scholarly journals Kinesthetic engagement in Gestalt evaluation outscores analytical ‘atomic feature’ evaluation in perceiving aging in crystallization images of agricultural products

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. e0248124
Author(s):  
Paul Doesburg ◽  
Jürgen Fritz ◽  
Miriam Athmann ◽  
Roya Bornhütter ◽  
Nicolaas Busscher ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Copper Chloride ◽  
Agricultural Products ◽  
Visual Evaluation ◽  
Feature Evaluation ◽  
Crystallization Method ◽  
Contextual Sensitivity ◽  
Perceptual Strategy ◽  
Evaluation Panel ◽  
Four Levels

There is an increasing interest in a systemic approach to food quality. From this perspective, the copper chloride crystallization method is an interesting asset as it enables an estimation of a sample’s ‘resilience’ in response to controlled degradation. In previous studies, we showed that an ISO-standardized visual evaluation panel could correctly rank crystallization images of diverse agricultural products according to their degree of induced degradation. In this paper we examined the role of contextual sensitivity herein, with the aim to further improve the visual evaluation. To this end, we compared subjects’ performance in ranking tests, while primed according to two perceptional strategies (levels: analytical vs. kinesthetic engagement), according to a within-subject design. The ranking test consisted out of wheat and rocket lettuce crystallization images, exhibiting four levels of induced degradation. The perceptual strategy imbuing kinesthetic engagement improved the performance of the ranking test in both samples tested. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report on the training and application of such a perceptual strategy in visual evaluation.

scholarly journals Evaluating the Role of Routine Prone Acquisition on Visual Evaluation of SPECT Images

2015 ◽  
Vol 43 (4) ◽  
pp. 282-288 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. A. Guner ◽  
B. Caliskan ◽  
I. Isik ◽  
T. Aksoy ◽  
E. Vardareli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Visual Evaluation ◽  
Spect Images

scholarly journals The Impact of Organizational Context on the Levels of Cross-Border E-Commerce Adoption in Chinese SMEs: The Moderating Role of Environmental Context

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (7) ◽  
pp. 2732-2749
Author(s):  
Anaf Abdulkarem ◽  
Wenhua Hou
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Organizational Context ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Environmental Context ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
Level 3 ◽  
Four Levels ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Moderating Role

With the rapid technological developments, cross-border e-commerce (CBEC) as a sector is also expanding rapidly. In the past couple of decades, China has become a major force in promoting and developing CBEC and, therefore, it was needed to explore the various antecedents and outcomes of Chinese CBEC to expand the understanding and existing CBEC scholarship. Ample studies have been conducted to understand the antecedents and outcomes of CBEC. However, limited studies have explored such variables which can mitigate the adoption of CBEC. With this background, this empirical study was focused on addressing this gap by studying the moderating role of environmental context between organizational context and the four levels of CBEC adoption with the help of a technology-organization-environment framework. SMEs operating in China were targeted for data collection, where data were collected through an online survey. A final sample size of 208 was recorded. It was found that the organizational context has a direct and positive impact on all four levels of CBEC adoption. Furthermore, the moderating role of environmental context on Level 1 and 2 was not supported. Finally, the moderating role of environmental context on Level 3 and 4 was supported by the data. It was concluded that the organizational context plays a significant role in shaping CBEC at all four levels, whereas the environmental context has the potential to mitigate the relationships between organizational context and CBEC Level 3 and 4.

The role of the WTO in achieving equity and efficiency in international markets for agricultural products

2005 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 229-247 ◽  
Author(s):  
DONALD MACLAREN
Keyword(s):  
International Markets ◽  
Agricultural Products ◽  
Differential Treatment ◽  
The Other ◽  
Doha Round ◽  
Equity And Efficiency ◽  
Slow Progress ◽  
The One ◽  
Fundamental Objective

The fundamental objective of the negotiations on agriculture that are taking place in the Doha Round is to establish a new set of rules, which will correct current distortions and prevent future distortions in international markets for agricultural products while taking into account non-trade concerns and special and differential treatment. A summary of the chronology of the very slow progress to date in the negotiations is provided. This rate of progress is explained through considering the weights the different groups of governments are giving to removing trade distortions, on the one hand, and to non-trade concerns and special and differential treatment, on the other. Some results from the economic theory of distortions and welfare are used to explain the conditions under which the twin pursuits of non-trade concerns domestically and fairness internationally are compatible. These results are contrasted with the realities of the current negotiations on the agriculture component of the ‘July 2004 package’.

Rolul uneltelor în arhitectura țărănească de lemn

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 ◽  
pp. 11-22
Author(s):  
Viorel Cioti
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Products

"The role of the tools in the wooden peasant architecture This paper refers at the role of tools in peasant wood architecture. The “Preliminary considerations” part is a review of the needed tools in processing agricultural products (sickle), primitive tools (ax, hammer and knife) and a tool offered by nature (stone). The extended part is reserved for presenting tools and their role in building houses. The working tools used in building mono-cellular houses (hoe, ax and knife), the tools needed in raising a house (ax, bard and knife) and the tools needed to build different roof types (ax, bard, steel blade two-handle knife and sawmill) are presented. The last part is aimed for types of hand saw and conclusions. Keywords: tool, architecture, wood, house, role "

scholarly journals Value and protection of geographical indications by the Japanese Wine Law

