bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect of Adding Al2O3 Ceramic in Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing 308LSi Stainless Steel
Authors: Mohd Hairizal Osman  , Mohd Rizal Alkahari  , Lailatul Harina Paijan  , Dzuraidah Abd Wahab
Published: December 2024

Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) is a process that allows for efficient in-situ production of components or remanufacturing based on its capabilities to produce at a greater rate of deposition at a lower cost. However, WAAM components suffer from heat dissipation during the deposition process that causes the growth of coarse columnar grains resulting in poor mechanical properties that will limit industrial applications. Thus, this research investigates the role of introducing Al2O3 ceramic powder particle inoculants to the AWS A5.9 ER308LSi stainless steel wall structure to enhance the mechanical performance capabilities by refining the grain process. During deposition, the Al2O3 ceramic powder particle was manually added to each layer when the temperature drops to 150ᵒC. A complete series of tensile testing was executed to bridge those knowledge gaps. WAAM walls were fabricated and the microstructure of the sample were analysed. The results revealed that the highest tensile strength of WAAM SS308LSi components recorded at 560 MPa in the deposition direction, which increased by 6% compared to the non-inoculated sample. The improvement was due to the success of grain refinement and heterogeneous nucleation. The study demonstrates the potential of the technique to improve the mechanical properties and microstructure during WAAM components fabrication or remanufacturing.
Insight into Magnesium Doping on Morphology, Optical, and Electrical Properties of Cu2O Layer Synthesized by Electrodeposition Method
Authors: Nur Nisha Najjini Razalli  , Mohd Zamzuri Mohamad Zain  , Muhammad Mahyiddin Ramli  , Marina Marzuki  , Muhammad Hasnuhadi Jaafar  , Fariza Mohamad  , Pei Loon Khoo  , Masanobu Izaki
Published: December 2024

Cu2O stands out as a promising semiconductor material for solar energy conversion, primarily due to its exceptional light-absorbing qualities and its widespread availability. However, its efficiency is somewhat hindered by its relatively low carrier mobility and a limited absorption band for carriers. The introduction of magnesium (Mg) doping into Cu2O has emerged as a potential means to enhance its morphology, optical characteristics, and electrical properties, making it an intriguing avenue for exploration. To fabricate the Mg-doped Cu2O layers, an electrodeposition process was employed on an Indium Tin Oxide (ITO) substrate. The resulting films were then subjected to characterization using Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM), Ultraviolet-Visible Spectroscopy (UV-Vis), and HALL Effect Measurement, focusing on their morphology, optical properties, and electrical behaviors. Notably, the concentration of magnesium played a significant role in shaping the properties of the Cu2O layer. The fabrication process extended up to a dopant concentration of 0.3 M for both undoped Cu2O and Mg-doped Cu2O layers, leading to morphological alterations. Specifically, the grain size increased with varying dopant concentrations, but it became smaller and more compact after doping with 0.3 M Mg. The average absorbance of visible light for both undoped and Mg-doped Cu2O layers fell within the range of 1~2 au. Intriguingly, a doping level of 0.3 M Mg led to the simultaneous achievement of high carrier mobility (29.98 cm2/Vs), low bulk carrier concentration (2.3.928 x 1021 cm-3), and high resistivity (5.3 x 10-5 Ω cm) in the Cu2O material. Additionally, Cu2O/ITO thin films exhibiting rectifying characteristics were successfully fabricated, confirming the semiconductor nature of the deposited p-type Cu2O layer. The primary objective of this study was to synthesize Cu2O layers doped with varying concentrations of Mg and thoroughly characterize their morphology, optical attributes, and electrical behaviors through the electrodeposition method. The study findings and implications were extensively discussed.
Pengaruh Model Problem Based Learning (PBL) Terhadap Kemampuan Berfikir Kritis dan Pemecahan Masalah Pada Mata Pelajaran Geografi Siklus Hidrologi Bagi Siswa Kelas X Di SMA Negeri 1 Ketapang Kabupaten Sampang
Authors: Makbul Muavi  , Mustaji Mustaji , Alim Sumarno  , Sujud Widodo  , Aroum Bidandari
Published: December 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh model pembelajaran Problem Based Learning (PBL) terhadap kemampuan berpikir kritis dan pemecahan masalah siswa dibandingkan dengan pembelajaran konvensional. Metode penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan desain eksperimen untuk mengukur perbedaan antara kelompok siswa yang belajar menggunakan PBL dan kelompok yang belajar secara konvensional. Hasil uji statistik menunjukkan adanya perbedaan signifikan dalam kemampuan berpikir kritis, di mana siswa pada kelompok PBL memiliki skor rata-rata lebih tinggi dibandingkan siswa dalam kelompok pembelajaran konvensional. PBL memberikan kesempatan lebih besar bagi siswa untuk mengembangkan kemampuan berpikir kritis melalui umpan balik dari guru dan latihan berpikir mandiri. Selain itu, hasil penelitian juga menunjukkan bahwa kemampuan pemecahan masalah siswa dalam kelompok PBL lebih unggul, di mana proses PBL mendorong siswa untuk terlibat aktif, berkolaborasi, serta merefleksikan langkah-langkah pemecahan masalah yang mereka tempuh. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa model PBL efektif dalam meningkatkan keterampilan berpikir kritis dan kemampuan pemecahan masalah pada materi pelajaran geografi, khususnya topik siklus hidrologi. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah bahwa model pembelajaran PBL dapat menjadi alternatif efektif dalam mendukung pencapaian kemampuan berpikir tingkat tinggi di sekolah.
O Efeito da Ludicidade Dentro do Circuito no Processo de Desenvolvimento Motor em Crianças de 4 a 7 Anos
Authors: Oliveira Alinne Batista de , Nogueira Ana Fernanda Barata Tavares , Santos João Vitor Marques dos , Maneschy Mariela de Santana
Published: December 2024

