14 research outputs found
Creating Access for students with a disability in Pre-Service Education
No full textAs school systems evolve with increased commitment towards inclusion and diversity in response to the changing demographics, access to educational platforms has increased over time. This change creating least restrictive environments both physical and virtual over time has flowed to the university. Policies both local and international have provided the clear guide and foundation to supporting inclusion and access in any educational setting. However, the challenges continue to permeate some countries still exploring these possibilities of inclusion and access for all students. This paper explores the challenges reported in studies that have responded to the needs of students given the changes in the policy. The author discusses such challenges while offering solutions to what could culminate into a stressful situation if access is not addressed. Examples are drawn from research data both locally and internationally
New Working Conditions for the SPS from 2000
No full textAfter the long shutdown (December 2000 to May 2001), the SPS complex will work with the main water-cooling loop in closed circuit. This will affect the working conditions because of the higher temperature of the supplied water (24 ° C, i.e. 15 K higher) and therefore of the air in the tunnel. The cooling installations will consequently be upgraded or replaced to meet the new needs, and several new chilled-water stations will be installed to supply the present users. The author will thoroughly explain the main aspects of all these modifications and report the results of the preliminary tests carried out in September 1996. Finally, an overview of the global costs (operational and linked to the project) will be given, taking into account the different consumption of water, electricity and the effects on the magnet components
Construction Progress of the Cooling and Ventilation in the LHC Project
No full textThe Cooling and Ventilation Group has started the LHC construction work in September 1999 and will get into full activity when LEP will be stopped and dismantled: in total 12 major contracts for an amount of about 120 MCHF will be established to build the needed installations for the LHC. The author will report on the current works that are in progress on the different LEP Points distinguishing between the Ventilation and the Water Cooling installations. The Ventilation work, completed in the new surface buildings in Points 18, is currently held in Points 4 and 5. Point 1 will follow in the near future. The work for the Cooling plants comprehend the pumping stations, the cooling towers and the chilled water production stations in Points 1 and 5, the buried pipes in Points 1 and 4. For all of these activities, an updated report of the progress of the work, of the planning and of the expenses is given. Finally, a short overview of the future activities is presented
Primary school students' engagement in a 3D virtual learning environment (3D VLE)
No full textThe main purpose of this study is to explore how the three-dimensional virtual learning environment (3D VLE), Quest Atlantis (QA) is used to engage primary school students in the learning of scientific concepts. The issue of student engagement is crucial since primary school students often find it difficult to grasp scientific concepts and the 3D VLE offers teachers with opportunities to engage students and improve the quality of learning.In this exploratory study, the author has employed qualitative and quantitative methods and triangulated his research using observations, group interviews, one-to-one interviews and the students' work. The 7-level taxonomy of engagement propounded by Bangert-Drowns and Pike (2002) was used as a guide.The key findings indicate that learner analysis is necessary so that just-in-time information technology skills can be taught and the appropriate scaffolding built into the lesson. In addition, the role of the teacher is crucial to the level of engagement students achieve. Orienting activities that support learner autonomy help students to be more engaged. These activities may include introductory sessions to the 3D VLE with clear objectives for the lesson and teacher demonstration in completing a sample task. A 3D VLE like QA can create the initial interest but the level of engagement a student achieves depends on the content. Thus, engagement in the 3D space does not necessarily mean engagement with the content or task
Genome Sequence of a Podovirus (AAPEc6) Isolated from Wastewater in New Zealand That Infects Escherichia coli O45:H10
