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Enhancing reflective practices in higher education with AI-supported anthropomorphic coaches
Authors: Bate Guy William , Eberhard Andrew
Published: November 2024

This paper reports on a pilot study exploring the use of generative AI and anthropomorphic coaches to enhance students’ reflective practices. Reflective practice is crucial for critical thinking and self-awareness. AI-driven feedback systems and lifelike avatars may create interactive, engaging environments for deeper student reflection. Drawing on observations from an ongoing project using Soul Machines Studio at the University of Auckland Business School, this inquiry considers anthropomorphic AI coaches’ ability to provide timely feedback and support reflective work in postgraduate courses. As a work-in-progress, we describe two use cases: (a) Refining team collaboration through AI-guided reflection and (b) providing feedback on reflective journal writing. We also outline future work on scalability, longitudinal studies, learning management system integration, cross-cultural adaptation, and ethical frameworks. We highlight AI's potential to develop students’ reflective practices and contribute to integrating advanced technologies in education.
Women in Higher Education Leadership
Authors: Huber Elaine , Selvaratnam Ratna , Taylor Caroline
Published: November 2024

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the higher education landscape has caused upset to many long-held practices in the sector as educators question the future. The male-dominated leadership landscape in AI reflects broader gender disparities prevalent in STEM fields. This position paper investigates the challenges women face in academic leadership within the context of AI and proposes strategies to address these disparities. By examining reflective narratives from three women leaders in higher education, we identify themes of visibility, recognition, and inclusive leadership. Our findings highlight the importance of mentoring programs and collaborative leadership models to support women in AI leadership roles. We argue that diverse leadership not only fosters innovative solutions and equitable access but is also crucial for ethical AI development. Promoting diverse voices in AI leadership can drive meaningful change, ensuring AI technologies benefit a broader demographic and align with ethical standards. Future research should focus on strategies to enhance visibility and support for women leaders in AI, addressing both gender and cultural dynamics.
Enhancing Automated Peer Code Reviews in Software Engineering Education with Context-Aware Generative AI
Authors: Patel Pruthvi , Rios Shannon , Valentine Andrew , Oliveira Eduardo
Published: November 2024

This study investigates the enhancement of peer code reviews in software engineering education through the integration of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) with contextual awareness. Previous implementations of GenAI, such as ChatGPT, lacked detailed context about the educational content and assessment goals, limiting their effectiveness. Our work-in-progress research addresses this gap by providing GenAI with additional static and dynamic contextual information, including project overviews, pull-request descriptions, and comments. In a controlled study involving 26 students from a 12-week software engineering course, we compared the efficacy of the original GenAI system with a context-enhanced version. Results demonstrated that the context-aware GenAI provided more accurate and useful feedback, as perceived by the students. These findings suggest that incorporating contextual information improves the quality of automated peer reviews, offering a promising tool for educators to enhance student learning and engagement in code review activities.
AI-Teacher Teaching Task Spectrum in Action
Authors: Koh Josiah , Cowling Michael , Jha Meena , Sim Kwong Nui
Published: November 2024

The AI-Teacher Teaching Tasks Spectrum (AITTTS) was conceived as a way to understand the relationship between human teachers and the ever-evolving AI technologies in education. This study demonstrates how the AITTTS framework can be operationalised into a tangible intervention, showcasing the design models and practical applications of the AITTTS in real-world educational settings. By categorising teaching tasks into a spectrum, the AITTTS delineates the roles that AI and human teachers can play, providing a structured and nuanced understanding of their collaboration. As a result of the practical application of the AITTTS, a design model was birthed in this study. It highlights various aspects of holistic student outcomes such as positive electronic nonverbal communication (eNVC) cues, adaptive learning paths, and interactive learning responses as elements by which AI should be designed. By providing a structured approach for educators to incorporate AI tools and interventions in their learning environments, this research lays the groundwork for further exploration of the synergistic relationship between AI and human teachers in modern education. This framework can serve as a guide for educators to develop and implement AI-enhanced teaching strategies, fostering a more dynamic and responsive educational landscape.
Navigating the terrain of academic publishing in educational technology
Authors: Corrin Linda , Han Feifei , Huijser Henk
Published: November 2024

The field of educational technology (EdTech) is characterised by innovation and emerging technologies which continually provide new opportunities to enhance learning environments. As the theme of the Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education (ASCILITE) 2024 conference suggests, the field explores emerging frontiers in learning spaces, pedagogies, and technologies and findings from this exploration should be made accessible to the community. Academic publishing is a key channel through which outcomes are disseminated to researchers and practitioners. Therefore, it is important to understand the current state of the publishing terrain opportunities can be embraced while also addressing the challenges that threaten the integrity and sustainability of EdTech publishing into the future. In this position paper the current opportunities and challenges relating to EdTech publishing are explored with reference to open data from journal ranking organisations, journal websites, and related literature. The aim is to examine how these issues, including scale, cost, peer review, generative AI, and the integrity of the publishing processes influence the perceived impact of EdTech journals. This discussion informs the identification of key questions that stakeholders in the field need to address to ensure a sustainable and impactful future for EdTech publishing.
Upskilling academics for Gen AI
Authors: Doherty Iain , Huijser Henk , Willems Julie
Published: November 2024

