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Design and implementation of image based object recognition

The aim of this paper is to design and implement image based object recognition. This represents more of a challenge when speaking of advance object recognition systems. A practical example of this issue is the recognition of objects in images. This is a task that humans can perform very well, but convolutional neural network systems don’t struggle to perform. AlexNet pre-trained model was used for the training the dataset because of it trouble-free architecture on very large scale dataset “Cifar-10” using R2019a Matlab. The dataset was split with the ratio of 70% for training and 30% for the testing part. This has prompted convolutional neural network to start experimenting with networks architectures as well as new algorithms to train them. This research paper presents an approach to train networks such as to improve their robustness to the recognition of object images on R2019a Matlab. This training strategy is then evaluated for designed AlexNet network architecture. The result of the study was that the training algorithm could improve robustness to different image recognition at the expense of an increase in performance for the performance of images of objects (i.e. Dog, Frog, Deer, Automobile, Airplane etc.) with high accuracy of recognition. When the advantages of different types of architectures were evaluated, it was found that accuracy of all object recognition were around 98% based on the image. It followed the findings from classical object recognition that feed-forward neural networks could perform as well their high accuracy of recognition.
DESIGN OF A MULTIPLEXER USING DOUBLE BASED NUMBER SYSTEM

18Feb 2020 DESIGN OF A MULTIPLEXER USING DOUBLE BASED NUMBER SYSTEM K.K.W.A. S. Kumara , D.D.A. Gamini and K.G.H.A. Sanjeewa Department of Mathematics, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka. Department of Computer Science, University of Sri jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka.
Metaphoric Nature of Views on Digital Transformation of Education

The article considers one of the current directions in the development of pedagogical knowledge that affects pedagogical practice and is based on the use of metaphors. Metaphors in pedagogy are quite widespread. This statement is illustrated by several examples. Often metaphors are hidden and are clearly not recognized. The article attempts to detect and describe some patterns of the process of pedagogical signifying and comprehension of metaphorical concepts. In the text of the article, the authors focused primarily on the metaphors of numbers, digital transformation and the route or individual trajectory in education. It is shown that the most contradictory definitions of metaphorical views are associated with the complex and multidimensional nature of pedagogical concepts, in particular, the larger the time/duration scales implicitly inherent in a pedagogical concept, the more diverse the content attributed to a metaphorical concept can be, the more values are generated, the more discrepancies are present in definitions given by pedagogical researchers to metaphorical concepts. It is concluded that it is necessary to take into account the definitions of the multivalent nature of concepts and ideas used in pedagogy.
BOVW Classification Method with Particle Swarm Optimization in Big Data

Big data technologies applied in many areas, including physical, biological and biomedical sciences and engineering. They were also used in government agencies, financial companies, large enterprises, etc. The key goal of this paper is to identify the problems and investigate possible solutions to the process of huge data handling. In this paper Introduce Bag of visual with PSO algorithms, PSO algorithm allows the time reduction expenditures for the developed Classifiers that are very important to the problem of Big Data classification. While comparing existing methods with the proposed PSO optimization with BOVW Classification method provide 98 % accuracy results.
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Forensic Examination of Packaging with Indications of Counterfeiting Present on Optical Media in Civil and Criminal Proceedings

Today, forensic examination of audiovisual products distributed on optical media requires extensive use of the concepts and principles of copyright and related rights, technologies of media (incl.audio and video DOI 10.32370
A Systematic Approach to Assessing the Radiation Safety of Drinking Water in the Republic of Uzbekistan

The article is devoted to a comprehensive assessment of the radiation safety of drinking water. To study this problem, the results of radiometric, spectrometric analysis were used to determine the radiation contamination of drinking water with natural and artificial radionuclides. The studies were carried out on the basis of the Scientific Research Radiological Laboratory of the Tashkent Institute for Advanced Medical Studies. Based on the results of the studies, dose loads on people living in the studied regions and radiation risks associated with drinking water consumption were calculated.
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Motivational Characteristics of Students’ Educational Activity

