scholarly journals Professional work in the squeeze

2011 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 88-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sigrid Nordstoga ◽  
Anne Marie Støkken
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Professional Practice ◽  
Quality Evaluation ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Project Work ◽  
Child Welfare Service ◽  
The Everyday ◽  
Regional Authorities ◽  
Control Regime ◽  
New System

This article examines the effects on the professional system of creating a new system for the quality assurance of residential care in the Norwegian child welfare service. Since 2004, all institutions, private as well as governmental, have undergone a quality evaluation process. A set of indicators was given by the Ministry, with the regional authorities expected to assess the institutions according to these indicators.The main purpose of the article is to discuss to what extent, and in which way, the new control system may exert an impact on the jurisdiction of social work and professional practice in the everyday life of the institutions. The discussion is based on empirical data from a project entitled, “A control regime in transition”, which is supported by the previous Ministry for Children and Family Affairs. The project work started at the end of 2004, and followed the new control regime for three and a half years.

scholarly journals Planning a holistic summative eHealth evaluation in an interdisciplinary and multi-national setting: a case study and propositions for guideline development

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Monika Jurkeviciute ◽  
Amia Enam ◽  
Johanna Torres-Bonilla ◽  
Henrik Eriksson
Keyword(s):  
Pattern Matching ◽  
Quality Evaluation ◽  
Empirical Process ◽  
Guideline Development ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Feasibility Analysis ◽  
National Team ◽  
Matching Technique ◽  
Interdisciplinary Setting

Abstract Background Summative eHealth evaluations frequently lack quality, which affects the generalizability of the evidence, and its use in practice and further research. To guarantee quality, a number of activities are recommended in the guidelines for evaluation planning. This study aimed to examine a case of an eHealth evaluation planning in a multi-national and interdisciplinary setting and to provide recommendations for eHealth evaluation planning guidelines. Methods An empirical eHealth evaluation process was developed through a case study. The empirical process was compared with selected guidelines for eHealth evaluation planning using a pattern-matching technique. Results Planning in the interdisciplinary and multi-national team demanded extensive negotiation and alignment to support the future use of the evidence created. The evaluation planning guidelines did not provide specific strategies for different set-ups of the evaluation teams. Further, they did not address important aspects of quality evaluation, such as feasibility analysis of the outcome measures and data collection, monitoring of data quality, and consideration of the methods and measures employed in similar evaluations. Conclusions Activities to prevent quality problems need to be incorporated in the guidelines for evaluation planning. Additionally, evaluators could benefit from guidance in evaluation planning related to the different set-ups of the evaluation teams.

A Novel Recurrent Generalized Congruence Neural Network Measure for Objective Speech Quality Evaluation

2012 ◽  
Vol 433-440 ◽  
pp. 2282-2287
Author(s):  
Tian Yun Yan
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Quality Evaluation ◽  
Speech Quality ◽  
System Model ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Training Time ◽  
Network Measure ◽  
Comparison Results ◽  
Objective Speech Quality ◽  
New System

A new system model for objective speech quality evaluation based on the improved recurrent generalized congruence neural network (RGCNN/OSQE) is proposed. The performance of the RGCNN model is compared with the most commonly used RBFNN (radial basis function neural network) model in objective speech quality evaluation. Comparison results show that the RGCNN model has higher correlation coefficient, less deviation, and saves about half training time, i.e., the RGCNN model has obvious advantages over the RBFNN model. Therefore, the novel RGCNN model for objective speech quality evaluation is feasible and effective.

scholarly journals EVALUATION OF MODEL RECOGNITION FOR GRAMMAR-BASED AUTOMATIC 3D BUILDING MODEL RECONSTRUCTION

2016 ◽  
Vol XLI-B4 ◽  
pp. 63-69
Author(s):  
Qian Yu ◽  
Petra Helmholz ◽  
David Belton
Keyword(s):  
Laser Scanning ◽  
Quality Evaluation ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
3D Models ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Building Models ◽  
Evaluation Point ◽  
Increasing Demand

In recent years, 3D city models are in high demand by many public and private organisations, and the steadily growing capacity in both quality and quantity are increasing demand. The quality evaluation of these 3D models is a relevant issue both from the scientific and practical points of view. In this paper, we present a method for the quality evaluation of 3D building models which are reconstructed automatically from terrestrial laser scanning (TLS) data based on an attributed building grammar. The entire evaluation process has been performed in all the three dimensions in terms of completeness and correctness of the reconstruction. Six quality measures are introduced to apply on four datasets of reconstructed building models in order to describe the quality of the automatic reconstruction, and also are assessed on their validity from the evaluation point of view.

