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Listening in interaction: Understanding projection
Full text linkMost English as a second language students I teach go on to further study, where they often face difficulties participating in discussions dominated by native speakers. In many cases, they struggle not because they are shy or unable to express their ideas, but because they miss the opportunities to speak: One classmate finishes and another starts in an apparently seamless flow of talk. Knowing not to interrupt, the international student waits patiently. But by the time an opportunity arises, the topic has moved on and the opportunity is lost. At stake here are issues of equity and participation, and to make matters worse, there is often a perception that international students do not contribute enough—particularly galling if grades are awarded for class participation
A modern paradigm for cloud computing adoption that brings into account the deployment organization's main concerns
Full text linkOver the past few decades, organizations have increasingly showcased a tendency to switch to digital solutions to make their operations more effective. Among them, Cloud computing has been considered as one of the best and easiest choices, especially for manufacturing companies with multiple geo-locations. This article has explored all the available variables before moving on to applying the modern IS technology such as cloud
computing, using a qualitative model of study. The findings of this study is an outcome of the
semi-structured interviews with the officials of an individual organization. Through this study,
we have discovered that the key factors playing a major role in cloud services adoption are: provider activities and external computing support, top management support, competitive benefit, financial commitments, usability, capacity, previous expertise, trialability and
complexity. The proposed adoption framework classifies the adoption pathway into three sections. Firstly, it outlined the selection of the cloud delivery model. Secondly, the framework addressing the processes in the preparation stage along with its responsible authority. Finally, it categorizes the implementation stage processes and its authority
A survey on energy harvesting wireless networks: Channel capacity, scheduling, and transmission power optimization.
Full text linkThis paper presents a survey on energy harvesting (EH) wireless communication networks focusing on channel capacity, transmission schemes, and power optimization. While many network researchers focus on energy management policies addressing the intermittency and randomness of the EH processes, but the channel capacity, and transmission power optimization have not been fully explored yet. In this paper, we provide a review and analysis of channel capacity, offline and online transmission schemes, and power optimization from an information theory perspective. By reviewing and analyzing wireless networking literature, we found that EH is a technologically feasible and economically viable paradigm for cost-effectiveness in the design and deployment of next-generation wireless networks. Finally, we identify open research problems and future research directions in the emerging field of EH wireless networks. We expect this study to stimulate more research endeavors to build energy-efficient scalable next-generation wireless network systems
What motivates people to commence a graduate entry nursing programme: A mixed method scoping review.
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Background: The global deficit of nurses demands urgent attention in the recruitment and education of this future workforce. Graduate entry nursing (GEN) programmes are one option for people with undergraduate degrees who are seeking nursing education. Determining the key motivations for enrolling in these programmes will support the development of new initiatives in the education sector to both recruit and retain this future workforce and inform future primary research. This scoping review aims to comprehensively describe what motivates graduates to enrol in GEN programmes.
Methods: Peer reviewed studies of quantitative, qualitative and mixed-method research investigating motivations to commence a graduate entry nursing programme were included, following a pre-determined protocol. Electronic databases searched included Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), Emcare, ERIC, Medline and Scopus. Screening, data extraction and analysis was initially in duplicate and independent, then consensus reached. Qualitative and quantitative data was analysed and reported separately then combined thematically as a narrative synthesis in a convergent segregated approach. Reporting followed preferred reporting guidelines for scoping reviews.
Results: Of the 491 studies retrieved in July 2020, across the five databases and reference list search, six met the inclusion criteria. Four were qualitative studies, one mixed-methods, and one quantitative, respectively from Australia, USA, and New Zealand. Four themes of motivation were identified: 1) finding meaning and purpose through altruism and caring; 2) seeking a satisfying career, 3) looking for a change in direction and, 4) reduced financial burden due to course length and provision of scholarships.
