bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Research and development of the classification algorithm based on the method of reference planes
Authors:   Samara State Aerospace University, Goshin Yegor V. , Loshkareva Galina E. ,   Samara State Aerospace University, Fursov Vladimir A. ,   Samara State Aerospace University,   Image Processing Systems Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: November 2015

In this paper a classification algorithm for hyperspectral images based on the reference planes using the values of the contingency table is developed and researched. We propose a new procedure for generating the reference planes. The training vectors areformed with the use of vectors from other classes. The results of experiments on the test image are given.
The Big Data mining to improve medical diagnostics quality
Authors:   Samara State Aerospace University, Ilyasova Natalia Yu. ,   Image Processing Systems Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences, Kupriyanov Alexandr V. ,   Samara State Aerospace University,   Image Processing Systems Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: November 2015

The paper offers a method of the big data mining to solve problems of identification of cause-and-effect relationships in changing diagnostic information on medical images with different kinds of diseases. As integrated indices of the fundus vessels and coronary heart blood vessels we have used a global set of geometric features which is supposed to be a rather complete characteristic of diagnostic images and allows to make a successful diagnosis of vascular malformations. To evaluate informativity of vascular diagnostic features based on a classification efficiency criterion and in order to form new features required to improve a diagnostics quality a method of discriminative analysis of sample data has been considered. A filtration method of invalid data is proposed using a clustering algorithm to improve a performance quality of the developed algorithm of the discriminative analysis of feature vectors.
Development of the requirements template for the information support system in the context of developing new materials involving Big Data
Authors:   Samara State Aerospace University, Grechnikov Fedr V. ,   Samara State Aerospace University
Published: November 2015

We consider a concept of databases for the numerical and physical experiments in the information management system used for new materials development. For this purpose, brief analysis of information systems and databases for large-scale experiments has been performed. Special features and general approach to the templates of the functional requirements are suggested.
Calculation of a mode set in weakly guiding fibers
Authors:   Samara State Aerospace University, Alexandrova Anastasia V.
Published: November 2015

The aim of the paper is to calculate the mode set in weakly guiding fibers using a calculation of the eigenmodes of the optical fiber with a step index of refraction. The superposition of modes with various properties of selfreproduction for a given set of physical characteristics was determined. The propagation of light signals in the non-ideal optical waveguides has been studied by computer simulation using the commercial software BeamProp.
Developing methods and algorithms for a decisionmaking intellectual support in personnel management systems
Authors:   Samara State Aerospace University, Danilenko Alexandra N.
Published: November 2015

This paper proposes methods and algorithms for an intellectual support of decision-making management based on neuro-fuzzy networks. The algorithm for automatic generation of knowledge base is developed in accordance with the criteria of completeness and minimality. Reducing space is made on the basis of expert estimates.
Recovery of directed graphs from the matrix of peaks neighborhood
Authors:   Samara State Aerospace University, Kotenko Andrey P. , Dokuchaev Alexandr V. ,   Samara State Technical University
Published: November 2015

The properties of the graph problem of optimal investment of additional resources available to reduce the critical path network project are considered. It was proposed the algorithm in graph structure of the project on a given matrix of precedence works. The specified method of minimizing the required number of fictitious works to simplify the graph of the project is indicated.
Optical trapping of air-borne light-absorbing particles with various laser beams
Authors:   Samara State Aerospace University, Porfirev Alexey P. ,   Image Processing Systems Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: November 2015

We demonstrate optical trapping carbon nanoparticle agglomerations in the air employing photophoretic forces. Three types of laser beams were used for optical trapping: a focused Hermite-Gaussian laser beam (TEM10), an optical bottle beam and a hollow optical beam generated by Bessel beams superposition. The experimental results for each of the laser beams types are shown. Description of trapping features in each case is shown. Perspectives of application for each type of laser beams for three-dimensional optical manipulation are discussed.
APLICABILIDADE DA ICPC 14 E SEUS EFEITOS NOS ÍNDICES FINANCEIROS: UM ESTUDO DE CASO NA COOPERATIVA DE CRÉDITO DA REGIÃO DE TIROS E MATUTINA/MG – SICOOB CREDITIROS
Authors: Almeida Edson Rodrigo de , Ribeiro Wemerson Dias
Published: November 2015

