Quantum Applications In Political Science

Undergraduate Research ScholarshipThis paper will show the current state of quantum computation and its application as a political science research method. It will look at contemporary empirical literature to assess the current state of the method in both political science and computer science. Then, by assessing the state of quantum computation, this paper will make predictions concerning quantum computation as a research tool and also assess its capability as a catalyst for international diplomacy and discourse. Quantum computation is an emerging technology with increasing scientific attention. This paper will use IBM’s quantum computer, accessed through the cloud, to model and execute quantum algorithms that show the utility for political science research. Furthermore, through the base mathematics of common quantum algorithms, this paper will show how these algorithms can be expanded. This paper finds that quantum computation is a valuable tool with remarkable potential. However, quantum computing has its limitations and currently resides in an important juncture that will decide whether technology involving it will be resigned as a niche theoretical tool or be continued to be developed into a mainstream technology.No embargoAcademic Major: World Politic

Information dynamics algorithm for detecting communities in networks

The problem of community detection is relevant in many scientific disciplines, from social science to statistical physics. Given the impact of community detection in many areas, such as psychology and social sciences, we have addressed the issue of modifying existing well performing algorithms by incorporating elements of the domain application fields, i.e. domain-inspired. We have focused on a psychology and social network - inspired approach which may be useful for further strengthening the link between social network studies and mathematics of community detection. Here we introduce a community-detection algorithm derived from the van Dongen's Markov Cluster algorithm (MCL) method by considering networks' nodes as agents capable to take decisions. In this framework we have introduced a memory factor to mimic a typical human behavior such as the oblivion effect. The method is based on information diffusion and it includes a non-linear processing phase. We test our method on two classical community benchmark and on computer generated networks with known community structure. Our approach has three important features: the capacity of detecting overlapping communities, the capability of identifying communities from an individual point of view and the fine tuning the community detectability with respect to prior knowledge of the data. Finally we discuss how to use a Shannon entropy measure for parameter estimation in complex networks.Comment: Submitted to "Communication in Nonlinear Science and Numerical Simulation

Machine code and metaphysics : a perspective on software engineering

This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly citedA major, but too-little-considered problem for Software Engineering (SE) is a lack of consensus concerning Computer Science (CS) and how this relates to developing unpredictable computing technology. We consider some implications for SE of computer systems differing scientific basis, exemplified with the International Standard Organisations Open Systems Interconnection (ISO-OSI) layered architectural model. An architectural view allows comparison of computing technology components facilitating a view of computing as a continuum. For example, at one layer of computer architecture, components written in Turing-complete machine language can be seen as deterministic and consistent with a theoretical paradigm of CS. At another layer, components (applications) closer to the human sphere have been seen as non-deterministic and inconsistent with theoretical CS. We compare unpredictable development of computing technology against the cyclic legacy of technological advance and scientific discovery, and suggest that SE indicates an enabling cycle, discernible in previous scientific revolution(s), is stalled or possibly hidden. The CS consequence of divorcing technological advance from scientific consensus is particularly concerning. For example human/computing events could be seen as unpredictable virtual phenomena that somehow extend the ontology of CS. Our approach challenges practical and philosophical boundaries by investigating if applying scientific method (SM) resolves any SE/Science dichotomy.Peer reviewedFinal Published versio

ENERGIZE LEARNERS TO USE SCIENTIFIC APPROACH AND INTERACTIVE MEDIA IN TEACHING SCIENCE

Abstract: Science competence is learning outcome of students achieved as the result of their exploration throughscience learning process that cover of tree aspects: 1) knowledge of science products, 2) science process skills, and3) scientific attitude. The objective of this research is to increase science competence of elementary students gradeIV through science learning process make use of scientific approach with interactive multimedia. Scientificapproach that used including 5 (five) learning phases, that areengage, explore, explain, elaborate, and evaluate.Learning multimedia that used including: 1) information computer technology (ICT) based multimedia, 2) manualmultimedia, and 3) simple science visual aid and science games card. The research method used in this research isclassroom action research. This research is conducted at two elementary schools that used curriculum 2013, thatare: SekolahDasar Pertiwi I and SD Polisi I Kota Bogor. This research is conducted during one semester that is firstsemester of year 2013/2014. Multimedia of learning science designed refers to learning themes on curriculum 2013,teacher’s book, and student’s book. The research findings are: 1) Implementation of scientific approach withinteractive multimedia is able to increase science competence of elementary students grade IV; 2) Nurturant effectof implementation of scientific approach with interactive multimedia is there is increasing of curiousity, interest,motivation, expectation, needs, and self-confidence of elementary school students’ grade IV in learning science.Implications of this research are to increase the science competence of students’ need creativity and innovation ofthe science teachers’ in designing science learning models and science multimedia so that science learning processhave more certain quality. And then, school as institution must complete ICT facilities and also supported byteachers’ science competencies to use it, so that learning science process is more interesting, fun, resourceful, andeffectively achieve the learning objectives.Keywords: science competence, interactive multimedia, and scientific approach

The Use Of Multiple Technological Media In Teaching Science From The Point Of View Of Teachers Field Study On The Teachers Of Science In The Stage Of Basic Education (The Second) In The City Of Latakia

 The aim of the research is to identify the attitudes of science teachers in the basic education stage (second cycle) towards the use of multiple technological media in teaching science, and study differences in their attitudes according to gender variables, years of teaching experience, scientific qualification and computer literacy. The research was based on a descriptive analytical method. A questionnaire was developed and distributed to a random sample of (150) teachers, of which 145 were returned complete and valid for statistical analysis with a response rate of 96.67%. The research reached a number of results, the most important of which are: *The trend of science teachers in basic education (second cycle) in the city of Lattakia towards the use of multiple technological media in teaching science is a positive trend, as they have a desire to use multiple technological media technologies in teaching science because of its positive effects on the educational process of Their point of view. *There is no difference between the average grade of science teachers in the basic stage (the second episode) in their attitudes towards the use of multiple technological media in the teaching of science according to the gender variable. *There is a statistically significant difference between the average score of science teachers in the basic education stage (the second episode) in their attitudes toward the use of the various technological media in teaching science according to the variables of the scientific qualification, the years of teaching experience and computer knowledge. Teaching, and computer literacy among teachers are gaining a positive impression of the use of multiple technological media in teaching science

Nursing Informatics System in Health Care Delivery

Background: The use of information technology in nursing care services is very important. The development of nursing information systems is oriented towards improving the quality of nursing care. Objective: This paper aims to present a complex understanding of nursing information systems and relates them to the terminology of nursing care that can be used in health services. Nursing information systems in health services consist of clinical settings and community settings. Method: This paper presented with a method of literature study through searching database in SCIENCE DIRECT and ELSEVIER of scientific journal. We searched by identifying relevant journals. This Paper presents 39 journals from 2011 - 2016. Results: Nursing Information Systemis a combination of nursing, information, and computer science to manage and process data into knowledge to use in nursing practice. We introduce a nursing information design system using NNN Linkage terminology. Nursing Information System consists of standards of nursing care, standard operating procedures, calculation of nurse credit values, list of nursing diagnosis, list of nursing interventions, implementation reports, statistical reports, and nursing care resumes. Conclusion: The use of information systems in nursing care services provides an overview of knowledge and innovation in the use of information technology in providing nursing care services. Keywords: Nursing Informatics, Health Care, NNN Linkag