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Learners' metalinguistic and affective performance in blogging to write

Field: Arts and Humanities (Social Sciences)

AbstractThe documentation of the benefits of blog use in foreign language education has proliferated since 2006. In the field of blogging to write, most studies focus on learners' linguistic performance and perceptions. To provide an analysis of learners' writing performance by using blogs, in addition to the often-researched areas, this study examines two further dimensions – learners' metalinguistic awareness and affective performance. This paper reports findings in these two areas. Twenty-six randomly selected, non-English majors participated in a conventional English writing class, forming the control group, while 18 students took part in a blog-integrated English experimental writing class. The results of comparison showed no significant differences between the two classes in regards to metalinguistic strategy use but there were significant differences in metalinguistic awareness. It is conjectured that more exposure to the target language materials, the interaction and collaboration among students, the aid of the reverse-chronological order of blogs, and the integration of blogs in the writing class significantly enhanced students' metalinguistic awareness. In affective performance, there were no significant differences between the two classes in writing motivation and writing anxiety. Nevertheless, it was the control class that significantly surpassed the experimental class in writing self-efficacy.Keywords: CALL effectiveness studyEFL writingblogsmetalinguistic performanceaffective performance Correction StatementThis article has been corrected with minor changes. These changes do not impact the academic content of the article.Disclosure statementNo potential conflict of interest was reported by the author.Notes1. In statistics, chi-square tests are used to compare the tallies or counts of categorical responses between two (or more) independent groups. This study used Pearson's chi-squared test, also known as the chi-squared goodness-of-fit test to compare the two sets (the two classes) of categorical/nominal data to "evaluate how likely it is that any observed difference between the sets arose by chance" (Wikipedia, 2014).2. McNemar's chi-square tests were used to compare the paired nominal data, i.e., the first and the last phase of the two classes' categorical data of meta-linguistic performance). In other words, they were used to measure the intra-group differences between the two variables.Additional informationNotes on contributorsPing-Ju ChenPing-Ju Chen is an assistant professor of TEFL at Soochow University, Taiwan, where she teaches a variety of courses, including English academic writing (EAP), applied linguistics, computer-assisted language Learning (CALL) and involves in English teacher training. Receiving her MEd in Instructional Technology and PhD in TEFL, her research interests include EAP, the use of technology for EFL learning & teaching, and software and learning system evaluation. E-mail: pingjuchen@scu.edu.tw
Site-selected Auger electron spectroscopy of N2O

Field: Chemistry (Physical Sciences)

The N 1s Auger spectra for the two nonequivalent N atoms in N2O have been measured via Auger electron-photoelectron coincidence spectroscopy. The site-selected Auger spectra are compared with the normal Auger spectrum and with accurate theoretical calculations accounting for the effects of the dynamics of the nuclei on the energy and linewidth of the Auger bands. Such effects are found to be crucial factors in determining the different band shapes in the site-selected spectra.
Algebraic multigrid for monolithic fluid-structure interaction

Field: Mathematics (Physical Sciences)

The coupling of flexible structures to incompressible fluids draws a lot attention during the last decade. Many different solution schemes have been proposed. In this contribution we concentrate on strong coupling fluid-structure interaction by means of monolithic solution schemes. Therein, a Newton-Krylov method is applied to the monolithic set of nonlinear equations. Such schemes require good preconditioning to be efficient. We propose two preconditioners that apply algebraic multigrid techniques to the entire fluidstructure interaction system of equations. The first is based on a standard block Gauss Seidel approach where approximate inverses of the individual field blocks are based on an algebraic multigrid hierarchy tailored for the type of the underlying physical problem. The second is based on a monolithic coarsening scheme for the coupled system that makes use of prolongation and restriction projections constructed for the individual fields. The resulting nonsymmetric monolithic algebraic multigrid method therefore involves coupling of the fields on coarse approximations to the problem yielding significantly enhanced performance.
MOSEP – More Self-Esteem With My E-Portfolio Development of a Train-the-Trainer Course for E-Portfolio Tutors

Field: Social Sciences (Social Sciences)

E-portfolios are known as a technology- supported learning method for the documentation of competency development. In this article the didactic approach, the course design and the results of the Leonardo da Vinci project MOSEP (More self-esteem with my e-portfolio) are described. The main objective of the project was to develop, test and evaluate a new e-portfolio training concept for teachers and tutors in order to support learners during their competence development phase.
A Study of Disconnection Velocities in the Plasma Tail of P/Halley

Field: Physics and Astronomy (Physical Sciences)

