Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
USABILITY OF MOOCS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF TRANSVERSAL SKILLS

The aim of this paper is to discuss possibilities of enhancing the effectiveness of Massive Online Open Courses (MOOCs) by incorporating additional interactive elements that have proven to be beneficial in online learning. Our research is part of the Erasmus+ project DESTINY (Developing Employability Skills Through Innovative education using MOOCs for Youth). The rationale of the project is to develop, implement, test and refine a method for higher education institutions to promote and support the use of MOOCs as a tool to address the shortage of transversal skills in local labour markets, thereby improving employability of youth and adult learners. In line with DESTINY’s objectives, we have designed and tested different models of MOOCs that has been supplemented by the so-called MOOC Study Clubs (MSCs). MSCs have been recognised as a potentially vital component in terms of stimulating interactivity and active participation that may significantly contribute to the development of transversal skills that would otherwise, following the predominantly passive learning approach in MOOCs, hardly develop. Testing whether inclusion of MSCs and other interactive activities actually increases the effectiveness of MOOCs and contributes to the development of skills was one of the main objectives of our research. Based on the extensive background market research on required transversal skills of work seekers from the perspective of the Slovenian employers, teamwork has been identified as the key missing transversal skill. Hence, we decided to design a MOOC on teamwork, with the main objective to equip participants with basic knowledge about teamwork, team processes and key requirements for effective team functioning. Having in mind that solely gaining knowledge is insufficient for skill development, we have supplemented the MOOC with MSCs to help participants develop practical skills for effective teamwork by means of experiential learning – to the extent to which this could be achieved in a virtual environment. The pilot implementation was targeted at 61 participants to test, what works and what does not work in the MOOC context in terms of increased interactivity. It was thoroughly evaluated by all included stakeholders. A few recommendations and adjustments for the follow-up implementation (145 enrolled participants) have been identified in order to make it suitable for mass attendance and to stimulate higher completion rates. The key adjustments were the following: a) implementation in native language, b) adaptation of tasks and assignments in terms of number and complexity, and c) modification of MSCs to make it even more experiential and tied up to particular content-specific units. Based on the evaluation results, the paper then discusses recommendations for future development and implementation of MOOCs, especially appropriate for smaller higher education institutions.
Teachers' Understanding of Culturally and Linguistically Differentiated Instruction for English Language Learners

Teachers’ Understanding of Culturally and Linguistically Differentiated Instruction for English Language Learners by Poorandai Itwaru MA, Stony Brook State University of New York, 2004 BA, Stony Brook State University of New York, 2002 Project Study Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Education Walden University April 2017 Abstract A large school district in the northeastern United States struggled with teaching middle school English Language Learners (ELLs) to succeed in reading and writing. The purpose of this qualitative study was to investigate teachers’ perceptions regarding what they could do to increase academic achievement for ELLs. The conceptual framework emerged from Weimer’s learning-centered teaching, which aligns with Dewey’s social constructivism. Ten purposefully sampled teachers agreed to be interviewed in theA large school district in the northeastern United States struggled with teaching middle school English Language Learners (ELLs) to succeed in reading and writing. The purpose of this qualitative study was to investigate teachers’ perceptions regarding what they could do to increase academic achievement for ELLs. The conceptual framework emerged from Weimer’s learning-centered teaching, which aligns with Dewey’s social constructivism. Ten purposefully sampled teachers agreed to be interviewed in the attempt to answer the research questions about instructional strategies teachers believed were best to deliver culturally and linguistically appropriate instruction for ELLs and what teachers believed could be done to improve ELLs’ classroom engagement and motivation for increased academic achievement. Analysis and open, thematic coding of semi-structured interviews, classroom observations, and teachers’ lesson plans were used to create seven themes, including differentiated instruction, background knowledge, challenges and difficulties, home-school connection, technology for diverse learners, administration and faculty collaboration, and professional development. Findings included participants’ desire for meaningful professional development where differentiated instruction is modeled to address the cultural and linguistic needs of ELLs. The project was created to deliver this training for all teachers at the site, focusing on culturally and linguistically differentiated instruction, sheltered instruction, and collaborative learning. The findings and project may promote positive social change by improving instruction for culturally and linguistically diverse learners at the local site and similar school districts. Higher academic achievement would provide better opportunities
Ou seja vs. O sea : formal identity or functional diversity

This paper aims at fulfilling a twofold objective: to highlight the functional differences between Portuguese ou seja and Spanish o sea and to do so by making use of a model of discourse segmentation, namely, the one developed in Briz and GrupoVal.Es. Co. (2003). The results have shown that OSS share most of their functions and differ in the wider range of functions of o sea, which has modal functions that are not shared by ou seja.
The Influence of TIME Pressure on the Behaviours of Premature Sign Off in Audit Procedures

