Analytical Ability Research Articles

Using Nanomaterials for SARS-CoV-2 Sensing via Electrochemical Techniques.

Advancing low-cost and user-friendly innovations to benefit public health is an important task of scientific and engineering research. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), electrochemical sensors are being developed for low-cost SARS-CoV-2 diagnosis, particularly in resource-limited settings. Nanostructures with sizes ranging from 10 nm to a few micrometers could deliver optimum electrochemical behavior (e.g., quick response, compact size, sensitivity and selectivity, and portability), providing an excellent alternative to the existing techniques. Therefore, nanostructures, such as metal, 1D, and 2D materials, have been successfully applied in in vitro and in vivo detection of a wide range of infectious diseases, particularly SARS-CoV-2. Electrochemical detection methods reduce the cost of electrodes, provide analytical ability to detect targets with a wide variety of nanomaterials, and are an essential strategy in biomarker sensing as they can rapidly, sensitively, and selectively detect SARS-CoV-2. The current studies in this area provide fundamental knowledge of electrochemical techniques for future applications.

Multimodal-Based Learning Improves Students' Reading Ability in Perspective of Systemic Functional Linguistics

This study was encouraged by taking advantage of the low analytical literacy abilities of students in junior high schools. This research aims to analyze Multimodal-Based Learning in Improving Students' Reading Ability from a Systemic Functional Linguistic Perspective. This research was conducted using quantitative research, incredibly descriptive, and experimental research. Data is collected through comment sheets and ratings. The respondents in this study were 210 students and nine teachers in seven classes. The tools used to obtain learning statistics are (1) an assessment to measure the competence of junior high school students and (2) note sheets to obtain statistics on the results of looking at the learning system. The statistics have been processed using descriptive statistical judgments and inferential facts. Based on the research results, the analytical learning system in the classroom still does not meet the actual learning requirements. The second result is that the multimodality method has proven effective in analyzing the literacy talents of junior high school students from various backgrounds. Based on this, the multimodality learning method can be used to improve the analytical literacy talents of junior high school students in classes with various backgrounds.

Tripartite philosophy of strategic cognition:(thinking - meditation – thought)

This research formed of introduction, three axes, conclusion and epilogue as follows: first axis: philosophy's cognition, sec-ond axis titled: Ramp's cognition, and third axis contents pro-gramming cognition, and the research finalized with a list of conclusions which aligned and fortified that mental philosophy, for example: the thinking is a result of meditation and the in-dustry of thought, it is only a mental innovative industry de-pends on possession the information's and analytical ability of image in mental memory. And the mental philosophy establish-es a mental reference which basis on mental rationality and the changes of performance and it's continuous re-generations (because of mental ability's elements ) has its effects on wording the thinking and deliver the thought. And re-programming it responding to changes, and the thought is synthesis of thinking. Finally, the cognition is the base of thinking and theorizing is the base of thought

Employability and digital technology: what skills employers want from accounting workers?

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is to assess the employability and digital technology skills needed by the world of work in the accounting field as required in the job advertisement. This study analyzed 532 job advertisements from four ASEAN countries. The employability skills framework is formulated as generic skills and personal attributes. Employers want accountants to have high proficiency in interpersonal and communication skills, self-management skills, and analytical and problem-solving abilities. Employees in the accounting field also need to have excellent attitudes and behaviors such as being honest and with integrity, working conscientiously, responsibly, and being able to work independently. This study found that advanced spreadsheet skills and the ability to operate accounting software, including enterprise resource planning systems and cloud-accounting, are demanded in the accounting job market. The findings of this study contribute to supporting the needs analysis to further develop and enhance the accounting education curriculum.

Abstract 2072: Computational modeling of metabolic variations in tumor microenvironment

