#Quasi experimental design

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Transfer of Knowledge to Society:

Knowledge is an important resource for the sustenance of our society. Science is an avenue to explore and produce this knowledge, whereas technology applies this knowledge generated by science to real-life problems. Science contributed vastly to the benefit of society by increasing life expectancy, combating diseases, saving lives, improving the quality of life, etc.

India has made considerable progress in Science & Technology with the advent of its prestigious institutions like IITs, IISc etc and its young demographic population. India produces 3rd highest number of PhDs in science and engineering next only to China and the USA. But this potential scientific knowledge still needs to be transferred to society through various avenues to be utilised for the welfare of the people.

In line with this, the Department of Science & Technology through its Ministry of Science of Technology has released the Scientific Social Responsibility Guidelines. This is a framework to facilitate the integration of science and technology into society. These guidelines emphasize the moral obligation of the scientific community to share the fruits of knowledge with various stakeholders and play an active role in the equitable distribution of knowledge.

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Short, stringent lockdowns halted SARS-CoV-2 transmissions in Danish municipalities - Published Aug 12, 2024

Abstract

In late 2020, the focus of the global effort against the COVID-19 pandemic centered around the development of a vaccine, when reports of a mutated SARS-CoV-2 virus variant in a population of 17 million farmed mink came from Denmark, threatening to jeopardize this effort. Spillover infections of the new variant between mink and humans were feared to threaten the efficacy of upcoming vaccines. In this study the ensuing short-lived yet stringent lockdowns imposed in 7 of the countries 98 municipalities are analysed for their effectiveness to reduce SARS-CoV-2 infections. Synthetic counterfactuals are created for each of these municipalities using a weighted average combination of the remaining municipalities not targeted by the stringent measures. This allows for a clear overview regarding the development of test-positivity rates, citizen mobility behaviours and lastly daily infection numbers in response to the restrictions. The findings show that these targeted, short-term lockdowns significantly curtailed further infections, demonstrating a marked decrease, first in citizens mobility and then in daily cases when compared to their synthetic counterfactuals. Overall, the estimates indicate average reductions to infection numbers to be around 31%. This study underscores the potential of strict, yet severe lockdowns in breaking ongoing infection dynamics, by utilising a rare quasi-experimental design case that avoids bias introduced through treatment selection.

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Codename: CARVER challenged you to battle!

Lore and close-ups below the break

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Y'all ever struck by the realization your self-insert immortal incongruently-wizard-coded character can, in fact, have pink hair and eyes?

Okay so anyone happening across this, this is my blorbooo, Magpie, who got isekai'd into the Pokemon world in my pair of fics here and gets runic-flavored quasi magical abilities and immortality by blessing of arceus

Feat. the conceptual design for a Survey Ball - modeled after the Origin Ball and the first/only pokeball Magpie has built out of unown-inscribed starshards since she was experimenting with using shards as charms in tell-the-stars

Anyway Magpie redesign because my poor girl is sick of ruining shirts when she does a Big Magic, hence sleeveless top and experimental runic-imbued greatcoat that can withstand all but the Biggest Magic. In my mind she got pinged by InterPol but refuses to "be a cop" (even if the IP isn't exactly like irl cops) - instead she and Volo serve as consultants and Big Guns whenever the local evil team gets too big for their britches or things like the Ultra Beast/paradoxmon/rediscovered Ultimate Weapon crop up.

Besides the coat she's got unown-style colar chains, her old survey corps badge and the (now empty) Hisui ball to remember her first team of pokemon by.

Team would probably vary by region, the one here is the like ideal aesthetic/lore team (ft allotted quasi-legendary, single shiny (after a couple centuries of idle breeding rather than concentrated focus), and ever the necessary cute mascots Irony the unown and lil baby inkay)

The most mainstaying 'mon on her team is Otto the golurk, which she inscribed-to-life herself in a drawing that I… procrastinated on doing the background on with this character page lmao but here's a sneak peak at that:

ft. chienpao bc it loves Volo a lot, Volo's spiritomb and togetic in the background bc this is their idyllic home in paldea ig (im probably going to redraw mags, ursa and maybe inkay down the line because i remain intimidated by the background i tasked myself with RIP

anywho im going to work on making this a proper pinned post with links and tags for all of the Lore so expect to see it updated lol

