bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Науково-методичне забезпечення підготовки педагогічних працівників до прогнозування і проєктування варіативного складника освітньої програми гімназії/ліцею
Authors: Пузіков Дмитро
Published: July 2023

У статті презентоване розроблене автором науково-методичне забезпечення підготовки педагогічних працівників до прогнозування і проєктування варіативного складника освітньої програми гімназії/ліцею (модель і методика вказаної підготовки) та окреслені його компоненти. Визначено поняття «модель підготовки педагогічних працівників до прогнозування і проєктування варіативного складника освітньої програми гімназії/ліцею» – це умовний образ (опис) процесу підготовки педагогічних працівників до означеної діяльності, розроблений і обґрунтований задля апробації та впровадження в освітній практиці. Розкрито й обґрунтовано структурні компоненти цієї моделі, а саме: суб’єктний, об’єктний, цільовий, змістовий, методичний, оцінювально-результативний. Розроблено й описано методику підготовки педагогічних працівників до прогнозування і проєктування варіативного складника освітньої програми гімназії/ліцею, що є сукупністю взаємопов’язаних способів і прийомів досягнення стану довготривалої готовності (підготовленості) педагогічних працівників до розроблення такого проєкту освітньої програми закладу загальної середньої освіти відповідного рівня. Реалізація методики передбачає виконання семи послідовних етапів цієї підготовки, а саме: організаційного, діагностувального, теоретичного, практично-тренувального, реалізаційного, контрольно-результативного, коригувального. Методика підготовки педагогічних працівників до прогнозування і проєктування варіативного складника освітньої програми гімназії/ліцею може розглядатися як елемент (методичний компонент) означеної вище моделі підготовки. Перспективи подальших досліджень проблеми науково-методичного забезпечення підготовки педагогічних працівників до прогнозування і проєктування варіативного складника освітньої програми гімназії/ліцею пов’язані з експериментальною апробацією та впровадженням цієї моделі і методики у процес шкільної науково-методичної роботи.
Інноваційний потенціал сучасного підручника в умовах реформування системи освіти
Authors: Пушкарьова Тамара , Гриценко Олександр
Published: July 2023

У статті обговорена проблематика формування сучасного підручника для початкової школи в умовах реформування системи освіти. Розглянуто можливості осучаснення шкільної книги за рахунок модернізації її структурної побудови та запровадження новітніх технологій під час трансляції знакових чи образних інформаційних відомостей. Досліджено перспективу підвищення ефективної спроможності шкільного підручника з набору навчальних дисциплін шляхом розподілу загального масиву інформаційних відомостей на порізно сконструйовані й самостійно функціонуючі навчальні модулі. З’ясовано, що техніка модульного проєктування навчального підручника дозволяє об’єднати його дидактичні й технологічні функції, а також підвищити творчу активність учнів у процесі їхньої взаємодії зі шкільною книгою. Наведено уточнені дефініції наукових лексем понятійно-категоріального апарату, що застосовувався в процесі формування ключових суджень та висновків.
Кооперативне навчання математики та роль підручника в його реалізації
Authors: Васильєва Дарина , Букалов Лариса
Published: July 2023

Здійснено аналіз досліджень про кооперативне навчання та його вплив на навчальні досягнення учнів, а також нормативної бази Нової української школи. Показано, що формуванню необхідних умінь та ставлень учнів у процесі навчання математики допомагає їх залученню до роботи в групі і парі.  Розглянуто різні погляди науковців на кооперативне навчання та навчальне співробітництво. Наведені визначення, основні елементи кооперативного навчання та етапи його організації. З’ясовано, на основі опитування 220 учителів, стан упровадження кооперативного навчання математики в 5 класах Нової української школи, ставлення вчителів та учнів до такого навчання. Виявлено, що більшість учителів залучають учнів до кооперативного навчання під час традиційного навчання, але не залучають під час дистанційного навчання. Визначено частоту залучення учнів до такого виду навчання та час, що відводиться на нього. Описано ключові компетентності учнів, розвиток яких сприяє роботі в групах і парах та те, як це змінює атмосферу у класі. Зазначено, з якими труднощами стикаються вчителі у організації кооперативного навчання. Проаналізовано підручники математики для 5 класу і виявлено ті, що мають завдання для груп і пар учнів.  Наведено приклади завдань, які доцільно увести до підручників з математики 5‒6 класів для стимуляції впровадження кооперативного навчання математики. Описані окремі технології, за допомогою яких можна організувати роботу учнів з цими завданнями.
Дидактична структура змісту підручників «Технології» за модельними навчальними програмами на рівні базової середньої освіти
Authors: Мачача Тетяна
Published: July 2023

