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O PAPEL DA TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMAÇÃO NA GESTÃO EMPRESARIAL
Authors: Caldeira de Araujo Reginaldo Cesar , Farina Renata Mirella , Florian Fabiana
Published: June 2023

Com o advento da globalização e os inúmeros avanços tecnológicos, a Tecnologia da Informação tem tomado cada dia mais espaço e importância no cotidiano os indivíduos e das organizações, se apresentando como ciência emergente e manipuladora do conhecimento, que não apenas agrega valor aos bens e serviços, mas também possibilita agregar conhecimento aos processos e rotinas, de forma a otimizar os recursos e gerenciar as empresas com eficiência a partir das informações. De tal forma, o presente trabalho, tem como objetivo discutir o papel da Tecnologia da Informação (TI) como ferramenta de apoio à gestão empresarial, a partir de uma pesquisa bibliográfica, foi realizado um estudo literário, apresentado neste artigo através dos tópicos expostos, iniciado com a definição e fundamentos da Tecnologia da Informação e suas ferramentas, seguido da Gestão empresarial relacionando, por fim, a Tecnologia da Informação com o ambiente empresarial, demonstrando assim, sua importância como instrumento estratégico na Gestão Empresarial.
SISTEMA INTEGRADO DE INFORMAÇÕES AMBIENTAIS: UMA FERRAMENTA ESTRATÉGICA PARA O BATALHÃO DE POLÍCIA AMBIENTAL FORÇA VERDE
Authors: Ronconi Miller Tuliany Aparecida
Published: June 2023

Este artigo tem como objetivo expor a importância e os benefícios de um sistema integrado para o Batalhão de Polícia Ambiental Força Verde, abrangendo a abertura de protocolos de crimes ambientais, coleta, armazenamento, processamento e disponibilização de informações ambientais, bem como o georreferenciamento dos crimes. Com o aumento dos crimes ambientais, é crucial adotar medidas eficazes para combatê-los e preservar a sustentabilidade do planeta. Nesse sentido, um sistema integrado surge como uma solução viável para aprimorar as operações do Batalhão de Polícia Ambiental Força Verde. A implementação desse sistema unificado é justificada pela necessidade de fortalecer as capacidades do Batalhão de Polícia Ambiental Força Verde diante dos desafios crescentes dos crimes ambientais, visando a proteção do meio ambiente e a qualidade de vida das gerações futuras. Investir em tecnologias e sistemas integrados é essencial para uma abordagem eficaz na prevenção e combate a essas práticas criminosas.
Pênfigo vulgar: relato de caso
Authors: Pataro Rocha Vitória , Leite Forte Volya , Dias Rodrigues Beatriz , Rosa Rossi-Barbosa Luiza Augusta
Published: June 2023

Objetivo: relatar o caso clínico de uma paciente com pênfigo vulgar com posterior infecção secundária. Materiais e Métodos: estudo transversal, descritivo, retrospectivo e documental do tipo relato de caso. As informações foram obtidas por meio de análise da história clínica e de exames complementares presentes em prontuário. Relato de caso: mulher, 37 anos de idade, compareceu ao serviço hospitalar com presença de úlceras vesicobolhosas sangrantes e dolorosas em cavidade oral, tronco, abdômen, axilas, dorso, região genital e nádegas, além de crostas friáveis em couro cabeludo. Tais lesões surgiram de forma abrupta e foram antecedidas por lesões orais do tipo aftosas com duração de cinco meses. O diagnóstico foi feito com base no quadro clínico e biópsia de pele. Realizou tratamento com pulsoterapia de metilprednisolona, prednisona e dapsona. Devido a infecção bacteriana secundária ao quadro e suas complicações, foi necessário o uso de antibioticoterapia. Conclusão: por ser uma doença rara, grave, de dificíl reconhecimento em fases precoces e que pode evoluir com infecções secundárias, é necessário um conhecimento adequado sobre as manifestações clínicas, métodos diagnósticos e tratamento da doença para o bom prognóstico e recuperação do paciente.
Determination of Acceptance of Gender, Aggression and Inter-Couple Violence and the Relationship Between Midwifery and HSPES Students
Authors: ALPARSLAN Özgür , SOLMAZ Ebru , ÇATALOLUK Ayşe
Published: June 2023

