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Transcript: Final Thoughts ORAL PRESENTATION M80-Generic Research Skills Presented by : 2132019 2126984 963548 - Authors concluded that newly developed BMM programme JW2016 BMM (15 min a day for 7 consecutive days) was able to improve emotion processing, including emotion intensity, emotional memory, and emotional attention bias, without any negative effect on the emotions of healthy practitioners - They have identified some limitations to the study such as; failed to include a blank control manipulation, single-blind design, short duration of study, small sample size. - Researchers are argued possible positive benefits of the intervention consistently throughout the article and their stance in relation to the topic is towards this argument - No clear evidence of authors personal, political bias in the text but some evidence of cultural bias, some measurement indicators were bias to Chinese population. So we identified that it is needed to test this programme in wider population - This research is a recent one, published in 2019, and can be considered as a prospective solution for some practical limitations of Mindfulness Meditation interventions. Background A critique of "Brief Mindfulness Meditation Improves Emotion Processing", Wu et al,2019 - The study was on Brief Mindfulness Meditation practices, in an effort to identify an effective, convenient, safe, and standardized option to be used in clinical interventions - Brief Mindfulness Meditation could be effective in improving mood and emotional processing if standardized. - Many positive effects described in literature review including: decreased stress reactivity increased cognitive flexibility modulate emotional responses to negative stimuli decreased intensity of reactions from the autonomic nervous system recovery from affect-related psychopathology Strengths References + Results from this study were significant! unlike previous studies, that did not find a distinct/clear change. + Could this be a possible solution regarding clinical settings?/external settings? Exclusion/inclusion criteria: + avoided the impact of significant life events +avoided demand characteristics The Programme Limitations Brief Mindfulness meditation programme (JW2016 BMM) (15 min a day for 7 consecutive days) in this study that is both standardized and convenient for clinical settings. The time commitment, with most requiring 10-30 minutes daily Shortage of instructors Associated costs Wu, R., Liu, L.-L., Zhu, H., Su, W.-J., Cao, Z.-Y., Zhong, S.-Y., Liu, X.-H., & Jiang, C.-L. (2019). Brief mindfulness meditation improves emotion processing. Frontiers in Neuroscience, 13. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnins.2019.01074 Kabatzinn, J., Massion, A. O., Kristeller, J., Peterson, L. G., Fletcher, K. E., Pbert, L., et al. (1992). Effectiveness of a meditation-based stress reduction program in the treatment of anxiety disorders. Am. J. Psychiatry 149, 936–943. doi: 10.1176/ajp.149.7.936 Krygier, J. R., Heathers, J. A., Shahrestani, S., Abbott, M., Gross, J. J., and Kemp, A. H. (2013). Mindfulness meditation, well-being, and heart rate variability: a preliminary investigation into the impact of intensive Vipassana meditation. Int. J. Psychophysiol. 89, 305–313. doi: 10.1016/j.ijpsycho.2013. 06.017 Goyal, M., Singh, S., Sibinga, E., Gould, N., Rowland-Seymour, A., Sharma, R., et al. (2014). Meditation programs for psychological stress and well-being : a systematic review and meta-analysis. JAMA Intern. Med. 174, 357–368. doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2013.13018 Erisman, S. M., and Roemer, L. (2011). A preliminary investigation of the effects of experimentally- induced mindfulness on emotional responding to film clips. Emotion 10, 72–82. doi: 10.1037/a0017162.A Zeidan, F., Martucci, K. T., Kraft, R. A., Gordon, N. S., Mchaffie, J. G., and Coghill, R. C. (2011). Brain mechanisms supporting modulation of pain by mindfulness meditation. J. Neurosci. Off. J. Soc. Neurosci. 31, 5540–5548. doi: 10.1523/ jneurosci.5791-10.2011 Lutz, A., Slagter, H. A., Dunne, J. D., and Davidson, R. J. (2008). Attention regulation and monitoring in meditation. Trends Cogn. Sci. 12, 163–169. doi: 10.1016/j.tics.2008.01.005 Taylor, V. A., Grant, J., Daneault, V., Scavone, G., Breton, E., Roffe-vidal, S., et al. (2011). NeuroImage Impact of mindfulness on the neural responses to emotional pictures in experienced and beginner meditators. Neuroimage 57, 1524–1533. doi: 10.1016/j.neuroimage.2011.06.001 Sobolewski, A., Holt, E., Kublik, E., and Wróbel, A. (2011). Impact of meditation on emotional processing-A visual ERP study. Neurosci. Res. 71, 44–48. doi: 10.1016/j.neures.2011.06.002 Weaknesses A sound paper from Open Science point of view... - A randomized controlled trial that included two groups: Brief Mindful Meditation(BMM) group (treatment group) and an emotional regulation education (ERE) group (comparison group)- research methods and materials expained - Both programs lasted for 1 week- defined stopping rule - Defined

