Structure of a Multi-model Catalog for Software Projects Management Including Agile and Traditional Practices

Oil pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic remedy for oral health and detoxification. It involves the use of pure oils as agents to cleanse out harmful bacteria, as well as reduce fungal overgrowth. Oil pulling may also increase saponification in the mouth, creating a soapy environment that cleanses the mouth as vegetable fat is an emulsifier by nature. Most interesting is perhaps the ability of oil to help in cellular restructuring, and are related to the proper functioning of the lymph nodes and other internal organs. Apart from the various available scientific advancements in the medical field, there are age old traditional practices in Ayurvedic medicine which have to be encouraged. Oil pulling, which only requires one to swish oil in the mouth is known to cure many oral and systemic ailments. Though oil pulling is effective, none of the studies considered it as a replacement for the tooth brushing, but can definitely be a supplemental oral hygiene aid. This paper aims at throwing light on the various health benefits of this bygone practice.

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The Effectiveness of the Fused Weighted Filter Feature Selection Method to Improve Software Fault Prediction

Journal of Communications Technology Electronics and Computer Science ◽

10.22385/jctecs.v8i0.96 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 8 ◽

pp. 5 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Fatemeh Alighardashi ◽

Mohammad Ali Zare Chahooki

Keyword(s):

Feature Selection ◽

Feature Selection Method ◽

Selection Method ◽

Machine Learning Algorithms ◽

Fault Prediction ◽

Filter Method ◽

Selection Methods ◽

Software Projects ◽

Software Fault Prediction ◽

Software Fault

Improving the software product quality before releasing by periodic tests is one of the most expensive activities in software projects. Due to limited resources to modules test in software projects, it is important to identify fault-prone modules and use the test sources for fault prediction in these modules. Software fault predictors based on machine learning algorithms, are effective tools for identifying fault-prone modules. Extensive studies are being done in this field to find the connection between features of software modules, and their fault-prone. Some of features in predictive algorithms are ineffective and reduce the accuracy of prediction process. So, feature selection methods to increase performance of prediction models in fault-prone modules are widely used. In this study, we proposed a feature selection method for effective selection of features, by using combination of filter feature selection methods. In the proposed filter method, the combination of several filter feature selection methods presented as fused weighed filter method. Then, the proposed method caused convergence rate of feature selection as well as the accuracy improvement. The obtained results on NASA and PROMISE with ten datasets, indicates the effectiveness of proposed method in improvement of accuracy and convergence of software fault prediction.

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Perceptions and Care Seeking Behavior of Obstetric Complication in Thailand

Kathmandu University Medical Journal ◽

10.3126/kumj.v10i2.7347 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 63-70 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

SK Sharma ◽

P Vong-Ek

Keyword(s):

Maternal Health ◽

Health Personnel ◽

Hard Work ◽

Obstetric Complication ◽

Traditional Practices ◽

Care Seeking ◽

Appropriate Care ◽

Care Seeking Behavior ◽

Seeking Behavior ◽

Poor Nutrition

Background Importance of maternal health has been recognized over the last decade, however information about the perception of illness and healthcare behavior of obstetric complication is lacking. Objective This study assesses women’s knowledge, perception, and experience of obstetric complication and care-seeking behavior and explores the factors associated with the morbidity and the constraints hindering them from seeking timely care. Methods Twenty one in-depth interviews on the perceptions, experience and care seeking behavior related to pregnancy and delivery of Women at Kanchanaburi Demographic Surveillance site of Thailand were conducted. A structured guideline was first prepared in English and translated into Thai language. An interpreter was hired to interview women at the Thai-Myanmar border to translate Thai into local language. A moderator note-taker, and interpreter were present throughout the interview period and tape recorded the conversation. Results In-depth interview revealed that even though quality maternal health care was accessible to most of the women, obstetric complication was prevalent and they were not seeking appropriate care specifically in highland. Too early and too late marriage, frequent child bearing, poverty, hard work, poor nutrition and traditional practices were the reasons for complications. Poor transportation, lack of health insurance, inadequate training of health personnel, poor health facilities and the perception that the complications are normal for pregnant women were the main reasons for not seeking appropriate care. Conclusions Perceived reasons for complications among women living in Kanchanaburi, Thailand were early marriage, frequent childbearing, hard work, poor nutrition and traditional practices. The constraints hindering them from seeking care for the complications were perceived to be the lack of access to health personnel, health facilities, and proper transportation. These issues seemed to be related to poverty. Kathmandu University Medical Journal | Vol.10 | No. 2 | Issue 38 | Apr – June 2012 | Page 63-70 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/kumj.v10i2.7347

