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Ball and Stick Fun Model Kit for Stem Education

The majority of students are expected to have strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities in 21st-century learning. Students can form mental habits that will help them succeed in any subject due to the emphasis on logical thought processes and problem-solving. The list of science, technology, Engineering, and mathematics (STEM) subjects is quite vast and chemistry is one of them. The STEM curriculum pushes students to think critically and develop original answers. Chemistry subject is believed as a major subject in the science field, however, in Malaysia, it is also deemed as one of the most challenging subjects. Crystal and chemical bonding topic are included in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM), Diploma and Degree syllabus. In chemistry, the topic of crystal structure and chemical bonding is commonly taught via slide presentations explaining the theories. Thus, this kit introduces a new teaching method where students need to produce the chemical bonding or crystal structure by using the “Ball and Stick” model. The coloured balls made from styrofoam represent atoms, while a set of sticks represent the bonds that hold them together. It is a special set of tinker kits to represent how molecules look. This kit box has been sold at a fixed price of RM19.90 and it contains 200 pieces of molecular model kit, including 70 atoms (ball), 100 bonds (stick) and 30 parts for lone pair. It comes with CD-ROM for instruction, notes and exercises hence providing a fun learning tool kit for students from secondary to university level. The kits can be dismantled and rebuilt or can be used for display or as a model for teaching specific crystallographic or structural concepts. The different coloured balls represent atoms of different elements. A survey has been conducted on a small group of diploma students and 100% of students agree that this kit is both entertaining and useful in gaining insight into the subject matter.

2022 WICS Conference. Water and Integrated Cropping Systems: Driving Research, Teaching, and Extension Impact -- Slide Presentation

2022 WICS Conference. Water and Integrated Cropping Systems: Driving Research, Teaching, and Extension Impact -- Slide Presentation

Improving Course Learning Outcomes Object-Oriented Programming through Blended Learning

Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) is one of computer students' competencies to have. However, students in computers at the University of Technology Mataram have always had more than 50% of their students have grades below B in the last three years. Based on the analysis, literature review, and existing problems, research was carried out by developing a blended learning model by adopting a blended learning lab rotation to improve student learning outcomes in OOP courses. The learning model is supported by learning materials with facilities in the form of learning modules (equipped with practice questions, pre-tests, and post-tests), video tutorials, facilities for discussion and collaboration, and material in presentation slides. The research method used is Research and Development (R&D) by implementing an existing model that combines two learning development models, namely the Borg & Gall Model and the Dick & Carey Model, whose overall steps are called the Step of System Approach Model of Educational Research and Development. The feasibility test was carried out through expert validity tests. The application of this blended lab-rotation-based learning model effectively improved student learning outcomes in OOP courses. This is shown through the product effectiveness test, where the average value of the post-test reached 80.40, with the number of students declared complete in achieving the minimum standard set at 85%. The increase in student learning outcomes in this OOP course is quite significant, reaching 50% of the pre-test average value, only 57.20, with the number of students declared complete by 35%.

Forecasting realized densities (Presentation slides)

Forecasting realized densities (Presentation slides)

National Food Security Act (NFSA) - 2013 (Presentation Slides)

National Food Security Act (NFSA) - 2013 (Presentation Slides)

Ontological Engineering Applied to OLM Homeostasis Design (Presentation Slides)

Ontological Engineering Applied to OLM Homeostasis Design (Presentation Slides)

Factor-Targeted Asset Allocation (Presentation Slides)

Factor-Targeted Asset Allocation (Presentation Slides)

Symmetric Approach to Martingale Construction (Presentation Slides)

Symmetric Approach to Martingale Construction (Presentation Slides)

What is Scholarly Legal Writing? An Introduction to Different Perspectives (On US Qualified Immunity Doctrine) (Presentation Slides)

What is Scholarly Legal Writing? An Introduction to Different Perspectives (On US Qualified Immunity Doctrine) (Presentation Slides)

Report on the Project 'Does the Generosity–Creativity–Solidarity Triad Matter on Contemporary Energy Security Inquiries?' (Presentation Slides)

Report on the Project 'Does the Generosity–Creativity–Solidarity Triad Matter on Contemporary Energy Security Inquiries?' (Presentation Slides)

Topical Trends in Outer Space Cooperation/Competition and Perspectives on Space Law (Presentation Slides)

Topical Trends in Outer Space Cooperation/Competition and Perspectives on Space Law (Presentation Slides)

