bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
THE PLACE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION IN DEGLOBALIZATION PROCESSES
Authors:   Institute of Europe of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Nevskaya Natalia A.
Published: September 2023

The paper discusses the dynamics of globalization processes, analyzes the role of the achieving the economic advantage of the European Union countries in deglobalization as the goal of achieving the economic advantage of the countries of the European Union in the new technological order. The analysis uses data from the KOF Swiss Economic Institute. As a result of the analysis of the globalization index over the past 50 years, the great influence of the countries of the European Union both on world economic globalization and on the political component of globalization has been revealed. Deglobalization can be an element of a long-term strategy, the goals will be the transition of European companies to a new technological order and economic leadership in the long term for the European Union. The deglobalization mechanism in the private sector of the European economy is considered.
CROSS-BORDER COOPERATION FORMS IN TERMS OF EURASIAN ECONOMIC UNION INTEGRATION PROCESSES
Authors:   Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia, Gusakov Nikolay P. , Tinkova Arina A. ,   Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia
Published: September 2023

The mechanism of cross-­border cooperation (CBC) impact on the development of integration processes is revealed. The possibilities of using the CBC forms on the external borders of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) are analyzed via the experience of European and Chinese CBC models. It has been proven that effective CBC contributes to the expansion of integration processes, increases the efficiency of cross-­border resources use, creates prerequisites for the neutralization of border conflicts, and increases the economic security of the regional economic integration. Promising aspects of the CBC mechanism’s improvement on the EAEU external borders are identified, which are: harmonization of the EAEU member countries’ views relating to this mechanism; the creation of a single platform for consolidating legal and analytical information; exchanging experience in implementing CBC programs. Promising directions for the CBC forms’ development at the EAEU external borders are identified.
ASSESSMENT OF THE CLIMATE INVESTMENT PROSPECTS FOR TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE DECOUPLING EFFECT
Authors:   Moscow State Aviation Institute (National Research University), Pushkareva Maria B. , Teplyshev Vyacheslav Yu. ,   NP “ESMO”, Pushkarev Maxim D. ,   Moscow State Aviation Institute (National Research University)
Published: September 2023

The article is devoted to assessing the prospects of climate investment taking into account the decoupling effect. The conditions of economic growth in the modern world are closely related to the climate agenda and technologies for reducing carbon dioxide emissions. The paper presents decapling growth rates statistics and forecast and climate investments estimation in various sectors of the world economy in terms of Energy Transition 4.0.
IMPLEMENTATION OF SOCIOPSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILES FOR CERTAIN GROUPS OF THE POPULATION IN THE CONTEXT OF DIGITALIZATION
Authors:   Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, Golov German R. , Rozhkov Ilya V. ,   Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation
Published: September 2023

The article discusses the impact of digitalization on the consumer behavior of certain groups of the population. The factors that influenced the need to study possible directions for the introduction of socio-psychological profiles of consumer behavior are investigated. A new approach is highlighted in generational theory based on the socio-psychological characteristics of consumer behavior in the digital environment. The profiles of digital consumers of generation N are analyzed. The possibilities of using the digital profile of a citizen by commercial, incl. financial organizations.
STRATEGIC PLANNING IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION — GEOPOLITICAL ASPECTS
Authors:   Institute of International Political and Economic Strategies — Russtrat, Panina Elena V.
Published: September 2023

New geopolitical realities dictate new requirements for the management of the Russian economy, whose strategic planning system should fully take into account the geopolitical aspects of today and especially the long-term perspective. The article reveals four geopolitical aspects. Proposals have been formulated, including on strengthening the role of a single decision-making center and creating the necessary managerial and methodological vertically integrated infrastructure for this, the need to ensure the transition to the interaction of Russia’s strategic plans with the plans of new geopolitical partners towards the implementation of joint geo-economic projects, etc.
Brood cells like conifer cones: the peculiar nesting biology of the osmiine bee Hoplitis (Alcidamea) curvipes (Morawitz, 1871) (Hymenoptera, Megachilidae)
Authors: Ivanov Sergey P. , Fateryga Alexander V. , Müller Andreas
Published: September 2023

Two nests of Hoplitis curvipes are described from Apulia (Italy) and Dagestan (Russia). Both nests consisted of two brood cells placed side by side under a stone. The cells were neither attached to each other nor to the substrate. They were constructed from leaf fragments, which were imbricately arranged, forming a cone-like structure; each leaf fragment consisted of a basal part that was masticated to leaf pulp and an apical part that protruded freely from the cell wall. The cell wall was formed by the fusion of the masticated basal parts of the leaf fragments and thus entirely consisted of leaf pulp. The cell was sealed with a closing plug made of pure leaf pulp; a few leaf fragments were glued to its outer surface. The cocoon consisted of two layers: the outer layer was restricted to the anterior portion of the cell and had several longitudinal air-exchange slits on its lateral surface, while the inner layer had an air-exchange orifice in its most anterior dome-shaped top. Results of measurements of brood cell dimensions and contents are provided. The nesting biology of species of the H. curvipes group is discussed.
La « liste citoyenne » comme entreprise de discrétion. Enquête sur la campagne des municipales de la liste « Strasbourg Écologiste & Citoyenne »
Authors: Acabo Marie
Published: September 2023

