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  • The Global ETD Search service is a free service for researchers to find electronic theses and dissertations. This service is provided by the Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations.
    Our metadata is collected from universities around the world. If you manage a university/consortium/country archive and want to be added, details can be found on the NDLTD website.
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Research Trends in Quality Management over the years 2010-2011

Alayón González, Claudia Juliana January 2012 (has links)
In current globalized and highly demanding markets, Quality does not constitute any more a competitive advantage for organizations. Instead, Quality represents a basic market entry requirement for organizations indistinguishable from the country or economic sector they belong to. Being conscious of the importance of Quality for all type of organizations, the purpose of this thesis is to contribute to the identification and better understanding of current trends in academic research on Quality Management. By analyzing a sample of 612 academic papers collected from five international Quality journals and two QMOD international conferences over 2010 and 2011, the author will study and reflect on the current trends of global academic research related to Quality Management. Literature review was used as research methodology for the thesis. Academic papers were categorized, classified and analyzed in order to identify current research trends on Quality Management. This work provides a snapshot of the current research trends on Quality Management. It benefits the educational sector, researchers, industry and practitioners by presenting an overview of the current research needs as well as potential future research topics. As a result of this study, five main trending research topics on Quality Management were identified: management systems standards, total quality management, service quality, customer related processes after delivering product/service and excellence models. China, India, USA, Sweden and UK were identified as the countries that have published the highest number of academic papers in international Quality journals during the studied period. Additionally, it was found a marked predominance of academic research on Quality Management towards the service sector. These results and the answers to five proposed research questions were discussed and solved in this report.
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Trends in the creativity literature from 2000 to 2011

Chan, Chi-Te 31 July 2012 (has links)
Since 1950 Guilford promoted creativity research, the quality and quantity of creativity studies have increased substantially. Several programs have been designed for such purpose worldwide. The competitiveness of nations assesses innovation status among different countries as well. However, no study aims to analyze the recent research trends in creativity academic journal since 2000; therefore, this study analyzed three major creativity journals from 2000 to 2011 using the content analysis. This study employed Mayer (1999)¡¦s approach, and integrated the Runco (2004)¡¦s research topics for coding foundation. The uniqueness of this study was to provide the research trend from 760 creativity research literature in the past 11 years, and directions for future development. Results showed that the first three research approaches adopted were psychometric, experimental and contextual approach respectively. As for research topics, most of the articles elaborated on cognitive process, and then on personality. After 2006, however, the topics of personality shifted to education. The participants were mainly from higher education stage but rarely from preschool or retirees. Regarding international comparisons, the USA was the major output country. The rank of publish number in different countries was correlated with the rank of the innovation scores in the Global Competitiveness Report (GCR) of World Economic Forum (WEF). More journals and further investigations are needed for future studies. And also develop the creativity research area in different methodology and cultural system.
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Research trends in RFID technology

Mutigwe, C., Aghdasi, F. January 2007 (has links)
Published Article / While the adoption rate of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology is increasing, mass-market adoption will not be achieved until a few major challenges are addressed. These challenges are: privacy, security and costs from the end-user's view point and limited power supply to the tag from the engineering perspective. We discuss the research efforts aimed at addressing these challenges. We focus our attention on research in: RFID privacy and security, antennas, polymer electronics-based RFID devices, power management circuits and techniques, and efficient RF spectrum utilization. We conclude by drawing attention to three additional areas that we believe are in need of more research.
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Research Trends In Ceit Ms And Phd. Theses In Turkey: A Content Analysis

