scholarly journals Effects of Sociality Level on Companion Dog Training through Food Reinforcement

Animals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 2413
Author(s):  
Ok-Deuk Kang
Keyword(s):  
Contact Time ◽  
Food Reinforcement ◽  
Active Phase ◽  
Companion Dogs ◽  
Dog Training ◽  
First Contact ◽  
And Training ◽  
Positive Results

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of sociality level in dogs using food reinforcement. The companion dogs living mostly inside (IS) and those living mostly outside (OS) groups were further classified into high sociality (HS) and low sociality (LS) groups using a social test. The data were analyzed by observing videos of the dogs and recording nine categories of sociality. Passive; activity; and communication tasks were measured in terms of the time the dog first contacted the trainer; the time it took for the dog to approach within 1 m of the trainer, and the time the dog remained in contact. The IS and OS groups showed no significant differences in any category; except for close to trainer within 1 m of the active phase. However, in a comparison between the overall HS and LS groups; significant positive changes were observed in all items except for the first contact time to the trainer of the passive and active phase. This is an important result of the sociality level; as positive results can be predicted not only in a dog’s ability to adapt to the environment but also in the communication and training exchanges between dogs and humans

scholarly journals Theoretical Justification of the Meaning and Specifications of the Linguistic Competence in NGU Officers

2020 ◽  
pp. 35-50
Author(s):  
Volodymyr Liutyi ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
National Guard ◽  
Law Enforcement Officers ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Professional Activity ◽  
Language Competence ◽  
Security Forces ◽  
And Training ◽  
Positive Results

The relevance of the article is due to the European integration aspirations of Ukraine and the prospects of joining its security forces, including the National Guard of Ukraine, to the NATO. So, the formation of language competence in modern conditions is an integral part of the officer’s professional development and training. Theoretical analysis of scientific sources on the language competence development in servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and law enforcement officers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine revealed that this problem has not been studied and needs additional research. The essence of the language competence in the NGU officer is revealed as a personal integrative formation, which allows the specialist (an officer) effectively to communicate in foreign language, to achieve positive results in his professional activity. It is studied that the requirements of the NATO STANAG-6001, as well as various aspects of the NGU's professional activity should be taken into account when developing the language competence in NGU officers.

scholarly journals Examination of the Accuracy and Applicability of Information in Popular Books on Dog Training

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (5) ◽  
pp. 411-435 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clare M. Browne ◽  
Nicola J. Starkey ◽  
T. Mary Foster ◽  
James S. McEwan
Keyword(s):  
Learning Theory ◽  
Popular Literature ◽  
Training Methods ◽  
Internet Search ◽  
Dog Training ◽  
Online Bookstores ◽  
Basic Learning ◽  
And Training ◽  
Popular Books

There is a wealth of popular literature available on dog behavior and training; sourcing reliable and trustworthy advice is important to achieving successful training. The aim of this study was to select five best-selling (at that time) dog training books, and review their general content and references to basic learning theory and human communicative cues. An Internet search was performed on three online bookstores’ websites for “best selling” “dog training” books. The books were by Millan and Peltier (2006), Fennell (2002), Stilwell (2005), Pryor (1999), and Monks of New Skete (2002). The results showed marked differences across all books, including inconsistencies in the depth of information provided, and some starkly contrasting training methods were advocated. Overall, these books were not all considered to function as instructional manuals. The persistent popularity of these books suggests that they have likely contributed appreciably to the type of information accessed by dog guardians.

scholarly journals FORECASTING OF THE SURFACE ROUGHNESS IN FINISHING MILLING USING NEURAL NETWORKS

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (10) ◽  
pp. 135-141
Author(s):  
Е. Ерыгин ◽  
E. Erygin ◽  
Т. Дуюн ◽  
T. Duyun
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Cutting Tool ◽  
Learning Algorithm ◽  
Network Modeling ◽  
Training Sample ◽  
Neural Network Modeling ◽  
Network Learning ◽  
The Neural Network ◽  
And Training ◽  
Positive Results

This article describes the task of predicting roughness when finishing milling using neural network modeling. As a basis for the creation and training of an artificial neural network, a progressive formu-la for determining the roughness during finishing milling is chosen. The thermoEMF of the processing and processed materials is used as one of the parameters for calculating the roughness. The use of thermoEMF allows to take into account the material of the workpiece and the cutting tool, which af-fects the accuracy of the results. A training sample is created with data for five inputs and one output. The architecture, features and network learning algorithm are described. A neural network that de-termines the roughness for finishing milling has been created and configured. The process of learning and debugging of the neural network by means of graphs is clearly displayed. The network operability is checked on the test data, which allows obtaining positive results.

scholarly journals Reflections on graduate professor training

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Larissa Roberta Alves ◽  
Márcia Aparecida Giacomini ◽  
Verônica Modolo Teixeira ◽  
Silvia Helena Henriques ◽  
Lucieli Dias Pedreschi Chaves
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Student ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
University Professors ◽  
Self Reflection ◽  
Self Evaluation ◽  
Doctoral Graduate ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
First Contact ◽  
And Training

