370 research outputs found
Silo at Quirk Farm, Alsen SD, Union County
No full text35 mm slide, a wood trailer, single-story wood building and metal circular structure near a multi-story weathered wood building in disrepairDrawer info: Finnish, Danish, Swedish; Silo - Anderson Swede -12Anderson Farm, Silo farm at Alsen Helen Quirk Silo N
Granary at Quirk Farm, Alsen SD, Union County
No full text35 mm slide, a two-story wood building with a metal roof next to a metal circular structureDrawer info: Finnish, Danish, Swedish; Granary Anderson Swede 12Farm at Alsen Helen Quirk qrainery, stable
Quirk Barn at Farm, Alsen SD, Union County
No full text35 mm slide, a single-story wood building with a bay and two open doorsDrawer info: Finnish, Danish, Swedish; Granary Anderson Swede 12Farm at Alsen Helen Quirk Barn - Store Machinery Saltbox
Quirk Residence at Anderson Farm, Alsen SD, Union County
No full text35 mm slide, leafy deciduous trees in front of a three-story building with a stucco-coated foundationDrawer info: Finnish, Danish, Swedish; Solomon & Margreta Anderson "Big" House Swede -12Anderson Farm House, Main farm at Alsen Helen Quirk House N
A new Gray’s anatomy of English grammar : review article on R. Huddleston and G. Pullum, ‘The Cambridge grammar of the English language’, 2002.
No full textThis article reviews Huddleston & Pullum (2002) from the viewpoint of a co-author of Quirk, Greenbaum, Leech & Svartvik (1985). (This author, however, makes no claim whatsoever to represent the views of the other authors of Quirk et al.) Particular attention is paid to some of the more controversial aspects of Huddleston & Pullum's analysis. It is argued that the two grammars, although similar in their comprehensively wide coverage of English, are not strictly comparable, in that Huddleston & Pullum's grammar is more theory-oriented and Quirk et al.'s grammar is more observation-oriented. These different orientations go with different strengths and weaknesses. In some areas Huddleston & Pullum's more up-to-date account has manifest advantages over that of Quirk et al., but there are also arguably areas where Huddleston & Pullum have not moved with the times
Enhancing Quirk-E Quantum Circuit Simulator to Streamline Quantum Software Development Workflow and Improve Usability
No full textIn this master’s thesis, new functionalities were implemented to Quirk-E quantum circuit simulator and a local Docker setup was created. The objective was to streamline the quantum software development workflow and improve usability of Quirk-E with the aim of enhancing developer experience in quantum software development. This thesis made contributions to both practical application and academic discourse by advancing usability development in quantum circuit simulators, addressing a well-established need for practical and accessible tools in the field of quantum computing, and responding to concrete challenges in quantum software development that have been identified in previous studies. This study followed a design science research methodology. The literature review began with key word search, after which the sources were categorized by relevance into three levels. Forward and backward searches were conducted for level three sources. Source base was supported by literature previously known by the author. This thesis had three research questions. The first question aimed at figuring out how Quirk-E could be enhanced by implementing new functionalities in it. As a result, four new functionalities and two new features were added to Quirk-E. The second research question set out to explain if Quirk-E was better than other circuit simulators in any way. As a result, Quirk-E was found to have the highest colourfulness with the best colour harmony. In addition, Quirk-E was shown to be relatively easy to navigate and only moderately congested while being rich in terms of provided functionalities. Lastly, based on the use case demonstration, Quirk-E was seen to be the only circuit simulator enabling such a use case, enabling efficient learning. Third research question focused on container technology’s potential with local Quirk-E use. As a result, a local Docker setup was provided and demonstrated. This thesis contributed to the field of quantum computing by improving the capabilities of an existing quantum software development tool further and enhancing its usability, thus improving developer experience in quantum computing.Tässä pro gradu -tutkielmassa Quirk-E kvanttipiirisimulaattoriin kehitettiin uusia ominaisuuksia ja sen paikallista käyttöä varten luotiin Docker-ympäristö. Tavoitteena oli sujuvoittaa yleistä kvanttiohjelmistokehityksen työnkulkua ja parantaa Quirk-E:n käytettävyyttä, pyrkien näiden tavoitteiden avulla kvanttiohjelmistokehittäjien kokemuksen parantamiseen. Tämä