ShantanuT01/DACTYL-Pretraining huggingface dataset:
“Relevant is having significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand. It implies a traceable, significant, logical connection with something.” (Merriam Webster online dictionary). In the context of student test performances, relevant information is the data, facts or details about the student which have a direct or indirect connection with the students’ academic performance in tests. There are many aspects of a student’s academic performance which are affected by different factors thus bringing about the dilemma of what kind of relevant information about the students should be recorded or discarded. Some of the relevant information which can be identified from test results is the students’ abilities in different areas like speed, accuracy, level of understanding of concepts. These results if accumulated can also show the students mean performance over time. In addition to test results information that should be provided is on disabled students, English-language learning students, students who are a minority in the classes and other groups. These are factors which have a bearing on students’ performance and they differentiate these particular students from the larger majority. There are some situations whereby a test can be limited in covering the adopted standards on which students’ expectations lie and only its results are employed in making judgments of the students. In this case the results can be misleading. (Quality counts, 2002). This is because the exam may only test one aspect of a student’s capability. This will therefore favor only some students. It is also important to note that when less parameters are used for evaluation, the chances of errors also increase and vis-à-vis. In support of providing all the relevant and appropriate information of a student is that the results of a students test performance can be vital in making a decision especially when they are supported with relevant data from district evaluations, classroom evaluations and remarks. These can be further fortified by the socio-educational aspects which may not be directly academically related like students attendance of lessons, sluggishness, and also the grade point average. When all these information is considered, one can be better placed to decide on courses of action for th
Since the advent of industrial revolution, technological innovations have been the primary determinant of the quality of life, a fact that every individuals can attest, because of the human dependence on technology in everything they do. Currently, technology controls almost every aspect of life, for example, communication is impossible without information communication technologies; most sophisticated global transport systems cannot thrive without technological innovations; medicine cannot meet human and living organisms’ health demands without technology. In addition, currently even delivery of education depends on the availability of technological information systems. That is, with the current e-learning technology individuals can learn from any geographical area or place hence, giving individuals the required flexibility to meet their multiple life demands. Therefore, considering these and many more, to some extent it is not wrong to say that, technology is life, because technological innovations provides mechanisms of adapting to new environments and giving solutions to everyday’s problems. Although this might be the case, it is important to note that, not all individuals use benefits of technology for moral gains, because of the many reported cases of technology abuse for example, cyber bullying, internet frauds, and terrorism, which are great security threats (Mason, p.1). Good Use of technology It is not wrong for one to liken computers with human blood vessels, because of the nature of the role played by computers in all daily undertakings, them being ubiquitous. Correct use of the computer technology can be of great gain not only to human beings, but also to other living organism, although its significance to other living organisms depends on human activities. The advent of the computer technology has brought with it many gains, because of the role played by the computer technology in all aspects of life. One primary use of technology; primarily the computer technology, is in research. Every global development be it educational, economic, health, or social depends on research, it being the primary source of insights necessary for innovations in most life supporting areas. For example, successful implementation of any education intervention measures and their success depends on the success of any early conducted problem solving research by education scholars. In addition, in current school settings a variety of learning programs require individuals to take advantage of the available technological innovations for them to succeed in their education ventures. For instance, as research shows, most computer resources largely reinforce any knowledge already learnt by learners, because of the variety of information that
M & I bank is an organisation that has its customers as the main focus. This is why the major spheres they targeted during the improvement program were sales and customer service processes (OpenSpan 2011). The bank has always provided its clients with advanced customer experiences, yet they were in need of special tools that would help the organisation to integrate and coordinate the functions of their back and front offices in reference to customer service. Besides, the leaders of the bank intended to maximise the efficiency of the working processes. For that they needed to eliminate needless and time consuming tasks and replace them with faster and more innovative operations. The managers noticed that one of the factors that held back the working process at M & I were multiple paper and manual processes as a big amount of data was still stored in form of printed and written down documents (OpenSpan 2011). The