bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Siyasi Coğrafyada Bloklar ve Blokların Güçlendirilmesinde Eğitimin Rolü: Türk Devletleri Teşkilatı Örneği
Authors: KAZEL Ercan
Published: September 2022

Bu araştırma siyasi coğrafya açısından bloklar ve bu bloklardan biri olan Türk Devletleri Teşkilatına üye devletler arasındaki ilişkilerin geliştirilmesinde eğitimin rolü üzerinde durmaktadır. Ülkeler arası bloklar kurulması çeşitli faktörlere dayanır. Ekonomik, siyasi ve kültürel etkenlerle oluşturulan bloklarda temel ilkelerden birisi ülkeler arası ilişkilerin geliştirilmesidir. Bunu toplumsal ve siyasal düzlemde kalıcı olarak sağlamanın etkili yollarından biri şüphesiz eğitim uygulamalarıdır. Araştırmanın ana hipotezi Türk Devletleri özelinde siyasi birliklerin sürdürülebilirliğini sağlamada eğitimin rolü ve özellikle öğrenci hareketliliğinin önemli bir argüman olduğudur. Literatürden ve ArcGIS’le yapılan şekillerden de anlaşılacağı üzere Türk Devletleri Teşkilatının asil üyeleriyle gözlemci üyeleri bölgesel ve küresel konumda güçlü bir siyasi birlik oluşturma potansiyeline sahiptir. Teşkilat bilhassa son yıllarda jeopolitik önemi artan bir örneklem olarak dikkati çekmektedir. Türk Dünyası olarak bilinen geniş coğrafi alanda toplumsal ve siyasal bağları güçlendirmek için eğitim uygulamalarının geliştirilmesi ve bu uygulamalardan birisi olan öğrenci hareketliliğinin daha fazla yaygınlaştırılıp işlevsel hale getirilmesi gerekmektedir. Bunu sağlamak için tüm öğretim kademelerini kapsayan ve yeniden yapılandırılmış bir Türk Dünyası Öğrenci Hareketlilik Programı kurgulamak mümkündür. Bu sayede öğrenci hareketliliğinin artacağı ve bunun Türk Devletleri Teşkilatı üyeleri arasındaki ilişkilerin gelişmesine ve toplumsal birlikteliğin kalıcı hale gelmesine zemin hazırlayacağı düşünülmektedir. Ancak Türk Devletleri Teşkilatına üye olan devletler arasında eğitim konusunun henüz yeterince gündeme gelmediği ve öğrenci hareketliliğinin yalnızca sınırlı olarak Yükseköğretim kademesini kapsadığı görülmektedir. Ayrıca teşkilata üye devletlerin temel eğitim ve ortaöğretim kademelerinde geliştirilmeye açık birçok alan olduğu ve bu ülkeler arasında öğrenci hareketliliğinin son derece düşük kaldığı tespit edilmiştir. Bu konuda yeniden yapılandırılmış eğitim uygulamalarına ihtiyaç olduğu ve öneri planın bir alternatif olarak değerlendirilebileceği ifade edilebilir.
Effect Of The Addition Of Guar Gum And Red Palm Oil On The Physical And Chemical Of Mellorine Sari Tempeh
Authors: Martha Erza Alfida , Jariyah Jariyah , Rosida Rosida
Published: September 2022

The study aimed to determine the effect of the addition of guar gum and red palm oil on the physicochemical characteristics of mellorine sari tempeh and obtain the best combination on mellorine.The study used a Complete Randomized Design (RAL) two-factor pattern with three repetitions.Factor I is the addition of guar gum (v/v) 0.4%;0.6%; and 0.8%. Factor II is the addition of red palm oil 3%, 6%, and 9%. The results of this study showed that mellorine sari tempeh has met SNI ice cream standards and meets european patent specification of mellorine standards .The best treatment obtained from the addition of guar gum 0.8% and red palm oil 9% produces mellorine with protein content of 4.024%, fat content of 6,317%, overrun 18,03%, melting time of 23,53 minutes, antioxidant capacity of 7,121%, total solids of 39,06%, emulsion stability 95,86%, viscocity of 2123mPa.s and Vitamin A of 2,89mg/100gr.
Analysis Of Increasing Knowledge In The Making Of Local Micro Organisms (Mol) In Merigi Kelindang District Bengkulu Tengah
Authors: Miswarti Miswarti , Santoso Joko , Octavia Yulie , Putra Wawan Eka , Afrizon Afrizon , Yahumri Yahumri , Fauzi Emlan , Ishak Andi
Published: September 2022

The level of understanding of farmers in making MOL is very lacking, on the other hand, MOLes are needed to produce compost, plus farmers can make their own MOLes from materials that are around us. This study aims to determine the level of knowledge of farmers and students on the socialization of making MOL. The method used is a pre-test post-test one group design with a total of 44 respondents consisting of 26 farmers and 18 students who were determined purposively in January 2022. The increase in respondents' knowledge was tested using statistical paired sample t-test. The results of the implementation for farmers obtained that the correlation between pretest and posttest knowledge was positive at 0.154, significant at the =0.05 level, and for students at 0.657 indicating that the increase in post-test knowledge of socialization was not the same for every farmer and student. However, the level of knowledge of farmers on average increased from an average of 14.62% of students to an average of 19.44% due to socialization. Statistically, the level of knowledge of farmers and students increased significantly at the level of =0.05. This indicates that socialization is effective in increasing the knowledge of farmers and students in Kelindang Village, Merigi sub-district, Central Bengkulu Regency.
Productivity And Efficiency Of Input Use For Rice Farming In Srikaton Village Buay Madang Timur District Oku Timur Regency
Authors: Saputra Dimas Adi , Prihtanti Tinjung Mary
Published: September 2022

