A new use case for argumentation support tools:supporting discussions of Bayesian analyses of complex criminal cases

In this paper a new use case for legal argumentation support tools is considered: supporting discussions about analyses of complex criminal cases with the help of Bayesian probability theory. By way of a case study, two actual discussions between experts in court cases are analysed on their argumentation structure. In this study the usefulness of several recognised argument schemes is confirmed, a new argument scheme for arguments from statistics are proposed, and an analysis is given of debates between experts about the validity of their arguments. From a practical point of view the case study yields insights into the design of support software for discussions about Bayesian analyses of complex criminal cases

A Study on Improved Algorithm for MIMO Antenna Measurement

This thesis presents the improvement of algorithm for antenna measurement software and development of measurement testbed for multi-input multi-output (MIMO) antenna measurement. Firstly, the algorithm for antenna measurement software is improved to operate with variety types of equipments and reduce measurement noise. After that, this software is used to measure 3 parameters of MIMO antennas. Finally, to measure other parameters of MIMO antennas and MIMO systems, the MIMO testbed is developed and presented. As the results, the improved software can be used to measure gain, 2D & 3D radiation pattern, for single antenna, and polarization, pattern diversity, polarization diversity and pattern correlation, for MIMO antenna. The measurement results are very beautiful when the noise filter algorithm is applied. In MIMO testbed design, direct conversion technique is used for analog front end circuit design. Front end circuits are also coupled with baseband DSP algorithm. The result is that front end circuits have compact size and wide bandwidth. Finally, hardware and software configurations of MIMO testbed are designed and presented.1. Introduction = 7 2. Algorithm of antenna measurement software with noise reduction = 9 2.1 Objective = 9 2.2 Improvement of software structure = 9 2.2.1 Measurement configuration and new software structure = 9 2.2.2 Measurement results = 12 2.3 Filter algorithm for noise reduction = 17 2.3.1 Filter algorithm = 18 2.3.2 Experimental results of filter algorithm = 22 2.4 Summary = 27 3. Measurement of key parameters of MIMO antenna = 28 3.1 Objective = 28 3.2 Measurement configuration = 29 3.2.1 Pattern diversity, polarization diversity and calculation of pattern correlation = 29 3.2.2 Measurement of mutual coupling = 30 3.3 Results and discussions = 30 3.3.1 Pattern diversity and polarization diversity = 30 3.3.2 Pattern correlation = 33 3.3.3 Mutual coupling = 33 3.4 Summary = 34 4. Design of multi-band MIMO test-bed = 35 4.1 Objective = 35 4.2 Design of analog RX circuit = 37 4.2.1 Receiver Architecture and Signal Analysis = 37 4.2.2 Simulation and Measurement Results = 40 4.3 Design of analog TX circuit = 46 4.3.1 Transmitter architecture and signal analysis = 47 4.3.2 Fabrication and Measurement Results = 48 4.4 Design of 2x2 MIMO measurement system = 52 4.4.1 Hardware configuration = 52 4.4.2 Software configuration = 52 4.5 Summary = 54 5. Conclusion = 56 References = 5

Framing the digital servitization path towards autonomous solutions

Purpose: The present study intends to extend the discussion about transition towards autonomous systems by outlining and reviewing the existing literatures on ecosystems, product-service-software business models and related product-service-software technologies. We extend the existing discussions on transition towards autonomous systems by conducting the review by using a configurational research approach, identifying gaps between the relevant literatures, and suggesting avenues for future studies. Design/Methodology/Approach: Systematic review Findings: The study maps the digital servitization literature, generates a typology of five business model configurations, and an integrative digital servitization path towards autonomous solutions. Originality/Value: We contribute to the discussion about the digital servitization by analysing the interplay between the ecosystem structure, business model configurations, and technological interfaces.©2022 The Advanced Services Group.fi=vertaisarvioitu|en=peerReviewed

The effectiveness of blended learning on plant development structure lectures

The changes in college curriculum that refers to the Indonesian National Qualifications Framework has consequences on curriculum changes in the Biology Education Study Program of Universitas PGRI Semarang, so that there are adjustments in the course of Plant Anatomy which were initially 2 SKS and Plant Morphology which was initially 2 SKS into one course, Plant Development Structure, with the weight of 3 SKS, so that effective learning is needed by blended learning. Based on this background, the purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of blanded learning in Plant Development Structure courses. The learning design uses a combination of face to face methods with offline teaching materials using flipbooks, online discussions with Facebook groups and e-assessment using proprofs software. This research method is pre-experiment with the design of the One Group Pretest Posttest. The results of the pretest obtained an average value of 41.84, while the posttest results obtained an average value of 70.97 and the results of the t-test showed that there were significant differences. In the questionnaire results obtained data as many as 43% of students like blanded learning; 57% of students stated the advantage of using online discussion was to get direct experience as a teacher candidate using social media as a learning medium; 57% of students stated that offline teaching materials can balance the right and left brains; and 60% of students said by e-assessment to get the correct feedback directly. The conclusion is blanded learning that combines face to face, online discussions, offline teaching materials, and e-assessment, and effective blanded learning for Plant Development Structure lectures