У статті актуалізовано проблему розроблення модельних навчальних програм та підручників на основі певних дидактичних систем. Акцентовано увагу на розробленні інноваційних підручників з технологій для ефективної реалізації нового навчального предмета «Технології» в освітньому процесі нової української школи на рівні базової середньої освіти.Обґрунтовано й охарактеризовано дидактичну структуру авторської модельної навчальної програми «Технології. 7–9 класи» та підручників до неї на основі концепції культурологічного змісту технологічної освіти, що узгоджується з особистісно й компетентнісно орієнтованим навчанням та вимогами Державного стандарту базової середньої освіти. Описано модель структурування змісту програми, особливості її реалізації та визначено багатовимірні завдання щодо розроблення дидактичної структури підручника. Відображено можливості підручника щодо формувального та підсумкового оцінювання учнів.
PENGARUH MOTIVASI, KOMUNIKASI, DAN KOMPETENSI TERHADAP LOYALITAS DAN KINERJA KARYAWAN TETAP YAYASAN PUPUK KALTIM KOTA BONTANG
Authors: Zulkifli Zulkifli , Halim Abdul , Purwanto Wahyu
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan menentukan pengaruh motivasi, komunikasi, kompetensi terhadap loyalitas dan kinerja karyawan tetap Yayasan Pupuk Kaltim (YPK) Kota Bontang sehingga dapat ditentukan hubungan langsung antara variabel independen dan variabel dependen. Sampel penelitian adalah karyawan tetap yang berjumlah 48 orang. Sampel penelitian berstrata terdiri atas pendidikan SMA (4), Diploma (1), S1 (36), dan S2 (7). Jenis penelitian tergolong penelitian kuantitatif. Data meliputi data primer dan dijaring menggunakan kuesioner. Analisis data menggunakan analisis regresi linier berganda dan analisis jalur. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan: (1) terdapat pengaruh positif dan signifikan variabel motivasi, komunikasi, kompetensi terhadap loyalitas, baik parsial maupun simultan dalam persamaan regresi Y1=2,929+0,398X1+0,135X2+0,151X1 dengan sumbangan pengaruh sebesar 84,3%; (2) terdapat pengaruh positif dan signifikan variabel motivasi, komunikasi, kompetensi terhadap kinerja, baik parsial maupun simultan dalam persamaan regresi Y2=7,871+0,309X1+0,171X2+0,194X1 dengan sumbangan pengaruh sebesar 78,8%; (3) Terdapat hubungan langsung yang erat dengan koefisien korelasi dan koefisien jalur antara: motivasi dan loyalitas (0,897;0,623), korelasi dengan loyalitas (0,775;0,212), kompetensi dan loyalitas (0,715;0,182), motivasi dan kinerja (0,849;0,448), komunikasi dan kinerja (0,774;0,324), kompetensi dan kinerja (0,721;0,236). Simpulan penelitian adalah terdapat pengaruh motivasi, komunikasi, kompetensi terhadap loyalitas dan kinerja karyawan tetap YPK Kota Bontang.
Academic Burnout and Relationship with Gratitude
Authors: Pratiwi Friska Yuniar Nindi , Ismanto Heri Saptadi , Iffah Leni
Published: July 2023

In education, academic burnout is a common problem that is often encountered and triggers problems related to student achievement and learning outcomes. High academic burnout is one of the triggers for high academic burnout among students. The aim of this research is, first to test empirically the relation between gratitude and academic burnout, and second to find out whether there or not the differences in academic burnout between male and female students. This research is descriptive correlative research. The number of samples is 197 respondents from the total population and using simple random sampling techniques for sampling. To find the relationship between the two variables, the product-moment correlation formula is used with a 5% of level error, and a t-test to look for the difference in the level of academic burnout between male and female students, the calculation is assisted by the SPSS program. The results of this study are, first, product-moment correlation reported there is a significant negative correlation (r-value = -0,387 > r-table 0,139, p= 0,000) between gratitude and academic burnout. Second, the results from the t-test is, there is no significant difference in academic burnout between male and female students meaning that both male and female students have the same opportunity to experience academic burnout.
Investigation of the process of coating formation during microarc oxidation of titanium
Authors:   Shakarim University of Semey, Zhassulan A. , Rakhadilov B. ,   LLP PlasmaScience, Baizhan D. ,   Shakarim University of Semey, Shynarbek A. ,   Shakarim University of Semey, Ormanbekov K. ,   Shakarim University of Semey
Published: July 2023

The structural and phase states of coatings formed on the surface of titanium by the method of microarc oxidation (MAO) are investigated. In the course of the study, a series of experiments were conducted with varying process parameters and electrolyte composition. Morphological and structural changes of the coatings were analyzed using various analytical methods, including electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction. Microarc oxidation of titanium was carried out in anodic potentiostatic mode for 10 minutes in various electrolytes based on phosphoric acid, sodium orthophosphate, potassium hydroxide and hydroxyapatite. After the MАO, the microgeometry of the surface does not change, i.e. a thin coating with a thickness of 5-7 microns is formed on the surface of titanium. The results of the examination of the coating surface by scanning electron microscopy showed that the coatings formed in an electrolyte with the addition of potassium hydroxide (KOH) have the most porous surface of all the coatings studied. The results of X-ray diffraction showed that anatase and rutile are the main phase in coatings. The composition of the electrolyte is one of the determining factors of the MАO process and is crucial for the application of MАO. The results of the study allow us to gain a deep understanding of the process of coating formation during microarc oxidation of titanium.
Overview of the use of lifting equipment in auto maintenance in Astana
Authors:   S. Seifullin Kazakh Agro Technical Research University, Nurkusheva S. , Bembenek M. ,   AGH University of Krakow, Kostyuchenkova O. ,   S. Seifullin Kazakh Agro Technical Research University
Published: July 2023