We aimed to determine the status of accepting gender, aggression and violence between couples and the relationship between midwifery and physical education and sports school students. The sample of the descriptive and cross-sectional (01.11.2017-30.12.2017) study consisted of midwifery (n=246), coaching (n=139) and physical education teacher (n=56) students (n=441). Personal information form, Gender Perception Scale, Gender Roles Attitude Scale, Aggression Scale, and Couple Violence Acceptance Scale were used to collect data. Data was evaluated by using number, percentage, mean, t-test, ANOVA and correlation analysis on the computer. 29.3% of the students participating in the study were male and 70.7% were female. It was determined that female student’s gender perceptions are lower than male student's. Male students were found to have a higher mean of violence, and the aggression level was normal for both. It was determined that the rate of accepting violence between couples was lower in women than in men (p
HAN BONYAK VE ZAMANI
Authors: Pletnöva Svetlana
Published: June 2023

Bu çalışma, Kuzey Karadeniz bozkırlarında Peçeneklerden sonra hakimiyet kuran Kumanların, diğer Türk soylu kavimler, Eski Rus devleti ve Bizans İmparatorluğu ile olan ilişkilerini konu edinmektedir. Kuman hâkimiyet alanının ve askeri harekâtlarının tarihi coğrafyası incelenirken Kumanlar arasında Han Bonyak kültünün oluşum süreci tetkik edilmektedir. Kaynaklarda adına 1096-1167 yılları arasında rastlanılan ve yaklaşık 90 yıllık bir ömür sürmüş olan Han Bonyak’ın bu çalışmada, diğer Kuman liderlerinden daha farklı hususiyetleri olan askeri ve siyasi bir program takip ettiği ortaya konmuştur. Bizans İmparatorluğu ile Peçenek sorunu sebebiyle başlayan ittifak ilişkileri, sorunun hallinden sonra İmparator I. Aleksios’un Macarları Kumanların üzerine sevk etmesiyle düşmanlığa dönüşmüştür. Rus knezleri arasındaki iç mücadelede sadece bir kez taraf tutan Han Bonyak’ın bu girişimindeki amacının da karşıt tarafı destekleyen Macar ordusundan intikam almak olduğu saptanmıştır. Han Bonyak’ın intikam arzusuyla tertiplediği bir diğer seferin ise 1095 yılında sabık imparator Romen Diyojen’in bir oğlunun himaye edildiği Tuna Seferi idi. Araştırmacı, Han Bonyak’ın uzun, prestijli ve ilkeli hanlık kariyerinin neticesinde, Karadeniz’in Kuzey bozkırlarındaki Kumanlar arasında birleştirici bir siyasi kültün ortaya çıktığını ortaya koymakta, hâkim bir hanedanın varlığı ihtimalini değerlendirmektedir. Bizans ve Rus orta çağ kaynaklarından istifade eden yazar, I. Aleksios’un takip ettiği “Kuzey politikası” çerçevesinde Bizans İmparatorluğunun kuzeyli komşularıyla olan ilişkilerini de detaylıca mercek altına almaktadır. Bunun yanı sıra Kiev Büyük Knezi Vladimir Monomah devrinde gerginleşen Rus-Kuman ilişkilerinde Doğu Avrupa’daki güçler dengesinin kapsamlı bir analizini sunmaktadır. Yazarın, Bizans, Rus ve Arap muhaberatlarına dayanarak, bu araştırması neticesinde tarih çalışmalarına yaptığı en önemli katkı ise, XII. asırda Kumanların siyasi merkezlerini tespit etme girişimi olmuştur. Yazılı kayıtları, arkeolojik bulgularla da destekleyen yazar, Samara-Volçaya Mezopotamyasını Kumanların XII. asırdaki merkez üsleri olarak önermektedir
Effect of chicken infectious bronchitis vaccine on morphogenesis and differentiation of cells in caecal tonsils
Authors: Guralska Svitlana , Kot Tetiana , Gryshuk Hennady , Zaika Svitlana , Dubovyi Anatolii
Published: June 2023

