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Taiwanese Elementary School Teachers’ Mindset Of Content And Language Integrated Learning (Clil) Instruction, Chin-Wen Chien

Journal of English Learner Education

Teachers need to undergo a mindset shift in language learning and teaching. This study used both qualitative and quantitative data to explore seven Taiwanese Content and language integrated learning (CLIL) teachers’ mindsets and led to the following major findings. First, the CLIL teachers had a stronger mindset regarding their instructional strategies, lesson preparations, and efficacy, compared to their more moderate mindset regarding their CLIL training and preparation. Secondly, the CLIL teachers had a different mindset regarding language use in their CLIL instruction due to their learners’ English proficiency levels. Finally, their lesson designs were lacking a 4Cs culture. Based on …

Digital Stories Of Resilience: A Case Study Of Urban Community College English Learners, Patricia George Hunter

Journal of English Learner Education

This study utilizes a qualitative case study approach to learn how project-based, digital storytelling (DST) voices the resilience of post-secondary English language learners (ELLs) attending a minority-serving, open-access, community college in New York City. Along with many studies that have examined the usefulness of DST in oral production, this research investigates whether project-based digital storytelling enhances students’ understanding of academic content related to resilience and conventional composition. Narrative inquiry (NI) research technique is the basis of the digital story project in an English as a Second Language (ESL) course. In this case, the study relies on observations and artifacts to …

Now I See: Video Supports For English Language Learners, Joanna C. Zimmerle, Hanrui He, Tara Hill

Journal of English Learner Education

General education teachers are often unprepared by teacher preparation programs and limited professional development opportunities to support English Language Learners (ELLs), despite the increasing number of ELLs entering US schools and the trend towards placing them in mainstream classrooms. Video resources offer one viable approach to supporting the language learning of ELLs, drawing upon theoretical frameworks such as dual-coding, constructivist theory, and sociocultural perspectives. This paper describes the use of video resources to assist general education teachers in effectively leveraging videos to support the language learning of ELLs in mainstream classrooms.

New Reader Response: An Examination Of Three High-Achieving High School Readers And Their Literacies, Minkyu Kim

Essays in Education

Since its inception, reader response theory has battled misrepresentations. It was reduced to discursive anarchy, perceived as not rigorous, and set apart from important scholarship movements like critical theory. This research argues that by expanding the definition of “reader” in “reader response” to include digital (aka “new”) literacies, the reader-text transaction can be much more inclusive, dynamic, and most importantly, true to our students’ everyday literacies. This article also includes a discussion of why it is so important for teachers to include digital platforms as sites of interrogation in a safe educative setting. By studying the out-of-school literacy behaviors of …

A Case Of Xylazine-Induced Necrotic Skin Ulcerations In An Iv-Drug User In Florida, Mark Zaki, Cynthia Dillon, Anjali Patel, Barbara Gracious

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

Introduction

As illicit drug manufacturers find new ways to market their products and increase their profit margins, multiple contaminants have found their way into the illicit drug supply. The newest addition, xylazine, also known as “tranq,” has spread through the city of Philadelphia and has recently been gaining ground across the United States, including in the state of Florida.

Case Presentation

This case describes a 37-year-old male with a significant past psychiatric history of severe polysubstance intravenous (IV) use, including fentanyl and methamphetamine. He was comorbid with other mental and physical conditions and presented to the emergency department with acute …

A Retrospective Data Analysis On Marine Animal Injuries At A Large, Multi-Site Medical System, Anthony Shadiack, J Burton Banks

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

Background

With increasing numbers of human-animal interactions, there has been an increase in animal-related injuries. While canine bites are the most commonly reported animal injury, little data exists in regard to the other classes of animals, particularly marine life. The last comprehensive report on injuries related to noncanine bites and stings seen in emergency departments (EDs) across the US was between 2011 and 2015.