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I've been thinking about werewolf designs recently, which has basically turned into analyzing my least favorite trends in modern werewolf media

pack focus - with a few exceptions, I find a pack of werewolves a huge downgrade from traditional singular ones (not you, Hotel Transylvania wolfman family-- you're angels and and we're thrilled you're here). How is a guy supposed to feel like a properly cursed and outcast abomination while hanging out with his 2 dozen friends who are exactly like him? "Packs" made up of lone lycanthropes who've adopted each other (for good or ill) is alright I guess, and if a whole family gets cursed The Quarry style, that's interesting at least. But I think getting back to solitary menace or lonely outcast werewolves is best.

too wolf-like - a lot of early werewolf accounts have people just turning into straightforward wolves. Some have a transformation into large, predatory creatures, more or less wolf-like depending on the region and the culture, but with features that differentiated them from wolves-- hybrid anatomy, missing tails, human eyes or other features. In others it's just "a creature," without an explicit lupine connection, or even just literally some guy but Powered Up and eating people. So there's no hard and fast "canon" folklore werewolf. Early monster movies (which established a lot of modern werewolf lore and the modern definition of a werewolf) gave us a creature that simply looks like a furry, monstrous humanoid, and nothing really like a wolf. What I'm saying is there's a lot of room for customization and new ideas. But instead I see very little experimentation or creativity, and a lot of Balto-meets-Van Helsing wolf-head-furry-body-man-pants thing (or worse, mangy pitbull rat hybrids) and a commitment to quasi-lupine traits and behaviors. BORING. If you're not married to literal-wolf werewolves, let's see some creativity! Be adventurous! Get inspired by old school werewolves, or do something completely new! Please!

not wolflike enough - if you are committed to generic wolf -based werewolves or anthropomorphic streetsharks-style man-wolves, at least be accurate about it! Wolves in the wild do not have true alpha-omega hierarchies (a pack in the wild is a family unit-- the parents are leaders, the rest of the pack are usually their children). Nor do wolves bite their mates to "mark" them (in fact, I went and looked into it, and didn't find any species that does, so now I'm curious where this whole idea even came from). ALSO it's kind of petty, but so many werewolf designs seem to look more like dogs than real wolves-- narrow nose bridges, too-close-together ears, etc. Basically, so much werewolf content is committed to this generic idea of werewolves that's not accurate to real wolves, frequently unconnected to any werewolf lore, originated in the last 10 or 15 years, and isn't even interesting for all that (with different versions of "generic" depending on genre)-- ditch it, and do something new, or at least accurate!

ugly = scary/boring = sexy - the two big splits of "generic" werewolves I'm seeing are in horror (movies mostly) and romance. Current horror werewolves seem to be stuck with this ugly, disheveled look-- mangy, molting-looking fur, extremely wrinkly, raw-looking face skin, beady eyes, no tails, skinny, bony-looking bodies, huge feet etc (honestly I think the Underworld designs are the progenitors of this); meanwhile romance werewolves are usually big and brawny, with lush fur and swishy tails and a very cartoony balance of human and wolf characteristics (I think this design is indebted to animated movies and furry art, but also think it was very influenced by Van Helsing's werewolves as well). Basically, I'd like some interesting, potentially scary looking werewolves! A scary design is not going to kill the sexiness! At the same time, a design does not have to be purposely ugly in order to be scary! (Case in point, it's not a werewolf, and much more feline, but I adore Angela Barret's design for the beast in Beauty and the Beast-- unique, bestial and potentially frightening, but also sleek and elegant.)

exclusively abo - I get it, I get it. But like, 90% of werewolf romance stuff is the "claimed as the alpha's mate" variety-- I would enjoy some diversity. Also, if it's heat you're into, that's in no way exclusive to either false real-world alpha hierarchies, or invented fictional ones.

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24 July 2023 / More from Bushy Park! This was the boldest jackdaw.

I'm almost done with this round of spreadsheets and archival material, and I should finish up at least making spreadsheets tomorrow. I might also get to actually reading and taking notes on the correspondence. Or I might get to coding the things I want to do with these spreadsheets. One of the two.

Usually I'd be in the NHM tomorrow, but we delayed everything a week because of the Tube strikes which were then called off. But not going still gives me a chance to make sure that I'm REALLY ready to add more archival stuff to my disaster.

I'm still working on Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Designs. And I sent many emails and had a meeting with my disability mentor for the first time in a few months.

