scholarly journals Subjective evaluation of defensive behavior in the Syrian honeybee (Apis mellifera syriaca)

2013 ◽  
Vol 57 (2) ◽  
pp. 137-145 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamad Khaled Zakour ◽  
Kaspar Bienefeld
Keyword(s):  
Apis Mellifera ◽  
Defensive Behavior ◽  
Evaluation System ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Subjective Evaluation ◽  
Scoring Systems ◽  
Apis Mellifera Syriaca ◽  
Practical Evaluation ◽  
Likelihood Analysis ◽  
Multiple Measurements

Abstract To separate gentle from defensive bee types, a rating scale is the most reliable, economical, and practical evaluation system. In initiating a breeding programme for the indigenous Syrian honeybee Apis mellifera syriaca, a typical representative of the endangered subspecies of the Middle East, multiple measurements were used to generally monitor this behavior and verify whether the international Apimondia recommendations are suitable for such subspecies. A total of 72 beekeepers and three breeding centers provided performancetesting results from 969 colonies distributed throughout 75 apiaries in Syria. Each colony was tested, on average, 4.73 times (4584 records total). The defensive behavior of A. m. syriaca was found to be very aggressive (1.48 scored by a system ranging from 1 (aggressive) to 4 (gentle)). The low repeatability (0.19) of defensive behavior estimated using restricted maximal likelihood analysis and the low and skewed variation of the trait indicate that other scoring systems are expected to be more efficient for selective breeding towards gentle behavior.

scholarly journals Subjective Product Evaluation System Based on Kansei Engineering and Analytic Hierarchy Process

Symmetry ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (8) ◽  
pp. 1340 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yaxue Zuo ◽  
Zhenya Wang
Keyword(s):  
Evaluation System ◽  
Comprehensive Evaluation ◽  
Subjective Evaluation ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Objective Evaluation ◽  
Product Evaluation ◽  
Kansei Engineering ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy ◽  
Evaluation Indexes ◽  
Hierarchy Process

Product evaluation is very important for product improvement and development, and subjective product evaluation determines customer’s evaluation of products to some extent, so the purpose of this study is to establish a reasonable subjective product evaluation system. In this study, we comprehensively determine the evaluation indexes based on Kansei engineering (KE), establish an overall product evaluation system by using analytic hierarchy process (AHP), and establish the subjective product evaluation system by classifying the evaluation indexes in the overall product evaluation system into “objective evaluation index” and “subjective evaluation index”, removing the objective evaluation indexes, and retaining the subjective evaluation indexes. Additionally, we select some modern chairs as experimental samples to verify the reliability and validity of this subjective product evaluation system by means of questionnaires. The experimental results show that, in this subjective product evaluation system, the subjective evaluation of the product is positively correlated with the “favorite” level of the product in comprehensive evaluation, and negatively correlated with the “least favorite” level of the product in comprehensive evaluation, indicating that this subjective product evaluation system realizes a symmetry between subjective product evaluation and comprehensive product evaluation. Therefore, it can be concluded that this subjective product evaluation system based on KE and AHP proposed in this study has reliability and validity, and can be used for product evaluation to judge the popularity of products and enhance the competitiveness of products.

Sequential arousal and airway-defensive behavior of infants in asphyxial sleep environments

1997 ◽  
Vol 83 (1) ◽  
pp. 219-228 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna S. Lijowska ◽  
Nevada W. Reed ◽  
Barbara A. Mertins Chiodini ◽  
Bradley T. Thach
Keyword(s):  
Defensive Behavior ◽  
Complete Sequence ◽  
Bedding Material ◽  
Limb Movements ◽  
Defensive Responses ◽  
Defensive Behaviors ◽  
Stereotyped Behaviors ◽  
Motor Activities ◽  
Eyes Open ◽  
Multiple Measurements