O Conselho Federal de Contabilidade (CFC) bem como o Comitê de Pronunciamentos Contábeis (CPC), em sua Instrução de Pronunciamentos Contábeis – ICPC 14, indicam que as cotas partes dos cooperados em cooperativas e similares devem ser transferidas no todo ou em partes do Patrimônio Líquido para o Passivo Não Circulante. Essa instrução altera a estrutura patrimonial das cooperativas podendo causar um impacto nos seus indicadores financeiros. Diante disso, o presente artigo tem por objetivo analisar o efeito da Norma ICPC 14 na estrutura patrimonial e nos principais índices financeiros da Cooperativa de Crédito da região de Tiros e Matutina SICOOB-CREDITIROS. Foram utilizados como arcabouços teóricos: Sociedades Cooperativas; Normas Internacionais de Contabilidade e Norma ICPC 14 e Análises Financeiras. O trabalho foi elaborado a partir de dados extraídos dos balanços patrimoniais semestrais da SICOOB-CREDITIROS dentre os períodos de 2010 a 2013, foram observados os principais índices financeiros antes e depois da aplicação da Norma ICPC 14 representados graficamente, estatisticamente realizou-se o Teste t de Médias Emparelhadas para dados com distribuição normal e para dados com distribuição anormal foi aplicado o Teste de Man-Whitney. Pôde se concluir que os indicadores de Liquidez Geral, Endividamento Geral e Participação no Capital de Terceiros se apresentaram desfavoráveis, o índice Liquidez Corrente permaneceu inalterado e os índices de Composição do Endividamento e Retorno sobre o Patrimônio Líquido sofreram variações favoráveis em relação ao ICPC 14. Sendo que o efeito nos indicadores que sofreram alterações resultantes da Norma ICPC14, foi significativo.
ANÁLISE DO TRATAMENTO LEGAL CONFERIDO AOS CASOS DE ACIDENTES E ENFERMIDADES LABORAIS NO BRASIL
Authors: Sousa Jacyara Farias , Aragão Jônica Marques Coura , Aragão Richard Weiny
Published: November 2015

O artigo analisa o tratamento legal conferido aos casos de acidentes e enfermidades laborais no Brasil, quanto às medidas profiláticas, punitivas e reparatórias na ocorrência de dano. As medidas de medicina e segurança do trabalho foram durante muito tempo relegadas a um segundo plano nos ordenamentos jurídicos mundiais e somente com a modificação das políticas econômicas dos Estados e adoção de vertentes intervencionistas garantidoras dos direitos sociais, os países passaram a adotá-las. Para tanto, o objetivo é analisar os fatores que levam a baixa efetividade das normas preventivas e punitivas quanto aos acidentes e enfermidades laborais no Brasil. Realiza-se mediante o emprego do método de abordagem hipotético-dedutivo, utilizando as técnicas de pesquisa bibliográfica e documental. Verificou-se com a realização da pesquisa a ocorrência de uma evolução marcante dos mecanismos legais preventivos, punitivos e reparatórios aos infortúnios laborais, embasada tanto pela legislação pátria, quanto pela adoção de Tratados e Convenções Internacionais pelo Brasil, além das medidas propostas pela OIT e a OMS. Mesmo com esse quadro de significativo avanço relacionado ao tratamento jurídico conferido aos infortúnios do trabalho no Brasil, verifica-se ainda uma legislação difusa e esparsa nessa área, fato que, muitas vezes dificulta a sua aplicabilidade.

 

Palavras-chave: Acidentes laborais. Legislação difusa. Efetividade.

 
A liderança na terceira idade: o sentido do trabalho Leadership in the elderly: the meaning of work
Authors: Pellegrini Beatriz Machri de , Petry Ana Maris , Schutel Soraia
Published: November 2015

O artigo apresenta um estudo descritivo sobre o sentido do trabalho para os líderes que, com posição econômica estável, permanecem em atividade após completar o tempo regulamentar que lhes possibilitaria estar na inatividade. A pesquisa é de abordagem qualitativa e os participantes são cinco empresários, de ambos os sexos, com idade superior a 60 anos, que possuem empresas na Região Sul do Brasil. Os resultados obtidos apontam ser o trabalho parte integrante da vida dessas pessoas para as quais o exercício da liderança é um serviço através do qual realizam seu próprio potencial. O sentido do trabalho é descrito como prazer, alegria e realização.
Ambientes confortáveis e humanizados Comfortable environments and humanized
Authors: Girardi Luiz Henrique , Giordani Estela Maris
Published: November 2015

Esse  trabalho  é  um  estudo  prático  sobre  conforto  e  funcionalidade  de  ambientes.  Seus  principais  objetivos  são:  apresentar  um  panorama  de  como  são  desenvolvidos os projetos da maioria dos apartamentos em Jaraguá do Sul SC; resgatar  os conceitos necessários para o desenvolvimento de projetos funcionais, estéticos e com  ambientes confortáveis; desenvolver um projeto de um edifício de apartamentos com  ambientes funcionais, confortáveis e estéticos; avaliá lo e compará lo com um projeto  convencional. No estudo dos conceitos e princípios necessários para o desenvolvimento  do projeto foi confirmada a necessidade de ordenar os espaços em referência ao homem  e às suas necessidades. Com base no princípio de estética observado por Meneghetti e  na lógica de funcionalidade exposta por Neufert, buscou se desenvolver um projeto no  mesmo terreno onde já havia sido implantado um edifício concebido sem atenção a  esses  princípios.  A  análise  buscou  desenvolver  um  projeto  funcional  e  confortável,  obteve se um melhor aproveitamento do terreno, uma melhor relação custo/benefício e  maior lucro e principalmente, um melhor ambiente, mais confortável e funcional aos  clientes.
Estudo exploratório sobre a aplicação da intuição no processo de vendasExploratory study on the application of intuition in the process of selling
Authors: Jesus Joana de , Mendes Adriane Maria Moro
Published: November 2015