Methods

We performed a retrospective analysis from 2014-2019 on marine injuries from a large hospital network with over 180 hospitals, 100 freestanding EDs, and 170 urgent care centers to provide an update on the volume and …

Enhancing Image Classification Using A Convolutional Neural Network Model, Zena M. Saadi, Ahmed T. Sadiq, Omar Z. Akif, Marwa M. Eid

Journal of Soft Computing and Computer Applications

In recent years, with the rapid development of the current classification system in digital content identification, automatic classification of images has become the most challenging task in the field of computer vision. As can be seen, vision is quite challenging for a system to automatically understand and analyze images, as compared to the vision of humans. Some research papers have been done to address the issue in the low-level current classification system, but the output was restricted only to basic image features. However, similarly, the approaches fail to accurately classify images. For the results expected in this field, such as …

Game-Based Learning With Augmented Reality, Kantida Nanon

Dissertations

Augmented Reality (AR) technology provides an effective and controllable learning environment, especially for complicated, potentially dangerous, or critical content. Effective implementation of interaction and platforms for educational tools can maximize learner engagement and optimize the learning experience. This dissertation explores the potential of AR technology to enhance learning experiences across multiple platforms and subject areas, particularly within chemistry and mathematics. The dissertation is grounded in the field of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and explores the potential of AR to increase learner engagement, improve learning outcomes, and transform traditional pedagogical practices.

The dissertation is divided into two parts. The first part examines …

Griffin's Slow Burn Revolution In Philosophy And Comparative Cognition, Kristin Andrews

Animal Sentience

Ristau presents Griffin as launching a scientific revolution supported by philosophical insights. This commentary focuses on two points: Griffin as a scientific revolutionary, although the cognitive ethology revolution is not yet complete; and on the immense influence Griffin had, and continues to have, on philosophy.

Cme For Family Mediators, Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum (Iclef)

Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum 2024

Meeting proceedings of a seminar by the same name, held September 27, 2024.

Best Practices For Fiduciary Accountings & Procedures In Probate Practice, Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum (Iclef)

Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum 2024

Meeting proceedings of a seminar by the same name, held April 30, 2024.

Crowd-Sourced Learning For Computer Graphics Applications, Yunhao Zhang

Dissertations

Computer Graphics (CG) revolves around virtual content creation using computational methods, spanning applications from games to visual effects. Typically, the creation of CG content is led by expert practitioners who guide computational algorithms towards satisfactory results. Thus, creating CG content often requires manual iterations encompassing algorithm design, parameter tuning, and aesthetic feedback. This work investigates how to leverage crowd-sourcing to streamline such creation processes, focusing on animation and simulation. In animation, a novel crowd-sourcing framework is proposed for combat animation, enabling users to analyze motion similarities, and retrieve matching motions using novel crowd-sourced motion features. Such features enable quantifying previously …

New Chronology For Neolithic Cultures In The Lake Eyasi Basin, Northern Tanzania, Musa Said Mwitondi, Pastory Magayane Bushozi

Zamani: A Journal of African Historical Studies

There have been several studies on Neolithic Cultures in the Serengeti National. The recovered archaeological materials include domestic and wild fauna remains, potsherds and lithic artefacts, ochre, and stone enclosures, dating between 7200 and 4900 BP. In the East African Rift System (EARS), conventional ages for Neolithic Cultures are inferred from the most extensively researched Neolithic sites in Kenya, where the oldest Nderit ware, cattle and caprine in the Lake Turkana Basin, northern Kenya, date ca. 5200 BP. Studies on the Neolithic of EARS have been structured to fit into the migration or diffusion models that consider the spread of …

Smallpox Outbreaks And Immunization Policies In Tanzania From The Late Nineteenth Century To The First World War, Lorne Larson

Zamani: A Journal of African Historical Studies

An estimated 300 million people died globally from smallpox in the 20th century alone. There was very much a North/South divide in the existence of the disease in that period, with countries across South America, Africa and Asia recording the majority of cases. In 1966 the World Health Organization launched an intensive effort to finally eliminate the disease. The last known endemic case of smallpox was reported in Somalia in 1977, and that outbreak was promptly contained. In 1980 smallpox was declared eradicated – the only infectious disease affecting humans to achieve this distinction. This remains among the most notable …

Revisiting African Religion As An Academic Discipline In Africa: History And Prospects, Ivan B. Kivinge

Zamani: A Journal of African Historical Studies

Three main religious traditions—indigenous African beliefs and practices (African religion), Christianity and Islam—have dominated everyday life of communities in Africa today. Scholarship on religion indicates that only African religion originated in Africa— Christianity and Islam are foreign religions. Many Africans today have been active Christians and Muslims, who are sometimes being misleadingly taught that African religion is demonic and forms of paganism. This article employs historical and philosophical approaches to show how the study of African religion has navigated through various historical currents and resultant implications on the way the current generation views it. In the end, the article proposes …

