Designed To Adapt

Author : John Kenagy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2009-09-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0981460534

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Designed to Adapt: Leading Healthcare in Challenging Times by John Kenagy Pdf

Dr. John Kenagy's formula for saving healthcare one problem at a time is termed "Adaptive Design," a set of methods, skills and tools designed to get healthcare back to the ideals of patient care by cultivating adaptability into the everyday work of the organization and its people. Dr. Kenagy explains how. Here's a preview: 1. Learn the five characteristics of great adaptive leaders. (p. 128) 2. Discover disruptive innovation. Will you be a disruptive innovator? Or will you be disrupted? (Chapter 5) 3. Explore principles for creating a safe, effective, learning laboratory and innovation incubator in every patient care environment. (p. 71-72) 4. Recognize the seven roadblocks to sustainable healthcare innovation and learn how to eliminate them. (p. 113-118) 5. Learn the keys to financial strength and stability in 21st Century healthcare. Does your strategy align? (p. 159) The secret to success in 21st Century healthcare is no secret: Get patients exactly what they need at continually lower cost. It's the way to fix healthcare.

Author : Carolyn Kousky,Billy Fleming,Alan M. Berger
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2021-05-20
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781642831399

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A Blueprint for Coastal Adaptation by Carolyn Kousky,Billy Fleming,Alan M. Berger Pdf

Tens of millions of Americans are at risk from sea level rise, increased tidal flooding, and intensifying storms. A Blueprint for Coastal Adaptation identifies a bold new research and policy agenda and provides implementable options for coastal communities responding to these threats. In this book, coastal adaptation experts present a range of climate adaptation policies that could protect coastal communities against increasing risk, including concrete financing recommendations. Coastal adaptation will not be easy, but it is achievable using varied approaches. A Blueprint for Coastal Adaptation will inspire innovative and cross-disciplinary thinking about coastal policy at the state and local level while providing actionable, realistic policy and planning options for adaptation professionals and policymakers.

Author : Joseph Fiksel
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2015-10-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781610915878

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Resilient by Design by Joseph Fiksel Pdf

"Resilient by design provides managers with a more complete approach to creating lasting success in a changing world. Rich with examples and case studies, it explains how to connect the external systems, stakeholders, communities, infrastructure, supply chains, and natural resources, to create innovative organisations that survive and prosper." --Publisher description.

Author : Dr. Robert A. Sottilare, US Army Research Laboratory,Dr. Arthur Graesser, University of Memphis,Dr. Xiangen Hu, University of Memphis,Dr. Benjamin Goldberg, US Army Research Laboratory
Publisher : U.S. Army Research Laboratory
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2014-07-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780989392327

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Design Recommendations for Intelligent Tutoring Systems by Dr. Robert A. Sottilare, US Army Research Laboratory,Dr. Arthur Graesser, University of Memphis,Dr. Xiangen Hu, University of Memphis,Dr. Benjamin Goldberg, US Army Research Laboratory Pdf

Design Recommendations for Intelligent Tutoring Systems explores the impact of intelligent tutoring system design on education and training. Specifically, this volume examines “Instructional Management” techniques, strategies and tactics, and identifies best practices, emerging concepts and future needs to promote efficient and effective adaptive tutoring solutions. Design recommendations include current, projected, and emerging capabilities within the Generalized Intelligent Framework for Tutoring (GIFT), an open source, modular, service-oriented architecture developed to promote simplified authoring, reuse, standardization, automated instructional management and analysis of tutoring technologies.

Author : Randy Deutsch
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2021-04-30
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781000375756

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Adapt As An Architect by Randy Deutsch Pdf

Adapt As An Architect: A Mid-Career Companion is the only book that helps design professionals to navigate the vast heart of the architect’s journey. It serves as a roadmap: a career GPS that provides options for architects getting from where they are today to where they really want to be. The focus of this optimistic, engaging book is on continued relevance, professional engagement, perseverance, and career longevity. It argues that mid-career is the lynchpin of the architect’s career, and provides the guidance and support that practices themselves are missing for emerging professionals, who are often left to their own devices to find their way as they approach the middle of their career. This book means architects don’t need to navigate these years on their own.