Abstract Dysregulation of metabolic pathways is a hallmark of cancer. Despite a plethora of knowledge on the core components of metabolic pathways we have gained, there are still major gaps in our understanding of the integrated behavior and metabolic heterogeneity of cells in the context of their microenvironment. Essentially, metabolic behavior can be determined by different factors and vary dramatically from cell to cell due to their high plasticity, driven by the need to cope with various dynamic metabolic requirements. Large amount of single-cell, spatial or tissue multi-omics data obtained from disease tissue has been proven to be endowed with the potential to deliver information on a cell functioning state and its underlying phenotypic switches.We have recently developed single-cell flux estimation analysis (scFEA) to predict sample-wise metabolic fluxome by using single-cell or bulk transcriptomics data. We further developed a web portal scFLUX.org, empowered by our scFEA method, expanding the analytic ability to both human and mouse metabolic networks. We also developed a probabilistic model named Michaelis-Menten-based Flux Estimation Analysis (mmFEA) for statistical inference of flux changes between conditions or cell types based on matched or unmatched gene expression data, metabolomics data, and partially observed kinetic parameters. These methods provide the following unmet capabilities to study metabolic variations in cancer: (1) reconstruction of cell or tissue specific and subcellular-resolution metabolic network, (2) estimation of cell-/sample-wise metabolic flux by considering metabolic imbalance, metabolic exchange between cells, and shifted redox, pH and energy balance in disease microenvironment, (3) a systematic evaluation of functional impact of variations in gene expression, genetic/epigenetic variations, metabolite availability and network structure on the context specific metabolic network and flux, (4) estimate the impact of each gene on flux by using a first-order derivative, (5) perturbation analysis to predict how alterations in enzymes or metabolites may affect the metabolic flux, and (6) identification of the samples and sub-network of a distinct metabolic shift.The methods were validated on matched scRNA-seq, metabolomics and fluxomics data. We demonstrated the function of this computational framework on pan-cancer transcriptomics and proteomics data, and single cell and spatial transcriptomics data. Citation Format: Tingbo Guo, Haiqi Zhu, Xiao Wang, Jia Wang, Xinyu Zhou, Yuhui Wei, Pengtao Dang, Chi Zhang, Sha Cao. Computational modeling of metabolic variations in tumor microenvironment [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting 2023; Part 1 (Regular and Invited Abstracts); 2023 Apr 14-19; Orlando, FL. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2023;83(7_Suppl):Abstract nr 2072.

ВАСИЛЬ СУХОМЛИНСЬКИЙ ПРО МИСТЕЦТВО СЛОВА ВЧИТЕЛЯ ТА ПРОБЛЕМИ СУЧАСНОЇ ПЕДАГОГІЧНОЇ КОМУНІКАЦІЇ

The paper analyzes the views of Vasyl Sukhomlynskyi on the living word of the teacher as an important means of upbringing and education, examines the current state of development of pedagogical rhetoric as a field of pedagogical science, as well as possible directions and methods of improving the rhetorical skill of a modern teacher. Sukhomlynskyi developed the issue of pedagogical rhetoric and defined its main principles so deeply that he can be considered one of the founders of the science of pedagogical communication. His increased attention to the living word of the teacher is explained by the peculiarities of the talent, in which the artistic and literary skills, which determined the interest in the expressive possibilities of the word, was happily combined with the analytical abilities of the scientist. He declaratively proclaimed and convincingly argued the importance of pedagogical rhetoric, as well as developed his concept of the teacher's rhetorical skill. The basic requirement for the image of a teacher as a successful rhetorician concerns his high morality and ability to maintain the unity of word and work. Another condition is the high general culture of the teacher, thanks to which he is able to clearly and convincingly formulate thoughts during educational discussions and lessons. Sukhomlynskyi claimed that the teacher’s word acquires brightness, and therefore influence, including an emotional one, when it was formed in the process of constant reading of fiction. Moreover, he was convinced that reading fiction develops a person’s creative potential, which is very important for the formation of a teacher as a rhetorical personality. Sukhomlynskyi's pedagogical ideas about the importance of the teacher's living speech, his development of many components of pedagogical rhetoric require a generalized study, as they are deeply thoughtful and based on a solid scientific foundation. Possible directions and methods of improving the rhetorical skill of a modern teacher are the development and introduction of pedagogical rhetoric training courses into educational programs for pre-service teachers, as well as the preparation of appropriate manuals. Applied rhetorics that take into account the specifics of individual pedagogical specialties require special attention.