Lijowska, Anna S., Nevada W. Reed, Barbara A. Mertins Chiodini, and Bradley T. Thach. Sequential arousal and airway-defensive behavior of infants in asphyxial sleep environments. J. Appl. Physiol. 83(1): 219–228, 1997.—Infants are prone to accidental asphyxiation. Therefore, we studied airway-defensive behaviors and their relationship to spontaneous arousal behavior in 41 healthy sleeping infants (2–26 wk old), using two protocols: 1) infant was rebreathing expired air, face covered by bedding material; and 2) infant was exposed to hypercarbia, face uncovered. Multiple measurements of respiratory and motor activities were recorded (video, polygraph). The infants’ response to increasing hypercarbia consisted of four highly stereotyped behaviors: sighs (augmented breaths), startles, thrashing limb movements, and full arousal (eyes open, cry). These behaviors occurred abruptly in self-limited clusters of activity and always in the same sequence: first a sigh coupled with a startle, then thrashing, then full arousal. Incomplete sequences (initial behaviors only) occurred far more frequently than the complete sequence and were variably effective in removing the bedding covering the airway. In both protocols, as inspired CO2increased, incomplete arousal sequences recurred periodically and with increasing frequency and complexity until the infant either succeeded in clearing his/her airway or was completely aroused. Spontaneous arousal sequences, identical to those occurring during hypercarbia, occurred periodically during sleep. This observation suggests that the infant’s airway-defensive responses to hypercarbia consist of an increase in the frequency and complexity of an endogenously regulated, periodically occurring sequence of arousal behaviors.

scholarly journals Patient-reported outcome measurement compared with professional judgment of cosmetic results after breast-conserving therapy

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
A.T.P.M. Brands-Appeldoorn ◽  
A.J.G. Maaskant-Braat ◽  
W.A.R Zwaans ◽  
J.P. Dieleman ◽  
K.E. Schenk ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rating Scale ◽  
Outcome Measurement ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Scoring Systems ◽  
Breast Conserving Therapy ◽  
Numeric Rating Scale ◽  
Cosmetic Outcome ◽  
Professional Judgment ◽  
Size And Shape ◽  
Patient Reported

Background In the present study, we set out to compare patient reported outcomes with professional judgment about cosmesis after breast-conserving therapy (bct) and to evaluate which items (position of the nipple, color, scar, size, shape, and firmness) correlate best with subjective outcome.Methods Dutch patients treated with bct between 2008 and 2009 were analyzed. Exclusion criteria were prior amputation or bct of the contralateral breast, metastatic disease, local recurrence, or any prior cosmetic breast surgery. Structured questionnaires and standardized six-view photographs were obtained with a minimum of 3 years’ follow-up. Cosmetic outcome was judged by the patients and, based on photographs, by 5 different medical professionals using 3 different scoring systems: the Harvard scale, the Sneeuw questionnaire, and a numeric rating scale. Agreement was scored using the intraclass correlation coefficient (icc). The association between items of the Sneeuw questionnaire and a fair–poor Harvard score was estimated using logistic regression analysis.Results The study included 108 female patients (age: 40–91 years). Based on the Harvard scale, agreement on cosmetic outcome between the professionals was good (icc: 0.78). In contrast, agreement between professionals as a group compared with the patients was found to be fair to moderate (icc range: 0.38–0.50). The items “size” and “shape” were identified as the strongest determinants of cosmetic outcome.Conclusions Cosmetic outcome was scored differently by patients and professionals. Agreement was greater between the professionals than between the patients and the professionals as a group. In general, size and shape were the most prominent items on which cosmetic outcome was judged by patients and professionals alike.

The Evaluation of Wheelchair Comfort Based on Analytic Hierarchy Process

2011 ◽  
Vol 415-417 ◽  
pp. 1055-1059
Author(s):  
Tian Min Guan ◽  
Mei Chao Qin ◽  
Yan Li Yuan
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Quantitative Analysis ◽  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy Process ◽  
Evaluation System ◽  
Subjective Evaluation ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy ◽  
Physiological Factors ◽  
Scientific Decision ◽  
Hierarchy Process

Abstract. The wheelchair comfort is a subjective evaluation of users, which is influenced by wheelchair itself, environmental factors and physiological factors. It is difficult to make evaluation about wheelchair comfort by a general approach. In this essay, Analytic Hierarchy Process, based on a scientific decision-making idea which combines qualitative analysis with quantitative analysis, was used to establish the evaluation system about wheelchair comfort indicator, and the weight of each indicator was determined. For this reason, the evaluation of wheelchair comfort is more scientific and reasonable.

