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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractConstruction and Application of a Statistical Test for Coefficient of Variation on Normal DistributionsSolly Matshonisa Seeletse, Gezani Richman MiyambuIn this study a novel statistical test is derived for the Coefficient of Variation (CV) under normal distributions. This is a newly derived test with value to engineering sciences in aspects of production of accurate items. The CV can measure the precision of a measuring instrument, among other applications. In order to determine instrument reliability, start by generating measures using … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 14, Issue 11 · 11 Nov 2017 · 7,853 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractDevelopment and Psychometric Test of the ‘Empathy and Understanding in the Dementia Index’ for Health ProfessionalsPaul Slater, Kevin Moore, Florence Sharkey, Felicity HassonEmpathy among health professionals requires the application of empathic understanding in practice and in the way, care is provided. To date, few tools have been specifically designed to measure empathy concerning dementia training. Therefore, this study aimed to develop a psychometrically valid and reliable tool to measure empathy among health professionals. A mixed methods sequential exploratory design was adopted guided … …International Journal of Research in Nursing, Vol. 13, Issue 1 · 19 Dec 2022 · 6,914 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractTesting the Relative Comprehensiveness of Schwartz’s Ten Value Types with Help from RokeachJacques de Wet, Daniela Wetzelhütter, Chigozie Nnebedum, Johann BacherThe universality of Schwartz’s Theory of Basic Human Values relies on the comprehensiveness of his value types, i.e., they are exhaustive of all human values, no matter where they are found. Schwartz built on Rokeach's (1973) theory of human values, however, by 1994 Schwartz had developed a theory of values that superseded Rokeach's 36 values with ten value types. Drawing … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 18, Issue 1 · 28 Apr 2022 · 8,037 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Unbelief Thinking among Muslim Youth in MalaysiaNorsaleha Mohd. Salleh, Ahmad Munawar Ismail, Noor Hafizah Mohd. Haridi et al.The unbelief thinking is a term that refers to the absence of adherence to religion in the context of free lifestyle practice which is centred on human rights and it also includes an understanding that is rooted in humanism, secularism, pluralism and liberalism. In relation to this, a research was conducted to identify the level of unbelief thinking among Muslim … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 13, Issue 2 · 2 Feb 2016 · 8,105 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAn Evaluation of Thermal Imaging Based Respiration Rate Monitoring in ChildrenFarah AL-Khalidi, Reza Saatchi, Heather Elphick, Derek BurkeProblem statement: An important indicator of an individual’s health is respiration rate. It is the average number of times air is inhaled and exhaled per minute. Existing respiration monitoring methods require an instrument to be attached to the patient’s body during the recording. This is a discomfort to the patient and the instrument can be dislodged from its position. Approach: … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 4, Issue 4 · 31 Jul 2012 · 10,534 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractUncertainty and its Impact on the Quality of MeasurementMartin Halaj, Adel Elahdi M. YahyaThe imposition of practice, the current world, the laboratory measurement, calibration should be approved by points of credit to national or international and should be compatible with the requirements specification (ISO 17025) for the adoption of efficient laboratories. Those requirements were included the testing process or scale limits to doubt that mentioned in the measurement certificate, which recognizes the customer … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 2 · 4 Jul 2012 · 8,279 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractPitch Analysis of UkuleleSuphattharachai ChomphanProblem statement: The ukulele is a trendy instrument in the present day. It is a member of the guitar family of instruments which employs four nylon or gut strings or four courses of strings. However, a statistical analysis of the pitch of this instrument has not been conducted. To analysis pitch or fundamental frequency of its main cords should be … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 9, Issue 8 · 27 Jun 2012 · 7,735 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAbsolute Flux Comparison of Magnetospheric ParticlesMiah M. AdelProblem statement: The calculation of magnetospheric particle flux by dividing the particle count rate by the instrument geometric factor does not take into account the anisotropic pitch angle distribution function. A comparison of particle fluxes measured by different instruments fail to lead to the right comparison. To circumvent the omission of anisotropy of the pitch angle distribution and to make … …Physics International, Vol. 3, Issue 1 · 26 Mar 2012 · 7,677 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEducational Technology Media Method in Teaching and Learning ProgressAhamad Asmadi Sakat, Mohamad Zaid Mohd Zin, Rusli Muhamad et al.Problem statement: The objective of this research was to evaluate the level of understanding and students’ interest in Jawi education, after educational technology media was used in teaching and learning at primary schools. This study emphasizes with more detail on the aspects of usage and effectiveness media-aided teaching system. Exploring the notion of instrument, recognized positive attitude and students associated … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 9, Issue 6 · 19 Mar 2012 · 10,276 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEffects of an Educational Scenario Exercise on Participants' Competencies of Systemic ThinkingSimon BurandtProblem statement: Education for sustainable development (ESD) aims to shape key competencies of individuals and therefore needs methods to enable learners to acquire these competencies. Systemic thinking can be regarded as a meta-competency in ESD, because it contains many important aspects found in most key competencies of ESD. Scenario analysis is described as a learning environment that fosters the acquisition … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 1 · 18 Dec 2010 · 8,741 accessesView PDFCite