Towards Consistency Management for a Business-Driven Development of SOA

The usage of the Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) along with the Business Process Management has emerged as a valuable solution for the complex (business process driven) system engineering. With a Model Driven Engineering where the business process models drive the supporting service component architectures, less effort is gone into the Business/IT alignment during the initial development activities, and the IT developers can rapidly proceed with the SOA implementation. However, the difference between the design principles of the emerging domainspecific languages imposes serious challenges in the following re-design phases. Moreover, enabling evolutions on the business process models while keeping them synchronized with the underlying software architecture models is of high relevance to the key elements of any Business Driven Development (BDD). Given a business process update, this paper introduces an incremental model transformation approach that propagates this update to the related service component configurations. It, therefore, supports the change propagation among heterogenous domainspecific languages, e.g., the BPMN and the SCA. As a major contribution, our approach makes model transformation more tractable to reconfigure system architecture without disrupting its structural consistency. We propose a synchronizer that provides the BPMN-to-SCA model synchronization with the help of the conditional graph rewriting

Computerization of workflows, guidelines and care pathways: a review of implementation challenges for process-oriented health information systems

There is a need to integrate the various theoretical frameworks and formalisms for modeling clinical guidelines, workflows, and pathways, in order to move beyond providing support for individual clinical decisions and toward the provision of process-oriented, patient-centered, health information systems (HIS). In this review, we analyze the challenges in developing process-oriented HIS that formally model guidelines, workflows, and care pathways. A qualitative meta-synthesis was performed on studies published in English between 1995 and 2010 that addressed the modeling process and reported the exposition of a new methodology, model, system implementation, or system architecture. Thematic analysis, principal component analysis (PCA) and data visualisation techniques were used to identify and cluster the underlying implementation ‘challenge’ themes. One hundred and eight relevant studies were selected for review. Twenty-five underlying ‘challenge’ themes were identified. These were clustered into 10 distinct groups, from which a conceptual model of the implementation process was developed. We found that the development of systems supporting individual clinical decisions is evolving toward the implementation of adaptable care pathways on the semantic web, incorporating formal, clinical, and organizational ontologies, and the use of workflow management systems. These architectures now need to be implemented and evaluated on a wider scale within clinical settings

Tooling Data Collection System

This paper provides supporting documentation for the development and implementation of a Tooling Data Collection System. The project replaced a primitive Microsoft Excel log sheet. The original workstation for the data acquisition was a standalone system with limited access to the corporate network information and engineering resources. The need for a system revision and upgrade escalated due to the increasing prices of raw materials for component stamping. Refining this process to minimize the scrap generated was the main objective of the Tooling Data Collection System. The intent was for the information to provide the engineers with a mechanism to reduce the scrap for raw material, chrome vanadium stainless steel (grade 304) in particular. The project objective was to devise a method to monitor the stamping activity for the component parts: blades, bolsters, center, catchbit, miscellaneous, scale, shield, spring, and tumbler. The project clearly demonstrates the need to adhere to a project management format. Using the rules and guidelines as presented in the PMBOK 3rd edition, for project development, implementation, and execution definitely would have enhanced the deployment process of this system

Using Google Docs to Support Work Flow Management in Teams of Engineering Students

The purpose of the present study was to investigate how teams of engineering students integrated Google Docs to support their workflow management process. ABET criteria dictate that engineering students need to learn how to work together and practice effective ways of communication. Learning how to work well as a team is linked to the development of positive interdependence, which is at the core of the cooperative learning model and is based on social interdependence theory. A “sink or swim together” attitude in students is an important component of a successful teamwork experience (Smith, 1996). One of the important aspects of supporting interdependence in teams is to provide multiple opportunities for interaction in and outside the classroom