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Transcript: Company Intro Company Intro Doncaster Kilmarnock Livingston Oxford www.lmsurveyservices.com • L&M Surveys have over 20 years’ experience within the rail sector • We are now recognised as one of the UK’s leading land and mineral survey companies • Offices in Kilmarnock, Doncaster, Livingston & Oxford • Continually investing in the latest survey technology • Over 40 Survey teams around the UK • Comprehensive range of survey inspection services, available singularly or as a package • Over 13,000 completed projects Our Team at L&M Surveys Alasdair Kirkwood Commercial Director Jim Kirkwood Managing Director Keith Allan Survey Director Stuart McManus Survey Manager Steve Lock Business Dev Manager Mark Cooper Rail Commercial & Operations Manager Peter Webster Utilities Manager Barry Bassnett 3D Documentation Manager www.lmsurveys.co.uk Admin Team - 10 Surveys Teams UK - 40 Zaher Younis Technical Manager Our Team June 2018 - Presentation to Network Rail Asset Team (Wales) Presentation of Spheron technology to NWR Asset team in Wales - lots of interest, extremely well received and subsequently referred to present Spheron Technology to Rob Dean (Principal Engineer - Structures) in Milton Keynes July 2018 - Presentation to Rob Dean, Colin Hall Presentation of Spheron technology to Structures team in Milton Keynes - established significant potential benefits and improvements for the purpose of Bridge Examinations...... August 2018 - 'Digital Asset Capture' proof of concept tender issued for pricing Proof of concept trial where we shall be trialling digital capture and reporting technologies with a view to enabling the Network Rail team to take a non-subjective comparison against traditional analogue surveying and reporting methods utilised currently. "Objectives are to ascertain an understanding of the comparable time and cost for undertaking rapid capture digital surveys and providing 3D deliverables." September 2018 - 'Digital Asset Capture' proof of concept tender awarded to L&M Surveys Utilising 360 degree photography, facilitating the deliverable of navigable annotated 3D environments. L&M Surveys were commissioned to deliver 6 No. Detailed Examinations including............ 3 No. Retaining Walls / 1 No. Single Span Bridge / 1 No. 3 Span Bridge / 1 No. 9 Span Viaduct L&M / Spheron and Network Rail: The story so far................ Spheron Technology Network Rail........... The story so far..... November 2018 - Proof of concept trial Site work started February 2019 - Proof of concept trial completed March 2019 - Outputs of trial presented to Network Rail ...for your time today Thank you... Thank you... www.lmsurveyservices.com L&M Survey Services Ltd L&M Survey Services Ltd @LMSurveyServicesLtd @LMSurveys For Topographical & 3D Laser Scanning please contact:- For Topographical & 3D Laser Scanning please contact:- Alasdair Kirkwood 01563 533398 AlasdairKirkwood@lmsurveys.co.uk For Railway Surveying please contact:- For Railway Surveying please contact:- Mark Cooper 07428 192844 MarkCooper@lmsurveys.co.uk For Utility Surveys & G.P.R. Surveys please contact:- For Utility Surveys & G.P.R. Surveys please contact:- Peter Webster 01563 533398 PeterWebster@lmsurveys.co.uk For Land Survey services please contact:- For Land Survey services please contact:- Stuart McManus 01563 533398 StuartMcManus@lmsurveys.co.uk

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Transcript: With the help of the object repository ,the actions to execute and the expected results The testing tool is simulating the interaction of a real user and also comparing if the application reactions are the same we established as expected result Who are we ? What will be the development complexity with each of the candidate tool 1 or 2 days Business matter expert presence necessary around 2 hours Programmer available if necessary for few hours on demand On a version delivery area Verification of real return on investment Future users Involvement Feedback Final settings For a business process sample end to end automation in a view to validate Automation Strategy Full tool Compliance Reporting Integration MEMORY CHECK... Training We must test faster We must control the performance We must check the security We must increase our coverage Input Select compare output parametrize Launch Close Compute Report Remotely Restart windows Automation Industrialization Environment Check Full Sanity Full Regression Tasks and responsibilities T.T.C Ltd Software Quality Assurance Experts Proof of Concept How can we reach this effect While Recording an hooking engine is able to analyze exchanges between OS and AUT or Browser AUT Framework and AUT Replaying TTC-Testing Ltd is professional service firm specializing in the Software Quality Assurance field. We are an international high tech company founded in 2000 and headquartered in Israel. Our expertise is in the design, sale, and test of software tools. Our team is comprised of nearly 40 consultants whose goal is to develop added value, through software quality assure, to our client’s business by covering the whole life cycle management of software delivery. 