scholarly journals Quality improvement in higher education: a critical review, with reference to South Africa

2004 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 104-113
Author(s):  
R. W. Pretorius
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
South Africa ◽  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Quality Improvement ◽  
Critical Review ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
State Of Affairs ◽  
And Control ◽  
Measurement And Control ◽  
New System

In view of the controversy which characterises systems for quality assurance in higher education worldwide, this article provides a critical review of the theory and practice of quality in the higher education sector.  The state of affairs in South Africa is also reviewed, with the focus on the new system for quality assurance which is currently being implemented.  Despite good intentions, however, the new system in South Africa tends to be over-burocratic, with limited potential for deepseated change and quality improvement as a result of the focus on accountability rather than on continuous improvement. Real improvement is an internally driven process, which cannot be achieved through burocratic measurement and control.  In line with what has been experienced internationally, this article argues that a more flexible approach to the meaning of quality in the context of higher educaction is required in South Africa.  Apart from defining and assuring quality, this approach should also be directed at its improvement.  However, the point of departure has to be quality improvement, and not quality assurance and control.

scholarly journals The current status of ultrasound practice in Kano metropolis, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 52 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Sidi ◽  
Ghali Makoda Sani ◽  
Anas Ya’u ◽  
Joseph Dlama Zira ◽  
Shem Samuel Loshugno ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Professional Practice ◽  
Human Body ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Electronic Noise ◽  
Clinical Use ◽  
Abdominal Masses ◽  
Poor Understanding ◽  
Ultrasound Technology

Abstract Background Ultrasound has been in clinical use to image the human body for over half a century. An audit should be performed on professional practice aimed at taking corrective measures where errors are identified and improvement in the practice when errors are not detected. This study is aimed at evaluating the current status of ultrasound practice in Kano metropolis, Nigeria. Results Out of the 70 (100%) administered questionnaires, 68 (97.14%) were returned, and 64 (91.43%) were properly filled. Fifty-eight (90.6%) knew the exact meaning of ultrasound, and 34 (53%) considered ultrasound as a modality of choice for imaging and diagnosis of abdominal masses. None of the participants was exposed to advanced ultrasound technology. Only 3 (4.7%) and 5 (7.8%) of the respondents performed infection control, air reverberation pattern and electronic noise checks. Conclusion Ultrasound practitioners demonstrate good knowledge of ultrasound and its application. However, there was unavailability of advanced ultrasound equipment. There was also poor understanding and practice of quality assurance among practitioners. Ultrasound equipment might have been grossly underutilized and qualities of images produced by the equipment are not certain were optimal.

scholarly journals User-Oriented Approach to Data Quality Evaluation

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 107-126
Author(s):  
Anastasija Nikiforova ◽  
Janis Bicevskis ◽  
Zane Bicevska ◽  
Ivo Oditis
Keyword(s):  
Data Quality ◽  
Quality Evaluation ◽  
Open Data ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Specific Model ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Quality Model ◽  
Levels Of Abstraction ◽  
Quality Requirements ◽  
Data Object

The paper proposes a new data object-driven approach to data quality evaluation. It consists of three main components: (1) a data object, (2) data quality requirements, and (3) data quality evaluation process. As data quality is of relative nature, the data object and quality requirements are (a) use-case dependent and (b) defined by the user in accordance with his needs. All three components of the presented data quality model are described using graphical Domain Specific Languages (DSLs). In accordance with Model-Driven Architecture (MDA), the data quality model is built in two steps: (1) creating a platform-independent model (PIM), and (2) converting the created PIM into a platform-specific model (PSM). The PIM comprises informal specifications of data quality. The PSM describes the implementation of a data quality model, thus making it executable, enabling data object scanning and detecting data quality defects and anomalies. The proposed approach was applied to open data sets, analysing their quality. At least 3 advantages were highlighted: (1) a graphical data quality model allows the definition of data quality by non-IT and non-data quality experts as the presented diagrams are easy to read, create and modify, (2) the data quality model allows an analysis of "third-party" data without deeper knowledge on how the data were accrued and processed, (3) the quality of the data can be described at least at two levels of abstraction - informally using natural language or formally by including executable artefacts such as SQL statements.

