bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Begeleiden van kinderen en gezinnen in letselschadetrajecten
Authors: Ouwehand S.
Published: July 2022

Begeleiden van kinderen en gezinnen in letselschadetrajecten

Het doel van de begeleiding is de kinderen en de ouders te helpen en om de balans binnen een gezin te herstellen.
Strategies to Reduce Carbon Footprint in Port and Terminal Operations: Evidence from a Developing Country
Authors:   Bangladesh Marine Academy, Islam M. R. , Aziz M. G. , Khan M. B. ,   Bangladesh Agricultural University
Published: July 2022

The purpose of the study was to identify some practical approaches to help developing nations for leasing their carbon footprint that is left behind as a result of operations at ports and terminals. In this sense, the Bangladeshi seaport of Chattogram serves as a case study that is monitored and analyzed. Investigation on port and terminal procedures and CO2 emissions is the focus of this study. Conversations with port stakeholders are the main source of data. When it comes to secondary data, it's drawn primarily from past studies and newspaper articles. Approximately 65.8% of the total carbon emissions at Chattogram's port and terminal are attributed to ships anchoring at the port. Other options include port boats with 19%, freight handling equipment with 10% and vehicles with 4.5%. In order to reduce these emissions, the port of Chattogram has determined that cold ironing is the best alternative, and contemporary cargo handling equipment is both cheaper and uses less energy. In order to ensure that port and terminal activities have a minimal impact on the surrounding ecosystem, it is imperative to update outdated pieces of equipment and extend existing terminal facilities. Nevertheless, utilizing renewable fuels (30% biofuels with currently used diesel) can be an effective solution for lowering the carbon footprint of other types of machinery such as forklifts and harbor craft. Furthermore, developing countries may join and coordinate with the LEARN (Logistics Emission Account and Reduction Network) project to enhance and globalize their efforts to reduce their carbon footprint through emission measurements, reporting, and verification (MRV).
Análise da tendência pluviométrica na região central do estado de São Paulo
Authors: Sanches Rafael Grecco , Santos Bruno César dos , Neves Gustavo Zen de Figueiredo , Silva Maurício Sanches Duarte , Souza Paulo Henrique de
Published: July 2022

A climatologia tropical se evidencia no comportamento das tendências nas chuvas nessa região central do estado de São Paulo. Para tanto, compreender seu comportamento temporal e espacial assume grande relevância, em função do impacto dessas na dinâmica urbana e rural, bem como para seu planejamento estratégico. Com isso, o estudo objetivou analisar as chuvas anuais na região central do Estado de São Paulo, a fim de compreender sua evolução temporal e espacial, além de avaliar possíveis tendências para essa, que se insere na dinâmica tropical (sazonalmente chuvoso/estiagem). Foram analisados 40 anos de dados diários de chuvas, em 31 postos pluviométricos. Utilizaram-se das tendências Laplace factor e o outliers sobre as tendências intensas e extremas (36mm e 46mm) para analisar os dados temporais históricos e das tendências pluviométricas. Além disso, notou-se que nos episódios de chuvas anuais há presença marcante de regiões orográficas, também, pode influenciar nos valores de chuvas e, resultar em um comportamento pluviométrico distinto por efeito orográfico, em relação a outras áreas onde o relevo é mais plano. As chuvas anuais, portanto, tendem a concentração, uma vez que os volumes anuais diminuem ou aumentam (ciclicamente), mas, notam-se precipitações pluviométricas mais intensas (mm) em dias chuvosos, além do aumento da tendência dos dias com chuvas. E, as tendências intensas e extremas pluviométricas para detectar tendências indicam 50% para estabilidade e 43% para tendências positivas, ou seja, aumentaram dos episódios das chuvas extremas na região central do Estado de São Paulo.
ขนมจีน: ภาพสะท้อนพฤติกรรมการรับประทานอาหารเช้าของชาวป่าพะยอม จังหวัดพัทลุง
Authors: พิทยาภินันท์ ปุรวิชญ์
Published: July 2022

