategising: A comparative study of the ALSI 40 companies

2012 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Pretorius ◽  
C. Le Roux
Keyword(s):  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Comprehensive Evaluation ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Sustainability Reporting ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Point Scale ◽  
Strategy Formulation ◽  
Specific Element ◽  
Compliance Requirements ◽  
A Company

Purpose: To determine the level of sustainability embeddedness in strategising by investigating the public and external communication of companies. Problem investigated: The extent to which sustainability is embedded in the elements of strategy formulation and implementation (and not merely surface-level statements and claims) Design: The researchers designed a measurement tool and scale, the Strategising for Sustainability Index (SSI), based on researched elements of strategising and recent literature on the topic of sustainability and strategy integration. Merit for strategising for sustainability was given to a company on the basis of its fulfilling the relevant criteria. The JSE Top 40 listed companies on the All Share Index as of March 2011 were selected as a purposive sample. Each company's data and each element of the scorecard were judged on a Likert-type five-point scale, with higher scores indicating higher levels of embeddedness in the strategy. A comprehensive evaluation sheet was used to judge the presented data individually and independently for each element of the scorecard instrument. Findings: Ten elements were found relevant and represented: compliance (2 elements); strategy formulation (4 elements); and strategy implementation (4 elements). The findings show wide variation in overall scores. Almost all companies satisfied the compliance requirements but variations were observed in both formulation and implementation embeddedness. The SSI tool has discrimination value despite a relatively complex judging process. The proposed SSI measurement challenges other determinants of sustainability performance, as it incorporates embeddedness of sustainability in strategising. Knowing the level of this could guide management towards directing resources away from 'over-invested' strengths related to sustainability. Considering the scores for the different elements of the instrument would help to prioritise the 'sustainability spend'. Furthermore, the SSI tool directs attention to how sustainability is incorporated in the strategising process. Originality and Value : The measure of the level of embeddedness of sustainability in strategising has not been done before. This study addresses the possible 'window-dressing' claims surrounding sustainability and highlights those companies who have successfully demonstrated that sustainability is not just for reputation purposes and is, in fact, part of their operating as a listed company. Conclusion : Firstly, it was possible to use the SSI framework and the evaluation process and apply it to the sustainability reporting and claims for each firm. Secondly, each element could be judged on the unique scale for the specific element. The SSI measurement tool can be used to describe the level of strategising embeddedness. The SSI tool's framework is based on input of literature and on the foundation of strategic principles. The 5-point scale on the SSI tool serves to describe the achievement of a company for each element. The sustainability claims of these companies varied in embeddedness in the process of strategising. The score is lower for the formulation elements, raising the question of whether some projects are possibly implemented ad hoc to score points, without being necessarily formulated as part of strategy

Research on Comprehensive Evaluation of Service Capability of the Third-Party Logistics Suppliers with AHP and Gray Entropy Theory

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Li ◽  
Xuhua Pan ◽  
Mingxiao Li ◽  
Gang Wang ◽  
Zhixin Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Evaluation System ◽  
Evaluation Method ◽  
Comprehensive Evaluation ◽  
Evaluation Model ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Third Party Logistics ◽  
Comprehensive Service ◽  
Service Capability ◽  
Capability Evaluation

To solve the problem of third-party logistics (3PL) evaluation and selection, a hybrid method with AHP and gray theory is proposed. First, the literature review about the 3PL evaluation method and technology is introduced. Furthermore, TPL comprehensive service capability evaluation system is established from aspects of service, time, cost and enterprise qualification. Besides, a comprehensive evaluation model process with gray entropy and AHP is introduced. Finally, a detailed evaluation process of 3PL supplier service capability in F company is introduced by an example, and the results show that the evaluation method in the paper is helpful to choose the TPL for logistics outsourcing.