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
pp. 03004
Author(s):  
K. Ebihara ◽  
M. Omura
Keyword(s):  
Internal Market ◽  
Agricultural Products ◽  
Geographical Indications ◽  
Geographical Indication ◽  
Foreign Countries ◽  
National Tax ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Eu

Recently, Japanese wine law has changed dramatically. In October 2015, the definition of “Japan wine” and the labelling rules were introduced, and the registration guidelines for the geographical indication (GI) were formulated. Up to now, the Commissioner of the National Tax Agency has designated two wine GIs: “Yamanashi” and “Hokkaido”. However, it is not easy for Japanese consumers to understand the value and the role of GI. The National Tax Agency, prefectures, municipal authorities and winery associations organise from time to time promotional events of GI wines to spread the notion of GI. Even though the majority of “Japan wine”, including GI wine, is consumed in the internal market, it is necessary to protect the Japanese GIs in foreign countries. Due to the EU-Japan EPA that ensures the mutual protection of GIs, it is quite probable that the GI will play an important role in the export of Japanese wine, liquor and agricultural products.

Craniopharyngiomas

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel M. S. Raper ◽  
John A. Jane
Keyword(s):  
Multidisciplinary Approach ◽  
Preoperative Assessment ◽  
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak ◽  
Bimodal Distribution ◽  
Visual Evaluation ◽  
Diagnostic Modality ◽  
Cholesterol Crystals ◽  
Fluid Leak ◽  
Radical Surgical Resection

Craniopharyngiomas (CPs) are rare tumors arising from the developmental Rathke’s pouch and present in a bimodal distribution peaking at 5 to 14 and 50 to 74 years. Symptoms at onset include visual loss, headache, and hypopituitarism. Most tumors contain solid and cystic components, and fluid within the cyst usually contains cholesterol crystals. Histopathology is classified into adamantinomatous (most common in children) and papillary (almost exclusively in adults) subtypes. Magnetic resonance imaging is the definitive diagnostic modality for sellar and suprasellar lesions. In addition to imaging, formal visual evaluation and detailed endocrinologic workup are a critical aspect of preoperative assessment. The role of radical surgical resection, versus decompression combined with radiotherapy, remains controversial. The most common complications of surgical and radiotherapeutic treatments include pituitary stalk and hormonal deficiencies, along with cerebrospinal fluid leak. As 5-year overall survival for patients with CP is in the range of 55% to 85%, CP remains a challenging condition to treat and requires a multidisciplinary approach.

Role of employee relations and HRM in driving commitment to sustainability in MSME firms

2020 ◽  
Vol 69 (8) ◽  
pp. 1743-1764
Author(s):  
Mridul Maheshwari ◽  
Arbind Samal ◽  
Vaibhav Bhamoriya
Keyword(s):  
Human Resource ◽  
Food Processing ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Developing Economies ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Employee Relations ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Hrm Practices ◽  
Four Levels

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to explore the role of employee relations and human resource management (HRM) practices on firms' commitment to sustainability in the context of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) in India. This paper proposes a theoretical framework, namely “awareness, action, comprehensiveness, and excellence (AACE),” to present the solutions and practices as adopted by MSME firms in meeting their sustainability objectives alongside pluralistic constraints related to human resource, capital and legitimacy risk.Design/methodology/approachThe paper employs a cross-case methodology to investigate five food processing MSME firms to understand and delineate the role of employee relations and HRM practices in driving their commitment to sustainability.FindingsThe paper discusses the status of employee relations and HRM practices as practiced by MSME firms, specifically designed to meet their agenda to strengthen their commitment to sustainability. The study proposes a framework constituting four levels, namely “awareness, action, comprehensiveness, and excellence (AACE),” that reflects HRM practices as adopted by MSME firms to develop their commitment to sustainability.Social implicationsMSMEs and food processing industries are critical to the growth of Indian economy and likewise for other emerging and developing economies. They are especially critical for their contribution to overall employment and sustainability comprising the second, third and fourth supplier links in supply chains. They have a major impact on sustainability outcomes and the life quality of employees. This paper makes a contribution in this direction.Originality/valueThe study fulfills the need to explore the role of employee relations and HRM practices to develop “commitment to sustainability” in the context of food processing MSME firms in an emerging economy of India. This paper adds an understanding of people management practices and sustainability in small firms (MSMEs), adding to the existing literature on the domain, which is mostly skewed toward large firms.

scholarly journals Implementation of Gamification to Improve Learning in Museum

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-76
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Qr Code ◽  
Traditional Role ◽  
The Public ◽  
Purpose Of Education ◽  
Historical Importance ◽  
Kirkpatrick Model ◽  
Four Levels ◽  
Spiral Model ◽  
Game Elements

The traditional role of museum is to collect objects and materials of cultural, religious and historical importance, preserve them, research into them and present them to the public for the purpose of education and enjoyment. However, people have started to avoid going there since the atmosphere offered there is monotonous and people would rather choose to easily search for the wanted information through their mobile device. So, in order to raise people’s motivation and effectiveness in learning through museum, gamification method could be implemented in museum visits. Gamification refers to the use of game elements and gamedesign techniques in non-game contexts. Through this research, a gamification system with QR Code technology approach will be created. In order to achieve the system’s goal, Spiral Model is used to develop the application. While to evaluate the learning aspect, two out of four levels of Kirkpatrick model will be used which are reaction and learning.

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