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The Infosys TIMES, Vol. 7, No. 1
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Object Detection and Recognition Using YOLO: Detect and Recognize URL(s) in an Image Scene
Get PDFThe world in the 21st century is ever evolving towards automation. This upsurge seemingly has no decline in the foreseeable future. Image recognition is at the forefront of this charge which seeks to revolutionize the way of living of the average man. If robotics can be likened to the creation of a body for computers to live in, then image processing is the development of the part of its brain which deal with identification and recognition of images.
To accomplish this task, we developed an object detection algorithm using YOLO, and acronym for “You Only Look Once”. Our algorithm was trained on fifty thousand images and evaluated on ten thousand images and employed a 21 x 21 grid. We also programmed a text generator which randomly creates texts and URLs in an image. A record of useful information about the location of the URLs in the image is also recorded and later passed to the YOLO algorithm for training.
At the end of this project, we observed significant difference in the accuracy of URL detection when using an OCR software or our YOLO algorithm. However, our algorithm would be best used to specify the region of interest before converting to texts which greatly improves accuracy when combined with OCR software
Using Programmed Instruction Modules to Improve Training Outcomes
Get PDFThere are many different methods of training staff, but all have limitations. Programmed Instruction is one such method to train staff that can be a more convenient way to teach basic knowledge. New staff at an autism clinic were delivered three courses of programmed instruction modules for skillsets related to correctly implementing programs to identify if this method was an effective way to improve treatment integrity outcomes. A multiple baseline design across skills that was replicated across staff evaluated treatment integrity performance for behavior technicians. Out of the six behavior technicians that received the brief programmed instruction modules, no meaningful changes in performance were observed for any behavior technician. The brief programmed instruction modules did not create more stable responding in the intervention phase and most participants exhibited similar patterns of responding (e.g., highly variable) between baseline and intervention. The lack of an identifiable meaningful improvement in behavior technician performance may be due to multiple factors, including the sporadic and infrequent data collection that occurred in this applied setting. There are still many avenues of exploration for programmed instruction in the future, including the need for more current analog research on programmed instruction to support using programmed instruction in the natural environment in the age of computers
Improving Staff Management of Camper Behavior Using Behavior Skills Training at Summer Camp
Get PDFThere is a lack of research on behavior skills training (BST) at summer camp. However, given the relatively unique setting, staffing, and programming requirements of camp, it cannot be assumed without study that BST will be as effective and feasible in the camp setting as it has been shown to be in other settings. The present study assessed the effectiveness of BST in training staff on the implementation of behavior management techniques for compliance. The participants in this study were four summer camp staff responsible for childcare at a small children’s camp. A multiple probe research design was used to assess the effect of BST on providing effective instructions, delivering enthusiastic praise and reinforcement for compliance, and using response cost procedures for noncompliance. Data were recorded on participants’ implementation of these procedures during baseline and then following BST. Data were also collected on a second, unrelated, though similar, behavior as a means of experimental control. Results indicate that the target behavior increased during the post-BST phase for all participants, while the control behavior remained relatively constant. In addition, camper noncompliance decreased from baseline to post-BST for all participants. These results corroborate findings on BST and response cost in other settings and extend this research into the camp setting
The Examination of the Role and Challenges of the International Criminal Court in the Enforcement of laws regarding Crimes against Humanity and Genocide in Africa
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The goal of this study is to have a better understanding of the dynamics of the International Criminal Court, the challenges faced by this court in Africa, and the different assessments made by scholars related to the Court. This study responds to these two research questions: What are the challenges faced by the International Criminal Court specifically regarding Africa? Do the challenges outweigh the advantages of this court? The study is a qualitative exploratory research that is based on an inductive content analysis which explores the different perspectives on the International Criminal Court.
The target population for this study is all 21st Century literature (research articles and reports, government documents, and appropriate Internet resources) that address the 12 cases in Africa, and which present the critics’assessments (i.e., oppose, support, and neutral) of the International Criminal Court and its role in Africa. I use a data collection instrument and a filing system to code and categorize the different materials to identify textual similarities.
The findings show three classes and seventeen categories. Indeed, the first class “Support” has nine categories while the second class “Oppose” has five categories. The third and final class, “Neutral” has three categories. This research reveals that most of the authors (eighteen) included in my sample support the court while seventeen have a neutral attitude toward the International Criminal Court. Also, fifteen authors do not support the court.
Keywords: international criminal court, deterrence, challenges, crimes against humanity, genocid
Behavior Support Intervention Programs in K-12 Public Schools
Get PDFThis paper presents an overview of the juvenile delinquency concept, trends in behaviors in public school systems, factors that have been linked to the situational and social learning, and public school systems efforts to reduce and prevent delinquent behavior in K-12 public schools. Some suggestions are made to improve understanding of student’s behavior due to outside influences as well as behavior intervention programs in which can be helpful in delinquent behavior prevention. These behaviors range from minor socially unacceptable acts such as disrespect and interruption, to criminal acts, such as assault and illegal possession and selling of drugs. School failure in including prevention programs places students at higher risk for involvement in juvenile correctional facilities, gang related activities, or even a lifetime of delinquent behavior. The aim of this study was to examine the effects of behavior intervention programs in establishing higher-quality learning environments and overall improved behaviors.
