The development of a single-item Food Choice Questionnaire

Based on the multi-item Food Choice Questionnaire (FCQ) originally developed by Steptoe and colleagues (1995), the current study developed a single-item FCQ that provides an acceptable balance between practical needs and psychometric concerns. Studies 1 (N = 1851) and 2 (2a (N = 3290), 2b (N = 4723), 2c (N = 270)) showed that the single-item FCQ scale has good convergent and discriminant validity. Generally, the results showed the highest correlations with the related multi-item dimensions (>0.40). Study 2 refined the scale. Only the items for convenience (Study 2a), sensory appeal (Study 2b) and mood (Study 2c) needed to be revised (as Study 1 showed a correlation between the multi-item and the single-item below the threshold of 0.60). The results also showed comparable predictive validity. Both methods revealed similar association patterns between food motives and consumption behaviours (Fisher’s z tests revealed agreements of 86.2% for Study 1, 92.9% for Study 2a and 100% for Studies 2b and 2c). Study 3 (N = 6062) showed an example of the added value of a context-specific application for the single-item FCQ. Different motives were shown to be relevant across contexts, and the context-specific motives had additional explained variance beyond the general multi-item FCQ. Studies 2b and 3 also showed the performance of the single-item FCQ in an international context. In sum, the results indicate that the single-item FCQ can be used as a flexible and short substitute for the multi-item FCQ. The study also discusses the conditions that should be considered when using the single-item scale.     

The roles of conceptual modelling in improving construction simulation studies: A comprehensive review

The conceptual modelling phase of simulation studies has proven to be effective in enhancing the impact of simulation modelling in different domains. However, this simulation phase did not receive much attention in the construction simulation domain. The objective of this paper is to identify the roles that conceptual modelling can play in advancing the engagement, accuracy, and adoption (among other things) of discrete-event simulation studies in construction. In this paper, a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) is conducted, which involves a comprehensive search of databases and researchers’ profiles to identify journal papers, conference articles, books, and theses that have reported the benefits of conceptual modelling for discrete-event simulation studies. The review resulted in 82 documents that were published from 2000 to 2020. Results indicate that the benefits of conceptual modelling include facilitating communications between stakeholders, capturing sufficient information for the simulation model, improving the quality of simulation models, guiding other simulation modelling activities, and facilitating verification and validation of simulation models. By linking these benefits to the current research agenda in construction simulation, this paper shows the significance and potential of the conceptual modelling phase to enhance the impact of discrete-event simulation studies in construction.     

智能动态网络资源分配系统

通过对解决GSM移动通信网络热点区域话务拥塞问题的研究，提出了利用可控功分器实现智能动态网络资源的分配，解决不同种类的话务拥塞问题，并着重讨论了该系统目前的成功运用及前景。     

实行工程预决算审计 严格控制投资成本

针对目前企业固定资产投资中存在的投资超概算问题 ,论述了实行工程预决算审计的必要性 ,结合江西铜业股份有限公司的实践阐明了如何实行工程预决算审计 ,以达到提高投资效益的目的。     

油气勘探开发投资绩效评价的指标选择探讨

从油气勘探、开发投资的特性出发,正确选择投资绩效评价指标,是保证评价科学性以及进行中外对比研究的前提条件。     

电信项目收入再分配模型研究

对收入再分配模型的现状和问题进行了分析,结合对机会成本理论的深度挖掘,创新性地建立了基于资本机会成本的收入再分配系数测算模型（单位业务能力匹配网络资源投资比例分摊法）。     

燃气壁挂Combi的市场扫描与投资分析

简要分析了壁挂combi(采暖洗浴两用壁挂燃气炉)的市场与投资情况。     

精铸企业质量控制管理系统

精铸企业的发展迫切要求实现质量管理的现代化。分析了我国精铸企业质量管理的特点，应用国际先进管理思想建立了适合于我国精铸企业的质量控制管理系统，并介绍了其功能和用途。     

精铸型壳"墨点"和铸件"黑皮"分析

以锆石砂粉为面层、高岭石系耐火材料为背层制成的精铸型壳浇注不锈钢铸件．经常在铸件表面出现大面积“黑皮”和相互孤立的凹陷疤痕，严重影响铸件质量．通过生产现场跟踪调查．结合俄歇能谱分析等手段．对缺陷部位化学组成和形成原因进行分析探讨．指出：铸件表面的疤痕与型壳表面“墨点”直接相关；而“黑皮”主要是硬壳面层中的氧化铁与铸件表面氧化产生的各种金属氧化物反应生成的尖晶石型复杂化合物。在此基础上，提出了防止此类缺陷的措施。