Web-based and logbook catch data of permits and pompanos by small-scale and recreational fishers: Predictable spawning aggregation and exploitation pressure

Objective – This study reports on research into the information and support needs of practitioners in the museum, archive, and library sectors, who are undergoing an impact evaluation. Design – Qualitative survey. Setting – Web-based questionnaire. Subjects – Twenty-one practitioners in the fields of museums, archives, and libraries. Methods – The study made use of a small-scale web portal that provides impact evaluation research findings, toolkits, and examples of methods. The portal’s intent was to present to the users multiple views of the available information in order to overcome the problem of users not being able to identify their needs. A purposive sample group consisting of 50 practitioners from the museum, library, and archive fields was invited to participate in a questionnaire evaluating the website. Main Results – Despite a fairly low response rate (49%) and poor distribution among the three sectors (museums, libraries, and archives), the results indicated a significant difference in the levels of knowledge and understanding of impact evaluation. Over half of the organizations surveyed had done some assessment of their institution’s economic impact, and there appears to be a rising trend towards doing impact studies for specific projects and developments. Nearly a quarter of the organizations had not undertaken any impact evaluation study previously. Practitioners already familiar with impact evaluation tended to look at broader range of fields for expertise, whereas those with less familiarity remained within their own sector. Practitioners with less experience preferred tools, guidance, and examples of methodologies as opposed to actual evidence of impact. The results also provided the authors with feedback on their web portal and how to organize the information therein. Conclusions – One of the findings of the study was that the overall reaction to impact evaluation support through research evidence, guidance, and other mechanisms was positive. For most practitioners, evaluation itself and the level of understanding of impact evaluation are at early stages. The primary goals for those undertaking impact evaluation were found to be professional and organizational learning, thus there is a need for practical help and guidance in these areas. Time limitation appeared to be a significant factor in the responses – particularly with smaller organizations – suggesting that their portal material would provide much-needed assistance to such organizations. Finally, it was concluded that future emphasis should be placed on developing practical applications rather than pure research.

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Informing the vulnerability of species to spawning aggregation fishing using commercial catch data

Fisheries Research ◽

10.1016/j.fishres.2013.01.011 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 143 ◽

pp. 47-56 ◽

Cited By ~ 20

Author(s):

Andrew Tobin ◽

Leanne Currey ◽

Colin Simpfendorfer

Keyword(s):

Spawning Aggregation ◽

Commercial Catch ◽

Catch Data

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PENGEMBANGAN SISTEM INFORMASI PRAKTIK INDUSTRI DAN TUGAS AKHIR BERBASIS WEB DI JURUSAN PENDIDIKAN TEKNIK ELEKTRO

Jurnal Sustainable Jurnal Hasil Penelitian dan Industri Terapan ◽

10.31629/sustainable.v8i2.1438 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 97-106

Author(s):

Didik Aribowo ◽

Ratna Ekawati ◽

Muhamad Otong ◽

Rozeff Pramana ◽

Syifa Afrianti

Keyword(s):

Information Systems ◽

Engineering Education ◽

Large Scale ◽

Electrical Engineering ◽

Small Scale ◽

Education Department ◽

Web Based ◽

Industrial Practice ◽

Final Project ◽

Electrical Engineering Education

This study aims to develop an information system for industry practices and web-based final project in the electrical engineering education department. This study has the following objectives: 1) knowing the development of industrial practice information systems and web-based final projects in the electrical engineering education department, 2) knowing the feasibility of industrial practice information systems and the web-based final project in the electrical engineering education department. The research method used is the method of research and development of the 4D model. There are 4 stages: 4: define, design, development, desseminate. Each stage in 4D development has sub stages, 1) define at this stage there are 5 stages namely initial analysis, student analysis, task analysis, concept analysis, and goal specification. 2) design at this stage there are 4 stages, namely, making storyboards and flowcharts, determining content, compiling content, and creating layers. 3) development at this stage there are 2 stages, namely lecturer lecturer validation and media expert validation. 4) desseminate at this stage there are 2 stages, namely small-scale trials and large-scale trials. The results of this study are information systems for industry practices and web-based final projects. 85.3% of the large-scale trial results are included in the very feasible category.