Keywords: Juvenile delinquency, public school systems, behavior intervention program
Information Security and Privacy in the Cloud of Healthcare Sector, and The Use of Miter Att&ck Framework to Keep the Healthcare Secure
Get PDFWith healthcare moving to the cloud, it is necessary to be concerned about the rising cyber-threats. The healthcare industry is one of the most targeted industries by cyber-criminals. This can be attributed to the weak security measures employed and the vast amounts of valuable data that the healthcare industry holds. To ensure that the healthcare industry is secure, this paper proposes the use of the MITRE ATT&CK framework. The MITRE ATT&CK framework presents the best possible way of staying ahead of the threat landscape by helping cyber-security experts understand adversaries\u27 thought processes. By understanding how attackers think and the techniques that they use to gain unauthorized access to IT systems, the healthcare industry can use this information to improve its security architecture. To collect data needed for the study, the qualitative research design will be utilized. Data will be gathered from multiple sources, and the information synthesized to understand how the healthcare industry can improve its security through the application of the MITRE ATT&CK framework
Vowel Intelligibility of Salvadoran-Accented English Vowels in Running Speech
Get PDFThis study focuses on English in El Salvador, which is a country located in Central America, and it presents information about the production of Salvadoran-accented English vowels by speakers of English in this country. Peña (2019) started studying Salvadoran-accented vowels in isolation. For this study, the vowels in running speech are analyzed. The participants of this study include English speakers from El Salvador. The information of Salvadoran-accented vowels, including the formats F0, F1, F2, F3, duration, and intensity, is compiled in this study. The focus of the study is to assess intelligibility levels within Salvadoran-accented vowels in running speech and to compare them with those produced by a native English speaker. For this study, 5775 tokens were utilized. F1 receives most of the attention because it plays a disproportionate role in intelligibility. According to Ladefoged and Johnson (2015:207), it controls 80% of the acoustic energy in vowels. Second, F2 is measured and analyzed because it gives precise information about the tongue movement in the production of vowels. Data analysis was also conducted for the rest of the correlates because they also contribute to getting an accurate representation of Salvadoran-accented vowels that can help determine how each vowel is pronounced. Data shows that Salvadorans have intelligibility issues with the kiss vowel [ɪ], the goat vowel [o], and the trap vowel [æ]. This study also provides the readers with conclusions and pedagogical implications for ESL/EFL teachers and researchers working with Salvadoran learners
Brazilian Portuguese-Accented English Vowels in Running Speech
Get PDFThis study describes Brazilian Portuguese-accented English vowels acoustically by relying on the measurements obtained from an instrumental analysis using Praat. The goal is to assess the intelligibility of vowels produced by Brazilian L2 speakers of English. The standard methodology that has been applied to studies of General American English (GAE) vowels is adopted for this study. However, instead of measuring the vowels in citation form, this study measures the acoustic correlates of vowels in running speech style, which is not often found in Brazilian Portuguese speech analysis. The dataset that serves as the basis of this analysis comes from the Speech Accent Archive website, by Weinberger (2015). The participants are twenty Brazilian Portuguese speakers: 10 females and 10 males. Eleven monophthong vowels of English were analyzed. The participants recorded themselves reading an elicitation paragraph in which the vowels occur. The feature extraction methodology used in the analysis consisted in isolating, annotating, and measuring a set of three different words. The extracted features are F0, F1, F2, F3, and F4, intensity, and duration. Just Noticeable Difference (JND) thresholds are used to determine whether Brazilian Portuguese-accented pronunciation of English vowels in running speech is intelligible to MN hearers. The acoustic vowel spaces are created from the formants F1 and F2. Based on Koffi’s (2019b) Acoustic Masking and Intelligibility (AMI) theory, the vowels produced by the Brazilian Portuguese speakers are analyzed internally and externally. The internal masking analysis shows how clearly the vowels produced by the Brazilian Portuguese speakers are perceived. The external masking analysis helps to determine if masking is found between the vowels produced by the Brazilian and GAE speakers. The discussion presented in this study is based on the measurements of 4,620 tokens. The pedagogical implications and applications are a result of the analyses. This study’s findings reveal that the kiss vowel [ɪ], the face vowel [e], the trap vowel [æ], the lot vowel [ɑ], the cloth vowel [ɔ], and the goat vowel [o] are the most problematic segments among Brazilian Portuguese speakers of English. It is recommended to focus on the pronunciation of [ɪ], [e], [æ], and [ɑ] as internal masking issues take pedagogical priority
The Effectiveness of Socratic Teaching as an Intervention in the Instruction of High School Geometry for Students with Emotional Behavioral Disorders
Get PDFHigh school students across the United States continue to struggle to attain mathematical proficiency, let alone achieve deep levels of conceptual knowledge in its various fields. This is particularly true for students with special needs. In this study, the effectiveness of the Socratic method was analyzed using a study on 13 students taking geometry with emotional-behavioral disorders (EBD), autism spectrum disorders (ASD), or other health disorders (OHD), including students with comorbidities between these. Six students were in the experimental group and received the Socratic method as an instructional method for a unit lasting approximately six weeks. Seven students were in the comparison group and received traditional instruction including direct and explicit instruction.
The Socratic method has been utilized in multiple fields outside of philosophy and mathematics with varying levels of success, including the subjects of law and political theory. After looking at the history of its use and effectiveness, this study attempts to establish initial evidence that the Socratic Method should be examined as a teaching intervention for students in high school geometry to develop in-depth knowledge of the subject. In small classroom settings, such as Federal Setting IV special education schools, dialectical conversations with students can flourish and the Socratic method can be implemented as a teaching tool. Its use was shown to be effective in developing depth of knowledge in geometry concepts and problem-solving processes for high school students with special needs. The Socratic method should be used in conjunction with traditional instructional approaches to deliver comprehensive geometry lessons and improve multiple aspects of student learning in the subject.
Keywords: Mathematics, Special Education, Socratic Method, Emotional-Behavioral Disorde