Тестирование локализации

Franchuk L.V. Localization testingСекция 4. ПРОГРАММНАЯ ИНЖЕНЕРИЯ, ТЕСТИРОВАНИЕ И ВЕРИФИКАЦИЯ ПРОГРАМ

The formation of investigations competences with using free-oriented systems of translation

Сьогодні, актуальною темою є вивчення проблем використання хмаро орієнтованих систем перекладу для майбутніх учителів української мови та літератури, що обумовлено низьким рівнем професійної підготовки майбутніх вчителів української мови та літератури в контексті використання вільнопоширюваних систем перекладу в професійній діяльності. Використання вільнопоширюваних систем перекладу сприятиме формуванню дослідницьких компетентностей, що надасть змоги майбутнім вчителям здійснювати адекватний переклад іншомовних текстів.Today, the topical is the learning of problems of using a cloud-oriented translation systems for future teachers of Ukrainian language and literature, due to the low level of training future teachers of Ukrainian language and literature in the context of free-oriented systems of translation in professional activity. Using free-oriented systems of translation will contribute to the formation of investigations competencies that will enable the future teachers make adequate translation of foreign texts

Active methods of training with using cloud oriented systems of translation for future teachers of Ukrainian language and literature

Аналізується вітчизняний та зарубіжний досвід використання активних методів навчання в галузі перекладу із застосуванням вільнопоширюваних систем перекладу для майбутніх учителів української мови та літератури. Розроблена цілісна хмаро орієнтована система перекладу (програми-перекладачі, електронні словники, ТМ-системи, програмні забезпечення та хмаро орієнтовані платформи для перекладачів) з метою впровадження в навчальний курс «Теорія літератури». Запропоновані активні методи навчання передбачають самостійне навчання студентів з використанням вільнопоширюваних систем перекладу для виконання пізнавальних і практичних завдань; формування комунікативних та дослідницьких вмінь (виявлення проблеми, спостереження, аналіз, висування гіпотез, узагальнення); розвивання системного й логічного мислення, що може слугувати ефективним поштовхом до формування дослідницьких компетентностей у майбутніх вчителів. Актуальність дослідження розглядається у формуванні дослідницьких компетентностей майбутніх учителів української мови та літератури в контексті впровадження навчального курсу з використанням хмаро орієнтованих систем перекладу для ефективного здійснення перекладу іншомовних художніх текстів.Analyzes the domestic and foreign experience using active methods of training in the field of translation with using free systems of translation for future teachers of Ukrainian language and literature. Have Developed a complete cloud oriented system of translation (programs of translation, dictionaries, TM systems, software and cloud -oriented platform for translators) to implement introduction of the training course " Theory of Literature ". The proposed active methods of training include independent learning of students using free systems of translation to perform cognitive and practical problems; formation of communication and research skills (problem identification, monitoring, analysis, nominate hypothesis, generalization); development systematic and logical thinking , which can serve as an effective impetus to the formation of researching competences of the teachers. Topicality of research is considered in forming researching competences of future teachers of Ukrainian language and literature in the context of introduction of the training course with using cloud oriented systems of translation for making efficient translation of foreign literary language texts.Анализируется отечественный и зарубежный опыт использования активных методов обучения в области перевода с применением свободнодоступных систем перевода для будущих учителей украинского языка и литературы. Разработана целостная облачно ориентированная система перевода (программы-переводчики, электронные словари, ТМ-системы, программные обеспечения и облачно ориентированные платформы для переводчиков) с целью внедрения в учебный курс «Теория литературы». Предложенные активные методы обучения предусматривают самостоятельное обучение студентов с использованием свободнодоступных систем перевода для выполнения познавательных и практических задач ; формирование коммуникативных и исследовательских умений (выявление проблемы, наблюдение, анализ, выдвижение гипотез, обобщения) развития системного и логического мышления, может служить эффективным толчком к формированию исследовательских компетентностей у будущих учителей. Актуальность исследования рассматривается в формировании исследовательских компетентностей будущих учителей украинского языка и литературы в контексте внедрения учебного курса с использованием облачно ориентированных систем перевода для эффективного осуществления перевода иноязычных художественных текстов