การวิจัยครั้งนี้มีวัตถุประสงค์เพื่อศึกษาสภาพทางเศรษฐสังคมประชากรและพฤติกรรมการรับประทานขนมจีนของผู้บริโภค รวมทั้งศึกษาความคิดเห็นของผู้บริโภคที่มีต่อส่วนประสมทางการตลาดบริการร้านขนมจีน ตลอดจนวิเคราะห์ปัจจัยกำหนดค่าใช้จ่ายในการรับประทานขนมจีนของผู้บริโภคในอำเภอป่าพะยอม จังหวัดพัทลุง การรวบรวมข้อมูลใช้แบบสอบถามเชิงโครงสร้างกับกลุ่มตัวอย่างผู้บริโภคจำนวน 400 ราย ซึ่งรับประทานขนมจีนที่ร้านขนมจีนอย่างน้อย 1 ครั้งต่อสัปดาห์ โดยใช้การสุ่มตัวอย่างแบบบังเอิญ การวิเคราะห์ข้อมูลใช้สถิติเชิงพรรณนา และการวิเคราะห์การถดถอยพหุเชิงชั้น ผลการวิจัยพบว่า ผู้บริโภคมากกว่าครึ่งเป็นสตรี มีอายุเฉลี่ย 37.66 ปี มีรายได้เฉลี่ย 13,949.13 บาทต่อเดือน และมีค่าใช้จ่ายในการรับประทานขนมจีนเฉลี่ย 33.58 บาทต่อครั้ง ส่วนประสมทางการตลาดบริการร้านขนมจีนด้านผลิตภัณฑ์ ด้านราคา ด้านการจัดจำหน่าย ด้านบุคคล ด้านลักษณะทางกายภาพ และด้านกระบวนการมีความสำคัญในระดับมาก ขณะที่ส่วนประสมทางการตลาดบริการร้านขนมจีนด้านการส่งเสริมการตลาดมีความสำคัญในระดับปานกลาง ปัจจัยกำหนดค่าใช้จ่ายในการรับประทานขนมจีนเชิงลบอย่างมีนัยสำคัญทางสถิติ ได้แก่ เพศ ในทางตรงกันข้ามปัจจัยกำหนดค่าใช้จ่ายในการรับประทานขนมจีนเชิงบวกอย่างมีนัยสำคัญทางสถิติ ได้แก่ ระดับการศึกษา รายได้ ความถี่ในการรับประทานขนมจีน และปริมาณการรับประทานขนมจีน จากผลการวิจัยที่ได้ เสนอแนะให้ผู้ประกอบการร้านขนมจีนใช้กลยุทธ์ “ทีคอพ” เพื่อสร้างความพึงพอใจให้แก่ผู้บริโภค
Introduction pages
Authors: SESTRAS Radu E.
Published: July 2022

Notulae Scientia Biologicae (http://www.notulaebiologicae.ro), Issue 2, Volume 14, 2022: The papers published in this issue represent interesting novelties in different topics of life science. Among the exciting research or reviews, we invite readers to find news about: Traditional utilization and pharmacology of Cinnamomum glanduliferum; Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis L.) and pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium L.), impressive advantages with wondrous health-beneficial phytochemicals; Subacute hepatotoxicity of alkaloids extracts of Peganum harmala L. seeds in Wistar albino rats; In-vivo sub-chronic toxicological evaluation of extract of Vernonia glaberrima leaves in experimental rats; Characterization of fruiting body exopolysaccharide from a milky mushroom Calocybe sp. TP and its antioxidant and antitumor activity; Chemical composition and antibacterial activity of Moroccan Artemisia mesatlantica and A. absinthium essential oils against fire blight caused by Erwinia amylovora; Orthosporin, a major component of the fermentation product of Lasiodiplodia theobromae – an endophytic fungus of Musa paradisiaca as a potential antimicrobial agent; Comparative studies of antioxidants and amino-acids concentrations in the fruits of two cultivars of watermelon (Citrullus lanatus L.).
Penerapan media film stop motion dalam pembalajaran IPS pada kelas IV di SD
Authors: Hidayat Muhammad Nur
Published: July 2022

The purpose of this study is to describe the application of the use of stop motion film media in social studies learning in elementary schools. This study used descriptive qualitative method. There are two sources of data from this study, namely class teachers and fourth grade elementary school students. Collecting data from this research using observation, interview and documentation techniques. The data obtained from observation is that the teacher uses stop motion film media in the learning process, with this researchers can find out how the application of stop motion film media in the learning process, especially in social studies learning. In this study, the researchers obtained the results of interviews with classroom teachers and fourth grade students regarding the application of the workings of stop motion film media. The results of observations and interviews of teachers and students showed that the stop motion film media obtained by means of stop motion film media worked well and were very happy with this stop motion film media, with the stop motion film media students' enthusiasm for learning increased and students found it easier to understand learning material being taught.
Karakteristik siswa dalam menyelesaikan masalah matematika menggunakan model pembelajaran polya
Authors: Mardiansa Dwi Dion
Published: July 2022

This research is motivated by the problem solving ability of elementary school mathematics stories which still require proper and correct efforts. Especially in grade IV, appropriate and appropriate learning models are needed to improve students' problem-solving skills on math story problems. One of the learning models whose core is problem solving learning is the Polya learning model which is expected to be able to make students able to solve math story problems. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the Polya learning model on the ability to solve problems in mathematics story problems in fourth grade elementary school students in Surabaya. This research uses qualitative research. The method that will be used in this quantitative research is a case study using tests and observations to collect data. Based on data collection using tests and observations that show the ability to solve math story problems, fourth grade elementary school students in Surabaya can be trained through the Polya learning model.
Pengembangan media pembelajaran vidsi (video animasi) dengan vlognow untuk pembelajaran PAI mengenai kepemimpinan abu bakar ash-shidiq di SD kelas VI
Authors: Nuhasetia H Dechika , Rizka Agustina  , Syifa Khoerunnisa  , Ani Nuraeni
Published: July 2022

