the present study compares the performance of two tefl reading classes: one taking place in a regular classroom and the other held in a computer lab, with the learners practicing reading online. the results of an independent samples t-test showed that the difference between the learners’ scores on their reading comprehension post-tests and pretests did not differ statistically significantly fro...

A skin test that detects dermal hypersensitivity in persons with past infection with Coccidioides species is again available for clinical use. Nearly all of the clinical studies with similar materials were published prior to the 1990s, and as a result, many practicing physicians will be unfamiliar with how skin testing for coccidioidomycosis might be useful in patient management or as a researc...

Nationwide, law enforcement officers utilize breath-test machines to identify suspected drunk drivers. When defense attorneys represent a client who has been charged with alcohol related driving crimes, it is important to understand the science and methodology behind alcohol breath-testing, and specifically the functionality of the device used to test their client. This article explains the var...

The word “yoga” comes from a Sanskrit root “yuj” which means union, or yoke, to join, and direct concentrate one's attention. (Laster J, Raub, J.A. 1997, 2002) Regular practice of yoga promotes strength, endurance, flexibility facilitates characteristics friendliness, compassion, greater self-control, while cultivating sense calmness well-being. (Collins, C 1998, McCall T. 2007) [12] Student’s ...

We investigated whether “embodiment” of objects used in a problem-solving task (i.e., whether they have a bodily shape) would have a detrimental effect on learning to solve that problem through practice or through studying video-based modeling examples. A 2x2 design with factors Training (Practice/Example study) and Embodiment (Present/Absent) was used (N = 80). Results showed a large main effe...

objectives: this study aimed to compare the combination of cimt and bim training with cimt in fine motor skills of children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. methods: 24 children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy aged between 60 and 120 months participated in this rct study. they were randomly assigned into cimt and bim training (n=12, four males, eight females mean age±standard deviation=93.58±14.2...

IT OWES US GREAT PLEASURE to present this special issue on asynchronous circuits and systems. The recent surge of interest in asynchronous circuits came about after an increase in VL.9 communication applications and the current push toward achieving higher performance at lower power and design cost. Most of the recent literature on this topic, however, comes from academia and tends to be quite ...

The contextual interference effect is a well-established motor learning phenomenon. Most of the contextual interference effect literature has addressed simple skills, while less is known about the role of contextual interference in complex sport skill practice, particularly with respect to skilled performers. The purpose of this study was to assess contextual interference when practicing the te...