Recent Advances in the Evaluation of Ontology Quality

2019 ◽  
pp. 326-348
Author(s):  
Niyati Baliyan ◽  
Ankita Verma
Keyword(s):  
The Body ◽  
Critical Importance ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Domain Specific ◽  
Ontology Evaluation ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Modular Ontology ◽  
Ontology Quality ◽  
State Of Art

Ontology or domain specific vocabulary is indispensable to a semantic web-based application; therefore, its evaluation assumes critical importance for maintaining the quality. A modular ontology is intuitively preferred to as a monolithic ontology. A good quality modular ontology, in turn, promotes reusability. This chapter is directed at summarizing the efforts towards ontology evaluation, besides defining the process of evaluation, various approaches to evaluation and underlying motivation. In particular, a modular ontology's cohesion and coupling metrics have been discussed in detail as a case study. The authors believe that the body of knowledge in this chapter will serve as a beginning point for ontology quality engineers and at the same time acquaint them with the state-of-art in this field.

Thinking about offender social reintegration: A case study of one NGO programme in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa

2021 ◽  
pp. 002087282096742
Author(s):  
Emmison Muleya
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Crime Prevention ◽  
The Body ◽  
Eastern Cape Province ◽  
Eastern Cape ◽  
Social Reintegration ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Former Offenders ◽  
Offender Reintegration

Successful social reintegration is critical if we are to reduce recidivism and crime in general. This voice of people article presents a background case for why effective offender reintegration services are key in South Africa, and the Eastern Cape in particular, through an example of the Offender Reintegration programme rendered by the National Institute of Crime Prevention and Reintegration of Offenders (NICRO). Apart from the paucity of literature on offender reintegration, very few voices from people working directly with these former offenders are ever heard. Therefore, this article seeks to address this gap by contributing to the body of knowledge on offender social reintegration.

A Review- Risk Assessment of Runway Overrun Incursion

2021 ◽  
pp. 455-458
Author(s):  
Priyanka Peter ◽  
Prof. Vaibhav S. Umap
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Traffic Control ◽  
Air Traffic Control ◽  
Air Traffic ◽  
The Body ◽  
High Rise ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Mechanical Faults ◽  
Runway Incursion

Aviation crashes all over the world have recently been on the high rise, stemming from negligence, mechanical faults, weather, ground control errors, pilot errors, taxing and maintenance crew errors as are probable reasons for such accidents. This case study models the probabilistic risk assessment of runway incursion data endeavored to determine the correlation in between the reported incursions that occurred at Nagpur airport between fiscal years 2005 and 2015 and the meteorological conditions, times of day, and presence of an air traffic control tower of Nagpur Airport. With runway incursions long-plaguing the safety of aviators, their passengers, and aviation refining the body of knowledge underpinning incursions coupled with ongoing prevention efforts aspire to diminish the annual incidence of incursions, increase safety, and save lives. In accordance with this mission, mining the Civil Organization (ICAO), and Federal Aviation Association (FAA) runway incursion databases and analyzing the resulting hours, and at airport with an air traffic control tower.

Experiential quality, experiential relationship quality and future experiential intentions in the Macau gaming industry

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hung-Che Wu ◽  
Chi-Han Ai ◽  
Ya-Yuan Chang ◽  
De-Quan Wang ◽  
Tsung-Pao Wu
Keyword(s):  
Relationship Quality ◽  
Physical Environment ◽  
The Body ◽  
Gaming Industry ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Experiential Quality ◽  
Positive Effect

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to use the Macau gaming industry as a case study to discuss the multifaceted relationships involving experiential quality, experiential relationship quality and future experiential intentions. Design/methodology/approach In this study, 566 usable responses were collected from casino gamblers who had gaming experience in one casino of Macau. Findings According to the study results, the dimensions of experiential quality (hedonics, involvement, surprise, fun, gambler contact and physical environment) had a positive effect on experiential satisfaction, which in turn led to experiential trust. Both experiential trust and experiential satisfaction positively influenced experiential commitment. Moreover, experiential trust, experiential satisfaction and experiential commitment positively affected future experiential intentions. Originality/value The main contribution of this research is that it has added to the body of knowledge about the interplay between the dimensions of experiential quality, the dimension of experiential relationship quality and future experiential intentions, which can be fruitful for the gaming industry.

