• The objective was to evaluate the effectiveness of P4P and to identify barriers and facilitators for the effectiveness based on empirical evidence. (egms.de)
  • The Subdivision for Policy and Educational Law aims to bring together findings and stakeholders from science and research as well as from practice an administration of schools and education by supporting empirical research and scientific discussions in this area of interest. (dgfe.de)
  • Learn about: how a unit redesign for UW Health will serve as a prototype for future redesign projects, why the new unit must be flexible to respond to a variety of staff and patient needs, and how a multidisciplinary team used a range of observational findings and current literature to inform the overall design process. (healthdesign.org)
  • The subdivision furthers scientific exchanges especially about research design and methods, but also the exchange about empirical findings between scientists and practitioners in this field. (dgfe.de)
  • Based on the empirical findings, a number of concepts are developed and determined effective as tools for the analysis of public life, as well as for providing operative approaches to urban design practices. (lu.se)
  • Qualitative, quantitative as well as mixed-method research designs are sought. (cdc.gov)
  • Creswell, J.W.: Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches, 3rd edn. (crossref.org)
  • Her research focuses on information visualization, interaction design and qualitative empirical research. (sfu.ca)
  • Research Skills: Design, conduct and interpret systematic, scientifically rigorous and ethically sound studies, using a combination of advanced quantitative (and where appropriate, qualitative) methods and statistics, supported by state-of-the-art software, in the context of methodologies used in developmental psychology. (york.ac.uk)
  • Taking inspiration from this research tradition, we developed VisLab, an open-source online system to complement the existing qualitative feedback practice and help visualization practitioners run experiments to gather empirically informed design feedback. (wisc.edu)
  • In this short article, the authors report on qualitative research conducted in five low- and middle- income countries exploring the experiences of key research stakeholders and their views about what constitutes good data-sharing practice. (who.int)
  • OBJECTIVE: Clinical practice is constantly changing with new guidelines being published, changes in patients' preferences but also by new qualitative requirements for therapists and institutional surveys on delivered care. (bvsalud.org)
  • Through the principled application of empirical methods, particularly from statistics, it is often possible to obtain insights into the behavior of algorithms such as high-performance heuristic algorithms for hard combinatorial problems that are (currently) inaccessible to theoretical analysis. (wikipedia.org)
  • This edited collection aims to enhance our understanding of the utility of power-sharing in deeply divided places by subjecting power-sharing theory and practice to empirical and normative analysis and critique. (routledge.com)
  • The course is divided into two parts: Part 1 constitutes the fundamentals of the theory and practice of econometrics. (insead.edu)
  • This research has several implications for theory and practice. (lu.se)
  • Intended not only for military professionals and academics, the author aims to bridge conceptual planning discussions between military and civilian leaders with the mutually beneficial applications of design theory, doctrine, and politics. (smallwarsjournal.com)
  • In computer science, empirical algorithmics (or experimental algorithmics) is the practice of using empirical methods to study the behavior of algorithms. (wikipedia.org)
  • Methods from empirical algorithmics complement theoretical methods for the analysis of algorithms. (wikipedia.org)
  • Empirical methods can also be used to achieve substantial improvements in algorithmic efficiency. (wikipedia.org)
  • American computer scientist Catherine McGeoch identifies two main branches of empirical algorithmics: the first (known as empirical analysis) deals with the analysis and characterization of the behavior of algorithms, and the second (known as algorithm design or algorithm engineering) is focused on empirical methods for improving the performance of algorithms. (wikipedia.org)
  • Dynamic analysis tools, typically performance profilers, are commonly used when applying empirical methods for the selection and refinement of algorithms of various types for use in various contexts. (wikipedia.org)
  • In the absence of empirical algorithmics, analyzing the complexity of an algorithm can involve various theoretical methods applicable to various situations in which the algorithm may be used. (wikipedia.org)
  • Developing and testing innovative methods for designing, executing and reporting evaluations. (wmich.edu)
  • Students will learn about empirical methods such as experimental studies and also the fundamentals of interpretive and critical methodologies, such as phenomenology. (edu.au)
  • Distinguish between the empirical and interpretive and critical methods of research. (edu.au)
  • On the other hand, researchers have long used empirical methods to derive useful quantitative insights into visualization designs. (wisc.edu)
  • This 15-hour institute (12 hours synchronous and 3 hours asynchronous) is designed to help leaders, specialists, coaches, and teachers plan for and implement CAL SIOP methods in their programs. (cal.org)
