scholarly journals Proving table as a systematic analysis tool for teaching and learning in mathematical proving

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nurul Ashikin Abdul Rahman ◽  
Fatimah Abdul Razak ◽  
Syahida Che Dzul-Kifli ◽  
Miza Mumtaz Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Analysis Tool ◽  
Systematic Analysis ◽  
Mathematical Proving

scholarly journals Fit for public consumption? An exploratory study of the reporting of nutrition research in UK tabloids with regard to its accuracy, and a preliminary investigation of public attitudes towards it

2008 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 1124-1131 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea J Basu ◽  
Elaine Hogard
Keyword(s):  
Focus Groups ◽  
Public Attitudes ◽  
Preliminary Investigation ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
Analysis Tool ◽  
Systematic Analysis ◽  
Nutrition Research ◽  
Public Consumption ◽  
Significant Research

AbstractObjectiveTo explore the quality (accuracy, balance, practical context) of tabloid articles reporting on nutrition research, and public attitudes towards it.DesignA qualitative multi-method study consisting of a systematic analysis of tabloid articles and a series of focus groups with members of the public.SettingTabloid newspapers (nationwide). Focus groups were conducted at a UK university.SubjectsAll UK tabloid newspapers were collated for a full calendar month. Members of the local Women’s Institute and non-teaching staff within the University College Chester were recruited as focus group participants.ResultsTwenty-nine tabloid articles were included. A standardised TAT (Tabloid Analysis Tool) was used a total of thirty-nine times (once for each research study cited). Twenty-six failed to accurately report research results, thirty-six failed to mention significant research limitations, and only five quoted a third-party expert source. Two focus groups, each with eight participants, were conducted. Attitudes expressed were largely negative, highlighting elements of confusion and scepticism. Articles were more likely to be disregarded than acted upon, although some value was attached to newspapers providing nutrition information.ConclusionsTabloid reporting on nutrition research is not sufficiently accurate, balanced or contextualised, and public attitudes towards the reporting are not wholly favourable. Guidance for journalists via registered dietitians and a strengthening of present links could serve to utilise this form of mass media more effectively.

scholarly journals On the nature of rainfall intermittency as revealed by different metrics and sampling approaches

2013 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 355-369 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Mascaro ◽  
R. Deidda ◽  
M. Hellies
Keyword(s):  
Scale Invariance ◽  
Weather Forecasting ◽  
Rainfall Variability ◽  
Analysis Tool ◽  
Systematic Analysis ◽  
Local Climate ◽  
Rainfall Occurrence ◽  
Frontal Systems ◽  
Intensity Fluctuations ◽  
The Time Domain

Abstract. A general consensus on the concept of rainfall intermittency has not yet been reached, and intermittency is often attributed to different aspects of rainfall variability, including the fragmentation of the rainfall support (i.e., the alternation of wet and dry intervals) and the strength of intensity fluctuations and bursts. To explore these different aspects, a systematic analysis of rainfall intermittency properties in the time domain is presented using high-resolution (1-min) data recorded by a network of 201 tipping-bucket gauges covering the entire island of Sardinia (Italy). Four techniques, including spectral and scale invariance analysis, and computation of clustering and intermittency exponents, are applied to quantify the contribution of the alternation of dry and wet intervals (i.e., the rainfall support fragmentation), and the fluctuations of intensity amplitudes, to the overall intermittency of the rainfall process. The presence of three ranges of scaling regimes between 1 min to ~ 45 days is first demonstrated. In accordance with past studies, these regimes can be associated with a range dominated by single storms, a regime typical of frontal systems, and a transition zone. The positions of the breaking points separating these regimes change with the applied technique, suggesting that different tools explain different aspects of rainfall variability. Results indicate that the intermittency properties of rainfall support are fairly similar across the island, while metrics related to rainfall intensity fluctuations are characterized by significant spatial variability, implying that the local climate has a significant effect on the amplitude of rainfall fluctuations and minimal influence on the process of rainfall occurrence. In addition, for each analysis tool, evidence is shown of spatial patterns of the scaling exponents computed in the range of frontal systems. These patterns resemble the main pluviometric regimes observed on the island and, thus, can be associated with the corresponding synoptic circulation patterns. Last but not least, we demonstrate how the methodology adopted to sample the rainfall signal from the records of the tipping instants can significantly affect the intermittency analysis, especially at smaller scales. The multifractal scale invariance analysis is the only tool that is insensitive to the sampling approach. Results of this work may be useful to improve the calibration of stochastic algorithms used to downscale coarse rainfall predictions of climate and weather forecasting models, as well as the parameterization of intensity-duration-frequency curves, adopted for land planning and design of civil infrastructures.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Using Blended Learning with Google Classroom and Zoom Media on Students' Understanding

