776 research outputs found
LML-Learning Meta-Learning Dataset_update version
No full textThe LML dataset presented in this paper contains both categorical and continuous data for 7 meta-learning parameters: age, gender, degree of illusion of competence, sleep duration, chronotype, experience of imposter phenomenon and multiple intelligence. Convenience sampling and simple random sampling method are used to structure the volunteered anonymous online survey data collection project for LML dataset creation. Survey questionnaires are set to explore adult learners' (age over 18) meta-learning parameters. The responses from the 54 survey questionnaires contains raw data from 1021 current university students from 11 universities of Bangladesh.
Mean and standard deviation for the participant's baseline attributes are given for scale parameters, and frequency and percentage are calculated for categorical parameters. Academic curriculum, courses as well as professional training materials can be reviewed and re-designed with focusing on the diversity of learners. How the designed courses will be learned by learners along with how they will be taught is a significant point for education in any discipline. As the survey questionnaires are set for adult learners and only current university students have participated in this survey, this dataset is appropriate for study andragogy and heutagogy but pedagogy.
Ethics statements Ethical approval (Involvement of Human Subjects) were obtained from the Biosafety, Biosecurity and Ethical Clearance Committee, Jahangirnagar University (reference no. is BBEC,JU/M 2022/01 (18)). The dataset presented in this article is open for public access. It is mandatory to follow the correct citation guidelines when using this LML dataset.
Credit author statement Sonia Corraya: Conceptualization, Methodology, Data curation, Visualization, Writing – original draft; Professor Shamim Al Mamun: Supervision; Professor M. Shamim Kaiser: Supervision.
This dataset belongs to Authors, Institute of Information Technology, Jahangirnagar University, savar, Dhaka-1342, Bangladesh
Market research in fast food restaurant sector
Full text linkThis is a research based thesis which focuses on market research in fast food restaurants. The main purpose of this research is to understand customer’s expectations in terms of services, menu items, and related ethical aspects. Another objective of this thesis is to evaluate the challenges for a startup restaurant based on market analysis of existing fast food market in capital region of Finland.
The detailed study of different market research methods was performed to develop the market research methodology suitable for the fast food restaurant business. After thoroughly studying different market research methods, the research was divided into two levels: micro and macro. The micro level market research focused on the factors which can be controlled by the entrepreneur, while the macro level market research focused on the factors which cannot be controlled by the entrepreneur.
For micro level market research, qualitative research approach was used to understand the factors which can help to attract the customers in fast food business. The non-participant observation method was employed to rate and record customer satisfaction for this purpose. This observation was performed in international fast food chain located in capital region of Finland. For macro level market research, quantitative and qualitative research approaches were used to understand the challenges for a startup restaurant. The PESTEL and Porter’s Five Forces analysis tools were used in this case.
Market research results are quite encouraging for restaurant business in Finland during the past few years. The analysis of these results confirms that opening a fast food restaurant in the capital of Finland has good chance of success. The author recommends to include hamburgers in the menu and allow the customers to see the preparation process and customize the ingredients according personal choices
Extending and Relating Semantic Models of Compensating CSP
No full textBusiness transactions involve multiple partners coordinating and interacting with each other. These transactions have hierarchies of activities which need to be orchestrated. Usual database approaches (e.g.,checkpoint, rollback) are not applicable to handle faults in a long running transaction due to interaction with multiple partners. The compensation mechanism handles faults that can arise in a long running transaction. Based on the framework of Hoare's CSP process algebra, Butler et al introduced Compensating CSP (cCSP), a language to model long-running transactions. The language introduces a method to declare a transaction as a process and it has constructs for orchestration of compensation. Butler et al also defines a trace semantics for cCSP. In this thesis, the semantic models of compensating CSP are extended by defining an operational semantics, describing how the state of a program changes during its execution. The semantics is encoded into Prolog to animate the specification. The semantic models are further extended to define the synchronisation of processes. The notion of partial behaviour is defined to model the behaviour of deadlock that arises during process synchronisation. A correspondence relationship is then defined between the semantic models and proved by using structural induction. Proving the correspondence means that any of the presentation can be accepted as a primary definition of the meaning of the language and each definition can be used correctly at different times, and for different purposes. The semantic models and their relationships are mechanised by using the theorem prover PVS. The semantic models are embedded in PVS by using Shallow embedding. The relationships between semantic models are proved by mutual structural induction. The mechanisation overcomes the problems in hand proofs and improves the scalability of the approach
Memory-type control charts for censored reliability data
No full textControl charts are commonly used to monitor a process to detect undesirable changes. The main goal of this work is to propose exponentially weighted moving average (EWMA) and cumulative sum (CUSUM) control charts to track a process by utilizing type-I censored generalized exponential (GE) distributed data. In particular, the censored data are replaced with the conditional expected value (CEV). A comparison between CUSUM and CUSUM ignoring unobserved covariates (CUSUM-IUC) charts is also a part of this study. The GE distribution is considered due to its application in reliability analysis. The performance of the charts is evaluated by using the average run length along with the standard deviation of the run length. Furthermore, the study also examines the effect of smoothing parameters, censoring rate, and shifts on the proposed methodologies. The results indicate that the EWMA chart performs better than other schemes (CUSUM and CUSUM-IUC) for shifts in the shape parameter of the GE distribution. Finally, the proposed schemes are also applied to a real-life data set
Human Intervention and AI in Higher Education English Test Designing: Benefits, Challenges, and Recommendations
No full textThe rapid advancements in generative artificial intelligence (genAI) have produced significant research in recent years, highlighting the advantages of using genAI in language test designing. These advantages encompass time saving, the generation of test papers, and the enhancement of students’ experiences during stressful assessments. This paper seeks to underline the importance of human intervention in English test preparation by analysing various genAI outcomes informed by direct experience and observation.