Author : Elnora M. Gilfoyle,Ann P. Grady,Josephine C. Moore
Publisher : SLACK Incorporated
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Adaptation (Physiology)
ISBN : 1556421877

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Children Adapt by Elnora M. Gilfoyle,Ann P. Grady,Josephine C. Moore Pdf

Children Adapt provides a developmental approach to pediatric rehabilitation and a theoretical framework for the evaluation and treatment of children. This extensive revision of the successful first edition now includes stated learning objectives, self-study questions and identification of key points, allowing the book to be used more effectively as a student textbook as well as a practitioner's reference. New material has been added to reflect the most up-to-date trends in the field of pediatric development, creating an innovative, insightful learning tool. Highlights of this revised edition include: An overview of the rudiments of theory building. New material discussing application of theory to pediatric rehabilitation. Explicit discussions of occupational performance skills. A comprehensive glossary of terms.

Author : Adam J. Bock
Publisher : Pearson UK
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2018-01-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781292135717

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The Business Model Book by Adam J. Bock Pdf

Author : Amina Khan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2018-04
Category : Design
ISBN : 1786492296

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Adapt by Amina Khan Pdf

Author : Michal Pechoucek,Paolo Petta,Laszlo Zsolt Varga
Publisher : Springer
Page : 670 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2005-10-03
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783540317319

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Multi-Agent Systems and Applications IV by Michal Pechoucek,Paolo Petta,Laszlo Zsolt Varga Pdf

The aim of the CEEMAS conference series is to provide a biennial forum for the presentation of multi-agent research and development results. With its p- ticular geographicalorientation towards Central and Eastern Europe, CEEMAS has become an internationally recognised event with participants from all over the world. After the successful CEEMAS conferences in St. Petersburg (1999), Cracow (2001) and Prague (2003), the 2005 CEEMAS conference takes place in Budapest. The programme committee of the conference series consists of est- lished researchers from the region and renowned international colleagues, sh- ing the prominent rank of CEEMAS among the leading events in multi-agent systems. In the very competitive ?eld of agent oriented conferences and workshops nowadays(suchasAAMAS,WI/IAT,EUMAS,CIA,MATES)thespecialpro?le of CEEMAS is that it is trying to bridge the gap between applied research achievements and theoretical research activities. Our ambition is to provide a forum for presenting theoretical research with an evident application potential, implemented application prototypes and their properties, as well as industrial case studies of successful (but also unsuccessful) agent technology deployments. This is why the CEEMAS proceedings volume provides a collection of research and application papers. The technical research paper section of the proceedings (see pages 11–499) contains pure research papers as well as research results in application settings while the application papers section (see pages 500–530) contains papers focused on application aspects. The goal is to demonstrate the real life value and commercial reality of multi-agent systems as well as to foster communication between academia and industry in this ?eld.

Author : Constantine Stephanidis,Margherita Antona
Publisher : Springer
Page : 697 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2013-07-01
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783642391941

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Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction: Applications and Services for Quality of Life by Constantine Stephanidis,Margherita Antona Pdf

The three-volume set LNCS 8009-8011 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction, UAHCI 2013, held as part of the 15th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2013, held in Las Vegas, USA in July 2013, jointly with 12 other thematically similar conferences. The total of 1666 papers and 303 posters presented at the HCII 2013 conferences was carefully reviewed and selected from 5210 submissions. These papers address the latest research and development efforts and highlight the human aspects of design and use of computing systems. The papers accepted for presentation thoroughly cover the entire field of human-computer interaction, addressing major advances in knowledge and effective use of computers in a variety of application areas. The total of 230 contributions included in the UAHCI proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected for inclusion in this three-volume set. The 78 papers included in this volume are organized in the following topical sections: universal access to smart environments and ambient assisted living; universal access to learning and education; universal access to text, books, ebooks and digital libraries; health, well-being, rehabilitation and medical applications; access to mobile interaction.

