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An Efficient Convolutional Neural Network Classification Model for Several Sign Language Alphabets

Although deaf people represent over 5% of the world’s population, according to what the World Health Organization stated in May 2022, they suffer from social and economic marginalization. One way to improve the lives of deaf people is to try to make communication between them and others easier. Sign language, the means through which deaf people can communicate with other people, can benefit from modern techniques in machine learning. In this study, several convolutional neural networks (CNN) models are designed to develop an efficient model, in terms of accuracy and computational time, for the classification of different signs. This research presents a methodology for developing an efficient CNN architecture from scratch to classify multiple sign language alphabets, which has numerous advantages over other contemporary CNN models in terms of prediction time and accuracy. This framework analyses the effect of varying CNN hyper-parameters, such as kernel size, number of layers, and number of filters in each layer, and picks the ideal parameters for CNN model construction. In addition, the suggested CNN architecture operates directly on unprocessed data without the need for preprocessing to generalize it across other datasets. In addition, the capacity of the model to generalize to diverse sign languages is rigorously evaluated using three distinct sign language alphabets and five datasets, namely, Arabic (ArSL), two American English (ASL), Korean (KSL), and the combination of Arabic and American datasets. The proposed CNN architecture (SL-CNN) outperforms state-of-the-art CNN models and traditional machine learning models achieving an accuracy of 100%, 98.47%, 100%, and 99.5% for English, Arabic, Korean, and combined Arabic-English alphabets, respectively. The prediction or inference time of the model is about three milliseconds on average, making it suitable for real-time applications. So, in the future, it is easy to turn this model into a mobile application.
Enhancing Decision-Making with Data Science in the Internet of Things Environments

The Internet of Things (IoT) has emerged as a transformative technology, enabling various devices to interconnect and generate vast amounts of data. The insights contained within this data can revolutionize industries and improve decision-making processes. The heterogeneity, scale, and complexity of IoT data pose challenges for efficient analysis and utilization. In this paper, the field of data science is explored in the IoT context, focusing on critical techniques, applications, and challenges vital to realizing the full potential of IoT data. This paper explores the field of data science in the IoT context, focusing on critical techniques, applications, and challenges vital to realizing the full potential of IoT data. The distinctive qualities of IoT data, including its volume, velocity, variety, and veracity, are examined, and their impact on data science approaches is analyzed. Additionally, cutting-edge data science approaches and methodologies designed for IoT data, such as data preprocessing, data fusion, machine learning, and anomaly detection, are discussed. The importance of scalable and distributed data processing frameworks to handle IoT data's large-scale and real-time nature is highlighted. Furthermore, the application of data science in various IoT fields, such as smart cities, healthcare, agriculture, and industrial IoT, is explored. Finally, areas for future research and development are identified, such as privacy and security issues, understanding machine learning models, and ethical aspects of data science in IoT.
Problem Solving and Python Programming

This book will help first-year B.E./B.Tech students at Anna University grasp problem-solving and python programming in accordance with the university's updated curriculum guideline for 2021. This book teaches you how to solve problems using basic notions of Python programming. Among the book's many notable features is that it is written specifically with undergraduate students and Python newbies in mind. It's simple to learn and put into good use. Previous year's question paper from Anna University and a plethora of examples are included in this book. Data, expressions, statements, control flow, functions, list tuples, dictionaries, files, modules, and packages may all be covered in an algorithmic problem-solving course.
Art Therapy as an Effective Means of Overcoming Stress: Neurophysiological Features

The article presents the results of research into the use of the most effective means to overcome stress in children and adults, in particular, the use of art therapy. The relevance of the study is determined by the need to build stress resistance in crisis situations, which are a fairly common phenomenon in the context of modern problems.&#x0D; The study defined the essence of the concepts of "fear", "anxiety" and "art therapy". Aspects related to the impact of stress on children, its causes, and the main trends in overcoming it were formed. The work describes art therapy as one of the most effective methods of preventing stress and building stress resistance. The results of the study confirm the hypothesis regarding the use of art therapy as a method of overcoming stress and at the same time as prevention. The most effective means of overcoming stress have been determined, in particular fairy-tale therapy, art therapy, etc. The causes of stress as neurophysiological features in a child were also investigated. The prerequisites and factors of stressful situations are characterized. Methods of synthesis, analysis, research, scientific and descriptive methods were used to ensure an effective research result. The research became the basis for determining ways to overcome stress, for the formation of effective means of diagnosis and psychocorrection. To determine effective approaches to overcoming stress, scientific research on the problem was analyzed and features were determined. The results of the study became the basis for establishing the features of stress in crisis conditions, analyzing the most effective methods of overcoming stress, describing neurophysiological factors that cause stress, and characterizing art therapy as the most effective method of overcoming stress. The article is the result of research and analysis of scientific intelligence on the specified problem.
Development of an Integrated Physics Learning Module Using Augmented Reality (AR) with Al-Qur'an on Fluid Material for Senior High School

