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The third way: the contribution of academic quality assurance third spacers to ‘pedagogical partnership’
Authors: Akerman Katie , Hunter Ceri
Published: January 2025

This case study uses a ‘lived experience’ account of a pivot from a conventional academic quality and standards approach to a progressive pedagogic partnership in a small Cathedrals Group university. We first contextualise our pivot within the recent history of academic quality assurance in the sector. We consider the evolution of ourselves as third spacers in informing and shaping the practice of academic colleagues through our third-space knowledge and experience (Whitchurch, 2012) in conjunction with the introduction of V5, ‘collaborate with others to enhance practice’, in the UK Professional Standards Framework 2023 (AdvanceHE, 2023). We explore how quality is used to leverage the advancement of positive student experiences and outcomes from a new perspective, and how we are seeking to resolve tensions between the characteristics of convention and progression (and positive disruption) to develop learning points for success.
‘It feels like you’ve joined the university club’: the transformative potential of Fellowship recognition for professional services staff
Authors: Ball Caroline , Ribchester Chris
Published: January 2025

This paper explores the impacts of engaging with fellowship professional recognition for third-space professionals within universities. The authors conducted ten semi-structured interviews with colleagues from four different professional areas: careers, library, technology-enhanced learning and technicians, after they had attained Fellowship recognition. Analysis revealed key themes around enhanced voice, confidence, reflection, and identity that resulted from successfully completing the fellowship process. However, translating these benefits into practice relies heavily on inclusive structures of encouragement, role models and support in making the language and expectations accessible. The findings indicate professional recognition schemes grounded in tailored guidance for support staff contexts offer significant untapped potential. Extending access requires critical examination of how well current cultures and systems value expertise across all university roles.
Truly emergent? A critique of ‘third space’ in cross-cultural context
Authors: Begun Michael
Published: January 2025

The aim of this piece is to critique Celia Whitchurch’s influential third space theory in cross-cultural context. Whitchurch first describes third space in a 2008 paper as an ‘emerging landscape of activity’ (p. 378) correlative with an ‘emergence of Third Space professionals’ (p. 377) in first world anglophone higher education institutions. By theorising the emergence of third space from the activity of these so-called ‘third space professionals’, Whitchurch implicitly relies upon a concept first developed several decades earlier in cultural theory. Most notably, Homi K. Bhabha discusses his own conception of third space in response to questions about his ground-breaking 1988 essay ‘The commitment to theory’, in which he appears to first introduce the term ‘third space’ in a relevant context. Problematically, however, there appear to be substantial inconsistencies between Whitchurch’s and Bhabha’s third space theories. The three most significant of these are: 1) the key distinction, introduced by Bhabha, between cultural difference and cultural diversity; 2) the broader concepts of identity and identification upon which Whitchurch and Bhabha rely; and 3) their respective relations to the history of colonialism and corresponding commitments to divergent neo-colonial and postcolonial projects. Based on these discrepancies, I contend that, whereas Bhabha’s third space seems truly cross-culturally emergent, Whitchurch’s third space only appears to be so within a more limited cultural context. Accordingly, I conclude by proposing two further ways in which learning developers should uphold the commitment to a critical cross-cultural approach.
Logs for acid-base chemistry: illustrating the potential of multidisciplinary learning support interventions from the third space
Authors: Wang Joshua , Kenny Elise
Published: January 2025

The growing accessibility of higher education over the last century is a major accomplishment and should be continuously supported. A particular barrier to widening participation is that curricula across numerous disciplines rely on assumed knowledge for enrolling students.  The gaps between this assumed and actual pre-existing knowledge are dispersed throughout institutions, making them difficult to bridge. Our institution runs seven different first-year chemistry subjects, all of which require students to use mathematical logarithms to solve acid-base chemistry problems.  Our case study illustrates that third space practitioners with disciplinary expertise, such as those working in STEM support for learning, are uniquely positioned to address challenges like this.  As a chemistry educator and mathematics educator employed in the third space, we co-designed and co-delivered a one-hour online workshop titled “logs for acid-base chemistry”. The session explicitly taught logarithmic concepts in context to students from four different chemistry units. Observations made during the workshop suggest that the intervention was able to efficiently improve acid-base calculation confidence in students from all attending cohorts.  Finally, the broader benefits of subject specialist third space staff in higher education are discussed in light of the case study findings. Overall, the efficiency of this intervention highlights the under-researched potential of embedding disciplinary experts in third space learning support roles.
Careering into third space activism as a non-academic in HE
Authors: Larkin Stephanie
Published: January 2025

This case study takes the form of autoethnography to outline the experience of an non-academic third space practitioner embarking on their first professional research project. It outlines how accessing professional networks to seek support to deliver a research project can widen the third space and draw others into it. It shows how third space workers can become activists for the space while developing their network, increasing their visibility and enhancing the student journey. In doing so they can take control of their own career trajectory.
Finding quality in quality improvement: creativity and credibility in higher education
Authors: Martinović Nevena , McCallum Emma
Published: January 2025