Been doing research on PAI's animated media development on the material of leadership material ash-shidiq with an application Vlognow. The goal of research is to describe the development of the media of learning and media tests are based on the response of teachers, the teachers' response, impact, as well as obstacles. Kind of quality research with a footage of research covering the stage of preliminary studies, the libraka studies, the field survey, and the draft product drafts, as well the development phase with limited trials. This research target is a student of VI Manager's class. The result of this research of the pro-educated interest responders of the media is well reviewed from the components formatic, quality, clarity, as well as the interest of the educated. The media has impact on the competitors the education of studying PAI, understanding of concept, and the arousal of the study and the pleasure of learning, and the interest of learning not only by method of speech as well as they're looking more attractive and not boring. Where the response of SDN Manangga students held, as many as 1 student stated the animated video was not understood, 17 students understood the video and 15 students expressed very understanding the animated video about the leadership of Abu Bakar Ash-Shidiq can be concluded that the animated video based. Vlognow application on Abu Bakar Ash-sidiq leadership material can improve motivation and learning achievements and is considered more understandable and fun and worthy used in the learning process.
Pengaruh model pembelajaran inkuiri terbimbing dan media powerpoint berbasis hyperlink terhadap hasil belajar siswa pada materi larutan elektrolit dan nonelektrolit
Authors: Barus Putri Carolin
Published: July 2022

The guided inquiry learning model is a learning model that can make students more active in learning activities where students work together with their group friends to find answers to the problems given. This hyperlink-based PowerPoint media can attract students' attention where in this media we can show by clicking on the slide we want and in this media we can also show some learning videos that can attract students' attention in learning. This study aims to: (1) To find out whether the increase in student learning outcomes taught by guided inquiry learning models and hyperlink-based PowerPoint media is higher than the increase in student learning outcomes taught by conventional models and hyperlink-based PowerPoint media. (2) To determine student responses to the guided inquiry learning model and hyperlink-based PowerPoint media. This study involved an experimental class and a control class. From the posttest results, the average value of the experimental class students' learning outcomes was 86.07 and the control class was 76.78. From the results of N-gain, the percentage increase in learning outcomes for the experimental class is 81.06% and the control class is 68.18%. Based on the calculated value of N-gain, the increase in learning outcomes taught using the guided inquiry model and hyperlink-based PowerPoint media was higher than the increase in student learning outcomes taught using the conventional model and hyperlink-based PowerPoint media. Student responses to the guided inquiry learning model and hyperlink-based PowerPoint media on electrolyte and nonelectrolyte solutions have a percentage of 80.76% and are categorized as good.
Polyclonal hypergammaglobulinemia in HIV infected patient case report and review of the literature
Authors:   Department of Internal Medicine, Mexico´s General Hospital “Dr Eduardo Liceaga, Mexico City, Mexico., Villarroel Gonzalez , y Luc ,   Department of Internal Medicine, Mexico´s General Hospital “Dr Eduardo Liceaga, Mexico City, Mexico., Bermudez Romero ,   Department of Internal Medicine, Mexico´s General Hospital “Dr Eduardo Liceaga, Mexico City, Mexico., r Javie ,   Department of Internal Medicine, Mexico´s General Hospital “Dr Eduardo Liceaga, Mexico City, Mexico.
Published: July 2022

HIV infection and AIDS rarely are associated with plasma cell disorders, since the beginning, in the last 90´s, of the highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) the prognosis has improved dramatically and the concentration of monoclonal protein was reduced, with subsequent fewer prevalence of these disorders. Here we present a case report of hypergammaglobulinemia in HIV infected patient, who presented with other infections like Hepatitis B, SARS COV-2 and syphilis. Treatment with HAART generates remission in most cases in the follow-up.
Building Residence Area Extraction Process with Polynomial Approach in Free Building Identity Zoning Plots
Authors: TAŞKAYA Selim
Published: July 2022

The zoning islands in the identity of free buildings are one of the island types in the zoning plan. It has an aspect that distinguishes it from the zoning islands with certain definite features such as separate, block and adjacent. On the islands with the identity of free construction, the building permit withdrawal dimensions are given on the basis of different precedents. As a method, it has been tried to be explained with examples on how to draw the parcels to the base according to certain rules with polynomial nesting. In this way, an examination was made about how a different approach in the zoning plans will be given to the zoning islands with the identity of free buildings from general to specific.
Transição Digital nas Organizações do Setor Turístico
Authors: Pedro Pereira António
Published: July 2022

As constantes mudanças tecnológicas e o abundante acesso a informação por parte de turistas fizeram com que inúmeras organizações do setor do turismo fossem forçadas a se transformarem e a digitalizarem todos os seus processos organizacionais como também os seus produtos/serviços. Neste sentido, este artigo científico tenta criar uma ponte entre o planeamento do turismo com as novas tecnologias através de processos de transição digital nas empresas. Para isso, este trabalho é fundamentado com uma metodologia de revisão sistemática de literatura que procura entender qual o ponto de situação da literatura sobre estes temas.
Estudo preliminar sobre categorização de conteúdos na perspetiva contributiva para o social selling no LinkedIn
Authors: Correia Patrícia , Duarte Santos José
Published: July 2022

