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Constructing a framework in applying psychomotor domain model for electrical installation workshop course

Hands–on workshop course is an important component of electrical engineering and electrical engineering technology education in developing the students’ psychomotor skills. It is therefore, very crucial for the engineering course to be properly designed with proper learning outcomes and with appropriate teaching and assessment strategies. The research presents a framework in implementing an Electrical Installation Workshop course by applying a psychomotor domain model for the diploma level course at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. In this research, the learning outcomes applied in producing the framework was referred to the National Skills Standard as a benchmark. A qualitative method was employed in this research whereby, it included exploring and investigating the implementation of the course in Universiti Teknologi Malaysia as well as in other higher education providers (HEPs) in collecting the intended data. The data were collected through documents, interviews, and observations of the students’ works. The data obtained were then analyzed by comparing it with the National Standard and with thirteen other HEPs data. Psychomotor domain models were also compared to the data found in this research especially to the implementation of this course at thirteen other HEPs. The findings showed that there were significant differences in the learning outcomes, teaching and assessment strategies in implementation of the Diploma Electrical Installation Workshop course conducted at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia compared to other HEPs. It was also found that the Romiszwoski psychomotor domain model with the five levels of mastering the skills is deemed suitable to be applied in the teaching of the Electrical Installation Workshop course in developing students’ technical skills.
Efficient Design and Fpga Implementation of Microarchitecture for Network-On-Chip Routers

Proceedings with advances in semiconductor innovation, combined with an expanding worry for vitality effectiveness, have prompted an industry-wide move in center towards particular structures that influence parallelism so as to meet execution objectives. Network on-Chip (NoCs) are generally viewed as a promising methodology for tending to the correspondence issues related to chip multi-processors for future applications, even with further increments in incorporation thickness. In the present work, is research the usage perspectives and configuration exchange offs with regards to switches for NoC solicitations. Specifically, our emphasis is on creating effective control rationale for superior switch usage. Utilizing parameterized RTL usage, the main assess delegate Virtual Channel (VC) and switch allocator designs as far as coordinating quality, postponement, zone and power. The proposed work is additionally researched the affectability of these properties to key system parameters, just as the effect of distribution on by and large system execution. In light of the consequences of this examination, the propose microarchitectural changes that improve postponement, region and vitality effectiveness: Sparse VC designation diminishes the multifaceted nature of VC allocators by abusing confinements on advances between bundle classes. Two improved plans for theoretical switch assignment improve deferral and cost while keeping up the basic inactivity upgrades at low to medium burden; this is accomplished by bringing about a negligible misfortune in throughput close to the immersion point. It additionally explore a commonsense execution of joined VC and switch distribution and its effect on system cost and execution. The second piece of the proposed work centers on switch input cradle the executives. Investigate the plan exchange offs engaged with picking a cushion association, and we assess reasonable static and dynamic cradle the executives plans and their effect on system execution and cost. These works moreover demonstrate that cushion sharing can prompt extreme execution corruption within the sight of clog. An epic plan that improves the use of powerfully overseen switch input cushions by shifting the firmness of the stream control criticism circle dependent on downstream clog. By hindering inefficient cushion inhabitance, this mitigates undesired obstruction impacts between remaining tasks at hand with varying execution attributes. Finally the 4x4 NoC design is shown the better results in terms of Area, delay, speed, latency and throughput as compared to counterpart work.
The preliminary insight of internal-external NPD practices integration and product development time in geographically distributed environment

Global competitiveness is one of the most important issues in manufacturing industry nowadays. Almost every company in this business industry is affected by it and they are looking for new ways to remain aligned and competitive. In recent years, the long term success of some manufacturing firms and organizations has been enhanced by their ability to bring new products onto the market at regular and shorter intervals. In order to achieve that, effective new product development requires a good integration and collaboration between internal and external participants. Moreover, in current circumstances, issues on how to effectively integrate NPD constituents in dispersed area are increasing. Therefore, this conceptual paper intends to explore ways in which internal and external new product development (NPD) practices might contribute to the acceleration of product development time in the context of geographically distributed environment. Concurrent engineering represents the internal NPD practices, while external NPD practices are reflected by supplier and customer involvement. Based on past literatures in the related field, some theoretical and practical implications of internal-external NPD practices integration in virtual environment are discussed.
Modern Control Methods of a Simple Nonlinear Limb Model

