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Students’ Perception of Learning Experience and Achievement Motivation: Prototyping English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

There are two prominent constraints of students’ needs analysis; first, the identification of needs in teaching English for Academic Purposes (EAP) merely focuses on two main dimensions, namely target needs and learning needs, and less to involve affective factors as the basis of all (including learning experience and achievement motivation). Second, there is a common notion that EAP learning is considered the same as general English so that the development of learning design often leads to English for General Academic Purposes (EGAP). This study aims to identify students’ perception of learning experience and motivation for the prototype of learners’ needs of English for Academic Purposes (EAP) in Industrial engineering. Data were collected from 40 students using three types of questionnaires, namely about learning experiences, learning motivation, and learners’ needs. The data of learners’ needs was also taken from 8 lecturers as well as program managers. By using quantitative and descriptive analysis, this study showed that first, the students had reasonable learning experience, by being able to participate in the EAP program. Second, the students had strong motivation in achieving their goals. Third, the relationship between learning experience and achievement motivation was not significant and was not quite strong, implying that learning experiences were predicted not to affect students' learning motivation. Fourth, the students’ needs lead to English for Specific Academic Purposes (ESAP) which is thus contradictory with the previous notion.
You Look Like Me: The Impact of Demographic Similarity on Picture Primes’ Effectiveness

Past research has clearly demonstrated the ability of various primes to influence behavior; however, little is understood about how and why primes work. The present research first investigates whether a picture prime has the ability to influence cooperative and competitive concept activation and implicit associations. Further, the present research investigates whether the characteristics of the picture prime, specifically the race of the individuals depicted in the prime, moderate these effects. Secondly, the present research investigates whether the same picture prime can impact cooperative and competitive behavior and how the prime interacts with explicit instructions to behave cooperatively or competitively. This research gives us an initial window into how primes work and expands the field of behaviors we may be able to influence using an unobtrusive picture prime. Potential real-world implications and ethical considerations of the results are discussed. Defense of Dissertation Committee Stephanie Merritt, Ph.D. (Chair) Bettina Casad, Ph.D. Jeffrey Noel, Ph.D. Matthew Taylor, Ph.D.
Dynamic Motivation to Lead: Construct Validity of Motivation to Lead

Although motivation to lead (MTL) was characterized as stable, recent research suggested otherwise. This study explored the malleability of MTL and its predictors. Individuals with high affective-identity MTL are motivated to lead because they enjoy leading. Individuals with high social normative MTL are motivated by an obligation to lead. Individuals with high noncalculative MTL are drawn to leadership because they avoid weighing the costs and benefits of leading. Applicants to a California college were sent a questionnaire on MTL and leadership self-efficacy (LSE) (Time 1 assessment, N = 2704). Four years later (Time 2), participants who responded at Time 1 were sent a survey on motivation to lead, leadership self-efficacy, college leadership experience, and leader identity (LID) (N = 96). Results showed that participants’ affective-identity and noncalculative MTL have decreased over time. Leadership self-efficacy at Time 2 and leader identity at Time 2 were related to the changes in all 3 categories of MTL. Only specific college leadership experiences related to changes in affective-identity MTL. Lastly, leader identity at Time 2 mediated the relationship between affective-identity MTL at Time 1 and Time 2. Most high school students applied to college aspiring to be leaders, but only students who cultivate their leader identity should continue to be motivated to lead. Implications are discussed in the context of the construct validity of MTL, specifically for student leadership development in higher education.
Family caregivers and decision-making for older people with dementia

ABSTRACT This article addresses the dilemmas concerning legislation, individual autonomy and the reality of everyday life for people coping with dementia. We describe and analyse decision-making in relation to older people with dementia in Sweden, within the area of social work regulated by the Social Services Act and the Parental Act. Swedish legislation is based on the individual’s autonomy and capacity to consent to services without anyone having legal authority to decide on behalf of the individual. Based on data from interviews with family caregivers living at home, decision-making through family caregivers is discussed and formal guardianship is also considered. Swedish legislation leaves individuals with dementia and family caregivers in a vacuum between self-determination and full autonomy with the ideal of citizenship emphasised and recognised in the Social Services Act on the one hand, and on the other, a strong need for support in everyday life and with decision-making.
Information Technology Career Preparation for Rural Areas

