scholarly journals ACAT: A Web-Based Software Tool to Facilitate Course Assessment for ABET Accreditation

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eugene Essa ◽  
Andrew Dittrich ◽  
Sergiu Dascalu
Keyword(s):  
Software Tool ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Course Assessment

scholarly journals Web-Based Simulation Environment for Vehicular Electrical Networks

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (19) ◽  
pp. 6087
Author(s):  
Xavier Dominguez ◽  
Paola Mantilla-Pérez ◽  
Nuria Gimenez ◽  
Islam El-Sayed ◽  
Manuel Alberto Díaz Díaz Millán ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Visual Analytics ◽  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Software Tool ◽  
Automatic Generation ◽  
Electrical Networks ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Electrical Distribution Systems ◽  
Technical Requirements ◽  
Information Interaction

For the validation of vehicular Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS), engineers are currently required to analyze disperse information regarding technical requirements, standards and datasheets. Moreover, an enormous effort takes place to elaborate testing plans that are representative for most EDS possible configurations. These experiments are followed by laborious data analysis. To diminish this workload and the need for physical resources, this work reports a simulation platform that centralizes the tasks for testing different EDS configurations and assists the early detection of inadequacies in the design process. A specific procedure is provided to develop a software tool intended for this aim. Moreover, the described functionalities are exemplified considering as a case study the main wire harness from a commercial vehicle. A web-based architecture has been employed in alignment with the ongoing software development revolution and thus provides flexibility for both, developers and users. Due to its scalability, the proposed software scheme can be extended to other web-based simulation applications. Furthermore, the automatic generation of electrical layouts for EDS is addressed to favor an intuitive understanding of the network. To favor human–information interaction, utilized visual analytics strategies are also discussed. Finally, full simulation workflows are exposed to provide further insights on the deployment of this type of computer platforms.

scholarly journals Duration and speed of speech events: A selection of methods

2015 ◽  
Vol 56 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-83
Author(s):  
Dafydd Gibbon ◽  
Katarzyna Klessa ◽  
Jolanta Bachan
Keyword(s):  
Software Tool ◽  
Worked Examples ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Speech Technology ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Language Typology ◽  
Cart Analysis ◽  
Speech Timing ◽  
Speech Events ◽  
Selection Of

AbstractThe study of speech timing, i.e. the duration and speed or tempo of speech events, has increased in importance over the past twenty years, in particular in connection with increased demands for accuracy, intelligibility and naturalness in speech technology, with applications in language teaching and testing, and with the study of speech timing patterns in language typology. H owever, the methods used in such studies are very diverse, and so far there is no accessible overview of these methods. Since the field is too broad for us to provide an exhaustive account, we have made two choices: first, to provide a framework of paradigmatic (classificatory), syntagmatic (compositional) and functional (discourse-oriented) dimensions for duration analysis; and second, to provide worked examples of a selection of methods associated primarily with these three dimensions. Some of the methods which are covered are established state-of-the-art approaches (e.g. the paradigmatic Classification and Regression Trees, CART , analysis), others are discussed in a critical light (e.g. so-called ‘rhythm metrics’). A set of syntagmatic approaches applies to the tokenisation and tree parsing of duration hierarchies, based on speech annotations, and a functional approach describes duration distributions with sociolinguistic variables. Several of the methods are supported by a new web-based software tool for analysing annotated speech data, the Time Group Analyser.

Basin-Scale, Real-Time Salinity Management Using Telemetered Sensor Networks and Model-Based Salt Assimilative Capacity Forecasts

2016 ◽  
pp. 193-220
Author(s):  
Nigel W.T. Quinn ◽  
Roberta Tassey ◽  
Jun Wang
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Software Tool ◽  
Sensor Data ◽  
Quality Data ◽  
Monitoring Site ◽  
Data Quality Management ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Web Access ◽  
State Water ◽  
Salinity Management

This chapter describes a new approach to environmental decision support for salinity management in the San Joaquin Basin that focuses on Web-based data sharing using tools such as YSI Econet and continuous data quality management using an enterprise-level software tool WISKI. These tools offer real-time Web-access to sensor data as well as providing the owner full control over the way the data is visualized. The same websites use GIS to superimpose the monitoring site locations on maps of local hydrography and allow point and click access to the data collected at each environmental monitoring site. This information technology suite of software and hardware work together with a watershed simulation model WARMF-SJR to provide timely, reliable, and high quality data and forecasts of river salinity that can used by stakeholder decision makers to ensure compliance with state water quality objectives.

