• In an effort to be more fair and to avoid adding to already high imprisonment rates in the US, courts across America have started using quantitative risk assessment software when trying to make decisions about releasing people on bail and sentencing, which are based on their history and other attributes. (wikipedia.org)
  • New technology is enabling clinicians to perform quantitative as well as qualitative assessments of glaucoma patients. (ophthalmologytimes.com)
  • Quantitative microbial risk assessment / Charles N. Haas, Joan B. Rose, Charles P. Gerba. (who.int)
  • A stochastic farm -to-fork quantitative microbial risk assessment model was developed following the Codex Alimentarius Guidelines for Risk Analysis of Foodborne Antimicrobial Resistance. (bvsalud.org)
  • Categorical regression is a powerful tool for combining sparse data across studies or endpoints, for quantitative analysis of qualitative toxic severity data, and for integrating concentration‐duration‐response data for development of acute exposure guidelines, particularly for the inhalation route. (tera.org)
  • However, the quantitative diagnose for human subjects of the mild cognitively impairment(MCI) or AD with the different degree of dementia severity is a difficult task due to both the very broad distribution of dementia severities and the lack of good quantitative determinant to assess it. (medrxiv.org)
  • TERA scientists have extensive experience with the tools of quantitative risk analysis (PBPK, dosimetry, QSAR, and dose-response modeling), and continue to research and develop new analytical methods to improve risk assessment. (tera.org)
  • Quantitative Data Analysis for Language Assessment Volume II: Advanced Methods demonstrates advanced quantitative techniques for language assessment. (shakes.cz)
  • The techniques covered include Structural Equation Modeling, Data Mining, Multidimensional Psychometrics and Multilevel Data Analysis.Volume II is distinct among available books in language assessment, as it engages the readers in both theory and application of the methods and introduces relevant techniques for theory construction and validation. (shakes.cz)
  • Background: There is an urgent need to develop and implement low cost, high-throughput standardized methods for routine molecular assessment of transplant biopsies. (escholarship.org)
  • Use both qualitative and quantitative assessment methods to gain a thorough understanding of how substance use is affecting your workplace. (web.app)
  • Quantitative and qualitative methods in impact evaluation and measuring results 2 the remainder of the paper is structured as follows. (web.app)
  • Qualitative and quantitative research methods used in risk. (web.app)
  • Anna bobkowska abstract successful improvement of the development process and product quality assurance should take advantages of complementary use of both quantitative and qualitative methods. (web.app)
  • The goal of quantitative methods is to determine whether the predictive generalizations of a theory hold true. (web.app)
  • Results indicatethat quantified amplitude of vibration is similar between endoscopic methods, a clinically relevant finding for individuals performing and interpreting stroboscopic assessments. (syr.edu)
  • In a QOE assessment, EBITDA is typically adjusted for such items as owners' compensation and other discretionary spending, nonrecurring revenue and expenses, and accounting methods that differ from industry norms. (vlcpa.com)
  • There are various methods that support the process of risk assessment. (ijraset.com)
  • It is also a valuable source for academics who teach quantitative approaches in language assessment and data analysis courses. (shakes.cz)
  • Utilising quantitative and qualitative approaches in impact evaluation. (web.app)
  • A study on workplace substance misuse prevention reports challenges associated with both qualitative and quantitative approaches. (web.app)
  • In order to overcome them, this research paper focused on developing an Integrated Information Security Risk Assessment (IISRA) Framework that would be both more accurate and adaptable because existing approaches are frequently inappropriate and ineffectual due to the ongoing appearance of new sources of risks. (ijraset.com)
  • Approaches to Risk Assessment can be categorised as qualitative or quantitative. (ijraset.com)
  • Over a number of years, ATSDR scientists in collaboration with mixtures risk assessors and laboratory scientists have developed approaches for the assessment of the joint toxic action of chemical mixtures. (cdc.gov)
  • The purpose of an Interaction Profile is to evaluate data on the toxicology of the "whole" priority mixture (if available) and on the joint toxic action of the chemicals in the mixture in order to recommend approaches for the exposure-based assessment of the potential hazard to public health. (cdc.gov)