Volatility Timing: Why Risk-Based Rules Outperform Naïve Diversification (Presentation Slides)

Volatility Timing: Why Risk-Based Rules Outperform Naïve Diversification (Presentation Slides)

Section Meetings

The Section Meeting was held on 9 December at the WCMH Television transmission plant in Columbus, in conjunction with the local Society of Broadcast Engineers-Chapter 52. Fifty members and guests were shown a chronological timeline of the events leading up to and including the completion of their transmitter installation by Comark field staff and WCMH engineers. Their new state-of-the-art transmitter is now on the air with ATSC 1.0 VSB signaling but can easily be upgraded to ATSC 3.0, which includes the required orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing (OFDM) signaling in less than half-day. Ken McCrimmon, WCMH’s chief engineer, began his slide presentation by showing photographs of the various phases involved in the project’s successful installation and completion. He then listed the many broadcast engineering firsts presented to the Columbus TV market over the years from their former call letters WLW-C (channels 3 then 4) and later WCMH, including: first TV station on the air in Columbus, first NBC-compatible color broadcast on 1 January 1954 with the Tournament of Roses Parade, first WLW regional color broadcasts in August 1957, first local origination color broadcasts in 1960, and first stereo audio NBC passthrough and local origination broadcasts in July 1985, with the MLB All Star baseball game coverage from NBC. He also stated that with the installation of the TV station’s new Comark broadcast transmitter, WCMH is now future-proof for many years!

THE IMPACT OF PHET INTERACTIVE SIMULATIONS AND POWERPOINT PRESENTATION SLIDE SHOW VISUALISATION ON LEARNING BALANCING OF CHEMICAL EQUATIONS AMONG GRADE 10 PUPILS

This study investigated the impact of PhET interactive simulation and PowerPoint presentation slide show visualisation on learning the balancing of chemical equations to grade 10 learners. A pre-test post-test quasi-experimental research design was used. Students in the experimental group were instructed using simulation games while PowerPoint presentation slides with visualisation were used in the comparison group. The post-test results revealed that the PhET Interactive Simulation was more effective compared to the PowerPoint Presentation Slide Show Visualisation. The PhET interactive simulation software application appeared to work better because of the equations that are embedded in it. The group taught using the PhET interactive simulation had attained better attitudes and high achievement scores towards learning of balancing of chemical equations as compared to the group which was taught using PowerPoint presentation slide show visualisation.

Presentation Slides for 'What Is the Underlying Coherent Behavior in Market Dynamic Equilibrium?'

Presentation Slides for 'What Is the Underlying Coherent Behavior in Market Dynamic Equilibrium?'

Visualizing Connections between Presentation Slides for Learning Presentation Documents

Visualizing Connections between Presentation Slides for Learning Presentation Documents

Neuroradiology in Transgender Care: Facial Feminization, Laryngeal Surgery, and Beyond.

Transgender individuals experience incongruence between their gender identity and the sex assigned to them at birth. This incongruence can cause many transgender individuals to experience distressing physical and mental discord, a diagnosis known as gender dysphoria. Craniofacial structures have distinct anthropometric characteristics that affect perceived masculinity and femininity. The face, neck, and voice are highly exposed anatomic areas that have recognizable gender-specific characteristics that may hinder a transgender individual's successful social integration and public acceptance. Reconstructive facial and laryngeal procedures are among the surgical options transgender persons may elect to undergo to better align their physical appearance with their gender identity. These include feminization surgeries such as facial feminization and reduction chondrolaryngoplasty, as well as masculinizing facial and laryngeal surgeries. Maxillofacial CT is frequently used in the preoperative evaluation of patients before facial feminization surgery (FFS). Several CT measurements guide surgeons to the optimal correction required in FFS to achieve appropriate aesthetic planes. Mapping important craniofacial landmarks to avoid untoward surgical complications is crucial. Transgender patients may encounter other neurologic complications that require neuroimaging evaluation. For example, gender-affirming hormone therapy (eg, estrogen and testosterone) may increase the risk of stroke or may influence growth of various hormone-sensitive tumors such as pituitary adenomas. Radiologists may interpret imaging examinations in transgender patients for routine care or for evaluation before and after facial and laryngeal surgeries and must be aware of the role of neuroimaging in the care of this population. An invited commentary by Callen is available online. The online slide presentation from the RSNA Annual Meeting is available for this article. ©RSNA, 2022.

