311 research outputs found
On diffusion models of single neuron activity
No full textWith reference to some of the researches jointly carried out by R.M. Capocelli and the author, a bird's eye view is provided of the theory of one-dimensional diffusion processes as a tool to model single neuron activity. After sketching the basic background, some specific processes are reviewed and a variety of approaches available for neuronal modeling are outlined together with certain computation procedures for solving the related firing problem. Neuronal model with state-dependent infinitesimal variance are finally mentioned
On diffusion models of single neuron activity
No full textWith reference to some of the researches jointly carried out by R.M. Capocelli and the author, a bird's eye view is provided of the theory of one-dimensional diffusion processes as a tool to model single neuron activity. After sketching the basic background, some specific processes are reviewed and a variety of approaches available for neuronal modeling are outlined together with certain computation procedures for solving the related firing problem. Neuronal model with state-dependent infinitesimal variance are finally mentioned
lok ma chau movement, place, relationship
No full textgraduation work delft school of design by Renske Maria van DamDelft school of DesignArchitectureArchitectur
Healthy challenging design education for engineers
No full textTeaching design skills to engineering students has long been one of the main building blocks of the bachelor curriculums at the TU Delft faculties of Industrial Design Engineering and Architecture & the Built Environment. We observe that our students achieve high-level (design) competencies during their study time at TU Delft. But we also observe that design education goes together too often with over-aroused students and ambitious teachers, leading too often to higher levels of student stress. With the support of the Dutch 4TU Centre for EngineeringEducation, we asked first-year bachelor IDE and ABE design students about their perceived levels of arousal and the factors within the design education learning environment, which contribute to a positive or negative study experience. This paper will show our understanding of our design education pedagogies, our model of spheres of influence, and potential coping strategies for students and tutors. We indicate five spheres of influence for our design students: the student self, design tutors, classmates, the learning environment, and society at large.Each sphere consists of various potentially stressful factors. The coping strategies we propose focus on helping students to find ways to become aware of their feelings and thoughts, the meaning they give to them, and the kinds of behaviors and (short-term and long-term) consequences which follow from there. We also emphasize the role of the community of teachers and students to help individual students assess those (potentially) stressful situationsconstructivelyGreen Open Access added to TU Delft Institutional Repository ‘You share, we take care!’ – Taverne project https://www.openaccess.nl/en/you-share-we-take-care Otherwise as indicated in the copyright section: the publisher is the copyright holder of this work and the author uses the Dutch legislation to make this work public.Spatial Planning and StrategyMarketing and Consumer Researc
Application of shearography and the percussion method for the structural inspection of wall paintings: A case study of St. Christopher in Maria Church, Nisse
No full textStructural delamination in mural paintings is a complex phenomenon and is considered among the most frequent types of damage. In conservation practice, the most common technique to identify structural detachments is the percussion method. Full-field optical techniques based on interferometry, such as shearography, can provide a more scientifically substantiated evaluation of the condition of heterogeneous structures of wall paintings. The empirical nature of the percussion method was observed during the condition assessment of two medieval wall paintings in Maria Church, Nisse, the Netherlands. It can be argued that, to allow the formulation of specific treatment needs for structural delamination in wall paintings, accurate defect mapping and characterisation is needed. The application of shearography was believed to provide a holistic representation of the condition of the structure of the wall painting depicting St. Christopher in Maria Church. Preliminary comparison of the methods involved revealed a degree of matching between results obtained. Discrepancies, i.e. areas deemed extremely vulnerable during percussion testing that were not detected by shearography, are debatably caused by the misinterpretation of the acoustic response during percussion testing or the inability of shearography to detect in depth structural defects. Further research regarding shearography should focus on providing more information about the depth of structurally delaminated areas within the heterogeneous layered structure of wall paintings.Structural Integrity & Composite
Laporan Praktek Kerja Profesi Apoteker di Apotek Kimia Farma 25 Jalan Raya Darmo No. 2-4 Surabaya (25 Januari 2016 – 27 Februari 2016)
No full textUma arquitetura de ensino superior à distância para o Instituto Xingô: estreitando fronteiras na ampliação de horizontes educativos