Introdução: O circuito motor, é uma atividade lúdica estruturada em que as crianças exploram um espaço preparado com materiais diversificados, que são organizados de maneira a criar um percurso que desafia e estimula diversas habilidades motoras. Objetivo: Demonstrar os efeitos da ludicidade dentro do circuito no processo de desenvolvimento motor em crianças de 4 a 7 anos. Método: Foi realizada uma revisão da literatura no Google Acadêmico, Scielo e Pubmed. Os descritores utilizados foram “Recreation”, “Circuit Training”, e “PhysicalActivity”, em língua inglesa, e “Recreação”, “Exercícios em Circuitos” e “Atividade Física”, em língua portuguesa, selecionadas por meio do DeCS/MeSH. Foram aceitos apenas artigos, de revisão e/ou de pesquisas de campo com crianças de 4 a 7 anos e relevância no contexto da Educação Física infantil. Foram excluídos estudos com animais, resumos e outros formatos. Resultados: Após a aplicação dos critérios de elegibilidade, foram selecionados nove estudos. Eles apontam a importância que a ludicidade tem em  proporcionar à criança práticas como o circuito motor, obtendo o estímulo  do  movimento, através da exploração, manipulação, curiosidade, interação com o meio, percepção de seu corpo e de suas possibilidades de movimento, visto que contribuem de forma significativa no desenvolvimento infantil. Conclusões: Concluiu-se que o uso dos circuitos de forma lúdica oferece um ambiente que vai além do exercício físico, dando liberdade para que as crianças experimentem, se desenvolvam e aprendam de forma natural e divertida.
Susceptibility pattern of Ceftazidime-Avibactam against multi drug resistant gram-negative rods
Authors: Mehmood Mehwish Sajjad , Ambreen Fatima  , Hareem Gohar  , Fouzia Zeeshan Khan  , Hira Zafar  , Saima Naseem
Published: December 2024

This study was conducted to evaluate the susceptibility pattern of ceftazidime avibactam against multi drug resistant gram negative rods. This prospective study cross sectional study conducted in Microbiology Section of Dow Diagnostic Reference and Research Laboratory, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan. Identification of isolates was done in accordance with the standard bacteriological technique, and were distinguished based on gram staining, colony morphology and biochemical tests. Antibiotic susceptibility testing (AST) was performed on Muller-Hinton agar by Kirby-Bauer Disk Diffusion method in accordance with the Clinical Laboratory Standard Institute (CLSI) guidelines.  Good sensitivity of Lactose fermenters (Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae  and Enterobacter) were observed against Ceftazidime avibactam. Pseudomonas aeruginosa exhibited 42% resistance in all clinical samples. Proteus species and Serratia have shown high resistance in our study. Our observations showed the persistence of high ceftazidime avibactam activity against pathogenic and multi drug resistant strains of Enterobacterales and Non lactose fermenting bacteria.
Age, parity and stage of cervical cancer among cervical cancer patients attending oncology department- An observational cross sectional study
Authors: Hashmat Sana , Bhutto Sorath , Haider Ghulam , QAZI SHAYAN ALI , Shah Amra , Qureshi Areeba
Published: December 2024

Cervical cancer is one of the common cancers in women worldwide. This study was conducted to determine age, parity and stage of cervical cancer patients in Pakistani population. This was a prospective cross-sectional study, conducted in the Oncology Department of Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center, Karachi during October 2023 to January 2024. A total of 92 women of age 18 years or above, presenting with biopsy proven cervical cancer were recruited. The mean age of study participants was 53.4 years SD± 10.9 years. The highest proportion of cases were recorded between 47 to 57 years of age with a proportion of 37.0% (n=34). Among the study participants 62% (n=57) had a history of multiparty with at least five or more children and 65% (n=60) were postmenopausal women, while 59.8% (n=55) were found to have Stage-II and Stage-III disease at the time of diagnosis. Histopathologically Squamous Cell Carcinoma was the most frequent histopathological type reported. In conclusion the highest burden of cervical cancer was found to be present among the women of age group 47 to 57 years. Cervical cancer was most prevalent among women with higher parity or having five or more children. Squamous cell carcinoma was the most frequently occurring histopathological type, while most patients were diagnosed at the stage-II disease.
Conquering CMV Viremia with CMV immunoglobulin, triumph in Renal Transplant Patients: A Case Series
Authors: Khan Muhammad Tassaduq , Rashid Sidra , Hamid Rashid bin , Lal Naranjan , Farooq Syed Hasan , Zahra Syeda Mehak
Published: December 2024