tutkielma teki käytännön ja tutkimuksen kannalta merkittäviä tuloksia. Tutkielmassa keskityttiin kvanttipiirisimulaattorien käytettävyyden kehittämiseen, vastattiin käytännöllisten ja saatavien kvanttiohjelmistotyökalujen tarpeeseen ja reagoitiin aiemmassa tutkimuksessa tunnistettuihin kvanttiohjelmistokehityksen haasteisiin. Metodina käytettiin design science research -menetelmää. Kirjallisuutta etsittiin avainsanahaulla ja lähteet luokiteltiin kolmelle tasolle niiden relevanssin perusteella. Kolmannen tason lähteille tehtiin eteen- ja taaksepäin hakua. Löydettyjä lähteitä tuettiin kirjoittajalle ennalta tutuilla aineistoilla. Tutkielmassa esitettiin kolme tutkimuskysymystä. Ensimmäisen tutkimuskysymyksen tavoitteena oli selvittää, miten Quirk-E:tä voidaan parantaa jatkokehittämällä siihen uusia ominaisuuksia. Tuloksena neljä uutta toiminnallisuutta ja kaksi uutta ominaisuutta implementointiin Quirk-E:hen. Toinen tutkimuskysymys pyrki selvittämään, onko Quirk-E jollakin tavalla muita saatavilla olevia kvanttipiirisimulaattoreita parempi. Arvioinnin tuloksena Quirk-E vaikutti olevan värikkäin ja silti harmonisin kvanttipiirisimulaattori. Lisäksi Quirk-E:n osoitettiin olevan suhteellisen helppo navigoida ja vain keskivertoisesti tukkoinen ollakseen ominaisuuksiltaan rikas kvanttipiirisimulaattori. Vastaava oppimista tukeva käyttötapaus ei ollut tismalleen samanlaisena mahdollinen millään muulla kvanttipiirisimulaattorilla. Kolmas tutkimuskysymys keskittyi konttiteknologian mahdollisuuksiin Quirk-E:n käytössä. Tätä varten tutkielmassa kehitettiin paikallinen Docker-ympäristö Quirk-E:n käyttöä varten ja sen käyttö demonstroitiin. Tämä tutkielma vaikutti kvanttilaskennan tutkimusalaan jatkokehittämällä olemassa olevaa kvanttipiirisimulaattoria ja parantamalla sen käytettävyyttä, näin ollen parantaen myös kvanttiohjelmistokehittäjien kokemusta kvanttiohjelmistokehityksestä.unknown accessibilityei tietoa saavutettavuudest
“Having diabetes shouldn’t stop them”: Healthcare professionals’ perceptions of physical activity in children with Type 1 diabetes
No full text© Quirk et al. 2015
This article is published under license to BioMed Central Ltd. This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly credited. The Creative Commons Public Domain Dedication waiver (http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/) applies to the data made available in this article, unless otherwise stated.Background: Healthcare professionals (HCP) working with children who have Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) have an important role in advising about and supporting the control of blood glucose level in relation to physical activity. Regular physical activity has known benefits for children with T1DM, but children with chronic conditions may face barriers to participation. The perceptions of HCPs were explored in an effort to understand what influences physical activity in children with T1DM and to inform the practice of those working with children who have T1DM. Methods: Semi-structured interviews with 11 HCPs involved in the care of children with T1DM in the UK were conducted. Interviews were recorded, transcribed verbatim and data were analysed using thematic analysis. Results: The factors perceived to influence participation in physical activity are presented as five major themes and eleven sub-themes. Themes included the positive influence of social support, the child’s motivation to be active, the potential for formal organisations such as school and diabetes clinic to support physical activity, the challenges faced by those who have T1DM and the perceived barriers to HCPs fulfilling their role of promoting physical activity. Conclusions: Healthcare professionals recognised their role in helping children with T1DM and their parents to incorporate physical activity into diabetes management and everyday life, but perceived barriers to the successful fulfilment of this role. The findings highlight the potential for clinical and non-clinical supportive systems to be sensitive to these challenges and facilitate children’s regular participation in physical activity.http://bmcpediatr.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12887-015-0389-
In What Ways did 19th Century Theatre Respond to Contemporary Crime: With a Focus on the Dramatization of Real-Life Cases and Criminals
