Feasibility of using QR Codes in Highway Construction Document Management

Highway construction occasionally takes place in remote locations, making its document management challenging especially when frequent document revisions occur. With the recent advancement of smartphones and tablets, Quick Response (QR) codes can provide project teams rapid and reliable access to up-to-date documents required for field operations. As a result, the use of QR codes can lead to a reduced need for traveling or meeting for document revisions, and reduce the amount of hardcopy documents and storage space. Despite the potential for significant benefits, there have been few studies aimed at assessing the feasibility of using QR codes in highway construction. In response, the objective of the study was to investigate the benefits of and barriers to using QR codes in highway construction for document management. To conduct the study, first a multi-step process was used, involving an online survey and interviews, with a goal of determining the status quo of highway construction in terms of document management and mobile information technology (IT). The results indicate that hardcopy documentation is still the most prevalent form of document management in highway construction, and hence there is an opportunity for implementing QR codes in conjunction with mobile IT. In the second part of the study, a time study using a real-world infrastructure project was conducted based on three activities: detail look up, specification check, and version check. As a result, the study found statistical evidence that using QR codes can lead to significant time savings.

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Innovations in Food Production - Status and Directions of Development

Olsztyn Economic Journal ◽

10.31648/oej.3419 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 183-193

Author(s):

Barbara Grzybowska

Keyword(s):

Functional Food ◽

Food Production ◽

Food Industry ◽

Statistical Data ◽

New Products ◽

Technological Innovations ◽

The Status ◽

Product Manufacturing ◽

The Subject ◽

And Storage

This paper characterises the directions of innovative activities undertaken by food industry enterprises concerning the manufacturing of food products. Based on the subject literature and secondary statistical data, the status of food industry innovativeness and areas of innovative activities related to implementation of technological and non-technological innovations are presented. The activities of enterprises focus on manufacturing new products in response to the ever-changing needs and expectations of consumers. In particular, the production of so-called functional food (which seeks to promote health, minimise the risk of specific diseases, improve psychophysical fitness, lose weight, etc.) is increasingly extensive. Manufacturers must also improve the technologies and techniques of product manufacturing, packaging and storage.

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Shattering the Glass Podium: Successes and Setbacks of Women in Collegiate Choral Conducting

Update Applications of Research in Music Education ◽

10.1177/87551233211018395 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 875512332110183

Author(s):

Melissa Baughman

Keyword(s):

Gender Discrimination ◽

Online Survey ◽

Response Rate ◽

The United States ◽

Choral Conducting ◽

Demographic Information ◽

Choral Conductors ◽

The Status ◽

Study Participants ◽

Experiences Of Women

The purpose of this study was to explore the status and experiences of women in collegiate choral conducting positions. Out of all collegiate choral conductors ( N = 992) at institutions accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music in the United States, 68.65% ( n = 681) were men and 31.35% ( n = 311) were women at the time of this study; I invited the women collegiate choral conductors to serve as study participants. Ninety-six respondents completed an online survey, resulting in a response rate of 30.86%. I collected data through a researcher-designed survey. First, I asked respondents to provide demographic information and respond to Likert-type and open-ended prompts related to three domains: gaining entry into the profession, navigating the profession, and issues surrounding gender. I analyzed data through descriptive statistics and qualitative methods of assigning codes, combining codes into themes, and displaying the data. I addressed general discrepancies in the self-reported attitudes of respondents. Although women reported an overall attitude of satisfaction as choral conductors in their Likert-type responses, many respondents detailed several instances of gender discrimination and other challenges in their open-ended responses. Implications for the music profession, including specific strategies to help empower women in collegiate choral conducting settings, are discussed.

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CSLA.NET Based N-Layer Application Framework of Warehouse Management System

Advanced Materials Research ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.179-180.145 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 179-180 ◽

pp. 145-149

Author(s):

Xin Hong Zhang ◽

Yan Bin Cui ◽

Rui Li ◽

Fan Zhang

Keyword(s):

Management System ◽

Application Framework ◽

Warehouse Management ◽

The Status ◽

Warehouse Management System ◽

Real Time Information ◽

Use Of Internet ◽

And Storage ◽

Time Information ◽

Corporate Information

Warehouse management system (WMS) direct and optimize stock based on real-time information about the status of utilization. The primary purpose of a WMS is to control the movement and storage of materials within a warehouse. With the widespread use of Internet and the growing complexity on corporate information, distributed architecture has become the first option on building enterprise applications. This paper introduces the CSLA.NET framework, and using .NET platform CSLA.NET distributed under the framework, and designing a set of distributed Warehouse Management System solutions.