The article presents some aspects of the motivation of students’ educational activities. Along with the general approach to the study of this issue, the specifics of the creative motivation of students studying in a pedagogical university at the Art faculty are considered. The purpose of the article is to identify the motivational characteristics of students, the direction of their aspirations, stability and forms of manifestation of motives, etc. The use of the considered dominant motives of students’ educational work can be a significant help for teachers and curators in building effective trajectories of educational activity, especially in the initial stage of study.
TRANSLATION ABILITY, READING HABIT, AND READING SKILL IN VOCATIONAL SCHOOL STUDENTS IN INDONESIA: A CORRELATION

The present study aimed to investigate the correlation between 1) translation ability and reading skill; 2) reading habit and reading skill; 3) translation ability, reading habit and reading skill. This study employed a correlational method as its research design. This study was implemented in a vocational school in Kota Bandar Lampung, Indonesia. The sample comprised 30 tenth grade vocational school students of SMK PGRI 2 Bandar Lampung. The data were collected from conducting two tests (reading test and translation test) and reading habit questionnaire. The data analysis was conducted with product moment and multiple linear regressions. The result of the study revealed that: 1) there is a correlation between students’ translation ability and students’ reading skill; 2) there isa correlation between students’ reading habit and students’ reading skill; 3) there is a correlation between students’ translation ability and reading habit toward students’ reading skill. Finally, this paper discusses some findings related to the correlation between translation ability, reading habit and reading skill in the context of Indonesian vocational school students.
Women footwears of Choice: A Correlation Analysis of Customer Attitudes toward Purchase Intention of Local Footwear Products

There are differences between the preference of women and men as consumers. Women are more emotionally unstable, and open to feelings and aesthetic experiences. In this intense competition between local and imported footwear which is global brands, it is challenging for local footwear products to survive in the industry. It is a requirement for the brands (in this research, local footwear brands) to understand the attitudes of the customers from time to time, especially women. Hence, the marketer needs to understand the factors influencing customer purchase intention for local footwear products. This research is a quantitative research that conducted to explore the objective of the study. The method used is surveying by questioning the respondents to gather information. The researcher has conducted the survey through an online questionnaire as a tool for data collection with the total of 242 respondents. The population of this study is consisted of women between age 15-54 years old that have ever been buying local footwear products. In this study, as part of convenience sampling, we select non-probability sampling which is a judgmental sampling. Then, the data are analyzed using validity, reliability, classical assumption, pearson, simple linear regression, and descriptive analysis. After the analysis sequence has been performed, the formulated comprehensive description of findings are presented.&#x0D; Keywords: women, local footwear product, customer attitude, purchase intention
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PROBLEM-BASED COLLABORATIVE PROJECT IN ENGLISH BY ENGINEERING STUDENTS

In this presentation, we will report on the acquisition of skills necessary to be a global engineer in an 8-week intensive English course at Kanazawa Institute of Technology (KIT). This course was designed to prepare engineering students for the Boeing Externship Program, in which they were required to join satellite lectures offered by the Boeing Company, conduct a team problem-based project, and present their solution to the Boeing and other participating universities in Japan. The aims of the intensive course were twofold: 1) enabling students to acquire skills for working in groups and to present their proposal for international design contests, and 2) improving students’ English presentation skills and public speaking skills. The participants were 13 students (5 freshmen, 4 juniors, and 4 seniors) majoring in aeronautical engineering. Weekly 90-minute sessions were divided into a 30-minute English presentation practice and a 60-minute Aircraft Project session. In English presentation practices sessions, English language instructors taught skills focusing on presentation structures, slide design, and question-answer sessions. Students gave a 1-minute presentation every week to become used to speaking in public. In the Aircraft Project session, students conducted a collaborative project to apply for the GoFly Prize, an international competition in which engineers propose innovative ideas for single-passenger aircraft. The participants made proposals including aircraft concepts, detailed specifications, and design sketches. The instructors selected key terms related to aircraft development and operations and stored them on the Quizlet website for students to study outside of class. The students presented the project outcome at the end of the course. The researchers asked the participants to reflect on the project and assess the skills they used in order to complete the collaborative project. The results were compared with the assessment of global engineering skills needed for other extra-curricular activities. The data suggests that this type of collaborative, task-based project enhances the integration of students’ knowledge and personal skills and also helps broaden their future plans as professional engineers.
Smartcard, Shop, Belanja, Sistem PROTOTYPE “SMARTCARD SHOP” UNTUK TRANSAKSI BELANJA DIGITAL

