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Showing 1 to 20 of 27 for “"Technical evaluation"”.
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A technical evaluation of a novel cell-surface cytokine detection technology
Hall thrusters have become a tempting alternative to traditional chemical propulsion systems due to the great mass savings they provide through high specific impulses. However, a major stumbling block to their widespread integration is uncertainty about the thruster plume's interaction with …
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Financial viability and technical evaluation of dendritic cell-carrying "vaccination nodes" for immunotherapy
Cancer immunotherapy attempts to stimulate the immune system to reject and destroy tumor cells. Despite the amount of ongoing intensive research to prevent cancer, tumor cells continue to evade immune responses. Currently, dendritic cell vaccines are in development, in which autologous …
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Technical evaluation of a Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay for the detection of Bartonella spp for diagnostic purposes
… nuoG gene. In this non-clinical, laboratory evaluation, we used one laboratory sample to amplify the nuoG bacterial DNA fragment and cloned it into a plasmid vector. Using this plasmid in a technical validation, we demonstrated that the previously described assay could detect nuoG when using …
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Generating Coding Exercises for Language Concepts by Searching, Simplifying, and Annotating Existing Code
… system automates some parts of the process. The technical evaluation proves the ability of PraxisGen in finding a wide variety of language concepts, while the user study demonstrates that the system makes the process of creating high-quality exercise problems simpler.
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Recreating Past Environments in Virtual Reality
… be converted into meshes and exported to VR. A technical evaluation compares the two methods and one is selected for use in our pipeline. Through a human-subjects study, we found that experiencing past environments as immersive walkable spaces, when compared to simply watching a video, improves …
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Flow : a framework for reality-based interfaces
This thesis outlines the design, development and evaluation of a computer vision framework known as Flow. Flow utilizes a wearable head mounted camera to observe user interactions, providing recognition of objects, locations, people, and gestures via machine vision and understanding. This supports …
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Augmenting Shared 3D Model Repositories with Slicing Results for 3D Printing
… faced by users of existing slicers and provide a technical evaluation of the SliceHub system.
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Co-Creating a Socio-Technical Framework for the Design and Evaluation of Crime-Reporting Mobile Apps in Urban Residential Communities
… address this problem, the study builds on socio-technical systems theory to addresses this problem by developing a Socio-Technical Evaluation Framework (STEF) in partnership with urban residents that can be used to guide the design and evaluation of these apps. The study combines qualitative …
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A technical and marketing analysis of nanocrystalline Ni-W coating for oil and gas industry applications
… systems. This project focuses on the technology technical and marketing analysis with particular emphasis on the oil and gas industry. The evaluation involves assessing the technology value, highlighting potential applications, comparing with competing technologies and developing …
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Evaluating the Feasibility of a Performance Improvement Initiative at BYU Broadcasting
… master control environments by implementing a technical infrastructure that supports a file-based workflow. The system that was evaluated was an Apple Xsan running specialized software, called FORK. Performance gaps were identified and a technical evaluation of the system was conducted. …
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THREE-DIMENSIONAL FACIAL ANTHROPOMETRY
… is a promising method of soft-tissue evaluation that allows reliable analysis of craniofacial deformities, providing fundamental parameters to plan and evaluate dental treatments and maxillofacial surgery, so improving the multi-disciplinary and multi-species studies of …
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LineFORM: designing interactions with actuated curve interfaces
… of LineFORM are evaluated through preliminary technical evaluation, and the limitations and future works are discussed. Through this initial design and technical exploration of actuated curve interfaces for interaction design, we envision the future where the adaptability and dynamism of …
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Experimental Evaluation of the Rate of Rise Technique for Measuring Outgassing Rates in a Vacuum
… There is presently in the literature no technical evaluation of the rate of rise method as to the suitability or unsuitability for measuring outgassing rates.
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Evaluation of nuclear spent fuel dry storage casks and storage facility designs
… and the storage facility were determined and technically evaluated in this dissertation. The selected casks were evaluated in terms of SNF criticality, radiation shielding, decay heat removal and heat transfer. Other aspects also determined by calculation were the seismic stability of casks …
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Self evaluation and community development corporations : the utility of robust management information systems
… and requires a team with a breadth of expertise (technical, evaluation, program knowledge). 2) Be prepared for iteration: data systems will need continued changes and refinement as programs change. Organizations should have a plan to address these changes, including adequate staffing. 3) Before …
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Case study review of advanced water metering applications in South Africa
… The case studies were evaluated according to the evaluation framework described in Appendix A and their detailed evaluations are included in each relevant chapter. Evaluations were done in four areas: technical, environmental, social and economic. The technical evaluation is based on the systems …
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The impact of viewing conditions on image quality assessment tasks in mammographic quality control
Objective: Mammography is a technically demanding x-ray examination requiring optimal image quality to enable the early detection of breast cancer. Quality control (QC) processes ensure that the equipment in the diagnostic imaging process is functioning and maintained at the highest level. High …
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Suggestion support system for healthcare facilities in Saudi Arabia: an assessment framework
… system's success. To account for a technology evaluation parameter, we adopted Nielson's definition of usability. He defines usability as a phenomenon that consists of five major factors: learnability, efficiency, memorability, error recovery, and satisfaction. A further understanding of the …
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Role of workplace based assessment of radiographers in informing curriculum development practices: a plain X- ray film technical sufficiency exemplar using 2010 post- registration radiographers.
… evaluate their competency levels in plain x-ray technical sufficiency assessment using a cross-sectional study design. A sequential explanatory mixed-method design was used. The process utilised a multistage approach with each phase seeking to answer a specific research question. The qualitative …
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Identification and realisation of the benefits of participating in an electronic marketplace : An interpretive evaluation approach
… uncertainty organisations often bypass effective evaluation of the benefits that can be realised from participation in e-marketplaces, thereby exacerbating the process facing them and hampering effective decision-making. Evaluation is perceived as a fraught subject within the Information System …
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