We present work on a verse-composition assistant for composing, checking correctness of, and singing traditional Basque bertsoak—impromptu verses on particular themes. A performing bertsolari—a verse singer in the Basque Country—must adhere to strict rules that dictate the format and content of the verses sung. To help the aspiring bertsolari, we provide a tool that includes a web interface tha...

In our view, the biopsychosocial model is a vision and an approach to practice rather than an empirically verifiable theory, a coherent philosophy, or a clinical method. In some cases, when that vision is confused with ideologic dogmatism, it can invite abandonment of the vision entirely or in selected situations. The authors suggest that habits of mind may be the missing link between a biopsyc...

In recognizing the importance of educating aspiring scientists in the responsible conduct of research (RCR), the Office of Research Integrity (ORI) began sponsoring the creation of instructional resources to address this pressing need in 2002. The present guide on avoiding plagiarism and other inappropriate writing practices was created to help students, as well as professionals, identify and p...

Recently, in talking to a group of residents about burnout, I asked if they knew anyone in medicine who was happy. Only one of thirty-some aspiring doctors thought that one could find happiness in the practice of medicine. I was saddened for them, and what they saw in their future. I have worked in Physician Health for over 10 years as chair of a physician health committee. At times, I have fel...

Complex economic factors require health care professionals to possess multiple skills. Although controversial, some characteristics associated with Machiavellianism may be needed for the maintenance of organizational solvency. A study was conducted to determine the differences between aspiring health care managers and patient care professionals regarding Machiavellian tendencies. The results of...

An efficient identity management has been an aspiring and dream for many nations and organizations. The objectives for uniquely identifying individuals have been different for different entities. For some, the need for better security had been the driving factor, while for others identity management would mean better transparency and improved efficiency. The challenges in implementing an effici...

Various issues concerning spatial organisation as a theoretical construct are discussed in this paper. Some basics of the theoretical background and a literature review on the subject matter, not aspiring to completeness, are provided. Three thematicallyrelated research projects, which are currently underway in conjunction with several Czech academic and scientific institutions, are then presen...

Molecules are inherently three-dimensional objects that are represented by chemists on paper and classroom blackboards by a system of two-dimensional notations. A major hurdle for aspiring chemists in college courses is to be able to visualize the actual 3D structure from the dimensionally-deficient 2D drawings. ChemPad, a new Tablet PC application with a pedagogical focus was designed and impl...

Based on my experience in teaching formal methods to practicing and aspiring software engineers, I present some of the common stumbling blocks faced when writing formal speciications. The most conspicuous problem is learning to abstract. I address all these problems indirectly by giving a list of hints to speciiers. Thus this paper should be of interest not only to teachers of formal methods bu...

E very undergraduate student encounters the evaluation of integrals at an early stage of his/her education. Inmycase this happened in a class at the Universidad Santa Maria, Valparaiso, Chile. There, we aspiring engineers were required to use the CRC Table [27]. This note tells the story of a series of fortunate encounters that have introduced the author to the wonderful world of the evaluation...