A computer-mediated framework to facilitate group consensus based on a shared understanding ConSULT
- Authors: Afshar, Faezeh
- Date: 2004
- Type: Text , Thesis , Masters , PhD
- Full Text: false
- Description: "Group decision-making usually involves a process of discussion and evaluation of alternatives. Important aspects of a group decision support system are: freedom to participate; the ability to explicitly present points of view; the ability to augment or oppose views by supporting evidence and reasoning; and the ability to use and consider other additional views .... The overall aim of this work is to develop an approach that can alleviate some of the problems associated with group commuication and consensus decision-making by effectively supporting group discussions towards consensus. Towards achieving this goal we have developed an approach called ConSULT (Consensus based on a Shared Understanding of a Leading Topic) as a computer-mediated framework to allow argumentation, collection and evaluation of discussion and group decision-making. This approach employs existing theories and techniques in computer-mediated communication, argumentation, Delphi and voting." -- Abstract.
- Description: Master of Information Technology
- Description: "Group decision-making usually involves a process of discussion and evaluation of alternatives. Important aspects of a group decision support system are: freedom to participate; the ability to explicitly present points of view; the ability to augment or oppose views by supporting evidence and reasoning; and the ability to use and consider other additional views .... The overall aim of this work is to develop an approach that can alleviate some of the problems associated with group commuication and consensus decision-making by effectively supporting group discussions towards consensus. Towards achieveing this goal we have developed an approach called ConSULT (Consensus based on a Shared Understanding of a Leading Topic) as a computer-mediated framework to allow argumentation, collection and evaluation of discussion and group decision-making. This approach employs existing theories and techniques in computer-mediated communication, argumentation, Delphi and voting." -- Abstract.
A cost analysis of accidents and injuries in the open cut coalmining industry
- Authors: Esson, Ken
- Date: 1992
- Type: Text , Thesis , Masters
- Full Text: false
- Description: Following a study of back injuries in the Queensland Coal Industry, there arose several questions that needed further research. One of these was the cost of accident and injuries, and the impact of this cost would have on an organisation. The project's research involved a comprehensive study of literature pertaining to the cost of accidents and injuries. This included both insured and uninsured costs. The following four classifications of accidents were researched; first aid treatments; first aid doctor treatments; lost time injury cases; and equipment accident damage cases. A coal mine was selected for the pilot study and, data was collected on the four classifications over a complete year. This means a year that has no out standing accident cases or liablilities. The research was then considered to determine its support for the acceptance or rejection of the hypothesis whic postulates that the current methods used to analyse the cost of accidents or injuries in the coal mining industry are inadequate. As a result of the above condsiderations, a number of key points are put forward in support of the acceptance of the hypothesis. The research established costs both insured and uninsured for the four classifications under review. Then a calculation of a weighted ratio of uninsured costs was made. The paper concludes by making certain recommendations and supporting the need for further research into accident costing within the coal mining fraternity.
- Description: Masters in Applied Science in Occupational Health and Safety
A differential scanning calorimetry study of some metal 2,4 pentanedionates
- Authors: Murray, John
- Date: 1987
- Type: Text , Thesis , Masters
- Full Text: false
- Description: The sublimation enthalpy of beryllium (II), aluminium (III), chromium (III), iron (III), cobalt (III), nickel (II), copper (II), oxovanadium (IV) and zirconium (IV) 2,4 -pentanedionate complexes has been determined by vacuum Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), subsequent to benzoic acid being proposed as calibrant for this technique. In conjunction with existing thermochemical data for these complexes, metal-ligand homolytic bond dissociation energies are calculated and are rationalized in terms of the ionic size of the coordinated meta and the crystal field stabilization energies for the complex. Old and new methods for the determination of sublimation enthalpy are reviewed and the present data collectively reveal the versatility and precision of DSC fort the direct determination of sublimation enthalpies of metal complexes. The new sublimation enthalpy data presented for metal 2-4- pentanedionate complexes effectively ends the controversy associated with the previously reported corresponding data/
- Description: Master of Applied Science
A polarographic study of lignin reactions in soda pulping liquors
- Authors: Burton, Peter
- Date: 1986
- Type: Text , Thesis , Masters
- Full Text: false
- Description: Oxidation-reduction reactions between carbohydrates, lignin and quinone additives in Pinus radiata soda pulping liquors have been investigated. A reduction peak at -0.72 V (Vs SCE) was observed using differential pulse polarography when Pinus radiata wood is heated in alkaline solution in the presence of oxygen, and has been shown to result from the oxidation of lignin structures. The results of this study indicate that the electroactive species present in Pinus radiata soda pulping liquors is an oxidation product, resulting from the formation of phenoxy radicals and /or quinone methides. Although reduction potentials for anthraquinone, carbohydrates and the electroactive lignin structure fit the general redox mechanism propsed for accelerated delignification, the species observed by polarography in this study has been shown not to be involved in the main pulping reactions due to its low concentration.