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Reinterpreting the Arbitration Legislation for Online Awards in Indonesia

GATR Global Journal of Business Social Sciences Review - GATR Global Journal of Business and Social Science Review (GJBSSR) Vol.7(1) Jan-Mar 2019 ◽

10.35609/gjbssr.2018.6.2(2) ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 61-66

Author(s):

Rina Shahriyani Shahrullah ◽

Elza Syarief ◽

Agustina Fitrianingrum

Keyword(s):

Dispute Resolution ◽

Jel Classification ◽

Document Management ◽

Electronic Communications ◽

Use Of Technology ◽

The Status ◽

Online Business ◽

National Boundaries ◽

Model Law ◽

Online Arbitration

Objective - The use of online arbitration is more convenient for the disputing parties because their submissions can be archived by automated document management systems and be reviewed from any location, at any time. Yet, the process of online arbitration in Indonesia is questionable because the Indonesian Arbitration Legislation does not provide provisions relating to online arbitration. It is also questioned whether online arbitration awards are domestic or international under the Legislation. In order to answer the questions, this research examines and reinterprets the Legislation to establish arguments pertaining to the status of online arbitration and its awards in Indonesia. Methodology/Technique - It adopts a normative legal research by examining the existing legislation and literatures relating to arbitration. Findings - It found that the Legislation permits online arbitration because the IT Legislation facilitates the use of electronic communications and devices for this type of arbitration. Yet, the category of its awards may be vague. This is because Indonesia has not adopted the UNCITRAL Model Law. Consequently, the Legislation merely categorizes the online arbitration awards based on whether they are rendered in Indonesian territory (domestic awards) or outside Indonesia (international awards). Originality/value - The use of technology has penetrated business transactions and may result in legal disputes. Therefore, those who engage in online transactions should consider their dispute resolution mechnism. In the context of online business, it may be beneficial for disputing parties to settle their disputes through online arbitration because it can transcend national boundaries, and its awards may be enforceable. Type of Paper - Review Keywords: Online arbitration, awards, dispute resolution, arbitration law, Indonesia. JEL Classification: K2, K29

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Use of Cloud, Multimedia, and QR Codes to Enhance Print Maps

Geospatial Intelligence ◽

10.4018/978-1-5225-8054-6.ch046 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 1094-1099

Author(s):

Harpinder Singh ◽

Dheeraj Gambhir ◽

Sagar Taneja ◽

Amardeep Singh

Keyword(s):

Smart Phones ◽

Document Management ◽

Hard Copy ◽

Multimedia Content ◽

Qr Code ◽

Two Dimensional ◽

Qr Codes ◽

Bar Codes ◽

Optical Labels ◽

Machine Readable

Quick response (QR) codes are two-dimensional codes. They are machine-readable optical labels which contain information of the object on which they are attached. Due to their large storage capacity and faster readability, they are becoming more popular than one-dimensional bar codes. They are widely used in creation of inventories, product tracking, document management, etc. With the widespread use of smart phones, QR codes are becoming more popular. QR code interpreting apps are freely available and all modern smartphones are equipped with a camera and internet to process and interpret these codes. The value of printed maps can also be enhanced by using QR codes. This chapter reviews how the value of printed or hard copy maps can be enhanced by adding QR codes that have multimedia content placed on the Cloud.

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Practice Management Knowledge Amongst Plastic Surgery Residents in Canada: A National Survey

Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum ◽

10.1093/asjof/ojaa024 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2 (3) ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Sultan Al-Shaqsi ◽

Brian Hong ◽

Ryan E Austin ◽

Kyle Wanzel

Keyword(s):

