Understanding Dyslexia as a Neurological Learning Disability: A Plan for an Instructive Website for Parents and Early Elementary Teachers

The learning disability known as “dyslexia” is often misunderstood by parents and educators. Dyslexia is a life-long, neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by a deficit in phonological awareness and processing. Its likely causes are genetic as well as environmental. Other conditions known to co-occur with dyslexia are Speech and Language Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, memory problems, and others. In order for children with dyslexia to reach their highest reading potential, the disorder must be remediated before age seven or eight using intensive, explicit reading interventions. Teachers and other education professionals, using prescribed screening instruments, can identify phonological awareness and processing problems in children as early as preschool. Children with reading disabilities often experience reading anxiety. Knowledgeable teachers and parents can provide emotional support by creating a fun-loving and positive atmosphere when engaging in reading activities

Photo-Induced Mass Transport in Thin Films of Amorphous As2S3

AbstractIn this report direct photo-induced formation of surface relief gratings (SRG) in thin layers of arsenic sulfide (As2S3) are shown. This anisotropic light-induced mass transfer phenomenon has been discussed with the special attention focused on the polarization and intensity of the corresponding light. The experimental setup for the SRG recording is straight-forward consisting of ~10μm optical slit through which an unfocused beam of light is projected on the surface of sample. The evolution of surface relief in dependence from the recording time and polarization has been investigated in detail. The processes of SRG formation and mass transfer which are based on the photo-induced plasticity have discussed

Isolated posterior capsule rupture after blunt eye injury

Publisher Copyright: © 2021 The Authors. Clinical Case Reports published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.Isolated posterior capsule rupture of the crystalline lens after blunt eye injury is a rare complication and demands a special surgical management strategy in order to achieve a good visual outcome.publishersversionPeer reviewe

Understanding Dyslexia as a Neurological Learning Disability: A Plan for an Instructive Website for Parents and Early Elementary Teachers

PURPOSE: With estimates of the prevalence of dyslexia being as high as 7% of the school-age population, it is imperative that educators and parents have accurate and current knowledge about the nature of reading disabilities and the specific needs of children who have been diagnosed with or who are suspected of having developmental dyslexia. The purpose of this project is to develop a website that will serve as a clearinghouse of information about dyslexia for teachers and parents of early elementary children. PROCEDURES: Guidelines for website content include the sociocultural learning theory of Lev Vygotsky as well as the latest research by neuroscientists on causes and remediation methods for the symptoms of dyslexia. Information regarding the website will be presented to teachers throughout the school year during staff meetings. Teachers will hand out business cards for the website to parents during conferences and IEP meetings so that they know how to access the site. OUTCOME: The expected outcomes of this project are to help parents and teachers recognize the common signs of dyslexia, dispel myths about dyslexia, describe the importance of early identification and intervention, establish dyslexia as a neurological deficit, and to present resources and strategies that can help mitigate the psychological and academic damages that dyslexia can cause. IMPACT: Early elementary school teachers can do much to ameliorate the effects of dyslexia if they have the right information. This website will help teachers ensure that dyslexic children have the best chance for successful outcomes in school and life

Direct holographic recording of suface – relief grating on amorphous chalcogenide films

Virsmas-reljefa hologrāfisko elementu izgatavošanā galveno lomu spēlē fotorezists (gaismu jutīgs materiāls). Ķīmisko īpašību izmaiņas rezista materiālā gaismas vai e-starojuma ietekmē dod iespēju veikt virsmas reljefa strukturēšanu ar „slapjo” vai „sauso” kodināšanu. Tātad process sastāv no divām daļām: hologrāfiskais ieraksts un tā attīstīšana kodinot. Pēdējā laikā daudzos organiskos un neorganiskos materiālos tiek veikti pētījumi par tiešu reljefa veidošanos starošanas procesa laikā ar gaismu vai e-starojumu (piemēram [1., 2.]). Tas ir ļoti vilinoši no praktiskās pielietošanas viedokļa, jo dod iespēju vienkāršot virsmas-reljefa veidošanas tehnoloģiju. Darbā tika pētīts virsmas-reljefa veidošanās process hologrāfiskā ieraksta laikā amorfās As-S kārtiņās. Tika pētīta kārtiņu biezuma (no 0.5 līdz 10um), lāzera viļņa garuma (no 405nmlīdz 650nm), virsmas- reljefa perioda, ierakstošo staru intensitātes un to polarizācijas ietekme uz reljefa veidošanās procesu. Varam redzēt, ka virsmas- reljefa veidošanās ir stipri atkarīga no krītošās gaismas intensitātes un tās polarizācijas. Kā arī, izmantojot viļņu plāksnītes, pārliecināmies par šī procesa atgriezeniskumu. Virmas- reljefa formēšanai izmantojām YAG lāzeru (532nm Verdi-6). Tiek apskatīti iespējamie virsmas-reljefa veidošanās modeļi amorfajās halkogenīdu kārtiņās uz fotoinducētā plastiskuma bāzes.The key element for the production of surface-relief holographic optical elements is photoresist. The changes of the chemical properties induced in resist material by a light or e-beam exposure enable the surface-relief structuring by wet or dry etching. This process includes two steps: holographic recording and development by etching. Recently a number of organic and inorganic materials have been studied for direct surface-relief formation during the exposure process by a light or e-beam (for example [1., 2.]). It is very promising for practical application enabling the possibility to simplify the surface-relief formation technology. In this report the study of direct holographic recording of the surface-relief gratings on amorphous As-S films has been presented. The influence of the film thickness (0.5 – 10 um), laser wavelength (from 405nm to 650nm), grating period, light intensity and polarization state on the relief formation were studied. It is shown that the efficiency of the surface-relief formation strongly depends on the light intensity and polarization of light. Also we take a look at reversibility of this process by using wave plates. The study of the surface-relief formation induced by YAG laser (532nm Verdi-6) was performed. The mechanism of the direct recording of surface-relief on amorphous chalcogenide films based on the photo-induced plasticity has been discussed

The development strategy of company Ltd. "Kalme 4".