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Why software projects escalate: The importance of project management constructs

IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management ◽

10.1109/tem.2003.817312 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 50 (3) ◽

pp. 251-261 ◽

Cited By ~ 67

Author(s):

M. Keil ◽

A. Rai ◽

J.E. Cheney Mann ◽

G.P. Zhang

Keyword(s):

Project Management ◽

Software Projects

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Process conflict management among Indian software employees

Journal of Indian Business Research ◽

10.1108/jibr-10-2014-0068 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 140-160

Author(s):

Swati Alok ◽

Jayasree Raveendran ◽

Anil Kumar Jha

Keyword(s):

Structural Equation ◽

Role Model ◽

Software Projects ◽

Content Type ◽

Software Companies ◽

Conflict Situations ◽

Tpb Model ◽

Structural Assurance ◽

Conflict Handling ◽

Process Conflict

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to test the possible influence of the Ajzen’s theory of planned behaviour (TPB) in predicting conflict-handling intentions during process conflict episodes. Conflict situations are often to be managed with limited time in software projects. With this cue, the study is conducted in the context of software companies in India. Design/methodology/approach – Five variables of the TPB comprising attitude, injunctive subjective norms, descriptive subjective norm, conflict efficacy (CE) and structural assurance (SA) have been studied in relation to the two standard conflict-handling intentions: integrating and dominating approach. By developing vignettes on process conflict, salient beliefs towards process conflicts were elicited among software employees in India. A questionnaire using Ajzen’s guidelines was administered. Structural equation modelling for 150 responses is used for testing path suitability and significance. Findings – Employees with positive attitude towards conflict, high CE and high SA intend to integrate during process conflict. Employees with low efficacy and who are influenced by the action of their role model intend to dominate during process conflict. Research limitations/implications – The study is contextualized to Indian software employees. Findings should not be generalized until replicated in samples from other settings. Practical implications – This study will help practitioners in understanding the various elements that play role in a process conflict and also help in developing appropriate interventions in managing conflicts. This can be done by identifying and resolving issues related to unfavourable attitude and behavioural norms towards process conflicts. Originality/value – This study is the first to examine the efficacy of the TPB model in predicting multiple conflict-handling intentions among Indian software companies.

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What Makes Open Source Software Projects Impactful: A Data-Driven Approach

12th Asia-Pacific Symposium on Internetware ◽

10.1145/3457913.3457932 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Huaiwei Yang ◽

Shuang Liu ◽

Lin Gui ◽

Yongxin Zhao ◽

Jun Sun ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Open Source ◽

Open Source Software ◽

Data Driven ◽

Software Projects ◽

Data Driven Approach

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Using Stack Overflow to Assess Technical Debt Identification on Software Projects

Proceedings of the 34th Brazilian Symposium on Software Engineering ◽

10.1145/3422392.3422429 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Eliakim Gama ◽

Sávio Freire ◽

Manoel Mendonça ◽

Rodrigo O. Spínola ◽

Matheus Paixao ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Technical Debt ◽

Software Projects ◽

Stack Overflow

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Clinical genomics in the 21st century: The fine balance between ethics and science

Clinical Ethics ◽

10.1177/14777509211036646 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 147775092110366

Author(s):

Terence YS Liew ◽

Chun Y Khoo

Keyword(s):

Clinical Practice ◽

Informed Consent ◽

21St Century ◽

Preventive Medicine ◽

Genomic Medicine ◽

Traditional Practices ◽

Current Clinical Practice ◽

Common Goal ◽

Clinical Genomics ◽

Ethical Concerns

The 21st century has been revolutionary for the field of clinical genomics, with major advancements and breakthroughs over the years. It is now considered an instrumental tool in clinical and preventive medicine and has been used on a day-to-day basis to complement current clinical practice. However, with advancements in genomics comes greater bioethical concerns, which becomes increasingly complex with more cutting-edge technology. Some of the major ethical concerns include obtaining informed consent, possibility for genetic enhancements and eugenics, genomic equity and potential discrimination and cloning. It is imperative that we appreciate the benefits of genomic medicine in complementing traditional practices, identify and address the ethical concerns with relation to the practice of genomic medicine, and to ensure a common goal of improving human lives. With these in mind, the practice of genomics can have maximum impact in the collective health of the population, with greater benefit to all.

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