A primitive approach to Ou MC decrescendo phenomenon with a hands-on therapy—The relation between human bilateral symmetry and disease

The Ou MC decrescendo phenomenon (OuDP) involves the placing of the contralateral hand of the examiner on the acute abdomen of female patients (Ou MC manipulation), which results in an alleviation of pain [1]. Two front-end observations showed that placement of the contralateral hand on the acute abdomen of women alleviated pain (78 of 81 women or 96.3%), while placement of the ipsilateral hand did not (0 of 39 women or 0%). This method named as Ou MC handing remedy (HR) was used to observe the immediate and cumulative effects of OuDP on 38 cases, of which 27 were self-administered and 11 were administered by the therapist. The mean age of the patients was 55.8 years (standard deviation, 22.9 years). Five minutes after initial self-administered HR, there was pain alleviation in 14 cases and symptoms or signs beyond pain improved for another 6 cases while 7 cases unevaluated. Final results showed 9 cured, 5 with partial remission and the remaining 13 with complete remission. Five minutes after initial therapist-administered HR, pain alleviation was found with 10 cases while 1 case unevaluated. The final results showed 7 cases cured, 2 with partial remission, and 2 with complete remission. The resolution of non-infectious conditions (23/ 38) with OuDP is consistent with the restoration of normal tissue function, which seems to contribute to pain alleviation and defense against infections and tumors. Interestingly, the OuDP is capable of being invoked by either the patient or the therapist. These findings warrant further investigation.

英语教学中的动手做(HANDS-ON)教育

听会忘记:You hear,you forget;看能记住:You see,you remember;做才学会:You do,you learn。美国诺贝尔奖金获得者Leon Lederman在十五年前提出了"HANDS-ON"("动手做")的学习模式。这种学习模式,已经取得了公认的成功。

试论Hands-on发展学生数感

Hands-on提供活动现象,积淀数感;支持概念建构,激发数感;创设交流平台,完善数感;迸发创新火花,升华数感。

A Hands-on Approach Towards the Application of Research Methods in Academic Paper Writing

Based on an extensive summary of existing literature together with a random sampling of 70 graduate theses at the author’s university and 30 papers submitted to journals,which the author was entrusted to review,the present paper has addressed the novice researchers’common concern of research method application by defining and categorizing research methods and the related terms,combing and discussing the techniques for qualitative,quantitative,and mixed research methods in accordance with different research questions,and finally illustrating and explaining our viewpoints with real-life samples and comments.

免费电脑实验窒Hands-on

如果你的电脑没有安装Win XP或Office XP／2003等，但又想了解这些微软产品，希望感受一下新功能，学习新的操作方式，这时就需要一个实验室。Hands-On Labs就是微软专门为它的产品用户提供的在线实验室，用户无须缴费，存自己的电脑上就可以获得相关产品的实验环境，方便对这些产品的功能和操作方法进行学习。

学会“Know-How”与“Hands-On”

拿到李鹏的名片时,不禁让人有些疑惑。毕竟,中国海洋石油有限公司的＂会计政策及并购服务＂处长这个头衔在财务管理领域还是相当少见的。李鹏笑着说,＂基本上这个岗位有点儿量身定制的意味。中海油虽然是央企,但是在内部管理上并不僵化,也为个人的成长提供了良好的空间。＂

基于新课标理念的hands-on活动对学习方式的影响

本文通过“数学概念的习得”、“数学问题的解决”、“数学活动的探究”三个案例核心片段的描述,阐述了基于新课标理念的hands-on活动的操作流程,以及相比传统的教学方法,对学生学习方式的影响。

Hands-on Training

AFTER watching a steady stream of Chinese instructors visit his college to share advanced agricul- tural technology and teaching methods, Tamirat Tesema Senbeta was keen to witness firsthand how these instructors operate in their own country. Tamirat, Dean of the Agarfa Agricultural Technical Vocational and Educational Training （ATVET） College in Ethiopia, got the opportunity this April as part of a 10-person delegation of Ethiopian ATVET deans and state agricultural officials, invited to attend a training program organized by the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture.

