Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Teachers’ insights on the mathematics learning commons as a community of practice

A suggested professional development activity for Mathematics teachers of the Cape Breton Victoria Regional School Board has been daily usage of the community of practice known as the Mathematics Learning Commons (or MLC). This research project was designed to answer the following question: “Which features of a community of practice are supported by the Mathematics Learning Commons? ” This research study required Mathematics teachers of the Cape Breton Victoria Regional School Board to participate voluntarily in a quantitative case study that determined which features of a community of practice were supported by the Mathematics Learning Commons. Analysis of their responses indicated that these participants spoke favorably on behalf of the Mathematics Learning Commons for five of the six features; these were Domain, Practice, Motivation, Structure, and Mandate. The responses were inconclusive for the Community feature of the Mathematics Learning Commons as the data set generated a Mode response of Neither Agree nor Disagree, a Median response of Neither Agree nor Disagree, and 44.8% of their responses were Neither Agree nor Disagree. Hence, the results of this project indicated that the MLC supported five of the six features of a community of practice, Domain, Motivation, Practice, Structure, and Mandate; however, the findings were inconclusive on its Community feature.
APPLICATION AND MODIFICATION OF GODA FORMULAE FOR NONIMPULSIVE WAVE FORCES ON ELEVATED COASTAL STRUCTURES

With an increase in both the population densities in coastal communities and the frequency of high-intensity tropical cyclones in recent years, effective strategies to mitigate wave and surge-induced structural damage are essential to ensure community resilience. To prevent damage in vulnerable areas, structures must be constructed or retrofitted to withstand the wave and surge induced forces associated with extreme events. Accurately predicting the pressure distributions and forces caused by hurricane waves is a critical first step in establishing reliable design standards and construction practices. While progress has been made in the estimation of wave-induced horizontal loads on vertical walls and breakwaters or vertical loads on elevated slabs based on previous theoretical, experimental, and numerical investigations, the results of these studies may not directly apply to the geometries of coastal houses, which comprise a major portion of the building stock in coastal communities. Many coastal residences are elevated above ground; thus, methods must be developed that can predict both the horizontal and the vertical forces acting on the structure. This work uses results from a large scale experimental dataset to develop a robust methodology for estimating the wave-induced horizontal and vertical pressure distributions on an elevated structure.
Collective phenomena in confined interacting systems

Examples of resonant phenomena in varieties of macroscopic and microscopic systems are abundant in nature. These features are observable in a range of systems from ocean waves to Fermi and Bose gases in very sophisticated sate-of-the-art experiments. For past few decades, there have been a lot of developments in investigations of collective oscillations in semiconductor heterostructures, cold fermion and boson gases. In some cases theoretical predictions on the behavior of such oscillations predate the experimental evidences by decades, and in other cases there are still unexplained experimental results. In real experiments the system is always finite and confined by external forces which gives rise to many interesting behaviors and lately numerous theoretical works have also addressed the issue of confinement in such systems. This work addresses an important factor in theoretical considerations, namely the interparticle interactions. In the first part of this thesis, I present a quantum-phenomenological calculation of the collective mode frequencies of a 1D interacting electron gas laterally confined by a parabolic potential under the influence of an external magnetic field, which will also be complemented by a perturbative solution. In the second part, I talk about the effect on finite non-parabolicity in the confinement potential. It will be showed that the collective oscillations of this nature are detuned by such irregularity and also that they have finite lifetime as opposed to the parabolic case. In the final part I discuss the collective modes in an interacting Bose-Einstein Condensate (BEC) coupled with its thermal cloud in a pancake-shaped confinement. The geometry is taken to be infinite in the radial direction and confined laterally with a parabolic potential. I will show how the coupled system behaves behaves in
Inverted linear quadtree: Efficient top k spatial keyword search

