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Modelling and Implementation of Proactive Risk Management in e-Learning Projects: A Step Towards Enhancing Quality of e-Learning

The introduction of e-Learning to higher education institutions has been evolving drastically.However, the quality of e-Learning becomes a central issue in order to provide all stakeholders with the necessary confidence to compete with traditional learning methods.Risk management plays a vital role in the successful implementation of e-Learning projects and in attaining high-quality e-Learning courses.Little research has been conducted about implementing risk management in e-Learning projects.This work proposes a quality assurance framework for e-Learning projects.This framework comprises a proactive risk management model that integrates risk management into the e-Learning process.This integration helps in obtaining high-quality e-Learning courses by preventing negative e-Learning risks from being materialized.The model is verified to evaluate its effectiveness through a Renewable Energy Course that was converted from a traditional face-to-face into e-Learning course.Quantitative and qualitative measures are performed to analyze the data collected through the implementation of the project.The results show that the proposed model is managed to mitigate the majority of probable risk factors leading to high-quality e-Courses development and delivery.
Blocking pornography sites on the internet private and university access

Internet development in Indonesia is not always results in positive effect to the Indonesian people, especially to the learners. By the effect comes from internet application, then, Ministry of Communication and Information Technology conducts blocking activity to the sites suspected to change people’s mind. Based on Database of Trust Positive, between 2014-2017, type of pornography content has the first place than other contents. The increase of access towards pornography content in Indonesia supported by the availability of reachable internet access. One of contents provides pornography content said that in 2017, the largest user accesses their platform comes from mobile device. It is supported by the price of internet package for mobile device in Indonesia is one of the cheapest than other Southeast Asia countries. Therefore, the government, since 2002 till present, continually conducts blocking activity towards negative sites together with ISP in Indonesia. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) must obey the government by conducting blocking activity towards negative sites through DNS Nawala or other filtering program. The aim of this paper is to analyze pornography access through many types of provider and the differences from each provider in conducting sensor towards sites with pornography content.
BHA-160: Constructional Design of Hash Function based on NP-hard Problem

Secure hash function is used to protect the integrity of the message transferred on the unsecured network.Changes on the bits of the sender's message are recognized by the message digest produced by the hash function.Hash function is mainly concerned with data integrity, where the data receiver needs to verify whether the message has been altered by eavesdropping by checking the hash value appended with the message.To achieve this purpose, we have to use a secure hash function that is able to calculate the hash value of any message.In this paper, we introduce an alternative hash function based on NP-hard problem.The chosen NP-hard problem is known as Braid Conjugacy problem.This problem has proved to be secure against cryptanalysis attacks.
Readiness for innovative activity as important professional competence of new generation engineer

Qualitative training of an engineer with professional competence, capable to innovative activity, socially responsible, mobile, ready for continuous professional growth acquires special significance and relevance.The discrepancy between the level of skills and abilities formed by graduates and the level of real practical innovation environment leads to graduate unemployment, since university graduates are not in demand in innovation activities.Therefore, indispensable participation of students in scientific researches and development of real psychological and pedagogical problems become the main condition for the development of analytical, creative thinking.This, in its turn, contributes to the improvement of professional competence.As a result of this, human capital is formed, which is the main value of modern higher education.
From User Insights to Evidence-Based Strategy Selection. Designing for Behaviour Change with the Behavioural Lenses Approach

This workshop provides participants with the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the Behavioural Lenses Toolkit. This toolkit supports designers in using theory from the behavioural sciences to inform their work. The workshop consists of an introduction to the toolkit and a couple of hands-on exercises in which we will demonstrate and try out the toolkit in establishing use (r) contexts in behavioural design projects. Furthermore, we will try out a new prototype tool that supports making an evidence-based transition from user insights to behavioural change strategies.
The application of the scale-space theory for medium-resolution DTM in geological and geotectonic studies

The article presents a technique for identifying structural elements and details of the geological structure in digital terrain models (DTM) based on the theory of scale spaces. With its help, linear, dome-shaped and textural features are singled out from medium-resolution DTM (for example, SRTM03, GMTED2010), allowing to significantly improve the quality of studies related to tectonic and geological mapping and zoning. In general, the theory of scale — spaces is described in application to the solution of these problems and illustarted on the examples of a number of case studies.
ICT in life of students at the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies

Information and communication technology (ICT) plays an important role in our daily activities.ICT can have positive and negative impacts on organizations, people and society.Rapid access to information, improved access to education, new job opportunities, new tools etc. may be mentioned as a positive impact of ICT on people, but the decrease in personal interaction and the decline in physical activity may be mentioned as negative aspects of ICT.Also, the impact of ICT on society is both positive, such as improved communication across the world, increasing educational opportunities, and negative, such as the digital divide between those who have access to information and who cannot have, as well as the availability of a large number of incorrect and misleading information.Students spend a lot of their time using the ICT or the Internet facilities.The objectives of the study are: i) to explore how and how much of their time students spend by using ICT; ii) to find out the relationship between students' use of ICT for an academic and non-academic purpose and their performance; iii) to identify which educational software students know and use.In order to achieve the objectives of this study, more than 150 second-year students of the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies were surveyed.The first part of the questionnaire focused on students' time distribution per week.The results of the study show that the students of LLU spend using ITC for more than 25 % of the time per week, about 30 % of the time is devoted to sleeping and rest, about 20 %-to learning.The second part of the questionnaire focused on exploring how much time students spend for academic, non-academic and social use of ICT.The results show that about 63 % of the time spent on the Internet is used for non-academic purposes.The third part of the questionnaire provided information on students' knowledge, skills and habits to use different educational software.The study suggests that proper steps should be taken by the academic or related institutions to promote the use of ICT for focusing on academic purposes, so that the students may benefit more from using ICT.
A Frame Rate Conversion Method Based on a Virtual Shutter Angle

In this paper a new method for frame rate conversion is presented. Utilising motion compensated frame prediction, our method mitigates the spatial distortions associated with traditional methods, while facilitating the conversion between a wider range of frame rates - useful when converting to/between legacy video formats. Using the concept of a virtual shutter angle, our method provides content providers with greater flexibility over the motion characteristic of their video sequences. We also propose a Gaussian weighting scheme which attempts to emulate a video sequence as if it was captured natively at the converted frame rate. A subjective experiment which compared our method to averaging frames at a range of frame rates, has shown that our method results in significantly higher visual quality across a range of content - especially for high down-sample factors.
VALIDATION OF THE INSTRUMENTS OF LEARNING READINESS WITH E-LEARNING USING RASCH MODELING TO EMPOWER TECHNOLOGICAL CONTENT KNOWLEDGE (TCK)

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span lang="EN-US"&gt;&lt;em&gt;E-learning based learning is a trend in era 4.0 that requires learning readiness. This study is aimed at (1) developing GS-based e-learning readiness scale items to empower standardized TCKs; (2) validating the scale of e-learning readiness using Rasch modeling. The method used is the research on the development of modified Plomps according to needs, consisting of 3 stages, namely (1) the initial investigation stage; (2) stages of development (scale design &amp;amp; construction); and (3) assessment stages (tests, evaluations and revisions). ata analysis using Rasch modeling with R-program 3.1.2. The results showed that the preparation of standardized e-learning learning readiness scale items through (a) study of the learning readiness scale theory; (b) defining concepts and operations; (c) determine dimensions; (d) determine indicators; (e) compile scale items; (f) rational validation by experts; (g) field trials; (h) Rasch modeling validation test. Validation of rasch modeling shows that e-learning readiness scale items are declared valid by considering aspects of content and substance. Therefore, this instrument can be applied in learning&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
Investigating the Effect of Knowledge Management and Customer Satisfaction on Sustainability of Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Objective: Customer Relationship Management (CRM) refers to all the processes the organization applies to identify, select, motivate, develop, maintain and service to customer. Methodology: The purpose of this study is investigating the Effect of Knowledge Management and Customer Satisfaction on Sustainability of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) System among the Managers of Keshavarzi Bankin Sanandaj city. The questionnaire developed by the researcher and its validity through validity and reliability through Cronbach's alpha 0.881 confirmed. Results: The results show that order of priority for effecting Factors on Sustainability of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) is, Attention to Knowledge Management and customer satisfaction. Conclusion: The results of ranking also show that Attention to knowledge management and then customer satisfaction in the priorities of the importance of influencing the Sustainability of customer relationship management evaluated in terms of population.
Book Review: Handbook of Research on Challenges and Opportunities in Launching a Technology-Driven International University

Handbook of Research on Challenges and Opportunities in Launching a Technology-Driven International University is edited by Mehdi Khosrow-Pour. The book was published by IGI-Global in 2019. The book is 420 pages. The ISBNs of the book are as following: ISBN 9781522562559 and ISBN 9781522562566 (eBook). DOI number of the book is: 10.4018/978-1-5225-6255-9.
Underwater 2D Image Acquisition Using Sequential Striping Illumination