Conclusions: There is a paucity of studies specifically seeking to investigate student motivations for enrolling in a GEN programme and only limited studies giving insights into motivators for enrolling in a GEN programme, therefore this scoping review contributes new understandings on the reason’s students choose GEN programmes. These are both altruistic and practical and include personal desires to help others, the need to pursue a satisfying and meaningful career and the shorter period out of the workforce offered by an accelerated programme of study
The role of academic development (Research and Teaching) in enabling quality teaching
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Extensive research has been carried out regarding the theoretical framework of what constitutes effective teaching at higher education. Some focused on the barriers that inhibit effective teaching including limited training in teaching for research-active academics, and poor systems for academic development in terms of structure and effectiveness at the institutional level. By reviewing the literature,
only limited studies focus on academics’ perspectives regarding academic development, hence this is a topic for further investigation.
PURPOSE OR GOAL
There is increasing interest in how academics are supported to develop as teachers to enhance teaching practice. This study aims to build upon the current research on academic development through the lenses of academics to explore the interventions of academic development initiatives that constitute effective teaching at higher education and the impediments that prevent academics from being effective
teachers. This study is framed around a central research question: How is academic development fostered amongst teaching-focused academics?
APPROACH OR METHODOLOGY/METHODS
This study proposes a method to investigate academics’ conceptual understanding and experience of academic development for effective teaching, which is descriptive and interpretive. A thematic analysis approach is considered as most relevant in answering the research question. The
approach is a combination of inductive and deductive techniques that allow themes to emerge from data and. A semi-structured qualitative interview is outlined in this study.
ACTUAL OR ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES
For successful implementation of quality teaching,
universities must build a culture of quality research-informed teaching as a strategic direction that aligns with their policies and practices. It is encouraging
to find that universities are advocating for SoTL
intervention as part of their academic development
initiatives to enhance quality teaching and incentivising a research-focus amongst academic staff.
However, for those in teaching-only roles, there is a divergence between expectations and incentives around academic development: research is not formally required, but a research degree frequently is.
To maintain their academic identity and develop as an academic, teaching-only staff are still incentivised
to research. We aim to explore this divergence and how it affects teaching staff. It is imperative that institutional policies and practices position teaching as a separate but equal partner to research, and to explore how the institutional policy context shape research–teaching dynamics.
CONCLUSIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS/SUMMARY
Despite the reasonably straightforward theorisation of how academic development impacts on teaching and learning, it is challenging to monitor and evaluate this complex task due the scale and range of direct and indirect influences. However, to continue improving academic development initiatives, it is essential to monitor its progress. Monitoring quality teaching is an area that needs further investigation
A low-cost system for remote access and control of automation equipment
Full text linkThe shift towards remote access and control of equipment has become more prominent, especially due to COVID-19 lockdowns. Access to physical/real equipment for practical learning remains important for engineering studies. Thus, this paper presents an approach for remotely accessing and controlling automation equipment for engineering practical activities. Specifically, it addresses the issue of accessing and controlling machines for programmable logic controller (PLC) programming tasks. The combination of a scheduler, remote desktop access, graphical user interface, and a micro-controller allows students to work remotely on practical equipment. The lab computer can be accessed via a remote computer to select one of multiple equipment for practical activities. A prototype system was constructed as proof of concept. The prototype system functions as required
Te Ruru light festival: Rostrevor pop-up 2021 - direction/curation
No full textThis one night only, free community event included nine immersive light installations installed across Hinemoa and Boyes Park including the closed section of Rostrevor Street(due to the Kirikiriroa Innovating Streets Project) in Hamilton, New Zealand. This event, along with a range of other pop-up events, was organised in response to the cancellation of Te Ruru Light Festival in Hamilton Gardens due to low funding. The pop-up was extremely popular with the local community with an estimate of 5000 people attending the event over the 4 hours that it was running
The thermal comfort sweet-spot: A case study in a residential house in Waikato, New Zealand
No full textA longitudinal study has revealed that 50% of New Zealand children sleep in rooms that fall below the expected standard for thermal comfort during the winter months. Causes include older insulation and glazing standards for residential homes, poor materials, inadequate ventilation, and residents being unable to afford heating. These combined factors result in poor indoor environmental quality (IEQ). This paper aims to analyse experimentally and computationally the thermal comfort in a bedroom occupied by two children (aged eight and three) from 19:00 to 7:00. The experiment was carried out during June 2021. The measured data were particulate matter (PM2.5), relative humidity (RH%), and air temperature (, captured with an air image sensor. In order to find appropriate thermal comfort parameters, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) models with four heat pump temperature settings (19, 20, 21 and 22 were investigated to assess the predicted mean vote (PMV), predicted percentage dissatisfied (PPD) and the local air quality index (LAQI) for the expired air. Measurements and CFD results show that setting the heat pump temperature to 22 is aligned with the ISO 7730:2005, ASHRAE STANDARD 55 recommendation for thermal sensation and also meets the New Zealand Standard NZS4246:2016
Do long aorta branches impact on the rheological properties?