scholarly journals EVALUATION OF MODEL RECOGNITION FOR GRAMMAR-BASED AUTOMATIC 3D BUILDING MODEL RECONSTRUCTION

2016 ◽  
Vol XLI-B4 ◽  
pp. 63-69 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qian Yu ◽  
Petra Helmholz ◽  
David Belton
Keyword(s):  
Laser Scanning ◽  
Quality Evaluation ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
3D Models ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Building Models ◽  
Evaluation Point ◽  
Increasing Demand

In recent years, 3D city models are in high demand by many public and private organisations, and the steadily growing capacity in both quality and quantity are increasing demand. The quality evaluation of these 3D models is a relevant issue both from the scientific and practical points of view. In this paper, we present a method for the quality evaluation of 3D building models which are reconstructed automatically from terrestrial laser scanning (TLS) data based on an attributed building grammar. The entire evaluation process has been performed in all the three dimensions in terms of completeness and correctness of the reconstruction. Six quality measures are introduced to apply on four datasets of reconstructed building models in order to describe the quality of the automatic reconstruction, and also are assessed on their validity from the evaluation point of view.

What is a Journalist in a University?

1999 ◽  
Vol 90 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-90 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wendy Bacon
Keyword(s):  
Professional Practice ◽  
Research Agenda ◽  
Media Theory ◽  
Recent Experience ◽  
Journalism Education ◽  
University Of Technology ◽  
Everyday Talk ◽  
The Everyday ◽  
The University ◽  
Journalism Research

This paper argues that those who see no place for media theory in journalism education have adopted an intellectual approach to journalism which is both inappropriate in a university context and serves neither journalism nor audiences well. Rather, the interaction between the professional practice of journalism and theory and research into journalism can be a close and dynamic one in which research can produce innovative journalism and the professional practice of journalism and experiences of audiences can feed into a research agenda. Links between journalism research and journalism professional practice can be found in journalism about journalism and in the everyday talk of journalists and audiences. Three case studies which have arisen during recent experience in teaching journalism at the University of Technology, Sydney are used to demonstrate these points.

Quality Evaluation of Kiwi Wine

2006 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bangzhu Peng ◽  
Tianli Yue ◽  
Yahong Yuan
Keyword(s):  
Fuzzy Set ◽  
Quality Evaluation ◽  
Solid Phase ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Wine Industry ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Wine Quality ◽  
Internal Standards ◽  
Comprehensive Method ◽  
Aroma Components

This paper proposes a fuzzy set approach that integrates objective and subjective information to evaluating kiwi wine quality. The 10 different kiwi wines experimentally were conducted firstly sensory evaluation. Then the contents of principal aroma components were identified and determined by the Headspace-Solid phase Microextraction-Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry using quantitative standards with known amounts of target components and 3-Octanol as internal standards. The result of fuzzy set approach to assess and rank the kiwi wine quality showed KW-1 as the best kiwi wine. The results and outcomes of this study suggest that the approach described in this paper is more accurate and objective than conventional methods. It provides a comprehensive method for dealing with incomplete and imprecise information to support the whole evaluation process. This method should be utilized by the fruit wine industry around the world because of its practicability and superiority.

Application of TOPSIS Model Based on Vague Set Entropy in the Evaluation of Groundwater Quality

2013 ◽  
Vol 712-715 ◽  
pp. 452-456 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wen Zhong Yu ◽  
De Shan Tang
Keyword(s):  
Groundwater Quality ◽  
Quality Assessment ◽  
Quality Evaluation ◽  
Groundwater Resources ◽  
Sustainable Use ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Irrigation District ◽  
Vague Set ◽  
Groundwater Quality Assessment ◽  
Model Based

Groundwater quality assessment had important guiding significance on sustainable use of groundwater resources. In order to avoid the subjective judgment on the weight of each index, this article used the Vague set entropy theory to determine the weight of each index, combined with the TOPSIS method, it established the TOPSIS groundwater quality evaluation model based on Vague set entroy. Finally, this model was applied to groundwater quality evaluation in Tailan River Irrigation District, the evaluation results matched with the actual situation. The results showed that the evaluation process of this model was reasonable and scientific, it provided a new idea for groundwater quality assessment.

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