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As information and communication technologies and learner characteristics in higher education develop, so do distance education methods, which are implemented at various levels by higher education institutions. The involvement of students in the learning process is one of the most crucial factors to consider throughout the distance education application transformation, which might change depending on the conditions. At this point, it can be stated that the intrinsic motivation levels of learners involved in distance learning play a decisive role in participating in learning processes. Therefore, examining the intrinsic motivation levels of distance learners is seen as an element that needs to be emphasized. This justifies the study's goal, which is to analyze the intrinsic motivation levels of students who get distance education from higher education institutions concerning factors including age, gender, employment, and educational status. The relational survey model, one of the general survey models, was utilized in this study, which included 327 distance learners. In terms of distance education applications, the findings of the study have a guiding nature for the administrators working in higher education institutions. The analyses carried out revealed that there were no significant differences in the intrinsic motivation levels of distance learners according to their gender, employment situation, or level of education. Furthermore, it has been found that as people get older, their intrinsic incentive for learning grows. A list of recommendations based on the data gathered within this study is provided at the end. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The impact of COVID-19 on human life has been catastrophic. It is the greatest crisis that humankind has ever faced. It already caused over 21 million confirmed cases and 758,000 deaths as of July 2021. Modeling frameworks, underlying assumptions, available datasets, and the region/time frame being modeled, predictions are possible, but the projections might vary widely, making it difficult to rely on one model universally way. This article presents the prediction and forecasting technique for COVID-19, using the widely adopted susceptible–exposed–infected–recovered (SEIR) model. The modified SEIR model is presented to model the pandemic to represent an open system where the mass movement of the population is considered. Spreading patterns of the pandemic over time, in actual and as per the model, are compared to check the authenticity of the model.

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The aim of this study is to examine the effect of primary school students' writing ergonomics on their handwriting legibility. Data was collected with the convenience sampling method in this study, conducted with the survey model as one of the quantitative research methods. The study sample consisted of 450 primary school students studying in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th grades of public schools in the city centre of Konya, Türkiye. The "Writing Process Observation Form" was used to determine the preferences of the students for writing ergonomics. In order to determine the handwriting legibility of the students, they were given a dictation activity, upon which their writings were analysed according to the "Multidimensional Legibility Scale". The t-test and ANOVA were used for analysing the data collected in the present study, as a result of which the handwriting legibility of female students turned out to be better than that of male students, and besides that, a statistical significance was found in terms of the grade level variable. As a conclusion, first and fourth grade students appeared to write more legibly than third grade students, and the righthanded students were found to write more legibly than the left-handed ones. However, the writing ergonomics of the students (i.e., notebook/paper positions, pencil gripping styles and pencil gripping point) seemed to have no significant impact on the legibility of the writing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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In the study, it is aimed to examine the relationship between science fiction self-efficacy and spatial ability of science teacher candidates. The study is quantitative research and correlation research was used as a research design. The study group consisting of 200 science teacher candidates was formed by using the convenience sampling method. The data collection tools are Santa Barbara Solids Test, Spatial Ability Self-Report Scale and Science Fiction Self-Efficacy Scale for Science Teacher Candidates. Correlation analysis was performed in the analysis of data and Pearson Correlation for normally distributed data and Spearman Correlation for non-normally distributed data was used. As a result of analyzes, for science fiction candidates it was concluded that there is a moderately positive and significant relationship between spatial ability and spatial ability self-report, a moderately positive significant relationship between science fiction selfefficacy and spatial ability self-report, and a weak positive significant relationship between science fiction self-efficacy and spatial abilities. According to the findings, it was concluded that science teacher candidates make a consistent self-assessment in terms of their spatial ability. Moreover, it has been determined that some improvement in spatial ability can be achieved by using science fiction as a tool to develop spatial ability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This study aimed to examine teacher autonomy perceptions in basic education in terms of certain variables. With this purpose in mind, a general survey model, one of the quantitative research methods, was adopted. The research sample consisted of 614 teachers who were determined by simple random sampling among those working in Nizip district of Gaziantep. The research data were collected using the personal information protocol prepared by the researchers and the Teacher Autonomy Scale developed by Çolak and Altınkurt (2017). For data analysis, descriptive statistics such as arithmetic mean and standard deviation