bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Effect of Midwife's Knowledge on Breast Milk Production for Mothers in Childbirth
Authors: Wahyuni Iis
Published: July 2022

Breast milk (ASI) is a liquid secreted by the mother's breast glands in the form of natural foods or the best nutritious and high-energy milk produced during pregnancy. Breast milk is the perfect and best food for babies, especially babies 0-6 months because it contains the nutritional elements needed for optimal baby growth and development. This research is a type of qualitative research, using descriptive method. The definition of qualitative research can be understood as a research procedure that seeks to understand and interpret the meaning of an event of human behavior interaction in certain situations according to the researcher's own perspective. and the results of this study explain that, breastfeeding is a natural process and is an art that must be re-studied, because breastfeeding actually not only provides an opportunity for babies to grow into physically healthy human beings but is also able to increase intelligence and have emotional stability, positive spiritual development and better social development. In addition to the mother's knowledge factor, another factor that affects exclusive breastfeeding is the role of health workers. The role of health workers is to provide health education by providing counseling to provide encouragement to mothers by providing information about the smooth running of milk, especially the effect of social support on the smooth production of breast milk, then providing knowledge by direct education to patients, distributing leaflets and posters to the public, and involving families to provide support to breastfeeding mothers to always give exclusive breastfeeding from birth to 6 months of age, because the presence of professional health workers can be a supporting factor for mothers in determining the sustainability of breastfeeding now and in the future.
Determination of the toxicity glass ionomer cements for permanent fixa-tion of non-removable constructions of dentures
Authors: Sidorova O. , Yanishen I.
Published: July 2022

The experiment was carried out on groups of laboratory rats with a detailed study of the injected material, hematological, biochemical parameters of blood, behavioral reactions of animals and kidney function of experimental animals. The aim of the study was to determine the toxic effect of the new glass ionomer cement for permanent fixation of fixed structures of dentures on organs and tissues of laboratory animals. The keeping of animals and experiments were carried out in accordance with the "European Convention for the Protection of Vertebrate Animals used for Experimental and Other Scientific Purposes" (Strasbourg, 1986), Law of Ukraine No. 3447-IV on 21 Feb 2006 "On protection of animals from cruel treatment". Observations of the state and behavior of the animals showed that they tolerate daily contact with glass ionomer cement for one month satisfactorily. Indicators of liver weight in females (5.135±0.233) g and in males (6.234±0.342) g. In the experimental groups in contact with glass ionomer material, there were no significant differences in the number of erythrocytes [females – (4.86±0.26)·1012/l and in males – (4.53±0.14)·1012/l], hemoglobin [in females – (79.62±2.37) g/l, in males – (81.21±5.48) g/l], leukocytes [in males – (10.27±0.94)·109, in females – (9.81±0.68)·109/l]. The data obtained indicate the absence of toxic the effect of dental glass ionomer cement on peripheral blood. So the studied glass ionomer cement had no cytolyses effect on the liver. Changes in the composition of total protein [in males – (69.79±2.36) mmol/l, while in females – (67.35±2.47) mmol/l], albumin [in males – (28.56±1.87) mmol/l, in females – (28.49±2.36) mmol/l] in blood serum correspond to disorders of protein synthesis associated with damage to the liver parenchyma. The obtained results indicate that glass ionomer cement for permanent fixation of non-removable orthopedic prostheses did not have a toxic effect on the organs and tissues of experimental animals with prolonged use.

Keywords: glass ionomer cement, permanent fixation, fixed structures of dentures, toxicity, experiment.
Plan de manejo ambiental y contingencia en la Empresa Pública Terminal Terrestre y Comunicación Social “Coca”
Authors: Gallardo-Jiménez Kimberly Shakira , Herrera-Morales Greys Carolina
Published: July 2022

La investigación tuvo como objetivo elaborar un plan de manejo ambiental (PMA) y actualización del plan de contingencia de la empresa pública terminal terrestre y comunicación social “Coca” (TTCEP) de la provincia de Orellana. Se aplicaron entrevistas, revisión de normativa vigente y evaluación de matrices de riesgo de incendios, identificación de amenazas, vulnerabilidad, probabilidad, gravedad, capacidad de carga de la infraestructura, riesgos sísmicos y recursos disponibles. La evaluación in situ señala que la TTCEP tiene deficiencias en mantenimiento y disponibilidad de equipos, cumplimiento de protocolos de bioseguridad, actualización de permisos de funcionamiento; de manera que se plantea un PMA constituido por sub-planes: prevención de contaminación y mitigación de impactos; manejo integral de desechos; plan de capacitación; plan de relaciones comunitarias; plan de recuperación de áreas afectadas y el plan de monitoreo; destinados al cumplimiento de la normativa vigente; asimismo se actualizó el plan de contingencia basado en las matrices aplicadas.
MEDICAL TOURISM NEW DIRECTIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES: MACROECONOMIC AND REGIONAL ASPECTS
Authors: Zheliuk Tetiana , Matsyk Volodymyr
Published: July 2022