Development of Scientific-Based Thematic Worksheets to Improve Cognitive and Language Abilities of Children Aged 5-6 Years

This study introduces a novel approach by utilizing distinct thematic worksheets with a scientific framework to actively engage 5-6-year-old children in critical thinking through the scientific process. The worksheets appreciate cognitive development, analytical skills, and higher-order thinking. This innovative method encourages active participation and the development of cognitive and analytical abilities in children. The research focuses on the development of scientific-based thematic worksheets to enhance the cognitive and language abilities of 5-6-year-old children in PAUD, specifically at the Soleh Children Education Park (TAPAS) in Taman District, Sidoarjo Regency. The study employed a quantitative approach with a one-group pretest-posttest design, involving 21 children as research participants. The development process followed the Research and Development (R&D) framework, comprising 10 stages. Data collection included the validation of the worksheets by subject matter and media experts to assess their feasibility. The findings highlight the effectiveness of the scientific-based thematic worksheets, as demonstrated by significant improvements in the cognitive and language abilities of the 5-6-year-old students at TAPAS. Overall, this study contributes to early childhood education by introducing an innovative educational resource that enhances critical thinking skills and promotes deeper understanding among young learners.

Preservice Teachers’ Criticality in Analysing School English Teaching Materials: Gender Representation and Islamic Perspective

This article reports on teacher trainees’ ability in doing a critical analysis of an extract of English teaching materials from a gender perspective. The critical ability was prompted using a textbook extract that generated two gender issues, namely woman-man relationship and the position of women in occupational discourse. The participants were 38 trainees enrolled in textbook analysis subject in the English Department of a college in regional Indonesia. The research data were the trainees’ results of the mid-term test, designed with explicit instruction to ascertain the afore-mentioned critical elements, and their results of the final exam with implied instruction to discern the same critical elements. The data were analysed qualitatively by interpreting the participants’ responses based on their degree of criticality. The mid-term test results show that more than half of them were critical about woman-man relationship, while only 18% were critical about women position at work. The trainees’ results in the final test demonstrate a significant downturn of their critical thinking performances. Only 15% criticized woman-man relationship and 13% problematized women position at work. These findings raise concerns about the trainees’ level of criticality and so systematic efforts to sharpen trainees’ critical analytical ability should be further attempted.

Implementation of Guided Inquiry Learning-Based Electronic Modules to Improve Student’s Analytical Skills

This type of research is Research and Development (R&D) with the 4D development model (Define, Design, Development, and Disseminate). The research subjects were 70 Grade VII students of SMPN, NTB. The results of the Guided Inquiry-based E-Module feasibility test ranged from 89.56% to the very feasible category. This shows that the E-Module can be used as an instrument or learning media. Meanwhile, the results of the practicality test of the E-Module based on Guided Inquiry Learning based on student responses ranged from 88.32% in the very practical category, while the teacher's responses ranged from 93.04% to the very practical category. The test results for the effectiveness of using the Guided Inquiry-based E-Module are shown by the Gain-Score obtained by students after using the E-Module. This can be seen from the Gain score obtained by the experimental class ranging from 78.03% which indicates that the media is quite effective in learning. This can be seen from the Asymp value. Sig. (2-Tailed) ranges from 0.000 <0.05, meaning that there is a significant difference in the analytic abilities of students using guided inquiry learning-based E-Modules.

Exploring the need for numeracy skills in legal practice

Legal practices are perceived as an epitome of the battle between good and evil. However, a different battle over the preparedness of the next-generation lawyers is now trending amongst law practitioners. Analytical ability, attention to detail and logical reasoning were perceived as sufficient skillsets for legal practitioners. However, are these skillsets adequate when conducting a substantive legal analysis that might require some form of numeracy? To answer this question, two focus-group discussions were held with various legal practitioners, in order to explore the need for numeracy skills in legal practice. The findings revealed that numeracy skills are deemed highly important, since the majority of legal practices require numeracy at some or other stage. In view of the findings, it is recommended that curriculum practitioners start with the review process of these qualifications, in order to prepare industry-ready graduates that are equipped to deal with numeracy in a confident and knowledgeable manner.

АНАЛИТИЧЕСКОЕ ЧТЕНИЕ КАК СРЕДСТВО ФОРМИРОВАНИЯ ПРОФЕССИОНАЛЬНОЙ КОМПЕТЕНЦИИ У ОБУЧАЮЩИХСЯ ВОЕННОГО ВУЗА

The article is devoted to the problem of teaching analytical reading. According to the author the approach plays an important role in updating education and is a means offorming and developing analytical abilities of future military specialists, which allow them to berealized in their profession.

