Estimation of a Nonlinear Intervention Phase Trajectory for Multiple-Baseline Design Data     

Ian Hembry  Rommel Bunuan  John M. Ferron  Wim Van den Noortgate 《Journal of Experimental Education》2015,83(4):514-546

A multilevel logistic model for estimating a nonlinear trajectory in a multiple-baseline design is introduced. The model is applied to data from a real multiple-baseline design study to demonstrate interpretation of relevant parameters. A simple change-in-levels (ΔLevels) model and a model involving a quadratic function (Quadratic) for the nonlinear intervention phase data were also estimated. In addition, a simulation study was conducted to assess Markov chain Monte Carlo estimation of the logistic model and compare its trajectory recovery with use of the ΔLevels and Quadratic models. While most of the logistic model's parameter values were recovered well, trajectory recovery was very reasonable using the simpler Quadratic model. Results are discussed along with recommendations for practitioners and directions for future research.  相似文献   

Different Argentine Rural Extensionists' Mindsets and Their Practical Implications     

Fernando Landini 《The Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension》2015,21(3):219-234

Purpose: This paper reflects upon the practice of Argentine rural extensionists working in the extension public system through the process of identifying different rural extensionists' types of mindsets and comparing them with transfer of technology extension approach, dialogical processes of horizontal knowledge exchange, participatory perspectives and innovation system approach.

Design/Methodology/approach: A quali-quantitative investigation was conducted. Surveys containing closed and open questions were sent via email to rural extensionists. This allowed the researcher to identify their beliefs about different issues connected to extension practice. The sample was incidental (n = 219; 143 men, 76 women). Qualitative data was categorized and quantified. Finally, a two-steps cluster analysis was implemented.

Findings: Two types of rural extensionists' mindsets were identified, one of which relates to the transfer of technology approach and other to the dialogical/horizontal model, yet neither of them fitting the ideal of the most important extension institution of the country, which supports an innovation system approach.

Practical implications: Extensionists' practices and institutional ideals do not coincide. Reflexive training processes are required to make beliefs about rural extension explicit in order to build a contextually suitable extension proposal. Originality/Value: Through a quali-quantitative approach to the issue of rural extensionists' mindsets, this paper contributes to a better understanding of Argentine rural extensionists' practices.  相似文献   

高职酒店管理专业“校企合作”新模式探索     

陈君奇  欧阳莉 《宁波职业技术学院学报》2015,(1):50-52

校企合作是我国目前重要的高职人才培养模式,同时也是实现高校与企业共赢的途径。随着社会经济的发展,酒店行业、企业对校企合作人才培养模式提出了新的要求,本研究提出了校企共建、股份共赢、合作培养"第三方"人才、改革"2+1"模式等新的合作模式探索。  相似文献   

Digital body preservation: Technique and applications     

Vicky Vandenbossche  Joris Van de Velde  Stind Avet  Wouter Willaert  Stian Soltvedt  Noeska Smit  Emmanuel Audenaert 《Anatomical sciences education》2022,15(4):731-744

High-fidelity anatomical models can be produced with three-dimensional (3D) scanning techniques and as such be digitally preserved, archived, and subsequently rendered through various media. Here, a novel methodology—digital body preservation—is presented for combining and matching scan geometry with radiographic imaging. The technique encompasses joining layers of 3D surface scans in an anatomical correct spatial relationship. To do so, a computed tomography (CT) volume is used as template to join and merge different surface scan geometries by means of nonrigid registration into a single environment. In addition, the use and applicability of the generated 3D models in digital learning modalities is presented. Finally, as computational expense is usually the main bottleneck in extended 3D applications, the influence of mesh simplification in combination with texture mapping on the quality of 3D models was investigated. The physical fidelity of the simplified meshes was evaluated in relation to their resolution and with respect to key anatomical features. Large- and medium-scale features were well preserved despite extensive 3D mesh simplification. Subtle fine-scale features, particular in curved areas demonstrated the major limitation to extensive mesh size reduction. Depending on the local topography, workable mesh sizes ranging from 10% to 3% of the original size could be obtained, making them usable in various learning applications and environments.  相似文献   

