scholarly journals Experimental Harmonization of Shape Intuitive Interaction

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 72-77
Author(s):  
Jonas Žukas

Abstract With the increasing functionality and complexity of the material environment it is becoming important to universally improve the quality of its shape design for people with different knowledge. When the material environment shape does not match its value content or acquire unpredictable meaning, it creates disharmony between the function and user that requires intellectual and / or emotional effort for interaction. The intuitive design improves user’s interaction because the information is presented on the subconscious level, hence it is accepted as a natural part of our environment and demands less effort to grasp and evaluate it. In this study, the scientific context of intuition is examined to determine methods and values of shape intuitive expression modeling. The goal of the study is to assess the effectiveness of shape experimental intuitive harmonization methodology using qualitative and quantitative methods. Functional and interaction restrictions are integrated into the object’s shape by employing experimental modeling techniques. Surveys, controlled observations and MaxDiff analysis were used to monitor intuitive harmonization effects on car body split-line and box shape physical models. Experimental results show that the majority of participants consider conceptual shape models to be more intuitively attractive and informative. The study concludes that it is possible and viable to employ a proposed shape intuitive harmonization variable to achieve a universally positive effect.

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shohre Nourizadeh Dehkordi ◽  
Ali Ghorbani ◽  
Maryam Shahabi ◽  
Seyedeh Zahra Nazardani

BACKGROUND Evaluating the master’s degree program in Sports Physiotherapy in order to improve the quality of education in this field. The need to pay attention to the effectiveness and efficiency of the education and improving the system of higher education by becoming more aware of the factors involved is necessary. The aim of this study is to evaluate the educational program for master’s degree in Sports Physiotherapy. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study is to evaluate the educational program for master’s degree in Sports Physiotherapy. METHODS This is a hybrid study in which qualitative and quantitative methods for data collection were used. The research team consisted of faculty members and sports physiotherapy students. In the first part of the study, due to a lack of standard questionnaires, the method of an expert panel was used to build the tools. In the second part, the questionnaire was distributed among 22 professors and students, and the data was collected. RESULTS The findings showed that according to the viewpoints of the faculty members and students, the courses in the program are necessary and facilitates the students to become qualified in meeting their future professional requirements. The findings of other research indicate the desirability of the content, implementation, and educational facilities of the program from the viewpoint of the professors, and unfavourable from the viewpoint of the students. Moreover, from the perspective of the professors and students, the teaching methods is appropriate to the type of course and there is no need to add a new course to the program. The findings of student evaluation methods showed that these methods were considered to be favourable from the viewpoint of the professors, and unfavourable from the viewpoint of the students. CONCLUSIONS As a result, the program of Sports Physiotherapy was evaluated, in terms of its favourability, with the existing courses. Nevertheless, the addition of practical and clinical units helps to improve the quality of the curriculum.


Author(s):  
Matthew L. Stevens ◽  
Patrick Crowley ◽  
Anne H. Garde ◽  
Ole S. Mortensen ◽  
Clas-Håkan Nygård ◽  
...  

Introduction: The Need for Recovery (NFR) Scale facilitates the understanding of the factors that can lead to sustainable working and employability. Short-form scales can reduce the burden on researchers and respondents. Our aim was to create and validate a short-form Danish version of the NFR Scale. Methods: Two datasets were used to conduct the exploratory and confirmatory analyses. This was done using qualitative and quantitative methods. The exploratory phase identified several short-form versions of the Danish NFR Scale and evaluated the quality of each through the assessment of content, construct and criterion validity, and responsiveness. These evaluations were then verified through the confirmatory analysis, using the second dataset. Results: A short-form NFR scale consisting of three items (exhausted at the end of a work day, hard to find interest in other people after a work day, it takes over an hour to fully recover from a work day) showed excellent validity and responsiveness compared to the nine-item scale. Furthermore, a short-form consisting of just two items also showed excellent validity and good responsiveness. Conclusion: A short-form NFR scale, consisting of three items from the Danish NFR Scale, seems to be an appropriate substitute for the full nine-item scale.