Runaway Information Technology Projects

2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 53-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Keith Wright ◽  
Charles J. Capps
Keyword(s):  
State Government ◽  
Theory Development ◽  
Government Agency ◽  
The Body ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Information Technology Projects ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Equilibrium Approach ◽  
State Government Agency

This paper presents an in-depth insider’s case study of a “runaway” information systems (IS) project in a U.S. State government agency. Because such projects are politically sensitive matters and often obscured from public view, details of how such projects operate are not well understood. This case study adds new details to the body of knowledge surrounding IS project escalation and de-escalation. The authors’ resulting project narrative details how this project went out of control for so long, raising important questions for future research in theory development for both IS project escalation and de-escalation. The paper argues that a punctuated equilibrium approach to analyzing “runaway” IS projects are a more fruitful area to explore than are “stage models.”

scholarly journals Case Study Experiment: A Toolkit to Drive Cultural Change

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 4
Author(s):  
Lorinda Faye Lewis
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Change ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
The Body ◽  
Unskilled Labor ◽  
Team Culture ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
Skilled And Unskilled Labor ◽  
Tools And Techniques

<p align="center"><strong>Abstract</strong></p><p> </p><p>Both private and public sectors are ready for a new management model that engages the workforce.  Necessitated by the baby boomer retirements rates, lower unemployment, an increased demand for skilled and unskilled labor, and the newest generation in the employment pool, companies have a need to create cultures that attract and retain talent like never before.  As a result, a variety of new books, articles, and theories have been introduced to the body of knowledge, including concepts to attempt to change the organizational culture.  This case study demonstrates an experiment conducted in a Fortune 500 company, integrating theories and practices from a variety of domains to improve the team culture and ultimately business performance.  The tools and techniques are offered for replication.</p>

A Step Towards the Adoption of Standards Within the UK Ministry of Defence

2011 ◽  
pp. 54-69
Author(s):  
Josephine W. Thomas ◽  
Steve Probets ◽  
Ray Dawson ◽  
Tim King
Keyword(s):  
Diffusion Of Innovation ◽  
The Body ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Product Data ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Standards Adoption ◽  
Effective Development ◽  
The Uk

This article seeks to identify the factors that have impacted the adoption of ISO 10303, the Standard for the Exchange of Product Data (STEP), within the UK Ministry of Defence. The analysis presented in this article is based on Diffusion of Innovation (DOI) Theory and the theory surrounding the Economics of Standards. Using a case study approach, the results indicate that several DOI and economic factors have impacted the adoption of STEP. These findings offer insights into some of the technological, organizational, and environmental influences on standards adoption. It is envisioned that these results will make a contribution towards the body of knowledge surrounding the factors and barriers critical to the adoption of standards like STEP, and enable more effective development and adoption of these standards.

Ambitionz az a Teacha: understanding Contemporary Rap Music’s Pedagogical Implications

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-55
Author(s):  
Asif Wilson ◽  
Daunte Henderson
Keyword(s):  
Media Literacy ◽  
Rap Music ◽  
The Body ◽  
Feminist Scholarship ◽  
Just World ◽  
Pedagogical Tool ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
The World ◽  
Critical Media

Abstract This case study extends Elligan’s (2000, 2004) Rap Therapy model to explore the pedagogical usefulness of contemporary rap music. Methodologically, the authors borrow the testimonio from Latina Feminist Scholarship, to explore the ways in which young people participating in a summer literacy program analyzed their lives and the world through rap music; how rap music supported their healing; and how rap music was used as a pedagogical tool. Over the course of four months the co-authors of this study created and analyzed 17 co-written testimonios for their generative themes. The authors conclude with a presentation of The (Re) mix—a rap-centered pedagogical framework. The (Re) mix is made up of three, interconnected pillars. One, contemporary rap music (re)tells the experience(s) of the dispossessed. It helps shift the blame for oppression in the world towards the structures of society. Second, contemporary rap music (re)affirms young peoples’ existence. It provides them with an imaginative environment to imagine a more just world. Third, contemporary rap music (re)stores our humanity. It is a tool to name, connect, and move beyond our pain, creating a context for healing as individuals in a collective society. The authors hope that findings of this study empower other educators to infuse contemporary rap music into their pedagogies as a method for students to better read and write the world, adding to the body of knowledge related to critical media literacy.