A study of online discussions in an Open-Source Software Community: Reconstructing thematic coherence and argumentation from quotation practices

http://www.springer.com/sgw/cda/frontpage/0,,1-40393-22-46608953-detailsPage%253Dppmmedia%257Ctoc%257Ctoc,00.htmlThis paper presents an analysis of online discussions in Open Source Software (OSS) design. The objective of our work is twofold. First, our research aims to understand and model the dynamics of OSS design that take place in mailing list exchanges. Second, our more long term objective is to develop tools to assist OSS developers to extract and reconstruct design relevant information from previous discussions. We show how quotation practices can be used to locate design relevant data in discussion archives. OSS developers use quotation as a mechanism to maintain the discursive context. To retrace thematic coherence in the online discussions of a major OSS project, Python, we follow how messages are linked through quotation practices. We compare our quotation-based analysis with a more conventional, thread-based analysis of the (reply-to) links between messages. The advantages of a quotation-based analysis over a thread-based analysis are outlined. Our approach provides a means to analyze argumentation and design rationales and promises a novel means to discover design relevant information in the archives of online discussions. Our analysis reveals also the links between the social structure and elements in the discussion space and how it shapes influence in the design process

Thematic Coherence and Quotation Practices in OSS Design-Oriented Online Discussions

http://portal.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=1099237&coll=Portal&dl=GUIDE&CFID=62246420&CFTOKEN=99105023This paper presents an analysis of online discussions in Open Source Software (OSS) design. The objective of our work is to understand and model the dynamics of OSS design that take place in mailing list exchanges. We show how quotation practices can be used to locate design relevant data in discussion archives. OSS developers use quotation as a mechanism to maintain the discursive context. To retrace thematic coherence in the online discussions of a major OSS project, Python, we follow how messages are linked through quotation practices. We compare our quotation-based analysis with a more conventional analysis: a thread-based of the reply-to links between messages. The advantages of a quotation-based analysis over a thread-based analysis are outlined. Our analysis reveals also the links between the social structure and elements in the discussion space and how it shapes influence in the design process

Pendampingan Masyarakat Pada Perencanaan Desain Awal dalam Rangka Peningkatan Fungsi Mushala Miftahul Jannah

Planning of drawings as an initial design stage in a building construction are needed as a work reference for contractors and supervisors as well as a description of the work to be carried out as transparency for the owner. This initial design is between the preliminary study and design calculations stage. By predetermining design drawing, then the calculation of the design which referring to the design drawing can be carried out. This calculation includes the endurance of the structure and its Budget Plan. Currently, there are many necessities of mosque renovation in line with population growth in both urban and rural areas. A prayer room in a village needs renovation because during holidays such as Idhul Fitri, prayer cannot accommodate congregations. Therefore, the renovation can improve the function of the mosque. Initial planning in a construction work is usually in the form of a simple drawing design which includes 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional drawings. This community service activity integrates the knowledge on campus to be applied in society. One of the 3-dimensional design drawing software is using Google SketchUp. The result of this community service activity is a front and side view plan drawing which is used as a reference in calculating the budget plan and project work methods. The community participates by having discussions regarding the Mushala design so that it can match with the requirements of the community and ease of construction later. In addition, this activity can also increase public knowledge about making designs with Google SketchUp

Perspectives on Deepening Teachers’ Mathematics Content Knowledge: The Case of the Oregon Mathematics Leadership Institute

The Oregon Mathematics Leadership Institute (OMLI) project served 180 Oregon teachers, and 90 administrators, across the K-12 grades from ten partner districts. OMLI offered a residential, three-week summer institute. Over the course of three consecutive summers, teachers were immersed in a total of six mathematics content classes– Algebra, Data & Chance, Discrete Mathematics, Geometry, Measurement & Change, and Number & Operations—along with an annual collegial leadership course. Each content class was designed and taught by a team of expert faculty from universities, community colleges, and K-12 districts. Each team chose a few “big ideas” on which to focus the course. For example, the Algebra team focused on algebraic structure and properties of the concept of a group, while the Data & Chance team centered their activities on the exploration of ideas of central tendency and variation using statistics and data analysis software packages. The content in all of the courses was addressed through deep investigation of the mathematics of tasks that had been selected and adapted from resources for K-12 mathematics classrooms. In addition to mathematics content, the courses were designed with specific attention to socio-mathematical norms, issues of status differences among learners, and the selection and implementation of group-worthy tasks for group work. The faculty attended sessions grounded in the work of Elizabeth Cohen on strategies for working with heterogeneous groups of learners (Cohen, 1994; Cohen et al, 1999) which was central to the OMLI design and implementation. Institute faculty modeled these strategies in the Institute classrooms and made their moves as transparent as possible, so that the teachers would be able to grapple with these strategies during the Institute and plan for implementation in their own classrooms. The Data & Chance course also modeled uses of technology in instruction using Tinkerplots. Generalization and justification were emphasized as mathematical ways of learning and knowing, and institute faculty conducted classroom discussions that intentionally modeled pushing for generalization and justification

MODIS Technical Report Series. Volume 4: MODIS data access user's guide: Scan cube format

The software described in this document provides I/O functions to be used with Moderate Resolution Spectroradiometer (MODIS) level 1 and 2 data, and could be easily extended to other data sources. This data is in a scan cube data format: a 3-dimensional ragged array containing multiple bands which have resolutions ranging from 250 to 1000 meters. The complexity of the data structure is handled internally by the library. The I/O calls allow the user to access any pixel in any band through 'C' structure syntax. The high MODIS data volume (approaching half a terabyte per day) has been a driving factor in the library design. To avoid recopying data for user access, all I/O is performed through dynamic 'C' pointer manipulation. This manual contains background material on MODIS, several coding examples of library usage, in-depth discussions of each function, reference 'man' type pages, and several appendices with details of the included files used to customize a user's data product for use with the library