Teachers' Teaching materials are still limited, such as simple worksheets or textbooks. The available teaching materials are not yet integrated with the verses of the Qur'an and are not technology-based. One of the technologies currently being developed is Augmented Reality (AR) which can convert 2D images into 3D ones. AR is an innovation used to reduce the weaknesses of books and e-learning and can assist in visualizing things. Therefore, developing an integrated physics learning module using Augmented Reality with Al-Qur'an verses on fluid material is necessary. The type of development research used was the 4-D model, namely definition, design, development, and dissemination. However, this study is only in the development stage with limited trials. This study aims to produce an integrated physics learning module using AR based on Al-Qur'an on fluid material for senior high school that is valid and practical. Validation was obtained from some aspects, which are contents, media, and Al-Qur'an interpretation. The results showed that this module is very valid based on these three aspects (92% for contents, 83% for media, and 92% for Al-Qur'an interpretation). Practicality was obtained by a limited trial with students and physics teachers of MAN 2 Payakumbuh. The results obtained in this study are 89% for students and 91% for teachers. It means that this module is very practical. So, this module is very valid and practical for use in learning by teachers and students. From the results of this study, it can be concluded that the integrated physics learning module uses Augmented Reality with verses of the Qur'an in fluid material that meets the requirements with very good quality and is very suitable for use as a supporting teaching material in learning. The implications of this research will positively impact the development of Physics learning media in the future; using media learning based on augmented reality (AR) can provide information for educators on how to use appropriate learning media in the learning process.
The Psychodrama Method of Group Psychotherapy

The article presents a theoretical-methodological analysis of the psychodrama method of group psychotherapy. It examines the aim, objectives, advantages, peculiarities and structure of classical psychodrama as a method of group psychotherapy. Also, the article attempts to define psychodrama as a group psychotherapy process. It studies the links between psychodrama and methods of various psychological approaches. Importantly, the article suggests a phenomenological approach to studying the interaction among the participants in psychodramatic psychotherapy groups to develop effective technologies for implementing psychodramatic techniques. It justifies the methodological and methodical essence of psychodramatic technologies in group psychotherapy, its main characteristics and goals. From the perspective of an integrative approach, psychodramatic technologies in group psychotherapy ensure the interrelation and interdependence of its psychodiagnostic and psychodevelopmental components. Meanwhile, the article considers the organizational, methodical and structural-dynamic features of using the interactive and role-playing method in group psychotherapy depending on the type of psychodrama. It shows how one can practically apply the “mirroring” psychotechnique in combination with the fairy tale metaphor (the method of enacting a fairy tale) in all types of psychodrama, along with an analysis of the advantages of its use and resourcefulness. Finally, the article discusses a methodical combination of psychodrama and transactional analysis within the “psychodramatic triangle” technique. It provides methodical recommendations for emotional disorder correction using the psychodrama method. The relevant indicators of the effectiveness and efficiency of the psychodrama method in group psychotherapy include catharsis, insight, expressions of trust and a sense of comfort in the space of group interaction and feedback, as an existing objective reality.
RANCANG BANGUN SISTEM INFORMASI JASA SERVICE AC DI KOTA BATAM BERBASIS WEB

The goal of creating a web-based information system about air conditioning services in Batam City is to provide air conditioning services in Batam City. Web-based information systems come in the form of images, text, graphics, and sound. That's why it makes advertising or promotion more attractive. In addition, the web-based ac service information system becomes a comprehensive information system for users or visitors that can be found anywhere. This support is inseparable from the design and technology of the research process. For other media, the success of the media is determined by the success of the well conveyed message. This study aims to design a web-based information system for air conditioning services in Batam city as a source of information to find air conditioning services with other facilities in Batam. Batam City's service system is developed using PHP programming language and data is stored in a database using HeidiSQL to optimize system and database performance. The Google Maps API is one of the features of this information system that can be used to add maps. The result of the design is in the form of a web-based information system for ac services, which is expected to be the means of service delivery and other ac service facilities in Batam city, thus , through this web design, hope that there will be a similar system to create better services. and more comprehensive than existing services. .
Enhancing Professional Competence of Future Vocal Teachers through Analyzing Current Music Culture: the Neuroaesthetic Outlook