The study of the chickens’ immune system morphofunctional state allows assessing critical periods of their development and the body as a whole, as well as the effectiveness of vaccine prevention methods. The purpose of this study was to identify morphological and immunohistochemical changes in the caecal tonsils of chickens aged 8, 20, 40, 90, 110 days for vaccine prevention of infectious bronchitis. During the study, the following research methods were used: cytological, histological, immunohistochemical, morphometric, light-optical, statistical. Histological preparations of caecal tonsils of poultry aged 8, 20, 40, 90, 110 days of vaccinated and unvaccinated groups were analysed and studied. Up to 20 days of age, no lymphoid nodules were detected in the caecal tonsils of chickens, both vaccinated and non-vaccinated groups. Histological and morphometric studies were conducted, which showed that vaccination of poultry accelerates the development of lymphoid formations in the early stages of the postnatal period of ontogenesis, especially in chickens aged 20 days, which is manifested by an increase in the number and size of lymphoid nodules of caecal tonsils relative to the control group. Immunohistochemical studies have established that the placement and accumulation of T-lymphocytes with markers CD4+ , CD8+ , as well as B-lymphocytes (CD20+ ) and CD45RA+ cells in caecal tonsils, namely in lymphoid nodules and diffuse accumulation of lymphoid cells, depend on the age of chickens and multiplicity of vaccinations. It was proved that in chickens aged 8 days, the number of T-lymphocyte subpopulations with surface markers CD4+ , CD8+ prevailed over CD45RA+ and CD20+ . With the increase in the number of immunizations (after three-fold vaccination against infectious bronchitis of chickens), immunocytometric studies indicated that in vaccinated chickens aged 40 and 90 days, there was a clear increase in the number of mature B-lymphocytes by 1.58 and 1.37 times, respectively. Considering the fact that the number of CD8+ lymphocytes in vaccinated chickens aged 40 days was 1.49 times greater than the number of CD4+ cells, this led to a sharp decrease in the immunoregulatory index of the caecal tonsils, which must be factored in when carrying out preventive vaccinations
Forage productivity of combined crops of seed oats, maize, and Sudanese sorghum with white lupine
Authors: Kurhak Volodymyr , Kolomiiets Larysa , Sliusar Serhii , Malynovska Iryna , Tkachenko Anton
Published: June 2023

Research aimed at the accumulation and effective use of nitrogen, its symbiotic fixation from the air by white lupine plants, by selecting the best cereal components, optimizing their ratio and methods of placement when growing in compatible crops under different fertilization systems in the Forest Steppe is insufficient. The purpose of this study was to establish the best cereal components, their ratio and methods of placement with white lupine when sowing in joint crops under different fertilizer systems to produce grass fodder in the Forest-Steppe of Ukraine. The following methods were used: field, laboratory, mathematical-statistical, calculation-comparative. It was established that the highest productivity on the background without fertilizers (4.21-4.86 t∙ha–1 of dry matter) was provided by single-species crops of maize and white lupine, as well as their combined crops, which were formed by continuous row and strip methods, which by 2.60-3.17 t∙ha–1 of dry matter or 1.8-2.6 times more compared to crops of oats and its mixture with white lupine and by 1.13-1.58 t·ha-1 or 1.4-1.5 times more compared to crops of Sudanese sorghum and its mixture with white lupine. Through the accumulation and use of symbiotic nitrogen fixation, the productivity of lupine-oat mixtures increased from 1.90 to 2.70-3.21 t∙ha–1 of dry mass or 1.4-1.7 times, and that of lupine-sorghum – from 3.17 to 3.43-3.47 or 1.1 times. The most effective ratio of each cereal component to legume in binary intercropping was 25:75% of the sowing rate in single-species agrocenoses when dry biomass productivity was the greatest. Compared to the variant without fertilizers, the most significant (by 1.3-2.0 times) increase in the productivity of all fodder agrocenoses under study was ensured by the application of N45Р30K50, while the application of P30K50 or humigran organic fertilizer at a dose of 250 kg·ha–1 – only by 1.2-1.3 times. The research results can be used in the development of scientific and methodological recommendations and the education about the formation of highly productive agrophytocenoses for conveyor production of high-quality grass fodder for animal feeding
Fixed Point Results in Rough Metric Spaces
Authors: Rakhi Namdev  , Dr. Rashmi Tiwari
Published: June 2023

In the present paper, we prove some fixed point results in Rough metric spaces. Rough set theory has a significant importance in many fields. The aim of this paper is to describe some properties of rough sets. Moreover, we give further study on Pawlak rough sets and introduce new examples some rough set theory concepts.
ANALISA NAIKNYA TEMPERATUR MINYAK LUMAS PADA MESIN INDUK DI KAPAL MT. PALUH TABUAN
Authors: Tona Tasdik
Published: June 2023

Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui proses perpindahan panas pada cooler terhadap naiknya minyak lumas, mengetahui kinerja pompa air laut serta minor loses (kerugian-kerugian kecil) terhadap naiknya temperature minyak pelumas, mengetahui apakah perpindahan panas pada cooler dan kinerja pompa air laut sebagai kunci naiknya temperature minyak lumas. Penelitian ini di laksanakan 12 bulan 14 hari (Agustus 19 2019 Sampai 03 September 2020) di MT. PALUH TABUAN. Data yang digunakan di dalam penelitian in adalah data primer yang diambil dari observasi langsung pada kapal dan pengambilan dokumen penting dan alat instrument bantu lainnya. Dari hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa naiknya temperatur minyak pelumas disebabkan oleh kurang perpindahan panas, turunnya tekanan pompa dan tingginya kerugian–kerugian kecil pada sistem pelumasan.
Persiapan Ruang Muat Pada Kapal Curah Guna Menunjang Keberhasilan Dalam Proses Pemuatan di MV. C. UTOPIA
Authors: Lestari Endang , Rachman Subehana , Adham Rais Achmad
Published: June 2023

Pencucian palka yang kurang baik oleh anak buah kapal terhadap ruang muat mengakibatkan kendala pada proses pemuatan karena dianggap kondisinya tidak layak untuk dimuat, sehingga terjadi penundaan pemuatan yang dapat merugikan perusahaan. Tujuan penelitian adalah mengetahui cara mempersiapkan ruang muat dengan baik sehingga proses pemuatan kargo dapat berjalan dengan lancar dantidak terjadi tertundanya proses pemuatan kargo yang dapat merugikan perusahaan pelayaran. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di kapal MV. C. Utopia, milik perusahan pelayaran Chang Myung Shipping Co. Ltd, selama kurang lebih 12 (dua belas) bulan, terhitung sejak bulan 22 Juli 2017 sampai 17 Juli 2018. Sumber data yang diperoleh merupakan data primer yang langsung diperoleh dari tempat penelitian dengan caraobservasi, wawancara langsung kepada petugas atau karyawan serta literatur-literatur yang berkaitan dengan judul skripsi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Kebersihan ruang muat yang kurang optimal di MV. C. Utopia diakibatkan kurangnya peralatan yang memadai untuk melakukan perawatan dan pencucian ruang muat keterlambatan datangnya peralatan yang di butuhkan untuk melaksanakan perawatan dan pencucian ruang muat. Hal tersebutlah yang sering menyebabkan terhambatnya proses pemuatan karena kurang bersihnya ruang muat saat dilaksanakan pengecekan oleh surveyor.
Analisis Tidak Normalnya Proses Purifikasi Pada Fuel Oil Purifier Di Kapal MT. GAS MELAWI
Authors: J.M. Senda Paris , Tona Tasdik , Michael Lewar Jordan
Published: June 2023

Tujun penelelitian adalah mengetahui proses purifikasi yang tidak normal pada purifier mitsubishi selfjector SJ10F/FH. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di MT. GAS MELAWI mulai tanggal 12 Desember 2017 sampai tanggal 20 Desember 2018. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa gravity disc yang tidak sesuai serta pilot valve yang macet akan mengganggu jalannya proses purifikasiatau pemisahan bahan bakar yang akan dipakai diatas kapal. Hal ini mengakibatkan fuel oil purifier selalu mengalami masalah tidak normal lalu mengakibatkan peluberan apabila berlangsung secara terus menerus hal ini akan menyebabkan kerugian baik dari segi materi maupun jumlah bahan bakar yang ikut terbuang.
The PASSt Project: Predictive Analytics and Simulation of Studies aimed at Quality Management and Curriculum Planning
Authors: Wurzer Gabriel , Tauböck Shabnam , Reismann Markus , Marschnigg Christian , Sharma Sukrit , Ledermüller Karl , Spörk Julia , Krakovsky Maria
Published: June 2023