During a photographic campaign on Comet P/Halley in 1986 April, a considerable number of photographs were obtained, especially on April 8, of a disconnection event in the plasma tail. Initial details were presented at the Symposium in Heidelberg at the end of 1986. The photographs were obtained with a camera five examples of which were specially constructed (by Carron), and known as the K600. The objective is a 100-mm OG, focal length 600 mm and the image is corrected with a field lens. The camera body is a Hasselblad, taking 120 roll film, which was Agfa 1000.
Diffusive heat blanketing envelopes of neutron stars

Field: Physics and Astronomy (Physical Sciences)

We construct new models of outer heat blanketing envelopes of neutron stars composed of binary ion mixtures (H - He, He - C, C - Fe) in and out of diffusive equilibrium. To this aim, we generalize our previous work on diffusion of ions in isothermal gaseous or Coulomb liquid plasmas to handle non-isothermal systems. We calculate the relations between the effective surface temperature Ts and the temperature Tb at the bottom of heat blanketing envelopes (at a density rhob= 1e8 -- 1e10 g/cc) for diffusively equilibrated and non-equilibrated distributions of ion species at different masses DeltaM of lighter ions in the envelope. Our principal result is that the Ts - Tb relations are fairly insensitive to detailed distribution of ion fractions over the envelope (diffusively equilibrated or not) and depend almost solely on DeltaM. The obtained relations are approximated by analytic expressions which are convenient for modeling the evolution of neutron stars.
Poisson-Logistic Compound Bivariate Extreme Distribution and Its Application for Designing of Platform Deck Clearance

Field: Mathematics (Physical Sciences)

This paper proposes a new bivariate extreme probability model-Poisson-Logistic compound extreme distribution. Because the routes and frequencies of Typhoons vary each year, the frequencies of Typhoons occurring in certain sea areas also differ from year to year. This may cause a discrete distribution. Typhoon induced sea environments may be a kind of multivariate joint extreme distribution. By compounding the discrete distribution with a bivariate distribution of two extreme maritime factors, a new distribution-Poisson-Logistic compound bivariate extreme distribution is proposed in this paper. As one of the application example, a platform deck clearance can be estimated by compounding Typhoon induced maximum wave crest height and surge with 100 yrs joint occurring return period instead of traditional method, which proposed to use separate 100 yrs return period wave create height and surge.
FAMILY‐SCHOOL CONFLICT: IMPLICATIONS FOR THE FAMILY

Field: Social Sciences (Social Sciences)

Abstract The importance of family‐school partnerships has been widely acknowledged in the literature. Despite the numerous benefits, a number of obstacles may prevent such a collaboration and increase the likelihood of conflict. The resulting adversarial relationship can be viewed as a significant stress on the family with an exceptional child and may be manifested in family interaction and/or work performance. Family functioning appears to be a mediating factor in determining the effect this stress will have on the family. Additional informationNotes on contributorsMarian C. FishMarian C. Fish is Coordinator of the School Psychology Program at Queens College of the City University of New York. She has extensive experience in working with families under stress.
MP18-13 THE SENSATION METER: A NOVEL NON-INVASIVE APPROACH TO UNDERSTANDING BLADDER SENSATION EVENTS

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

You have accessJournal of UrologyCME1 May 2022MP18-13 THE SENSATION METER: A NOVEL NON-INVASIVE APPROACH TO UNDERSTANDING BLADDER SENSATION EVENTS Elizabeth Rourke, and W. Stuart Reynolds Elizabeth RourkeElizabeth Rourke More articles by this author , and W. Stuart ReynoldsW. Stuart Reynolds More articles by this author View All Author Informationhttps://doi.org/10.1097/JU.0000000000002551.13AboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareFacebookLinked InTwitterEmail Abstract INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE: Overactive bladder (OAB) is a defined as a symptom syndrome (urinary urgency, frequency and/or nocturia and urinary incontinence) that presents in varying degrees in patients. The ability to define subtypes of idiopathic OAB remains unclear however, expert consensus suggests that OAB phenotypes exist that reflect different pathophysiologic characteristics. The objective of this study is to utilize a non-invasive, validated sensation-meter tool and hydration protocol in order to characterize bladder sensations in individuals with OAB. METHODS: This is prospective cohort study of adult men and women aged 18 years and older with OAB and without OAB recruited through the Vanderbilt Research Notification Distribution List. The bladder sensation meter is a touch-screen computer tablet-based application (LabView, National Instruments, Austin, TX) for self-recorded sensory data. A standardized oral hydration protocol was used, in which participants were instructed to drink two liters of Gatorade-G2® (low-sugar). The interface allows each participant to quantify his/her bladder sensation in real-time. RESULTS: Preliminary study results included 8 female subjects: 4 OAB and 4 Controls. The sensation of tingling was reported more often in OAB group compared to controls (n=7 versus n=2) and tense was reported more often in controls (n=5 versus n=0 for OAB). Only pressure and tingling were reported sensations in the OAB group. Subjects in the OAB group demonstrated shorter time intervals to first desire and strong desire as compared to controls (Table 1/Figure 1). CONCLUSIONS: Self-recorded sensory data has demonstrated feasibility and reproducibility in healthy controls and in those with OAB and is an innovative non-invasive tool to better understand bladder sensations in subjects with OAB. This tool allows for development of sensation-capacity curves and frequency/distribution of sensation events that can be used to delineate different clinical OAB phenotypes. Source of Funding: Vanderbilt Institute for Clinical and Translational Research Grant © 2022 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Volume 207Issue Supplement 5May 2022Page: e300 Advertisement Copyright & Permissions© 2022 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.MetricsAuthor Information Elizabeth Rourke More articles by this author W. Stuart Reynolds More articles by this author Expand All Advertisement PDF DownloadLoading ...
Improving the efficiency of natural draft wet cooling towers by using smart metering systems