The article attempts to comprehend the latest achievements in such a field of neuroscience as neuroaesthetics, which analyzes the nature of music and musical creativity through the prism of ontogenetic features of the human brain. Using numerous examples it is shown that the key ideas of neuroaesthetics in general correspond to the spirit of Kantian a prioriism, reinterpreted in current terms of cognitive neuroscience; an attempt is made to justify the necessity of increased attention to the urgency of updating the professional training of vocal teachers, revealed the ideal structure of the competence of a vocal coach on the basis of systematized by him views of different experts, as well as proposed to make individual principled emphasis on a comprehensive study of trends in current musical culture by students; as a conscious and purposeful familiarization with such, in his view, is an essential element in the system of today's professional competence. The personal and professional characteristics that every future vocal coach should possess are revealed in great detail; the special importance of each of these components of success in competing in the pedagogical labor market is emphasized.&#x0D; In addition, key features of the dissemination of musical information in today's society, the impact of network technologies on the specialized training of teachers and recipients, the formation of the technological basis of vocal and sound culture aesthetics of academic singing of the future teacher are highlighted. As a conclusion, further, more in-depth study of the raised problems is proposed, since it is not sufficiently developed at the scientific level.&#x0D;
Perceptions of teachers and students about the use of ICTs in physical education classes: uses, advantages, and projections

The digitalization of societies is not a homogeneous or mechanistic process that moves in parallel to technological processes, since the uses of ICT are linked to the social and political contingency of each country. Consequently, this paper set out to analyze the perception of teachers and students about the use of ICTs in Physical Education classes in schools in Santiago of Chile. The use of ICTs in Physical Education is uncommon in Chile, these are focused on physical exercise and folklore teaching. A qualitative methodology was used. Based on structured interviews with teachers and students from schools in the southern area of Santiago. These were analyzed through Atlasti software. A qualitative analysis of content and a thematic analysis was carried out through data coding. The results show that there are differences in the perception of ICT by teachers and students. The former prioritize technologies applied to physical exercise. The latter consider that technologies are important for obtaining information and managing communication between teacher and student. It is concluded that it is necessary to generate institutional mechanisms that allow socialization in new skills and knowledge of technologies, since the lack of training in these skills could produce severe problems in the integration into the new digital society that is developing in Chile. Likewise, there is a generational gap in the use of this type of technologies, which would affect the older population. Keywords: ICTs in the classroom; Physical education; Digital society; Education in Chile.
Using a customized board game to improve English learning’s experience and effectiveness

English language learning is an integral part of basic education in Indonesia today. However, not all students have equal opportunities to learn English. Elementary school children in Kucur village, in particular, are among those who lack sufficient access to learning English outside the classroom due to their family circumstances. Fortunately, there is a Learning Center called Cakrawangsa managed by the local youth organization (Karang Taruna) in Krajan hamlet, Kucur village. This center provides educational assistance to students. However, the center lacks permanent human resources to support students in learning English. In 2021, the community engagement team from Ma Chung University conducted once-a-week fun English learning sessions. Based on the evaluation results of the program, the participants greatly enjoyed the fun learning approach delivered by the Ma Chung University community engagement team. However, some students still struggled to memorize English vocabulary and pronounce it accurately. Therefore, the proposing team suggests a supplementary English learning program using an enjoyable method that has the potential to enhance vocabulary mastery. Based on conducted studies, the proposing team has developed a relevant board game tailored to the students' environment as an engaging and effective tool to support English language teaching.
Retrospective study on English teachers’ strategies to improve students’ writing skills

Writing is the act of conveying thoughts, facts, knowledge, or understanding for further study or to communicate and absorb certain information. Writing can be used to express art or beauty as well as words. Everything that is put into writing, including memories, folklore, and imagination, can then be integrated into a publishable narrative. Despite the fact that teachers in Indonesia have done a lot of research on writing skills, there is currently little literature on the writing tactics teachers use to help students develop their writing skills. The purpose of this study was to learn more about the tactics teachers use when teaching students in writing, including how to evaluate student progress. Qualitative data analysis approach is used to analyze research data. Specifically, collecting data, reducing it, analyzing it, and drawing conclusions. This study uses a qualitative methodology with a survey design. Ten English teachers from Medan participated in the study as participants. The findings show that instructors make extensive use of a variety of strategies, including exercises and writing assignments. Of the two, the teacher believed that practice was the most successful in helping students improve their writing skills. Studying a lot of things around can also affect it, such as remembering vocabulary around the environment and writing it down according to the existing reading provisions.
"Mechanisms of control and assessment of the quality of education in educational institutions"

