46 research outputs found
A bibliometric analysis of research output, citation analysis, author productivity, collaborations, and institutions of repute in smartphone Health Applications (spHealth Apps).
No full textDue to rapid smartphone health application growth and usage, we analyzed literature published in the field of spHealth Apps. SciVerse Scopus was used as the database of choice for this study. Research productivity, collaborations, citation analysis, authors and institutions were presented using well established bibliometric indicators.
During the study period (2000-20), 4546 documents were published in total. The average count of documents per year was 227. English was the language predominantly used in the retrieved documents (97%). The h- index of the retrieved documents was 137. Author submission of keywords used in documents pertaining to sp- Health Apps included human, randomized controlled trials, telemedicine, health care delivery, health promotion, physical activity among others. During the study period, Relative Growth Rate (RGR) and Doubling Time (DT) of retrieved literature fluctuated. An analysis of authorship and collaboration based on published data revealed 4244 multi-authored documents. The mean Collaboration Index (CI) was 5.8 authors per article. The country with the highest productivity was the United States of America with Harvard Medical School as the most prolific academic institution. Jmir Mhealth And Uhealth was the most productive journal in the field of spHealth Apps. Top cited articles in the field of spHealth Apps included the use of smartphone applications in phone sensing, point-of-care testing, health behavior promotion & modeling, mental health, contact tracing etc.
spHealth Apps is a growing field with increasing impact in people\u27s day-to-day lifestyles. Our bibliometric indicators of research output in spHealth Apps mirror this increasing impact
VISITING LAW STUDENTS INTRIGUED BY GUYANA
No full textGeorgia Law students Michael Kline and Milind Dongre are quoted in Kaieteur News regarding their summer internships with the Director of Public Prosecution in Guyana as part of the International Externship Program run by the Dean Rusk Center. The article was published on 7/16/06, and the author was Danielle Campbell
VISITING LAW STUDENTS INTRIGUED BY GUYANA
No full textGeorgia Law students Michael Kline and Milind Dongre are quoted in Kaieteur News regarding their summer internships with the Director of Public Prosecution in Guyana as part of the International Externship Program run by the Dean Rusk Center. The article was published on 7/16/06, and the author was Danielle Campbell
Knowledge and practice of radiation safety among radiographers in the radiology department in Pune, India
No full textAbstract Background Knowledge of radiation safety and practices among radiographers working in the radiology department of a tertiary care hospital is crucial for ensuring patient and staff safety. This research aims to evaluate radiographers' understanding and adherence to radiation safety protocols, thereby identifying areas for improvement and promoting a culture of safety within the department. This prospective cross-sectional survey of 90 participants assesses radiation safety knowledge among radiographers in Pune's radiology departments. A convenience sampling technique was used as the professionals were working at tertiary care hospitals in Pune. Data collection via a Google Form questionnaire ensures confidentiality and informed consent. SPSS software was used to analyze the data. Pearson correlation analysis was used to compare the relationships between research variables. Results Out of the total of 90 participants, 65 were male and 25 were female, showing an overall 55.71% level of knowledge. There is statistical significance of knowledge score by year of experience and qualification. According to years of experience, the level of knowledge of zero to four years is high whereas taking academic qualification, the level of knowledge of diploma graduates was inadequate. Conclusions Our study reveals that the collective knowledge level of all participants is average. Participants with 0–4 years of experience demonstrated higher knowledge levels, indicating that both novices and veterans in the radiography profession could benefit from enhanced understanding. Development of tailored continuous education modules emphasizing radiation safety protocols for diploma graduates and experienced professionals with knowledge gaps is needed
Teaching Banking and Finance Online: A case study
No full textThe objective of this paper is to identify the challenges that online teaching and learning involves, with particular reference to the online teaching of banking and finance. A case study method has been used to investigate the challenges in online teaching of banking and finance. The study shows that while the content of the unit could be delivered online very efficiently; many operational problems could mar this mode from becoming an effective teaching and learning mode. The author taught the banking and finance course online at the University of Southern Queensland during semester 1 of 2001. The author designed this unit, prepared the course material, delivered it online and assessed the unit online. At that point of time and even today no University in Australia delivers this unit. Another important feature of this paper is the quick survey the author did about the use of WebCT by undergraduate finance students at University of Canberra and the comparison of his experience of using the online technology at USQ and the one at UC. The challenges faced and the way these were overcome could be of interest to those interested in teaching banking and finance onlin