O presente trabalho apresenta os resultados de uma pesquisa realizada entre os  meses de maio e junho de 2009 com profissionais envolvidos diretamente em processos  de  vendas.  O  objetivo  da  pesquisa  foi  verificar  se  vendedores  de  bom  desempenho  consideravam se intuitivos, se usavam essa intuição durante o processo de vendas, e se,  o que eles classificavam como intuição, era coerente com os conceitos sobre intuição  estudados nesta pesquisa. A revisão bibliográfica perpassa obras na área de Marketing e  Vendas analisando essas funções sob ótica humanista. Em seguida são revisados alguns  estudos sobre o ser humano, especialmente no tema da intuição, buscando os principais  fatos históricos dessa construção de conhecimento em autores como Sigmund Freud,  Carl  Jung  entre  outros,  realizando  um  comparativo  entre  as  teorias  desenvolvidas  durante os séculos XVIII e XX, categorizadas nesse texto como teorias clássicas, e os  estudos mais recentes cujo principal autor é Antônio Meneghetti. E por fim, o confronto  dos conteúdos bibliográficos com os resultados da pesquisa realizada, propondo uma  reflexão sobre o tema da intuição de modo científico.
Humanismo e Ontopsicologia
Authors: Meneghetti Acad. Prof. Antonio
Published: November 2015

Reelaboração da conferência realizada pelo Acadêmico Professor Antonio Meneghetti no Centro Internacional de Arte e Cultura Humanista “Recanto Maestro” (RS-Brasil), no dia 07 de março de 2010, na ocasião da Cerimônia de Inauguração da nova sede da “Antonio Meneghetti Faculdade”.
O critério de funcionalidade humana aplicado ao DireitoThe human functioning criteria applied to Law
Authors: Sombrio Daniel Schreinert
Published: November 2015

Um ensaio sobre a formação acadêmica dos estudantes de Direito.
A intuição como preâmbulo à ciência: um estudo de abordagem filosóficaIntuition as a preamble to science: a study of philosophical approach
Authors: Vidor Alécio
Published: November 2015

Este artigo teórico apresenta o ponto de vista filosófico de alguns autores  que  trataram  o  tema  intuição,  sendo  que  entre  os  mais  importantes  podem  ser  encontrados: Aristóteles – diz que a intuição é uma verdade de ordem mais elevada  que  a  verdade  científica.  Ela  não  pode  ser  incluída  na  ciência  porque  foge  à  demonstração e se dá por evidência imediata. Bergson considera a intuição como  fonte da criatividade. Já Nicolau de Cusa afirma que só se alcança a intuição se  soubermos vencer as contradições de ordem racional e múltipla. Para ele, a intuição  de  base  corresponde  à  visão  imediata  da  identidade  de  si  mesmo,  no  homem.  Através da elucidação etimológica dos termos, podemos entender melhor a visão da  Ciência Ontopsicológica: intuição (intus+actionis) significa ver dentro, ver o íntimo  de  origem  da  ação.  Intelecção  (intus+legere+actionis),  ou  seja,  o  intelecto  lê  o  íntimo da ação. A consciência (cum+scire+entia) é o saber conforme a ação do ser  ou conforme a intelecção. No entanto, como a consciência sofreu condicionamentos  externos distônicos ao mundo da vida, ela deve ser autenticada, ou seja, reversível  ao  seu  real.  A  intuição  da  consciência  pura  corresponde  à  visão  ôntica,  que  é  percepção  evidente  do  princípio  radical  do  ser  humano.  Esta  visão  foge  da  compreensão racional e se mantém acima da evidência lógica.
Considerações sobre a Psicotea: abertura de um novo olhar sobre o teatro e sua função no desenvolvimento do ser humanoConsiderations Psicotea: opening a new perspective on the theater and its role in human development
Authors: Accorsi Ângelo
Published: November 2015

O  presente  trabalho  tem  como  objetivo  construir  uma  reflexão  e  entendimento acerca do teatro como terapêutica do homem ao longo da história e na  contemporaneidade,  até  chegar  à  Psicotea,  instrumento  apresentado  como  perspectiva  de  vanguarda  para  o  desenvolvimento  do  ser  humano.  Para  tanto,  inicialmente realizamos um levantamento histórico, buscando apresentar aspectos do  emprego  da  dramatização,  do  teatro,  com  finalidades  terapêuticas  e  de  desenvolvimento humano. A discussão histórica, parte da Antiguidade para chegar  às  práticas  terapêuticas  atuadas  através  ou  com  o  auxílio  da  dramatização  desenvolvidas nas últimas décadas. Este levantamento faz se relevante, pois fornece  um panorama sobre como nasceram e se desenvolveram algumas teorias que hoje  sustentam várias dessas práticas. Posteriormente, passamos a apresentar a Psicotea,  instrumento  de  intervenção  da  Escola  Ontopsicológica.  A  discussão  permite nos  verificar que a Psicotea, inscreve se enquanto uma perspectiva que não só resgata os  valores  históricos  e  clássicos  do  teatro,  mas  se  posiciona  como  uma  visão  contemporânea  de  vanguarda,  capaz  de  oferecer  um  ferramental  teórico  e  metodológico  que  possibilita  um  teatro  em  condições  de  refletir  a  realidade  das  dinâmicas humanas, tornando se assim, uma alternativa a fim de dar o protagonismo  aos valores mais profundos do ser humano.
Linguagem jurídica: a riqueza semântica dos operadores do direito
 teach portuguese language is to build meanings
Authors: Aires Antonio Gilberto Vasconcelos , Marchezan Márcia Regina
Published: November 2015

