research-article | 23-April-2019
location. These models have a number of advantages for the road authority. Jovanović et al. and Bačkalić et al. [11-12] showed the practical application of these models in analyzing the road accident frequency on rural roads.
This paper presents the results of applying the reliability theory model according to the methodology developed in [11-12] and compares traffic safety on rural roads for two periods of analysis, five years before the adaptation of the new law on road traffic safety and four after
Svetlana BAČKALIĆ,
Dragan JOVANOVIĆ,
Todor BAČKALIĆ,
Boško MATOVIĆ,
Miloš PLJAKIĆ
Transport Problems, Volume 14 , ISSUE 1, 115–125
Original Paper | 07-September-2016
BackgroundThree-dimensional (3D) ultrasound of the shoulder is characterized by a comparable accuracy to two-dimensional (2D) ultrasound. No studies investigating 2D versus 3D inter-rater reliability in the detection of supraspinatus tendon tears taking into account the level of experience of the raters have been carried out so far.ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to determine the inter-rater reliability in the analysis of 3D ultrasound image sets of the supraspinatus tendon between
Giorgio Tamborrini,
Christian Marx,
Raphael Micheroli
Journal of Ultrasonography, Volume 16 , ISSUE 66, 252–259
research-article | 30-November-2020
decreased co-activity, in patients with RLBP(3). In recent years, changes of movement patterns of the transverse abdominis (TrA) muscle(4) and lumbar multifidus (LM) muscle(5) have been in the center of focus of many studies based on rehabilitative ultrasound imaging (RUSI).
Using any instrument for examining body structures requires certain prerequisites, such as evaluating its validity and reliability. Reliability determines how stable the results of measurements remain over time(6). B-mode ultrasound
Hamid Zamani,
Mahdi Dadgoo,
Mohammad Akbari,
Javad Sarrafzadeh,
Mohammadreza Pourahmadi
Journal of Ultrasonography, Volume 21 , ISSUE 87, 286–293
Article | 15-March-2021
The article investigates the influence of preventive maintenance on the reliability and availability indexes of the railway means of transport, which also determine the economic aspects of their operation and maintenance. The research was done using the method based on fault tree analysis (FTA) and Monte Carlo simulation. The authors performed a cause and effect analysis of the occurrence of undesirable events during the operation of selected vehicles. They identified the weakest components of
Maciej SZKODA,
Grzegorz KACZOR,
Robert PILCH,
Maksymilian SMOLNIK,
Zbigniew KONIECZEK
Transport Problems, Volume 16 , ISSUE 1, 5–18
Article | 28-August-2018
nonstructural components in comparison to structural ones. This paper addresses the question of how to distribute nonstructural components in height of a building accounting for more reliable economic loss subjected to seismic excitation through application of fully probabilistic reliability approach. This purpose has been captured through proposing a new modified distribution of building nonstructural components in height for three typical steel moment frames and conducting comparative assessments for two
Leila HAJ NAJAFI,
Mohsen TEHRANIZADEH
Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environment, Volume 10 , ISSUE 2, 77–98
Research Article | 02-November-2017
down the data redundancy which is related to correlated sensor readings and using a probability model to efficiently compress data at the cluster heads. As in the case of sensor networks the data reliability goes down as the network resource depletes and these types of networks lacks any central synchronization making it even more a global problem to compare different reading at the central coordinator. The complexity of calibrating each sensor and using an adaptable measured threshold to correct
Vasanth Iyer,
Garimella Ram Murthy,
M.B. Srinivas
International Journal on Smart Sensing and Intelligent Systems, Volume 1 , ISSUE 4, 912–921
research-article | 30-September-2019
visualize the ALL with US(20). It is hypothesized that point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) of the ALL may be useful if an ACL tear is suspected. However, a standardized protocol in how to reliably visualize the ALL with US is needed.
The purpose of this study is to present a standardized protocol to visualize the ALL with US and to determine interrater reliability.
Materials and methods
Neri et al.(21) reported that the maximum length of the ALL was reached in 30° flexion with internal rotation. More
Michel Kandel,
Erik Cattrysse,
Michel De Maeseneer,
Leon Lenchik,
Marc Paantjens,
Marco Leeuw
Journal of Ultrasonography, Volume 19 , ISSUE 78, 181–186
Article | 28-August-2018
available in the literature is used to test the model. The partial safety factors method is employed for pile caps design and structural safety is evaluated by means of the reliability index. The small failure probability, estimated through the reliability index, demonstrates the safety of the proposed method. A numerical example of practical use of the model is also presented.
José Milton de ARAÚJO
Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environment, Volume 10 , ISSUE 2, 65–75
Article | 07-May-2018
paper has better security and reliability.
Wang Hui,
Hong Bo,
Tang Junyong
International Journal of Advanced Network, Monitoring and Controls, Volume 3 , ISSUE 2, 89–94
research-article | 31-March-2020
reduce dropout from military training due to injuries. Therefore, we sought to determine the interrater reliability of MSU for assessing the mid-portion Achilles tendon: (1) structure (2) anteroposterior diameter and (3) neovascularization, in a cohort of asymptomatic service members.
Material and methods
This cross-sectional study was approved by the ethics committee METC Brabant, Tilburg, the Netherlands (approval number NW2018-72) and by the Joint Health Care Division of the Ministry of Defence
Marc Paantjens,
Marco Leeuw,
Pieter Helmhout,
Amanda Isaac,
Michel De Maeseneer
Journal of Ultrasonography, Volume 20 , ISSUE 80, e6–e11
Research Article | 21-April-2017
The publication reflects the research results of the rationalization of the rolling stock use of JSC LG Lithuanian railways to increase the reliability indicators of the freight diesel locomotive exploitation reliability. The comparative evaluation of the exploited freight diesel locomotive work duration, according to the technical documentation, by using comparative test results and indirect diesel reliability criteria approved in practice. An algorithm of work duration forecasting methodology
Sergejus LEBEDEVAS,
Galina LEBEDEVA,
Stasys DAILYDKA,
Gediminas VAIČIŪNAS
Transport Problems, Volume 10 , ISSUE 4, 45–55
Article | 26-March-2020
Reliability of vehicles is characterized not only by the quality of production but also by the quality of subsequent maintenance. In this paper, we consider the possible spare parts logistics risks, as they have a huge influence on vehicles’ maintenance. One of the widespread methods to analyze the reliability of complex systems is Fault Tree Analysis (FTA). To identify and systematize all possible risks in spare parts logistics, we have built the Problem Tree. For managing identified
Irina MAKAROVA,
Ksenia SHUBENKOVA,
Polina BUYVOL,
Eduard MUKHAMETDINOV
Transport Problems, Volume 15 , ISSUE 1, 105–116
Article | 01-October-2019
application environment and does not guarantee the integrity and confidentiality of cloud data. In other words, the cloud storage service does not guarantee that the data and operation of mobile users will not be lost, damaged, leaked, or illegally exploited by malicious or nonmalicious. Therefore, it's very dangerous for sensitive data to be stored directly in the cloud. The reliability of the mobile cloud storage depends on the extent of the impact on system storage efficiency while the storage solution
Wang Hui,
Wang Zhong Sheng,
Li Jinguang
International Journal of Advanced Network, Monitoring and Controls, Volume 3 , ISSUE 3, 29–46
Research Article | 21-April-2017
formed warranty package that will optimize the planning and organization of activity centers to improve operational reliability of commercial trucks. A basis for acceptance of the scientifically-proved decisions is the statistical data analysis of requests monitoring that allows organizing duly replacement of parts with expired service life, and also promotes customer servicing quality improvement and reliability of trucks by prevention of its failures.