  • Quantitative risk assessment (QRA) software and methodologies give quantitative estimates of risks, given the parameters defining them. (wikipedia.org)
  • Quantitative risk assessment tools 4 introduction riskbased supervision rbs is a structured approach which focuses on the identification of potential risks faced by pension plans or funds1 and the assessment of the financial and operational factors in place to minimise and mitigate those risks. (web.app)
  • While in a quantitative risk analysis, the high impact risks gathered from the filtered risks are analyzed further for proper risk analysis and assessment. (web.app)
  • For example, our quantitative risk analysis for fire risks in the New Tyne Crossing led to the first fire suppression system being installed in a road tunnel in the UK. (mosen.global)
  • Assessments of the threats to information security are crucial in preventing and reducing those risks. (ijraset.com)
  • In essence, an information risk assessment approach looks at the information risks connected to the organization assets, including an application & infrastructure that supports it. (ijraset.com)
  • Qualitative ISRA is an approach to evaluating security risks that focuses on identifying, analyzing, and prioritizing risks based on subjective judgments rather than on quantitative measurements. (ijraset.com)
  • 3 Prüss-Ustün A, Wolf J, Corvalán C, Bos R, Neira M. Preventing disease through healthy environments: a global assessment of the burden of disease from environmental risks. (who.int)
  • This publication on Biological Data in Water Pollution Assessment: Quantitative and Statistical Analyses contains papers presented at a symposium held 20-21 June 1977 at Minneapolis, Minnesota. (environmental-expert.com)
  • In this study we developed eight quantitative PCR (qPCR) assays to evaluate the starting copy number of nuclear and mitochondrial DNA fragments ranging from 75 to 350 base-pairs in DNA extracts from Chinook salmon tissues with varying quality. (critfc.org)
  • While quantitative multiple reaction monitoring mass spectrometry (MRM-MS) assays have already been established to measure proteins in human fluids, similar assays have yet to be developed in mice, despite their key role in drug development and biomedical research. (genomebc.ca)
  • abstract = "We present a technique for the ergonomic assessment of motor tasks and postures. (bath.ac.uk)
  • This study explores synchronic and diachronic aspects of English phonetics and phonology by applying a set of complementary quantitative tools to English and American dialect data. (rug.nl)
  • Quantitative risk analysis provides data based risk estimates derived using mathematical modeling and statistical analysis of experimental toxicity data. (tera.org)
  • The volume takes an interdisciplinary approach and taps into expertise from language assessment, data mining, and psychometrics. (shakes.cz)
  • Few epidemiological studies of workers with occupational exposure to respirable crystalline silica have collected quantitative exposure data appropriate for an exposure-response analysis and often there were potentially confounding exposures. (bmj.com)
  • Quantitative assessment of higher education diversity in Latvia uses longitudinal data on higher education system development collected by the country's Ministry of Education and Science. (eera-ecer.de)
  • Chapter 6, titled Quantitative Risk Assessment Based on Animal Data , was updated to accommodate this new dataset. (cdc.gov)
  • The new dataset and associated quantitative risk assessment of these animal data support the previous conclusions of the human risk assessment in the original draft document. (cdc.gov)
  • Study Objective: The purpose of this study was to establish preliminary, quantitative data on amplitude of vibration during stroboscopic assessment in healthy speakers with normal voice characteristics. (syr.edu)
  • Amplitude of vocal fold vibration is a core physiological parameter used in diagnosing voice disorders, yet quantitative data are lacking to guide the determination of what constitutes normal vibratory amplitude. (syr.edu)
  • Conclusions: These preliminary quantitative data may be helpful in determining normality or abnormality of vocal fold vibration. (syr.edu)
  • The instructor teaches this course every year during the fall and spring semesters, but quantitative data (e.g., quiz and test grades) acquired during semesters prior to this project cannot be used since the course structure and instrumentation for this project was specifically organized so that a clear evaluation could be performed between the 'Control' and 'Treatment' years. (charlotte.edu)
  • The toxicity information for some of the health effects listed above may be categorical in nature (presence/absence of genotoxicity or skin irritation, for example) while other outcomes are expressed through quantitative information and/or potency data. (cdc.gov)