This article discusses the problem of the effective use of car lifts for passenger cars, as well as the analysis of the technical parameters of lifts at car service stations in Astana. The purpose of the study is to create theoretical foundations for improving the efficiency and safety of the use of lifts at car service enterprises. The object of the study is the labor productivity of a car service with the use of lifting equipment. Based on the analysis of the review of existing structures, a classification has been developed in order to modernize and create new types of lifts, which allows you to evaluate existing lifts. The results of comparing individual types of lifts that are used in the capital of Kazakhstan, criteria for evaluating the effectiveness and their use at a car service station in order to increase the efficiency of their use are presented.
Improvement of methods for analyzing and forecasting industrial injuries in the electric workshop of the Don Mining and Processing Plant of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Authors:   Kazakh-Russian International University, Аkishev U. , Issakulov B. ,   Baishev University, Imangazin M. ,   K. Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University, Sarsenbayev B. ,   M. Auezov South-Kazakhstan University, Dhanya J.S. ,   Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Published: July 2023

The article deals with the issues of injury research at the enterprises of the electric power industry of the CIS countries and Kazakhstan. The study of the causes of injuries and ways to solve them at enterprises and industries of the mining, oil-gas and construction sectors has attracted a lot of attention of researchers in recent years and the study of this issue is also relevant in the western regions of Kazakhstan.The methodological basis of the study was the modern provisions of the theory and practice on occupational safety and health, injuries at enterprises and industries of the mining, oil and gas and construction sectors, as well as at enterprises of the electric power industry of Kazakhstan.According to the results of the study, it was also determined that the most common cause of accidents is a violation of safety and labor protection rules, unsatisfactory organization of work production. The study of the circumstances of accidents and the identification of their causes makes it possible to develop preventive measures that prevent the recurrence of emergencies. The obtained results of the study can be used at the enterprises of the electric power industry of the CIS countries and Kazakhstan.
Convex cover – formation of the name of the domed surface and a new wayof designing the surface
Authors:   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Baidabekov A. , Kemelbekova E. ,   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Yermekbayev B. ,   Astana Kurylys Materialdary
Published: July 2023

In the article we examined the origin of the name of the dome and its connection with the sunny surface of a yurt. The new design of the dome surface is also shown. In this study, using a graphical model of the biquadrate transformation, each point of the transformed line, i.e. n of the prototype, is transformed into points forming a cross-section of the dome surface, while the transformed line gives a cross-section of the surface of the Sun. Then we rotate this section of the found dome surface relative to the vertical section Oх2and get the desired dome surface. When designing a removable dome surface, the format and dimensions of the section are set in accordance with the preliminary requirements. Thus, the biquadrate transformation method that we propose when designing a section of a domed surface, that is, a project of a domed curved surface, is practical and simple for designers. The proposed method in its simplicity is designed to solve various similar curved surfaces and engineering problems.
Investigating the Superpave Mixture Design Approach for Hot-Mix Asphalt in Kazakhstan
Authors:   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Kosparmakova S. , Shashpan Zh. ,   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Bazarbayev D. ,   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this research was to assess the feasibility of constructing high-performance paving (Superpave) for Kazakhstan with only locally sourced ingredients. Similarly, a standard Marshall technique combination that meets the technical requirements of Kazakhstan was compared. One granite aggregate supplier, 2 aggregate grading, and 2 types of asphalt binder made up the test design. Consensus and source aggregate characteristics requirements met with the Superpave design mix method using locally manufactured granite aggregate. Also, the mixtures volumetric parameters indicated that the asphalt binder content of the superpave combination has shown lower than locally-traditionally Marshall mix. The combinations of Superpave fared better in rutting and moisture resistance tests than those made in the conventional manner. After the ITS values from both samples were averaged, the decrease in significance for the superpave mixtures was 9.1%. It was below the 20% loss level required by the Superpave guidelines. Also by rutting resistance results were significantly differences for 85.5% PG70 with 9.5mm NMAS. All of these results point to the superiority of new method Superpave over the Marshall method.
Influence of compaction conditions on the liquefaction characteristics of pumice sand with non-plastic fines
Authors:   Hokkaido University, Watabe Yoichi
Published: July 2023