  • Critical evaluation: Critically evaluate theories within and beyond the field of neurodevelopmental disorders, using empirical evidence to support their reasoning and arguments. (york.ac.uk)
  • The aim is for students to learn how to read and critically evaluate research relating to their practice. (edu.au)
  • The students use course assignments, group work and seminar discussions to practise their ability to critically assess the applicability of a certain theory to different empirical examples, and to design theoretically relevant studies. (lu.se)
  • Theoretical insights can provide necessary insights into problem properties and algorithm behaviour and hence improve the applicability of heuristics in empirics and practice. (evostar.org)
  • Further, the two empirical studies provide insights into the pre-purchase and post-purchase stages of the customer journey in unattended grocery delivery services. (lu.se)
  • The symposium is limited to empirical, science-based question evaluation studies. (cdc.gov)
  • Real-world problems provide inspiration for new theoretical and empirical studies and inform the development of important benchmarks. (evostar.org)
  • Utilising a broad range of global empirical case studies, it provides a space for dialogue between leading and emerging scholars on the normative questions surrounding power-sharing. (routledge.com)
  • development and evaluation of systems through more participatory or inclusive design processes and user studies. (cardiff.ac.uk)
  • A literature review, empirical horse stable case studies, expert panel workshops and stakeholder interviews were carried out to support the design. (cdc.gov)
  • The aim of the course is to enable students to pose questions and design studies of social (in)justice and social (in)equality in East and South-East Asia that are linked to current theoretical discussions. (lu.se)
  • Thus, the subsequent empirical studies explore the consumer perspective on last-mile delivery using a marketing perspective. (lu.se)
  • A series of empirical investigations were completed as field studies of a selection of public spaces, primarily in London, Amsterdam and Paris. (lu.se)
  • Besides Catherine McGeoch, well-known researchers in empirical algorithmics include Bernard Moret, Giuseppe F. Italiano, Holger H. Hoos, David S. Johnson, and Roberto Battiti. (wikipedia.org)
  • Researchers are invited to submit abstracts on the empirical evaluation of opioid use-related survey questions to be presented at the symposium. (cdc.gov)
  • This webinar brings the experience of the healthcare practitioners who cared for Ebola patients during the 2014 outbreak and introduces a human-centered discovery approach developed by design researchers at SimTigrate Design Lab to define the design requirements of spaces where the risk of self- and cross-contamination is the highest. (healthdesign.org)
  • Impact of remuneration on guideline adherence: empirical evidence in general practice. (nivel.nl)
  • Despite the rising popularity of CS projects, the present review revealed that there is little empirical evidence for the effects of technology-facilitated CS projects on learning outcomes when K-12 students are involved. (sissa.it)
  • In summary, there is considerable empirical and anecdotal evidence supporting the importance of engagement, perceived social relevance, and self-efficacy for under-represented students in STEM disciplines. (cra.org)
  • Health: evidence for best practice. (edu.au)
  • Evidence-Based Design Journal Clubs are one-hour sessions that provide opportunities to interact with authors who recently published EBD papers or articles in peer-reviewed journals such as HERD. (healthdesign.org)
  • Learn about: how incorporating continuous improvement in the design process can benefit healthcare organizations, which Lean elements can serve as a framework for designers to approach a project, why design should be adaptive over time to accommodate changing needs, and how the evidence-based design process and Lean elements can complement each other. (healthdesign.org)
  • Adopting evidence-based QI strategies should be part of transforming primary care so practice can track population health, enhance patient experiences and outcomes, reduce costs, and improve provider experience," explains Soylu. (eurekalert.org)
  • This study provides empirical evidence to primary care practices and policymakers, which highlights the importance of the strategy implementation variation by practice characteristics. (eurekalert.org)
  • A transdisciplinary perspective, informed by both creative writing advice and evidence-based public health practices, can help public health professionals use stories more effectively in their work. (cdc.gov)
  • The webinar sessions were designed to meet the needs of the frontline health care workers from multiple disciplines who are directly managing patients with COVID-19 to provide them with the latest WHO guidelines and evidence-based international standards and practices. (who.int)
  • Although there are interventions focusing on occupational safety and health and well-being, the empirical evidence of such programs in the literature remains sparse (Anger et al. (cdc.gov)
  • Furthermore, the empirical evidence demonstrates that these service expectations are determined by personal needs, technology literacy, and situational factors. (lu.se)
  • Test-Driven Development: An Empirical Evaluation of Agile Practice, Springer. (ugidotnet.org)
  • The mission of the Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Evaluation program at Western Michigan University is to develop evaluation scholars and practitioners who have deep knowledge of evaluation theory, methodology and practice as well as superior critical thinking and problem-solving skills. (wmich.edu)