The arrival of ChatGPT in late 2022 and the subsequent explosion of Gen AI tools and apps has had a significant disruptive effect in the higher education sector and has required a rapid response across the higher education sector. This response is needed at the institutional level of policy, as well as quality assurance. However, responses are also required at the level of learning design, with a particular focus on assessment. While the focus has largely been on implications for academic integrity and potential changes to assessment, this position paper explores the role of third space workers, such as learning designers, academic developers and educational leaders, in developing and updating the skills required of academics to stay current and to maintain and ensure education quality in the era of Gen AI. While responses to Covid-19 have shown the potential for rapid upskilling of academic staff, the emergence of Gen AI requires a more fundamental rethink of what and how we design for learning and assessment. The expertise of third space workers is crucial in this process.
Exploring the integration of Generative AI in assessment in a tertiary context
Authors: Petraki Eleni
Published: November 2024

The unprecedented advancements of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) tools have generated controversies surrounding their potential for transforming educational practices, and democratising knowledge sharing, while acknowledging risks to current educational practices. In order to understand the potential and risks of GenAI tools on educational practices, recent research point to the need to develop student and teacher AI literacy skills and to investigate the impact of GenAI integration in learning and assessment practices. In addressing the call for more research in the field, this study reports on the integration of GenAI tools in an academic assessment in a postgraduate course for pre-service language teachers at an Australian university. Data were collected from students’ reflections of their adoption of GenAI tools for planning their assessment and from qualitative surveys. Thematic analysis was employed to identify students’ perceived challenges and benefits in adopting GenAI for essay writing. Pre-service teachers recognised benefits in adopting GenAI for planning and generating ideas for academic writing but recognised the importance of mitigating risks created by inaccuracies or biases in content. The findings confirm the importance of transparency in the integration of GenAI and developing student awareness of and training in ethical use of GenAI for higher education.
Preferred Learning Strategies of Tertiary Students who Experience Success
Authors: Harrington Ingrid , Volpe Catherine , Adlington Rachael , O'Neill Kristy , Whannell Robert
Published: November 2024

This paper highlights the importance of utilizing innovative evidence-based teaching strategies that keep students motivated and engaged to support success in their tertiary academic studies. Research consistently reports that students are more likely to persist and succeed in their studies when they feel supported, challenged, and connected to their learning environment. Listening to tertiary student voices between 2021-2023 on what strategies improved their engagement and learning, this paper summarises student suggestions over six trimesters at a rural Australian university. The strategies nominated by students as supporting successful learning were the use of a flexible submission portal for assessments, clearly defined rubrics, video explanation of assessments, providing exemplars of requirements and the consistent presentation of unit content across the learning management site. By incorporating a flexible submission portal for assessments, clearly defined rubrics, video explanation of assessments, providing exemplars of requirements, and presenting units consistently across the learning management site, these were consistently the strategies students voted over three years as being most helpful to their learning. This paper emphasizes the need for universities to listen to student evaluation suggestions and prioritize effective teaching strategies as a key factor in promoting student retention, success, and overall satisfaction in higher education.
On the move: social and linguistic acculturation in a small society
Authors: Baider Fabienne , Karpava Sviatlana
Published: November 2024

This study examines the ways in which non-nationals in the Republic of Cyprus perceive the phenomenon of acculturation, and looks at the factors that affect their integration. Our methodology comprised questionnaires and interviews to collect data, which we then interpreted through discourse analysis. Our findings include some expected results; namely, that immigrants’ perception of their status in Cyprus society is largely affected, and mainly negatively, by their degree of fluency in the local language (Greek), as this strongly impacts their social networks and thus opportunities for integration. However, there are other influential factors, such as socioeconomic status, mother tongue (L1) and ethnicity, and a willingness to integrate. Interestingly, the feeling of being integrated is also related to formal procedures, such as having the national citizenship and holding a Cyprus passport.
On a discrete version of Fejér inequality for α-convex sequences without symmetry condition
Authors: Jleli Mohamed , Samet Bessem
Published: November 2024

In this study, we introduce the notion of

α

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-convex sequences which is a generalization of the convexity concept. For this class of sequences, we establish a discrete version of Fejér inequality without imposing any symmetry condition. In our proof, we use a new approach based on the choice of an appropriate sequence, which is the unique solution to a certain second-order difference equation. Moreover, we obtain a refinement of the standard (right) Fejér inequality for convex sequences.
The new insight of tectonic setting in Sunda–Banda transition zone using tomography seismic. Case study: 7.1 M deep earthquake 29 August 2023
Authors: Hasanah Mia Uswatun , Supendi Pepen , Nugraha Andri Dian , Widiyantoro Sri , Syaifuddin Firman
Published: November 2024