A Pliant-Based Software Tool for Courseware Development

2011 ◽  
pp. 166-185
Author(s):  
Marcus Vinicius dos Santos ◽  
Isaac Woungang ◽  
Moses Nyongwa
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Software Tool ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Technology Enhanced Learning ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Universal Usability ◽  
New Information ◽  
Learning Capabilities ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
E Learning

The increasing importance of e-learning has been a boosting element for the emergence of Internet-based educational tools. As we move into the information age, tremendous efforts are made in the development of new information and communication technologies for educational purposes. The ultimate goal is to facilitate e-learning methodologies and acquisition. The chapter’s contribution is in the area of open source software for technology-enhanced learning. First, we report on the capabilities of Pliant, a novel software framework for Web-based courseware development. Pliant’ design features upon which e-learning capabilities are built are presented, showing that Pliant has some advantages over existing software, including flexibility, efficiency, and universal usability. A case study of the use of Pliant in the project “Multilanguage Database for Localization” developed at the CUSB School of Translation is presented. Second, we present Academia,3 a Pliant-based courseware development Web portal, and its use in translation studies at CUSB.

Basin-Scale, Real-Time Salinity Management Using Telemetered Sensor Networks and Model-Based Salt Assimilative Capacity Forecasts

2015 ◽  
pp. 89-117
Author(s):  
Nigel W.T. Quinn ◽  
Roberta Tassey ◽  
Jun Wang
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Software Tool ◽  
Sensor Data ◽  
Quality Data ◽  
Monitoring Site ◽  
Data Quality Management ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Web Access ◽  
State Water ◽  
Salinity Management

This chapter describes a new approach to environmental decision support for salinity management in the San Joaquin Basin that focuses on Web-based data sharing using tools such as YSI Econet and continuous data quality management using an enterprise-level software tool WISKI. These tools offer real-time Web-access to sensor data as well as providing the owner full control over the way the data is visualized. The same websites use GIS to superimpose the monitoring site locations on maps of local hydrography and allow point and click access to the data collected at each environmental monitoring site. This information technology suite of software and hardware work together with a watershed simulation model WARMF-SJR to provide timely, reliable, and high quality data and forecasts of river salinity that can used by stakeholder decision makers to ensure compliance with state water quality objectives.

scholarly journals A Heuristic Method for Evaluating Accessibility in Web-Based Serious Games for Users with Low Vision

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (24) ◽  
pp. 8803
Author(s):  
Luis Salvador-Ullauri ◽  
Patricia Acosta-Vargas ◽  
Mario Gonzalez ◽  
Sergio Luján-Mora
Keyword(s):  
Serious Games ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Low Vision ◽  
Heuristic Method ◽  
Software Tool ◽  
Web Content ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Accessibility Guidelines ◽  
Content Accessibility

Nowadays, serious games have become a beneficial resource in the learning process; they are part of our culture and promote social inclusion. Designing accessible serious games is a complete challenge, even more for non-experts. Most existing serious games do not meet accessibility standards because of a lack of methods that include standards and help create more accessible serious games. For this reason, our research presents a heuristic method with three modifications to Giorgio Brajnik’s barrier walkthrough method and based on the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 (WCAG 2.1). We defined 28 barriers for the users with low vision and the related impact and persistence variables by defining severity ranges to evaluate accessibility. This method allows measuring the accessibility of web-based serious games; the method proposed in this article can be a good help for non-experts. As a case study, this heuristic method was applied to 40 web-based serious games. The evaluators concluded that serious games should apply WCAG 2.1 to achieve an adequate and inclusive accessibility level. However, this study has limitations; the heuristic method depends on the evaluators’ experience. This work can contribute to studies related to accessibility heuristics in serious games; it can also help construct a software tool that applies WCAG 2.1 and helps experts and non-experts evaluate accessibility in serious games.