Plastic Surgery ◽

Online Survey ◽

Management Training ◽

Practice Management ◽

Healthcare Provision ◽

Low Level ◽

Likert Score ◽

The Status ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

Critical Components

Abstract Business and practice management principles are critical components of healthcare provision. Business and practice management is currently undertaught in plastic surgery training programs. The objective was to assess the status of business and practice management teaching amongst plastic surgery programs in Canada. An online survey of all enrolled plastic surgery residents was conducted in 2019 to 2020. Participants were invited to rate their knowledge and confidence about core principles in business and practice management. Sixty-five out of 126 residents responded to this survey (response rate, 51.6%). Only 7.8% of participants had previous business and practice management training; 23.1% reported receiving training in business and practice management during their residency. Participants reported a low level of knowledge and confidence in business and practice management (average Likert score between 3 and 4). Participants reported a high desire for future training in business and practice management particularly in billing and coding (91.2%) and business operations (91.2%). Plastic surgery residents in Canada reported a low level of knowledge and confidence about business and practice management. They desire the inclusion of business and practice management training in future curriculum.

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Web Services Security

Web Services Security Development and Architecture ◽

10.4018/978-1-60566-950-2.ch008 ◽

2010 ◽

pp. 152-186 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Eduardo B. Fernandez ◽

Keiko Hashizume ◽

Ingrid Buckley ◽

Maria M. Larrondo-Petrie ◽

Michael VanHilst

Keyword(s):

Web Services ◽

Basic Principle ◽

Commercial Products ◽

Industrial Practice ◽

Xml Documents ◽

The Status ◽

Web Services Security ◽

Security And Reliability ◽

And Storage

This chapter surveys the context for web services security and discusses the issues and standards at every level of architectural. The authors attempt to evaluate the status of industrial practice with respect to the security of web services. They look at commercial products and their supporting levels, and end with some conclusions. They see a problem in the proliferation of overlapping and possibly incompatible standards. Reliability is also an important aspect. They discuss some of its issues and consider its effect on security. A basic principle of security is the need to secure all levels of architecture; any weak levels will permit attackers to penetrate the system. These levels include: Business workflow level, catalog and description of web services level, communications level (typically SOAP), and storage of XML documents. There is a variety of standards for web services security and reliability and the authors will look at most of them.

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Assessment of Emergency Medical Rescue Ability of Secondary and Tertiary Hospitals in One City Responding to the Risk of Production and Storage of Hazardous Chemicals

Prehospital and Disaster Medicine ◽

10.1017/s1049023x19002140 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 34 (s1) ◽

pp. s103-s103

Author(s):

Xu Hu

Keyword(s):

Comprehensive Evaluation ◽

Evaluation Model ◽

List Type ◽

Hazardous Chemicals ◽

Emergency Team ◽

Emergency Medical ◽

Capacity Evaluation ◽

The Status ◽

Exposure Risks ◽

And Storage

Introduction:With the development of the economy and the expansion of the hazardous chemicals industry in one city, it is necessary for the city to establish an evaluation model of emergency medical rescue capability for hazardous chemicals production, storage, and exposure risk.Aim:Establish an emergency medical rescue capacity evaluation model for secondary and higher hospitals in a city to deal with exposure risks of hazardous chemicals.Methods:1.Develop an expert consultation form2.Develop a survey on the status quo of emergency medical rescue capacity of hospitals in secondary and above hospitals in response to exposure and risk of hazardous chemicals production and storage.3.Calculate the weights of the first, second, and third-grade indicators, and establish a comprehensive evaluation model for the rescue capacity assessment of Chengdu hospitals.Results:Five levels of first-level indicators were obtained, namely, the weights of the five indicators of “centralized admission ability,” “hospital comprehensive ability,” “emergency management ability,” “material equipment capability,” and “health emergency team” were 0.2884, 0.2219, 0.1938, 0.1507, and 0.1453, respectively.Discussion:The establishment of an emergency medical rescue capacity evaluation model for the risk of exposure and storage of hazardous chemicals in secondary and higher hospitals in a city is related to five capabilities, the most important of which is the ability to focus on admission.