This opinion piece explores the importance of credibility, reciprocity, and creativity in the quality assurance work of boundary-crossing third space professionals. As educational support professionals (ESPs), we believe that our multiple sources of knowledge and liminal positions are invaluable in guiding quality assurance processes. Our discussion is grounded in Little and Green’s (2022) credibility framework and emphasises the importance of creativity to ensure authentic continuous improvement within a mandatory provincial audit. We suggest that it is imperative, both individually and institutionally, to champion third space professionals in quality assurance roles and ensure they receive the resources they require to meaningfully engage in this work.
Biorrefinarias: resumo com definições, classificações e processos industriais
Authors: Soares Victoria Victor , Moura Luiz Eduardo Freitas de , Melo Katia Moreira de
Published: January 2025

A demanda cada vez maior por energia de origem petrolífera, tem causado grandes problemas ao meio ambiente e à saúde das pessoas, com a emissão de gases tóxicos. Nesse cenário, os biocombustíveis se destacam como uma alternativa mais sustentável, que são obtidos por meio do uso de biomassas. Estas matérias-primas são tratadas nas biorrefinarias, se transformando em produtos de grande valor industrial, como no caso dos biocombustíveis. Atualmente, tem ocorrido um crescimento considerável dessas indústrias, o que auxilia no processo de transição energética, mas ainda são necessárias pesquisas que proporcionem o seu melhor desenvolvimento. Diante da importância das biorrefinarias, o presente trabalho teve como objetivo trazer seus fundamentos, e assim, fornecer uma base conceitual para o leitor. A metodologia utilizada no trabalho, foi baseada em consultas a bases de dados disponíveis na internet, como os Periódicos Capes, o Google Acadêmico e o Scielo. Os resultados apresentam as principais definições, classificações e processos industriais que ocorrem nas biorrefinarias, mostrando seu potencial como referência para estudos futuros. Como considerações finais, concluiu-se que embora essas indústrias estejam crescendo, os conceitos são amplos, e como apresentam diversas aplicações industriais, ainda estão em desenvolvimento, não apresentando uma única classificação na literatura.
MODEL PENGARUH SEPEDA MOTOR TERHADAP ARUS JENUH DAN TINGKAT KEBERHASILAN RUANG HENTI KHUSUS DI JALAN PAHLAWAN KOTA TABANAN, BALI
Authors: Kariyana I Made , Suda Nurjani Ni Putu
Published: January 2025

Permasalahan transportasi sering terjadi di kota-kota besar, termasuk kemacetan tundaan dan lainnya yang disebabkan meningkatnya aktivitas masyarakat dan pergerakan ekonomi. Hal ini menuntut peningkatan sarana transportasi yang berdampak pada menurunnya kinerja jalan dan persimpangan, terutama di Kota Tabanan, Bali. Metode penelitian yang dipergunakan adalah metode regresi linier sederhana agar memperoleh arus jenuh kendaraan pada pendekat simpang dan model regresi arus jenuh pada kaki simpang. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan model pengaruh sepeda motor terhadap arus jenuh di Simpang Barat Pendekat Timur dengan persamaan: Y = 101,080 + 19,639X (R² = 0,735). berarti jika volume kendaraan sepeda motor meningkat, nilai arus jenuh juga meningkat. Pengaruh sepeda motor terhadap arus jenuh adalah 73,50%, dan 27,50% dipengaruhi oleh faktor lain. Simpang Timur Pendekat Barat, model yang diperoleh adalah: Y = 135,277 + 19,402X (R² = 0,651). Peningkatan volume sepeda motor juga meningkatkan arus jenuh, dengan pengaruh sebesar 65,10% dan 35,90% dipengaruhi oleh faktor lain. Tingkat keberhasilan RHK pada Simpang Barat Pendekat Timur adalah 73,3%, dan pada Simpang Timur Pendekat Barat adalah 66,6%, keduanya termasuk kategori cukup berhasil diterapkan.
MODEL TERINTEGRASI MEWUJUDKAN SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DI BALI BERBASIS PADA PELESTARIAN BUDAYA DAN DIGITAL MARKETING
Authors: Agus Mahendra I Made , Ardani Wayan , Ari Sudiartini Ni Wayan , Hignasari L. Virginayoga
Published: January 2025

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk membangun sebuah model terintegrasi untuk mewujudkan pariwisata berkelanjutan di Bali, dengan mengeksplorasi pengaruh pemerintah pusat, pemerintah daerah, desa adat, pemberdayaan masyarakat, badan usaha milik negara (BUMN) perusahaan swasta, kearifan lokal, Sad Kerthi, dan digital marketing terhadap pelestarian budaya Bali dan pariwisata berkelanjutan. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Systematic Literature review (SLR). Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan pemerintah berperan dalam promosi baik pada tingkat internasional dan nasional, menyusun dan menerapkan kebijakan regulasi, meningkatkan kapasitas sumber daya manusia, infrastruktur, perlindungan situs dan budaya serta pemberian insentif. Desa Adat merupakan landasan dalam pembentukan karakter dan jati diri masyarakat. Pariwisata berbasis masyarakat bertujuan untuk melibatkan masyarakat dalam pengembangan pariwisata untuk mewujudkan kesejahteraan masyarakat saat ini dan di masa yang akan datang. BUMN dan perusahaan swasta dapat membantu pengembangan pariwisata dalam bentuk tanggung jawab sosial perusahaan, khususnya dalam pelestarian budaya. Selain itu, digital marketing merupakan cara yang sangat efektif untuk promosi pariwisata untuk terwujudnya pariwisata berkelanjutan.  Melalui penerapan enam prinsip yang tercantum dalam Sad Kerthi, masyarakat Bali dapat memelihara tradisi, ritual, dan nilai-nilai luhur yang telah diwariskan secara turun-temurun, yang sangat relevan dengan unsur-unsur penting dalam mewujudkan sustainable tourism di Bali.
Exploring Financial Literacy Practices among Selected Youth Entrepreneurs in Lusaka Province, Zambia: A Phenomenological Perspective
Authors: Kasonde Agatha , Sichula Dr. N. , Kalimaposo Dr. K.
Published: January 2025