This case series offers the successful management of cytomegalovirus (CMV) viremia in patients who developed CMV infection post renal transplantation. The patients have been treated with three doses of CMV immunoglobulin and ganciclovir for 21 days. The CMV load in each affected person extensively reduced after treatment, indicating the effectiveness of this regimen in coping with CMV viremia in resource constrains setting
Perceptions of principals and district officials regarding how the school district supports principals’ instructional leadership
Authors: Dhanpat Kamlawthee , Naicker Suraiya Rathankoomar
Published: December 2024

The 21st century places significant demands on our educational system. It is an opportune time to re-imagine the mission, operations, and skills expected of school district offices. The focus of this study was on the school district’s role in strengthening principals’ instructional leadership capacity for improving educational outcomes. Using a case study design, interviews were conducted with 10 principals and 14 district officials in one school district. The findings showed that district officials placed instructional leadership at the core of their role in their interactions with principals. They continued to monitor curriculum delivery and provided reports but also assumed a mentoring approach in working with principals. The study further highlighted that principals did not always implement recommendations to improve instruction at schools as they felt overwhelmed by work demands. Principals expressed the need for professional development tailored to their instructional leadership roles and on-site workshops. The findings indicate that there is aneed for greater communication between principals and district officials where principals can openly deliberate issues related to instructional leadership confronting their schools with a view to problem solving. Moreover, district officials could enable the sharing of best instructional practices among schools.
A raszternyomozás kriminalisztikai jelentősége
Authors: Pilisi Fanni
Published: December 2024

The author provides an overview of how data-mining and raster-net investigation works in law enforcement.
CHANGING PERSPECTIVES ON THE BREWING INDUSTRY: SOME PRACTICAL AND PROGRESSIVE LESSONS TO ACTIVATE SPECIAL COLLECTIONS FROM THE 20-YEAR CELEBRATIONS FOR THE NATIONAL BREWING LIBRARY
Authors: Curry Robert , Valentine Annabel
Published: December 2024

This article is a reflection on the project carried out by Oxford Brookes Learning Resources Directorate to celebrate 20 years of the National Brewing Library at Oxford Brookes University. Reflections are outlined in five ‘lessons’, covering elements from the practical to the progressive, with regard to how this event was planned and executed. The lessons cover key learning points that invite more ambitious plans for activating special collections in the future through an integrated mix of local concerns and traditional and progressive perspectives.
PODCASTING THE ARCHIVE: AN EVALUATION OF AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT WITH A NARRATIVE NON-FICTION PODCAST SERIES
Authors: Ryan Bruce , Hall Hazel , Wilson Marianne , McGregor Iain
Published: December 2024

The purpose of the empirical work discussed in this paper was to explore the theme of audience engagement with digitised archive data in different formats. A comparison is drawn between experiences of interacting with an archive presented as a narrative non-fiction audio performance and the same core material displayed as online text and images. The findings derive from an analysis of data collected in interviews with participants familiar with both versions of the archive: (1) as a podcast series entitled
Diary of the War,
and (2) photographs in the
LornaL
journal on the Blipfoto platform. The interviewees exhibited greater levels of engagement with the podcast series as a form of entertainment that prompts learning and generates emotional responses. They also found the podcast series a more flexible platform for engagement. They believed that the Blipfoto journal offers greater affordances in respect of access to contextual information, and authenticity. Key to these findings is the addition of contextual resources to the core archive in each presentation. This contribution provides insights on the role of curation in promoting audience engagement with digital presentations of collections, and the extent to which archive material in digitised formats should be left to ‘speak for itself’
.
NOTES AND DOCUMENTS: CORRECTIONS TO TENANTS’ COPIES OF COURT ROLLS BEFORE 1400
Authors: Currie C.R.J.
Published: December 2024

This note includes corrections to transcriptions and translations of three of the copies of court roll published in 2021 on British History Online in connection with an article thereon in
Archives,
lvi (1), 1–22
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Shakespearean Spiders and Shakespearean Slime Mold
Authors: Brown Sarah Annes
Published: December 2024

This article draws on the debts to Shakespeare—in particular
Hamlet
,
Macbeth
,
The Merchant of Venice
and
The Tempest
—in Adrian Tchaikovsky’s
Children of Time
(2015–22) novels to illuminate the trilogy’s complex engagement with posthuman identities. It identifies and analyzes a sustained pattern of connections between Tchaikovsky’s allusive processes and the various biological mechanisms of transformation and inheritance which drive the trilogy’s complex plot. The Shakespearean subtext becomes particularly resonant at moments when human survival or identity is challenged by unfamiliar life forms. In response to critical disagreement over whether Tchaikovsky embraces or rejects an anthropocentric view of the universe, it argues that Shakespeare’s own practice of presenting ethical or political debates
in utramque partem
, on both sides of the question, provides a model for decoding Tchaikovsky’s complex, shifting, and playful exploration of humanity’s encounters with very different life forms.
Differential Rotation of Individual Sunspots and Pores
Authors: Tlatov Andrey G. , Tlatova Kseniya A.
Published: December 2024

