scholarly journals THE ROLE OF TRUST IN RELATIONSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT

2015 ◽  
Vol 21 (7) ◽  
pp. 845-853 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xianhai Meng
Keyword(s):  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Significant Contribution ◽  
Major Influence ◽  
Monitoring And Control ◽  
Collaborative Relationships ◽  
New Approach ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Qualitative Methodologies ◽  
And Control

The importance of inter-organizational trust to project success has been increasingly highlighted in the construction industry. This study aims to explore the role of trust between project parties. It adopts a combination of quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Based on the analysis of the responses of a questionnaire survey, trust is demonstrated to have a significant contribution to the development of cooperative or collaborative relationships; fostering trust proves to have a major influence on the improvement of project performance; and some relationship and performance indicators are found to have closer associations with trust than others so that trust is more important to the development of relationship and the improvement of performance in these aspects. The analysis of questionnaire responses also provides significant evidence for the reduction in monitoring and control following the increase of mutual trust. The questionnaire survey is followed by a series of expert interviews, both of which contribute to the establishment of a model that links trust with relationship and performance and distinguishes the new approach that is based on trust from the traditional mechanism that relies on monitoring and control.

The role of copper ions in hydrogen peroxide bleaching: Their origin, removal, and effect on pulp quality

TAPPI Journal ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 37-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
PEDRO E.G. LOUREIRO ◽  
SANDRINE DUARTE ◽  
DMITRY V. EVTUGUIN ◽  
M. GRAÇA V.S. CARVALHO
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Peroxide ◽  
Copper Ions ◽  
Peroxide Bleaching ◽  
Metals Removal ◽  
Peroxide Decomposition ◽  
Equipment Corrosion ◽  
And Performance ◽  
And Control ◽  
Main Effects

This study puts particular emphasis on the role of copper ions in the performance of hydrogen peroxide bleaching (P-stage). Owing to their variable levels across the bleaching line due to washing filtrates, bleaching reagents, and equipment corrosion, these ions can play a major role in hydrogen peroxide decomposition and be detrimental to polysaccharide integrity. In this study, a Cu-contaminated D0(EOP)D1 prebleached pulp was subjected to an acidic washing (A-stage) or chelation (Q-stage) before the alkaline P-stage. The objective was to understand the isolated and combined role of copper ions in peroxide bleaching performance. By applying an experimental design, it was possible to identify the main effects of the pretreatment variables on the extent of metals removal and performance of the P-stage. The acid treatment was unsuccessful in terms of complete copper removal, magnesium preservation, and control of hydrogen peroxide consumption in the following P-stage. Increasing reaction temperature and time of the acidic A-stage improved the brightness stability of the D0(EOP)D1AP bleached pulp. The optimum conditions for chelation pretreatment to maximize the brightness gains obtained in the subsequent P-stage with the lowest peroxide consumption were 0.4% diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid (DTPA), 80ºC, and 4.5 pH.

scholarly journals The role of monitoring and control of toxicinfections and toxicoses in providing biosafety of Ukraine’s population

2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 585-592
Author(s):  
T. I. Fotina ◽  
H. A. Fotina ◽  
Zh. E. Klishchova ◽  
V. L. Arefiev ◽  
О. М. Chemych
Keyword(s):  
Monitoring And Control ◽  
And Control

scholarly journals Prototipe Perangkat untuk Pemantauan dan Pengendalian Berbasis Web Diiintegrasikan ke Smarthome System

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 167
Author(s):  
Achmad Faris Nasyarudin ◽  
Ritzkal Ritzkal ◽  
Arief Goeritno
Keyword(s):  
Performance Measurement ◽  
Water Level ◽  
Measurement System ◽  
Electronic Devices ◽  
Water Tank ◽  
Monitoring And Control ◽  
Validation Test ◽  
Level Measurement ◽  
And Performance ◽  
And Control