Irina MAKAROVA,
Rifat KHABIBULLIN,
Eduard BELYAEV,
Artur BELYAEV
Transport Problems, Volume 10 , ISSUE 1, 63–78
research-article | 08-March-2021
through a gray-scale analysis of individual pixels within the US image. US images have been shown to be a valid measure compared to MRIs and CT scans for both CSA and EIg(3–7).
Very often, the reliability of measurements is reported in the literature(8), yet studies sometimes simply specify intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs) and other reliability statistics(9). When working with US imaging, it is important to understand that it is a two-step process. First, the technician completes the scan
Eric J. Sobolewski,
Leah D. Wein,
Jacquelyn M. Crow,
Kaitlyn M. Carpenter
Journal of Ultrasonography, Volume 21 , ISSUE 84, 7–11
Research Article | 10-March-2013
the alarm, then the operators could send control signals through the monitoring software to implement manual intervention. The experiment showed that the system improved the reliability of the navigation.
Yuanjie Wang,
Fuzeng Yang,
Tao Wang,
Qiang Liu,
Xiudong Xu
International Journal on Smart Sensing and Intelligent Systems, Volume 6 , ISSUE 2, 466–481
research-article | 30-November-2020
(4) which can further challenge the assessment if the child does not want to talk about the trauma. Assessment of trauma symptomatology in early childhood is typically done by observing the child in different settings, for instance during play, and by using adult reports about the child’s mental health. Reliability of adult reports can however be questionable if caregivers are unaware of the child’s experiences or symptoms, if caregivers are traumatized themselves, or if it is the caregivers who
Sille Schandorph Løkkegaard,
Mette Elmose,
Ask Elklit
Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology, Volume 9 , 113–126
research-article | 23-April-2019
system to compete on basic dimensions, such as quality, cost, flexibility, and time [2]. Furthermore, the speedy delivery, reliability and outstanding quality of the products, trustworthy delivery promises and the ability to produce new products speedily are performance areas which can be a source of a high level of competitiveness for manufacturing companies [5].
The main assumption of this research is that companies have a higher chance of achieving supply chain agility (SCA) and enhancing
Omer Abdalla SIDDIG,
Abdel Hafiez Ali HASABALLAH,
Ahmad AL-TIT,
Bader ALMOHAIMMEED
Transport Problems, Volume 14 , ISSUE 1, 141–154
Report | 16-October-2019
The increase of immunization against blood group antigens has reinforced the need for automated extensive blood typing. The aim of this study was to assess both the validity and reliability of red blood cell (RBC) automated agglutination technology in testing for antigens of Kidd (Jk), Duffy (Fy), and MNS (Ss) blood systems. ORTHO Sera (Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, Raritan, NJ) anti-Jka, anti-Jkb, Anti-Fya, anti-Fyb, anti-S, and anti-s reagents were each tested on RBC samples previously typed
Ugo Salvadori,
Roberto Melotti,
Daniela L'Altrella,
Massimo Daves,
Ahmad Al-Khaffaf,
Laura Milizia,
Rossana Putzulu,
Renata Filippi,
Aurelio Carolo,
Giuseppe Lippi,
Ivo Gentilini
Immunohematology, Volume 34 , ISSUE 4, 140–147
Article | 20-September-2020
The aim of this paper is to introduce a new quasi Sujatha distribution (NQSD), of which the following are particular cases: the Sujatha distribution devised by Shanker (2016 a), the sizebiased Lindley distribution, and the exponential distribution. Its moments and momentsbased measures are derived and discussed. Statistical properties, including the hazard rate and mean residual life functions, stochastic ordering, mean deviations, Bonferroni and Lorenz curves and stress-strength reliability
Rama Shanker,
Kamlesh Kumar Shukla
Statistics in Transition New Series, Volume 21 , ISSUE 3, 53–71
Article | 01-December-2016
, and the field intensity distribution was simulated by MATALAB. According to simulation of three dimensional field intensity distribution, and it had directly shown that various factors had an influence on the indoor field intensity distribution, thus indoor wireless sensor network nodes can be reasonable deployed by it, the packet loss rate of WSN transmission was reduced from information source, and it provided theoretical basis for further improving WSN information transmission reliability.
Song Yongxian,
Zhang xianjin
International Journal on Smart Sensing and Intelligent Systems, Volume 9 , ISSUE 4, 1943–1970
research-article | 17-April-2021
system analysis is multicriteria (decision) analysis (MCDA). That is why, when designing energy-efficient buildings, there is a need for a systematic analysis of the factors that affect the multicriteria (as usual) value of the objective function. With the help of system analysis, it is possible to substantiate the optimal design solution to reduce energy costs for the construction and operation of the building as a single energy and environmental system.
The concept of “reliability” is used very
Yuriy BIKS,
Olena LYALYUK,
Georgiy RATUSHNYAK,
Olga RATUSHNYAK,
Andrey LYALYUK
Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environment, Volume 14 , ISSUE 1, 59–68
Article | 04-June-2018
Reliability and validity are key concerns for any researcher. We investigate these concerns as they apply to social network analysis programs. Six well-used and trusted programs were compared on four common centrality measures (degree, betweenness, closeness, and eigenvector) under a variety of network topographies. We identify notable inconsistencies between programs that may not be apparent to the average user of these programs. Specifically, each program may have implemented a variant of a
Philip J. Murphy,
Karen T. Cuenco,
YuFei Wang
Connections, Volume 37 , ISSUE 1-2, 23–44
research-article | 30-November-2020
characteristic sonographic features of gout(5–9). Ultrasound scanning is routinely performed to diagnose gouty arthritis but a high degree of discordance is found in the literature as to its reliability. A review and pooling of the results of studies in the literature were needed to gain insights into the reliability of the examination.