  • The NIOSH document utilizes a standard risk assessment model in the development of exposure limits which relies on animal toxicity data and modeling to translate those data into exposure limits. (cdc.gov)
  • Since this risk assessment approach relies on animal toxicity data rather than observations of adverse health effects in workers, it is suited for proactive risk assessment of emerging hazards and facilitates introduction of anticipatory risk control measures. (cdc.gov)
  • Quantitative risk assessments have traditionally been delivered as static reports. (dnv.com)
  • Gonad assessments in aquatic organisms are traditionally invasive procedures and may induce significant handling stress and lead to mortality. (frontiersin.org)
  • Assessing more than one view of the heart improved visual assessment of LV, EF, however, clinicians underestimated EF by 8.4% on average, with particular inaccuracy in those with mild dysfunction. (ox.ac.uk)
  • Our quantitative analysis suggests that, in all 20 countries studied, immigration attenuates the effects of search frictions. (nber.org)
  • Quantitative mineralogy has seen significant developments from the combination of scanning electron microscopy (SEM) with automatic image analysis and energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry (EDS). (scirp.org)
  • In this paper, the authors present a newly developed quantitative method based on SEM-EDS and image analysis (IA), which is used to determine the mineralogical and environmental characteristics of mine tailings. (scirp.org)
  • Assessment of 19 Genes and Validation of CRM Gene Panel for Quantitative Transcriptional Analysis of Molecular Rejection and Inflammation in Archival Kidney Transplant Biopsies. (escholarship.org)
  • To determine the accuracy of visual analysis of left ventricular (LV) function in comparison with the accepted quantitative gold standard method, cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR). (ox.ac.uk)
  • Given the important clinical information provided by LV assessment, quantitative analysis is recommended for accurate assessment. (ox.ac.uk)
  • In addition, you will find detailed explanation of qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques along with suitable examples. (web.app)
  • The difference between qualitative and quantitative risk analysis. (web.app)
  • Project managers should always develop qualitative risk analysis because its quicker than the quantitative risk analysis. (web.app)
  • While the B- and C-scans qualitatively described the lesion detected, the A-scan which showed the depth (mm) resolved reflectivity (dB) of the tooth tissue was used for the quantitative analysis. (kent.ac.uk)
  • In addition, the QOE assessment typically includes ratio analysis to identify trends and determine possible causes. (vlcpa.com)
  • Hazards with potentially large consequences such as explosions in industrial plants or dangerous goods fires in tunnels may require a quantitative risk analysis and subsequent assessment in order to establish whether the current risk level is acceptable, or whether additional measures may be required. (mosen.global)
  • We are experienced in the generation of quantitative risk analysis for significant hazards, and in assessing the impact of safety measures in reducing the overall level of risk. (mosen.global)
  • Contact us today to discuss your quantitative risk analysis and assessment needs. (mosen.global)
  • The word 'risk assessment' refers to a procedure that includes the identification, elimination, or reduction of the probability of incident that can negatively influence the welths of the information structure, subject to an acceptable cost of defense compute that accommodate a risk Assessment, analysis of 'cost-effectiveness' parameter, and selection, construction, and testing of the computation of security [11, 12]. (ijraset.com)
  • To carry out these legislative mandates, ATSDR's Division of Toxicology (DT) has developed and coordinated a mixtures program that includes trend analysis to identify the mixtures most often found in environmental media, in vivo and in vitro toxicological testing of mixtures, quantitative modeling of joint action, and methodological development for assessment of joint toxicity. (cdc.gov)
  • For example, the trend analysis suggests mixtures of concern for which assessments need to be conducted. (cdc.gov)
  • Methodologies for evaluating information security threats can be either quantitative or qualitative, depending on the Information outcome of their assessment. (ijraset.com)
  • In the latter case, clearly specified quantitative benchmarks, such as median lethal doses (LD50s) for acute toxicity and no- observed-adverse-effect levels (NOAELs), or equivalent point of departure such as benchmark dose lower confidence limit (BMDL), for STOT-RE, are used. (cdc.gov)
  • Assessment of Study Quality for systematic Reviews: A Comparison of the Cochrane Collaboration Risk of Bias Tool and the Effective Public Health Practice Project Quality Assessment tool: Methodological Research. (ephpp.ca)
