scholarly journals Objective Method for Determining the Importance of Unprecedented Restlessness as a Rice Crisis Indicator at the National Level

Agronomy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 1195
Author(s):  
Yuyun Hidayat ◽  
Titi Purwandari ◽  
Dewi Ratnasari ◽  
Sukono ◽  
Jumadil Saputra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Control Charts ◽  
National Level ◽  
Success Probability ◽  
Government Programs ◽  
Important Indicator ◽  
Success Criteria ◽  
Strong Indicator ◽  
Recovery Cost ◽  
Subjective Success ◽  
New Statistics

In this study, we use restlessness as an input for a rice crisis indicator, since restlessness rather than rice price provides a comparable year-to year context. We outline the significant increase in the use of unprecedented restlessness (UR) as an indicator for rice crises. The UR approach involves a precedence analysis, in contrast with the existing approach, the price shock analysis. We test UR as a new indicator for rice crises at the national level, which can be applied in Asia and other countries around the world where rice is the staple food. Strong indicators point out the effectiveness of strategic government programs and are able to assess solutions and detect rice crises, while weak indicators are only reliable in detecting whether or not there has been a crisis. UR is tested across 43 countries using two new statistics: success probability (SP) and constraint probability (CP). As a consequence of SP and CP calculations, a large number of IMR control charts for UR analysis are constructed to provide evidence that UR is a strong indicator. The optimum validity measurement result is achieved with SP = 8/26 = 0.31 and CP = 8/14 = 0.57. This means that the UR detects and is followed by only 31% of riot events. Since the value of SP is less than 0.6, we can conclude that the UR indicator is not considered valid as an indicator of rice crises at the national level. The values of CP and SP are determined subjectively as equal to 0.6. This is the main cause of the emergence of new problems in the calibration of UR as an indicator of rice crises. The subjective success criteria trigger a question regarding why the value is 0.6, for which there is no scientific justification. Based on this background, we continue to objectively establish success criteria for UR validity. After conducting a risk analysis involving a crisis recovery cost (CRC) to crisis anticipation cost (CAC) ratio, it is found that the probability of the CRC-to-CAC ratio having values greater than 7 is 0.76, which means the CRC-to-CAC ratio tends to be higher than 7. Objectively, it is concluded that UR, which has been defined as rice crisis indicator at the national level, is an important indicator.

scholarly journals Patients’ Satisfaction with Clinical Laboratory Services in Public Hospitals in Ethiopia

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hiwot Amare Hailu ◽  
Adinew Desale Lule ◽  
Anteneh Yalew ◽  
Habtamu Asrat Alaba ◽  
Sisay Kebede ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
National Survey ◽  
Clinical Laboratory ◽  
National Level ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Satisfaction Level ◽  
Important Indicator ◽  
Hospital Laboratory ◽  
Patients Satisfaction ◽  
Laboratory Services ◽  
Waiting Area

Abstract Background: Knowing customers’ level of satisfaction is relevant to improve and provide quality health care services. In the clinical laboratory, monitoring customers’ satisfaction is an important indicator of the quality management system and required by international laboratory standards. However, in Ethiopia, there has not been baseline data about the satisfaction level of patients’ with laboratory services at the national level. The aim of this national level survey was to assess patients’ satisfaction level with laboratory services at public hospitals in Ethiopia. Methods: A national survey was conducted using an institutional based cross-sectional study design was employed from 01 to 30 November 2017. A total of 2,399 patients were selected randomly from 60 public hospitals. Data was collected using structured questionnaire, entered in Epi Info and analyzed with SPSS software. Multiple logistic regression model was fitted to identify predictors of patients’ satisfaction with laboratory services. A p-value of less than 0.05 was taken as statistically significant. Result: Overall, 78.6% of the patients were satisfied with the clinical laboratory services. Patients were dissatisfied with cleanness of latrine (47%), long waiting time (30%), clear and understandable advisory service during specimen collection (26%), adequacy of waiting area (25%), easy accessibility of laboratory (19%) and latrine location (20%), availability of requested service (18%), unfair payment of service (17%) and missing of result (12%). The educational status (P = 0.032), and distance (P = 0.000) were significantly associated with client overall satisfaction level. Conclusion: Most laboratory patients’ were satisfied with the service provided by public hospital laboratories in public hospitals in Ethiopia. However, patients’ were dissatisfied with the accessibility of sites, adequacy of waiting area, cleanness of latrine, long TAT, communication, missing of results, availability of requested service and cost of service. Therefore, responsible bodies in each level should act on the identified gaps and improve the need of patients in each hospital laboratory. In addition, all hospital laboratories should conduct a satisfaction survey and meet the needs of laboratory patients. Keywords: patient satisfaction, hospital, laboratory service, national survey

