bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Assessing carcinogenic radon levels in water from Er-Rachidia, Morocco using LR-115 nuclear track detectors
Authors: Said Khadour , Wais Taha Yaseen , Al-Kazzaz Hassanain H. , Abderrahman El Boukili , Najam Laith A. , Oufni Lhoucine , Sedra Moulay Brahim , Amrane Moha , Sayyed M. I. , Saleh Abdelmoneim , Mansour Howaida , Nkoulou II Joseph Emmanuel Ndjana
Published: December 2024

The current study investigates the presence 222Rn in tap water, natural spring water, and well water from various locations in Er-Rachidia, Morocco, to assess the potential radiological risks posed to the local community. Radon, a radioactive gas produced by the decay of uranium and thorium in rocks and soil, poses significant radiation hazards. Using a Nuclear Track Detector (LR-115), researchers investigated the presence of radon in water from wells, dams, and rivers. The highest radon concentrations are found in well water, with an average of 1.92 Bq/L. The concentration of river water is the lowest, coming in at 0.53 Bq/L, while the average concentration of dam water is 0.84 Bq/L. On average, the annual effective dosage for well water is 4.57 ms per year. The water dosages from dams range from 1.74 to 2.44 μSv/y, with 1.98 being the average. River water ranges from 0.51 to 1.69 mSv/y, averaging 1.24 µSv/y. The excess lifetime cancer risk varies significantly across water sources: 1.27 × 10−3 to 1.84 × 10−3 (average 1.60 × 10−3) for well water, 0.61 × 10−3 to 0.85 × 10−3 (average 0.69 × 10−3) for dam water, and 0.18 × 10−3 to 0.59 × 10−3 (average 0.43 × 10−3) for river water. The results dispel fears of significant radioactive dangers to the locals by suggesting that the measured radon concentrations are within the limits set by international organizations.
Gas–liquid upflow packed bed reactors: a comprehensive review focused on heat transport
Authors: Taulamet María J. , Martínez Osvaldo M. , Barreto Guillermo F. , Mariani Néstor J.
Published: December 2024

A review of the available information about the packed bed reactors with cocurrent upflow of gas and liquid (UFRs), particularly focused on heat transfer with an external medium through the container wall, was undertaken in this contribution. The typical use of such reactors is summarized as well as some novel applications. A brief discussion about fluid-dynamics is also made due to its strong effect on the transport processes. Experimental setup, available data, and literature correlations of heat transfer parameters are thoroughly reviewed. From a critical analysis of the experimental data, a refined database has been built, which allows comparing the performance of the existing correlations for the two parameters of the extensively employed two-dimensional pseudo-homogeneous plug flow model (i.e., effective radial thermal conductivity and wall heat transfer coefficient). In addition, new correlations for these parameters have been developed, which allow improving the actual predictive capabilities. Finally, the global heat transfer between the bed and the wall was comparatively analyzed for upflow (UFRs) and downflow (TBRs) gas–liquid packed bed reactors.
Terminologia metalinguística em livros de alfabetização usados no Brasil, na França e na Catalunha
Authors: Moraes Arttur Gomes de , Teberosky Ana , Ribera Nuria
Published: December 2024

Nossa pesquisa investigou a frequência, a diversidade e a progressão no uso de terminologia metalinguística, em livros de alfabetização. Examinamos os enunciados dos exercícios propostos aos aprendizes, em seis livros de três línguas (português, francês e catalão). Analisamos o uso de nomes para unidades linguísticas orais e escritas, categorizadas em diferentes tipos: sublexical (“vogal”, “sílaba”, “letra” etc.), lexical (“nome”, “palavra”), frasal (“frase”, “questão”), textual (“texto”, “história”, “título”) e outras (“símbolo”, “diagrama”). Observou-se que os termos sublexicais eram os mais usados, embora ao longo dos livros os termos textuais crescessem em frequência. Ao discutirmos as relações entre essas evidências e concepções sobre o aprendizado da leitura e da escrita, sugerimos que o uso daqueles termos, nos livros, não implica que as crianças compreendam os conceitos a que eles se referem.Palavras-chave: psicolinguística, livros didáticos, alfabetização. Metalinguistic terminology in alphabetization books used in Brazil, France and CataloniaAbstractThe present study explored the frequency, diversity and advance in the use of metalinguistic terminology in alphabetization books. We focused on procedural instructions for the apprentices in the proposed exercises on six textbooks from three languages (Portuguese, Catalan and French). We analyze the use of the names for the oral and written linguistic units which were categorized in different types: sublexical (“vowel”, “syllable”, “letter” etc.), lexical (“name”, “word”), phrasal (“phrase”, “question”), textual (“text”, “story”, “title”) and others (“symbol”, “diagram”). We observed that sublexical terms were the most used, but throughout the school year the rates of textual terms tended to increase in frequency. Discussing the relationship between these evidences and theoretical conceptions about learning to read and to write, we suggest that the use of terms in textbooks does not imply children’s understanding of the concepts those terms refer to.Keywords: psycholinguistics, basal readers, reading instruction.
Relações entre habilidades metafonológicas, explicitação verbal e desempenho ortográfico
Authors: Pessoa Ana Cláudia Rodrigues Gonçalves , Moraes Artur Gomes de
Published: December 2024

Para a criança aprender a escrever de forma adequada terá que compreender, e não só memorizar, muitas das regras ortográficas de nossa língua. Buscando compreender o efeito da explicitação do conhecimento em níveis distintos para a apropriação da ortografia, esse estudo teve como objetivo relacionar o domínio ortográfico com o desempenho de crianças de terceiro e quinto ano em tarefas de habilidades metafonológicas e o nível de explicitação sobre as restrições regulares da norma ortográfica. Os resultados apontaram que quanto maior a capacidade de manipulação sobre as regras estudadas melhor o desempenho ortográfico. Tal desempenho também está relacionado ao aumento da escolaridade e ao domínio das habilidades metafonológicas. Concluímos, desse modo, que o ensino da ortografia deve levar o aprendiz a refletir de forma explícita sobre as regras estudadas.Palavras-chave: Ortografia, Consciência Fonológica, Norma ortográfica. The relationship present among the metaphonological abilities, the verbal explicitation and the orthography performance.AbstractFor a child learn how to write properly she must understand and not only memorize many of the orthography rules of our written language. Trying to understand the effect of explicit knowledge in different levels for the orthography appropriation, the objective of the present research was to relate the orthography domain performance of children from the third and fifth grade in metaphonological abilities tasks and the explicit level about the regular restrains of the orthography rules. The results showed that higher wasthe ability of manipulation of the orthographic rules higher will be the spelling performance. That performance is related to the schooling increase and to the metaphonological abilities domain. Thus, we conclude that the orthography teaching must drive the apprentices to though in a explicit forma about thestudied rules.Keywords: Spelling, Phonological awareness, Orthographic norm.
Cursos de Pedagogia: Novas Demandas na economia baseada em conhecimento
Authors: Nery Maria Auxiliadora N. de Figueiredo
Published: December 2024

A emergência e intensificação da “sociedade e da economia do conhecimento e da aprendizagem” reflete uma das mais importantes transformações do capitalismo no final do século XX e início do século XXI. Este artigo apresenta uma breve reflexão sobre as novas demandas geradas aos cursos de Pedagogia para responder às transformações da sociedade capitalista do século XXI. Isto, por sua vez, implica uma modificação na formação do pedagogo alinhada à natureza das novas habilidades demandadas. Além disso, é importante preparar o pedagogo para uma atuação que transponha as fronteiras das escolas e alcance outros tipos de organização tanto empresariais como governamentais e não governamentais. Palavras-chave: Cursos de Pedagogia; economia do conhecimento; criatividade; sociedade capitalista.Pedagogy courses: new demands on the economy based onknowledge.Abstract:The emergence and intensification of the “society and of the economy the knowledge and learning” reflect one of the most important transformations of the capitalism at the end of the XX century and the begging of the XXI century. This article presents a brief reflection about the new demands created to the Pedagogy courses to respond the transformations of the capitalist society of the XXI century. This in turn implies in a modification on the pedagogue formation aligned to the nature of the new necessary abilities. Beside that it’s important to prepare the pedagogue for an action which transposes the borders of the school and reaches other candy of organization like companies, governmental and non-governmental.Keywords: Pedagogy courses; economy knowledge; creativity; capitalist society.
Educação Sexual na Escola com a Participação da Família e o uso de Novas Tecnologias da Educação: Um Levantamento Bibliográfico
Authors: Reis Verônica Lima dos , Maia Ana Cláudia Bortolozzi
Published: December 2024

Este estudo investiga, por meio da pesquisa documental descritiva, os modelos de intervenção em Educação Sexual na escola com a participação da família e uso de novas tecnologias. As etapas metodológicas foram: coleta em bases de dados, seleção e leitura dos estudos e elaboração de agrupamentos temáticos, a partir da análise de conteúdo. Foram elaborados quatro núcleos temáticos: 1) Modelos de intervenção com profissionais; 2) Modelos de intervenção com adolescentes; 3) Modelos de intervenção com a participação direta da família e 4) Apreciação da participação da família na educação sexual. Os artigos analisados priorizam a população adolescente, quando descrevem a intervenção. Poucos consideram a importância da família para a educação sexual e as técnicas da informática são pouco exploradas como recursos pedagógicos.Palavras-chaves: Educação sexual; Intervenção; Tecnologiada Educação.Sexual Education in the school with family’s participation and the use of Education’s new technologies: a bibliographical risingAbstract:This study investigated, by descriptive documental research, the intervention models in Sexual Education in the school with the participation of the family and use of new technologies. The methodological stages were: collects in bases of data, selection and reading of the studies and elaboration of thematic groupings, by the content analysis. Four thematic group were elaborated: 1) intervention models with professionals; 2) intervention models with adolescents; 3) intervention models with the direct participation of the family and 4) Appreciation of the family’s participation in sexual education. The analised articles prioritize the adolescent population, when descrive the intervention. Few studies consider the family as important to sexual education and the techniques of the computer science are not very explored as pedagogic resources.Keywords: Sexual education; Intervention; Technology of the Education.
A autoavaliação para a autorregulação da aprendizagem em língua estrangeira: apontamentos
Authors: Punhagui Giovana Chimentão , Souza Nadia Aparecida de
Published: December 2024

Entendendo que a aquisição de uma língua é processual e se dá ao longo da vida, exigindo prática constante, é necessário incentivar e promover o desenvolvimento de maior envolvimento no aprender, despertando ações de cunho autônomo, com a intenção de fazer avançar a aprendizagem após o período escolar. Afinal, são as decisões desencadeadas pelo próprio indivíduo que influenciam os resultados da sua aprendizagem. Portanto, a autoavaliação pode se configurar um elemento estratégico para a promoção de reconhecimento e maior responsabilidade para com a aprendizagem. O presente ensaio tem como objetivo tecer apontamentos acerca deste instrumento como uma opção viável à tomada de consciência a respeito da própria aprendizagem da língua, levando à possibilidade de planejar ações de remediação e aperfeiçoamento pelo próprio aluno, promovendo a autorregulação. Por isso, apresenta os seus conceitos e analisa as suas características, fundamentando a sua efetividade para com o desenvolvimento de habilidades autorregulatórias. Como principais aprendizagens, com relação ao papel dos alunos, considera: (a) consciência da situação de aprendizagem; (b) participação na tomada de decisões a respeito do próprio aprender; (c) planejamento e execução de estratégias e (d) monitoramento dos resultados.Palavras-chave: Língua estrangeira. Autoavaliação. Autorregulação da aprendizagem.The self-assessment for self-regulation of learning in a foreign language: notesAbstractUnderstanding that the acquisition of a language is a lifelong process and requires constant practice, it is necessary to encourage and promote the development of greater involvement in learning, motivating autonomous actions, with the intention of leading students to continue learning after school. After all, it is the decisions made by the individual that influence the results of his/her own learning. Therefore, self-assessment can be a strategic element to promote greater recognition and responsibility for learning. This essay aims at presenting important points about this tool as a viable option to awareness regarding one’s own language learning, leading to the possibility of remedial action planning and improvement by the student, promoting self-regulation of learning. For this reason, the study presents the concepts of self-assessment and analyzes its features, outlining the basis for its effectiveness in the development of self-regulatory skills. The main learning points of this study, regarding the role of the students, are: (a) awareness of the situation of their own learning, (b) participation in decision making about their own learning, (c) planning and implementation of strategies and (d) monitoring of the results. Keywords: Foreign language. Self-assessment. Self-regulated learning.
Apresentação
Authors: Frison Lourdes Maria Bragagnolo , Simão Ana Margarida da Veiga , Abrahão Maria Helena Menna Barreto
Published: December 2024

A insatisfação com o sistema escolar é um fenômeno universal eatemporal. Embora o desejo de mudança não seja, pois, uma novidade, oscontextos educativos deparam-se com vários tipos de problemas, entre os quais sesalientam: (1) a incapacidade de proporcionar igualdade de oportunidadeseducativas; (2) a dificuldade em desenvolver plenamente as potencialidades de cadaaluno; (3) a desatualização dos currículos face à rapidez de mutações científicas,econômicas e sociais e à facilidade de acesso à informação, proporcionadas pelaproliferação das Tecnologias da Informação e Comunicação; (4) a dificuldade doensino em viabilizar uma aprendizagem profunda de conhecimentos transferível paranovas situações; e (5) o fato de o sistema de ensino não preparar os estudantespara uma aprendizagem autônoma ao longo da vida.
TATLI VE DOĞRU SÖZÜN HÜSN-İ TE’SÎRİ HAKKINDA BİR HİKÂYE-İ TAVÎLE
Authors: Erdemir Avni
Published: December 2024

Abdurrahman Kâmil Yetkin (ö.1941), Amasya’nın yetiştirdiği son devir âlim, şair ve din adamlarından birisidir. Kâmil Efendi, Amasya’da uzun yıllar müderrislik ve müftülük yapmış; resmî görevlerinin yanında dinî, ahlâkî ve edebî mahiyette çok sayıda eser kaleme almıştır. Bu eserlerinden birisi de lisan ve kalem konusunu ele alıp karşılaştırdığı Nakd-i Hâtır’dır. Yazar, okuyucunun şevkini, dinleyenin zevkini artırarak tatlı ve doğru sözün gücünü somut bir şekilde anlatmak amacıyla Nakd-i Hâtır’a uzun bir hikâye yerleştirmiştir. Makalenin temel konusu, Nakd-i Hâtır içinde yer alan ve yazarın “Tatlı ve Doğru Sözün Hüsn-i Te’sîri Hakkında Bir Hikâye-i Tavîle” ismini verdiği bu müstakil hikâyedir. Alegorik tarzda yazılan hikâyenin kahramanları; Akl, Nefs, Fikr, Aşk ve Rûh’tur. Hikâyede Akl padişahı, Nefs veziri, Rûh, Aşk ve Fikr ise padişahın nedimlerini temsil etmektedir. Kahramanlar, hikâye boyunca konu üzerinde ayet ve hadisler yanında Türkçe, Arapça ve Farsça şiir ve özlü sözlerden yararlanarak tartışmakta ve birbirlerini ikna etmeye çalışmaktadır. Makalede hikâye; önce olay örgüsü, şahıs kadrosu, mekân, zaman, bakış açısı ve anlatıcı bakımından incelenmiş; daha sonra hikâyedeki özlü sözler ve Türkçe beyitler tespit edilmiş ve hikâye kahramanlarının tartışmalarından örnek pasajlar verilmiştir. Çalışmayla Abdurrahman Kâmil Efendi’nin hikâyesi üzerinden müzakere ve tartışmalarda ilmî birikimin, yumuşak üslubun, tatlı dilin ve doğru sözün gücü ortaya konulmuştur.
After Economics’ “Discovery” of Homo socialis: Decolonial Vigilance and Interpretive Collaboration
Authors: Palacios Carlos
Published: December 2024

Current intellectual calls for more socially minded governance often resort to the authority of the experimental and behavioral economists who have provided uncontroversial evidence for the generalized existence of a Homo socialis. For a qualitative social researcher, the narrative of a “discovery” makes little sense. This article provides a more meaningful account of the experimental rationale of prosocial preferences research, interrogating, from a “decolonial” theoretical perspective, the epistemic and normative implications of a method that persuasively claims to have challenged the intellectual imperialism of Homo economicus. Just as the colonial discourse that speaks of the “discovery” of America has shaped the global Eurocentric mentality that splits the world into hierarchical binaries, the academic discourse that speaks of the “discovery” of Homo socialis could reinforce a behavioral range that reduces the interpretation of non-prosocial choices to a binary spectrum still metrologically organized around Homo economicus. The danger is that Southern subjects do not always have the privilege of feeling prosocial and could be penalized for their disadvantage within a socially minded mode of governance. To address this danger, the article argues, experimental social scientists need to become qualitatively attuned to the methodological question of “range validity” beyond the traditional one of “external validity.”
The Influence of Job Analysis and Talent Management on Employee Performance Through Motivation as an Intervening Variable at the South Rantau Sub-District Office Labuhanbatu Regency
Authors:   University of Prima Indonesia, Harahap Elya Hotma , Edward Yusuf Ronny ,   University of Prima Indonesia, Simorangkir Enda Noviyanti ,   University of Prima Indonesia, Ndilosa Ginting Kristi Endah ,   University of Prima Indonesia
Published: December 2024

This study aims to assess the impact of Job Analysis and Talent Management on Performance through Motivation as an
intervening variable among employees of the South Rantau Sub-District Office, Labuhanbatu Regency. The study involved
permanent employees (civil servants) at the South Rantau Sub-District Office, Labuhanbatu Regency, with a population of 30
individuals. Sampling was conducted using a saturated sampling method. Data were collected through questionnaires and
documentary studies, then analyzed using SPSS version 25 with t-tests, Sobel tests, and path analysis. The results showed a
positive and significant influence of Job Analysis and Talent Management on Motivation, as well as on Performance. Motivation
also had a positive and significant influence on Performance. Furthermore, there was an influence of Job Analysis and Talent
Management on Performance through Motivation as an intervening variable.
Problems and Prospects of Development of Domestic IT Enterprises in International Markets in the Context of Global Risks
Authors:   Odesа Polytechnic National University, Kovtunenko Yurii , Dukina Diana ,   Odesа Polytechnic National University
Published: December 2024

The work examines the problems and prospects of developing Ukrainian enterprises in the IT sphere on international markets in
conditions of global risks. The analysis of the rapid development of the industry showed that the majority of Ukrainian IT
companies specialize in providing services to external customers in the field of creating software and IT services, as well as the
peculiarities, levels, and state of development of information technologies in Ukraine compared to other countries participating in
the IT market. It is noted that for the stable functioning and improvement of the efficiency of the IT sphere in Ukraine, it is necessary
to actively use analytical tools for risk forecasting and develop solutions based on artificial intelligence and machine learning to
automate business processes.
Management of Innovative Activities of Enterprises of the Agro-Industrial Complex in the Conditions of Digitization and Development of E-Commerce
Authors:   National Technical University, Pererva Petro ,   Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute,   , Higher School of Labour Safety Management − WSZOP, Kobielieva Tetiana ,   National Technical University "Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute", Necheporenko Denis ,   National Technical University "Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute"
Published: December 2024

The article examines the current state and prospects for the development of innovation activity at the enterprises of the agroindustrial complex in the context of digitalization and development of e-commerce. The main directions of innovative development
of agricultural enterprises are defined, which, along with the traditional ones, include such original directions as agrochemical,
biological and genetic research. The main factors influencing the efficiency of innovation activity of agricultural enterprises are
substantiated. Among them, the authors note scientific and technical, economic and geographical, technological, information and
communication, political and legal factors. It is proved that the digitalization of production and commercial activities significantly
increases the efficiency of resource and process management in the agro-industrial complex, and the introduction of e-commerce
opens up new markets and increases the profitability of enterprises.
Evaluation of Operability and Exhaust Emissions of Common Rail Direct Injection Engine using Biodiesel Blends in Moderate Cold Environment
Authors: Nursyahirah J , Lau Harrison Lik Nang , Jalal Rifqi Irzuan Abdul
Published: December 2024

Malaysia has restricted the use of biodiesel blends to B7 in the highlands due to challenges related to cold flow operability, while B10 and B20 are used in the lowlands. This study evaluated the performance and emissions of a light-duty, 4-cylinder Euro III turbocharged common rail direct injection diesel vehicle using palm biodiesel blends (B10, B20, and B30) at speeds of 60, 80, and 100 km/h under simulated cold temperatures of 10, 15, and 20°C in a controlled cold chamber. The combustion of B10 and B20 in the diesel engine showed enhancements in power and torque of 3.9% and 4.6%, respectively, compared to Euro 2M (B7) diesel. These improvements are likely the result of the synergistic effects of the enriched oxygen levels in biodiesel and the increased density of cold air, which enhance combustion efficiency. CO2 emissions decreased by 1.5%, 4.3%, and 11.2% with the use of B10, B20, and B30 fuels, respectively. NOx emissions decreased as biodiesel content increased at 10 and 15°C; however, the emissions increased by 17.6% and 38.2% for B20 and B30, respectively, in comparison to B10 at 20°C. B20 demonstrated good engine performance and emissions at 15°C, with improvements of 1.3% in power and 3.7% in torque, which compensated for a 3.2% increase in fuel consumption, and there were reductions of 8.9% in NOx emissions and 0.9% in CO2 emissions compared to B7 diesel. Palm biodiesel blends ranging from 7 wt.% to 20 wt.% are capable of withstanding the moderate cold ambient temperatures of the highlands without compromising engine operation.
MEMBANGUN KURIKULUM YANG RELEVAN DAN RESPONSIF: PERSPEKTIF DAN PENDEKATAN BARU
Authors: Lestari Williyanti , Hermawan Asep Herry , Prihantini Prihantini
Published: December 2024

The curriculum is the core of the education system and is the basis for developing the knowledge, skills and attitudes of students. In this rapidly developing era, the need for a relevant and responsive curriculum is becoming increasingly important. This article involves an in-depth analysis of the literature and a synthesis of various theories and practices related to curriculum development. First, the authors identify some of the key challenges faced in current curriculum development, including rapid social, technological, and economic changes. Second, the authors highlight the importance of understanding the local context in designing relevant curricula. Learner-centred approaches and active learning are also described in this article. Furthermore, the authors introduce new perspectives in building curriculum, namely cross-disciplinary approaches, technology integration, and lifelong learning. The cross-disciplinary approach integrates a variety of subjects and provides a comprehensive understanding of the complex world. Technology integration opens up new opportunities in innovative and collaborative learning. Meanwhile, the lifelong learning approach recognizes the importance of lifelong learning in the face of continuous change. This article also describes some practical implementation examples of these new perspectives and approaches. This includes the use of problem-based projects, experiential learning, and the application of educational technology. Case studies from countries that have adopted this new approach are also presented as evidence of its success. This article concludes that building a relevant and responsive curriculum requires a holistic and future-oriented approach. This involves involving education stakeholders, such as teachers, students, parents, and the community. An effective curriculum must reflect global needs and demands, while taking into account the local context and the characteristics of learners.
MENGGERAKKAN BUDAYA LITERASI: STRATEGI DAN TANTANGAN DALAM MENINGKATKAN MINAT BACA DI SEKOLAH DASAR
Authors: Diana Anisa , Wafiqni Nafia , Herianingtyas Nur Luthfi Rizqa
Published: December 2024

This research aims to describe the implementation and constraints of the literacy movement carried out by MI Al-Hidayah Cirendeu. This type of research is descriptive with a qualitative approach. The techniques used in data collection are: observation, interviews and documentation. Data analysis techniques include: data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The selection of informants used purposive sampling. The results revealed that the implementation of the school literacy movement at MI Al-Hidayah Cirendeu has familiarized its school community with reading for ±15 minutes in each class. Literacy at MI Al-Hidayah Cirendeu has carried out up to the learning stage by organizing library visits, providing reading corners in each classroom, writing, telling, and procuring literacy-rich banner posters. The main supporting factor in the school literacy movement at MI Al-Hidayah Cirendeu is the involvement of parents in book procurement by presenting reading books that are in accordance with children's age development. While the obstacles found, namely low interest in reading due to lack of student focus, limited reading time can cut class hours, facilities and infrastructure for literacy activities are still limited, and library management is less than optimal.
Role of Ongoing Professional Development in Equipping Teachers with Effective Stem Teaching Practices in Colleges of Education in Plateau State, Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Integrated Science, Federal College of Education, Pankshin, Plateau State. Nigeria., Dung Mohammed Dauda , Nanbal Jibba Ladan ,   Department of Computer Science, Federal College of Education, Pankshin, Plateau State, Nigeria., Danladi Ibrahim ,   Department of Integrated Science, College of Education, Akwanga, Nassarawa State. Nigeria
Published: December 2024

This study investigates the role of ongoing professional development (PD) in enhancing the effectiveness of STEM teaching practices among educators in Colleges of Education in Plateau State, Nigeria. Aimed at evaluating how professional development influences teachers' content knowledge, pedagogical skills, and classroom management in STEM subjects, the study adopted a survey design, involving a sample of 150 STEM educators. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings indicate that regular professional development significantly deepens teachers' understanding of core STEM concepts, refines their instructional strategies, and boosts their confidence in managing STEM classrooms. Additionally, teachers who engaged in professional development were more adept at implementing inquiry-based methods that foster student engagement and critical thinking. These results underscore the importance of sustained, targeted PD initiatives for equipping educators with the skills necessary to deliver high-quality STEM education. Based on these findings, it is recommended that stakeholders invest in specialized, collaborative, and regularly updated professional development programs tailored to the demands of STEM teaching.
Assessment of the Implementation of English Language Curriculum in Junior Secondary Schools in Benue State, Nigeria
Authors:   Federal University of Education Pankshin, Avaa Terkaa , Iortyer Manasseh Terwase ,   Federal University of Education Pankshin, Avaa Claribell Chilezie ,   Joseph Sarwuaan Tarka University, Makurdi
Published: December 2024

This study critically assessed the implementation of English language curriculum in Junior Secondary Schools in Zone B of Benue State, Nigeria, focusing on key aspects of curriculum delivery and educational quality. The research employed a descriptive design, encompassing a comprehensive examination of 293 teachers from 104 public junior secondary schools. The study investigated three primary dimensions: teachers' qualifications, teaching methods, and student-teacher ratio. Through descriptive statistical analysis, the research revealed significant insights into the current state of English language education in the region. Regarding teacher qualification, findings indicated that 35.1% of teachers holds National Certificate in Education (NCE), with 26.3% possessing B.Ed and 22.2% holding BSc. (Ed) certificates. Notably, advanced qualifications such as M.Ed were minimal, suggesting limited professional development opportunities. Teaching methods demonstrated diverse pedagogical approaches, with universal adoption of demonstration and question-and-answer methods. Reading aloud (95.6%) and discussion (73.7%) were prominently used, while drill and practice techniques were least employed. A critical finding was the deviation from recommended student-teacher ratios, with classes exceeding the prescribed 1:35 benchmark. This overcrowding potentially compromises instructional effectiveness and individual student engagement. The study recommends comprehensive professional development programs, targeted teaching method training, and strategic resource allocation to address systemic challenges. the research provides valuable insights into improving English language curriculum implementation and educational quality in Nigerian junior secondary schools AND underscore the need for holistic interventions to enhance linguistic competence and support broader educational development objectives.
El legado de Francesco D’Agostino: estudio sobre la sanción jurídica
Authors: Saraceni Guido
Published: December 2024

La bibliografía de Francesco D’Agostino es inagotable y sumamente rica. De hecho, el autor ha abordado, con gran competencia, una gran cantidad de temas heterogéneos: desde la eutanasia hasta el matrimonio; desde la equidad hasta la fertilización asistida; desde la dictadura hasta la logomaquia atávica entre positivistas legales y estudiosos del derecho natural. Dentro de este panorama variado, ocupa un lugar destacado el tema de la sanción penal. Se trata de una materia muy delicada, que D’Agostino abordó a su manera, adoptando una perspectiva marcadamente inter y multidisciplinaria. Por ende, este ensayo tiene la intención de explorar el profundo pensamiento de Francesco D’Agostino sobre la sanción jurídica, analizando su contribución distintiva desde la perspectiva filosófica y jurídica. Debido a su peculiar riqueza temática, me parece que La Sanzione nell’esperienza giuridica represente un excelente texto para (re)leer hoy, con el fin de rendir el justo homenaje a un filósofo del derecho incomparable.
Poetycka apokatastaza w twórczości Czesława Miłosza
Authors: Stanekzai Ilias
Published: December 2024

This article presents an analysis of the notion of poetic apokatastasis in the works of Czesław Miłosz – both poetry and essays. The way Czesław Miłosz acquires this notion goes beyond the traditional theological interpretation and touches a number of problems from the fields of literary studies, philosophy and theology, such as: problem of subject, world-language relation, problem of memory etc. The goal of this article is to show, that the notion of apokatastasis interests Czesław Miłosz not only as a historian of ideas, who reflects on philosophy and religion, but that it is the main intuition, which, in it’s strive towards purity and clarity, tries to grasp and save people and things from oblivion.
Amor sacro et Amor profano. Uwagi o neoplatonizmie w Assuncie C.K. Norwida
Authors: Rał-Niemeczek Roksana
Published: December 2024

An article entitled Amor sacro et Amor profano. Remarks on Neoplatonism in “Assunta” by C.K. Norwid is a deep reflection on the presence of philosophical and eschatological findings in Norwid’s narrative poem. This literary work was published after the death of its writer, which is why its reception was undertaken quite late. The author, quoting the state of research on this text, comes to the conclusion that there is no integral or homogeneous interpretation of Assunta. This masterpiece has already been studied in the perspective of Platonism, but it has not been analyzed in the context of the findings of Marsilio Ficino or Leone Ebreo – the great creators of Christian Neoplatonism. The article describes the axiological, eschatological and epistemological associations that Norwid incorporated into the rather enigmatic plot of Assunta. Furthermore, the article attempts to analyze this poem in the terms of oppositions Neoplatonic, such as: earth–heaven, down–up, spirit–body, sacrum–profanum. The common point for these contradictions was the emphasis in the text on the presence of Amor sacro and Amor profano. The author of the article discussed the essence of neoplatonic love by means of a spatial analysis of the cross, the vertical-horizontal arrangement, as well as the theme of the heroine’s silence and her gaze at the sky, and then found and analyzed the analogies of this text with Titian’s paintings, the poetic novel Maria by Antoni Malczewski or Sielanki albo pieśni by Adrian Wieszczycki.
Pemikiran Tjokroaminoto dalam Praktik Sosialisme Islam Aktivis Peneleh
Authors: Jamil Dzulkarnain , Sobari Wawan , Maboddin Muhtar
Published: December 2024

This research explores the level of construction of Islamic Socialism in the Peneleh Activist Organization, both in terms of conceptual thinking and its application in the organization. This study aims to explore the ideology and value system that exists in thought to be a trigger for the revival of an organization’s moral spirit. This study used Berger's sociology of knowledge approach, which focuses on reality and knowledge. Meanwhile, this research applies qualitative case study methods. The study reveals that the practice of Islamic Socialism by Peneleh Activists is a follow-up to all big ideas regarding the unification of Religion and Ideology in today's social life. However, to make this happen, Peneleh Activists did not work alone. However, they succeeded in reaching an agreement in formulating the idea of Islamic Socialism in a cooperative scheme with other organizations. Thus, the construction of Islamic socialism carried out by Peneleh Activists not only focuses on reactualizing HOS Tjokroaminoto's ideas but also integrates new elements that are appropriate to current social and economic conditions and accommodate changes in practice and policy. This finding strengthens previous studies showing that Islamic Socialism is not just an intellectual movement, but also has a strong social dimension (İkiz, 2019). The construction of Islamic Socialism H.O.S Tjokroaminoto by Peneleh Activists has also expanded the interpretation of Islamic Socialism. Previously, Islamic Socialism tended to be a concept that only had the power of values as a guide to beliefs. This study reveals Islamic Socialism as a concept-building and practical step in organizational social activities. This study also contributes to building tactical steps toward achieving the ideals of Islamic socialism, namely independence (vrijheid-liberty), equality (gelijkheid-equalty), and brotherhood (broederschap-fraternity).
Evaporation and precipitation prediction for future time frames via combined machine learning-climate change models: Quri Gol Wetland Case
Authors: Abdollahpour Azad Mohammad Reza , Jalali Mohammad Reza , Sattari Mohammad Taghi , Mastouri Reza
Published: December 2024

Evaporation plays a fundamental role in water resources management. However, due to the interplay of meteorological variables in evaporation calculations, several nonlinear relationships have been proposed. Their effectiveness can be discussed based on the climatic conditions of each region. Therefore, in the present study, the efficiency of machine learning methods, including random forest and gradient boosted tree, generalized linear model, support vector machine, Gaussian process regression, and deep learning under different scenarios resulting from the combination of meteorological variables in forecasting and modeling evaporation in Quri Gol wetland located in East Azarbaijan province of Iran was investigated for a period of thirty years (1991-2020). In the second part, by applying climate change models including LARS-WG and SDSM in three scenarios, the values of meteorological variables were calculated for future periods (2021-2050, 2051-2080 and 2081-2100) and then, in order to estimate evaporation, these variables were used as input in the machine learning model. The output of the machine learning models showed that among the studied meteorological variables, temperature has the most influence in modeling. Also, the accuracy of the performance of all studied models was evaluated as suitable, and among these models the performance of RF and DL models brought the best results. The results of the climate change models also showed that in most scenarios for all three time periods, the cumulative values of evaporation and precipitation have increased, with the difference that the ratio of evaporation increase was higher than precipitation.
Da pólis ao Mediterrâneo
Authors: Moerbeck Guilherme
Published: December 2024

Este texto pretende dar conta de uma questão central: em que níveis teóricos e respondendo a quais problemas, a História do Mediterrâneo Antigo se estabeleceu como um movimento intelectual, talvez mesmo um paradigma aos pesquisadores da antiguidade? Hipóteses heurísticas, mudanças sociais do mundo contemporâneo e pesquisas empíricas  remodelam os domínios da História. Trata-se de movimentos “tectônicos”, lentos, mas profundos, que consolidam novos olhares e métodos que dão nova forma aos estudos de determinadas temporalidades. Para interpretar esses movimentos estruturais que deram forma às leituras mediterrânicas, recorrer-se-á a um tipo uma reflexão que transitará entre a epistemologia da história e leituras de origem arqueológica e histórica.
Pension provision issues in estimates of the working population: analysis of dynamics
Authors: Karpikova Irina , Solomein Aleksey
Published: December 2024

The work is devoted to the results of a comparative analysis of data from surveys of the working population on pension issues. The necessity of analyzing the dynamics of public opinion on pension issues as one of the tools for evaluating the results of permanent transformations of the pension system is substantiated.
The empirical basis of the analysis was based on the materials of the author's research in 2009, 2017 and 2024, conducted among the population of the cities of the Irkutsk region working on the terms of official employment. The number of survey respondents was 600, 531 and 513 people, respectively. The subject of the analysis was the answers to questions on various aspects of pension provision, the content of which made it possible to conduct a comparative analysis and identify the dynamics of public opinion.
During the analysis, the respondents' estimates were determined, according to which the dynamics of public opinion was not revealed. These include dissatisfaction with the level of pension payments, the desired amount of future pension and the degree of participation in the formation of future pensions of individual subjects of social policy — the state, employers and employees themselves. Significant trends in the dynamics of respondents' assessments have been identified: increasing the level of awareness, interest and involvement of working citizens in the processes of forming a future pension. The authors have identified the features of respondents' assessments and their dynamics in the context of gender and age categories: higher activity of women in relation to the implementation of all aspects of pension issues; a tendency to increase awareness and involvement of working youth under the age of 29 in the processes of forming a future pension.
Zoning of the Central Russian by the efficiency of green roofs in reducing excessive storm runoff
Authors: Sysoeva Elena , Bogachev Alexey
Published: December 2024