A transformação digital veio alterar o processo de compra, surgindo a necessidade de evoluir e adaptar o processo de vendas. Através de ferramentas e táticas de marketing e vendas, o social selling revela-se como uma estratégia útil para as empresas se posicionarem no início da jornada do consumidor. A pesquisa na área do social selling ainda permanece fragmentada, surgindo assim uma oportunidade de investigação. Deste modo, o presente artigo apresenta uma abordagem metodológica para definir o potencial do social selling através da plataforma LinkedIn, com base numa revisão de literatura de treze artigos. Como o social selling está relacionado com o conteúdo, um dos objetivos deste artigo é entender de que forma os conteúdos são categorizados nas redes sociais. Os resultados indicam que os conteúdos informativos e de entretenimento oferecem valor e atraem o interesse dos seguidores. Por fim, verifica-se a necessidade de estender o foco da pesquisa para outras redes sociais.
Inovação e Digitalização de Processos: Vantagens da implementação de Lojas Online no Setor Automóvel
Authors: Monteiro Beatriz , Mendonça Silva Pedro
Published: July 2022

O mercado automóvel surge como objeto de análise dadas as suas especificidades e, por ser um dos setores que atravessa uma profunda transformação digital. Marcas em Portugal como a Hyundai, Caetano Baviera e Peugeot já implementaram as suas lojas online, digitalizando todo o processo de reserva do automóvel, a venda no entanto ainda continua a prevalecer presencialmente, dado que ainda existe alguma resistência e medos associados a este tipo de inovação e, sobretudo, à segurança desta transação comercial. Para tornar a investigação mais relevante foi selecionada a CarPlus, marca de carros usados em Portugal, enquanto estudo de caso. Foi realizada uma primeira abordagem à respetiva empresa sobre o interesse e relevância deste estudo, que mais tarde resultou na partilha de dados referentes ao desempenho da sua loja online, através do acesso direto ao Google Analytics e ao Data Studio. A motivação deste estudo prende-se com a curiosidade em perceber se uma loja online é efetivamente um canal viável para as marcas de automóveis comercializarem os seus veículos, se a longo prazo a sua implementação têm um impacto positivo e evidente na visibilidade online da marca, nas vendas e no marketing e, ainda compreender os fatores que incentivam e inibem os consumidores portugueses à compra de um automóvel através deste canal. Encontrado o objetivo geral da investigação, podem avançar-se os objetivos específicos que orientarão a pesquisa e o estudo a realizar. Num primeiro momento procurou-se rever a literatura associada à influência que fatores como o design e a acessibilidade de um website têm no incentivo à compra online, estratégias que conduzem à satisfação e fidelização de clientes na compra de automóveis, condicionantes na intenção de compra online e, perceções de risco associados à segurança e privacidade dos dados online, permitindo concretizar um estudo empírico e formular conclusões que oferecem uma abordagem clara e sucinta sobre o tema. Pensa-se que com a posterior análise de dados concedidos pela CarPlus, resultado das métricas de performance da loja online, como por exemplo o Custo de aquisição de clientes (CAC), taxa de rejeição, ticket médio, duração média da sessão, número de reservas de veículos, test-drives marcados, páginas de entrada e saída, entre outros, ficará mais claro perceber se a implementação desta loja online teve em termos práticos e quantitativos ganhos positivos nas vendas online e na visibilidade da marca. Esta investigação tem relevância tanto para académicos como profissionais. Se numa perspetiva académica, o estudo contribuirá para desmistificar as motivações e inseguranças inerentes à compra online de carros usados em Portugal. Numa perspetiva profissional e, feita a análise da loja online da CarPlus, será possível sugerir um conjunto de melhorias a realizar que permitirão otimizar a performance da loja online e a experiência do utilizador.
A aplicação da inteligência artificial no comércio eletrónico: cross-sell e up-sell
Authors: Monteiro Mariana , Azevedo Ana , Veiga Pereira Inês
Published: July 2022

A aplicação da inteligência artificial no campo do comércio eletrónico é uma área cada vez mais em destaque, tanto em aplicação prática nos negócios atuais como objeto de estudo na literature científica, pelo que se pode verificar. Para além deste fator, a inteligência artificial reveste esta importância para os negócios e principalmente para o comércio eletrónico, pela sua potencialidade em se tornar numa grande vantagem competitiva e elemento diferenciador num mercado tão competitivo como é o de hoje. Pretende-se com este estudo, abordar a aplicação da inteligência artificial no âmbito do comércio eletrónico e com maior detalhe a sua aplicação e uso em estratégias de cross-sell e up-sell em ambiente de loja on-line. Para tal, desenvolveu-se um processo de investigação científica que consistiu na pesquisa de literatura científica sobre os conceitos à volta do tema em questão, filtrando por palavras-chave em seguida referidas. Os principais resultados deste estudo indicaram que a inteligência artificial é um recurso muito importante para criar valor acrescentado para o consumidor, proporcionando-lhe uma experiência personalizada de compra de forma precisa e relevante e para atingir os objetivos de negócio.
Feminism: The Forbidden label
Authors: Christou Marina , Nabila Nabila
Published: July 2022