No presente estudo buscou-se refletir sobre o tema linguagem jurídica. O objetivo geral foi revisar, nas publicações sobre o tema, a importância da linguagem no campo jurídico, na forma verbal e escrita. Metodologicamente o estudo caracteriza-se como sendo qualitativo. Com relação ao tipo de pesquisa, o mesmo caracteriza-se como sendo uma pesquisa bibliográfica. Buscando contemplar o objetivo geral, foi necessário refletir sobre a linguagem e suas peculiaridades no contexto do direito, compreender a retórica como a arte da persuasão, revisar o vocabulário jurídico e a comunicação jurídica, caracterizar a linguagem e a comunicação e, ainda, identificar a importância e a adequação da linguagem jurídica. A reflexão sobre o tema permitiu-nos alguns apontamentos: a linguagem é importante em todos os contextos da convivência humana; a linguagem e a comunicação, juntas, permitem a troca de experiência entre os indivíduos; a comunicação direciona o relacionamento social, a linguagem participa da construção da realidade; a linguagem jurídica é mediadora entre o poder social e os indivíduos; a comunicação e a linguagem norteiam todos os níveis da linguagem jurídica; para o convencimento, os operadores do Direito lançam mão do discurso persuasivo; o vocabulário jurídico deve ser empregado de forma clara e concisa; o uso equivocado poderá trazer prejuízos à comunicação jurídica; no campo jurídico, a linguagem tem importância significativa, tanto na forma verbal quanto escrita; linguagem jurídica é essencial para a padronização dos textos normativos e demais procedimentos judiciais. Por fim, todo operador do Direito deve buscar a riqueza semântica que a linguagem jurídica oferece.
A inteligência humana feminina para a tomada de poder
Female human intelligence for power outlet
Authors: Jesus Joana de , Barbieri Josiane B. Piccin
Published: November 2015

Este artigo versa sobre a ausência das mulheres nos postos de poder. Faz uma breve síntese dos eventos históricos buscando identificar se a posição de poder da mulher foi sempre secundária em relação ao homem ou se teria sido anteriormente diversa. Além disso, visa identificar as razões pelas quais a mulher, mesmo em um contexto mais favorável de tomada de poder, ainda é pouco presente. Para alcançar esses objetivos, este artigo descreve o entendimento de autores que abordam o tema, além de buscar através de dados qualitativos e quantitativos extraídos de estudos ou relatórios de órgãos de pesquisa relevantes, recorrendo a algumas premissas filosóficas e ontológicas que colaboram com o entendimento mais profundo da natureza humana.
Mapping and analysis of supply side policies in the alignment of education with industry in Indonesia
Authors: Oktavina Rakhma , Haq Ainul
Published: November 2015

The purposes of the mapping and analysis of supply side policies are to evaluate policies related to the fulfillment of workforce (supply side) related to the education system. Mapping and analysis was done by adopting the RegMAP (Regulatory Mapping) methodology and Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) approach. Verification is carried out at fomal vocational education and non formal education (training and courses). Impact analysis was used to generate recommendation to improve the effectiveness of policies in accordance to the work force demand.

 

 Keywords: alignment, supply side, policies, analytical hierarchy process, regulatory mapping.
Can the use of clickers or continuous assessment motivate critical thinking? A case study based on corporate finance students
Authors: Morales Lucia
Published: November 2015

This study explores the use of clickers as a tool to support, encourage and motivate critical thinking in higher education students. A case study was carried out with a cohort of undergraduate students undertaking the BSc. in Accounting and Finance during the academic year 2009/10, were corporate finance was a major component. Since the students in this sample had previously demonstrated passivity during their corporate finance classes, it was proposed that clickers would help motivate them to participate during face to face sessions. Previous research on the use of clickers shows evidence that this tool has a positive effect on student participation and interaction in the classroom. The results of this study suggest that clickers can positively affect classroom dynamics; they help activate the learning experience and provide a more relaxed atmosphere, where students can interact with their teacher. However, little evidence was found to indicate that clickers are a good device to enhance critical thinking skills. In this context, strategies based on a problem-centered approach to learning appear to provide a better outcome.