  • The program is, therefore, designed to develop and nurture evaluation thought leaders who have superior skills in designing, conducting, reporting and critiquing evaluations. (wmich.edu)
  • Students also must pass written and oral comprehensive examinations, participate in one or more practical field experiences (nine credit hours) and successfully complete and defend a doctoral dissertation (a minimum of 12 credit hours) that is a unique, meaningful contribution to the theory, method or practice of evaluation. (wmich.edu)
  • Contributing to the empirical knowledge-base of evaluation theory. (wmich.edu)
  • Improving evaluation practice though example. (wmich.edu)
  • Gemino, A., Wand, Y.: A Framework for Empirical Evaluation of Conceptual Modeling Techniques. (crossref.org)
  • This webinar will highlight various considerations, evaluation strategies, and previously completed projects, which aim to optimize tasks being performed, information and equipment used, and the design of environments for individuals involved in the medication use process. (healthdesign.org)
  • Autoscopy is a methodological resource that includes video recording procedures with interventional practices, directing the analysis, and self-evaluation to the protagonists of this practice. (bvsalud.org)
  • Combining perspectives from developmental and cognitive psychology, developmental and educational neuroscience, and applied clinical and educational practice, you'll look at topical issues such as co-morbidity between disorders, and the implications of cognitive disorders for children's mental health. (york.ac.uk)
  • George Mason University's College of Health and Human Services prepares students to become leaders and shape the public's health through academic excellence, research of consequence, community outreach, and interprofessional clinical practice. (eurekalert.org)
  • Nevertheless, the environment is often neglected in both research and clinical practice. (lu.se)
  • Bodart, F., Patel, A., Sim, M., Weber, R.: Should Optional Properties Be Used in Conceptual Modelling: A Theory and Three Empirical Tests. (crossref.org)
  • Managers can use the proposed conceptual models to design and improve unattended grocery delivery services. (lu.se)
  • A longitudinal study from 2002 to 2009 using data from patient electronic medical records in general practice. (nivel.nl)
  • A multilevel (patient and practice) approach was applied to study the effect of changes in the remuneration system on guideline adherence. (nivel.nl)
  • Critical discourse analysis ( CDA ) is an interdisciplinary approach to the study of discourse that views language as a form of social practice . (wikipedia.org)
  • Gain a strong foundational knowledge in social innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership skills and study a range of topics including design thinking, disruptive innovation, group dynamics, innovation and entrepreneurship for leaders. (edu.au)
  • An empirical study using survey research was completed. (emerald.com)
  • New George Mason University Study examines how readiness and practice characteristics affect quality improvement (QI) strategy implementation in primary care. (eurekalert.org)
  • The study was a component of a larger practice-level intervention, Heart of Virginia Healthcare, which provided technical assistance to primary care practices in Virginia to improve cardiovascular care. (eurekalert.org)
  • An observational study design surveyed 175 small and medium-sized primary care practices in Virginia to examine how practice characteristics (such as location, size, ownership, and whether they were part of accountable care organizations) and practice readiness to change affected quality improvement (QI) efforts. (eurekalert.org)
  • The study found that independent, physician-owned practices adopted more changes than hospital-owned practices and community clinics. (eurekalert.org)
  • The report covers important concepts in bioethics, ethical compass development to inform higher level policy approaches, and key considerations for study design. (who.int)
  • This reading is one of the most up-to-date and relevant tools for guiding ethical practices in research during health emergencies, particularly in challenging humanitarian contexts. (who.int)
  • The aim of this course is to enable students to develop their understanding of the field of international taxation and a selection of the main research traditions, approaches, method s and techniques of international tax research, with an emphasis on empirical tax avoidance schemes. (gla.ac.uk)
  • The assessment of the relationships among quality management practices in purchasing, POP, internal customer satisfaction and business performance is carried out using bivariate correlation analysis. (deepdyve.com)
  • The SHI is a self-assessment tool for primary and secondary schools designed to help school staff evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of school-based health promotion programs and policies and plan for further improvement. (cdc.gov)
  • However, difficulties were encountered in meeting documentation of practice requirements and obtaining sufficient data quality in the EHR for data to be used for daily use, quality assessment and research. (bvsalud.org)
  • This was done to develop a mechanism to include both ride and structural adequacy values within the context of current network-level PMS practices. (dot.gov)
  • Data on patient and hospital characteristics, P4P-design, context/setting, results and subgroup analysis (interactions for effect) were extracted in a-priori piloted standardized tables. (egms.de)