This study explored financial literacy practices among selected youth entrepreneurs in Lusaka province, Zambia: The objective of the study was to: establish the financial literacy practices among youth. A total of 30 participants consisting of youth entrepreneurs and officers from Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprises were purposively recruited within Lusaka Province. Data was collected using Face to face interviews, document analysis and non-participant observations. An interpretive phenomenological research design was utilized. The study elicited qualitative data strand which was analyzed using Interpretive Phenomenology Analysis. The study found that setting financial goals; creating financial plans for the future; budgeting skills; and saving up for emergencies were among the common financial literacy practices by the youth entrepreneurs. The study recommends that the number of financial literacy programs should be increased to encourage more youths to participate by facilitating for other life skills training in adulthood; and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) should come up with ways of reaching to youths so as to encourage high participation.
Association between Knowledge and Practice of Thermally Abused Cooking Oil, Serum Lipid Profile, Body Composition, and Waist Circumference of Hyperlipidemia Patients Running Title: Usage of Reused Cooking Oil on Health Parameters
Authors: Yi Siow Lean , Vanoh Divya
Published: January 2025

Introduction: Frequent use of thermally abused cooking oil (TACO) increases risk of obesity, hyperlipidemia, cancer, and hypertension due to the presence of hazardous compounds in TACO. These compounds are formed from the oxidation and hydrolysis processes with repeated heating of TACO. Public has less awareness of the detrimental effect of TACO. Thus, it is essential to investigate the levels of knowledge and practice related to TACO use and further determine its association with serum lipid profile, body composition, and waist circumference among hyperlipidemia patients. Materials and methods: : A cross-sectional study was conducted among 197 hyperlipidemia patients in Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia. Parameters assessed were medical history, serum lipid profile, anthropometry, body composition, knowledge and practice of TACO. Serum lipid profiles were acquired from medical folder. Results: Out of 197 respondents, there were 84.3% of them had high level of knowledge but still 64.5% of them practising TACO moderately. There were significant association between total cholesterol and fat free mass as well as between HDL-cholesterol with fat mass, fat free mass and waist circumference. Significant association was also observed between the fat mass and waist circumference, as well as between fat free mass and waist circumference. However, there was no significant association between knowledge and practice of TACO, serum lipid profile, body composition, and waist circumference. Conclusion: Use of TACO was still high although respondents knew it was hazardous to health. Future studies investigating specific biomarkers among TACO users can be conducted to identify the long-term effect of TACO use on gene mutation.
One Health in Fish and Shellfish
Authors: Bass David , Baron Sandrine , Travers Marie-Agnes , Longshaw Matt , Haenen Olga
Published: January 2025

One Health is a term increasingly in focus on a global scale. The One Health concept grew from a centuries-old understanding of the connectedness of human and animal health and the need to consider them together. This is not only the case in the interaction between humans and warm-blooded animals but also related to contact with cold-blooded animals like fish and shellfish, produced for food, or as pet or laboratory animals. During this three hour virtual workshop held during the 21st EAFP Conference, at Aberdeen, Scotland, we aimed at highlighting a One Health approach regarding the interactions of cultured and ornamental fish, shellfish, their environment, pathogens, human health, and human sociological and economic activity, contact- and food-zoonoses by bacteria and parasites, and AMR issues. In total, more than 65 participants from various countries from all over the world participated in this workshop. This paper provides a summary of each presentation and some of the discussions arising from them, giving a snapshot of different One Health perspectives being pursued by the participants.
Introducción a la Inteligencia Artificial y el Aprendizaje Automático en Ciberseguridad
Authors: Arias Ariza Abimelec Antek , Vargas-Lombardo Miguel
Published: January 2025

La ciberseguridad juega un papel vital en la protección de activos digitales y la privacidad de los individuos en la era de la información. En este contexto, la inteligencia artificial (IA) y el aprendizaje automático (ML) han emergido como herramientas poderosas para mejorar la detección y prevención de amenazas cibernéticas. Este articulo analiza la utilización de la IA y el ML en ciberseguridad, examinando su evolución histórica, ventajas y limitaciones, así como su impacto social y consideraciones éticas.  Se realiza una revisión de la literatura científica y técnica mediante palabras clave “"Inteligencia Artificial en ciberseguridad", "Machine Learning en seguridad informática" y "IA y ML en detección de amenazas" en las bases de datos IEEE Xplore, ScienceDirect y ACM Digital Library seleccionando 30 referencias útiles de un total 150 artículos identificados.  Se aplicó un cuestionario a 12 ingenieros de sistemas de diversas empresas del país que cuentan con al menos una maestría en ciberseguridad con el propósito de conocer si logran implementar la técnica PICOC en entornos de ciberseguridad. La inteligencia artificial y el machine learning han revolucionado la ciberseguridad al permitir la detección automatizada de amenazas, el análisis de comportamientos anómalos, y la generación de respuestas más rápidas y precisas ante potenciales ataques cibernéticos.
La recuperación de energía como medida de la resiliencia en sistemas de distribución de agua con consumos dependientes de la presión
Authors: Cubides-Castro E. Duvan , Iglesias-Rey Pedro L. , Mora-Meliá Daniel , Martínez Solano F. Javier
Published: January 2025