  • Armijo-Olivo, S., Stiles, C.R., Hagen, N.A., Biondo, P.D., Cummings, G.G. Assessment of study quality for systematic reviews: a comparison of the Cochrane Collaboration Risk of Bias Tool and the Effective Public Health Practice Project Quality Assessment tool: methodological research. (ephpp.ca)
  • It has been concluded that the EPHPP tool has a very strong methodological rating, which allows it to be used to conduct assessments on public health articles. (ephpp.ca)
  • Apart from the general responsibilities and knowledge background of the experts using the tool to assess the validity of public health articles, the EPHPP recommends that at least two of the experts have the necessary subject background whereas one of the individuals has the methodological expertise to conduct an assessment. (ephpp.ca)
  • The aim of the research work presented in the paper is the use of geo-hydromechanics for the assessment of landslide hazard from the site to the small scale. (poliba.it)
  • As second, a methodology for intermediate to regional scale landslide hazard assessment, based on geo-mechanical interpretations, is also recalled. (poliba.it)
  • Estimates are based on a combination of quantitative assessment and expert opinion. (who.int)
  • Feasibility study for the quantitative assessment of mineral. (web.app)
  • Dermal melanophages: Does quantitative assessment play a role in the diagnosis of inflammatory skin diseases? (lww.com)
  • The preliminary assessment of the Method for Movement and Gesture Assessment (MMGA) in the ergonomic evaluation of reaching tasks gave promising results and showed the effectiveness of the index. (bath.ac.uk)
  • Quantitative Surface Quality Assessment of Car Outer Panels with a Virtual Light Room" was published by ESI, Autaza & AEA for the International Body Congress in Liviona, in 2019. (esi-group.com)
  • Surface quality assessment via numerical simulation is achieved by analysing different contours that relate stress or strain values. (esi-group.com)
  • Thanks to the Effective Public Health Practice Project (EPHPP) efforts, today we have the "Quality Assessment Tool for Quantitative Studies," which allows experts to apply this tool to articles on any public health topics. (ephpp.ca)
  • Quality Assessment Tool for Quantitative Studies is a tool developed in Canada by the EPHPP with the financial support of the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC). (ephpp.ca)
  • To reach a scientific conclusion, Quality Assessment Tool uses a number of factors along with opinions of select experts who meet pre-determined criteria. (ephpp.ca)
  • This has led to the development of a risk process that draws on the experience of organisations and their employees to produce risk assessments that produce potential loss of life (PLL) outputs without fault and event tree modelling. (wikipedia.org)
  • Demonstrating student success, a practical guide to outcomesbased assessment of learning and development in student affairs, by marilee j. (web.app)
  • Qualitative and quantitative assessment qqa for the first time, the gifted development center, in conjunction with our affiliates in california, is offering a combination of qualitative assessment and quantitative assessment. (web.app)
  • Priority actions included the conduct of vulnerability and adaptation assessments by countries, development of national health adaptation plans, support for capacity building, enhancement of partnerships and intersectoral collaboration and increased access to global financial mechanisms. (who.int)
  • In 2018, national climate and health focal points from 24 Member States8 were trained to mainstream climate change into health programming with a focus on vulnerability and adaption assessment, and development of HNAPs. (who.int)
  • Page 2 and adaptation assessments, development of vulnerability indices and the finalization of HNAPs. (who.int)
  • A new tool, the cumulative summation test for learning curve (LC-CUSUM), has been developed that allows quantitative and individual assessment of the learning curve. (nih.gov)
  • Quantitative risk assessment (QRA) is an analytical tool that has been widely used in other industries, but limited use in the maritime sector to date. (lr.org)
  • Because there is no reference or validated quantitative standard for the definition of a glaucomatous disc, this disc can be classified as normal, questionable, or glaucomatous depending on what clinical or study criterion is employed for the definition. (ophthalmologytimes.com)
  • 3 Hepatic fibrosis is one of the most important features of chronic hepatitis C. The accurate assessment of hepatic fibrosis is important to study the natural history and the prognosis of patients with chronic hepatitis C. Fibrosis is also seen in patients with alcoholic liver disease (ALD) 4 - 6 and other forms of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). (bmj.com)