The analysis of the rotation rate of individual sunspots and pores was performed according to the data from the processing of observations by the Solar Dynamics Observatory/Helioseismic and Magnetic Imager in the period 2010–2024. Sunspots stood out in the images in the continuum. To accurately track the spots, we processed five images for each day. To determine the polarity of the magnetic field, we superimposed the contours of sunspots on observations of magnetic fields at the same time. This made it possible to track the movement of more than 210,000 individual sunspots and pores. It is found that the rotation rate is influenced by the rotation rate of the solar atmosphere and the systematic proper motions of the spots. Sunspots and pores of the leading polarity have a rate of meridional movement ≈2.4% faster than spots of the trailing polarity. We also found that regular sunspots, which have umbrae and penumbrae, rotate ≈1.5% faster than solar pores, in which penumbrae are absent. The dependence of the rotation rate on the area is found. For sunspots with an area of S > 10 μhm, the rotation rate is practically independent of the area. Small sunspots, with an area of S < 10 μhm, rotate ≈1.7% more slowly.
Influence of natural oils on the textural and rheological properties of cosmetic creams
Authors: Andonova Antoniya , Gugleva Viliana , Sotirova Yoana , Nikolova Krastena , Marcheva Marina , Petkova Zhana , Andonova Velichka
Published: December 2024

Creams are semisolid dosage forms widely used for pharmaceutical and cosmetic purposes due to their pleasant appearance, easy spreadability, and the possibility to deliver hydrophobic and hydrophilic active agents. The aim of the current study was to evaluate the impact of type and concentration of different oil phases on the mechanical and rheological properties of cosmetic creams. For this purpose, a series of blank and anti-age creams were prepared applying the hot homogenization method (9000 rpm for 5 minutes). The blank creams contained an emulsifying base (Neofin Nat 8% w/w) and varying types of lipid phase: 1) babassu oil (8% w/w), 2) Cannabis sativa (2% w/w) and Camelina sativa (6% w/w) oils, 3) babassu (6% w/w) and Cannabis sativa (2% w/w) oils, and 4) babassu (6% w/w) and Camelina sativa (2% w/w) oils. The anti-age creams contained additionally Jasminum sambac flower extract (5% w/w) and Аrgireline® solution (5% w/w). The spreading, mechanical, and rheological properties of the developed formulations were investigated. The anti-age cream based on babassu (6% w/w) and Camelina sativa (2% w/w) oils exhibited suitable textural and rheological characteristics that would facilitate its application onto skin and provide sufficient contact time to exert its beneficial effects.
An explicit numerical method for the conservative Allen–Cahn equation on a cubic surface
Authors: Hwang Youngjin , Jyoti  , Kwak Soobin , Kim Hyundong , Kim Junseok
Published: December 2024

We introduced a fully explicit finite difference method (FDM) designed for numerically solving the conservative Allen–Cahn equation (CAC) on a cubic surface. In this context, the cubic surface refers to the combined areas of the six square faces that enclose the volume of a cube. The proposed numerical solution approach is structured into two sequential steps. First, the Allen–Cahn (AC) equation was solved by applying the fully explicit FDM, which is computationally efficient. Following this, the conservation term is resolved using the updated solution from the AC equation to ensure consistency with the underlying conservation principles. To evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed scheme, computational tests are performed to verify that the resulting numerical solution of the CAC equation successfully conserves the discrete mass. Additionally, the solution is examined for its ability to exhibit the property of constrained motion by mass conserving mean curvature, a critical characteristic of the CAC equation. These two properties are fundamental to the integrity and accuracy of the CAC equation.
Quelles pratiques de Facebook par les candidat·es lors de la campagne présidentielle française de 2017 ?
Authors: Wojcik Stéphanie
Published: December 2024

Après avoir exploré les dynamiques temporelles de la campagne présidentielle numérique de 2017 sur Facebook pour cinq candidat·es (Benoît Hamon, François Fillon, Marine Le Pen, Emmanuel Macron et Jean-Luc Mélenchon), cette étude se penche sur leurs ethos et rhétoriques respectifs. Elle met en lumière l'absence d'uniformisation dans leurs stratégies électorales. Les pages des candidat·es reflètent de manière inégale leurs actions sur le terrain ou leurs apparitions médiatiques. La communication numérique, tout en valorisant leur programme ou leur personnalité, contribue également à diffuser une publicité négative. Les efforts de mobilisation prennent des formes variées, mais leur importance diffère selon les candidat·es.
Metodología on-the-move – Una aproximación transecológica a las experiencias de las personas trans en los deportes de aventura
Authors: Herraiz Bart Bloem
Published: December 2024

Los espacios urbanos a menudo sirven como refugio para las comunidades queer, donde muches de nosotres encontramos pertenencia al conocer y compartir con otras personas queer. Sin embargo, muchas personas trans encuentran también bienestar en la naturaleza. Esto me llevó a explorar las experiencias de las personas trans en actividades físicas al aire libre. Para ello, desarrollé una “metodología on-the-move”, la cual se basa en un ensamblaje de enfoques metodológicos feministas, queer y outdoor. Esta metodología postcualitativa desafía las dicotomías de la investigación, enfocándose en la interacción entre cuerpos, emociones y lo más-que-humano. Las transecologías emergen de las conexiones entre lo trans y el medio ambiente, y descentran las experiencias humanas en el proceso de entrevista. A continuación, presentaré el enfoque metodológico y dos ejemplos de análisis transecológico.
(Trans)Forming pictures: an exploration of trans* diversity within Mar C. Llop’s work Identity Constructions
Authors: González-Ruiz Lorena
Published: December 2024