scholarly journals Assessing the Implementation of Best Productivity Practices in Maintenance Activities, Shutdowns, and Turnarounds of Petrochemical Plants

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 1239
Author(s):  
Pramesh Krishnankutty ◽  
Bon-Gang Hwang ◽  
Carlos Caldas ◽  
Sriya Muralidharan ◽  
Daniel de Oliveira
Keyword(s):  
Petrochemical Industry ◽  
Assessment Method ◽  
The Body ◽  
Management Tool ◽  
Material Management ◽  
Implementation Gap ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Maintenance Activities ◽  
Practice Implementation

This paper describes the development of a method to assess the level of implementation of best productivity practices in the petrochemical industry. The proposed methodology focuses on construction, maintenance activities, shutdowns, and turnarounds. Its novelty and importance are emphasized by the lack of productivity studies that target these types of projects. This article reports the research methodology steps including tool development and detailed case study assessments of projects in Singapore. The approach involved the verification of best productivity practices and the development of an assessment method designed to fit the characteristics of petrochemical projects. The assessment points out productivity practices with low implementation levels and provides recommendations to increase their usage. The results showed that the level of implementation of productivity practices in the petrochemical projects investigated was 68.42%, out of a maximum score of 100%. Practices related to Material Management and Equipment Logistics received the lowest scores and recommendations on how to bridge this productivity practice implementation gap were provided. The adoption of the Best Productivity Practices Implementation Index (BPPII) as a Productivity management tool will help the petrochemical plants to improve productivity in their projects and to be resilient during the pre-planning phase. This should also allow the petrochemical industry to attract more investments and remain competitive in order to be sustainable. The identification and analysis of practices related to maintenance activities, shutdowns, and turnarounds of petrochemical plants will significantly contribute to the body of knowledge on best productivity practice.

scholarly journals Pentecostalising the Voice in Zambian Charismatic Church History: Men of God’s Expression of Spiritual Identities, 1990 to Present

2018 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nelly Mwale ◽  
Joseph Chita
Keyword(s):  
Church History ◽  
The Body ◽  
Spiritual Identity ◽  
Vocal Cords ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Voice ◽  
Religious Landscape ◽  
Over Time

The strides to historicise Pentecostalism in Zambia have attempted to account for the growth of Pentecostal and charismatic churches without delving into the prominent features of Pentecostalism that have been popularised over time. One such characteristic is the “spiritual voice” that has been associated with the Pentecostal “Men of God” (clergy) in contemporary Zambia. Hence, this article explores the use of the voice as the power of articulation, understood as a spiritual vocal gift, as an expression of spiritual identity among the “Men of God” using the identity theory as a lens in Zambian Pentecostal church history. This is deemed significant not only for contributing to the body of knowledge but also to underscore the neglected attribute of Pentecostal influence on Zambia’s religious landscape. An interpretivist case study was employed in which raw data (video of sermons and pastoral ministries) and documents were analysed and interpreted. It was established that these “Men of God” perceived “broken vocal cords” as spiritual vocal gifts. As such, the voice not only evoked the power of articulation to communicate the spiritual emotions, but was also used to appeal, attract, and satisfy congregants (religious marketing) through assuming a ministerial “identity.” The article argues that the history of Pentecostalism in Zambia could not be detached from the romanticisation of the voice as a symbol of spirituality, and an imprint of identity on the “Men of God.”

Runaway Information Technology Projects

2012 ◽  
pp. 244-269
Author(s):  
M. Keith Wright ◽  
Charles J. Capps
Keyword(s):  
State Government ◽  
Theory Development ◽  
Government Agency ◽  
The Body ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Information Technology Projects ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
State Government Agency ◽  
Is Projects

This paper presents an in-depth insider’s case study of a “runaway” information systems (IS) project in a U.S. State government agency. Because such projects are politically sensitive matters and often obscured from public view, details of how such projects operate are not well understood. This case study adds new details to the body of knowledge surrounding IS project escalation and de-escalation. The authors’ resulting project narrative details how this project went out of control for so long, raising important questions for future research in theory development for both IS project escalation and de-escalation. The paper argues that a punctuated equilibrium approach to analyzing “runaway” IS projects are a more fruitful area to explore than are “stage models.”

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