Inquiry-based mobile learning in secondary school science education: A systematic review

Recent years have seen a growing call for inquiry-based learning in science education, and mobile technologies are perceived as increasingly valuable tools to support this approach. However, there is a lack of understanding of mobile technology-supported inquiry-based learning (mIBL) in secondary science education. More evidence-based, nuanced insights are needed into how using mobile technologies might facilitate students' engagement with various levels of inquiry and enhance their science learning. We, therefore, conducted a robust systematic literature review (SLR) of the research articles on mIBL in secondary school science education that have been published from 2000 to 2019. We reviewed and analysed 31 empirical studies (34 articles) to explore the types of mIBL, and the benefits and constraints of mIBL in secondary school science education. The findings of this SLR suggest new research areas for further exploration and provide implications for science teachers' selection, use and design of mIBL approaches in their teaching.     

Quantification of secondary structure prediction improvement using multiple alignments

The use of multiple sequence alignments for secondary structurepredictions is analysed. Seven different protein families, containingonly sequences of known structure, were considered to providea range of alignment and prediction conditions. Using alignmentsobtained by spatial superposition of main chain atoms in knowntertiary protein structures allowed a mean of 8% in secondarystructure prediction accuracy, when compared to those obtainedfrom the individual sequences. Substitution of these alignmentsby those determined directly from an automated sequence alignmentalgorithm showed variations in the prediction accuracy whichcorrelated with the quality of the multiple alignments and distanceof the primary sequence. Secondary structure predictions canbe reliably improved using alignments from an automatic alignmentprocedure with a mean increase of 6.87percnt;, giving an overallprediction accuracy of 68.5%, if there is a minimum of 25% sequenceidentity between all sequences in a family.     

Synthesis of tertiary poly(amido-amine)s with amido- and amino-groups randomly arranged along the macromolecular chain

A new synthesis of poly(amido-amine)s from bis (secondary amine)s and acryloyl chloride has been studied, leading to polymers in which the amido- and amino-groups are randomly arranged along the macromolecular chain. A poly(amido-amine) based on piperazine, chosen as the mother compound, has been fully characterized by ¹³C n.m.r. as well as by identification and quantitative evaluation of its hydrolysis products.     

Physiological and behavioral effects of coniferyl benzoate on avian reproduction

Various plant secondary metabolites related to cinnamic acid are of interest because of their repellency to birds and their occurrence in ecologically important food items. Coniferyl benzoate (CB), a phenylpropanoid ester that occurs in quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides) is of particular ecological interest because of its effect on ruffed grouse (Bonasa umbellus) feeding behavior and its possible influence on the population dynamics of this bird. During detoxification processes, CB and other analogous compounds are metabolized into by-products, such as ferulic acid (FA), that can cause anti-reproductive effects. We tested whether consumption of CB produces antire-productive effects similar to FA using male and female Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix) as avian models for ruffed grouse. The parameters we investigated included: the production, morphology, and development of eggs; reproductive characteristics influenced by estrogen; serum prolactin levels; and male reproductive behavior. Dietary CB did not produce antireproductive effects similar to FA at intake levels that Japanese quail and ruffed grouse would freely consume. Consumption of CB by Japanese quail significantly reduced egg production and body mass but did not affect male reproductive performance. Coniferyl benzoate's effect on egg production may be explained by lower energy acquisition and retention rather than endocrine changes per se. Contrary to previous reports, it is unlikely that FA, or similar compounds act directly as estrogen mimics or antagonists. Although, CB did reduce egg production in quail, it is unlikely that it would affect egg production in wild ruffed grouse. Detoxification costs and the effects of CB on nutrient utilization may explain why ruffed grouse avoid high dietary levels of CB.     

飞机碱性电瓶充放电参数测量仪的设计与研究

电瓶是民航飞机可靠供电的最后保证。飞机制造厂家提高了对电瓶的性能和容量检测要求,传统的电瓶充放电装置已经无法满足新的要求。利用单片机技术研制的飞机电瓶参数测试仪,实现了对电瓶各种参数的实时侧量和分析,为飞机电瓶维护和检测提供依据。     

谈如何提高二次精制盐水质量

介绍了锦化化工(集团)有限责任公司提高二次精制盐水质量的成功经验,讨论了过滤系统中碳素烧结管间距、一次盐水的质量及其游离氯含量、人为操作失误和助体给料量等五大因素对二次精制盐水质量的影响,并采取了相应的措施,如调整合适的碳素烧结管间距、改走砂滤器、更换过滤器碳素管等。介绍了二次精制盐水精制系统树脂塔精制盐水的操作要素,诸如控制盐水流量最高为68m3/h、温度在(60±5)℃、pH值在9左右,控制树脂塔的压差、树脂填充量、树脂性能、仪表阀的检查情况等,从而生产出高质量的二次精制盐水,保证了离子膜电解槽的平稳、高效运行。     

智能站二次设备的运行分析

比较了智能变电站与常规站的管理和结构特点,深入研究了二者的差异以及智能变电站二次设备运行的调试、维护等相关问题,并且提出了几点建议,以期对实际工作起到一定的指导作用。     

变电站电气二次系统自动化设计分析

通过分析自动化变电站的特点,探讨了变电站电气二次系统的自动化设计,以期为变电站二次系统的设计人员提供参考。     

《动态网站开发》课程教学改革探索

《动态网站开发》课程是中职学校计算机专业的核心课程,传统的授课方式以讲授理论为主,实际操作较少,这种方式很难适应现在中职学校的教学,必须打破传统的教学理念,对《动态网站开发》课程进行改革。     

离网型太阳能光伏发电系统设计研究

离网型太阳能光伏发电系统是太阳能光伏发电系统的重要组成。它具有灵活度高、分布广、项目成本低等优点。本文主要对现有离网光伏发电系统设计过程进行分析。