Efficiency of the use of inputs in the farming field in the effort to reach an optimal profit in the farming field and environment continuity in agriculture. The correct inputs placement will increase the efficiency and productivity in the rice farming field. This research aims to analyze the impact of the use of seeds, urea, phonska, sp36, pesticides, and labor on the productivity of rice farming and the efficiency level in the use of production factors in the rice farming field in Desa Srikaton, Buay Madang Timur District, East  OKU Regency. The quantitative method is used in this research. The data are collected by using questionnaire. There are 60 participants which are determined by cluster sampling technique. Primary and secondary data are used as supporting data. The data are analyzed by using regression technique, using Cobb-Douglas production function model, and allocative efficiency analysis. The result shows that urea, phonska, pesticides, and labor had a positive impact on rice production, while seeds and sp36 had no effect on rice production. In Desa Srikaton rice farming field, the production inputs such as seeds, urea, sp36, pesticide, and labor have not efficient yet, while production inputs such as phonska fertilizer are not efficient.
Adaptation of Several New Superior Varieties of Rice under the Shade of Coconut
Authors: Sution Sution , Kartinaty Tietyk
Published: September 2022

One of the efforts to increase rice production can be done by utilizing land between plantation crops. However, the obstacle faced by intercrops among plantation crops is the low light intensity received by plants. The solution that can be done is to use new high yielding varieties that are shade tolerant. This study aims to produce several varieties of rice that have good adaptation to growth and yield in shaded conditions under coconut stands. The study used a Randomized Block Design (RBD) which consisted of 7 treatment varieties, namely Rindang 1, Rindang 2, Inpago 8, Inpago 9, Situ Bagendit, Inpari 32 and Jeliteng, then repeated 4 times. The results showed that the Rindang 1, Rindang 2, Inpago 8 and Inpago 9 varieties were higher than the high yielding varieties between 15.16-52.04 cm. The number of contents and the number of grain per panicle was highest in the Inpago 8 and Inpago 9 varieties. The highest 1000 grain weight was in the Rindang 2 variety, which was 31.09 g. VUB adaptation test under the shade of coconut varieties Inpago 8 and Inpago 9 productivity above 4 tons-1, while the varieties Rindang 1 and Rindang 2 productivity 3.7 tons-1 and 3.9 tons-1
Characteristics Of Flavoring Mulberry Leaves And Shrimp Heads With Enzymatic Hydrolysis Using Papain And Calotropin
Authors: Fajriyah Amalia Rosida , Winarti Sri
Published: September 2022

Mulberry leaves are currently used as food for silkworms and livestock. Judging from the high protein content, it can be used as alternative flavoring. Mulberry leaves are combined with shrimp heads which high glutamic acid. Making flavoring is through a protein hydrolysis process using papain and calotropin enzymes. The purpose to determine the effect of concentration combination of papain and calotropin enzymes, as well as the hydrolysis time on flavoring characteristics. This study used a completely randomized design (CRD) two factors, enzyme combination concentration (1; 2; 3)%  and hydrolysis time (1; 2; 3)hours. The best treatment was the flavoring with treatment enzyme combination concentration 3% and hydrolysis time 1 hour, with a characteristic hydrolysis degree 76.58%, dissolved protein 43.40%, water solubility index 0.087 gr/ml, oil absorption 1.20 ml/gr, water content 7.08% and flavoring yield 13.70% and organoleptic test results for taste 3.35 (slightly like), aroma 3.55 (slightly like), color 3.40 (slightly like) and overall 3.60 (somewhat like), and glutamic acid 783.07 mg/100g.

Keywords: Calotropin; flavoring; mulberry leaves; papain; shrimp heads
Marketing Analysis Of Watermelon (Citrullus Vulgaris) In Pesisir Barat District Of Lampung Province
Authors: Asista Enni , Mulyasari Gita , Sumantri Bambang
Published: September 2022

Marketing is a social managerial process by which individuals and groups obtain what they need and want through creating, offering and exchanging products of value with others. This study aims to analyze marketing channels, margins, . and factors that influence the marketing margin of watermelon in Pesisir Barat Regency, Lampung Province. This study uses descriptive analysis and multiple linear regression models involving 56 farmers and 30 watermelon traders. The results of the study show, There are three marketing channels for watermelon in Pesisir Barat Regency, including Channel I (Farmers – Collectors – wholesalers – consumer retailers), channel II (Farmers – Wholesalers – Retailers – Consumers), and channel III (Farmers – Collectors – Retailers – Consumers). The marketing margin on channel I is the highest compared to channels II and III. The price at the producer level is the factor that influences the marketing margin of watermelon (Citrullus Vulgaris) in Pesisir Barat Regency. In contrast, sales volume and marketing costs do not affect watermelon's marketing margin.
İş Yükü ve İşten Ayrılma Niyeti İlişkisinde İş Stresi ve Tükenmişliğin Aracılık Etkisi: Sağlık Sektöründe Bir Uygulama
Authors: KİNTER Oğuzhan , KATI Yahya
Published: September 2022