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A Time-efficient Method for Accurate T1 Mapping of The Human Brain

xii Chapter 1 Introduction 14 Chapter 2 Background 18 2.1 Relaxation Times and T1 Mapping 18 2.1. 1 Spin-Lattice Relaxation Time (T1) 19 2.1. 2 Spin-Spin Relaxation Time (T2) 19 2.1. 3 T2 under the Effect of a Poor Magnet 20 2.1. 4 Inhomogeneity 21 2.1. 5 k-space 22 2.2 Introduction to Pulse sequences 24 2.3 Introduction to T1 Measurement Methods 26 2.3. 1 The Conventional Method for T1 Mapping 28
Remedial Education at Degree-Granting Postsecondary Institutions in Fall 2000. Statistical Analysis Report.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) is the primary federal entity for collecting, analyzing, and reporting data related to education in the United States and other nations. It fulfills a congressional mandate to collect, collate, analyze, and report full and complete statistics on the condition of education in the United States; conduct and publish reports and specialized analyses of the meaning and significance of such statistics; assist state and local education agencies in improving their statistical systems; and review and report on education activities in foreign countries. We strive to make our products available in a variety of formats and in language that is appropriate to a variety of audiences. You, as our customer, are the best judge of our success in communicating information effectively. If you have any comments or suggestions about this or any other NCES product or report, we would like to hear from you. Please direct your comments to: Call toll free 1–877–4ED–PUBS; or order online at www.edpubs. org Postsecondary Education Quick Information System (PEQIS). It was d esigned to provide current national estimates of the prevalence and characteristics of remedial courses and enrollments in degree-granting 2-year and 4-year postsecondary institutions that enrolled freshmen in fall 2000, and to report changes in remediation from fall 1995. For the purposes of this study, remedial education courses were defined as courses in reading, writing, or mathematics for college-level students lacking those skills necessary to perform college-level work at the level required by the institution. This report presents data from the 2000 PEQIS survey and comparisons with the 1995 PEQIS survey on remedial course offerings, student participation in remedial programs, institutional structure of remedial programs, and the delivery of remedial courses through distance education. This study examined two issues not covered in the 1995 survey: types of technology used in the delivery of remedial education through distance education courses, and the use of computers as a hands-on instructional tool for on-campus remedial education. The data are presented by institutional type: public 2-year, private 2-year, public 4-year, and private 4-year. 2 1 Respondents were asked to include any courses meeting the definition , regardless of the course name. Institutions may use other names for remedial courses, including " developmental, " " compensatory, " or " basic skills. " 2 Differences by institutional type are reported only when they are statistically significant. In fall 1995 and 2000, institutions provided information about …
Strip intercropping strategy for biomass to energy production while on the same time maintaining soil fertility