Nowadays, although feminism is a topic discussed more and more around the world, there’s still some people who avoid the concept of it. Feminism is an issue that affects the society in general and it doesn’t refer only to the female audience. Huge personalities have called themselves feminists, but society instead of trying to study more and understand what feminism stands for, prefers to judge them. That’s a problem that feminism it’s facing throughout the years. The fact that people are not aware of what it is and often translate it as the extreme version of it, called feminazi. As we see, this misunderstanding it’s caused because people are not willing to find out more about this movement. They think that feminism it’s against their beliefs and their traditional way of living. But that’s not even true. Feminism is all about equality. We should all agree to that. In this paper though, we will get deeply into the reasons why society is so alienated from this movement. We will try to understand their point of view and see if their arguments are actually true.
Harnessing OER to Develop Teachers: The Guyana Experience
Authors: Butcher Neil , Moore Andrew , Hoosen Sarah
Published: July 2022

The Ministry of Education in Guyana has prioritised increasing the number of qualified teachers by providing opportunities to both pre- and in-service teachers to gain relevant qualifications. This paper describes the process used to redesign the teacher training curriculum in Guyana to achieve the goals of a newly-developed ICT Professional Development Strategy. The UNESCO ICT Competency Framework for Teachers (CFT) was central to the redesign process, and was used to review and reorganize the national teacher education curriculum aimed at pre-service teachers. The framework also influenced plans to provide professional development for in-service teachers, and influenced the selection of Open Education Resources (OER) used to develop a new learning environment and the accompanying learning materials for the teaching of ICT in Education. One of the significant lessons learned during this process is that people rather than technology are crucial to transformation. It is essential to have leadership support at the highest levels but also committed champions at all other levels. The process called for the inclusion of local stakeholders who understood and knew how to respond to contextual constraints. Moreover, the process benefited from the use of existing frameworks and the use of cost effective OER to develop the course materials.
Effect of Community Factors on Primary School Learners’ Achievement in Rural Bangladesh
Authors: Alam Md. Shafiqul
Published: July 2022

The community has important roles to play in child education. This research has identified the community factors that affect the learners’. The research uses case studies. Qualitative data were captured by semi-structured interviews. Data interpretation was underpinned by concepts derived from human capital and social capital theories. The research identified six factors which are: financial position, environment, educational status, communication and support given to schools, community child care, as well as unity and cooperation among community people which affect learner’s achievement (i.e. Quality of Education). The research also suggests that the notion of “rural community roles” would tend to be thought of as “doing something for the children”. There is also an ecological balance in the relations between the community and school. The research suggests that the human capital and social capital of the community and children reinforce each other in a reproductive loop. That means the human and social capital of family and community play a role in the creation of the human and social capitals of the children (quality education), and vice-versa. These observations on education quality add a new horizon to the knowledge base of primary education, and one that may contribute to policy-making and facilitate further research.
Unlocking the Potential of Public Libraries in Supporting Distance Learning
Authors: Nabushawo Harriet Mutambo , Aguti Jessica Norah , Winterbottom Mark
Published: July 2022

This paper examines the place of public libraries in supporting distance learners in Makerere University, exploring the factors which affect utilisation of their services. The study adopted a survey design with 300 B.Ed. students, collecting data through focus group discussions, structured questionnaires and individual interviews.
Lecturers’ Experiences of Teaching STEM to Students with Disabilities
Authors: Ngubane-Mokiwa Sindile , Khoza Simon Bheki
Published: July 2022

Innovative teaching is a concept based on student-centred teaching strategies. Access to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects has not been equitable due to use of traditional teaching strategies. These strategies tend to exclude students with disabilities who can effectively learn in environments that appropriately and innovatively integrate technology. Better use of technology in teaching also requires teachers to have the relevant skills to take advantage of the devices in their disposal. This article provides an overview of the literature and experiences of lecturers on the use of technology to facilitate access to STEM subjects at Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions. Using two TVET colleges as case studies, it seeks to clarify how technology is currently used in vocational training. Data gathering was done through in-depth e-interviews and observation of classes. Purposive convenience sampling was used to select the most accessible teachers that teach students with disabilities for this study.  Understanding of prior practices and current teacher technological competency are the initial points in the development of TVET technology integration model. In this article, the experiences of teachers were used to guide the development of an inclusive and equitable technology integration model.
A Critical Look at Policy Environment for Opening up Public Higher Education in Rwanda
Authors: Nkuyubwatsi Bernard
Published: July 2022

Policies play a critical role in the implementation of open, distance education and opening up higher education. To encourage participation of different stakeholders in related practices, policies may need to embody values and benefits for those stakeholders. It is in this perspective that this study was conducted to investigate the policy environment for opening up public higher education in Rwanda. An interview was conducted with a leader/policy maker at the University of Rwanda and three policy documents were analyzed. Results indicated that existing policies were unlikely to inform practices that contribute to opening up higher education. Related policy documents were decontextualized in some aspects. Different ways in which these policies may be contextualized to inform opening up higher education were recommended. The findings and recommendations are particularly important to policy makers and institutional leaders who are interested in opening up higher education in Rwanda and other settings.
Sustainable Development Begins with Education
Authors: Uvalić-Trumbić Stamenka , Daniel John
Published: July 2022