The Triplanar Hallux Abducto Valgus Classification System: Is it Valid?

Category:BunionIntroduction/Purpose:Historically, two-dimensional radiographic study techniques have been used to classify and describe hallux valgus deformities and guided treatment based on severity of deformity in the transverse plane only. These two-dimensional radiographic studies and were not able to assess rotational deformity and may explain the high recurrence and dissatisfaction rates which have been reported. Recently, a triplanar hallux abducto valgus classification (THAVC) system was proposed. This key elements of this classification system are the pathologic alignments in all three anatomic planes. The THAVC system is intended to clarify the deformity and apply a triplanar anatomic algorithm for treatment. To our knowledge, this classification system has not been validated. Our objective was to assess the intra-reader and inter-reader reliability of the THAVC.Methods:After approval by the Institutional Review Board, patients with hallux abducto valgus (HAV) were identified from a foot and ankle registry. Electronic medical records and digital radiographs were reviewed by the principal investigator (PI). Selected radiographs were then deidentified of patient information and assembled in a digital slide presentation and presented to the reviewers. The eligibility criteria required complete weightbearing radiographic studies and represented varying degrees of HAV. The reviewers included three board certified, fellowship trained orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeons. Images of twenty cases of hallux valgus and five normal cases were distributed electronically, who independently classified all 25 cases according to the THAVC system for a total of 75 observations. After an eight week washout period, the order of the HAV cases was randomized and redistributed to the reviewers. The three reviewers were blinded to the results of the both radiographic reviews until after statistical analysis had occurred.Results:We evaluated the intra-reader consistency by Cohen's kappa for the agreement between two measurements from the same reader. The average kappa value from three readers was 0.241 with 95% CI (0.093-0.374), indicating a fair agreement. The inter-reader agreement was 0.046 with 95% CI (-0.041-0.112), showing poor agreement between readers.Conclusion:The Triplanar HAV Classification is the first classification system that utilizes anatomic, multi-plane evaluation. Our results indicate while this is the first known HAV classification system, by this analysis it lacks reliability. This study shows that the reading of 2D radiographs still present a difficulty in assessing a 3D problem. Perhaps a scoring system utilizing advanced imaging such as 3D WBCT could prove more reliable and applicable.

Left Lateral Decubitus Positioning for Laparoscopic and Robotic Hepatectomy of the Posterior Segments

Access to the posterior hepatic segments is more challenging when using minimally invasive approach such as laparoscopic or robotic hepatectomy. Positioning the patient in full left lateral decubitus facilitates significantly the exposure and mobilization of the posterior segment and decreases back bleeding from the hepatic veins during parenchymal transection. This position, however, may result counterintuitive to the liver surgeon because it changes the classic anatomical landmarks and makes access to the hepatic hilum more difficult for inflow control during parenchymal transection. The purpose of this presentation is to show and discuss the utilization of full left lateral decubitus positioning during laparoscopic or robotic hepatectomy. A PowerPoint slide presentation with short video clips will showcase different laparoscopic and robotic partial hepatectomies of segments 7, 6 and right portion of the caudate lobe, highlighting the benefits of the left lateral decubitus positioning, how to deal with the more limited access to the hepatic hilum and the change in anatomical landmarks.

Yükseköğretimde Teknoloji Entegrasyonu: Öğretim Elemanlarının Durumları

Since the use of technology in education is considered critical in terms of both teaching and learning, technology integration into instructional methods and teaching environments is a must. This requirement is indispensable for the education organizations at all levels of education, including higher education organizations. The use of instructional technology not only increases the success of the students but also offers many advantages to the academic staff. To benefit from technology for educational purposes, the staff must first adopt the technology and use it to support their teaching and then restructure their teaching experience with technology. The purpose of this study is to investigate the issues in technology integration of academic staff at a Turkish university located in Central Anatolia. Both qualitative and quantitative data analysis techniques were used in this study designed as a correlational survey research. The results showed that the techno-pedagogical competence of academic staff was almost at the advanced level. Moreover, the staff had high level of information and communication technologies (ICT) acceptance so they used technology in their teaching quite often. The participants reported that they used technology during the presentation of slides, and listed their major problems as insufficient infrastructure, limited ICT skills, inadequate technical support, and student- and software- related problems. The findings indicated that it was the daily life experiences of the academic staff rather than the in-service trainings that enhanced their technological and pedagogical skills.