Material and methods
A search of Google Scholar, PubMed, NCBI, MEDLINE, and Medscape databases, from 1988 up to 2020 was performed. The key search terms used were knee
Zafar Iqbal Anjum,
Raham Bacha,
Iqra Manzoor,
Syed Amir Gilani
Journal of Ultrasonography, Volume 21 , ISSUE 87, 300–305
Research Article | 01-September-2014
-life cycle four-state model of the device, and then simplified it as three-state model based on some practical considerations in this paper. On the basis of it, the paper analyzed its reliability operation characteristics as the checking items being constants, and then proposed a dynamic real-time iterative control strategy on the checking items according to the practical state of the devices under CBM, and investigated its availability and adaptability. Moreover, the paper still performed devices
H. S. Su,
Y. Q. Kang
International Journal on Smart Sensing and Intelligent Systems, Volume 7 , ISSUE 3, 967–1003
Article | 04-March-2018
of the model evaluation are presented in the article. The experimental results revealed the increase of the probability of faultless operation by the test group of up to 0,892, whereas the faultless operation probability of a control group was 0,726. Thus, the trainee-students have statistically increased the reliability for the maintenance of attitude orientation thanks to the proposed method, and the hypothesis was confirmed.
Maksim BARABANOV,
Gennady KOVALENKO,
Valery BALYASNIKOV,
Mikhail SMUROV,
Vladimir CHEPIGA
Transport Problems, Volume 12 , ISSUE 4, 127–140
Research Article | 13-December-2017
required in many applications in the wireless sensor networks, our study focuses on the ZigBee network which is a new industrial standard for sensor networks. Some previous related papers improved the broadcast reliability by introducing redundant transmission and increasing coverage ratio of every receiver node, but there still exists probability of packet loss and extra communication cost due to redundant broadcast. This paper proposes an efficient acknowledgement-based approach for reliable data
Tien-Wen Sung,
Ting-Ting Wu,
Chu-Sing Yang,
Yueh-Min Huang
International Journal on Smart Sensing and Intelligent Systems, Volume 3 , ISSUE 3, 504–520
Research Article | 01-June-2017
Reliability of modern power systems, in particular those use wind and solar energies, is affected by the relatively short lifetime of the associated power electronic converters (PECs). Thermal stress has been identified as one of the commonest causes for failures in PECs. However, existing thermal monitoring systems are expensive, bulky and with no intelligent capabilities, which limit their full acceptance as monitoring and control tools in operational power plants. This work presents
S. H. Teay,
C. Batunlu,
A. Albarbar
International Journal on Smart Sensing and Intelligent Systems, Volume 10 , ISSUE 2, 407–424
research-article | 18-July-2020
boys) completed the same questionnaires three weeks later to obtain data on test-retest reliability. The mean age was 16.91 years (SD = .84). Everyone in the original sample was asked but only a subsample answered (49%).
Self-assessment measures
The Compassionate Engagement and Action Scales Youth – Swedish version (CEASY-SE)
The 30-item CEASY-SE measures compassion in adolescents in three subscales with 10 items each (see Supplementary 1) – Compassion for others, Compassion from others, and
Eva Henje,
Frida Carlberg Rindestig,
Paul Gilbert,
Inga Dennhag
Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology, Volume 8 , 70–80
Research Article | 30-November-2014
, and ratings of psychosocial problems. Approximately nine days later, the ICU was readministered in a subset of the sample (n = 40) to examine test-retest reliability.Internal consistency was satisfactory, and test-retest reliability was excellent. Concurrent validity associations with the PCL:YV ranged from moderate to high. The ICU displayed excellent discriminative validity for identifying persons who displayed high levels of psychopathic traits. CU traits were also found to be associated with
Mickey T. Kongerslev,
Sune Bo,
Adelle E. Forth,
Erik Simonsen
Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology, Volume 3 , ISSUE 1, 80–96
research-article | 30-November-2020
the study was to compare the reliability of US as a tool to verify the ETT position when the cuff is inflated with saline or air. The secondary objectives were to assess the visibility of the ETT, the diagnostic certainty of the ETT position, the average time required to perform the technique, and to perform an analysis of the learning curve.
Methods
This was a prospective randomized study which compared the reliability of US to confirm the ETT position when the cuff was inflated with saline
Sarah Santinelli,
Gérard Audibert,
Phi Linh Nguyen Thi-Lambert,
Hervé Bouaziz
Journal of Ultrasonography, Volume 21 , ISSUE 87, 294–299
Review | 07-September-2016
Christoph F. Dietrich,
Yi Dong
Journal of Ultrasonography, Volume 16 , ISSUE 66, 281–287
Article | 16-April-2018
A 23-item difficulty with mobility questionnaire (DMQ) was piloted with 32 persons who had participated in a one-week orientation and mobility (O&M) course offered by Guide Dogs Queensland in early 2014 to determine its potential utility as an outcome measure for O&M instruction. The DMQ was assessed for reliability, validity, and sensitivity. Reliability was established using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient. Validity was assessed by determining the extent to which the total
Steven J. La Grow, Ed.D.,
Bashir Ebrahim, OAM, Grad. Dip. Rehab. Studies,
Andy Towers, Ph.D.
International Journal of Orientation & Mobility, Volume 6 , ISSUE 1, 59–69
Article | 01-September-2015
A fuzzy model for failure rate with the consideration of the effects of uncertain factors in distribution reliability evaluation is presented. The possibility and credibility distribution analyzed on the basis of sample datum are used for quantifying effects of the uncertainty done to failure rate. Mathematically, the failure rate can be obtained in the interval integration. Moreover, aiming to make the calculating quantity of system reliability evaluation simple and easy, the fuzzy clustering
H.X. Tian,
W.F Wu,
P. Wang,
H.Z. Li
International Journal on Smart Sensing and Intelligent Systems, Volume 8 , ISSUE 3, 1484–1504
Research Article | 08-December-2021
Rama Shanker,
Umme Habibah Rahman
Statistics in Transition New Series, Volume 22 , ISSUE 4, 139–152
Article | 30-November-2018
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THE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF THE TELEMETRY DATA FORECASTING MODEL
Thought of optimal decision method is using linear transform to normalize the attribute value, and at the same time using the ideal point and negative ideal point, compared with the traditional method has more rationality and reliability. The ideal point is the best solution, and its target value is the best, the worst is the worst. The worst is the worst. The optimal solution algorithm is as follows:
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Set decision matrix
Jiangtao Xu,
Pingping Liu
International Journal of Advanced Network, Monitoring and Controls, Volume 4 , ISSUE 2, 28–34
Article | 10-April-2018
Internet era in the context of increasing popularity of mobile terminals, network video browsing has become an indispensable feature of wireless terminals. However, in order to improve the reliability of video multicast, this paper increases the gain system from the overlapping access points in the coverage area, because of the low reliability of the inter-link interference between the wireless networks. Improve the fairness of the system, and propose and design a multi-point broadcast scheme
Wang Tao
International Journal of Advanced Network, Monitoring and Controls, Volume 2 , ISSUE 4, 72–75
research-article | 13-July-2021
(RG) to determine intra-operator error. The inter-operator error was also measured by repeating the measurements twice by a second clinician (AM) following an interval of two weeks. Complete intra- and inter-examiner reliability was noted (ICC = 1), which may be explained by the generation of values by custom algorithms inherent to the metrology software.