ABSTRACT One component of postsecondary education needed for economic recovery and development relates to blue-collar industries, jobs requiring some postsecondary training but less than a four-year degree. The U.S. Department of Labor Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training (TAACCCT) program provides funding for community colleges to partner with industry to deliver to unemployed/underemployed adults the education and training needed for high-demand blue-collar jobs, with stackable credentials and certificates as the framework. This study evaluated the impact of a Round 3 TAACCCT grant funded to a seven-institution community college consortium in Florida (XCEL-IT). Using a quasi-experimental design with matched samples, XCEL-IT students were nearly eight times as likely to complete training and over five times as likely to continue enrollment in other education relative to comparison students. Non-incumbent XCEL-IT completers were more than six times as likely to enter employment. Additional findings, conclusions, and implications for practice are provided.
Transformative social innovation: a sustainability transitions perspective on social innovation

Solutions to the grand societal challenges faced by the knowledge society of the early 21st century will necessarily involve systemic change. This in turn implies a need to understand the ways in which social innovation can be ultimately transformative (creating the conditions for systemic change). This paper addresses the question “how can social innovation be analysed in relation to systemic change and grand societal challenges? ” Social innovation is re-conceptualised in relation to systemic change, drawing upon a transitions perspective and emphasizing the important roles of: empowerment, transformative discourses and game-changing developments. This provides a broad conceptual framework, suitable for critically evaluating the hypothesis that social innovation is able to bring about new forms of social interaction that empower people to undertake strategies and actions which, under certain conditions, lead to transformative, systemic change. We propose a methodology for the development of a theory of transformative social innovation linked to a comprehensive programme of empirical research; a comparative case-analysis approach is required to test and refine theory-based propositions about transformative social innovations. In presenting such a novel conceptual foundation for a systemic approach to social innovation research, this paper is highly relevant to a discussion of future social innovation research agendas. Alex Haxeltine, Science, Society and Sustainability Group (3S Group), School of Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia, alex.haxeltine@uea.ac. uk Flor Avelino, DRIFT, Erasmus University of Rotterdam, avelino@drift.eur. nl Julia Wittmayer, DRIFT, Erasmus University of Rotterdam, wittmayer@drift.eur. nl René Kemp, International Centre for Integrated Assessment and Sustainable Development (ICIS), Maastricht University, the Netherlands, r.kemp@maastrichtuniversity.nl Paul M. Weaver, International Centre for Integrated Assessment and Sustainable Development, Maastricht University, the Netherlands, paul.weaver@maastrichtuniversity.nl Julia Backhaus, International Centre for Integrated assessment and Sustainable development (ICIS), Maastricht University, the Netherlands, j.backhaus@maastrichtuniversity.nl Tim O’Riordan, School of Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia, t.oriordan@uea.ac. uk Social Frontiers 3 Transformtive Social Innovation: A Sustainability Transitions Perspectove on Social Innovation
Is Individual Child Play Therapy Effective?

This article reports a systematic review of the effectiveness of individual child play therapy with children aged 4–12 on several different presenting concerns. From over 5,000 citations, 180 studies were reviewed in detail and 17 met the inclusion criteria. A wide range of results on different concerns were revealed, with effect sizes ranging from d = –0.04 to g = 3.63, though most ranged from . 35 to . 80. Across most concerns, play therapy was affirmed as an empirically supported therapy.
Evaluation of a Tutorial Designed to Promote Academic Integrity

