Challenges and Potential of Local Loading of XML Ebooks

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ravit H. David ◽  
Shahin Ezzat Sahebi ◽  
Bartek Kawula ◽  
Dileshni Jayasinghe
Keyword(s):  
Gradual Increase ◽  
Local Loading ◽  
Good Readers ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Reading Experience

This paper is a summary of the experience of local loading of XML Ebooks on the Scholars Portal Ebook platform. It discusses the problems and potential of local loading that emerged from a pilot loading of over 500 titles; the first stage of this pilot was completed in February 2011. More specifically, the paper will review the difficulties encountered during the various stages of the loading, starting from loading files on our MarkLogic server, then the presentation of content via XSLT and ending with transforming the table of contents to achieve functionalities, such as lone-chapter downloading. We will also touch upon our web reader and the features developed to enhance the reading experience of XML Ebooks. Our conclusion is that with the gradual increase in publishers’ switching from PDF to XML format, the need to have a standard for XML Ebooks increases, as well; local loading of XML Ebooks in their current format suggests that much programming work will be called for in order to arrive at the best presentation of the content. Finally, we will suggest that once a satisfying web-based presentation of XML Ebooks is achieved, there will still be an urgent need to develop good readers in order to provide a friendly reading experience.

Effects of reading skill on component spelling skills

1990 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 425-437 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maggie Bruck ◽  
Gloria Waters
Keyword(s):  
Visual Information ◽  
Sixth Grade ◽  
Reading Skill ◽  
Poor Readers ◽  
Good Readers ◽  
Reading Experience ◽  
Visual Characteristics ◽  
Poor Spellers ◽  
Better Than

ABSTRACTThis study examined the influence of reading experience on the development of component spelling skills. Three groups of sixth-grade children were identified – good readers-good spellers (Good), good readers-poor spellers (Mixed), and poor readers-poor spellers (Poor). The children completed three different spelling tasks that assessed component spelling skills involving the use and knowledge of sound-spelling, orthographic, morphological, and visual information. Good subjects performed consistently better than Mixed and Poor subjects. Mixed and Poor subjects did not differ on measures requiring use and knowledge of sound-spelling, orthographic, and visual information. Mixed subjects performed better than Poor subjects on measures assessing use and knowledge of morphological information. It is suggested that, as a result of their greater experience with print, Mixed subjects have better knowledge of some of the linguistic, but not the visual, characteristics of words.

scholarly journals Which patients with acromegaly are treated with pegvisomant? An overview of methodology and baseline data in ACROSTUDY

2009 ◽  
Vol 161 (suppl_1) ◽  
pp. S11-S17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thierry Brue ◽  
Frederic Castinetti ◽  
Frida Lundgren ◽  
Maria Koltowska-Häggström ◽  
Patrick Petrossians ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dopamine Agonists ◽  
Radiation Treatment ◽  
Gradual Increase ◽  
Somatostatin Analogues ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Gh Receptor ◽  
Gh Receptor Antagonist ◽  
Baseline Characteristics ◽  
Severity Of The Disease

Context Pegvisomant (Somavert, Pfizer Inc.) is the first and only available GH receptor antagonist. ACROSTUDY is an international surveillance study that offers inclusion in a web-based registry to all patients with acromegaly treated with pegvisomant; it aims at monitoring long-term safety and efficacy of this compound. Patients and methods This report summarizes the main baseline characteristics of this particular population of patients. In February 2009, over 300 centres in 10 countries had contributed 792 patients. A gradual increase in cumulative patient recruitment was observed since the launching of ACROSTUDY in 2004: from 116 patients in 2005, it steeply increased to 792 at the latest data freeze in February 2009. At the time of enrolment, 91.8% of patients were already treated with pegvisomant but baseline was considered at the time of pegvisomant start. IGF1 concentrations were measured at local laboratories. Results Of all patients, 80% were reported to have had surgery and 33% to have received radiation therapy. Of the 792 patients, 14% had received no prior medical treatment before pegvisomant start, 65.9% had received somatostatin analogues and 18.6% dopamine agonists. Interestingly, 66.7% had received only pegvisomant at study start, while it was taken in association with dopamine agonists in 5.7%, with somatostatin analogues in 23.4% and with both types of agents in 3.8%. Mean IGF1 at baseline was 522 ng/ml. Conclusion Analysis of the baseline features of these patients treated with pegvisomant and reported in the ACROSTUDY database underscores the severity of the disease in this subset of the population of patients with acromegaly previously unresponsive to several medical, surgical or radiation treatment approaches.