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The Use of a Formative Pedagogy Lens to Enhance and Maintain Virtual Supervisory Relationships: Appreciative Inquiry and Critical Review (Preprint)

10.2196/preprints.26251 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Chloe Louanne Jordan ◽

Thillainathan Sathaananthan ◽

Leo Anthony Celi ◽

Linda Jones ◽

M Abdulhadi Alagha

Keyword(s):

Appreciative Inquiry ◽

Critical Review ◽

Sense Of Self ◽

Virtual Learning ◽

Careful Consideration ◽

Small Scale ◽

Successful Implementation ◽

Web Based ◽

Supervisory Relationships ◽

Student Relationship

BACKGROUND Virtual supervisory relationships provide an infrastructure for flexible learning, global accessibility, and outreach, connecting individuals worldwide. The surge in web-based educational activities in recent years provides an opportunity to understand the attributes of an effective supervisor-student or mentor-student relationship. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study is to compare the published literature (through a critical review) with our collective experiences (using small-scale appreciative inquiry [AI]) in an effort to structure and identify the dilemmas and opportunities for virtual supervisory and mentoring relationships, both in terms of stakeholder attributes and skills as well as providing instructional recommendations to enhance virtual learning. METHODS A critical review of the literature was conducted followed by an AI of reflections by the authors. The AI questions were derived from the 4D AI framework. RESULTS Despite the multitude of differences between face-to-face and web-based supervision and mentoring, four key dilemmas seem to influence the experiences of stakeholders involved in virtual learning: informal discourses and approachability of mentors; effective virtual communication strategies; authenticity, trust, and work ethics; and sense of self and cultural considerations. CONCLUSIONS Virtual mentorship or supervision can be as equally rewarding as an in-person relationship. However, its successful implementation requires active acknowledgment of learners’ needs and careful consideration to develop effective and mutually beneficial student-educator relationships.

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Use of a Mobile Peer Support App Among Young People With Nonsuicidal Self-injury: Small-scale Randomized Controlled Trial

JMIR Formative Research ◽

10.2196/26526 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. e26526

Author(s):

Kaylee Payne Kruzan ◽

Janis Whitlock ◽

Natalya N Bazarova ◽

Aparajita Bhandari ◽

Julia Chapman

Keyword(s):

Peer Support ◽

Help Seeking ◽

Readiness To Change ◽

Controlled Trial ◽

Informal Support ◽

Small Scale ◽

Professional Help ◽

Web Based ◽

Randomized Controlled ◽

Self Injury

Background Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a widespread behavior among adolescents and young adults. Although many individuals who self-injure do not seek treatment, there is evidence for web-based help-seeking through web-based communities and mobile peer support networks. However, few studies have rigorously tested the efficacy of such platforms on outcomes relevant for NSSI recovery. Objective The aim of this small-scale preregistered randomized controlled trial is to provide preliminary insight into the shorter- and longer-term efficacy of the use of a peer support app, TalkLife, in reducing NSSI frequency and urges and increasing readiness to change. In addition, we explore contact with informal support, interest in therapy, and attitudes toward professional help–seeking. Methods Individuals aged 16-25 years with current (within 3 months) and chronic (>6 episodes in the past year) NSSI history were eligible to participate in this study. After baseline assessments, the intervention group was instructed to use the app actively (eg, post or comment at least three times per week) and the control group received weekly psychoeducational materials through email, for 8 weeks. Follow-up was assessed at 1 month and 2 months. Linear mixed modeling was used to evaluate condition and time point effects for the primary outcomes of NSSI frequency and urges, readiness to change, contact with informal support, interest in therapy, and attitudes toward professional help–seeking. Results A total of 131 participants were included in the analysis. We evidenced a significant effect of condition on NSSI frequency such that the participants using the peer support app self-injured less over the course of the study (mean 1.30, SE 0.18) than those in the control condition (mean 1.62, SE 0.18; P=.02; η2=0.02). We also evidenced a significant condition effect of readiness to change such that the treatment participants reported greater confidence in their ability to change their NSSI behavior (mean 6.28, SE 0.41) than the control participants (mean 5.67, SE 0.41; P=.04; η2=0.02). No significant differences were observed for contact with informal support, interest in therapy, or attitudes toward professional help–seeking. Conclusions Use of the peer support app was related to reduced NSSI frequency and greater confidence in one’s ability to change NSSI behavior over the course of the study period, but no effects on NSSI urges, contact with informal support, interest in therapy, or attitudes toward professional help–seeking were observed. The findings provide preliminary support for considering the use of mobile peer support apps as a supplement to NSSI intervention and point to the need for larger-scale trials. Trial Registration Open Science Foundation; https://osf.io/3uay9