Major Trends In Oral Historiography In Mainland Tanzania, 1960s To The Present: A Review Of Published Sources, Albertus K. Onyiego

Zamani: A Journal of African Historical Studies

This article examines the role of oral methodology in reconstructing historical knowledge in Mainland Tanzania over the last six decades. Although greater attention is paid to the period from the 1960s onwards, efforts have been made to illuminate on the use of oral methodology in the period before. The article is organised into four temporal sections, each representing a distinct phase of oral methodology. The first section explores the role of oral methodology before independence. It will be noticed that the gradual use of oral sources in the writing of history in Mainland Tanzania started way back during German and …

A Predictive Framework Combining Iot And Machine Learning Regression Models For Smart Precision Farming, Kusum Yadav, Nesreen Abdou El-Hadiede

NJF Intelligent Engineering Journal

In this paper, the Internet of Things (IoT) and machine learning algorithms that incorporate regressor are integrated to improve precision agriculture. Data from Internet of Things sensors like temperature sensors, humidity sensors, and soil sensors can be collected and analysed using machine learning algorithms like Support Vector Machines (SVMs) and Multilayer Perceptrons (MLPs). By using the proposed system, crop yield will be optimised, resource usage will be minimised, and the environmental impact of agriculture will be reduced. A comparison of predictive accuracy and error metrics, such as RMSE, demonstrated the effectiveness of automated monitoring, predicting crop health issues, and implementing …

Comparative Analysis Of Nature-Inspired Optimization Algorithms: Applications, Challenges And Future Directions, Prerna Mann

NJF Intelligent Engineering Journal

With the proliferation of data generation, the process of achieving optimal solutions is getting more complex. It is becoming increasingly clear that intelligent metaheuristics algorithms are the way to go for solving these complicated optimisation problems, particularly when faced with several restrictions. The development of effective methods for dealing with these optimisation challenges has prompted the creation of numerous new algorithms. These algorithms are either improving their ability to handle problems in many domains or are investigating new contexts in which they could be useful. The field is advancing at a quick pace, leaving many in the dark about its …

Comparative Analysis Of Atracurium And Rocuronium In General Anesthesia: Distribution And Effects On Vital Signs, Omaima Abbass, Ahmed Maki Radeef

NJF Biomedicine Journal

Background: The Muscle relaxants are necessary in anesthesia management that used to facilitate the intubation and for ensure muscle relaxation during surgery. The Rocuronium and Atracurium are two most commonly used non-depolarizing muscle for relaxants of muscles, which each have novel effects on hemodynamic parameters, since they are major for maintaining stability during surgical procedures.

Objective: The present study aims to compare the hemodynamic effects of both Rocuronium and Atracurium during surgery apparatus in adult patients that undergoing general anesthesia, their effect on systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure, mean arterial pressure (MAP), heart rate, and oxygen …

The Effect Of Types Anesthesia On Neonate's Apgar Score In Cesarean Section, Ahmed Maki Radeef, Ali Mejbel. M. Alkhafaji, Asawer Hasan Najm

NJF Biomedicine Journal

Background: The type of anesthesia is important in maternal and fetal well-being. There is different information about the effect of general and spinal anesthesia on APGAR scores and hemodynamic stability for maternal, so in this study, a comparison was made following these two methods.

Objective: To compare anesthetic types regarding feto-maternal outcomes. Determine the effect of anesthesia type on neonate APGAR score, determine the effect of anesthesia type on the material's hemodynamic stability, and determine the effect of induction time on neonate APGAR score. Materials and Methods: This study is a clinical trial and 60 term pregnant women …

Detection Of Some Virulence Factor Genes Among Staphylococcus Aureus Isolated From Ocular Infections In Hilla City, Zaid Kadhim Jassim Alsultany, Ali Turki, Hayat Ghaith Sachit, Hiyam Faez Ahmed

NJF Biomedicine Journal

This investigation examined 100 individuals who had symptoms of acute inflammation affecting the cornea, conjunctiva, and eyelids. Hilla City's private eye clinic welcomed the patients. For 18--24 hours at 37°C, the materials were cultured in both aerobic and anaerobic conditions. Colony morphology, microscopy, and biochemical testing were used to diagnose Staphylococcus aureus infections. The specific positive cards of the Vitek 2 system were used to isolate these isolates. Out of 100 specimens, 65 65%) were found to be associated with different types of microbes, but only 35(35% of the total) tested positive for S. aureus in culture. Out of the …