 
B-learning under examination: Advantages, disadvantages, and opinions
Authors: Bemposta Rosende Sergio , García García María José , Escribano Otero Juan José
Published: November 2015

In recent years, learning management systems (LMS) have become very popular in almost all traditional universities, generating a new learning strategy approach, mixing elements from both traditional and online learning: the blended learning or b-learning. How these new environments influence teaching activities and learning processes are the main topic of this paper.  References about this subject are also analyzed, enriching them with the expertise and opinion of authors and other teachers. Finally, the students’ point of view is presented, through the results of a survey of Polytechnic School students at Universidad Europea de Madrid.

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El b-learning a examen: Ventajas, desventajas y opiniones

Resumen

Desde hace ya varios años, han proliferado los espacios virtuales de enseñanza en la práctica totalidad de centros universitarios de enseñanza presencial, dando origen a una nueva modalidad de enseñanza que recoge elementos de la enseñanza presencial y de la enseñanza en línea: el blended learning o b-learning. La posible influencia de estos espacios en la actividad docente y en el proceso de aprendizaje es el objeto de este artículo. Se analizan referencias sobre el tema, enriqueciéndolas con la opinión y experiencia de los autores y su entorno laboral concreto. Finalmente, se presenta la opinión de los alumnos a través de los resultados de una encuesta realizada a un grupo de estudiantes de la Escuela Politécnica de la Universidad Europea de Madrid.
University Rankings: The Web Ranking
Authors: Aguillo Isidro
Published: November 2015

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World Business Leaders Interaction in Higher Education: A novel experience
Authors: Coronel Gustavo , Mathai Kathleen
Published: November 2015

 This article describes a disruptive approach that offers Higher Education students and faculty the experience of learning from world business leaders and interacting with fellow members at their Institutions. The World Business Forum event was transmitted live to 36 Higher Education Institutions in 19 countries. The webcast and social media discussions around the event were used to create both a local University community and a global Laureate community.

The World Business Forum is a two-day event, produced by HSM Global that is a platform for the ideas and trends that are shaping the future of business. In 2011 twenty business and political leaders spoke at the event. Through its partnership with HSM Laureate was able to broadcast the event to auditoriums on LIU campuses and to add live content and discussion around speakers, making the webcast relevant to an academic audience. Universities were provided with academic, technical and communication manuals to guide them through the implementation on campus. The network-wide webcast had participation of 36 Higher Education Institutions in 19 countries, and 56,400 viewers. The Laureate-hosted Facebook page generated 2,900 “likes,” 3,000 “posts” and 410,000 views and Twitter produced thousands of tweets from around the world. Both the participation on campuses and social media indicated that the webcast provided broad access to the event and created a global forum for students and faculty to participate in the event.
Challenges in European Higher Education
Authors: Orphanides Andreas G.
Published: November 2015

 Globalization, individualization, digitalization and information boom were fundamental world-wide changes that occurred during the 1990s, following the rise of international markets, communication and information technology in the 1980s. The economic and financial crisis of the 2010s has not only deepened and hastened these changes, but also set new challenges to the world in terms of restructuring the knowledge-based society through creativity and innovation, next to formulating new responses to the issues of climate and immigration, as well as to the widening gap between rich and poor. Higher education has to be deeply involved in this new phase, both through education and training (new competences for new jobs within the framework of lifelong learning), and through applied research (new knowledge to be implemented through innovation). Today, the world needs more and better educated graduates. Higher education institutions need to reformulate their missions and strategies.
The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System: the UDLA case in Chile
Authors: Armanet Pilar
Published: November 2015

Universidad de Las Américas - UDLA, is a Chilean University with 30.000 students located on 6 campuses. One third of students are working adults. A university like UDLA requires a flexible educational model to fulfill the learning requirements of different kinds of students and of the ever-changing conditions of the labor market that its graduates face. Following the ETCS, Credit System of Universidad de las Américas (SCUDLA) is a student-centered system based on transparency of outcomes and learning processes, which facilitates the planning of teaching, the evaluation of learning, and the recognition and validation of qualifications. SCUDLA is a tool that helps to design, describe and provide programs leading to an academic degree or a professional title. SCUDLA can be applied to all kinds of programs, regardless of the status of the students and the modality of learning.
 