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Transcript: Ennis Lifts Ltd A Brief History Who are we? Effects of Current Economy What is a lift? A lift is a vertical transport system that moves people/goods between floors of a building or other structure. Elevators are generally powered by electric motors that either drive traction cables and counterweight systems like a hoist, or pump hydraulic fluid to raise a cylindrical piston Market Sectors A few wise words..... 1.2 How much do you pay annually to your lift maintenance supplier, on top of your initial payment? Thank you & all questions welcome... Escalator Drogheda The minimum time it takes to carry out all checks during your lift servicing. Kilkenny Hotel 1994 - Carlow ? Athlone Tralee Building Regulations 2000 Est 1989 Castlebar Cavan 1 2 Health Goods Kinsale Average Breakdown Ratio per Lift per Year Ennis Head Office First Lift Co in Ireland to introduce PDA Technology, while linking with GPS (Realtime Info) Cork 3 Founded by Cormac Patrick (CP) Mc Guinness We specialise in, Maintenance Installation Repairs & Modernisation. Letterkenny A negligent lift service results in frequent break downs Wicklow Where you will find us; Limerick Residential Appointed official Distributor for Mac Puarsa lifts in Ireland Lift and Escalator Specialists 2,500 lifts Nationwide Mitsubishi No. 1 Global Brand Portlaoise Newry 2006 Retail European Standards Appointed as authorised distributor of SJEC Lifts & Escalators Dublin Office With over 30 years experience in the lift industry, Ennis Lifts are now one of the leading Irish companies in Ireland. Commercial Sligo 1979 Belfast Spiral Travelators EN81-70: Ensure access for disabled people Nenagh Tullamore Successfully Installed over 2,500 lifts A Quality lift service is crucial to the effective and efficent running of your lift, resulting is fewer calls outs and less down time. Westport Leisure 2009 + Passenger 4 Lift Types Waterford 2003-2008: +200 installations per year 2009-2010: -30 installations per year 2011: + 50 installations Special Mitsu Elevator Testing Tower, Japan Galway A suitable passenger lift should be provided to any storey above/below the entrance storey which; (a) 2 storey has nett floor area per floor > 280m2 (b) 3+ storey has nett floor area per floor > 200m2 2003 Clipped Corner Elevator 2010 1 Car One Hour; Education Kildare Service

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Transcript: BEFORE To Learn More About Eligability and How to Apply... Visit our Website at helenahabitat.org Helena Area Habitat for humanity Bringing people together to build homes, communities and hope... NO! Other Habitat Programs include... Aging in Place makes existing homes more accessible, functional and comfortable for the aging members of our community A Brush with Kindness helps low-income homeowners who struggle to maintain the exterior of their homes, allowing them to reclaim their homes with pride and dignity Critical Home Repair addresses the health and safety of the individual residences in a neighborhood, strengthens connections within the community and helps preserve affordable housing stock Mountain View Meadows: 6 Homes The Future Healthy habits take root more easily in stable affordable homes. Public safety Current Project Our Vision: A World where everyone has a decent place to live. Our Mission: Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. USDA Mutual self-help Program What We Build: Helena Area Habitat: Every family is a partner. We do our best to ensure that they get a safe, decent, affordable home and KEEP IT! Helena Area Habitat provides a HAND UP, NOT A HAND OUT to families, putting home ownership within their reach. helenahabitat.org CDBG Land Trusts 504 tax credits Home chapter model or nonprofit Holding group expansion to rural communities advocacy as Habitat MOntana housing coalition Land development Energy Design Benefits of HFH AFTER Like us on Facebook! Does Habitat For Humanity only build new homes? Our Mission In Action: Wednesday Regulars! A strong economy Our local Helena Area Habitat For Humanity has been doing work in this community since 1992. In that time they have been able to build 32 homes and serve hundreds. This work is made possible by partnering with families, local businesses, contractors and volunteers! Education Affordable mortgage (no more than 30% of family's income) Homeowner readiness and financial planning classes 2015 - $1 of programming for $4 of operations 2015-2017 - Reorganization 2016 - HAHFH approaches RCAC about Mutual Self-Help - Launch of Repair Program 2017 - Partnerships 2018 - Mutual Self-Help, six homes, 15-20 repair projects, several partnerhsips, CDBG $3 of programming for $1 of operations Innovate! 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You gain hands on experience and get a chance to learn about building a home! Health Homes that are affordable are crucial to a vibrant job-generating economy. Who is eligible for a habitat home? Build! Who Builds Our Homes? 1. too expensive 2. not enough of it why volunteer? 1992 - Helena Habitat formation Zero interest loans mortages held in house 100% fundraised building budgets All Volunteer jacobk@helenahabitat.org Stable homes make communities safer. Build homes from families in need that are... Simple - Habitat houses are modestly-sized. They are large enough for the homeowner family's needs, but small enough to keep construction and maintenance costs to a minimum. Decent - Habitat for Humanity uses quality, locally-available building materials. Habitat house designs reflect the local climate and culture. 