In contrast to energy technologies like solar and wind, energy in the form of biomass can be stored and bioenergy produced when needed using a wide range of technologies. However, a substantial rise in the use of biomass for energy is expected, which means additional pressure on farmland sustainability. Organic agriculture (OA) is facing a big challenge producing bioenergy from local resources and on the same time maintaining soil fertility. There is a clear goal to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and thereby decrease greenhouse gas emissions, but the question is how to reach it? In a four year ICROFS (www.icrofs.org) project titled “BioConcens” (www.bioconcens.elr.dk/uk/) one objective is to design and test a strip intercropping concept. Strip intercropping (IC) is based upon general IC principles focusing on the management of plant interactions to maximize productivity and resource utilizations (Willey, 1979). The crops are not necessarily sown and harvested at the same time, but the crops co-occur for a significant period of their growth. IC is a practice with crops grown in strips wide enough that each can be managed independently, yet narrow enough that the strip components can interact. This kind of cropping strategies was common in developed countries before the ‘fossilisation’ of agriculture (Matson et al., 1997) contributing to yield stability and soil fertility, lowering nutrient losses and reducing weeds, diseases and pests (Hauggaard-Nielsen et al. 2007). The first total crop biomass production during the two years will be presented together with initial conclusion on the interspecific competitive interactions between strips. Is it possible at this stage to identify advantages and possible drawbacks? And is the inclusion of a perennial grass-clover strip sufficient to enhance soil fertility, extract nutrients form deeper soil layers, fix N2 and compensate for the effect of annual crops on soil fertility?
Historical method of seismic hazard analysis. Interim report, May 1984

This report documents a new method for estimating seismic hazard at one or several sites. The method relies on the availability of a historical catalog and can be used as an alternative or a complement to traditional analyses based on seismic sources. Two historical hazard-estimation procedures are described, which differ in their assumptions, in the degree of complexity and in the format of the results. The first (nonparametric) method provides an estimate of the probability of exceeding any given site intensity without a quantified estimation of uncertainty. The second (parametric) method characterizes the same probability as a random variable. Not all the input information required by the historic method is precisely known. For this reason, a computer program has been written, which accepts alternative combinations of earthquake catalog, intensity attenuation, and attenuation error distribution, each with an associated subjective probability of being correct. Because the number of possible combinations of input parameters may be large, a grouping method has been developed to reduce the number of possible hazard functions without misrepresenting the diversity of the results. The program has the additional capability of producing seismic risk maps over extended geographical regions. 12 references, 25 figures, 3 tables.
Ho: YaG laser lithotripsy recent innovations

Purpose of review The aim of this study was to summarize the recent innovations of the holmium laser with special respect to lithotripsy. Therefore, we reviewed and discussed the most recent and pivotal publications on this topic. Recent findings The current literature underlines Holmium:yttrium-aluminium-garnet (Ho:YAG) lithotripsy as a well tolerated and efficient method to treat urinary calculi. Because of modifiable adjustments of pulse energy, pulse frequency, and pulse length, especially with newer generations of holmium lasers, urologists can accurately choose between the ‘fragmentation’ and ‘dusting’ technique with its alterations. Recently, the ‘Moses mode’ as a new feature incorporated in the Lumenis Pulse P120H holmium laser showed less retropulsion with higher rates of stone ablation because of an improved energy transmission from the laser fiber towards the targeted calculus in in-vitro studies. Summary Based on technological developments, Ho:YAG laser lithotripsy has become more efficient in reducing retropulsion and increasing stone ablation volume. However, despite its widespread use as a lithotripter, a newly developed thulium fiber laser, which has already shown promising results in experimental studies, could become an alternative in future practice.
Comparative Analysis between Grundfos CRE 15-3 Variable Speed Centrifugal Pumps and a Worthington D-824 Constant Speed Centrifugal Pump in a KU Steam Power Plant Application

iv List of Figures . xi List of Tables . xvii Nomenclature . xviii Chapter 1: Introduction and Scope of Work . 1 1.1 Constant Speed Pumps . 1 1.2 Variable Speed Pumps . 5 1.3 Life Cycle Cost Analysis. 13 1.4 Scope of Work . 15 Chapter 2: . 22 2.1 Setup . 22 2.2 Setup and Project Challenges . 26 2.3 Test Procedure for Data Logging . 36 2.4 Life Cycle Costs and Equations . 40 2.5 Data Logging Error Analysis . 45 2.5. 1 Data Logger . 45 2.5. 2 Flow Meters . 45 2.5. 3 Pressure Transducers . 47
Two New Phenacogrammus (Characoidei; Alestidae) from the Ndzaa River (Mfimi-Lukenie Basin) of Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo

ABSTRACT Two new Phenacogrammus are described from the Ndzaa River, a small left-bank tributary of the Mfimi-Lukenie River in the central Congo basin. They share with P. deheyni, a congener endemic to the Cuvette Centrale to the north, a prominent anterior expansion of the first pleural rib; a feature interpreted here as a synapomorphy diagnostic for this species assemblage. The two new species are readily differentiated from P. deheyni based on differences in pigmentation patterning, a lower number of scales in longitudinal series (26–28 vs. 29–33) and a longer head length (m. 24.9% SL vs. 21.7 and 23.2% SL). Phenacogrammus flexus, new species, is distinguished from all congeners in the possession of 6 (vs. 7) supraneural bones, and a characteristic zigzag pattern of black pigmentation along and below the midline extending from the posterior border of the opercle to the base of the caudal peduncle. While no unambiguous morphological autapomorphies have been located to diagnose P. concolor, new species, it is nonetheless readily distinguished from all congeners, except P. deheyni and P. flexus, in the possession of a prominent anterior expansion of the first pleural rib. It differs from both P. deheyni and P. flexus in the absence of a dominant pigmentation patterning over the flanks and caudal peduncle. Additionally, it differs from P. flexus in a shallower body depth (m. 24.9% vs. 27.0% SL) and in the possession of 7 (vs. 6) supraneurals. The three species exhibit extensive divergence in mt-COI sequence (P. flexus vs. P. concolor 10.2%–11%; P. flexus vs deheyni 12.9%–13.5%; P. concolor vs. deheyni 11.3%–12.9%). Furthermore, analysis of shape variation utilizing geometric morphometrics indicates that each species differs significantly in body shape.
Magnesium fertiliser effects on forest soils under Pinus radiata : a thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Soil Science at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand

Magnesium deficiency is of concern in a number of forest regions in New Zealand and has been linked in recent years to a condition in Pinus radiata called upper mid crown yellowing (U MCY). Magnesium deficiency is also acknowledged as a common nutrient disorder linked to 'new type forest decline' in Europe and the USA. With increases in the number of rotations and increased growth rates through tree breeding, the incidence of Mg deficiency and UMCY is expected to increase. This study investigated the Mg fertility of a range of forest soils, their responses to the application of Mg fertilisers and Mg uptake by P. radiata. New Zealand Forest Research (Institute Ltd) has established a series of Mg fertiliser trials (FR190 series) in a range of forest soils. Five of these trial sites, located in the North Island of New Zealand, where calcined magnesite (calmag) was applied at 1 50 kg Mg ha-I, were sampled to investigate the effectiveness of calmag in increasing plant available Mg and to determine the fate of the fertiliser. At all of the sites, within two and three years following calmag application, both soil exchangeable Mg and solution Mg concentrations were increased in the top 5 cm. However, the increases were significant only at three of the sites, where the initial soil exchangeable Mg was low. The other two soils had medium to high concentrations of soil exchangeable Mg prior to Mg fertiliser application. Between 70-90% of the applied fertiliser Mg had dissolved and estimated losses due to leaching ranged from 0-20%. Foliar concentrations of Mg were generally improved in the fertilised trees, but the increases were not significant. Symptoms of Mg deficiency and U MCY are worse in trees that have high foliar K:Mg ratios. High foliar K:Mg ratios reflect changes in the pools of soil exchangeable Mg and K. Therefore, the effects of Mg fertiliser application on soil K:Mg molar ratio s at the FRl 90 series trials were examined. In the trials where Mg fertiliser application significantly increased soil exchangeable Mg the soil K: Mg molar ratio was significantly reduced. This could see a reversal of the trend of the soil K:Mg ratios increasing with time and a reduction in the severity of Mg and U MCY symptoms. In
Frequency and predictors of the Lupus Low Disease Activity State in Chinese patients with systemic lupus erythematosus: a prospective observational cohort study