Abstract Objective: To reflect on activities aimed at the development of graduation students, in a teaching internship program, in the perspective of master’s degree and doctoral graduate education and training. Method: It is a reflexive study, based on the discursive formulation about required competencies and guidelines proposed by the National Graduation Plan (named PNPG, Plano Nacional de Pós-Graduação) for professor training articulated to the graduate. Results: The teaching internship program is a way for the formation of university professors, through the preparation of the graduate student. In addition, it shows the relevance of the professor supervisor role in the construction of the learning of these individuals. Conclusion and implications for practice: The first contact with teaching practice, through the teaching internship program, is relevant for constructing a critical look at the teaching-learning process. In this type of Program, it is possible to learn to be and make teaching in a participatory manner, to value interactive relations, to boost autonomy, to stimulate self-evaluation and self-reflection of the graduate student, allowing them to participate actively in the learning process.

scholarly journals IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAM: SHOPEE FOR THE BAMBOO COMMUNITY OF PRINGGODANI

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 128-136
Author(s):  
DESSY ISFIANADEWI ◽  
TEZZA ADRIANSYAH ANWAR
Keyword(s):  
Program Implementation ◽  
Community Education ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
The Public ◽  
Interview Method ◽  
Data Validity ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
The Village ◽  
And Training ◽  
Positive Results

This study aims to determine the extent of the benefits of implementing CSR programs provided by companies to the public. Specifically, this research was carried out on the implementation of CSR programs carried out by Shopee, Shopee for the Country, for the community, in this case, the Pringgodani community as the recipient of assistance. This village is widely known for bamboo crafts made by craftsmen in the village.  This study use three methods of data collection, namely: interview method, observation, and documentation to maintain data validity and reliability. The results of this study note that CSR programs carried out by Shopee, Shopee for the Country to the Pringgodani Community include: UMKM (Community) education and training assistance in workshop building, capital assistance in the form of purchasing production machinery, assistance with product promotion and marketing partners online. The success of the Shopee CSR program to improve and develop the Community's potential has provided positive results and impacts even though it has not been fully optimized. This is because there are still some obstacles in addition to the existence of several supporting factors. It can be concluded that the current needs of the Community are the existence of education and ongoing assistance to craftsmen in producing quality products and running businesses that are ready to compete. Suggestions, CSR programs should be delivered directly to the recipient community without intermediaries, so that the program implementation can be carried out directly by the community.

scholarly journals Epidemiology of Theileria equi in Persian Arab horses from Iran

2014 ◽  
Vol 59 (No. 9) ◽  
pp. 409-414 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Bahrami ◽  
AR Ghadrdan ◽  
M. Pourmahdi Borujeni ◽  
M. Vafayi Salarpur
Keyword(s):  
Geographical Variation ◽  
Regulatory Agencies ◽  
Theileria Equi ◽  
Blood Samples ◽  
Khuzestan Province ◽  
Horse Breeding ◽  
Pcr Method ◽  
Horse Industry ◽  
And Training ◽  
Positive Results

The Khuzestan province in south-western Iran is the centre of Persian Arab horse breeding and training. The present study was aimed at determining the prevalence of Theileria equi in the equids of this province. A total of 165 blood samples from healthy Persian Arab horses from twenty four stables were examined for the presence of T. equi infection using molecular methods. For detection of T. equi, primers targeting the 18SrRNA gene were selected. The PCR method gave 47 (28.5%) positive results. Age (P = 0.68), sex (P = 0.88), contact with cattle (P = 0.26) and type of activity (P = 0.06) were not determined as risk factors for T. equi infection in this study. However, there was a significant geographical variation in the prevalence of T. equi infection ranging from 8.3% (2/24) in Shushtar to 55.6% (10/18) in Ramhormoz (CI, 2.46–76.82) (P = 0.003). In conclusion, equine theileriosis has the potential of posing a significant problem for Iran’s Persian Arab horse industry and should remain a major concern to the horse community and regulatory agencies.  

scholarly journals Using Principles from Applied Behaviour Analysis to Address an Undesired Behaviour: Functional Analysis and Treatment of Jumping Up in Companion Dogs

Animals ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 1091 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicole Pfaller-Sadovsky ◽  
Gareth Arnott ◽  
Camilo Hurtado-Parrado
Keyword(s):  
Functional Analysis ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Noncontingent Reinforcement ◽  
High Fidelity ◽  
Behaviour Analysis ◽  
Companion Dogs ◽  
Dog Training ◽  
Applied Behaviour Analysis ◽  
Functional Analyses