Strategic Implications of Corporate Social Responsibility in Hotel Industry: A Comparative Research between NH Hotels and Meliá Hotels International
Authors: Mattera Marina , Moreno Melgarejo Alberto
Published: November 2015

The hospitality industry serves millions of people globally and is a multibillion-dollar industry with a significant growth expectation in the upcoming years. The Spanish tourism industry is one of the most developed sectors of the nation, being one of the main contributors to the country’s GDP. On a world wide scale, and specifically in the European context, there is a rising awareness for firms’ actions to be responsible towards the environment and the community in which they operate. Based on “triple bottom line” guidelines, companies’ mission in such a context is achieving competitive advantage by means of a business model considering three key aspects: people, profit, and planet. Considering the hospitality industry’s characteristics, it becomes essential to fulfill these new requirements to achieve sustainable competitive advantages. This exploratory study will outline which are the best practices of two main Spanish hotel corporations: NH Hotels and Meliá Hotels International. By pointing out actions undertaken by the most important firms of the sector, they can serve as an example and be replicated by other firms, thus increasing sustainability practices, improving understanding of triple bottom line, minimizing negative social as well as environmental footprint, and enhancing positive firms’ impacts in their operating contexts.
Facilitating Inquiry-Based Science Learning Online in a Virtual University
Authors: Kam Rosalind , Hoop Bernard
Published: November 2015

The authors reviewed their approaches to facilitating inquiry-based science courses from 2005 through 2010 in a fully online master's degree program at Walden University designed to help teachers bring inquiry-based science to their students. The purpose of this paper is to illustrate their interaction-engagement approach in facilitating online courses, which focused on a guided inquiry approach to build understanding of core science concepts using hands-on experimental science investigations.
Internationalization at Harvard
Authors: Strong Ned
Published: November 2015

Founded by European colonists in 17th century New England, Harvard University has historic international roots.  By the mid 1900’s it had become an international powerhouse attracting top students, academics and scientists from around the world.  Yet, the University is international almost by default as it has reacted to world affairs.  Looking toward the future, President Drew Faust has outlined a strategy to become “intentionally global”. One model, begun ten years ago, serves as an example for the future.  In 2002 the University established its first overseas office designed to represent the entire institution.  The theory was that a modest local infrastructure would encourage students and faculty to expand international collaborations and make a difference in the region benefiting from this presence. The results have been highly successful.  The Regional Office in Santiago Chile, representing Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay, has catalyzed engagement of over 3000 faculty and students in the last ten years. Over 50 significant collaborative research programs have benefitted thousands of preschool children, pioneered new approaches to disaster relief, improved health care, revolutionized public housing, and led to scientific breakthroughs. This model of a small physical footprint exerting large academic influence will be one of the central strategies as Harvard looks toward the future.
Share Your Voice: Online Community Building During Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Authors: Kruse Brenda , Bonura Kimberlee Bethany , James Suzanne G. , Potler Shelley
Published: November 2015

Generic University recently underwent a successful reaffirmation of accreditation process with The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. As part of the 3-year process, a committee, named the Education and Communication working group, was formed to inform and engage with the entire Generic community. This report describes the process and strategies this working group employed to achieve those goals in a distance learning environment.

The primary charges of the Education and Communication working group were to (1) educate stakeholders about the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), the importance of accreditation, and their role in the accreditation process; (2) provide consistent and quality communication to ensure stakeholders are appropriately informed about HLC and the self-study process; and (3) create and execute an appropriate and supportive communication and education plan during the HLC self-study process. The Education and Communication working group primarily focused on internal stakeholders, including students, faculty, and staff. Additional outreach specifically addressed associated individuals, such as alumni and field site supervisors. Other institutions may define their constituencies differently but will find that the goals, plans, and strategies described here will help them to achieve involvement by their stakeholders in accreditation processes.
Cathedrals, Casinos, Colleges and Classrooms: Questions for the Architects of Digital Campuses
Authors: McCluskey Frank , Winter Melanie
Published: November 2015

The bricks and mortar classroom has a long and storied history. The digital classroom is so new and different it may be wrong to even call it a “classroom”. The authors argue that architecture influences behavior. So in constructing our new digital classrooms we must pay attention to the architecture and what job we want that architecture to do. In thinking about the relation between instructional design and our pedagogical aims we must keep in mind that this new type of “space” may require us to rethink our views of both teaching and learning.
 
Supporting Online Faculty: Developing a Supporting Website Resource
Authors: Nordin Eric , Anthony Peter John
Published: November 2015

Current trends in post-secondary education enrollment indicate that colleges and universities are likely to experience an increase in the number of online students. This will likely increase the competition between colleges and universities to recruit and retain highly skilled online faculty. Providing online faculty with support websites can be a differentiation strategy to recruit and retain quality online faculty. The purpose of this study was to ascertain the type of resources and support features online faculty need, desire, and expect in a support website. Findings from the survey indicated participants agree there is a need to implement a support website. Participants indicated the support website should provide support resources, communication forums, and resources to increase connectivity to the institution.
El Desarrollo de la Capacidad Investigadora en Estudiantes de Educación Superior / Research Skills Development in Higher Education Students
Authors: Priede Bergamini Tiziana , López-Cózar Navarro Cristina
Published: November 2015

En el marco de la educación superior, y concretamente en el área de ciencias sociales, es necesario el desarrollo de competencias individuales y grupales en los estudiantes para que puedan desempeñar con éxito su desarrollo profesional. Sin embargo, existen pocas ocasiones en las cuales se promueven actividades orientadas específicamente a la investigación aplicada. El presente estudio propone una metodología basada en el desarrollo de un proyecto de investigación en la asignatura “Administración de la Empresa Familiar” de tercer curso, mediante la cual se fomenta de forma específica la capacidad investigadora de los alumnos. Con ello, se pretende mejorar las cualificaciones individuales e involucrarlos en la labor investigadora. La administración de la empresa familiar es un área de carácter fundamental en el marco del estudio de la administración de empresas, sin embargo la investigación sobre la misma no se desarrolla al mismo ritmo que su nivel de relevancia. Así pues, la presente actividad plantea el desarrollo de una labor investigadora por parte de los alumnos de dicha asignatura, con el doble objetivo de fomentar sus capacidades de análisis crítico e investigación, así como aumentar el conocimiento existente sobre esta materia.

