Inter-dependencies on BPM Maturity Model Capability Factors in Deriving BPM Roadmap

Business Process Management (BPM) Maturity Model captures the “as-is” condition of the organization’s Process Capabilities (PC). Once an organization has defined their “as-is” condition, they are the best positioned to establish their BPM roadmap. The organization can then clearly plot which of the thirty process capabilities they need to improve or enhance to deliver the most overall value to the organization. The analysis determined that particular PC’s are not mutually exclusive but rather, interrelates with other process capabilities to drive greater operational maturity in organizations. Thus, this research study aims to provide an analysis in the interrelationship of each process capabilities and leveraging it for the future state of the organization. Each process capability, in the BPM Maturity Model, is analysed by utilising a Dependency Matrix, a dynamic causal model that establishes the relationship between process capabilities. Authors compiled a lexical definition of process capabilities, in terms of what it means for it to be in a state of “achieved”. By utilising the lexicon, predecessors and successors of process capabilities were identified and captured in a matrix grid. The result of the research is an identification of interrelationships between Process Capabilities. A Dependency Matrix which represents the interrelationships and contains the Predecessor and Successor to measure the effort for each Process Capabilities. Furthermore, the dependencies among the capabilities will empower organizations implementing BPM Maturity Model by providing them with a richer understanding of where they need to invest their focuses when creating their roadmap

Prospectus, November 28, 1984

SPEAKING COBRAS NAMED COMMUNITY COLLEGE TEAM OF THE YEAR; Central Illinois Vietnam Veterans; Security reports thefts; Parkland election survey told; \u27There are 25 crucified saviors\u27; PC Happenings; Board of Trustees re-elect officers; Who\u27s Who Award nominations listed; Parkland Choral Union to perform \u27Messiah\u27; \u27Messiah\u27 comes again; Life Science Division has open house; Classifieds; Scott advocates negotiation versus doomsday; Creative Corner...especially for you!; Doom Story...The Final Conflict; Through another man\u27s eyes; and that is all; affair; your last veil; living together; Jesus Face; Jesus Died; This Isn\u27t It; wanting; being in love; On Being Forced to Play Backgammon After a Week in the Wilderness; only one; Searls Scouts; Talent scouts looking for fresh talent to work at Busch Gardens in 1985; King\u27s newest not his best; Parkland Community Band performs; Prompters cheer IRT; Cotton releases new solo; Original theatre production at Parkland Written, directed and produced by Lu Snyder; Carol sing is Sunday at UI; High School Quiz Bowl to be broadcast; Howard Player of the Week; Parkland loses on last-second shot; High School Notes; Cobras shoot past Illinois Central, 75-69; Lady Cobras want to schore in \u2784; Koebele plays the leadhttps://spark.parkland.edu/prospectus_1984/1002/thumbnail.jp

Prospectus, December 12, 1984

CHRISTMAS EDITION; Have fun with your performance; Staff attends conference; PC Happenings; Children\u27s shows Dec. 15 and 16; Lifelong Learner Club meets; How important is blood?; Absenteeism attacks Stu-Go; Journey through Metamorphosis; Holiday traditions remembered; Where are the police when you need them?; Meter Maids Yes or No; Parkland security; Project Joy; Illegal entry; Winter shelter helps homeless; Try one of Champaign\u27s specialty shops; Branch out-try a new recipe; Christmas customs vary world-wide; Love, sex, friendship and college how well do they mix; Photography contest judging draws hopeful, interested, and anxious crowd; And the winners are...; More winners; Christmas Greetings; What did you think of the Prospectus this semester?; But I have patience; Beginning; Richard dedicates Christmas album to Karen; Vaughan rivals Hendrix as guitar great; P.A.L. will listen; German class films videotape; Festival of lights; Vriners, Vintage Champaign\u27s oldest restaurant; 2010 is stupendous; Catch a movie during break; Talking Heads make sense; Clifton, Pumphrey, Mullens gain honors; Prospectus looks back at 1984 fall sports; Phillips learned a great deal from \u27E-Man\u27; Chesnut, Chastain share similar position; Broken records inevitable for men\u27s track...; ...Women strike similar parallel to men; Women spring past Danville on the road; Lady Cobras defeat Lincoln College, 66-56https://spark.parkland.edu/prospectus_1984/1000/thumbnail.jp

Patient focused registries can improve health, care, and science.

Eugene Nelson and colleagues call for registries of care data to be transformed into patient centred interactive learning systemsThis work is supported by funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (Grants: #71211 and 72313), the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (Grant #OCONNO04Q10), and the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America Quality of Care Initiative (Grant #3372). TSM was funded by the Multidisciplinary Clinical Research Center for Musculoskeletal Diseases at Dartmouth (P60 AR-062799, A. Tosteson, PI), sponsored by the National Institute for Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases of the National Institutes of Health. EE was funded by The Swedish Research Council for Health, Work Life and Welfare (#2014-4238). MDW is supported by a Wellcome Trust Senior Investigator award (WT09789).This is the final version of the article. It first appeared from BMJ Group via https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.i331

Cancer symptom awareness and barriers to symptomatic presentation in England – Are we clear on cancer?