PP08 Evaluation Of The Brazilian Health Technology Assessment Network

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (S1) ◽  
pp. 38-38
Author(s):  
Cecília Menezes Farinasso ◽  
Dalila Fernandes Gomes ◽  
Betânia Ferreira Leite ◽  
Roberta Borges Silva ◽  
Daniela Fortunato Rêgo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Technology Assessment ◽  
Technology Assessment ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Evaluation Criteria ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Health Technology ◽  
Evaluation Methodology ◽  
Final Report ◽  
Data Collection And Analysis ◽  
Network Identification

IntroductionThe Brazilian Network for Health Technology Assessment (REBRATS) is a network of collaborating centers and teaching and research institutions, focused on the generation and synthesis of scientific evidence in the field of health technology assessment. Currently, the network is composed of 119 member institutions and mobilizes approximately 1,094 researchers and 4,998 relations. The objective of this study was to evaluate the member institutions of REBRATS.MethodsThe evaluation process was developed in seven stages, including the identification of the objectives of the Network; identification of evaluation criteria; selection of performance indicators for each criterion; identification of the measures appropriate to each indicator; data collection and analysis; classification of the institutions and production of the final report.ResultsThe evaluation of the member institutions of REBRATS mapped the capacity of these institutions to produce health technology assessment activities. The evaluation also provided information on the advances and challenges of health technology assessment in the country. In the long term, the initiative will contribute to the strengthening of the evaluation of health technology in Brazil, since the weaknesses of these institutions in the development of activities were mapped.ConclusionsThe production of this study will contribute to the dissemination of the evaluation methodology at the national and international level. This study is one of the few initiatives that exist in the world on the evaluation of networks and will contribute to the strengthening of the evaluation of health technology in Brazil.

scholarly journals Reconfigurability Evaluation of Multifunctional Intelligent Boom Sprayer Based on Fuzzy Comprehensive Evaluation

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Luqiang Ma ◽  
Youlin Xu ◽  
Jiaqiang Zheng ◽  
Xiang Dai
Keyword(s):  
Analytic Hierarchy Process ◽  
Comprehensive Evaluation ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Fuzzy Comprehensive Evaluation ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy ◽  
Evaluation Result ◽  
Validity Test ◽  
Good Evaluation ◽  
Product Function ◽  
Hierarchy Process

Multifunctional intelligent boom sprayer is a development direction of boom sprayers, and it could satisfy needs of precision and variable spraying and achieve aims of sustainable development of pesticide spraying, ecological protection, and efficient plant protection by reconfiguring its structures. Therefore, the evaluation of multifunctional intelligent boom sprayer reconfigurability has a role in improving product reconfigurability while reducing product function redundancy and production costs and reducing product function redundancy and production cost. In order to comprehensively evaluate the reconfigurability of a multifunctional intelligent boom sprayer, this paper established an evaluation index system and realized the evaluation process by using fuzzy comprehensive evaluation, analytic hierarchy process, and validity test. The evaluation result would avail to directly and effectively guide product optimization and upgrade process in accordance with quantitatively analyzed evaluation indexes of intelligent boom sprayer reconfigurability by using mathematical methods such as analytic hierarchy process and validity test in evaluation process. The index system was formed from six components, which were key design information, quality, cost, efficiency, intelligence, and operational capability. Index weights were calculated by the analytic hierarchy process. Finally, a multifunctional shiftable boom intelligent sprayer was evaluated for product reconfigurability improvements by using the evaluation method. Reconfigurability evaluation result of the multifunctional shiftable boom intelligent sprayer belonged to "good" evaluation interval by the calculation of formulas. There was further room to improve product reconfigurability, as the membership degree in the “good” evaluation interval was below 0.5. The study could provide a scientific basis for improving the reconfigurability, technical performance, and operation quality of products in intelligent boom sprayer design. In addition, it may be possible to decrease the arbitrary nature of subjective design factors and support economic and ecological goals when businesses upgrade products.

Comprehensive Evaluation System and Elements for Hydrocarbon Traps

2014 ◽  
Vol 962-965 ◽  
pp. 112-116
Author(s):  
Guo Min Chen ◽  
Quan Wen Liu
Keyword(s):  
Evaluation System ◽  
Evaluation Method ◽  
Comprehensive Evaluation ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Evaluation Theory ◽  
Hydrocarbon Trap ◽  
Hydrocarbon Traps ◽  
Precision Trap ◽  
Comprehensive Evaluation System ◽  
Main Components

The hydrocarbon trap evaluation is theoretical guidance for the practical exploration of hydrocarbon traps, the present complicated exploration targets requires the conclusion of hydrocarbon trap evaluation more scientific and reliable so as to adapt to the requirement of high frequency, high precision trap exploration. With the guidance of system theory and modern scientific evaluation theory, modern hydrocarbon traps evaluation has already become a system engineering, which obviously characterized by the comprehensive evaluation, quantitative evaluation and comprehensive decision. In this paper the comprehensive evaluation system for hydrocarbon traps has been established, it indicated that the comprehensive evaluation tends to be a whole procedure which involves such aspects including evaluation contents, data, methods, techniques, and evaluation process specifically, so its main components includes: evaluation object characteristics, theoretical guidance, evaluation contents, methods, techniques, and database establishment. Furthermore, it emphasize closely on the analysis of the exploration objects, focus on the comprehensive geological research, supported by scientific exploration and thinking and computer technology, considered evaluation method and technology research as the key contents, and finally enable to provide reference for the modern hydrocarbon trap exploration when it appear to become increasingly complicated and subtle.

