Process Mining for Six Sigma

Process mining offers a set of techniques for gaining data-based insights into business processes from event logs. The literature acknowledges the potential benefits of using process mining techniques in Six Sigma-based process improvement initiatives. However, a guideline that is explicitly dedicated on how process mining can be systematically used in Six Sigma initiatives is lacking. To address this gap, the Process Mining for Six Sigma (PMSS) guideline has been developed to support organizations in systematically using process mining techniques aligned with the DMAIC (Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control) model of Six Sigma. Following a design science research methodology, PMSS and its tool support have been developed iteratively in close collaboration with experts in Six Sigma and process mining, and evaluated by means of focus groups, demonstrations and interviews with industry experts. The results of the evaluations indicate that PMSS is useful as a guideline to support Six Sigma-based process improvement activities. It offers a structured guideline for practitioners by extending the DMAIC-based standard operating procedure. PMSS can help increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of Six Sigma-based process improving efforts. This work extends the body of knowledge in the fields of process mining and Six Sigma, and helps closing the gap between them. Hence, it contributes to the broad field of quality management

A922 Sequential measurement of 1 hour creatinine clearance (1-CRCL) in critically ill patients at risk of acute kidney injury (AKI)

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Striving towards resilient Built Environment

Recently, digital technology has made its way into the property market, but the applications of new interactive technologies such as Virtual and augmented realities are yet to be explored in real estate sector. The literature in this area is scarce and thus provides an impetus for thorough exploration. This paper systematically reviews the state of the art technologies in the real estate websites of the US and Australia. It presents a SWOT score matrix including the advantages and functionalities of the Real Estate Technology (RET) such as Virtual and Augmented reality, 3D laser scanners, 360 cameras and walk-throughs along with technology adoption capacity of the websites. Based on the scored matrix, the paper discusses future trend in real estate industry taking user’s perspectives into account and highlights the need of Technology Adoption Model (TAM) for real estate property management. A total of 10 websites: Top 5 visited websites each from Australia and the US were selected for a systematic analysis based on the SWOT based Rubric of focused disruptive RET use, neighbourhood insights, nearby facilities, virtual tours, total results and minimum price. These assessments are made by comparing search results of Mascot Sydney and Laurel Maryland. The results, based on comparative analyses and novel SWOT scores matrix, are expected to pave the way for developing TAMs in real estate management that so far, is non-existent considering available literature. In future, the matrix can be expanded to include customers and websites from both developed and developing countries and a holistic TAM can be proposed to add both theoretical and practical value to real estate body of knowledg

Enhanced detection rate of typhoid fever in children in a periurban slum in Karachi, Pakistan using polymerase chain reaction technology.

Abstract OBJECTIVE: Yield of blood culture in clinically suspected cases of typhoid fever is low, whereas indirect serological diagnostic tests are unreliable. Hence, polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based detection of Salmonella enterica Serovar typhi was used as an aid for diagnosis of typhoid fever in addition to other diagnostic tests. Two periurban communities in Karachi were selected for an epidemiological study of typhoid fever. The aim of the study was to assess whether PCR increased the detection rate of typhoid fever in children in the community. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Children aged 2 to 14 years presenting with fever lasting for three or more days were selected. PCR using Hashimoto\u27s protocol based on ViaB gene sequence was used in addition to blood culture and other serological tests. RESULTS: Of the 214 children included in the study, blood culture was found positive for S. enterica S. typhi in 26 (12.4%) cases, whereas 24 children (11.7%) were diagnosed as suffering from typhoid fever when the PCR-based method was used. Both tests were positive in only 10 (4.9%) children. The number of children found positive for either test was 40. PCR increased the rate of detection of typhoid fever by 51%. CONCLUSION: The sensitivity, specificity, +ve and -ve predictive values of PCR in this study were 40%, 93%, 45% and 92%, respectively