Desirability functions (DF)s play an increasing role for solving the optimization of process or product quality problems having various quality characteristics to obtain a good compromise between these characteristics. There are many alternative formulations to these functions and solution strategies suggested for handling their weaknesses and improving their strength. Although the DFs of Derri...

We develop a theory of quantum rational decision making in the tradition of Anscombe and Aumann’s axiomatisation of preferences on horse lotteries. It is essentially the Bayesian decision theory generalised to the space of Hermitian matrices. Among other things, this leads us to give a representation theorem showing that quantum complete rational preferences are obtained by means of expected ut...

A Children's Social Desirability (CSD) questionnaire was constructed and administered to 956 Ss in Grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, and 12. A direct question ("yes-no") form of the scale was presented to children in the 3rd, 4th, and Sth grades in individual testing sessions, and a true-false form was given older Ss in group sessions. For both forms of the questionnaire, split-half reliabilities and t...

There are several different approaches used for the optimization of multiple response surface problems. Recently desirability functions and neural network approaches are used in many related studies. In this study multiple response optimization is investigated using desirability functions in response surface methodology and artificial neural networks. The results of these approaches are investi...

In this chapter, we discuss our use of Microsoft’s product reaction cards to tap into the illusive quality of desirability in user experience. Desirability, as an affective response to a product, has been difficult to measure through instruments such as traditional posttest questionnaires. Since 2006, we AU: “elusive”? If so, pls. change here and throughout.

Angelica essential oil (AO), a major pharmacologically active component of Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels, possesses hemogenesis, analgesic activities and sedative effect. The application of AO in pharmaceutical systems had been limited because of its low oxidative stability. The AO-loaded gelatin-chitosan microcapsules with prevention from oxidation were developed and optimized using response...

The proposed study focuses on the shifting narratives around body, beauty, and desirability. highlights way people with disabilities are represented included in fashion industry. This inclusion visibility can be achieved by challenging preconceived stereotypes of desirability, style play a crucial role achieving this goal. foregrounds as significant practice.Concept: present views desirability ...