Academic literature on the topic 'Common Entrance Examination (Jamaica)'

We studied the statistical distribution of candidate's performance which is measured through their marks in university entrance examination (Vestibular) of UNESP (Universidade Estadual Paulista) for years 1998, 1999, and 2000. All students are divided in three groups: Physical, Biological and Humanities. We paid special attention to the examination of Portuguese language which is common for all and examinations for the particular area. We observed long ubiquitous power law tails in Physical and Biological sciences. This indicate the presence of strong positive feedback in sciences. We are able to explain completely these statistical distributions through Gradually Truncated Power law distributions which we developed recently to explain statistical behavior of financial market. The statistical distribution in case of Portuguese language and humanities is close to normal distribution. We discuss the possible reason for this peculiar behavior.

The epidemiology ofStrongyloides stercoraliswas studied in families of clinical (reference) cases and their neighbours at endemic foci in Jamaica. Thirteen foci were studied based on the place of residence of a reference case. For each household of a reference case, the 4 most proximal neighbourhood households (spatial controls) were included in the study. Out of 312 persons contacted 244 were followed up using questionnaires, stool examination and serology. Prevalence of infection based on stool examination was 3·5% and on ELISA 24·2%. Prevalence increased with age but was not related to gender. Reference cases were significantly older than the general study population. The prevalence of infection based on both serology and stool examination was significantly higher in reference than in neighbouring households (the reference cases, themselves, were not included in the analysis). Furthermore, prevalence of infection was highest among persons who shared a bedroom with a reference case and decreased significantly with increasing spatial separation. This is indicative of close contact transmission which has not been previously shown for a geohelminth, but which is common among microparasites.

The article considers the issue of preparing students of different non-language specialities for the Common Entrance Examination (CEE) in English, which will allow to study at the second (Master’s) level of higher education. The author of the article analyses own experience of conducting courses for CEE training and forms some methodological tips for lecturers to conduct such courses for distance learning. Distinguishing the organization and implementation stages of CEE training courses and their detailed review, this study is aimed at facilitation of lecturer’s work to achieve students’ success in mastering all themes defined by the CEE program, both grammatical and lexical-thematic. The organizational preliminary stage includes solving all organizational issues, such as enrolling students in the groups of CEE training courses, creating a course program by the lecturer, filling the educational platform with educational materials. Within the study, Google Classroom is defined as the best educational platform for distance learning, and Zoom as the most convenient application for video conferencing, i.e. for online classes. The presented themes of 32 classes correspond to the official CEE program and the duration of 4-month courses (1 pair twice a week). The author of the article also identifies the best, in her opinion, textbooks and training manuals that can be used by students to perform training tasks or work independently. Within the second stage, conducting online classes, the necessary educational web resources are identified: educational sites, YouTube channels, online testing platform; examples of the best existing ones in Ukraine are given and the system of working with them online is determined. The third stage summarizes the work with students in the form of their success while CEE passing and concerns the lecturer’s self-reflection, analysis of the outcome of CEE training courses. The lecturers of higher education institutions use the results of the article in creating a program of CEE training courses and by students for self-training.

X-rays are by far most significant contributor to total population dose from man-made sources of radiation. Diagnostic reference levels provide frameworks to reduce variability. The aim of this study is to establish, for the first time, a baseline for national diagnostic reference levels in Serbia for the most common X-ray examination types. Dose estimates are based on measurements of kerma-area product and Entrance surface air kerma for at least ten patients for each examination type, in each of 16 randomly selected hospitals in Serbia. Mean, median and third quartile values of patient doses are reported. Results have shown wide variation of mean hospital doses. Entrance surface doses were compared with previously published diagnostic reference levels. Doses for all studied examination types except chest radiography were within European DRL. The reasons for dose variation are discussed. The findings emphasize the importance of regular patient dose measurement to ensure that patient doses are kept as low as reasonable achievable.