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 99
Author(s):  
Wasti Reviandani
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Direct Interaction ◽  
Analysis Tool ◽  
Teaching Activities ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
The Impact

The teaching and learning process is the core of education. Everything that has been programmed will be carried out in the teaching and learning process where interaction and involvement is needed between educators and students with materials as the medium. Teaching activities at the strata 1 level involve educators called lecturers and students called students. In general, teaching activities are carried out offline, which involves direct interaction between lecturers and students. At the beginning of 2021, rumors began to appear that there was a global disaster of the Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic, which initially Indonesia considered that the Corona virus was impossible to enter Indonesia. However, the development of the virus is so fast. Indonesia finally announced in early March 2021 as a country experiencing the impact of the global disaster due to the COVID -19 pandemic. This study wants to find out how effective it is to use blended learning by using google classroom and zoom to improve the understanding of FEB students at Muhammadiyah University of Gresik. This research is a quantitative research using causal clause relationship, using SPSS version 23.0 analysis tool. The results obtained from this study are that the Google Classroom and Zoom applications partially and simultaneously have a significant positive effect on student understanding.

The Beam Analysis Tool (BAT)

2011 ◽  
pp. 146-152
Author(s):  
Peter Burrage ◽  
Leslee Francis Pelton
Keyword(s):  
Chaos Theory ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Structural Engineering ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Realistic Model ◽  
Analysis Tool ◽  
Non Linear Programming ◽  
Non Linear ◽  
Linear Behaviour ◽  
Computers In Education

In Houghton’s (1989) review of educational paradigms, he highlights the gaining importance of chaos theory. Chaos theory is often characterized by the term non-linear. Chaos theory can be found in many disciplines; in structural engineering, the behaviour of a structure under earthquake loads is often seen in terms of non-linear behaviour. Another characteristic of chaos theory is unpredictability. The implications for educational theory, as Houghton suggests, is that we have a realistic model for what happens in highly interactive systems. If the process of teaching and learning is seen as a highly interactive environment, then the parallels to chaos theory can be easily seen. The nature of a lecture can change when a student asks a question. This results in a non-linear learning environment. Students affect how something is taught by their own unique ways of understanding. Houghton (1989) suggests that the use of computers in education is supported by chaos theory. He suggests that computers should play a significant and active role with learning. Chaos theory not only supports the concept of using computers in education, it suggests that with non-linear programming (e.g., hypertext), education can change from the traditional linear format to a non-linear methodology that is alive and vibrant.

Help System for Creating Educational Resources for Arabic

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 32-47
Author(s):  
Khaireddine Bacha
Keyword(s):  
Language Processing ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Morphological Analysis ◽  
Arabic Language ◽  
Analysis Tool ◽  
Agent Architecture ◽  
Linguistic Resources ◽  
Call System ◽  
Multi Agent ◽  
Different Parts

In this article, the authors have discussed the implementation of a CALL system for Arabic-based resources from the automatic language processing, and the learning environment “TELA,” which attempt to bring new technological ways to call. This work presents the advantages of the computer's use as a tool for teaching and learning the Arabic language. The first part of this thesis is the development of a set of linguistic resources, such as a multifunctional dictionary (as complete as possible), based on a multi-agent architecture and has morphological analysis tool “TELAMA.” These objectives were achieved with resources, methods and effective approaches in different parts of this research. The second part is the integration of these resources into “TELA” in order to provide teachers with interactive and more possible finished tools to generate varied and automated educational activities enabling learners to learn the Arabic language.

scholarly journals The PHA Depolymerase Engineering Database: A systematic analysis tool for the diverse family of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) depolymerases

2009 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 89 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Knoll ◽  
Thomas M Hamm ◽  
Florian Wagner ◽  
Virginia Martinez ◽  
Jürgen Pleiss
Keyword(s):  
Analysis Tool ◽  
Systematic Analysis ◽  
Pha Depolymerase ◽  
Engineering Database

scholarly journals A Systematic Review of Social Media Integration to Teach Speaking

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (16) ◽  
pp. 9047
Author(s):  
Emily John ◽  
Melor Md Yunus
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Systematic Analysis ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
Speaking Skills

