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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Tzu-Hua Wang, Chien-Hui Kao, Hsiang-Chun Chen
Summary: The study found that there were no significant differences in examinees' answering performance between computer-based tests and paper-and-pencil tests, but the difficulty of item groups and administration order of item groups had significant influences on their performance.
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Psychology, Mathematical
Javier Virues-Ortega, Candida Delgado Casas, Neil Martin, Aida Tarifa-Rodriguez, Antonio Jesus Reina Hidalgo, Alison D. Cox, Jose Navarro Guzman
Summary: Computer-aided behavior observation is replacing paper-and-pencil approaches, but the relative accuracy of these methods is not well established. This study evaluated the accuracy of paper-and-pencil observation and two computer-aided methods, finding that paper-and-pencil observation had slightly better accuracy and that the number of recordable events influenced accuracy.
BEHAVIOR RESEARCH METHODS
(2023)
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Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Francesco Fornetti
Summary: While the pandemic accelerated the adoption of new assessment methods, the need for innovation in assessing electronic engineering subjects had long been overdue. With the availability of powerful simulation tools and easily accessible web-based resources, there is now an opportunity for a paradigm shift in the assessment of electronic engineering subjects.
IEEE MICROWAVE MAGAZINE
(2023)
Article
Electrochemistry
Jingwei Zhou, Jiali Zhang, Mao Mao, Haixia Zhang, Ying Hou, Junjie Guo
Summary: In this study, a green and efficient method to prepare high-performance supercapacitor electrodes was developed using pencil drawing and interfacial polymerization. The prepared electrodes exhibited excellent capacitance and cycling stability, and the symmetric supercapacitor showed good energy density.
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Vanessa N. Ataide, Wilson A. Ameku, Raphael R. Bacil, Lucio Angnes, William R. de Araujo, Thiago R. L. C. Paixao
Summary: ePADs are an alternative to traditional portable analytical techniques, and pencil-drawing combined with CO2 laser treatment can enhance their performance by reducing resistance and improving electrochemical kinetics. Characterization using SEM, XPS, and Raman spectroscopy showed that the laser treatment promoted the restoration of carbon-carbon double bonds and removed nanodebris, resulting in improved electrochemical properties. The Pencil-Drawing Electrode (PDE) demonstrated good performance for furosemide detection and quantification in synthetic urine samples.
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Computer Science, Information Systems
Ivan Kastelan, Miroslav Popovic, Milan Z. Bjelica
Summary: This paper proposes a learning model suitable for lifelong learning in the field of computer engineering. The effectiveness of the model was measured through assessment and feedback from learners, indicating advantages over existing models.
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Maria Sofia Martinez-Garcia, Angel De Castro, Alberto Sanchez, Yasamin Ambrollahi, Javier Garrido
Summary: A new methodology assessment for engineering laboratory courses is proposed to reduce academic violations. The new assessment method involves invigilated face-to-face practical exams, which significantly decreases cheating incidents compared to the conventional method of student reports. The laboratory sessions are divided into theoretical-practical and tutorial sessions, and test sessions are conducted through invigilated exams to assess the practical component of the course. The results show that the new assessment method eliminates detected copies and reduces withdrawal rates without significantly impacting final marks or theory scores. Overall, the new methodology effectively addresses academic violations without interfering with student learning.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Adriana Collaguazo, Monica Villavicencio, Alain Abran
Summary: The development of Internet of Things (IoT) systems in university courses encourages students to utilize a variety of skills. Therefore, it is important to apply teaching methods like Project Based Learning (PBL) in the development of these systems. This study presents an activity-based approach that provides a checklist format for early problem identification and resolution, aiming to help students save time in IoT academic projects. The checklist is based on an adapted taxonomy of problems in IoT systems. The study analyzed problems identified in 48 projects completed by 183 engineering students in 2020 and 2021.