Hands-on Workshops as An Efective Means of Learning Advanced Technologies Including Genomics,Proteomics and Bioinformatics

Genomics and proteomics have emerged as key technologies in biomedical research, resulting in a surge of interest in training by investigators keen to incorporate these technologies into their research. At least two types of training can be envisioned in order to produce meaningful results, quality publications and successful grant applications： （1） immediate short-term training workshops and （2） long-term graduate education or visiting scientist programs. We aimed to fill the former need by providing a comprehensive hands-on training course in genomics, proteomics and informatics in a coherent, experimentally-based framework. This was accomplished through a National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute （NHLBI）-sponsored 10-day Genomics and Proteomics Hands-on Workshop held at National Jewish Health （NJH） and the University of Colorado School of Medicine （UCD）. The course content included comprehensive lectures and laboratories in mass spectrometry and genomics technologies, extensive hands-on experience with instrumentation and software, video demonstrations, optional workshops, online sessions, invited keynote speakers, and local and national guest faculty. Here we describe the detailed curriculum and present the results of short- and long-term evaluations from course attendees. Our educational program consis- tently received positive reviews from participants and had a substantial impact on grant writing and review, manuscript submissions and publications.

Hands-On Parenting May Curb Teen Drug Use

我的儿子10多岁了,因为工作紧张,丈夫又常年在外,我们基本上是属于Hand-off parent。在网上读到此文,不禁心里一跳！父母对子女是handoff,还是hand on,对孩子的影响实在太大了！本文堪称儿童心理研究的佳作！虽然我们的孩子还没有美国青少年所面临的吸毒问题,但是,影响孩子健康成长的问题并不少！初读此文,我曾经为文中反复出现的substance abuse所烦,词典也帮不了忙,后来反复读了两遍,我便确信,文中的substance abuse就是druguse,就是marijuana use。读者朋友,你是否认为这是一种新的euphemism呢?此外,hand-off parent和hand-on parent用得何等简洁明了！我试将它们直译成“放手”/“不放手”父母,不知是否能得到读者的认可。

Training gastroenterology fellows to perform gastric polypectomy using a novel ex vivo model

AIM:To evaluate the effect of hands-on training of gastroenterology fellows in gastric polypectomy using an ex vivo simulator.METHODS:Eight gastroenterology fellows at Mackay Memorial Hospital,Taipei were evaluated in gastricpolypectomy techniques using a pig stomach with artificial polyps created by a rubber band ligation device.The performance of four second year(year-2)fellows who had undergone one year of clinical training was compared with that of four f irst year(year-1)fellows both before and after a 4-h workshop using the ex vivo simulator.The workshop allowed for hands-on train-ing in the removal of multiple artif icial polyps and the placement of hemoclips at the excision site.Evaluation included observation of technical skills,procedure time,and the fellows' conf idence scale.RESULTS:One week after the workshop,the year-1 fellows were re-evaluated and had significantly im-proved mean performance scores(from 17.9 ± 1.8 to 22.5 ± 0.7),conf idence scale(from 4.5 ± 1.0 to 7.8 ± 0.5)and procedure time(from 615.0 ± 57.4 s to 357.5 ± 85.0 s)compared with their baseline performance.After 4 h of training using the ex vivo simulator,the skills of the year-1 fellows were statistically similar to those of the year-2 fellows.CONCLUSION:Use of this ex vivo simulator significantly improved the endoscopic gastric polypectomy skills of gastroenterology fellows who had not had previous clinical training in gastric polypectomy.

用于计算机教育的Android实验软件(英文)

In this paper,we address the need for better hands-on learning materials in computing education and the need for integrating mobile computing education into computing curricular.We propose an innovative learning approach that uses state-of-the-art mobile computing technologies and devices to design a highly accessible and real-world relevant hands-on labware for computing education.The labware employs a modular design such that the learning materials can both be combined together into a single course of mobile program development and be integrated into the related computing courses as building blocks.The labware will help students understand the concepts,improve their problem solving skills,and prepare them for the mobile computing industrial workforce.The pilot modules of the labware have been presented to undergraduate students and have received positive feedbacks.