No full textDissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Centro Tecnológico. Programa de Pós-Graduação em Engenharia de Produção.Esta pesquisa pretende mostrar a vivência e a inserção da educação à distância no mundo da contemporaneidade, sob uma perspectiva multicaso, a partir da dimensão tecnológica, com base na análise dos projetos de formação continuada docente desenvolvidos pelo Instituto Xingó (CHESF), entidade que propicia o desenvolvimento auto-sustentável do semi-árido nordestino, através da Unidade de Projeto de Educação e Gestão do Trabalho. O decurso da investigação conduziu a uma proposta de intervenção sob forma de um projeto de ensino superior para qualificação de professores e professoras. A possível implementação desta proposta, se constitui em resultado para além da pesquisa científica, cujos dados serão veiculados neste trabalho. Este estudo considerou os postulados teóricos sóciointeracionista e tecnológico, na perspectiva de contribuir para a construção do conhecimento sobre a aprendizagem mediada pelo ensino à distância
Three-dimensional spectral measurements of paint samples using optical coherence tomography
No full textIn this study, we describe a method for measuring the spectral reflectance of a paint layer at both the surface and in the volume of the paint layers. We first present a fringes model which illustrates the possibilities for spectral reconstruction using a Short-Time-Fourier-Transform algorithm. We investigate the remaing percentage errors and identified that there is a strong fluctuation along the wavelength range of the spectrometer. Then, we demonstrate the validity of our approach experimentally by measuring the spectral reflectance of a paint layer using a custom-made visible light optical coherence tomography system. There, we reconstruct the spectral reflectance of a paint layer by probing the surface and a depth range below the surface. Finally, we show the importance to include a wavelength sensitive correction in the reconstruction for taking into account the spectral shape of the light in the reference path of the interferometer. This work is part of the Down To The Ground project, in which the results of the OCT inspection will be used directly by a consortium of technical art historians and conservators.Green Open Access added to TU Delft Institutional Repository ‘You share, we take care!’ – Taverne project https://www.openaccess.nl/en/you-share-we-take-care Otherwise as indicated in the copyright section: the publisher is the copyright holder of this work and the author uses the Dutch legislation to make this work public.Structural Integrity & Composite
Il James di Putnam
No full textThis paper reconstructs Hilary Putnam’s
position concerning James’ philosophy by analyzing those aspects which have
represented a major contribution to the evolution of the Putnamian Realism.
After accurately describing the affinity between Wittgenstein and James which
guides Putnam’s interest in James’ Pragmatism, the author revises the ethical,
epistemological and metaphysical themes from which the most fruitful aspects of
Pragmatism emerge. Some of these are: the conjunction between antidogmatism and
antiscepticism, the procedural conception of knowledge and truth, the critique to
physicalist reductionism and to common sense realism, and, finally, the thesis
of the importance of the practical dimension in the development of philosophical
analysis. This way, the currentness of the Jamesian battle against the dichotomic
logic that rules our theoretical tradition is highlighted
Avaliação da carga mental de trabalho em magistrados do poder judiciário de Santa Catariana
No full textDissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Centro Tecnológico, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Engenharia de Produção, Florianópolis, 2013.O objetivo desse estudo foi identificar os principais fatores da carga mental de trabalho, constantes do instrumento NASA-TLX, incidentes nos Magistrados do Tribunal de Justiça de Santa Catarina, em função de suas atividades. A pressão da sociedade, principal característica inerente à profissão do Magistrado, exige celeridade processual e perspicácia na interpretação das leis e gera além da preocupação com a produtividade, grande esforço para o cumprimento das funções com neutralidade. Como técnicas de pesquisa foram utilizadas o instrumento de avaliação subjetiva NASA-TLX e a mensuração de indicadores fisiológicos como a frequência cardíaca, respiratória e a pressão sanguínea. A pesquisa de natureza qualitativa foi realizada com quinze (15) Desembargadores do Tribunal de Justiça de Santa Catarina de forma a identificar os principais fatores da carga mental de trabalho e confrontá-los com os indicadores fisiológicos. Questionários com questões fechadas e voltadas exclusivamente a aspectos socioeconômicos foram preenchidos pelos sujeitos da pesquisa, bem como os formulários do método de avaliação subjetiva NASA-TLX, de modo que o mesmo fosse aplicado em sua íntegra. Antes de iniciar a sessão de julgamento, os parâmetros fisiológicos foram mensurados e logo após a finalização da sessão, nova medição foi realizada. Os dados coletados foram reunidos em quadros demonstrativos a fim de se obter uma representação visual de todas as informações, e consequentemente uma visão geral dos dados. Foi utilizada a técnica da triangulação, que permite a interação das diversas fontes de evidências para sustentação dos constructos, com o intuito de detectar convergências ou divergências nas informações. Posteriormente, foi realizada a análise detalhada dos dados coletados a fim de se explicar as evidências que devem ser embasadas com a teoria existente. As limitações do estudo foram significativas, referindo-se ao número reduzido de pesquisas sobre o tema e ao sistema de dados da Junta Médica Oficial do Poder Judiciário Catarinense por não constar em seus registros os afastamentos