This article explores the work of trans* activist and photographer Mar C. Llop “Identity Constructions, Work in progress” (2017) from the perspective of contemporary Catalan critical trans studies, specifically, using trans* activist and researcher Miquel Missé’s criticism of the biomedical paradigm within contemporary trans body ethics (Missé, 2018). Drawing from historical conceptualizations of trans* identities in Barcelona and conducting a documental analysis to set a dialogue between Llop’s photographies and Missé’s arguments, this article aims at widening our current epistemological framework on trans* and other gender-dissident identities through organic materiality, practice, and experience, ultimately giving voice while producing multiple embodied queer epistemologies (Santos, 2023).
De Francisco Pérez del Río a Francisco Pacheco: linaje, ideología, práctica, teoría
Authors: Marías Fernando
Published: December 2024

This article attempts an analysis of the figure of the painter Francisco Pacheco, first considering his converso lineage and his early belonging to the Congregation of the Granada, then under suspicion, and secondly, his study of religious matters, as well as his poetic, and later, theoretical interests.
Las efigies del Fénix y la Envidia: Lope de Vega, la tradición renacentista del retrato del autor y Francisco Pacheco
Authors: Béhar Roland
Published: December 2024

Este artículo indaga el proceso mediante el cual Lope de Vega buscó proyectar, mediante varios retratos grabados colocados al inicio de sus obras, entre 1598 y 1609, una imagen pública de sí mismo, que se nutre tanto de la cultura emblemática de su tiempo (con el simbolismo del ave fénix, de la caña de la humildad y de la serpiente de la envidia) como de una larga tradición del retrato humanístico, que encuentra su modelo principal en las efigies de Erasmo y otros eruditos de su tiempo dibujadas por Durero, y que se conocían bien en la España de la época de Lope de Vega y de Francisco Pacheco. Se recuerdan, asimismo, las relaciones entre Lope de Vega y Pacheco, en la tertulia de Juan de Arguijo –figura clave de la estancia sevillana de Lope, entre 1602 y 1604–, que permiten entender mejor cómo debieron de compartir el mismo lenguaje simbólico y formal, lo cual arroja una nueva luz sobre el retrato que Pacheco hizo de Lope de Vega, así como sobre la iconografía de la Envidia, tan presente en los retratos-jeroglíficos de Lope.
El pasado, la huida y el etilenglicol en El pasado anda detrás de nosotros de Juan Pablo Villalobos
Authors: García Díaz Teresa
Published: December 2024

En este artículo, atiendo al tiempo y a la memoria en la novela más reciente de Juan Pablo Villalobos El pasado anda atrás de nosotros (2024), en la cual la yuxtaposición del pasado y el presente de los personajes, al igual que la dualidad autor-personaje, detonan el desarrollo de la historia. Asimismo, acudo al humor en medio de una atmósfera signada por el narco en una pequeña ciudad de México, que es el lugar de origen del escritor mexicano: Lagos de Moreno, en el estado de Jalisco. El humor, la paranoia y los efectos de la droga darán textura a los acontecimientos.
Os ministros do Santo Ofício de Goa: estatuto social e Inquisição na primeira metade do século XVIII (1707-1750)
Authors: Correia Rocha Carlos Augusto
Published: December 2024

O presente artigo tem como tema central os ministros (deputados, inquisidores e promotores) que atuaram no único tribunal da Inquisição Portuguesa localizado em território ultramarino, o Tribunal de Goa, na Índia. Estabelecemos como recorte temporal a primeira metade do século XVIII, durante o período em que D. Nuno da Cunha esteve à frente do Santo Ofício como inquisidor-geral (entre 1707 e 1750). Nosso principal interesse é analisar as origens sociais desses ministros, bem como explorar as motivações que os levaram até a Índia e por qual motivo decidiram entrar para os quadros da Inquisição. Vemos como a instituição pode ser instrumentalizada por esses indivíduos com o objetivo de obter legitimação social, e analisamos, a partir disso, algumas das limitações desse efeito legitimador, como o fato de os ministros da Índia serem percebidos como menos competentes do que os do reino.
Expert Panel Review and Field Testing of Qualitative Instruments
Authors: Bryant Jacob
Published: December 2024

This chapter demonstrates how the expert panel review and field testing processes can improve the trustworthiness tenets of credibility, dependability, transferability, and confirmability (Castillo-Montoya, 2016). Extant literature on expert panels is scant. The first section of this chapter seeks to explain what an expert panel review is and who should be included on an expert panel that reviews doctoral research instruments. A qualitative methodologist and a content expert should be considered the minimum of expert panel reviewers. Also discussed is how expert panel reviews can help add trustworthiness when reviewing non-interview instruments. There is equally minimal extant literature on field testing (Merriam, 2009). To help distinguish between pilot and field testing, this chapter refers to field testing as the process of testing a qualitative instrument on a smaller but similar demographic. Therefore, tips, sample IRB applications, and sample recruitment information are included in the chapter. Finally, advice from a dissertation chair and former students is provided.
Presenting Qualitative Results for Dissertation Research
Authors: Saiz Orlando M.
Published: December 2024