The ubiquitous nature of social media (SM) makes it a very essential tool to use in the world of education, especially with the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic which has led to a paradigm shift in the approaches used in the teaching and learning of English language skills. This review focuses on the use of social media as a medium of instruction to aid the acquisition of speaking skills, which many learners find extremely challenging and inhibiting. Thus, this systematic review investigates the integration of social media in the teaching and learning of speaking skills. To ensure the systematic analysis of the selected articles, Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic review and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) 2020 guidelines were utilized. A total of 36 peer-reviewed journal articles from the year 2016 to 2021 were accessed from two databases: ERIC and Google Scholar. Prior to the start of the review, an inclusion and exclusion criteria selection process was conducted to ensure the focus of the review. Overall, the articles reviewed presented the claim that the integration of social media is seen as a positive inclusion for the teaching of speaking skills using various social media applications. Findings reveal that there are improvements in speaking skills, as well as confidence to speak and a decline in speaking anxiety. Teachers and educators can now make use of the various social media platforms such as Telegram, Facebook, WhatsApp, and others to provide learners with more practice that is not only restricted to the classroom but has moved beyond it.

scholarly journals MANAGING REDUNDANCY AND CONFLICTS IN DISTRIBUTED FIREWALLS

2014 ◽  
pp. 120-125
Author(s):  
MS. KRUTHI K. KUMAR ◽  
MRS. SHANTHI M.B. ◽  
DR. JITENDRANATH MUNGARA
Keyword(s):  
Service Oriented Architecture ◽  
Analysis Tool ◽  
Visualization Technique ◽  
Systematic Analysis ◽  
Management Framework ◽  
Policy Conflicts ◽  
Service Oriented ◽  
Policy Anomalies ◽  
Grid Based

The use of firewall has been widespread in all the emerging technologies such as Service Oriented Architecture, web services, cloud computing and so on. The term security itself is the most important task that has to be maintained in the real-time applications. Policies are enrolled in the security of the firewall where the quality of policies is to be maintained. The network administrator defines the policy as a rule. Managing the firewall policies, maintaining the risk analysis and also the conflicting nature that arise in the network, lack of systematic analysis mechanisms and tools used are often error prone. The distributed firewall is used to overcome the shortcomings of the traditional firewall. In this paper we represent a set of techniques such as, rule-based segmentation technique to identify the policy anomalies and effectively derive the anomaly resolution. Grid-based visualization technique, provide the policy anomaly information in a grid form, which helps in identifying the policy conflicts and finally the techniques to resolve the conflicts and the redundancy that arise in a single- or multi-firewall environment. We also discuss about the implementation of the visualization-based firewall policy analysis tool called Firewall Anomaly Management Framework (FAME), where all the techniques are used in a single tool and an approach to resolve the anomalies in an effective and efficient way.

scholarly journals Identifying hot spots for harm and blind spots across the care pathway from patient complaints about general practice

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily O’Dowd ◽  
Sinéad Lydon ◽  
Kathryn Lambe ◽  
Chris Rudland ◽  
Aoife Hilton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
General Practice ◽  
Hot Spots ◽  
Care Pathway ◽  
Blind Spot ◽  
Analysis Tool ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Systematic Analysis ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Blind Spots

Abstract Introduction Healthcare complaints are underutilized for quality improvement in general practice. Systematic analysis of complaints has identified hot spots (areas across the care pathway where issues occur frequently) and blind spots (areas across the care pathway that cannot be observed by staff) in secondary care. The Healthcare Complaints Analysis Tool (HCAT) has been adapted to the HCAT(GP). Aims This study aimed to: (i) assess whether the HCAT(GP) can systematically analyze complaints about general practice; and (ii) identify hot spots and blind spots in general practice. Methods GP complaints were sampled. Complaints were coded with the HCAT(GP), classified by HCAT(GP) category (e.g. Safety, Environment, Listening), stage of care (e.g. accessing care, referral/follow-up), severity (e.g. low, medium, high), and harm (e.g. none, major). Descriptive statistics were run to identify discrete issues. A chi-square test of independence identified hot spots, and logistic regression was used for blind spots. Results A total of 230 complaints, encompassing 432 issues (i.e. unique problems within complaints), were categorized. Relationship issues (e.g. problems with listening, communication, and patient rights) emerged most frequently (n = 174, 40%). Hot spots were identified in the consultation and the referral/follow-up stages (χ 2(5, n = 432) = 17.931, P < 0.05). A blind spot for multiple issues was identified, with the likelihood of harm increasing with number of issues (odds ratio = 2.02, confidence interval = 1.27–3.23, P < 0.05). Conclusions Complaints are valuable data for improving general practice. This study demonstrated that the HCAT(GP) can support the systematic analysis of general practice complaints, and identify hot spots and blind spots in care.

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