No full textDuring the nineteenth century there was a surge in violent crime. The creation of the printing press allowed for the criminal investigations to be printed en masse in the newspapers for the public to read. Without access to the police reports, enquiries or trial documentation, the facts presented by the press became the widely accepted truth of these investigations despite many details being fabricated or opinion based. In this thesis I explore the ways in which real life murder was represented in the newspapers and how these were adapted into theatre productions. With reference to the newspaper's coverage of the crimes, this thesis details the many ways in which theatre across the nineteenth century responded to contemporary crime. The first murder explored in this thesis is the Elstree murder where John Thurtell murdered fellow gambler William Weare in 1823. With neither party truly being a victim, I argue how the changing opinions of criminals and victims portrayed in the press directly affects the theatre's portrayal of the murderer and the murdered on the stage. The second case looks at the Polstead murder where Maria Marten was murdered by her lover William Corder in 1827. What is interesting about this case is the belief that her body was discovered a year later through her mother's recurring dream. This fictitious anecdote taken from the newspaper's coverage on the murder becomes a focal element of the theatre's adaptations, leading to more supernatural and paranormal narratives. The final case study discussed in this thesis is that of the Whitechapel murders which are notoriously associated with 'Jack the Ripper'. Despite the twenty first century belief that the Ripper murdered five women, I discuss how the mass hysteria portrayed in the press lead to fourteen female murder victims being associated with the Ripper, causing his name to be associated with female murders for almost a decade across the world. In contrast to the popularity and constant retelling of the murders both in newspapers and documentaries today, the Ripper case severely lacked theatrical representation
"You can't just jump on a bike and go": A qualitative study exploring parents' perceptions of physical activity in children with type 1 diabetes
No full text© Quirk et al.; licensee BioMed Central. 2014
This article is published under license to BioMed Central Ltd. This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly credited. The Creative Commons Public Domain Dedication waiver (http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/) applies to the data made available in this article, unless otherwise stated.BACKGROUND: Parents of children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) have an important role in supporting diabetes management behaviours and helping to maintain their child's healthy lifestyle. Physical activity has known benefits for children with T1DM [Diabet Med 31: 1163-1173], but children with chronic health conditions typically have low levels of physical activity. Research is needed to build an understanding of the experience of physical activity for children with T1DM. The purpose of this study was to understand parents' perceptions of what influences physical activity for children with T1DM and to inform the practice of those working with children who have T1DM. METHODS: Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 20 parents (18 mothers, 2 fathers) who had a child aged 7 - 13 years with T1DM in the UK. Interviews were recorded, transcribed verbatim and data were analysed using thematic analysis [Qual Res Psychol 3: 77-101, 2006]). RESULTS: Factors believed to influence participation in physical activity are presented as 7 major themes and 15 subthemes. Themes that emerged included the conflict between planning and spontaneous activity, struggles to control blood glucose, recognition of the importance of physical activity, the determination of parents, children relying on their parents to manage physical activity, the importance of a good support system and individual factors about the children that influence physical activity participation. CONCLUSIONS: This study highlights that parents serve as gate-keepers for children's physical activity. The findings provide insight into the need for T1DM knowledge and competence in personnel involved in the supervision of children's physical activities. Healthcare providers should collaborate with families to ensure understanding of how to manage physical activity. The findings sensitise professionals to the issues confronted by children with T1DM and their parents, as well as the methods used by children and their families to overcome obstacles to physical activity. The implications for further research, clinical practice, and physical activity promotion with children with T1DM are discussed.http://bmcpediatr.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12887-014-0313-
Water Storage at Anderson Farm, Alsen SD, Union County
No full text35 mm slide, a wood building with a hipped roof on a wood base between a Quonset and a weathered wood buildingDrawer info: Finnish, Danish, Swedish; Granary Anderson Swede 12#136 Water / Storage Alsen Helen Quirk Farm Clay Count
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