  • We first create a quantitative metric to assess the total burden of harm that patients face, including both high frequency harms, which are typically measured in ICUs today, as well as harms that can bring highly negative outcomes to the patient but ignored due to low frequency. (mit.edu)
  • This approach typically involves a subjective assessment of the probability and potential impact of security threats to an organization's assets. (ijraset.com)
  • DNV has published DNV-RP-G107 Efficient updating of risk assessments in accordance with ISO 31000, focusing on recommendations to update risk assessments during the operational phase of a facility. (dnv.com)
  • The purpose of this research is to develop a simple emission-based screening process and model to provide state and other transportation agencies a ready and cost-effective means to meet federal requirements for quantitative assessments for MSATs. (transportation.org)
  • For example, quantitative research has the advantage of scale. (web.app)
  • Qualitative and quantitative research techniques for humanitarian. (web.app)
  • It is an unstructured, exploratory research method that studies highly complex phenomena that are impossible to elucidate with the quantitative research. (web.app)
  • At this point, the select assessment experts will try and generate questions that pertain directly to the research, look for additional sources that prove or test the validity of the examined research. (ephpp.ca)
  • It also provides a quantitative assessment of Research, 1999 bias in death rates by race and Hispanic origin. (cdc.gov)
  • In the light of these developments, the question is whether the quantitative expansion of higher education in Latvia has led to more diversified landscape of HEIs or it is just more of the same. (eera-ecer.de)
  • This review focuses on the application of dynamic PET imaging to measuring regional cancer biologic features and especially in using dynamic PET imaging for quantitative therapeutic response monitoring for cancer clinical trials. (nih.gov)
  • The following figure summarizes the structure of the quantitative assessment plan including the 80-point pre-quiz conducted at the beginning of the semester, the daily quizzes through the semester for each of the four content modules, the four content module tests, and the comprehensive final exam for the course. (charlotte.edu)
  • Next improvements of MMGA concern the integration of movement dynamics and the design of absolute-assessment studies with respect to working time. (bath.ac.uk)
  • Quantitative assessment of these changes, however, has mostly focused on Western European countries and it has been argued that overall there is a need for more empirical studies on institutional diversity (Huisman, Meek, & Wood, 2007). (eera-ecer.de)
  • Quantitative assessments use standardized tests that measure specific attributes or skills. (web.app)
  • In its essence, this assessment tool is created to address articles in a wide range of health-related topics, from family and sexual health to fighting chronic diseases, injuries, and even substance abuse. (ephpp.ca)
  • In financial terms, quantitative risk assessments include a calculation of the single loss expectancy of monetary value of an asset. (wikipedia.org)
  • Immigration, Search and Redistribution: A Quantitative Assessment of Native Welfare, " Journal of the European Economic Association, vol 16(4), pages 1137-1188. (nber.org)
  • Moreover, the proposed method was applied for the comparison between a real refrigerator and a new concept: MMGA manifested its applicability and resolution in the quantitative ergonomic assessment of accessibility and usability tasks. (bath.ac.uk)
  • A comparison of visual and quantitative assessment of left ventricular ejection fraction by cardiac magnetic resonance. (ox.ac.uk)
  • A farm-to-fork quantitative risk assessment model for Salmonella Heidelberg resistant to third-generation cephalosporins in broiler chickens in Canada. (bvsalud.org)
  • A method for quantitative assessment of dental caries using optical coherence tomography (OCT) was demonstrated. (kent.ac.uk)
  • Calibration factors for both experimental techniques have been derived which enable quantitative assessments to be made of the concentrations of Be acceptors in GaAs. (fraunhofer.de)
  • Conclusion -Quantitative, stereological techniques are simple and reliable for evaluating hepatic fibrosis and steatosis in chronic hepatitis C. They are most useful for assessing the origin, location, and the stage of fibrosis. (bmj.com)
  • LC-CUSUM allows quantitative monitoring of individual performance during the learning process. (nih.gov)
  • More importantly, each participant takes between 30 and 60 minutes to complete an assessment, which guarantees that more trained eyes can examine each individual article. (ephpp.ca)
  • But I think it's important to recognize that this qualitative assessment is probably suboptimal in the accurate follow-up of glaucoma patients. (ophthalmologytimes.com)