Quality management has become a crucial factor for improving student success, with reporting being widely used to scrutinize curricula for possible bottlenecks and resource deficiencies. Predictive capabilities in that context have, however, been often limited to simple regression models acting on historical data, which might not always be available when curricula change often; furthermore, work in curricular planning often demands “what if”-scenarios that are beyond extrapolation, such as determining the influence of changes in procedure on student success, which in itself is based on a multitude of intertwined factors such as social background and individual performance. In the PASSt project, we have been using Machine Learning and Agent-Based Simulation for Predictive Analytics in that sense. As a result, we have been developing an extensive toolset for curriculum planning which we want to outline in this paper, together with some lessons learned in that process. Our work will help practitioners in higher education quality management implement similar methods at their institutions, with all said benefits.
New Model to Evaluate Values, Beliefs and Assumptions in the Recognition of Prior Learning
Authors: O'Leary Phil
Published: June 2023

This research will present the model created for a study on the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in Ireland. This study aimed to identify the values, beliefs, and assumptions operating in RPL between the Assessor, Mentor and Candidate in higher education (HE). A critical constructivist grounded theory; this paper is focused on the conceptual framework used for the research which adapted Van Kleef’s (2007) model of RPL with Schein’s (2004) model of organizational culture. Schwartz (2012) theory of values also helped with analysis of any values in the data. Findings show that similar value systems operate in RPL, with honesty as the primary value, and  fairness, openness, and equity also present. The remaining findings and conclusions show that RPL is a challenging field of practice and that resources and training are essential. The assumptions show  RPL requires the standards to be upheld.
Creating a Bridge to Post-Traditional Male Student Success at a Community College
Authors: Dereme Theresa Marie
Published: June 2023

Post-traditional students appear to be the highest growing population of students on American college campuses. About 1/3 of the people, who are working and learning, are over the age of 30, which is a very substantial increase over what we saw in the 1980s and 1990s. Carnevale (2015).   However, data suggests male students do not persist at the same level as their female counter parts in higher education.  The enrollment in colleges has been favoring females since the 1970’s (Borzelleca, 2012). Given this increase in post-traditional students this paper will examine the experience of  post-traditional male students as they attempt college level learning. This research paper investigates what supports and services are necessary for male post-traditional students to attain success. During the fall of 2022 a  comprehensive qualitative research study was conducted involving 8 post-traional male students at a community college in an suburban New York location.. Keywords: Post-traditional students, male students, adult students, transformation
Job Demands and Resources in the Work of University Teachers in Central and Eastern Europe
Authors: Kovács Klára , Dobay Beáta , Halasi Szabolcs , Pinczés Tamás
Published: June 2023

The situation of higher education as a workplace as well as that of the academics has changed significantly in recent decades. Earlier, compared to working in other fields, teaching at a university was considered to be a predictable, calm, relatively stress-free, flexible, autonomous, and socially recognized profession. Teachers and colleagues were protected from many sources of workplace stress, such as uncertainty, work-related ambiguity, or low job control, but today this is no longer the typical case (Kinman, 2014). The expectations (or needs) related to these roles and activities put strong pressure on the teachers, they are serious sources of stress that have a negative impact on their health, well-being (KIinman et al., 2006; Kinman, 2014). Based on the job demands-resources theory (JD-R theory) this paper investigates the workplace factors affecting the health and well-being of Central and Eastern European (CEE) university teachers.
Combining integrated curriculum and project-based learning: A short film case study from media and communication students
Authors: Lopez-Gonzalez Hibai , Masanet Maria-Jose , Fedele Maddalena , Rius Sandra , Vilaseca Jaume E. , Sánchez Lydia , Villanueva Baselga Sergio , Faure-Carvallo Adrien , Marquès Anna , Franganillo Jorge , García Asensio María Ángeles
Published: June 2023

Undergraduate students in media-related fields expect their courses to be focused on real-world work environments, ultimately producing media products that can be proudly shared on social media and become part of their CV. The present paper presents a combination of integrated curriculum (IC) and project-based learning (PBL) to design a year-long activity that traverses various courses through an academic year to produce a quality media outcome. It utilizes face-to-face group interviews with the students and the instructors involved in the experience, survey questionnaires, as well as a comparison of the grades before and after the implemention of the project. The results show that the quality of the media products rised, that overall satisfaction of instructors was high, but students had mixed feelings. The lack of self-assessment tools and the emergence of group conflicts considering the length of the project were cited as the main limitations.
An Empirical Survey of Employment and MTI Competence in China
Authors: Wang Xian , Si Wenxiang , Ge Linxin , Wang Qiuhan
Published: June 2023