- Description: Master of Applied Science
A quantitative risk assessment of laboratory fume cupboards at Monash University
- Authors: Tillman, C.J.
- Date: 1990
- Type: Text , Thesis , Masters
- Full Text: false
- Description: "In this work, a quantitative risk assessment procedure for laboratory fume cupboards has been developed using estimates of frequency (probabilty x exposure) and severity."
- Description: Masters Degree in Applied Science, Occupational Health and Safety
A study of solid and protein extraction in tofu production
- Authors: Yuwono, Sudarminto
- Date: 1998
- Type: Text , Thesis , Masters
- Full Text: false
- Description: "The aim of this study was to investigate the extraction process, in particular the effects of solid and protein extractability in tofu production and their effects on tofu quality in terms of physical, chemical and sensory characteristics."
- Description: Master of Applied Science (Food Technology)
A study of sulphur xanthates in relation to their role in froth flotation of sulphide minerals
- Authors: Honeyman, Ronald
- Date: 1980
- Type: Text , Thesis , Masters
- Full Text: false
- Description: Potassium alkyl xanthates are commonly used as collectors in the flotation of sulphide minerals. Much research has been directed to the formulation of mechanisms responsible for the hydrophobicity of the sulphide minerals in xanthate flotation. Alkyl dixanthogen plays an important role in this mixed-potential mechanism, and is regarded as the species which imparts hydrophobicity to the mineral surface. Winter has recently suggested that sulphur xanthates, which are chemically very similar to alkyl dixanthogen, may play a significant role in the processes rendering the sulphide minerals hydrophobic during froth flotation. The aim of this investigation was to develop techniques for the separation and identification of sulphur xanthates at very low levels of conecentration. Techniques employed were Molecular Emission Cavity Analysis Spectroscopy and High Performance Liquid Chromatography. It was possible to extract the sulpur xanthates from simulated flotation liquors, separate the individual species, and determine them to a level of 0.05 ppm in the liquor. Aklyl sulphur dixanthates were found to disproportionate in methanol solution.
- Description: Masters Degree in Applied Science
Action research and occupational health and safety: an exploratory study
- Authors: Runnalls, John
- Date: 2000
- Type: Text , Thesis , Masters
- Full Text: false
- Description: "This paper describes an exploratory study into action research and its potential application within the field of Occuptional Health and Safety (OHS) in Australia."
- Description: Master of Applied Science
Acute cardiovascular responses during post-exercise recovery to short-term exhaustive exercise
- Authors: Zichy-Woinarski, Christopher
- Date: 2000
- Type: Text , Thesis , Masters
- Full Text: false
- Description: "The aim of this study was to examine the effect of consecutive bouts of acute exhaustive exercise in a hot ambient environmemt on baroreflex gain, plasma volume and heart variability one week post-exercise in trained individuals." Problem with pages xviii-xx Pages 9-37 missing.
- Description: Masters of Applied Science
An evaluation of a new test of reactive agility
- Authors: Sheppard, Jeremy
- Date: 2004
- Type: Text , Thesis , Masters
- Full Text: false
- Description: "The purpose of this study was to investigate the test-retest and inter-rater reliability of a new test of agility, as well as the validity of the test to distinguish between players of differing ability in Australian Rules Football (ARF). In addition, the study's third purpose was to identify the relationships between straight-sprinting (SS), a sprint with planned change of direction (CODS), reactive strength (RS), and the new test of agility (Reactive Agility Test, RAT)."
- Description: Master of Applied Science
An evaluation of supervisor's accident investigation reports
- Authors: Thompson, Gary
- Date: 1997
- Type: Text , Thesis , Masters
- Full Text: false
- Description: The aim of the research project is to investigate the veracity of negative criticisms of supervisors' accident investigations by using the generalised time sequence model as the analytical tool to evaluate the data recorded in a convenience sample of supervisors' accident investigation report forms.