The process of meeting the needs of everyone is important. Various shopping places visited to carry out buying and selling activities in the place. However, not a few problems encountered from the process. The number of groceries purchased will be very troublesome for customers, the transaction process will also be a problem. The purpose of this research is to make a smartcardshop system planning concept for shopping without a long time. The analysis is conducted to find out the weaknesses of the transaction process carried out by people who buy at a store. The data obtained is made as a basis for developing the system so that buyers can make the purchase process quickly using RFID for each product to be purchased. The method used in this study uses two methods. The first method is that researchers use data collection methods, among others, by collecting data from resource persons consisting of problems experienced when a product purchase transaction is carried out. In addition, product data is also collected to support the information system design process. The second method is the researcher uses the system development method in this case the researcher uses the prototype method. The results of this study are the concept and design of a smartcard shop information system to shop without using RFID for a long time.
PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF SELECTED DATABASE SYSTEMS IN NATURAL LANGUAGE PROCESSING

According to the 2017 curriculum, the database is one of the key components of Information Technology knowledge area. First- and second-level students are taught the theory as well as practical use of databases. Their applications are of great importance at technical universities, equipping students with skills that are so needed in their future careers.Relational databases, e.g. MySQL or PostgreSQL, have many practical uses, both in education, research and industry. They are used for storing data for web and mobile applications, as well as geographic objects or text. They are one of the most popular open-source object-relational database systems, appreciated for stability, reliability and continuous development. This is why these databases were chosen for storing n-grams.The n-gram is a sequence of consecutive units such as words, syllables, phonemes, sounds or letters. The division into n-grams can be used for single words as well as whole sentences. This method is commonly used for word processing, in particular for translating and correcting errors, identifying the language used for writing, compressing text and many others. The advantage of this method is that it can be used with any text, regardless of its language.The aim of this paper is to present the idea of storing n-grams in database systems. The structure of the database and its practical use is shown. This practical aspect of combining database together with n-grams is an example of a link between education and research. By using such technology-enhanced learning, the students may increase both their practical skills of database management and the ability to perform research with n-grams. Such practical use of databases may be a basis for a larger tool for performing students’ research on connecting natural language processing with the database tool.On the ICT labour market there is a great demand for database specialists. The proposed solution may increase the number of students with database experience and natural language processing skills, and thus allow them to enter the labour market more easily.
SPACE SCIENCE AS A CONTEXT FOR SCIENCE EDUCATION

R. Lopez1, B.S. Ambrose2, J.M. Bailey3, A.G. Benson4, X.C. Cid5, E. da Costa Jr.6, M. Cuntz1, F. Jaafari1, R. Vieyra7, S.D. Willoughby8 1University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington (UNITED STATES) 2Grand Valley State University, Allendale (UNITED STATES) 3Temple University, Philadelphia (UNITED STATES) 4Irving High School, Irving (UNITED STATES) 5California State University Dominguez Hills, Carson (UNITED STATES) 6Instituto Federal de Minas Gerais, Ouro Preto campus, Ouro Preto (BRAZIL) 7Vieyra Software, Washington (UNITED STATES) 8Montana State University, Bozeman (UNITED STATES)
Generating a 3D Hand Model from Position of Fingertip Using Image Processing Technique

A gesture from hands and fingers have rich meanings in communication even without a word of sound. It would be very useful if a computer can understand a hand gesture. Hence, we can use a hand gesture to communicate with a robot and perform certain activities. This study focuses on tracking the position of each fingertip and palm to make a computer knows the gesture of a hand. The proposed solution was initially implemented using a MS Kinect camera while capturing a depth image of a human hand. Then, we applied some image processing algorithms to track the positions of fingertips. Finally, the result was visualized in a real-time 3D hand model based on the movements/signs given by a human hand. The experiment results indicate that the proposed approach can literally track the positions of a fingertip.
Readability and lexical sophistication of colon cancer websites – a corpus-assisted assessment of online educational materials for patients