In this study, the liquefaction characteristics of pumice sand were investigated focusing on the relationship with compaction conditions. The new findings obtained in this study are summarized as follows. In the pumice sand with a large amount of non-plastic fines, liquefaction resistance RL20 can be expected to be only about 0.2 at a degree of compaction of 90%, however, it can be increased to be 0.3 or more if the soil is densified by compaction up to degree of compaction of 95% or more. In addition, the skeletal structure is also important even at the same dry density, and a higher liquefaction resistance can be expected under the compaction conditions on a dryer condition in water content at compaction. On the other hand, the tenacity for deformation in liquefaction under cyclic loading may be lost in the compaction conditions on the dryer condition, so the tenacity for liquefaction should also be noted.
A Study of the Refugee Policy and In-Donor Refugee Costs in ODA: A Case Study of Italy and Canada, and Its Implication on South Korea
Authors:   Korea Association of International Development and Cooperation, Choi Won Geun , Kwon Jaebeom
Published: July 2023

Purpose: What is in-donor refugee costs in ODA, and through what standards and procedures is it used for refugees in donor countries? What are the theoretical and policy implications and issues of in-donor refugee costs in ODA? This article aims to establish the concept and types of “in-donor refugee costs in ODA,” and to find policy implications for South Korea. Originality: As the refugee crisis has recently emerged as a global phenomenon, the international community is making efforts to support economic, social, and institutional development beyond humanitarian aid to refugee-receiving countries. Nevertheless, the refugee system within the donor country is still an unfamiliar concept in Korean society and has not received much attention academically. This situation increases necessity for research about Korea’s in-donor refugee costs in ODA. Methodology: This article attempts a comparative analysis of cases of two countries that have utilized in-donor refugee costs in ODA, and tries to draw implications for Korea’s in-donor refugee costs in ODA policy. Using various governmental reports and data released by international organizations, the authors conduct a comparative case analysis of Canada’s and Italy’s policies of in-donor refugee costs. Result: The result shows that there are common characteristics in the purpose, priority, and budget proportion in Canada’s and Italy’s policies of in-donor refugee costs in ODA. However, it can be claimed that South Korea’s proportion of in-donor refugee costs in ODA out of its total bilateral ODA was quite low; it’s policy has been implemented in a relatively passive manner. Conclusion and Implication: South Korea needs to increase the share of in-donor refugee costs in ODA through budgetary increase, and needs to carry out its policy in a more active manner by providing sufficient budget and establishing favorable environment for offering a basis for social integration.
Investigating the Quality of Professional life of Mashhad Psychotherapists in 2022
Authors:   Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Ibn-e-Sina Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran., Asgharipour Negar , Nouri Siahdasht Nafise ,   Department of Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran., Javdani Asl Alireza ,   Department of General Psychology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran., Hajebi Khaniki Saeede ,   Student Research Committee, Department of Biostatistics, School of Health, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Published: July 2023

Objectives The quality of professional life is an important determinant of job and patient satisfaction among psychotherapists. Low quality of professional life can lead to job burnout and compassion fatigue. However, factors related to the quality of professional life in psychotherapists have not yet been clearly evaluated. The purpose of this study was to investigate the quality of professional life of psychotherapists working in Mashhad. Methods This cross-sectional and descriptive study was conducted on psychotherapists working in Mashhad based on a convenience sampling method. The data collection tool in this study was the Demographic and occupational information questionnaire and the professional quality of life scale (ProQoL), which includes professional life satisfaction, secondary traumatic stress, and compassion fatigue components. The relationship between study variables was evaluated using Pearson’s correlation coefficient. Results In this study, 184 psychotherapists working in Mashhad (49.5% males and 50.5% females) with mean age of 37.4±7.6 years and a work experience of 6.5±6.6 years were studied. More than half of the participants had a moderate level of compassion satisfaction. The level of job burnout and secondary stress and compassion fatigue were low in most of the participants. There was a significant and direct relationship between job burnout, secondary traumatic stress, and compassion fatigue. There was an inverse relationship between compassion satisfaction and job burnout, secondary traumatic stress, and compassion fatigue. The relationship between age, gender, treatment approach, and work experience with quality of life factors was not statistically significant. Conclusion The findings of the present study showed that secondary traumatic stress and compassion fatigue were effective factors in increasing job burnout and can be used in preventive measures.
Mediating role of Emotion Dysregulation, Experiential Avoidance, and Rumination in the Relationship of Emotional Schemas with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Symptoms
Authors:   Department of Clinical Psychology, School of Behavioral Sciences and Mental Health (Tehran Institute of Psychiatry), Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Nazari Fatemeh , Gharraee Banafshe ,   Department of Clinical Psychology, School of Behavioral Sciences and Mental Health (Tehran Institute of Psychiatry), Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Zahedi Tajrishi Komeil ,   Department of Clinical Psychology, School of Behavioral Sciences and Mental Health (Tehran Institute of Psychiatry), Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Published: July 2023