Cet article porte sur la forme politique peu stabilisée que constituent les « listes citoyennes », étudiée à partir d’une ethnographie longue de la campagne électorale menée par la liste Strasbourg Écologiste & Citoyenne en 2020. Il s’intéresse aux usages de cette forme politique indéterminée et à la façon dont elle permet des modalités différentes de discrétion pour les partis qui composent pour partie cette liste. En particulier, l’étiquette « citoyenne » permet à cette liste issue d’une alliance entre Europe Écologie-Les Verts et d’autres partis ou collectifs militants locaux de se présenter comme une liste de renouvellement. Les dispositifs participatifs que la liste met en œuvre lui permettent de donner des gages publics de sa « citoyenneté » tout en constituant des outils efficaces pour augmenter le périmètre de son ancrage social. En s‘arrêtant sur les stratégies électorales déployées en direction des fractions populaires et aisées de l’électorat, l’article montre que la forme plastique de « liste citoyenne » s’apparente à un répertoire de pratiques variées que ces entreprises politiques ajustent aux publics auxquels elles s’adressent.
Quitter le parti pour mieux le servir : trajectoires de reconversion des militantes de l’AKP et partisanisation du secteur de l’aide sociale
Authors: Aymé Prunelle
Published: September 2023

Cet article interroge les stratégies plus ou moins discrètes d’ancrage social d’un parti dominant. Il analyse la manière dont les femmes issues du milieu de l’AKP en Turquie contribuent au gouvernement via leur engagement dans l’action sociale, domaine crucial pour la popularité de ce parti. À partir d’une enquête dans la ville de Gaziantep entre 2018 et 2021, l’article montre que l’action sociale est un secteur largement délégué, au niveau local, à des femmes militantes, bénévoles ou professionnelles, dont une partie est liée à l’AKP. L’étude des phénomènes de multipositionnement , de désengagement et de reconversion des femmes entre le parti, les institutions publiques et leurs partenaires révèle que les trajectoires féminines peuvent relever de formes discrètes de patronage. Dans l’ensemble, le débordement des logiques militantes contribue dans le contexte de domination de l’AKP à la partisanisation de l’action publique locale. Des répertoires d’action partisans ont été importés dans des dispositifs qui constituent des interfaces entre les pouvoirs publics et certains groupes sociaux privilégiés de l’électorat de l’AKP. C’est ainsi un cas particulièrement intéressant pour explorer la manière dont la discrétion partisane peut être mobilisée par un parti dominant, et le rôle des femmes dans cette stratégie d’ancrage et de contrôle social.
Rehabilitation Coordinators' Experiences of Group Supervision and Training in Motivational Interviewing: A Qualitative Study in Primary Health Care
Authors: Claesson Anne , Olsson Christina B.
Published: September 2023

The goals of this study were to describe how rehabilitation coordinators experienced regular group supervision and training in motivational interviewing and to evaluate whether the supervision and training influenced their self-efficacy in using the communication style. Four sessions that included supervision and training in motivational interviewing were offered to primary health care rehabilitation coordinators in Sweden. Focus group interviews were performed with eight participants, and data were analyzed with thematic analysis. Group supervision and training seemed to increase self-efficacy in using motivational interviewing. Components that contributed to enhancing perceived self-efficacy included a safe group climate, collegial feedback, and time between sessions to reflect on and practice motivational interviewing skills. Submitting motivational interviewing dialogues to a coding lab for objective feedback can be challenging but also can increase self-efficacy. The dropout rate was high. Thus, in the future, the sessions should be modified to reach more professionals while retaining the components that participants said could enhance their self-efficacy.

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J Contin Educ Nurs.
2023;54(11):533–540.]
Nurses' Experiences and Perspectives of the Telehealth Working Environment and Educational Needs
Authors: Lerret Stacee M. , Nuccio Susan , Compton Alyssa , Keegan Maria , Rapala Kathryn
Published: September 2023

Background:

The continuing evolution of health care and the nursing profession includes the exponential growth of telehealth platforms. The goal of this study was to describe nurses' experiences with and perspectives on their practice with and future need for telehealth.

Method:

A cross-sectional descriptive mixed methods study was conducted with nursing graduates from a single university. Completed survey questions focused on demographics, current work status, plans for employment participation, and telehealth experience. Descriptive analysis was conducted with statistical software, with directed content analysis for narrative responses.

