64 research outputs found
Mexico = 墨西哥
No full textModerator : Claudia Yadira CABALLERO BORJA (Barter Community Mixiuhca and Ecomun Network, Mexico)
Speakers : Laura COLLIN (Tlaxcala University, Mexico) David BARKIN (Metropolitan Autonomous University, Mexico) Jorge SANTIAGO (Author of Solidarity Political Economy) María Eugenia SANTANA (Chiapas Autonomous University, Mexico) Oscar GONZÁLEZ (Mexico City Autonomous University, Mexico
Factors that contribute to academic success for students from low socio-economic backgrounds: a comparative study of two selected schools; one in Saskatoon, Canada, and the other in Barkin-Ladi (GWOL), Nigeria
No full textMy thesis research addresses the factors that contribute to students' academic performance with special reference to children that come from low socio-economic backgrounds. It is a comparative study of two schools: one in Saskatoon, Canada, and the other in Barkin-Ladi, Nigeria. As a child who came from a low socio-economic background, and later as an adult who worked in a school with many students from low socio-economic backgrounds, I wanted to write on this topic. The sampled schools in Saskatoon and Barkin-Ladi were purposively chosen as those that have a considerable number of children from low socio-economic backgrounds. The basic question I tried to answer in my study is how students who come from low socio-economic backgrounds can best be helped to achieve academically.
In my study, I have learned that the insightful and helpful steps on helping students in the sampled school in Saskatoon are the early focus on literacy, responding to data-driven record keeping, the online survey on What Did You Learn In School Today(WDYLIST), the Child Hunger Education Program (CHEP), and the Safety, Teamwork, Attitude, Responsibility, and Respect (STARR) program. In my research findings with the sampled school in Barkin-Ladi, Nigeria, scouting for financial sponsorship, subsidizing school fees, providing educational learning materials, and organizing competitions, debates, and quizzes are essential for helping students from impoverished backgrounds excel in academics.
I discovered in my study that for participants in the sampled school in Saskatoon, Canada, teaching is viewed primarily as a vocation rather than only as a profession. Teacher perception of the profession is important in regards to being dedicated to meeting the needs of students. The study has also showed that there is a strong sense of community and unity of purpose in both sampled schools.
In the sampled school in Barkin-Ladi, Nigeria, the school being a Catholic mission helped makes a big difference in the moral upbringing of the students. As well, the examination promotion policy kept the students alert and working hard so as not to be retained or repeated in the same class. The poverty level in Nigeria cannot be compared to that of Canada. The poverty in Nigeria is so visible that there can be no mistake about who is poor and who is rich even when looking at the schools that the children attend. I have gathered from my study and my life in Nigeria that the government has a good national policy on Education but poor implementation. The sourcing for sponsorship is a big need for children from poor families to be engaged in school. Implementing the Child Hunger and Education Program (CHEP) and Safety, Teamwork, Attitude, Responsibility, and Respect (STARR) programs in the schools in Nigeria will assist students coming from low socio-economic backgrounds.Includes bibliographical references (pages 138-151).
"A thesis submitted to the Faculty of Education for the partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Education.