  • For other P4P-design or context factors no obvious difference for an effect could be found. (egms.de)
  • While patent scholars have subjected disclosure doctrines to considerable scrutiny in the context of utility patent law, very little has been written about the role of those doctrines in design patent law. (ssrn.com)
  • Your empirical research project is a chance to work on designing and implementing a theoretically-motivated piece of pure or applied research. (york.ac.uk)
  • Both normative and empirical questions are discussed. (lu.se)
  • This paper aims to evaluate and describe GSCM drivers, practices and performance among various Chinese manufacturing organizations. (emerald.com)
  • Wand, Y., Weber, R.: On the Ontological Expressiveness of Information Systems Analysis and Design Grammars. (crossref.org)
  • Dean, A., Voss, D.: Design and Analysis of Experiments. (crossref.org)
  • Microservice tracing and analysis is a new big data problem for software engineering, and its practices breed new challenges and opportunities. (springer.com)
  • An exploratory factor analysis was conducted to derive groupings of GSCM pressures, practice and performance from the survey data which included 314 responses. (emerald.com)
  • Tax design practices in place in OECD and partner countries are compared and analysed through the lenses of economic theory and empirical analysis. (oecd.org)
  • Read More We surveyed practitioners' perceptions of quantitative feedback and analyzed the research literature to inform VisLab's motivation and design. (wisc.edu)
  • Research in empirical algorithmics is published in several journals, including the ACM Journal on Experimental Algorithmics (JEA) and the Journal of Artificial Intelligence Research (JAIR). (wikipedia.org)
  • 2002). Experimental Algorithmics, From Algorithm Design to Robust and Efficient Software. (wikipedia.org)
  • experimental design. (bvsalud.org)
  • Simon Fraser University's School of Computing Science professor and Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Information Visualization Sheelagh Carpendale is researching new ways to visualize and understand data through her innovative approach to people-centred design of visualizations. (sfu.ca)
  • She combines information visualization, visual analytics and human-computer interaction with innovative new interaction techniques to better support the everyday practices of people who are viewing, representing and interacting with information. (sfu.ca)
  • When creating a visualization, designers face various conflicting design choices. (wisc.edu)
  • The Division for Empirical Educational Research concerns itself with the empirical investigation of educational questions. (dgfe.de)
  • The practice combines algorithm development and experimentation: algorithms are not just designed, but also implemented and tested in a variety of situations. (wikipedia.org)
  • Each had a different focus, such as improvement science in high income 4 5 6 and low and middle income countries, 3 7 8 innovation in primary care 9 or public health, 10 complex interventions, 11 leadership for innovation, 12 the social practice of innovation, 13 and technology adoption. (bmj.com)
  • At CHCC, we utilise the process of interaction design. (cardiff.ac.uk)
  • In this thesis, I have striven to show that the design and distribution of certain materialities have major strategic implications for questions concerning co-existence, communality and collaboration in public domains. (lu.se)
  • Originally designed as an observation protocol for measuring the quality of sheltered lessons for language learners, the SIOP Model evolved into a method for teachers to plan, teach, and assess meaningful lessons, and to reflect on their own practice. (cal.org)
  • This book has developed an empirical and theoretical explanation of those developments. (ditext.com)
  • We demonstrate the feasibility of an explanation generation system and compile design considerations. (wisc.edu)
  • This course is made up of 180 credits, consisting of modules split over two semesters and a substantial empirical research project. (york.ac.uk)
  • Based on the data, we highlight a number of issues in the area in terms of implementing AI ethics in practice. (jyu.fi)
  • Fully addressing the opioid crisis requires various types of high-quality data, including survey data on opioid use, misuse, disorder and prescription practices. (cdc.gov)
  • By contrast, contributory designs engage the public in collecting data, but not in the processes of research design [Dickinson et al. (sissa.it)
  • By studying how people interact with information both in work and social settings, she is designing more natural, accessible, and understandable interactive visual representations of data. (sfu.ca)
  • Shattering one-way mirrors - data subject access rights in practice. (uva.nl)
  • When data protection by design and data subject rights clash. (uva.nl)
  • 3) enable students to explore a research question in depth by designing, conducting and writing up primary research, engaging in library-based research, or analysing secondary/unsolicited data. (manchester.ac.uk)
  • This reading explores the collaborative nature of global health research in informing the development of models of good, ethical data-sharing practice. (who.int)
  • The authors conclude that stakeholder- and consensus-driven discussions are well-suited for the development of ethical data- sharing practices. (who.int)
  • However, the current literature on the topic has focused largely on theoretical contributions, and there is a gap between research and practice in the area. (jyu.fi)