Ugur Erdogmus, Feray 01 February 2009 (has links) (PDF)
The main aim of this study is to look for trends in the instructional technology field in Turkey and to visualize general tendencies in the field in research topics, research types, and methodologies. Content analysis research design was used in this study. In this study, the unit of analysis was MS theses and PhD. theses published in instructional technology departments in Turkey, and the researcher aimed to analyze all of the population. Hence, 215 MS theses and 32 PhD. theses were analyzed in this study. The data were categorized according to characteristics of the MS theses and PhD. theses (author, university, advisor, and publication year), research topics, research methods, sample type, sample size, data collection methods and research settings. These categories were statistically analyzed. In these statistical analyses both frequencies of these categories and fluctuations of these categories in time were analyzed. The findings of the study indicated that most of the MS theses were published in the Middle East Technical University and most of the dissertations were published in Ankara University. In addition to this, most of the MS theses and PhD. theses used quantitative research methods, and experimental studies were the most popular type. Not surprisingly, the study results revealed that convenient sampling was the most preferred sampling method and most of the studies used 31 &ndash / 100 subjects in their samples. Moreover, questionnaires, aptitude tests and interview schedules were the most common data gathering instruments used, and higher education was the most preferred research environment for the studies analyzed. Finally, most of the MS theses and PhD. theses focused on delivery system media formats, comparison studies and learner variables.
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Threats, Countermeasures, and Research Trends for BLE-based IoT Devices

January 2017 (has links)
abstract: The Internet of Things has conjured up a storm in the technology world by providing novel methods to connect, exchange, aggregate, and monitor data across a system of inter-related devices and entities. Of the myriad technologies that aid in the functioning of these IoT devices, Bluetooth Low Energy also known as BLE plays a major role in establishing inter-connectivity amongst these devices. This thesis aims to provide a background on BLE, the type of attacks that could occur in an IoT setting, the possible defenses that are available to prevent the occurrence of such attacks, and a discussion on the research trends that hold great promise in presenting seamless solutions to integrate IoT devices across different industry verticals. / Dissertation/Thesis / Masters Thesis Computer Science 2017
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Perfil da pesquisa clínica: identificação de oportunidades e desafios para o futuro / Profile of clinical trials identification of challenges and opportunities for the future

