Contributing factors that enabled Re-designated Fluent English Proficient (RFEP) students to pass the CAHSEE ELA as first-time takers

High school exit exams are intended to demonstrate student academic achievement and performance level deemed ready for career and college. Studies suggested that the implementation of the California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) of 2006 in the state has incurred unintended consequences for students of color, African American, Latino, and English Language Learners (ELLs) (Amrein & Berliner, 2002; Betts et al., 2012; DataQuest, 2011; Holme et al., 2010; Jimerson et al., 2008; Rodriguez, 2008). Statewide, ELLs are especially having a formidable challenge passing the English Language Arts (ELA) portion of the CAHSEE as they are being outperformed by all subgroups, except special education students (EdSource, 2008; Garcia, 2012). However, ELLs that performed into Re-designated Fluent English Proficient (RFEP) classification are passing the CAHSEE at a high rate only second to White students. This mixed method study examined the factors that contributed to RFEPs to pass the CAHSEE as first-time takers of the exam in the 10th grade. Findings from quantitative analysis of 102 RFEPs, qualitative analysis of 13 student surveys, and interviews of nine students suggest that RFEPs are resilient and driven learners. They benefited from enriching school programs, encouraging teachers, supportive peers and families, and drew inspirations from the struggles of their parents and communities. The findings further suggest the need to implement effective and targeted instructional programs that encompass a great amount of reading, writing, speaking, listening, and group learning activities to support the English development of ELLs

ASSESSING THE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT WASTE MANAGEMENT IN NABARI PAYAM SOUTH SUDAN. A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY.

Background In Uganda, management of waste within Team City is a challenge as reflected by 20.0 percent of total waste can only be collected and disposed of in Team City center and city divisions. The purpose of the study is to assess the knowledge about waste management in Nabari-Payam South Sudan.  Methodology A cross-sectional survey, descriptive and explanatory design where quantitative and qualitative methods were adopted. A questionnaire and Focus group discussion were adopted and interviews for Key Informants. Data was analyzed descriptively using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences and thematic methods for quantitative and qualitative data.  Results 207 (62.0%) disagreed about being trained on waste management, concerning knowledge about color coding segregation for waste, 267 (79.9%) of the respondents disagreed, About labeling the containers before filling them with waste, 146 (49.1%) agreed, the mean score was 3.40 and standard deviation 1.12 denoting that most of the respondents agreed about labeling containers before filling them with waste Concerning segregation of waste. Regarding the use of personal protective gear when handling waste, 104 (31.1%) strongly disagreed, the variable mean score and standard deviation were 2.31 and 1.15 respectively noting that there was disagreement on matters of use of protective gear.  Conclusion Knowledge regarding waste management for residents of Nabari Payam was low due to the absence of training on matters of waste and its management from the local authorities.  Recommendations Payam residents in Nabari Payam and the line ministries of the Republic of South Sudan should increase their budget allocations for waste management to train residents and managers at all levels and acquire adequate knowledge on waste collection, segregation, storage, transportation, and disposal tools

Associations between Nurse Experience, Clinical Specialty Setting, and Level of Nursing Education with Adherence to Clinical Practice Guidelines for Inpatient Influenza and Pneumococcal Vaccination Administration

Background: This research project examines associations between years of nursing practice and compliance with clinical practice guidelines for inpatient influenza/pneumococcal vaccination administration. Previous research demonstrates novice nurses are at higher risk for errors of omission and face challenges with critical thinking. Objectives: 1) Identify associations between years of practice and compliance with clinical practice guidelines for inpatient influenza/pneumococcal vaccination administration and 2) to identify associations among independent variables including levels of education, and specialty setting. Methods: A retrospective chart review was conducted to identify associations between years of practice and compliance with clinical practice guidelines for inpatient influenza/pneumococcal vaccination administration. Aggregate data were obtained from the quality improvement coordinator of a 37 bed inpatient community hospital. A chi-squared analysis was used to identify the relationship between variables. Results: There were sixty-three Registered Nurses in this study with a compliance rate of 81.64%. We accepted the three null hypotheses. Nurse experience X 2 (1, N=50) =0.836, p=0.361, specialty setting X 2 (1, N=50) =0.836, p=0.361, level of education (ADN=35.30%, BSN and above = 44.40% X 2 (1, N=44) =0.863, p=0.36. Proficient/Expert=47.10%), specialty setting (Med-Surg= 39.40%, ICU=52.90%), level of education (ADN=35.30%, \u3eBSN = 44.40%). Conclusion: This project will serve as a basis for future quality improvement projects to improve compliance with vaccination administration. A significant finding was compliance among these groups being \u3c 50% (compliance was defined at \u3e90%). Overall compliance with nurse experience 45.20% (Novice = 42.90%, Competent =45.50%, No statistically significant associations were found between compliance based on nurse experience, clinical specialty setting, and education level