Background: Low cancer awareness may contribute to delayed diagnosis and poor cancer survival. We aimed to quantify socio-demographic differences in cancer symptom awareness and barriers to symptomatic presentation in the English population. Methods: Using a uniquely large data set (n=49?270), we examined the association of cancer symptom awareness and barriers to presentation with age, gender, marital status and socio-economic position (SEP), using logistic regression models to control for confounders. Results: The youngest and oldest, the single and participants with the lowest SEP recognised the fewest cancer symptoms, and reported most barriers to presentation. Recognition of nine common cancer symptoms was significantly lower, and embarrassment, fear and difficulties in arranging transport to the doctor’s surgery were significantly more common in participants living in the most deprived areas than in the most affluent areas. Women were significantly more likely than men to both recognise common cancer symptoms and to report barriers. Women were much more likely compared with men to report that fear would put them off from going to the doctor. Conclusions: Large and robust socio-demographic differences in recognition of some cancer symptoms, and perception of some barriers to presentation, highlight the need for targeted campaigns to encourage early presentation and improve cancer outcomes

Prospectus, October 25, 1984

NICARAGUAN ISSUES PRESENTED; How important is one vote?; Republicans believe their policies are best; Dear Prospectus staff; Democrats believe they have the answers; Busing of private school students Who will foot the bill?; Library director\u27s son honored Johnson is All-American; Library undergoes computerization; PC Happenings; Women\u27s workshop turns to life choices; Family program offered in 4 parts; Health professionals workshop set; Board considers program additions; The Bowling Pin; Wife abuse still widespread problem; Did you know...TV Trivia; Gammon designs for bazaar; International students plan Halloween party; Block talented in diverse fields; Creative Corner...Especially for you!!; Doom Story-the climax draws near; Nuclear Weapons Freeze; Rejoice the Poet; Sacred Love; The Little Red Dog; The Unopened Gate; One More Time; The Run; RS 1981-82; Decisions; Watching; The Widower; Classifieds; Farrah can act; The Burning Bed alters opinions; Tina\u27s hot as a solo; Joan\u27s newest lacks punch; Why is Harry so much trouble; Furs possess unique style; Motherhood makes humorous reading; Budget bin; Lady Cobras compile 7-1 record in tournament; Clifton, Sullivan guest on Cobra Rap show; Gold defeat Green in 4 games; Peterson to nationalshttps://spark.parkland.edu/prospectus_1984/1007/thumbnail.jp

School processes in providing reading support in GCSE examinations

Against a background of increasing student eligibility for ‘access arrangements’ in examinations for the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE), this article examines the processes within schools that structure a student's access to the provision of reading support, including staff and student viewpoints. Dominic Griffiths, who is a Senior Advisory Teacher with Tameside Local Authority Education Psychology and Learning Support Team, and Kevin Woods, who is a Senior Lecturer in Educational and Child Psychology at the University of Manchester, report upon a series of four case studies, each based within an urban secondary school offering some form of reading support to students in GCSE examinations. Each case study incorporates student interviews, observations of reading support in action, and interviews with staff who manage and provide reading support in examinations. Quantitative findings show an association between students' preferred mode of reading support and the location in which it is provided. Qualitative analyses revealed key themes relating to the dynamics of provision and use of reading support, including ‘student worthiness’, ‘relationships’ and ‘unfair advantage’. Recommendations are made for a more central role for student consultation within processes for providing reader support to GCSE examination candidates

Experiences and perceptions of people with headache: a qualitative study

BACKGROUND: Few qualitative studies of headache have been conducted and as a result we have little in-depth understanding of the experiences and perceptions of people with headache. The aim of this paper was to explore the perceptions and experiences of individuals with headache and their experiences of associated healthcare and treatment. METHODS: A qualitative study of individuals with headache, sampled from a population-based study of chronic pain was conducted in the North-East of Scotland, UK. Seventeen semi-structured interviews were conducted with adults aged 65 or less. Interviews were analysed using the Framework approach utilising thematic analysis. RESULTS: Almost every participant reported that they were unable to function fully as a result of the nature and unpredictability of their headaches and this had caused disruption to their work, family life and social activities. Many also reported a negative impact on mood including feeling depressed, aggressive or embarrassed. Most participants had formed their own ideas about different aspects of their headache and several had searched for, or were seeking, increased understanding of their headache from a variety of sources. Many participants reported that their headaches caused them constant worry and anguish, and they were concerned that there was a serious underlying cause. A variety of methods were being used to manage headaches including conventional medication, complementary therapies and self-developed management techniques. Problems associated with all of these management strategies emerged. CONCLUSION: Headache has wide-ranging adverse effects on individuals and is often accompanied by considerable worry. The development of new interventions or educational strategies aimed at reducing the burden of the disorder and associated anxiety are needed

Mu and Delta opioid receptors activate the same G proteins in human neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y cells

Peer Reviewedhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/72251/1/sj.bjp.0704430.pd