An Anomaly Identification Method of Coal Gas Pre-Drainage Parameters Based on T2 Control Chart

2014 ◽  
Vol 700 ◽  
pp. 549-552
Author(s):  
Shao Jie Hou ◽  
Xian Zun Meng ◽  
Yu Wei Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Process Control ◽  
Control Chart ◽  
Control Charts ◽  
Industrial Process ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Statistical Process ◽  
Human Errors ◽  
Important Indicator ◽  
Coal Gas ◽  
Identification Method

The T2statistic is one important indicator of statistical process control theory to identify anomalies of the multivariate industrial process. In the research field of the coal gas pre-drainage process control, previous achievements mainly based on the univariate control chart, which leaded to huge workload and facilitated some human errors. Against these problems, a more comprehensive and easy-to-use method based on the T2statistic was proposed. First at all, the basic thought and the principle of T2control chart was elaborated. Secondly, the data structure and data samples were provided after their principle component analysis. Finally, the multivariate control chart of coal gas pre-drainage process was established. Results show that the proposed anomaly identification method can integrate dozen of univariate control charts into one. Then technicians needn’t deal with many control charts in the same time and many human errors can be avoided.

scholarly journals Peculiarities of Changes of Young Swimmers’ Anthropometric Profile in the Time of Intensive Training and Its Correlation with Sports Results

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (113) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ilona Judita Zuozienė ◽  
Asta Drevinskaitė
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Handgrip Strength ◽  
National Level ◽  
Prognostic Indicator ◽  
Training Period ◽  
Important Indicator ◽  
Intensive Training ◽  
Percentage Of Body Fat ◽  
Anthropometric Profile

Background. Knowledge of the peculiarities of anthropometric indicators, body weight components, and somatotype of athletes is important for coaches, sports scientists, and sports physicians at all stages of perennial training, starting with children’s sport. Often this is seen as an important indicator for identifying talented children in sport. The aim of this study was to determine how the anthropometric and body weight profile of young swimmers (11–12 years) significantly changes during the training period, and the correlation of these indicators with the competition results in the chosen event.Methods. The study included 24 young (aged 11.7 ± 0.5 years) national level swimmers – girls (n = 14) and boys (n = 10) with 3 to 4 years of sports experience in the national competitions and demonstrating high results in their age group. We investigated longitudinal anthropometric measurements, body mass components, established the somatotype and handgrip strength. The change of indicators was analysed during the training period of five months as well as its correlation with the result in the chosen sport. Sports results were rated by FINA ranking points.Results. The anthropometric longitudinal and transverse dimensions of girls and boys increased during the study period, however, there was no difference between the sex groups except for the length of the foot (it was higher in the group of boys, p < .05). The analysis of body weight components showed that girls had higher body fat mass and a percentage of body fat than boys (p < .05). The results of boys’ swimming had statistically significant links with their height (r = .857), foot length (r = .805), body weight (r = .857), lean mass and muscle mass (r = .927) and right handgrip strength (.786). There was no significant correlation between these indicators in the group of girls.Conclusion. The results of the study suggest that the characteristics of the anthropometric profile as a prognostic indicator for the viability in the chosen sport for boys were more significant than for girls.

Statistical evaluations of sugarcane quality, deterioration and the impacts of weekend logistics in a commercial sugarcane supply chain

2013 ◽  
pp. 30-35
Author(s):  
Milindi S. Sibomana ◽  
Carel N. Bezuidenhout
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Control Charts ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Quality Data ◽  
Pests And Diseases ◽  
Strong Indicator ◽  
Cane Quality ◽  
Commercial Sugar

Crop quality can be used for monitoring the supply chain in agro-industries, although, sugarcane quality also varies naturally and is affected by climate, nutrition, pests and diseases, cane variety and water availability. Harvest-to-crush logistics affect sugarcane quality and present a significant impact on milling efficiency. This research studied commercial sugarcane quality parameters over six years at a large commercial sugar mill in South Africa. f (sucrose content expressed as a percentage of fiber content) was derived as a new parameter that consistently flagged poor quality deliveries during the early part of the week. This is a strong indicator of increased cane deterioration over weekends as a result of logistics inefficiencies. Shewhart quality control charts (X– charts) and a non-parametric statistic confirmed significantly inferior cane qualities after weekends. Statistical techniques were also able, with 95% significance, to identify growers with systemic deterioration of delivered cane. A large number of growers who were exposed to weekend logistics problems were also experiencing significant systemic deterioration problems. These results may enable the generation of a grower performance index that will allow stakeholders to improve operations. The study shows that, although notorious for its variability, commercial cane quality data can be used to drive efficiency improvements in the supply chain, if used appropriately.

