Tackling computer myths

Questioning Two Myths in Computer Science Education

This paper examines two statements regarding computer science as a discipline and its theoretical basis. We shall demonstrate how those statements are questionable and in addition they tend to hide the real root-causes of some significant educational issues. Those statements are very popular in the scientific community and have noteworthy negative effect on the researchers who frequently double...

Tackling the Emerging Problems in Quantum Computer Architecture

Quantum computer architecture is a young field of study, and there are many challenges looking forward. We present here several open problems facing the development of large-scale quantum computers. In particular, we examine issues regarding the organization and layout of a quantum computer, the interface with classical computation, and the necessary tradeoffs between engineering resources. Mor...

Parental life satisfaction based on parenting myths

Parents' beliefs and attitudes about parenting have a significant effect on their life satisfaction. The purpose of this study was to assess the satisfaction with life in parents based on parental myths of Iranian parents. To examine the parental myths, two questionnaires of Seidi's parenting myth with 69 questions and Kansas family life satisfaction with 4 items were used. Inferential statisti...

Urological myths.

Introduction A myth is defined by the Collins English Dictionary as "a fictitious or unproven person or thing." Aspects of medical practice are sometimes based on historically perpetuated customs which may seem logical or justified but do not stand up to the test of scientific scrutiny. This paper presents some customs in the field of urology which are still passed on as recommendations of acce...

AIDS Myths and Myths about AIDS Myths: A Study about AIDS- related Perceptions in South Africa