Accelerated Testing of Full-Scale Thin Bonded Concrete Overlay of Asphalt

2019 ◽  
Vol 2673 (2) ◽  
pp. 404-414 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angel Mateos ◽  
John Harvey ◽  
Fabian Paniagua ◽  
Julio Paniagua ◽  
Rongzong Wu
Keyword(s):  
Research Study ◽  
Good Condition ◽  
Accelerated Testing ◽  
Heavy Vehicle ◽  
Expected Performance ◽  
Lane Width ◽  
Dry Conditions ◽  
Concrete Materials ◽  
Bonded Concrete Overlay ◽  
Insight Into

A research study was conducted with the goal of determining the expected performance life of thin bonded concrete overlay of asphalt (BCOA) in California. Eleven thin BCOA sections were built and tested with the Heavy Vehicle Simulators (HVS) in Davis, California. The performance of the sections in the HVS testing provided insight into the mechanics of the thin BCOA structures and the effects the different rapid-strength concrete materials, traffic, jointing, and base factors on their performance, including testing in both very wet and very dry conditions. Overall, the performance of the thin BCOA sections in the HVS testing was excellent. The eleven sections resisted the predefined HVS loading without cracking. In five of the sections, that loading was equivalent to 6 million single-axle loads and included load levels more than twice the legal limit in California, channelized traffic at the shoulder edge of the slabs, and a continuous water supply that simulated flooded conditions. The main conclusion from this research study is that a well-designed, well-built thin bonded concrete overlay with half-lane width slabs placed on top of an asphalt base that is in fair to good condition can provide 20 years of good serviceability on most of California’s non-interstate roadways.

Analysis of Manpower Capability Needs in Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) for Tobacco Industry: A Case study on BPO industry in Clark Pampanga, Philippines.

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 2916-2923
Author(s):  
Feng Shuo ◽  
Qi Yao ◽  
Gualberto A. Magdaraog
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources ◽  
Business Process ◽  
Tobacco Industry ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Business Process Outsourcing ◽  
Qualitative Research Study ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Research ◽  
Insight Into

Objectives: The study focus on the capability needs of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) employees for tobacco industry.The study is a quantitative and qualitative research study. It used a survey questionnaire to gather data needed for analysis. The respondents of the study were 50 employees of BPO companies in Clark Pampanga Philippines,where BPO industry is a trend. The findings show an up-to-date picture of BPO industries in Clark Pampanga and an insight into BPO human resources capabilities needs for tobacco industry. It may let Tobacco companies analyze own employee management system with increased precision. They still enabled us to define employment perspective and the challenges tobacco companies are facing, to identify the current BPO human resources capability issues and the long-term human resources trends for Tobacco industry. Together, they provide an exact depiction for the Tobacco industry and valuable foresights to both its employees and employers.

scholarly journals Dismembering organisation: The coordination of algorithmic work in healthcare

2020 ◽  
Vol 68 (4) ◽  
pp. 546-571
Author(s):  
Simon Bailey ◽  
Dean Pierides ◽  
Adam Brisley ◽  
Clara Weisshaar ◽  
Tom Blakeman
Keyword(s):  
Acute Kidney Injury ◽  
Kidney Injury ◽  
Human Experience ◽  
Ethnographic Study ◽  
Care Work ◽  
Healthcare Settings ◽  
Expected Performance ◽  
Sociological Literature ◽  
Insight Into

Algorithms are increasingly being adopted in healthcare settings, promising increased safety, productivity and efficiency. The growing sociological literature on algorithms in healthcare shares an assumption that algorithms are introduced to ‘support’ decisions within an interactive order that is predominantly human-oriented. This article presents a different argument, calling attention to the manner in which organisations can end up introducing a non-negotiable disjuncture between human-initiated care work and work that supports algorithms, which the authors call algorithmic work. Drawing on an ethnographic study, the authors describe how two hospitals in England implemented an Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) algorithm and analyse ‘interruptions’ to the algorithm’s expected performance. When the coordination of algorithmic work occludes care work, the study finds a ‘dismembered’ organisation that is algorithmically-oriented rather than human-oriented. In the discussion, the authors examine the consequences of coordinating human and non-human work in each hospital and conclude by urging sociologists of organisation to attend to the importance of the formal in algorithmic work. As the use of algorithms becomes widespread, the analysis provides insight into how organisations outside of healthcare can also end up severing tasks from human experience when algorithmic automation is introduced.

scholarly journals Intention to use m-banking application: an empirical study in Ho Chi Minh City

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 637-653
Author(s):  
Phuong Viet Le-Hoang
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression Model ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Influential Factor ◽  
Ho Chi Minh City ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Mobile Banking ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Expected Performance ◽  
Insight Into