The Master of Translation and Interpreting (MTI) of China is controversial as less than 10% of graduates take translation as their job, in contrast to over 89% employment rate. The striking disparity poses a question: why MTI graduates are popular with the employment market? This research, uses questionnaires and comparative empirical research to explore the impact of employment requirement on MTI competence from the perspective of ‘professionalism’. We find that that a cluster of technology applications have entered the employment requirement and becomes integral to the MTI competence, framing a new type of professionalism that focus on information acquisition and language conversion. Employment recruitment also put emphasis on sector practice. The MTI education may improve the employment rate via these enhancement measures relating to professionalism.
Psychometric Properties of the Spanish-Language Version of the Agentic Engagement Scale (AES): A Preliminary Study
Authors: Guerrero Estefania , Barrios Maite , Chai Chuen Ann , Gómez-Benito Juana , Aza Alba , Guilera Georgina
Published: June 2023

In 2011, Reeve and Tseng operationalized the measurement of the ‘agentic engagement’ construct in five statements. Later, the preliminary scale was empirically validated (Reeve, 2013) to assess the students' active contribution during the education process. This work presents a preliminary study about the psychometric properties of the Spanish version of the Agentic Engagement Scale (AES). Using a sample of 194 participants, we analyzed item responses distribution, factor structure, internal consistency, and evidence based on the relationship between the AES and other measures of engagement and personality traits. The results confirmed its one-factor structure and its reliability in terms of internal consistency. In conclusion, the Spanish version of the AES seems to be a promising scale to assess agentic engagement in Spanish-speaking students.
From training practice in the professional world to university: characterization of Vocational Training students to retain them in university studies
Authors: Munarriz Ana , Rodriguez Yeray , Goicoechea Maria Isabel , Campion Maria Jesus
Published: June 2023

This paper analyses the Vocational Training students who enroll at the School of Economics and Business Administration of the Public University of Navarre. For this purpose, a descriptive study of this admission profile has been carried out. In addition, their educational strengths and weaknesses have been studied, as well as whether accessing a Degree after having studied vocational training affects their performance and dropout. According to the results, students mostly choose the Bachelor's Degree in Management and Business Administration and the Bachelor's Degree in Economics, with a better performance in the subjects that are similar to those previously studied in Vocational Training. At the same time, they show deficiencies in the quantitative area, being the access route a determining factor in the result.
Mathematics in Economic and Business Science: how to reach the top without a pathway
Authors: Rodríguez Yeray , Munarriz Ana , Goicoechea Maria Isabel , Campion Maria Jesus
Published: June 2023

The level of mathematical knowledge with which students enter Economics and Business Administration Degrees varies according to the Baccalaureate pathway taken. The Zone of Real Development of students coming from the Social Sciences Baccalaureate differs from the Necessary Zone of Real Development for the correct acquisition of academic competences, which is close to that developed in the Scientific-Technological pathway. In order to characterise the existing mathematical deficit, a quantitative and perceptive analysis of the mathematical deficiencies of new students in those Degrees coming from the Social Sciences pathway is proposed. The results allow the identification of various areas where training deficiencies exist, which are corroborated by the students' perception. To solve them, the creation of a virtual platform that identifies, in a personalised way, the deficiencies of each student is proposed. Through guided gamification, the complementary course would allow students to reach the Necessary Real Development Zone before starting University.
The Impact of Practical Training on Student Understanding of Plagiarism
Authors: Hogan Mairéad
Published: June 2023

In order to develop an understading of plagiarism and how best to avoid it, a workshop was conducted with masters’ students. They took part in a 4 hour interactive session that covered types of plagiarism, appropriate acknowledgement of sources, paraphrasing and contract cheating. They also completed a literature review afterwards for which they received two rounds of feedback on plagiarism issues. Students completed a survey assessing their understanding of plagiarism pre and post the workshop. A paired samples t test showed a significant improvement in student understanding of plagiarism as a result of the intervention. It is planned to roll out the initiative to other student groups in the coming academic year.
The role of education in fostering entrepreneurial intentions among business students
Authors: Cekule Laila , Cekuls Andrejs , Dunska Margarita
Published: June 2023

