This paper introduces optimally-blended quadrature rules for isogeometric analysis and analyzes the numerical dispersion of the resulting discretizations. To quantify the approximation errors when we modify the inner products, we generalize the Pythagorean eigenvalue theorem of Strang and Fix. The proposed blended quadrature rules have advantages over alternative integration rules for isogeomet...

In this work, raw fibers of a local species of stabraq (milkweed) were scoured, bleached and blended with cotton fibers with a ratio of 75/25 (cotton/stabraq). The improved stabraq fibers, scoured and bleached cotton and the blended fibers were spun into fine yarns and then they were subjected to dyeing with two types of reactive dyes namely, cold brand and high exhaustion brand reactive dye at...

This paper presents several strategies and actions which improve the education process by using a platform of learning such as Moodle. In particular, a set of resources and an evaluation system have been created using this blended leaning platform with three basic objectives: to stimulate the autonomous learning by providing interactivity between students to make flexible the way how the studen...

Blended interaction often is about blending the physical with the digital. In contrast to common discussions of blending that focus on the commonality of the input domains we focus on the unique features of interacting with physical and digital artifacts. We propose PIBADIBA lists (Physical Is Better At – Digital Is Better At) that capture the strengths of using the physical and digital realms ...

The M.A.T.R.I.X (Modalities of Telematic Learning and Inter-university Results that can be Extrapolated to Blended Learning)1 project identified and described the diverse teaching methods and practices applied in a representative sample of virtual and blended learning degree courses taught at different Spanish Universities using the G92 Shared Virtual Campus. The purpose was to extrapolate the ...

This paper explores the use of context sensitivity both intraand interprocedurally in a blended (static/dynamic) program analysis for performance diagnosis of framework-intensive Webbased applications. Empirical experiments with an existing blended analysis algorithm [9] compare combinations of (i) use of a context-insensitive call graph with a context-sensitive calling context tree, and (ii) u...

the purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of blended learning and multimedia software on iranian esp students' vocabulary learning. to this end, 120 iranian esp learners were assigned to two groups: the experimental and control groups. the experimental group received instructions through multimedia software while the control group received traditional instructions. the data were c...

One form of analogical argument proceeds by comparing a disputed case (the target) with an agreed upon case (the source) to try to resolve the dispute. There is a variation on the preceding form of argument that has not been identified. This variation involves multiple sources, and it requires that the sources be combined or blended for the argument to work. Arguments supporting the Triple Cont...

Background: An important stage in medical training is pathophysiology level. There is a question among medical teachers that conventional methods of teaching is sufficient for learning. There is a purpose among teachers to find a way to improve the quality of medical teaching. The aim of this study was to compare lecture and blended methods to each other. Methods: 121 medical students of Mashha...

In this research, fire and radiant heat protection and thermal comfort properties of cotton/nylon-Kermel blended woven fabrics, were utilized to predict the thermal comfort and protection limit of this fabric structure based on Woo and Barker developed model. The results showed that the porosity, the air permeability and the thermal resistance increased with Kermel fiber blend ratio. Conversely...