The research aims to explore, measure, and analyze factors affecting the intention to use Mobile Banking (M-Banking) of customers in Ho Chi Minh City. The author conducts a convenient sampling, including 600 participants. The method of the research is the Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and a multiple regression model. The results show that there are six factors such as perceived ease to use (EU), perceived usefulness (PU), trust (TR), expected performance (PE), social influence (SI), Facilitating condition (FC) affect the adoption of M-Banking. In which, Facilitating condition is the most influential factor, and expected performance is the least influential factor. Also, this study proposes some recommendations to develop an M-Banking application to help customers gain more insight into the bank as well as actively select the M-Banking application as a reliable transaction method.

scholarly journals Beginning to Dismantle the Binaries that Frame the Neoliberal Kindergarten

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 20
Author(s):  
Christopher P. Brown
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Education Reforms ◽  
Binary Logic ◽  
Neoliberal Reforms ◽  
Analysis Process ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Education Stakeholders

The binary logic of policymakers’ neoliberal reforms has restructured kindergarten into a learning environment where teachers struggle to nurture children as learners. At the same time, the critiques that challenge these policies are also rooted in this binary logic. This allows policymakers’ neoliberal reforms to remain intact. In this article, I address this issue through analysing findings from a larger research study that examined how a range of education stakeholders (n=88) made sense of the changed kindergarten through binary logic. I then take apart these three binaries that emerged in my analysis process to provide insight into possible pathways for change that education stakeholders at all levels of governance can begin to engage in to dismantle policymakers’ neoliberal education reforms.

scholarly journals The Mathematical Proficiency Promoted by Mathematical Modelling

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 107-131
Author(s):  
Priscila Dias Corrêa ◽  
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Mathematical Modelling ◽  
Mathematics Teaching ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Mathematical Work ◽  
School Students ◽  
Design Based Research ◽  
Video Recordings ◽  
Mathematical Proficiency ◽  
Insight Into

This study aims to investigate the mathematical proficiency promoted by mathematical modelling tasks that require students to get involved in the processes of developing mathematical models, instead of just using known or given models. The research methodology is grounded on design-based research, and the classroom design framework is supported by complexity science underpinnings. The research intervention consists of high-school students, from a grade 11 mathematics course, aiming to solve four different modelling tasks in four distinct moments. Data was collected during the intervention from students’ written mathematical work and audio and video recordings, and from recall interviews after the intervention. Data analysis was conducted based on a model of mathematical proficiency and assisted by interpretive diagrams created for this research purpose. This research study offers insight into mathematics teaching by portraying how mathematical modelling tasks can be integrated into mathematics classes to promote students’ mathematical proficiency. The study discusses observed expressions and behaviours in students’ development of mathematical proficiency and suggests a relationship between mathematical modelling processes and the promotion of mathematical proficiency. The study also reveals that students develop mathematical proficiency, even when they do not come to full resolutions of modelling tasks, which emphasizes the relevance of learning processes, and not only of the products of these processes.

scholarly journals Rigid Flexibility: Seeing the Opportunities in “Failed” Qualitative Research

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
pp. 160940692096378
Author(s):  
Anna S. CohenMiller ◽  
Heidi Schnackenberg ◽  
Denise Demers
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Additional Insight ◽  
Qualitative Research Study ◽  
Poetic Inquiry ◽  
Telephone Interviews ◽  
The Cross ◽  
Insight Into

This article highlights an experience of “failing” within a qualitative research study. Specifically, the authors speak to the failure of recruiting participants in conducting synchronous video and telephone interviews. Drawing from literature in business and examples from research method texts to demonstrate the cross-disciplinary concerns and insights of failure within one’s work, the authors discuss how failure can be reframed as opportunity through the lens of “rigid flexibility” and the innovative steps they implemented. Providing additional insight into the process of framing and reframing failure in research, the authors integrate poetic inquiry as a tool for reflection to highlight their process and suggested steps for new researchers. The authors argue that researchers can approach studies with the idea that failures in the planning and/or execution can lead to opportunities and new insights.

Assessment of 100-Year-Old Foundation System to Meet Current Retrofit Load Demands

2000 ◽  
Vol 1736 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-48
Author(s):  
W. Martin McCabe ◽  
Conrad W. Felice
Keyword(s):  
Good Condition ◽  
Core Sample ◽  
Static Loads ◽  
Marine Sand ◽  
Expected Performance ◽  
Granular Fill ◽  
Subsurface Investigation ◽  
Ground Penetrating ◽  
Timber Piles ◽  
King Street

Results are presented of a geotechnical investigation and foundation analysis as a component of the seismic retrofit to the Amtrak King Street Station in Seattle, Washington. The purpose of this effort was to assess the condition of the existing pile foundation, to quantify the foundation response to revised seismic loads, and to provide recommendations for retrofitting of the foundation. King Street Station is a one- to three-story brick masonry structure with a 12-story clock tower. The building was constructed in 1906 in the area of a reclaimed tide flat. The foundation for the structure consists of timber piles; however, no information was available on the length of the piles or whether they were treated with a preservative. The approximate length of the piles was established at 9.7 m using ground-penetrating radar. A core sample obtained from one of the timber piles showed them to be untreated timber and in good condition. The subsurface investigation revealed a liquefiable granular fill soil in the upper 6 m underlain by medium-dense marine sands overlying dense glacial soils. An engineering analysis of the expected performance of the piles during the design seismic event showed that the piles could settle approximately 100 to 355 mm because of liquefaction of the marine sand layer and that the deflection of the piles under lateral loading was substantially in excess of the static loads. Steel pipe minipiles were recommended as a mitigation measure.