This article builds on the report of a meeting of the Memory and Future Club of the Association of Former UNESCO Staff Members held in February 2016 to discuss the impact of UNESCO's work on Education for All. It also derives from the authors' personal perspectives on the important contribution that the EFA campaign has made and could make to the overall goal of making education a vehicle for the sustainable development of our world. We celebrate its successes and explore its challenges.
An Evaluation of the Usefulness and Ease of Use of the Aptus within the Samoan Education Context
Authors: Chan Mow Ioana Tuugalei , Temese Edna , Mose Mose Nitreous , Patu Tara , Mauai Elisapeta , Sinclair Ioana , Lafaele Fiafaitupe , Namulauulu Joseph , Tanielu Misioka , Wong Soon Agnes , Chan Vensal
Published: July 2022

This paper describes the findings of the first trial of the Aptus device within the National University of Samoa. The Aptus is a device that enables wireless access to valuable educational resources in the absence of electricity and the Internet. The goals of this research were to explore the acceptance of using the Aptus to access e-resources within the context of education in Samoa, with user acceptance measured by evaluating the ease of use and usefulness of the Aptus. The findings of the trial indicated very positive perceptions of students and teachers at the university in terms of ease of use and usefulness of the Aptus within educational settings. From the results of Phase 1, a strong recommendation is made to adopt the Aptus as a technology for providing access to quality educational resources within the National University of Samoa. The study also recommends the need for training of teachers on the use of the Aptus and its applications, such as Moodle.
Print2Screen Mobile App: Embedding Multimedia in Printed ODL Course Materials using QR Codes
Authors: Abeywardena Ishan Sudeera
Published: July 2022

With the rise of OER and multimedia such as YouTube videos, many academic institutions are becoming mindful of the richness they bring into the teaching and learning process. Given that multimedia resources cannot be directly integrated into printed material, the only available alternative is to print hyperlinks, which teachers and learners can manually type into a web browser. This method becomes ridiculously ineffective as the length of the URL increases. To address this limitation with a special focus on print based ODL course materials, the Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia (CEMCA), which is a regional center of the Commonwealth of Learning (COL), developed an innovative solution to seamlessly integrate multimedia into printed material using Quick Response Codes (QR codes) or 2D barcodes and an Android mobile application named “Print2Screen”. This paper highlights the rationale behind Print2Screen, the development process, how the solution is implemented in a real world scenario and the benefits it will bring to the ODL community especially in rural and developing parts of the world where stable access to technology is still a costly commodity.
Open Education and the Sustainable Development Goals: Making Change Happen
Authors: Lane Andy
Published: July 2022

Education for All has been a concept at the heart of international development since 1990 and has found its latest instantiation within the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as SDG 4, ‘Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all’. Open education, in the form of resources and practices are both seen as contributors to SDG4 as evidenced by the recent 2nd World Open Educational Resources Congress. The ambition for open education to contribute to the SDGs is clear from this and other gatherings but the means to make it happen are not as clear, and many have claimed that little has happened since the SDGs were launched in 2015. To help address this apparent gap, this paper: (1) sets out the scale and scope of the SDGs; (2) reviews the potential contribution of open educational resources and practices to support the SDGs, and (3) uses a framing of power and systems thinking to review the way open education activities might be fostered within tertiary education in all local, national and regional contexts in order to support the SDGs, and not just SDG 4. It will also tentatively propose a theory of change that brings together power relationships, systems thinking and open education as key components and provide a case study of how this might work in practice through a newly funded project proposal. It is hoped that this theory of change and proposal will be a starting point for wider debate and discussion on how to make change happen in this important arena.
Implementing a Blended/Online Learning Policy on a Face-to-Face Campus: Perspectives of Administrators and Implications for Change
Authors: Thurab-Nkhosi Dianne
Published: July 2022

Many universities are currently exploring the factors that impact implementation of blended learning policies and institutions. In the Caribbean this is particularly important as financial support by Governments in the region has dwindled in the context of a global recession and universities are seeking ways to reduce costs and increase access. The vision for blended learning on one Campus of a multi-campus, higher education institution in the Caribbean, was to enhance teaching and learning by offering students and staff greater flexibility, more opportunities for engagement and wider choices consistent with varying teaching and learning styles and needs. As this multi-campus university moves toward a re-engineered online policy and greater collaboration among the campuses, some administrators have expressed the view that they have been left out of the implementation strategies and are not clear on the status of the blended learning policy on their campus, nor their roles and responsibilities. This is a qualitative case study, focusing on the stage of blended learning implementation and the perceptions of Deans and Administrative Officers at a specific Higher Education Institution.  The methods used were, review of the use of the Learning Management System, and interviews conducted with Deans and Administrative Officers. Thick descriptions of perceptions of administrators are provided. The implications of their perceptions for implementation are discussed and recommendations to close gaps where they exist are made. Findings confirm that change management strategies are required, such as establishing a sense of urgency, forming a powerful guiding coalition and creating a vision. Administrators need to provide clear direction on who should lead the initiative and senior management has a role in ensuring there is additional team support to increase programme development. Findings also indicate that while blended learning has the potential to reduce costs to Higher Education institutions, initial investments in software, hardware, appropriate staff and training require financial investments. Administrators have a role to play in sourcing funds for implementation of blended learning and also in performing audits, which can help in providing information on the existing technical skills, hardware and software available on the campus and how they are being used.
Early Years of the Journal of Learning for Development: A Combination of Bibliometrics and Thematic Analysis
Authors: Mishra Sanjaya
Published: July 2022