Bakalaura darba tēma ir „Uzņēmuma SIA „Kalme 4” attīstības stratēģija”. Temata aktualitāte pamatota ar faktu, ka Latvijas būvniecības nozare šobrīd piedzīvo izaugsmi, kas rada iespēju attīstīties uzņēmumam SIA „Kalme 4”. Bakalaura darba mērķis ir, balstoties uz teoriju, analizēt uzņēmuma „Kalme 4” darbību un noteikt tālākas attīstības stratēģijas virzienus. Bakalaura darbs sastāv no 3 nodaļām. Pirmajā nodaļā tiek apskatīts stratēģijas jēdziens un stratēģijas plānošanas process. Otrajā – tiek analizēta uzņēmuma ārējā vide. Trešajā – tiek apskatīta uzņēmuma iekšējā vide un izstrādāta attīstības stratēģija. Darba nobeigumā tiek izdarīti secinājumi un izvirzīti autora priekšlikumi. Bakalaura darbs sastāv no 62 lappusēm, 11 tabulām, 10 attēliem. Atslēgvārdi: stratēģija, konkurence, ārējā vide, iekšējā vide, ekonomiskā izaugsme.The title of Bachelor Thesis is „The development strategy of company Ltd. „Kalme 4””. The topicality of the theme is based on the fact that Latvian construction industry growth is creating opportunities for company like Ltd. „Kalme 4”. The aim of Bachelor Thesis is to analyze Ltd. „Kalme 4” and create company’s development strategy on the basis of theory. The Bachelor Thesis consists of 3 chapters. First chapter is about concept of strategy and strategy-making process. Second chapter consists of external analysis of company. Third chapter includes internal analysis and formulation of Ltd. „Kalme 4” development strategy. At the end of work there are listed conclusions and suggestions by author. Bachelor Thesis consists of 62 pages, 11 tables, 10 figures. Keywords: strategy, competition, external analysis, internal analysis, economical growth.

Implementação e avaliação da metodologia SCRUM no gerenciamento de projetos de tecnologia logística em uma empresa de varejo

Em contrapartida com o rápido desenvolvimento tecnológico, ainda há uma grande carência de metodologias gerenciais que viabilizem alto desempenho de trabalho. O presente estudo tem o objetivo de implementar e avaliar os impactos decorrentes da aplicação da Metodologia Ágil de Gerenciamento de Projetos em projetos de tecnologia logística. Foi feito um paralelo entre a metodologia tradicional do PMBOK e a metodologia Scrum, através de métricas de avaliação de projetos. Como resultado, os indicadores provenientes dos projetos são analisados para melhor entendimento dos efeitos de cada metodologia aplicadaIn contrast to the fast technological development, there still missing management methodologies which enable high performance. The present study aims to evaluate the impacts from the Project Management Agile Methodology application on logistic technology projects. Concepts coming from the traditional methodology of project management PMBOK enabled the creation of a parallel between this and the Agile Methodology. As a result, the performance indicators of the projects are analyzed for a better understanding of the effects of each methodology applie

Photo Induced Surface Modulation in Amorphous Chalcogenides

Elektroniskā versija nesatur pielikumusDarbs balstās uz tiešā ieraksta iespēju izpēti gaismu jutīgos materiālos, un mērķis ir izpētīt amorfo halkogenīdu jutību pret gaismu. Kā viena no izpētes metodēm tiks izmantots tiešais hologrāfiskais ieraksts, t.i., virsmas reljefa jeb hologrāfisko režģu veidošana halkogenīdos tieši ieraksta laikā bez jebkādas papildus apstrādes kā, piemēram, kodināšanas. Šīs metodes pilnīga izstrāde paver plašas pielietojuma iespējas optisko elementu ražošanā un pielietošanā, kā arī jaunu un inovatīvu tehnoloģiju ieviešanā. Vēl joprojām daudz interesantu parādību amorfajos halkogenīdos nav labi izprasti un izskaidroti mikroskopiskā līmenī un tāpēc šī darba uzdevumi būs tieši saistīti ar šo procesu izpēti. Darbā tiks apzināta ieraksta efektivitātes atkarība no tā parametriem (intensitātes, polarizācijas) un ieraksta apstākļiem, iegūtajām nanostruktūrām tiks pētītas to optiskās īpašības- caurlaidība, atstarošanās, difrakcijas efektivitāte u.c. Iegūtās struktūras tiks skatītas ar atomspēku mikroskopijas palīdzību, nosakot to formu un izmērus. Amorfie halkogenīdi; tiešais ieraksts; difrakcijas efektivitāteThe dissertation is based on direct recording phenomenon, which objective is to do a research on the amorphous chalcogenide susceptibility to light. As one of the research methods, a direct holographic record will be used, i.e., creating surface relief in chalcogenides directly without any additional processing, like etching. Complete development of this method opens wide range of usage possibilities in optical element production and utilization, as well as in introduction of new and innovative technologies. There is still a lot of interesting phenomena in amorphous chalcogenide that are not well understood and explained in a microscopic level and so this work will be directly involved in the process of research. Record efficiency dependence from its parameters (intensity, polarization) and recording conditions will be examined. Optical properties for obtained nanostructures will be studied, such as transmission, reflection, diffraction efficiency, etc. The obtained structures will be viewed by atomic force microscopy, determining their shape and size. Amorphous chalcogenides, direct recording, diffraction efficienc