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The thermophysical characterization of technical elements in the historic architecture: experiences in Palermo
2014
Per contemperare il miglioramento delle prestazioni energetiche e ambientali dell'architettura storica con l'esigenza della sua conservazione, è necessario analizzare le caratteristiche termofisiche dei materiali e degli elementi tecnici che la connotano. Tuttavia la disponibilità di pochi dati in merito si somma alle disomogeneità tipiche della costruzione storica e alle difficoltà di analisi ad esse connesse. In particolare, per la trasmittanza termica delle murature storiche, la letteratura scientifica evidenzia scostamenti anche notevoli tra i valori desunti da misure in situ e quelli calcolati, in genere superiori ai primi. Il contributo espone gli obiettivi e la metodologia di un prog…
Introduction to coronary imaging with 64-slice computed tomography
2005
The aim of this article is to illustrate the main technical improvements in the last generation of 64-row CT scanners and the possible applications in coronary angiography. In particular, we describe the new physical components (X-ray tube-detectors system) and the general scan and reconstruction parameters. We then define the scan protocols for coronary angiography with the new generation of 64-row CT scanners to enable radiologists to perform a CT study on the basis of the diagnostic possibilities.
How should vaccination services be planned, organized, and managed? Results from a survey on the Italian vaccination services
2019
Background. Quality improvement is an increasingly recognized approach to maximize service effectiveness and minimize costs in public health. However, the Italian law never provided for the institutional accreditation of vaccination services. Furthermore, a recently approved law added six more compulsory vaccinations to the original four, which has led to a considerable increase in vaccination efforts, without any previous resources evaluation. The aim of the study was to investigate structural, organizational and managerial characteristics of the Italian vaccination services, in order to suggest the adoption of adequate quality standards. Study design. A survey involving the representative…
Josephson Traveling Wave Parametric Amplifiers as Non-Classical Light Source for Microwave Quantum Illumination
2021
Abstract Detection of low-reflectivity objects can be enriched via the so-called quantum illumination procedure. In order that this quantum procedure outperforms classical detection protocols, entangled states of microwave radiation are initially required. In this paper, we discuss the role of Josephson Traveling Wave Parametric Amplifiers (JTWPAs), based on circuit-QED components, as suitable sources of a two-mode squeezed vacuum state, a special signal-idler entangled state. The obtained wide bandwidth makes the JTWPA an ideal candidate for generating quantum radiation in quantum metrology and information processing applications.
"McDonald's" lietotnes uzlabošanas iespējas
2021
Bakalaura darba tēma ir “McDonald’s” lietotnes uzlabošanas iespējas”. Bakalaura darba mērķis ir izpētīt esošo “McDonald’s” mobilo lietotni, izstrādāt priekšlikumus kā uzlabot lietotni, lai vairāk pievērst uzmanību lietotnei un vēl vairāk palielināt klientu skaitu. Darbs sastāv no četrām nodaļām. Pirmajā nodaļa tiek analizēta SIA “Premier Restaurants Latvia”, uzņēmuma biznesa procesi un lietotnes ietekme uz tiem. Otrajā nodaļā tiek raksturota esošā mobilā lietotne un analizēti lietotnes statistiskie dati. Trešajā nodaļā tiek analizēta cilvēku aptauja par “McDonald’s” lietotnes uzlabošanas iespējam. Ceturtajā nodaļā tiek izvirzīti priekšlikumi “McDonald’s” mobilās lietotnes uzlabošanā. Bakala…
The role of perceived value and emotions in the satisfaction and future intentions of spectators
2016
The quality of service offered by sports entities has become a good predictor of user satisfaction and also future intentions. To know the future intentions of customers of any service is a key objective to develop service improvement and retention strategies. This need has also become apparent to professional sports clubs. In this study, the relationship between quality, perceived value, emotions, satisfaction and future intentions of spectators are analyzed for a sporting event. Using a sample of 563 spectators and modeling with structural equations, results indicate that perceived value is the best predictor of the satisfaction and future intentions of spectators, while quality and emoti…
Performance improvement of a Savonius water rotor with novel blade shapes
2021
Abstract Savonius water rotor is a prominent drag based turbine able to extract energy available in flowing water with low velocity like river streams, tidal currents or other man made water canals. However, in view of its low performance, an enhanced design of the rotor blades is necessary to better its efficiency. Therefore, the present study aims to improve the efficiency of Savonius rotor by changing the blade design. Different blade shapes were investigated numerically using computational fluid dynamics (CFD). Using conventional design, the peak power coefficient was found to be 0.166 at tip-speed ratio of 0.78. However, the peak power coefficient reaches 0.184 using the optimal blade …
The European Business excellence model and its improvement
2020
Nowadays the practice of self-assessment is the strategy recommended by the EFQM Excellence Model for organizations aiming for improvement on organizational performance. Rigorous self-assessment helps large, small and medium companies work more efficiently, and it is a comprehensive, systematic and regular exercise for the evaluation of companies’ activities and results. Today’s customers have higher requirements than ever before. Therefore, in order to be competitive in the twenty first century, organizations need to improve continuously, meet the standards of excellence in quality and performance. One of the ways to achieve excellence is the use of Business Excellence Models. The aim of t…
Network Dynamics of an Energy Supply Chain: Applicability of the Network Approach to Analysing the Industrial Ecology Practices of Companies
2006
Currently firms face environmental challenges, which require more emphasis on inter-organisational environmental improvement efforts. A field of study of industrial ecology offers some novel approaches for inter-organisational environmental management. It emphasises symbiotic linkages between firms or other organisations in which waste of one actor is used as raw material by others. The industrial network approach has been suggested as a possible framework for developing managerial implications for industrial ecology. This study analyses an example of an industrial ecosystem with notions of the network theory, and concludes that the industrial network approach is useful in analysing and des…
The accreditation system of Italian medical residency programs: fostering quality and sustainability of the National Health Service
2020
Summary. Background and aim: In June 2017, University and Health Ministries jointly enacted a decree imple-menting a new accreditation system for the Italian post-graduate medical schools (residency programs). We report the innovations introduced through the reform. Methods: Universities were called to submit post-gradu-ate medical school projects to the National Observatory on medical residency programs, the inter-institutional committee responsible for the entire accreditation process, through an interactive web platform. The adherence to minimum standards, requirements and the performances were measured. After this first assessment, universities were asked to provide programs of improvem…