En el análisis de Sistemas de Distribución de Agua (SDA) pueden encontrarse distintas metodologías para la determinación de la Energía que es Potencialmente Recuperable (EPR); sin embargo, éstas suelen aplicarse a redes de distribución que no consideran pérdidas en la red, y cuyo control se realiza configurando los dispositivos instalados y determinando los valores potenciales de recuperación de energía considerando determinados criterios de servicio. En cuanto al análisis en cada nodo de la red asociado a los Consumos Dependientes de la Presión (CDP), existen todavía muchas incógnitas, en particular la variabilidad del caudal en la red en función de la energía recuperable y cómo ésta, puede afectar a otros nodos de la red, tanto en la distribución del caudal como en la presión, dicha variabilidad depende de la particularidad de cada SDA. La Energía Recuperable (ER) en los SDA es uno de los aspectos relevantes de la gestión de los recursos hídricos, ya que estos sistemas requieren una elevada energía para cumplir las condiciones mínimas de servicio. Muchos de estos sistemas tienen puntos en los que las presiones de suministro son superiores a las mínimas requeridas suponiendo un exceso de energía suministrada. Este exceso de energía puede considerarse como EPR, ahora bien, para el caso de CDP, dicha EPR en cada nodo puede variar al mismo tiempo varía el caudal y la presión. Este trabajo presenta la aplicación de una metodología para analizar la posible cantidad de EPR máxima considerando la topología y conectividad de los nodos y líneas de la red en los SDA con CDP (caudal y presión variable por configuraciones en la red). La aplicación del método se realiza en diferentes casos de estudio para validar y obtener un indicador de resiliencia para cada una de las redes analizadas, permitiendo estimar la EPR máxima.
Variación espacial y temporal del Índice de calidad del agua en la estratificación térmica del lago de Zirahuén, Michoacán, México
Authors: Mendoza-Ramírez Rosalva , Domínguez-Mora Ramón , Silva-Casarín Rodolfo , Suárez-Alcántara Karina , Sol-Benítez Aníbal , Carrizosa-Elizondo Eliseo
Published: January 2025

Se analizaron las variaciones espaciales y temporales del índice de calidad del agua en las tres capas de estratificación térmica en un cuerpo de agua endorreico de Michoacán, México. Se utilizaron dos métodos, el primero es el desarrollado por la Fundación Nacional de Saneamiento de los Estados Unidos de América, que usa nueve variables, físicas, químicas y bacteriológicas, para la estimación del índice. El segundo usa tres parámetros que son recomendados por la Comisión Nacional del Agua en México. El conjunto de datos analizado es una base de datos pública con información de los años 2012 a 2019 en cuatro sitios de muestreo. Los resultados mostraron que la calidad del agua del lago es buena y que en los meses en los que se rompe la estratificación térmica la calidad del agua en el lago es ligeramente mejor que la registrada en los meses de estratificación térmica.
The “Immigrant Medical Services” Organization from the End of the British Mandate Through the First Years of Israel (1944–1953)
Authors:   Health Administration, Netanya Academic College, Netanya, Israel, Weiss Dorit
Published: January 2025

The aftermath of the Second World War and the Holocaust triggered mass migration of Jewish refugees to British Mandatory Palestine and, after 1948, the nascent State of Israel. Responding to this crisis, Jews in the Diaspora increased their commitment to facilitate immigration to Israel, particularly by supporting medical services to the Yishuv (pre-state Jewish Settlement). This paper explores the critical role played by Hadassah and other organizations in establishing direct medical services for Jewish immigrants during two key periods of Israel’s history: the end of British Mandatory Palestine (1944–1948) and the early years of the State of Israel (1948–1953). While the Immigrant Medical Services organization faced numerous challenges, this organization was essential in addressing the pressing healthcare needs of a burgeoning population amid morbidity and mortality concerns. An emphasis is placed on the challenges faced by these organizations and the commitment and resourcefulness of all involved, which ultimately shaped the foundation of Israel’s healthcare infrastructure.
The Impact of Digital Marketing on Brand Awareness and Student Recruitment: A Study of Private Business Schools in South Africa
Authors: Khan Shaheen
Published: January 2025

This paper investigates the impact of digital marketing on brand awareness and student recruitment at private higher education institutions (PHEIs) in South Africa. Using a convergent parallel research design, the study adopts a mixed-methods approach to explore this relationship. The findings highlight the critical role of digital marketing in enhancing brand awareness and driving student recruitment, with social media, Search Engine Optimisation, and email campaigns being key drivers of lead generation. Senior executives recognise the importance of both outbound and inbound channels for engagement and recruitment, particularly in a sector facing increasing competition and resource constraints. However, the study is limited to selected private business schools due to practical, budgetary, and time considerations. The findings offer valuable practical insights into the role, impact, and influence of digital marketing in the private higher education sector. This research contributes to the existing literature by providing a comprehensive examination of how digital marketing shapes the marketing strategies of South Africa’s private business schools.
Articulating a Jesuit Philosophy of Education in the Twentieth Century: A Critical Translation and Commentary on the Instructio of 1934 and 1948
Authors: Guterres A. Taiga
Published: January 2025