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Integrated Solutions for Business Investment: Driving Quality Impact Evaluations through Collaborative Methodologies

In today’s world, businesses are increasingly recognizing the value of investing in communities and sectors beyond traditional markets. As organizations across sectors expand their focus on sustainability, social responsibility, and long-term impact, there’s a growing need for robust evaluation frameworks to assess the real outcomes of these initiatives. Evidence for Change is a leading name in this space, delivering integrated solutions for business investment by leveraging evidence-based methodologies and designing frameworks that help businesses and organizations measure impact, learn from their interventions, and continuously improve their strategies.

At the heart of Evidence for Change’s work lies its focus on quality impact evaluations. Whether through experimental, quasi-experimental, mixed-method, or qualitative methods, the organization has a deep commitment to providing evidence that is not only rigorous but also actionable. In a world where businesses are increasingly accountable for their social, economic, and environmental footprints, having a reliable partner like Evidence for Change can mean the difference between well-intentioned but short-term impact and lasting, transformational change.

A Collaborative Approach to Impact Evaluation

One of the distinctive aspects of Evidence for Change is its collaborative process. Drawing on years of experience in research, evaluation, and learning, the organization works hand in hand with partners and stakeholders at every step of the way. From inception to implementation, the participatory approach ensures that evaluation is not a distant, top-down process but rather one that actively involves the communities, staff, and organizations being evaluated.

This inclusive and iterative approach is vital for ensuring that the insights and recommendations generated are relevant, feasible, and actionable. As part of this collaboration, Evidence for Change has built partnerships with numerous prestigious institutions worldwide, including Stanford University, Krea University, and the Indian Statistical Institute, to name a few. These partnerships bring together a wealth of expertise and perspectives, further enhancing the quality and depth of the evaluations conducted.

One recent example of the organization’s collaborative approach is its work on the National Rural Livelihood Project (NRLP) in India. Working alongside 3ie and the Government, Evidence for Change conducted an extensive evaluation focusing on women’s empowerment and decision-making within households. By studying the impact of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in facilitating women’s access to credit and sustainable livelihoods, the evaluation provided critical insights into the institutional support structures necessary for true financial inclusion. The findings helped refine the programme’s strategies and informed public policies aimed at scaling the empowerment of women across the nation.

Integrated Solutions for Business Investment

Today, businesses are increasingly investing in sustainable and inclusive ventures. However, the challenge remains to ensure that these investments are not only well-intentioned but also deliver measurable outcomes. Evidence for Change specializes in designing integrated solutions for business investment, helping companies align their investments with clear, evidence-backed frameworks. These solutions ensure that business investments create tangible, scalable, and sustainable impacts across various domains.

Evidence for Change works across multiple sectors, from rural development and agriculture to women’s empowerment and public health. For instance, its literature review of interventions facilitating smallholder farmers’ access to the market in India provided a valuable analysis of producer organizations and their sustainability as institutions. This review, rooted in the hierarchy of study design, offered businesses and organizations insights into how they could contribute to more resilient and equitable agricultural systems. By providing organizations with robust frameworks and clear pathways for intervention, Evidence for Change enables them to make strategic investments that yield lasting benefits.

Methodologies that Matter

One of the hallmarks of Evidence for Change is its pluralistic methodologies. By employing a wide range of approaches, from participatory learning and action to rigorous experimental designs, the organization ensures that evaluations are comprehensive and contextually relevant. This diversity in methods allows Evidence for Change to tailor its evaluations to the specific needs of the programme or initiative in question, ensuring that all relevant factors are considered.

For example, in its impact evaluation of Breakthrough’s programme aimed at addressing early marriage in Bihar and Jharkhand, Evidence for Change employed an experimental design to measure the effectiveness of mass and community media interventions. The findings from this study were critical in refining the programme’s approach, making it more impactful in reducing early marriage rates in the target districts.

Similarly, the organization’s formative research on nutrition in Madhya Pradesh highlighted the intricate relationships between seasonality, agriculture, and nutrition among pregnant and lactating women, as well as children under five. By using mixed methods to explore these dynamics, Evidence for Change was able to provide actionable insights that could be used to shape interventions aimed at improving nutritional outcomes for vulnerable populations.