The Sunda–Banda arc transition zone features the collision of the Indo-Australian oceanic plate and the Australian continent, resulting in intricate geological and geodynamic conditions. Tectonic activity in this region is shaped by the convergence of multiple major plates, including the Indo-Australian oceanic plate and the Eurasian plate. The crustal structure along the Sunda–Banda arc transition zone is complex and influenced by various factors such as subduction, continental collision, and volcanic activity. The tectonic complexity of the region in eastern Indonesia makes it an interesting area for study. In this research, International Seismological Centre-Engdahl-van der Hilst-Buland catalogue data from 1964 to 2020 were used, which include recorded information on 69.705 earthquake events from 1.185 recording stations and consist of 2.943.974 P phases. Resolution testing was performed using various velocity grids, and optimal results were obtained with a medium resolution of ∼100 km × 100 km × 80 km for the inversion process. The tomographic inversion analysis provided valuable insights into subsurface structures within Earth’s crust and mantle up to a depth of approximately 750 km. The occurrence of deep earthquakes in the study area has provided valuable insights into complex dynamics associated with subduction and plate tectonics. The results of the tomographic inversion analysis reveal that earthquakes are concentrated in areas with high-velocity anomalies, indicating intense tectonic activity near the subduction zone. This study offers the perspective on the structural complexities and earthquake origins in the Sunda–Banda arc transition zone following the 2023 Mw 7.1 Bali Sea earthquake, which occurred on August 29, 2023, at 02:55:32 UTC + 7, approximately 163 km northeast of Lombok, Indonesia. This earthquake was caused by slab pull activity from the Australian Plate and involved a combination of downward and oblique-normal movement. These characteristics indicate the convergence and interaction between tectonic plates in the subduction process occurring in the Bali Sea area. As a result, there have been frequent occurrences of various tectonic and volcanic activities including earthquakes of different magnitudes. These results highlight the significance of the high-velocity anomaly connected to this occurrence, offering valuable insights into seismic behaviour and tectonic phenomena in the region. The findings of this study indicate that the deep earthquakes in the Bali Sea may be induced by faulting due to the transformation of metastable olivine into denser spinel at significant depths, along with shear instability caused by phase transitions within Earth’s mantle layers. This theory proposes that stress-induced changes in phase can initiate shear instabilities and subsequently lead to deep earthquakes.
Eco-friendly RP-HPLC approach for simultaneously estimating the promising combination of pentoxifylline and simvastatin in therapeutic potential for breast cancer: Appraisal of greenness, whiteness, and Box–Behnken design
Authors: Mahgoub Samar M. , Alwaili Maha A. , Rudayni Hassan A. , Almalki Manal A. , Allam Ahmed A. , Abdel-Reheim Mustafa Ahmed , Mohammed Osama A. , Mohamed Mahmoud A.
Published: November 2024

Breast cancer affects millions of women worldwide. This study explores the potential of combining pentoxifylline (PTX) and simvastatin (SIM) as a treatment for breast cancer. We aimed to develop six sustainability tools using green and white metrics to evaluate the environmental impact of reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC) methods for analyzing and separating PTX and SIM in their pure forms. The tools include analytical GREEnness, green analytical procedure index, Complexgreen analytical procedure index, analytical greenness metric for sample preparation, blue applicability grade index, and the RGB 12 algorithm. For the separation, we used a Novapack C8 column (15 × 0.46 cm, 5 µm) at 25°C. The injection volume was 5.0 µL, the wavelength was set to 210 nm, and the total runtime was 5 min. We identified optimal chromatographic conditions efficiently using the Box–Behnken design with minimal trials. We investigated the effects of three factors on retention time and resolution: acetonitrile ratio, pH, and flow rate. We used overlay plots with a 60:40 ratio (v/v) of acetonitrile and bi-distilled water to forecast the most effective mobile phase. The calibration curves for PTX and SIM showed a correlation value of over 0.999 within the range of 5–60 µg·mL−1. The recovery rates ranged from 99.9% to 100.2%, indicating high accuracy. Our RP-HPLC technique proves to be reliable and efficient for the simultaneous estimation of multiple anticancer drugs. We evaluated the environmental sustainability of this approach using green and white metrics, and the recommended method has been thoroughly validated according to International Council for Harmonisation guidelines, making it highly reliable for analyzing new formulations.
Demographic characteristics of the endangered Barbary sheep Ammotragus lervia (Bovidae: Caprini) in the fenced Amassine reserve, Western High Atlas range, Morocco
Authors: Bachiri Hakim , Znari Mohammed
Published: November 2024