scholarly journals Patients’ Satisfaction with Clinical Laboratory Services in Public Hospitals in Ethiopia

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hiwot Amare Hailu ◽  
Adinew Desale Lule ◽  
Anteneh Yalew ◽  
Habtamu Asrat Alaba ◽  
Sisay Kebede ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
National Survey ◽  
Clinical Laboratory ◽  
National Level ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Satisfaction Level ◽  
Important Indicator ◽  
Hospital Laboratory ◽  
Patients Satisfaction ◽  
Laboratory Services ◽  
Waiting Area

Abstract Abstract Background: Knowing customers’ level of satisfaction is relevant to improve and provide quality health care services. In the clinical laboratory, monitoring customers’ satisfaction is an important indicator of the quality management system and required by international laboratory standards. However, in Ethiopia, there has not been baseline data about the satisfaction level of patients’ with laboratory services at the national level. The aim of this national level survey was to assess patients’ satisfaction level with laboratory services at public hospitals in Ethiopia. Methods: A national survey was conducted using an institutional based cross-sectional study design was employed from 01 to 30 November 2017. A total of 2,399 patients were selected randomly from 60 public hospitals. Data was collected using structured questionnaire, entered in Epi Info and analyzed with SPSS software. Multiple logistic regression model was fitted to identify predictors of patients’ satisfaction with laboratory services. A p-value of less than 0.05 was taken as statistically significant. Result: Overall, 78.6% of the patients were satisfied with the clinical laboratory services. Patients were dissatisfied with cleanness of latrine (47%), long waiting time (30%), clear and understandable advisory service during specimen collection (26%), adequacy of waiting area (25%), easy accessibility of laboratory (19%) and latrine location (20%), availability of requested service (18%), unfair payment of service (17%) and missing of result (12%). The frequency of visit (P = 0.067), educational status (P = 0.032), and distance (P = 0.000) were significantly associated with client overall satisfaction level. Conclusion : Most laboratory patients’ were satisfied with the service provided by public hospital laboratories in public hospitals in Ethiopia. However, patients’ were dissatisfied with the accessibility of sites, adequacy of waiting area, cleanness of latrine, long TAT, communication, missing of results, availability of requested service and cost of service. Therefore, responsible bodies in each level should act on the identified gaps and improve the need of patients in each hospital laboratory. In addition, all hospital laboratories should conduct a satisfaction survey and meet the needs of all laboratory patients. Keywords: patient satisfaction, hospital, laboratory service, national survey, Ethiopia.

scholarly journals Tracking Sustainable Development in Politically Violent Zones: Need for Framework and Cognizance-Kashmir in Context

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 5-18
Author(s):  
Mohmad Aabid ◽  
Aadil Farooq
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Armed Conflict ◽  
National Level ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Important Indicator ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Conflict Situations ◽  
Political Turmoil

Abstract As a conceptual framework, Sustainable Development (SD) intends to improve current Well-Being, while preserving or maintaining the basis for future Well-Being (Solow, 1991). In order to measure Sustainable Development various indicators were chosen, among which health has been considered as an important indicator. As a result, we see a huge focus on health in Sustainable Development frameworks. But, the emphasis of frameworks has been only on the physical and epidemiological factors affecting the health. In contrary, in context of a highly political turmoil zone, it is the psychological well-being that is severely affected. This component of health i.e., psychological well-being is neglected to find a significant place in Sustainable Development frameworks. Since, these frameworks are crucial for national level policy making and it is likely that policies formulated on such frameworks may not replicate the same successful results in every context (such as in Armed Conflict). With such understanding in the background, this paper will show the need to focus on mental health in armed conflict situations in Sustainable Development frameworks. This paper will attempt to show how ignoring mental health in armed conflict situations impede development. The need to develop a holistic framework which focuses on mental health in Armed Conflict situations will be highlighted in context of Kashmir.

scholarly journals Tracking Sustainable Development in Politically Violent Zones: Need for Framework and Cognizance- Kashmir in Context

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-18
Author(s):  
Aabid Mohmad ◽  
Farooq Aadil
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Armed Conflict ◽  
National Level ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Important Indicator ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Conflict Situations ◽  
Political Turmoil

