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Showing 1 to 20 of 55 for “"parallel design"”.
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An iconic approach to parallel design
… to overcome several problems inherent to the design of processes which execute in parallel. Specifically, what is required is a technique which: 1) can display objects in parallel, 2) can hide unwanted detail, 3) can expose timing and communication, and 4) can translate the graphic model into …
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Parallel design optimization of multi-trailer articulated heavy vehicles with active safety systems
… at low speeds. Of all contradictory design criteria of MTAHVs, the trade-off relationship between the maneuverability at low speeds and the lateral stability at high speeds is the most important and fundamental. This trade-off relationship has not been adequately addressed. The goal …
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The place of crossover designs in infertility trials
… unsuitable condition in which to run cross-over designs. Because if treatments are successful, then some women will become pregnant in the first period of treatment and if they become pregnant in the first period they are very unlikely to be treated in the second period. If data from only one …
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Understanding the Employability of College Graduates for Success in the Workplace
… for career readiness. A mixed methods convergent parallel design guided the research. Qualitative interviews were employed for exploring experiences using an interpretive, constructivist, and naturalistic approach for research objectives 1 and 2. A cross sectional survey design and questionnaire, …
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Examining Attrition Through The Hierarchal System of Education For Zero - Fifth Year Teachers: A Mixed Methods Study
… the macrosystem. Conducted by using convergent parallel design, the quantitative set consisted of Likert-scale responses, while the qualitative set consisted of open-ended response statements. Both data sets were merged to create stronger inferences on significant factors affecting teacher …
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Scaling data mining activities on very large datasets
… of existing itemset mining algorithms. A parallel design based on the same approach, to perform itemset extraction in a parallel and/or distributed environment, is also described. To address the manageability of frequent itemsets, a concise disk-based representation, with a set of querying …
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Exploring a Debriefing Intervention: A Mixed Methods Study of a Clinical Staff Intervention
… and intent to leave. To that end, a convergent parallel mixed methods design was used to analyze quantitative and qualitative data. The convergent parallel design is a triangulation design where data were collected concurrently using quantitative and qualitative methods. The results of this …
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The Challenges of Newly Adopted Mathematics Curriculum in Title I Schools: A Mixed Methods Study
… areas. The researcher utilized the convergent parallel design to make detailed comparisons of both quantitative and qualitative data. Quantitative data consisted of teacher questionnaires generated in Qualtrics and TEA Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR). Portraiture was utilized in the …
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Organizational Learning Transfer To Job Performance Behavior: A Mixed-Methods Study
… The purpose of this mixed-methods, convergent, parallel design was to explore extant research on neuroeducation discoveries, specific contemporary learning theories, and performance support science to develop a new learning transfer framework facilitating further research on the topic from a new …
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Distinguishing Between Dual Roles: a Mixed-Methods Examination of the Perceptions and Behaviours of Coaches Working in Recreational and Competitive Synchronized Swimming Environments
… sport programs. Using a mixed-methods convergent parallel design (Creswell & Plano Clark, 2011) this thesis examined the experiences of coaches who were working or had worked with both recreational- and competitive-level synchronized swimmers. Eighteen female coaches participated in …
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Student Engagement in the Honors Biology Flipped Learning Environment
… for the study. A mixed methods convergent parallel design was used to answer the following research questions: What are student perceptions of engagement in a flipped learning environment based on the dimensions of engagement (e.g., affective, behavioral, cognitive, and social)? How do high …
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Towards implementation of pharmacogenomic-guided medicines optimisation for older patients in secondary care
… strategies. The research adopted a convergent parallel design, comprised of a systematic review, secondary data analysis of hospital admissions data for older patients and a qualitative interview study with older patients and healthcare professionals. This research provides a proof-of-concept …
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A pilot study on the impacts of European Union integration on Bulgarian commercial producers buying behavior for capital equipment
… survey and interview data using a convergent parallel design of agricultural commercial producers in Bulgaria. Quantitative data was collected from responses to the 2013 Large Commercial Producer (LCP) survey by Purdue University’s Center for Food and Agricultural Business followed immediately …
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Doctoral students’ career decision-making process: comparing faculty and non-faculty careers from socio-cognitive and contextual perspectives
… discipline. This study employs a convergent parallel design mixed methods approach. SCCT guided quantitative research A total of 372 doctoral candidates responded to the survey, and analysis of covariance was conducted to identify group differences in the effects of environmental influences …
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REPORTING QUALITY OF ONCOLOGY RCTS & COMPLIANCE WITH CONSORT
… two decades. Methods: Eight-hundred and fifty parallel two-arm RCTs assessing oncological interventions in adult breast, prostate, colorectal, and lung cancer between 1992-2010 were identified by a systematic search of the medical literature. Exclusion criteria included investigations reporting …
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Knowledge, attitude and practice of nurses regarding early detection, caring and support of men with prostate cancer at health facilities in Windhoek, Namibia: A mixed method study
… The study adopted a mixed research, convergent parallel design to understand the research problem. For objective 1 and 2, a quantitative approach and descriptive design were used to determine knowledge and practice using self-administered structured questionnaires. A sample of 105 respondents …
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The role of municipal decision-making in community wellbeing in times of drought: a case study of Canada’s Sunshine Coast Regional District
… data were analyzed using a convergent parallel design. Findings indicate low levels of awareness about water problems, usage practices and general water literacy in the region, highlighting the need for behavioural changes in water consumption, conservation, and management. During the …
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Understanding the relationship between religion and well-being: a mixed methods investigation into religious maturity and psychological well-being
… represent a fruitful way forward. The mixed parallel design adopted by this research was composed of a quantitative strand (Study-l) investigating the extent to which RM predicted PWB and the mediating impact of self-actualisation, meaning in life and self-esteem and a qualitative strand …
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Integrated, project-based learning and knowledge retention : a mixed methods study comparing high school students in two geometry courses.
… adjusted to fit into a multitude of environment designs. The purpose of this study was to investigate and corroborate the relationship between mathematical instructional design and student achievement. A mixed methods research design was utilized for collecting data. Qualitative data was …
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Design and Evaluation of a Data-distributed Massively Parallel Implementation of a Global Optimization Algorithm---DIRECT
… work aims at an efficient, portable, and robust design of a data-distributed massively parallel DIRECT, the deterministic global optimization algorithm widely used in multidisciplinary engineering design, biological science, and physical science applications. The original algorithm is modified to …
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