Condition Survey Protocol: A System for Building Condition Assessment

Building inspection is an important tool in determining building condition by detecting defects and their symptoms. A quick and practical approach is needed to perform periodic building inspection, as a screening process before conducting a more detailed inspection for severe defects. Based on previous research, it is important to establish a screening tool based on building rating. Hence, we developed Condition Survey Protocol (CSP) matrix as a standard for visual building inspection which based on two assessment; Condition Assessment and Priority Assessment. Later, an online system developed for analysis and reporting purposes. The system proved to be able to facilitate and accelerate the process of data analysis as well as to avoid any errors. Besides, the features of the systems are easy to access, flexible, user-friendly and systematic. However, some amendment should be made to improve the existing system in terms of matrix scale. The amendment should be helpful to identify the actual building condition in more details.

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The Role of Web Based Accounting Online System 2.0 as the Company's Income and Expense Management

Aptisi Transactions on Management (ATM) ◽

10.33050/atm.v1i1.655 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 44-49

Author(s):

Nur Azizah ◽

Dedeh Supriyanti ◽

Siti Fairuz Aminah Mustapha ◽

Holly Yang

Keyword(s):

Financial Management ◽

Accounting System ◽

Bank Account ◽

Web Based ◽

Online System ◽

Version 2.0 ◽

User Friendly ◽

The Impact ◽

A Company

In a company, the process of income and expense of money must have a profit-generating goal base. The success of financial management within the company, can be monitored from the ability of the financial management in managing the finances and utilize all the opportunities that exist with as much as possible with the aim to control the company's cash (cash flow) and the impact of generating profits in accordance with expectations. With a web-based online accounting system version 2.0, companies can be given the ease to manage money in and out of the company's cash. It has a user friendly system with navigation that makes it easy for the financial management to use it. Starting from the creation of a company's cash account used as a cash account and corporate bank account on the system, deletion or filing of cash accounts, up to the transfer invoice creation feature, receive and send money. Thus, this system is very effective and efficient in the management of income and corporate cash disbursements. Keywords:Accounting Online System, Financial Management, Cash and Bank

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Justifying the data analytical choice in single case research in relation to the expected data pattern

10.31234/osf.io/2b9mu ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Rumen Manolov

Keyword(s):

Data Analysis ◽

Visual Analysis ◽

Multilevel Models ◽

Single Case ◽

Analytical Techniques ◽

Real Data ◽

Small Scale ◽

Data User ◽

Single Case Research ◽

User Friendly

The lack of consensus regarding the most appropriate analytical techniques for single-case experimental designs data requires justifying the choice of any specific analytical option. The current text mentions some of the arguments, provided by methodologists and statisticians, in favor of several analytical techniques. Additionally, a small-scale literature review is performed in order to explore if and how applied researchers justify the analytical choices that they make. The review suggests that certain practices are not sufficiently explained. In order to improve the reporting regarding the data analytical decisions, it is proposed to choose and justify the data analytical approach prior to gathering the data. As a possible justification for data analysis plan, we propose using as a basis the expected the data pattern (specifically, the expectation about an improving baseline trend and about the immediate or progressive nature of the intervention effect). Although there are multiple alternatives for single-case data analysis, the current text focuses on visual analysis and multilevel models and illustrates an application of these analytical options with real data. User-friendly software is also developed.

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Defect-based building condition assessment

Building and Environment ◽

10.1016/j.buildenv.2020.107575 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 107575

Author(s):

Faisal Faqih ◽

Tarek Zayed

Keyword(s):

Condition Assessment ◽

Building Condition

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XRD Data Visualization, Processing and Analysis with d1Dplot and d2Dplot Software Packages

Proceedings ◽

10.3390/proceedings2020062009 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 62 (1) ◽

pp. 9

Author(s):

Oriol Vallcorba ◽

Jordi Rius

Keyword(s):

Data Analysis ◽

Data Visualization ◽

X Ray Diffraction ◽

Specific Data ◽

X Ray ◽

Software Packages ◽

Compound Database ◽

Synchrotron Light ◽

User Friendly ◽

Transformation Processes

The d1Dplot and d2Dplot computer programs have been developed as user-friendly tools for the inspection and processing of 1D and 2D X-ray diffraction (XRD) data, respectively. d1Dplot provides general tools for data processing and includes the ability to generate comprehensive 2D plots of multiple patterns to easily follow transformation processes. d2Dplot is a full package for 2D XRD data. Besides general processing tools, it includes specific data analysis routines for the application of the through-the-substrate methodology [Rius et al. IUCrJ 2015, 2, 452–463]. Both programs allow the creation of a user compound database for the identification of crystalline phases. The software can be downloaded from the ALBA Synchrotron Light Source website and can be used free of charge for non-commercial and academic purposes.

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High Positive Psychiatrie Screening Rates in an Urban Homeless Population

The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry ◽

10.1177/070674371305800607 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 58 (6) ◽

pp. 353-360 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Aravind Ganesh ◽

David J T Campbell ◽

Janette Hurley ◽

Scott Patten

Keyword(s):

Mental Illness ◽

Screening Tool ◽

Psychiatric Symptoms ◽

Homeless Population ◽

Summary Statistics ◽

Preliminary Assessment ◽

Screening Process ◽

Straightforward Application ◽

History Of ◽

Psychiatric Screening

Objective: To carry out a preliminary assessment of the use of a psychiatric screening tool in an urban homeless population, and to estimate the potential prevalence of undiagnosed and (or) unmanaged mental illness in this population. Methods: Participants ( n = 166) were recruited from the Calgary Drop-in and Rehab Centre to complete a questionnaire containing 6 modules screening for common psychiatric disorders. Summary statistics were used in the analysis. Results: Only 12 respondents (7%) screened negative on each of the 6 modules. The screening process determined that 60.2% of the sample ( n = 100) had probable mental illness but reported no history of psychiatric diagnosis or treatment. Conclusions: A straightforward application of screening (in which screen-positive subjects are referred for assessment) would be difficult in this population as most will screen positive. The results highlight the tremendous burden of psychiatric symptoms in this population.