scholarly journals Assessment Analysis and Performance Prediction using M5 Rules

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 12945-12951
Keyword(s):  
Performance Prediction ◽  
Gradual Increase ◽  
Not Given ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Know How ◽  
Final Exams ◽  
Future Prediction ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Mind ◽  
Web Based System

With time, technology increased in a pretty decent speed. It helps us to save our lot of time and our effort in different aspects of work thus making our life much easier than it used to be. In past, Education was not given that much importance as it has now been crowned. It resulted in a lot of changes in education system. All the education institutions like colleges, schools, research colleges have seen a gradual increase in students on quality perspective. It had made to lot of works to be done in a stipulated time. Such as when it comes to evaluation of marks after the students have given their examination. For that it takes an incredible effort and time to manually calculate the marks of each student and making it more difficult with increasing numbers. To solve this, a web-based system is what came to the mind of ours to make such that they calculate the marks. A future prediction of marks has also been introduced in the system. It means that marks prediction of final exams will be done to know how the student will perform. It is much needed to have a system like this which can help to develop a warning for both student and faculty and also the parents to bring the student back on track. It will be a very helpful system in the field of education

The PBL-Evaluator: a web-based tool for assessment in tutorials

1998 ◽  
Vol 62 (9) ◽  
pp. 671-674
Author(s):  
JF Chaves ◽  
JA Chaves ◽  
MS Lantz
Keyword(s):  
Web Based

Using Popular Mobile Devices in Voice Therapy

2013 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 82-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva van Leer
Keyword(s):  
Exercise Behavior ◽  
Voice Therapy ◽  
Pure Oxygen ◽  
Mobile Platforms ◽  
Self Monitoring ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Motivational Messages ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Tailored Approach

Mobile tools are increasingly available to help individuals monitor their progress toward health behavior goals. Commonly known commercial products for health and fitness self-monitoring include wearable devices such as the Fitbit© and Nike + Pedometer© that work independently or in conjunction with mobile platforms (e.g., smartphones, media players) as well as web-based interfaces. These tools track and graph exercise behavior, provide motivational messages, offer health-related information, and allow users to share their accomplishments via social media. Approximately 2 million software programs or “apps” have been designed for mobile platforms (Pure Oxygen Mobile, 2013), many of which are health-related. The development of mobile health devices and applications is advancing so quickly that the Food and Drug Administration issued a Guidance statement with the purpose of defining mobile medical applications and describing a tailored approach to their regulation.

Web-Based Asthma Management Coming Soon

2008 ◽  
Vol 41 (8) ◽  
pp. 23
Author(s):  
MITCHEL L. ZOLER
Keyword(s):  
Asthma Management ◽  
Web Based

Web-Based STD Tool Makes Screening Accessible

2009 ◽  
Vol 42 (19) ◽  
pp. 27
Author(s):  
BRUCE JANCIN
Keyword(s):  
Web Based

Regulation of Experienced and Anticipated Regret for Daily Decisions in Younger and Older Adults in a Swedish One-Week Diary Study

GeroPsych ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 233-241 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pär Bjälkebring ◽  
Daniel Västfjäll ◽  
Boo Johansson
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Diary Study ◽  
Anticipated Regret ◽  
Younger Adults ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Decision Regret ◽  
Diary Method ◽  
Regulation Strategies

Regret and regret regulation were studied using a weeklong web-based diary method. 108 participants aged 19 to 89 years reported regret for a decision made and a decision to be made. They also reported the extent to which they used strategies to prevent or regulate decision regret. Older adults reported both less experienced and anticipated regret compared to younger adults. The lower level of experienced regret in older adults was mediated by reappraisal of the decision. The lower level of anticipated regret was mediated by delaying the decision, and expecting regret in older adults. It is suggested that the lower level of regret observed in older adults is partly explained by regret prevention and regulation strategies.

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