Background Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disorder with significant risk of organ damage. Lupus Low Disease Activity State (LLDAS) was generated as a potential treatment target for SLE. Previous studies had validated that the maintenance of LLDAS can predict reduced damage accrual or flare. The objective of this study was to estimate the time to LLDAS and the predictors of time to LLDAS in our prospective observational cohort of Chinese patients with SLE. Methods Patients were from Peking University First Hospital SLE cohort and those having not fulfilled LLDAS at enrolment were included in this study. The time to LLDAS and annual cumulative probabilities of LLDAS achievement were estimated by the Kaplan-Meier approach. The predictors of time to LLDAS were identified by univariate and multivariable Cox proportional hazards. Results A total of 574 patients with SLE were included and 435 (75.8%) of them achieved LLDAS during a median 4.2 years of follow-up. The median time to LLDAS was 19.0 months and the cumulative probabilities at 1, 2, 3, 5 and 10 years were 19.8%, 57.6%, 72.0%, 85.1% and 98.0%, respectively. In multivariable Cox models, older age at disease onset, treatment-naïve and hydroxychloroquine prescription were found to be independent predictors of shorter time to LLDAS, after adjusted by daily prednisone dose, SLE Disease Activity Index 2000 and physician’s global assessment. Finally, we developed a matrix model based on the identified independent predictors to present the time to LLDAS in patients with respective characteristics. Conclusions Our study proved that LLDAS is attainable as an early treatment target for SLE in Chinese patients. The older age at disease onset, treatment-naïve and hydroxychloroquine prescription were independent predictors of shorter time to LLDAS.
Phonological awareness, rapid automatized naming, and reading of functionally illiterate adults.

PURPOSE The study's purpose is to describe the cognitive profile of a sample of functionally illiterate individuals in reading, phonological awareness (PA) and rapid automatized naming (RAN), as well as to correlate the performance of these tasks. Moreover, it sought to understand how the performances in PA and RAN predict results in reading of words and pseudowords. METHODS 23 functionally illiterate adults were assessed for intelligence, reading, PA and RAN tasks. RESULTS Participants showed difficulties in PA, performing poorly in tasks involving phoneme analysis and manipulation. In RAN, they found it easier to name alphanumeric items. Regarding reading, they presented difficulties in phonological processing, with errors caused by phonological exchange. Correlation analyses indicated that reading presented higher correlations with RAN than PA. Finally, a regression analysis indicated that performance in RAN can account for more than half of participants' reading results. CONCLUSION In general, the profile of functionally illiterate adults presents impairment in the abilities assessed that are more evident in PA at phoneme levels as well as in naming of non-alphanumerical items. Moreover, the results in RAN explain those in word and pseudowords reading better than the results in PA.
Is male sex workers(MSW) more susceptible to HIV than sex buyers(SB)?

Introduction: As both parties to commercial sex, MSW and SB are both at high risk of HIV infection. However, there are few studies on the comparison of HIV infection rates between these two groups of people.Methods: The method of snowball sampling was used to recruit research participants by means of baths, bars, and the Internet. The recruited participants should cooperate with the investigators to complete the questionnaire (including general demographic characteristics, high risky behaviors, status of HIV and AIDS infection, awareness of AIDS knowledge )and blood antibody / antigen tests / oral mucosal exudate antibody tests. The difference analysis was performed using the c2 test, and the correlates of HIV infection were analyzed using logistic regression.Results: The final analysis included 435 MSWs and 729 SBs with HIV infection rates of 7.1% and 2.6%, respectively. Compared with SB, the HIV infection rate of MSW was 2.775 (1.340 -5.746) times higher (after adjusting for age and marital status), 3.173 (1.512-6.659) times higher (after further adjusting the awareness rate of AIDS-related knowledge), 3.688 (1.711-7.950) times higher (after further adjusting the frequency of condom use in homosexual intercourse and commercial sex in the past six months). Conclusions: MSW is more likely to infect HIV than SB. Therefore, effective preventive measures should be focused on MSW.