Results and Discussion of Two Case Studies

2018 ◽  
pp. 110-131
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Linguistic Item ◽  
Proficiency Level ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Improved Accuracy

This chapter presents the in-depth analysis of case studies in which each linguistic item used in pre-test and post-tests are noted. Although the participants in case studies did not show improved accuracy after receiving written CF, the errors which had been provided with written CF did not occur again in the post-tests. And it can be seen that the errors that appeared in post-tests bore no relation to the written CF. Proficiency level was not found have an impact on the effect of written CF, but it was found that participants who had lower proficiency level required more written CF assistance.

scholarly journals Design of a Database of Case Studies and Technologies to Increase the Diffusion of Low-Temperature Waste Heat Recovery in the Industrial Sector

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 5223
Author(s):  
Miriam Benedetti ◽  
Daniele Dadi ◽  
Lorena Giordano ◽  
Vito Introna ◽  
Pasquale Eduardo Lapenna ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Temperature ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Heat Recovery ◽  
Waste Heat Recovery ◽  
Waste Heat ◽  
Industrial Sector ◽  
Implementation Rate ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Technology Market

The recovery of waste heat is a fundamental means of achieving the ambitious medium- and long-term targets set by European and international directives. Despite the large availability of waste heat, especially at low temperatures (<250 °C), the implementation rate of heat recovery interventions is still low, mainly due to non-technical barriers. To overcome this limitation, this work aims to develop two distinct databases containing waste heat recovery case studies and technologies as a novel tool to enhance knowledge transfer in the industrial sector. Through an in-depth analysis of the scientific literature, the two databases’ structures were developed, defining fields and information to collect, and then a preliminary population was performed. Both databases were validated by interacting with companies which operate in the heat recovery technology market and which are possible users of the tools. Those proposed are the first example in the literature of databases completely focused on low-temperature waste heat recovery in the industrial sector and able to provide detailed information on heat exchange and the technologies used. The tools proposed are two key elements in supporting companies in all the phases of a heat recovery intervention: from identifying waste heat to choosing the best technology to be adopted.

Asian Scientists on the Move

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anju Mary Paul
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Research Output ◽  
Scientific Field ◽  
First Century ◽  
The West ◽  
Migration System ◽  
Science Story ◽  
Scientific Research Output ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Set Up

The growing scientific research output from Asia has been making headlines since the start of the twenty-first century. But behind this science story, there is a migration story. The elite scientists who are pursuing cutting-edge research in Asia are rarely 'homegrown' talent but were typically born in Asia, trained in the West, and then returned to work in Asia. Asian Scientists on the Move explores why more and more Asian scientists are choosing to return to Asia, and what happens after their return, when these scientists set up labs in Asia and start training the next generation of Asian scientists. Drawing on evocative firsthand accounts from 119 Western-trained Asian scientists about their migration decisions and experiences, and in-depth analysis of the scientific field in four country case studies - China, India, Singapore and Taiwan - the book reveals the growing complexity of the Asian scientist migration system.

scholarly journals Classification and Measurement of the Firms’ Resources and Capabilities Applied to Eco-Innovation Projects from a Resource-Based View Perspective

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 3161 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pilar Portillo-Tarragona ◽  
Sabina Scarpellini ◽  
Jose Moneva ◽  
Jesus Valero-Gil ◽  
Alfonso Aranda-Usón
Keyword(s):  
Natural Resources ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Corporate Sustainability ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Resource Based View ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Innovation Projects ◽  
Resources And Capabilities

Interest from academics, policy–makers and practitioners in eco-innovation has increased as it enables the optimization of the use of natural resources improving competitiveness and it provides a conceptual framework for corporate sustainability. In this context, this paper provides an in-depth analysis and a wide classification of the specific indicators for the integrated measurement of eco-innovation projects in business from a resource-based view (RBV). The specific metrics were tested to measure the economic-financial and environmental resources and capabilities applied by five Spanish firms to eco-innovation projects, selected as case studies.

scholarly journals Partial state capture by a single oligarchic group: The Gorilla Case in Slovakia

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 182-203 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrej Školkay
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Theory Building ◽  
Political Sciences ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
State Capture ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Partial State ◽  
Academic Discourses

