Dynamics of Quality Improvement in US Broadband Networks: An Exploratory Study

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenneth Flamm
Keyword(s):  
Quality Improvement ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Broadband Networks

scholarly journals Artificial Intelligence and Broadband Development through the Asia-Pacific Information Superhighway

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Atsuko Okuda ◽  
Siope Vakataki ‘Ofa
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Regional Cooperation ◽  
Income Level ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Policy Recommendations ◽  
Information Superhighway ◽  
Broadband Networks ◽  
The Pacific

This exploratory study aims to identify the main characteristics and relationships between artificial intelligence (AI) and broadband development in Asia and the Pacific. Broadband networks are the foundation and prerequisite for the development of AI. But what types of broadband networks would be conducive are not adequately discussed so far. Furthermore, in addition to broadband networks, other factors, such as income level, broadband quality, and investment, are expected to influence the uptake of AI in the region. The findings are synthesized into a set of policy recommendations at the end of the article, which highlights the need for regional cooperation through an initiative, such as the Asia-Pacific Information Superhighway (AP-IS). 

scholarly journals Factors associated with the impact of quality improvement collaboratives in mental healthcare: An exploratory study

2012 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marleen H Versteeg ◽  
Miranda GH Laurant ◽  
Gerdien C Franx ◽  
Annelies J Jacobs ◽  
Michel JP Wensing
Keyword(s):  
Quality Improvement ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Mental Healthcare ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Quality Improvement Collaboratives ◽  
The Impact

Classifying Disfluencies in Preschool- and School-Age Spanish–English Bilinguals Who Do Not Stutter: An Exploratory Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 119-130
Author(s):  
Raúl Rojas ◽  
Farzan Irani
Keyword(s):  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Medium Effect ◽  
Bilingual Children ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Total Percentage ◽  
Narrative Production ◽  
Language Measures ◽  
Mean Length Of Utterance

Purpose This exploratory study examined the language skills and the type and frequency of disfluencies in the spoken narrative production of Spanish–English bilingual children who do not stutter. Method A cross-sectional sample of 29 bilingual students (16 boys and 13 girls) enrolled in grades prekindergarten through Grade 4 produced a total of 58 narrative retell language samples in English and Spanish. Key outcome measures in each language included the percentage of normal (%ND) and stuttering-like (%SLD) disfluencies, percentage of words in mazes (%MzWds), number of total words, number of different words, and mean length of utterance in words. Results Cross-linguistic, pairwise comparisons revealed significant differences with medium effect sizes for %ND and %MzWds (both lower for English) as well as for number of different words (lower for Spanish). On average, the total percentage of mazed words was higher than 10% in both languages, a pattern driven primarily by %ND; %SLDs were below 1% in both languages. Multiple linear regression models for %ND and %SLD in each language indicated that %MzWds was the primary predictor across languages beyond other language measures and demographic variables. Conclusions The findings extend the evidence base with regard to the frequency and type of disfluencies that can be expected in bilingual children who do not stutter in grades prekindergarten to Grade 4. The data indicate that %MzWds and %ND can similarly index the normal disfluencies of bilingual children during narrative production. The potential clinical implications of the findings from this study are discussed.

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