LXS Ltd. Meets Tight System Development Deadlines via the St. Lucia Connection

2011 ◽  
pp. 368-387
Author(s):  
Geoffrey S. Howard
Keyword(s):  
System Development ◽  
Software Tool ◽  
Market Demand ◽  
It Services ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Java Programming ◽  
Software House ◽  
The Caribbean ◽  
Programming Skills ◽  
Developed Nations

LXS Ltd., a Toronto software house, has identified high market demand for their proposed new product called Estitherm, a Web-based software tool that supports heat loss calculations for architectural engineers designing structures. Estitherm’s development requires sophisticated Java programming skills, however, and the project stalls when LXS is unable to hire enough additional programmers to be able to meet the development deadlines dictated by competition. Through lucky coincidence, LXS’ chief scientist stumbles onto a pool of Java talent while vacationing on the Caribbean island of St. Lucia. Negotiations follow, a contract is signed and the project is quickly brought to successful completion with the aid of Caribbean programmers, working via the Internet. Similar contract arrangements hold the promise for improved economic conditions in Caribbean nations and can reduce software backlogs for companies in developed nations, but better mechanisms are needed to bring together buyers and sellers of IT services.

Design of Assessment Information System for Program Accreditation

2020 ◽  
pp. 291-306
Author(s):  
Arif Bhatti ◽  
Irfan Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Flow Control ◽  
Continuous Improvement ◽  
Student Outcomes ◽  
Program Assessment ◽  
Academic Programs ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Course Assessment ◽  
Program Accreditation ◽  
Web Based System

Academic programs seek accreditation to raise their profile. Establishment of program assessment and continuous improvements processes is required to gain and maintain accreditation. Assessment processes are about defining course learning outcomes, student outcomes, and program educational objectives; collect course assessment data, perform statistical evaluations and derive meaningful conclusions to improve the program. Web-based technologies can be used to improve communication, collaboration, coordination and flow control among different entities involved in the processes. This paper presents a web-based system that was designed to assist in assessment and continuous improvement processes with objective to meet the requirements of two accreditation bodies in a program that has academically diverse faculty.

scholarly journals geneCo: a visualized comparative genomic method to analyze multiple genome structures

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (24) ◽  
pp. 5303-5305 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaehee Jung ◽  
Jong Im Kim ◽  
Gangman Yi
Keyword(s):  
Genome Structure ◽  
Software Tool ◽  
Detailed Comparison ◽  
Supplementary Information ◽  
Comparative Genomic ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Computational Environment ◽  
Gene Comparison ◽  
User Data ◽  
Gain Loss

Abstract Summary In comparative and evolutionary genomics, a detailed comparison of common features between organisms is essential to evaluate genetic distance. However, identifying differences in matched and mismatched genes among multiple genomes is difficult using current comparative genomic approaches due to complicated methodologies or the generation of meager information from obtained results. This study describes a visualized software tool, geneCo (gene Comparison), for comparing genome structure and gene arrangements between various organisms. User data are aligned, gene information is recognized, and genome structures are compared based on user-defined GenBank files. Information regarding inversion, gain, loss, duplication and gene rearrangement among multiple organisms being compared is provided by geneCo, which uses a web-based interface that users can easily access without any need to consider the computational environment. Availability and implementation Users can freely use the software, and the accessible URL is https://bigdata.dongguk.edu/geneCo. The main module of geneCo is implemented by Python and the web-based user interface is built by PHP, HTML and CSS to support all browsers. Supplementary information Supplementary data are available at Bioinformatics online.

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