Objectives Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms differ in severity, but are the same in nature. Due to the high prevalence of OCD symptoms, their ethological study is important. Given that no study has been conducted on finding the factors involved in development and continuation of these symptoms, this study aims to examine the mediating role of emotion dysregulation, experiential avoidance, and rumination in the relationship of emotional schemas with OCD symptoms. Methods This is a descriptive-correlational study. Participants were 349 college students in Tehran, Iran in the academic year of 2021-2022, who were selected by a convenience sampling method. Data analysis including structural education modeling (SEM) were conducted in SPSS software, verion 22 and LISREL v. 8.8 applications. Results The SEM model had a good fit (GFI=0.91, RMSEA=0.57). The three variables of emotion dysregulation, rumination, and experiential avoidance had a significant role in mediating the relationship between emotional schemas and OCD symptoms (P<0.05). Conclusion The interventions focusing on increasing acceptance of private experiences, reducing emotional dysregulation and rumination, and modifying emotional schemas can have better therapeutic outcomes for people with OCD.
Mars as the broker of peace: Louis XIV, the House of Savoy, and the Republic of Genoa, 1672-1673
Authors: Condren John
Published: July 2023

Attraverso questo saggio si cercherà di indagare l'incapacità di Casa Savoia, sotto il governo del duca Carlo Emanuele II, di ottenere una rapida vittoria sulla Repubblica di Genova, pur avendo sferrato un at-tacco a sorpresa, nei pressi del mar Ligure, nell'estate del 1672. L'umiliazione della guerra contro Genova del 1672 lasciò un vulnus psicologico, tanto che il figlio di Carlo Emanuele, Vittorio Amedeo II, fu abbastanza prudente da evitare un inutile conflitto con altri stati ita-liani, specialmente quelli che, come Genova, disponevano di una po-tenza navale superiore a quella dei duchi di Savoia. L'intervento di Luigi XIV per giungere alla firma di un trattato di pace tra i belligeranti - il trattato di St-Germain-en-Laye (1673) - determinò un ulteriore imbarazzo per Carlo Emanuele, i cui sogni di gloria militare dovettero infrangersi dinnanzi alla scarsa efficienza bellica.
All'origine dei duchi di Nemours e dei conti di Tenda: l'appannaggio di Filippo di Bresse e la sua trasformazione in principato (fine secolo XV)
Authors: Cereia Daniela
Published: July 2023

Un appannaggio costituisce per un abile principe una concreta possibilità di costruire non solo la propria carriera, ma anche la fortuna dei suoi discendenti. Inoltre un appannaggio permette di acquisire un titolo trasmissibile agli eredi, trasformando quindi un cadetto - e perfino un «bastardo» naturalizzato - nel capostipite di un nuovo ramo della dinastia di origine.
Knowledge and Learning Con-Validation Processes
Authors: Stara Flavia
Published: July 2023

Educational research on learning models highlights the need to activate awareness in the individual to assess knowledge and its function. This presupposes that the very knowledge does not have the character of a passive reflection of an already existing order of things. Rather, it is a question of recognizing in the individual the dynamic identity between learning and acting. In this context of investigation, it may be useful to revisit some fundamental lines of thinking expressed by classical American pragmatism, according to which human being is essentially action. Hence, everyone at the same time, is responsible to contributing to the production of a situational truth and to its con-validating. In this sense, the function of knowing as learning cannot be separated from its connection with a social praxis.
A possible dialogue between Accessibility and Assessment in university context. Considerations from a case study
Authors: Pais Ignacio
Published: July 2023

The subject of this paper is Assessment in university contexts and aims to establish a possible dialogue between the assessment of student learning and Accessibility. The aim is to offer a reflection starting from a case study, which has tried to examine the assessment processes from the point of view of cultures (the values and meanings associated with the process), of policies (the strategic and organizational choices) and practices (tools, procedures used). The new element is represented by the specific lens that has been chosen to adopt in reading the results of the research: that of accessibility. In university contexts it becomes important to give value to a construct like this, which arises from the philosophy of Universal Design, and which reveals opportunities for rethinking and improvement starting from questions such as: is it possible to think of an assessment process that promotes accessibility for everyone? How to design a universal assessment process? The research tools used in the study are the analysis of documents (60 documents), questionnaires (156 teachers and 380 students) and Focus Groups (16 students).
Collaborative peer-feedback practices in hybrid learning environments
Authors: Sansone Nadia , Bortolotti Ilaria , Fabbri Manuela
Published: July 2023

The article describes a technology-mediated collaborative peer-feedback experience. 125 students took part into the activity during the delivery of a 3-months teaching in "Methodology of Action Research", within a 3-year Degree Course in Psychological, Social and Occupational Sciences. The activity was based on a 4-phases cycle of collaborative output production, structured peer-feedback, collaborative output improvement, individual reflection. The aim of the exploratory case-study here presented is to observe if and how the peer-feedback activity supported the development of collaborative, meta-cognitive and digital skills, other than knowledge acquisition. To answer our research questions, we used a mixed system, able to provide both objective data with respect to the activity carried out and the skills put in place, and subjective data related to the students' personal experience and the perceived impact on their learning. Results show a good appropriation of metacognitive skills and offer numerous hints on the design aspects which have been found to be effective in supporting students' learning.
La valutazione inclusiva degli apprendimenti per e con gli studenti e le studentesse all'Università
Authors: Montanari Mirca
Published: July 2023