The chapter serves as a guide for students who have chosen to pursue qualitative study for their dissertation. A review of important philosophies and rationales to maintain when implementing the design. The importance of co-alignment with the method and its worldview are explained. Student ability to conceptualize and match study content with the intricacies of the method are noted. An explanation of how qualitative approaches fundamentally differ from quantitative are addressed. A strong distinction from leading philosophers of the method is detailed, along with specific approaches, design aspects, and procedural components. Practical examples from recent student dissertations are referenced. Suggestions are made to encourage student preparedness, awareness, and communication with their supervising faculty. Attention to data presentation, coding, categorizing, the analytic process, iteration, inductive reasoning, technological advancements, and final write-up of results are depicted. Students are guided toward preparing, organizing, and drafting the results chapter
Integrating Autoethnography Into Qualitative Dissertation Research
Authors: Hibbs Brian
Published: December 2024

Abstract: The purpose of this chapter is to provide an overview of the theory and practice of utilizing autoethnography across multiple disciplinary fields. The chapter begins with an exploration of the autoethnographic approach and the underlying principles supporting the approach. The chapter then examines a wide array of forms that autoethnographies may take along with recommendations for conducting such research. Next, the chapter considers various criteria which may conceivably be used to establish the quality and merits of autoethnographic studies along with a review of several investigations in various disciplinary areas which have employed autoethnographic methods. Finally, the chapter ends with a call to motivate and inspire readers to consider incorporate autoethnography into their research efforts.
Creative Exploration
Authors: Singh Gurtek , Hashmi Tabish
Published: December 2024

This chapter explores arts-based research within qualitative methodology, focusing on its intersectionality of creativity, expression, and inquiry. It provides an overview of arts-based research, its historical origins, foundational principles, and diverse methodological approaches. The chapter emphasizes the theoretical foundations of arts-based inquiry, which engages with individuals and communities through various artistic modalities. It highlights the role of creativity in arts-based research, highlighting its innovative modes of knowledge acquisition and sense-making. The chapter also discusses the potential of arts-based research to amplify marginalized voices and perspectives, while addressing ethical considerations such as power dynamics, representation, and interpretation. The chapter concludes by reflecting on the implications of arts-based research for qualitative methodology and advocating for its continued integration and expansion.
The Qualitative Research Dissertation
Authors: Mulvihill Thalia , Swaminathan Raji
Published: December 2024

Qualitative research dissertations can be instrumental in preparing educational leaders for challenging times by providing valuable insights into complex issues within the various fields of education. This chapter explores the meta-learning that can be enhanced when pedagogical intentions more fully embrace the development of the researcher with a focus on qualitative reasoning, advanced critical thinking skills, interdisciplinary/transdisciplinary learning, and social change theories. This pedagogical approach has an eye toward the implications for meaningful actions educational leaders can take based on the process, not only the results, of qualitative dissertation work. This work allows educational leaders to gain nuanced and contextualized understandings of various factors affecting educational institutions and those impacted such as educators, students, and community members. By engaging in the practice of qualitative research, educational leaders can enhance their critical thinking and problem-solving skills, enabling them to make informed decisions in times of uncertainty.
Inclusive Teaching Practices Using the Universal Design for Learning Framework
Authors: Ostvik-de Wilde Marte , Banik Jessica Motroni
Published: December 2024

Knowledge acquisition and skill development should be accessible for all learners within Counselor Education programs. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an educational framework that promotes the creation of an inclusive teaching environment for all learners, including those with disabilities. The UDL guidelines emphasize reducing barriers to learning and enhancing flexibility when delivering course material. This chapter begins with an overview of the UDL guidelines and the associated affective, recognition, and strategic networks. Particular emphasis is paid to applying the UDL guidelines across three teaching modalities: traditional in-person on-campus, blended, and remote learning. This chapter concludes with a Counselor Education case study that examines how counselor educators can comprehensively implement specific UDL strategies into their course design.
Integrating Technology to Support Learning and Accessibility in Counselor Education and Supervision
Authors: Chiu Yung-Chen Jen , Lee Heekyung , Lu Junfei , Ntinda Kayi , Chen Roy K. , Castillo Yuleinys A.
Published: December 2024

The rapid evolution of technology has profoundly impacted the delivery of counseling services and the field of counselor education. This transformation has introduced both opportunities and challenges for students from underrepresented backgrounds, including students with disabilities. This chapter delves into the integration of technology in counselor education and supervision, highlighting considerations of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. It explores strategies to enhance accessibility, including improved access to program information, optimized class preparation, and enhanced quality of clinical supervision. Key implications for counselor educators and supervisors include bolstering their own technological proficiency, familiarity with legal and ethical considerations, enhancing disability awareness, collaborating closely with disability services, and developing multicultural competence.
Disability Community-Engaged Learning for Counselor Education Students
Authors: Ntinda Kayi , Reed Bruce J.
Published: December 2024