Academic integrity violations undermine principles of integrity and the quality of education. Reducing the prevalence of dishonesty in scholarly work requires a multi-faceted approach (Stephens, 2016), which may include the implementation of e-learning tutorials. Tutorials and other brief educational interventions increase students’ perceived knowledge and understanding of academic integrity and related topics (Stoesz & Yudintseva, 2018); however, it is unclear from the literature which students benefit most from completing them. In two studies, secondary (i.e., middle and high) school students were recruited to complete an e-learning tutorial and surveys about academic integrity, approaches to learning, motivation for learning, and personality. 88 students participated in an online study, but only 15 participants completed the tutorial. Knowledge and perceived seriousness of academic integrity violations increased significantly in this small sample; these changes were not evident in the remaining participants. A follow-up study with 90 students tested in face-to-face classroom sessions confirmed the results of the first study. Moreover, the changes in perception were larger for the youngest and oldest participants compared to the middle age group, and were correlated with use of deep learning strategies and agreeableness. Overall, the findings provide evidence for the effectiveness of academic integrity tutorials, and suggest individual difference factors must be considered when designing and implementing brief educational interventions. Examining behaviour change and long-term outcomes for secondary school students, and exploring the influences of learning environment and teacher characteristics on learning the values of academic integrity are important avenues for future research.
Can celebrity athletes burst the echo chamber bubble? The case of LeBron James and Lady Gaga

This study examines the case of basketball superstar LeBron James, who openly identifies as a liberal. Our analysis of LeBron James’ Twitter profile revealed normal distribution between liberals and conservatives following his account. We then compared James’ followers’ distribution to those of the singer Lady Gaga and liberal-tilting sport network ESPN and found that James’ followers’ distribution represented the most diverse distribution of the three accounts. We further found that James was the only liberal source in most of his conservative followers’ profiles. The findings highlight the potency of celebrity athletes to narrow the trend of political polarization.
Constructing the sense of self in psychosis using the amniotic therapy: a single case study

ABSTRACT Some people diagnosed with “schizophrenia” showed a fundamental alteration of the sense of self. From a psychodynamic perspective, it has been hypothesized that patients diagnosed as schizophrenic have disorders of the embodied self and its boundaries. Phenomenologically, it has been observed a self-disorder, at an implicit and pre-reflective level of bodily awareness. Neuroscientific evidence seems to confirm the aforementioned aspects. The mean levels of Interoceptive Accuracy (IA), which is an objective empirical measure of interoception, namely a measure of basic awareness distinct from subjective measures, are significantly lower in patients with a diagnosis of schizophrenia than among healthy controls. Affiliative touch is crucial for constructing a basic sense of self and its boundaries, and it affects interoception. In order to reduce the disturbance of the sense of self, Angelo participated for three years in an experimental intervention plan including Amniotic Therapy (AT) and individual psychodynamic psychotherapy. AT is a group-therapy based on sensory-motor interactions, especially affiliative touch, similar to those involved in “holding”. Results showed an increase in the Angelo’s IA and global functioning, as well as a significant decrease in positive symptoms. In Angelo, AT seems to strengthen a basic sense of self, reducing self-disorder.
Depression and Help-Seeking Intention Among Young Adults: The Theory of Planned Behavior

ABSTRACT Background: One in five adults are diagnosed with mental illness in the United States. Young adults, ages 18 to 25, have the highest prevalence of depression (10.9%). Depression is also a risk factor for suicide. The current study applied the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the predictors that influence help-seeking intentions on utilization of mental health services among a diverse population of young adults. Methods: The study designed was a cross-sectional online survey of 18 to 24-year-old young adults (n= 430) who lived, worked, and/or attended school in San Francisco, California. The survey was available in English, Spanish, and Chinese; and accessible from August 2016 through March 2017. The online survey was a modified version of surveys developed by Mo and Mak, and Reavley and colleagues. Results: The demographic composition of the sample included: white (35.3%), Latino(a) (25.3%), and Chinese (21.6%); and primarily female (58.6%). Almost one-third of the participants (31.6%) screened positive for depression. Nearly half of the participants had ever met with a mental health professional (49.5%, n=213). There was a strong, positive correlation for attitude [r=. 61, P<. 01] and help-seeking intention. Positive attitudes in help-seeking was a consistent predictor when using linear regression models. Discussion: The TPB variables, especially attitudes, were highly predictive in help-seeking intention for mental health services. Translation to Health Education Practice: Health Educators who work in college-based student health centers can use the findings to develop interventions at the individual and community levels.
Reservoir computing approaches to EEG-based detection of microsleeps.

i ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS . v CONTENTS . vii PREFACE. xiii CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION. 1 1.1 RESEARCH OVERVIEW . 1 1.2 SIGNIFICANCE OF LAPSES . 3 1.3 MOTIVATION FOR PROJECT . 4 1.4 RISK FACTORS & COUNTERMEASURES AGAINST MICROSLEEPS . 5 1.5 RESEARCH OBJECTIVES, FOCUS & GOALS . 6 1.6 ORIGINAL CONTRIBUTIONS . 8 1.7 HYPOTHESES . 10 1.8 THESIS ORGANIZATION . 12 CHAPTER 2: PHYSIOLOGICAL MEASURES FOR MICROSLEEP DETECTION . 13 2.1 THE ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAM . 13 2.1.1 Neurophysiology . 13 2.1.2 Types of EEG activity . 16 2.2 THE ELECTROOCULOGRAM . 17 2.2.1 Eye closure and eye movements . 18 2.2.2 Facial video . 19 2.3 THE ELECTROMYOGRAM . 19 2.4 FUNCTIONAL MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING . 20 2.5 MEASURES OF TASK PERFORMANCE . 21 2.5. 1 Psychomotor tasks – auditory / visual . 21 2.5. 2 Driving simulators . 22 2.6 WAKE-SLEEP TRANSITION – EVALUATION BY ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY & BEHAVIOUR . 23 2.6. 1 Wakefulness . 23 2.6. 2 Sleep . 23 2.7 WAKE-SLEEP TRANSITION . 24 2.7. 1 Sleep stages and physiological parameters . 24 2.7. 2 Sleep deprivation: physiological and behavioural effects . 27 2.8 RELEVANT TERMINOLOGY . 28 2.8. 1 Alertness . 28 2.8. 2 Arousal . 28 2.8. 3 Attention. 28 2.8. 4 Drowsiness . 29 2.8. 5 Fatigue . 29 2.8. 6 Sleepiness . 30
A genetically evolved neural network for an action selection mechanism in behaviour-based systems

The world of robotics has grown so much that it has reached a state where it can be trusted with many real-world applications, especially those that involve a high safety risk for human effort. From its ‘humble’ beginnings operating in a static and controlled environment, robot platforms are now required to operate in dynamic and unknown environments, which traditionally require human intelligence for real-time decision making. Development of a control system for a robot platform to handle such scenario can be very demanding. The system requires complex decision making capabilities in order to be sufficiently robust and responsive to the dynamics of its environment. One possible approach is to implement a behavior-based system, which ‘reacts’ to its environment rather than using preprogrammed rules of engagement. However, other than the accuracy of its sensors, the success of a behavior-based system relies largely on its Action Selection Mechanism (ASM) module, which is basically a behavior coordination method. Common implementations of behavior coordination method can be categorised into two: arbitration and command fusion. Consequently, deciding on a suitable coordination method for a particular task in an unknown environment presents a similar complex issue. To handle this, the more popular approach is to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the development of ASM modules. In this thesis, a Genetic Algorithm (GA) has been used to evolve a neural network engine that is used as an ASM module for a behavior-based system. The
Beyond BIOS - Developing with the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface, Third Edition