Structured lighting techniques have increasingly been employed in underwater imaging, where scattering effects cannot be ignored. This paper presents an approach to underwater image recovery using structured light as a scanning mode. The method tackles both the forward scattering and back scattering problems. By integrating each of the sequentially striping illuminated frame images, we generate a synthesized image that can be modeled on the convolution of the surface albedo and the illumination function. Thus, image acquisition is issued as a problem of image recovery by deconvolution. The convolutional model has the advantage of integrating the forward scattering light into a recovered image so as to eliminate image blur. Notably, the removal of the back scattered light from each frame image can be easily realized by a virtual aperture to limit the field of view; the same principle as of the synchronous scanning systems in underwater imaging. Herein, the implementation of the proposed approach is described, and the results of the underwater experiments are presented.
The Impact of e-Learning on the Management of Knowledge Among Faculty Members in Private Jordanian Universities

This study aimed to identify the reality of e-learning in the three private Jordanian universities (Jerash, Ajloun and Philadelphia) and its impact on the performance of faculty members in these universities.The study society is composed of (620) faculty members in the above mentioned universities.The sample was randomly selected by 35% sample size was (220), the study used the descriptive method and the data were collected by a questionnaire designed for this purpose.The items were composed of 40 items where the researcher created them and analyzed them.Results showed that the availability of e-learning environment was ranked first, Where the mean of the total score was (2.81) and the standard deviation (.80) and in the second place came knowledge of the concept of e-learning with an average (2.71) and a standard deviation (.77), and in the field of education outputs was in the third place with an average of (2.57) and a standard deviation (.66) and the study showed that there are no differences of statistical significance at the level (9≤0.05)variable, years of experience, university level and scientific qualification, except for the existence of differences of statistical significance for the variable of scientific qualification for the University of Ajloun, where the differences were significant and in favor of the scientific degree PhD on the Masters.Based on the previous results, the study has recommended a set of guidance, the most important of which: Review the policies of applying e-learning mechanisms in the light of knowledge management among faculty members.
Comparison of Reducing the Speckle Noise in Ultrasound Medical Images using Discrete Wavelet Transform

Speckle noise in ultrasound (US) medical images is the prime factor that undermines its full utilization.This noise is added by the constructive / destructive interference of sound waves travelling through hard-and soft-tissues of a patient.It is therefore generally accepted that the noise is unavoidable.As an alternate researchers have proposed several algorithms to somewhat undermine the effect of speckle noise.The discrete wavelet transform (DWT) has been used by several researchers.However, the performance of only a few transforms has been demonstrated.This paper provides a comparison of several DWT.The algorithm comprises of a pre-processing stage using Wiener filter, and a post-processing stage using Median filter.The processed image is compared with the original image on four metrics: two are based on full-reference (FR) image quality assessment (IQA), and the remaining two are based on noreference (NR) IQA metrics.The FR-IQA are peak signal-tonoise ratio (PSNR) and mean structurally similarity index measure (MSSIM).The two NR-IQA techniques are blind pseudo-reference image (BPRI), and blind multiple pseudoreference images (BMPRI).It has been demonstrated that some of these wavelet transforms outperform others by a significant margin.
Adaption of Akaike information criterion under least squares frameworks for comparison of stochastic models

In this paper, we examine the feasibility of extending the Akaike information criterion (AIC) for deterministic systems as a potential model selection criteria for stochastic models. We discuss the implementation method for three different classes of stochastic models: continuous time Markov chains (CTMC), stochastic differential equations (SDE), and random differential equations (RDE). The effectiveness and limitations of implementing the AIC for comparison of stochastic models is demonstrated using simulated data from the three types of models and then applied to experimental longitudinal growth data for algae.
The Development of Instrument of Reading Literacy Assessment on Indonesian Language Learning in Quality Medan University

This study is aimed to describe the development of instrument of reading literacy assessment on Indonesian language learning in Quality Medan University. The assessment instrument which is developed in the form of a guidebook of reading literacy on the PISA reference which is used as a handbook for lecturers in the field of learning studies reading texts. The population of this study is the first semester students of the Medan Quality Private University. The authors took a sample of 30 students. The result shows that the development of reading literacy assessment instrument on the PISA reference, is a direct assessment because students immediately show evidence of mastery of competencies when the assessment is conducted. The use of reading literacy assessment increases the results of high-level understanding of students, this is indicated by the results of student scores after using the reading literacy assessment on the PISA reference was 2283 compared to the results before 1364.
Multi-sensing based target tracking by using decision-making strategy with spatial and temporal properties