La presente riflessione teorica intende offrire alcune considerazioni e sollecitazioni riguardo il valore della valutazione, ritenuta un indicatore per l'inclusione delle diversità nei contesti formativi, nonchè fattore rilevante per la trasformazione dell'higher education. Il bisogno di innovare i sistemi dell'istruzione e della formazione continua, aspetti imprescindibili della contemporaneità liquida nella quale siamo immersi, è orientato a facilitare la partecipazione degli studenti e delle studentesse sviluppando motivazione, risorse e competenze. In ambito universitario, lo sguardo inclusivo multiprospettico si apre all'adozione e all'affinamento di strumenti, come la valutazione, in grado di trasformare le problematiche legate all'inclusione in opportunità formative per tutti, nessuno escluso. Tale prospettiva, se adeguatamente accolta, si riflette negli atteggiamenti dei docenti e nelle loro scelte didattiche che comprendono l'utilizzo del feedback come strategia per personalizzare, individualizzare e differenziare i percorsi d'apprendimento rivolti a rinforzare e coinvolgere tutti gli studenti e le studentesse, anche quelli maggiormente vulnerabili.
The Creative evolution of children's and adolescents' nonfiction literature. An international perspective
Authors: Mascia Tiziana
Published: July 2023

In the field of publishing for children and adolescents, nonfiction literature has not only flourished, but is experiencing a golden age of creativity and reader interest. Today's nonfiction literature moves beyond the boundaries of traditional popular literature in terms of writing methods, content, purpose, and target audience, informing and engaging young readers through the use of a narrative dimension. Authors and illustrators of nonfiction children's books share historical information, scientific processes, and portray marginalized and minority communities, offering models of active learning. This study examines emerging trends in nonfiction through a narrative literature review and investigates the main changes observed in the variety of topics, storytelling techniques, and the use of visual elements in nonfiction children's books over the period 2013-2022. At the same time, it attempts to highlight how these developments reflect a cultural shift towards inclusivity and social awareness
Guerra e pace: una questione di genere
Authors: Bortoletto Nico , Grignoli Daniela
Published: July 2023

Pur facendone da sempre parte la guerra è definibile come una deviazione del-la civiltà. In questo lavoro, si sostiene che i sistemi di valore patriarcali sono quelli a cui il potere politico si rifà per poter giustificare ogni possibile forma di violenza e per poter elaborare le sue strategie di esclusione (sociale) dei soggetti più deboli, come le donne, esclusione anche dal "gioco" della stessa guerra. Nonostante i venti anni trascorsi dalla Risoluzione UN 1325, molto lavoro resta da fare per affermare il ruolo delle donne come agenti di pace.
Il potere curativo delle parole
Authors: Pantanella Alexa
Published: July 2023

L'articolo affronta il tema del linguaggio e di come, più spesso di quanto imma-giniamo, possa veicolare stereotipi e pregiudizi. Nell'affrontare alcuni esempi legati al genere, alla genitorialità e all'età, l'articolo fornisce elementi di rifles-sione per far evolvere il proprio linguaggio verso forme più consapevoli e rispet-tose di comunicazione.
PENGEMBANGAN BANGUNAN INFRASTRUKTUR AIR BERSIH DESA CINANGKA KECAMATAN CIAMPEA KABUPATEN BOGOR
Authors: Ariyanti Reska , Lutfi Muhamad
Published: July 2023

Cinangka Village is located in the Ciampea District, Bogor Regency, with a population of 500 people who do not yet have adequate clean water facilities to meet the needs of the villagers. So far, clean water supply facilities have been carried out in a simple way, in the form of taking water from a spring through a pipe, which is distributed to residents incompletely. The target of developing clean water in Cinangka Village this year is the integrated development of clean water facilities for all residents, especially in Cinangka Village. The methods for developing clean water facilities include: (1) Number of people in the next 10 years, (2) Determining the need for clean water in reservoirs, (3) Distribution of water from rivers with diesel pumps to water reservoirs, (4) ) Projection of the number of house connections (SR) connected to clean water facilities. The results and discussion obtained in the next 10 years are an increase in the number of residents of 672 people (112 families), with a planned debit of 2.6075 liters/second. The capacity of the water reservoir (reservoir) is 225.288 liters. The division of the distribution pipe is divided into 3 lines and the distribution of clean water can reach residents considering the location of Cinangka Village is in the hills. The development of clean water facilities in Cinangka Village can be realized with a budget plan (RAB) of Rp. 38,000,000.00.
STRATEGI PENANGANAN BANJIR DI KAMPUNG BABAKAN BANDUNG DESA LEUWISADENG KECAMATAN LEUWISADENG
Authors: Sunarya Derivan , Sutoyo Edi
Published: July 2023

Flood is one of the natural disasters caused by overflowing sea or river water or excessive rain which causes land to be inundated with water. And currently there are many incidents that have experienced flooding in various regions of Indonesia including the village of Leuwisadeng. This has had a huge impact on society and various trade and economic sectors. Therefore this study aims to provide strategies or ideas or solutions for flood prevention so that they can inhibit flooding in the village of Leuwisadeng.
Transportation Access Index for Remote Communities That Considers Modal Seasonality
Authors: Stringer Thomas , Kim Amy M.
Published: July 2023