2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 111-120 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nosipho Mkhize ◽  
Myra Taylor ◽  
Kai M. Udert ◽  
Teddy G. Gounden ◽  
Chris A. Buckley

This study was part of the VUNA project aimed to develop an affordable sanitation system that produces a valuable fertiliser, reduces pollution of water resources and promotes health. Urine diversion dry toilets (UDDTs) simplify the on-site hygienisation of faeces and allow for nutrient recovery from urine. Social acceptance is vital for the implementation of the UDDT, because sanitation is only effective if the system not only provides a well-designed toilet and effective waste management, but also offers users a facility that caters to their needs and is sensitive to their cultural lifestyle. This study used qualitative and quantitative methods to investigate acceptance, use and maintenance of UDDTs. Key findings indicate lower levels of acceptance of UDDTs among the elderly, who are accustomed to traditional pit toilets. The users aspire to own a flush toilet, perceived to be indicative of household wealth. A dominant concern was emptying the pit and the quality of the building material. Community interventions are required that will promote acceptance, understanding and encourage proper use and maintenance of the UDDT, and may need some technology modification. There is an urgent need for increased community participation to address users' perceptions, attitudes and behaviour concerning the UDDT.


2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 1973-1982
Author(s):  
Rosiane Pinheiro Palheta ◽  
Raquel Lira de Oliveira Targino ◽  
Lucélia Regina Pacheco Araújo

RESUMO No Brasil os estudos sobre o tratamento de saúde com soro-positivos ainda é incipiente, sobretudo no que diz respeito ao processo de adesão ao tratamento que ainda é um fator que tem limitado o sucesso no tratamento antiretroviral. Alguns estudos apontam que a não-adesão é um desafio e uma ameaça para a saúde, tanto individual quanto para a Saúde Pública. Sabe-se ainda que, na perspectiva do paciente, a adesão traz inúmeros benefícios ao tratamento dentre eles destaca-se: a redução do risco de falha virológica, aumenta a sobrevida do paciente, reduz o risco de progressão para AIDS e principalmente a melhora na qualidade de vida. Como está o acompanhamento e a adesão ao tratamento em Manaus e como as pessoas aderem a este serviço, é um dos objetivos da pesquisa aqui apresentada. Os procedimentos metodológicos se basearão nos métodos qualitativos e quantitativos e tratando-se de uma pesquisa descritiva, a metodologia utilizada para coleta de dados, objetivou descrever as características da população soro-positiva atendida nos SAES de Manaus e pela Equipe de Consultório na Rua. Como principais resultados baseados na análise dos dados feita a partir dos dados disponíveis pelo SAE /AHF de 2020 e tomando por base o acompanhamento do Serviço de psicologia e Serviço social, há uma adesão bastante significativa dos pacientes ao tratamento antirretroviral em 85% dos 903 pacientes em acompanhamento. Em relação aos pacientes em situação de rua atendidos pela Equipe de Consultório na Rua (CNAR), foram acompanhados 07 pacientes nos últimos 6 anos, dentre os quais 01 foi à óbito devido às complicações com comorbidades como a tuberculose, 01 está em tratamento e os demais não foram mais encontrados pela equipe.   ABSTRACT In Brazil, studies on health care treatment with sero-positive individuals is still incipient, especially regarding the treatment adherence process that is still a factor that has limited the success in antiretroviral treatment. Some studies point out that non-adherence is a challenge and a threat to health, both individual and public health. It is also known that, from the patient's perspective, adherence brings several benefits to the treatment, among which we highlight: reduced risk of virologic failure, increased patient survival, reduced risk of progression to AIDS, and especially improved quality of life. How is the monitoring and adherence to treatment in Manaus and how people adhere to this service, is one of the objectives of the research presented here. The methodological procedures will be based on qualitative and quantitative methods and being a descriptive research, the methodology used for data collection, aimed to describe the characteristics of the HIV-positive population assisted in the SAES of Manaus and by the Street Clinic Team. As main results based on data analysis made from the data available by the SAE /AHF of 2020 and based on the monitoring of the Psychology Service and Social Service, there is a very significant adherence of patients to antiretroviral treatment in 85% of 903 patients in monitoring. Regarding the homeless patients assisted by the Street Clinic Team (CNAR), 07 patients were followed in the last 6 years, among which 01 died due to complications with comorbidities such as tuberculosis, 01 is under treatment and the others were no longer found by the team.  


1993 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 157-175 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janice McCarthy ◽  
Geoffrey Nelson

This paper reports the findings of an evaluation of supportive housing for people who have been hospitalized in psychiatric facilities. Both qualitative and quantitative methods were used to inquire into two key processes, social support and control in the residence, and two key outcomes, quality of life and personal growth. Interviews were conducted with 34 residents of small supportive housing programs, and staff of these settings also provided information. While residents were generally pleased with the amount of support and control they had in their residences, there were some areas in which staff exerted unilateral control (i.e., they made decisions without involving residents in the process). With respect to quality of life, residents were satisfied with their housing, but voiced some concerns over a lack of privacy, stigma, and limited opportunities for participation in the community. Residents reported showing personal growth since entering supportive housing in terms of greater independence, more instrumental role involvement, and improved self-esteem and social skills. Staff confirmed these changes. Residents indicated their increased feelings of competence were due to the social support of staff and friends, acceptance by members of their networks and the community at large, and participation in the residence and community activities. The findings expand our understanding of supportive housing in showing that such programs have beneficial effects besides reduced recidivism rates and increased work productivity for residents and in identifying program processes which contribute to residents' increased competence. Moreover, the findings illustrate the value of using qualitative data in program evaluation.