Population characteristics of the Barbary sheep Ammotragus lervia, the only wild caprine in Northwest Africa, were investigated in a captive population located in a 150-ha fenced area within the Amassine reserve, Morocco, created for promoting wildlife watching tourism. We analysed the population trend during 20 years since the introduction of 10 individuals in 1999. Using direct counting in March-April 2016 to 2019, before herd dispersal, we assessed population size, age-sex structure, birth and survival rates. We estimated survival rates from mortality analysis using exponential regression models. The population size exhibited fluctuations over time expressed by significant exponential equations. We observed three successive phases corresponding each to a fast-growing period followed by a sharp decline. Estimated population density ranged from 0.25 to 0.41 ind. ha−1. Adult sex ratio varied from 67 to 91 rams per 100 ewes. Juveniles and subadults comprised 27–43 % of the population, and adults, rams and ewes, represented 26–31 % and, 29–45 %, respectively. Birth rate varied from 14 to 73 lambs per 100 ewes. The survival rate during the postnatal year approximated 35 %. For adult rams, it was around 69 % year−1. Our findings would be helpful for developing a sustainable population management plan, and assessing potential reintroduction/restocking in other areas.
Sex differences in prognosis of primary bone cancer: a propensity score-matched study
Authors: Shi Rui , Tian Leilei , Li Chuang , Lin Fang , Luo Yi
Published: November 2024

Objectives

Sex differences in survival in primary bone cancer have not been fully explored. Hence, this study was conducted to investigate the impact of sex on survival outcomes in patients with primary bone cancer.

Methods

The Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER)-17 database was used to identify patients with primary bone cancer. One-to-one propensity score matching (PSM) was employed to balance baseline characteristics. Kaplan-Meier curves and log-rank tests were used to evaluate differences in cancer-specific survival (CSS) and overall survival (OS) between sexes. Multivariate Cox regression analysis was performed to verify the independent effect of sex on survival, and sensitivity analysis was performed to determine the robustness of the results.

Results

A total of 8,791 patients were included, with 4,928 males (56.1 %) and 3,863 females (43.9 %), and a median follow-up time of 38 months. After PSM, 3,812 males and 3,812 females were included in the study, with balanced baseline characteristics between the groups. Post-PSM, females show significantly better CSS (HR=0.88, 95 % CI, 0.81–0.96, p=0.004) and OS (HR=0.87, 95 % CI, 0.81–0.94, p<0.001) compared to males. In multivariable Cox regression, the female sex was identified as an independent protective factor for both CSS (HR=0.86, 95 % CI, 0.79–0.94, p<0.001) and OS (HR=0.83, 95 % CI, 0.77–0.89, p<0.001).

Conclusions

Based on the analysis of SEER data with a large sample size, this study revealed that female patients with primary bone cancer have significantly better survival compared to males.
The neurobiological mechanisms of photoperiod impact on brain functions: a comprehensive review
Authors: Halabian Alireza , Radahmadi Maryam
Published: November 2024

Variations in day length, or photoperiodism, whether natural or artificial light, significantly impact biological, physiological, and behavioral processes within the brain. Both natural and artificial light sources are environmental factors that significantly influence brain functions and mental well-being. Photoperiodism is a phenomenon, occurring either over a 24 h cycle or seasonally and denotes all biological responses of humans and animals to these fluctuations in day and night length. Conversely, artificial light occurrence refers to the presence of light during nighttime hours and/or its absence during the daytime (unnaturally long and short days, respectively). Light at night, which is a form of light pollution, is prevalent in many societies, especially common in certain emergency occupations. Moreover, individuals with certain mental disorders, such as depression, often exhibit a preference for darkness over daytime light. Nevertheless, disturbances in light patterns can have negative consequences, impacting brain performance through similar mechanisms albeit with varying degrees of severity. Furthermore, changes in day length lead to alterations in the activity of receptors, proteins, ion channels, and molecular signaling pathways, all of which can impact brain health. This review aims to summarize the mechanisms by which day length influences brain functions through neural circuits, hormonal systems, neurochemical processes, cellular activity, and even molecular signaling pathways.
Tracing fashion transformations: a comprehensive visual analysis of fashion magazine covers
Authors: Seferoğlu Tuğba , Gülcü Yıldız Şerife
Published: November 2024

This study looks at the differences and changes observed in the visual design of the covers of French editions of women’s fashion magazines over a period of twenty-one years. To this end, the study aims to identify the changes that can be observed over the years in the design of the covers of the magazines Vogue, Elle, Marie Claire, and Cosmopolitan. However, the main aim of the study is to analyze how these visual signs on the covers of French magazines are designed “differently” and how these signs create a “difference” in comparison to each other. By analyzing these visual elements, the aim of the study is to show the development of design trends and their impact on the visual communication strategies and brand identities of magazines.
ZIF-67 derived N doped carbon embedded CoxP for superior hydrogen evolution
Authors: Panneerselvam Mohana , Yuvakkumar Rathinam , Ravi Ganesan , Mariyappan Thambidurai , Arunmetha Sundaramoorthy , Muthumareeswaran Paulpandian , Velauthapillai Dhayalan
Published: November 2024