This article critically examines the development and revision of the Instructio issued to the American Assistancy in 1934 and 1948, foundational documents for Jesuit educational philosophy in the twentieth century. The first section provides a detailed analysis of the Instructio’s context, its discourse on Jesuit education, and the ideals it promoted, with particular focus on the evolving understanding of personalis alumnorum cura—a precursor to the more familiar cura personalis. This analysis highlights the document’s role in shaping Jesuit educational frameworks and its response to modern educational needs. The article then presents a critical translation of the 1934 Instructio, followed by a critical translation of the 1948 Instructio. Through these translations and their contextual analysis, the study explores the Instructio’s contributions to unity and cooperation among provinces, its approach to religious and scholastic philosophy, and its integration of the Ratio studiorum in American Jesuit schools.
Ignatius of Loyola Takes Up Latin Grammar—Why It Matters
Authors: Pavur Claude N.
Published: January 2025

This article examines Ignatius of Loyola’s turn to formal studies in 1524, an often-overlooked decision that laid the foundation for Jesuit educational ideals. By joining a Latin grammar class in Barcelona, Ignatius began a lifelong commitment to integrating intellectual rigor with spiritual formation. The article traces the historical development and eventual dissolution of the “juniorate” program, which fostered classical humanistic values among Jesuits. Focusing on the program’s decline in the 1960s, the study suggests that reviving such formative training could enhance contemporary Jesuit education, aligning it with modern apostolic needs while retaining Ignatius’s vision. This analysis underscores the unique contributions of Ignatian pedagogy to Jesuit education and its potential relevance today.
The Prolonged Corrected QT-Interval in Children Presented with Acute Rheumatic Fever
Authors: Ali Malik Abid , . Ramchand , Rehman Fazal ur , Sheikh Abdul Sattar , Kumara Veena , Patel Najma
Published: January 2025

Objective: To determine the frequency of prolonged corrected QT-interval on ECG in children presented with acute rheumatic fever.
Study Design: Prospective observational study.
Place and Duration of Study: Department of Paeds Cardiology, National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases Karachi, Pakistan for six month duration between August 2020 and February 2021.
Methodology: Children presented with features of acute rheumatic fever and fulfilling the selection criteria were enrolled in the study. After getting consent, their demographic details, clinical features, lab values and echo findings were recorded in pro forma. Their 12-lead ECG was analysed by two paediatric cardiology fellows for rhythm and conduction abnormalities at the time of admission and after getting treatment. Bazette’s formula used for calculation of corrected QT-interval, data analysed in SPSS version 21 and presented in tabulated form.
Results: A total of 50 patients were included in the study. There were 31(62%) males and 19(38%) females, 37(74%) patients presented with recurrence and 13(26%) for the first time. On 12-lead ECG corrected QT-interval was prolonged in 14(28%) patients and it was significantly correlated with heart rate of the patients with acute rheumatic fever (p-value 0.027).
Conclusion: Prolonged corrected QT-interval is significantly related with acute rheumatic fever and should be evaluated in each patient of acute rheumatic fever.
The co-impacts of climate action in cities
Authors: Jokiaho Julia , Vanhuyse Fedra
Published: January 2025

As more cities embark on climate-neutral trajectories, it is important to understand how actions will impact all stakeholders in a city: citizens and industry, as well as government agencies operating at the regional and national level. Here we offer an overview of scientific literature exploring the co-impacts of climate action in urban settings, both positive and negative. Additionally, we introduce a classification framework for structuring such co-impacts in Swedish cities. Our study reveals a predominant focus in the literature on the positive effects of climate action, neglecting potential adverse impacts. We find a pressing need to specify which city actors stand to benefit from specific climate interventions and which may be adversely affected. By understanding and addressing these impacts, cities can enhance the social acceptability of climate plans, facilitating their quicker implementation.
Bitki Türlerini Tanımada Yapay Zeka Yoluyla Öğrenme Ortamı Tasarısı Geliştirme
Authors: Çulha Cansu , Ünaldı Ülkü Eser
Published: January 2025