Premature sign off in audit procedures is one of the audit quality reduction behaviour. This behaviour exists because one of the factors, namely time pressure. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the influence of time pressure on the behaviour of premature sign off in audit procedures. Data collection techniques in this study by using survey method that in the form of questionnaire. The population and samples were all auditors who work in public accounting office in Pekanbaru and listed in Indonesian Institute of Certified Public Accountants. The listed public accountant office as much as 8 offices with the auditors as well as the samples are 52 people. Questionnaire were succesfully distributed to the responden are 49 questionnaire and the questionnaire that can be processed are 34 questionnaire. The result of this study show audit procedure that often skipped is control testing computer-assisted audit techniques and the audit procedures that rarely skipped by the auditor is understanding the client’s businnes and industry. The results of hypothesis testing was conducted with the simple regression analysis by using SPSS version 19 shows that time pressure has no significant effect or influence on the behaviour of premature sign off in audit procedures. Keywords: time pressure, premature sign off in audit procedures.
Effect of Substitution with Mango Peels and Seed Kernels as By-Products on the Quality of Pan Bread and Cake

Mango peels and seeds are the major by-products of mango juice industry. They are rich in natural bioactive compounds such as dietary fibers, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants compounds, which play an important role in human nutrition. In the present study, mango peels powder (MPP) and mango seed kernels powder (MSKP) were used to prepare pan bread and cake with replacing levels (2.5, 5.0, 7.5 and 10%) from the wheat flour (72% extraction). The effect of these replacing levels on rheological properties of dough as well as physical, staling, and sensory characters of pan bread and cake was evaluated. Chemical composition of MPP revealed that it had higher contents of ash, crude fibers, dietary fibers, and minerals (K, Na, Ca, Mg, and Zn), while MSKP characterized by higher fat, protein, dietary fiber, and minerals (K, Ca, Mn, and Zn) contents. On the rheological level, increasing the substitution ratio of both MPP and MSKP from 0 up to 10% increased dough water absorption and degree of softening. Meanwhile, dough stability, resistance to extension, and dough energy were gradually decreased. In addition, these substitutions caused gradually increased in weight values, while volume and specific volume of bread and cake were gradually decreased by increasing substitution level. Additionally, substitution with MPP and MSKP retarded the rate of the products staling. Furthermore, there was non significant difference in sensory characters between control samples, pan bread samples with substitution levels up to 5.0% of MPP and 7.5% of MSKP, as well as cake with replacement level of 2.5 and 7.5%, respectively. In conclusion, it could enhance pan bread and cake without change their physical, staling, and sensory properties with 2.5% of MPP or with MSKP up to 5.0% to take advantage of the active compound found in both.
Genetic control of viviparity in common bean

In common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) harvesting is carried out in the field. It is therefore necessary that cultivars be tolerant to viviparity, i.e., germination of grains still in the pods. Study of the percentage of germination of beans in the pods under laboratory conditions, where humidity content is high, has been proposed. Furthermore, under question is whether the thickness of the pod wall affects water uptake by the pods and, consequently, viviparity. Thus, the aim of the present study was to verify if there is variance among progenies for viviparity and if it is influenced by pod thickness. We assessed the parents, Perola and ESAL 686, the F1, and a number of segregating generations in two crop seasons, in relation to the percentage of germination of seeds in the pods (PGSP) and pod wall thickness (PWT), and data on individual plants were obtained. The same traits were also assessed using the F2:3, F3:4 and F4:5 progenies. Taking into account the genetic and phenotypic parameters estimates, especially the level of high heritability, selection to less viviparity in common bean has to be carried out to evaluate PGSP in progenies.
The Analysis of Teachers' Lesson Plan Through Behavioural Objectives Theory

– A lesson plan is a necessary product of lesson study where teachers have the authority to formulate their statements. However, further investigation is necessary to ensure the criteria of lesson plan making are fulfilled. Therefore, this study is objected to analyze teachers’ lesson plan through behavioral objectives theory in preparing English learning activities. It employs a qualitative method by applying descriptive study as its framework. Three lesson plans, written by English teachers in senior high schools, were analyzed using descriptive analysis. The data were obtained from document analysis, where theories from Anderson & Krathwohl (2001), Krathwohl as cited in Allen & Friedman (2010), Dave (1975), and Schwier as cited in Zerwas (2008) were adapted in analyzing the documents. The result revealed that the objective statements are congruent with the goals of the 2013 curriculum since the lesson plans reflected learner-centered activities. However, improvements are needed due to completing ‘ABCD’ and three learning domains in objective statements. The study concludes by suggesting teachers to participate in professional activities including lesson planning to assist them in creating high-quality classroom instruction.
UvA-DARE ( Digital Academic Repository ) Human capital , R & D and the assimilation of technologies in the Netherlands