An evaluation of methods and assumptions used in potential flow modelling of swirl recovery vanes
No full textVarious potential flow methods with different assumptions are available to quantify the efficiency increase and thrust provided by a swirl recovery vane (SRV). In this paper, thrust coefficients and efficiency results obtained by different potential flow methods for the same SRV geometry at different advance ratios are presented. The methods include two VLM and four lifting line (LL) models with different assumptions. The models are compared in terms of accuracy with respect to RANS results and computational cost. This makes it possible to evaluate the benefits and drawbacks of neglecting or accounting for the presence of certain effects and modelling choices. The effects taken into account or deliberately neglected in different models include; finite propeller-SRV distance, nacelle presence, wake and free stream nonalignment, flow interaction between vane blades, the Kutta condition and SRV sweep. The wake angle behind the SRV is also varied and its effect on thrust coefficient is observed. In conclusion, accounting for the presence of a nacelle and finite slipstream distance respectively leads to 7.28% and 16.39% improvement in accuracy of the SRV thrust coefficient with negligible increase in CPU time. Not aligning the SRV wake with free stream direction has little impact on the computed thrust coefficient but causes the CPU time to increase steeply. Using a VLM based model rather a LL model and modelling vane interaction significantly increases CPU time whilst yielding the highest improvements in thrust coefficient accuracy (25.43% and 35.16%).Aerospace Engineerin
All is Fair in Lust and Gore
No full textThe Dionysisaca, a Greek Epic from late 5th century, is the longest extant Greek poem from antiquity and has only two English translations. This thesis adds to that short list english prose translations of three vignettes from books 5, 6, 11, and 12. Each vignette was chosen for shared themes and narrative features: romantic or sexual interaction, physical transformation, dismemberment, and consumption. Accompanying these translations, the author has also illustrated five pieces depicting scenes from the vignettes.</p
Subjective health and associative social factors in emerging adults with different levels of participation limitations-A cross-sectional study
No full textBackground Participation was shown to be associative with subjective health (SH) in many different populations, including emerging adults. Objectives This study aimed to investigate SH and associative variables in emerging adults with different levels of participation limitations. Methods Healthy university students who were between 18-25 years of age were included. SH was assessed with the visual analog scale. The participants were grouped based on P-Scale. Multiple linear regressions were conducted to determine the associative variables of SH for each P-Scale group. Results A total of 572 participants were included. General health-related quality of life was associated with SH in all P-Scale groups. Other prominent findings of this study showed perception of health, income, and lifestyle were among the most significant associative variables of SH. Conclusion Variables associated with emerging adults' SH change with their participation restrictions. Therefore, different approaches are needed to improve the subjectively perceived health status of emerging adults
Investigating the interchangeability and clinical utility of MVPT-3 and MVPT-4 for 7-10 year children with and without specific learning disabilities
No full textThe aim of our study was to determine the sensitivity and specificity levels of MVPT-3 and MVPT-4 in 7-10 year children with specific learning disabilities (SLD) and to compare the clinical usability of these assessment tools. This study was designed as a case-controlled study. 96 ( study group = 48, control group = 48) 7-10 year children were included. The study occurred three stages. In the first place, MVPT-3 and MVPT-4 tests were examined with reference to the Core Outcome Set(COS) evaluation criteria. In the second step, the similarities and differences of MVPT-3 and MVPT-4 tests observed in clinical practices were examined by taking the feedback of experts. In the last step, in order to examine the sensitivity and specificity levels of the tests, assessments were performed in two groups with 1-week intervals. According to the COS results; MVPT-3 test was examined better than MVPT-4 test under cross-cultural validity title. The sensitivity and specificity of the MVPT-3 test were 0.68 and 0.77, and the sensitivity and specificity of MVPT-4 test were 0.50 and 0.87 respectively. This study will help clinicians working on children aged 7-10 to decide the type of test they will use to evaluate visual perception processes
Psychometric evaluation and clinical compatibility of the Turkish version of the Children Participation Questionnaire (CPQ-T)