The location of the entrance and its relation to the main functional apartment groups in multi-storey, multi-family buildings, is to a great extent determined by the organizational concept of the apartment. The apartments with auxiliary entrances are less present in practice, majority of apartments fit the spatial frame of the building itself. The apartments can border with the next apartment on the same floor, be oriented towards one or more facades, but what is of key importance in determining the number of apartment entrances and their positioning is the size of contact zone between the apartment and common communication areas, as well as the configuration of the apartment. The aims of this paper include the analysis of the main positions of the entrance and the concepts of apartment organization that they determine, analysis of characteristic concepts of two-entrance apartments in multi-storey, multi-family buildings and re-examination of the relation between the introduction of the additional entrance and the necessity of having constant or occasional segregation of certain activities in them.

In this paper an updated overview of the main errors that Spanish students make when writing the English exam in the University Entrance Examination is provided. To do so, a Computer-aided Error Analysis (CEA) (Dagneaux, Denness &amp; Granger, 1998) was conducted on a representative sample of the students who took the exam in June 2008 in Jaén, and wrote a composition on the same topic. The use of the most widely-used error taxonomy, the <em>Error Tagging Manual</em> version 1.1. (Dagneaux, Denness, Granger &amp; Meunier, 1996), and the analysis of the results by means of descriptive statistics foster the possibility to replicate this study and move forward in the description of the students’ written command in the foreign language at this stage. The comparison of the findings obtained in this study and those from previous (C)EAs on the English exam reveals that some common tendencies may be shown.

Background: The extraforaminal ligaments between the L1-L5 lumbar spinal nerves and the tissues surrounding the intervertebral foramina (IVF) have been well studied. However, little research has been performed to describe the local anatomy of the entrance zones at the L1-L5 level. Detailed anatomic studies of the intraforaminal ligaments (IFLs) in the entrance zones at the L1-L5 levels have not been performed. Objectives: The objective of this study is to identify and describe the IFLs in the entrance zones of the L1-L5 IVF and to determine their possible clinical significance. Study Design: A dissection-based study of 10 fresh-frozen human cadavers. Setting: Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Medical Biomechanics in Anatomy Department of Southern Medical University. Methods: Eighty L1-L5 IVF from 10 fresh cadavers were studied, and the IFLs in the entrance zones were identified. The quantities, morphologies, origins, insertions, and spatial orientations of the IFLs in the entrance zones of the L1-L5 IVF were observed. The lengths, widths, diameters, and thicknesses of the ligaments were measured using a vernier caliper. Ten intraforaminal radiating ligaments were removed for histological examination. Results: A total of 197 ligaments were identified in the entrance zones of the 80 L1-L5 IVF, including 191 (96.95%) radiating ligaments and 6 (3.05%) transforaminal ligaments. The thickest ligaments were observed at the L3-L4 IVF. The lengths of the ligaments varied from 0.59 to 11.92 mm. There were 66 (33.50%) ligaments in the superior aspect of the entrance zone of the IVF, 58 (29.44%) ligaments at the anterior aspect, 43 (21.83%) ligaments at the posterior aspect, and 30 (15.23%) ligaments at the inferior aspect. The morphologies of the IFLs were divided into 2 types: the strap type and the trabs type. Histological examination of the meningovertebral ligaments revealed fibrous connective tissue. Limitations: The major limitation of this study is the lack of actual clinical data from live patients. In addition, future medical biomechanics experiments are expected to contribute more objective data on the strength of the IFLs. Conclusions: In the lumbar spine, IFLs are common structures in the entrance zones of the L1-L5 IVF, and radiating ligaments are more likely to be present. Key words: Clinical Anatomy, microdissection, intraforaminal ligament, the entrance zone, L1-L5 intervertebral foramen, endoscopic spinal adhesiolysis, sacral hiatus, cerebrospinal fluid leakage, dural laceration

One of the main objectives of the forensic expertise in gunshot injuries is establishing the direction of the shooting. The first step of the process is represented by studying the macroscopic differences in the morphology of the entrance and exit wounds, which in most cases suffice for the differential diagnosis between entrance and exit wound. In some cases, making the difference by using morphology alone is not possible, because the two wounds may present common or peculiar features. In these cases, analytical investigations can help in solving this important aspect of the case investigation. The detection of carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) in the perilesional tissues is one of the differentiation criteria between entry and exit wound. In some cases of short range shooting included in our study group, we determined the COHb concentration in blood sampled from the entrance wound. COHb values ranged between 10% and 60%. Given the known chemical stability of COHb, its determination can also prove useful in the examination of putrefied bodies, where the morphology of the gunshot wounds is more or less altered, depending on the stage of putrefaction.