With advances in geo-positioning technologies and geo-location services, there are a rapidly growing amount of spatio-textual objects collected in many applications such as location based services and social networks, in which an object is described by its spatial location and a set of keywords (terms). Consequently, the study of spatial keyword search which explores both location and textual description of the objects has attracted great attention from the commercial organizations and research communities. In the paper, we study the problem of top k spatial keyword search (TOPK-SK), which is fundamental in the spatial keyword queries. Given a set of spatio-textual objects, a query location and a set of query keywords, the top k spatial keyword search retrieves the closest k objects each of which contains all keywords in the query. Based on the inverted index and the linear quadtree, we propose a novel index structure, called inverted linear quadtree (IL-Quadtree), which is carefully designed to exploit both spatial and keyword based pruning techniques to effectively reduce the search space. An efficient algorithm is then developed to tackle top k spatial keyword search. In addition, we show that the IL-Quadtree technique can also be applied to improve the performance of other spatial keyword queries such as the direction-aware top k spatial keyword search and the spatio-textual ranking query. Comprehensive experiments on real and synthetic data clearly demonstrate the efficiency of our methods.
Explaining intentions to continue participating on Web 2.0 communities

Traditional communications media has been transformed and reshaped with the introduction of the Internet and its technologies. The Internet has massively evolved over time, and the World Wide Web or otherwise referred to as Web 1.0 has developed to what is so called Web 2.0. The explosive diffusion of this global system has fostered the emergence of Web-based communities supported by the existence of globally connected individuals. As both the number of World Wide Web virtual community sites and users has expanded and grown quickly, these communities have become a subject of study to researchers of multiple disciplines. However, sustaining a successful operation of any Web 2.0 community depends on the continuous participation of its own users. It is massively important to maintain committed members in terms of continuous participation. Yet, their level of participation might vary depending on one’s personal, social, situational, and cultural influences that eventually affect their intentions and behaviour on whether to continue or discontinue participating in that community.
Otel İşletmelerinde Yeşil Pazarlama ve Çevre Sertifikalarının Değerlendirilmesi

Sanayi devrimi sonrasinda kitle uretiminin ve tuketiminin artmasi dogal kaynaklarin asiri kullanimina neden olmustur. Bu surec beraberinde kuresel isinma, collesme ve hava kirliligi sorunlari ortaya cikarmistir. Bu sorun - lara karsi 1970’li yillarda baslayan cevreci hareketi giderek ivme kazanmistir. Bu gelismeler ile birlikte tuketici ve devlet gibi paydaslarin baskilari sonucunda isletmeler yesil yani cevreye duyarli isletmecilik faaliyetlerine yonelmislerdir. Kisaca, bu faaliyetlerin pazarlama iletisimi ile tuketici ve diger paydaslara duyurulmasina da yesil pazarlama denilmektedir. Turizm faaliyetlerinde yesil isletmeciligin temsilcisi yesil otellerdir. Bu aras - tirmanin amaci, otel isletmelerinin yesil pazarlama faaliyetlerinin belirlenmesi ve cevre sertifikalarinin pazar performansina etkilerinin tespit edilmesidir. Bu kapsamda hazirlanan anket formu Aralik 2015 - Mart 2016 doneminde 501 otel isletmesinin yoneticisi ile yuz yuze ve telefon araciligiyla gorusulerek doldurulmustur. Arastirmada elde edilen verilerin degerlendirilmesinde istatistik paket programlarindan yararlanilmistir. Ca - lisma sonucunda otellerin uyguladiklari yesil pazarlama duzeylerinin isletmelerin sinifina ve sahipligine gore farklilik gosterdigi tespit edilmistir. Bununla birlikte otel isletmelerinin cevre sertifikasi sahip olup olmamalari - nin pazar performanslarini etkilemedigi bulunmustur.
Recent contributions to linear semi-in(cid:133)nite optimization ?