It's Not a Game! Rules of Notice and Hermeneutics of Suspicion in Contemporary FMV Games

This article reflects on the resurgence of Full Motion Video (FMV) games, focusing on Her Story (2015), The Infectious Madness of Dr Dekker (2017), Telling Lies (2019), Contradiction (2015), and The Shapeshifting Detective (2018). Such titles have been derided for their lack of interactivity, and indeed afford the player limited agency in terms of concrete actions. They rely on the player's imagination in suturing the images together and in forming an empathetic understanding of the main characters’ actions and motivations. By virtue of this lack, FMV games challenges players’ analytical and hermeneutic abilities and further cognitive patience. An absence of “rules of notice” by which the details in a narrative are hierarchically organized, including editing and other attention-guiding devices, is part of these games’ procedural rhetoric. Priming the player to obtain a vigilant player attitude, such games foreground the mechanics dis/trust in our reception of fictional narrative.

The relationships between individual differences in working memory and language analytical ability and the effectiveness of different types of corrective feedback

Abstract This study examined the relationships between individual differences in the executive component of working memory, and language analytical ability and the effectiveness of recasts, explicit correction and, metalinguistic prompts on the second-language (L2) development of the English past progressive. Participants were 155 Japanese learners of English, who were divided into recast, explicit correction, metalinguistic prompt, and task-only groups. The treatment groups completed tasks that required past progressive usage and received feedback. The executive component of working memory and language analytical ability were measured by the reading span test and LLAMA F. The outcome measures were an untimed grammaticality judgment test (UGJT) and elicited imitation test (EIT), which measured the participants’ declarative and procedural knowledge, respectively. The participants performed the pretest, immediate posttest, and delayed posttest. Multiple regression analyses showed that the executive component of working memory was significantly associated with the gain scores of the UGJT for the recast group and with the gain scores of the EIT for the metalinguistic prompt group. Language analytical ability was not associated with gain scores regardless of the test type for all groups.

The Application of Project-Based Learning in Chinese College English Education

Project-based learning (PBL)originated in the 1950s and has been widely applied to the education field. After reviewing previous research, this paper found that in input classes: 1) The ability to retrieve and read academic papers, critical thinking, analytical abilities, team organization and coordinated ability of students have been shown to improve. 2) There are still existing weaknesses such as task building and requirements on basic English level. In output classes, the paper found that: 1) The reading skills of undergraduates enhanced and the ability to use vocabulary and grammar correctly gained great progress. 2) Learners lack of motivation is still a problem. Moreover, this paper also provided some possible research directions for future PBL studies, and they could address some solutions or could develop comparative studies of PBL application in different countries. In this paper, college English classes in China will be divided into input classes and output classes. The ability to retrieve and read academic papers, critical thinking, analytical abilities, team organization and coordinated ability of students have been shown to improve, but there are also existing weaknesses such as tasking building and requirements on basic English level in the PBL applied input English courses in Chinese colleges. Likewise, the application of PBL in output classes has shown that not only have the reading skills of undergraduates enhanced, but the ability to use vocabulary and grammar correctly has also gained great progress. However, learners lack of motivation is still a problem, according to which there are also solutions at the end of this paper trying to solve the existing problems found in the application of the PBL model in Chinese English courses.

Analysis of Students' Analytical Thinking Ability and Mathematical Communication Using Online Group Investigation Learning Model

Analytical thinking and mathematical communication are abilities included in the learning process objectives. This study aims to describe students' analytical thinking skills and mathematical communication using the online group investigation cooperative learning model. The subjects of this research were 30 students of class VIII-C. The type of research used is descriptive qualitative. The data to determine the implementation of learning and the ability to think analytically and communicate mathematically are observations, documentation, and tests. The study results show that the online group investigation type cooperative learning model implementation takes place following the steps of group investigation learning. The results of the ability to think analytically and communicate mathematically meet all indicators. The distinguishing indicator of analytical thinking ability is the most widely achieved, and the one that has yet to be completed much is the attributing indicator. So that students' analytical thinking skills have an analytical category. The most widely conducted indicator of mathematical communication ability is the indicator of expressing mathematical ideas in writing. What has yet to be widely achieved is the indicator of analyzing and evaluating mathematical concepts. So that students' mathematical communication skills have a mathematical category.