Results:

A total of 305 of 5,080 participants completed the survey (6% response rate). Nurses described perceived benefits and barriers to working in a telehealth environment. Nurses identified continuing education needs that could form the basis for a telehealth continuing education program to increase confidence in telehealth delivery.

Conclusion:

The identified telehealth educational needs will positively influence the formation of continuing education opportunities for practicing nurses.

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J Contin Educ Nurs
. 2023;54(11):501–508.]
Achromatopsia Showing Compound Heterozygous Mutations in
ATF6
by Whole Exome Sequencing: A Rare Case Report
Authors: Wang He , Liu Zeyuan , Zhang Yu , Tao Dan , Li Li
Published: September 2023

Achromatopsia, inherited in an autosomal recessive manner, is a rare condition featured by dysfunction of cone photoreceptors responsible for high-acuity vision in daylight. To date, its pathogenesis and genetic mechanism are still not well defined due to the rarity of cases. In this study, the authors describe a patient with achromatopsia who was diagnosed based on the combination of whole exome sequencing, ocular examination, fundus photography, and fundus fluorescein angiography. A 1-year-old girl presented due to absence of the foveal reflex, severe photophobia, and pigment mottling. Fundus photography and fundus fluorescein angiography were performed on admission. Blood samples were extracted from the proband and her parents. Whole exome sequencing detected two
ATF6
variants (c.533C>A and c.82+1G>T), which were confirmed through Sanger sequencing. According to the American College of Medical Genetics guidelines, both c.533C>A and c.82+1G>T variants in
ATF6
were predicted as pathogenic mutations (PVS1, PM2, PM3). The patient was diagnosed as having achromatopsia with pathogenicity of
ATF6
variants (c.533C>A and c.82+1G>T).

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J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus.
2023;60(5):e65–e69.]
A novel study on the bifocusing method for imaging unknown objects in two-dimensional inverse scattering problem
Authors: Kang Sangwoo , Park Won-Kwang
Published: September 2023

In this paper, we consider the application of the bifocusing method (BFM) for a fast identification of two-dimensional circle-like small inhomogeneities from measured scattered field data. Based on the asymptotic expansion formula for the scattered field in the presence of small inhomogeneities, we introduce the imaging functions of the BFM for both dielectric permittivity and magnetic permeability contrast cases. To examine the applicability and the various properties of the BFM, we show that the imaging functions can be expressed by the Bessel function of orders zero and one, as well as the characteristics (size, permittivity, and permeability) of the inhomogeneities. To support the theoretical results, various numerical results with synthetic and experimental data are presented.
On asymptotic fixed-time controller design for uncertain nonlinear systems with pure state constraints
Authors: Li Yebin , Wang Dongshu , Cai Zuowei
Published: September 2023

This study investigates the problem of asymptotic fixed-time tracking control (AFXTTC) for uncertain nonlinear systems (UNS) subject to pure state constraints. To study this problem, we define asymptotic fixed-time stability (AFXTS) and thus a criterion for determining AFXTS. Dynamic surface control (DSC) is combined with fuzzy logic systems (FLSs) to construct a new adaptive fuzzy asymptotic fixed-time controller. A barrier Lyapunov function (BLF) is introduced to ensure that constraints on all states are satisfied. The proposed criterion is used to analyze the AFXTS of the system, and the effectiveness and superiority of the theoretical analysis results are verified through simulations.
Dynamics analysis of strangles with asymptomatic infected horses and long-term subclinical carriers
Authors: Shi Lusha , Hu Jianghong , Jin Zhen
Published: September 2023

Strangles is one of the most prevalent horse diseases globally. The infected horses may be asymptomatic and can still carry the infectious pathogen after it recovers, which are named asymptomatic infected horses and long-term subclinical carriers, respectively. Based on these horses, this paper establishes a dynamical model to screen, measure, and model the spread of strangles. The basic reproduction number $ \mathcal{R}_0 $ is computed through a next generation matrix method. By constructing Lyapunov functions, we concluded that the disease-free equilibrium is globally asymptotically stable if $ \mathcal{R}_0 < 1 $, and the endemic equilibrium exits uniquely and is globally asymptotically stable if $ \mathcal{R}_0 > 1 $. For example, while studying a strangles outbreak of a horse farm in England in 2012, we computed an $ \mathcal{R}_0 = 0.8416 $ of this outbreak by data fitting. We further conducted a parameter sensitivity analysis of $ \mathcal{R}_0 $ and the final size by numerical simulations. The results show that the asymptomatic horses mainly influence the final size of this outbreak and that long-term carriers are connected to an increased recurrence of strangles. Moreover, in terms of the three control measures implemented to control strangles(i.e., vaccination, implementing screening regularly and isolating symptomatic horses), the result shows that screening is the most effective measurement, followed by vaccination and isolation, which can provide effective guidance for horse management.
Mediation Models for Online Learning and Perspectives for Open Innovation: Systematic Review of the Literature
Authors: Riofrío-Calderón Gioconda , Ramírez-Montoya María-Soledad
Published: September 2023

