This chapter examines data quality management (DQM) and information governance (IG) of electronic decision support (EDS) systems so that they are safe and fit for use by clinicians and patients and their carers. This is consistent with the ISO definition of data quality as being fit for purpose. The scope of DQM & IG should range from data creation and collection in clinical settings, through c...

In this study, vibration of initially imperfect cracked thick plate has been investigated using the differential quadrature method. The crack modeled as an open crack using a no-mass linear spring. The governing equations of vibration of a cracked plate are derived using the Mindlin theory and considering the effect of initial imperfection in Von-Karman equations. Differential equations are dis...

Generalized Fitzhugh– Nagumo equation; Polynomial differential quadrature method; Numerical solutions; Runge–Kutta method Abstract In this paper, polynomial differential quadrature method (PDQM) is applied to find the numerical solution of the generalized Fitzhugh–Nagumo equation with time-dependent coefficients in one dimensional space. The PDQM reduces the problem into a system of first order...

The method of differential quadrature is employed to analyze the free vibration of a cracked cantilever beam resting on elastic foundation. The beam is made of a functionally graded material and rests on a Winkler-Pasternak foundation. The crack action is simulated by a line spring model. Also, the differential quadrature method with a geometric mapping are applied to study the free vibration o...

High level data quality and the management of ensuring data quality is one of the key success factors for Data Warehousing projects. The following article describes an approach for Data Quality Management, which is based on theories as well as practical experiences. Starting from effects of insufficient data quality in practice, a definition for information, data and data quality will be worked...

For matrix functions f we investigate how to compute a matrix-vector product f(A)b without explicitly computing f(A). A general method is described that applies quadrature to the matrix version of the Cauchy integral theorem. Methods specific to the logarithm, based on quadrature, and fractional matrix powers, based on solution of an ordinary differential equation initial value problem, are als...

For matrix functions f we investigate how to compute a matrix-vector product f (A)b without explicitly computing f (A). A general method is described that applies quadrature to the matrix version of the Cauchy integral theorem. Methods specific to the logarithm, based on quadrature, and fractional matrix powers, based on solution of an ordinary differential equation initial value problem, are a...

this paper presents the application of the generalized differential quadrature (gdq) method for the hydrodynamic analysis of circular and noncircular, two lobe and three lobe, journal bearings. gdq is a simple, efficient, high-order numerical technique and it uses the information on all grid points to approach the derivatives of the unknown function. the effectiveness of the solution technique ...

In this paper, vibration analysis of thick functionally graded beam with simply supported boundary condition under constant axial load is studied. The beam has a uniform cross-sectional area and the mechanical properties of the fungtionally graded beam are assumed to be vary through the thickness of the beam. Fundamental relations, the equilibrium and stability equations based on the displaceme...

Given its versatility in drawing power from many sources the natural world, piezoelectric energy harvesting (PEH) has become increasingly popular. However, capacities could be enhanced further. Here, a mathematical model that accurately simulates dynamic behavior and harvested can facilitate further improvements performance of devices. One goals this study is to create dependable reduced-order ...