INTERNET OF THINGS
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Eleni-Nefeli Georgopoulou, Anastasia Nousia, Vasileios Siokas, Maria Martzoukou, Elli Zoupa, Lambros Messinis, Efthimios Dardiotis, Grigorios Nasios
Summary: The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of Computer-Based Cognitive Training (C-BCT) and Paper-Pencil Cognitive Training (P-PCT) in improving cognitive and language deficits in Greek patients with Alzheimer's disease (pwAD). The results showed that the P-PCT group improved on various cognitive measures, while the C-BCT group showed improvements in memory, naming, and processing speed. Both methods had significant effects on cognition, but P-PCT was more effective in transferring cognitive benefits to real-life activities. These findings highlight the need for further research in large-scale neurobehavioral interventions.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Farshad Ardakani, Bahram Hemmateenejad
Summary: In this study, a new type of microfluidic paper-based analytical device (μPAD) was developed for the separation of plasma from whole blood without using plasma separation membrane. By controlling the pore size of the paper through lamination and electrolyte addition, the device achieved a longer separation distance for plasma with no significant hemolysis. The device has the potential for multi-assay testing in point-of-care experiments.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Wei-Ping Chen, You-Xi Lin, Zhi-Ying Ren, Ding Shen
Summary: Education leads to engineering, which depends on practice. The Engineering Training Practice Center in China aims at improving students' practical and engineering capabilities, empowering them with innovative abilities and comprehensive engineering literacy. With a multilevel + multidisciplinary + innovative and practical engineering teaching system in place, Chinese engineering education is gradually achieving its goals.
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN ENGINEERING EDUCATION
(2021)
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Education & Educational Research
Aron Fink, Christian Spoden, Andreas Frey
Summary: This paper proposes the TEAM model for the acceptance of technology-based exams in higher education institutions, which can guide the transition from paper-based exams to e-exams. The model was empirically evaluated with responses from 992 teachers in 63 German universities. The results show that the model is highly predictive in explaining teachers' intention to use both conventional and adaptive e-exams.
EDUCATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Jianze Liu, Jiang Liu, Yang Li, Guangzheng Wang, Fazhan Yang
Summary: In this paper, the least squares method is used to determine the vertical height of the road space domain. A control strategy for multiple mode switching under different road surfaces and speeds is constructed using the active suspension control mode switching model based on the road estimation method. The particle swarm optimization algorithm (PSO) is used to optimize the weight coefficients of LQR control under different modes, and the dynamic performance of vehicle driving is comprehensively analyzed.
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Energy & Fuels
Lanka Tata Rao, U. S. Jayapiriya, Satish Kumar Dubey, Arshad Javed, Sanket Goel
Summary: This study introduces a novel methodology for developing a microscale fuel cell using hydrogen as the primary agent. By utilizing cellulose paper substrates and materials like aluminum foil and sodium hydroxide, a paper-based hydrogen fuel cell is fabricated on paper, optimizing hydrogen generation parameters to improve cell performance.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2022)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Lin Zhu, Xue Lv, Haihan Yu, Xiaoran Tan, Yumeng Rong, Weihao Feng, Lina Zhang, Jinghua Yu, Yan Zhang
Summary: In this study, a hand-drawing paper-based bipolar electrode electrochemiluminescence platform was developed for the detection of M.SssI methyltransferase. The platform utilized high electrocatalytic Pt@CeO2 as an ECL co-reaction accelerator and pencil-drawing graphite electric circuits as wires and electrodes. The platform provides a convenient, low-cost and easy-to-operate solution for early disease diagnosis and pathogenesis research.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Rabia El Hag, Mohamed Musbah Abdusalam, Ceyda Acilan, Hakan Kayi, Seniz Ozalp-Yaman
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Computer Science, Cybernetics
Fatih Gurcan, Nergiz Ercil Cagiltay, Kursat Cagiltay
Summary: This study utilizes text mining and probabilistic topic modeling to analyze the developmental trends of HCI research over the past 60 years, revealing 21 major research topics and providing a panoramic view of the field. The results indicate a shift in HCI studies from machine-oriented systems to human-oriented systems, with the future direction emphasizing context-aware adaptive systems.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERACTION
(2021)
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Engineering, Environmental
Magdi Buaisha, Saziye Balku, Seniz Ozalp-Yaman
Summary: Through simulation and comparison, this study evaluates the impact of heavy metals on the behavior of wastewater treatment plants, specifically on aerobic and anoxic biomass growth and nitrification-denitrification reactions. The presence of heavy metals, such as Cu2+, inhibits heterotrophic bacteria and severely affects the nitrogen removal process in wastewater treatment systems.
WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
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Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Eda Ozcan, Damla Topalli, Gul Tokdemir, Nergiz Ercil Cagiltay
Summary: System design plays a critical role in software development, connecting system requirements and coding, and impacting testing, maintenance, and ongoing improvements. The study suggests that by clearly distinguishing user tasks from system tasks, software quality can be significantly enhanced.
PEERJ COMPUTER SCIENCE
(2021)
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Education & Educational Research
Fatih Gurcan, Nergiz Ercil Cagiltay
Summary: This study reveals the research themes and trends in distance learning by analyzing journal articles conducted in the last decade. The study found 10 main themes including system establishment, media, assessment, method, content, education levels, learner, research methods, interaction-communication, and resource-material-tool.
INTERACTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Fatih Gurcan, Gonca Gokce Menekse Dalveren, Nergiz Ercil Cagiltay, Dumitru Roman, Ahmet Soylu
Summary: This study provides a general overview of the topics and trends of software testing by analyzing a large number of articles. The results reveal five software development ages and 42 topics, highlighting a trend towards prediction-based testing strategies.
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Fatih Gurcan, Gonca Gokce Menekse Dalveren, Nergiz Ercil Cagiltay, Ahmet Soylu
Summary: This study aims to reveal the holistic view of topics, trends, and trajectories in software engineering research by analyzing a majority of domain-specific articles published in the last 40 years. By creating a corpus using major publication sources in the field, and analyzing it using an automated text-mining methodology, 24 main topics and topical trends in the field were identified. Additionally, three main developmental stages of the field were identified as the programming age, the software development age, and the software optimization age.
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Fatih Gurcan, Nergiz Ercil Cagiltay
Summary: Bioinformatics is a rapidly developing interdisciplinary field that provides a deeper perspective on the analysis and understanding of complex biological data. This study analyzed the last 50 years of bioinformatics studies using automated text-mining, revealing the main topics, trends, and evolution of the field.
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Education & Educational Research
Fatih Gurcan, Ozcan Ozyurt, Nergiz Ercil Cagiltay
Summary: E-learning studies are increasingly important today and have been further emphasized by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. An analysis of 41,925 peer-reviewed journal articles published between 2000 and 2019 revealed emerging trends in the e-learning field, with topics such as MOOC, learning assessment, and elearning systems being identified as key areas of focus.
INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF RESEARCH IN OPEN AND DISTRIBUTED LEARNING
(2021)
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Gonca Gokce Menekse Dalveren, Nergiz Ercil Cagiltay
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Nergiz Ercil Cagiltay, Kursat Cagiltay, Berkan Celik
INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF RESEARCH IN OPEN AND DISTRIBUTED LEARNING
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Magdi Buaisha, Saziye Balku, Seniz Ozalp-Yaman
CIVIL ENGINEERING JOURNAL-TEHRAN
(2020)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Gonca Gokce Menekse Dalveren, Nergiz Ercil Cagiltay
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Magdi Buaisha, Saziye Balku, Seniz Ozalp Yaman
TURKISH JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2019)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Nergiz Ercil Cagiltay, Mustafa Berker
BMJ SIMULATION & TECHNOLOGY ENHANCED LEARNING
(2019)