With the advent of information and communication technologies, the implementation of online learning has been accelerated. In addition, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to the incorporation of an online model in all institutions. The objective of this study is to conduct a review on mediation models in online environments and examine the publications from 2015 to 2021, encompassing 61 articles resulting from the integration of the terms “model,” “mediation,” and “online learning.” The methodology employed corresponds to a systematic literature review, using content analysis as the technique and applying filtering criteria of inclusion, exclusion, and quality to extract the most important data. Four research questions were formulated, aiming to uncover insights within the mediation models. The findings reveal information regarding (1) the prevalence of studies related to satisfaction, collaboration, and self-regulation; (2) theoretical and conceptual trends; (3) the purposes of the studies associated with pedagogical, technological, affective, and cognitive factors; and (4) the identified findings and types of innovation. This article contributes value to existing studies by determining the factors that a mediation model should consider when an online program emerges, thus serving as a reference for professionals, researchers, and those interested in the subject. Limitations arise from the selected databases and applied criteria, while implications pertain to the pedagogical, technological, and affective fields.
Teaching Technologies Online: Changes of Experience in Wartime in Ukraine
Authors: Sytnykova Yuliia , Shlenova Maryna , Kyrpenko Yevhenii , Kyrpenko Vitalii , Konoplenko Nataliia , Hrynchenko Ihor
Published: September 2023

Online higher education in Ukraine has undergone changes during the Russian-Ukrainian war. Teaching online in wartime is stressful, but also encouraging; it is a way to overcome the stress of war. The purpose of the research is to showcase the changes in experience during wartime in Ukraine with respect to teaching methods and online technologies. To achieve the purpose, the methods of analysis and synthesis, questionnaires, and calculating methods, particularly MS Excel, are applied. There were 49 university teachers from Ukrainian government universities who took part in the study. The survey aims to find out how university teachers are ready to use new online teaching methods and techniques, to determine the priority in the method choice, and to indicate how to organize and have online lectures and practical classes. The following were the results observed: In the current situation, the relationship between teachers and students has become completely virtual. The teachers’ responsibility towards their students has increased significantly. Teachers are convinced of the global trend prospects of perceiving online teaching as one of the relevant and appropriate education forms in wartime Ukraine. It was online teaching that allowed students to continue their learning at Ukrainian universities, as many students were forced to leave their homeland, Ukraine, to save their lives. The conclusion is that teachers became more confident in assessing their skills to organize online teaching, and they tried to develop them by mastering new Internet technologies for transferring educational content.
Can AI Function As A New Mode of Sketching
Authors: Tong Hakan , Türel Ahmet , Şenkal Habibe , Yagci Ergun S. Feyza , Güzelci Orkan Zeynel , Alaçam Sema
Published: September 2023

This study investigates how artificial intelligence (AI) can be integrated into first-year design education. The goal of the study is to examine how students combine orthographic projections with AI-generated images. To answer this question, a design representation course called Visual Communication I (VC-I), taught at Istanbul Technical University’s Faculty of Architecture, was selected. A three-step assignment called “ISO-meets-AI” was planned and implemented in the VC-I. The steps of the assignment were as follows: (i) producing orthographic projections of created physical compositions; (ii) generating image output from text input using an AI program (Midjourney); and (iii) combining the AI-generated images with the orthographic projections. The assignment was completed by 50 students from the departments of architecture, interior architecture, and industrial design. Tutors defined the evaluation categories and sub-criteria based on an initial analysis. While tutors evaluated every submission based on the established categories and sub-criteria, students only assessed their own work through a survey. Lastly, a second survey was given to the students in order to better understand their willingness to employ AI in their future studies. The first survey’s comparative evaluation results of the tutors and students, as well as the results of the second survey, are presented.
About the Role of Digital Technologies for the Personality-oriented Self-development of Students in the Field of Modern Education
Authors: Demirok Mukaddes , Azizkhoja Khaidarov , Gulnar Kylyshbayeva , Sadykhan Khaidarov , Gulnara Tastanbekova , Nurgali Kashkinbayev , Saidkhoja Khaidarov
Published: September 2023

The purpose of this research is to get the views of students on the development of personality-oriented personal development with digital technologies in the field of modern education. The phenomenology design, which is suitable for the nature of the research, was used among the qualitative research designs. The study group for the research consists of 33 university students studying at various universities in Kazakhstan. A semi-structured interview form developed by the researchers was used as a data collection tool in the study. As a result of the research, the majority of the students stated that they did not receive training with digital technologies related to their personality-oriented personal development. On the other hand, the majority of the students stated that they were willing to receive training with digital technologies related to their personality-oriented personal development. The students participating in the research offered suggestions for the content, form, and duration of the training programs related to the development of their personality-oriented personal development with digital technologies. Suggestions for the content of the training include training in digital technologies for personal development, communication skills, time management training, effective working techniques training, stress management training, speed reading memory techniques training, art training, and innovation and creativity training.
Data-Driven Prediction of Students’ Online Learning Needs and Optimization of Knowledge Library Management
Authors: Li Jiajia
Published: September 2023