Introducing BIM to Construction Management Students:A Case Study of Using Lego Blocks as Instructional Tool

As the construction industry is transitioning into the building information modeling(BIM)era,many construction management(CM)programs are actively integrating BIM into their curriculum.For new CM students who are unfamiliar with the BIM concept,a connection is desired to link 2D drawings with 3D models.This paper presents a case study that uses Lego blocks as an innovative instructional tool to introduce BIM to new CM students.The approach employs a physical Lego model house as the connection between the 2D and 3D worlds in an introductory BIM course and aims to demonstrate the benefits of BIM over 2D CAD through a hands-on session.CM students are instructed to build a Lego house first with a set of typical 2D construction drawings,including plan,elevation,and section sheets,and then with a 3D model in a BIM program.Students are guided to navigate the model and then use it as a 3D reference to complete the Lego house.Through the hands-on session,students will naturally establish the connection between 2D drawings and 3D models.In addition,by comparing the efforts needed to complete the Lego house with both methods,students can easily recognize the benefits of using BIM in CM.This case study demonstrates the procedures of using Lego blocks as an instructional tool in a hands-on session of an introductory BIM course.

Education and Polar Research： Bringing Polar Science into the Classroom

The Polar Regions play an important role in the global processes of our planet, from climate change to sea level rise, protection from UV （ultraviolet） radiation to uptake of carbon dioxide. In addition, their scientific importance, extraordinary beauty and adventurous history provide perfect ingredients for both education and public outreach.Polar examples provide an excellent way to transmit basic concepts about a wide range of STEM （science, technology, engineering and mathematics） disciplines. The IPY （International Polar Year） brought educators and scientists together and provided the incentive for the formation of the PEI （Polar Educators International）, an organization encouraging the exchange of ideas between educators and researchers and enhancement of the profile of polar education on the international scene. Educators must be adequately informed about current scientific polar research and have the confidenceto teach it to students. Scientists have the knowledge and data to explain these complexities, but may lack the communication skills to make the subject accessible to non-technical audiences. The development of this new network between polar educators and scientists has the potential to break down walls that restrict international collaboration and understanding, provide educators with topical and reliable information and share best practices internationally in an effective way.

The Experimental Vehicles Program Helps Advance the Mechatronics Engineering Program

Middle Tennessee State University(MTSU)started a Mechatronics Engineering program four years ago.Over those four years,enrollment has grown exponentially and has increased to over 400 students.One major factor that draws interest to this new program is the university’s Experimental Vehicles Program(EVP),created by Dr.Saeed Foroudastan.The EVP includes different student teams that work to design and build the four projects the EVP has evolved to:human-powered lunar rover(formerly known as The Great Moonbuggy Race),powered off-road Baja,gasoline-powered formula car,and all-electric solar boat.These projects are designed to greatly enhance each student’s classroom experience.The EVP provides students hands-on experience that allows them to apply what they have learned in the classroom to something in real life.The students are responsible for designing and building each project with their team,which also provides them with skills like effective communication,teamwork,project management and more.Each project also has a competition that members of the team normally travel to and are able to compete on an international level.The Mechatronics Engineering program and the EVP at MTSU are both providing truly great opportunities and preparing students well that wish to enter the engineering field after college.

STORMWATER NATURE POCKETS: A CASE FOR USING GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE TO CREATE ENGAGING CHILDHOOD SPACES

Urban areas require stormwater management.Recently there has been a movement towards more nature-based,green infrastructure approaches for managing stormwater.These systems have also demonstrated additional ecosystem benefits much needed in urban areas.At the same time,decades of research support the need for access to nature for healthy childhood development.Designing and locating nature-based stormwater systems where children frequent renders systems as multi-functional spaces,providing synergetic opportunities,which benefit individuals and communities.Challenges to integrating these spaces include safety,cost,and management,all of which can be overcome by smart and appropriate design.Such design requires collaboration between different skillsets and stakeholders through some minimal,but essential changes in the consultation and design process.Ultimately,integrating nature-based stormwater practices into children’s outdoor spaces will provide economic,environmental,and social benefits to urban areas.