Statistical analysis was performed using Excel (Microsoft, WA, USA) and SPSS software (version 24; SPSS Inc., IL, USA). The level of statistical
Raj Gaddam,
Elissa Freer,
Brett Kerr,
Tony Weir
Australasian Orthodontic Journal, Volume 37 , ISSUE 1, 3–13
Research Article | 02-February-2017
The study deals with enhancing the reliability of freight cars by improving the corporate service system. Assessing of the quality of spare parts suppliers is discussed. An algorithm for supplier selection and an evaluation method, based on cluster analysis of indicators of supplier reliability, is proposed. Alternative developments for a service network, in view of expanding of the car fleet powered by natural gas-based fuel have been considered.АннотацияВ статье рассматриваются способы
Irina Makarova,
Rifat Khabibullin,
Eduard Belyaev,
Larisa Gabsalikhova,
Eduard Mukhametdinov
Transport Problems, Volume 11 , ISSUE 1, 5–18
Article | 01-December-2016
A credibility test method based on the features of frequency domain entropy of a phase is proposed to evaluate the blind processing results of a BPSK signal. Initially, a reference signal was constructed depending on the certain identified modulation results. By analyzing the differences of the phase of the correlation series between the observed signal and the reference signal, a reliability test problem for the BPSK signal is performed by calculating the phase spectrum entropy and comparing
Wang Shuwang,
Hu Guobing
International Journal on Smart Sensing and Intelligent Systems, Volume 9 , ISSUE 4, 1900–1917
Article | 08-December-2019
Jacek CABAN,
Paweł DROŹDZIEL,
Piotr IGNACIUK,
Paweł KORDOS
Transport Problems, Volume 14 , ISSUE 4, 51–62
research-article | 30-November-2020
Introduction
Theoretical frameworks such as Bowlby’s attachment theory (1) and Erikson’s psychosocial stages (2) convey the significance of interpersonal trust as an important aspect of adaptive psychosocial functioning across the lifespan, beginning during early development (3, 4). According to Rotenberg and colleagues (5), interpersonal trust can be conceptualized along three bases: reliability, emotional trust, and honesty. Reliability refers to the belief that others will fulfill their word
Miana Graves,
Francesca Penner,
Carla Sharp
Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology, Volume 9 , 176–186
Research Article | 24-October-2017
In this article we consider the increase of the resource of wheelsets of cars and locomotives. We give general data on present research in the field of tribotechnical systems, and offer alternative variants of development of domestic tribotechnical systems for railway transportation, which can be useful to replace foreign systems. The systems capable of increasing the reliability of a railway branch are described.
Vladimir SHAPOVALOV,
Alexander LUBYAGOV,
Pavel KHARLAMOV
Transport Problems, Volume 12 , ISSUE 2, 137–146
Research Article | 30-March-2017
Galina KHROMOVA,
Ziyoda MUKHAMEDOVA,
Irina YUTKINA
Transport Problems, Volume 12 , ISSUE 1, 93–102
Article | 05-September-2013
Qianping Wang,
Ruoyu Li,
Liangli LAI,
Lei Kong
International Journal on Smart Sensing and Intelligent Systems, Volume 6 , ISSUE 4, 1653–1674
research-article | 30-November-2020
) noted that people’s interpersonal complaints dominated the content and themes of their therapy. This was different from the symptom focus of assessments and outcome measures. This gave impetus to develop the IIP, which consisted of 127 items and had six scales. The alpha coefficients ranged from .82 to .93, and test-retest reliability ranged between .80 to .90 over a 10-week period. Further, the IIP displayed high sensitivity to therapeutic change, and its usefulness as a clinical tool gained
Pravin Israel,
Johannes Hendrik Langeveld
Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology, Volume 9 , 87–95
Article | 18-March-2018
The article proposes methodological principles for substantiating the specialization of main railway lines based on the primary types of passenger or freight traffic in order to improve the level of transport services, economic efficiency, and reliability of the transportation process. The search for a solution to the problem provides a rational distribution of transport flows and investment measures, with the subsequent finding of a compromised operation for a set of effective alternatives.
Andrey BORODIN,
Evgenia PROKOFIEVA
Transport Problems, Volume 12 , ISSUE SE, 35–44
Article | 01-March-2015
As stereo matching methods are widely used in computer vision and stereo reconstruction, from the perspective of improving the matching accuracy, this paper focuses on the global optimization algorithm. An improved stereo matching method based on 8- neighbor Belief Propagation method is proposed in this paper, by involving more pixels into information transmission, our method improves the accuracy of stereo matching. The experimental results verify the efficiency and reliability of our method.
Qian. Zhang,
Shaomin Li,
Y. Zhang,
P. Wang,
JF. Huang
International Journal on Smart Sensing and Intelligent Systems, Volume 8 , ISSUE 1, 464–479
Article | 07-May-2018
The health management of complex equipment is crucial to ensure the reliability, maintainability and safety of complex equipment. This paper introduces the basic concept and research connotation of prognostics and health management (PHM), analyzes the significance of PHM technology in equipment maintenance. For the fault prediction architecture and method, this paper focuses on the discussion, analysis, and summarizes the current research’s hot spots and existing technical difficulties. Finally
Hu Nannan,
Su Xiaohao,
Baolong Liu
International Journal of Advanced Network, Monitoring and Controls, Volume 3 , ISSUE 1, 115–121
Research Article | 15-February-2020
Data integrity is a term used when referring to the accuracy and reliability of data. It ensures that data is not altered during operations, such as transfer, storage, or retrieval. Any changes to the data for example malicious intention, unpredicted hardware failure or human error would results in failure of data integrity. Cryptographic hash functions are generally used for the verification of data integrity. For many Internet of Things (IoT) applications, hardware implementations of
Muzaffar Rao,
Thomas Newe,
Ian Grout
International Journal on Smart Sensing and Intelligent Systems, Volume 7 , ISSUE 5, 1–6
Article | 14-December-2020
reliability of HLA antisera defining splits.