Building Capacity for Sustainable Impact

Beyond conducting evaluations, Evidence for Change is also deeply committed to building capacity within organizations to sustain long-term impact. This includes helping organizations develop monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) systems that are efficient, adaptable, and grounded in a multidisciplinary approach. By embedding these systems within organizations, Evidence for Change ensures that they can continue to assess, learn, and adapt long after the initial evaluation has been completed.

The organization’s work in building these systems is often informed by its collaborations with partners such as Tufts University and the University of Reading. By combining academic rigor with practical implementation, these partnerships ensure that the monitoring and evaluation systems designed by Evidence for Change are both scientifically sound and operationally effective.

Shaping Policy and Program Strategies

Evidence for Change has a strong track record of using evidence to shape both public policies and organizational strategies. Over the years, the organization has completed more than 100 project and programme evaluations, each designed to help communities and programme staff reflect on their work, learn from their experiences, and apply new strategies for greater impact.

For example, the organization’s evaluations of SHG programmes have not only informed local interventions but also contributed to broader national policies aimed at promoting women’s empowerment and financial inclusion. These evaluations provide clear evidence of the pathways through which SHGs can support women in gaining greater decision-making power within their households and communities.

Conclusion

In an increasingly complex and interconnected world, businesses and organizations need more than just good intentions to create lasting change. They need clear, evidence-based frameworks that can guide their investments and ensure that their interventions are both effective and sustainable. Evidence for Change is a leader in providing integrated solutions for business investment, ensuring that organizations can make informed, impactful decisions that benefit both the communities they serve and their own long-term objectives.

By specializing in quality impact evaluations and working collaboratively with a wide range of partners, Evidence for Change is helping to shape a future where business investments drive real, measurable change across sectors. Whether through formative research, impact evaluations, or policy-shaping initiatives, the organization is at the forefront of using evidence to create a more just and sustainable world.

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NicoNote REGOLA press telegraph

[NIM014] NICONOTE - REGOLA - LP OUT NOW

A suite in nine movements inspired by the mythic medieval composer Hildegard von Bingen (1098-1179)

‘Vaporous vocals joined by gothic beats worthy of Dead Can Dance. [Nicoletta] Magalotti uses a gnarled, Diamanda Galás-like voce di strega (witch voice). The sound design is as rapturous as the poetry – cavernous & driving, swirling with gritty, industrial cosmic dust' [The Wire by Emily Pothast]

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"Ennesima prova di eccellenza per la leggendaria ex Violet Eves" [Christian Zingales] BLOW UP N. 316 Settembre 2024

‘This fusion between modern classical music and experimental electronica whips up a storm. The ambiance together with light airy vocals make the atmosphere much bigger then what you hear at first, overhead above the melodies of the electronic music is a wondrous humming that goes into overdrive. There’s a warmth that lures out a cascade of emotions.’ - Repartiseraren

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‘The composition of ’REGOLA’ has a very high quality. From ‘REGOLA I’ the rhythmic pulse begins with rising bass waves. The second movement uses field recordings and spoken word, ‘REGOLA III’ leaves enough space for the fade out, numbers five and six are almost pop-like, while track seven is the trippy climax’ - The Gap (Austria)

Album Review (published online 16th October 2024)

Antonio Bacciocchi e le sue suggestioni quotidiane su RadioCoop :: https://www.radiocoop.it/niconote-regola/ :: NICONOTE – Regola NicoNote è un’artista multidisciplinare e sperimentale, con una lunga e prestigiosa carriera alle spalle, nel presente e sicuramente nel futuro, attiva nei campi della musica, del teatro e della performance. Un progetto che nasce nel 1996 e che ha vissuto trasformazioni ed evoluzioni. Il nuovo lavoro, concepito nel 2003, è una suite in 9 movimenti ispirata alla mitica compositrice medievale Hildegard von Bingen (1098-1179). Musica contemplativa, elettronica, solenne, “spaziale” (non di rado riporta alle atmosfere care ai Tangerine Dream), avvolgente, sulla quale la voce di NicoNote tesse trame misteriose e austere. Interessante e notevole.

