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Showing 1 to 20 of 63 for “"IPD"”.
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A framework for implementation of IPD principles in oil & gas projects
… potential for using Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) as a new approach to improve collaboration by engaging full project teams from early in the design phase. It addresses the following questions: How do current practices in the Oil & Gas sector influence project performance? What are the factors …
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Case-based Study and Analysis of Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Approach and Trust-Building Attributes
The goal of this Ph.D. research is to explore the IPD contractual strategies, to highlight the elements that distinguish IPD from a traditional delivery approach, to analyze how trust-based relationships are established and promoted, and to demonstrate if/how trust and IPD contractual principles …
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Investigating the relationships of project performance measures with the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)
… Modeling (BIM) and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) in the construction industry have not been decisively investigated. The potential effect of the technology and strategy on industry operations underscores the need for reliable information about project outcomes associated with their use. The …
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Individual patient data (IPD) meta-analysis of the London measure of unplanned pregnancy (LMUP) as used in Cape Town, South Africa
Background: Global estimates report approximately 44% of pregnancies are unintended, with the incidence being significantly higher in developing countries. In South Africa, it has been found that 51% of pregnancies are unintended. Extensive research has shown that unintended pregnancies are …
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Anti-allergic drug and intracellular signaling mechanisms in human blood eosinophils and airway epithelial cells,
… at the present time. Suplatast tosilate (IPD), a novel anti-allergic drug, plays an important role in the inflammatory process by reducing serum IgE levels and eosinophilia. The exact intracellular signaling mechanisms used by IPD have not been identified and this research was designed to …
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The institutional design of intra-party democracy through legal instruments: Turkish case
… For this reason, intra-party democracy (IPD) warrants in-depth analysis. This thesis investigates IPD in Turkey, primarily from the perspective of participatory democracy, with the purpose of suggesting reforms to the Turkish Political Parties Law (TPPL). Turkish political parties and …
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Effect of Cigarette Smoking on Disease Progression in Idiopathic Parkinson's Disease Patients
… development of idiopathic Parkinson’s disease (IPD). Despite this, there have been few studies focusing on whether cigarette smoking is able to slow IPD disease progression. The few that have examined this issue must be regarded with care due to their intrinsic methodological problems which have …
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INTERNAL DEMOCRACY OF POLITICAL PARTIES AND ELECTORAL OUTCOMES: A STUDY OF STATUTES, ELECTORAL DISPUTES AND LEGAL DECISIONS IN NIGERIA (1999-2019)
A thriving intra party democracy (IPD) culture is key to developing and sustaining sound democratic traditions. In Nigeria and other emerging democracies, the practice of IPD is problematic and characterised by several challenges, including, but not limited to, the resistance of political parties …
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Investigation into the effects of project delivery methods on LEED targets
… (DBB). Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) is an emerging project delivery method that has gained attention for the potential to deliver buildings more effectively (i.e. reaching or exceeding project targets) than previous methods. Currently, there is a lack of IPD research regarding …
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The effect of idiopathic Parkinson's disease on seated trunk reactions
… symptom of Idiopathic Parkinson’s disease (IPD) is decreased trunk and balance control. These deficits in patients with IPD are not treatable, and their underlying mechanisms are not well understood. Additionally, it is not known to what extent decreased trunk control contributes to postural …
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Economics teachers’ perspectives on in-service professional development in South Africa and Nigeria
… and timely participation of teachers in these IPD was not frequently adequate. Findings also showed that participation of teachers in various IPD activities; promote teachers’ creativity in the design and use of teaching and learning support materials (TLSM) in their classroom practices. It was …
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The Use of Individual Participant Data (IPD) for Examining Heterogeneity in Meta-analysis of Observational Studies: An Application to Biomechanical Workplace Risk Factors and Low Back Pain
… relative ability of individual participant data (IPD) meta-analysis (which was considered a “gold standard”) and traditional aggregate data (AD) meta-analysis to identify sources of heterogeneity among studies examining mechanical exposure and low back pain (LBP) in workers. Materials and Methods: …
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BIM and Communication: Implementation of Building Information Modeling Into an Integrated Project Delivery Contract to Encourage Project Teams to Communicate
… objective of this thesis is to explore BIM, IPD and their implementation into a building project contract. The Integrated Delivery Processes is comprised of a collaborative team of Designers, Constructors, and Owners working side by side to create a successful project. BIM has been introduced …
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Do Resiliency and Coping Skills Moderate the Relationship Between Mood Disorders and Parenting Styles Due To Parental Relationship Distress?
… partner violence (IPV), interpersonal distress (IPD), and parental alienation (PA) can significantly affect both mental health and parenting practices. This study examined whether personal strengths, specifically resilience and problem-focused coping, could help buffer these negative outcomes. …
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Measuring Brain Iron In Healthy Controls And Accessing Venous Abnormalities In Parkinson's Disease Using Mri
… tissue. </p> <p>Idiopathic Parkinson's disease (IPD) remains one of those neurodegenerative diseases where the cause remains unknown. Many clinically diagnosed cases of IPD are associated with cerebrovascular disease and white matter hyperintensities (WMH). In this thesis, we also include a study …
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Multi-Criteria Decision Modeling for Best Value Selections in Target Value Design Integrated Project Delivery
<p>Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) combined with Target Value Design (TVD) is a better way to deliver value for the client than traditional guaranteed maximum price (GMP) methods. With traditional GMP delivery methods, the interests of the parties are often at odds. The goal of IPD is to align …
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A stepwise test characteristic curve method to detect item parameter drift
… error, and this is termed item parameter drift (IPD). Several methods have been proposed to detect drifted items. However, most of the existing methods aim at detecting the drift in individual items, which may not be ideal when only the overall test characteristic curve (TCC) is of interest to …
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Modelling longitudinal data on respiratory infections to inform health policy
… conditions in invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) incidence using English surveillance data. A novel multivariate linear regression model is proposed to estimate the influenza-specific contribution additional to the seasonal IPD burden across age groups. We then quantify the impact of the …
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The impact of smoking on individual health expenditures: a case study of Namibia
… disease (OPD) costs, inpatient disease (IPD) costs and total out of pocket (OOP) payments. Concentration curves and indices are estimated for all three variables as well as for smoking intensity and smoking prevalence. Further, three Tobit regression models are run to examine the …
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System integration analysis of a large commercial aircraft engine
… better align the Integrated Product Development (IPD) process and the organization with the product architecture. These mechanisms are then developed into specific recommendations in consideration of a strategic and tactical framework for achievement of the desired future state of the organization …
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