Developing a sustainable non-noble hybrid electrocatalyst for effective electrocatalysis is the most crucial task; particularly in sustainable hydrogen energy production in the realm of energy conversion. In this work, effective thermal pyrolysis process followed by phosphorization strategy was employed to prepare and fabricate ZIF-67 (Zeolitic imidazole) assisted Co2P/N doped carbon electrocatalyst for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). The optimized Co2P/N–C electrocatalyst exhibited hollow porous nanostructures as confirmed from the scanning electron microscopy. The achieved porous nanostructure improved the efficiency of the charge and mass transportation which is confirmed by the BET analysis, has high surface area value of 94.731 m2/g. In addition, a transition metal atom can regulate reactants adsorption and desorption capacity by modulating Co and P electronic configuration. The electrochemical studies of fabricated ZIF-67 derived Co2P/N–C electrode were analyzed using 1.0 M alkaline potassium hydroxide (KOH) medium in 3 electrode system process. Whilst, optimizing the pyrolysis temperature during the phosphorization will remarkably enhance the favourable characteristics of the hydrogen generation. Notably, the optimized ZIF-67 derived Co2P/NC at 350 °C electrode exhibited low overpotential (135 mV) at minimum 10 mA/cm2 and low 120.3 mV/dec Tafel slope. Besides, electrode stability at 10 mA/cm2 current density was verified by chronoamperometry test. Hence, this study furnishes the potential technique for the development of advanced hybrid MOF electrocatalyst as a successful alternative on large scale.
The influence of glycine on β-lactoglobulin amyloid fibril formation – computer simulation study
Authors: Jaklin Matej , Brudar Sandi , Hribar-Lee Barbara
Published: November 2024

Amyloids are protein aggregates involved in various protein condensation diseases. Our study aims to investigate the influence of glycine on the fibrillization mechanism of β-lactoglobulin (BLG), a model protein known to form amyloid fibrils from hydrolysed peptides in low pH aqueous solutions. We conducted atomistic molecular dynamics simulations of aqueous solutions of native and unfolded BLG in glycine buffer at pH 2.0. During the simulations we put our focus on analysing protein-protein/buffer interactions, structural electrostatic potential mapping, and the residence times of glycine and glycinium near specific amino acid residues. Glycinium cations were found to preferentially interact with specific protein residues potentially masking the outer disulfide bonds, affecting thiol deprotonation and influencing disulfide scrambling equilibrium. These interactions can potentially hinder hydrolysis and change the fibrillization pathway. Further investigations, such as constant pH MD simulations, simulations on disulfide bounded oligomers are warranted to validate these findings and deepen our understanding of protein aggregation mechanisms.
Mundane Technologies and Community Informatics
Authors: Nemer David
Published: November 2024

In this short paper, I explore how my academic journey through Social Informatics (SI) and Science and Technology Studies (STS) has guided me toward the field of Community Informatics (CI), emphasizing the critical distinctions among these disciplines. While SI and STS primarily address the theoretical dimensions of science and technology within various institutional and cultural contexts, CI centers on the practical applications of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) within specific communities. Bringing this interdisciplinary foundation and drawing on a decade of critical ethnographic research, I present the framework of "Mundane Technology," which investigates how marginalized individuals appropriate everyday technologies to navigate and resist systemic oppression. This framework, which was originally introduced in my book “Technology of the Oppressed” (2022, MIT Press), is grounded in a decolonial perspective and enhances our understanding of how ordinary artifacts, processes, and spaces contribute to the agency and aspirations of oppressed communities. This framework also critiques traditional utilitarian approaches in Information Systems and ICT for Development, advocating for a shift towards recognizing the intangible benefits of technology in marginalized contexts. Ultimately, it underscores the importance of incorporating these narratives into CI research, reinforcing democratic values and expanding the scope of technology studies to include the voices and experiences of those historically excluded from power and representation.
Reactive Forwarding and Proactive Forwarding Performance Comparison on SDN-Based Network
Authors: Suranegara Galura Muhammad , Ichsan Ichwan Nul , Setyowati Endah
Published: November 2024

Software-defined networking (SDN) technology is one key technology in telecommunications networks that are currently widely studied. In SDN-based networks, the controller holds the key to the reliability of a network because all control functions are held by the controller as one of the open-source controllers, the Open Network Operating System (ONOS) has two forwarding mechanisms, namely reactive forwarding, and proactive forwarding. This study compares performance between reactive forwarding and proactive forwarding on ONOS with VM migration as traffic. The parameter measured is the total migration time using simple network topology. From the test results, the proactive forwarding scenario can optimize the fastest potential of the topology tested by using the path that has the largest bandwidth available on the network topology. In comparison, reactive forwarding can only pass through the smallest hops of the tested topology. From the measurement results, the average migration time performance using a proactive forwarding scenario is 36.16% faster than the reactive forwarding scenario.
From bioinformatics to anti-inflammation and immune regulation: ACT001 in lipopolysaccharide-induced lung injury
Authors: Fan Yan , Wang Yuanlin , Zhang Weiwei , Xie Keliang
Published: November 2024