 The design and construction of a device prototype for a water level measurement system in a tank and controlling a number of garden light analogies has been carried-out and the prototype can be integrated into smarthome system. Three topics are discussed in this paper, including the manufacture, programming, and performance measurement of device prototypes. The formation of prototype of the device is done through wiring integration between electronic devices, in order to obtain the hardware handshacking. Programming the prototype of device is done through the creation of algorithms and preparation of syntax, in order to obtain the software handshacking. The performance of the prototype of device is measured when integrated into the Smarthome system, in order to obtain the hardware and software handshacking. The performance of prototype of the device when monitoring in the form of information about the water level in the water tank with 3 (three) conditions, namely the criteria of "empty", "medium", and "full", while the control in the form of information about the operation of ON/OFF of the LED as an analogy to the lamp garden are done for 3 (three) positions, namely position #1, #2, and #3. The manufactured subsystem prototype can be integrated into the smarthome system when a validation test is performed. Prototype of the device for monitoring and control based-on web that can be integrated into the smarthome system.

scholarly journals Reflections on dynamic consent in biomedical research: the story so far

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harriet J. A. Teare ◽  
Megan Prictor ◽  
Jane Kaye
Keyword(s):  
Digital Divide ◽  
Biomedical Research ◽  
Digital Health ◽  
Future Research ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Dynamic Consent ◽  
Integral Role ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
And Control

AbstractDynamic consent (DC) was originally developed in response to challenges to the informed consent process presented by participants agreeing to ‘future research’ in biobanking. In the past 12 years, it has been trialled in a number of different projects, and examined as a new approach for consent and to support patient engagement over time. There have been significant societal shifts during this time, namely in our reliance on digital tools and the use of social media, as well as a greater appreciation of the integral role of patients in biomedical research. This paper reflects on the development of DC to understand its importance in an age where digital health is becoming the norm and patients require greater oversight and control of how their data may be used in a range of settings. As well as looking back, it looks forwards to consider how DC could be further utilised to enhance the patient experience and address some of the inequalities caused by the digital divide in society.

Managing Corporate E-Mail Systems

2011 ◽  
pp. 254-281
Author(s):  
Aidan Duane ◽  
Patrick Finnegan
Keyword(s):  
Major Elements ◽  
Electronic Business ◽  
Monitoring And Control ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
And Control ◽  
Mail System ◽  
E Mail

As the criticality of e-mail for electronic business activity increases, adhoc e-mail implementation, prolonged management neglect and user abuse of e-mail systems have generated negative effects. However, management’s ability to rectify problems with e-mail systems is hindered by our understanding of its organisational use. Research on e-mail systems is often dated and based on quantitative methodologies that cannot explain the interaction between various controls in organisational settings. Updating our understanding of the organisational aspects of e-mail systems utilizing qualitative methods is necessary. This chapter presents a multiple case study investigation of e-mail system monitoring and control. The study examines the interaction between key elements of e-mail control identified by previous researchers and considers the role of such controls at various implementation phases. The findings reveal eight major elements to be particularly important in monitoring and controlling e-mail systems within the organisations studied. These are: (1) form a cross-functional e-mail system management team; (2) implement and regularly update e-mail management software; (3) formulate a detailed and legally sound e-mail policy; (4) engage in structured e-mail system training; (5) create and maintain ongoing awareness of e-mail policy; (6) engage in a process of hybrid feedback and control-based e-mail monitoring; (7) firmly enforce discipline in accordance with the e-mail policy; and (8) conduct regular reviews and updates of the e-mail management programme.

Herpes Simplex Virus Nuclear Nonvirion Antigens Detected by Anticomplement Immunofluorescence

1976 ◽  
Vol 62 (6) ◽  
pp. 609-614 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giulio Tarro ◽  
Giovan Giacomo Giordano ◽  
Armando Tripodi ◽  
Romolo Cerra ◽  
Mario Di Gioia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Herpes Simplex Virus ◽  
Herpes Simplex ◽  
Viral Genome ◽  
Squamous Cell Carcinomas ◽  
Nuclear Antigen ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Human Sera ◽  
Simplex Virus ◽  
And Control

The finding of a nuclear antigen by anticomplement immunofluorescence in cells treated with cytosine-arabinoside after infection of Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV), opens a new approach to the problem of the role of this virus in certain human cancers. Complement-fixing tests of HSV markers with cancer and control human sera as well as with hyperimmune guinea pig antisera are discussed, suggesting another parameter for studies of squamous cell carcinomas. The finding of HSV antigens in selected tumors as the expression of repressed viral genome proves a continuing release of virus specific message and supports the important role of the virus in the development of the tumor.