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PENGARUH ORIENTASI KEWIRAUSAHAAN DAN ORIENTASI PASAR TERHADAP KINERJA PERUSAHAAN MELALUI KEUNGGULAN BERSAING SEBAGAI VARIABEL INTERVENING (SURVEY PADA UKM PANGAN DINAS PERINDAGTAMBEN KOTA PADANG)

Penelitian ini dimaksudkan untuk melihat bagaimana Orientasi Kewirausahaan dan Orientasi Pasar mempengaruhi Kinerja Perusahaan dan melihat pula apakah Keunggulan Bersaing berperan sebagai variabel intervening. Dari hasil penelitian ini didapatkan variabel orientasi kewirausahaan (X1) dan Orientasi Pasar (X2) berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Kinerja Perusahaan (Y) dengan tingkat signifikan sebesar 0,000. Variabel Keunggulan Bersaing (I) sebagai variabel intervening berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Kinerja Perusahaan (Y) dengan tingkat signifikannya sebesar 0,002. Besarnya pengaruh Orientasi Kewirausahaan (X1) dan Orientasi Pasar (X2) terhadap Kinerja Perusahaan (Y) adalah 0,543 (R2 = 54,3). Berarti dapat diinterpretasikan bahwa variabel Keunggulan Bersaing (I0 memediasi secara parsial hubungan antara variabel Orientasi Kewirausahaan (X1) dan Orientasi Pasar (X2) terhadap Kinerja Perusahaan (Y). Kata Kunci :Orientasi Kewirausahaan, Orientasi Pasar, Kinerja Perusahaan, Keunggulan Bersaing
Hyperscanning: Simultaneous fMRI during Linked Social Interactions

"Plain question and plain answer make the shortest road out of most perplexities. " Mark Twain-Life on the Mississippi. A new methodology for the measurement of the neural substrates of human social interaction is described. This technology, termed "Hyperscan," embodies both the hardware and the software necessary to link magnetic resonance scanners through the internet. Hyperscanning allows for the performance of human behavioral experiments in which participants can interact with each other while functional MRI is acquired in synchrony with the behavioral interactions. Data are presented from a simple game of deception between pairs of subjects. Because people may interact both asymmetrically and asynchronously, both the design and the analysis must accommodate this added complexity. Several potential approaches are described.
Is priming in fragment completion based on a "traceless" memory system?

Des fragments de mots peu usites sont les materiaux de quatre experiences portant sur des tâches de completement dans lesquelles les mots ont ete etudies ou non (repetition priming). Les resultats sont interpretes en termes de presence/absence de trace mnesique specifique
Statistical Machine Learning Algorithms for Target Classification from Acoustic Signature

Machine learning classification algorithms are relevant to a large number of Army classification problems, including the determination of a weapon class from a detonation acoustic signature. However, much such work has been focused on classification of events from small weapons used for asymmetric warfare, which have been of importance in recent years. In this work we consider classification of very different weapon classes, such as mortar, rockets and RPGs, which are difficult to reliably classify with standard techniques since they tend to have similar acoustic signatures. To address this problem, we compare two recently-introduced state-of-the-art machine learning algorithms, Support Vector Machines and Discriminative Restricted Boltzmann Machines, and develop how to use them to solve this difficult acoustic classification task. We obtain classification accuracy results that could make these techniques suitable for fielding on autonomous devices. Discriminative Restricted Boltzmann Machines appear to yield slightly better accuracy than Support Vector Machines, and are less sensitive to the choice of signal preprocessing and model hyperparameters. Importantly, we also address methodological issues that one faces in order to rigorously compare several classifiers on limited data collected from field trials; these questions are of significance to any application of machine learning methods to Army problems. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited
The mediation role of intention in knowledge sharing behavior

Purpose This paper aims to examine the mediation role of behavioral intention in the relationship between attitude, subjective norm, perceived behavioral control and knowledge sharing behavior. Design/methodology/approach The study adopted a cross-sectional design to collect data used to carry out mediation analysis. Structural equation modeling was used to test for the mediation effect based on the theory of planned behavior. Findings The results reveal positive and significant relationships between attitude, subjective norm, perceived behavioral control and behavioral intention. There is a full mediation effect of behavioral intention between attitude, subjective norm, perceived behavioral control and knowledge sharing behavior. This implies that behavioral intention wholly processes planned behavior prediction. Research limitations/implications The sample size was small, covering only two referral hospitals which affects the generalization of findings across all the hospitals in Uganda. The study was cross-sectional focusing on a one-off perception, which does not examine knowledge sharing behavior over time. This may necessitate follow-up studies in a longitudinal design to capture the trend of results. Practical implications Managers in referral hospitals should create opportunities for health professionals to enhance knowledge sharing behavior. Knowledge sharing practices should be embedded in the performance appraisal and reward systems which should promote positive knowledge sharing attitudes and norms and develop self-efficacy. Originality/value The study generates empirical evidence on less studied phenomena in the health sector focusing on behavioral intention mediation in predicting knowledge sharing behavior.
Optimal Comfort Conditions in Residential Houses