Robert W. Gutendorf,
Kamala Balakrishnan,
David L. Taylor,
Kelly Cox
Immunohematology, Volume 7 , ISSUE 2, 43–45
Research paper | 13-December-2017
In this paper, the authors proposed a novel type of inkjet where the ink is driving by maxwell stress employing the characteristic of thermalmagnetic. Different with the traditional inkjet technology like the piezo-vibration driving type or bubble driving type, in the proposed approach the moving elements or high temperature is absolutely unnecessary and having simple structure, so that high durability and reliability is promising with small size and strong pumping force. The working mechanism
Shinya Muraii,
Hirofumi Han,
Y. Koshimoto
International Journal on Smart Sensing and Intelligent Systems, Volume 3 , ISSUE 4, 592–604
Article | 20-July-2021
Objective: To evaluate the treatment risks and the quality of information contained within the websites of specialist orthodontists in Australia. Methods: The term ‘specialist orthodontic practice’ was entered into three internet search engines. Websites satisfying inclusion and exclusion criteria were evaluated for orthodontic treatment risk information against nine common treatment risks. For website reliability and quality, the DISCERN instrument was used along with the HON
Maurice J. Meade,
Craig W. Dreyer
Australasian Orthodontic Journal, Volume 35 , ISSUE 2, 143–151
research-article | 30-November-2020
are a relatively new concept, there is minimal research available. Most published papers are opinion-based and rely on little raw data. Based on this background, it is clear that an improved understanding by the oral health provider of what potential consumers experience, is paramount. Therefore, the present study aimed to determine how the popularity of DIY aligner videos available on YouTube related to the content of the video, the status of the author, and the quality and reliability of the
Megan Collins,
Darwin Luc,
Ersan Karadeniz,
Peter Petocz,
Carlos Flores-Mir,
Carmen Karadeniz
Australasian Orthodontic Journal, Volume 37 , ISSUE 2, 321–332
Research Article | 02-February-2017
Summary. Public transport priority is still a big issue in many cities. Priority measures for street public transport are the key tool to increasing the attractiveness and reliability of public transport systems. This paper contributes to this problem by introducing a detailed analysis of street public transport vehicle ride on urban roads. The ride will be divided into segments with a definition of the potential reason for possible delays. This view is the first step for a future objective
Vojtěch NOVOTNÝ,
Dagmar KOČÁRKOVÁ,
Ondřej HAVLENA,
Martin JACURA
Transport Problems, Volume 11 , ISSUE 4, 43–55
Research Article | 01-June-2020
In this paper we propose and test a composite generalizer of the Lomax distribution .The genesis of the beta distribution and transmuted map is used to develop the so-called beta transmuted Lomax (BTL) distribution. The properties of the distribution are discussed and explicit expressions are derived for the moments, mean deviations, quantiles, distribution of order statistics and reliability. The maximum likelihood method is used for estimating the model parameters, and the finite sample
Ahmed Hurairah,
Abdelhakim Alabid
Statistics in Transition New Series, Volume 21 , ISSUE 2, 13–34
Research Article | 08-December-2021
parameters and the reliability characteristic. A Monte Carlo simulation study has been conducted to compare the performance of the estimates for different censoring schemes.
Jagdish Saran,
Narinder Pushkarna,
Shikha Sehgal
Statistics in Transition New Series, Volume 22 , ISSUE 4, 191–212
Research Article | 02-February-2017
Igor IVANOV,
Pavel RUBIN,
Alexander TARAPANOV,
Nikita KANATNIKOV
Transport Problems, Volume 11 , ISSUE 2, 61–66
Article | 20-September-2020
parameters, and finally order statistics. Moreover, plots of the density and distribution functions of PSBTPAD are presented and a reliability analysis is considered. The Rényi entropy of PSBTPAD is proved and the application of real data is discussed. Mathematics Subject Classification: 62E10, 62F15.
Khaldoon Alhyasat,
Ibrahim Kamarulzaman,
Amer Ibrahim Al-Omari,
Mohd Aftar Abu Bakar
Statistics in Transition New Series, Volume 21 , ISSUE 3, 73–91
Article | 24-November-2017
Valeriia VOROPAI
Transport Problems, Volume 12 , ISSUE 3, 21–34
Article | 26-March-2020
correct calculation of the speed of movement allows us to obtain the reliability of the restored co-existence, as well as data for an objective analysis of the road traffic accident.
Valery KOVALEV,
Igor BLYANKINSHTEIN,
Dmitry MOROZOV,
Andrew KAZANTSEV
Transport Problems, Volume 15 , ISSUE 1, 15–24
Article | 17-November-2020
Anti-Yta is an antibody to a high-frequency (99.8%) antigen and has been reported to have variable clinical significance. A retrospective review of monocyte monolayer assay (MMA) results on sera from 79 patients with anti-Yta was conducted to determine the reliability of this assay to predict the clinical significance of anti-Yta. Results of the MMA, other serological tests, and patient transfusion histories were analyzed. The MMA was found to be a reliable predictor of the clinical
Robert J. Eckrich,
Delores M. Mallory,
S. Gerald Sandler
Immunohematology, Volume 11 , ISSUE 3, 81–84
Article | 16-April-2018
This study sought to assess the reliability, validity, and sensitivity of the Difficulty with Mobility Questionnaire (DMQ) to determine its applicability as an outcome measure for dog guide instruction. Forty-nine trainees receiving dog guide instruction from Leader Dogs for the Blind participated in this study. All rated their overall ability to get around (AGA) and the difficulty they experienced with 16 separate mobility related behaviours (DMQ-16) before and after training. The DMQ-16 was
Steve La Grow, Ed.D.,
Andy Towers, Ph.D.,
Dae Kim, Ph.D.,
Rod Haneline, M.A.
International Journal of Orientation & Mobility, Volume 7 , ISSUE 1, 10–21
Research paper | 15-February-2020
magnetic shielding. In this study, we recorded P300 brain waves of subjects, compared our results with our past studies and other EEG and MEG data reported previously. The results confirmed the reliability of our data and indicated that the MI sensor can be applied on brain activity detection.