This article critically analyses ethnic affairs policies in China; in particular, preferential policies in criminal law, family planning and education. The policy of awarding extra points to ethnic minority candidates in the National College Entrance Examination (ncee) is evaluated as a case study to expound why preferential treatment is discriminatory. China’s regional autonomy model, which replicates that of the former ussr, is unsustainable in the long run, because it could foster separatism and ethnic identity, rather than a common citizenship of China. Lessons are drawn from education affirmative action in the usa, which in recent years has arguably transformed into reverse discrimination in some states. The author argues that China does not have historical persecutions against minorities like those in the usa that require governmental compensatory policy, nor could it afford to cherry-pick amongst 55 ethnic minorities (shaoshu minzu 少数民族) and alienate Han ethnicity1 (hanzu 汉族). Preferential ethnic affairs policies could challenge harmony among various ethnic groups. Equality before the law of all citizens regardless of ethnicity must be upheld.

the entrance of a foreign body (FB) into the maxillary antrum is common in trauma patients where bullets or any other materials trapped in the maxillary sinus; however, iatrogenic cause by a dentist that results in FB entrapment in the maxillary antrum is rare. All these FBs can cause sinusitis. If not treated properly they will cause serious infection, which may spread to the other paranasal sinuses. A careful clinical examination and treatment plan will prevent further complications. In this review, we present a rare case of dental bur (DB) found in the left maxillary antrum. A review of literature revealed only a few cases published which describe a dental bur dislodged in the maxillary antrum.

Logical abilities are a ubiquitous ingredient in all those contexts that take into account soft skills, argumentative skills or critical thinking. However, the relationship between logical models and the enhancement of these abilities is rarely explicitly considered. Two aspects of the issue are particularly critical in our opinion, namely: (i) the lack of statistically relevant data concerning these competences; (ii) the absence of reliable indices that might be used to measure and detect the possession of abilities underlying the above-mentioned soft skills. This paper aims to address both aspects of this topic by presenting the results of a research we conducted in the period October – December 2020 on students enrolled in various degree courses at the University of Florence. To the best of our knowledge, to date this is the largest available database on the subject in the Italian University System. It has been obtained by a three-stage initiative. We started from an “entrance” examination for assessing the students' initial abilities. This test comprised ten questions, each of which was centered on a specific reasoning construct. The results we have collected show that there is a widespread lack of understanding of basic patterns that are common in the everyday way of arguing. Students then underwent a short training course, using formal logic techniques in order to strengthen their abilities, and afterwards took an “exit” examination, replicating the structure and the questions difficulty of the entrance one in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the course. Results show that the training was beneficial.

The question of selection of students into secondary school is important for the education system in Saint Lucia. Education officials are faced with the arduous task to assign students to a particular secondary school based on merit and school choice. The paper explores St. Lucian Common Entrance teachers' perception of the changes in the eleven plus examination for students' advancement to secondary schools. A qualitative methodology was used to capture teachers' stories about the changing face of the eleven plus examination and their roles in the implementation of the new partial zoning initiative. Focus groups and individual interviews were conducted with teachers from the eight educational districts in Saint Lucia to give their opinion on the changing face of the Common Entrance Examination. Results reveal that the teachers were generally pleased with the changes in the CEE and welcomed the partial zoning initiative. Although they believed that the partial zoning would benefit the communities, they expressed reservations about the public awareness on the initiative and the preparation of secondary schools to handle the changes. Teachers recommended an effective public awareness campaign and intense dialogue with parents of children involved so that they would make informed choices on the matter.