Background: ACT001 is a potent anti-inflammatory small-molecule drug. However, the single cell and spatial molecular basis of pyroptosis and whether ACT001 exerts a therapeutic effect by preventing pyroptosis on acute lung injury (ALI) remains unclear.
Methods: The bioinformatics approach was employed to identify single cell and spatial landscape of nucleotide-binding domains and leucine-rich repeat protein 3 (NLRP3)-dependent pyroptosis in lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and influenza virus-induced ALI. Molecular docking was performed to elucidate the relationship between ACT001 and NLRP3. LPS-induced ALI mice model was established. Histopathological analysis and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid collection were conducted to investigate the anti-inflammatory and protective effects. In vitro experiments were also performed on bone marrow–derived macrophages to explore the effect of ACT001 on the balance of mitochondrial fusion and fission protein.
Results: Single cell transcriptomic and spatial transcriptomic analysis predicted that NLRP3-dependent pyroptosis significantly correlated with the development of ALI both in single cell and spatial distribution. Molecular docking provided a stable and reliable docking between ACT001 and NLRP3. ACT001 improved the 7-day survival of mice by approximately 50% over the loading dose of LPS-induced ALI. ACT001 (5 uM) attenuated the disruption of mitochondrial integrity and reactive oxygen species. Further, ACT001 reduced the overexpression of the mitochondrial fission protein DRP1 without affecting fusion protein Mitofusin2 levels. Moreover, ACT001 exerted a similar protective effect of suppressing pyroptosis as the DRP1-inhibitor Mdivi-1.
Conclusions: Our study revealed that pyroptosis genes were highly expressed in single-cell and spatial mapping along the first week of ALI occurrence. ACT001 attenuates ALI by reducing the NLRP3-dependent pyroptosis and balancing mitochondrial fission and fusion.
Developing computational and experimental models of heat transfer through multi-layered textile structures
Authors: Nguyen Ngoc Son , Nguyen Dinh Phuong , Do Xuan Doanh , Tong Minh Hoa , Nguyen Anh Tuan , Nguyen Manh Thang
Published: November 2024

Object signature management is a critical and urgent task that helps conceal and restrict the detection of contemporary optoelectronic systems. The design of thermal camouflage textiles and material solutions constitute a significant scientific area, however publications in this area are restricted because of military competitiveness and technological secrecy. Research on thermal camouflage materials has drawn interest both domestically and internationally for a variety of purposes, especially in military applications. Multi-layered Textile Structures (MTS) is a material with several advantages, such as its simple structure, capacity to combine many different materials with many different qualities, and great applicability. The article includes a model of computation and simulation of heat transfer through multi-layer textiles, as well as tests to assess the heat shielding effect and heat radiation energy of some samples of multi-layer textiles made of domestic materials. The initial computational and experimental results constitute an important foundation for further research and application of multi-layered textile structures.
NIL and Higher Education: An Exploration of the Early Impact of NIL on Fundraising and Competition in Universities and Athletic Departments
Authors: Meares Wesley , Hunter Lance , Ginn Martha , Hatcher William
Published: November 2024

While there has been a large amount of discussion by the media and government officials regarding the need for rules and regulations surrounding name, image, and likeness (NIL) in college athletics, to date, there is a lack of research on the effects NIL has on higher education fundraising. Thus, this study examines NIL’s effects on university and athletic fundraising and fair competition among universities. In surveying chief financial officers and athletic department directors in Power and Non-Power universities, we aim to understand university officials’ perceptions regarding the early impact NIL is having on higher education. The survey results offer valuable guidance on the regulation of NIL to ensure it benefits both universities and student-athletes.
The Effect of Athletic Identity and Other Factors on Adaptation to Sport Retirement
Authors: Cota Powell Andrea , Berg-Poppe Patti , Pickett Andrew C. , Ikiugu Moses , Lucas Molitor Whitney
Published: November 2024

Sport retirement is a major life transition that student-athletes must navigate successfully to achieve adaptation to post-sport life. Numerous factors dictate the likelihood of successful adaptation, one of which is athletic identity. Based on thorough review of the occupational retirement literature, it has been determined that adaptation can be measured by life satisfaction. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine how athletic identity impacts present-day life satisfaction and if meaning in life mediates that effect. Meaning in life can be separated into two categories, the presence of and search for meaning in life. Through a quantitative survey of 104 former Division I student-athletes, we discovered significant relationships between the search for and presence of meaning in life and life satisfaction. No relationship was found between athletic identity and life satisfaction. Thus, retrospective athletic identity does not predict present-day life satisfaction unless the mediating effect of the search for meaning in life is present. Additionally, group differences were measured between sexes, type of sport played (e.g., draft eligible or non-draft eligible), and predictability of retirement. There were significant differences on the Athletic Identity Measurement Scale between males (M = 36.1, SD = 7.9) and females (M = 32.1, SD = 7.8), t(100) = 2.55, p = .01.
Research progress on melatonin, 5-HT, and orexin in sleep disorders of children with autism spectrum disorder
Authors: Ding Wenjun , Xu Yiran , Ding Wencong , Tang Qiongyan , Zhang Bohao , Yuan Yangyang , Jin Jian
Published: November 2024