No full textabstract: Bacteriophages are ideal candidates for pathogen biocontrol to mitigate outbreaks of prevalent foodborne pathogens, such as Escherichia coli. We identified a bacteriophage (AAPEc6) from wastewater that infects E. coli O45:H10. The AAPEc6 genome sequence shares 93% identity (with 92% coverage) to enterobacterial phage K1E (Sp6likevirus) in the Autographivirinae subfamily (Podoviridae).The final version of this article, as published in Genome Announcements, can be viewed online at: http://genomea.asm.org/content/5/31/e00462-1
An analysis of the influences on Appleton East High School technology education students' perception of the construction industry
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CV activities on the LHC complex during the long shutdown
No full textThe presentation gives an overview of the major projects and work foreseen to be performed during next long shutdown on cooling and ventilation plants. Several projects are needed following the experience of the last years when LHC was running, in particular the modifications in the water cooling circuits presently in overflow. Some other projects are linked to the CV consolidation plan. Finally, most of the work shall be done to respond to additional requests: SR buildings air conditioning, the need to be able to clean and maintain the LHC cooling towers without a complete stop of cooling circuits, the upgrade of the air conditioning of the CCC rack room cooling etc. For all these activities, the author will detail constraints and the impact on the schedule and on the operation of the plants that will however need to run for most of the shutdown duration. The consequence of postponing the long shutdown from 2012 to 2013 will be also covered
The benefit of synthetic versus biological patch augmentation in the repair of posterosuperior massive rotator cuff tears : a 3-year follow-up study
No full textBackground: Rotator cuff repair typically results in a satisfactory, although variable, clinical outcome. However, anatomic failure of the repaired tendon often occurs. Hypothesis: Patch augmentation can improve the results of open rotator cuff repair by supporting the healing process, protecting the suture, and reducing friction in the subacromial space. Study Design: Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods: A total of 152 patients with a posterosuperior massive rotator cuff tear were treated by open repair only (control group; n = 51; mean age, 67.06 ± 4.42 years), open repair together with collagen patch augmentation (collagen group; n = 49; mean age, 66.53 ± 5.17 years), or open repair together with polypropylene patch augmentation (polypropylene group; n = 52; mean age, 66.17 ± 5.44 years) and were retrospectively studied. Patients were evaluated preoperatively and after 36 months with a visual analog scale (VAS) and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) shoulder rating scale and by measuring elevation of the scapular plane and strength with a dynamometer. The VAS and UCLA scores were also obtained 2 months postoperatively. Tendon integrity was assessed after 1 year by ultrasound. Patients were homogeneous as per the preoperative assessment. Results: After 2 months, results (mean ± standard deviation) for the control, collagen, and polypropylene groups, respectively, were as follows: VAS scores were 6.96 ± 1.11, 6.46 ± 1.02, and 4.92 ± 0.90, while UCLA scores were 11.29 ± 1.46, 11.40 ± 1.51, and 19.15 ± 1.99. After 36 months, the mean scores for the respective groups were 3.66 ± 1.05, 4.06 ± 1.02, and 3.28 ± 1.10 for the VAS and 14.88 ± 1.98, 14.69 ± 1.99, and 24.61 ± 3.22 for the UCLA scale. In addition, after 36 months, elevation on the scapular plane was 140.68° ± 9.84°, 140.61° ± 12.48°, and 174.71° ± 8.18°, and abduction strength was 8.73 ± 0.54 kg, 9.03 ± 0.60 kg, and 13.79 ± 0.64 kg for the control, collagen, and polypropylene groups, respectively. The retear rate after 12 months was 41% (21/51) for the control group, 51% (25/49) for the collagen group, and 17% (9/52) for the polypropylene group. In particular, the reduced 12-month retear rate and the increased UCLA scores, abduction strength, and elevation at 3-year follow-up were statistically significant for patients treated with a polypropylene patch compared with those treated with repair only or with a collagen patch. Conclusion: Polypropylene patch augmentation of rotator cuff repair was demonstrated to significantly improve the 36-month outcome in terms of function, strength, and retear rate. © 2014 The Author(s)
Hanc Dissertationem Theoretico-Practicam De Defensione Necessaria Sub Praesidio ... Dn. Davidis Pestelii ... Publicae censurae exposuit Johannes Andreas Westerman ... Author & Resp. In Acroaterio Iuridico, ipsis Nonis Sextilis, horis consuetis, Anno MDCLIII
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