Multi-sensing system for target tracking has been addressed by many researchers from different fields. In this work, a multi-sensing system within the time, space, and frequency domains is first described. The system development is based on sensor spatial and temporal characteristics, and therefore is reliable and stable. The frequency outcome of sensors is employed to segment the detection scope into different domains, and is simple to implement. For resolving the challenge of decision-making strategy, this work combines the spatial and temporal properties with the determination mechanism as well as optimizes the system devising—making it a very promising basis for the realization of tracking accuracy improvement. With this strategy, target detection results are obtained and evaluated by probability-based parameters. The proposed decision-making scheme receives a high detection accuracy as well as a good working performance according to statistical analysis, allowing a straightforward methodology for the configuration of multi-sensing system.
Questions in Discourse: an Overview

Recently, questions have become a very prominent topic at the semantics-pragmatics interface. A wide range of papers on the semantics and pragmatics of natural language as well as discourse structure have been published that – in some way or another – use or presuppose important assumptions about questions. With this background, this paper provides a comprehensive overview of the recent literature concerning the semantics and pragmatics of questions. In particular, the paper provides a short introduction to the formal semantic analysis of questions and it gives an overview and critical evaluation of the main topics of current research on questions at the semantics-pragmatics interface. The central purpose of this overview is to make it easier for readers to access current research on the semantics and pragmatics of question, information structure and discourse structure, projection and at-issueness as well as the semantics and pragmatics of discourse particles, and to situate these within the current state-of-the-art in question research. We expect this overview to be of particular use to scholars new to the field, but because of its wide coverage of empirical phenomena and analytical tools, the overview should provide useful for experts in the field as well.
Risk &amp; Reward. Exploring Design’s role in measuring outcomes in health

Collaborations between the fields of Design and Healthcare often involvenavigating epistemological differences in terms of what is considered robust‘evidence.’ Whilst Design approaches are gaining traction in healthcare contexts, thescientific paradigm of evaluation remains in a privileged position. This creates achallenge for designers working in healthcare, but also an opportunity. This workshopaims to explore the role of Design in expanding understanding of impact of medicalinterventions, products or services beyond traditional (and dominant) quantitativemethods, towards broader, experiential and contextualised outcome measures. Byfocussing on the context of child prosthetics as a particularly risk-laden area ofinvestigation, participants can expect a fast-paced, interactive and collaborativesession. By maintaining a focus on learning through making, participants will beinvited to share their own experiences as well as imagine new ways of supportingyoung patients and family members in communicating the complex, real-worldimpacts of their medical devices.
Applying Storytelling Method into the Flow of User Experience Design to Innovate with Serendipity. A case study on AIDS detection service design among college students

(2019). Applying Storytelling Method into the Flow of User Experience Design to Innovate with Serendipity. A case study on AIDS detection service design among college students. The Design Journal: Vol. 22, Running with Scissors: 13th International Conference of the European Academy of Design, Dundee, 10-12th April, 2019, edited by Louise Valentine, Joanna Bletcher and Leon Cruickshank, pp. 1787-1806.
Fuzzy association rule mining for economic development indicators

This paper is focused on fuzzy mining approach to extract fuzzy association rules among the economic development indicators that are net official development assistance received (ODA), foreign direct investment (FDI) and gross domestic product (GDP) for developing country India. This study is an attempt to explore the use of fuzzy association rule mining on time series data and to extract interesting association rules therefrom. The extracted rules exhibit the relative volatile nature of these three development indicators. A fuzzy membership function is used to transform the quantitative values of percentage change of each successive year datum into fuzzy sets in linguistic terms. The scalar cardinality of each linguistic term is calculated on the yearly data. Only those fuzzy association rules that qualified the criteria of minimum support and minimum confidence value were taken into consideration. The rules thus mined out exhibit quantitative regularities and can be used for the better suggestion to appropriate policy makers.
Designing the Affective Material Palette. Using materials to explore the experience of systems and technologies designed to aid behaviour change

"Designing the Affective Material Palette. Using materials to explore the experience of systems and technologies designed to aid behaviour change." The Design Journal, 22(sup1), pp. 2177–2178