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Rick Rabise - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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a systematic review and an Expert Survey on capabilities supporting multi product lines
Information & Software Technology, 2012Co-Authors: Gerald Holl, Paul Grunbache, Rick RabiseAbstract:Context: Complex software-intensive systems comprise many subsystems that are often based on heterogeneous technological platforms and managed by different organizational units. Multi product lines (MPLs) are an emerging area of research addressing variability management for such large-scale or ultra-large-scale systems. Despite the increasing number of publications addressing MPLs the research area is still quite fragmented. Objective: The aims of this paper are thus to identify, describe, and classify existing approaches supporting MPLs and to increase the understanding of the underlying research issues. Furthermore, the paper aims at defining success-critical capabilities of infrastructures supporting MPLs. Method: Using a systematic literature review we identify and analyze existing approaches and research issues regarding MPLs. Approaches described in the literature support capabilities needed to define and operate MPLs. We derive capabilities supporting MPLs from the results of the systematic literature review. We validate and refine these capabilities based on a Survey among Experts from academia and industry. Results: The paper discusses key research issues in MPLs and presents basic and advanced capabilities supporting MPLs. We also show examples from research approaches that demonstrate how these capabilities can be realized. Conclusions: We conclude that approaches supporting MPLs need to consider both technical aspects like structuring large models and defining dependencies between product lines as well as organizational aspects such as distributed modeling and product derivation by multiple stakeholders. The identified capabilities can help to build, enhance, and evaluate MPL approaches.
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requirements for product derivation support results from a systematic literature review and an Expert Survey
Information & Software Technology, 2010Co-Authors: Rick Rabise, Paul Grunbache, Deepak DhunganaAbstract:Context: An increasing number of publications in product line engineering address product derivation, i.e., the process of building products from reusable assets. Despite its importance, there is still no consensus regarding the requirements for product derivation support. Objective: Our aim is to identify and validate requirements for tool-supported product derivation. Method: We identify the requirements through a systematic literature review and validate them with an Expert Survey. Results: We discuss the resulting requirements and provide implementation examples from existing product derivation approaches. Conclusions: We conclude that key requirements are emerging in the research literature and are also considered relevant by Experts in the field.
Deepak Dhungana - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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requirements for product derivation support results from a systematic literature review and an Expert Survey
Information & Software Technology, 2010Co-Authors: Rick Rabise, Paul Grunbache, Deepak DhunganaAbstract:Context: An increasing number of publications in product line engineering address product derivation, i.e., the process of building products from reusable assets. Despite its importance, there is still no consensus regarding the requirements for product derivation support. Objective: Our aim is to identify and validate requirements for tool-supported product derivation. Method: We identify the requirements through a systematic literature review and validate them with an Expert Survey. Results: We discuss the resulting requirements and provide implementation examples from existing product derivation approaches. Conclusions: We conclude that key requirements are emerging in the research literature and are also considered relevant by Experts in the field.
Paul Grunbache - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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a systematic review and an Expert Survey on capabilities supporting multi product lines
Information & Software Technology, 2012Co-Authors: Gerald Holl, Paul Grunbache, Rick RabiseAbstract:Context: Complex software-intensive systems comprise many subsystems that are often based on heterogeneous technological platforms and managed by different organizational units. Multi product lines (MPLs) are an emerging area of research addressing variability management for such large-scale or ultra-large-scale systems. Despite the increasing number of publications addressing MPLs the research area is still quite fragmented. Objective: The aims of this paper are thus to identify, describe, and classify existing approaches supporting MPLs and to increase the understanding of the underlying research issues. Furthermore, the paper aims at defining success-critical capabilities of infrastructures supporting MPLs. Method: Using a systematic literature review we identify and analyze existing approaches and research issues regarding MPLs. Approaches described in the literature support capabilities needed to define and operate MPLs. We derive capabilities supporting MPLs from the results of the systematic literature review. We validate and refine these capabilities based on a Survey among Experts from academia and industry. Results: The paper discusses key research issues in MPLs and presents basic and advanced capabilities supporting MPLs. We also show examples from research approaches that demonstrate how these capabilities can be realized. Conclusions: We conclude that approaches supporting MPLs need to consider both technical aspects like structuring large models and defining dependencies between product lines as well as organizational aspects such as distributed modeling and product derivation by multiple stakeholders. The identified capabilities can help to build, enhance, and evaluate MPL approaches.
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requirements for product derivation support results from a systematic literature review and an Expert Survey
Information & Software Technology, 2010Co-Authors: Rick Rabise, Paul Grunbache, Deepak DhunganaAbstract:Context: An increasing number of publications in product line engineering address product derivation, i.e., the process of building products from reusable assets. Despite its importance, there is still no consensus regarding the requirements for product derivation support. Objective: Our aim is to identify and validate requirements for tool-supported product derivation. Method: We identify the requirements through a systematic literature review and validate them with an Expert Survey. Results: We discuss the resulting requirements and provide implementation examples from existing product derivation approaches. Conclusions: We conclude that key requirements are emerging in the research literature and are also considered relevant by Experts in the field.
Eric D Mccollum - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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predictors of treatment failure for non severe childhood pneumonia in developing countries systematic literature review and Expert Survey the first step towards a community focused mhealth risk assessment tool
BMC Pediatrics, 2015Co-Authors: Eric D Mccollum, Carina King, Robe Hollowell, Jane Zhou, Tim Colbou, Ejoy Nambia, David Mukanga, Deborah Hay C UrgessAbstract:Improved referral algorithms for children with non-severe pneumonia at the community level are desirable. We sought to identify predictors of oral antibiotic failure in children who fulfill the case definition of World Health Organization (WHO) non-severe pneumonia. Predictors of greatest interest were those not currently utilized in referral algorithms and feasible to obtain at the community level.