The paper analyses the contributions to Journal of Learning for Development (JL4D) from volume one to five using bibliometrics and content analysis techniques. Analysing the 91 papers in various categories of JL4D, the paper identifies authorship pattern, topics covered, research methods used, types of documents used in citations, core journals and the median age of citations to JL4D. The finding of the study reveals that JL4D has created a niche for itself as a specialised research journal focusing on innovations in learning contributing to development.
The Implementation of Notesmaster as a Learning Platform for Secondary Education - A Case of the Namibian College of Open Learning (NAMCOL)
Authors: Nitschke Jan Jacobus , Louw Wilhelmina
Published: July 2022

The Namibian College of Open Learning (NAMCOL) is a government-funded educational institution that provides study opportunities to adults and out-of-school youth. NAMCOL has adopted the Notesmaster platform as a learning portal for its secondary education programme. This study aims to share the NAMCOL experience, in using Notesmaster as a preferred platform for OER in open schooling, including experiences of the content developers, tutors and learners. Data was gathered from learners, tutors and content developers to assess their involvement and determine to what extent the platform has contributed to their success in teaching and learning.

In documenting and sharing the successes and challenges experienced by NAMCOL, this paper could serve as a valuable resource to any Open Innovative School seeking to implement its own OER development programme and subsequent provision to learners and tutors.

Keywords: eLearning, Open Schooling, Open Educational Resources.
Covid-19 School Closures in Low- and Middle-income Countries: Emergent Perspectives on the Role of Educational Technology
Authors: Jordan Katy
Published: July 2022

The Covid-19 pandemic ushered in school closures at an unprecedented scale and prompted educational systems to find alternative teaching models at short notice. The role for educational technology in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) has recently become the focus of much discussion. While prompted by the pandemic, the discussions surface latent issues in educational systems, and the perspectives and ambitions of organisations in relation to educational technology and LMICs. The influence of the discussions during this period is likely to extend beyond the initial crisis, and warrants investigation. This paper presents a thematic analysis, using a grounded theory approach, of documents published online between February and April 2020. Five themes emerge, in relation to access, responses, support from carers, teachers and communities, educational quality and the future.
Children and the Internet: Learning, in the Times to Come
Authors: Mitra Sugata
Published: July 2022

It is proposed that the purpose of education is to enable people to live happy, healthy and useful lives — now and in the future. A curriculum and framework for children’s education is derived from the above purpose. Using the results of over twenty years of research, the pedagogical and physical environments required that will enable children to learn are discussed in the post-pandemic world. Scenarios for schools and homes are presented with a special emphasis on the role of the Internet in children’s learning. New methods for assessment and certification are described to complete a framework for children’s education that is fit for purpose for our times.
Teaching and Learning Experiences in Medical Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Case of Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College (KCMUCo), Tanzania
Authors: Ibrahim Glory , Luzinge Heavenlight , Kapanda Gibson
Published: July 2022

Objective

The purpose of this paper was to share teaching and learning experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic and mandated university closure.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted among all eligible students and faculty members using voluntary anonymous questionnaires.  To capture the attitudes and perceptions of respondents, five-point Likert scale questions were used.

Results

A total of 865 (58%) students and 57 (51%) faculty members participated in the survey. Uptake of e-learning platforms increased by 15.4% for students, 43.0% for faculty and by 22.3% in courses. The overall students’ strength of consensus measure of perception on accessibility of platforms was 65% and support entities 79%. About 70% of students owned a smartphone as a learning device. More than 67% of the students highlighted the cost of Internet bundles as a major challenge.

Conclusion

Shifting from blended learning to online learning during the lockdown was feasible given the pre-planned e-learning practices.
Covid-19 - A Two-Week Transition from Campus to Online at the Acsenda School of Management, Canada
Authors: Daniel John
Published: July 2022

In March 2020 the COVID-19 pandemic obliged Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in many countries to vacate their campuses and operate at a distance. We narrate the experience of the Acsenda School of Management (ASM) in making this sudden transition. ASM is a private for-profit business school with some 1,200, mostly international, students based in Vancouver, Canada. Drawing on interviews with ASM staff the paper identifies why the transition was relatively successful. It concludes with reflections on the longer-term impact of COVID-19 and how to integrate online and distance learning more effectively in HEIs around the world.
Academic Silver Linings in a Philippine State University Amid the Early Stages of Pandemic Cases
Authors: Toquero Cathy Mae
Published: July 2022

The primary role of the academe is knowledge building, however, due to the prevailing digital divide, some institutions of higher learning were not able to offer even Emergency Online Teaching (EOT) for continuous formal education during the early stages of the pandemic. This article highlights diversified ways that a state university from a developing country  (Philippines)  responded to the crisis to offer assistance towards the social development of the stakeholders amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Leadership for Development: Re-shaping Higher Education Futures and Sustainability in Africa
Authors: Makoe Mpine , Olcott Don
Published: July 2022