Sleep disorders are among the common comorbidities of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which not only affect the daily life and learning ability of children but may also exacerbate other symptoms of ASD, seriously impacting the quality of life of children and their families. Given this, understanding the neurobiological mechanisms of sleep disorders in children with ASD has significant research value for developing effective intervention strategies. Melatonin, 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT), and orexin are key neurotransmitters that regulate the sleep–wake cycle. Through in-depth analysis of the biological functions and regulatory pathways of these neurotransmitters, new perspectives may be provided for personalized treatment of sleep disorders in children with ASD. This article reviews the research progress on melatonin, 5-HT, and orexin in sleep disorders among children with ASD, focusing on exploring the mechanisms of these key neurotransmitters in sleep disorders of children with ASD and how they affect the sleep–wake cycle, providing a theoretical basis for improving the sleep quality of children with ASD.
Traumatic Brain Injury plus Systemic Hemorrhage in a Juvenile Rat- Sribnick Lab v1
Authors: Sribnick Eric , W Hall Mark
Published: November 2024

This is a protocol to describe the materials and methods utilized to perform preclinical traumatic brain injury (TBI) with polytrauma for the express purpose of inducing post-injury immune suppression. This protocol, as presented, has been validated in juvenile (post-natal day 28) rats of the Sprague Dawley breed. Our results have shown that this model leads to early immune suppression as noted in innate1 and adaptive2 immune function. The posting of this protocol is part of the mission of the PREClinical Interagency reSearch resourcE-TBI (PRECISE-TBI, precise-tbi.org) to improve clinical translation of therapeutics by providing an online catalog and standardized protocols to reduce the variability of model usage between laboratories.
Extraction Protocol for untargeted LC-MS/MS - Milk v1
Authors: Caraballo Mauricio , Bui Tammy , Thomas Sydney
Published: November 2024

This protocol details the extraction of milk small molecules for untargeted metabolomics analysis using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). This protocol can be adapted to other sample types. This is not a final document, not peer-reviewed and it can be updated.
TIME SERIES FORECASTING FOR TOURISM INDUSTRY IN MALAYSIA
Authors: Abu Noratikah , Taib Siti Aishah @Tsamienah , Zainal Nurul Amira , Ramli Nor Azuana , Go Clark Kendrick
Published: November 2024

This study is conducted to forecast the future tourism demand in Malaysia by applying Box-Jenkins modelling. The time series data of tourist arrivals volume in Malaysia before MCO retrieved from MOTAC Malaysia database is implemented in this study. The forecast evaluation methods used to validate the best Box-Jenkins model before proceeding to forecasting stage are MAPE and RMSE, and the analysis was performed by using Python. The findings show that SARIMA was considered as highly accurate forecasting model based on its least error produced.
YÖNETİCİ HEMŞİRELERİN ÖFKE DÜZEYİ VE İFADE TARZININ HİZMET KALİTESİNE ETKİSİ
Authors: ÇORUH Fatma , AKTÜRK Altay İltan
Published: November 2024

Hemşirelerin öfkelerini tanımamaları ve öfke ile ilişkili enerjiyi sağlıklı bir şekilde kullanmamaları neticesinde kurumun verimliliği ve kalitesi hem sağlıkları hem de kurumdaki verimlilikleri nedeni ile kalite ve performansını olumsuz etkilenmektedir. Bu nedenle, kurum tarafından verilen sağlık hizmetinin kalitesi, kurumun başarısı, kurumun güvenliği, kendi sağlığı ve performansı araştırılırken, yönetici hemşirelerin öfke ve öfkelerini ifade etmelerine ilişkin tutumlarının öğrenilmesinin önemli olduğu düşünülmektedir. Bu çalışmada; bu amaç doğrultusunda yönetici hemşirelerde öfke ve hizmet kalitesine yansıması konusunda değerlendirme yapmak için araştırma sonucunda çıkan bulguları kaliteye yorumlamak amaçlanmıştır. 224 yönetici hemşirenin katılımı ile yapılan araştımada; yapılan korelasyon analiz sonucunda; Sürekli Öfke Boyutu ve sağlıkta hizmet kalitesi ile %6.4 oranında negatif yönde (azaltıcı) anlamlı ilişki, Kontrol Altına Alınmış Öfke Alt Boyutu ve  sağlıkta hizmet kalitesi ile %35,3 oranında pozitif yönde (artırıcı) anlamlı ilişki, Dışa Vurulan Öfke Alt Boyutu ve sağlıkta hizmet kalitesi ile %8.8 oranında negatif yönde (azaltıcı) anlamlı ilişki ve son olarak İçte tutulan öfke alt boyutu ve sağlıkta hizmet kalitesi ile %9.8 oranında negatif yönde (azaltıcı) anlamlı ilişkili tespit edilmiştir. Regresyon analizi sonucuna göre sürekli öfke ve sağlıkta hizmet kalitesi negatif yönlü anlamlı ilişkili, kontrol altına alınmış öfke ve sağlıkta hizmet kalitesi pozitif yönlü anlamlı ilişkili,  Dışa vuran öfke ve sağlıkta hizmet kalitesi negatif yönlü anlamlı ilişkili ve son olarak İçte tutulan öfke ve sağlıkta hizmet kalitesi negatif yönlü anlamlı ilişkili tespit edilmiştir.
Current Strategies of Scientific and Methodological Support of Teachers as a Mechanism for the Formation of a Unified Educational Space
Authors: Golovina I.V. , Paputkova G.A. , Medvedeva T.Y. , Rubtsov V.V. , Vikhristyuk O.V. , Leonova O.I.
Published: November 2024