Bu araştırmada, ADDIE tasarım modeli kullanılarak bitki türleri tespitinde yapay zeka teknolojilerinden YOLO nesne tespit algoritması aracılığıyla öğrenme ortamı tasarısı geliştirmek amaçlanmıştır. Araştırmada karma ve tasarım tabanlı çalışma yöntemi kullanılmıştır. YOLO algoritması için karaçam ve Lübnan sediri ağaçlarından oluşan veri setiyle yapay zeka algoritması eğitilerek öğrenme ortamı geliştirilmiştir. Geliştirilen öğrenme ortamı, daha önce bitki coğrafyası dersi almış 20 lisans öğrencisine uygulanmıştır. ADDIE tasarım modeline göre analiz, uygulama ve değerlendirme basamaklarında lisans öğrencilerine uygulanmak üzere düzey belirleme testi geliştirilmiştir. Hazırlanan düzey belirleme testi, ilk olarak ön test şeklinde uygulanmıştır. Geliştirilen öğrenme ortamının tanıtımı ardından uygulaması yapılmak üzere Gazi Üniversitesi Merkez Yerleşkesinde arazi çalışması yapılmıştır. Uygulama sürecinde bölgede tahmin edilen ağaçlar üzerinde YOLO nesne tespit algoritması denenerek bitki türleri algılanmıştır. Uygulamanın sonunda son test ve materyale yönelik görüş formu öğrenciler tarafından cevaplandırılmıştır. Geliştirilen öğrenme ortamının öğrenciler üzerinde başarıya etkisini anlamak için veri analizi yapılmıştır. Analizde ön test ve son test düzey belirleme testinin ortalama puanlarının ilişkili örneklemeler t-testi hazırlanmıştır. Veri analizinde ön test ve son test düzey belirleme testinin puan ortalamaları arasında son test lehine anlamlı bir farklılık gözlenmiştir. Dolayısıyla geliştirilen yapay zeka öğrenme ortamının belirlenen bitki türleri üzerinde tespit etmede başarı düzeylerini arttırdığı görülmüştür. Materyale yönelik görüş formu incelendiğinde ise hazırlanan öğrenme ortamına yönelik genel olarak olumlu yönde görüşler bildirilmiştir.
IT Support for Waste Collection Scheduling in Smart Cities – Enhancing Efficiency and Sustainability
Authors: HANCZAR Paweł , WAWRZYNIAK Dariusz
Published: January 2025

The paper explores the development of optimization algorithms specifically aimed at generating waste collection schedules in smart cities in Poland. The motivations behind the study stemmed from preliminary research findings regarding the potential for optimizing the processes of selective collection of municipal waste not only in the area of route optimization but also in the resource, time, and financial dimensions. Few publications attempt to address these issues; however, comprehensive approaches that consider the multitude of factors influencing the development of municipal waste collection schedules are seldom encountered. The paper proposes a decision model based on integer programming with the objective function aimed to minimize the peak daily volume of waste to be collected, which we equate with the demand for transportation capacity. The model was implemented in an information system that enables its utilization in cities and municipalities of various sizes. The article provides a brief description of the functionalities of this system and the new opportunities presented by the integration of such decision models with flexible software that facilitates their practical application. In the research the mathematical programming methods were used. The primary criterion for selecting these methods was their practical applicability, defined as the ability to be implemented within an information system characterized by high flexibility and considerable operational speed.
Bridging Indigenous and Hispanic Knowledge Systems Through Collaborative Panel Discussions: STEM Teachers' Perceptions of Culturally Sustaining Nature-Based Pedagogy
Authors: Ganesan Uma
Published: January 2025

This paper presents findings from a transformative collaborative panel discussion session at the 2024 STEM Education Conference, examining how nature-based, environmentally conscious, and culturally sustaining science teaching practices implemented at the Umonhon Nation Public School (UNPS) in Nebraska can inform teaching practices in the Rio Grande Valley. The session was co-facilitated by University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Associate Professor Dr. Amanda Morales and UTRGV Assistant Professor Dr. Uma Ganesan. The study combines panel discussion analysis with qualitative survey data from participating STEM educators, providing rich insights into teachers’ perceptions of implementing culturally and linguistically sustaining (CLS) practices in diverse contexts. By integrating insights from panel discussions and post-event survey responses, this research illuminates the challenges and opportunities in adapting Indigenous teaching practices for Hispanic-serving institutions while honoring both cultural contexts.
ИНКЛЮЗИВТІ БІЛІМ БЕРУ ЖАҒДАЙЫНДА СӨЙЛЕУ ТІЛІ БҰЗЫЛҒАН БАЛАЛАРҒА ПЕДАГОГИКАЛЫҚҚОЛДАУ КӨРСЕТУ
Authors: Байтурсынова А.А. , Абылкайрова А.К.
Published: January 2025

Бұл мақалада инклюзивті білім беру жағдайында сөйлеу тілі бұзылған балаларға педагогикалыққолдау көрсету мәселесі қарастырылған. Зерттеу барысында сөйлеу тілі бұзылған балалардыңсөйлеу қабілетін дамытуға, оқу мотивациясын арттыруға және әлеуметтік бейімделуіне арналған логопедиялықтүзету әдістері, ойын терапиясы және психологиялыққолдау тәсілдері ұсынылды. Эксперимент нәтижелері балалардыңсөйлеу дағдыларының75%-ға жақсарғанын және оқу процесіне белсенді қатысқанын көрсетті. Мақалада инклюзивті білім беру жүйесініңқағидаттары мен әдістерініңтиімділігі талданған, ал алынған нәтижелер инклюзивті педагогика саласындағы ғылыми-әдістемелік негізді жетілдіруге мүмкіндік береді.
СӨЙЛЕУ ТІЛІ ЖАЛПЫ ДАМЫМАҒАН (ІІІ ДЕҢГЕЙ) МЕКТЕП ЖАСЫНА ДЕЙІНГІ БАЛАЛАРДЫҢ КОММУНИКАТИВТІ ДАҒДЫЛАРЫН ДАМЫТУДЫҢ ТЕОРИЯЛЫҚ НЕГІЗДЕРІ
Authors: Бекбаева З.Н , Құрманғазы А.Б
Published: January 2025

