Abstract: The paper presents an example of qualitative and quantitative application of a method for assessing component importance of a reliability structure in the case of a complex technical system based on the example of the subsystem of a marine power plant, that is, a lube oil system for sealing a stern tube. An example of the importance of the analysis considered in terms of not only reli...

Qualitative research is increasingly recognized and valued and its unique place in nursing research is highlighted by many. Despite this, some nurse researchers continue to raise epistemological issues about the problems of objectivity and the validity of qualitative research findings. This paper explores the issues relating to the representativeness or credibility of qualitative research findi...

This study aimed to typify smallholders’ dairy systems using quali-quantitative measures of feeding practices and detect the main discriminatory elements identifying systems. We collected data from 30 farms distributed in 10 municipalities eastern region Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, a survey with semi-structured questions, addition bimonthly observations milking practices. Multivariate analysis b...

An accurate and efficient DC fault current assessment of modular multilevel converters (MMCs) is critical for designs protection. The state-of-the-art often ignores the impact AC infeed in without MMC blocking. However, whether needs to be considered or not a controversial problem. This paper proposes quantitative criteria determine necessity considering assessment. method based on premise that...