Paschoale, Helena Scavone 15 September 2009 (has links)
A pesquisa clínica é considerada um método inovador em medicina clínica e essencial para o desenvolvimento de novas drogas. No Brasil, a pesquisa clínica teve um grande avanço após a publicação da Resolução 196/96 pelo Conselho Nacional de Saúde e Ministério da Saúde, que foi baseada na Declaração Helsinque e Organização Mundial de Saúde. Desta forma, a realização de estudos clínicos dentro dos padrões éticos exigidos requer infra-estrutura adequada e equipe treinada. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar os grupos que realizam pesquisa clínica no Brasil em relação a: qualificação profissional, conhecimento regulatório e curso em Boas Práticas Clínicas (BPC). Trata-se de um estudo transversal com investigadores (PI) e sub-investigadores (SI) que foram identificados inicialmente pelo Currículo Lattes do Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq). A busca utilizou palavras-chave específicas que discriminam apenas aqueles que têm experiência com ensaios clínicos. Após consentimento informado, os voluntários foram submetidos a um questionário composto de questões qualitativas e quantitativas. Foram entrevistados 100 PI e SI. As regiões brasileiras mais representativas foram Sudeste (68%) e Sul (18%). As principais instituições envolvidas foram do complexo HCFMUSP, UNIFESP e outras instituições federais. Os centros foram classificados como públicos e universitário (54%) e instituições acadêmicas e privadas (23%). Com relação aos pesquisadores, 56% dedicam até 10hrs semanais para pesquisa clínica e 73% deles exercem atividades acadêmicas. No ano passado, 35% dos entrevistados tiveram 1 ou 2 artigos científicos internacionais publicados. No que diz respeito à experiência em ensaios clínicos, 57% e 77% tinham experiência na fase II e III respectivamente. Pós graduação foi observada em 86%, sendo Doutor (62%)a maior titulação observada. Sobre conhecimento BPC, 91% alegaram conhecer, embora apenas 74% tivessem curso formal. Todas as equipes de pesquisa clínica são multidisciplinares com maior participação de enfermeiros e farmacêuticos. Com relação à equipe, 88% tinham conhecimento em BPC, embora apenas 77% tivessem cursos formais. Com relação aos estudos clínicos realizados 36%, 60% e 44% são fases II, III e IV respectivamente. O tempo para aprovação dos protocolos clínicos é de um mês em 45% dos centros. A maior dificuldade em contratar profissionais nesta área foi a falta de recursos humanos qualificados (45,3%). Os benefícios da pesquisa clínica identificados foram: intercâmbio de conhecimento (35%), benefícios dos voluntários (17,8%) e melhoria na qualidade do cuidado á saúde (5,7% ). A expectativa da pesquisa clínica no Brasil citada pelos pesquisadores foi considerada boa (60,5%), mas é deficiente em incentivo e recursos. Em conclusão, os investigadores possuem qualificação e conhecimento adequado para realizar estudos clínicos, porém, existe a necessidade de maior treinamento. Os centros em que os investigadores atuam, possuem equipe treinada e infra-estrutura adequada para realização de ensaios clínicos fase II, III e IV. A pesquisa clínica possibilita ganho de conhecimento científico, atualização sobre novas condutas terapêuticas, intercâmbio de conhecimento com outras Instituições, tanto nacionais como internacionais. / Clinical trial is considered a breakthrough method in medicine and essential to the development of new drugs. In Brazil, clinical trials increased after the publication of the resolution 196/96 by the Health National Cabinet and Health Ministry, that was based on Helsinki declaration and WHO, among other relevant clinical trial documents. Clinical trials that comply with those regulations require an appropriate infrastructure and team qualification. The goal of this study was to evaluate general clinical trial groups in Brazil: professional qualification, regulatory knowledge and Good Clinical Practice. This is a transversal study with investigators (PI) and sub investigator (SI). PI and SI data were initially obtained from Curriculum Lattes from National Advice of Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq). The selection was made by using specific keywords which would discriminate those who in fact have clinical trial experience. After informed consent, the volunteers were submitted to a questionnaire which was composed of qualitative and quantitative questions. A hundred PI and SI were interviewed. The most representative Brazilian regions were Southeast (68%) and South (18%). The main institutions involved were HCFMUSP complex, UNIFESP and others federal institutions. The centers were classified in academic public institutions (54%) and private academic institutions (23%). With regard to the investigators 56% of them dedicated 10hrs per week for clinical trial and 73% have academic activities. Last year, 35% had 1 or 2 international scientific article published. Concerning the experience in trials, 57% and 77% had experience phase II and III, respectively. Academic graduation is observed in 86% of them and the higher titrations is Doctor (62%). 91% had GCP knowledge although only 74% had a formal training. About the team, all of them are multidisciplinary with majority of nurses and pharmaceuticals. 88% had GCP knowledge although only 77% had formal training. 36%, 60% and 44% of clinical trials were in phase II, III and IV. The time for approval of clinical protocols is one month in 45%. The major difficult detected was recruitment of professionals with suitable training and knowledge (45%). The benefits cited by the investigators were: improving exchange of knowledge (35%), volunteers benefits (18%) and improvement in quality of care (6%). The expectation of clinical trials in Brazil cited by the investigators was good and increasing (60%) but is deficient in incentive and resource. In conclusion, researchers have appropriate skills and knowledge to perform clinical studies however there is still a need for training. The centers where the researches work, have trained staff and adequate infrastructure for conducting clinical trials phase II, III and IV. Clinical research provides gain of scientific knowledge, update on new therapeutic conducts, sharing knowledge with other institutions, both national and international.
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Perfil da pesquisa clínica: identificação de oportunidades e desafios para o futuro / Profile of clinical trials identification of challenges and opportunities for the future