Introduction. Medical tourism involves obtaining medical services on an affordable basis outside the country of residence of the potential consumer of such services with maximum efficiency. For Ukraine, medical tourism has not been institutionalized, this area of health care is insufficiently monitored at the macroeconomic level, there are no state programs to support the development of medical tourism, no system of accounting for revenues from foreign consumers of medical tourism services, while the latter low prices and fairly high quality. Moreover, the prospects of medical tourism for Ukraine can best be realized in the regions of Ukraine.
Goal. substantiation of prospects for the development of medical tourism as a priority area for public policy in the field of health care.
Research methods. Methods of comparative, systematic, structural analysis, and generalization are used.
Results. Scientific, organizational, and legal bases of medical tourism development as a tool of competitive positioning of the domestic health care system in the global environment are substantiated. The traditional and newest components of medical tourism are identified and analyzed: diagnostics, treatment, rehabilitation, and rehabilitation. Prospects for the development of the domestic system of medical tourism based on regional recreational potential, international standards of quality of medical services, institutional framework, based program mechanisms of state support for individual actors in the medical tourism market, and regional clusters working in this sphere. The domestic and international potential of medical tourism is analyzed, and the advantages and prospects in the formation and development of medical tourism at the regional level are substantiated under the conditions of appropriate legal support and program support. The conditions for obtaining international quality certificates by medical tourism entities as a prerequisite for their competitive positioning in the international market of medical services are substantiated.
The main provisions of the scientific article will contribute to the formation of an organizational, legal, marketing, and logistical basis for the development of an inclusive-oriented, competitive model of the market of medical tourism services.
Thermal reduction of graphene oxide and polyethyleneimine composite membranes with selective ion permeability
Authors: Fukaya Norihiro , De Silva K. Kanishka H. , Yoshimura Masamichi , Tanaka Hiroya
Published: July 2022

Graphene oxide has great potential as filtration membranes because its permeability and selectivity can be controlled through its functional groups. Herein, we studied the morphologies of graphene oxide and polyethyleneimine composite membranes. We demonstrated that polyethyleneimine helps to reduce oxygen-containing functional groups in such composite membranes through Raman, X-ray photoelectron, and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopies. This indicates that thermally annealed graphene oxide and polyethyleneimine composite membranes tend to remove oxygen functional groups. Furthermore, we investigated the change in permeability due to the reduction in oxygen groups. Consequently, we revealed that the loss of hydroxyl and carboxyl groups impart hydrophobicity to the membranes. Our study is useful for the construction of artificial membranes.
Teacher Training untuk Meningkatkan Kualitas Guru Madrasah Ibtidaiyah pada Pembelajaran Dalam Jaringan
Authors: Nadliroh Umi
Published: July 2022

Salah satu bentuk perubahan dalam dunia pendidikan pasca pandemi Covid-19 adalah diberlakukannya sistem pembelajaran dalam jaringan (daring). Guru sebagai salah satu elemen penting dalam proses pembelajaran dalam jaringan harus memiliki banyak kemampuan dan keterampilan serta menguasai ilmu pengetahuan, teknologi, dan aplikasi pembelajaran. Untuk memberikan bekal dan pemahaman tentang aplikasi pembelajaran tersebut, dibutuhkan pelatihan khusus guru atau Teacher Training. Pelaksanaan pelatihan guru akan meningkatkan kemampuan para guru dalam penguasaan  teknologi pembelajaran, khususnya di masa pandemi saat ini. Tujuan yang ingin dicapai dalam kegiatan  ini adalah meningkatkan kualitas guru dalam pembelajaran dalam jaringan. Adapun metodologi dalam kegiatan ini menggunakan pendekatan Partisipatory Action Research (PAR) yang menitikberatkan pada partisipasi, aksi dan riset. Kegiatan ini diikuti seluruh guru Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Raudlatul Ulum Wegil Sukolilo berjumlah 20 0rang. Dari hasil kegiatan pelatihan guru atau Teacher Training ini, sebanyak 80% peserta atau 16 guru memahami dan menguasai aplikasi pembelajaran daring dengan baik. Hal ini sangat efektif untuk meningkatkan kualitas guru di Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Raudlatul Ulum Wegil kecamatan Sukolilo kabupaten Pati.
Inovasi Media Pembelajaran Literacy Board Srikandi sebagai Upaya Membangun Karakter Siswa Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Sutriyani Wulan , Hamidaturrohmah Hamidaturrohmah , Agustin Dewi Nur
Published: July 2022