Sağlık sektörü, emek yoğun ve çalışanların iş yükünün oldukça yüksek olduğu bir sektördür. 2019 yılında koronavirüs küresel salgınının (COVID-19) ortaya çıkması, sağlık çalışanlarının iş yükünün daha da artmasına neden olmuştur. Çalışanların iş yükünün artması iş streslerinin, tükenmişliklerinin ve işten ayrılma niyetlerinin de artmasına neden olabilmektedir (Thompson vd., 2005: 204; Sheraz, 2014: 220). Bu çalışma, COVID-19 döneminde sağlık çalışanlarının iş yükünün iş stresine, tükenmişliğe ve işten ayrılma niyetine olan etkisini; iş stresi ve tükenmişliğin işten ayrılma niyeti üzerindeki etkisini; iş yükünün işten ayrılma niyeti üzerindeki etkisinde iş stresi ve tükenmişliğin aracılık etkisini belirlemek amacıyla yapılmıştır. Bu amaçla 227 sağlık çalışanına anket uygulanmıştır. Çalışmanın bulgularına göre, iş yükü ile işten ayrılma niyeti (β=0.12, p>0.05) arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir ilişki tespit edilememiştir. Ancak, iş yükünün iş stresine (β=0.36, p
Ekolojik Ayak İzi Tarih Yazıyor: Dünya Limit Aşım Günü
Authors: DEMİREL Murat
Published: September 2022

İnsanlık, özellikle sanayi devrimi ile birlikte son derece hızlı bir üretim ve tüketim çarkının içine hapsolmuştur. Thomas R. Malthus’u muhtemel kıyametin en azından tarihi konusunda haksız çıkaran teknolojik gelişme ve üretim artışları, artmakta olan dünya nüfusunu besleme kapasitesine sahipse de bugün talebe ilişkin artışlar ile insanlık fazladan bir gezegene daha ihtiyaç duymaktadır. Tabiidir ki böyle bir istek en azından şimdilik gerçekleşmiş durumda değildir. Arz ile talep arasındaki açık giderek büyümekte, kaynak erişimi problemlerini derinleştirmektedir.

Sürdürülebilir kalkınma hedefi ile sürdürülebilirlik vurgusunu kalkınmaya/büyümeye yapan insanlık, bugün gezegenin doğal kaynakları üzerinde her çağdan daha fazla baskı oluşturmaktadır. İnsanlık tarafından oluşturulan doğal kaynak talebi; gıda ihtiyacı, hammadde temini ve karbondioksit gazının özümsenmesi gibi başlıklar çerçevesinde hesaplanmaktadır. Bu hesaplama ile Ekolojik Ayak İzi kavramına ulaşılmaktadır. Ekolojik Ayak İzi kavramı insanlığın gezegen üzerindeki baskısını ölçülebilir, sayısal bir değer olarak sunmakta ve tanımlamaktadır. Ekolojik bir ekonomi tanımlaması geliştirmek amacına hizmet etmektedir.

Bu çalışma, tarihsel bir dönüm noktasında bulunan insanlık için Ekolojik Ayak İzi ve Dünya Limit Aşım Günü kavramlarına odaklanmaktadır. Güncel ve önemli kavramlar olarak Ekolojik Ayak İzi ve Dünya Limit Aşım Günü kavramlarının genel bir değerlendirmesini yapmaktadır. Sorunun ölçülebilir, sayısal değerlerle ifade edilmesinin küresel tehdidin anlaşılırlığını güçlendirdiği fikrinin altını çizerken gelecekte piyasa mekanizmasının üstleneceği role dikkat çekmektedir.
Morphological Analysis on the Language Acquisition
Authors: Naser Waad Dawood , Gandhi Nilotpala
Published: September 2022

The paper highlights the importance of Morphology in Linguistics and in the acquisition of new language. It outlines various elements forming the domain of morphology in brief and its role in learning of a new language in detail. Language acquisition is an interesting topic studied by most linguists from the time of inception of language learning as a cognitive science. The topic is still frequently studied by linguistic enthusiasts especially through the lens of morphological analysis. It is a secondary research paper.
From anti-science to environmental nihilism: the Fata Morgana of invasive species denialism
Authors: Stratton Noelle G. , Mandrak Nicholas E. , Klenk Nicole
Published: September 2022

Invasive species denialism (ISD) is a controversial and hitherto underexplored topic, particularly with regard to its potential impacts on stakeholder engagement in support of invasive species management and policy. We examined how ISD is framed within the Great Lakes invasive species community, as well as the impacts of excluding and including those perceived as denialists in engagement efforts. We interviewed key informants in the region to gain an understanding of their framings of ISD, as well as focus groups allowing participants to discuss the impacts of exclusion and inclusion of stakeholders during the engagement process. ISD discussions were organised into three framings: 1) invasive species denialism; 2) invasive species cynicism; 3) invasive species nihilism. Participants raised concerns about outright exclusion of stakeholders and offered recommendations for mitigation of the impacts of inclusion of proponents of ISD in during stakeholder engagement. Our results have shown that a better understanding of the different framings of ISD is crucial to improve communication with stakeholders and to better inform responses and mitigation efforts. The newly defined framings of invasive species cynicism and invasive species nihilism demonstrate that more targeted responses to specific forms of ISD are needed to improve stakeholder engagement outcomes.
Postembryonic development of the troglobitic planthopper species Valenciolenda fadaforesta Hoch & Sendra, 2021 (Hemiptera, Fulgoromorpha, Kinnaridae), with a key to nymphal instars
Authors: Ortega-Gómez Alejandro , Selfa Jesús , Sendra Alberto , Hoch Hannelore
Published: September 2022