were used to estimate teachers’ levels of autonomy perception, and predictive analyses such as t-test and one-way variance (ANOVA) were conducted to test the statistically significant differences between groups. As a result, it was revealed that teachers had a high level of autonomy perception and there were significant differences by professional seniority, level of education, school level, age, and the area of specialization. According to these results, it is understood that teachers' perceptions of autonomy may change according to personal characteristics. In this direction, it can be suggested that this situation should be taken into account in the policies to be determined in the context of teacher autonomy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Research and development require tools to approach and obtain an overview of the system, these tools include interviews, questionnaires, surveys, observations, and others. QS An-Nahl Verse 43 is a popular verse that is widely used to represent appropriate to ask, this terminology is closely related to what is known as a sample. However, in contrast to the sample, the meaning intended by the verse is beyond the scope of the sample, in this study it is termed as 'Amid. In market research, such as research on how well educational products are produced by universities, the number of response rates affects the conclusions that are built, so that the sample approach does not correlate well. The research uses 'Amid, as an approach model that is able to increase the response rate and at the same time the best reference in questioning the assessment of higher educational products that are the object of research. The study found that the 'Amid model has more quality data than commonly used survey approach with a better travel time. The next research is suggested to try the implementation of 'Amid model in market research for other products. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Cadastral surveying involves the delineation of property boundaries and the extent and documentation of easements and restrictions (imposed by private or public law), forming the foundation for Land Administration (LA). Survey models and processes constitute vital parts of Cadastres and Land Administration Systems (LASs). However, these models are often inadequately documented and lack standardization in practice. To address the global diversity and complexity of legal and administrative challenges in LA, standardization efforts have yielded the ISO 19152:2012 (ISO, 2012) Land Administration Domain Model (LADM), the Global Land Tool Network's (GLTN) Social Tenure Domain Model (STDM), and the OGC LandInfra/InfraGML standard. The current edition of the LADM focuses on standardised conceptual modelling of LA-related information, including a dedicated sub-package for Spatial and Surveying representation. As part of the ongoing LADM revision, a refined survey model is being developed to support a broad range of surveying and data acquisition approaches and levels of accuracy. Recognizing that surveying technology is not bound by national practices and regulations, this paper focuses specifically on the surveying aspect of LADM. It illustrates that the proposed refined survey model is applicable not only to conventional real property formation but also to participatory land rights recordation processes. The approach adopted in this research is technology-neutral, accommodating the ongoing evolution of surveying technology. It offers support for a broad range of surveying and data acquisition approaches, with varying levels of accuracy. As the demand for high-precision positioning has been persistent within the land mapping and surveying community, particularly since the initial adoption of GPS, aiming to achieve centimetre-level accuracies (initially confined to local services), the paper addresses the fundamental principles of the High Accuracy Service (HAS) concept within the proposed model. The main results presented in this paper are the conceptual model of the refined survey model of LADM Edition II (ISO19152–2), as well as an abstract, reference, cadastral surveying workflow following the principles of the proposed model. • The refined survey model for LADM ISO19152–2: Land Registration of the Edition II is presented. • A technology neutral cadastral surveying model is presented, accomodating the ongoing evolution of surveying technology. • An abstract, reference cadastral surveying workflow is presented. • The proposed model is applicable not only to conventional real property formation, but also to participatory pocesses. • The unique novel capabilities of Galileo High Accuracy Service for GNSS corrections are included in ISO19152–2. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Ensuring security for modern IoT systems requires the use of complex methods to analyze their software. One of the most in-demand methods that has repeatedly been proven to be effective is static analysis. However, the progressive complication of the connections in IoT systems, the increase in their scale, and the heterogeneity of elements requires the automation and intellectualization of manual experts’ work. A hypothesis to this end is posed that assumes the applicability of machine-learning solutions for IoT system static analysis. A scheme of this research, which is aimed at confirming the hypothesis and reflecting the ontology of the study, is given. The main contributions to the work are as follows: systematization of static analysis stages for IoT systems and decisions of machine-learning problems in the form of formalized models; review of the entire subject area publications with analysis of the results; confirmation of the machine-learning instrumentaries applicability for each static analysis stage; and the proposal of an intelligent framework concept for the static analysis of IoT systems. The novelty of the results obtained is a consideration of the entire process of static analysis (from the beginning of IoT system research to the final delivery of the results), consideration of each stage from the entirely given set of machine-learning solutions perspective, as well as formalization of the stages and solutions in the form of “Form and Content” data transformations.