The project aims to present the results of an experimental research study conducted during the academic years 2015-2016, 2016-2017 at the University of Padova Language Centre (CLA). The objectives of this study are to examine the results of the proposal to integrate self-evaluation and entrance evaluation aimed at foreign incoming students enrolled at our University. In the first phase an initial review of the placement test results carried out at the CLA combined with an examination of language certificates presented by the students has raised some critical issues related to incongruous data among the various tests/certifications. Other situations have shown different results regarding language skills within the same test, which has reinforced the decision to also introduce a system of self-assessment to grant greater autonomy and responsibility to the students when choosing their class. To this end, in the second phase, two different self-assessment tools have been assigned to the students with the attempt to answer the questions whether students can be good “self-assessors” and if self-assessment tools based on Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) “can do” descriptors and on the Syllabus adopted in our language Centre can be used as reliable diagnostic tools in an academic environment in which learners are expected to have some experience with self-rating. The results have shown that the self-assessment instruments we used may function as a placement tools, but that this is true especially in the case of learners who are familiar with self-assessment and with the teacher’s guidance. The third phase, described in detail in this contribution, is to overcome the previously emerging critical issues by providing an interactive guided syllabus, since it effectively integrates evaluation and self-assessment and actively engages the student in choosing the proper language level through online activities.

Advanced Evidence is any data of probative quality that is either put away or transmitted in a double frame. In today's universe of propelling advances, more data is being produced, put away and appropriated by electronic means. This requires numerous offices to build the utilization of advanced proof social affair as a regular or standard instrument in their fight against violations. Computerized proof can be helpful in an extensive variety of criminal examinations. Numerous computerized gadgets productively track client action; it is likewise conceivable to recoup erased records, both of which may influence a criminal examination. Data is similar to the backbone for associations of all sizes, sorts and industry areas. It should be overseen and secured, and when there is a break or wrongdoing conferred including spilled or stolen data, the culprits must be recognized and indicted. Expanded Internet entrance has given exponential ascent in refined assaults on Information Technology framework. Keeping in mind the end goal to make our IT framework versatile against the dangers, there is a requirement for Cyber Security. Digital criminology, likewise called PC legal sciences or advanced legal sciences, is the procedure of extricating data and information from PCs to serve as computerized proof - for common purposes or, by and large, to demonstrate and lawfully indict cybercrime. PC crime scene investigation has as of late increased noteworthy Popularity with numerous nearby law authorization organizations. It is at present utilized in extortion, robbery, drug authorization and each other implementation action. Law implementation organizations confront another test in managing digital wrongdoings. Criminal acts are being perpetrated and the confirmation of these exercises is recorded in electronic structure. Also, wrongdoings are being dedicated in the internet. Proof in these violations is quite often recorded in computerized design. It is critical that PC security experts know about a percentage of the necessities of the lawful framework and comprehends the creating field of PC legal sciences. It will clarify why Digital Evidence is a vital part of any crime scene investigation examination and why strict approaches and methodology must exist to manage the administration of confirmation. Digital examination conventions offer specialists some assistance with gathering computerized proof in a forensically substantial manner. Computerized proof is “information that is made, controlled, put away or conveyed by any gadget, PC or PC framework or transmitted over a correspondence framework that is significant to the procedure.” The section will give a brief of how Digital confirmation starts from a large number of sources including seized PC hard-drives and reinforcement media, ongoing email messages, talk room logs, ISP records, site pages, advanced system activity, nearby and virtual databases, computerized catalogs, remote gadgets, memory cards, and computerized cameras. The advanced confirmation is not virtual exist, but rather there are some different components to search for, the computerized proof can be duplicated with boundless contrasts, can be altered effortlessly, difficult to be distinguished the first asset, can be incorporated information check, and can't be seen straightforwardly without specialized procedure. The trust value of this computerized information is a basic question that advanced scientific analysts must consider. For this reason, part “advanced proof” partitioned into seven classifications. This part gives the learning important to handle advanced confirmation in its numerous structures, to utilize this proof to construct a case, to manage the difficulties connected with this kind of confirmation and ways to deal with taking care of computerized proof put away and transmitted utilizing systems as a part of a way that is well on the way to be acknowledged by law. The section presents the procedure of distinguishing, saving, examining and displaying computerized proof in a way that is legitimately satisfactory. It will clarify why Digital Evidence is an imperative part of any crime scene investigation examination and why strict arrangements and techniques must exist to manage the administration of proof. The section will give a brief of how Digital confirmation starts from a huge number of sources including seized PC hard-drives. Further the part will contain order of computerized confirmations where Digital proof can be grouped, looked at, and individualized in a few ways. One of those courses is by the substance of the confirmation. The later Section in the part will contain how the advanced proofs are gathered, what techniques and apparatuses can be utilized to safeguard the computerized confirmations.