Адам дүние есігін ашқан сәттен бастап әлеуметтік болмыс болып табылады. Өмірінің алғашқы айларынан бастап айналасындағы адамдармен, заттармен қарым-қатынас орната бастайды. Өсе келе бұл қажеттілік артады, адам баласының жан-жақты дамуына көп әсер етеді. Алайда, көп жағдайда сөйлеу тілі жалпы дамымаған балаларда бұл дағдының қалыптасуы қиындайды. Сөйлеу тілі жалпы дамымаған балалар бұл бұзылысты өздігінен жеңе алмайды. Оларда вербалды қарым-қатынас, невербалды қарым-қатынаста, диалог жүргізудегі қиындықтар, сөздік қорының шектеулілігінде көрінеді. Логопедиялық жұмыс сөйлеу тілі жалпы дамымаған (СТЖД) мектеп жасына дейінгі балалардың коммуникативті дағдыларын дамытуда маңызды рөл атқарады. Бұл мақалада логопедтердің осындай балаларға қолдау көрсету үшін қолданатын тиімді стратегиялары мен әдістері, олардың тілдік және коммуникативтік қабілеттерін дамытуға бағытталған жұмыстарының негізі, ғылыми зерттеулер қарастырылады.
A data derived workflow for reservoir operations for simulating reservoir operations in a global hydrologic model
Authors: Steyaert Jennie C. , Sutanudjaja Edwin , Bierkens Marc , Wanders Niko
Published: January 2025

Abstract. Globally there are over 24,000 storage structures (e.g. dams and reservoirs) that contribute over 7,000 km3 of storage. Until recently, most of the data regarding these reservoirs was not openly accessible. As a result, many studies rely on generalized operations based on generalized assumptions about reservoir storage dynamics and management. With the creation of global datasets such as the Global Reservoirs and Dams (GRanD), RealSat, GloLakes, and the International Coalition for Large Dams database (iCOLD) as well as localized datasets such as ResOpsUS for the contiguous United States, and the Mekong Data Monitor for the Mekong River basin, the inference of reservoir operations using data derived techniques has become much more ubiquitous regionally. Yet to our knowledge, there has been no global application of data-derived methods due to their model complexities and data limitations. Therefore, our analysis aims to fill this gap by providing a workflow for implementing data derived reservoir operations in the large scale hydrologic models with an application in the PCRGLOBWB 2 global hydrologic model. This methodology uses global satellite altimetry data from GloLakes, a parameterization methodology developed by Turner et al. (2021), and a random forest model. We also test the sensitivity of our reservoir scheme to downstream demand by selecting three different downstream areas presumed to be served by reservoirs release (command areas): 250 km, 650 km, and 1100 km. Our results demonstrate that our random forest algorithm is able to capture the storage dynamics and that the errors are mainly due to the errors in using remotely sensed storage data. Additionally, we observe in many cases that deriving operational bounds from historical reservoir time series has minimal impact on streamflow at the basin outlets nor is the scheme sensitive to the downstream command areas. We do observe that streamflow is affected directly downstream from the reservoirs and that the data-derived methodology does increase the accuracy of simulated global reservoir storage when compared to observations. In fact, the derived operations have much lower storage values that align better with both direct and remotely sensed reservoir storage observations. This demonstrates that generic operations overestimate the total amount of water stored in reservoirs and, as a result, are potentially overestimating water availability. Ultimately, our workflow allows global hydrologic models to capitalize on recent data acquisition by remote sensing to provide more accurate reservoir storage and global water security.
Ionospheric Plasma Irregularities During Intense geomagnetic storms of Solar Cycle 25
Authors: Imtiaz Nadia , Calabia Andres , Anoruo Chukwuma , Zahid Aqsa , Amory Christine , Adhikari Binod
Published: January 2025

Abstract. This study aims to characterize several key aspects of the ionosphere during intense geomagnetic storms that occurred on March 23–25, 2023, April 23–25, 2023, November 4–7, 2023 and May 10–13, 2024 during the ascending phase of Solar Cycle 25 (SC25). We are especially interested to study the role of asymmetric Joule Heating (JH) in the structuring of the Equatorial Ionization Anomaly (EIA), such as double crest, single crest, or merged, which may lead to the formation or suppression of post-sunset ionospheric plasma irregularities. For this purpose, we use the Weimer 2005 Model simulations to analyze the JH patterns during the four strong geomagnetic storms, and Madrigal TEC maps are used to observe changes in the intensity, location, and symmetry of the EIA during these disruptive times. Equatorial/low-latitude ionospheric plasma irregularities at different longitudes under geomagnetically disturbed conditions are studied using the Rate of Change TEC Index (ROTI), which is calculated from GPS receiver measurements. A strong JH is observed during the May 2024 storm (also known as the Mother's Day storm) during its main phase, which occurs after sunset between 18:00 and 00:00 UT. The other storms have the JH strength in the following order from strong to weak: March 2023, April 2023, and November 2023. Besides inter-hemispheric asymmetry, all the storms show stronger variation in the JH patterns. We conclude that the resulting change in the thermospheric winds and electric fields due to storm conditions alter the EIA structures. It has been found that the generation of ionospheric plasma irregularities and their geographical distribution strongly depend on EIA's density gradients and general structure. For instance, it is noticed that the double crest EIA structures with strong plasma density gradients play important role to the generation of post sunset ionospheric plasma irregularities during the main phases of these geomagnetic storms. On the other hand, the single crest or merged EIA structure comprise of a diffuse region of high electron density centered directly over the equator, without a pronounced trough, as observed during the storm of November 2023. The single crest EIA exhibit nearly uniform plasma density distribution do not favor the generation of ionospheric plasma irregularities. The role of storm-time penetrating electric field in the structuring and seeding of ionospheric plasma irregularities has been investigated. The research will contribute to our understanding of the basic physics of the ionosphere, especially the mechanisms governing the development and evolution of the EIA and ionospheric plasma irregularities under various magnetically disturbed conditions.
HERA: a high-resolution pan-European hydrological reanalysis (1951–2020)
Authors: Tilloy Aloïs , Paprotny Dominik , Grimaldi Stefania , Gomes Goncalo , Bianchi Alessandra , Lange Stefan , Beck Hylke , Mazzetti Cinzia , Feyen Luc
Published: January 2025