The Study and Application of Intelligent Uncertainty of Measurement with CAES

2013 ◽  
Vol 329 ◽  
pp. 288-293
Author(s):  
Jia Bin Deng ◽  
Chang Hu
Keyword(s):  
Computer Technology ◽  
Evaluation System ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Intelligent Data Analysis ◽  
Uncertainty Of Measurement ◽  
Mechanical Measurement ◽  
Practical Evaluation ◽  
Key Points ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
Database Technology

This paper discusses the relevant concepts, algorithms and the practical evaluation process on the intelligent evaluation of uncertainty of mechanical measurement with the use of computer technology (such as Computer-Aided Evaluation System). Through the optimization and integration of evaluation process, key points and regulative relationship, the author makes use of computer-aided calculation and database technology to achieve standardization of evaluation process, intelligent data analysis and automatic calculation of uncertainty.

scholarly journals A Pilot Study of Social Competence Assessment Using Interaction Rating Scale Advanced

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Anme ◽  
T. Watanabe ◽  
K. Tokutake ◽  
E. Tomisaki ◽  
Y. Mochizuki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Social Skills ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Social Competence ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Competence Assessment ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
School Students ◽  
Practical Evaluation

Purpose. The purpose of this paper is to clarify the validity of the Interaction Rating Scale Advanced (IRSA) as an evidence-based practical index of social skills. Methods. The participants in our study were 17 high school students. The participants completed the five-minute interaction session and were observed using the IRSA. Their teacher evaluated their social competence based on regular observation in school. Results. The results indicated the high correlation between IRSA scores and teacher's practical evaluation. IRSA can measure social competence with high validity. Conclusion. The IRSA provides further evidence of the fact that in order to study social competence development, it is important to evaluate various features of the interaction like IRSA subscales.

scholarly journals SOFA scoring system in assessing prognosis of critically ill surgical and trauma patients: a prospective study

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (7) ◽  
pp. 2528
Author(s):  
Mohan Kumar ◽  
Chandan C. S.
Keyword(s):  
Prospective Study ◽  
Organ Failure ◽  
Critically Ill ◽  
Organ Dysfunction ◽  
Sofa Score ◽  
Scoring System ◽  
Evaluation System ◽  
Scoring Systems ◽  
Trauma Patients ◽  
A Prospective Study

Background: Major trauma, major surgery or sepsis include the bulk of Surgical patients who become critically ill. This relates to significant injury of a single organ system or anatomical part, or multiple injuries, often of varying severity, of different body parts good scoring or predicting system essentially clears this confusion. Predicting the patients’ outcome depends on good scoring system. Scoring systems are composed of degrees of organ dysfunction, organ failure or multiple organ failures, and anatomical derangements which eventually contribute to morbidity and mortality. With the help of such evaluation system. A well-performing ICU prognostic model helps to make meaningful comparison of the hospital’s current performance with the past. But present study focuses on mainly on SOFA score. Sequential organ failure assessment score.Methods: Scoring systems in assessing prognosis of critically ill surgical and trauma patients - a prospective study was undertaken at MVJ Medical Hospital and Research Hospital, Bangalore after the approval from Ethics Committee. The study was carried out in the period of November 2016 to September 2017 and 50 patients were included in the study.Results: Studies have shown that in the SOFA scores; cardiovascular, neurological, and respiratory, renal, haematological and hepatic dysfunctions were independent risk factors for mortality.Conclusions: In this study, extensive study of SOFA score was done from day 1 to the last day. The SOFA score on day 1 was high among non-survivors and survivors which was statistically significant (9.33 v/s 6.62, p<0.001). Also, SOFA score showed significant increasing trend in the first week, especially on first 3 days, which signifies progressive organ dysfunction among non-survivors.

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