Entrepreneurial intention is a critical aspect of the creation of new businesses and the development of an entrepreneurial culture. It is considered to be the strongest predictor of an individual's behavior towards entrepreneurship. The present study aims to examine the role of education in promoting entrepreneurial intentions among business students and understand how educational programs, initiatives and experiences can impact the development of an entrepreneurial mindset. The study was conducted using focus group discussions to gather views and attitudes of individuals. The results suggest that in order to cultivate entrepreneurial intentions among business students, education must provide exposure to successful entrepreneurs, encourage hands-on experience, offer entrepreneurship-focused classes and workshops, provide access to funding and mentorship, foster a supportive and inclusive environment, emphasize the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and encourage continuous learning. The findings of this research provide valuable insights for educators, policymakers, and stakeholders to enhance entrepreneurial education and foster a supportive environment for the development of entrepreneurial skills and mindsets among business students.
Non-formal Faculty Development. Conceptual considerations and implementation in practice
Authors: Hawelka Birgit , Bachmaier Regine
Published: June 2023

Non-formal faculty development offerings might reach those lecturers who, for a variety of reasons, are reluctant to attend formal faculty development programs. It can also provide an opportunity to supplement informal workplace learning with evidence-informed knowledge. A centre for teaching and learning at a German university has implemented non-formal learning opportunities through an open learning portal. Lehrblick.de offers lecturers from all departments access to a bilingual, accessible service that provides them with concise, quality-assured content on innovative topics in teaching and learning in higher education, regardless of time or location. With this approach, it reaches nearly 10 times as many lecturers every month as the university's formal faculty development program.This contribution describes theoretical considerations of non-formal faculty development, its design and implementation in faculty development practice.
Place-based Teaching amidst a Global Pandemic?
Authors: Bruno Barbara Cabezal , Bottjer-Wilson Daniela , Engels Jennifer
Published: June 2023

How did the COVID-induced switch to online learning impact attitudes and practices toward place-based teaching? To explore this question, a pair of surveys was administered to students and faculty in the University of Hawai‘i’s School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology in Fall 2018 (142 respondents) and Fall 2021 (83 respondents). Survey results indicate that PBT practices are highly valued by students and faculty, even (or perhaps especially) when courses are in online formats. Faculty report wanting to use more place-based teaching practices in online courses, but there are obvious challenges. The paper ends with concrete examples of how place-based teaching can be effectively implemented in online courses.
Student Response Systems: Enabler of active learning in a large class
Authors: Golden Willie
Published: June 2023

This paper presents students opinions on the benefits they gained from using Vevox – a student response system (SRS), in a 2022-23 Semester I, final-year undergraduate module with 56 students in an Irish University. The students were surveyed to assess what benefits, if any, they believed they had obtained from using the SRS in the module. The key benefit identified by 41% of the students was that using the SRS contributed to them engaging with the lectures – both in terms of the material being taught and with their classmates. The second most important benefit identified was that the questions posed via the SRS enabled the students to reflect on their learning while in the lecture. The research contributes to the literature by showing that possing open-ended questions via SRS leads to active engagement and learning by students.
English for Engineering: Intercultural formal letter writing
Authors: Bellés-Fortuño Begoña , Pla-Ángel Adrián
Published: June 2023

Writing is a productive skill highly addressed in the ESP classroom. Students learning a foreign language have to learn how to create accurate structured texts with organized ideas to convey relevant meaning. The aim of this study is to analyze and categorize written mistakes produced by 1st cycle foreign students from different nationalities (i.e.: Romanian, Moroccan and Bulgarian) in the English for Engineering module at a Spanish university. The objective is to examine written language accuracy in formal letter writing such as enquiring and complaint letters, to detect any intercultural interference as to mother-tongue influence and other language varieties in the learning of curricular and linguistic knowledge. We believe that studies such as the one presented here allow teachers to provide students with written corrective feedback which may have a positive impact on students’ writing skills (Li, 2000), in this case, foreign students enrolled in an ESP module at a Spanish university.
Ideas on Digitally Supported Individualization of Teaching and Learning for Evolving Competency Requirements
Authors: Fuhrmann Thomas , Niemetz Michael
Published: June 2023

