This paper presents usability perspective in the most frequently used models of software quality characteristics, namely FCM, CSQ and ISO 9126. Furthermore, it discuses the requirements, in terms of usability, in ISO 9001 quality assurance international standard (using the ISO 9000-3 guidelines for software as well), in Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Awards and in Capability Maturity Model. ...

The objective of present study was to determine appropriate fruit harvesting stage for Jatropha curcas L. for getting seeds with good oil content and better germination. The seeds separated from the fruits harvested at yellow capsule stage (C2) showed maximum germination efficiency, both under laboratory and nursery conditions whereas seeds separated from the fruits harvested at brownish black ...

Writing assignments are ubiquitous in higher education. Writing develops not only communication skills, but also higher-level cognitive processes that facilitate deep learning. Cognitive visualizations, such as concept maps, can also be used as part of learning activities including as a form of scaffolding, or to trigger reflection by making conceptual understanding visible at different stages ...

Tradeoff studies are broadly recognized and mandated as the method for simultaneously considering multiple alternatives with many criteria, and as such are recommended in the Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Decision Analysis and Resolution (DAR) process. Tradeoff studies, which involve human numerical judgment, calibration, and data updating, are often approached with under confide...

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have cognitive difficulties and delayed development, deficits in gross fine motor markers as well postural balance, leading to poorer quality of life. The objective was evaluate mental maturity right-left orientation children ASD compared typical development correlate the findings balance gait performance. A convenience sample composed 21 male female...

This research investigated the relationship between reading maturity, strategy use, and gender with Iranian EFL undergraduates’ comprehension. The results revealed that most preferred strategies were cognitive in nature. Moreover, undergraduates intellectually enriched by of what they read enjoy materials teach them things did not know before. Also, it was found observable effect on interpretin...

This paper aims at characterizing the maturity and influence achieved in the field of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine (AIM) till date. It ranges from reasoning under uncertainty, clinical decision making, and knowledge representation to systems integration, translational bioinformatics, and cognitive issues. It also highlights current developments, as well as the challenges faced by A.I.M.

This study examined the ego identity and types of reflection among students faculty Psychology. To problem, research methods used were as follows: Differential Diagnosis Reflection, Method “Per-sonal Identity”, Personality Maturity Questionnaire. Reflection was to diagnose type a stable personality trait. It revealed that prevailing students-psychologists systemic. Systemic only indicator level...