This paper reviews the state-of-the-art in the theory of deterministic and uncertain linear semi-in(cid:133)nite optimization, presents some numerical approaches to this type of problems, and describes a selection of recent applications in a variety of (cid:133)elds. Extensions to related optimization areas, as convex semi-in(cid:133)nite optimization, linear in(cid:133)nite optimization, and multi-objective linear semi-in(cid:133)nite optimization, are also commented.
The Teaching Reform of Communication Principles Course based on Applied Technology University

Basing on the starting point of training the person with the ability in applied technology and combining with our own experience on theory and practice teaching in the course of Communication Principle, it was discussed in detail that how to improve the teaching quality through the reforming and exploring from the aspects of teaching content, teaching methods, practical teaching and examination method in this paper. The practice of teaching proves that the teaching effect of the method is good and the learning initiative and ability in analyze and solve problems of students have been improved.
List of Tables and Figures

Preface Acknowledgements Abbreviations Challenges Background to the Current Scene p. 1 Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia): Issues p. 31 Psychological Responses A Broader Perspective p. 51 Emotional and Social Factors p. 64 Cognitive Aspects of Word Recognition p. 74 Psychoeducational Responses Psychoeducational Literature: Theory and Identification p. 89 Intervention and Evaluation p. 112 Support for Pupils with Specific Learning Difficulties p. 128 Psychomedical Responses Review of the Neuropsychological Literature p. 147 Psycho-ophthalmological Literature p. 160 Psychopharmaceutics and Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia) p. 173 Survey Responses Aims and Structure of the Inquiry p. 183 Local Education Authority Policies and Practices p. 191 Educational Psychologists' Views and Practices p. 210 Views of Other Organizations and Individuals p. 223 Examination Board Policies and Practices p. 255 Key Themes and Recommendations p. 274 Appendix I Submission Received from the Department of Education and Science (May 1989) p. 278
Intestinal Parasitosis among the School Children of Kathmandu, Nepal

Objectives: The present study was conducted to determine the intestinal parasitosis among the school children of Kathmandu, Nepal. Methods: This study was carried out from February 2018 to May 2018. During the study, a total of 194 stool samples were collected from school going children of age above 5 years to below 15 years old and processed in Padma Kanya microbiology laboratory. The detection technique used for the parasites was concentration technique (Formal-ether Sedimentation method) and iodine mount was used for slide preparation. Data were entered into SPSS and analysis was done employing Chi square test. Result: Among 194 total cases, 12.4% (24/194) children were infected with parasites where female were highly infected (70.8%) and children of age group 9-11 were highly infected (58.3%). Parasitic infection was high in non-vegetarian children (83.3%) than vegetarian, symptomatic cases (66.7%, 16/24) than asymptomatic cases, public school (66.7%, 16/24) compared with private school, higher in children who don’t wash hands with soap before meal (87.5%) than who wash hands before meal and in children not taking anti helminthic drugs (95.8%) than children taking anti-helminthic drugs recently within six months. Further, children using direct tap water for drinking purpose were highly infected than others. Conclusion: The parasitic infection among school children was found closely related to their health hygiene, sanitary condition, water consumption and other activities.
Reflections on learning through peer convening

BACKGROUND There is a saying that "you don't really know a subject until you've taught it. " There is an element of truth in that which provides the foundation for the use of small group discussions and active learning methods, group projects, peer assessment, and "flipped classrooms". The latter model requires preparation by students before class (e.g. through directed reading and quizzes) then group discussions of concepts in class moderated by the instructor.
Computational Advances in the Label-free Quantification of Cancer Proteomics Data.