- Description: Master of Applied Science
An evaluation of the effectiveness of one brain stress defusion and kinesiology techniques with children who experience reading difficulties
- Authors: Selkirk, Rosemary
- Date: 1992
- Type: Text , Thesis , Masters
- Full Text: false
- Description: This research project investigated whether 'one brain' techniques would prove effective with children who experience reading difficulties when adapted for use with small groups of primary school children.
An evaluation of the G.Dip. OHM at the University of Ballarat 1979-1992
- Authors: Swann, Ian
- Date: 1996
- Type: Text , Thesis , Masters
- Full Text: false
- Description: The objective of the study was to evaluate the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management at the University of Ballarat.
- Description: Thesis (Master of Applied Science)
An exploration of the reasons why 10 women from central Victoria chose to birth at home
- Authors: Kelson, Lynette
- Date: 2004
- Type: Text , Thesis , Masters
- Full Text: false
- Description: Master of Nursing
- Description: An exploration of the reasons why 10 women from central Victoria chose to birth at home
An investigation of actual and perceived home environmental hazards which contribute to falls of elderly Chinese
- Authors: You, Liming
- Date: 2000
- Type: Text , Thesis , Masters
- Full Text: false
- Description: "The aim of the research project is to describe and compare the actual home environment hazards which contribute to falls of elderly Chinese."
- Description: Master of Nursing
An investigation of maternal child health and family planning (MCH/FH) services in the Tongatapu area of Tonga
- Authors: Havea, Ana Fili
- Date: 2002
- Type: Text , Thesis , Masters
- Full Text: false
- Description: "This is a study on perceptions of women for services provided by Maternal and Child Health and Family Planning (MCH/FP) Centre in Tongatapu of the Kingdom of Tonga. The purpose of the study is to provide information that will assist the Tongan Health Authority to develop strategies and services that are responsive, effective and accessible to women who utilize the services."
- Description: Master of Nursing
Approximations for some classes of optimal control problems with state constraints and repetitive control systems
- Authors: Dymkou, Siarhei
- Date: 2005
- Type: Text , Thesis , Masters
- Full Text: false
- Description: This report presents the investigation on the research work "Approximations for some classes of optimal control problems with state constraints and repetitive control systems". This report mainly gives the theoretical part of the research which is based on the numerical methods that are developed. It is conjectured that the corresponding algorithms will be realized as computer programs after which they can be used in practical work.
- Description: Master of Information Technology
Australian occupational protective footwear standards under mutual recognition legislation : can end-user protection levels be reduced as a result of the introduction of this legislation in Australia in 1993?
- Authors: Taylor, Anne
- Date: 1993
- Type: Text , Thesis , Masters
- Full Text: false
- Description: "This thesis aims to investigate the effect of mutual recognition legislation on the sale and use of occupational protective footwear within Australia to determine if there is the potential for end-user protection levels to be reduced below those required by the Australian Standard, AS/NZS 2210."
- Description: Master of Applied Science
Cadmium and human prostatic carcinoma : a study of the analytical procedures for the determination of cadmium and zinc in human prostatic tissue, and the investigation of an association between the incidence of prosatatic adencarcinoma and the occurrence of prostatic cadmium
- Authors: Moran, Robert
- Date: 1994
- Type: Text , Thesis , Masters
- Full Text: false
- Description: The concentrations of the heavy metals cadmium and zinc in both benign nodular hyperplastic and malignant (adenocarcinoma) human prostatic tissue obtained from Trans Urethral Resections of the Prostate (TURP) have been investigated. Healthy normal human prostates obtained from post mortem cadavers were used as controls. The change in the prostatic cadmium concentration with age was investigated. Renal cortex cadmium and zinc concentration changes with age together with the metal concentration intterelationships between prostatic and renal cortex tissues were studied. "From abstract"
- Description: Master of Applied Science
Chemical management in research laboratories : South-Eastern Australia, 1997
- Authors: Bailey, Trevor
- Date: 1997
- Type: Text , Thesis , Masters
- Full Text: false
- Description: "Through a comprehensive literature review this project examines the necessary components of a laboratory chemical safety program, including requirements under the new hazardous substance regulations. It also examines, via a survey, the problems associated with the laboratory use of chemicals and with compliance with the new regulations. Finally the current situation in Australia and the approach research laboratories must take in the future to achieve compliance with the new regulatory package are reviewed."
- Description: Master of Applied Science