Abstract. Since 1950, anthropogenic activities have altered the climate, land cover, soil properties, channel morphologies, and water management in the river basins of Europe. This has resulted in significant changes in hydrological conditions. The availability of consistent estimates of river flow at the global and continental levels is a necessity for assessing changes in the hydrological cycle. To overcome limitations posed by observations (incomplete records, inhomogeneous spatial coverage), we simulate river discharge for Europe for the period 1951–2020 using a state-of-the-art hydrological modelling approach. We use the new European set-up of the OS LISFLOOD model, running at 1 arcmin (≈1.8 km) with 6-hourly time steps. The hydrological model is forced by climate reanalysis data (ERA5-Land) that are bias-corrected and downscaled to the model resolution with gridded weather observations. The model also incorporates 72 surface field maps representing catchment morphology, vegetation, soil properties, land use, water demand, lakes, and reservoirs. Inputs related to human activities are evolving through time to emulate societal changes. The resulting Hydrological European ReAnalysis (HERA) provides 6-hourly river discharge for 282 521 river pixels with an upstream area >100 km2. We assess its skill using 2448 river gauging stations distributed across Europe. Overall, HERA delivers satisfying results (median KGE′=0.55), despite a general underestimation of observed mean discharges (mean bias=-13.1 %), and demonstrates a capacity to reproduce statistics of observed extreme flows. The performance of HERA increases through time and with catchment size, and it varies in space depending on reservoir influence and model calibration. The fine spatial and temporal resolution results in an enhanced performance compared to previous hydrological reanalysis based on OS LISFLOOD for small- to medium-scale catchments (100–10 000 km2). HERA is the first publicly available long-term, high-resolution hydrological reanalysis for Europe. Despite its limitations, HERA enables the analysis of hydrological dynamics related to extremes, human influences, and climate change at a continental scale while maintaining local relevance. It also creates the opportunity to study these dynamics in ungauged catchments across Europe. The HERA hydrological reanalysis and its climate and dynamic socio-economic inputs are available via the JRC data catalogue: https://doi.org/10.2905/a605a675-9444-4017-8b34-d66be5b18c95 (Tilloy et al., 2024).
Soil organic carbon mineralization is controlled by the application dose of exogenous organic matter
Authors: Mendoza Orly , De Neve Stefaan , Deroo Heleen , Li Haichao , Françoys Astrid , Sleutel Steven
Published: January 2025

Abstract. Substantial input of exogenous organic matter (EOM) may be required to offset the projected decline in soil organic carbon (SOC) stocks in croplands caused by global warming. However, information on the effectivity of the EOM application dose in preserving SOC stocks is surprisingly limited. Therefore, we set up a 90 d incubation experiment with large soil volumes (sandy loam and silt loam) to compare the mineralization of EOM (13C-labelled ryegrass) and SOC as a function of three EOM application doses (0.5, 1.5, and 5 g dry matter kg−1 soil). The percentage of mineralized EOM was expected to increase linearly with a higher EOM dose in sandy loam soil and to level off in silt loam soil due to the limited O2 supply in order to maintain aerobic microbial activity. In the sandy loam soil, the percentage of mineralized EOM was not affected by EOM dose, while SOC mineralization increased proportionally with an increasing EOM dose (+49.6 mg C g−1 EOM). Likewise, the formation of microbial biomass carbon was proportional to EOM dose, suggesting no reduction in microbial growth efficiency at a higher C concentration. In the silt loam soil, a decreasing tendency in the percentage of mineralized EOM was apparent but could not be confirmed statistically. We therefore conclude that, as in the sandy loam, the proportion of EOM mineralization was not affected with an increasing EOM dose, while SOC mineralization increased at a higher rate than in the sandy loam soil (+117.2 mg C g−1 EOM). Consistently with this lack of response in the proportion of EOM mineralization to EOM dose, soil EH did not decrease with an increasing EOM dose, indicating no O2 limitations. In both soils, an increasing EOM dose possibly supplied energy for microbial growth and enzyme production, which, in turn, stimulated mineralization of native SOC (i.e. co-metabolism). The observed stimulation of soil macroporosity at higher EOM doses in the silt loam soil might have contributed to sustaining the aerobic conditions required for SOC mineralization. In sum, this experiment and our previous research suggest that EOM mineralization is mostly independent of EOM dose, but EOM dose modulates the mineralization of native SOC. Provisional C balances compared to unamended controls indicated that, at low doses, less C remained than when EOM was added at normal or high doses in sandy loam soil, while no effect was found in silt loam soil. These findings tentatively indicate that using larger EOM doses could help preserve more added EOM-C, but longer-term confirmation in the field will firstly be required before we can draw any conclusion for soil C management.