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Photograph of Cpl Ellis and Alex standing in front of their gunship, between 1990 and 1995
No full textTitle devised by library assistant.Produced in Iraq
Cusco Quechua and the world of AI: a case study on low resource languages and large language models
No full textThis thesis examines the efficacy of Large Language Models (LLMs) in facilitating language learning, focusing on low-resource languages with a case study of the Cusco dialect of Southern Quechua. Despite a global linguistic diversity of over 7,000 languages, mainstream language learning technologies primarily cater to widely spoken languages like English and Spanish, leaving smaller linguistic communities underserved. The study investigates how LLMs support language learning outcomes such as vocabulary acquisition, grammar proficiency, and cultural understanding in these contexts. Three LLMs" ChatGPT, Copilot, and Gemini" are evaluated through qualitative and quantitative analyses of their ability to teach Quechua, including a secondary translation matching phase to assess the accuracy of Quechua word translation against verified dictionary entries. The research questions address the effectiveness of LLMs in teaching low-resource languages, highlighting common challenges such as lexical errors, grammatical inconsistencies, and cultural inaccuracies encountered across the models. Data collected from user interactions reveal differences in error rates, feedback quality, and pedagogical approaches among the LLMs. Through experimentation and comparative analysis, ChatGPT emerges as the most effective LLM for Quechua language learning, demonstrating lower error rates and greater adaptability in teaching language skills. This thesis contributes to advancing the understanding of LLMs' role in language education and advocates for their integration into educational frameworks to support inclusive language learning practices worldwide. The findings underscore the potential of LLMs to personalize language education and address the educational needs of diverse linguistic communities, advocating for further research and development in this burgeoning field.
Phylogenetic position of two genera of flat-headed bats (Sauromys and Platymops) from Africa
No full textThe family Molossidae is comprised of 21 genera and approximately 130 species, endemic to both the New and Old World. There is a relative consensus of the evolutionary relationships among New World taxa but the phylogeny lacks consensus for taxa from the Old World. Sauromys petrophilus and Platymops setiger are two monotypic taxa of flat-headed bats found in Africa that have limited information regarding their phylogenetic position in the family of free-tailed bats. The most recent treatment of this group, largely based on morphological data, united Sauromys and Platymops as sister taxa. A recent molecular phylogeny showed a relationship between S. petrophilus and Tadarida aegyptiaca resulting in the paraphyly of the genus Tadarida, however this analysis did not include Platymops. In this project I generated and analyzed DNA sequences from S. petrophilus and P. setiger as well as several species of Tadarida to test the proposed relationship of these genera based on morphological analysis. The analysis of DNA sequence from two nuclear genes (beta fibrinogen intron 7, and recombination activating gene 2) and two mitochondrial genes (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide dehydrogenase subunit 1, and cytochrome b) did not support the sister relationship of S. petrophilus and P. setiger. My analysis found a strongly supported relationship between T. aegyptiaca and S. petrophilus to the exclusion of Platymops. To resolve paraphyly of the genus Tadarida I recommend classification of Tadarida aegyptiaca and Sauromys petrophilus within the genus Nyctinomus. Within my analysis P. setiger tended to unite with members of the genus Mormopterus however further work is needed before any taxonomic determinations of P. setiger can be made. In addition, the position of Tadarida brasiliensis was unresolved within Molossidae and will require further research
Photograph from somewhere in the Arab desert, between 1990 and 1995
No full textTitle devised by library assistant.Produced in Iraq
A critical appraisal of "Effectiveness of high-intensity laser therapy in patients with myogenic temporomandibular joint disorder: A double-blind, placebo-controlled study"
No full textThis paper gives an appraisal of a 2021 article originally published in the Journal of Stomatology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery which evaluates the effectiveness of high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) in the treatment of patients with myogenic temporomandibular disorder. An introduction of the importance and purpose of this critical appraisal is given along with the clinical question that is answered by this research article. This is followed by a description of the methods used in the literature search process and the background information of the article chosen. An appraisal providing the strengths and weaknesses is included for each component of the article including the introduction, methods, results, and discussion. Finally, a discussion section outlines the significance and relevance of this study as well as an argument in favor of the intervention appraised and how it would be applicable in a clinical setting
A critical appraisal of "A critical appraisal of "Effect of Senior Dance (DanSE) on Fall Risk Factors in Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial."
No full textThis critical appraisal article presented a study that hypothesized the effect of dance therapy on fall risk among geriatric community-dwelling individuals. It includes a brief introduction providing background information, highlighting the study's importance, and stating the clinical question. The article then details the methods used to find and relate the study to the clinical questions presented. The appraisal evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of each section, including the introduction, methods, results, and discussion, to assess the article's credibility. The discussion covers the clinical significance and relevance of the study, offering an opinion on whether this article is credible for the application of the intervention. In conclusion, the article suggests that dance therapy can be a fun and effective alternative for balance training in the older population
Photograph of the helicopter departing the airfield for a combat patrol, between 1990 and 1995
No full textTitle devised by library assistant.Produced in Iraq
Photograph of soldiers maintaining the helicopter, between 1990 and 1995
No full textTitle devised by library assistant.Produced in Iraq
A critical appraisal of "Effects of the Gait Training Device Plus Physiotherapy in Improving Ambulatory Functions in Patients With Subacute Stroke With Hemiplegia: An Assessor-Blinded, Randomized Controlled Trial"
No full textThis paper offers a critical appraisal of an article published in 2022 from the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation about the effectiveness of combined robot-assisted gait training (RAGT) and traditional gait-training methods in stroke with hemiplegia. Within the introduction, the importance of the topic of interest is outlined along with a specification of the clinical question being analyzed. The methods utilized to find and select the article for the appraisal are summarized. The result section of this appraisal highlights the main points of the article and critiques the introduction, methods, results, and discussion sections of the article. The discussion section of this paper that follows elaborates on the clinical significance and applicability of the article and the results of the intervention studied. Finally, the conclusion revisits the practicality of the clinical use of this type of intervention as well as offering future directions to take this gait-training technology and the related research related