Higher Education Accountability Performance in Padang State University

This study examines the adherence to process and achievement of the objectives of performance accountability in Higher Education in UNP.  To be able to perform the role as guardian of academic and scientific culture, the university should be an independent agency, with the accountable autonomy-based governance.  The concept of autonomy in higher education is strongly associated with quality assurance on the learning process and its products, in order to meet the accountability of universities to stakeholders.  The concept of accountability is important because higher education needs to ensure each performance component of university to its stakeholders that the university has been providing good quality education. This study is important to see how the performance accountability of universities can be done and achieved as intended purpose.The concept of accountability for a college becomes a necessity, because universities need to ensure their performance against the stakeholders that they have been providing good quality education. But in fact, still going wide gap between the reality of the nature of higher education in Indonesia. The gap is related to the accountability of the performance of all the major components of colleges which are not optimal learning process, curriculum implementation is not yet stable and less responsive to the needs of students, faculty competence which still needs to be improved, the facilities are inadequate teaching, research and service are not a mainstay of college, but through the second birth it is this knowledge creation and knowledge innovation for education. The focus of this study is to see how the performance accountability embodiment college in Padang State University (UNP) and the University of Andalas (UNAND) West Sumatra Province. In detail, the focus of this study is to see (1) adherence to the process and the achievement of the objectives of accountability college performance on the core components, namely the learning process, (2) adherence to the process and the achievement of the objectives of performance accountability of higher education is an essential component of the curriculum, faculty, learning facilities , funding, and research, and (3) adherence to the process and the achievement of the objectives of performance accountability colleges in supporting components, namely the management and leadership. The main objective of this study is to examine the concept and realization of performance accountability on core components, essential components, and supporting components that can meet the expectations of stakeholders in both the State University of West Sumatra province, the UNP and AndalasThe results showed that in general adherence to the process and the achievement of the objectives of performance accountability of higher education in the learning already has a certain foundation related to the management of the learning process, strategy, leadership priorities, and accountability processes. Accountability performance on the components of the curriculum, faculty, learning facilities, funding, and research. In component of the curriculum, the college has linked the curriculum to the needs and competencies of graduates, and the relevance of science and technology development needs of graduates and future oriented. Components lecturer judged to have enough to become a major driver of the learning process. Components learning facility is considered to be noticed availability, completeness, and adequacy of which support the learning process. Component funding is considered to be sufficiently accountable. Components of research and dedication continue to be pursued on an ongoing basis in order to support the learning process. Accountability college performance management and leadership component is considered to be adequate to support the learning accountability.The main recommendation is proposed to realize the feasibility process and achievement of the objectives of performance accountability colleges in the learning process, all the academicians universities require strengthening of the vision, mission, and goals of each university, diladasakan on philosophy and orientation of the university. Performance Accountability Model College showed a close relationship between the process of learning, curriculum, students, faculty, and research / service to be managed in an integrated manner professionals. All it requires the support of learning facilities and funding components are proportional, which is driven by good management and effective leadership of the college. Keywords: Performance Accountability, Higher Educatio

Multidisciplinary Software Design for the Routine Monitoring and Assessment of Pain in Palliative Care Services: The Development of PainCheck

PURPOSE The use of health information technology (HIT) to support patient and health professional communication is emerging as a core component of modern cancer care. Approaches to HIT development for cancer care are often underreported, despite their implementation in complex, multidisciplinary environments, typically supporting patients with multifaceted needs. We describe the development and evaluation of an e-health tool for pain management in patients with advanced cancer, arising from collaboration between health researchers and a commercial software development company. METHODS We adopted a research-led development process, involving patients with advanced cancer and their health professionals, focusing on use within real clinical settings. A software development approach (disciplined agile delivery) was combined with health science research methods (ie, diary studies, face-to-face interviews, questionnaires, prototyping, think aloud, process reviews, and pilots). Three software iterations were managed through three disciplined agile delivery phases to develop PainCheck and prepare it for use in a clinical trial. RESULTS Findings from development phases (inception, elaboration, and construction) informed the design and implementation of PainCheck. During the transition phase, where PainCheck was evaluated in a randomized clinical trial, there was variation in the extent of engagement by patients and health professionals. Prior personal experience and confidence with HIT led to a gatekeeping effect among health professionals, who were reluctant to introduce PainCheck to patients. Patients who did use PainCheck seemed to benefit, and no usability issues were reported. CONCLUSION Health science research methods seemed to help in the development of PainCheck, although a more rigorous application of implementation science methodologies might help to elucidate further the barriers and facilitators to adoption and inform an evidence-based plan for future implementation

Principal's Leadership During the Pandemic (New Normal) In Improving the Quality of Education in State Junior High Schools (SMP) 6 Sawahlunto

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to determine the leadership of the principal in improving the quality of education, the quality of education that has been achieved at SMP Negeri 6 Sawahlunto City both in the academic and non-academic fields as well as the obstacles faced in improving the quality of education and the supporting and inhibiting factors in achieving the quality of education at SMP Negeri 6 Sawahlunto City during the covid-19 pandemic. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative research using data collection instruments in the form of interviews, observation methods and documentation methods. Based on data on the performance assessment of the principal of SMPN 6 Sawahlunto during the covid-19 period, which was carried out by school supervisors, teachers and staff, students and parents/committee it can be seen that the principal of SMPN 6 Sawahlunto already has a good performance with a score of 86.38. It's just that there is a need for improvement in the development and management of students who only got a score of 58.33 (low predicate) in the school management component. While the components of the learning process need to be improved on the components of literacy and writing culture which only get a score of 50.00 (low predicate)