No full textAim: The aim of this study was to adapt the Children Participation Questionnaire (CPQ) into Turkish culture and evaluate its psychometric properties in typically developing children aged 4-6 years. This study involved 235 typically developing children and 61 children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Parents completed the Turkish CPQ (CPQ-T) and demographic form. The adaptation process followed the World Health Organization's guidelines. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was conducted, and construct validity was assessed using the Mann-Whitney U test to compare participation levels between typically developing children and those with ASD. Reliability was measured through Cronbach's alpha and test-retest reliability, with agreement assessed using Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) and McDonald's omega. Sensitivity and specificity were determined using ROC curves. The study demonstrated significant differences in participation levels between the study group and children with ASD across all domains (p < 0.001). Confirmatory factor analysis indicated a good model fit (CMIN/DF = 2.692, GFI = 0.862, IFI = 0.932). The CPQ showed excellent internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha = 0.978) and test-retest reliability (ICC = 0.943 to 0.983). Sensitivity and specificity analyses yielded high values, with Area Under the Curve (AUC) ranging from 0.956 to 0.978. The Turkish version of the CPQ is a valid and reliable tool for assessing child participation, effectively distinguishing between typically developing children and those with ASD. This study contributes significantly to the limited literature on the CPQ, highlighting its utility in clinical and research settings for evaluating children's participation
Artificial intelligence-supported occupational therapy program on handwriting skills in children at risk for developmental coordination disorder: Randomized controlled trial
No full textAim: This study investigates the impact of an AI-supported occupational therapy program, developed using the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO), on handwriting skills in children at risk for Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). Method: A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 42 children aged 8-12 years, identified as being at risk for DCD using the Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire (DCDQ). Participants were randomized into an intervention group (n = 21) and a control group (n = 21). The intervention group received an AI-supported occupational therapy program twice weekly for 8 weeks. Handwriting performance was assessed pre- and post-intervention using the Minnesota Handwriting Assessment (MHA). Results: Significant improvements were observed in the intervention group across all MHA subdomains, including writing speed, alignment, size, spacing, shape, and legibility (p < 0.001). The most pronounced improvements were in shape (d=2.279), alignment (d=1.893), and the total score (d=2.291). In contrast, the control group showed minimal changes, with significant improvement observed only in alignment (p = 0.006; d=0.311). Between-group comparisons demonstrated superior performance in the intervention group across all subdomains (p < 0.05). Conclusion: This study highlights the transformative potential of AI-supported occupational therapy programs in addressing the multifaceted challenges of handwriting rehabilitation in children at risk for DCD
Smart trunk design for light commercial vehicles of craftsmen with a human-centric approach
No full textThis thesis project aims at improving inventory management and awareness of craftsmen in their light commercial vehicles, specifically in the trunk area. The term commercial vehicle is used to identify a vehicle which main purpose is to transport goods or materials. The light commercial vehicle market, comprising vans and trucks, in Europe is growing rapidly every year and craftsmen are one of the important customers of them. They see their vans as trustworthy colleagues that help them to bring their materials everywhere. However the current state of their vans with different storage solutions do not contribute for solving the issues that they face during intense work days. Those built storage solutions are only focusing on providing space for carried materials and does not contribute to craftsmen’s work performance in any way. In fact this approach reveals major user and context related issues that downgrades the productivity due to the lack of practicality. This status quo is questioned and a smarter solutions to improve inventory awareness and accessibility developed with this graduation thesis. The particular topic is analysed with a human-centric approach. Interviews were conducted with multiple craftsmen to define the problems that they face with, understand their actual needs and observe their van’s trunk area with carried materials. Deficiency in inventory management which is a symptom of several major difficulties faced within the trunk, results as disruptions to the workflow. Having a low-stock of a certain material, travelling additionally to the supplier to cover the deficiency and physically effortful routine controls for the inventory are some of the aspects that causes the disruptions and impracticalities.The project’s outcome is a product and service design that offers automated control system dedicated for consumables which are small sized materials with high frequency of use. Screws, bolts, fasteners, elbows are some of them that are always carried in the trunk area. The concept utilises accessible sensor technologies integrated to a tangible unit in order to provide momentarily and accurate informations regarding the state of consumables. It enables the connectivity between the inventory, the van and the craftsman by enabling continuous monitoring. The flexibility of the system results as an adaptation to craftsman’s way of work by offering personal settings and configuration in order to be able to procure relevant and suggestive feedbacks, to ultimately improve their inventory management and work efficiency.Integrated Product Desig
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