The aim of this paper is to determine the optimal indoor comfort conditions for residential houses in two European countries through a thorough statistical analysis. Information from residential indoor environmental conditions, occupants’ feedback and European standards are utilized. This analysis aims to understand and determine the optimal environmental conditions in indoor spaces based on occupants’ satisfaction. The experimental results illustrate that the proposed analysis and its results can be the basis for the optimal indoor environmental conditions determination. A comfortable indoor environment was found to be when the indoor temperature is from 21.5 oC to 23.4 oC and humidity is from 43.5% to 46%. The visual comfort was estimated as neutral from 93 to 124 lux.
Exploring Moodle Functionality for Managing Open Distance Learning E-Assessments.

Current and emerging technologies enable Open Distance Learning (ODL) institutions integrate e-Learning in innovative ways and add value to the existing teaching-learning and assessment processes. ODL e-Assessment systems have evolved from Computer Assisted / Aided Assessment (CAA) systems through intelligent assessment and feedback systems. E-Assessment (electronic assessment) connotes using electronic technology and tools to design and administer assessments, collect and store students’ assessment evidences, grade performance, provide feedback and generate reports. The widely recognized advantages of e-Assessment over traditional, paper-based assessment include: lower long term costs, instant feedback to students, greater flexibility with respect to location and timing, improved reliability with machine marking, improved impartiality, and enhanced question styles that incorporate interactivity and multimedia. The advent of Learning Management Systems (LMS), such as Moodle (Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment) paved the way for integrated advanced services for: interactive dialogue, controlling knowledge at different stages of distance process and e-Assessment systems. Moodle provides the complete integrated environment for handling all aspects of e-Assessment from authoring questions through to reports for course teams (Butcher, 2008). This study explores how Moodle functionality: supports diagnostic, formative, summative and competency-based assessments and facilitates ODL institutions design, administer and manage e-Assessments.
The Effect of a Serious Digital Game on Students' Ability to Transfer Knowledge in Secondary Agricultural Education: An Exploratory Study

This study’s purpose was to compare the effectiveness of the traditional, lecture and discussion method to a digital game-based learning (DGBL) approach on students’ near and far knowledge transfer abilities in agriculture and mathematics regarding a unit on swine diseases in animal science courses. Two research questions guided the study, which employed a quasi-experimental, between-groups design. No statistically significant differences (p > .05) were found between the counterfactual group and the treatment group regarding students’ near and far knowledge transfer. Based on this result, it can be recommended that professional development opportunities be created with an emphasis on using serious games to teach course content for in-service teachers without diminishing students’ knowledge transfer. Specifically, the creators of this professional development should consider emphasizing Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge development in teachers. In addition, future investigations should focus on the kind of transfer that occurred, whether positive, negative, or zero.
Simulation of Two-Phase Rayleigh-Benard Problem Using Lattice Boltzmann Method

1,2 Abstract: In the present work, two-phase Rayleigh-Benard problem is simulated by lattice Boltzmann method. Two horizontal layers of immiscible fluid are confined in a rectangular cavity. The vertical walls of the cavity are insulated while the horizontal walls are maintained at different constant temperatures. Two-phase lattice Boltzmann method is used to model hydrodynamic field and a passive scalar approach is implemented to model the thermal field. The viscous heat dissipation and compression work done by pressure are neglected. The present model is validated with the single-phase Rayleigh-Benard problem and good agreement is observed. The applicability of this new lattice Boltzmann model for simulating thermal two-phase problems is the main objective of this study. Furthermore, a comprehensive parametric study of the problem is carried out for wide range of different non-dimensional parameters. It is found that with increase of Rayleigh number, the fluid motion becomes stronger and the isotherms are more distorted. Also with decrease of the ratio of Prandtl number of upper fluid to lower fluid, conduction dominates in the upper layer. It is concluded that this new thermal lattice Boltzmann model has a great capability to model thermal two- phase problems.
LCA of pork products & evaluation of alternative super-chilling techniques

This LCA study has two aims: 1) The environmental assessment of Danish pork products (Danish Landrace breed): The purpose is to put the pork production system into perspective and to identify the relative contribution of different life cycle stages; 2) The comparative assessment of alternative after cooling technologies, which affect the products’ shelf life: The purpose is to identify the technology leading to least environmental impacts in a life cycle perspective; also to facilitate a benchmarking of these technologies relative to existing after-cooling approaches i.e. freezing.