Specifically, this study investigates the benefits and challenges associated with developing genAI-based English assessment tests for 160 Italian undergraduate students at an upper-intermediate level of English proficiency, using ChatGPT 3.5. I argue that human intervention, particularly through well-crafted prompts, is essential for achieving effective results. This paper advocates for a thoughtful approach to integrating AI in English test designing. The objective is to equip language teachers and practitioners with vital recommendations for test preparation. This guidance will assist them in navigating the intersection of AI and test design, fostering a nuanced understanding of the benefits and challenges posed by AI technology. It also emphasises the necessity of balancing technological reliance with the integrity of higher-order thinking skills. In sum, the paper stresses that human supervision and intervention are critical for producing reliable outcomes, as failures in genAI-based tests are not uncommon. While the primary focus of this study is on the context of Italian undergraduates, it also explores broader implications for the use of AI in language education globally, reinforcing the universal need for human intervention to maintain quality and ethical standards
RETRACTION: Optimization of conditions for the biological treatment of textile dyes using isolated soil bacteria
No full textThe article titled “Optimization of conditions for the biological treatment of textile dyes using isolated soil bacteria” ([version 1; referees: peer review discontinued]. F1000Research 2018, 7:351 https://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.13757.1) by Shafkat Shamim Rahman and colleagues, has been retracted by F1000Research on grounds of misconduct by the first author. Following publication of the article, the editorial team at F1000Research were notified by Romana Siddique, from BRAC University, that the data presented in this paper significantly overlaps with the data in her recently published article : Siddique and Alif; ARRB, 22(5): 1-12, 2018; Article no.ARRB.38637; https://doi.org/10.9734/ARRB/2018/38637. In response to our queries to the authors, the second and last author listed on this article, Fahim Ahmed Alif and M. Mahboob Hossain, have stated that they were not aware of the submission of this article to F1000Research, and did not agree to be authors. We have evidence which confirms their statement. After further investigation by the F1000Research team, and a separate investigation by BRAC University, it has become clear that Shafkat Shamim Rahman was not involved with the research presented in this paper, and that the decision to submit and publish the article was taken independently by him, and not his listed co-authors. BRAC University has confirmed that Shafkat Shamim Rahman is not currently based at their institution.</ns4:p
Analysis of risk factors related to expression of basement membrane protein NID1 in females with breast cancer
No full textAmong Asian population at present, we comparatively acquire less information associated with breast
cancer risk factors. This study has analyzed the data gathered from two-renowned tertiary health care
centers targeting a large subpopulation of Karachi. This will greatly help in determining the most prevalent
risk factors as well as the clinical findings of breast cancer lung metastatic females among the target
population. This comparative cross-sectional study which is aimed to determine the risk factors associated
with breast cancer such as patient’s demographic profile as well as reproductive risk factors. Moreover,
we have also analyzed the clinical data of our study subjects based on which they were diagnosed as
well as treated. Total n = 175 breast cancer cases were recruited in this study, out of which 121 (69.2%)
patients were untreated (Group A). The remaining 54 (30.8%) patients, who received cancer treatment as
adjuvant therapy, were included as treated (Group B) cases. Regarding patient’s demographic data, mean
age of enrolled patients was found to be 48.26±10.74 years. The mean age of menarche was found to be
13.39±0.89 years. The calculated BMI (body mass index) was found to be 20.4. Majority of the enrolled
subjects have acquired primary or basic education and most of them were married and housewives. For