Advanced Evidence is any data of probative quality that is either put away or transmitted in a double frame. In today's universe of propelling advances, more data is being produced, put away and appropriated by electronic means. This requires numerous offices to build the utilization of advanced proof social affair as a regular or standard instrument in their fight against violations. Computerized proof can be helpful in an extensive variety of criminal examinations. Numerous computerized gadgets productively track client action; it is likewise conceivable to recoup erased records, both of which may influence a criminal examination. Data is similar to the backbone for associations of all sizes, sorts and industry areas. It should be overseen and secured, and when there is a break or wrongdoing conferred including spilled or stolen data, the culprits must be recognized and indicted. Expanded Internet entrance has given exponential ascent in refined assaults on Information Technology framework. Keeping in mind the end goal to make our IT framework versatile against the dangers, there is a requirement for Cyber Security. Digital criminology, likewise called PC legal sciences or advanced legal sciences, is the procedure of extricating data and information from PCs to serve as computerized proof - for common purposes or, by and large, to demonstrate and lawfully indict cybercrime. PC crime scene investigation has as of late increased noteworthy Popularity with numerous nearby law authorization organizations. It is at present utilized in extortion, robbery, drug authorization and each other implementation action. Law implementation organizations confront another test in managing digital wrongdoings. Criminal acts are being perpetrated and the confirmation of these exercises is recorded in electronic structure. Also, wrongdoings are being dedicated in the internet. Proof in these violations is quite often recorded in computerized design. It is critical that PC security experts know about a percentage of the necessities of the lawful framework and comprehends the creating field of PC legal sciences. It will clarify why Digital Evidence is a vital part of any crime scene investigation examination and why strict approaches and methodology must exist to manage the administration of confirmation. Digital examination conventions offer specialists some assistance with gathering computerized proof in a forensically substantial manner. Computerized proof is “information that is made, controlled, put away or conveyed by any gadget, PC or PC framework or transmitted over a correspondence framework that is significant to the procedure.” The section will give a brief of how Digital confirmation starts from a large number of sources including seized PC hard-drives and reinforcement media, ongoing email messages, talk room logs, ISP records, site pages, advanced system activity, nearby and virtual databases, computerized catalogs, remote gadgets, memory cards, and computerized cameras. The advanced confirmation is not virtual exist, but rather there are some different components to search for, the computerized proof can be duplicated with boundless contrasts, can be altered effortlessly, difficult to be distinguished the first asset, can be incorporated information check, and can't be seen straightforwardly without specialized procedure. The trust value of this computerized information is a basic question that advanced scientific analysts must consider. For this reason, part “advanced proof” partitioned into seven classifications. This part gives the learning important to handle advanced confirmation in its numerous structures, to utilize this proof to construct a case, to manage the difficulties connected with this kind of confirmation and ways to deal with taking care of computerized proof put away and transmitted utilizing systems as a part of a way that is well on the way to be acknowledged by law. The section presents the procedure of distinguishing, saving, examining and displaying computerized proof in a way that is legitimately satisfactory. It will clarify why Digital Evidence is an imperative part of any crime scene investigation examination and why strict arrangements and techniques must exist to manage the administration of proof. The section will give a brief of how Digital confirmation starts from a huge number of sources including seized PC hard-drives. Further the part will contain order of computerized confirmations where Digital proof can be grouped, looked at, and individualized in a few ways. One of those courses is by the substance of the confirmation. The later Section in the part will contain how the advanced proofs are gathered, what techniques and apparatuses can be utilized to safeguard the computerized confirmations.