K. Wang,
S. Tajima,
Y. Asano,
Y. Okuda,
N. Hamada,
C. Cai,
T. Uchiyama
International Journal on Smart Sensing and Intelligent Systems, Volume 7 , ISSUE 5, 1–4
Review | 31-January-2019
) and mean specificity was 89.50% (standard deviation 12.21). Conclusion: The current literature reveals high sensitivity and specificity in the use of ultrasonography in scaphoid fracture diagnosis. However, multiple factors including technical differences in ultrasound machines and probes, small sample sizes and variability of subsequent confirmatory tests have created a challenge in determining the ultimate reliability of ultrasonography in the diagnosis of occult scaphoid fractures. Considering
Mohammed Ali,
Mujtaba Ali,
Ahmed Mohamed,
Syed Mannan,
Farshid Fallahi
Journal of Ultrasonography, Volume 18 , ISSUE 75, 325–331
Article | 30-July-2021
Introduction: Digital models have become more widely accepted for orthodontic diagnostic purposes. Intraoral scanners have the advantage of eliminating the need for conventional impressions. The aim of the present study was to assess the reliability and reproducibility of the Lythos intraoral scanner and to determine if a significant advantage is delivered over stone model and caliper measurements in tooth width and Bolton ratio accuracy. Methods: The study comprised 30 typodont models for
Michael Bowes,
William Dear,
Emily Close,
Terrence J. Freer
Australasian Orthodontic Journal, Volume 33 , ISSUE 1, 73–81
Research Article | 02-November-2017
The accelerometers used for Inertial Navigation in satellite launch vehicles demand excellent performance in terms of sensitivity, noise immunity, linearity, bias and scale factor stability over time and environmental changes. Detailed and in-depth design of the microstructure by computer simulation is required to ensure structural integrity and reliability of the microstructure. The microstructure of the accelerometer consists of a proof mass suspended from the mounting frame by beam springs
Thampi Paul,
Jaspreet Singh,
M. M. Nayak,
K. Rajanna,
M. Sasi Kumar
International Journal on Smart Sensing and Intelligent Systems, Volume 1 , ISSUE 4, 1019–1030
Article | 03-November-2017
This paper discusses a measurement principle for online moisture determination of wood pellets that is based on capacitive sensing. To ensure reliability and proper operation of the sensing device even under harsh industrial conditions, a robust principle based on a frequency hopping approach is required. Therefore, we investigate the impact of multiple carrier frequencies and analyze the frequency dependency of the material permittivity. Two different electrode topologies, one based on
Anton Fuchs,
Michael J. Moser,
Hubert Zangl,
Thomas Bretterklieber
International Journal on Smart Sensing and Intelligent Systems, Volume 2 , ISSUE 2, 293–308
Research paper | 20-February-2013
normalizing matching degree. Several BPAs provided by many sensor sources are fused by Dempster’s rule of combination. A diagnosis decision-making can be done according to the fusion results. Finally,the diagnosis examples of machine rotor system with vibration sensors show that the proposed method can enhance accuracy and reliability of data fusion-based diagnosis system.
Xu Xiaobin,
Zhou Zhe,
Wen Chenglin
International Journal on Smart Sensing and Intelligent Systems, Volume 6 , ISSUE 1, 171–190
Article | 01-September-2014
pressure of separated fluid into one, and finally a stable and accurate result is obtained by inputting the mixed signal through the integrating system. Thus, the applicability and reliability of the flowmeter can be greatly enhanced, which ensures the authenticity and stability of the measurement data about the fluid.
Zhang Haining,
Ren Yonghui
International Journal on Smart Sensing and Intelligent Systems, Volume 7 , ISSUE 3, 1326–1346
research-article | 31-July-2018
vision impairment (VISSIT, 2014; Pogrund et al. 2015). A national validation study on the VISSIT for TVIs was completed in May 2015, revealing that consequential validity, social validity, and content validity were all significantly valid. The internal consistency reliability proved significantly reliable.
Following the success of the VISSIT, the subcommittee received numerous requests for an equivalent tool for O&M specialists. These requests called for a tool that uses complete evaluation of
Heather R. Munro,
Shannon Darst,
Rona L. Pogrund
International Journal of Orientation & Mobility, Volume 9 , ISSUE 1, 1–11
Research Communicate | 18-March-2020
The Weibull distribution is used to describe various observed failures of phenomena and widely used in survival analysis and reliability theory. Sometimes it is very difficult to compute moments of such distributions due to various reasons for e.g. analytical issues, multi parameter cases etc. This study presents the computation of the moments and the expected value of the product of order statistics in the sample from the one-parameter Weibull distribution. An alternative approach in
Piyush Kant Rai,
Anu Sirohi
Statistics in Transition New Series, Volume 21 , ISSUE 1, 169–178
Article | 23-March-2018
In this study, a methodology was developed for transport plan selection of intercity trains in railway network using the method of Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). For studying the transport plan, the following indicators have been chosen: the transport satisfaction, average number of train stops, average distance travelled, average speed, reliability, availability of service with direct transport and transport capacity. The methodology includes determination of variant schemes of
Svetla STOILOVA,
Radina NIKOLOVA
Transport Problems, Volume 13 , ISSUE 1, 37–48
Article | 06-July-2017
, stochastic ordering, mean deviations, Bonferroni and Lorenz curves, and stress-strength reliability have been discussed. Estimation of its parameter has been discussed using the method of maximum likelihood and the method of moments. The applications and goodness of fit of the distribution have been discussed with three real lifetime data sets and the fit has been compared with one-parameter lifetime distributions including Akash, Shanker, Lindley and exponential distributions.
Rama Shanker
Statistics in Transition New Series, Volume 17 , ISSUE 3, 391–410
Research Article | 01-December-2011
protocol with those of using CSMA and TDMA individually. It is verified that in terms of flexibility and reliability in channel utilization, packet loss ratio and fairness index, the hybrid MAC protocol is superior. The hybrid mechanism makes the MAC layer self-adaptively switch between TDMA and CSMA according to the data traffic load.
Yuan LIU,
Yuhao WANG,
Siyue CHEN,
Xiao LI,
Zhengfa RAO
International Journal on Smart Sensing and Intelligent Systems, Volume 4 , ISSUE 4, 662–674
Article | 05-September-2013
According to EGTS proposal, an adaptive channel hopping algorithm that can be used in wireless mesh sensor networks was is designed in this paper. The nodes select proper channels independently and use them to communicate with their neighbors. Once a pair of nodes find their current channel has been deteriorated, they abandoned the current channel and enable the reserved channel, so that the reliability of the network is improved. The algorithm is compatible with the primitives and the frame
Zhao Jindong,
Fan Baode,
Lu Yunhong,
Mu Chunxiao
International Journal on Smart Sensing and Intelligent Systems, Volume 6 , ISSUE 4, –
Article | 01-December-2014
experiences which may support other researchers to achieve success without wasting resources are reported. Moreover, presented research analyses of some unusual observations made in a proto-typed smart home monitoring system have been discussed. Packet delivery ratio (PDR) and latency are among a few reliability issues that have been analysed and addressed in this article to make the system more robust.
