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The present study investigated whether text structure inference skill (i.e., the ability to infer overall text structure) has unique predictive value for expository text comprehension on top of the variance accounted for by sentence reading fluency, linguistic knowledge and metacognitive knowledge. Furthermore, it was examined whether the unique predictive value of text structure inference skill differs between monolingual and bilingual Dutch students or students who vary in reading proficiency, reading fluency or linguistic knowledge levels. One hundred fifty-one eighth graders took tests that tapped into their expository text comprehension, sentence reading fluency, linguistic knowledge, metacognitive knowledge, and text structure inference skill. Multilevel regression analyses revealed that text structure inference skill has no unique predictive value for eighth graders’ expository text comprehension controlling for reading fluency, linguistic knowledge and metacognitive knowledge. However, text structure inference skill has unique predictive value for expository text comprehension in models that do not include both knowledge of connectives and metacognitive knowledge as control variables, stressing the importance of these two cognitions for text structure inference skill. Moreover, the predictive value of text structure inference skill does not depend on readers’ language backgrounds or on their reading proficiency, reading fluency or vocabulary knowledge levels. We conclude our paper with the limitations of our study as well as the research and practical implications.
Digital transformation has been recognized for its potential to contribute to sustainability goals. It requires companies to develop their Data Analytic Capability (DAC), defined as their ability to collect, manage and analyze data effectively. Despite the governmental efforts to promote digitalization, there seems to be a knowledge gap on how to proceed, with 37% of Dutch SMEs reporting a lack of knowledge, and 33% reporting a lack of support in developing DAC. Participants in the interviews that we organized preparing this proposal indicated a need for guidance on how to develop DAC within their organization given their unique context (e.g. age and experience of the workforce, presence of legacy systems, high daily workload, lack of knowledge of digitalization). While a lot of attention has been given to the technological aspects of DAC, the people, process, and organizational culture aspects are as important, requiring a comprehensive approach and thus a bundling of knowledge from different expertise. Therefore, the objective of this KIEM proposal is to identify organizational enablers and inhibitors of DAC through a series of interviews and case studies, and use these to formulate a preliminary roadmap to DAC. From a structure perspective, the objective of the KIEM proposal will be to explore and solidify the partnership between Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUas), Avans University of Applied Sciences (Avans), Logistics Community Brabant (LCB), van Berkel Logistics BV, Smink Group BV, and iValueImprovement BV. This partnership will be used to develop the preliminary roadmap and pre-test it using action methodology. The action research protocol and preliminary roadmap thereby developed in this KIEM project will form the basis for a subsequent RAAK proposal.
Due to societal developments, like the introduction of the ‘civil society’, policy stimulating longer living at home and the separation of housing and care, the housing situation of older citizens is a relevant and pressing issue for housing-, governance- and care organizations. The current situation of living with care already benefits from technological advancement. The wide application of technology especially in care homes brings the emergence of a new source of information that becomes invaluable in order to understand how the smart urban environment affects the health of older people. The goal of this proposal is to develop an approach for designing smart neighborhoods, in order to assist and engage older adults living there. This approach will be applied to a neighborhood in Aalst-Waalre which will be developed into a living lab. The research will involve: (1) Insight into social-spatial factors underlying a smart neighborhood; (2) Identifying governance and organizational context; (3) Identifying needs and preferences of the (future) inhabitant; (4) Matching needs & preferences to potential socio-techno-spatial solutions. A mixed methods approach fusing quantitative and qualitative methods towards understanding the impacts of smart environment will be investigated. After 12 months, employing several concepts of urban computing, such as pattern recognition and predictive modelling , using the focus groups from the different organizations as well as primary end-users, and exploring how physiological data can be embedded in data-driven strategies for the enhancement of active ageing in this neighborhood will result in design solutions and strategies for a more care-friendly neighborhood.
Professionals worden steeds vaker ondersteund door AI (Artificial Intelligence, kunstmatige intelligentie). Maar hoe ervaren professionals dat? Welke vorm van ondersteuning versterkt hun professie en wat willen ze vooral niet? In dit project onderzoeken we hoe verschillende rollen voor AI (besluitvormer, adviseur of kennisbron) worden ervaren door aankomend professionals in de preventieve zorg. Doel Krachtige samenwerking professional en AI Met het project willen we inzicht krijgen in welke invloed verschillende vormen van samenwerking met AI heeft op waarden als autonomie en vertrouwen bij professionals. Deze inzichten willen we vertalen naar vormen van samenwerking waarbij de kracht van zowel professional als AI optimaal tot uiting komt. Resultaten Het beoogde resultaat van het project is een set aan concrete richtlijnen voor het context-afhankelijk ontwerpen van mens-AI samenwerkingen die recht doen aan persoonlijke waarden. Looptijd 01 april 2021 - 31 maart 2022 Aanpak We onderzoeken verschillende rollen van AI door middel van Wizard of Oz experimenten. Hierin voeren studenten paramedische studies een preventieve gezondheidscheck uit met behulp van een gesimuleerd AI algoritme. De resulterende richtlijnen toetsen we in focusgroepen met zorg professionals. Relevantie voor beroepspraktijk Het gebruik van AI heeft grote potentie voor de beroepspraktijk. Er zijn echter ook zorgen over de impact van AI op de maatschappij. Met dit project dragen we bij aan een ethisch verantwoorde inzet van AI. Cofinanciering Dit project wordt uitgevoerd als onderdeel van het programma R-DAISES dat wordt uitgevoerd in het kader van NWA route 25 – verantwoorde waardecreatie met big data en is gefinancierd door NWO (Nederlandse Organisatie voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek)