bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
El desarrollo profesional continuo en profesores y profesoras en Chile: ¿Entramado en la política de accountability?
Authors: Guerra Guajardo Paulo Roberto , Plaza Maldonado Rodrigo
Published: December 2023

El Desarrollo Profesional Continuo en los profesores y profesoras es un ámbito de investigación y reflexión, dada su relevancia en la mejora de los sistemas educativos y en los aprendizajes de los y las estudiantes. Así, este campo se estructura no solo desde una conceptualización, sino en su relación como parte de un sistema. El objetivo del artículo, es realizar un análisis del desarrollo profesional docente continuo y su entramado en la política de Accountability o rendición de cuentas. Para este propósito, se utiliza como técnica el análisis de datos secundarios centrado en la perspectiva profesional y modelos de desarrollo propuestos por Day (2004) y Kennedy (2005, 2014), más otros autores claves, que permitan su anclaje teórico y la relación entre estos con las políticas de rendición de cuentas asociada el desarrollo docente. Entre las conclusiones, se evidencia que el sistema de desarrollo profesional continuo se encuentra entramado y condicionado por diversas prácticas o estrategias derivadas de este tipo de política. Lo anterior, repercute en la configuración de un modelo de profesional gerencial, además, de un itinerario formativo, centrado en la transmisión y modelamiento de una perspectiva profesional prescrita, por lo tanto, su forma general consolida la rendición de cuentas y la perspectiva gerencialista del quehacer profesional.
Matemática para jóvenes con Síndrome de Asperger en la Educación Secundaria. Análisis bibliométrico (2010 – 2021)
Authors: González Gallardo Gustavo
Published: December 2023

Esta investigación está orientada al ámbito bibliométrico aportando información cuantitativa y necesaria sobre el síndrome de Asperger entendido como trastorno del desarrollo que lleva asociada una alteración neurobiológica la cual manifiesta un conjunto de características mentales y conductuales que forman parte de los trastornos del espectro autista (TEA). El objetivo del trabajo fue analizar líneas temáticas y las estrategias para el proceso de enseñanza y aprendizaje de las matemáticas de los alumnos con síndrome de asperger en la educación secundaria. La búsqueda fue realizada en las bases de datos Web of Science, Scopus y Scielo, se hizo en base a 11 trabajos que cumplieron los criterios de inclusión señalada en la estrategia de búsqueda. Los resultados indican un aumento de los trabajos en los últimos años y una alta valoración de las metodologías para la enseñanza de la matemática en el estudiantado con síndrome de Asperger. Las principales conclusiones permiten afirmar que, pese al escaso número de trabajos sobre esta temática, existe una clara preocupación por la inclusión de este grupo de personas en el ámbito escolar.
Promoción de conciencia y regulación emocional en docentes de secundaria utilizando un cuadernillo digital tipo REA
Authors: Contreras Hernández Jocelyn Antonia , Guzmán Cedillo Yunuen Ixchel
Published: December 2023

La presente investigación busca determinar la efectividad de un cuadernillo digital de autoinforme para promover las competencias de conciencia y regulación emocional de docentes a través de un estudio de caso colectivo en tres fases: diseño, validación e implementación. En relación con la metodología, corresponde a un estudio cualitativo, enmarcado en un paradigma fenomenológico y de carácter exploratoriodescriptivo. La muestra, es de tipo no probabilístico. La recopilación de información se realizó durante 3 sesiones con un formato de entrevista en profundidad, 12 en total. El corpus comprende 160 páginas de las transcripciones de las sesiones, bitácoras e informes para un análisis del discurso primero individual y luego por casos cruzados. Los resultados muestran ampliación del vocabulario emocional, conciencia de la intensidad y sensaciones en el cuerpo al experimentar una emoción y autogenerar emociones. Principalmente por las características del cuadernillo y el acompañamiento brindado. En conclusión, el recurso promueve las competencias de conciencia y regulación emocional. Los alcances del estudio son la evaluación de un recurso abierto de educación emocional y un protocolo de acompañamiento. Para estudios posteriores, es necesario comprender el bienestar docente desde una perspectiva de género y promover la construcción de espacios colectivos de educación emocional para docentes.
The relationship between organisational culture and service quality in private hospitals
Authors: Ashley Nicholas , Parumasur Sanjana Brijball
Published: December 2023

The idea that organisational culture influences service quality, which, in turn, has an effect on both clients and employees, has gained extensive recognition in both academia and organisational practice. This study investigates the influence of organisational culture on service quality in private hospitals in Ghana. A positive organisational culture is significant for every firm as it increases employee commitment and impacts their performance (Fitria, 2018). The study adopted a mixed-methods approach using both qualitative and quantitative data. This study was carried out on a sample of 367 participants using a simple random sampling approach, and 15 participants were selected using a purposive sampling method from selected private hospitals located in Accra, Ghana. The study collected data electronically using both questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. The psychometric properties (validity and reliability) were statistically evaluated using factor analysis and Cronbach’s coefficient alpha, respectively. The quantitative data was evaluated using both descriptive and inferential statistics, and the qualitative data was examined using thematic analyses. There were high perceptions of organisational culture (involvement, consistency, adaptability, and mission) and service quality (reliability, assurance, tangibles, empathy, and responsiveness). This study specifies that there is no significant relationship between organisational culture and service quality in the context of private hospitals in Ghana.
The popularity of tourism enclaves among studentsof Warsaw universities
Authors: Zawadka Jan , Komar Dominika
Published: December 2023

The study aimed to show the popularity of tourism enclaves as places of leisureamong students of Warsaw universities and to introduce motives, preferences, and behaviorsduring trips to such places. The research was conducted in 2023 among 291 students ofWarsaw universities. The method of research was a diagnostic survey with the use of thequestionnaire technique. Over 50% of the respondents did not rest in enclaves, which wasargued by high costs and crowds of tourists in such places. The most frequently indicatedreason for going to the enclave was the convenient and comprehensive organization of thetrip. The purpose of the trip was usually to relax by the water. Most of the respondents wereaware that the attractions presented in the enclave are commercialized and inauthentic, andtheir functioning carries several threats.
Effect of olivine as MgO-bearing flux on low- and high-alumina iron ore pellets
Authors: Umadevi T. , Sah R.
Published: December 2023

In the present study, the effect of MgO in the form of olivine flux on low- and high-alumina iron ore pellet mineralogy and pellet quality was studied. Green pellets were prepared by varying the MgO content from 0 to 1.5% with a basicity (CaO/SiO2) of 0.30. The pellets were tested for green pellet properties, cold crushing strength (CCS), and reduction degradation index (RDI) and fired at temperatures between 1300 and 1320 oC. An optical microscope with an image analyzer, SEM-EDS, was used to assess the mineralogical phases present in the pellets and the chemical analysis of the mineralogical phases, respectively. The laboratory tests showed that with increasing MgO addition in both low and high alumina pellets, magnesio-ferrite & silicate melt phases increased and the porosity and hematite phases decreased. The decrease in porosity was due to increase in silicate melt formation from the silica in the olivine. With increasing MgO addition, the CCS value of the pellets increased up to an MgO content of 0.9 to 1.1%. Thereafter, the CCS value of the pellets decreased with increasing MgO addition for both low and high alumina pellets. At an MgO content of 0.9 to 1.1%, the CCS value was higher due to the formation of a low melting point magnesio-ferrite phase, which imparted strength to the pellets. For pellets with an MgO level of >1.1, the RDI was within the control limit for both low- and high-alumina pellets. This may be due to a reduction in the porosity of the pellet and a better distribution of the silicate melt phase. Low-alumina pellets showed better physical and metallurgical properties compared to high-alumina iron ore pellets.
SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING THE SOUND SOURCE COORDINATES
Authors:   Lviv Politecnic National University, Serhii Artemuk Serhii Artemuk , Mykytyn Ihor ,   Lviv Politecnic National University
Published: December 2023

The authors investigated the effect of changes in the acoustic signal propagation speed and the accuracy of sensor positioning on the accuracy of sound source localization. The mean absolute error grows with the displacement of the microphones relative to the nominal coordinates (X, Y). The same trend is observed with an increase in the actual acoustic signal velocity deviation from the velocity under normal environmental conditions. The authors propose two ways to reduce the error caused by these factors. The first method is to introduce a correction factor for the speed of the acoustic signal. The second method is to reduce the distance between the system's sensors. This makes it possible to place them more accurately relative to each other.
EXPERT ASSESSMENT OF THE COMPETENCIES AND RESULTS OF BACHELOR'S STUDY ACCORDING TO THE STANDARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN INFORMATION AND MEASUREMENT TECHNOLOGIES
Authors:   State University of Telecommunications: Kyiv, UA, Gordiyenko Tetyana , Pototskyi Ihor ,   State Enterprise “Ukrmetrteststandard”, Velychko Oleh ,   State Enterprise “Ukrmetrteststandard”, Kuzmenko Iurii ,   State Enterprise “Ukrmetrteststandard”, Salceanu Alexandru ,   Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iași, Romania
Published: December 2023

The article establishes the relevance of researching the importance of applied competencies and learning results in the standard of higher education for obtaining the bachelor's degree in the specialty “Information and measurement technolo- gies”. To achieve the goal, the description and requirements of competencies and learning results were analyzed, and an algorithm for group expert assessment of their importance was proposed and substantiated. Based on the assessment, the priority of profes- sional competencies and learning results was established. The most important competencies and learning results that can signifi- cantly influence the quality of education in the specialty are determined. Competences and learning results with the least impact on the quality of education in the specialty have been identified, which may indicate their formal nature. To better balance the system of competencies and learning results, it is necessary to pay special attention to those that have the least influence during the next revision of the standard of higher education for the training of bachelors in the specialty “Information and measurement technolo- gies”. The changes to the description of competencies and learning results proposed by the experts take into account the current trends in the development of the industry, provisions of current legislation, regulatory documents, and established terminology in the field of metrology and information and measurement technologies.
Mathematical modelling and experimental determination of parameters of the guidance system of weaponry complex
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Paranchuk Yaroslav , Evdokimov Pavlo ,   Hetman Petro Sahaidachnyi National Army Academy, Koziy Volodymyr ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Тsjapa Volodymyr ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University
Published: December 2023

The methodological approaches to the improvement of the control system of the vertical guidance mechanism of FM-21 multiple launch missile system to increasing its speed and positioning accuracy are confirmed. The use of the three-circuit positional structure of the control system of the guidance mechanism with a position control loop and a fuzzy corrector is justified. A mathematical model of the guiding package motion has been obtained and its reaction has been calculated. The parameters of the electrical and mechanical elements of a guidance system and their transient characteristics are experimentally obtained. With the use of the approximation procedure, the analytical dependencies of these transient characteristics and corresponding transient functions of various orders of the elements of an electric drive power circuit are obtained.
Deep Learning Algorithms for Personalized Services and Enhanced User Experience in Libraries
Authors:   School of Information Science, College of Computing, Informatics and Mathematics, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Negeri Sembilan Campus, Rembau Branch, Malaysia, Sa'ari Haziah ,   School of Information Management, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand, Sahak Mohd Dasuki ,   Sultan Abdul Samad Library, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia, Skrzeszewskis Stan ,   Orlinski Museum and Archives of the Polish Armed Forces, Mississauga, Canada
Published: December 2023

The integration of deep learning (DL) algorithms in library settings engenders a multitude of challenges and complexities, encompassing unintended ramifications, ethical quandaries, a dearth of specialized literature elucidating DL in library contexts, the intricacies of dataset selection and human intervention, and the inherent limitations when juxtaposed with the remarkable cognitive capabilities of the human brain. To surmount these hurdles and attain a profound comprehension of DL in library settings, a rigorous and comprehensive systematic literature review (SLR) becomes imperative. This study investigates the application of DL algorithms in examining user-seeking behaviour to provide personalized services and enhance user experience in libraries. Through a comprehensive literature review, the study aims to uncover the benefits, challenges, and implications of integrating DL algorithms for user behaviour analysis and personalized services in library environments. The investigation encompasses a systematic literature review, employing a meticulous search and screening process utilizing the Scopus database. DL algorithms enable tailored recommendations, resource suggestions, and personalized search outcomes, improving information retrieval and user-centric services. Ethical considerations and ongoing research are emphasized to address challenges and maximize the potential of DL algorithms in libraries. The integration of DL algorithms in libraries yields substantial benefits, including improved information retrieval capabilities, augmented resource recommendation systems, and the delivery of user-centric services. The paper offers valuable insights to researchers, practitioners, and stakeholders operating within this field.
Second Hankel Determinants for a Subclass of Close-to-Convex Function Related to Certain Generalized Keobe Function
Authors:   UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA, Rathi Sidik , Wan Ibrahim Wan Muhammad Fakhrorrazzi ,   College of Computing, Informatics and Mathematics, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Mat Razali Muhammad Kamal Rafiq
Published: December 2023

For ages, researchers have conducted numerous studies exploring every aspect of problems related to univalent functions. Most of the research has been concentrated on investigating the diverse properties of univalent functions. Notably, finding the upper bound of Hankel determinants has become an intriguing problem among researchers in this field. The aim of this paper is to solve the second Hankel determinant problem for the class of close-to-convex functions related with the certain generalized starlike functions. Initiating with the definition of the class, specific preliminary lemmas was presented to attain the primary objective of this research. By addressing the second Hankel determinant problem for the class of close-to-convex functions and extending the findings to generalize results for other classes, this research not only contributes to the understanding of univalent functions but also holds the potential to enhance applications in diverse mathematical domains to offer valuable insights with practical implications.
Influences on Perceived Stress Among Undergraduates During COVID-19-Induced Transition to Open Distance Learning: A Multiple Linear Regression Analysis
Authors:   College of Computing, Informatics and Mathematics, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, Tapah Campus, Perak, Malaysia, Abu Hasan Nurhasniza Idham , Ganggayah Mogana Darshini ,   Department of Econometrics and Business Statistics, School of Business, Monash University Malaysia, Jamian Nurul Husna ,   College of Computing, Informatics and Mathematics, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, Tapah Campus, Perak, Malaysia, Zamin Norshuhani ,   Department of Software Technology, College of Computer Studies, De La Salle University, Philippines
Published: December 2023

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, numerous institutions, encompassing both public and private universities, have shifted their focus towards open and distance learning (ODL) as a replacement method of teaching. This rapid evolution of the education system has brought to the forefront a concerning increase in students' mental health issues. Therefore, this study endeavors to identify the factors that contribute to the perceived stress levels experienced by undergraduate students during ODL. A total of 630 undergraduate students were involved in this research, chosen using a convenience sampling approach. The survey instrument encompassed inquiries about demographic characteristics and employed the Perceived Stress Scale-10 to gauge stress levels. Multiple Linear Regression analysis was employed to scrutinize the data in pursuit of our research objective. The findings underscore the significance of several factors in influencing perceived stress among undergraduate students in the ODL context. Specifically, network condition, level of semester, and gender emerged as noteworthy contributors to the perceived stress experienced by undergraduate students.
ECOLOGICAL EMERGENCES WITHIN THE MULTI-INDIVIDUAL LEVEL OF SYSTEMIC ORGANISATION
Authors:   The Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, Mărăști Avenue 61, 011464 Bucharest, Romania, DONIȚĂ Nicolae , BRAD Remus Radu ,   The Romanian Association for Standardization, Mihai Eminescu Street 238, 020085 Bucharest, Romania
Published: December 2023

The ecological emergences arise owing to the integration of organisms into hierarchically ranked systemic units into the multi-individual level of organisation i.e., population, species and biocoenosis and ecosystem (the latter including in addition the abiotic environment). The ecological emergences of the multi-individual level encompass both general and systemic unit-specific forms in terms of structures, relationships, processes, information and variability. The most important effect of the different ecological emergences is the initiation of the process of production, consumption and decomposition of biomass and necromass, which ensures the amount of energy and matter needed for the negentropic functioning of all living systems. For each form of general ecological emergence, an example involving plant systems is given.
Beyond the Blackboard: Portraying the Image of the Tech-Savvy Teacher
Authors:   Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi, Toma Cozma street 3, Iași, Romania, Cohen Devorit , Cucoș Constantin ,   Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi, Toma Cozma street 3, Iași, Romania
Published: December 2023

The Tech-Savvy (TS) are teachers mastering Technology Enhance (TE) teaching. Empowered educators create personalized, interactive learning environments, enhancing student engagement, collaboration, and critical thinking. Assessing teachers as TS yields nuanced responses beyond a yes or no. This study aimed to define who is a TS teacher. Twenty-two science teachers in Israeli middle schools shared their perceptions in online focus group discussions aimed at defining who TS teacher is. Data-driven content analysis was performed to identify themes and map perceptions of TS teachers. There are three findings: The first finding is TS teachers are perceived as possessing a range of skills and qualities that set them apart. Their proficiency in TE teaching, adaptability, curiosity, innovation, and commitment to continuous learning enables them to create dynamic and engaging learning experiences. The second finding is that teachers assess their TE proficiency self-perceptions compared to their colleagues and their ability to use Digital Technology (DT) in the classroom effectively. The third finding is that innovation and DT are not always intertwined. There are other ways for teachers to be innovative. Some teachers may feel intimidated by TS colleagues' perceived superior and skill, therefore, shy away from integrating DT into their teaching strategies. However, some educators recognize they possess other essential skills and actively seek to incorporate TE methods alongside other effective teaching strategies. Due to the nature of qualitative research, extrapolating the conclusions to other cases should be done cautiously.
Inclusive Leadership in Romanian Schools
Authors:   University of Bucharest, Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, Romania, Ionescu Daniela , Vrăsmaș Ecaterina ,   University of Bucharest, Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, Romania
Published: December 2023

One of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), informally reunited under the name of Global Goals 2030, is Quality Education – Guaranteeing quality education and promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all. Our society has reached the stage where quality education is no longer a privilege of a few, but a fundamental right. Therefore, failure to achieve quality education is tantamount to not having had the opportunity to grow and develop as fully as in a free and just society, in an inclusive perspective. The objective of this study is to apply the tool "Inclusive leadership in schools" for the Romanian context. The methods used are the validity of the content by expert judgement; validity of construction through exploratory analysis and factorial confirmation; and reliability by Cronbach alpha coefficient and half-life method. The results show that both the school leadership and teacher version and the family version have optimal levels of validity and reliability for measuring inclusive leadership in Romanian schools. The results suggest that inclusive leadership is expected to work most closely through their influence on the development, improvement of the quality of teaching and learning, and on promoting an enabling school climate and culture with an emphasis on high opportunities and quality education.
Developing an Interdisciplinary Environmental Educational Program on Insect Conservation for Primary School Children
Authors:   Doctoral School ", Sitar Geanina M. ,   Education, Reflection, Development",   , Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Babes-Bolyai University, 7 Sindicatelor Street, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, Sitar Cristian ,   Zoological Museum, “Babeş-Bolyai” University,  5-7 Clinicilor, 400006, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, Rusu Alina S. ,   Faculty of Animal Science and Biotechnologies, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Cluj-Napoca, Calea Manastur Street, No. 3-5, Romania
Published: December 2023

Environmental education plays a critical role in shaping sustainable behaviours and cultivating a deeper understanding of ecological systems. This paper presents a theoretical framework supporting the interdisciplinary design of an environmental educational program in primary schools, with a specific focus on insect conservation. Insects, as vital contributors to ecosystem functioning, require dedicated attention and conservation efforts, making them an ideal focal point for engaging young learners. The proposed framework integrates essential components necessary for the elaboration of activities and learning objectives of the program, such as: effective environmental education, encompassing knowledge acquisition, attitude formation, and behavioural change. It emphasizes the provision of comprehensive and accurate information about insects, including their ecological roles and the challenges they face. To encourage behavioural change and a sense of responsibility, the framework underscores the need for hands-on experiences and direct interaction with insects. Practical activities, such as observing living insects can enable primary school students to develop a personal connection with insects and foster a sense of responsibility for their conservation. Furthermore, the framework underscores the importance of fostering positive attitudes towards insects, challenging any pre-existing negative perceptions, and nurturing empathy towards these invaluable species.
English Vocabulary Acquisition for Efl Students with Learning Disabilities in Israel- A Review of Instructional Strategies for Teachers
Authors:   Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi, Toma Cozma street 3, Iași, Romania, Goldreich Tania
Published: December 2023

This article is about English Vocabulary Acquisition for EFL Students with learning disabilities- LD- in Israel - A Review of Instructional Strategies for Teachers. In this paper I present a review of Instructional Strategies for Teachers who teach English as a Foreign language. I write about several strategies that are geared toward a successful process of vocabulary acquisition. Most of the former theories link vocabulary acquisition to the reading process. When it comes to EFL LD students’ reading capabilities, even on a very basic scale, it can impose a severe obstacle. In my study, many of the students are very poor EFL readers, or emergent readers. Still, I believe that within the use of the suitable instructional strategies that do not require fluent reading, we can teach vocabulary effectively. There is a major importance for my students, to be able to study English vocabulary within a meaningful context, and to learn by doing, by action. In this paper I state that The Eco social Context Instructional Strategy is the most effective strategy when it comes to vocabulary acquisition for my EFL LD students. I base my statement mainly on the social ecology study of Bookchin, in his book Social Ecology and Communalism, that elaborates on the relationship between individuals and the environment as all part of one ecosystem. When learning new words withing action in the open environment, the acquisition abilities will be greater.
From Diophantian Equations to Matrix Equations (III) - Other Diophantian Quadratic Equations and Diophantian Equations of Higher Degree
Authors:   Didactics of Exact Sciences Department, Babes-Bolyai University, 7 Sindicatelor Street, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, Vălcan Teodor Dumitru
Published: December 2023

In this paper, we propose to continue the steps started in the first two papers with the same generic title and symbolically denoted by (I) and (II), namely, the presentation of ways of achieving a systemic vision on a certain mathematical notional content, a vision that to motivate and mobilize the activity of those who teach in the classroom, thus facilitating both the teaching and the assimilation of notions, concepts, scientific theories approached by the educational disciplines that present phenomena and processes from nature. Thus, we will continue in the same systemic approach, solving some Diophantine equations of higher degree, more precisely some generalizations of the Pythagorean equation and some quadratic Diophantine equations, in the set of natural numbers, then of the whole numbers, in order to "submerge" a such an equation in a ring of matrices and try to find as many matrix solutions as possible. In this way we will solve 12 large classes of Diophantine quadratic or higher order equations. For attentive readers interested in these matters, at the end of the paper we will propose 6 open problems. The solution of each of these open problems represents, in fact, a vast research activity and that can open the way to solving such more complicated Diophantine and / or matrix equations.
Methods of Organizing the Teaching Activity in Multi-Grade Classes
Authors:   Babeș-Bolyai University, Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, Jucan Dana
Published: December 2023

In multi-grade classes, there are different versions of each type of lesson depending on the school subject, the manner of integrating the lesson contents and the content’s particularities, volume, and density, but also the age level of the students. From this point of view, the classification of lessons according to these criteria could be reconsidered as the teaching of the subjects is in a continuous dynamism marked by creativity and not by the usual rigors that would require different algorithms. This fact can also be supported by the integration within each lesson of recreational moments, lasting between five and fifteen minutes. Therefore, the stages of each lesson will be modified according to various factors related to the specifics of the activity in multi-grade education. The present study demonstrates how the organization and conduct of lessons differ from one case to another depending on the types of lessons that are combined; it also shows that, for the judicious distribution of time, it is necessary to carefully study the content of the lessons and compare the materials provided for each class. Less time can be allocated to direct activity in the younger class if the students are familiarized with certain concepts throughout previous lessons, which they can then deepen or expand through independent activity, while in the older class the material is entirely new and requires more in-depth explanation.
Teachers' Social-Emotional Learning: From Necessity to Possibility
Authors:   Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Iasi, ", Wolf Nurit ,   Alexandru Ioan Cuza",   , Iasi, Romania, Cretu Carmen (M) ,   Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Iasi, "Alexandru Ioan Cuza", Iasi, Romania
Published: December 2023

This article aims to present the construction and characteristics of social-emotional game-based learning (SEGBL) - an intervention program for teachers, which aims to promote teachers' socio-emotional learning (SEL). The program is supported by the positive effects of SEL on students and leans on research claiming a direct and significant correlation between teachers' socio-emotional competencies (SEC), and the advancement of students' SEL. The program method is game-based learning, which by its very nature calls for experience, social interaction and emotional reflection and is particularly suitable for promoting SEL. Teachers' role in developing lifelong learners corresponds to the infrastructure of education systems that have been able to place students' mental health as a primary goal contributing not only to their mental well-being but also to their academic achievements. The Collaborative for Academic, Social Emotional Learning (CASEL) has united these streams into a comprehensive definition of SEL including five domains constituting educational concepts and ways of working. Teachers, who are responsible for imparting SEL skills to their students, must have knowledge of SEL and develop personal SEL skills. Few studies target how to cultivate SEL for adults. This intervention program will try to bridge this gap. This program will be evaluated further in the frame of empirical research.
Connecting Academic Hospitality, Service-Learning and Basic Human Values Theory - A Case of Narrative Analysis
Authors:   Doctoral School ", Stupu Andrei Gabriel ,   Education, Reflection, Development",   , Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Babes-Bolyai University, 7 Sindicatelor Street, Cluj-Napoca, Romania (b) Doctoral School of Philosophy, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Bucharest, 2, Baptista Isabel ,   Department of Education, Faculty of Education and Psychology, Catholic University of Portugal, 1327 Diogo Botelho Street, 4169-005, Porto, Portugal, Rusu Alina S. ,   Faculty of Animal Science and Biotechnologies, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Cluj-Napoca, Calea Manastur Street, No. 3-5, Romania
Published: December 2023

This study proposes a narrative analysis aiming at understanding through a personal experience of an Erasmus+ student hosted by a Higher Education Institution in Portugal how the principles stated by academic hospitality act as an enabler of positive behaviour leading to Service-Learning. The multicultural approach is also a key element for this study, the personal story will be used as a source for understanding how openness to integrate into a new welcoming cultural context could further develop the individual from an observer to an active benevolent participant into the new academic frame he is exposed to. The present article examines how openness for cultural and linguistic immersion is a key element in stimulating a reciprocally advantageous exchange of ideas leading to a better adjustment of the visitor and of the host in terms of contribution and scientific enrichment.
A Study Regarding Early Teacher'S Perception Toward the Introduction of Artificial Intelligence Applications and the Use of Educational Robots in the Teaching Process
Authors:   Babeș-Bolyai University, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Cluj-Napoca, 400029, Romania, Ani-Rus Anca , Catalano Cristina ,   Babeș-Bolyai University, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Cluj-Napoca, 400029, Romania, Mestic Gabriela ,   Babeș-Bolyai University, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Cluj-Napoca, 400029, Romania, Catalano Horațiu ,   Babeș-Bolyai University, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, 7 Sindicatelor Street, Cluj-Napoca, 400029, Romania
Published: December 2023

Over the years Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionised not only industries but also education worldwide. With the 2020 pandemic, teachers around the world have had to reconfigure their teaching process, so AI products are becoming more and more prevalent in early childhood settings to enhance the learning and development of pre-schoolers. Although robotic toys (Bee-Bot, Robot Mouse, Robotbloq Qobo, Ozobot) have been used for several years as modern teaching tools, teachers in Romania face some difficulties in integrating them into the teaching process, either because of lack of adequate training in handling these tools or because of the infrastructure needed for this purpose. The use of robotic toys in kindergarten activities is a matter of teachers' perceptions, so they decide on the use of robotic toys in the teaching process and the types of activities that would allow their use for teaching purposes. In our study, we aimed to measure teachers' perceptions of children's use of robotic toys and their incidence of using them appropriately, in the teaching process, integrated into Experiential Domain Activities. In this way, we will be able to make correlations between the use of these tools and teachers' perceptions, highlighting the benefits they bring to the teaching process and consequently to the development of children in early education.
Learning a Foreign Language in the Context of Immersion
Authors:   University of Bucharest, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Pandurii street 90, București, Romania, Betivu Alexandra-Denisa
Published: December 2023

The following thesis aims to discover how the language acquisition process develops in preschoolers when learning two languages, in the immersion context, as early bilinguals. This article applies and combines knowledge and theories from education, linguistics, psycholinguistics, and the study of bilingualism. Throughout the paper, basic notions about bilingualism and the development of early bilingualism in the case of immersion preschoolers and dominant theories were presented. The methods used to discover this thesis's specific responses were a questionnaire and an interview. Those methods were used on three children, born in the country of immersion and learning both the minority and majority language. The respondents were the parents and preschool teachers of these children.
The Impact of Gender Stereotypes on Technology Perception. An Experimental Approach on Virtual Assistants
Authors:   Babeș-Bolyia University, Cluj-Napoca, CRĂIUȚ Miruna-Valeria , IANCU Ioana ,   Babeș-Bolyia University, Cluj-Napoca
Published: December 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI), one of the most provoking topics nowadays, implies human-like intelligence. In the endeavor to make technology as human as possible, gender specific features attached to the machines become of foremost importance. As the existing literature in this domain is still in its infancy, the present paper aims to investigate the way a virtual assistant is perceived from the points of view of competence, trust, perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, and behavioral intention. A 2x2 online survey-based experimental design is applied. The stimulus used is fourfold: a female virtual assistant assigned with a female specific task, a male virtual assistant assigned with a female specific task, a female virtual assistant assigned with a male specific task, and a male virtual assistant assigned with a male specific task. The results indicate differences between groups with a general preference for the male virtual assistant assigned with a male specific task. Hence, gender role stereotypes are still prevalent, and they need to be further investigated.
Decisiones tácticas en juegos deportivos escolares: estilo colaborador para aprender a comunicarse positivamente
Authors: Cebolla-Baldoví Robert , García Raga Laura , Bo Bonet Rosa María
Published: December 2023

La Educación Física escolar, como asignatura especializada, adquiere un papel importante con respecto a la salud integral, no solo fomentando un estilo de vida motrizmente activo, sino también como contribuyente a una futura convivencia positiva. Este contexto de naturaleza vivencial facilita la expresión de emociones y lazos de amistad, pero también es un espacio que puede favorecer los encuentros asimétricos, las discusiones o situaciones de conflicto. De ahí que, como posibilidad educativa, hayamos incorporado una intervención didáctica de juegos modificados para enfatizar la toma de decisión táctica y, al mismo tiempo, enseñar técnicas de comunicación colaborativa (no violenta) para encarar la competición desde un modelo más comprensivo, justo e imparcial. El objetivo principal de este estudio fue analizar el impacto del programa con respecto a la competencia negociadora desde el interés de ganancia colectiva. La muestra estuvo formada por un grupo de 69 participantes de educación primaria. Se llevó a cabo una investigación cuasi-experimental sin grupo de control, utilizando una metodología cuantitativa. Los principales hallazgos corroboran las hipótesis del estudio, en tanto que se comprobó que disminuye la agresividad y se incrementa el nivel de colaboración y cohesión social. En conclusión, los resultados evidencian una planificación educativa apropiada para autorregular los procesos de diálogo y reeducar el estilo unilateral de afrontamiento táctico en el juego deportivo.
Editorial
Authors: Cardoso Zelia de Almeida
Published: December 2023

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Entre Éros e Amor
Authors: Silva Rafael Guimarães Tavares da
Published: December 2023

Love is a common theme in the Western poetic tradition and gives rise to deep reflections on the vicissitudes of human existence at least since some works of Greco-Roman antiquity. This paper addresses the idea of poetry as a remedy for the affections caused by this feeling, based on what is suggested by the intertextual dialogue of two works: Idylls 11 by Theocritus, which presents the song of the amorous sufferings of Polyphemus in the face of Galatea; Eclogues 2 by Virgil, where the shepherd Coridon sings of his unrequited love for the puer delicatus Alexis. With the aim of presenting these ancient poets, interpreting their metapoetic reflections and proposing a parallel understanding of their works, I will proceed on a philological basis to advance an intertextual interpretation of their positions.
Lírica e tragédia em Horácio, Odes, 2.1
Authors: Harrison Stephen , Cairolli Fábio Paifer
Published: December 2023