H. Ghayvat,
A. Nag,
N. K. Suryadevara,
S.C. Mukhopadhyay,
X. Gui,
J. Liu
International Journal on Smart Sensing and Intelligent Systems, Volume 7 , ISSUE 4, 1997–2013
Article | 28-August-2018
The requirements for the inspection of heating systems have been introduced in the Energy Performance Act. Thermal diagnostics of the system is an evaluation of the technical conditions of the heating and hot water installations, due to their energy efficiency and reliability of obtaining the required internal temperature in the building and delivery of the right amount of domestic hot water at the proper temperature. Data obtained from the diagnostics are useful for proper energy-efficient
Aleksandra SPECJAŁ,
Halina CIUMAN
Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environment, Volume 10 , ISSUE 2, 165–173
Research Article | 15-February-2020
sensor reliability and the possibility to clean it. Measurements confirm it ability to detect and characterize each cell and particle in less than 1ms during their passage in a microchannel, allowing high speed diagnosis of a large amount of cells. Calibrated particles were used to check the proper functioning of the sensor and the possibility to detect and measure few variation induce by the passage of cells.
J. Claudel,
M. Nadi,
O. Elmazria,
D. Kourtiche
International Journal on Smart Sensing and Intelligent Systems, Volume 7 , ISSUE 5, 1–5
Article | 24-June-2021
In the optimization of technical systems focused on a specific functional purpose (reliability, safety, and availability) with the use of simulation methods, an important parameter is the digital simulation time of the research subject. With the complexity of the issue, the digital simulation time increases. The aim of the article is to present a method (combination of parallel computing and variance reduction techniques) of reducing the computer simulation time of the research technical object
Janusz SZPYTKO,
Yorlandys SALGADO DUARTE
Transport Problems, Volume 16 , ISSUE 2, 101–112
Research Article | 08-December-2021
The exponentiated Burr Type XII (EBXII) distribution has wide applications in reliability and economic studies. In this article, the estimation of the probability density function and the cumulative distribution function of EBXII distribution is considered. We examine the maximum likelihood estimator, the uniformly minimum variance unbiased estimator, the least squares estimator, the weighted least squares estimator, the maximum product spacing estimator, the Cramér–von-Mises
Amal S. Hassan,
Salwa M. Assar,
Kareem A. Ali,
Heba F. Nagy
Statistics in Transition New Series, Volume 22 , ISSUE 4, 171–189
Research Article | 24-August-2017
of dispersion have been derived and discussed. The reliability properties, including hazard rate function and mean residual life function, have been discussed. The estimation of its parameters has been discussed using the maximum likelihood method and the applications of the distribution have been explained through some survival time data of a group of patients suffering from head and neck cancer, and the fit has been compared with a one-parameter Lindley distribution and a two-parameter weighted
Rama Shanker,
Kamlesh Kumar Shukla,
Amarendra Mishra
Statistics in Transition New Series, Volume 18 , ISSUE 2, 291–310
Research Article | 01-September-2017
Fixed-power wireless sensor networks are prevalent and cost-effective. However, they face mote failures, RF interference from environmental noise and energy constraints. Routing protocols for such networks must overcome these problems to achieve reliability, energy efficiency and scalability in message delivery. Achievement of these requirements, however, poses conflicting demands. In this work, we propose an efficient and reliable routing protocol (EAR) that achieves reliable and scalable
B. Sathyasri,
Dr.E. N.Ganesh,
Dr. P. Senthil Kumar,
S. Rathna,
R. Jaishree Bai,
G. Nalini
International Journal on Smart Sensing and Intelligent Systems, Volume 10 , ISSUE 5, 358–373
Article | 01-December-2016
group of sensor nodes, some sink nodes, and a data centre. The sensor nodes are connected to the sink node, which is connected to a data centre through CDMA or General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) technologies. In order to improve the reliability of wireless transmission, retransmission and redundant path are discussed. The system has been tested for half a year and satisfactory results have been observed, which indicate that this system is useful for urban rail vehicle monitoring.
WU Minghu,
CHEN Rui,
YANG Jie,
JIAO Liangbao
International Journal on Smart Sensing and Intelligent Systems, Volume 9 , ISSUE 4, 1822–1839
Article | 30-November-2018
problems caused by Camshift in such scenes. Because the SURF algorithm has the advantage of good object recognition, the implementation of the SpeedUp Robust Features (SURF) in the Camshift algorithm will greatly improve the tracking accuracy and the tracking reliability of the object. The improved method ensures the good real-time performance of the tracking, greatly improves the tracking accuracy of the object by UAV, and eventually achieves a better tracking effect of the moving object.
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Wang Yubian,
Yuri Shebzukhov
International Journal of Advanced Network, Monitoring and Controls, Volume 3 , ISSUE 4, 97–101
Article | 22-July-2019
Auditors need information on the performance of different statistical methods when applied to audit populations. The aim of the study was to examine the reliability and efficiency of a strategy combining systematic Monetary Unit Sampling and confidence intervals for the total error based on the Horvitz-Thompson estimator with normality assumption. This strategy is a possible alternative for testing audit populations with high error rates. Using real and simulated data sets, for the majority of
Bartłomiej Janusz
Statistics in Transition New Series, Volume 20 , ISSUE 2, 85–106
Research Article | 24-October-2017
This study aims to evaluate the intercity bus terminals in metropolitan Lahore, Pakistan. In this regard eleven intercity bus terminals of Lahore (three government-owned & eight privately owned) were selected. Evaluation of performance indicators (PIs) for a sustainable design of intercity bus terminals was conducted with the help of different surveys. Six PIs on user perception were evaluated, i.e., safety and security, access, information, connection and reliability, environment and allied
Saba IKHLAQ,
Muhammad Ashraf JAVID,
Tanvir Iqbal QAYYUM
Transport Problems, Volume 12 , ISSUE 2, 123–136
Research paper | 31-October-2017
Spatial analyses suffer from modifiable areal unit problem (MAUP). This occurs while operating on aggregated data determined for high-level territorial units, e.g. official statistics for countries. Generalization process deprives the data of variation. Carrying out research excluding territorial distribution of a phenomenon affects the analysis results and reduces their reliability. The paper proposes to use symbolic data analysis (SDA) to reduce MAUP. SDA proposes an alternative form of
Justyna Wilk
Statistics in Transition New Series, Volume 16 , ISSUE 2, 243–264
Article | 01-June-2016
the reliability, applicability and effectiveness of the present method.