No full textCurrent studies dispute the effect of the aorta geometry and branches on how the hemodynamics parameters develop along the branches in 3D models. In constructing and modelling the aorta geometry, it is necessary to incorporate the different lengths of the bifurcation and branches. Previous studies modelled the aorta with simplified assumptions (idealized model) which gave rise to some differences between the model and clinical outcomes. However, these differences are minimal, and the results can still be validated against clinical trials. The Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) methods can also accurately simulate the stresses affecting the artery wall and the dynamic behavior of the blood flow in its pulsatile form. Therefore, the outputs from CFD analysis can be used to reduce the risk of disease complications and enable a better understanding of the effects of hemodynamic stresses. A comparison of the behavior of the Time-Average Wall Shear Stress (TAWSS), Oscillatory Shear Index (OSI), and Relative Residence Time (RRT) against two lengths of bifurcations and in the presence of Non-Newtonian Power Law blood flow properties is presented in this work. This study investigates the cardiac cycle transient analysis using the Laminar inviscid flow in FLUENT, ANSYS 2020R2. The results are promising and give ample support for further development of new diagnostic tools based on the relationship between the Wall Shear Stress (WSS) derivatives: TAWSS and the OSI and the branches lengths
The effects of menthol on a modified three-minute maximal test in the heat
Full text linkPrevious menthol studies have been demonstrated alongside endurance-based physical activity. However, in current literature there is a need for research with athletes participating in sports that require short bouts of exercise that exceed aerobic capacity. The aim of this study was
to trial 0.1% menthol concentrate with participants completing a modified 3-minute maximal test in an environmental heat chamber (33.0 ± 3.0° with RH 46.0 ± 5.0%). In a randomised crossover single blind placebo-controlled study, 11 participants completed 3 modified maximal tests, and each trial included a different mouth rinse; either menthol (A), cold water (B) or placebo (C). Participants were asked their thermal comfort (TC), sensation (TS) and rating of perceived exertion (RPE) throughout the test while being measured for heart rate, core temperature, oxygen uptake (V̇O2), ventilatory equivalent (VE) and respiratory exchange ratio (RER) for the entirety of the test. Blood lactate (BLa) was taken before and after the test. Results reported small to moderate effects through effects sizes (Cohen’s d) accompanying a 90% confidence interval. Main effects between solutions A, B and C in relation to relative power towards the end of the test. During 75-105 seconds between solutions A vs B (ES:0.795; 90% CI: 0.204 to 1.352) and A vs C (ES:1.059; 90% CI: 0.412 to 1.666) also between A vs B (ES:0.729; 90% CI: 0.152 to 1.276) and A vs C (ES:0.791; 90% CI: 0.202 to 1.348) for seconds 105-135 while also for 135-165 seconds there was a moderate effect seen for A vs B solution (ES:1.058; 90% CI: 0.411 to 1.665). This alludes to participants producing higher power for a longer duration at high intensities with the addition of the menthol mouth rinse. The use of menthol (0.1%) as a mouth rinse has shown small performance benefits for short bouts of high intensity exercise in the heat