All nymphal instars of the recently discovered troglobitic planthopper species Valenciolenda fadaforesta Hoch & Sendra, 2021 are described. This represents the first documentation of the complete postembryonic development of any species in the family Kinnaridae. Characters of the external morphology are described and illustrated, and a key to the instars are provided to facilitate discrimination among the different nymphal stages. While V. fadaforesta nymphs share certain synapomorphies with other Fulgoromorpha (except the Tettigometridae), e.g., the cog-wheel structures of the metatrochanters, other characters may be correlated with the subterranean way of life of the species, and thus be autapomorphic, such as the absence of compound eyes in all instars.
Clinically Relevant Deficits in Performance Tests in Patients With Axial Spondyloarthritis
Authors: Kiltz Uta , Ahomaa Eerik , van Weely Salima F.E. , Kiefer David , Bühring Bjoern , Baraliakos Xenofon , Braun Jürgen
Published: September 2022

Objective

To assess the association between self-reported and performance-based physical functioning and to evaluate which performance tests are most frequently impaired in patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA).

Methods

Consecutive patients with axSpA underwent standardized assessments including patient and disease characteristics; patient-reported outcomes for disease activity, functioning, depression, mobility, and physical activity; and performance tests. Patients were defined as being impaired if they were not able to perform ≥ 1 of the performance tests. Validated cut-offs were used to define impaired physical performance. Impairment of performance tests as well as discrimination between subgroups were analyzed.

Results

A total of 200 patients (radiographic axSpA 66.5%, nonradiographic axSpA 33.5%) were included: 69% males, mean age 44.3 (SD 12.5) years, and mean symptom duration 17.9 (SD 12.6) years. The 2 most frequently impaired performance tests were the repeated chair stand test (n = 75, 37.5%) and putting on socks (n = 44, 22%). An impairment in ≥ 1 performance test was seen in 91 patients (45.5%). Patients with impairments were older (49.1 yrs vs 40.3 yrs); had a higher BMI (28.9 kg/m2vs 25.8 kg/m2); a more active disease (Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Score, 3.0 vs 2.1); higher Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index (BASFI; 5.8 vs 2.7), Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Metrology Index (BASMI; 4.4 vs 2.7), and Assessment of Spondyloarthritis international Society Health Index scores (9.5 vs 4.9); and higher depression screen values (9-item Patient Health Questionnaire, 11.6 vs 6.5; allP< 0.01).

Conclusion

Many patients with axSpA had impairments in physical performance tests. Importantly, this was frequently seen in tasks requiring coordination and muscle power of the lower extremity. Performance tests provide qualitatively different information than BASFI and BASMI assessments in patients with axSpA.
Examining the Characteristics of Colchicine-Induced Myelosuppression in Clinical Cases: A Systematic Review
Authors: Sim Bernice L. , Sim Beatrice Z. , Tunbridge Matthew , Liew David F.L. , Robinson Philip C.
Published: September 2022

Objective

The use of colchicine has been associated with varying degrees of myelosuppression. Despite expanded use in cardiovascular and inflammatory conditions, there remains clinician concern because of potential myelosuppressive side effects. A systematic review was conducted to explore the reported myelosuppressive events of colchicine.

Methods

A systematic review was conducted using the MeSH terms ("colchicine") AND ("myelosuppression," "bone*," "marrow," "suppression," "aplasia," "leukopenia/leucopenia," "lymphopenia," "neutropenia") on September 1, 2020, and was updated on November 30, 2021. The search was conducted in PubMed, ScienceDirect, Scopus, Embase, and Cochrane Library. The search included references published from 1978 to 2020 and was limited to English-language observational studies (ie, case reports, case series, case control studies, and cohort studies) or trial data.

Results

In total, 3233 articles were screened, with 30 studies of 47 patients with myelosuppression from colchicine identified. Most patients with myelosuppression had comorbidities, including renal impairment (21/47, 44.7%). Out of 47 patients, 15 (31.9%) and 13 (27.7%) were reported to be concurrently taking cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) inhibitors and P-glycoprotein (P-gp) efflux transporter inhibitors, respectively. Patients with renal impairment accounted for the majority of overall patients taking these CYP3A4 and P-gp inhibitors (8/15, 53.3%, and 8/13, 61.5%, respectively). Out of 21 patients with renal impairment, 13 had worsening cytopenia during colchicine use. The presentations ranged from moderate anemia (grade 2) to severe thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, and leukopenia (grade 4).

