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Human computer interaction in museums as public spaces : a research of the impact of interactive technologies on visitors’ experience

More and more museums are incorporating interactive technologies into their exhibition environment in order to enhance their audiences’ visiting experiences and satisfy their expectations. Since museums are public spaces, interactions with and within the technological environment are mainly social, many times unexpected and significantly different to those taking place in a private context. The accelerated development of technologies and their increasing availability, both for the general public and the corporative world, represent a myriad of challenges and opportunities for museums. This doctoral research investigates interrelated aspects in the domain of museum interactive exhibitions from the perspectives of the converging fields of Human Computer Interaction and Museum Studies. The research project aims to generate a comprehensive understanding of the influence that interactive technologies have on museum visitors’ experiences with technologically-enhanced exhibition environments. Furthermore, given the social nature of the museum visiting experience, particular emphasis is put on the social implications of the incorporation of interactive technologies in the exhibition space. The research approach of this project is an experience-centred field exploration informed by the development of three case studies in different exhibition settings and with different types of audiences. The purpose of the case study approach is to obtain first-hand accounts of visitors’ experiences with interactive exhibits, exploring their physical, emotional and cognitive responses to these. Throughout the conduction of the case studies the work of HCI researchers John McCarthy, Peter Wright and Lisa Meekison on visitors’ experiences in interactive exhibitions is used as a reflective tool. A mixed set of existing quantitative and qualitative tools is applied in each case study and new techniques are devised as the cases develop, in a responsive research approach to the existing field conditions. The exhibition settings that comprise this research project are: the I See What You Mean exhibition at the DAB Lab Research Gallery, the Facets Kids installation at the Powerhouse Museum, and the Dangerous Australians exhibit at the Australian Museum, all of them in Sydney, Australia. The main outcome of this doctoral research is a referential model for the study of visitors’ experiences with interactive exhibits. This model is proposed for design and museum practitioners to use as a guide in their research process for the development of new interactive exhibition environments. The conclusions of this research emphasise the need for more comprehensive understanding of visitors’ experiences with technologies in the museum as a public space and the particular social interactions that occur in it.
Automated Short-Answer Grading using Semantic Similarity based on Word Embedding

Automatic short-answer grading (ASAG) is a system that aims to help speed up the assessment process without an instructor ’ s intervention. Previous research had successfully built an ASAG system whose performance had a correlation of 0.66 and mean absolute error (MAE) starting from 0.94 with a conventionally graded set. However, this study had a weakness in the need for more than one reference answer for each question. It used a string-based equation method and keyword matching process to measure the sentences ’ similarity in order to produce an assessment rubric. Thus, our study aimed to build a more concise short-answer automatic scoring system using a single reference answer. The mechanism used a semantic similarity measurement approach through word embedding techniques and syntactic analysis to assess the learner ’ s accuracy. Based on the experiment results, the semantic similarity approach showed a correlation value of 0.70 and an MAE of 0.70 when compared with the grading reference.
Meta-analysis of Corneal Biomechanical Effects after SMILE and FS-LASIK

Background: To evaluate and compare corneal biomechanics after treatment of myopia using small-incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) and femtosecond laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (FS-LASIK). Methods: We performed a meta-analysis and searched for reports concerning corneal biomechanics after SMILE and FS-LASIK using MEDLINE, EMbase, CNKI and the Cochrane Library. The analysis included corneal hysteresis (CH) and corneal resistance factor (CRF) before and 3 months after the surgery. The quality of the reports was evaluated using the Newcastle-Ottawa scale (NOS). Statistical analysis was performed using RevMan5. Results: Only six studies with a total of 771 eyes were ultimately included in this meta-analysis, and the random effects model was adopted. The preoperative and three-month postoperative CH and CRF of SMILE and FS-LASIK were compared by the meta-analysis. No statistically significant difference was found in CH or CRF between the SMILE group and the FS-LASIK group before the surgery (WMD，-0.12; 95% CI，-0.31～0.06; P，0.19; WMD，-0.05; 95% CI，-0.29～0.19; P，0.69). There was no statistically significant difference in CH between the two surgical methods 3 months after the operation in the foreign group (WMD，0.19; 95% CI，-1.02～1.41; P，0.75) or in the Chinese group (WMD，0.13; 95% CI，-0.16～0.41; P，0.75). Likewise, no statistically significant difference was found in CRF between the two surgical methods in the foreign group 3 months after the operation (WMD，-0.11; 95% CI，-2.53～-2.31; P，0.93). Nevertheless, the difference in CRF between the two surgical methods was statistically significant in the Chinese group (WMD，0.26; 95% CI，0.06～0.47; P，0.01). Concusion: This meta-analysis indicated that SMILE showed no significant postoperative advantage in CH in comparison with FS-LASIK. For CRF, SMILE exhibited no obvious postoperative advantage in comparison with FS-LASIK in the foreign group, whereas SMILE was superior to FS-LASIK in the Chinese group.
Managing Software Quality through Empirical Analysis of Fault Detection