Fuzzy Comprehensive Evaluation on Multiple Constraint Factors of City Underground Space Development and Utilization

2013 ◽  
Vol 357-360 ◽  
pp. 1783-1788
Author(s):  
Chang An Zhou ◽  
Hong Ren ◽  
Jing Yang Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Evaluation Method ◽  
Comprehensive Evaluation ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Fuzzy Comprehensive Evaluation ◽  
Evaluation Index System ◽  
Underground Space ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy ◽  
Constraint Factors ◽  
Multiple Constraint ◽  
Development And Utilization

In order to solve the existent problems of incomplete and ambiguous information during the evaluation on the multiple constraints factors of city underground space development and utilization, this paper applies analytic hierarchy process and fuzzy comprehensive evaluation method to construct the comprehensive evaluation index system of the multiple constraint factors of city underground space development and utilization, then Yuzhong District, Yubei District, Beibei District in Chongqing respectively as an example, and comprehensively to evaluate the multiple constraint factors of city underground space development and utilization. Example analysis shows that, it has high feasibility and effectiveness that applies the method of fuzzy comprehensive evaluation to the multiple constraint factors of city underground space development and utilization, and it can contribute to solve fuzziness and uncertainty problems of the evaluation process.

Study on English Teaching Evaluation System in Higher Vocational Colleges

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yanhong Zhao
Keyword(s):  
International Education ◽  
Evaluation System ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Teaching Quality ◽  
Teaching Evaluation ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Strategic Choices ◽  
English Teaching ◽  
Stage Of Development ◽  
Vocational Colleges

<p><em>After decades of development, vocational education in our country has gradually entered a new stage of development and is faced with new opportunities for development and strategic choices. Especially in the 21st century, the domestic demand for skilled professionals increases year by year. Under such circumstances, how to further optimize the teaching system of higher vocational colleges and strengthen the guidance and management has become an urgent need for education. </em><em>English</em><em> </em><em>curriculum</em><em>, </em><em>as an international education course, are the key steps f</em><em>or students to learn foreign cultures, touch new things and go to the world stage. The quality of teaching is inextricably linked with English teaching evaluation system. </em><em>The article</em><em>,</em><em> from the overall point of view</em><em> and </em><em>the part of the higher vocational colleges </em><em>,</em><em> fully</em><em> </em><em>elaborat</em><em>es </em><em>English teaching evaluation system</em><em>;</em><em> </em><em>and</em><em> analy</em><em>zes </em><em>the problems in the evaluation process, </em><em>as well as </em><em>the actual situation in major vocational colleges </em><em>and puts forward </em><em>the establishment of appropriate</em><em> </em><em>English teaching evaluation system for the purpose of</em><em> </em><em>improv</em><em>ing</em><em> teaching quality</em><em> and </em><em>train</em><em>ing</em><em> more English professionals to meet the needs of society and the country.</em><em></em></p>

Application Study of Fuzzy Comprehensive Evaluation Method on Ammunition Management in Rear Depot

2012 ◽  
Vol 239-240 ◽  
pp. 1476-1479
Author(s):  
Xin Hui Zhang ◽  
Hong Liang Pan ◽  
Shi Liang Yang ◽  
Teng Li ◽  
Qing Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Evaluation Method ◽  
Comprehensive Evaluation ◽  
Evaluation Model ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Fuzzy Comprehensive Evaluation ◽  
Application Study ◽  
Comprehensive Evaluation Method ◽  
Management Quality ◽  
Objective System

Aiming at the quality of ammunition management in rear depot, this paper determines an evaluation objective system and makes a detailed analysis on its structure. On the basis of this, an evaluation model for ammunition management quality--tree structure model for multi-objective and multistage fuzzy comprehensive evaluation is proposed. Examples are used to demonstrate its evaluation process.

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