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In the context of higher education, specifically in the ​​social sciences area, developing individual and group skills in students is necessary for them to successfully reach their professional development. However, there are few occasions when activities specifically oriented to applied research are promoted. This study proposes a methodology based on the development of a research project for a Family Business Management third year course, which specifically promotes research skills in students. This is intended to improve individual skills and involve students in research tasks. Family business management is an area of ​​fundamental importance within the study of business administration; however, research on this topic is not pursued at the same level of relevance. Thus, this activity proposes the development of a research project by students of this subject, with the dual purpose of promoting their critical analysis and research skills, as well as increasing their knowledge on this subject.
Improving Bilingual Higher Education: Training University Professors in Content and Language Integrated Learning
Authors: Strotmann Birgit , Bamond Victoria , López Lago José M. , Bailen María , Bonilla Sonia , Montesinos Francisco
Published: November 2015

With increasing international mobility, higher education must cater to the varying linguistic and cultural needs of students. Successful delivery of courses through English as the vehicular language is essential to encourage international enrollment. However, this cannot be achieved without preparing university professors in the many intricacies delivering their subjects in English may pose. This paper aims to: share preliminary data concerning Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) at Laureate Network Universities worldwide as few studies have been conducted at the tertiary level, reflect upon data regarding student and teacher satisfaction with CLIL at the Universidad Europea de Madrid (UEM), and to propose improvements in English-taught subjects.
Best Practices in Doctoral Retention: Mentoring
Authors: Brill Judie L. , Balcanoff Karen K. , Land Denise , Gogarty Maurice , Turner Freda
Published: November 2015

Numerous factors contribute to a nearly 50% rate of attrition among doctoral candidates internationally. To address high attrition, institutions of higher learning are closely evaluating student and faculty mentoring programs. Beyond concerns about student drop-out rates, doctoral education allows little time for planning and consideration regarding post-graduation activities; therefore, doctoral graduates may not possess a clear direction after graduation. Some doctoral graduates also have difficulty transitioning from an academic environment to the professional world. Retention initiatives, graduation rates, and persistence levels are now among the areas of interest being considered and implemented throughout academia. To address these concerns, a new student–and faculty–centered approach toward mentoring is needed for increased retention in doctoral programs and success after graduation. This critical literature review outlines best practices in doctoral retention and the successful approach of one university to improve graduation success by providing effective mentorship for faculty and students alike.
International Perspectives on Retention and Persistence
Authors: Burkholder Gary , Holland Nicole
Published: November 2015

Access to higher education globally is increasing dramatically; attainment of tertiary degrees is a high priority, as educational attainment is associated with increased personal incomes as well as growth of the middle class in developing countries. The purpose of this essay is to briefly examine retention and persistence issues from a global perspective, review some retention strategies that have been employed at schools outside the United States, and to identify several key factors that related to retention and persistence globally, including access, infrastructure, financial consideration, and readiness for tertiary education.  There exists an opportunity to utilize knowledge gained in the evolution of the higher education system in the United States to help address the problems associated with retention and persistence.
Comparing Student Perceptions of the Classroom Climate Created by U.S. American and International Teaching Assistants
Authors: Mao Yuping , Meyer Kevin R.
Published: November 2015

Previous studies have revealed that American undergraduate students complain about International Teaching Assistants’ (ITAs) lack of English proficiency and rate ITAs lower than American Teaching Assistants (ATAs) on teaching evaluations. This study investigates student perceptions of classroom climate to discover how ITAs might overcome students’ ethnocentric preconceptions. Survey results from 485 undergraduate students found that student perceptions of classroom climate differed significantly with ITAs as compared to ATAs. Student perceptions of classroom climate also differed significantly by the biological sex of the student. The biological sex of the TA did not have a significant impact on student perceptions of classroom climate.
Blended Language Learning: An Effective Solution but not Without Its Challenges
Authors: Johnson Christopher , Marsh Debra
Published: November 2015