Thanks to the advancement of information technology, online learning has become a crucial tool of modern education, and the management of modern education is facing the challenges of how to effectively predict students’ learning needs and how to optimize the management of the knowledge library to support these needs. However, existing data-driven prediction approaches are flawed in handling complex learning environments and timely adapting to changes, so this study attempts to solve these questions by exploring the correlation between learning needs, the extraction of knowledge linkages, and the optimization of knowledge libraries based on rule updates. In our work, a new method was proposed for extracting learning needs and knowledge linkages to more accurately identify and predict students’ learning needs, and a rule-based knowledge library management optimization method was introduced to allow the knowledge library to more flexibly adapt to students’ learning needs and the changes in educational resources. In this way, this study offers a comprehensive and flexible solution for education management via the combination of these two aspects, which not only increases student satisfaction and improves teaching quality but also reduces resource waste and gives students a more personalized and efficient learning experience. Furthermore, the methods and findings of this study could also be used as references for data-driven decision-making in other fields.
Nanotechnological Approach to Improve Water and Wastewater Treatment Processes
Authors: Borah Jnanraj , Chetia Anupam
Published: September 2023

The issue of ensuring that people have access to water that is free from hazardous microbes and toxic chemicals presents a significant challenge that calls for a comprehensive investigation. Nanotechnology has enormous potential applications in water purification because it paves the way for the exploration and production of nanomaterials that have never-before-seen characteristics in the size range of one nanometer to one hundred nanometers. These nanomaterials make the process of water treatment more effective, which in turn reduces the amount of money, time, and effort that are required by conventional methods. This short review chapter focuses on the limitations of current methodologies for wastewater treatment, nanotechnology as an alternative for wastewater treatment, advancements made in nanomaterials for water treatment, and a brief look at potential challenges and future aspects of nanotechnology-based water treatment processes.
Islamic Entrepreneurship Nurturing New Ventures Through Islamic Principles
Authors: Meliza Juli , Erwansyah Erwansyah , Harianto Harianto , Ariffin Ku Halim Ku
Published: September 2023

The chapter aims to explore factors, values, and education driving Islamic entrepreneurial initiatives, and their impact on economic development. It emphasizes integrating Islamic principles into new business creation. The study also examines roles of absorption capacity, financial development, Islamic debt financing, and family background in Islamic entrepreneurship. By linking Islamic teachings and entrepreneurial pursuits, the Initiative enhances understanding and promotes ethical, sustainable business. It values Islamic work ethics and management team insights to foster Islamic-based enterprises. The chapter guides entrepreneurs, policymakers, and researchers in nurturing Islamic entrepreneurship, contributing to knowledge and future research. Insights can fuel positive transformations in the evolving entrepreneurial landscape.
Harnessing Islamic Entrepreneurship for the Belt and Road Initiative
Authors: Zreik Mohamad
Published: September 2023

This chapter delves at how Islamic business practices and the belt and road initiative (BRI) can complement one another. It evaluates the potential synergy between Islamic business principles and the sustainability aims of the BRI. As the BRI expands into nations with a mainly Muslim population, it will create new markets, halal industries, and Islamic internet platforms. The chapter also talks about how Islamic financing might help support BRI projects, creating a more equitable economic system overall. The difficulties of adapting digital processes to Sharia law in various markets are discussed. The chapter concludes with suggestions for where future research may go to help BRI's stakeholders better tap into Islamic entrepreneurship and tap into the transformative force that it has for global economic policies.
Exploring the Multifaceted Landscape of Halal Branding Challenges, Opportunities, and Cross-Cultural Dynamics
Authors: Sari Pipit Buana , Saragih Megasari Gusandra , Widodo Slamet , Ario Firman , Nasution Thorique Akbar Maulana
Published: September 2023

The primary goal of this research is to thoroughly explore challenges and opportunities in Halal branding. This covers disciplines like marketing, consumer behavior, culture, and religion, offering a multi-dimensional perspective. The study delves into subthemes including the global Halal market appeal, complex Halal branding-consumer behavior link, and strategic business implications. There's a need to further investigate Halal branding's impact on decision-making and loyalty. Future research should develop branding frameworks for the Halal market nuances. Understanding the interplay between Halal branding and cultural identity is vital. This study significantly contributes to Halal branding's evolving field, shedding light on its multifaceted aspects. It benefits academics, marketers, and businesses in this dynamic landscape.
Value-Based Intermediation
Authors: Rahmawati Rahmawati
Published: September 2023

