Multiple-choice questions are widely used in higher education and have some important advantages over constructed-response test questions. It seems, however, that many teachers underestimate the value of multiple-choice questions, believing them to be useful only for assessing how well students can memorize information, but not for assessing higher-order cognitive skills. Several strategies are presented for generating multiple-choice questions that can effectively assess students' ability to...
Topics: ERIC Archive, Foreign Countries, Multiple Choice Tests, Retention (Psychology), Cognitive Tests,...
This study considers the importance of contextual effects on the quality of assessments on item bias and differential item functioning (DIF) in measurement. Often, in educational studies, students are clustered in teachers or schools, and the clusters could impact psychometric issues yet are largely ignored by traditional item analyses. A statistical model for incorporating these cluster effects will be presented. By considering DIF from this perspective, it is possible for DIF to be consistent...
Topics: ERIC Archive, Test Bias, Educational Assessment, Educational Quality, Context Effect, Item...
The use of online learning is prevalent in higher education, in particular the use of Blackboard and other similar virtual learning environments (VLEs). Students' participation in online discussion forums is a common activity and the online threaded discussion tool provides opportunities for students to: (1) form collaborative groups for problem-based learning; (2) discuss learning experiences; (3) ponder over assessment issues; and (4) debate topics of interest. There is no shortage of...
Topics: ERIC Archive, Discussion Groups, Electronic Learning, Virtual Classrooms, Student Evaluation,...
Past studies have shown that agricultural education teachers perceive a need for professional development in Career Development Events (CDEs) preparation, but they did not identify the individual CDEs where training was needed. This study examined the CDEs that Kansas schools were participating in at the district and state levels and the CDEs where teachers perceived a need for professional development. A questionnaire was administered via the Internet, and 114 teachers responded. Of the...
Topics: ERIC Archive, Foods Instruction, Agricultural Education, Internet, Professional Development, Career...
Chen, Lakshminarayanan, and Santos (2006) claim to show in three choice experiments that monkeys react rationally to price and wealth shocks, but, when faced with gambles, display hallmark, human-like biases that include loss aversion. We present three experiments with monkeys and humans consistent with a reinterpretation of their data that attributes their results not to loss aversion, but to differences between choice alternatives in delay of reinforcement. (Contains 3 tables, 1 figure, and 1...
Topics: ERIC Archive, Animals, Animal Behavior, Behavioral Science Research, Experimental Psychology,...
This research in support of the Air Force Research Laboratory Materials and Manufacturing Directorate was conducted at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA from 31 July 2006 through 1 February 2008. This task worked to develop synthesis routes for nanotubes that are not pure carbon, e.g., boron nitride, boron-carbon nitride. Carbon nanotubes can be synthesized with relative ease in laboratory and commercial settings via simple catalytic chemical vapor deposition (CCVD) techniques;...
Topics: DTIC Archive, UNIVERSAL TECHNOLOGY CORP DAYTON OH, *SYNTHESIS, *PYROLYSIS, *BORON NITRIDES,...
We proposed to investigate the role of our newly designed PET imaging probe (FMDHT) in the early detection of ovarian cancer using PET. Our probe is specifically designed to target androgen receptors. Since ovarian cancers also express these receptors, we anticipated that FMDHT may be able to detect these receptors at an early stage when the tumor isles aggressive and possibly managed easier. To accomplish that, we proposed and performed assessment of FMDHT accumulation in ovarian cancer...
Topics: DTIC Archive, WAKE FOREST UNIV WINSTON-SALEM NC SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES, *OVARIAN CANCER,...
Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is one of the most pervasive sources of reduced auditory acuity, the biochemistry of which is incompletely understood. We hope to clarify the role of reactive oxygen species frequently associated with NIHL, and in the process demonstrate technology generally applicable to studying small-molecule chemistry in the inner ear. Inner ear structures (cochlea) show evidence of damage by ROS correlated with NIHL. It is unclear whether this damage CAUSES hearing loss or...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ILLINOIS UNIV CHAMPAIGN, *NOISE, *HEARING, LOSSES, FREE RADICALS, IN VIVO ANALYSIS,...
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) was launched on March 20, 2003. The immediate goal, as stated by the Bush Administration, was to remove the regime, including destroying its ability to use weapons of mass destruction or to make them available to terrorists. The broad, longer-term objective included helping Iraqis build a new Iraq that is prosperous and free. In October 2002, Congress had authorized the President to use force against Iraq, to defend the national security of the United States...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Dale, Catherine, LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE,...
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My viewing schedule this year meant that I got to see very few documentaries, but of the handful I did catch, Kelly Parker's debut South Main - a look at three African American single mothers attempting to rebuild their lives after being evicted from their South Central apartment complex - stood out as an intimate portrait of life on the economic edge. We got together to discuss Kelly's one woman, low budget filmmaking techniques.