Horace Odes 2.1, addressed to the politician, historian and tragic poet C. Asinius Pollio, has in recent years been much analysed. Most often, critics have followed the steer of Nisbet and Hubbard’s commentary (1978) in looking for traces of Pollio’s lost Histories and of Pollio’s own historical role (e.g. Henderson, 1998; Woodman, 2012), and it is indeed clear that the poem contains a number of allusions to historiographical topics and stilemes and may relate to the lost proem of Pollio’s work. This paper looks in another direction, following the intuition of Nisbet and Hubbard that in this poem ‘Horace is suggesting an affinity between Pollio’s tragedies and his histories’ (1978: 9). It argues that Horace’s ode alludes more extensively than has been realised to established topics in tragedy, and thus to the other part of Pollio’s literary career which Horace here prominently mentions (2.1.9 severae Musa tragoediae) as being suspended for the writing of history. Given the loss of just about all pre-Augustan Roman tragedy, it argues from the texts of Greek tragedy, which Pollio must have imitated to some degree, that Horace’s poem is just as suffused with tragic topics as with historiographical material: similar references to blood, fire, gambling and dust can be found in tragic texts. It also suggests that the strong emphasis on sound and spectacle in the poem, usually thought to be part of a particularly vivid style of historical writing, can be related to the stage-productions of tragedies in Pollio’s own time, which we know to have been particularly lavish and grand.
Family functioning, parental attachment and students’ academic success
Authors: Gana Marta , Rad Dana , Stoian Camelia Daciana
Published: December 2023

This study explores the intricate relationship between family functioning, emotional bonding, parent-child contact, and academic success among students through a serial mediation analysis. The research, conducted on a sample of 200 participants, sheds light on the indirect pathways through which family dynamics influence academic achievements, emphasizing the significance of emotional connections and parent-child interactions. The findings affirm the positive association between family functioning and academic achievement, in alignment with prior research. Additionally, the study identifies parent-child bonds and contact as partial mediators in this relationship, reinforcing previous findings. A noteworthy discovery is the full complementary sequential mediation effect, revealing that family functioning’s influence on academic success becomes substantial when emotional bonds foster increased parent-child contact. In conclusion, this research underscores the importance of emotional bonds and parent-child contact as sequential mediators, emphasizing their role in translating family dynamics into academic achievements among students. While providing valuable insights, the study acknowledges limitations such as sample size, potential sampling bias, self-reported measures, and a cross-sectional design. Addressing these limitations and expanding the scope of outcomes in future research will contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of the complex dynamics within family and educational institutions relationships and their profound impacts on students’ academic success.
Infection of mature Pinus densiflora with ectomycorrhizal fungi, Tricholoma matsutake
Authors: Choe Myong Ho , Cha Jun Myong , Kim Hui Won , Pak Song Il , Zhang Chung Ryol
Published: December 2023

We carried out research work to infect the roots of mature pine (Pinus densiflora) with Tricholoma matsutake for cultivation of the pine mushroom. Four-month-old and one-year-old seedlings and forty-year-old mature pine were treated with α-NAA (α-naphthalene acetic acid) as rooting agent for generating new rootlets. The optimum concentrations of α-NAA for generating new rootlets in four-month-old and one-year-old pine seedlings were 0.5 mg per root, at which numbers of generated new rootlets were approximately 2–3 times higher than in control. The mature pine treated with 1.0 mg of α-NAA per root produced approximately 1.7 times more new rootlets than untreated. Roots in 15 mature pines were treated with α-NAA, and about 79% of the treated roots successfully generated new branching roots. For mycorrhizal synthesis, the new rootlets without contamination were inoculated with mycelia of matsutake cultured in a glass container with sterilized vermiculite substrate. After 4 months, it was identified by ITS specific primer method that about 50% of the analyzed root samples were infected with matsutake. The results showed that the roots of mature pine can be infected by matsutake.
Investigation Of The Relationship Between Professional Interests And Professional Performance Of Teachers
Authors: Demir Yağmur Dilan , Tabancalı Erkan
Published: December 2023

Purpose of this study is to determine the professional interest and professional performance levels of teachers and to make a comparison between these two phonomena. Teachers have an important influence on societies to keep up with the times and, if necessary, to reshape them. For this reason, it is very important to determine the interests and performances of this profession group in their profession. In this context, it also reveals the importance of the study. The sampling method of the study is random sampling and this method was selected in accordance with the purpose. The sample consists of 368 teachers from different branches working in public secondary schools in the Küçükçekmece district of Istanbul. In this study which was carried out by adopting quantitative research approaches, the relational survey model was used to determine the relationship between teachers' professional interest and professional performance. "Vocational Interest Scale" and "Teacher Performance Evaluation Scale" were used as data collection tools. Based on the findings, there was no significant difference between teachers' professional interest levels and the variables of gender and graduated faculty, while a significant difference was determined in the sub-dimension of suggesting one's profession to others in age and professional experience variables. While the professional performance levels of the teachers did not show a significant difference according to the variables of gender, age and professional experience; a significant difference was observed in the sub-dimensions of field knowledge, conducting the learning-teaching process and professional development, based on the type of faculty graduated. One of the results of the research is that there is a positive and significant relationship between teachers' professional interest levels and their professional performance. Some of the suggestions made based on the results obtained are as follows: teacher training institutions can plan studies that will increase the professional interests of teacher candidates. Studies that are evaluated by administrators and parents can be carried out, and finally, this study can be applied to other education levels in various districts of Istanbul.