In northern, remote regions, community access can differ between the seasons due to modal availability. Existing accessibility measures have not been developed within, and considering, contexts where transportation modes are seasonally available. We introduce a new accessibility index that uses a cost-based approach in accounting for seasonality, using data from the Northwest Territories, Canada. We find that fly-in communities or communities with more seasonal variation in terrestrial access tend to have higher travel costs to service centers than those connected year-round by all-weather roads.
Comparative Evaluation of Two Glass Polyalkenoate Cements: An In Vivo Pilot Study Using a Sheep Model
Authors: Hasandoost Leyla , Marx Daniella , Zalzal Paul , Safir Oleg , Mehrvar Cina , Waldman Stephen , Papini Marcello , Towler Mark R.
Published: July 2023

Poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) is used to manage bone loss in revision total knee arthroplasty (rTKA). However, the application of PMMA has been associated with complications such as volumetric shrinkage, necrosis, wear debris, and loosening. Glass polyalkenoate cements (GPCs) have potential bone cementation applications. Unlike PMMA, GPC does not undergo volumetric shrinkage, adheres chemically to bone, and does not undergo an exothermic setting reaction. In this study, two different compositions of GPCs (GPCA and GPCB), based on the patented glass system SiO2-CaO-SrO-P2O5-Ta2O5, were investigated. Working and setting times, pH, ion release, compressive strength, and cytotoxicity of each composition were assessed, and based on the results of these tests, three sets of samples from GPCA were implanted into the distal femur and proximal tibia of three sheep (alongside PMMA as control). Clinical CT scans and micro-CT images obtained at 0, 6, and 12 weeks revealed the varied radiological responses of sheep bone to GPCA. One GPCA sample (implanted in the sheep for 12 weeks) was characterized with no bone resorption. Furthermore, a continuous bone–cement interface was observed in the CT images of this sample. The other implanted GPCA showed a thin radiolucent border at six weeks, indicating some bone resorption occurred. The third sample showed extensive bone resorption at both six and 12 weeks. Possible speculative factors that might be involved in the varied response can be: excessive Zn2+ ion release, low pH, mixing variability, and difficulty in inserting the samples into different parts of the sheep bone.
Cell Cycle Synchronization of Primary Articular Chondrocytes Enhances Chondrogenesis
Authors: Subedar Omar Dawood , Chiu Loraine L. Y. , Waldman Stephen
Published: July 2023

Objective

Although tissue engineering is a promising option for articular cartilage repair, it has been challenging to generate functional cartilaginous tissue. While the synthetic response of chondrocytes can be influenced by various means, most approaches treat chondrocytes as a homogeneous population that would respond similarly. However, isolated cells heterogeneously progress through the cell cycle, which can affect macromolecular biosynthesis. As it is possible to synchronize cells within discrete cell cycle phases, the purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of cell cycle synchronization on the chondrogenic potential of primary articular chondrocytes.

Design

Different methods of cell synchronization (serum starvation, thymidine, nocodazole, aphidicolin, and RO-3306) were tested for their ability to synchronize primary articular chondrocytes during the process of cell isolation. Cells (unsynchronized and synchronized) were then encapsulated in alginate gels, cultured for 4 weeks, and analyzed for their structural and biochemical properties.

Results

The double-thymidine method yielded the highest level of cell purity, with cells synchronized in S phase. While the cells started to lose synchronization after 24 hours, tissue constructs developed from initially S phase synchronized cells had significantly higher glycosaminoglycan and collagen II amounts than those developed using unsynchronized cells.

Conclusions

Initial synchronization led to long-term changes in cartilaginous tissue formation. This effect was postulated to be due to the rapid auto-induction of TGF-βs by actively dividing S phase cells, thereby stimulating chondrogenesis. Cell synchronization methods may also be applied in conjunction with redifferentiation methods to improve the chondrogenic potential of dedifferentiated or diseased chondrocytes. 
Book Review: Derr, Jennifer L. 2019. The Lived Nile: Environment, Disease, and Material Colonial Economy in Egypt. Stanford, CA: Stanford University Press.
Authors: Gore Christopher
Published: July 2023

 In 1999, the Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) was established to manage and develop the Nile Basin waters. The NBI has fostered and facilitated dialogue among its ten member states since its inception, but tension over the use of the Nile waters remains high. Many countries continue to build large hydroelectric projects in the basin without the agreement of other countries. Egypt has argued that it has a right to a continuous volume of water and has threatened to use military force to guarantee that right. Other factors, particularly climate change, are also undermining the volume and predictability of water supplies in the basin. Access to basin waters is especially in demand to improve national and regional electricity supplies and irrigation and, ultimately, to transform and improve the quality of life of basin residents. But how do these regional and national interventions manifest at the individual and community levels? How do citizens and communities, willingly or not, become subjected to these transformations in their everyday lives? The Lived Nile provides an enthralling and critical historical examination of these questions. 
CageView: A Smart Food Control and Monitoring System for Phenotypical Research In Vivo
Authors: Saeedi Mohammad , Maddahi Ali , Nassiri Amir Mahdi , Jackson Michael , Zareinia Kourosh
Published: July 2023