Penegakan hukum terhadap tindak pidana pengeroyokan di wilayah hukum Polda Jabar

Penegakan hukum merupakan upaya untuk mewujudkan cita-cita hukum untuk menciptakan keadilan, kemanfaatan dan kepastian hukum dalam kenyataan. Tindak pidana pengeroyokan merupakan kejahatan kekerasan, pengaturannya mengenai tindak pidana pengeroyokan diatur dalam Pasal 170 KUHPidana. Pada tahun 2019 jumlah tindak pidana pengeroyokan yang di wilayah hukum Polda Jabar sejumlah 926 kasus, namun jumlah penyelesaiannya sejumlah 901. Hal ini menunjukkan adanya masalah yaitu sebanyak 25 kasus tindak pidana pengeroyokan yang tidak selesai di tahun 2019. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pelaksanaan penegakan hukum tindak pidana pengeroyokan di wilayah hukum Polda Jabar dalam menyelesaikan perkara ditingkat penyelidikan dan penyidikan, kendala-kendala apa saja yang dihadapi oleh Polda Jabar dalam melakukan penegakan hukum terhadap tindak pidana pengeroyokan, serta upaya apa saja yang dilakukan untuk mengatasi kendala dalam penegakan hukum tindak pidana pengeroyokan. Penelitian ini menggunakan teori yang dikemukakan oleh Lawrence M.Friedman tentang sistem hukum dalam perspektif sosial, teori penegakan hukum yang digagas oleh Soerjono Soekanto. Teori-teori tersebut dapat diketahui sebagai indikator efektifitas penegakan hukum, sebab-sebab dan faktor-faktor apa yang menjadi kendala penegakan hukum terhadap penegakan hukum tindak pidana pengeroyokan di wilayah hukum Polda Jabar. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode deskriptif analitis, yaitu penelitian yang memberikan metode penelitian yang tujuannya memberikan gambaran secara sistematis, faktual, dan akurat mengenai fakta-fakta yang diselidiki dari hasil pengamatan beberapa kejadian untuk kemudian dianalisis secara aktual dengan realita yang ada. Metode pendekatan yang digunakan, yaitu pendekatan yuridis empiris. Metode pendekatan penelitian yuridis empiris yaitu suatu penelitian yang dilakukan terhadap keadaan sebenarnya atau keadaan nyata yang telah terjadi di masyarakat dengan maksud dengan mengetahui dan menemukan fakta-fakta dan data yang dibutuhkan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan, bahwa pelaksanaan penegakan hukum tindak pidana pengeroyokan di wilayah hukum Polda Jabar telah dilakukan secara maksimal oleh aparat penegak hukum dengan patuh terhadap hukum acara pidana dan pedoman teknis penyidikan serta mengoptimalkan fungsi SDM kepolisian. Adapun kendala yang dihadapi seperti pelaku yang melarikan diri, saksi yang tidak bersedia memberi keterangan dan hilangnya barang bukti. Upaya yang dilakukan untuk mengatasi kendala tersebut oleh kepolisian dengan meningkatkan SDM kepolisian melalui optimalisasi fungsi unit reaksi cepat, melakukan upaya sosialisasi dan penyuluhan hukum, dan menerbitkan daftar pencarian orang dan barang serta meningkatkan sinergitas antara penyelidik dan penyidik

TYPES OF WASTE GENERATED IN NABARI PAYAM SOUTH SUDAN. A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Background There is a dire need to create environmental education and awareness, practices, and knowledge in high schools to enhance environmental monitoring and management in the country for both present and future periods. The study aims to assess the types of waste generated in Nabari Payam, South Sudan.  Methodology A cross-sectional survey, descriptive and explanatory design where quantitative and qualitative methods were adopted. A questionnaire and Focus group discussion were adopted and interviews for Key Informants. Data was analyzed descriptively using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences and thematic methods for quantitative and qualitative data.  Results 197 (59.0%) were male and 137 (41.0%) were female. (47.9%) mentioned inorganic waste, 10 (3.0%) with recyclable waste, 53(15.9%) with solid waste, 100 (29.9%) organic waste, 4 (l .2%) for liquid waste and 4 (1.2%) of the respondents mentioned hazardous waste. Qualitative information also revealed that waste of different types was mixed since there were not enough storage facilities, and in some health centers, nothing was available to store waste generated. One participant said, “….. Here wastes are mixed despite the source and this is due to limited containers. Wastes are discarded together in open space outside the Payam and sometimes I could see the safety boxes are being burnt using kerosene”.  Conclusion Inorganic and organic waste were the main types of waste generated followed by sharp objects and solid waste. The local people and authorities have limited capacity to manage waste generated per day and this affects the health and environmental aspects of the Payam.  Recommendations Residents of Nabari Payam should reduce the generation of different types of waste most especially those that are more dangerous, especially if not well managed

Support Vector Machines and Generalisation in HEP

5 pages, 6 figures. Contribution to the proceedings of the 17th International workshop on Advanced Computing and Analysis Techniques in physics research - ACAT 2016, 18 - 22 January 2016, Valpara\'iso, ChileInternational audienceWe review the concept of support vector machines (SVMs) and discuss examples of their use. One of the benefits of SVM algorithms, compared with neural networks and decision trees is that they can be less susceptible to over fitting than those other algorithms are to over training. This issue is related to the generalisation of a multivariate algorithm (MVA); a problem that has often been overlooked in particle physics. We discuss cross validation and how this can be used to improve the generalisation of a MVA in the context of High Energy Physics analyses. The examples presented use the Toolkit for Multivariate Analysis (TMVA) based on ROOT and describe our improvements to the SVM functionality and new tools introduced for cross validation within this framework

HIPSTER A Python package for particle physics analyses

HIPSTER (Heavily Ionising Particle Standard Toolkit for Event Recognition) is an open source Python package designed to facilitate the use of TensorFlow in a high energy physics analysis context. The core functionality of the software is presented, with images from the MoEDAL experiment Nuclear Track Detectors (NTDs) serving as an example dataset. Convolutional neural networks are selected as the classification algorithm for this dataset and the process of training a variety of models with different hyper-parameters is detailed. Next the results are shown for the MoEDAL problem demonstrating the rich information output by HIPSTER that enables the user to probe the performance of their model in detail.Comment: 8 pages, 5 figures, contribution to CHEP 2018 conferenc