Due to the increased attention of the public and the government of the Russian Federation to environmental issues and their solution using modern tools and techniques, this paper discusses the effectiveness of using «green» roofs as a sustainable means of combating the problems of organizing and diverting the volume of storm drains in Russian cities. The possibility of such a study is explained by the fact that the design of green roofs consists of several layers, almost each of which is able to retain water, thereby reducing the total volume of rainwater runoff, which, in turn, would reduce the load on the sewer system and improve the environmental well-being of the urban environment. First of all, in order to predict the feasibility of installing green roofs in different cities of our country, the authors provide a description of the calculation model of such a greened roof. The authors chose the most easily erected and low-maintenance type of landscaping that meets all standards for the construction of green roofs, and also laid the most affordable materials. In the article, a methodology was developed to determine the volume of water accumulation by a green roof with specified parameters. The results of the calculations were correlated with the indicators of precipitation in different regions of the Russian Federation. As a result, a list of territories was formed in which the use of green roofs (including at peak precipitation values) would be most effective, and a map of the distribution of the optimal thickness of the substrate layer for the studied region was developed and reflected.
Integração da morfologia urbana no planejamento contemporâneo
Authors: Godoy Jeane Aparecida Rombi de , Benini Sandra Medina
Published: December 2024

This study investigates the integration between urban morphology and urban planning, aiming to analyze the challenges and potentialities of this approach, while identifying possible directions for future research. The relevance of the topic is justified by the need to enhance the theoretical and methodological tools of urban planning in response to the complexities and uncertainties of contemporary cities. Through a qualitative methodology that includes a literature review and case study analysis, the article explores different approaches to urban morphology and their practical applications, illustrated by case studies from Porto, Brasília, and São Paulo. The theoretical framework is based on the concepts and methods of urban morphology, as well as urban planning theories and practices, with a focus on more recent approaches, such as collaborative planning and sustainable urban design. The results highlight the significance of urban morphology for urban planning by providing insights for analyzing and intervening in urban form, as demonstrated by the case studies. However, it still faces significant challenges, such as translating analytical knowledge into practical solutions and incorporating social and political dimensions. Finally, the study points out the potentialities of integrating urban morphology and urban planning, such as the possibility of creating more contextualized, participatory, and sustainable planning, and suggests directions for future research, including the development of more accessible methods and tools, as well as investigating the impacts of new technologies and modes of urban space production on the morphology of contemporary cities.
Otantik Öğrenmenin 10. Sınıf Öğrencilerinin Coğrafya Dersindeki Akademik Başarı, Derse Yönelik Tutum ve Problem Çözme Becerisine Etkisi
Authors: Erdoğan Özlem , Alım Mete
Published: December 2024

Bu araştırmanın amacı, otantik öğrenme temelli etkinliklerin öğrencilerin coğrafya dersindeki akademik başarılarına, derse yönelik tutumlarına ve problem çözme becerisine etkisini incelemektir. Genel olarak otantik öğrenme öğrenmenin merkezinde otantik görevlerin yer aldığı, öğretmenin rehber konumunda olduğu, öğrencileri araştırmaya yönelten, öğrencilere sosyal söylemler için fırsat veren ve sorunlarının çözümü için yeterli kaynaklar sunan bir öğrenme yaklaşımıdır. Bugün öğrencilerin gerçek yaşama hazırlanması, gerçek yaşamda karşılaşabileceği sorunlara çözüm üretebilmesi bir gerekliliktir. Bu gereklilik otantik öğrenmeyi son yıllarda gündeme getirmiş, öğretim etkinliklerinin planlanmasında dikkate alınmasına neden olmuştur. Araştırmada nicel araştırma yöntemlerinden deneysel desen kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın çalışma grubunu, Antalya ilinde bir lisenin iki farklı şubesinde öğrenim gören toplam 25 (Deney Grubu=13, Kontrol Grubu=12) 10. sınıf öğrencisi oluşturmaktadır. Veri toplama aracı olarak akademik başarı testi, coğrafya dersi tutum ölçeği ve problem çözme envanteri kullanılmıştır. Verilerin analizinde t-testi analizi kullanılmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda otantik öğrenmenin öğrencilerin akademik başarılarına olumlu etki ettiği, derse yönelik tutum ve problem çözme becerisi açısından ise anlamlı bir fark oluşturmadığı tespit edilmiştir.
GERENCIAMENTO DE CRISES NO AMBIENTE EMPRESARIAL
Authors: Ferreira Pedro Henrique Moreira
Published: December 2024

O gerenciamento de crises no ambiente empresarial é uma área crítica da administração que envolve a identificação, avaliação e resposta a situações inesperadas que ameaçam a continuidade e a reputação das organizações. As crises podem ter origens variadas, como falhas operacionais, desastres naturais, questões financeiras ou até crises de imagem. Este artigo busca analisar as principais abordagens e estratégias utilizadas pelas empresas para enfrentar e superar momentos de crise, destacando a importância de uma gestão proativa, a formação de equipes preparadas e a comunicação eficiente. A pesquisa também discute os desafios enfrentados pelas empresas em um mundo cada vez mais volátil, incerto, complexo e ambíguo (VUCA), e as soluções implementadas para mitigar os impactos negativos. Através de uma revisão bibliográfica abrangente, são apresentadas as melhores práticas e os aprendizados de casos reais de crise, proporcionando uma visão crítica sobre como o gerenciamento eficaz pode garantir a sustentabilidade organizacional.