large scale thinking applications the bank had used previously provided no control over the operations and little enhancement could be done. The managers realised that what they required was a tool that could increase the speed of the bank’s front and back offices working process, improve its efficiency. Besides, it all needed to be done in a simple way without wasting too much time on reorganisation. The managers conducted a professional discussion and identified 18 transactions that they needed to transfer to the frontline (OpenSpan 2011). For that they started to use OpenSpan automation tool which is specifically designed to help the banks coordinate people and technology optimising the interactions between bank employees and applications (OpenSpan for Banking and Financial Services 2015). OpenSpan provides solutions concerning the control over operations costs, the improvement of customer service, risk management, and revenue generation (OpenSpan for Banking and Financial Services 2015). Having adopted OpenSpan automation tool, M & I bank launched a test period deploying operations enhanced by OpenSpan in just a few branches for 3 to 4 weeks. As the innovation showed success, the tool started to be employed by all the other M & I branches. OpenSpan enhanced the business functionality of the bank’s systems and operations and showed impressive results right away. After years of using OpenSpan M & I bank managers started to develop more applications and automations. The tool allows developing a concept or a prototype approach, testing and deploying it within short periods of time. As a result, the adoption of OpenSpan improved the customers’ experience at M & I, made the duties and working process of the bank employees easier, and secured the organisation from the risk of fraud. One of the main challenges facing the modern banks is the quality of customer service they provide. This aspect is extremely influential since it is responsible for the attraction and retention of clients and capitals. To maximise the quality of customer service the banks and financial organisations are to minimise the time spent processing an
Executive summary This project management is about introducing a financial company to be listed on the stock exchange. The project was envisaged by the directors of the financial company, to achieve this, there are several consecutive actions that the company will have to undertake in the project management process. These steps necessary in the implementation process include; project commencement through stakeholders meeting, legal and statutory requirements, project budget and cost estimation, share registration, engagement of financial advisors, formal request to be listed in the stock exchange, and initial public offer. Introduction For a company to increase its capital, it is usually necessary for the company to be listed on the stock exchange. This is usually a long process that involves several parties that have an interest in the company in question. It is therefore mandatory for the company to employ strategic methods to achieve its goals. This can be done through a project management process that outlines steps of achieving the goal within a given period. This analysis will address the major steps involved in the transition process; the company in question is a financial company that needs to be on the list of stock exchange companies. The major advantage that creates the need for this process is essential to attract buyers of the company’s shares which will, in turn, increase the ownership of the company and also increase the capital of the company as a result of the share sale. Business needs The major objective of making the financial company in this case appears in the stock exchange is to;   * To be able to attract more capital to the company and in the process increase its financial capability. This objective is in line with the company’s mission and vision of expanding its business to other regions.   * To create employment for the people of Saudi Arabia and also increase utilization of the country’s human resources.   * To meet the ever-increasing demand in the financial company through the provision of loans and financial needs for its clientele.   * To increase the government revenues through the provision of taxes generated by the company. Project description Scope of the project The introduction of this financial company into the stock exchange will involve several steps that are imperative in the execution process. The entire process aims at increasing the size of the business by making it listed on the stock exchange. Since the company deals with financial issues to the public, making it listed in the stock exchange will lead to an increase in revenues. The company and its stakeholders will benefit from increased revenues and also increased size of the company. To the public, this will allow them to own the company through the purchase of the company’s shares. The government will benefit from the increased taxes as a result of improved business in the company. Business objectives: Reasons for undertaking the project Justification of the proj