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Assessment of a small-scale fishery: Lane Snapper (Lutjanus synagris) using a length metric method

10.1101/2020.05.13.093856 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Liliana Sierra Castillo ◽

Masami Fujiwara

Keyword(s):

Small Scale ◽

Fishing Gear ◽

Optimal Length ◽

Limited Availability ◽

Small Scale Fisheries ◽

Catch Data ◽

Gear Selectivity ◽

Fishing Gear Selectivity ◽

High Level

ABSTRACTSmall-scale fisheries are hard to assess because of the limited availability of data. Therefore, a method requiring easy-to-obtain catch-data is important for the assessment and management of small-scale fisheries. The objectives of this study were to assess the effect of fishing gear selectivity on a length-based metric method proposed by Froese by estimating three indicators using catch-data from Lane Snapper (Lutjanus synagris) collected in Honduras. These indicators are (1) the percentage of mature individuals in the catch, (2) the percentage of fish within the range of estimated optimal lengths to be captured and (3) the percentage of fish larger than the optimal length. These indicators determine the level of overfishing. The indicators were estimated separately for catchdata corresponding to gillnets, and each indicator was estimated with and without selectivity correction. Selectivity and mesh sizes of the fishing gear had a major impact in the estimation of indicators 1 and 2. As for indicator 3, it consistently showed a high level of exploitation. The three estimated indicators suggested that the Lane Snapper fishery in Honduras, is experiencing overfishing. Overall, the method proposed by Froese appears to be promising for the assessment of small-scale fisheries, but it should be used cautiously.

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The Framework for Web-Based Automated Online Question Paper Generator through JEE

International Journal of Engineering & Technology ◽

10.14419/ijet.v7i3.13573 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 7 (3) ◽

pp. 1415

Author(s):

Vinayak Hegde ◽

Lavanya V Rao ◽

Shivali B S

Keyword(s):

Web Application ◽

Large Scale ◽

Educational Institution ◽

Faculty Members ◽

Educational Institutions ◽

Small Scale ◽

Web Based ◽

Educational Institute ◽

User Friendly ◽

Word Format

Examinations are an indispensable part of a student’s life. In the conventional mechanism, the question paper generation is time-consuming work for the faculty members of the educational institution. Every educational institute mandatorily expects exam setters to follow its own typesetting format. We have designed the automated question paper setting software to be user-friendly so that, paper setters can overcome from the typographic problem. Presently in most of the educational institutions question papers are set manually. It is time-consuming work and there may be chances of repetition of the same questions. So, in order to make the question paper generation more convenient to use, the web application is developed using Java Enterprise Edition (JEE) that can be accessed from LAN/Intranet.The application comes with the Admin Module and Teachers Module. The Admin grants access to the users by registering them. The faculty can access the system once they are registered. The faculty can enter questions in the database daily as per their free time. In this way, the question pool can be generated. The questions are approved by the chairperson and substandard questions are discarded. The question paper is then generated by selected course experts. The Fisher-Yates Shuffling algorithm used to choose questions randomly from the pool of questions from the database. Text Mining Algorithm aids in duplicity removal from the paper. The generated question paper will be in Word Format. In our application, we assure better security, removal of duplicity, cost-effectiveness, and human intervention avoidance. It can be used by small-scale and large-scale institutions.

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