scholarly journals Preferential factors and usability effects on vehicle modifications for the Malaysian independent disabled driver

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2.29) ◽  
pp. 781
Author(s):  
Mohd Khairul Anwar Mohd Dahuri ◽  
Mohd Nasir Hussain ◽  
Nor Fasiha Mohd Yusof ◽  
Mohamad Kasim Abdul Jalil
Keyword(s):  
Product Development ◽  
Body Part ◽  
User Preferences ◽  
Satisfaction Level ◽  
Kuala Lumpur ◽  
Secondary Control ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Hand Control ◽  
Major Factors ◽  
Movement Limitation

The usability of driving modifications for a person with disabilities is known to be an important aspect in addressing the independent vehicle’s driving capabilities. The existence of assistive modifications such as hand control, secondary control, foot control, and also the wheelchair assisted vehicle, which were developed to accommodate limitations were found to be widely used. A survey was conducted on 202 Malaysian independent disabled drivers from Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Perak, Johor Baharu, Terengganu, and also Melaka. The components evaluated in the survey include the origin of modification used for driving, factors influencing the decision on the type of vehicle modification, usability difficulties when modification is in use, the satisfaction level of product appearance, as well as to understand user preferences when making decisions between modifications. A Likert scale of 1 to 5 was used as measurement, in order to rate the score given by the responses for each question in the survey. As a result, it was discovered that aspects such as the modification colour, shape, the toggle, pedal grip, regulation, modification availability, and movement limitation on the involved body part are among the major factors influencing the driver to make modification for driving purposes. Major factors were also found to influence the driving modification preferences to suit the category of disabilities. It was also discovered that components such as the availability of modification information and emergency driving situations are some of the least important factors influencing the decision to make and select a suitable driving modification. However, these less important components must not be ignored as it also contributes to the improvement for independent disabled driving, and also for the purpose of assistive product development.  

Factors Influencing Innovation and Industrial Performance in Chinese Manufacturing Industry

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (06) ◽  
pp. 1750040 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nnaemeka Vincent Emodi ◽  
Girish Panchakshara Murthy ◽  
Chinenye Comfort Emodi ◽  
Adaeze Saratu Augusta Emodi
Keyword(s):  
Product Development ◽  
New Product Development ◽  
Product Innovation ◽  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Export Performance ◽  
Patent Application ◽  
New Product ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Industrial Performance

This study investigates the factors influencing the Chinese manufacturing industry’s innovation and industrial performance utilizing a panel data approach on a sample of Chinese manufacturing enterprises over the period of 2008–2013. The industries were grouped according to related sectors into five groups, a general group was also created which included the whole data sample. The study found that research and development (R&D) expenditure positively influenced the growth of product innovation and industrial performance, but not necessarily knowledge innovation and export performance. Also, expenditure on new product development had a positive impact on both innovation and industrial performance. The growth of patent application was discovered to be influenced by an R&D project and foreign patent license. Finally, the number of enterprises and firm size (i.e. number of employees) contributed positively to the industrial output performance. The findings suggest that industrial R&D and new product development influences the success of product innovation and sales performance. The study recommends that the government should set up policies that will stimulate industrial R&D, while supporting technology transfers from foreign partners. Most importantly, government policies on the development of the industry should be addressed on a sectorial level and not a “one-size-fit-all” type of policy.

A comparison of particle breakdown during chewing by guanacos (Lama guanicoe) and sheep

1998 ◽  
Vol 1998 ◽  
pp. 136-136
Author(s):  
M.D. Fraser ◽  
D.H. Baker
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Retention Time ◽  
Microbial Fermentation ◽  
Digestive Efficiency ◽  
Particle Size Reduction ◽  
Lama Guanicoe ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Stomach Motility ◽  
Pass Through ◽  
Major Factors

To date, attempts to account for reported differences in digestive efficiency of camelids and ruminants have focused on factors such as stomach motility and the retention time of feed particles. The physical breakdown of forage into particles small enough to pass through the reticulo-omasal orifice is one of the major factors influencing the rate of passage of digesta from the reticulo-rumen in ruminants. Two of the main processes involved in particle size reduction are chewing (pre- and post-regurgitation) and microbial fermentation. While the characteristic vertical and horizontal jaw movement which occurs during mastication in the camelid is believed to allow for efficient use of the premolars and molars in cutting and grinding fibrous feeds, there have been no comparative studies to verify this, and to assess the contribution of chewing to differences in digestibility coefficients. The aim of this experiment was to directly compare particle breakdown during chewing by guanacos and sheep.