It is imperative to mention that the influence of media has started to increase in the 60s and 70s. Many musicians have tried to discuss some of the biggest issues and tragedies. Motown record company was incredibly popular at that time, and many records that were produced at that time have had an enormous impact. One of the works that need to be discussed is “What’s going on,” a song by Marvin Gaye, an American musician that was released in 1971 (Andersen, 2003). It is paramount to note that it is regarded as one of his best works, and many view it as a masterpiece. The fact that the artist wanted to change the direction of his music also should not be overlooked. Gaye understood that he has gained an enormous following, and he could draw attention to these problems (Brown & Lison, 2014). He wanted to deliver messages that were meaningful. Also, it is necessary to mention that his work was met with universal acclaim and was highly praised by critics and audiences. The artist was known for his innovative approach, and he was able to change the way soul music is perceived because this genre has not previously focused on politics and social issues. The song was based on the experience of Gaye’s brother, who had to fight in Vietnam. He thought that some of the changes that happened over the years were not positive. Misunderstandings and hatred were quite problematic, and he was worried about the fact that individuals were not allowed to express their opinions. For instance, brutality from the side of police towards protests was worrying. Such themes as damage to the environment and civil rights were also raised, and many individuals have understood that these issues need to be addressed (Charnock, 2012). Another aspect that is worth noting is that the influence that he had on other artists was quite significant, and many individuals have realized that music can be viewed as a particular form of protest. This work has played a critical role in the culture because many individuals have understood that media can be used as a powerful tool that may lead to possible changes. This recording can be viewed as a core part of the Cultural Revolution at that time, and other works did not have such an enormous impact. The interest of the audience for this type of music has been increasing, and many musicians have started to record the music that is socially conscious. Another aspect that is worth mentioning is that the founder of the company was not interested in politics, but an artist
Introduction Remote sensing is the new phenomenon that is getting more preferred and being used in some countries around the world. Ideally, remote sensing involves obtaining or rather sourcing information about areas, minerals and objects of various natures from a distance (Prost 2014). Project Summary The project summarily intends to look at the aims that are brought forth by this study. The background and other relevant topics and sub-topics as shall be seen later in the project. Aims Remote sensing is relatively a new concept in technology that is more inclined to the mining sector. This study will look into the use of remote sensing and GIS ins exploration of uranium. It solely, determines the manner in which remote sensing and enriched data can be of great benefit to uranium exploration within the Yeelirrie region in Australia. The project aims at reviewing the current processing techniques and develop new methods that would assist in the exploration process. Coming up with a new way of assessing the efficacy of the exploration techniques can help ascertain the accuracy of the new methodology that would get presented forth. (Dennis 2012). Background Since the year 2004, the prices of Uranium have increased fourfold (Robinson 2009). There is an ever-increasing demand for Uranium, especially in nuclear reactor stations and companies in countries (mainly developed) across the whole world. In China, for instance, there are 66 nuclear reactors that are currently under construction, this aspect notwithstanding, the prices of Uranium are still going high. China’s rapid involvement in increasing the production of Uranium in the country has sparked an inevitable impetus for a more vibrant and increased Uranium exploration in the whole world. The growing demand and the rising prices for this particular commodity get fanned by the global shift of preference of energy sources. The world now prefers cleaner burning fuel devoid of excessive Carbon IV Oxide. Uranium exploration in Australia The process of exploring minerals is not easy. It requires a compilation of massive data. A variety of compiled data through the process of remote sensing helps to ascertain the amount of extractable Uranium ore. It is fundamental to incorporate new types of data that are presented by GIS to help reduce uncertainty in the analysis of potential extracting sites (Savinelli 2012). GIS Data U
Dengue fever is one of the most debilitating and painful diseases caused by a virus of genus Flavivirus. Reports from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) indicate that the illness is a major cause of death and is caused by mosquito bites. Of particular importance in this paper is Central America where the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) observes that dengue fever as a major problem that is on the rise. This has caused the organization to declare it as an epidemiological threat. This paper takes a critical look at dengue fever, its medical, microbiological, social aspects, and measures of prevention. An overview of Dengue fever Dengue fever is a major infectious disease of the tropics transmitted by bites from mosquito belonging to genus Flavivirus. Studies reveal that the virus has four serotypes namely DENV 1, DENV 2, DENV 3, and DENV 4. Each one of them is capable of providing this type of immunity for a long time. Attwooll and Matthew point out that the Dengue fever virus (DENV) shares the same genus with other arthropod-borne virus such as the Omsk hemorrhagic virus, tick-borne encephalitis virus, West Nile virus and yellow fever virus (170). These protein molecules are the core components that make the virus particle. Transmission Infected Aedes mosquito is the primary transmitter of Dengue virus. Transmission occurs through mosquito bites that happen mostly during the evenings and daytime. It is important to note that this virus can circulate in primates, but its primary host is a human being. Additionally, the virus can also be transmitted through organ donation, exchange of infected blood products and from mother to child. CDC reports indicate that the transmission cycle of the virus begins from an infected human being who infects a mosquito that later infects another human being. In areas where non-human primates