Data KPAI menunjukkan 67% tindakan kekerasan terjadi di jenjang sekolah dasar. Tingginya kasus kekerasan ini memperlihatkan betapa pentingnya penanaman karakter sejak dini. Perlu adanya media inovatif agar karakter anak dapat terbentuk dengan baik sesuai profil pelajar pancasila. Kegiatan pengabdian ini bertujuan memberikan kontribusi pada guru sekolah dasar dalam membangun karakter siswa berprofil pancasila melalui inovasi media pembelajaran berbasis budaya lokal. Mitra program PKM ini merupakan lembaga pendidikan  Sekolah Dasar yaitu SDIU Fadlun Nafis Kecamatan Bangsri Kabupaten Jepara. Metode pelaksanaan kegiatan pengabdian meliputi tahap: (1) sosialisasi, (2) pelatihan, (3) pendampingan dan (4) evaluasi (keberlanjutan). Hasil PKM ini menunjukkan bahwa mitra berperan aktif dalam pembuatan media pembelajaran berbasis budaya lokal yaitu literacy board srikandi berbentuk permainan monopoli yang diintegrasikan dengan tokoh tiga ratu Jepara dengan nilai-nilai keteladanan tokoh yang dapat dijadikan sarana membangun karakter siswa berprofil pelajar pancasila. Selanjutnya dilakukan pendampingan praktik implementasi media literacy board srikandi di sekolah mitra yang menunjukkan keaktifan siswa belajar serta menjawab pertanyaan.
Peningkatan Budaya Literasi Anak Sekolah Dasar Melalui Komunitas Peduli Membaca
Authors: Khoiriyah Nur , Setiawan Aris , Maziyya Nabila Azka , Jannah Evi Lutvia Nur
Published: July 2022

Literasi bagi anak sekolah dasar merupakan hal yang sangat penting untuk perkembangan dan keberhasilan dimasa depan. Pembuatan komunitas mempunyai tujuan untuk meningkatkan budaya literasi anak sekolah dasar di Desa Ngemplak Kidul. Metode pengabdian mahasiswa yang digunakan adalah PLA (Participatory Learning and Action). Kegiatan ini juga bermitra dengan IPNU dan IPPNU Ngemplak Kidul, dan PMII Komisariat Syeh Mutamakin. Kegiatan pengabdian ini mendorong terbentuknya komunitas bernama KOMPIM. Harapannya kedepan KOMPIM dapat menjadi sebuah komunitas yang mampu memfasilitasi anak sekolah dasar untuk berkembang lewat dunia literasi.
Implementasi Program Wirid Jumat dalam Menanamkan Karakter Religius Siswa SMA Negeri 1 Sitiung Kabupaten Dharmasraya
Authors: Putri Marlia Fadila , Wiza Rahmi
Published: July 2022

This study aims to determine how the planning, implementation, evaluation and supporting factor and inhibibiting factors of the implementation of the Wirid Jumat program in instilling the religious character of students in SMA Negeri 1 Sitiung. Research using qualitative methods with the type of research that is field research. Data collection techniques used are observation, interviews and documentation. the results of this study indicate that the planning of this program is carried out by discussingthe schedule for the implementation of Wirid Jumat  officers by the supervisor teacher in coordination with the principal. Then the implementation is carried out every Friday morning before the learning process begins, namely at 07.15-08.15 WIB in the ceremonial field with activities such reading the Al-Quran and its translation, speeches, lectures, entertainment and reading prayers. Evaluatioon of this program is carried out when this acivity is taking place by the principal or one of the teachers will provide a review on the implementation of Wirid Jumat. The religious characters embedded in the Wirid Jumat program are: obedient to Allah, responsible, disciplined, love of knowledge, obeying the rules, tolerance, togethernesss, courage, hard work, respect for people, care for the environment. Supporting factors for this activity adequate facilities, full suport from the school, student ebthusiasm, and good cooperation. While the inhibiting factors are weather, student health conditions and student order.
Online Grid Impedance Estimation-Based Adaptive Control of VSGs Considering Strong and Weak Grid Conditions
Authors: Mohammed Nabil , Bahrani Behrooz , Ravanji Mohammad Hasan , Zhou Weihua
Published: July 2022

The conventional virtual synchronous generator (VSG) is normally designed to meet certain operational and control requirements in the islanded mode. However, once the VSG is switched to grid-connected mode (GCM), the robust operation cannot be guaranteed under different grid conditions. It can lead to, especially in strong grids, poor dynamic performance such as significant oscillation, long settling time, and high overshoot. In order to improve the VSG performance in the GCM, this article first analyzes in depth the inherent coupling between the active and reactive power and its dependence on the grid conditions, such as the short circuit ratio, grid impedance ratio Xg=Rg, and the wide grid impedance variations. Afterwards, an online grid impedance estimation-based adaptive VSG (AVSG) control strategy is proposed to ensure the robust operation of the VSG considering both strong and weak grid conditions. This technique allows the operator to specify the desired settling time of output power and damping ratio.To estimate the grid impedance in real time without extra hardware and reduce the associated impacts on power quality, an online event-based grid impedance estimation algorithm is embedded into the control loop of the AVSG. Both the simulation and experimental results indicate that, compared to the conventional fixed-parameters-based controller design method, the AVSG enables the desired performance such as no oscillation, specified time duration for the settling time, and minimal overshoot regardless of the grid conditions.
A calibration bench to validate systematic error compensation strategies in hole drilling measurements
Authors: Beghini Marco , Grossi Tommaso , Santus Ciro , Valentini Emilio
Published: July 2022