The Laureate English Program (LEP), in collaboration with Cambridge
University Press (CUP) and other partners, has rolled out a blended learning
solution for Laureate International Universities (LIU) network institutions of
higher education over the last five years. Since 2008, as a result of these
partnerships, over 40 LIU institutions have committed to initiating a blended
learning approach to EFL.The LEP-CUP collaboration has now fully
implemented this approach and offered these universities a viable approach to
overcoming the deficiencies of face-to-face (F2F)-only or online-only programs
previously in place. Feedback from these institutions indicate, however, that in
many instances students still do not engage sufficiently with the online
components of the new blended courses to make adequate use of the
extended time for learning English promised by a blended solution. This
second phase of collaborative research looked to LEP teachers for insights into
how this trend might be relevantly addressed. Following upon recently
completed doctoral research, an interview-based study was conducted with 30
teachers from 3 different continents to gather qualitative data on the topic.
Initial findings show that progress has been made and that teachers are
tackling student reticence with some degree of efficacy, but important
challenges remain.
Una Propuesta de Modelo Didáctico para Estudiantes Adultos Universitarios / A Teaching Model Proposal for Adult University Students
Authors: Cruz Chust Ana
Published: November 2015

En los últimos años se ha producido un cambio significativo en la estructura por edades de los estudiantes universitarios, incrementándose los mayores de 25 años hasta suponer un tercio del total. Estos estudiantes “adultos” entran en la universidad por caminos alternativos, llegan con experiencias personales y profesionales diferentes y como aprendices tienen peculiaridades distintas de los estudiantes más convencionales. En este contexto, los profesores universitarios han actualizado y modificado sus estrategias docentes para atender las necesidades de estos estudiantes no tradicionales. Consideramos que es importante estudiar estos cambios para que las instituciones tracen modelos didácticos que respeten las diferencias individuales de los estudiantes. Los resultados del estudio cualitativo realizado en la Universidad Europea de Madrid con profesores universitarios experimentados en docencia de adultos es un primer paso para construir una propuesta de un modelo didáctico adaptado a este perfil de estudiantes. Las conclusiones apuntan que los profesores son bastante sensibles a las necesidades de estos estudiantes y su docencia revela la incorporación de aspectos recogidos en los enfoques de educación de adultos: respeto a la idiosincrasia de cada aprendiz, diseño de situaciones didácticas flexibles, reconocimiento y utilización de las experiencias previas como recurso pedagógico, así como la corresponsabilidad en el aprendizaje. Los profesores coinciden en afirmar que la incorporación de estos estudiantes en las aulas está suponiendo un desafío sin precedente en la docencia universitaria tradicional y, pese a la necesidad de más formación sobre educación de adultos, la mayoría lo vivencia en términos de desarrollo personal y profesional.

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Due to the increased enrollment of students over 25 years of age in higher education institutions, this study focused on interviewing faculty members in order to understand the characteristics and special aspects related to teaching and learning this student group. Results revealed that college teachers have been updating and modifying their teaching strategies to meet the needs of these nontraditional students. Findings suggest teachers are sensitive to these students’ needs, and their teaching strategies seem to incorporate adult education approaches. Teachers agreed that the inclusion of these students in the classroom is a challenge unprecedented in traditional university teaching and, despite the need for more training on adult education, most experience it in terms of personal and professional development. This study has found that adult learners need more guidance and direction from the teacher than traditional students, and that they have little motivation to work in group projects and generate shared knowledge. These aspects contradict the theoretical assumptions of adult learning on their autonomy in learning and peer collaboration preference.
Motivational Issues of Faculty in Saudi Arabia
Authors: AbdulCader Akram , Anthony Peter John
Published: November 2015

This study focused on the factors that affect motivation of faculty in Saudi Arabia. It included two surveys and open-ended queries to a focus group of five academic managers and 25 faculty members of varying nationalities, rank, and institutes in Saudi Arabia. The research showed that the faculties in Saudi Arabia’s higher education industry feel disconnected from the program development. The faculty members did not feel motivated to participate in the development and improvement of the academic program due to: (a) lack of monetary and non-monetary incentives, (b) management not involving faculty in decision-making, and (c) lack of recognition and moral support. However, the faculties were intrinsically motivated to perform their best within the confines of the classroom. The results of the study indicated that there was a greater interest in intrinsic motivation as a personal measure for success inside the classroom, but extrinsic motivation was a factor that needed greater improvement from the management of the universities for faculty to partake in development of the program.
Enhancing Faculty Performance through Coaching: Targeted, Individualized Support
Authors: McDowell Melissa , Bedford Laurie , DiTommaso Downs Lyda
Published: November 2015

Coaching in higher education is a relatively new field; although, it has been taking place in educational institutions for some time, even if it was not labeled as such. This paper describes the faculty development filosophies of a US-based higher education institution with a strong culture of supporting faculty and promoting social change. A coaching model was implemented as a means for professional development. It was designed to be facilitated through a peer relationship and it offers problem-focused, contextualized opportunities for faculty to collaborate, thus making the experience and outcome more meaningful. The coaching model is individualized, confidential, non-evaluative, and incorporates three pathways to support the professional development needs of faculty: self-assigned, a request from college leadership as a means to support faculty in an identified area of need, or the New Faculty Orientation (NFO) instructor may recommend a faculty member for coaching as a way to further engage in topics not discussed in-depth in NFO.