Cristian Pandolfino su LA PLATEA ::: "All’origine di questo album c’è una pièce di drammaturgia sonora, risalente al 2003 e ripresa durante la pandemia, che grazie al sound design di Demetrio Cecchitelli e all’eccellente vocalità di NicoNote diventa oggi qualcosa di ancora diverso: l’opportunità di accostare l’orecchio al mistero del misticismo, dove il celestiale non ha nulla di rassicurante ma, anzi, inquieta e perturba. Dove ci sono aperture vocali, come nel brano Regola I che schiude il progetto o l’evocativo Regola V, si ha l’impressione di librarsi su un abisso di visionarietà, mentre le ripetizioni di Regola II, Regola IV e Regola VII sono stese su un tappeto strumentale estremamente materico. In Regola si incontrano cielo e terra, altezze e profondità, quasi chi ascolta venga trasportato su un precipizio da cui ammirare ciò che non è possibile scrutare ma solo sentire".https://www.laplatea.it/index.php/musica/6484-in-regola-niconote-da-voce-a-hildegard-von-bingenm.html

[NIM014] NICONOTE - REGOLA a suite in nine movements inspired by the mythic medieval composer Hildegard von Bingen (1098-1179) An enveloping masterwork of imposing, time-dilating electronics rich w/ soaring euphonic hymns, enigmatic sprechgesang & more Out now via New Interplanetary Melodies / Big Doings Edizioni Musicali available on vinyl & all digital platforms - Basic Frame Distribution / Sequence (UK)

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Primary Research

Research Methodology

Research design: Natural/Quasi Experiment

I will be using a non-experimental research method: self reports. The data collection method will be through an online questionnaire. 

This is because I want to get a range of information from a large and diverse sample pool. With an online survey, I can get responses from several different types of participants with would increase the generalisability of my studies. Self reports allow participants to describe their own experiences which provides rich in-depth qualitative data. My research aims to find out audience preferences, so this is the best method for getting comprehensive answers to my aims. In addition, a self report is the easiest and most accessible research method for me and is much less costly and time consuming than conducting an experiment. 

Furthermore, I’m using a questionnaire because social desirability bias is reduced due to no interviewer being present.

I will make use of likert scales, rating scales, closed questions, and open questions in order to gather both quantitative and qualitative data. In addition, the range of different types of questions will reduce acquiescence bias. 

In order to have a comprehensive understanding of the sample participants, I will include questions that will help me assess the generalisability of the study: participants' age, nationality, location, occupation, gender, and education. These questions are as follows:

What is your age?

What is your gender? (Man, Woman, Non-binary/other, Prefer not to say)

What is your nationality?

Where do you currently live? (Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, South America, Australia)

What is your occupation? 

What is your highest level of education? (Secondary education or lower, High school diploma, Undergraduate degree, Postgraduate education or higher, other)

The survey will include the below filler questions that prevent participants from guessing the aims of the study. This is in order to reduce demand characteristics.

Do you prefer stories with a clear beginning, middle, and end, or those with a more open-ended structure? (clear beginning, middle, and end, open-ended structure, no preference, I don’t know)

What do you find most important in a story: character development, plot, or setting? (character development, plot, setting, no preference, I don’t know)

How do you feel about stories that break traditional storytelling conventions? (I heavily enjoy those stories, I like them, I have no opinion on it, I dislike it, I hate those stories)

(For the section 5 Likert scale) I find a story more engaging when the main character is someone I identify with or relate to in some way. 

(For the section 5 Likert scale) I enjoy stories that explore social or political issues.

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First Aid Training Courses | safesupportfirstaid.com.au

First aid is a set of skills and knowledge used to manage injuries or medical emergencies until professional medical help is available. This includes everything from controlling bleeding to administering CPR to managing choking situations.

Accidents can happen anywhere. Knowing what to do can save lives and prevent long-term health complications. First-aid training courses help you respond quickly when minutes matter.

CPR

CPR is a crucial life-saving procedure that can help save someone in an emergency situation. It also helps to calm people in a stressful situation, as well as keep them safe until medical professionals arrive.

In a first aid training courses class, you learn to help with a range of injuries and illnesses including burns, fractures, poisoning and shock. You can also expect to learn about the anatomy of the heart and lungs, as well as standard precautions and protective barriers.

For example, imagine that someone slips and falls on a rock, injuring their foot. A quick assessment might show that they have a broken foot, which could be treated by elevating the foot and applying a cold compress. You might also have to use the automated external defibrillator (AED) to help restart the person’s heart. Other equipment you may need includes splints, wound cleaning materials and medications such as pain relievers or antihistamines. You will often get to practice using the AED and giving rescue breaths in a hands-on training session.

First Aid

First Aid is a range of techniques that can be used to help someone who has been injured. It focuses on preserving life and stopping bad medical conditions from getting worse until an actual professional can take over.