Software often constitutes a large share of today's products. To deliver a product with the level of software quality expected by the customer, software development organizations need to manage quality achievement and assessment. In practice, quality is often referred to as the lack of bugs. The research in this thesis is focused on how to improve software quality through effective and efficient detection of those software faults, and how to assess the level of software quality through analysis of the software faults. The research also further evaluates previous work, for example by replications, to continue building empirical knowledge in the field of software engineering. In a literature survey of empirical studies on inspections and testing, it is shown that the choice of detection method depends on several factors. Examples of factors that affect effectiveness and efficiency of fault detection include the type of fault and the type of artifact in which the faults occur. An experiment is conducted to compare the performance of inspections and testing on faults originating from the design. The fault detection effectiveness is also examined in a software process simulation study, validated with empirical data, to illustrate the impact of different factors in the process. A large case study was launched iteratively in an industrial context, investigating three development projects where the product quality is measured by analysis of the detected software faults. The analysis is guided with the purpose of generalizing findings obtained from other research studies. Fault distributions are examined, in terms of detection phase, location of faults, and fault density. In addition, a selection method for software reliability growth models is evaluated by application to fault data. The contribution of this thesis straddles both research and practice. The conclusions of the thesis with its replicative approach are that to generalize any finding it is necessary to explore the applicability of the techniques investigated by gradually changing their parameters in additional studies. (Less)
The Role of Precision Agriculture in the Promotion of Food Security

Population explosion and the need to provide food f or humankind and to increase the quality and quanti ty of food products in order to ensure food security w ith regard to its managerial, environmental, and developmental aspects has led to the use of new agr iculture methods and technologies. Today, different approaches, such as plant breeding, genetically mod ified foods, in vitro planting, and the spread of c losed ecological systems, are applied as a solution to in crease food accessibility. In addition to these met hods, using modern technologies under the title of precis ion agriculture have been proposed as ways to achie ve food security. Early intervention to prevent the oc currence of unwanted events with the ability to mon itor crops in all stages of production, from tillage to post harvest, are provided by using various methods , such as remote sensing and geographic information systems. In addition to the economic and environmental impacts of precision agriculture, expanding farmers ' awareness through the use of modern technologies and the integration of scattered lands to achieve s ustainability are known as social impacts of precis ion agriculture. In this manuscript we have tried to su mmarize the different methods of precision agricult ure that could affect food security in its multiple bra nches.
Simulation of the combustion in a dual fuel engine with a divided pilot dose

W nadchodzącej dekadzie będzie następował dynamiczny rozwój zasilania silników gazem ziemnym, głównie sprężonym do ciśnień powyżej 20 MPa. W rozwoju tym uczestniczyć będą kraje europejskie, w tym kraje Unii Europejskiej, w których zasilaniu gazem CNG nadano wysokie priorytety. Rozwój zasilania CNG w UE związany będzie z preferencyjnym system podatkowym i wspieraniem budowy sieci stacji tankowania. W silnikach trakcyjnych średniej wielkości, stosowanych w transporcie towarowym i osobowym, zasilanie CNG może odbywać się w dwóch systemach – z zapłonem iskrowym lub z systemem dwupaliwowym. System dwupaliwowy pozwala zachować większość pozytywnych cech silnika ZS zasilanego tradycyjnie. Najważniejszą z nich jest wysoka sprawność, w stosunku do silnika z zapłonem iskrowym, przyczyniająca się do poszanowania energii i zgodna z obecną polityką ustawodawczą wielu krajów. Istotne jest również to, że silnik dwupaliwowy przy awarii systemu gazowego lub braku gazu może pracować na samym oleju
AN INTEGRATED MODELING FRAMEWORK FOR EVALUATING HUB AND SPOKE NETWORKS IN TRUCKLOAD TRUCKING OPERATIONS.

This paper presents an integrated solution framework and preliminary results for evaluating hub-and-spoke transportation networks for use in truckload trucking operations. All aspects of feasibility are discussed, from initial performance criteria selection and data collection, to the development of specific control rules for operation. The necessary evaluation tools for such a methodology, including knowledge-based simulation, are also discussed and developed. Furthermore, the results of preliminary testing are presented. The authors conclude with a research agenda to support further evolution of the ideas presented.
Extension of the partial element equivalent circuit method to non-rectangular geometries

We consider the extension of the partial element equivalent circuit approach to non-rectangular problems. This extension is important for printed circuit boards and other EMI problems where non-orthogonal geometries are present. We give a formulation which is a natural extension of the model for orthogonal conductors. The formulation is chosen in such a way that the advantages of the conventional PEEC models are preserved.
Decentralised Sanitation and Reuse - Concepts, systems and implementation.