In this article, the concept of quality in the educational system, approaches to the problem of educational quality, mechanisms of quality control. In particular, a number of models for the evaluation of the activity of educational institutions, attestation and accreditation, as well as evaluation have been analyzed. &nbsp
Efficient load balancing in cloud computing using HHO improved by differential perturbed velocity and TEO

Load balancing is one of the primary aspects of cloud computing to avoid situations of being overloaded or underloaded in the node. The paper aims to carry out the dynamic load balancing of non-determent independent tasks in the cloud network and resolved through the hybridisation of an improved version of the Harris Hawks Optimisation Algorithm (HHO) improved by differential perturbed velocity and Thermal Exchange Optimisation (TEO). The main motivations of hybridising are to intensify the diversification ability of the device through the load balance with the VMs, optimise different matrices and enhance the convergence speed. The strength of the algorithm has been authenticated by relating the outcome gained from simulation and real platform processes with the surviving load balancing. The conclusions drawn from the simulation and comparison results illustrate that the projected procedure is outstripping its opponent in the manner of different matrices.
Introducing Quantum Variational Circuit for Efficient Management of Common Pool Resources

Common Pool Resources (CPRs) pose a challenge to find balance between individual self-interest and collective cooperation. The current state of art tries to solve the problem using classical Reinforcement Learning techniques. However, due to exponential search space, the training time of these algorithms is very high. On the other hand, quantum computing offers parallel processing that makes it suitable for such complex scenarios. The purpose of this study is to explore Quantum Reinforcement Learning to solve the CPR challenge. We introduced a Variational Quantum Algorithm for attaining quantum speedup in resolving CPR dilemmas and developing cooperative behaviors among agents. The proposed method shows significantly better performance then classical reinforcement learning algorithms in terms of training time and training parameters. This study offers valuable insights into harnessing the quantum advantage in real-life multi-agent scenarios, including cooperative robotics, peer-to-peer networks, and traffic optimization.
What is the Effect of a Slant Shape in the Design of a UGV Delivery Robot? - UGV Robots and the Effect of Shape on the Perceived Safety

This research aimed to investigate the specific effect of the slant shape on the perceived safety related to UGV Robots. Additionally, it investigates possible differences between the evaluation of those robot shapes considering different nationalities (Japanese and Brazilian), and different types of media used for the experiment (PC Screen and VR Headset). In the investigation, 4 different stimuli were tested and evaluated by 75 participants, 30 Brazilians in the experiment with PC Screen, 22 other Brazilians in the experiment with VR Headset, and 22 Japanese in the experiment with VR Headset. The effect of the slant shape was defined based on two components of Perceived Safety (Sensitivity and Magnitude), as well as the comparisons between experimental groups. The study showed that slant has a positive effect on Perceived Safety for robots that has slant in the front or both sides.
THE EFFECT OF INSTAGRAM VIDEO ON STUDENTS’ SPEAKING SKILL IN GIVING OPINION

Technology growth in the field of education has resulted in significant changes, particularly in the field of English learning in higher education. Instagram could be one of the alternative instruments for supporting the practice of teaching high school students English as Foreign Language (EFL). Instagram's implementation, which has amassed a large user base over the last decade, could be a valuable teaching tool to aid the learning process. The purpose of this research is to see if using Instagram video as a learning media can help ESL high school students enhance their speaking skills. The subjects of the study consisted of 49 high school students who applied the Cambridge Curriculum. A quasi experimental research design was used in this study. The pre-test and post-test score were obtained by requiring the students to speak monologue giving opinion. Then, the pre-test and post-test data was analyzed by Independent Sample T-test. Based on the test results, significance value (2-tailed) of post-test was .000 lower than .05. Moreover, the researcher found that the post-test mean score of experimental group was 89.92 whereas the control group was 82.71. In short, there was a significant difference in Instagram video usage on senior high school students’ speaking skill. Cohen's d was used to determine the magnitude of the effects, and it showed 2.6. It was discovered that the effects were significant. Thus, the findings suggest that using Instagram video as a learning tool for senior high school students could be beneficial.