Conclusion

Colchicine has few reports of myelosuppression. The majority of patients with myelosuppression had preexisting renal impairment or concomitant CYP3A4 or P-gp inhibitor use. Caution should be taken in this subset of patients with increased monitoring.
Le partenariat entre écoles et acteurs externes : un épisode éducatif interrompt le temps scolaire
Authors: Devos Lisa
Published: September 2022

Face aux mutations rapides de la société dès la fin du XX e  siècle, les écoles semblent compter de plus en plus sur les organisations de leur environnement pour remplir leurs missions qui se diversifient. Ainsi le partenariat scolaire a-t-il pris de l’ampleur au cours des dernières décennies, au point de devenir une norme pour les enseignants et les organisations non scolaires. Cet article resitue la croissance de ces collaborations dans le cadre des évolutions sociétales et du processus global d’expansion de l’éducation. Il analyse également, à partir d’une enquête qualitative menée auprès des acteurs scolaires et non scolaires actifs dans le champ des « éducations à », comment ces phénomènes sociétaux se concrétisent sur le terrain scolaire. À travers l’analyse des processus d’intégration des acteurs externes, nous proposons d’interpréter les partenariats comme un type particulier d’événements, appelés “épisodes”, venant interrompre le déroulement habituel des activités scolaires.
École inclusive, redéfinition du fait collectif et fonctions de l’accessibilité
Authors: Ebersold Serge
Published: September 2022

L’ambition inclusive interroge la forme scolaire en supposant un changement de la culture scolaire : modification des formes de codification de l’espace et aménagement physique de la classe, organisation du temps, des rythmes et des codes de la pédagogie frontale selon les profils des élèves. Ces interrogations sont consubstantielles d’une redéfinition du fait collectif qui a singularisé les rapports sociaux et battu en brèche leur configuration historique. Cette redéfinition repose sur un paradigme productif assujettissant le bien-être économique et social à l’autonomie cognitive des individus. Elle place la production d’usage au cœur du travail scolaire : l’innovation par l’usage est matérialisée par l’aptitude des acteurs de l’école à transformer en ressources les opportunités de leur environnement pour élaborer des réponses propres à des situations particulières et s’adapter à la diversité des profils scolaires. L’enseignant inclusif accompagne les élèves dans la maîtrise de leurs apprentissages grâce à une personnalisation des pratiques, des démarches collaboratives et un souci de développement professionnel. L’apprenant, maître de ses apprentissages, peut s’autoréguler et s’engager dans les processus à l’œuvre. La centralité de cette production d’usage fait de l’accessibilité des environnements scolaires la condition de la concrétisation de l’autonomie cognitive reconnue aux élèves. Cette singularisation cognitive des individus se double d’une singularisation politique où ils voient des opportunités pour être les auteurs de leur devenir. Cette redéfinition du fait collectif s’organise aussi autour d’une singularisation juridique qui consacre un droit d’accès à l’offre de service public, ici de services éducatifs. Cela suppose le développement contextuel de pouvoirs d’agir équivalents entre des sujets porteurs de droits grâce auxquels ils peuvent surmonter leurs différences individuelles de capacité et lutter contre les ruptures de droits parfois engendrées par des conditions d’apprentissage inadéquates.
Novel split quality measures for stratified multilabel cross validation with application to large and sparse gene ontology datasets
Authors: Tiittanen Henri , Holm Liisa , Törönen Petri
Published: September 2022

Multilabel learning is an important topic in machine learning research. Evaluating models in multilabel settings requires specific cross validation methods designed for multilabel data. In this article, we show that the most widely used cross validation split quality measure does not behave adequately with multilabel data that has strong class imbalance. We present improved measures and an algorithm, optisplit, for optimizing cross validations splits. Extensive comparison of various types of cross validation methods shows that optisplit produces more even cross validation splits than the existing methods and it is among the fastest methods with good splitting performance.
On triple correlation sums of Fourier coefficients of cusp forms
Authors: Hou Fei , Chen Bin
Published: September 2022

Let $ p $ be a prime. In this paper, we study the sum

   \begin{document}$ \sum\limits_{m\ge 1} \sum\limits_{n\ge 1} a_n \lambda_g(m)\lambda_{f}(m+pn) \,U{ \left( \frac{m}{X} \right) }V{ \left ( \frac{n}{H} \right)} $\end{document}

for any newforms $ g\in \mathcal{B}_k(1) $ (or $ \mathcal{B}_\lambda^\ast(1) $) and $ f\in \mathcal{B}_k(p) $ (or $ \mathcal{B}_\lambda^\ast(p) $), with the aim of determining the explicit dependence on the level, where $ {\bf{a}} = \{a_n\in\mathbb{C}\} $ is an arbitrary complex sequence. As a result, we prove a uniform bound with respect to the level parameter $ p $, and present that this type of sum is non-trivial for any given $ H, X\ge 2 $.
Prespecified-time bipartite synchronization of coupled reaction-diffusion memristive neural networks with competitive interactions
Authors: Wei Ruoyu , Cao Jinde
Published: September 2022

In this paper, we investigate the prespecified-time bipartite synchronization (PTBS) of coupled reaction-diffusion memristive neural networks (CRDMNNs) with both competitive and cooperative interactions. Two types of bipartite synchronization are considered: leaderless PTBS and leader-following PTBS. With the help of a structural balance condition, the criteria for PTBS for CRDMNNs are derived by designing suitable Lyapunov functionals and novel control protocols. Different from the traditional finite-time or fixed-time synchronization, the settling time obtained in this paper is independent of control gains and initial values, which can be pre-set according to the task requirements. Lastly, numerical simulations are given to verify the obtained results.
Inquiry-based mathematics education: a call for reform in tertiary education seems unjustified
Authors: Evans Tanya , Dietrich Heiko
Published: September 2022

In the last decade, major efforts have been made to promote inquiry-based mathematics learning at the tertiary level. The Inquiry-Based Mathematics Education (IBME) movement has gained strong momentum among some mathematicians, attracting substantial funding from US government agencies. This resulted in the successful mobilization of regional consortia in many states, uniting over 800 mathematics education practitioners working to reform undergraduate education. Inquiry-based learning is characterized by the fundamental premise that learners should be allowed to learn 'new to them' mathematics without being taught. This progressive idea is based on the assumption that it is best to advance learners to the level of experts by engaging learners in mathematical practices similar to those of practicing mathematicians: creating new definitions, conjectures and proofs - that way, learners are thought to develop 'deep mathematical understanding'.