This study investigated the implementation of value intermediation by strengthening the Islamic social capital (ISC) information in Indonesia's Baitul Maal Wat Tamwil institution (BMTI) activities. ISC dimensions are considered an intangible resource that reinforces BMTI and plays a crucial role in its development in Indonesia. ISC consisted of four categories: networking, norms, trust, and spirituality. Thus, this chapter aimed to examine the stakeholder's perception of the importance of ISC as value intermediation in Indonesia's BMT. The study found that the respondents perceived ISC as valuable information for decision-making in BMT activities. Additionally, the mean for the importance of spiritual information is higher than that of networking, norms, and trust. The findings of the ANOVA revealed that the perceptions of spiritual, networking, norms, and trust confirmed the significance in the importance perception of the four categories.
Use of Information Communication Technology in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Authors: Mashoko Dominic , Dudu Washington
Published: September 2023

The purpose of the chapter was to evaluate use of ICT in STEM teaching and learning in teacher education during the COVID-19 pandemic in Zimbabwe. A quasi-experimental research design with five teachers' colleges and five universities was used. A posttest and a pretest were given to 220 learners before and after the intervention of ICT tools such as Google classroom and smartphones. Findings show that lecturers prefer the use of simple social media gadgets to deliver lectures in colleges and universities. There is a strong relationship between use of ICT and performance by learners tested at 5% significance level (P<0.005). The chapter concludes that lack of knowledge, skills, application of integrated functions contained in the ICT gadget has resulted in its poor teaching and learning in colleges and universities. Teacher education lecturers are trained on the use of ICT tools and how it can be used for teaching and learning in colleges and universities.
The Kagisano Indigenous Philosophy of Education in Botswana
Authors: Major Thenjiwe , Mulvihill Thalia
Published: September 2023

Indigenous philosophies of education ought to guide the educational design of schools in African countries and communities. The Philosophy of Kagisano in Botswana has incorporated African worldviews to make education culturally and contextually relevant to the nation of Botswana. The purpose of this chapter is to explain the Philosophy of Kagisano, as one of the indigenous philosophies of education, and describe the how to apply these principles to the pedagogical methods, curricula, and practices relative to education in the African country of Botswana. This chapter also explains the impact of Western colonization on the philosophy and educational approaches in Botswana. Additionally, this chapter offers suggestions on how to expand and further incorporate African world views into Botswana's educational design. Those suggestions work in tandem with Botswana Vision 2016 to continue to build educational approaches that fully and explicably recognize African epistemologies, pedagogies, and values for the citizens of Botswana.
Experiences of the Pre-Tertiary Ghanaian Teacher Teaching Amidst a Pandemic
Authors: Partey Peter Anti , Acquah Bernard Yaw Sekyi
Published: September 2023

Numerous empirical studies have been conducted recently, focusing on strategies to ensure students can consistently access high-quality and equitable education during the pandemic. However, research on the role of teachers in this context has been relatively limited. Some of the few studies that delved into the teacher's role during the pandemic have been conducted in countries such as Spain, China, and the Arab regions. In Africa, UNESCO organised a webinar to explore the provision of psychosocial support for teachers amidst the challenges posed by COVID-19. Additionally, in the Ghanaian context, the Institute of Statistical, Social, and Economic Research (ISSER) conducted a comprehensive study addressing the plight of private school teachers during the pandemic. This study shines a spotlight on the Ghanaian teacher and seeks to assess how COVID-19 has impacted their professional lives. Data collection was conducted through a combination of paper and online questionnaires, garnering responses from 4,480 teachers across various settings, including public and private basic and secondary schools spanning 10 regions and 80 districts in Ghana. The analysis of this data revealed that Ghanaian teachers experienced varying levels of stress and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic. Notably, these experiences were influenced by factors such as the type of school, geographical location, school category, and gender of the respondents. Furthermore, the study unveiled the diverse extent of learning loss experienced by students, an issue that directly affected teachers in their roles. Considering these findings, the study recommends that key stakeholders in education, including the Ministry of Education, the Ghana Education Service, and Teacher Unions, should prioritise and incorporate provisions for psychosocial support for teachers as an integral component of various teacher welfare schemes. This step is seen as essential in addressing the well-being of educators and, by extension, ensuring the continued delivery of quality education students in these challenging times.
The Effect of Professional Identity on Increasing Teaching Motivation for Mathematics Teachers
Authors: Hussein Hisham Barakat
Published: September 2023