While globalization is increasing and competition conditions are getting harder day by day, businesses are engaged in new and creative activities in order to be permanent in these competitive conditions and to ensure growth by making their profitability sustainable. In this competitive environment, new and creative activities are considered to be an effective tool for hotel managers. In this context, many hotel managers prefer new and creative practices in order to increase the performance of the business. In this survey research, which examines the relationship between the innovation and creativity characteristics of managers in hotel businesses, it is aimed to examine the contribution of managers in innovation and creativity in service to the competitive level of the business within tourism activities. A conceptual structure has been designed by conducting national and international literature review on the subject in reaching information that will be compatible with the purpose of the study. In the light of the findings obtained as a result of the study, it can be concluded that innovation and creativity not only have good or creative ideas, but also contribute to the development of new and creative ideas. At this point, managers should allow working individuals to express their opinions, and while doing so, should approach the process while respecting each individual's problem-solving style [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aimed to determine the job autonomy perceptions of secondary school teachers working in public and private schools. The universe of the study composed of secondary school teachers working at private and public schools in Gaziantep city center during the academic year of 2016-2017. The sample group was determined through a random sampling method. The respondents included 500 teachers working at 16 distinct schools, half of which were private schools and the other half were public ones. The research data were collected through the Work Autonomy Scales. Descriptive statistics, t-test and ANOVA analyses were applied to the data set. According to research results, teachers working at both types of schools had similar autonomy perceptions except for taking initiative pertaining to work and doing specific work activities. The comparisons indicated that the difference between the two was in favor of private ones. Additionally, while there was a high level of significant difference between teachers' opinions at both types of schools based on the variable of gender, no statistical difference was detected by the variable of age. A high level of significant difference was found in favor of public ones for the variable of professional seniority. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This work proposes an integrated survey and a study of the intrados of the dome of the Pantheon in Rome. An actualized architectural survey of the interior of the dome can generate useful material for future studies. The survey has been realized by using in a first stage the digital photogrammetry and in a second stage the three-dimensional laser scan technology. The compared analysis between different methods applied in the same object is useful towards a closer approximation to real dimension. Among several aspects that arise in dealing with the Pantheon this work focuses mainly on the study of the geometry of the inner surface of the dome. The specific goal of the research is to verify the spherical form of the surface and the coffers' distribution. In this sense it takes an important place the extracting data system. In order to realize the analysis it was applied a critical treatment of selected information contained in the point cloud. The use of plan and section drawings connects to the study of three dimensional models. The research is based on the construction of an ideal geometrical model that derives from the theoretical model described in the historical documents. The survey points model, which keeps the irregularities of the actual form, determines the creation of an average sphere, that is a regular model defined by clarifying geometrical laws. The direct comparison between the survey model and the ideal model contributes to the building understanding. It detects irregularities or deformities where they exist, and provides objective and quantifiable data. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

It can be said that French Revolution, broke out in 1789, affected Europe deeply in freedom, equality, particularly with the ideas of nationalism. New values were introduced with the nationalism. With the new symbols, national states sought to give the community a new identity. Within this new formation, political powers in the adoption by the community and in its efforts to provide legitimacy, transfer tools to future generations are extremely important. In this context, the teaching of history is of great importance. In this study, a field survey was conducted on the lesson called Atatürk's Principles and History of Revolution which have aims such as being able to teach the stages of foundation of the Republic of Turkey and to transfer the information to future generations. In that study, it was also aimed to find out information about the methodology of the lesson which has great importance on the development of the consciousness of Nationalism and citizenship and about founder of Turkish republic Ataturk. In this study a survey model was used. The students, who were studying in Kirsehir in the 2010-2011 academic years, set the population of the survey. To collect data in the survey, a questioner is used with the aim of discovering the opinions of the students about the course of "Atatürk's Principles and History of Revolution. In the analysis, the t-test is used and the method of single factor variance analysis (ANOVA) and percentage frequency is used. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Ensuring security for modern IoT systems requires the use of complex methods to analyze their software. One of the most in-demand methods that has repeatedly been proven to be effective is static analysis. However, the progressive complication of the connections in IoT systems, the increase in their scale, and the heterogeneity of elements requires the automation and intellectualization of manual experts' work. A hypothesis to this end is posed that assumes the applicability of machine-learning solutions for IoT system static analysis. A scheme of this research, which is aimed at confirming the hypothesis and reflecting the ontology of the study, is given. The main contributions to the work are as follows: systematization of static analysis stages for IoT systems and decisions of machine-learning problems in the form of formalized models; review of the entire subject area publications with analysis of the results; confirmation of the machine-learning instrumentaries applicability for each static analysis stage; and the proposal of an intelligent framework concept for the static analysis of IoT systems. The novelty of the results obtained is a consideration of the entire process of static analysis (from the beginning of IoT system research to the final delivery of the results), consideration of each stage from the entirely given set of machine-learning solutions perspective, as well as formalization of the stages and solutions in the form of "Form and Content" data transformations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]