BACKGROUND Due to its ability to provide quantitative and dynamic information on tumor genesis and development by directly profiling protein expression, the proteomics has become intensely popular for characterizing the functional proteins driving the transformation of malignancy, tracing the large-scale protein alterations induced by anticancer drug, and discovering the innovative targets and first-in-class drugs for oncologic disorders. OBJECTIVE To quantify cancer proteomics data, the label-free quantification (LFQ) is frequently employed. However, low precision, poor reproducibility and inaccuracy of the LFQ of proteomics data have been recognized as the key "technical challenge" in the discovery of anticancer targets and drugs. In this paper, the recent advances and development in the computational perspective of LFQ in cancer proteomics were therefore systematically reviewed and analyzed. METHODS PubMed and Web of Science database were searched for label-free quantification approaches, cancer proteomics and computational advances. RESULTS First, a variety of popular acquisition techniques and state-of-the-art quantification tools are systematically discussed and critically assessed. Then, many processing approaches including transformation, normalization, filtering and imputation are subsequently discussed, and their impacts on improving LFQ performance of cancer proteomics are evaluated. Finally, the future direction for enhancing the computation-based quantification technique for cancer proteomics are also proposed. CONCLUSION There is a dramatic increase in LFQ approaches in recent year, which significantly enhance the diversity of the possible quantification strategies for studying cancer proteomics.
Consensus-Based Filter for Distributed Sensor Networks with Colored Measurement Noise

Consensus filtering is an effective method for distributed state estimation of distributed sensor networks and the assumption of white measurement noise is widely used. However, when the measurement noise is colored, the traditional consensus filter cannot work well. In this paper, we first propose a consensus-based distributed filter for colored measurement noise by augmenting the state to include the colored measurement noise. To improve the efficiency of the filter, only local colored measurement noise is integrated into the augmented state for each local filter. Furthermore, another consensus-based distributed filter based on measurement differencing scheme is developed to eliminate the ill-conditioned computations of the augmented state approach. In addition, this method does not need to augment the state and thus has lower dimension than the augmented state filter. Simulation results demonstrate the superiority of the proposed methods.
Dengue Virus IgM Serotyping by ELISA with Recombinant Mutant Envelope Proteins

We developed an IgM-based ELISA that identifies the dengue virus serotype of recent infections. Dominant serotypes were detectable in 91.1% of samples from travelers and 86.5% of samples from residents of endemic regions; 97.1% corresponded to the serotype identified by PCR. This ELISA enables more accurate reporting of epidemiologic findings.
DETERMINING THE FRAMEWORK FOR ŽIŽKA MONUMENT 3D REPRODUCTION

In this research the development of the framework for 3D interpretation of Plečnik’s Žižka Monument is presented. Jože Plečnik was a very known Slovenian architect, that design many personal, public and sacral buildings, mainly in Ljubljana, Wien and Prague. The design of Jan Žižka (Czech commander-in-chief) monument was never realised and was therefore a subject of the research of Plečnik’s specialists. The features of the monument can be, according to their shape, topology and level of details, basically divided in two parts, i.e. 1. architectural part that is chalice-like stage and 2. eight human and one animal (horse) models that are more organic and highly detailed. The experimental part presents a framework for the inventory of available documentation that were collected and categorised, processed and selected with the purpose of further procedures. After the examination and the analysis of the documentation, the next step of determination and extraction of graphic, artistic and stylistic information from the documents were performed and implemented in 3D models of architectural and sculptural part. The research included also preparation of the models, 3D printing, assembly and finishing. The last phases of the framework were defined as exhibition, promotion and evaluation. In the results the overall framework for the creation and construction of 3D interpretation is presented and estimated.
Motivational Factors For IT Compliance With A Mandated IS: The Case Of A University

Theory of IT adoption relies on the concept of users’ choice. However, a substantial part of IT implementations is aimed at mandating adoption where usage is compulsory and non-usage has consequences. In these cases, full IT compliance is strived for, but seldom achieved. Previous research suggests that different patterns and relations assert itself in mandated settings. Thus, the factors influencing IT adoption (and IT compliance) in mandated settings are not the same as in voluntary settings. The existing literature however fails in identifying the motivational factors for IT compliance with a mandated IS. So far the discussion has to a large degree been reduced to what works best: carrot or stick? In this paper we extend the current literature of IT adoption for cases of mandated use. We do so by drawing on a case study of a mandated IS in a public university. This paper provides an initial framework for mandated IS that includes three contextual factors and five motivational factors which, in this case study, affected the level of IT compliance with a mandated IS.
The Association of Rural Elementary School Environmental Characteristics with Children’s Physical Activity Levels at School