Abstract As a conceptual framework, Sustainable Development (SD) intends to improve current Well-Being, while preserving or maintaining the basis for future Well-Being (Solow, 1991). In order to measure Sustainable Development various indicators were chosen, among which health has been considered as an important indicator. As a result, we see a huge focus on health in Sustainable Development frameworks. But, the emphasis of frameworks has been only on the physical and epidemiological factors affecting the health. In contrary, in context of a highly political turmoil zone, it is the psychological well-being that is severely affected. This component of health i.e., psychological well-being is neglected to find a significant place in Sustainable Development frameworks. Since, these frameworks are crucial for national level policy making and it is likely that policies formulated on such frameworks may not replicate the same successful results in every context (such as in Armed Conflict). With such understanding in the background, this paper will show the need to focus on mental health in armed conflict situations in Sustainable Development frameworks. This paper will attempt to show how ignoring mental health in armed conflict situations impede development. The need to develop a holistic framework which focuses on mental health in Armed Conflict situations will be highlighted in context of Kashmir.

scholarly journals ANALISIS FAKTOR YANG BERPENGARUH TERHADAP KONVERSI SPUTUM BASIL TAHAN ASAM PADA PENDERITA TUBERKULOSIS

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Clevia Revi Maretha Mahendrani ◽  
Mohammad Subkhan ◽  
Annisa Nurida ◽  
Kartika Prahasanti ◽  
Yelvi Levani
Keyword(s):  
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis ◽  
External Factors ◽  
Tuberculosis Treatment ◽  
Government Programs ◽  
Internal Factors ◽  
Important Indicator ◽  
Intensive Phase ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Directly Observed Treatment ◽  
Sputum Conversion

Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by bacteria (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) that most often affect the lungs. The incidence of tuberculosis in Indonesia is high because the success rate of tuberculosis treatment has decreased which causes the chain of transmission continues to occur. The main government programs to decrese the incidence and increasing the success treatment with the Directly Observed Treatment (DOTS) program. One important indicator of the DOTS program to assessing the success of tuberculosis treatment is the conversion of positive AFB sputum to negative at the end of the intensive phase of treatment. AFB sputum conversion to negative at the end of the intensive phase of treatment is influenced by several internal factors such as level of education and income, gender, adherence, patient's nutritional status, and comorbidities. Then external factors can also influence the AFB sputum conversion in anti-tuberculosis treatment such as environmental conditions, smear positivity, drug taking supervisors (PMO), and availability of drugs in health facilities.

Entrepreneurial Pillars and Women Entrepreneurship Relationship in OECD Countries

2021 ◽  
pp. 143-172
Author(s):  
Mercedes Barrachina ◽  
Maria del Carmen Garcia Centeno ◽  
Carmen Calderón Patier
Keyword(s):  
Financial Market ◽  
National Level ◽  
Oecd Countries ◽  
Government Programs ◽  
Female Entrepreneurship ◽  
Global Competitiveness ◽  
Education And Health ◽  
Goods Market ◽  
Global Competitiveness Report ◽  
Macroeconomic Environment

This chapter has the main objective of investigating whether there is a relationship between the main pillars considered in the “Global Competitiveness Report” database and the rate of female entrepreneurship in OECD countries with available data using the fsQCA methodology. These pillars are the basic ones (institutions, infrastructure, macroeconomic environment, primary education, and health), the efficiency enhancers (higher education, efficiency of the goods market, efficiency of the labor market, development of the financial market, technological preparation, size market), and the pillars related to innovation (business sophistication and innovation itself). It is based on the data available for the OECD countries for the year 2016, which cover different geographical areas. The purpose of this analysis is to extract specific conclusions about potential entrepreneurship policies that could be applied, government programs that could be developed, and specific measurements to be designed to improve female entrepreneurship at national level.

scholarly journals Tracking Mental Health in Sustainable Development Frameworks in Politically Violent Zones: Need for Framework and Cognizance- Kashmir in Context

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 7
Author(s):  
Aabid Bhat ◽  
Aadil Farooq
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Armed Conflict ◽  
National Level ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Important Indicator ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Conflict Situations ◽  
Political Turmoil

As a conceptual framework, Sustainable Development (SD) intends to improve current Well-Being, while preserving or maintaining the basis for future Well-Being (Solow, 1991). In order to measure Sustainable Development various indicators were chosen, among which health has been considered as an important indicator. As a result, we see a huge focus on health in Sustainable Development frameworks. But, the emphasis of frameworks has been only on the physical and epidemiological factors affecting the health. In contrary, in context of a highly political turmoil zone, it is the psychological well-being that is severely affected. This component of health i.e., psychological well being is neglected to find a significant place in Sustainable Development frameworks. Since, these frameworks are crucial for national level policy making and it is likely that policies formulated on such frameworks may not replicate the same successful results in every context (such as in Armed Conflict). With such understanding in the background, this paper will show the need to focus on mental health in armed conflict situations in Sustainable Development frameworks. This paper will attempt to show how ignoring mental health in armed conflict situations impede development. The need to develop a holistic framework which focuses on mental health in Armed Conflict situations will be highlighted in context of Kashmir. 

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