An accurate estimation of the measurement error in the hole drilling method is needed to choose an appropriate level of regularization and to perform a sensitivity analysis on the stress results. Latest release of ASTM E837 standard for the hole drilling method includes a procedure aimed at estimating the standard deviation of the random error component on strain measurements, proposed by Schajer. Nevertheless, strain measurements are also affected to some extent by systematic errors which are not included in the estimation and need to be compensated. For example, an error in the rosette gage factor or in the identification of the zero-depth point systematically affects all strain measurements in a strongly correlated fashion. This paper describes a calibration bench, designed to superimpose a reference bending stress distribution on a given specimen while simultaneously performing a hole drilling measurement. Since the reference solution is known a priori and shares the measurement instrumentation, the hole geometry and the stepping process with the actual residual stress distribution, the bench provides the user with a direct validation of the obtained accuracy. In addition, strategies aimed at compensating systematic errors can be tested on the reference solution and then applied on the residual stress evaluation. Two bias correction strategies are discussed and validated on a 7075-T651 aluminum specimen. It is observed that the imperfect hole geometry and drilling alignment lead to a significant underestimation of stresses near the surface. With the proposed bench, it is shown that this effect can be corrected. 
Internet
Authors: Romano Antonello
Published: July 2022

The pre-requisite of the Platform Society is the 'digital':
Internet accessibility and connection speed
become determining factors for
platforms and users. However, the International Telecommunication Union data confirm that the possibility of Internet connection remains profoundly uneven.
Online work
Authors: Romano Antonello
Published: July 2022

The map highlights the share of online work supply in 2021, showing the countries in which it is mostly implemented.
Conclusioni
Authors: Romano Antonello
Published: July 2022

The Atlas wanted to bring attention to the
role of digital platforms as an interface between the space of flows and the space of places by highlighting the digitally-mediated (socio-spatial) effects in the emerging platform society.
PERCEPTION OF ONLINE MACHINE TRANSLATORS BY NON-NATIVE STUDENTS OF ENGLISH PHILOLOGY AND FUTURE TEACHERS OF ENGLISH
Authors: Pokrivcakova Silvia
Published: July 2022

"For centuries, print dictionaries were the primary assisting tool for those who needed to find the meaning of an unknown word or translate something from or to a target language. These days, various technological solutions are available, many of them online and free of charge. Online machine translators (OMTs) are used as dictionaries to look up individual words or translate texts of various lengths. OMTs have changed the situation in foreign language education, too. The paper aims to discover how OMTs are perceived and used by non-native speaking university students of English in teacher-training and philology programmes and identify possible differences. First, the paper summarizes the main directions in the ever-growing research on perceiving OMTs in foreign language education. Second, it presents partial results of the online survey conducted among future teachers of English and students of English philology (English language and culture). The results proved that both groups of respondents use a wide range of OMTs, with Google Translate being the most popular. In general, respondents showed positive attitudes towards OMTs and were satisfied with their outcomes; however, teacher trainees were more critical when the quality of translations was considered and they were more aware of the need for post-editing. Future teachers of English also showed more reserve for using OMTs as means of FL learning (learning new vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, reading, writing, translating). Only a tiny part of respondents (all future teachers) saw OMTs as a threat to effective foreign language learning. The results proved a more “conservative” perception of OMTs by future teachers of English (which may explain why some practising teachers ban using OMTs in their classrooms, fearing that their students could become dependent on them). Students of English philology (English language and culture) manifested less critical attitudes towards OMT in all observed categories. They focused more on speed and comfort than the quality of translation. This result points to the need to instruct students on using OMTs properly (including post-editing) to get the best possible translating and learning outcomes. The paper presents partial results of the research project KEGA 019TTU-04/2021 Integrating new digital tools into philological research and education sponsored by the Slovak Ministry of Education, Science, Research, and Sport."
THE CHALLENGES OF TEACHING METHODOLOGIES, POST-COVID; HYBRID VS. HI-FLEX MODELS
Authors: Butler Lynann
Published: July 2022

"COVID-19 has changed the world in so many ways, including how health, science, and politics interface; how global finances are influenced by a pandemic; and how education is delivered. Many challenges were faced when traditional brick-and-mortar colleges and universities shifted abruptly from face-to-face teaching delivery methods to online teaching. Some of those challenges were based on social inequities, including access to laptops and to internet service, as well as access to childcare or eldercare services. As instructors from these institutions have been returning to the classroom, a fresh round of challenges are being faced, including an unwillingness of many students to return to campus, and a student demand for online access, even for face-to-face courses. The motivation for this paper came from my experiences as department head, fielding ongoing questions from full time and adjunct faculty as well as students about the benefits of hybrid vs. hi-flex teaching models. My objective was to explore the research in order to provide a more definitive response, and to smooth the class modality/scheduling process. A literature review was conducted, as were interviews with online education experts. The benefits and drawbacks of hybrid vs. hi-flex teaching methods have been defined and articulated."
EVALUATION OF CONTINUOUS STUDENT FEEDBACK ON A LARGE COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSE
Authors: Kaila Erkki , Lokkila Erno
Published: July 2022