Strategies to Support Developing Talent

The high performance unit within the Swiss Federal Institute of Sports Magglingen (SFISM) is chartered with supporting talented athletes via its collective inputs to students, athletes, coaches and national sporting federations. This is achieved by drawing upon the multi-disciplinary expertise of practitioners in the areas of sports medicine, recovery and rehabilitation, training science, sports psychology, nutrition, endurance and power physiology, strength and conditioning, and data management. This critical mass of specialists provides opportunities to collaborate “broadly” across a specific talent theme (e.g. on what basis should we select future sporting talent?), as well as the provision of sufficient content expertise to provide “deeper” knowledge and insights related to these interdisciplinary discussions (e.g. how can we account for biological maturity?). Therefore, this paper presents an example of the “broad” interdisciplinary work undertaken by SFISM to improve talent selection, and the complementary “deep” work used to investigate biological maturation as one component of this process. New and ongoing projects will continue to harness the collective potential of the multidisciplinary experts to better understand the processes of talent identification, selection, and development at the broadest and deepest levels. Our collective ability to support Switzerland’s best and brightest talent will require us to maximise the considerable expertise of the many stakeholders which influence and impact on development

The evolution of joint management in Western Australia parks and the indigenous tourism nexus

Since the early 2000s, park management approaches to protected area governance have undergone a significant transformation, driven by the realisation that long-term conservation outcomes depend on participation in decision-making by stakeholders. To meet these challenges one of the measures being adopted by park managers is to engage in joint management arrangements. Recent changes to the conservation legislation in Western Australia provides the capacity for the Department of Parks and Wildlife (Parks and Wildlife) to enter into joint management arrangements with Aboriginal traditional owners and others for the management of protected areas, regardless of the land vesting or tenure. Joint management activities provide both formal and informal opportunities for mentoring, skills building, resource sharing, and knowledge mobilisation. Aboriginal traditional owners, through native title settlements, are regaining rights and control over land and resources. Successful native title claims have the potential to contribute to the advancement of social and economic wellbeing of Aboriginal communities. One compatible type of economic development occurring in parks is sustainable tourism - specifically ecotourism and cultural tourism. It is argued that tourism can assist in achieving conservation goals, as the need for ecological sustainability and biological conservation becomes greater due to habitat loss, population increases, hunting wildlife and poverty. Some specialists advocate for the resource management process to fully integrate tourism, since the base of the parks-tourism partnership is resource sustainability. This qualitative study used multi-method triangulation (participant observation, interviews, document analysis, case study) with the intent of identifying the place of Aboriginal tourism development within the shared governance structure of joint management. The research highlighted successful Aboriginal tourism development outcomes brought about through the capacity building that occurs within strong working relationships, forged over many years between Parks and Wildlife staff and local Aboriginal communities. One important research finding is the emergence of a parks - tourism – Aboriginal people – joint management nexus, as revealed by those directly involved in joint management strongly viewing Aboriginal tourism development as an important outcome. However, the research found that government, tourism professionals and the public had difficulty in understanding the concept of joint management and its value in facilitating Aboriginal tourism. Evidence of the disconnect is seen in the government’s failure to provide adequate funding for these activities and highlights an opportunity for educating the tourism industry and government about joint management’s potential to assist with Aboriginal tourism development. The State Government could do more to support the important component of capacity building facilitated through joint management, which fosters cross-cultural awareness, skill enhancement, and economic and social development amongst the stakeholders. An equally important finding is the ability of the Conservation and Land Management Regulations 2002 to provide a mechanism for Aboriginal joint management partners to adequately manage visitors and tour operators on their lands, as Aboriginal communities currently have very limited powers to regulate access. Joint management provides a vehicle to achieve sustainable benefits for conservation, communities and country including supporting Aboriginal tourism development. Therefore it is paramount that joint management partners are cognitive of the important role of tourism when they undertake the task of preparing management plans for protected areas, and Governments provide adequate funding to sustain joint management activities

A standardised ecosystem services framework for the deep sea

Despite its remoteness, human activity has impacted the deep sea and changes to the structure and function of deep-sea ecosystems are already noticeable. In terrestrial and shallow water marine environments, demonstrating how ecosystems support human well-being has been instrumental in setting policy and management objectives for sustainable resource use. Foundational to this approach is a framework of ecosystem service (ES) classification and a synthesis of the knowledge base, which can then be used to structure decision-support tools such as ecosystem accounts or Environmental Impact Assessments. At present, no such framework exists for the deep sea. There is thus an urgent need to determine and assess the ES provided by deep-sea habitats and species before (potentially irreversible) decisions are made about deep-sea habitat use and governance. As a first step towards the incorporation of ES in such decision-making, we undertake two systematic reviews of the scientific literature based on the principles of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis (PRISMA) systematic process. This was to define a comparative ES framework and synthesise the current evidence base for how deep-sea habitats support ecosystem services. Our framework proposes four supporting services, three regulating services, four provisioning services and three cultural services for which there is an established and growing body of evidence for the role of deep-sea habitats. The ES framework presented here provides a structure for deep-sea ecosystem services. In its next phase of development, this could provide the foundation for the development of habitat-ecosystem service matrices, which are a critical component for truly accounting for ES in decision-making, particularly spatial management. This framework has significant implications for deep-sea management, conservation and policy, as it provides an ecosystem services-based tool that can be used in any deep-sea ecosystems management across the planet, and it also shows how critical these data gaps are for today’s decisions and how seriously they should be considered in decision-making processes