Host species influence on flea (Siphonaptera) infection parameters of terrestrial micromammals in a temperate forest of Mexico

Parasitology ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 146 (5) ◽  
pp. 670-677
Author(s):  
Fernando Aguilar Montiel ◽  
Arturo Estrada-Torres ◽  
Roxana Acosta ◽  
Miguel Rubio-Godoy ◽  
Jorge Vázquez
Keyword(s):  
Host Species ◽  
National Park ◽  
Temperate Forest ◽  
Flea Species ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
La Malinche ◽  
Infection Parameters ◽  
Major Factors ◽  
La Malinche National Park ◽  
Abundance And Distribution

AbstractStudies of abundance and distribution of organisms are fundamental to ecology. The identity of host species is known to be one of the major factors influencing ectoparasitic flea abundance, but explanations are still needed regarding how host taxa influence abundance parameters of different flea species. This study was carried out at La Malinche National Park (LMNP), Tlaxcala, Mexico, where previously 11 flea species had been recorded on 8 host species. Our aims were to list micromammal flea species, to determine flea infection parameters [flea prevalence (FP) and flea mean abundance (FMA)] and to analyse the influence of host species on these parameters. A total of 16 species of fleas were identified from 1178 fleas collected from 14 species of 1274 micromammals captured with Sherman®traps from March 2014 to December 2015 in 18 sites at LMNP. Some host species influence FP and FMA, in particular,Microtus mexicanusandPeromyscus melanotisshowed particularly higher infection values than other host species.Plusaetis aztecusandPlusaetis sibynuswere identified as the most abundant flea species.

scholarly journals AYURVEDIC DIETARY CONCEPTS IN DIFFERENT AGE GROUP OF CHILDREN

2020 ◽  
pp. 84-86
Author(s):  
Shamama Firdaus ◽  
Sunil Topre ◽  
Nitin Mane
Keyword(s):  
Life Style ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Healthy Person ◽  
The Body ◽  
Developmental Phase ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Healthy Nutrition ◽  
Major Factors

Ayurveda is a science of life, which mainly aims to promote and preserve the health of the individuals. In this techno and competitive era, life style and diet are major factors influencing the health of the individuals. Diet and dietary habits play important role in maintenance of health. Ayurveda, its main aim is to promote and preserve the health, strength and longevity of healthy person and to cure the disease. Ayurveda places special emphasis on Ahara and believes that healthy nutrition nourishes the Sharir, Mana, Atma. As Acharyas has described Ahara. Nidra, Brahmcharya are Tryoupsthambha (sub pillars) which support the body itself. Here Ahara has been placed first which shows that it is most important to maintain and sustain of life. Children are delicate and most sensitive and prone to the infectious diseases. They are miniature of adult. They are in Ajatvyajanawastha (developing stage). Psychologically they are innocent. Being in developmental phase, Ahara plays very important role in the life of children. So parents should be aware of dietetic components required by child in different age groups.

scholarly journals Measuring Client Satisfaction Level From Migration Manual Reconciliations system to Automatic Reconciliations system In Bank Danamon Indonesia Using Kano Model

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rizaldi Rizaldi
Keyword(s):  
Customer Satisfaction ◽  
Product Development ◽  
Client Satisfaction ◽  
Banking Industry ◽  
Satisfaction Level ◽  
Operational Environment ◽  
Kano Model

In banking industry, reconciliation software can help you rise to a range of regulatory, business and operational challenges. In this new, challenging operational environment, an automated reconciliation strategy has proved to be a mandatory system to help reduce costs and risk, to achieve compliance and improve transparency, efficiency and scalability. But migrating system is a big project, And like other big projects, sometimes the result are not satisfactory, to measure client satisfaction on this project, we use Kano Model to measure it, a theory of customer satisfaction and product development developed by Professor Noriako Kano in 1980.

scholarly journals Consumer-Complainant’s Contentment with Reference to Performance of Consumer Dispute Redressal Machinery

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2S7) ◽  
pp. 381-385
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Customer Satisfaction ◽  
Consumer Protection ◽  
Interactional Justice ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Satisfaction Level ◽  
Digital World ◽  
Consumer Protection Act ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Analysis Technique

Recognizing the significance of customer retention and creation, customer centric firms are continuously and systematically measuring customer satisfaction in terms of how well their customers are being treated and what are the factors influencing customer satisfaction level. Even when conscious efforts are being made by the business to keep its customers satisfied, there may be an instance where a consumer instead of getting his/her grievance resolved with the vendor / service provider approaches the consumer forum i.e. third party for resolution of grievance. An important question that arises in such scenario is that whether such aggrieved persons are satisfied with the offering of the forum or not. Moreover, in today’s dynamic and digital world, third party complaints are on continuous rise. The present study focuses on identifying various factors which influence the satisfaction level of consumer complainants. Through well designed questionnaire, involving likert scale statements related to distributive, procedural and interactional justice, responses have been collected from 300 respondents from the district of Ludhiana from the State of Punjab. Analysis of responses, using factor analysis technique, has enabled the identification of factors such as convenience and cost, behavioural aspect and credentials of the personnel working with consumer dispute redressal forums, established under Consumer Protection Act 1986

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