Leading change in higher education has been a major challenge in countries of limited resources, such as those in Sub-Saharan Africa. Most African universities have struggled with this transition mainly due to lack of the requisite information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure, inadequate expertise for online pedagogies and inability to provide computers to their students and staff. When faced with the recent changes, caused mainly by the COVID-19 pandemic that forced every person to work and learn remotely, many academic leaders were completely ill-prepared to deal with changes of this magnitude. The aim of this paper is to provide recommendations for shaping the future of higher education in Africa going forward. This will be done by analysing trends and opportunities created by these changes with the aim of accentuating the need for a renewed Pan-African Ubuntu that embraces the future, respects the unique dignity, cultures, languages and heritage of nations pre- and post-colonialism, and inspires the African Union Agenda 2063, The Africa we Want.
An Assessment of Computer and ICT Skills at Botswana Open University: Implications of ICT in Business Subjects
Authors: Hamaluba Tommie
Published: July 2022

This paper presents a study that focused on assessing computer and ICT skills of business subjects’ learners at Botswana Open University (BOU). The study explored the levels of computer skills; existence of ICT skills and perception of business subject learners on the adoption and use of ICT skills for teaching and learning. A sample size of 223 participants from BOU’s five regions was studied and data was collected quantitatively using survey questionnaires. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the data. The results showed that most of the respondents had average ability to navigate on the e-learning school platforms (E-library, portals, websites, etc.) and average awareness of the business learning software and applications; they were familiar with most MS package elements, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher. They were familiar with the use of emails, social sites and blogs as well as internet searching and browsing. Results also showed that the respondents understood the basic functions of computer hardware. The study also revealed that respondents needed improvement in the use of ICT tools for learning their business subjects, and that the improvement of the use of ICT tools would enhance their understanding of the subject matter. Respondents cited poor internet connectivity and unreliable power supply, as well as slow internet connectivity, as some of the reasons for their poor ICT skills in teaching and learning ICTs.
ИЗУЧЕНИЕ ФАРМАКОКИНЕТИКИ ГЕНТАМИЦИНА У КРЫС ПРИ ЛИМФОТРОПНОМ ПРЕТРАХЕАЛЬНОМ И ВНУТРИМЫШЕЧНОМ ВВЕДЕНИИ
Authors: Маматов Бахтияржон , Муминов Бахром , Кузиев Озодбек , Абдуллаев Азизбек , Собиров Мухаммаджон , Исмоилов Ойбек , Эргашев Хуршидбек , Хасанов Шокирхон , Атаханова Нилуфар
Published: July 2022

Статья посвящена экспериментальному изучению на крысах фармакокинетики гентамицина  при лимфотропном претрахеальном и внутримышечном способах введения. Приведены данные о концентрации антибиотика в крови и тканях органов дыхания крыс в динамике, показано, что метод лимфотропного претрахеального введения обеспечивает более высокие концентрации антибиотика в сравнении с внутримышечным способом. Высокую терапевтическую эффективность этого метода удается достичь, благодаря наличию связей между лимфатической системой, а также органами и тканями. Это обстоятельство позволяет доставлять лекарственный препарат к пораженному органу непосредственно. Помимо этого, в случае проведения лимфотропной терапии в очаге оптимальная концентрация лекарственного препарата сохраняется в течение 24 часов. Так что, нет необходимости в частом введении препарата (к примеру, при антибактериальной терапии), можно снизить курсовую и суточную дозы лекарственных препаратов. Лекарственное средство, которое введено лимфотропно, не способно оказывать токсическое воздействие на кишечник, почки, печень, так как в кровь попадает только мизерная часть препарата.
Coliform Removal in Membrane Bioreactor and Disinfection during Hospital Wastewater Treatment
Authors: Chiemchaisri Chart , Chiemchaisri Wilai , Dachsrijan Sujipat , Saengam Chitsuphang
Published: July 2022

This study investigated coliform removal from hospital wastewater in a membrane bioreactor (MBR) and disinfection using either chlorine or ozone. A laboratory-scale MBR equipped with a hollow-fiber membrane module was operated with hydraulic retention times varied at 3 and 6 hours. The disinfection of MBR effluent was carried out using either chlorine or ozone with concentrations varied between 1 and 10 mg/l and contact time varied between 1 and 30 min. During 150 days of MBR operation, organic removal efficiencies averaged 96.5% and 97.7% for BOD and 73.6% and 84.1% during its operation at an HRT of 3 and 6 hours respectively. Simultaneously, 6.7 and 6.4 log reduction of total coliforms and 6.2 and 6.1 log reduction of E. coli were achieved under these respective HRT conditions. The use of chlorine for disinfection of MBR effluent could eliminate total coliforms and E. coli completely at >6 and 3 mg/L at 30 min contact time, whereas only >3 and 1 mg/L was required for ozone at the same contact time. There was a significant improvement of disinfection efficacy of solid-free MBR effluent compared to that of activated sludge effluent.