Global loss of avian evolutionary uniqueness in urban areas

Urbanization, one of the most important anthropogenic impacts on Earth, is rapidly expanding worldwide. This expansion of urban land-covered areas is known to significantly reduce different components of biodiversity. However, the global evidence for this effect is mainly focused on a single diversity measure (species richness) with a few local or regional studies also supporting reductions in functional diversity. We have used birds, an important ecological group that has been used as surrogate for other animals, to investigate the hypothesis that urbanization reduces the global taxonomical and/or evolutionary diversity. We have also explored whether there is evidence supporting that urban bird communities are evolutionarily homogenized worldwide in comparison with nonurban ones by means of using evolutionary distinctiveness (how unique are the species) of bird communities. To our knowledge, this is the first attempt to quantify the effect of urbanization in more than one single diversity measure as well as the first time to look for associations between urbanization and phylogenetic diversity at a large spatial scale. Our findings show a strong and globally consistent reduction in taxonomic diversity in urban areas, which is also synchronized with the evolutionary homogenization of urban bird communities. Despite our general patterns, we found some regional differences in the intensity of the effect of cities on bird species richness or evolutionary distinctiveness, suggesting that conservation efforts should be adapted locally. Our findings might be useful for conservationists and policymakers to minimize the impact of urban development on Earth's biodiversity and help design more realistic conservation strategies.Peer Reviewe

Strategic re-repositioning in a dynamic environment

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Molecular dynamics simulations of ternary PtxPdyAuz fuel cell nanocatalyst growth

International audienceMolecular dynamics simulation of PEMFC cathodes based on ternary Pt70Pd15Au15 and Pt50Pd25Au25 nanocatalysts dispersed on carbon indicate systematic Au segregation from the particle bulk to the surface, leading to an Au layer coating the cluster surface and to the spontaneous formation of a Pt@Pd@Au core-shell structure. For Au content below 25at%, surface Ptx Pdy active sites are available for efficient oxygen reduction reaction, in agreement with DFT calculations and experimental data. Simulations of direct core@shell system prepared in conditions mimicking those of plasma sputtering deposition pointed out an increase of the number of accessible PtxPd y surface active sites. Core-shell nanocatalyst morphology changes occur due to impinging Pt kinetic energy confinement and dissipation

Autonomy in Video Games and Gamification

In the past decade, gamification (using game elements in non-gaming tasks to enhance motivation and engagement) has become a popular concept in many industries, but few studies have explored the principles under which it works. Self-determination theory suggests three psychological needs that gamification fulfills: competence, relatedness, and autonomy. Autonomy, a person\u27s perception that they have the ability to act however they choose, has emerged as an important, yet less-studied aspect in gamification. Inclusion of autonomy in gamification should foster engagement, enjoyment, and better performance. An experiment inspired by the above was carried out in which a sample of college students (N = 57) played a video game called Super Mario Bros. Crossover with either the choice to customize the aesthetics of their character and background (autonomy-supportive) or no choice of aesthetics (non-supportive). It was hypothesized that conditions involving more choice would lead to higher perceived autonomy and performance, and that perceived autonomy would be positively correlated with engagement, enjoyment, and performance. The manipulation resulted in no significant difference in perceived autonomy or performance, and perceived autonomy was only significantly positively correlated with enjoyment. Prior Super Mario Bros. experience was also found to positively correlate with perceived autonomy in the autonomy-supportive condition. The choice of aesthetics does not appear to have been sufficiently strong enough to increase perceived autonomy in this context

Using a Smartphone App and Clinician Portal to Enhance Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Childhood Anxiety Disorders

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an efficacious treatment for child anxiety disorders, but 40-50% of youth do not respond fully to treatment, and time commitments for standard CBT can be prohibitive for some families and lead to long waiting lists for trained CBT therapists in the community. SmartCAT 2.0 is an adjunctive mobile health program designed to improve and shorten CBT treatment for anxiety disorders in youth by providing them with the opportunity to practice CBT skills outside of session using an interactive and gamified interface. It consists of an app and an integrated clinician portal connected to the app for secure 2-way communication with the therapist. The goal of the present study was to evaluate SmartCAT 2.0 in an open trial to establish usability, feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of brief (8 sessions) CBT combined with SmartCAT. We also explored changes in CBT skills targeted by the app. Participants were 34 youth (ages 9-14) who met DSM-5 criteria for generalized, separation, and/or social anxiety disorder. Results demonstrated strong feasibility and usability of the app/portal and high satisfaction with the intervention. Youth used the app an average of 12 times between each therapy session (M = 5.8 mins per day). At post-treatment, 67% of youth no longer met diagnostic criteria for an anxiety disorder, with this percentage increasing to 86% at two-month follow-up. Youth showed reduced symptom severity over time across raters and also improved from pre- to post-treatment in CBT skills targeted by the app, demonstrating better emotion identification and thought challenging and reductions in avoidance. Findings support the feasibility of combining brief CBT with SmartCAT. Although not a controlled trial, when benchmarked against the literature, the current findings suggest that SmartCAT may enhance the utility of brief CBT for childhood anxiety disorders. This paper is currently in press in Behavior Therapy.Temple University. College of Liberal ArtsPsychology and Neuroscienc