"In this article, we present a computer science course with 460 participants, where special interest was directed towards student feedback and two-way communication. The 7-week course was organized as an online course with automatically assessed exercises. Each week, the students answered a short survey about their learning experience, course difficulty level, and time spent on course activities. They were also asked to answer three open questions about what they had learned, what remains unclear and how would they improve the content. Quantitative and qualitative feedback data were analyzed for all seven weeks. In addition, we analyzed the student performance by observing the final grades obtained from the course. Based on the results, it seems that there is a positive correlation between engagement and final grades. Moreover, dynamically modifying the course on the fly based on continuous feedback seems to be a beneficial mechanism. Surprisingly, the teaching staff did not find it too laborious either. Finally, we provide experiences and suggestions for other educators for utilizing continuous feedback effectively."
COLLABORATIVE ONLINE LEARNING – A CULTURE APPROACH BETWEEN DENMARK AND GREENLAND
Authors: Løth Katrine , Stilling Mette Nyrup
Published: July 2022

"Recently, attempts have been made at Copenhagen University College (KP) to combine traditional learning activities whit a globally teaching concept, where the students aiming to support digital interactions between students across countries. A COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) involves online interactions between KP students and students from continuing education institutions in a different country, with the focus to collaborate on a subject-specific teaching assignment (Vil-lar-Onrubia & Rajpal 2015). Compared to traditional face-to-face courses, this course gave students the opportunity to work with the development of digital skills, as well as collaboration with students from other cultures, within the same field of study."
CHOOSE YOUR PROBLEMS! A FLEXIBLE LEARNING METHODOLOGY FOR ENGINEERING STUDENTS BASED ON PBL+
Authors: Urbano Beatriz , Gómez Xiomar , Sánchez Marta-Elena , Mateos Raúl , Ortíz-Liébana Noemí , Fernández Camino , Martínez Elia-Judith , Martínez-Morán Olegario , Morán Antonio , Gonzalez-Andres Fernando
Published: July 2022

"Problem Based Learning Plus (PBL+) is a teaching-learning methodology developed by the Teaching Innovation Group INGENIAQ from the University of León in Spain. It is designed for engineering students, including environmental and agricultural engineers, and also for biotechnologists specializing in production processes. PBL+ is based on the traditional PBL methodology, but with a wider aim. The proposed methodology combines three other teaching-learning methodologies, namely the flipped classroom; the use of rubrics for the evaluation of the activity; collaborative learning, and in some cases, the service-learning. This latter is understood as a service for microenterprises and self-employed workers. A relevant aspect is that students are free to choose the problem they will be working on, thus increasing motivation. The problem must be a real situation confronted by the company. Thus, students get in touch with a company having a close relationship with the subject topics and choose the case to be solved in a face-to-face meeting in conjunction with a company representative. In this way, students have an active role in defining the course's practical assignments. This flexible way of constructing their curriculum has proven to be motivating and it is an excellent strategy to approach real problems in their specialty. Moreover, the contact established between the University and enterprises is a valuable source of information for professors and students regarding current problems in the sector. Notwithstanding, not all engineering sectors are willing to share their issues with students. In this sense, the biotechnological industry is very reluctant to do so, whilst the agricultural sector is prone to it. In this work, we summarize the technical problems affecting the agricultural sector, tackled by the students after 4 years of PBL+ implementation. Sixty percent of the issues are related to phytosanitary topics, mainly emerging pests or diseases. This is a severe threat to the agricultural sector, and many small companies lack the technical knowledge necessary or experience in fighting plant diseases not previously suffered, asking for help to the University. The other 30% corresponds to alterations in crop growth due to abiotic factors. The remaining 10% consists of adapting productive processes to legislative changes."
A QUALITY ASSURANCE FRAMEWORK FOR OERs BASED ON QUALITY SEALS AND THE PHOTODENTRO SEALS REPOSITORY
Authors: Megalou Elina , Alexandris Kostis , Oikonomidou Eugenia , Kaklamanis Christos
Published: July 2022

"Open Educational Resources (OERs) offer unique opportunities to enhance the quality of education and ensure equitable access to learning resources. A major concern, however, is the quality of OERs. This article presents a generic conceptual framework for the Quality Assurance (QA) of OERs based on Quality Seals and introduces the Photodentro Quality Seals (QS) Repository and e-service (photodentro.edu.gr/seals), which was initiated and developed to support the quality assurance processes of the Greek national digital OER repositories for primary and secondary education. The proposed QA framework is based on three main entities: Quality Seals (describing either a set of quality criteria, a well-defined quality assurance procedure, or a reliable source of origin); Quality Seal holders (e.g., OER certifiers); and Sealings (representing e.g. certificates for OERs). The Photodentro QS repository hosts and manages Quality Seals and Sealings for OERs, which reside on various OER repositories, and provides a registry of OER certifiers. Our experiences from its nationwide use are also discussed."
PEDAGOGY AND GOVERNANCE: A PERFECT MATCH
Authors: Gow Ann , Hutcheson Jenny
Published: July 2022