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There has been papers about maintenance and psychological training for Long Duration Space Mission (LDSM). There are papers on the technology needed for LDSMs. Few are looking at how groundbased pre-mission training and on-board in-transit training must be melded into one training concept that leverages this technology. Even more importantly, fewer are looking at how we can certify crews pre-mission. This certification must ensure, before the crew launches, that they can handle any problem...
Topics: PARALLEL PROCESSING (COMPUTERS), PIPELINES, RECONFIGURABLE HARDWARE, PATENTS
The notion of school management through teams (team management), though not a new phenomenon in South Africa, was formalized after the advent of democracy in 1994 and the subsequent reorganization of the education system. The concept was subsequently fleshed out in official documentation where the composition and roles of school management teams (SMTs) were elaborated upon. The notion of team management is rooted in theories that stress participation, notably site-based (school-based)...
Topics: ERIC Archive, Principals, Leadership Role, Administrator Attitudes, Qualitative Research, Foreign...
An algorithm has been devised to reduce ground clutter in the data products of the CloudSat Cloud Profiling Radar (CPR), which is a nadir-looking radar instrument, in orbit around the Earth, that measures power backscattered by clouds as a function of distance from the instrument. Ground clutter contaminates the CPR data in the lowest 1 km of the atmospheric profile, heretofore making it impossible to use CPR data to satisfy the scientific interest in studying clouds and light rainfall at low...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), CLUTTER, NOISE REDUCTION, CLOUDSAT, APPLICATIONS PROGRAMS...
A suggested topic in small fan research is presented. Presentation briefly describes the scope of an effort to design, build and test a ventilation class cooling fan. Comments are included for the following categories: information (available and needed), benefits and values, concerns, variations and alternatives, and interest.
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), COOLING SYSTEMS, VENTILATION FANS, INFORMATION SYSTEMS,...
An extension to the SOAP software allows users to work with tri-axial ellipsoid-based representations of planetary bodies, primarily for working with small, natural satellites, asteroids, and comets. SOAP is a widely used tool for the visualization and analysis of space missions. The small body extension provides the same visualization and analysis constructs for use with small bodies. These constructs allow the user to characterize satellite path and instrument cover information for small...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), COMPUTER PROGRAMS, SCIENTIFIC VISUALIZATION, SPACE MISSIONS,...
The purpose of this study was to develop 3D digital boundary manikins that are representative of the anthropometry of a unique population. These digital manikins can be used by designers to verify and validate that the components of the spacesuit design satisfy the requirements specified in the Human Systems Integration Requirements (HSIR) document. Currently, the HSIR requires the suit to accommodate the 1st percentile American female to the 99th percentile American male. The manikin...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), ANTHROPOMETRY, BIODYNAMICS, POSTURE, SYSTEMS INTEGRATION,...
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Martins, Flaviano S.; Miranda, Ieso C.; Rosa, Carlos A.; Nicoli, Jacques R.; Neves, Maria J.
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This article is from Brazilian Journal of Microbiology , volume 39 . Abstract Probiotics are viable defined microorganisms (bacteria or yeasts) that exert a beneficial effect on the health of the host when ingested in adequate amounts. Screening for such biotherapeutic agents is commonly performed by in vitro assays simulating gastrointestinal environment to determine the ability to survive in the digestive tract. In the present study, the possibility of extrapolation of data obtained in in...
Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3768352
Fundamental to the concept of Network Centric Warfare lies the precept that shared awareness, collaboration, and self-synchronization can be attained through the networking of knowledgeable, geographically and hierarchically dispersed entities. The DoD GIG Architecture Vision is the prime policy directive chosen to realize this goal. Consistent with the tenants of NCW, the GIG architecture framework envisions highly responsive, agile, adaptable, and information-centric operations. These...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Oros, Carl, NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA, *COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS, *COMMAND...
This paper presents the mechanical verification of a simplified model of a rapid Byzantine-fault-tolerant self-stabilizing protocol for distributed clock synchronization systems. This protocol does not rely on any assumptions about the initial state of the system except for the presence of sufficient good nodes, thus making the weakest possible assumptions and producing the strongest results. This protocol tolerates bursts of transient failures, and deterministically converges within a time...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), FAULT TOLERANCE, TIME SYNCHRONIZATION, MATHEMATICAL MODELS,...
A document describes a radio communication system being developed for exchanging data and sharing data-processing capabilities among spacecraft flying in formation. The system would establish a high-speed, low-latency, deterministic loop communication path connecting all the spacecraft in a cluster. The system would be a wireless version of a ring bus that complies with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) standard 1393 (which pertains to a spaceborne fiber-optic data...