Qualitative perspectives: through a methodological lens

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lee Parker
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Significant Contribution ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Management Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Qualitative Methodologies ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Management Scholarship

Purpose – This paper aims to offer an insight into the emergent qualitative methodological profile and its distinctive contribution to accounting and management scholarship, particularly reflecting upon the contribution of Qualitative Research in Accounting & Management (QRAM). Design/methodology/approach – It examines the range of qualitative methodologies employed in the research published across the ten years of QRAM and analyses the methodological discourse and its contribution to the armoury available to qualitative researchers. In association with these methodological developments, the paper offers a critique of the articulated role of theory in contemporary accounting and management qualitative research. Findings – A wide range of qualitative methodologies are found to be in evidence, with considerable scope for further adoption and development of some. Methodological exposition papers are found to be a significant contribution in the past decade and include methodological framework building, methodological applications, methodological critiques, and methodological development exemplars. Alongside methodology, the dual role of theory as either informing or reflecting methodology is presented. Originality/value – The paper provides a critical analysis and consideration of qualitative methodological literature development in the last ten years of accounting and management research literature, particularly reflected in QRAM. It identifies dominant methodologies in use, as well as opportunities for expanding the methodological menu in accounting and management research. Furthermore, it classifies groups of methodological papers and their contributing perspectives, as well as addressing the often-vexed relationship between theory and methodology.

Development of Metacognition and Self-Regulated Learning in Young Children: Role of Collaborative and Peer-Assisted Learning

2007 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 433-455 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Whitebread ◽  
Sue Bingham ◽  
Valeska Grau ◽  
Deborah Pino Pasternak ◽  
Claire Sangster
Keyword(s):  
Young Children ◽  
Small Groups ◽  
Educational Practice ◽  
Monitoring And Control ◽  
Peer Assisted Learning ◽  
Self Regulated Learning ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Age Range ◽  
And Control

The authors present findings from a large 2-year study exploring the development of self-regulatory and metacognitive abilities in young children (aged 3 to 5 years) in educational naturalistic settings in the United Kingdom (English Nursery and Reception classrooms). Three levels of analysis were conducted based on observational codings of categories of metacognitive and self-regulatory behaviors. These analyses supported the view that, within the 3- to 5-year age range, there was extensive evidence of metacognitive behaviors that occurred most frequently during learning activities that were initiated by the children, involved them in working in pairs or small groups, unsupervised by adults, and that involved extensive collaboration and talk (i.e., learning contexts that might be characterized as peer-assisted learning). Relative to working individually or in groups with adult support, children in this age range working in unsupervised small groups showed more evidence of metacognitive monitoring and control. Relative to children in supervised groups, they also showed more evidence of “other” and “shared” regulation. The implications for research, theory, and educational practice are discussed.

The role of serotonin (5-HT) in performance monitoring and control: A combined genetic and pharmacological EEG study

2014 ◽  
Vol 94 (2) ◽  
pp. 184
Author(s):  
Adrian G. Fischer ◽  
Tanja Endrass ◽  
Martin Reuter ◽  
Christian Kubisch ◽  
Markus Ullsperger
Keyword(s):  
Performance Monitoring ◽  
Monitoring And Control ◽  
And Control

Information for business — the future of Scotland

1979 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 177-179 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.A. Kennerley
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Monitoring And Control ◽  
Business Information ◽  
Demand Structure ◽  
Information Demand ◽  
The Future ◽  
Modern Business ◽  
And Control

In this paper the author distinguishes between the busi ness manager's task of making decisions and the supervisor's role of monitoring and control, and urges that the former must be aware of the modern business information system. The importance of firms developing an 'Information Demand Structure' is discussed to allow the making of instant com parisons of various courses of action in response to informa tion on events which are outside of their usual planning and which are likely to affect their business.

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