Author : Dragoş Iliescu
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 711 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2017-11-02
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781107110120

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Adapting Tests in Linguistic and Cultural Situations by Dragoş Iliescu Pdf

This book provides a practical but scientifically grounded step-by-step approach to the adaptation of tests in linguistic and cultural contexts.

Author : David Bihanic
Publisher : Springer
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2015-01-12
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319130187

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Empowering Users through Design by David Bihanic Pdf

At the crossroads of various disciplines, this collective work examines the possibility of a new end-user “engagement” in ongoing digital/technological products and services development. It provides an overview of recent research specifically focused on the user’s democratic participation and empowerment. It also enables readers to better identify the main opportunities of participatory design, a concept which encourages the blurring of the role between user and designer. This allows people to escape their status as “end-user” and to elevate themselves to the level of creator. This book explores new avenues for rethinking the processes and practices of corporate innovation in order to cope with current socio-economic and technological changes. In so doing, it aims to help companies renew industrial models that allow them to design and produce new ranges of technological products and services by giving the user an active role in the development process, far beyond the basic role of consumer. Intended for designers, design researchers and scientists interested in innovation and technology management, this book also provides a valuable resource for professionals involved in technology-based innovation processes.

Author : H.A. Caltenco,P.-O. Hedvall,A. Larsson
Publisher : IOS Press
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2014-05-30
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781614994039

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Universal Design 2014: Three Days of Creativity and Diversity by H.A. Caltenco,P.-O. Hedvall,A. Larsson Pdf

Universal Design, Design for All and Inclusive Design are all aimed at dismantling physical and social barriers to inclusion in all areas of life. Engagement in universal design is on the increase worldwide as practitioners and researchers explore creative and desirable solutions to shape the future of universal design products and practices. This book is a collection of the papers presented at UD2014, the International Conference on Universal Design, held in Lund, Sweden, in June 2014. The conference offered a creative and diverse meeting place for all participants to exchange knowledge, experiences and ideas, and to build global connections and creative networks for future work on universal design. The themes of UD2014 span many aspects of societal life, and the papers included here cover areas as diverse as architecture, public transport, educational and play environments, housing, universal workspaces, and the Internet of things, as well as designs and adaptations for assistive technology. The book clearly demonstrates the breadth of universal design and its ongoing adoption in societies all over the world, and will be of interest to anyone whose work involves building a more inclusive environment for all.

Author : Tim Harford
Publisher : Bond Street Books
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2011-05-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780385670258

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Adapt by Tim Harford Pdf

The Undercover Economist - famed for his explanations - now offers solutions. Tim Harford introduces a new way of thinking about how to solve the world's most urgent problems, from climate change to terrorism, African poverty to global finance - even the problems we encounter in our own daily lives. When faced with such challenges, we instinctively look to leaders, experts, and gurus to provide us with pre-chewed solutions. Harford argues that the world has become too unpredictable and complex for that. Instead, we must adapt - improvise rather than plan, work from the bottom up, take baby steps. Adapt draws on exciting new work by passionate young economists and on innovative ideas from across the sciences. It looks at how and why innovation really comes about, extolling the value of trial and error and arguing that we should learn to embrace failure. Above all, Adapt applies hard-won lessons learned in the field, from a spaceport in the Mojave Desert to the street of Iraq, from a blazing offshore drilling rig to the frozen tundra of Siberia. The book shows that it's up to individuals - us - to change the world.

Author : Helmut Degen,Stavroula Ntoa
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 683 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2023-07-08
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783031358913

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Artificial Intelligence in HCI by Helmut Degen,Stavroula Ntoa Pdf

This double volume book set constitutes the refereed proceedings of 4th International Conference, AI-HCI 2023, held as part of the 25th International Conference, HCI International 2023, which was held virtually in Copenhagen, Denmark in July 2023. The total of 1578 papers and 396 posters included in the HCII 2023 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 7472 submissions. The first volume focuses on topics related to Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence, explainability, transparency and trustworthiness, ethics and fairness, as well as AI-supported user experience design. The second volume focuses on topics related to AI for language, text, and speech-related tasks, human-AI collaboration, AI for decision-support and perception analysis, and innovations in AI-enabled systems.