Despite the numerous efforts and achievements of the fairy tale films, their recognition in the mainstream society is inadequate. This is caused by failing to mention the Fairy Tale Films in the Oxford History of the World Cinema, which is touted as the definitive history of cinema worldwide. Furthermore, it is strange that the term fairy tale does not appear even in the animation chapter, despite the fact that the fairy tale movies have had a profound impact on the world of cinema for many years. The publication of the Fairy Tale Films by Pauline Greenhill and Sidney Eve Matrix is timely because it seeks to reconstruct the relationship between the fairy tale movies and folklore, and the fairy tale genre. The contribution of the folklore and fairy tale genre has been derided by several things. These include the folklorists, literary historians in the Western World, and film critics (Greenhill, and Sidney, 57). The authors of the book ( Fairy Tale Films: Vision of ambiguity) are authentic in their concept. They are also insightful and credible because they have based their work on an extensive and comprehensive research. The focus of their book is mostly on the North African, Mexican, and British films. The book also covers many films that are related to fairy tales. For instance, it covers films such as the adaptations of the Harry Potter novel, which also speaks about the fairy tales. Its motifs, characters, and plots, are borrowed from the book. They fairy tale films used in this book exhibit the complication involved in the definition of “literary film or genre”. Furthermore, they are designed to make the audience focus on the evolution of the fairy tale films. This is confirmed by the diversity of production that everyone has witnessed, since the 1980s. Additionally, the creativity of fairy tale plots and characters in films, their aesthetic practical, the combination of genres to obtain new insights into art, and the life across the changing categories and mediums of media are substantial. This is because they represent the possibilities of non-conformity to the designated roles and traditional patterns of the classic tales. The criticisms that surround the book, Fairy Tale Films , are caused by the differences that exist between preferences for the films that are for fun and happiness, and those that are meant to compel us to engage deliberately and realistically with the societal and existential challenges. The Fairy tale films such as the Pan’s Labyrinth by Guillermo Del Toro, the Juniper Tree by Nietzchka Keene, and the Company of Wolves by Neil Jordan and Angela Carter, unnerve individuals in several ways. This is because they go against the perception of the happy-ended and predictable fairy tale. They also handle issues such as fascism, rape and infanticide. The artistic work in the book of the book ( Fairy tale films: Vision of ambiguity ) includes fairy tale films, which are considered optimistic. Some of these films are the Disney’s Enchanted and Ever After. The authors have presented them in this book, in order to demand a critical reflection, regarding false and artificial gender definitions. They also r
The novel Mothers and shadows by Marta Traba depict a burden of sorrows that were evident during the reign of belligerent military regimes. This agonizing ordeal haunts much of Latin America today, including those nations of the Southern Cone, to which the Spanish title refers. Although democratic elections, political parties, and civil society have returned to Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile, three of the countries hardest hit by state violence in the 1970s, they have found no easy path toward redressing a past marked by the disappearance, torture, and killing of thousands of citizens. During the 1980s Latin America was subjected to cruel, oppressive, and often deadly military regimes. In the face of such overwhelming political, economic, social, and cultural repression, these women writers openly fought against their countries’ dictatorships, challenged the dominant, traditional norms of women’s sexual behavior in their respective patriarchal societies, and managed to publish quite subversive novels. The “percepticide,” what Marta Traba has called the destruction of the public’s ability to bear witness to acts of terror (119-38), that pervaded these societies at the height of their conflicts has not entirely dissolved with a transformation to civilian rule. Nor has the rebuilding of cityscapes and neighborhoods entirely erased a “culture of antagonism” that once constructed social identities out of political opposition and fostered a mentality of intransigence. Many Chileans now recall the militancy that emerged during years of the Frei-Allende presidencies (1964-1973) as leading toward civil war, fanning a fervor in which the Right and the Left upheld ideals of society that would not brook compromise: human rights, suffering, even life itself were to be sacrificed toward the realization of political goals. Today beneath the modern facades lie fault lines, wounds in the national psyche as well as the body politic, which continue to disturb? It is, as Carmen Castillo Echeverria found when she returned to her native Santiago, as if the unseen menace of the past was carried into one’s lungs with the newly polluted air, never actually seen, but carrying with it the stench of fear. In Chile as in other states that engaged in “dirty” wars against those who were deemed internal enemies, the slow, painstaking rebuilding of democracy has had to take place alongside an intact military and amidst powerful supporters of the earlier dictatorship. Seventeen years after a military coup destroyed the socialist government of Salvador Allende (1970-73), the first civilian president, Patricio Aylwin, maneuvered between those who demanded justice against the perpetrators of state terror and those who insisted upon forgetting a conflictive past. Turning to a middle ground, he established the Chilean National Commission on Truth and Reconciliation to gather information about the extent of violence during military rule. His aim, as well as that of the