However, concerted efforts to radically reform mathematics education must be systematically scrutinized in view of available evidence and theoretical advances in the learning sciences. To that end, this scoping review sought to consolidate the extant research literature from cognitive science and educational psychology, offering a critical commentary on the effectiveness of inquiry-based learning. Our analysis of research articles and books pertaining to the topic revealed that the call for a major reform by the IBME advocates is not justified. Specifically, the general claim that students would learn better (and acquire superior conceptual understanding) if they were not taught is not supported by evidence. Neither is the general claim about the merits of IBME for addressing equity issues in mathematics classrooms.
Aude Thuries, L’apparition de la danse : construction et émergence du sens dans le mouvement. À partir de la philosophie de Susanne Langer
Authors: Thuries Aude
Published: September 2022

Notre travail de recherche propose d’envisager et d’étudier la danse en tant qu’activité constructrice de sens. Cette notion complexe a été diversement thématisée et explorée au cours de l’histoire de la danse, mais n’a que rarement été questionnée frontalement.Nous nous appuyons, pour mener à bien cette entreprise, sur les travaux de Susanne Langer, philosophe américaine du XXe siècle dont les ouvrages explorent la question du symbolique. Elle a développé, au sujet de la danse, une pensée originale, et élaboré des concepts proposant de circonscrire au mieux les processus symboliques à l’œuvre dans les pratiques non discursives, et en particulier dans l’art.Plutôt que d’aborder la danse d’un point de vue ontologique, comme une catégorie en soi sous laquelle subsumer certains mouvements, nous choisissons de la considérer comme un événement dont la survenue peut être intermittente. Approcher la danse sous cet angle permet de rendre compte de son éventuelle apparition dans toute forme de mouvement : de la danse artistique à la danse festive, du mime au cinéma, du rite à la création numérique.Ce choix de ne pas réduire a priori le champ d’étude permet, a posteriori, de redessiner une frontière nette entre la danse et les autres formes de mouvement ou de pratiques corporelles. Notre travail tend, en effet, à réaffirmer la spécificité fondamentale de la danse quels que soient les environnements, moments et corps dans lesquels elle apparaît — une spécificité tenant à ses processus symboliques uniques et aux sens qu’elle peut ainsi construire ou faire émerger.
A polêmica sobre os transgênicos e a possibilidade de um método alternativo para a agricultura
Authors: Smolniakof Barbara , F. Rodrigues Ozeias
Published: September 2022

Este texto propõe discutir a controvérsia sobre o uso dos transgênicos na agricultura e pergunta também pela possibilidade de uma alternativa melhor a eles. Quando falamos em controvérsia, referimo-nos a uma discussão sobre ideias que refletem posturas opostas. Serão, portanto, apresentadas duas perspectivas distintas a respeito do tema: a perspectiva dos proponentes da transgenia e a dos críticos. A partir da perspectiva crítica, a agroecologia será elencada como possível alternativa para produção de alimentos considerando sua dimensão ética.
Identity for Social and Financial Inclusion
Authors: Guliani Priya
Published: September 2022

The most comprehensive dataset on official identity is currently The World Bank's Identity for Development Database. The World Bank has estimated that about 1.1 billion people lack an official identity and are not part of a national identity system. The World Bank estimate suggests that roughly 1 in 6 humans lack official identification. A lack of identity is a threat. This one billion of the world's population is effectively invisible. These people are invisible to society and the system and are more vulnerable. Often, these people need the most help, but because they lack identification, social programs cannot efficiently address them. The ones that don't have a legal identity don't exist; the state does not protect them. This chapter covers the socio-economic impact of identity and covers different forms of identity and the rise of self-sovereign identity. Finally, the author covers role of self-sovereign identity in improving social and financial inclusion to the unidentified individuals.
SDG 5
Authors: Strandberg Katarina
Published: September 2022

The aim of this chapter is to be of key global importance in the post-pandemic world, as issues of women empowerment are now facing new setbacks and hardship due to the heavy impacts of the COVID-years, while there are also never-before seen possibilities to communicate and learn cross-borders and across society classes through the fast and low-cost sharing of information and argumentation. The author truly welcomes the opportunity to share learnings from one of the most gender equal countries in the world: Sweden.
Empowering Women With Work Skills to Address the SDGs in the Age of the COVID-19 Pandemic in South Africa
Authors: Tawiah Sampson
Published: September 2022

The outburst of COVID-19 adds to the socio-economic burden on women around the globe. Thus, South Africa's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) achievements paint a bleak picture of its realization. Work skills to empower women can help them succeed despite the odds. However, most parents in the colonial era failed to educate girls, in addition to foreign oppression. Adult community colleges (ACET) are institutionalized with mandated programs to empower women. This chapter, therefore, aims to investigate ACET in addressing work skills deficiency. The researcher conducted interviews and focus group discussions with female learners (n=35) from four ACET centers. The study revealed women's dissatisfaction with the programs of ACET, and further, the institution does not teach practical life skills. The study's findings have lessons and implications for higher education programs such as ACET as an instrument for empowerment leading to sustainable socio-economic advancement, particularly in developing countries where relevant skills are needed to meet labor market demands.
The Impact of Micro Credit on the Empowerment of Women
Authors: Saadati Nasim , Kapil Prachi , Zaei Mansour Esmaeil
Published: September 2022