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Transcript: There are over 4,000 colleges and universities in the USA Some are public (supported by tax dollars), some are private Some are small (a few hundred students), and some are huge (60,000 students) Every college and university has different missions, different programs, and different requirements for entry There are 2-year colleges, 4-year colleges, those that offer master’s programs and those that offer PhD programs Some are research based, and some are more practical Some are very affordable, some very expensive, some have a lot of scholarship funds, and some have very little scholarship funds Some have unofficial rankings, and some do not What are your academic strengths and abilities? Do you want a research-oriented university or a more practical university? Do you have a location in mind? What can you afford to pay? Are you depending on scholarships? Do you want to go to a large, medium or small university? Do you want to be in a large US city or a small US city? Do you want to go to a university with a lot of student organizations and sports programs, or perhaps that is not important to you? Universities can be: Highly selective…accepting only top students Moderately selective…accepting top and middle students Open…accepting most students It is important to apply to several universities just in case you do not get your first choice Most universities look at a variety of factors in making admission decisions. Grade point averages Test scores Recommendation letters Essays Portfolios of your work or auditions Interviews Extracurricular activities Diversity - It can range from 100 students to over 60,000 students - Smaller universities can offer more personalized service, but larger universities can offer more diversified opportunities - Some large universities have some classes with several hundred students, which means less interaction with the professor - Some universities allow teaching assistants (i.e. more senior students) to teach you rather than the professor When calculating the costs, include the costs of housing, food, tuition, fees, travel, books and other expenses into your calculations over the period of your program Note: Most universities increase tuition every year It is not a good idea to plan on working to cover part of your costs If you need a scholarship, what kind of scholarships are offered and what is the likelihood that you will be awarded one? At the graduate level, are there teaching and/or research assistantship opportunities? Do the universities offer payment plans? Is it a commuter campus or do a lot of students live on campus? Are there a lot of student jobs available or just a few? Are there many activities for students on campus? Are there a lot of student organizations? Are there a lot of international students? Are there sports facilities and teams that you can join? Does the university offer services such as a writing center, tutors, health center, and counselors? Application Forms and Fee…fill out completely…do not leave anything blank, and remember to sign! Diplomas and Transcripts/Mark Sheets Sponsor’s Affidavit of Support and Bank Statement Tests (if required) English proficiency: TOEFL, IELTS, ESL Program Undergraduate majors: SAT, ACT Graduate majors: GRE, GMAT, others Letter(s) of recommendation Essay Portfolio or auditions for some fine arts majors Interviews Work experience (e.g. for MBA majors) Is there on-campus housing? If so, are you required to live there? Does it allow single occupancy? Can you have a say in the selection of your roommate? How many people live in one unit or room? Does the meal-plan offer the kind of food that you require? Can you cook your own meals? If you have a spouse, is there married student housing? If you can live off-campus, is there apartment housing close by? How much does it cost? Is there the option to live with an American family? The Final List of Universities City-based or rural-based Climate Will you need to buy a car or is there good public transportation? Are there opportunities to get relevant work experience? Do you have friends or relatives living close by? Is it a safe environment? Questions to help you in your search for a University... It's a confusing process! Establish a list of your top 5 universities. Find out the application deadlines…this ranges from 3 months to 12 months in advance of your planned starting date Obtain application forms from the college websites, if available, or email/phone the colleges for a hard copy Read the application CAREFULLY. Every university has different requirements! Allow Time for the Process Allow 8 to 12 months at most universities Be sure to take any required tests far enough in advance so that the results come back in time to meet the university deadlines Be sure to send all the required documents…one mistake can eliminate you from consideration! Send to the Correct Address Sometimes there are separate admissions offices for international students Find a University that has

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