Helena Scavone Paschoale 15 September 2009 (has links)
A pesquisa clínica é considerada um método inovador em medicina clínica e essencial para o desenvolvimento de novas drogas. No Brasil, a pesquisa clínica teve um grande avanço após a publicação da Resolução 196/96 pelo Conselho Nacional de Saúde e Ministério da Saúde, que foi baseada na Declaração Helsinque e Organização Mundial de Saúde. Desta forma, a realização de estudos clínicos dentro dos padrões éticos exigidos requer infra-estrutura adequada e equipe treinada. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar os grupos que realizam pesquisa clínica no Brasil em relação a: qualificação profissional, conhecimento regulatório e curso em Boas Práticas Clínicas (BPC). Trata-se de um estudo transversal com investigadores (PI) e sub-investigadores (SI) que foram identificados inicialmente pelo Currículo Lattes do Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq). A busca utilizou palavras-chave específicas que discriminam apenas aqueles que têm experiência com ensaios clínicos. Após consentimento informado, os voluntários foram submetidos a um questionário composto de questões qualitativas e quantitativas. Foram entrevistados 100 PI e SI. As regiões brasileiras mais representativas foram Sudeste (68%) e Sul (18%). As principais instituições envolvidas foram do complexo HCFMUSP, UNIFESP e outras instituições federais. Os centros foram classificados como públicos e universitário (54%) e instituições acadêmicas e privadas (23%). Com relação aos pesquisadores, 56% dedicam até 10hrs semanais para pesquisa clínica e 73% deles exercem atividades acadêmicas. No ano passado, 35% dos entrevistados tiveram 1 ou 2 artigos científicos internacionais publicados. No que diz respeito à experiência em ensaios clínicos, 57% e 77% tinham experiência na fase II e III respectivamente. Pós graduação foi observada em 86%, sendo Doutor (62%)a maior titulação observada. Sobre conhecimento BPC, 91% alegaram conhecer, embora apenas 74% tivessem curso formal. Todas as equipes de pesquisa clínica são multidisciplinares com maior participação de enfermeiros e farmacêuticos. Com relação à equipe, 88% tinham conhecimento em BPC, embora apenas 77% tivessem cursos formais. Com relação aos estudos clínicos realizados 36%, 60% e 44% são fases II, III e IV respectivamente. O tempo para aprovação dos protocolos clínicos é de um mês em 45% dos centros. A maior dificuldade em contratar profissionais nesta área foi a falta de recursos humanos qualificados (45,3%). Os benefícios da pesquisa clínica identificados foram: intercâmbio de conhecimento (35%), benefícios dos voluntários (17,8%) e melhoria na qualidade do cuidado á saúde (5,7% ). A expectativa da pesquisa clínica no Brasil citada pelos pesquisadores foi considerada boa (60,5%), mas é deficiente em incentivo e recursos. Em conclusão, os investigadores possuem qualificação e conhecimento adequado para realizar estudos clínicos, porém, existe a necessidade de maior treinamento. Os centros em que os investigadores atuam, possuem equipe treinada e infra-estrutura adequada para realização de ensaios clínicos fase II, III e IV. A pesquisa clínica possibilita ganho de conhecimento científico, atualização sobre novas condutas terapêuticas, intercâmbio de conhecimento com outras Instituições, tanto nacionais como internacionais. / Clinical trial is considered a breakthrough method in medicine and essential to the development of new drugs. In Brazil, clinical trials increased after the publication of the resolution 196/96 by the Health National Cabinet and Health Ministry, that was based on Helsinki declaration and WHO, among other relevant clinical trial documents. Clinical trials that comply with those regulations require an appropriate infrastructure and team qualification. The goal of this study was to evaluate general clinical trial groups in Brazil: professional qualification, regulatory knowledge and Good Clinical Practice. This is a transversal study with investigators (PI) and sub investigator (SI). PI and SI data were initially obtained from Curriculum Lattes from National Advice of Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq). The selection was made by using specific keywords which would discriminate those who in fact have clinical trial experience. After informed consent, the volunteers were submitted to a questionnaire which was composed of qualitative and quantitative questions. A hundred PI and SI were interviewed. The most representative Brazilian regions were Southeast (68%) and South (18%). The main institutions involved were HCFMUSP complex, UNIFESP and others federal institutions. The centers were classified in academic public institutions (54%) and private academic institutions (23%). With regard to the investigators 56% of them dedicated 10hrs per week for clinical trial and 73% have academic activities. Last year, 35% had 1 or 2 international scientific article published. Concerning the experience in trials, 57% and 77% had experience phase II and III, respectively. Academic graduation is observed in 86% of them and the higher titrations is Doctor (62%). 91% had GCP knowledge although only 74% had a formal training. About the team, all of them are multidisciplinary with majority of nurses and pharmaceuticals. 88% had GCP knowledge although only 77% had formal training. 36%, 60% and 44% of clinical trials were in phase II, III and IV. The time for approval of clinical protocols is one month in 45%. The major difficult detected was recruitment of professionals with suitable training and knowledge (45%). The benefits cited by the investigators were: improving exchange of knowledge (35%), volunteers benefits (18%) and improvement in quality of care (6%). The expectation of clinical trials in Brazil cited by the investigators was good and increasing (60%) but is deficient in incentive and resource. In conclusion, researchers have appropriate skills and knowledge to perform clinical studies however there is still a need for training. The centers where the researches work, have trained staff and adequate infrastructure for conducting clinical trials phase II, III and IV. Clinical research provides gain of scientific knowledge, update on new therapeutic conducts, sharing knowledge with other institutions, both national and international.
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Faktory konkurenceschopnosti podniků ve strojírenském průmyslu / The Factors of Competiveness of Companies in Engineering Industry

Částková, Barbora January 2011 (has links)
The thesis is called The Factors of Competiveness of Companies in Engineering Industry. I deal with the current situation in engineering, meaning of innovations in companies, the aspects which stimulate them and on the contrary limit them and the possibilities of various kinds of cooperation. The thesis explains the importance of regular analysis of situation of companies on the market, careful determination and fulfillment of the strategy and the operational effectiveness. According to the used resources the factors of competitiveness were determined. In the practical part I analyzed four companies from the surroundings of Ústí nad Orlicí which produce radiators, fittings, machines for textile industry and buses. From acquired information it is possible to say that these companies are competitive and they focus on innovations. I discussed the factors of competitiveness with the managers of engineering companies and I created the summary of the factors which influence prosperity of the engineering companies.
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Hällristningsforskning : En studie om hur forskningen förhåller sig till sydskandinaviska hällristningsskepp och cirkelmotiv / Rock carving research : A study on how the research relates to South Scandinavian rock carving ships and circle motifs

Andersson, Daniel January 2023 (has links)
Sydskandinaviska hällristningar har varit av stort intresse för arkeologin under en längre tid. Cirkelmotiv och skepp är några av de vanligaste hällristningsmotiven och detta har resulterat i att en mängd studier har publicerats genom åren. Olika forskare försöker att komma närmare ristningarna på olika plan. Det rör sig om olika symboliska ingångar, men också de mer objektiva ingångarna som datering och utbredningar. Istället för en fördjupning i hällristningarnas betydelser, ägnar sig denna studie åt att studera hur forskningen ser ut inom detta fält. Olika forskares arbeten presenteras vilka skiljer sig i metodiker och teoretiska ingångar. En del är publicerade i fel tid, vilket menas att de avviker från den dåvarande forskningstrenden. Resultatet av det kan variera. En del tenderar att hamna i skuggan av de som följer trenden, men blir relevanta efter sin tid. Studien försöker således att se till vad som händer med forskningen som avviker och även vad de teoretiska ingångarna grundar sig i. / South Scandinavian rock carvings have been of great interest to archaeology for a long time. Circular motifs and ships are some of the most common motifs and this has resulted in a number of studies being published over the years. Different researchers try to get closer to the carvings on different levels. These are various symbolic inputs, but also the more objective inputs such as dating and distributions. Instead of an in-depth look at the meanings of the rock carvings, this study devotes itself to studying what research looks like in this field. The works of various researchers are presented, which differ in methodologies and theoretical inputs. Some are published at the wrong time, which means that they deviate from the current research trend of their time. The result of it may vary. Some tend to be overshadowed by those who follow the trend, but become relevant after their time. The study thus tries to see what happens with the research that deviates and also what the theoretical inputs are based on.

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