“信息系统管理的关键问题＂研究模式的发展与特征术——以1980—2012年关键问题研究报告的内容分析为基础     

陈定权 《数字图书馆论坛》2014,(1):3-9

始于1980年的“信息系统管理的关键问题”研究在管理信息系统学科已经形成了较为完整的研究体系和研究模式。文章采用内容分析法对世界范围内29次最具代表性的相关研究进行梳理,将其32年的发展历史概括为奠基期、改良期和重塑期,并以此为基础,总结出关键问题研究模式的重要特征。  相似文献   

Business models for sustainable technologies: Exploring business model evolution in the case of electric vehicles     

René Bohnsack  Jonatan Pinkse  Ans Kolk 《Research Policy》2014

Sustainable technologies challenge prevailing business practices, especially in industries that depend heavily on the use of fossil fuels. Firms are therefore in need of business models that transform the specific characteristics of sustainable technologies into new ways to create economic value and overcome the barriers that stand in the way of their market penetration. A key issue is the respective impact of incumbent and entrepreneurial firms’ path-dependent behaviour on the development of such new business models. Embedded in the literature on business models, this paper explores how incumbent and entrepreneurial firms’ path dependencies have affected the evolution of business models for electric vehicles. Based on a qualitative analysis of electric vehicle projects of key industry players over a five-year period (2006–2010), the paper identifies four business model archetypes and traces their evolution over time. Findings suggest that incumbent and entrepreneurial firms approach business model innovation in distinctive ways. Business model evolution shows a series of incremental changes that introduce service-based components, which were initially developed by entrepreneurial firms, to the product. Over time there seems to be some convergence in the business models of incumbents and entrepreneurs in the direction of delivering economy multi-purpose vehicles.  相似文献   

论预备警察职业素养的培育模式--以加强人文素质教育为中心视角     

范瑛 《科教文汇》2014,(32):64-65

公安院校不仅仅是培养预备警察的摇篮,同时也是培育“莘莘学子”、人文荟萃的高等学府。公安院校唯有把科学精神和人文精神有效结合起来,才能给预备警察一个光明的未来。因此,公安院校要增强其文化底蕴,多层次、全方位地推进预备警察的人文素质教育,而且还要有计划、分步骤地组织预备警察深入基层公安业务实践,通过这种广泛深入社会的实践锻炼去历练和拓展其人文素质的内涵与深度。  相似文献   

解决数列综合性问题的构造思维方法探究     

卢聪 《科教文汇》2014,(27):137-138

构造性思维方法在教学中的运用,能够加深学生对知识的理解,增强对相关知识的运用能力,激发学生的发散思维,培养学生创新思维意识和能力。本文通过对几个数列综合性问题的分析研究,构造出相应的模型,实现知识和思想方法的转化,从而获得最佳的解题方法。  相似文献   

基于数理模型的新建高校学生资助工作创新     

金政 《科教文汇》2014,(28):181-182

本文针对新建高校在家庭经济困难学生认定、资助过程中存在的问题,创新采用模糊综合评价理论、PDCA循环理论等模型,在家庭经济困难学生资助工作中开展动态化管理,从而使资助体系更加科学有效。  相似文献   

Inclusive Pedagogy in Light of Social Justice. Special Educational Rights and Inclusive Classrooms: on whose terms? A Field Study in Stockholm Suburbs     

Nilani Ljunggren De Silva 《European Journal of Education》2013,48(3):419-435

The question of inclusive education is not straightforward. Despite all its good intentions, inclusive education, in practice faces numerous challenges today. This study analyses these challenges in the Swedish special education context. The author explores special educators’ experiences, possibilities and challenges when applying inclusive education. Findings reveal positive attitudes to the concept of inclusive classrooms. Nevertheless, teachers face more than a few grey areas that need to be put in place in order to achieve socially and cognitively inclusive classrooms.  相似文献