End-to-end child-adult speech diarization in naturalistic conditions of preschool classrooms

Speech and language development are early indicators of overall analytical and learning ability in pre-school children. Early childhood researchers are interested in analyzing naturalistic versus controlled lab recordings to assess both quality and quantity of such communication interactions between children and adults/teachers. Unfortunately, present-day speech technologies are not capable of addressing the wide dynamic scenario of early childhood classroom settings. Due to diversity of acoustic events/conditionsin daylong audio streams, automated speaker diarization technology is limited and must be advanced to address this challenging domain for audio segmentation and meta-data information extraction. We investigate a Deep Learning-based diarization solution for segmenting classroom interactions of 3–5 year-old children engaging with teachers. Here, the focus is on speaker-label diarization which classifies speech segments as belonging to either Adults or Children, partitioned across multiple classrooms. Our proposed ECAPA-TDNN model achieves a best F1-score of 65.5% on data from two classrooms, based on open dev and test sets for each classroom. Also, F1-scores for individual speaker labels provide a breakdown of performance across naturalistic child classroom engagement. The study demonstrates the prospects of addressing educational assessment needs through communication audio stream analysis, while maintaining both security and privacy of all children and adults.

Local Grid Planning and Design

This design is based on Etap simulation software to complete the following steps: analysis of original data, determination of power grid voltage level and preliminary selection of power grid connection scheme, technical and economic operation of optimal scheme, operation characteristics and material statistical calculation. Through this design, I have mastered the general principles and common methods of power network planning and design. I am skilled in using Etap simulation software to cultivate my analytical ability in various aspects of technology and economy, improve my ability of calculation, data analysis and arrangement, and design specification compilation.

How can coaches and players tell the outcome of a pitch in a baseball game based on observed data?

Machine learning and the development of artificial intelligence continues to grow at a rapid pace with the age of technology and computer science jobs growing in demand. With this development the use of predictive technology becomes more realistic to make systems more efficient. For example, in the future of the medical field, a software program may diagnose patients given an input of symptoms and previous health issues more effectively than even humans can.
 Sports are an area with vast possibilities of outcomes, meaning a lot of predictions to be made in all sorts of sports. Humans don’t have the analytical ability to examine every aspect of each player to predict the next situation in a sports game. For example in baseball and softball, there are thousands of possible scenarios that can occur from a singular pitch. 
 How can coaches and players tell the outcome of a pitch based on observed data?
 A simple machine learning predictive model using a technique called gradient descent takes features and examples as input in order to predict one of a couple possible outcomes for a specific pitch with its various features. Results show that upon running such programs numerous times with different iterations the model actually grows stronger in accuracy.

Modeling Negotiating Abilities in the Construction Sector: A Proposed Mathematical Model Using the Confirmatory Factor Analysis Method

This study aims to develop a mathematical model for evaluating the objective abilities needed for negotiation and to provide a tool that companies can use to select a negotiation team. The model was constructed using a Likert pentagonal scale, where numbers from 5 to 1 represented the level of agreement or disagreement, and seven objective abilities were considered, including analytical ability, economic knowledge, legal knowledge, linguistic ability, psychological understanding, normative understanding, and general knowledge. The model was tested using a structured interview (sixteen interviews) with experts and specialists in the construction industry as a case study and then validated by quantitative data analysis method using first-order confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) with a sample of consultants (220 responses) from companies and offices related to the construction sector. The study found that the model is valid for use in the construction industry and can be useful for selecting negotiators. The developed model can be used, adapted, and modified according to the needs of different negotiation situations. This research is the first of its kind to develop a mathematical model for evaluating negotiating abilities and can be used as a model for similar research studies.

Enhancing religious education through emotional and spiritual intelligence

In the context of the changes and challenges of the 21st century, the main focus of education, especially religious education, is to prepare students to live purposeful and meaningful lives with well-developed analytic, emotional and spiritual abilities to assist them in achieving a life perspective that allows them to face the larger world with greater self-confidence and self-awareness. Therefore, the main objectives of the study are: to bring forward the concepts of religious education, emotional intelligence and spiritual intelligence; to discuss the importance of emotional and spiritual literacy in children’s education; and to discuss the main strategies to enhance the educational process through emotional and spiritual intelligence. This article is a conceptual framework based on a theoretical review. The author reviews literature from books, scientific journals and research reports to develop relevant concepts.Contribution: This study provides information about two important intelligence in Christian Orthodox religious education. Recognising emotional and spiritual intelligence has allowed teachers to engage with students and help them perform at their best. Emotional intelligence and spiritual intelligence promote self-efficacy, self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy and social skills, which help students perform management tasks in their future occupations but also help them to improve relationships with parents, colleagues and God.