Advanced Evidence is any data of probative quality that is either put away or transmitted in a double frame. In today's universe of propelling advances, more data is being produced, put away and appropriated by electronic means. This requires numerous offices to build the utilization of advanced proof social affair as a regular or standard instrument in their fight against violations. Computerized proof can be helpful in an extensive variety of criminal examinations. Numerous computerized gadgets productively track client action; it is likewise conceivable to recoup erased records, both of which may influence a criminal examination. Data is similar to the backbone for associations of all sizes, sorts and industry areas. It should be overseen and secured, and when there is a break or wrongdoing conferred including spilled or stolen data, the culprits must be recognized and indicted. Expanded Internet entrance has given exponential ascent in refined assaults on Information Technology framework. Keeping in mind the end goal to make our IT framework versatile against the dangers, there is a requirement for Cyber Security. Digital criminology, likewise called PC legal sciences or advanced legal sciences, is the procedure of extricating data and information from PCs to serve as computerized proof - for common purposes or, by and large, to demonstrate and lawfully indict cybercrime. PC crime scene investigation has as of late increased noteworthy Popularity with numerous nearby law authorization organizations. It is at present utilized in extortion, robbery, drug authorization and each other implementation action. Law implementation organizations confront another test in managing digital wrongdoings. Criminal acts are being perpetrated and the confirmation of these exercises is recorded in electronic structure. Also, wrongdoings are being dedicated in the internet. Proof in these violations is quite often recorded in computerized design. It is critical that PC security experts know about a percentage of the necessities of the lawful framework and comprehends the creating field of PC legal sciences. It will clarify why Digital Evidence is a vital part of any crime scene investigation examination and why strict approaches and methodology must exist to manage the administration of confirmation. Digital examination conventions offer specialists some assistance with gathering computerized proof in a forensically substantial manner. Computerized proof is “information that is made, controlled, put away or conveyed by any gadget, PC or PC framework or transmitted over a correspondence framework that is significant to the procedure.” The section will give a brief of how Digital confirmation starts from a large number of sources including seized PC hard-drives and reinforcement media, ongoing email messages, talk room logs, ISP records, site pages, advanced system activity, nearby and virtual databases, computerized catalogs, remote gadgets, memory cards, and computerized cameras. The advanced confirmation is not virtual exist, but rather there are some different components to search for, the computerized proof can be duplicated with boundless contrasts, can be altered effortlessly, difficult to be distinguished the first asset, can be incorporated information check, and can't be seen straightforwardly without specialized procedure. The trust value of this computerized information is a basic question that advanced scientific analysts must consider. For this reason, part “advanced proof” partitioned into seven classifications. This part gives the learning important to handle advanced confirmation in its numerous structures, to utilize this proof to construct a case, to manage the difficulties connected with this kind of confirmation and ways to deal with taking care of computerized proof put away and transmitted utilizing systems as a part of a way that is well on the way to be acknowledged by law. The section presents the procedure of distinguishing, saving, examining and displaying computerized proof in a way that is legitimately satisfactory. It will clarify why Digital Evidence is an imperative part of any crime scene investigation examination and why strict arrangements and techniques must exist to manage the administration of proof. The section will give a brief of how Digital confirmation starts from a huge number of sources including seized PC hard-drives. Further the part will contain order of computerized confirmations where Digital proof can be grouped, looked at, and individualized in a few ways. One of those courses is by the substance of the confirmation. The later Section in the part will contain how the advanced proofs are gathered, what techniques and apparatuses can be utilized to safeguard the computerized confirmations.

Abstract The ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators establishes safe practices in the design, construction, installation, operation, testing, inspection, and maintenance of elevators. This Code continues to be updated with new regulations to improve safety for elevator riders. The estimated number of elevators in service in the U.S. is approximately 1.1 million.1 Two of the most common injuries for elevator riders are associated with unexpected door closures and trips and falls when entering or leaving an elevator. A recent study reported that door-related incidents accounted for 40% of the total elevator related injuries [1]. This same study reported that another 40% of the total injuries were associated with trips and falls caused by elevator cars that were not level with the landing. These two hazards result in approximately 80% of the elevator-related injuries occurring at the entrance of the elevator. Other recent studies have concluded that older adults [2] and young children [3] are particularly impacted by these elevator-related hazards. This paper will focus on identifying and analyzing the hazards associated with elevator door closures. In this study, the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) database of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is reviewed from 1990 to 2017 to better understand the trends associated with door strikes, the affected body part and the age of those involved in the incidents. This study also explores and discusses the safety mechanisms currently available to address these hazards. An examination of updates to the ASME A17.1 Code along with improvements in door reopening technologies will be presented to guide the discussion.