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), SPACECRAFT COMMUNICATION, FORMATION FLYING, RADIO...
To understand the spatial and temporal relations between tectonic and volcanic processes on Venus, the Juno Chasma region is mapped. Geologic units are used to establish regional stratigraphic relations and the timing between rifting and volcanism.
Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), GEOLOGICAL SURVEYS, MAPPING, VENUS (PLANET), GEOLOGICAL...
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Zabalaza | God & the State (2008) Mikhail Bakunin Zabalaza Books Johannesburg, South Africa
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The Gazette of India Published by the Directorate of Printing, Department of Publication, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India Published in 2008, Issue Number 191 Ministry: Gazette contains Multiple Ministry/Organization Subject: -
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Your Canterbury, Issue 31, April 9, 2008
Topics: Newspaper, Canterbury, Kent, Kent, England
This article examines important questions related to the use of computer technology in Catholic schools. Under consideration are issues related to how teachers use the Internet in classrooms, communicate with parents, and design lessons with technological support. Differences in computer use between high-poverty and low-poverty schools are also examined. (Contains 6 tables.)
Topics: ERIC Archive, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Catholic Schools, Technology Uses...
The purpose of this research was to determine the desired end-state for company grade officers in terms of an information operations education. Specifically, an examination of company grade officer curricula from the pre-commissioning sources to the Squadron Officer College was performed. This assessment was then compared to the Air Force Institute of Technology Cyber Competency Areas Framework. Any areas that were missing from the current company grade officer curricula were identified and a...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Kettles, Jr, Thomas R, AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH GRADUATE SCHOOL...
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Tim Plester joins us this week to discuss his DVD released trilogy of shorts and directorial debut English Language (With English Subtitles) , which he also wrote and stars in.
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Topics: Small business -- Public relations, Industrial publicity
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The Gazette of India Extraordinary Gazette Published by the Directorate of Printing, Department of Publication, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India Published in 2008, Issue Number 2930 Ministry: Ministry of Commerce and Industry Subject: Amendments in the Schedule of DEPB Rates.
Topic: Extraordinary Gazette of India
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Odisha Gazette Odisha Government Press Note: Some issues of the Odisha do not have embedded fonts. We apologize for the typographical inconvenience and will attempt to correct at the soonest. Label Date: 2008-08-14 Gazette Date: 2008-08-26 Gazette Number: 1603 Department: REVENUE Notification Number: 35331 Subject: Land Acquisition Source URL
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The Gazette of India Extraordinary Gazette Published by the Directorate of Printing, Department of Publication, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India Published in 2008, Issue Number 731 Ministry: Ministry of Finance Subject: Declaration of Village Dabuna ,P.O:Dabuna ,P.S Joda, Dist: Keonjhar (Orissa) as Warehousing Station under Section 9 of the Customs Act,1962.
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The Gazette of India Extraordinary Gazette Published by the Directorate of Printing, Department of Publication, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India Published in 2008, Issue Number 1726 Ministry: Election Commission of India Subject: Election Commission makes the necessary corrections in the Delimitation Commissions’s Order No. 32 relating to the State of Orissa.
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The Gazette of India Extraordinary Gazette Published by the Directorate of Printing, Department of Publication, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India Published in 2008, Issue Number 2656 Ministry: Ministry of Law and Justice Subject: The President call upon the elected members of the Legislative Assembly of each States for the purpose of filling the seats of members of the Council of States.
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The Gazette of India Extraordinary Gazette Published by the Directorate of Printing, Department of Publication, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India Published in 2008, Issue Number 2092 Ministry: Ministry of Commerce and Industry Subject: Director General of Foreign Trade makes the additions in the Handbook of Procedures, Vol. 2,2004-2009.
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The Gazette of India Extraordinary Gazette Published by the Directorate of Printing, Department of Publication, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India Published in 2008, Issue Number 3137 Ministry: Ministry of Law and Justice Subject: The Railways (Amendment) Ordinance, 2008.