Adopting a multi-disciplinary approach, Decentralised Sanitation and Reuse places public sanitation in a global context and provides a definitive discussion of current state-of-the-art sanitation technologies. It shows how these technologies can be implemented to integrate domestic waste and wastewater treatment in order to maximize resource recycling in domestic practice. Decentralised Sanitation and Reuse presents technical solutions for on-site collection and transport of concentrated waste streams, and focuses on the compromise between reliability and minimal water wastage. A whole range of available sustainable technologies, both low and high-tech, to treat concentrated (black water) and diluted (grey water) streams are addressed in detail from the fundamental scientific and engineering points of view. Sociological, economic and, particularly, environmental and public health aspects are essential issues within this book. The necessity of new infrastructure implementation and the resulting challenges for a good number of economic branches are illustrated with examples from architecture and town planning. Decentralised Sanitation and Reuse will be an invaluable resource for a wide academic and professional readership active in the fields of environmental protection and public sanitation. Contents The DESAR concept for environmental protection Waste and wastewater characteristics and its collection on the site Technological aspects of DESAR Environmental and public health aspects of DESAR Sociological and economic aspects of DESAR Architectural and urbanistic aspects of DESAR
Building Democracy in Late Archaic Athens

In 508/7 B.C.E. , after years of stasis and uncertainty, the city of Athens was rocked by a momentous occurrence: the passage of a series of reforms that resulted in the creation of what has come to be known as the world’s first democracy. Exactly how the Athenians did this is still a fundamental question 2,500 years later. This book provides a novel answer to these questions by considering the built environment broadly and monumental architecture specifically. The reforms transformed the very nature of what it meant to be Athenian and their far-reaching effects would come to leave their mark on nearly every aspect of society, including the structures at which they prayed and in which they debated legislation. This book investigates the built environment of ancient Athens precisely during this time, the Late Archaic period (ca. 514/13–480/79 B.C.E.). It was in these decades, filled with transition and disorder, that the Athenians transformed their political system from a tyranny to a democracy. Amidst concurrent sociopolitical changes, they altered the physical landscape and undertook the monumental articulation of the city and countryside. Interpreting the nature of the fledgling democracy from a material standpoint, this book approaches the questions and problems of the early political system through the lens of buildings. It draws attention to a pivotal period in Athenian political history through the built environment, thereby exposing the richness of the material record and illustrating how it participated in the creation of a new demotic Athenian identity.
Optimized database for training neural networks used in non-destructive testing

Neural network is applied for the non-destructive evaluation of in-material defects based on the measured or simulated data of an eddy-current testing experiment. The network is trained with the data measured for suitably selected defect prototypes, so that this selection constitute a consistent representation of the forward problem. This network performs in defect reconstruction better, than those networks trained with randomly or regularly selected defect prototypes of about the same number.
Manual of recommended practices for modelling physical – biological interactions during fish early life

The objectives of this manual of recommended practices (MRP) are to summarize appropriate methods for modelling physical – biological interactions during the early life of fish, to recommend modelling techniques in the context of specific applications, and to identify gaps in knowledge. This manual is intended to provide a reference for early‐career modellers who are interested in applying numerical models to fish early life and who would benefit from a summary of recommended practices for coupled biological – physical models that incorporate predictions from threedimensional circulation models to determine the transit of fish eggs, larvae, and juveniles from spawning to nursery areas. For current practitioners of numerical modelling in fish early life, the manual provides updates on latest techniques and areas in need of further research. Although the manual focuses on finfish, many of the summarized modelling techniques and recommended practices apply to modelling planktonic organisms, including zooplankton and other meroplankton (e.g. molluscs and crustaceans). It is important to recognize that “best” modelling practices depend upon the objective of the modelling exercise. In other words, no single model is appropriate to all applications. Instead, model formulations are situation‐specific. Because methodologies depend upon the goal of the endeavour, this manual includes an overview of basic components of fish early life models and presents recommendations in the context of three specific applications: adaptive sampling, connectivity, and recruitment prediction. The first three sections (Section 1 – Hydrodynamic models, Section 2 – Particle tracking, and Section 3 – Biological processes) summarize methodologies that are important components of three‐dimensional models of the early life of fish.
Vertical InAs Nanowire Devices and RF Circuits