Review On Intestinal Protozoan Parasites (Types, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Control And Prevention), Hawraa Salih Dhahir Aljaefari, Bent Alhuda Hussein Neamah, Zahraa Husam Jaber Assarraf, Zainab Hameed Selman Al-Ziyadee

NJF Biomedicine Journal

Intestinal protozoan parasites spread all the world and associated between man and animals. They are transmitted to man through consuming drinks and food contaminated with parasite cysts. They infect all age groups, each of these protozoa is characterized by special and distinctive symptoms such as fever,chills and abdominal pain, may have only mild abdominal discomfort or no symptoms at all but the main distinctive symptom of the infection is severe diarrhea. Sometimes the infection is not limited to the intestines only, but is transmitted to other organs. diagnosis of intestinal protozoan infections based on symptoms and physical findings is difficult; …

Identification And Evaluating Of Some Alkaloids From Ethanolic Extracts Of Agaricusbisporus (J.) As Assistant Coagulant Agent, Hassan Falih Hassan Salman Al-Ardawi, Esraa Mohammed Kadhim Al- Huchimi, Alshimaysawee Sadeq, Ameer Mohammed Ridha

NJF Biomedicine Journal

Background: Alkaloid, any of a class of naturally occurring organic nitrogen-containing bases. Alkaloids have diverse and important physiological effects on humans and other animals.

Objectives: In the present study we have studied the effect of ethanolic extract of mushroom on the blood biochemistry parameters in through 21 days of treatment.

Methods: The study was conducted in biotechnology laboratories and animal house of the Department of biology in Faculty of Science / University of Kufa to evaluate the biological activity of ethanol alcohol alkaloids extracts fruits of Mushroom Agaricusbisporus (J.) as assistant of coagulant Agent using (60) healthy adult male Albino …

Prevalence Of Lipohypertrophy And Lipoatrophy In Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes And Determination Of Associated Risk Factors, Huriye Kırmızıgül, Seher Gönen Şentürk

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of lipohypertrophy and lipoatrophy and their associated risk factors in individuals with type 2 diabetes taking insulin.

Methods: This descriptive and cross-sectional study used the STROBE checklist. In January 2022 to April 2022, 271 individuals with type 2 diabetes were studied. The presence of lipoatrophy and lipohypertrophy was evaluated with inspection and palpation, and the sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of the patients were obtained using a questionnaire. Data were collected in face-to-face interviews.

Results: Lipoatrophy and lipohypertrophy prevalence was 4.8% and 19.2%, respectively. Lipoatrophy was more common in patients …

Using Technology To Manage A Distributed Workforce & Work Together Seamlessly, Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum (Iclef)

Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum 2024

Meeting proceedings of a seminar by the same name, held October 11, 2024.

A Lawyer's Guide To Microsoft 365, Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum (Iclef)

Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum 2024

Meeting proceedings of a seminar by the same name, held August 27, 2024.

Advanced Civil Mediation, Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum (Iclef)

Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum 2024

Meeting proceedings of a seminar by the same name, held July 25-26, 2024.

Lithium Batteries_ Legal Issues And Liability Considerations, Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum (Iclef)

Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum 2024

Meeting proceedings of a seminar by the same name, held March 26, 2024.

The New Guardian Ad Litem Guidelines - What You Need To Know!, Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum (Iclef)

Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum 2024

Meeting proceedings of a seminar by the same name, held December 10, 2024.

Mapping Human Rights Obligations In Investment Treaty Arbitration: Decoupling By Tribunals, Animesh Das

Indian Journal of International Economic Law

The progressive approach of investment arbitration tribunals in some recent cases represents a gradual development in reconciling human rights law and international investment law. This position finds support in recent scholarly literature, through analyses of cases such as Urbaser, Bear Creek Mining and David Aven. What if the reality is otherwise? For decades, investment arbitral tribunals have maintained a grey area governing the relationship between human rights law and international investment law. The institutional caution has resulted in the decoupling of these two normative orders. Consequently, investment treaty arbitrations face a legitimacy deficit in their ability to uphold human rights …