Alarcos Cieza - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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development of indicators for monitoring community based rehabilitation
PLOS ONE, 2017Co-Authors: Catherine Mason, Joerg Weber, Seryan Atasoy, Carla Sabariego, Alarcos CiezaAbstract:Background Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) is a multi-sectoral approach working to equalize opportunities and include people with disability in all aspects of community life. Reliable and internationally comparable data needed to monitor and evaluate CBR are scarce, partially due to the absence of standardized indicators. The objective of this manuscript is to describe the collaborative development process which led to the World Health Organization's (WHO) recently launched set of standardized CBR outcome indicators. Methods The WHO's CBR Guidelines recognize CBR as a comprehensive and multi-sectoral strategy, and were therefore used as the starting point for the development of the indicators, in a consensus process involving WHO and International Disability and Development Consortium. Pilot implementations in Guatemala, Egypt and China using a specifically developed mobile phone application to collect data, and an online Expert Survey were completed to assess validity and feasibility of the indicators and their corresponding questions. Results The indicator set includes 13 Base Indicators which are broad enough to capture the situation of people with disability in settings where CBR is carried out, independently of the specific CBR activities carried out in a community; and 27 Supplementary Indicators that provide more specific coverage and can be selected based on the specific goals of a CBR program. Conclusion The indicators were suitable to assess differences in health, education, social life, livelihood and empowerment between people with disability and other community members. This comparability provides valuable information to CBR managers, donors and government agencies, to guide decision making, support advocacy and improve accountability. The CBR indicators will support WHO and its member states in their efforts towards strengthening CBR, by generating evidence on its effectiveness.
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toward the development of the international classification of functioning core sets for children with cerebral palsy a global Expert Survey
Journal of Child Neurology, 2014Co-Authors: Veronica Schiariti, Alarcos Cieza, Louise C Masse, Anne F Klasse, Kare Sauve, Robe W Armstrong, Mauree OdonnellAbstract:The goal of the International Classification of Functioning is to standardize the classification of health and function of children around the world. To facilitate the application of this classification, International Classification of Functioning-based tools like the "Core Sets" are being developed. We conducted an international Survey of professional Experts to identify the most relevant areas of functioning in children with cerebral palsy. The questionnaire covered each component of the classification. In total, 193 professionals completed the Survey (response rate 78%). Overall, 9706 answers were linked to the classification (pediatric version) by 2 professionals. From the Experts' perspective, movement-related areas and social participation are the most relevant areas of functioning. Experts suggest a more comprehensive profile of functioning in particular in areas of personal capacity and social participation. The results of this Survey will inform the development of the International Classification of Functioning Core Sets for children with cerebral palsy
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An International Expert Survey on Functioning in Vocational Rehabilitation Using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health
Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, 2011Co-Authors: Reuben Escorpizo, Monika E. Finger, Andrea Glässel, Alarcos CiezaAbstract:Background Vocational rehabilitation (VR) is a key process in work disability (WD) management which aims to engage or re-engage individuals to work and employment. The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) by the World Health Organization (WHO) can be interfaced with VR but there is a lack of evidence of what ICF contents Experts in the field consider. The objective of this study is to Survey the Experts in the VR field with regard to what factors are considered important to patients participating in VR using the ICF as the language to summarize the results. Methods An internet-based Survey was conducted with Experts from six WHO Regions (Africa, the Americas, Eastern Mediterranean, Europe, South-East Asia, and Western Pacific). Experts were asked six open-ended questions on factors that are important in VR. Each question was related to a component of the ICF ( body functions, body structures, activities and, environmental factors , and personal factors ). Responses were linked to the ICF. Results Using a modified stratified randomized sampling, 201 Experts were sent the Survey and 151 Experts responded (75% response rate). We identified 101 ICF categories: 22 (21.8%) for body functions , 13 (12.9%) for body structures , 36 (35.6%) for activities and participation , and 30 (29.7%) for environmental factors . Conclusions There was a multitude of ICF functioning domains according to the respondents which indicates the complexity of VR. This Expert Survey has provided a list of ICF categories which could be considered in VR.
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identification of problems in individuals with spinal cord injury from the health professional perspective using the icf a worldwide Expert Survey
Spinal Cord, 2010Co-Authors: Monika Scheuringe, Inge Kirchberge, Christine Old, Inge Erikshoogland, Alexandra Rauch, I M Velstra, Alarcos CiezaAbstract:Worldwide Internet Survey. The specific aims of the study were (1) to identify problems of individuals with SCI in the early post-acute and the long-term context, respectively, addressed by health professionals and (2) to summarize these problems using the ICF. International. Physicians, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, social workers and psychologists were asked for problems in the functioning and contextual factors of individuals with SCI using open-ended questions. All answers were translated (‘linked’) to the ICF based on established rules. Absolute and relative frequencies of the linked ICF categories were reported stratified by the context. Out of 243 selected Experts, 144 (59.3%) named 7.650 different themes, of which 78.8% could be linked to ICF categories. In the early post-acute context, 30.7% of the 88 categories belonged to the component Body Functions, 14.8% to Body Structures, 30.7% to Activities and Participation and 23.9% to Environmental Factors. In all, 16 ICF categories were unique for the early post-acute context. In the long-term context, 27.2% of the 92 categories belonged to the component Body Functions, 13.0% to Body Structures, 35.9% to Activities and Participation and 23.9% to Environmental Factors. A total of 20 ICF categories were unique for the long-term context. Health professionals identified a large variety of functional problems reflecting the complexity of SCI. Unique aspects of functioning exist for the early post-acute and the long-term context, respectively. The ICF provided a comprehensive framework to integrate answers from different professional backgrounds and different world regions.