2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (S3) ◽  
pp. 197-207
Author(s):  
Kseniia Prykhod’ko ◽  
Olena Khil ◽  
Olena Pobirchenko ◽  
Oksana Umrykhina ◽  
Vira Kalabska

The Big Data and digital platforms in art education play an important role, especially in the field of optimizing educational intelligence, determining the results of research and learning activities, helping to optimize and improve management systems, contributing to the quality of education, image positions. This is what determined the relevance of the problems investigated in the article. The paper presents a description and analysis of the benefits of implementation and features of the use of digital platforms and Big Data in the sector of art education. The article aims to establish the components and content components of Big Data and the educational role of digital platforms used in art education, as well as identifying the attitudes of participants in the educational process on the active use of Big Data and digital platforms. The methods in the study are based on a comprehensive approach, used descriptive methods, qualitative and quantitative methods of analysis. To obtain the data the method of questioning was used, the study of literature, data collection, and analysis, formation of conclusions. 


2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 63-76
Author(s):  
Muhammad Zaki Perceka ◽  
Irfan Fahmi ◽  
Elisa Kurniadewi

The study was conducted to determine effect of ethnic identity on assertiveness of Sundanese students. The role of students who should be critical and responsive to various things, but less prominent in Sundanese students in consequence of existence of cultural rules require maintaining communication prefer to harbor personal opinions and feelings. The demands of role and acculturation occur on campus lead to high quality of ethnic identity negatively affecting assertive communication skills. The research uses correlational quantitative methods. The results showed the number of Sundanese students with a high level of ethnic identity tended to be more than the low level of ethnic identity. While the quality of assertive communication is high or low is not much different. Using the simple regression calculation method shows that ethnic identity has a positive effect on the assertiveness of Sundanese students.


2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 95-124
Author(s):  
Krishnan Isai Amutan Isai ◽  
Vimala Kadiresan ◽  
Neeta Jayabalan ◽  
Zafir Khan Mohamed Makhbul ◽  
Mohammad Nor Afandi Ibrahim ◽  
...  

The present study focuses on an evaluation of intercity Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) performance delivery on customer satisfaction and commuter services. Its objective is to evaluate the customers’ satisfaction of KTMB intercity towards the performance delivery of various services. As such, a framework was proposed for major dimensions which have an impact on the level of services satisfaction provided by my KTM commuter. Furthermore, the study employed qualitative and quantitative methods for the purpose of analysis. Data was obtained using 600 questionnaires and 18 staff via interview session. The findings show that status and age of respondents have no significant influence on safety and security, cleanliness, facilities, as well as services except between the categorical variables; quality, punctuality and price which have significant differences tangled with the performance of commuter service. From all the responses that were pointed out by interviewees, the most significant reason for the persistence of the problems is MyCommuter launched by KTM, which is the unbalanced momentum of systematic management. Also, it was realised that the heterogeneous variations of lower fairness within the system will affect the punctuality, functions of commuter, the breakdown of the trains, limitation of commuters, and etc in a negative direction. Important areas of priorities for the improvisation of commuter services are the holistic coordination of effective and continuous monitoring of system in terms of systematic management. Lastly, the present study suggests conducting an extensive study in comparing KTMB and ETS services to enhance the quality of their services.


2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 403-410
Author(s):  
Faisal S Sandrima ◽  
Yudik Prasetyo ◽  
Ali Algifari

The quality of service and the performance of the management team in a sporting event is thought to be able to influence audience satisfaction, so that these two things become important factors in the success of organizing sports matches. The purpose of this study was to determine and describe the impact of organizing sporting events on audience satisfaction and loyalty based on the quality of service and performance of the organizing committee in managing sports events. The study used a descriptive approach with qualitative and quantitative methods. 64 spectators were randomly selected from all the spectators who attended the volleyball proliga sport event held at GOR Amongrogo, Yogyakarta City. Data collection techniques uses a questionnaire. The data analysis technique used PLS - SEM. The results of the study found that there was an influence of service quality and performance of the match management team on audience satisfaction and loyalty. These results indicate that the indicators of the implementation of sports activities are measured by the satisfaction and loyalty level of the audience following the match with the service quality and management of the organizers as influencing factors.


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