The notion of context appears in several disciplines, including computer science, in various forms. In this paper, we are concerned with a notion of context in the area of information bases. First, we present a general definition whereby a context is seen as a set of objects, within which each object has a set of names and possibly a reference: the reference of the object is another context whi...

BACKGROUND Fear of Falling (FoF) is commonly reported among older adults (up to 50%) and can impact negatively on physical and social activities, mood and quality of life. This paper explores the development, acceptability and feasibility of a cognitive behavioural therapy intervention (CBTi) for FoF. METHODS The process evaluation of the CBTi development phase of an RCT (conducted in the UK)...

GİRİŞ VE AMAÇ: Yaşa bağlı makula dejenerasyonu (YBMD) olan hastalarda ultra geniş açılı renkli fundus fotoğrafları ve otofloresans (FOF) görüntülerini değerlendirmek periferik retina değişikliklerini belirlemek.
 YÖNTEM: Bu çalışmaya YBMD’li 58 hastanın 116 gözü, kontrol grubu olarak da sağlıklı 30 60 gözü dahil edildi. Standart bir görüntüleme protokolü kullanılarak Optos 200Tx cihazı ile...

This paper deals with the fractional order multi-loop controller design for a distillation column. The idea is generalization of IMC-PID-FOF method developed monovariable systems to column model which multivariable. principle based on IMC paradigm and choice appropriate control configuration minimum interactions. proposed illustrated an example taken from literature.

Abstract Previous research has shown that virtual reality (VR)-based exposure therapy is effective in the treatment of anxiety disorders. However, more information regarding specific features this intervention for fear flying (FoF) needed. The primary aim systematic review was to update and analyse existing data on efficacy VR (VRET) FoF, providing optimal methodological conditions its administ...

Abstract The demand for enhancing the flexibility and efficiency of manufacturing industry has rapidly increased over years due to mass customization cater needs society. conventional could not survive these rapid changes. Though, sector is forerunner embrace technological paradigm shift, which paves way Industry 4.0 or 4th industrial revolution. With 4.0, now many world leaders are moving towa...

Cultural norms affect the efficacy of critical thinking instruction. In several sub-Saharan African countries, governments have publicly declared skills to be a major educational priority increase global economic competitiveness. However, many schools and education systems not taken action translate stated government policies into revised curricula, pedagogies assessment frameworks. Faced with ...

This study examined the effects of an inquiry-based learning (IBL) approach compared to that of a problem-based learning (PBL) approach on learner performance, attitude toward science and inquiry ability. Ninety-six students from three 7th-grade classes at a public school were randomly assigned to two experimental groups and one control group. All groups received the same web-based curriculum o...

Most of the knowledge available in the Semantic Web is context dependent. Examples of contextual information that is associated with knowledge are time, topic, provenance, reliability, etc. Recently, several paradigms, tools and languages have been proposed with the aim of adding context awareness into the Semantic Web. That is, enabling representation and reasoning not only with the knowledge ...