Topic: Extraordinary Gazette of India
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Haryana Gazette Gazette Type: Ordinary Date: 2008-2-18 Gazette Number: 10 Department: Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Department Notification Number: 431-Agri.Sec.(3)-2008-7238 Subject: Corrigendum Source URL
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Odisha Gazette Odisha Government Press Note: Some issues of the Odisha do not have embedded fonts. We apologize for the typographical inconvenience and will attempt to correct at the soonest. Label Date: 2008-01-31 Gazette Date: 2008-02-28 Gazette Number: 516 Department: PANCHAYATI RAJ and DRINKING WATER Notification Number: 4410 Subject: Notice Source URL
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Odisha Gazette Odisha Government Press Note: Some issues of the Odisha do not have embedded fonts. We apologize for the typographical inconvenience and will attempt to correct at the soonest. Label Date: 2008-05-26 Gazette Date: 2008-06-06 Gazette Number: 1102 Department: LABOUR and EMPLOYEES’ STATE INSURANCE Notification Number: 6007 Subject: Appointments Source URL
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Odisha Gazette Odisha Government Press Note: Some issues of the Odisha do not have embedded fonts. We apologize for the typographical inconvenience and will attempt to correct at the soonest. Label Date: 2008-05-05 Gazette Date: 2008-05-27 Gazette Number: 1027 Department: LABOUR and EMPLOYEES’ STATE INSURANCE Notification Number: 5340 Subject: Award Source URL
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Odisha Gazette Odisha Government Press Note: Some issues of the Odisha do not have embedded fonts. We apologize for the typographical inconvenience and will attempt to correct at the soonest. Label Date: 2008-06-09 Gazette Date: 2008-07-14 Gazette Number: 1302 Department: REVENUE Notification Number: 25014 Subject: Land Acquisition Source URL
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Odisha Gazette Odisha Government Press Note: Some issues of the Odisha do not have embedded fonts. We apologize for the typographical inconvenience and will attempt to correct at the soonest. Label Date: 2008-08-07 Gazette Date: 2008-09-19 Gazette Number: 1715 Department: COURT Notification Number: 4277 Subject: Election Source URL
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Odisha Gazette Odisha Government Press Note: Some issues of the Odisha do not have embedded fonts. We apologize for the typographical inconvenience and will attempt to correct at the soonest. Label Date: 2008-11-10 Gazette Date: 2008-11-22 Gazette Number: 2114 Department: REVENUE Notification Number: 47489 Subject: Land Acquisition Source URL
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Odisha Gazette Odisha Government Press Note: Some issues of the Odisha do not have embedded fonts. We apologize for the typographical inconvenience and will attempt to correct at the soonest. Label Date: 2008-06-28 Gazette Date: 2008-07-01 Gazette Number: 1242 Department: HOME Notification Number: 2981 Subject: Act Source URL
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92 pages : 25 cm
Topics: Art -- Vocational guidance -- United States -- Juvenile literature, Art -- Vocational guidance,...
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Government Publishing Office U.S. Congress House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure ROLE OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IN SMALL BUSINESS DISASTER RECOVERY Date(s) Held: 2008-09-12 110th Congress, 2nd Session GPO Document Source: CHRG-110hhrg44819 Superintendents of Documents ID: Y 4.T 68/2 Related Items: United States House Bill 6587 (110th Congress) United States House Bill 6641 (110th Congress) Congressional Serial No. 110-166
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These reports summarize the accomplishments of the NRL Principal Investigators who received computer allocations on the DoD High Performance Computing Modernization Program Shared Resource Center in FY07.
Topics: DTIC Archive, Shingler, Portia A, NAVAL RESEARCH LAB WASHINGTON DC CENTER FOR COMPUTATIONAL...
Cooperative agreement # DAMD17-01-2-0005 was implemented January 1, 2001 to provide funding support for Royal Thai Army at Armed Forces Research Institute of Medical Sciences (AFRIMS) engaged in research activities in collaboration with US Army. Administrative, logistical and scientific personnel required to support the ongoing U.S. Army AFRIMS research efforts, and utilities and maintenance required to support the U.S. Army AFRIMS research effort.
Topics: DTIC Archive, Duangurai, Krisada, ARMED FORCES RESEARCH INST OF MEDICAL SCIENCES BANGKOK...
An inchoate appreciation for the profound impacts poor field sanitation exacted on troop strength and morale during the Civil War led to the establishment of the US Sanitary Commission in 1861. Even so, a full realization of the critical role sanitation and insect control play in the prevention of communicable diseases had to await the birth of medical entomology brought about by the brilliant discoveries of pioneers in tropical medicine decades later. Indeed, the Spanish-American War...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Conlon, Joseph, NAVY MEDICAL SERVICES CORPS WASHINGTON DC, *MILITARY MEDICINE,...
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We study the class of four-dimensional N=4 supergravities obtained by gauging the axionic shift and axionic rescaling symmetries. We formulate these theories using the machinery of embedding tensors, characterize the full gauge algebras and discuss several specific features of this family of gauged supergravities. We exhibit in particular a generalized duality between massive vectors and massive two-forms in four dimensions, inherited from the gauging of the shift symmetry. We show that these...
Source: http://arxiv.org/abs/0705.0008v3
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We give a survey on b-function, spectrum, and multiplier ideals together with certain interesting relations among them including the case of arbitrary subvarieties.
Source: http://arxiv.org/abs/0705.1434v5