The chapter presents the vital role of micro credit in the empowerment of rural women. Indian women who live by the countryside generally isolate themselves within the confines of their homes and are actively involved in agricultural and related activities. Since women comprise 48.5% of the total Indian population, it becomes imperative to address the economic needs of this segment and hence this chapter is proposed. The chapter highlights the various schemes and non-governmental initiatives that help provide micro credit to rural, marginalized Indian women. These initiatives directly and indirectly make Indian rural women empowered financially, psychologically, and physically. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have been laid out by the United Nations because of the decades of hard work by various countries. It can be inferred by the chapter that the SDGs related to health, education, and women empowerment in rural areas can be very successfully managed by micro credit channels.
Anti-Racism Movement on Campus and Educational Leadership
Authors: Ellington Linda Marie
Published: September 2022

As literature and experience tells, educational leaders impact not only their organizations but ultimately the learning outcomes of a large portion of society's members. Unfortunately, a number of leaders at all levels especially on the campus level have created a demoralizing environment by discriminating and retaliating against certain employees of different ethnic groups. Most efforts to date to address racial equity and justice in higher education have fallen short of desired goals. This chapter employs using a conceptual framework of the anti-racism movement on university campuses and has a strong base of reliable, verifiable knowledge needed to foster evolution of educational leadership. The research for this narrative relied on scholars who can be viewed as a part or phase of discourse about addressing these acute problems in educational leadership.
Critical Race Design
Authors: Kier Meredith , Khalil Deena , Ellington Linda Marie
Published: September 2022

This chapter is about introducing critical race design (CRD), a research methodology that centers race and equity at the center of educational opportunities by design. First, the authors define design-based implementation research (DBIR) as an equity-oriented education research methodology where teaching and learning is informed by robust, iterative, evidence-based research conducted by multiple stakeholders. Next, they provide a brief overview of critical race theory in education (CRT) as a theoretical and methodological approach that aims to unpack and disrupt the structural inequities experienced by disenfranchised racial groups. The authors then describe how both education methodologies inform CRD, and their emerging anti-racist critical design methodology.
Challenges in the Multilingual Classroom Across the Curriculum
Authors: Parveen Amina , Dar Mohammad Amin , Rasool Insha , Jan Shazia
Published: September 2022

Multilingual education, according to UNICEF, UNESCO, and the European Commission, may play a vital role in engaging a diverse range of learners. Multilingual classrooms are a growing phenomenon around the world as a result of the rapid increase in global mobility and migration. Within these classrooms, students may have different linguistic and cultural backgrounds, may speak one language at home and another language at school, or be learning the language of instruction as an additional language. Classrooms that promote multilingualism help create positive identities connected with their home cultures in addition to boosting academic performance. This chapter explored ramifications, challenges, and steps in implementing multilingualism practices in the multilingual classroom across the curriculum based on secondary data.
Stakeholders' Perceptions About Language Teachers in a Multilingual School System
Authors: Colmenero Perez Kebir
Published: September 2022

The use of English as an international language has contributed to its spread worldwide, and the ideologies and beliefs linked to it have also been scattered in diverse multilingual settings. The assignation of the “native speaker” (NS) and “non-native speaker” (NNS) labels and their implication for language teaching have exhaustively been investigated in English, but research has ignored its implications for the learning of other languages. Language ideologies appear to be crucial for the survival and maintenance of minority languages, and the effect of detrimental beliefs may act as a threat for languages like Basque. This study presents an analysis of education stakeholders' attitudes and preferences for English and Basque native and non-native speaking teachers (NSTs/NNSTs) through an analysis of their beliefs. Results point towards an overall preference for NSTs in both languages. Participants appear to assign specific characteristics to NSTs and NNSTs, regardless of the language. The data is particularly insightful for multilingual education and linguistically diverse settings.
An Analysis of Primary and Secondary Education Students' Attitudes Towards English and Galician
Authors: Martínez-Rivas Iván , Lasagabaster David
Published: September 2022

This comparative study seeks to contribute to the existing literature on attitudes in multilingual contexts by exploring attitudes of 99 students towards two varieties of Galician (standard and non-standard) and two varieties of English (native and non-native) at the end of primary and secondary education. Results on age revealed the influence of this variable and that some stigmas are still attached to the non-standard variety of Galician while participants showed a preference for standard varieties, in particular the native variety in foreign language teaching. Furthermore, the findings unveiled a female preference for standard varieties of Galician and English, although female students presented more positive attitudes than males in most of the items of the quantitative part of the study. Finally, some conclusions and underlying pedagogical implications of the current investigation will be put forward with a view to fostering positive attitudes towards all the languages involved in multilingual schools.
Parental Perceptions on Translanguaging in Education
Authors: Dlamini-Nxumalo Nkhululeko , Charamba Erasmos
Published: September 2022