CITY OF HAWTHORNE OCEAN FRIENDLY GARDEN DEMONSTRATION PROJECT

A comprehensive approach to reducing landscape water use was implemented in the Demonstration Garden in the City of Hawthorne.By creating healthy soil,grading to capture and retain rainwater,using California native and climate-appropriate plants,and implementing sustainable maintenance practices,the garden was designed to mimic the natural processes of a mini-watershed.The soil is now able to soak up and retain rainwater,reducing the need for supplemental irrigation and eliminating urban runoff.Habitat and food for wildlife was introduced,and maintenance costs were minimized by reducing green waste and eliminating the need for chemical fertilizers,herbicides,and pesticides.The installation was supplemented by two classes offered free to the public:a three hour introduction to California Friendly Landscaping principles,and a half day hands-on workshop in which participants used their newly-acquired knowledge to plant California natives and install drip irrigation.California native plantings were selected for their long-lasting and colorful blooms to introduce the public to the beauty and diversity of California’s indigenous flora,which has,until recently,been under-represented in garden centers and under-utilized in residential and commercial landscapes.

Training for smart manufacturing using a mobile robot-based production line

Practice experimentation that integrates the manufacturing processes and cutting-edge technologies of smart manufacturing (SM) is essential for future academic and applied engineering personnel. The broadening efficacy of hands-on experience in SM engineering education has been manifested. In this regard, a reference practical system is proposed in this study for hands-on training in SM crucial advancements. The system constructs a mobile robot-based production line (MRPL) to increase participants’ interest in theoretical learning and professional skills. The MRPL-based reference system includes the comprehensive principles and processes involved in modern SM factories from warehousing to logistics, processing, and testing. With key features of modularity, integrability, customizability, and open architecture, this system has a threefold objective. First, it is an interdisciplinary subject that enables students to translate classroom learning into authentic practices, thus facilitating knowledge synthesis and training involvements. Second, it offers effective support to cultivate the attributions and behavioral competencies of SM talents, such as perseverance, adaptability, and cooperation. Third, it promotes students’ capacities for critical thinking and problem solving so that they can deal with the difficulties that physical systems have and motivates them to pursue careers with new syllabi, functions, and process techno-logies. The received positive evaluations and assessments confirm that this MRPL-based reference system is beneficial for modern SM talent training in higher engineering education.

A Generic Workflow for the Data FAIRification Process

The FAIR guiding principles aim to enhance the Findability,Accessibility,Interoperability and Reusability of digital resources such as data,for both humans and machines.The process of making data FAIR(“FAIRification”)can be described in multiple steps.In this paper,we describe a generic step-by-step FAIRification workflow to be performed in a multidisciplinary team guided by FAIR data stewards.The FAIRification workflow should be applicable to any type of data and has been developed and used for“Bring Your Own Data”(BYOD)workshops,as well as for the FAIRification of e.g.,rare diseases resources.The steps are:1)identify the FAIRification objective,2)analyze data,3)analyze metadata,4)define semantic model for data(4a)and metadata(4b),5)make data(5a)and metadata(5b)linkable,6)host FAIR data,and 7)assess FAIR data.For each step we describe how the data are processed,what expertise is required,which procedures and tools can be used,and which FAIR principles they relate to.

Modified Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics course: Feasibility, trainee satisfaction, and sustainability potential

Objective:The main objective of this initiative was to present evaluation results from an inno-vative adaptation of the Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics(ALSO)training course.We modified the traditional ALSO curriculum in our institution by adding hands-on training in laceration repairs and simulation scenarios on acute maternity care.Methods:The modified ALSO provider course was designed to enhance cognitive and proce-dural skills of health care professionals in managing obstetric emergencies.Forty-nine participants attended this course and completed a posttraining survey.Descriptive statistics were used to de-scribe the participant-reported assessment scores for the ALSO course on three domains(subject knowledge,organization and clarity,and teaching effectiveness)for each of 12 course topics.Results:Evaluation of the results showed a high rate of trainee satisfaction as evidenced by the mean assessment scores across all topics ranging from 4.80 to 4.98(out of 5.00).All trainees said they would refer others to the course.Our modified ALSO course effectively addressed the important needs of primary care physicians involved in maternity care,especially in underserved communities where specialized obstetric care is not readily available.Both simulation scenarios and workshops using simulated human tissue provide a better foundation before formal training.Conclusion:Given the changing legal and regulatory climate,we expect that learning to treat complex obstetric situations on the job will become increasingly risky.With this in mind,both simulation scenarios and workshops using simulated human tissue will provide a better foundation before formal training.