This publication examines the features of the integration of universities into the system of scientific and methodological support for teaching and HR staff. The most significant areas of activity of scientific and methodological centers for supporting teaching staff, created on the basis of universities, are analyzed to improve the conditions for improving the professional skills of teaching and HR staff. The central issue of discussion is the definition of strategies for the activities of scientific and methodological centers oriented on solving problems within the framework of the formation of a unified educational space in the Russian Federation. Strategies for scientific and methodological support of teaching staff are considered based on the practical experience of universities in implementing educational and scientific projects in accordance with the criteria, which determines the increase of the innovative potential in organizations, the practical significance of the content and forms of scientific and methodological support, the formation of infrastructure for supporting teaching staff, problem specialization and expertise in the activities of scientific and methodological centers, as well as the development of the interaction with professional communities.
Factors of Self-Efficacy of Feachers in a Cross-Cultural Context
Authors: Koneva E.V. , Kukubaeva A.Kh. , Roshchina G.O. , Rusanova L.S.
Published: November 2024

The article presents the results of a study where we tried to clarify the status of the category self-efficacy as a phenomenon that supposedly depends on a number of factors: the country of residence of teachers, the age and experience of their professional activities, indicators of mental burnout, and also (school teachers as a separate category of teachers) do they work with children with disabilities. 481 participants from Russia, the Republic of Belarus, the Republic of Kazakhstan, and the Kyrgyz Republic aged from 20 to 60+ years were recruited for this study, 96,7% of them were women. 182 participants were teachers, 110 of them were teachers of inclusive education. The following methods were used: the Professional Burnout technique, the General Self-Efficacy Scale, and statistical methods for processing the results. The results didn't show any difference in self-efficacy according to the country of residence. The age and associated work experience of teachers, working with children with disabilities also did not influence self-efficacy. Regression analysis showed a negative impact of the reduction of personal achievements on self-efficacy in all subgroups formed according to the country of residence. Based on the data obtained, it is concluded that the reduction of personal achievements has the greatest negative impact on teachers' self-efficacy; accordingly, it is assumed that work on the prevention of this component is effective when it is about forming teachers’ self-efficacy. We outline research prospects related to other possible self-efficacy factors.
Teachers' Attitudes towards Inclusive Education in School
Authors: Roslyakova S.V. , Sokolova N.A. , Sivrikova N.V. , Chernikova E.G.
Published: November 2024

The work is aimed at identifying the attitude of teachers of general schools to inclusive education. The article presents the results of an empirical study obtained on a sample of teachers of Chelyabinsk (N=678). The study involved respondents aged 20 to 77 years, of which 94% were female and 6% male. The study included the study of three aspects of attitude: modality, character and position. A mass online survey was used, conducted using the Internet service “Yandex. Forms”. The results obtained allow us to say that teachers demonstrate a predominantly positive attitude towards inclusion (63,8%), regardless of their length of service and participation in the implementation of adapted educational programs. It is noted that the attitude towards inclusive education is characterized by the unwillingness of teachers to take a responsible position; weak desire to interact with parents; low readiness to improve their qualifications in matters of inclusion.
Teacher's Perceptions of the Implementation of the Educational Process in the Context of Inclusive Education for Children with Disabilities in Russia
Authors: Nurlygayanov I.N. , Lazurenko S.B.
Published: November 2024

The paper presents the results of the analysis of the empirical research of teachers' opinion about the status of inclusive education in the Russian Federation. The comparative analysis was focused on the answers of teachers of special (correctional) schools (N=192), teachers working in an inclusive format (N=210) to the questions of the author's questionnaire regarding professional training and work experience, ideas about the compliance of inclusive education with the special educational needs of schoolchildren with disabilities, existing problems in the implementation of the pedagogical process and ways to overcome them, the prospects for the implementation of inclusive education. It was revealed that the opinion of teachers working in educational organizations with different models of education for children with disabilities have both common positions and specific ones. Differences to a greater extent concern the expediency of spreading inclusive education for a number of psychological and pedagogical categories of children due to the presence of significant psychological difficulties and low performance of the educational process at high cost.