Yaohui Li
International Journal on Smart Sensing and Intelligent Systems, Volume 9 , ISSUE 2, 927–952
Article | 08-December-2019
in accident scenarios with bicycles and PTW, with a special focus on causation by Driving Reliability and Error Analysis Method and injuries coded by the Abbreviated Injury Scale, conducted for these road users across Europe for the first time. Medical data, police records, and jurisdiction files about crashes of PTW and cyclist were collected and analyzed in EU to define the most common accident scenarios and other threats to this group of unprotected road users. The articles present
Katarzyna SICIŃSKA,
Agnieszka KRUPIŃSKA
Transport Problems, Volume 14 , ISSUE 4, 77–88
Research Article | 15-February-2020
NTC thermistors of Y-Al-Mn-Fe-Ni-Cr-O systems were fabricated by using normal ceramic processing for wide temperature range measurement. Pt-Rh alloy as electrodes was inserted into the body during the forming process to increase the reliability of high temperature and to decrease the contact resistance. The properties were analyzed by XRD, SEM and resistance measurement. There are no distinct XRD patterns between Y0.2Al0.1Mn0.27Fe0.16Ni0.27Ox and Y0.2Al0.1Mn0.264Fe0.16 Ni0.264Cr0.012Ox because
Woonyoung Lee,
Jinseong Park
International Journal on Smart Sensing and Intelligent Systems, Volume 7 , ISSUE 5, 1–4
research-article | 08-October-2021
environment or management of technical objects in a difficult situation under conditions of indistinct and incomplete information or decision-making, is characterized by the presence of risks that need to be taken into account.
When establishing the apparatus and means of control and analysis of reliability of information about the state of the radioactive repository, it is very important to justify the choice of specific control methods that take into account the specifics of the object of control, the
Igor YEREMEYEV,
Alina DYCHKO,
Volodymyr KYSELOV,
Stefan ZAICHENKO
Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environment, Volume 14 , ISSUE 3, 103–109
Research Article | 27-December-2017
achieve the accuracy, repeatability and reliability needed in industrial applications.
Xing Wu,
Peihuang Lou,
Ke Shen,
Guangqing Peng,
Dunbing Tang
International Journal on Smart Sensing and Intelligent Systems, Volume 7 , ISSUE 1, 48–71
Article | 01-June-2016
Object detecting and tracking is an important technique used in diverse applications of machine vision, and has made great progress with the prevalence of artificial intelligence technology, among which the detecting and tracking moving object under dynamic scenes is more challenging for high requirements on real-time performance and reliability. Essentially analyzing, object detecting and tracking need to classify the objects and background into two different categories according to different
Chunxiang Wang,
Dongfang Xu,
Yongqing Wang
International Journal on Smart Sensing and Intelligent Systems, Volume 9 , ISSUE 2, 1130–1155
Article | 10-April-2018
Wearable equipment in recent years has been rapid development. But the hardware manufacturing complexity and the high cost is a real problem. This paper introduces a microprocessor cluster with both hardware design principle and related distributed software design methods. This cluster has the characteristics of low cost, high reliability, flexible hardware and software system structure, low power consumption, simple equipment manufacturing process and so on, especially suitable for wearable
Xin Liu,
Zhiqiang Wei
International Journal of Advanced Network, Monitoring and Controls, Volume 2 , ISSUE 3, 27–32
Article | 26-August-2018
solutions, which make the work with weak soils easier and, at the same time, increase the reliability of the results, are suggested e.g.: the paraffin method or the use of a special frame enabling repositioning of local microdisplacement sensors during the triaxial test. The issues connected with soil sampling and forming of triaxial specimens have been included in part 1/2 of this article. In the Authors opinion, the text (parts 1 and 2) may constitute an important hint for researchers completing a
Małgorzata JASTRZĘBSKA,
Magdalena KOWALSKA
Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environment, Volume 9 , ISSUE 3, 81–93
research-article | 12-April-2019
to conduct the first assessment of this instruments construct validity using confirmatory factor analysis, and a detailed examination of scale reliability and validity.
Method
Participants
Our sample consisted of 1,344 adolescents, recruited from four schools in the north of Portugal. The vast majority of students (99%) were Portuguese by nationality, and all were fluent Portuguese speakers. A total of 47% of the sample were male and 53% were female. The sample was predominantly from the 9th
Richard A. Inman,
Ana Margarida Sousa,
Diana Cunha,
Paulo Moreira
Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology, Volume 7 , 20–28
Article | 14-July-2019
Electronic systems are very important part of the automotive industry. Electronic products have high reliability due to the critical functions performed by some of the modern modules. Cyclic mechanical load and vibration are main of the conditions, that the electronic modules are subjected during the transport. In this paper, the main incompatibilities in the internal transport processes of soldering of selected elements for automotive company are presented. The main purpose of the article is
Bożena SZCZUCKA-LASOTA,
Tomasz WĘGRZYN,
Krzysztof GARBALA,
Jan PIWNIK,
Wojciech MAJEWSKI
Transport Problems, Volume 14 , ISSUE 2, 19–28
Research Article | 15-February-2020
In recent times, number of researchers have investigated vehicle tracking applications by fusing the measurements done by accelerometers, as part of inertial navigation system (INS), and GPS (Global Positioning System). However, the sensors in recreational devices like mobile phone have limitations in measurement accuracy and reliability. Usually, sudden changes in vehicle speed are not always captured well by GPS. Accelerometers, on the other hand, suffer from multiple noise sources. In this
Arijit Chowdhury,
Tapas Chakravarty,
P. Balamuralidhar
International Journal on Smart Sensing and Intelligent Systems, Volume 7 , ISSUE 5, 1–6
research-article | 21-July-2020
pipeline operational failure and the investigation of the consequences of an emergency in sewer tunnels; to achieve this, typically, a deterministic method of life factor is used, the basis of which is the assessment of factors that reduce the reliability of sewer facilities [1, 2]. In the works [1–3], when studying the factors affecting the operational life of distribution networks and technical and economic performance of carrying out of works, particular attention was paid to the protection of
Olha STARKOVA,
Alevtyna ALEINIKOVA,
Dmitro BONDARENKO
Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environment, Volume 13 , ISSUE 2, 65–73