Background: The importance of school settings for obesity prevention efforts may be most critical in low-income rural areas where healthy eating and physical activity (PA) resources are scarce. This study examined the association of rural elementary school environmental characteristics with children’s PA behaviors at school. Methods: Analyses were based on objectively measured height, weight, and PA data from 1443 first to sixth graders attending six rural elementary schools in Oregon. The School Physical Activity and Nutrition Environment Tool (SPAN-ET) was used to measure elementary school PA policy, practice, and physical environments. Multivariable linear regressions were used to examine associations of 29 SPAN-ET PA measurement criteria, with total PA (light, moderate, vigorous; min/d), and moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA; min/d), adjusting for child sex, age, and BMI z-score. Results: Our final sample included 755 boys and 688 girls (9 ± 1.7 years); Of them, 16% were overweight and 21% obese. Total PA was positively associated with 21 SPAN-ET PA criteria (unadjusted P value ranged from 0.7 to 0.001; adjusted P < 0.0125); 15 criteria were positively associated with MVPA (unadjusted P value ranged from 0.313 to 0.001; adjusted P < 0.00625). Conclusions: Characteristics of rural school environments are associated with children’s PA behaviors at school. Structured physical education, classroom-based PA, PA messaging, and adequate indoor/outdoor space are important correlates of PA in rural
Immunogenicity of Pigeon Circovirus Recombinant Capsid Protein in Pigeons

Pigeon circovirus (PiCV) is the most frequently diagnosed virus in pigeons and is thought to be one of the causative factors of a complex disease called the young pigeon disease syndrome (YPDS). The development of a vaccine against this virus could be a strategy for YPDS control. Since laboratory culture of PiCV is impossible, its recombinant capsid protein (rCP) can be considered as a potential antigen candidate in sub-unit vaccines. The aim of this basic research was to evaluate the immune response of pigeons to PiCV rCP. Sixty six-week-old carrier pigeons were divided into two groups (experimental immunized with PiCV rCP mixed with an adjuvant, and control immunized with an adjuvant only), and immunized twice in a 21-day interval. On the day of immunization and on two, 23, 39, and 46 days post first immunization (dpv), samples of blood, spleen, and bursa of Fabricius were collected from six birds from each group to examine anti-PiCV rCP IgY, anti-PiCV rCP IgY-secreting B cells (SBC), IFN-γ gene expression, and percentage of T CD3+, CD4+, CD8+, and B IgM+ lymphocytes. The results indicated a correct immune response to PiCV rCP both in humoral and cell-mediated immunity, which was manifested by seroconversion since 23 dpv, by a significantly higher anti-PiCV rCP IgY-SBC number on two and 23 dpv, and significantly higher IFN-γ gene expression since two dpv. There were no significant differences or trends noted between particular T and B lymphocyte subpopulations. To conclude, PiCV rCP may be deemed immunogenic and could be considered as an antigen candidate in sub-unit vaccines against PiCV infections in pigeons.
Temperature Compensation Method for Digital Cameras in 2D and 3D Measurement Applications

This paper presents the results of several studies concerning the effect of temperature on digital cameras. Experiments were performed using three different camera models. The presented results conclusively demonstrate that the typical camera design does not adequately take into account the effect of temperature variation on the device’s performance. In this regard, a modified camera design is proposed that exhibits a highly predictable behavior under varying ambient temperature and facilitates thermal compensation. A novel temperature compensation method is also proposed. This compensation model can be applied in almost every existing camera application, as it is compatible with every camera calibration model. A two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) application of the proposed compensation model is also described. The results of the application of the proposed compensation approach are presented herein.