The article discusses the Gorilla case, an officially still-contested partial state capture by a single local oligarchic group, in line with the (partial) Elite Cartels corruption pattern in Slovakia. Due to the manner in which evidence, although considered unofficial, was made available, this case illustrates secret political and business processes during partial state capture. The initial absence of the case in public, political, and academic discourses, suggests that state capture can be present and operate undetected for a long time. This study also shows that in-depth analysis of the Gorilla case was avoided by both domestic and international political scientists, despite its paramount practical and theoretical importance. This, in turn, reflects a methodological capture of political science. Consequently, this article disentangles the complexities of the Gorilla case and lays down the foundation for further studies. Specifically, it highlights the need for more careful research, terminological precision in both theory-building and empirical findings on state and media capture based on case studies, as well as re-assessment of the methodology of political sciences used in these research areas.

scholarly journals Methodology to Prioritize Climate Adaptation Measures in Urban Areas. Barcelona and Bristol Case Studies

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (12) ◽  
pp. 4807 ◽  
Author(s):  
María Guerrero-Hidalga ◽  
Eduardo Martínez-Gomariz ◽  
Barry Evans ◽  
James Webber ◽  
Montserrat Termes-Rifé ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Climate Adaptation ◽  
Extreme Rainfall ◽  
Extreme Weather Events ◽  
Urban Resilience ◽  
Adaptation Measures ◽  
Welfare Impacts ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Detailed Assessment

In the current context of fast innovation in the field of urban resilience against extreme weather events, it is becoming more challenging for decision-makers to recognize the most beneficial adaptation measures for their cities. Detailed assessment of multiple measures is resource-consuming and requires specific expertise, which is not always available. To tackle these issues, in the context of the H2020 project RESCCUE (RESilience to cope with Climate Change in Urban arEas), a methodology to effectively prioritize adaptation measures against extreme rainfall-related hazards in urban areas has been developed. It follows a multi-phase structure to progressively narrow down the list of potential measures. It begins using less resource-intensive techniques, to finally focus on the in-depth analysis on a narrower selection of measures. It involves evaluation of risks, costs, and welfare impacts, with strong focus on stakeholders’ participation through the entire process. The methodology is adaptable to different contexts and objectives and has been tested in two case studies across Europe, namely Barcelona and Bristol.

scholarly journals 'Anything But Conventional' : Faith and Folk Idioms in Dvorak's Biblical Songs

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Erin Lee King
Keyword(s):  
Nineteenth Century ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Biblical Songs ◽  
Biblical Texts ◽  
Complex Expression

<p>In the nineteenth century considerable ambiguities arose regarding sacred and secular categories in music. Although such ambiguities have often been discussed in relation to the mass, this study uses the genre of the lied - in particular, Dvorak's Biblical Songs - as a means of examining the interaction between these categories. The problems inherent in the idea of 'sacred lieder' are discussed, including case studies of Schubert's 'Die Allmacht' and Wolf's 'Nun wandre, Maria' from the Spanisches Liederbuch. The Biblical Songs are located within Dvorak's biography, to show the great extent to which they were a reflection of his personal situation. In-depth analysis of the music and texts of the songs, both individually and as a cycle, reveals that they are representative of a point of interaction between secular lieder for concert performance, and devotional lieder for a domestic context. A comparison with Brahms and his Four Serious Songs reveals two very different responses to biblical texts: whereas Brahms's solution places emphasis on secular love, Dvorak's songs show a progression from doubt and confusion about God through to faith and rejoicing. Furthermore, whereas the Four Serious Songs demonstrate a highly individualistic solution to the pessimism expressed earlier in the cycle, Dvork's use of folk idioms at key locations in the Biblical Songs places emphasis on communality and tradition. However, the cycle also reveals a more complex expression of faith than is often assumed of Dvorak.</p>

scholarly journals Improved Accuracy for Modeling PROTAC-Mediated Ternary Complex Formation and Targeted Protein Degradation via New In Silico Methodologies

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael L. Drummond ◽  
Andrew Henry ◽  
Huifang Li ◽  
Christopher I. Williams
Keyword(s):  
Protein Degradation ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Ternary Complex ◽  
Ternary Complexes ◽  
Complex Structures ◽  
Retrospective Case ◽  
Ternary Complex Formation ◽  
Protein Pockets ◽  
The Many ◽  
Improved Accuracy