"It is a truth universally acknowledged that scholars argue that standards and performance measurements are instruments of control that have a profound influence on the day?to?day lives of individual academics, students, professional services staff, as well as organizations, causing the education environment damage. However, the authors argue in this paper that a strategy that triangulates the perspective of the teacher, the learner and the administration can and does result in an improved experience for the students. It also enables raised standards of good practice; opens up space for innovation in learning and teaching; drives progressive policies such as inclusion, access and equalities, and recognizes civic and international opportunities. The authors of this paper hold two different roles in the School of Humanities at the University of Glasgow, that of Deputy Head of the School of Humanities and Head of School Professional Services. The experience of jointly developing and delivering a School L&T strategy across six subject areas has had an effect on our student feedback and that of our staff. Developing a professional Services team that is engaged in the strategy is a key to successful delivery. However, it is not simply team building that delivers success, it is taking a student experience based approach. Ensuring our L&T strategy is built to enhance and deliver an excellence in the entire experience of a student while at university has brought about engagement from teaching staff, professional services team and students. Together, we explore the methods used to develop our strategy and the tools we use to monitor, reflect, adapt and enhance as necessary. We debate methods of measuring success, using not only the standard sector tools but also in terms of sustainability, health and wellbeing of the staff and students. We are committed to excellent learning, teaching and assessment; we seek to re-ignite passion for, curiosity about and commitment to advanced enquiry; rooted in the knowledge, expertise and experiences of all staff and students. Our partnership supports our core focus on developing students who are connected, civic-minded citizens and graduates who are well prepared for their chosen professions and future success. Our team approach ensures an excellent student learning experience though a commitment to enhancement. We review, reflect on and develop our teaching practice, processes and facilities to engage our students in innovative, relevant and challenging curricula. Central to this is partnership working with our diverse learning community to understand their needs and to provide them with flexibility in what, how, when and where they learn. Combined with ethical and social awareness to engender positive behaviours free from discrimination, harassment and unfair treatment. Our approach develops, supports and encourages our staff, who in partnership with our students, create a learning experience, and a student support and engagement culture that reflects the ethos of the professional services and academic staff."
OUTCOMES OF SLAM WRITING WORKSHOPS FOR HAITIAN STUDENTS AT THE END OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Authors: Ouellet Chantal , Boultif Amal , Romain Pierre Jonas
Published: July 2022

"In Haiti, the success rate in elementary school remains very low and the majority of teachers do not have sufficient knowledge of effective pedagogical approaches to writing which leads to demotivation and a low sense of effectiveness as scriptwriters among students. We chose slam as a genre of contemporary and urban poetry (Vorger, 2011) and the workshop device to work on slam poetic writing (Troia, Lin, Cohen and Monroe, 2011), ideal to improve students' writing skills, motivation and sense of effectiveness. The research took place in two primary schools in Port-au-Prince against the backdrop of a socio-political crisis. Twelve facilitators (10 women and 2 men), trained in advance, facilitated the workshops in 13 sessions of 90 minutes each. A total of 61 students aged 12-13 participated in the after-school writing workshops (26 boys and 38 girls). Students completed a questionnaire on their motivation and sense of writing skills before and after the program. A corpus of 41 texts of claimed poetry written by students is the subject of a thematic and linguistic analysis. The results indicate that students benefit from their writing and oral expression skills, self-confidence and empowerment, and that their texts demonstrate a high degree of linguistic creativity and thematic richness. The positive results are consistent with those obtained in other socio-cultural contexts (Patmanathan, 2014) regarding the impact of the writing workshops. They contribute to new knowledge about slam poetry as an appropriate literary genre for young people, even at the end of primary school."
INTEGRATED MODEL OF MATHEMATICS PROBLEM SOLVING ADAPTED TO A STUDENT WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER
Authors: Caballero-Carrasco Ana , Melo-Niño Lina , Soto-Ardila Luis Manuel , Maya-Jaramillo Luis
Published: July 2022