A typical first aid course will cover a number of topics including the recovery position, choking, seizures and how to recognise and prevent poisoning. They will usually also teach people how to give a person who is choking five back thrusts (or abdominal thrusts) to dislodge anything that could be blocking their airway.

First aid course are very useful for anyone, but particularly those who work in a risky environment like police or fire crews, dentists and doctors. They can help give them confidence and skills that they might need in an emergency, which can potentially save lives. Taking the time to learn these essential skills is well worth it.

Basic Life Support

BLS is a lifesaving training course that teaches participants how to help someone in a medical emergency. It includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques for infants, children, and adults, and using automated external defibrillators (AEDs). BLS also covers relieving foreign-body airway obstruction, such as choking.

The goal of BLS is to keep an injured person alive until more advanced treatment is available. For this reason, healthcare workers and other people who may interact with a patient are required to take a BLS course.

BLS certification is especially important for doctors, nurses, medical students and interns, paramedics and EMTs, and lifeguards. It enables them to respond quickly to an emergency situation and save lives. In addition, it is useful for those who work in public safety and other occupations that require them to interact with the general public. Moreover, it is essential for many professions and can greatly improve one’s career prospects. The study used a non-randomized quasi-experimental design and included a sample of 65 nursing students.

Advanced Life Support

The Advanced Life Support (ALS) course trains a variety of healthcare professionals to recognize several life-threatening emergencies first aid course Brisbane, provide CPR and use an automated external defibrillator (AED), and relieve choking. It also teaches how to administer therapeutic drugs, such as epinephrine, atropine and naloxone, to treat victims of cardiac arrest.

The ALS classroom course uses specialized equipment and tools, such as cardiac monitors and defibrillators. It teaches how to recognize and respond to cardiac arrhythmias, and how to use airway management devices such as oral pharyngeal airways and endotracheal tubes. It also includes training on bleeding control and wound management.

The Red Cross ALS classes also teach how to assess respiratory emergencies, such as asthma and bronchitis. These courses feature Digital Certification that provides anytime, anywhere access to students’ training history and course certificates. The certificates can be viewed, printed and shared online. This makes the certificates easy to share with employers and meet workforce compliance requirements.

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The Role of the Educational Researcher

Educational researchers are people with an ardour for knowledge of the nuances of schooling and a dedication to enhancing and gaining knowledge of outcomes. They often possess superior tiers in education, Raphael Avraham Sternberg, sociology, or associated fields, supplying them with the theoretical basis and study methodologies important for their work.

Many educational researchers hold advanced degrees, including master's or doctoral degrees, in fields related to training. This instructional historical past equips them with the theoretical information and research abilities they need to conduct rigorous investigations. Researchers are adept at using a massive range of research methodologies. Qualitative methods, which include interviews, attention corporations, and content material assessment, permit researchers to find out complicated phenomena and their intensity. Quantitative techniques, consisting of surveys and statistical analyses, help uncover patterns and tendencies within large datasets.

The capacity to lay out and conduct ethical and sturdy studies and research is a trademark of a professional educational researcher.

The Responsibilities of Researchers;

Identifying Educational Challenges:

Educational systems discover challenges and problems in their inner instructional systems, Raphael Sternberg or not at the macro-stage (country-wide schooling rules) or micro-stage (study room dynamics). They investigate disparities within the proper scope of access to schooling, gaps in understanding, and the impact of different factors on student success.

Major Initiative in Educational Philanthropy, says this preliminary segment involves literature critiques, fact analysis, and collaboration with educators and policymakers to pinpoint areas that require similar examination.

Designing Research:

Once demanding situations are recognized, educational researchers conduct behaviour studies to systematically look at the problems. The design method Raphael Sternberg of choosing appropriate examination techniques, developing study questions or hypotheses, and ensuring the examination aligns with ethical recommendations.

Educational researchers may additionally opt for experimental designs, quasi-experimental designs, case studies, or longitudinal studies, depending on the character of the questions.

Data Collection:

Data collection is a crucial phase where researchers collect information to cope with their questions.

Once statistics are gathered, instructional researchers appoint statistical devices, qualitative evaluation strategies, or a combination of both to make sense of the data gathered.

Through data analysis, researchers could pick out patterns, correlations, and tendencies, offering precious insights into the elements influencing academic outcomes.