The present work introduces an automated and smart system (named CageView) used to monitor a mouse, detect motion, and control access to food in accordance with experimental schedules. We describe the components of the CageView platform and give a summarized description on how we employed a convolutional neural network to detect and recognize a mouse in real time before presenting the results of a case study. In particular, CageView is a programmable and remotely operable system such that (1) an experimenter at a remote workstation may set up a feeding and fasting schedule that allows feeding and fasting without requiring the physical presence of a staff member, (2) the experimenter can control access to food in real time regardless of the preset schedule, (3) the experimenter has real-time access to a live video feed to assess the mouse, (4) an artificial intelligence system tracks the mouse’s location and physical activity, and (5) a record is kept of activity, which can be displayed as a 2D representation of mouse movement or a histogram showing mouse movement in 15-min blocks for the duration of the experiment.
A Historical Review of Medical Robotic Platforms
Authors: Ginoya Tirth , Maddahi Yaser , Zareinia Kourosh
Published: July 2023

This paper provides a brief history of medical robotic systems. Since the first use of robots in medical procedures, there have been countless companies competing to developed robotic systems in hopes to dominate a field. Many companies have succeeded, and many have failed. This review paper shows the timeline history of some of the old and most successful medical robots and new robotic systems. As the patents of the most successful system, i.e., Da Vinci® Surgical System, have expired or are expiring soon, this paper can provide some insights for new designers and manufacturers to explore new opportunities in this field. 
An Analysis of Power Consumption of Fluid-Driven Robotic Arms Using Isotropy Index: A Proof-of-Concept Simulation-Based Study
Authors: Zareinia Kourosh
Published: July 2023

The manipulability of a robotic arm may be defined based on ease of motion in different directions or ease of applying force/torque. In this study, we use manipulability measures to investigate how the kinematics of robots can be employed to calculate the optimal power required to drive the actuation systems of their arms. We hypothesize that the isotropy measure is related to the power consumption of the robotic arm. In addition to theoretical aspects, we consider practical applications that can minimize power consumption in robotic systems. Since the method is simple to implement and has no assumption on the robot’s work environment or dependence on information on the main power supply, manipulability measures can be used as a tool to predict the power consumption of robotic manipulators.
Roboethics in Remote Human Interactions and Rehabilitative Therapeutics
Authors: Maddahi Ali , Leach Tracy R. , Saeedi Mohammad , Dhannapuneni Pruthvinath R. , Maddahi Yaser , Choukou Mohamed-Amine , Zareinia Kourosh
Published: July 2023

Global aging, the need for continuous high-quality services, and the recent COVID-19 pandemic have caused many sectors to reduce in-person contact between individuals where possible, and to instead use remote communication technology. With increased robot use replacing in-person interventions, ethical considerations arise. The benefits of robotic technology must be weighed against the possibility of harm to humans. The first rules of roboethics were written by Isaac Asimov in 1942, but these pre-date the range of robotic applications used today. There is no central agency for oversight in Canada, although universities and funding organizations have developed guidelines. Roboethical considerations include data use and privacy, the common good, and safety. Humans may potentially form emotional bonds with robots. Loss of jobs to automation is also a concern, particularly when many workers have suffered job losses due to the pandemic. Some health care services have switched to a remote care model, to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Remote hand rehabilitation of patients with brain injury is possible with iManus. Using a portable smart-glove technology, patients practice rehabilitative hand movements that are analyzed remotely through a sensor that offers instantaneous feedback. A therapist monitors their patient’s progress remotely and designs individualized programs. This technology benefits humanity by improving access to care for patients globally. The importance of data security and privacy is emphasized. As patient progress will be monitored by a human (a therapist), the safety of iManus is not a concern. The principles discussed in this paper can help researchers and engineers design ethical robotics in remote health care settings.
Vibrational Profiling of Brain Tumors and Cells
Authors: Nelson Sultan L , Proctor Dustin T , Ghasemloonia Ahmad , Lama Sanju , Zareinia Kourosh , Ahn Younghee , Al-Saiedy Mustafa R , Green Francis HY , Amrein Matthias W. , Sutherland Garnette R.
Published: July 2023

This study reports vibration profiles of neuronal cells and tissues as well as brain tumor and neocortical specimens. A contact-free method and analysis protocol was designed to convert an atomic force microscope into an ultra-sensitive microphone with capacity to record and listen to live biological samples. A frequency of 3.4 Hz was observed for both cultured rat hippocampal neurons and tissues and vibration could be modulated pharmacologically. Malignant astrocytoma tissue samples obtained from operating room, transported in artificial cerebrospinal fluid, and tested within an hour, vibrated with a much different frequency profile and amplitude, compared to meningioma or lateral temporal cortex providing a quantifiable measurement to accurately distinguish the three tissues in real-time. Vibration signals were converted to audible sound waves by frequency modulation, thus demonstrating, acoustic patterns unique to meningioma, malignant astrocytoma and neocortex.