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A Model for Promoting Inclusive and Sustainable Tourism in Kota Lama Semarang

Journal of Southwest Jiaotong University ◽

10.35741/issn.0258-2724.55.5.33 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 55 (5) ◽

Author(s):

Syaiful Amin ◽

Suwito Eko Pramono ◽

Atno ◽

Ganda Febri Kurniawan

Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Data Analysis ◽

Qualitative Analysis ◽

Qualitative Methods ◽

Sustainable Tourism ◽

Development Plan ◽

Tourism Destination ◽

New Model ◽

Descriptive Approach ◽

User Friendly

Kota Lama Semarang, also known as Semarang Old Town in Central of Java Province, Indonesia, has the potential to become an inclusive and sustainable tourism destination, in accordance with the Indonesian government’s development plan. However, its potential has not been promoted publicly in the best ways. The aim of this research is to describe and develop a model for promoting inclusive and sustainable tourism in the area. The research applies qualitative methods and takes a descriptive approach. The data were collected using observation and interviews, while data analysis was performed using Creswell's descriptive qualitative analysis. The Sejarah di Dekatku (History Near Us) application (the new model), together with social media promotion, provides an alternative way of promoting tourism. During a trial launch, the application was appreciated by the tourists who used it. The application is considered easy to use and suitable for the needs of the community. It features themes of inclusivity and education, and it is considered important for the promotion of historical areas of Semarang. The advantages of using the application to help develop Kota Lama Semarang tourism are that it is easy to use and navigate, it has attractive features, and it provides easy-to-understand information. Our research suggests that the application should be launched immediately and used as a way of promoting the area. In addition, features and interfaces should be developed further to make the application even more attractive and user-friendly. This can be done by researching and developing the features and the interface of the application to make it more attractive and user-friendly.

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Byggmeister Test Home: Cold Climate Multifamily Masonry Building Condition Assessment and Retrofit Analysis

10.2172/1052489 ◽

2012 ◽

Author(s):

H Wytrykowska ◽

K Ueno ◽

R Van Straaten

Keyword(s):

Condition Assessment ◽

Cold Climate ◽

Masonry Building ◽

Building Condition

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FastqCleaner: an interactive Bioconductor application for quality-control, filtering and trimming of FASTQ files

10.1101/393140 ◽

2018 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Leandro Gabriel Roser ◽

Fernán Agüero ◽

Daniel Oscar Sánchez

Keyword(s):

Quality Control ◽

Data Analysis ◽

The Novel ◽

Web Environment ◽

Ngs Data Analysis ◽

Novel Concept ◽

Next Generation Sequencing Ngs ◽

User Friendly ◽

Ngs Data ◽

Analysis Platform

AbstractBackgroundExploration and processing of FASTQ files are the first steps in state-of-the-art data analysis workflows of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) platforms. The large amount of data generated by these technologies has put a challenge in terms of rapid analysis and visualization of sequencing information. Recent integration of the R data analysis platform with web visual frameworks has stimulated the development of user-friendly, powerful, and dynamic NGS data analysis applications.ResultsThis paper presents FastqCleaner, a Bioconductor visual application for both quality-control (QC) and pre-processing of FASTQ files. The interface shows diagnostic information for the input and output data and allows to select a series of filtering and trimming operations in an interactive framework. FastqCleaner combines the technology of Bioconductor for NGS data analysis with the data visualization advantages of a web environment.ConclusionsFastqCleaner is an user-friendly, offline-capable tool that enables access to advanced Bioconductor infrastructure. The novel concept of a Bioconductor interactive application that can be used without the need for programming skills, makes FastqCleaner a valuable resource for NGS data analysis.

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Integrating OLAP/SOLAP in E-Business Domains

Information Resources Management Journal ◽

10.4018/irmj.2011070104 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 24 (3) ◽

pp. 45-60

Author(s):

Ben Ali ◽

Samar Mouakket

Keyword(s):

Data Mining ◽

Decision Making ◽

Data Analysis ◽

United Arab Emirates ◽

Decision Makers ◽

Job Seekers ◽

Job Market ◽

Analysis Techniques ◽

Analytical Processing ◽

User Friendly

E-business domains have been considered killer domains for different data analysis techniques. Most researchers have examined data mining (DM) techniques to analyze the databases behind E-business websites. DM has shown interesting results, but this technique presents some restrictions concerning the content of the database and the level of expertise of the users interpreting the results. In this paper, the authors show that successful and more sophisticated results can be obtained using other analysis techniques, such as Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) and Spatial OLAP (SOLAP). Thus, the authors propose a framework that fuses or integrates OLAP with SOLAP techniques in an E-business domain to perform easier and more user-friendly data analysis (non-spatial and spatial) and improve decision making. In addition, the authors apply the framework to an E-business website related to online job seekers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The results can be used effectively by decision makers to make crucial decisions in the job market of the UAE.

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