This book provides an overview of modern boot firmware, including the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (Uefi) and its associated Efi Developer Kit Ii (Edkii) firmware. The authors have each made significant contributions to developments in these areas. The reader will learn to use the latest developments in Uefi on modern hardware, including open source firmware and open hardware designs. The book begins with an exploration of interfaces exposed to higher-level software and operating systems, and commences to the left of the boot timeline, describing the flow of typical systems, beginning with the machine restart event. Software engineers working with Uefi will benefit greatly from this book, while specific sections of the book address topics relevant for a general audience: system architects, pre-operating-system application developers, operating system vendors (loader, kernel), independent hardware vendors (such as for plug-in adapters), and developers of end-user applications. As a secondary audience, project technical leaders or managers may be interested in this book to get a feel for what their engineers are doing. The reader will find: * An overview of Uefi and underlying Platform Initialization (Pi) specifications * How to create Uefi applications and drivers * Workflow to design the firmware solution for a modern platform * Advanced usages of Uefi firmware for security and manageability
The Tourism Resources Appraisal Based on Fuzzy Synthetically Evaluation Model

On the basis of the research of tourism resources evaluatiuon by predecessors,the article built the index system of tourism resources evaluation and quantified the tourism resources evaluation fuzzy factors.Synthesized the basic idea of fuzzy analysis,factor analysis and hierarchical analysis,it set up a multi-element and hierarchy model of fuzzy synthetical evaluation.The paper respectively given the quantization values of tourism resources evaluation to set up a scientific model of tourism resources evaluation,then applying it to the field of tourism resources value evaluation.
Understanding mainstreaming through the definitions of all participants : a qualitative case study.

UNDERSTANDING MAINSTREAMING THROUGH THE DEFINITIONS OF ALL PARTICIPANTS: A QUALITATIVE CASE STUDY September 1992 JOYCE BUTLER LEARY, B.A. S.U.N.Y. at PURCHASE M.A., TEACHERS COLLEGE, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY Ed.D. , UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS Directed by: Associate Professor Mary Lynn Boscardin This study examined the definitions of mainstreaming handicapped students into the regular classroom by a variety of people involved in the process and within a single setting. Each participantfs definition of mainstreaming was gathered through a qualitative research design, including both interviews and observations. The people involved in this case study included the handicapped student, his parents, one peer, the Regular Education Teacher, the Special Education Teacher, the Guidance Counselor, the Assistant to the Director of Pupil Personnel Services, the Director of Pupil Personnel Services, the Assistant Principal, the Principal, and the f Superintendent. The reporting of the data began with a description of each participant. The interview and observation materials are presented first with regard to how the participants defined the terms "handicapped" and "mainstreaming. " Results then move on to a presentation of the themes which were identified in the data. These themes included the topics of respect, support, and communication. These themes were noted both in the interviews and the observations. The assertions of these themes are then presented. They include empowerment, proactive education for the learner, and conflict management. After a secondary analysis of the data, the critical components of an effective mainstreaming program were identified. Also integral to the findings of this study was the value of the "whole," interpreted as important in two ways. One was the value of educating the whole child. All professional staff stressed the importance of nurturing the child's emotional growth as well as academic needs. The second valuable "whole" refers to the overall successful combination of roles that each participant represents and how all participants work well together within the group to represent the process. A positive tone prevailed throughout this case study. In comparison to the literature review, this study documented what IS important and what DOES work. Research has documented what is lacking. This study provides insightful information upon which others can reflect when analyzing personal experiences and attempting to program plan an effective mainstreaming program of one's
Comparing Methods for Addressing Missingness in Longitudinal Modeling of Panel Data

Abstract Respondent attrition is a common problem in national longitudinal panel surveys. To make full use of the data, weights are provided to account for attrition. Weight adjustments are based on sampling design information and data from the base year; information from subsequent waves is typically not utilized. Alternative methods to address bias from nonresponse are full information maximum likelihood (FIML) or multiple imputation (MI). The effects on bias of growth parameter estimates from using these methods are compared via a simulation study. The results indicate that caution needs to be taken when utilizing panel weights when there is missing data, and to consider methods like FIML and MI, which are not as susceptible to the omission of important auxiliary variables.