Shell companies – Identification of an instrument used for illicit purposes: A Pitch
No full textThis pitch letter describes the personal application of the pitching tool developed by Faff (2015, 2018) to a potentially academic topic related to money laundering and corruption in the early stages of research. The pitch template aids in the identification of core elements that form the framework for research. The author provides a brief overview of the experience of using the pitch template and its potential applications
Shell Companies – Identification of an Instrument Used for Illicit Purposes: A Pitch
No full textThis pitch letter describes the personal application of the pitching tool developed by Faff (2015, 2018) to a potentially academic topic related to money laundering and corruption in the early stages of research. The pitch template aids in the identification of core elements that form the framework for research. The author provides a brief overview of the experience of using the pitch template and its potential applications
Pavement condition evaluation using field data of surface deflection and tire-pavement noise
No full textPavements are used in roads, bridges, parking lots, runways, and driveways to provide a smooth surface with adequate coefficient of friction for quick and efficient transportation. Pavement deterioration occurs due to overuse of the pavement materials, traffic loading, weather uncertainties, surface distresses and other environmental factors. It is essential to maintain and enhance the durability of the pavement structure to increase its service life. Flexible and rigid pavements are the two types which are commonly used. Several mixture types, materials and preservation treatments are used to increase the strength and durability of pavement. Since pavement construction and maintenance is a thriving industry, there are several testing methods and software which are used to record pavement performance and find new ways to make it cost-effective and sustainable.
Pavement surface deflections measurement is one of the methods which is used to determine the bearing capacity of the pavement. Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD) is one of the most commonly used devices to measure surface deflections and is considered effective to backcalculate the pavement layer moduli. However, one of the disadvantages of using FWD is that it is a stationary measuring device which leads to traffic disruptions while collecting the data. TSD is newly developed device which measures the surface deflections at traffic speed. In order to incorporate TSD deflections into pavement management systems (PMS), it is essential to compare it with FWD to check whether TSD is reliable. In this study, methods like Multiple Regression Analysis, Limit of Agreement (LOA), Backcalculation of layer moduli using BAKFAA software and Correlation of surface deflections with surface distress were performed for both the devices. Lastly, it was evident that there needs to be significant increase in the amount of research studies and experiments before TSD can replace FWD and can be fully implemented in the pavement management systems.
In addition to surface deflection, tire - pavement noise method is another way of determining pavement performance. In this study further analyses were performed on tire-pavement noise for flexible pavements like Dense Graded Asphalt, Stone Mastic Asphalt, and Open Graded Friction Course using On-Board Sound Intensity (OBSI) method. The factors like temperature, aging of pavement, surface distresses and pavement preservation techniques were analyzed to determine their effects on the tire-pavement noise. In conclusion, it was observed that the Open Graded Friction Course (OGFC) was quietest pavement.M.S.Includes bibliographical reference
A Study on the Dynamics and Vibration Behavior of an Axial Piston Pump Using Combined MBD/FE Approach
No full textAbstractIn the present work a combined multibody dynamics(MBD) and finite element(FE) approach is developed for modeling the dynamics and vibration behaviour of an axial piston type hydraulic pump. A MBD model of the pumping mechanism is developed to predict the dynamic excitation forces at the bearings and control piston locations. The dynamic excitation forces in the frequency domain are obtained using fast fourier transform (FFT) with a rectangular type windowing function. A detailed FE model of the pump is developed consisting of the internal components, housing, and end cover. The dominant mode shapes and natural frequencies of the pump assembly are studied. The forced vibration behaviour of the pump is predicted by using the dynamic excitation forces from the MBD model. The numerical results are compared with the experimental results and a good agreement is found. Further, numerical studies are carried out to study the influence of component mass and stiffness on the vibration response