The aim of the study was to explore the perceptions of parents on the use of translanguaging in teaching and learning in the context of Eswatini. The study adopted an interpretive paradigm, and a case study approach was used to understand the perceptions and insights of the parents on translanguaging. Five parents were purposively sampled using convenience sampling. These were learned parents who are also practicing in institutions of higher learning. Open-ended questionnaires and unstructured interviews were used to collect data from the participants. Questionnaires were distributed via the participants' emails. Study findings for the study indicated that parents differ in the way they perceive translanguaging as parents and as lecturers. As parents, they are not comfortable with their children learning in Siswati, and as lectures, they still prefer English as a medium of instruction. Based on the finding the researcher recommends that teachers have to be supported or guided on the appropriate use of translanguaging to enhance the teaching and learning in the classroom.
Detecting Barriers to Multicultural Education in South African Schools
Authors: Ndwandwe Ntokozo D.
Published: September 2022

Schools in South Africa became more diverse with the emergence of democratic rule in 1994. Multicultural education was introduced as a strategy to bring various ethnic groups together and to grant them a platform where they could share their beliefs and cultural experiences towards a better understanding of each other and for the betterment of their country support. Sadly, the goal of uniting and sharing cultural beliefs is still a problem in South Africa as it remains one of the more racially and ethnically divided nations in the world. However, little has been written about the various factors hampering the implementation of multicultural education in schools. This chapter aims to explore and contribute to debates on multicultural education as a tool for social cohesion and identify the various barriers to the effective implementation of multicultural education.
Pluriculturalism and Plurilingualism in English for Academic Purposes
Authors: Carter Alanna , Schmor Rebecca
Published: September 2022

With global advancements in multilingual and multicultural education, a consideration of context is essential. This chapter explores the particular context of English for academic purposes (EAP) instruction in higher education institutions in Canada. Through a series of anecdotal vignettes from Canadian EAP classrooms, the authors outline several institutional, methodological, and sociocultural challenges, including English-only policies, the hidden curriculum, and cultural stereotyping. Drawing on challenges to inform opportunities, the authors then propose institutional practices around diversity, equity, and inclusion; methodological choices that incorporate universal design for learning; and sociocultural applications of plurilingual and pluricultural teaching approaches. These opportunities are paired with suggestions for classroom activities which can inform critical talks, texts, and tasks in diverse EAP contexts.
The English Corner as a Catalyst for Learning Languages in Plurilingual Contexts
Authors: Couto-Cantero Pilar , Fraga-Castrillón Noemi
Published: September 2022

This chapter explores the use of the English Corner as a valuable catalyst to promote oral skills and language learning in plurilingual contexts at primary school level. The sample took place in two state-funded schools located in A Coruña (North-Western Spain) with 288 students aged from 8 to 12 years. This study aims at answering the following research questions: 1) How do primary school participants in this research consider the potential of EC to develop their oral comprehension and production English skills? 2) Does the English Corner environment foster more confidence to speak than the ordinary English classroom? An original questionnaire with a total of seven questions was designed by the authors to analyse data and give answer to the RQs. Results show that the English Corner seems to be the ideal place to develop their oral skills and it also fosters more confidence to speak foreign languages among participants.
Competitive Edge Building in Business
Authors: Chaturvedi Charul , Mishra Debesh
Published: September 2022

In today's competitive era, organisations adopt several practices to gain a competitive advantage. But the question that arises is: Are these practices based on the morals and values of our organisation? Thus, ethical practices are the solution to it. So, it becomes the moral responsibility of managers or the top management to adopt such practices, and therefore, companies must make social responsibility an integral component of every marketing decision. This chapter highlights the importance of using ethical marketing practices to gain a competitive edge over rivals. The chapter also highlights about importance of the responsible behaviour of producers towards society.
“Storying” Injustice
Authors: Zenkov Kristien , Lague Michelle , Haddad Kerry , Gervacio Aimee , Sabah Mosaab , Kolapalli Ankith
Published: September 2022

In this chapter, the authors (who represent a wide range of boundary-spanning roles and experiences, including early- and mid-career teachers, a university-based teacher educator, and a high school student) describe their implementation and examination of the “Story of Injustice” project. This equity-focused writing project was conducted across 10 years in a university master's licensure program and, recently, in the high school classroom of a program graduate. The authors elaborate on the pedagogical contexts and considerations for implementing the “Story of Injustice” project in secondary and higher education settings. They discuss the value of “narrativizing” our experiences, hypothesizing that to scaffold teacher candidates toward equity-focused writing instruction stances and practices, we might first inquire into their notions of injustice, using narrative to make these topics accessible. They use a portraiture methodology to present some of the complex and often poignant stories of the students with whom they've worked and to suggest implications for English teachers' practices.
Using Writing Workshops in Teacher Education to Build Writing Pedagogy and Equity-Oriented Mindsets
Authors: Condie Cami
Published: September 2022

This chapter describes an iterative process using writing workshops to develop preservice early childhood and elementary teachers' (1) writing pedagogy, (2) pedagogical content knowledge for teaching writing, and (3) an equity-oriented mindset. Across two teacher education literacy courses, preservice teachers engaged in writing in their discipline, specifically learning the language, tone, and content to communicate to students' caregivers on unit introductions or progress reports regarding academic performance, curricular decisions, and motivation. Analysis of preservice teachers' submissions revealed developing abilities to use an equity-oriented mindset when writing to caregivers, to apply previously learned writing skills to new content, to develop meta-awareness of their own writing experiences and process, and to communicate effectively for a less-familiar audience. The chapter concluded with suggestions for teacher educators.