  • The purpose of the literature search was to collect, review, and synthesize available information related to ride quality and structural adequacy in support of pavement rehabilitation and design decisions. (dot.gov)
  • The survey questionnaire was designed with 54 items using literature and industry expert input. (emerald.com)
  • Secondly, I examine the empirical results presented in the literature with respect to the proposed positive pedagogical effects. (lu.se)
  • The Human-Centered Computing research unit at Cardiff University (CHCC) examines the socio-technical impacts of emerging computing systems on individuals, communities and societies, and identifies ways that such innovations can be ethically designed to better support humans and our planet. (cardiff.ac.uk)
  • This text will be of interest to students, scholars and practitioners of power-sharing, ethnic politics, democracy and democratization, peacebuilding, comparative constitutional design, and more broadly Comparative Politics, International Relations and Constitutional and Comparative Law. (routledge.com)
  • We introduce a minimal design approach to manufacture an infant-like robot for interactive doll therapy that provides emotional interactions for older people with dementia. (frontiersin.org)
  • We combine hardware and software in the design of new interactions for users, which is geared towards enhancing positive experience (such as easy to use, easy to learn, utilising affordances, goal-driven), performance and accessibility. (cardiff.ac.uk)
  • Scholars working in the tradition of CDA generally argue that (non-linguistic) social practice and linguistic practice constitute one another and focus on investigating how societal power relations are established and reinforced through language use. (wikipedia.org)
  • Fairclough introduced the concepts that are now viewed as vital in CDA such as "discourse, power, ideology, social practice and common sense. (wikipedia.org)
  • [13] He argues that language should be analyzed as a social practice through the lens of discourse in both speaking and writing. (wikipedia.org)
  • However, since a baby robot can interact with older adults in a multimodal way, both the interaction and the multimodal information from the robot are obviously important and must be designed carefully to stimulate their imaginations. (frontiersin.org)
  • Widely accepted and practiced in industry, distributed tracing is an important means to achieve observability in microservice architecture, by tracing requests as they flow between services (Richardson 2019 ). (springer.com)
  • As part of this MSc you will be given the opportunity to undertake a novel piece of empirical work on a topic at the cutting-edge of research into development and disorders. (york.ac.uk)
  • His academic work is mainly concerned with the design of political institutions in deeply divided places. (routledge.com)
  • This work is one of the few and pioneering efforts to investigate GSCM practices in China. (emerald.com)
  • Total Worker Health (TWH) is defined as "policies, programs, and practices that integrate protection from work-related safety and health hazards with promotion of injury and illness prevention efforts to advance worker well-being" (NIOSH, n.d., para. (cdc.gov)
  • 1 ). At its core, the TWH program aims to enhance worker well-being by informing the design of work and employment conditions in a way that will not only prioritize safety but also optimize physical and psychological outcomes. (cdc.gov)
  • We focus on trends in business practices related to CSR and how CSR relates or do not relate to corporate sustainability work. (lu.se)
  • You will prepare, design and implement a professional innovation project proposal to build contextual skills for designing and leading innovative projects with a social impact. (edu.au)
  • The Impact of Pair Programming and Test-Driven Development on Package Dependencies in Object-Oriented Design - An Experiment. (ugidotnet.org)
  • Ukraine's political development since 1991 has been driven by four interrelated factors: the institutional legacy of the Soviet Union, divisions in Ukrainian society, institutional design, and above all, the practice of 'power politics. (ditext.com)
  • We compile a list of design considerations for accessible chart QA systems and make our question corpus publicly available to guide future research and development. (wisc.edu)
  • This reading presents relevant tools for guiding ethical practices in research conducted in developing countries. (who.int)
  • For example, empirical results serve as proof of concept for real-world applications and inspiration for new theoretical considerations. (evostar.org)
  • Based on these reviews, I finally discuss possible directions for continued research and design in the field from a pedagogical point of view. (lu.se)
  • The InnoHorse web tool includes a safety section containing a horse stable safety map, stable safety checklists, and examples of good practices in stable safety, horse handling and rescue planning. (cdc.gov)
  • In this paper, we present the results of new historical and empirical research on disclosure practice in design patents. (ssrn.com)
  • Again, this article seeks further discourse on planning fusion, and is not intended to provide design templates for mimicry with the expectation of similar planning results. (smallwarsjournal.com)
  • QI authorities should consider these characteristics before designing a QI intervention. (eurekalert.org)
  • We involved physiotherapists and occupational therapists in an intervention to change documentation practice in their electronic health record for low back pain (LBP) and later evaluated the feasibility of the new health records. (bvsalud.org)