Community-engaged learning approaches utilize experiential learning by which participant students, disability community, and instructors are knowers and actors contributing to practical, real-world applications. This chapter explores the integration of community-engaged learning in counselor education programs, with a focus on its significance for developing practice-led skills respecting communities with and of disability. Second, the chapter proposes community-engagement pedagogical methods for critical thinking and real-world problem-solving skills by counselor education students. The chapter then addresses how community-engaged learning approaches meet CACREP standards for preparing counselor education students bridging the theory and practice gaps in their clinical rehabilitation counseling competencies. With community-engaged learning counselor education students acquire practice-led skills in their overall educational outcomes.
A Comprehensive Guide for Academic and Emotional Support in Counseling Programs
Authors: McCullough Diana
Published: December 2024

This chapter provides in-depth techniques for offering academic and emotional support to students with disabilities, tailored for a diverse audience that includes scholars, higher education instructors, students in counselor education, disability studies, mental health counseling, practicing counselors, special education teachers, administrators, policymakers, and advocates. This chapter will navigate through the intricate landscape of disabilities in educational settings, offering a comprehensive understanding of various disabilities and their impact on students' well-being. In addressing the emotional challenges faced by students with disabilities, this book discusses approaches to enhance self-esteem, resilience, and coping mechanisms. It also highlights the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, offering insights into effective partnerships by offering evidence-based information and actionable strategies.
Disrupting Marketing
Authors: Gilbert Matthew A.
Published: December 2024

Generative AI is transforming content creation by revolutionizing marketing technology. This chapter examines the role of AI in enhancing efficiency, personalization, and engagement in marketing campaigns. It details the evolution of machine learning, generative AI, and natural language processing while identifying the methods by which each can be used to create content. Case studies and survey data are shared to highlight AI's benefits and ethical challenges. The chapter also discusses the importance of AI literacy and the role of marketing education. Lastly, insights into the future of content creation and marketing technology are explored while a possible evolution of AI is presented.
The Future of MarTech
Authors: Sripathi Madhavi
Published: December 2024

“The Future of MarTech” explores the evolving landscape of Marketing Technology (MarTech) and its implications for businesses in the digital age. This paper delves into emerging trends, innovations, and best practices shaping the future of MarTech, including advancements in artificial intelligence, data analytics, automation, and personalization. Through case studies and industry insights, it examines how MarTech is revolutionizing marketing strategies, enhancing customer experiences, and driving business growth. Additionally, the paper discusses the challenges and opportunities inherent in adopting and leveraging MarTech solutions, offering recommendations for businesses seeking to stay ahead in an increasingly competitive market. Overall, “The Future of MarTech” provides valuable insights and actionable strategies for organizations looking to harness the power of technology to optimize their marketing efforts and achieve sustainable success.
Tailored Healthcare
Authors: Barua Ranjit , Datta Sudipto
Published: December 2024

This paper focuses on how to apply new technologies and computing intelligence in interaction with medical science in order to advance customer care, targeting on prognosis and treatment. With the help of AI, large amounts of data can be analyzed to identify new patterns, which will allow for correct and timely actions. Detailing about principles of precision health, place of big data, and ethics, it presents the future visions and examples of the application of AI in diagnosing, avoiding, and curing illnesses. Further, it aims to discuss the issues and prospects of integrating AI into health care, proper interaction of all healthcare branches, and strict data management.
Utility of Artificial or Augmented Intelligence in the Management of Cystic Fibrosis
Authors: Petrocheilou Argyri
Published: December 2024

Chronic illness management is challenging as patients need to take multiple medications and treatments in order to maintain health. Cystic fibrosis is a genetic chronic illness with an especially large treatment burden. It involves the lungs, the gastrointestinal system and somatic growth in children and treatments include respiratory physiotherapy and several medications. Augmented intelligence (AI) is a recent science development that can be used to help with chronic illness self-management as several applications on computers and smart phones have been developed to offer reminders and health data tracking. Another need is better lung imaging protocols and recently a new computerized tomography protocol using AI has been developed. In the future AI might provide several tools for chronic disease management.
Addressing Implementation Hurdles
Authors: Green Deatrice Monique , Henderson Tiffany Polite
Published: December 2024

This chapter explores the challenges counselors face when implementing culturally sustaining practices in online higher education. It dissects hurdles such as lack of institutional support, resistance from stakeholders, and cultural misunderstandings. Strategies for securing resources, promoting cultural competency, enhancing cultural sensitivity, addressing biases, fostering inclusivity, and balancing ethics with cultural competence are discussed. By offering practical guidance, the chapter aims to equip educators and students with tools to create inclusive, equitable, and effective counseling curricula that honor diversity.
Redesigning Research Methods Curricula Through a Culturally Aware Lens
Authors: Norton Jenifer
Published: December 2024

