Essays about: "background knowledge translation"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the words background knowledge translation.

1. 1. Eliminating effects of Flakiness in Embedded Software Testing : An industrial case study

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för programvaruteknik

   Author : Joshika Kanneganti; Krithi Sameera Vadrevu; [2020]
   Keywords : Flaky tests; Embedded systems; Software Testing; Continuous Integration;

   Abstract : Background. Unstable and unpredictable tests, herein referred to as flaky tests, pose a serious challenge to systems in the production environment. If a device is not tested thoroughly, it will be sent back for retesting from the production centers, which is an expensive affair. READ MORE

3. 2. Digitalization in public administration : A comparative case study about digitalization in two municipalities and the differences between them

   University essay from Södertörns högskola/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Steven Wall; [2020]
   Keywords : Digitalisering; Offentlig sektor; offentlig förvaltning;

   Abstract : Background and problem: The technological development in recent times has created new norms for daily life. Therefore, the public sector is currently going through a process of digitalization to meet the needs of modern citizens. However, the process has proven to be extremely challenging for municipalities across the nation. READ MORE

4. 3. Fighting for the Podium : Translating metaphors and metonymies in Formula 1 Racing

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för språk (SPR)

   Author : Maria Görl; [2017]
   Keywords : Translation; metaphors; metonymy; structural metaphors; Formula 1; sports language; English; Swedish.;

   Abstract : This essay researches metaphors and metonymy in motorsports language, mainly investigating strategies for translating the structural metaphors RACING is WAR and RACE POSITIONS are RESOURCES and analyzing the results through both a quantitative and qualitative approach. The material for the research was selected parts of former Formula 1 driver Mark Webber’s autobiography, Aussie Grit: My Formula One Journey (2016). READ MORE

5. 4. Reliability of the COntext Assessment for Community Health (COACH) tool when administered on mobile phones versus pen-paper: A comparative study among healthcare staff in Nairobi, Kenya.

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Internationell mödra- och barnhälsovård (IMCH)

   Author : Melissa Cederqvist; [2015]
   Keywords : m-health; know-do gap; mobile phone; pen-paper; Nairobi; Kenya; mobile health; test-retest reliability; Cohen s Kappa; COACH; Cronbach s alpha; ICC; interrater reliability; internal consistency; reliability; nurse; midwife; doctor; physician; health systems research; Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital; Pumwani Maternity Hospital; Mbagathi District Hospital; Ruaraka Uhai Neema Hospital; COntext Assessment for Community Health tool; context; healthcare context;

   Abstract : Aim: To investigate the reliability of the COntext Assessment for Community Health (COACH) tool on mobile phone versus pen-paper in Nairobi, Kenya. Background: One of the barriers to the progress of the MDGs has been the failure of health systems in many LMICs to effectively implement evidence-based interventions As a result of the “know-do” gap, patients do not benefit from advances in healthcare and are exposed to unnecessary risks. READ MORE

6. 5. Rediscovering Lean Paradigm to Derive Innovation in the Engineering Services Sector

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomi

   Author : Khawaja Kamran Rah; Igor Djurdjevic; [2015]
   Keywords : Lean paradigm; engineering services sector; Lean Innovation; open innovation; systems approach; transformational leadership;

   Abstract : Background - Lean paradigm has been successfully employed in the manufacturing sector in past decades, however in the engineering services sector its application has unfortunately not received the same attention both from academia and industry.   Problem Discussion – The negligence of Lean in the engineering services sector rendered this sector deprived from Lean’s proven benefits in the manufacturing sector. READ MORE