Field: Energy (Physical Sciences)

The paper discusses the importance of using smart metering systems for monitoring the performance of natural draft wet cooling towers. The performance of this type of cooling towers (which are commonly used in thermal power plants) is influenced by their sizing, by the warm water coming from the condenser and by the uncontrollable, but forecastable, weather conditions. As the temperature of the cooled water has a key influence on the operation and efficiency of the entire power plant, it is important to carefully watch the performance of the cooling tower. The cooling performance indicators are presented, along with the functions of the smart metering system of a cooling tower. As an example, a simulation model of a cogeneration power plant was used, to emphasize the variation of the performance indicators due to the change of the input conditions (regarding certain ambient conditions and the entering warm water).
Plasmonic Heating of Copper Nanoparticles with Thermoresponsive Polymers

Field: Chemistry (Physical Sciences)

In this study, we synthesized copper nanoparticles (Cu NPs) with poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAM) by photoreduction at room temperature. The synthesized Cu NP/PNIPAM solution of dark red changed to cloudy red at 27 °C by thermal response of PNIPAM. The thermoresponsive behavior of Cu NP/PNIPAM was also caused by visible light irradiation because Cu NPs gained thermal energy through plasmonic heating. This study would contribute to the development of the plasmonic heating using Cu NPs. In this study, we synthesized copper nanoparticles (Cu NPs) with poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAM) by photoreduction method at room temperature. The thermoresponsive behavior of Cu NP/PNIPAM was caused by visible light irradiation because Cu NPs gained thermal energy through plasmonic heating. This study would be contributed to the development of the plasmonic heating using Cu NPs.
Relationships between Innovations and Productivity in the Services in the Slovak Economy

Field: Economics, Econometrics and Finance (Social Sciences)

A key factor of increasing performances of service enterprises and in effect, that of the entire economy is the introduction of innovations. However, it is the final effect of the process that is important, rather than the type of innovation introduced by an enterprise. The aim of the paper is to verify the validity of the relationship between the innovation activity of service enterprises in Slovak Republic and their economic performance. Results of analysis have not demonstrated unanimously a positive relationship between innovations and the productivity of business service . The reason for that is in the so far low innovation performance of services as well as in the low time-related homogeneity of the imple-mentation and the effect of innovations.
Recidivism among Nebraska's foster children 1987--1992

Field: Social Sciences (Social Sciences)

Analyses of the rates of recidivism and the factors contributing to recidivism were examined using data from the Nebraska Foster Care Review Board. Data on children entering the foster care system for the first time during 1987 or 1988, and who received at least one formal review by their local foster care review board were tracked through the end of 1992. Of the 1107 children in the study, 44.6% had returned to care at least once in the 4-5 years since entering care. Children who experienced multiple placements while in care, relatively younger children (8-10 year-olds), and children who were initially returned to their biological families exhibited higher risks for recidivating. The implications of these findings both for the children and for policy planning are discussed.
The Implementation of Health Promotion Concept During the Covid-19 Pandemic: The Case of the Neighborhood Alert Program in Surabaya City, Indonesia

Field: Health Professions (Health Sciences)

Coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) is a disease caused by a virus from the Coronavirus group. Covid-19 has spread to almost all parts of the world and has increased the number of accumulative cases continuously to date. In Indonesia, East Java Province is one of the provinces with the highest cumulative confirmed cases of Covid-19. This problem has prompted the government to make efforts to contain Covid-19. Covid-19 Task Force Neighborhood Association Alert is a form of collaboration between Healthcamp.id and the Provincial Government of East Java through the East Java Covid-19 Task Force to promote health with a community approach within the Neighborhood Association. Therefore, one of the authors participated in this activity in helping to prevent and overcome Covid-19 in East Java Province, especially in the City of Surabaya. Volunteer activities are participatory observational with online and offline methods. Volunteer activities were carried out on 12 May 2020 - 2 July 2020. Volunteers made various efforts to tackle Covid-19, including health education, health screening, data collection of aid, monitoring of citizen health, monitoring of residents' territorial conditions, and distributing aid. These activities are then analyzed and evaluated based on what is health promotion action means. This activity concludes that all efforts to combat Covid-19 have been carried out according to the program. It is known that the knowledge of residents in the Neighborhood Association (NbA) Alert the City of Surabaya program area is mostly good with the implementation of the Covid-19 health protocol, namely as many as 99% of respondents. The attitude of residents in the NbA Alert the City of Surabaya program area is good with the protocol for implementing the Covid-19 health, which is 100% of respondents. Most of the actions of residents in the NbA Alert the City of Surabaya program area have been good with the implementation of the Covid-19 health protocol, namely as many as 97% of respondent.
Wszczęcie egzekucji z nieruchomości a przerwa biegu terminu zasiedzenia (art. 123 § 1 pkt 1 k.c. w zw. z art. 175 k.c.). Glosa do postanowienia Sądu Najwyższego z dnia 11 kwietnia 2024 r., II CSKP 856/23

Field: Arts and Humanities (Social Sciences)

The commented decision of the Supreme Court of 11 April 2024, II CSKP 856/23, concerns the issue of adverse possession of real estate. The commentator criticized the position expressed therein that the interruption of the limitation period for real estate – within the meaning of art. 123 § 1 item 1 of the Civil Code in connection with art. 175 of the Civil Code – occurs by initiating enforcement against the real estate and making an entry about it in the land and mortgage register. He noted that none of these actions is an “offensive action” by the owner taken against the independent possessor of the real estate in order to protect the property right. Only such conduct causes an interruption of the limitation period. Keywords: enforcement against real estate, seizure of real estate, decision on awarding ownership of real estate, adverse possession, interruption of the limitation period
Calculation of Effective Plutonium Cross Sections and Check Against the Oscillation Experiment CESAR-II

Field: Physics and Astronomy (Physical Sciences)

For calculations of high-temperature gas-cooled reactors with low-enrichment fuel, it is important to know the plutonium cross sections accurately. Therefore, a calculational method was developed, by which the plutonium cross-section data of the ENDF/B-IV library can be examined. This method uses zero- and one-dimensional neutron transport calculations to collapse the basic data into one-group cross sections, which then can be compared with experimental values obtained from integral tests.For comparison the data from the critical experiment CESAR-II of the Centre d’Etudes Nucléaires, Cadarache, France, were utilized. In this experiment samples with different plutonium concentrations and different mixtures of the plutonium isotopes were oscillated inside the core at different temperatures between 20 and 360°C. The simulation of this experiment through the calculational model developed in the present study showed that the ENDF/B-IV data for plutonium are reasonable.
An analysis of Social Stories TM research using an evidence‐based practice model

Field: Psychology (Social Sciences)

The number of Social Stories TM studies and reviews has increased in recent years, yet concerns regarding quality and effect sizes continue to be expressed. With the emphasis on evidence‐based practices (EBPs) for the education and treatment of people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), this issue becomes of paramount importance as professionals and parents attempt to select interventions for the people with ASD in their care. The current study makes a unique contribution in its use of an extensive EBP evaluation model to examine 33 single‐subject studies across 13 peer‐reviewed journals, a 12‐year period, and a wide range of grouping variables. Using the Mayton, Wheeler, Menendez and Zhang (2010) EBP evaluation protocol, studies were investigated in terms of eight quality indicators comprised 23 operationally defined standards. Studies included in this analysis met the following criteria: (1) they were intervention studies using single‐subject research designs; (2) they included only participants with disorders on the autism spectrum; and (3) the primary intervention was the use of a Social Story. Findings included on‐ or above‐standard acceptability in EBP indicators related to important aspects of dependent variables within studies and below‐standard acceptability in indicators related to both internal and external validity of studies.
Solutions for a Logarithmic Fractional Schrödinger-Poisson System with Asymptotic Potential

Field: Mathematics (Physical Sciences)

In this paper, we consider a logarithmic fractional Schrödinger-Poisson system where the potential is a sign-changing function. When the potential is coercive, we get the existence of infinitely many solutions for the system. When the potential is bounded, we get the existence of a ground state solution for the system.