In counseling education, cultural awareness is not a concept solely applicable to practice-related courses. While research methods may not appear to warrant a culturally responsive teaching approach, designing, or redesigning, research methods curricula through a culturally aware, trauma-informed lens both creates a learning environment conducive to students of any background or ability and strengthens the development of cultural awareness in future counselors. This chapter provides basic teaching strategies as well as specific course design recommendations aligned with a culturally aware teaching and content approach. Detailed topic, assignment, and learning activity descriptions serve as a blueprint for counselor educators interested in redesigning research methods courses to shift away from more traditional approaches lacking real-world application of research principles in evidence-based practice.
Conceptual Framework on Socio-Cultural Status and Women's Empowerment
Authors: Kobra Khadezatul , Uddin Emaj , Roy Tuhin , Islam Mohammad Zamirul
Published: December 2024

Although women's empowerment varies across communities and cultures, past research has poorly conceptualized how sociocultural status influences variations in women's empowerment between two or more subcultures within a given society. Based on theory and literature review, this chapter develops a new conceptual framework that helps understand relationships between sociocultural status and women's empowerment between two or more subcultures in a given geographic territory or a given society. In so doing, the authors conceptualize sociocultural status into 1) socioeconomic status (e.g., education, occupation, income, or inheritance of family property) and 2) cultural status (e.g., values, norms, attitudes, tradition, autonomy) that may induce variations in women's empowerment (e.g., control over resources and participation in decision-making), after accounting for background factors. This new broad-based conceptual framework induces cross-cultural variations in women's empowerment across societies that may have practical implications in enhancing women's empowerment for sustainable development.
Rural Women Entrepreneurship
Authors: Kaur Sukhmeet , Devi Saloni , Goel Divya , Yadav Babita
Published: December 2024

Women entrepreneurs bridge the gap between the SDGs and the country's socio-economic development. Women's entrepreneurship is crucial for long-term economic, sustainable societies. This is possibly a virtue of women's ability to inventiveness, prioritize sustainability, ecological soundness, and a sense of equality in the professional front catalyzes the attainment of SDGs. However, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sustainability and entrepreneurship has been affected remarkably. This is because digital inclusion and technologies pushed rural women to learn and adopt new behaviors of doing business post-lockdown. This chapter aims to provide insights into rural women's entrepreneurship in attaining Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs). The scope of the chapter incorporates “rural women entrepreneurship” and “sustainable development goals.” The chapter scrutinized and evaluated papers based on keyword criteria from Google Scholar database. The chapter sheds a multifaceted view of rural women's entrepreneurship and SDGs.
EcoAgriBot Harnessing Solar Energy and ESP8266 Connectivity for Sustainable Rice Cultivation
Authors: Nebrida Alan Pacites , Millares Dhom Ryan S. , Quidit Cherry D.
Published: December 2024

The EcoAgriBot project aims to address the inefficiencies and labor-intensive aspects of conventional rice farming through the use of a solar-powered, remote-controlled Rice Direct Seeder. The device, which is meant to improve accuracy and sustainability in rice cultivation, employs solar energy and an ESP8266 Wi-Fi module for intelligent functioning. The development approach included meticulous strategizing, conceptualization, and experimentation to guarantee optimal performance in arid terrain. Moreover, field testing of the EcoAgriBot revealed that it can be controlled over great distances, that its efficiency in seed planting is high, and that its manpower requirements are significantly reduced. The user comments emphasized the operating speed, cost-effectiveness, and convenience of use of the product, highlighting its potential to revolutionize rice production. The study's findings indicate that the EcoAgriBot represents a notable technical progression, providing a sustainable resolution to contemporary agricultural obstacles and laying the groundwork for forthcoming advancements in farming methodologies.
Geographic Information System and AI Integration to Support Sustainable Environment
Authors: Khan Rahyab Ahmed , Bibi Munaza , Khokhar Maryam , Tufail Muhammad Mutasim Billah
Published: December 2024

This chapter focuses on GIS and AI integration in the construction sector. GIS aids in visualizing geospatial data along with algorithms analysis in AI which helps civil engineers and construction professionals to make informed decisions by anticipating project risk related to the environmental impact. By doing so, civil engineers can devise strategies to reduce the adverse influence on the environment by embracing sustainable practices. GIS and AI integration will revolutionize the construction planning, operations, and maintenance process to ensure the safety of end users alongside environmental sustainability. Lastly, this is only possible with collaborations among key partners to share their expertise in GIS and AI to redefine construction practices to attain sustainability and net zero goals. This collaboration will help to address the challenges related to geospatial data and big data management in the construction sector.
Satellite Data Analysis of Surface Water Pollution
Authors: Parvathi R. , Pattabiraman V. , Mohan Gaganya , Porshia Joan W
Published: December 2024

This report details a robust approach to Geographic Information System (GIS) projects focused on identifying and categorizing surface water pollution through the analysis of Earth surface image datasets. Harnessing the power of high-resolution satellite imagery combined with advanced machine learning algorithms, the project endeavours to offer valuable insights into water quality parameters. By employing sophisticated data analytics techniques, the initiative seeks to empower stakeholders with actionable information, enabling them to make informed decisions regarding sustainable water management practices. Through the integration of cutting- edge technology and scientific methodologies, the project strives to address the pressing issue of water pollution, ultimately contributing to the preservation and conservation of our planet's valuable water resources.