The aim of this study was to investigate the feasibility and effectiveness of procedures successfully used in human related applied behaviour analysis practices to the field of clinical animal behaviour. Experiment 1 involved functional analyses to identify the reinforcement contingencies maintaining jumping up behaviour in five dogs. Experiment 2 comprised teaching dog owners a noncontingent reinforcement intervention (i.e., time-based reinforcement) via behavioural skills training. Single-case experimental methods were implemented in both experiments. The results of Experiment 1 showed that access to a tangible (dogs D01, D02, D03, and D04) and owner attention (dog D05) were reliably maintaining the jumping up behaviour. Experiment 2 demonstrated that noncontingent reinforcement effectively reduced jumping in three out of four dogs (Tau −0.59, CI 90% [−1–0.15], p = 0.026, Tau −1, CI 90% [−1–−0.55], p = 0.0003, and Tau −0.32, CI 90% [−0.76–0.11], p = 0.22 for dyads D01, D02, and D05, respectively), and that behavioural skills training was successful in teaching owners to perform a dog training intervention with high fidelity. Although the results are promising, more canine-related research into functional analysis and noncontingent reinforcement, as well as implementation of behavioural skills training with animal caregivers, is needed.

scholarly journals Processed Utilization of Balakka Fruit (Phyllanthus Emblica) in Rimba Soping Village, Padangsidimpuan District Angkola Julu

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 84-87
Author(s):  
Rafiqah Amanda Lubis
Keyword(s):  
Value Added ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Transfer Of Knowledge ◽  
Fruit Processing ◽  
Approach Method ◽  
High Motivation ◽  
Implementation Method ◽  
Partnership Program ◽  
And Training ◽  
Positive Results

This community service took place in Rimba Soping Village, Padangsidimpuan District Angkola Julu, Padangsidimpuan City. The implementation method used is counseling methods, and training or mentoring. The approach method used is: a) Counseling about the application of the benefits of fruit and vegetables b) Training and mentoring of Balakka fruit processing. Based on the results of the Community Partnership Program (PKM) activities that have been implemented, conclusions can be drawn, namely: 1) Very positive results are obtained from the partners during the activities 2) The transfer of knowledge and information to partners in an effort to use balakka fruit 3) There is added value (value added) from Balakka fruit 4) The high motivation of KWT Rotama in Balakka fruit innovation 5) Reducing capital constraints in starting a business by utilizing available natural products.

OVERCOMING BLACK DROP EFFECT IN HIGH RESOLUTION ASTROMETRY: THE CASE OF SEA SUNSETS

2011 ◽  
Vol 20 (10) ◽  
pp. 2009-2012
Author(s):  
COSTANTINO SIGISMONDI
Keyword(s):  
High Resolution ◽  
Solar Disk ◽  
Contact Time ◽  
Diffraction Limit ◽  
Residual Error ◽  
Sea Surface ◽  
Analytical Function ◽  
The Sun ◽  
Solar Diameter ◽  
First Contact

Planetary transits on the Sun have been used to recover past values of the solar diameter. These results, as in 1832 Mercury transit, are different when different observers and instruments are considered, because of the black drop phenomenon. Sunsets above sea surface (near-zero almucantarat transit) show it clearly: the first contact between solar disk and the horizon is anticipated by luminous connections. The last instant of light is independent on detector's optics when the atmosphere is clear. The first contact time is obtained by fitting to data the analytical function of the intersection between Sun and sea horizon. This correction overcomes the black drop effect almost completely, the last residual error remains below the diffraction limit, as demonstrated by sunset timings.

scholarly journals The qualitative analysis of biochemical content in textbooks of elementary school

2015 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 20
Author(s):  
K. W.M. Etcheverria et al
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
Learning Goals ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Metabolic Functions ◽  
The Subject ◽  
First Contact ◽  
Positive Results ◽  
Good Presentation

Introduction: Biochemistry is the science that deals with the metabolic functions of living beings. In its concepts, it uses chemistry and biology to study the interactions of organisms with the environment. For basic education students is often complex the association of biochemistry with their daily lives, especially in elementary school where they have their first contact with science in school and the didactic book will serve as an important tool for research. Thus, this work aims to analyze qualitatively content related to biochemistry in science books of the final years of elementary school. Methods: We analyzed six science books used in elementary school, and the following criteria were examined: clarity and language presented on the inserted content; resolutions and images shown subtitles, and interdisciplinarity of matters. Results and discussion: The books of the sixth and fifth years were those who achieved the expected learning goals. The first of then made a very good presentation of the content and the images, addressing the subject in an interdisciplinary way. However, the second one is well below in the analyzed criteria, bringing the matter in a vague writing, and failing in associate the content with other assumptions themes. The images had a very low quality and their explanations were difficult to associate. Conclusion: We can say that the biochemistry content are complex, however its development from the beginning of primary education contributes to overcoming the complexity of their understanding. The analysis of the books brought a result that was expected. Only one book had significantly positive results in all analyzed characteristics, the other books had some very good aspects, but in several details, they were vague and poorly contextualized. Approaching the school sciences to the student every day we can demystify scientific knowledge and its production.

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