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National survey on delta checks in clinical laboratories in China

Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (CCLM) ◽

10.1515/cclm-2019-1131 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 58 (4) ◽

pp. 569-576 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Shukang He ◽

Fengfeng Kang ◽

Wei Wang ◽

Bingquan Chen ◽

Zhiguo Wang

Keyword(s):

Online Survey ◽

Clinical Chemistry ◽

Physiological State ◽

Nationwide Survey ◽

General Situation ◽

Time Interval ◽

Check Calculation ◽

Clinical Laboratories ◽

The Status ◽

Wbc Count

AbstractBackgroundThis study aimed to understand the status quo of delta checks in Chinese clinical laboratories through a nationwide online survey.MethodsThe survey was divided into two parts. The first part was a general situation survey in which clinical laboratories had to provide information about the laboratories, including delta checks used. In the second part, clinical laboratories were asked to record the delta check alerts generated in their laboratories from June 1st, 2019 to June 30th, 2019.ResultsThe most frequently used analytes in delta checks were potassium (K), glucose (Glu), creatinine (Cre) for clinical chemistry and hemoglobin (Hgb), platelet (PLT) count and white blood cell (WBC) count for clinical hematology. The median maximum time interval between specimens for all analytes was 5 days. The most commonly used delta check calculation modes in Chinese clinical laboratories were percentage change and absolute change. K and Hgb were the analytes most involved in clinical chemistry and clinical hematology delta check alerts. The most common causes of delta check alerts were that the patients had received treatment, which was followed by the change in the patient’s physiological state and interference from hemolysis, lipemia and icterus. The two most common outcomes of delta check alerts were ‘no problems found, standard report issued’ and ‘no problems found, report issued with comment’.ConclusionsThis study was the first nationwide survey of delta checks in China, the results of which help us to understand the current situation of delta checks in Chinese clinical laboratories.

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A case study on the efficiency of activity-based Geography teaching and learning

10.5194/egusphere-egu2020-2853 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Péter Szilassi ◽

Viktor Pál ◽

László Szőllősy ◽

Anett Kádár ◽

Andrea Farsang

Keyword(s):

Problem Solving ◽

Secondary Schools ◽

Research Group ◽

Teaching And Learning ◽

Online Survey ◽

Age Groups ◽

Geography Education ◽

Average Score ◽

Qr Codes ◽

Geography Teaching

Geography education has faced numerous problems in Hungary lately: students&#8217; diminishing interest in Geography, lack of creative and engaging textbooks and educational materials, decreasing weekly lessons, and conservative teaching practices. The MTA-SZTE Research Group on Geography Teaching and Learning set out to change the current circumstances. Our research group aims at laying the foundations for the methodological renewal of Geography education by developing activity-based and problem-oriented educational tools and IT innovations.One of our central goals is to develop and prepare worksheets for students which concentrate on the geographical characteristics, processes, and problems of some typical Hungarian landscape units as well as cities, and villages. The worksheets, which will be accompanied by a handbook for teachers, are intended to be used from Grade 8 to Grade 13 both in primary and secondary schools. Each worksheet focuses on individual study areas (typical landscapes or regions) and settlements. They all have the same size (4 pages per worksheet) and follow the same structural principles: a short and informative text on the study area, which is followed by activity-based exercises and projects, all of which make use of various challenging and creative exercises comprising of maps, charts, pictures, newspaper articles, blogs, games, and QR codes linking to additional interactive websites.Our research group also developed the items and the interface of an online survey with which we measured the efficiency and the applicability of the worksheets with the help of volunteering students and teachers who agreed to test them in class. The worksheets were tested in the primary and secondary schools that are affiliated with the research group. The 114 students and 5 teachers who tested the worksheets had to fill in an online survey, and evaluate the worksheets on a 5-point agreement scale, where 1 was the worst and 5 was the best score.Preliminary results show that the content suitability of the worksheets, with respect to the target age groups&#8217; cognitive abilities, scored low (2.85 average points). The clarity of the subject requirements for the students has the lowest average score (2.75 points). These results can be explained with the main characteristic of the worksheets, i.e. problem-solving thinking. Activities based on problem-solving are very new methods for Hungarian Geography teachers, therefore the teaching goals of this worksheets are is not clear for them.However, according to the teachers&#8217; responses, the concept of student worksheets is very innovative and adaptable to the needs of the present education (4.65 points), and frees from racial, gender, ethnic, religious prejudice (4.9 points). The teachers also have very positive (4.65 points) opinion about the diversity of the illustrations (pictures, diagrams, graphs, schemas, maps, etc.).According to the students, the worksheets are very useful for group- and pair-work (4.04 points). The types of questions and exercises are very diverse (4.16 point). Most of the students (57%) visited almost every additional websites of the worksheets with the QR codes.&#160;

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