The aim of this paper is to check whether the information for colon cancer patients available on top websites devoted to this disease is comprehensible for the readers or whether, due to high saturation with special medical terms, it is beyond the recommended readability level of an average internet user. Two main criteria of analysis were involved in the study: readability and lexical sophistication. The methods used in the study include 8 readability tests (ARI, Colemen-Liau, New Dale-Chall, Flesch-Kincid, Fry, Gunning Fog, Raygor Estimate, and SMOG), TAALES software and Lexical Complexity Analyser used to examine syntactic and lexical parameters of texts, and a corpus-assisted web-based tool used for lexical sophistication called VocabProfile. The study has shown that none of the 30 websites under scrutiny meets the demand of the recommended readability level, and that higher lexical sophistication involves a lower readability level
Design of educational environment for teachers’ professional training

The article analyzes the concept of the educational environment, its components and features of the structure. The concept of educational environment design was introduced. The components of educational environment design for the teachers’ professional training of the Ternopil Volodymyr Hnatiuk National Pedagogical University (TNPU) are described: technological, didactic and social. The features of this environment such as: information saturation and openness, digital transformation, social practices and cooperation are considered. The study of the effectiveness of educational environment for teachers’ professional development was carried out on the basis of TNPU. In total, 432 masters of all specialties of the University participated in this study. The study used the method of expert assessments for statistical processing of results. The study was conducted to determine the level of importance of all indicators of each component of the educational environment design. The results of the study illustrate the significant changes in the technological and social components of the university’s educational environment design, which have a significant impact on the teachers’ professional training.
Requirement Engineering Meets Emotion: An Examination of Quiz Master

Quiz is one of the most common undergraduates’ assessment method used in UNIMAS. The conventional quiz setting is based on the paper based and there is a widely adopted online quiz among the lecturer in UNIMAS and game-based quiz. Building on the popularity of game-based quiz, can we introduce an interactive quiz to the students? It is possible but no straightforward. This paper presents the authors experience to model an interactive quiz. It reveals some insufficiency to use UML in modelling interactive quiz at the beginning of the project and present a proposed solution to overcome the gap. From the finding, the UML models is very much on modelling the system functionalities requirements. It is lacking people oriented element and need further improvement. As interaction quiz is much human oriented, modelling of human aspect like emotion, feeling should be highlighted when modelling the entire system. In this paper, agent oriented modelling is introduced to model an interactive application. Agent oriented modelling is used to model a complex socio-technical system. Hence, it is able to transform a conventional system towards an interactive system.
IMPLEMENTATION OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Increasingly, digital technologies determine the lives of our students. They are the first generation to grow with digital technologies of the 21st century. They are therefore surrounded throughout their lives by computers, smartphones and tablets with Internet access. This is why they are called "digital natives". Modern educational institutions take up this reality and help children to find their way around it. The demand for a modern education combined with the use of new teaching and learning methods combined with the use of new learning technologies can no longer be ignored. New Media are tied to the use of digital techniques. Changing teaching materials and the emerging roles of teachers and pupils are influenced by new technological possibilities. The aim of media didactics is to impart media skills and to promote the further development of teaching processes with the help of new media. In the sense of media literacy, new media should not have an objective in themselves, but should serve the further acquisition of knowledge. This involves harnessing the didactic potential that results from the use of new media. Curriculums provide for the application of new technologies. Contemporary learning uses new media. All subjects must be based on age-appropriate basic strains of information management and learning and teaching organisation with information technology means. The teaching materials used should be up to date in order to increase the motivation of the pupils. Physical education is not primarily associated with the use of new technologies. In most cases, the opposite is the case. Computers, smartphones and tablets in particular are often blamed for the inability of children and adolescents in their movement. If curricula and educational standards for physical education are considered, it is noticeable that little attention is paid to the use of media. Equally inadequate is the equipment at sports facilities, which are not intended for appropriate media use. For the implementation strategies, the measures at the personal, didactic and material level are lacking.However, research shows that in the field of physical education, the use of new media is viewed positively by teachers and learners. New information technologies are particularly suitable in this field for their own body perception during the new learning process and also for improving the quality of movement. With the help of apps that are available for tablets and smartphones, it is possible to present and analyze sports-related and visual representations.
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