the reproductive risk factors of breast cancer, majority gave no history of contraceptive usage. Also,
most of the females have three children or more with the history of breast feeding. It was concluded that,
lack of education combine with low socioeconomic status, which further aggravates the health outcomes
especially by neglecting the early diagnosis of the disease. Also, higher risk was observed for married
women, housewives with extended family that is 3 or more children. Breast feeding for extended duration
(at least 2 years) and less age at first childbirth were observed as protective factors for this cancer. Also,
majority of our study subjects were diagnosed at late stages of cancer (stage III and stage IV). Therefore,
early detection will not only cure the breast cancer patients but also prevent them undergoing painful
circumstances
Pemphigus vulgaris in oral cavity: A case report
No full textPemphigus vulgaris is an autoimmune disease that produces intraepithelial blisters in the skin and the oral mucosa. The
oral mucosa is often the first site to be affected by the disease. Initial lesions could appear in the oral cavity in the form
of vesicles, bullae and ulcers. Dentists have a major role in the recognition and diagnosis of this disease. A case of oral
pemphigus vulgaris is presented with special emphasis on diagnostic modalities.Corresponding Author:
Dr. Shamim Thorakkal, Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology, Government Dental College, Calicut-673008, India.
Email: [email protected]
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No full textNasim Zakaria-Message. pp. 6; Tariq Saleem Sheikh-Essay-National Unity. pp. 7-8; Essay-Our Great Son: Zahid Ali Khan. pp. 9; Mian Mukhtar Ahmad-Poetry-Poem. pp. 10-12; Nazeer Ahmad-Article-Morality and Politics. pp. 13-15; Shamim Nargis Rae-Essay-""The Fifteen"" Revived. pp. 16; Fazal-ur-Rahman Khan-Essay-The College Library. pp. 17; Siddiqui, M. Rehan-Department of Botany. pp. 18-19; Iqbal Mirza-Essay-Why English? pp. 20-22; Dr Parveen Shaukat Ali-Essay-The Role of the Teacher as an Adviser and Counsellor. pp. 23-24; Fakhar Ahmad-Article-What is Philosophy. pp. 25-31; Speech-The Speech Delivered by the Principal Govt. F. C. College, Lahore at Karachi at the Annual Function of Alumni Association Karachi. pp. 32-33; Speech-Speech of the Wafaqi Mohtasib. pp. 34-38; Ehsan Ali Nawak-A Review of Professor Riaz Hussain's Book 'Iqbal'. pp. 39-40; Folio [Urdu] 212 p.Professor Nasim Zakaria, Principal. before page 7; Prof Dr Parveen Shaukat Ali, Vice Principal, Govt. F.C. College, Lahore. before page 23; Mr Justice Sardar Mohammad Iqbal, Wafaqi Mohtasib. after page 34; Dr Rafique Ahmed, Vice Chancellor Punjab University. after page 40; Dr M. Rehan Siddiqui, Dean of Science. after page 40; Prof Viqar Ahmad Qureshi, Head Department of History. after page 40; Professor Amjad Tariq, Dean of Administration and Student Affairs. after page 40; Professor Gilani Kamran, Head of the Department of English. after page 40; Professor Zahid Parvaiz. after page 40; Professor Fazal Ur Rehman. after page 4
Representations of South African Indian women in Farida Karodia's Daughters of the twilight and Shamim Sarif's The world unseen.
Full text linkThesis (M.A.)-University of Natal, Durban, 2003.In this article I examine the representations of South African Indian women in Farida
Karodia's Daughters of the Twilight and Shamim Sarif's the world unseen. My contention
is that each author chooses a different mode of representation and that certain features
of these representations suggest both the different relationship each author has with
South Africa and the differences in the times of production of the novels. Thus while both
novels are set in the 1950s, Karodia, whose site of enunciation is the 'interregnum' in the
1980s, imagines the agency of her women quite differently from Sarif, who writes from a
'post-anti-apartheid' site of enunciation in the late 1990s. I analyse and compare the
relationships between characters (men and women; women and women) and look at the
cultural and political significance of mixed-race figures, concentrating on uncovering the
mechanisms of power and their effects. I read these against a politico-historical context
of the setting and that of the times and places of production
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