Key Focus Areas of Educational Research;

Educational research spans an expansion of reputation areas, reflecting the multifaceted nature of the instructional panorama. Some key regions of interest encompass:

Educational Policies:

Major Initiative in Raphael Sternberg, says researchers observe the effect of tutorial regulations and reforms at local, U.S.-wide, and global degrees. This includes assessing the effectiveness of standardised testing, comparing the implementation of curriculum changes, and inspecting the fairness implications of tutorial pointers.

Student Motivation:

Understanding what motivates university students and complements their engagement is an important factor in academic research. Researchers find elements together by examining room surroundings, instructor-scholar relationships, and the effect of extracurricular sports on student motivation.

Educational Technology:

The integration of eras in education is a swiftly evolving area to observe. Researchers find out the effect of digital equipment, online studying systems, and artificial intelligence on coaching and analysing results.

Transformative Impact on Education:

The workings of researchers pass past the arena of academia; they have a tangible and transformative impact on how training is introduced and skilled. Their contributions affect coverage choices, manual coaching practices, and the continuous improvement of tutorial systems.

Professional Development:

The insights generated by instructional researchers contribute to the continuing professional development of educators. Research findings on powerful coaching techniques, study room management, and scholar engagement inform extraordinary practices in teaching.

Teachers can take advantage of workshops, seminars, and training packages based totally on contemporary studies in education.

Continuous Improvement in Education:

Educational research catalyses non-preventive development in education. By figuring out regions for enhancement and supplying proof-based answers, researchers contribute to the continuing evolution of instructional practices and systems.

The cyclical nature of studies and workouts guarantees that education stays aware of growing, worrying situations and opportunities.

Addressing Inequities:

Researchers play a critical role in addressing inequities inside the training machine. Their work spotlights disparities in educational access and consequences, prompting policymakers and educators to put into effect interventions that promote fairness and inclusivity.

Conclusion;

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Effect of a motor behavior course on kinesiology students’ attitudes toward disability: A quasi-experimental study

This quasi-experimental study used a nonrandomized, control group pre-test post-test research design to determine the effect of a motor behavior course with a social justice perspective on undergraduate students’ attitudes toward people with disabilities, alignment with the medical and social models of disability, and mobility beliefs. Undergraduate students enrolled at a public university (n=714) completed survey measures before and after participation in a 10-week course. Intervention group participants (n=357) were drawn from a required course for Kinesiology students that included social justice topics and video-based contact with people with disabilities. Control group participants (n=357) were drawn from a required course for all students that did not include social justice content. Separate one-way ANCOVAs were conducted to identify differences in outcomes between groups, controlling for baseline measures and demographic characteristics. Results indicate that participants in the intervention group reported more favorable attitudes toward people with disabilities, lower medical model scores, higher social model scores, and more favorable views toward self-directed mobility as a human right. Integrating social justice concepts into the classroom may be an important addition to undergraduate Kinesiology curriculums and a valuable intervention strategy to positively influence Kinesiology student attitudes.

Keywords: social justice; self-directed mobility; disability models; higher education

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New research suggests that rice farming encourages more collectivistic behavior compared to wheat farming. The research from China utilized a quasi-experimental design to provide evidence for causality between farming practices and cultural development.

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Characteristics of asphalt

Analytical design of asphalt pavement includes considering two aspects of material properties:

1. Characteristics of loading, deformation or stress and pressure used to analyze critical stresses and pressures in the structure.

2. Performance characteristics of materials that show the state or states of failure.

Two basic principles are cracking and deformation of asphalt. The first case is used to bind materials in the pavement of sidewalks, while the second case is used for all pavement materials, both hard and flexible.

Asphalt hardness:

As mentioned earlier, asphalt behaves viscoelastically. (both in elastic and viscous state) which has a ratio of each depending on the loading time and the temperature at which it is loaded.

The complexity of this behavior increases depending on the ratio of the components in the mixture, and bitumen is responsible for viscoelastic properties, while mineral structure affects elastic and plastic properties.

The components and compositions of mixtures can be very diverse, which makes it difficult to predict the properties of a particular mixture.

Asphalt hardness can be divided into two parts:

• Elastic hardness under low temperature or short loading time.

• Viscous hardness under high temperature and long loading time.