This chapter aims to explore the relationship between mathematics teacher professional identity and their professional motivation for teaching, and the impact this has on the development of teaching performance and the achievement of teaching and learning goals including the development of student achievement, their attitudes and motivation to learn mathematics, and the appropriate tools for forming the professional identity of the mathematics teacher. Additionally, the authors analyze the implications of this relationship for the overall success of the teaching and learning process.
Upgrading Algerian Secondary Teachers' E-Savoir-Faire Post COVID-19 via MOOC-Based Continuous Professional Development
Authors: Ghobrini Rafik El Amine , Sarnou Hanane , Benaicha Faiza
Published: September 2023

Along with the ever-shifting and evolving challenges in education, particularly due to the ongoing worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, comes an urgent need to fully investigate the existing literature to recalibrate instructor's e-practices to function optimally online by finding e-avenues to overcome issues related to e-pedagogy. In this chapter, the authors initially lay the theoretical underpinning of both massive open online courses (MOOCs) and continuous professional development (CPD) e-programs. They subsequently propose a framework that fuses these two entities and thus showcase its potential catalyst effect in re-skilling academic practitioners in general and secondary level instructors in particular to up-grade their e-savoir-faire that is tightly related to promoting engaging and motivating e-teaching-learning experiences for their digitally-tethered 21st-century learners. They conclude by spotlighting the future implication of such a pragmatic and practical (e)-solution in nationwide and local-bound contexts.
Nutrients Detection and Adulteration Analysis of Vegetables and Fruits for Pregnant Women Using Machine Learning
Authors: Prince Sahaya Brighty S.
Published: September 2023

The accurate detection and analysis of NPK values in fruits and vegetables play a significant role in ensuring their optimal growth and health. The authors propose a system for NPK value detection and analyse fruits and vegetables using NPK sensors and identifying the vegetable and fertilizer recommendation based on NPK values using random forest and SGD algorithms. The proposed system involves inserting NPK sensor into the vegetable, which measures the NPK value, and processing the data using an Arduino board. The NPK values are then read from the serial monitor using Python and used to identify the vegetable using the random forest algorithm. The system also recommends suitable fertilizers based on the NPK values using the SGD algorithm. The system's accuracy is enhanced by using a dataset of NPK values for various vegetables and fruits. The results are displayed in Stream lit, a web application framework. The proposed system enhanced accuracy in NPK value detection and analysis, improved vegetable identification and fertilizer recommendation, leading to improved crop yield and quality.
Machine Learning Techniques for Predicting Pregnancy Complications
Authors: Medida Lakshmi Haritha , Renugadevi R.
Published: September 2023

Machine learning is employed extensively in healthcare, prediction, diagnosis, and as a technique of establishing priority. Artificial intelligence is widely used in the medical industry. There are a variety of tools in the disciplines of obstetrics and childcare that use machine learning techniques. The goal of the current chapter is to examine current research and development views that employ machine learning approaches to identify different complications during delivery. The common complications such as gestational diabetes mellitus, preeclampsia, stillbirth, depression and anxiety, preterm labor, high blood pressure, miscarriage were explored in this chapter. It investigated a synthesized picture of the features utilized, the types of features, the data sources, and its characteristics; it analyzed the adopted machine learning algorithms and their performances; and it gave a summary of the features employed. Eventually, the results of this review research helped to create a conceptual framework for improving the maternal healthcare system based on machine learning.
Soil Quality Prediction in Context Learning Approaches Using Deep Learning and Blockchain for Smart Agriculture
Authors: Kumar Parvataneni Rajendra , Meenakshi S. , Shalini S. , Devi S. Rukmani , Boopathi S.
Published: September 2023

The integration of deep learning and blockchain technologies has the potential to revolutionize soil quality prediction in smart agriculture. Deep learning models, like neural networks and convolutional neural networks, enable accurate predictions of soil properties by considering intricate relationships within data. Contextual learning approaches, including embeddings and data fusion, enrich the prediction process by incorporating external factors like weather conditions and land management practices. Blockchain technology ensures secure storage of predictions and data, while smart contracts facilitate automated model execution. This integrated system empowers farmers with accurate predictions for optimal resource allocation and fosters collaboration through decentralized data sharing. Future directions include advancements in deep learning algorithms, blockchain applications, and potential integration with IoT and remote sensing technologies.
Unveiling the Path to Knowledge Sharing and Innovation in Metaverse Virtual Communities
Authors: Daradkeh Mohammad
Published: September 2023

Despite the potential benefits of knowledge sharing in these communities, the process of knowledge sharing is complex and unique within the metaverse. Therefore, a comprehensive understanding of the knowledge sharing dynamics in virtual communities within the metaverse domain is crucial. This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the knowledge sharing landscape in metaverse virtual communities and outlines a roadmap for more efficient knowledge sharing and innovation in these communities. Based on a review of relevant practices and previous research, a knowledge sharing model is formulated to account for the unique impact of the metaverse on these communities. The process of knowledge sharing involves gathering community knowledge, internalizing situational knowledge, and sharing it through broadcasting and diffusion. The chapter offers valuable insights for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers in the field of virtual communities and knowledge sharing and provides a foundation for future research in this area.
Reflection of Critical Theory Within the Contemporary Tourism Industry
Authors: Derviş Hamid
Published: September 2023