Curiosity and Caring Levels in Undergraduate Nursing Education: A Relational Investigation Toward Understanding Empathetic Curiosity

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 202-212
Author(s):  
Sandra G. Nadelson ◽  
Louis S. Nadelson
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Education ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Nursing Student ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Undergraduate Nursing Education ◽  
Undergraduate Nursing ◽  
Exceptional Patient ◽  
Programs Of Study ◽  
Insight Into

Emotional caring and curiosity are associated with exceptional patient care. Combined, the characteristics form empathetic curiosity. Little is known about nursing students' curiosity. Our quantitative research study provides insight into connections between caring and curiosity of nursing students both early and late in their programs of study. Students early their program perceived more caring from others toward them than the students late in the program. The students did not differ in their curiosity or caring levels for others. Our findings indicate a positive relationship between caring and curiosity. Nursing student curiosity may be reflective of their preparation as professionals.

scholarly journals Enhancing and Conservation of Ecosystem through Philatelic Education in Europe: Think Green Concept (I) - Stamp Research Study

2020 ◽  
pp. 56-78
Author(s):  
Bogdan Cioruța ◽  
Alexandru Leonard Pop ◽  
Mirela Coman
Keyword(s):  
Research Study ◽  
Ecological Education ◽  
Nature Protection ◽  
Registered Trademark ◽  
The World ◽  
History Of ◽  
Common Goals ◽  
The Common ◽  
History Of Europe ◽  
Insight Into

Each year the members of PostEurop issue EUROPA stamps on a common theme. One new twist is that all stamp issuers in the PostEurop area are using the same motif. The 2016 year's theme was the environment. PostNord works actively to take environmental and sustainability responsibilities seriously and have set clear, measurable goals. EUROPA stamps are special stamps issued by European postal administrations and bears the official EUROPA logo, a PostEurop registered trademark under the aegis of PostEurop in which Europe is the central theme. EUROPA stamps underlines cooperation in the posts domain, taking into account promotion of thematic philately. They also build awareness of the common roots, culture and history of Europe and its common goals. As such, EUROPA stamp issues are among the most collected and most popular stamps in the world. Since the first issue in 1956, EUROPA stamps have been a tangible symbol of Europe’s desire for closer integration and cooperation. In 1993, PostEurop became responsible for issuing EUROPA stamps, so each year, philately working group selects the EUROPA stamp theme. “Think green!” was the 2016 theme. EUROPA stamps “Think green!” theme aimed to create awareness and give a wakeup call - its time to protect our environment for the better future of the coming generations, and to contribute to sustainable development. In this paper we propose an insight into the history of Europe preoccupations for nature protection and conservation, to bring into limelight the significant concerns in promoting ecological education via thematic issues (in this case, “Think green!” issues). In this context, for this study only, the main objective is to identify, index and describe the main philatelic pieces issued as EUROPA stamps, from the beginning of issuing in this field, and for the first half of the countries involved in the 2016 PostEurop's contest.

scholarly journals Improving the Conceptual and Procedural Knowledge of Prospective Teachers through Multisensory Approach: Experience from Indonesia

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yurniwati Yurniwati
Keyword(s):  
Prospective Teachers ◽  
Conceptual Knowledge ◽  
Procedural Knowledge ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
State University ◽  
Mathematics Problems ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Mathematics Understanding ◽  
Concrete Materials

Abstract. In mathematics, there is conceptual and procedural knowledge. Conceptual knowledge is about ideas or mathematics understanding but procedural knowledge is about procedure to solve mathematics problems. Multisensory approach involve many senses like kinaesthetic,  visual and auditory to gain knowledge. This research aims to find information about how to apply multisensory approach to improve conceptual and procedural knowledge of prospective teacher in Jakarta State University. This action research study used Kemmis and Taggart model and implemented in two cycles. The data were collected through questionnaires and observation sheets. Then, the data was analyzed descriptively.  The research results showed that the multisensory approach can enhance the conceptual and procedural knowledge of the prospective teachers. The Kinaesthetic approach was implemented in hands-on activity using concrete materials while the visual using images. The concrete materials and image provide different presentation but it helped to constructed concepts and abstraction. Furthermore, the auditory approach was developed along learning activities trough discussion to produce and clarify the ideas. Keywords: Conceptual knowledge, Procedural knowledge, Multisensory approach  

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