ABSTRACTExtending upon our previous publication (Drummond and Williams, J. Chem. Inf. Model. 2019, 59, 1634), in this work two additional computational methods are presented to model PROTAC-mediated ternary complex structures, which are then used to predict the efficacy of any accompanying protein degradation. Method 4B, an extension to one of our previous approaches, incorporates a clustering procedure uniquely suited for considering ternary complexes. Method 4B yields the highest proportion to date of crystal-like poses in modeled ternary complex ensembles, nearing 100% in two cases and always giving a hit rate of at least 10%. Techniques to further improve this performance for particularly troublesome cases are suggested and validated. This demonstrated ability to reliably reproduce known crystallographic ternary complex structures is further established through modeling of a newly released crystal structure. Moreover, for the far more common scenario where the structure of the ternary complex intermediate is unknown, the methods detailed in this work nonetheless consistently yield results that reliably follow experimental protein degradation trends, as established through seven retrospective case studies. These various case studies cover challenging yet common modeling situations, such as when the precise orientation of the PROTAC binding moiety in one (or both) of the protein pockets has not been experimentally established. Successful results are presented for one PROTAC targeting many proteins, for different possible PROTACs targeting the same protein, and even for degradation effected by an E3 ligase that has not been structurally characterized in a ternary complex. Overall, the computational modeling approaches detailed in this work should greatly facilitate PROTAC screening and design efforts, so that the many advantages of a PROTAC-based degradation approach can be effectively utilized both rapidly and at reduced cost.

scholarly journals Les Rites de Passage Lors de la Separation Parents-Enfant

1983 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 83-90
Author(s):  
Gaétane Lefebre ◽  
Monique Morval
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Study ◽  
Family Member ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Family System ◽  
Rite Of Passage ◽  
Marriage Ceremony ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
The Family ◽  
Child Separation ◽  
Parent Child

This exploratory clinical study examines the circumstances surrounding the departure of a family member at the time of marriage. An in-depth analysis of 10 case studies of parents suggests that marriage is an excellent rite of passage for the delineation of parent-child separation. Cohabitation fosters a progressive detachment but remains a period of transition. The choice of the rituals for the marriage ceremony provides an index of the fluctuations occurring in the family system.

scholarly journals Corruption Perception Indices: A Comparative Analysis

2001 ◽  
Vol 40 (4II) ◽  
pp. 813-830 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naved Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Survey Data ◽  
Empirical Literature ◽  
Large Sample ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Corruption Perception ◽  
Different Sources

The empirical literature on corruption has used data on corruption from three different sources: (i) investigative reports, (ii) newspapers, and (iii) surveys or questionnaire-based data. Some studies on corruption are based on case studies and newspaper reports. Studies by Wedeman (1997); Wade (1982) and Alam (1996) fall in this category. While these studies have presented an in-depth analysis of corruption, they do not examine a large sample of countries. Moreover, the investigative reports require detective work and sometimes connections with people in high echelons in order to expose corruption. Unlike investigative reports, access to survey data on corruption enables researchers to study corruption for a large sample of countries, but at the same time, raises questions about their subjectivity.1 However, the subjectivity of these indices is often justified on the ground that corruption is illegal in nature, and hard to measure directly.

OP75 Tailoring Review Methods: Scope, Timescale And Needs Of Commissioners

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (S1) ◽  
pp. 27-27
Author(s):  
Katy Cooper ◽  
Susan Harnan ◽  
Louise Preston ◽  
Fiona Campbell ◽  
Robin Chatters ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Selection Criteria ◽  
Initial Step ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Rapid Review ◽  
Trade Off ◽  
Relevant Evidence ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Level Of Analysis

Introduction:Commissioners of systematic reviews have differing requirements in terms of breadth of scope, level of analysis required, and timescales available. Planning a review requires consideration of the trade-off between these elements. This applies to both “rapid” reviews and “traditional” reviews with a broad or complex scope.Methods:Approaches for tailoring review methods to commissioner requirements are described. These will be illustrated via case studies of reviews conducted for the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Health Technology Assessment (HTA) and Health Services & Delivery Research (HS&DR) programs and other organizations.Results:An initial step is to discuss with commissioners the trade-off between timescales/resource available, breadth of review scope, and level of analysis; for example, broad overview of many studies or in-depth analysis of a narrower set. Where the evidence base is unknown, one option is to undertake an initial mapping review to assess the volume and type of evidence available. This may assist in refining the selection criteria for the main review, to prioritize the most relevant evidence. In complex reviews, a further option is to develop a conceptual model (logic model) with input from commissioners and experts, to help identify factors which may influence outcomes. This can enable design of focused mini-reviews (not necessarily exhaustive) around each factor. These methodological approaches will be illustrated through three case studies including an HTA on cannabis cessation (trade-off of breadth versus depth); a review of yoga and health (initial mapping to refine selection criteria); and a rapid review of congenital heart disease services (conceptual model to identify areas for focused reviews).Conclusions:Different approaches may enable discussion with review commissioners around the trade-off between scope, methods and timescales, in order to tailor the review method to best meet commissioner requirements within the timescales available.

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