The world’s data sets are growing exponentially every day due to the large number of devices generating data residue across the multitude of global data centers. What to do with the massive data stores, how to manage them and defining who are performing these tasks has not been adequately defined and agreed upon by academics and practitioners. Data science is a cross disciplinary, amalgam of skills, techniques and tools which allow business organizations to identify trends and build assumptions which lead to key decisions. It is in an evolutionary state as new technologies with capabilities are still being developed and deployed. The data science tasks and the data scientist skills needed in order to be successful with the analytics across the data stores are defined in this document. The research conducted across twenty-two academic articles, one book, eleven interviews and seventy-eight surveys are combined to articulate the convergence on the terms data science. In addition, the research identified that there are five key skill categories (themes) which have fifty-five competencies that are used globally by data scientists to successfully perform the art and science activities of data science. Unspecified portions of statistics, technology programming, development of models and calculations are combined to determine outcomes which lead global organizations to make strategic decisions every day. This research is intended to provide a constructive summary about the topics data science and data scientist in order to spark the dialogue for us to formally finalize the definitions and ultimately change the world by establishing set guidelines on how data science is performed and measured.

The transition from primary to secondary school is regarded as one of the most difficult in children’s educational careers and the negative academic, social and emotional effects of an unsuccessful transition have been widely documented, with many practitioners identifying the transition to secondary school as a key intervention point (Galton, Morrison and Pell, 2000, Turnbull, 2006). Shy and socially withdrawn children are particularly vulnerable at this time. Pyramid Clubs, a short-term selective and preventative therapeutic group intervention offer a promising model of support, but a robust evidence-base is currently lacking (Munoz, Mrazek, and Haggerty, 1999; Shepherd and Roker, 2005). This study evaluated the use of a Pyramid Club to provide a ‘bridge’ of support before, during and following nine children’s transition to secondary school. The study was conducted from a critical realist stance and quantitative and qualitative methodology were adopted within an embedded single-case study design. The study had two aims; to evaluate the effectiveness of the club; and to explore the process, in order to understand the club’s mechanism of effect. Pre-and post-intervention teacher report data were collected in conjunction with club leader, club member and parents’ perspectives, obtained though focus groups and individual interviews. The researcher also observed each club meeting. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. The findings indicate the club offers an effective method of support. The children enjoyed the club experience and a range of social-emotional gains were reported. The findings were used to propose a theoretical framework based on the concept of resilience, to explain how Pyramid Clubs can be successfully used to support vulnerable children’s transition to secondary school. Core elements, which were considered to be essential components of the intervention, were identified to aid future implementation and evaluation of Transition Pyramid Clubs.

This thesis deals with the analysis of Big Data in healthcare. The aim is to define the term Big Data, to acquaint the reader with data growth in the world and in the health sector. Another objective is to explain the concept of a data expert and to define team members of the data experts team. In following chapters phases of the Big Data analysis according to methodology of EMC2 company are defined and basic technologies for analysing Big Data are described. As beneficial and interesting I consider the part dealing with definition of tasks in which Big Data technologies are already used in healthcare. In the practical part I perform the Big Data analysis task focusing on meteorotropic diseases in which I use real medical and meteorological data. The reader is not only acquainted with the one of recommended methods of analysis and with used statistical models, but also with terms from the field of biometeorology and healthcare. An integral part of the analysis is also information about its limitations, the consultation on results, and conclusions of experts in meteorology and healthcare.

Orientador: Rui Seabra Ferreira Júnior / Resumo: A inclusão da universidade na díade indústria e governo tem se mostrado eficiente ao criar um ecossistema de inovação e empreendedorismo, apresentando soluções baseadas em conhecimento para os desafios socioeconômicos. Para isso, o aluno precisa se submeter a situações semelhantes ao que enfrentará na prática, para aprender solucionar problemas sob pressão interagindo com seus pares ou terceiros, aproveitar oportunidades, se inspirar e referenciar com as experiências de outros empreendedores, além de aprender com os próprios erros por meio do feedback de clientes. O objetivo da presente pesquisa foi desenvolver um guia de expressões para cientistas empreendedores que será disponibilizado on line por meio de um aplicativo para uso em diferentes plataformas e dispositivos. Parte das expressões foi listada de acordo com a experiência acadêmica e profissional dos autores, enquanto que outras foram sugeridas por profissionais da área de gestão e tecnologia, além das que surgiram com o decorrer do processo de análise bibliográfica. Todas elas foram referenciadas a partir de artigos científicos publicados em revistas eletrônicas, repositórios acadêmicos, sites de órgãos reguladores, agências promotoras e entidades de classes profissionais. O aplicativo que dá formato ao guia foi desenvolvimento pela equipe do Núcleo de Educação a Distância e Tecnologias da Informação em Saúde - NEAD.TIS da FMB/UNESP. Foi utilizado o acrônimo de Guia de Empreendedorismo para Cientistas Empreendedores... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Abstract: Inclusion of universities in the industry-government dyad has been showing itself efficient in creating an innovative and entrepreneurial ecosystem, presenting knowledge-based solutions for socioeconomic challenges. For such, students are required to experience situations comparable to those they are going to go through in practice, and then learn how to solve problems under pressure while collaborating with peers and third-parties, seizing opportunities, getting inspired and relating to the experiences of other entrepreneurs, as well as learning with their own mistakes though client feedback. The aim of the present study was to develop a guide of expressions for entrepreneur scientists, which will be made available online through an app accessible from various platforms and devices. Part of the expressions were listed according to the authors‟ academic and professional experience, while others were suggested by professionals of the field of management and technology, along with others that arouse from the process of bibliographical analysis. All of those were referenced from scientific papers published in digital journals, academic repositories, as well as websites of regulatory organs, promoting agencies and professional class entities. The app that shapes the guide was developed by the Center for Distance Education and Information Technology for Health (Núcleo de Educação a Distância e Tecnologias da Informação em Saúde - NEAD.TIS), at the State University of São Paulo – U... (Complete abstract click electronic access below) / Mestre