The first case is used to calculate the critical pressures in the analytical design structure, while the second case is used to evaluate the material's resistance to deformation. It has also been shown that at moderate temperatures when stiffness is both elastic and viscous it is stress dependent.

High stresses lead to lower hardness and low stresses lead to higher hardness and make it difficult to evaluate the performance. Although the stress dependence is less important than the effect of loading time and temperature.

Hardness at a certain temperature and time can be measured in several ways:

- Bending or vibration test on the sample

- Direct uniaxial or triaxial tests on cylindrical samples

- Indirect tensile tests on cylindrical samples

- Dynamic loading on asphalt mixture performance test

Identical samples of the same mixture will return different modulus values because the results depend on the measurement factors.

Various types of loading can be used in the test, but for the elastic stiffness of materials carrying repeated traffic, sinusoidal or quasi-sinusoidal loading at high frequency, they are most suitable.

Prediction of asphalt hardness:

Asphalt hardness can be easily measured using tests such as the indirect tensile modulus test, although when testing is not possible the hardness of a particular mixture can be determined experimentally with acceptable accuracy at any temperature and at any loading time. evaluated

Deformation of asphalts:

In order to determine the deformation characteristics of asphalt, the low stiffness response of the material (at high temperature and loading time) should be analyzed. When the bitumen hardness is less than 0.5 MPa, the behavior of the mixture is much more complicated than when it is in the elastic region. (It means the region where the elastic behavior of the mixture is more prominent than the viscous state)

Under these conditions, the hardness of the mixture depends not only on the hardness of the bitumen and the voids in the rock and bitumen mixture, but also on other factors such as the percentage of bitumen, shape, texture, degree of blockage and degree of compaction.

Asphalt with bitumen 60 70 and bitumen 80/100 are two commonly used asphalt mixtures with different characteristics. Here are some key characteristics of each:

1. Bitumen 60/70:

   - Penetration: Bitumen 60 70 has a penetration value between 60 and 70 decimeters, which indicates its consistency or hardness. It is relatively softer compared to other bitumen grades.

   - Viscosity: It exhibits moderate viscosity, which affects its flow and workability during mixing and placement.

   - Temperature susceptibility: Bitumen 60/70 has a moderate temperature susceptibility, meaning it can handle a range of temperature variations without significant changes in its properties.

   - Performance: Asphalt with bitumen 60/70 offers good resistance to rutting and deformation, making it suitable for areas with moderate traffic loads and moderate to high ambient temperatures.

   - Applications: It is commonly used in asphalt pavements for highways, urban roads, airport runways, and other similar applications.

2. Bitumen 80/100:

   - Penetration: Bitumen 80/100 has a penetration value between 80 and 100 decimeters, indicating it is harder and less penetrable compared to bitumen 60/70.

   - Viscosity: It exhibits higher viscosity than bitumen 60/70, which affects its workability during mixing and placement.

   - Temperature susceptibility: Bitumen 80/100 has lower temperature susceptibility, meaning it is less affected by temperature changes compared to softer grades.

   - Performance: Asphalt with bitumen 80/100 provides improved resistance to rutting, deformation, and thermal cracking. It is suitable for areas with higher traffic loads and a wider range of temperatures.

   - Applications: It is commonly used in asphalt mixtures for heavy-duty pavements, such as highways, ports, industrial areas, and areas with high traffic volumes.

It's important to note that the specific characteristics of asphalt mixtures with bitumen 60/70 or bitumen 80/100 can also be modified by incorporating additives or modifiers to meet specific project requirements. These modifications can enhance performance, durability, and other desired properties of the asphalt.

ATDM CO is a reputable manufacturer and exporter of Bitumen 60/70. We specialize in offering high-quality bitumen products in various packaging options, including drums, bags, and bulk quantities. Our product line consists of three distinct quality grades: premium, second, and third types. Each grade is produced with meticulous attention to detail, utilizing advanced facilities and processes.

Our diverse range of options is designed to cater to the specific needs and volume requirements of our customers. Whether you require a smaller quantity for a specific project or a larger bulk order, we have the flexibility to accommodate your demands.

At ATDM CO, we prioritize product quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction. Our bitumen 60/70 is manufactured to meet international standards, ensuring optimal performance and durability in various applications. Currently, we have supplies in three countries of the United Arab Emirates (Dubai), Panama and Singapore are available. We take pride in delivering exceptional products that meet the diverse needs of our valued customers, both domestically and internationally.