para tratamento de saúde de Magistrados. A amostra, que pelo tamanho não representa significância estatística, foi mais uma limitação encontrada. Outra limitação foi a não realização de testes clínicos, objeto da revisão da literatura e não contemplado no estudo, a avaliação dos magistrados em apenas uma oportunidade, assim como a não extensão do estudo aos demais servidores. Além dos diversos fatores que podem ter interferido nos resultados da pesquisa, as medidas fisiológicas podem ter sido influenciadas pelo estilo de vida, história mórbida pregressa, uso de medicações e adesão ao tratamento. Do ponto de vista qualitativo, os resultados desse estudo realizado com os Desembargadores durante a sessão de julgamento, são representativos e demonstram que a demanda mental é afetada em grande proporção. Na mensuração dos indicadores fisiológicos houve elevação nos resultados da maioria dos Magistrados, especialmente da pressão sanguínea, que demonstrou maior sensibilidade na realização da atividade. Sabendo-se que a Hipertensão Arterial Sistêmica ? HAS é um dos mais importantes problemas de saúde pública do Brasil e um fator de risco modificável, esforços concentrados serão necessários, bem como implementos que incitem medidas de prevenção e promoção à saúde dos Magistrados e para que incorporem algumas mudanças de hábitos.Pode-se inferir então, que a similaridade dos resultados sugerem uma tendência de correlação entre a sobrecarga e o aumento da pressão arterial os resultados podem ter sido afetados por inumeráveis fatores e hábitos de vida como sedentarismo, estresse, tabagismo, patologia pregressa, sobrepeso, alimentação, entre outros, o que demanda uma investigação científica mais aprofundada. The aim of this study was to identify the main factors of mental workload, which are induded in the (NASA-TLX) instrument, incidents in the Magistrates Court in Santa Catarina, in terms of their activities. The pressure of society, the main characteristic inherent to the profession of the Magistrate requires promptness and insight in the interpretation of laws and causes beyond the concern with productivity, great effort to the duties with neutrality. Research techniques used were the instrument of NASA-TLX subjective evaluation and measurement of physiological indicators such as heart rate, breathing and blood pressure. The qualitative research was conducted with fifteen (15) Judges of the Court of Santa Catarina to determine which factors of mental workload bring consequences for the health of Magistrates and confront them with the results of the application of NASA -TLX and the physiological indicators. Questionnaires with closed questions and focused exclusively on socioeconomic aspects were completed by the subjects, as well as the forms of the method of subjective evaluation of NASA-TLX, so that it be applied in its entirety. Before starting the trial session, physiological parameters were measured and after the completion of the session, another measurement was performed. The data were gathered in statement tables in order to get a visual representation of all the information, and consequently an overview of the data. We used the technique of triangulation, which allows the interaction of different sources of evidence to support the constructs, in order to detect convergences or divergences in information. Subsequently, we performed a detailed analysis of the data collected in order to explain the evidence that must be embasadas with the existing theory. Limitations of the study were significant, referring to the small number of studies on the subject and the data system of the Medical Officer of the Judiciary by Catarina does not appear in its records the distances to health care Magistrates, since it could to make a bridge between the clearances for psychosomatic disorders category in the study. The sample size does not represent that the statistical significance, was another limitation found, besides the non-clinical testing, the object of the literature review, was a point not raised in the study, as well as conducting the evaluation of magistrates in one opportunity, as well as the non-extension of the study to other servers. In addition to the many factors that may have affected the results of the research, the physiological measures may have been influenced by lifestyle, disease history, medication use and adherence to treatment. From a qualitative standpoint, the results of this study with the Judges during the trial session, are representative and show the mental demand is affected to a great extent. The burden of mental work can resonate so expressive and striking the disease process category that is usually associated with the load variations and results in modifications or changes to the overall work performance. In the measurement of physiological indicators was high in the results of most of the Magistrates, especially blood pressure, which showed higher sensitivity in that activity. Knowing that Hypertension - HTN is one of the most important public health problems in Brazil and one modifiable risk factor, concerted efforts will be needed, as well as implement measures that encourage prevention and health promotion of the Magistrates and that incorporate some changes in habits. It can be inferred then, that the similarity of the results suggest a trend of correlation between overload and increased blood pressure results may have been affected by innumerable factors and lifestyle habits such as sedentary lifestyle, stress, smoking, previous disease, overweight, food , among others, which demand a deeper scientific investigation
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