<div>This dissertation explores the figure of the mad scientist in Victorian literature through some of the most enduring literary examples, viewing these works not as anti-science cautionary tales but rather thought experiments for dealing with hazardous scientists and hazardous science. It makes a claim for a spectrum of hazardous scientists from the beneficial to the truly mad and argues that the primary difference between them is a matter of socialization. It argues that these novels advocate for the scientist and society to negotiate and co-construct a mutually beneficial symbiotic relationship.<br></div>

For several decades now, physician-scientists have been referred to as an “endangered species.” Many factors have contributed to the dearth of clinical investigators, and training programs in clinical research are just one tool in a multi-pronged strategy to increase the number of successful physician-scientists working in health research. A qualitative approach that analyzes students’ educational goals and experiences can help fill the gaps in our knowledge about how best to train aspiring physician-scientists. This study was an interpretive phenomenology that evaluated the Master of Science program in Clinical and Translational Research (MSCTR) at the University of Cincinnati. The purpose of the study was to allow students to articulate their expectations, needs, and experiences in the MSCTR. The study included a group level assessment (GLA) and document review. Findings suggest several reasons students enrolled in the MSCTR, as well as some areas for improvement in the program: more physician-centered classes, a more directed curriculum, and a more cohesive course plan overall. Conclusions from these recommendations are that student perspectives can inform decisions around curricula and instructional methods in powerful ways, particularly when combined with a qualitative methodological approach. This study revealed several insights into how faculty and administrators can more effectively train physicians in research methodology. Training should be as applied and relevant as possible to make it directly applicable to clinical practice. This goal could be enhanced if classes – particularly statistics classes – were more physician-oriented. The curriculum of a clinical research training program for clinicians should be clear and directed, but with some flexibility and space within the curriculum for classes within areas of specialization. Collaboration should be integrated throughout, and courses should follow a logical, interconnected sequence.

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The purpose of this treatise is to investigate the efficacy of vocal warm-ups/vocalises and their role in teaching vocal technique and health for the solo singer. In addition, it will provide a brief history of vocalises and methods of the “Bel Canto” era. Current literature addresses warm-ups for choral ensembles and choral singers. It does not adequately address solo/individual warm-ups and their impact on vocal technique, health and performances. Laryngologists and voice professionals were interviewed to better understand the role of vocalises in the study of voice and professional performance. These interviews were conducted in person, by telephone and via electronic mail correspondence. Voice teachers and singers were surveyed on their current vocal warm-up practices both in the voice studio and in performance. Surveys are to be administered in three ways: 1) hard copy surveys delivered at the National Association of Teachers of Singing National Conference 2008; 2) selected nationally known teachers and singers received via ground mail a copy of the survey; 3) an online survey. This study was directed to obtain answers to the following questions: 1) Is there a standard methodology for vocal warm-ups?; 2) If so, how has this methodology evolved over time?; 3) What is the current use of vocal warm-ups and vocalises by voice instructors and professional voice users?; 4) How does the use of vocal warm-ups and vocalises influence the effectiveness of vocal performance?; 5) Does the use of vocal warm-ups or vocalises contribute to the health of the singer, thus resulting in an excellent vocal performance?; 6) Does practicing vocal warm-ups or vocalises have a positive effect on overall vocal health? This study aims to broaden the current understanding of vocalises and their impact on the teaching and performing of classical voice. / text

The aim of the diploma thesis was to describe pupils' conceptions of science and scientists and also to suggest some possibilities to influence them. In the theoretical part of the thesis common knowledge of pupils' conceptions of science and scientists is described. It also summarises researches following up these issues, and conceptions of science education at primary school in the Czech Republic and other chosen states. In the empirical part a research focused on getting information about pupils' knowledge of science and scientists and their approach is presented. The results show, that pupils' conceptions of science and scientists are heterogeneous and the role of out-of-school activities of chosen pupils was more significant than influence of school. In the final part of the thesis there are appropriate ways how to influence pupils' conceptions of the area of science at school are outlined