"Mathematics problem solving is one of the main axes of mathematical activity and is the cornerstone of mathematics education, so it should be the main source and support of learning throughout Primary Education. Caballero et al. (2009, 2016, 2020) y Blanco et al. (2015) presents an Integrated Model of Mathematics Problem Solving (IMMPS) that integrates cognitive and affective aspects. The efficacy of this model has been empirically contrasted in teachers in initial training (Caballero et al., 2011, 2021; Blanco et al., 2013), wondering if it would be equally valid in students with certain learning difficulties. That is why in this proposal we present an intervention carried out around Mathematics Problem Solving with a student in the first year of Primary Education with Autism Spectrum Disorder. In this proposal, the Integrated Model of Mathematics Problem Solving (IMMPS) has been adapted to this type of disorder. IMMPS is composed of five phases in which emotional management techniques and heuristics for Mathematics Problem Solving are integrated. It is a single case study, where the subject of study has been selected through a non-probabilistic discretionary or judgmental sampling. The conclusion is that the student is able to carry out a more elaborate and complete process of Mathematics Problem Solving, using different heuristics. However, they do not put into practice the techniques of emotional control in the face of nerves or blockages arising in the resolution of Mathematics Problem Solving."
INITIAL TRAINING OF TEACHERS OF SOCIOCULTURAL SERVICES AND THE COMMUNITY: STREET ART AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (ODS)
Authors: Martínez-Agut M. Pilar , Monzó-Martínez Anna
Published: July 2022

"Urban Art emerges in the public context as a cultural manifestation of social problems. It can be used as an example of communication and claim. Through it, the recipients are able to see beyond the artistic representation and even the message that the author wants to convey and relate it to day-to-day situations, with images and current problems. The technological and information oversaturation can be favorable, since, being aware of the current social, political, economic and climatic reality, it facilitates the development of the activity and the creation of interesting and innovative discussion groups. This educational proposal establishes the relationship of the use of Urban Art as learning measure based on a cultural journey through different murals, artists and countries with the aim of working also from the point of view of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), the importance of knowing our social, political, cultural and environmental reality. It seeks that the future teacher reflects on the meaning and value of current Art, expanding the usual space of great museums, beauty and perfection to enter the streets of cities full of singularity, criticism and irony and, where the people who experience it become the main character of the work, integrating and forming part of it. It is used as a resource in the training of teachers of Secondary Education of Vocational Training, of Sociocultural Services and the Community, through the knowledge of outstanding murals throughout the world and in our own city, with the realization of an itinerary formative."
FOSTERING THE DEVELOPMENT OF 21ST CENTURY COMPETENCIES THROUGH TECHNOLOGY IN YOUNG CHILDREN: PERCEPTIONS OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS
Authors: Ogegbo Ayodele Abosede , Aina Adebunmi Yetunde
Published: July 2022

"This study explored early childhood educators’ perceptions of technology in facilitating the development of 21st-century competencies in young children in South Africa. This study employed a qualitative, exploratory case study design which was informed by two established frameworks: the technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) and the framework for 21st-century learning. Data were obtained from four preschool educators in different Early Childhood Development centers in the inner-city of South Africa using classroom observation, field notes, and semi-structured interviews. The collected data were interpreted and categorised into codes using content analysis. Findings reveal that the technology tools used by sampled practitioners include video games, learning applications, and robotics construction kits. It was found that educators integrated these technological tools in the practical lessons using play (game)-based activities. The use of these technology tools assisted educators in fostering 21st-century competencies such as creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and technology literacy in young children. However, educators were concerned that the effective use of these technologies with efficient instructional strategies to promote 21st-century learning is constrained by limited access to reliable content, updated soft wares, internet connectivity, level of administrator support, and lack of training. It is recommended in this study that the relevant stakeholders in the early childhood sector encourage educators to attend training and professional development that will enhance their knowledge, practice, and confidence in using technology to transform learning experiences and foster the development of 21st-century skills in young children."
A TENTATIVE PROPOSAL FOR INCLUSIVITY EDUCATION TRAINING FOR JAPANESE SCHOOL TEACHERS BASED ON THE NEEDS OF MIGRANTS AND RETURNEES
Authors: Chapple Julian
Published: July 2022

"Although Japan has not traditionally been considered a multicultural nation or possesses anything resembling an open immigration policy, it is rapidly becoming more and more diverse. Events like modifications to the nation’s immigration regulations in April 2019 and the recent proposed scrapping of the 5-year term limits on accepted “temporary” foreign workers (Category 1 Specified Skilled Workers) have ostensibly led to a quiet opening to unskilled foreign workers for the first time in the nation’s modern history. While Japan’s hand may have been reluctantly forced by serious labour force shortages in many sectors of the economy, it is undoubtedly the beginning of the creation of an even more ‘multicultural Japan’; providing further impetus to the pressing challenge of creating a society where diverse peoples can live together in harmony. Yet, despite these changes and the obvious implications they have for the future, very little consideration has been given to allowing for - and accommodating - greater diversity into the nation’s schools. There is a great risk that without preparation now, the already emerging signs of distress in the education sector (language problems, truancy, drop-out rates, bullying, etc.) will only escalate. In other words, in order for Japan to prepare to accept even a modest increase in the number of newcomers, teachers and education officials need to undertake greater training to enable them to understand and assist in the successful integration of future migrant children. Based on interviews, literature and a review of the recent educational situation in the light of these changes, this paper aims to ascertain whether greater inclusivity training is required, and if so, what it should entail. To allow for greater support of non-Japanese students into Japan’s education system, it concludes with a tentative proposal for what future educational training courses should consider, how they could be incorporated into teacher training curricula and the overall potential benefits for society in general."
USE OF RESEARCH EVIDENCE TO IMPROVE TEACHING PRACTICES. RESULTS FROM CATALONIA (SPAIN)
Authors: Díaz-Vicario Anna , Suárez Cecilia Inés , Ion Georgeta , López Saida
Published: July 2022