Critical theory is a comprehensive, interdisciplinary framework for analyzing social, cultural, and political phenomena. It originated in the Frankfurt School in the 1930s by Max Horkheimer, and its leading proponents include Herbert Marcuse, Theodor Adorno, and Jürgen Habermas. Measuring the reflection of critical theory on tourism can be a complex task due to the interdisciplinary and multifaceted nature of critical theory and the tourism industry. This chapter will cover three critical topics. Firstly, the author will explore bibliometrics as a research tool for measuring scientific productivity in tourism journals through publications and citations. Secondly, he will delve into network analysis, which provides visualization of the relationships between nodes and components that shape the social structure of the tourism industry, including power dynamics. Lastly, the author will discuss using scientific methods to gain insight into the critical paradigm as a framework for understanding the tourism perspective. In the conclusion section, they will summarize and expand upon these findings.
The Pathway of Critical Pedagogy in Tourism Education
Authors: Çıvak Barış
Published: September 2023

This study explains the roots of critical pedagogy and the ways and benefits of critical tourism pedagogy. By criticizing tourism education designed for the sector, it tries to open a space for students' enlightenment and liberation through critical pedagogy. The boundaries of critical pedagogy, which is a radical and willing pedagogy for transformation, are drawn to develop critical consciousness that will lead to the conversion of the individual, the learning environment, and society in general. Instead of the education system in which the didactic teaching method was adopted, a roadmap was presented for improving a culture of understanding, wisdom, and criticism with critical pedagogy. These are: (1) increasing critical tourism studies in terms of quality and quantity, (2) increasing critical courses in the education curriculum and enriching their content, (3) creating freedom and developing dialogue, and (4) combining different teaching methods.
Empowering Educators
Authors: Yadav Preksha , Singh Sonia
Published: September 2023

Higher education plays a crucial role in addressing sustainability challenges, enabling educators to equip students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes. However, many educators lack adequate training in teaching sustainability. This study used a quantitative approach to explore the impact of training on educators' ability to teach sustainability. A survey of 170 educators assessed their sustainability-related knowledge, skills, and attitudes before and after a training program. Results revealed that the training program positively influenced educators' knowledge, skills, and attitudes. Participants scored significantly higher on sustainability knowledge tests than non-participants. Additionally, the training bolstered educators' self-reported confidence in teaching sustainability. These findings underscore the effectiveness of training and professional development in empowering higher education educators to teach sustainability. Educators can better equip students to tackle sustainability challenges effectively.
Empowering Sustainability
Authors: Tundwal Prerna
Published: September 2023

This chapter explores the significant role that artificial intelligence (AI) plays in advancing renewable energy technologies and promoting sustainability. It discusses how AI can address the challenges and complexities associated with renewable energy systems, improve their efficiency, and enable their seamless integration into existing power grids. The chapter also explores various AI applications in renewable energy generation, forecasting, grid optimization, energy management, and demand response. Additionally, it highlights the potential benefits of AI-driven solutions in accelerating the global transition to a sustainable energy future.
Unlocking the Power of Spatial Big Data for Sustainable Development
Authors: Ahmad Munir
Published: September 2023

Food security is a fundamental human right. Enhancing agricultural practices, lowering food waste, and ensuring equitable resource allocation are among the actions taken to ensure food security. VGI has developed into a helpful tool for data collection, assisting in tracking resource availability, monitoring price fluctuations, mapping community food assets, and assisting with land management. VGI encourages fair pricing, capacity building, access to nutritious food, decision-making, locating food storage, and capacity building. VGI helps to address food waste, map crop production, compile production techniques, crowdsource food quality data, and track supply chains. Advanced technologies can be integrated with VGI to improve analysis and decision-making. Enhancing VGI programs and inclusivity can help people better understand and address issues related to food security.
Using AI Techniques to Improve the Power Quality of Standalone Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems
Authors: Kumawat Hitesh , Jangid Raunak
Published: September 2023

As a developed and environmentally benign alternative for energy generation, renewable energy sources (RES) have attracted a lot of attention. The issue of energy quality, however, is one of the most difficult integration problems for RES. Voltage and frequency violations caused by waveform instability in the energy production from RES can harm equipment and lower the reliability of the power supply. In recent years, renewable energy sources like wind and solar power have drawn a lot of attention as environmentally friendly substitutes for traditional energy sources. Systems with artificial intelligence (AI) are becoming more and more common for use in automation, automated automation, and data analysis. In this research, the authors present a unique theory for an AI system that combines solar and wind energy to power AI applications. In order to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of AI systems, the suggested system makes use of the complementary properties of solar and wind energy, optimizing their generation and utilization.