Recent decades have seen an exponential increase in the functionality of electronic circuits, allowing for continuous innovation, which benefits society. This increase in functionality has been facilitated by scaling down the dimensions of the most important electronic component in modern electronics: the Si-based MOSFET. By reducing the size of the device, more transistors per chip area is possible. Smaller MOSFETs are also faster and more energy-efficient. In state of the art MOSFETs, the key dimensions are only few nanometers, rapidly approaching a point where the current scaling scheme may not be maintained. Research is ongoing to improve the device performance, mainly focusing on material and structural improvements to the existing MOSFET architecture. In this thesis, MOSFETs based on nanowires, are investigated. Taking advantage of the nanowire geometry, the gate can be wrapped all-around the nanowires for excellent control of the channel. The nanowires are made in a high-mobility III-V semiconductor, InAs, allowing for faster electrons and higher currents than Si. This device type is a potential candidate to either replace or complement Si-based MOSFETs in digital and analogue applications. Single balanced down-conversion mixer circuits were fabricated, consisting of three vertically aligned InAs nanowire MOSFETs and two nanowire resistors. These circuits are shown to operate with voltage gain in the GHz-regime. Individual transistors demonstrated operation with gain at several tens of GHz. A method to characterise the resistivity and metal-semiconductor contact quality has been developed, using the transmission line method adapted for vertical nanowires. This method has successfully been applied to InAs nanowires and shown that low-resistance contacts to these nanowires are possible. To optimise the performance of the device and reach as close to intrinsic operation as possible, parasitic capacitances and resistances in the device structure need to be minimised. A novel self-aligned gate-last fabrication method for vertical InAs nanowire transistors has been developed, that allows for an optimum design of the channel and the contact regions. Transistors fabricated using this method exhibit the best DC performance, in terms of a compromise between the normalised transconductance and sub-threshold swing, of any previously reported vertical nanowire MOSFET.
2-D Frequency Autofocus for Squint Spotlight SAR Imaging With Extended Omega-K

In the existing time-domain autofocus algorithms, the azimuth deramping operation will change the azimuth-independent phase into the azimuth-dependent phase, which may greatly reduce the accuracy of autofocus processing in squint spotlight synthetic aperture radar (SAR). In contrast, the frequency-domain autofocus algorithms can avoid this problem because it does not involve the azimuth deramping operation. However, the existing frequency-domain autofocus algorithms are proposed based on the assumption of broadside mode, which cannot be directly applied to the squint mode. Therefore, this article extends the existing frequency-domain autofocus algorithm to the squint mode combined with the extended Omega-K (EOK) algorithm. Furthermore, a space division (SD) algorithm is embedded into the proposed algorithm as preprocessing, which can effectively compensate for the azimuth-dependent motion error. The simulation and real data are processed to verify the effectiveness of the algorithm.
Simulation-optimization model of reservoir operation based on target storage curves

This paper proposes a new storage allocation rule based on target storage curves. Joint operating rules are also proposed to solve the operation problems of a multi-reservoir system with joint demands and water transfer-supply projects. The joint operating rules include a water diversion rule to determine the amount of diverted water in a period, a hedging rule based on an aggregated reservoir to determine the total release from the system, and a storage allocation rule to specify the release from each reservoir. A simulation-optimization model was established to optimize the key points of the water diversion curves, the hedging rule curves, and the target storage curves using the improved particle swarm optimization (IPSO) algorithm. The multi-reservoir water supply system located in Liaoning Province, China, including a water transfer-supply project, was employed as a case study to verify the effectiveness of the proposed join operating rules and target storage curves. The results indicate that the proposed operating rules are suitable for the complex system. The storage allocation rule based on target storage curves shows an improved performance with regard to system storage distribution.
COLLADA: Sailing the Gulf of 3D Digital Content Creation

COLLADA is a COLLAborative Design Activity for establishing an open standard Digital Asset schema for interactive 3D applications. This book explains in detail how to use the COLLADA technology in a project utilizing 3D assets, and ultimately how to create an effective content creation pipeline for the most complex development. Errata are posted at http://collada.org/mediawiki/index.php/COLLADA_book.
Optimal relay precoder for non-regenerative MIMO cognitive relay systems with underlay spectrum sharing

A study is presented of an optimal relay precoder design for non-regenerative MIMO cognitive relay systems where all the nodes are equipped with multiple antennas. With underlay spectrum sharing, the authors derive the optimal structure of the relay station (RS) precoding matrix to maximise the capacity subject to the transmit power constraint at the RS and the interference power constraint at the primary user (PU). Simulation results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed precoder.