"The European, national, and local educational policy is experiencing an increasing interest in using research evidence to inform educational practices. The use of research evidence is associated with multiple benefits at the political, organizational, and personal levels. Despite the known benefits, it seems that teachers make unconscious or irregular use of research evidence. This paper examines the beliefs and perspectives of primary and secondary teachers of Catalonia (Spain) about the use of research evidence to inform their practice. To analyze the teachers' beliefs, we use a survey designed ad-hoc for this purpose. 652 primary and secondary teachers from Catalonia (Spain) comprised the final sample, mainly working in public schools (91%). Discussions with colleagues, information obtained in professional development training, and websites/social media, are the main sources of knowledge used by teachers to support and inform their practice, making little use of academic journals and/ or professional publications. Research evidence is mostly used to make personal decisions, as teachers consider that research evidence can help them expand, deepen, and clarify their understanding of teaching and pedagogy. Although, they identify mental and time costs that can be barriers to the use of research evidence. Despite Catalan teachers having a positive view of research evidence, they make little use in their daily practice, and, in consequence, the Evidence-Informed Practice perspective (EIP) is not assumed at the school level, being necessary to promote the vision for evidence-use in the school context."
THE IMPACT OF THE COVID PANDEMIC ON ONLINE EDUCATION FOR DIVERSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS
Authors: Boothe Diane
Published: July 2022

"The global pandemic is significantly impacting students throughout the world. We are aware that education is vital for workforce development and economic prosperity (West, 2013). The Covid-19 numbers continue to skyrocket and it is estimated that over 300 million students worldwide are experiencing an education disrupted by this pandemic. Students and educators who are forced to rely on online teaching have even more challenges. Online teaching experts offer advice on designing support for students and point out resources to assist in the transition to remote teaching (McMurtrie, 2020). Parents and community members weigh in heavily on the impact and quality of transitioning coursework to an online platform. Children in earlier grades are often confused by the technology itself and have to rely on parents who may be working, or teachers on the other side of the computer monitor, to guide them. We must embrace new insights and take advantage of educational approaches offered in the online setting so that students can explore and expand their acquisition of knowledge as we move courses online. According to Darby, the design and sequence of content and learning activities in both realms should be methodical, systematic and purposeful (Darby, 2020). This presentation and manuscript will discuss the ways that an innovative curriculum takes on numerous dimensions with the ability to revolutionize the learning experience, captivate and empower learners and challenge them to excel. Creative examples are provided focusing on: 1) Connecting with all students 2) Addressing the challenges of remote learning 3) Information Communication Technology (ICT) and web-based resources 4) Ways to keep students motivated and challenged to high ideals. Covid-19 has created a digital divide that has left millions at a disadvantage and the internet is assuming a critical role in communicating with our students (Porumbescu, G. 2020). Particular concern has been expressed for English Language Learners (ELLs) who are faced with the challenges of learning English and simultaneously shifting to online instruction. Not only do these students, but also their parents, need clear and specific guidelines regarding the information and opportunities to strengthen their English skills and fully participate in the educational experience. Often translation of written communication in a variety of languages is needed to guide students in accessing technology and participate in remote learning."
DIGITAL EDUCATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN PORTUGAL AND BRAZIL – CHALLENGES AND TRANSFORMATIONS
Authors: Carvalho Ana , Cerdeira Luísa , Patrocínio Tomás
Published: July 2022

"This Communication aims to promote a reflection on Digital Education in Higher Educations Institutions in Portugal and Brazil, and the challenges and transformations perceived, when it is implemented, on the occasion of remote teaching during the pandemic of the new corona virus. From this study, a greater exchange of experiences in terms of methodological proposals in relation to Digital Education could be a great positive differential. And yet, different ways of facing the different challenges to which the researched institutions were and are being submitted, tends to promote valuable cooperation between the researched institutions, promoting the necessary transformations, in the face of the adversities encountered. In Higher Education, Digital Education is seen as a trend in education, as well as in citizenship. What reinforces the 2030 agenda of the UN (United Nations Organization), in its SDGs – Sustainable Development Goals, for a more inclusive world. Digital Education, for some higher education institutions, was previously adopted as a beginner, today it is seen as a trend that allows broad access to higher education, expanding the notion of citizenship. The challenges are numerous and need to be overcome, mainly because of its originality. And, as we are not in a controlled situation, neither in relation to the virus, technological conditions, nor behavioral, psychological conditions, efforts must be scaled in order to make cooperation between institutions the true legacy of this context. In this way, it is believed that Digital Education will be increasingly fulfilling its transforming role of promoting a more inclusive society."