The world is changing rapidly, mainly due to the digitalization of all areas of living. A huge amount of information is accessible via the Internet, and since it is no longer possible for individual humans to keep track of it, artificial intelligence (AI) is analyzing this data. In this rapidly changing world, students have to be educated for a successful career during their whole working life. These boundary conditions lead to completely new challenges for the education of students that are unprecedented in this form. Digitalization in education can help to cope with these challenges but can only be a means, not a goal. Personal interaction with students remains the most important task in education to address individual weaknesses and further develop strengths and talents. With the increasing amount of openly available information and the consequently increasing diversity of experiences within the group of students, differentiation is advancing to become the key to successful education. Digitization can help with this challenging task and support communication between students and their experienced instructors. But computers cannot replace human interaction and attempts to improve teaching efficiency by replacing this communication with electronic means endangers the learning success for complex concepts. This article analyzes education demands and possibilities for digitally supported teaching and learning.
Positive effects of mindfulness practices on academic performance and well-being
Authors: Karadjova-Kozhuharova Katia G. , Baker Ruth L.
Published: June 2023

This qualitative study explored potential positive effects of mindfulness practices among university students.  The mindfulness practices were provided at an experiential space, the Brain Booth at the university library, meant to learn about the mind-body connection, reduce stress, and optimize learning. The Brain Booth activities were available to students at any time during the library working hours. The findings showed that the Brain Booth was experienced as helping students to 1) Relax and Destress; 2) Calm down; 3) Foster focus and clarity; 4) Actively engage and reenergize. A strong preference was outlined for mindfulness activities without a digital component or screen time. The study showed that the Brain Booth is helping students, at their point of need, with some of the major factors that affect their academic performance the most, as well as with their overall well-being.
E-learning and economics: Knowledge dissemination through social networks
Authors: Fuentes Contreras Roberto Ivan , Gonzalez Moises Librado , Flores Anaya Yadira Zulith
Published: June 2023

Increasing digitalization has led to a shift from learning and knowledge transfer based on reading texts, books or journals, to the use of virtual platforms. These changes represent future challenges for the  acquisition appropriation  and dissemination  of knowledge. According to the Availability and Use of Information Technologies in Households National Survey  (ENDUTIH, 2021), in Mexico there are just over 88 million Internet users and more than 91 million cell phone users. The objective of this work is to measure the reach that the publication of infographics with scientific content through social networks has had using an analysis of variance (ANOVA). The results indicate that the classification by control groups: people reached, and interactions; show differences in means between groups and years of publication, demonstrating positive results for the dissemination and acquisition of scientific knowledge through infographics.
The MILAGE LEARN+ app on Higher Education
Authors: Figueiredo Mauro , Fonseca Custódia , Ventura Paula , Zacarias Marielba , Rodrigues José Inácio
Published: June 2023

This paper presents the use of MILAGE LEARN+ app on Higher Education, which takes advantage of gamification to motivate students and implements a self and peer assessment scheme. There are tasks with three different levels of difficulty to include all students. Tasks for beginners, to include low achiever’s students and advanced tasks to motivate high achiever’s students. Teachers can become producers of tasks and upload them to the MILAGE LEARN+ app, making them available for students. When students solve tasks they have immediate feedback, with the solution available with criteria for assessment and an educational video that explains the task solution, that can be revisited as many times as needed for the student to learn. MILAGE LEARN+ is available for free and can be used for face to face, online, blended or flipped learning. Its use on Higher Education shows that it promotes pedagogical differentiation and increase the autonomy of students.
A Mixed Reality Laboratory for Developing Competencies in Control Engineering
Authors: Navarro-Gutiérrez Manuel , Vázquez Carlos Renato , Guajardo-Cuellar Alejandro , Yungaicela-Naula Noe Marcelo
Published: June 2023

This work presents a novel mixed reality laboratory for the development of competences in control engineering. This laboratory simulates various control systems that may interact with different control devices. The mixed reality lab has three components: (i) a virtual environment, (ii) a virtual-electronic interface, and (iii) a control unit. The virtual environment displays a virtual representation of the system under control. The electronic interface uses a microcontroller to solve the differential equations that models the simulated system. The values solved by this interface are sent to the virtual environment for driving its animation. Moreover, input and output signals are connected to the control unit for the implementation of a control law. The functionally of the proposed mixed reality laboratory is showcased by modeling and controlling a Planar Vertical Take-off and Landing (PVTOL) system. Furthermore, the motivation of a group of students, after experimenting with the laboratory, is reported.
The digital platform for the Unite! Alliance: The Metacampus
Authors: Alcober Jesus , Haji Mohammadali Farnaz
Published: June 2023

Nine European technology universities constitute the Unite! Alliance, a network that creates a new model for a virtual and physical European inter-university campus through close cooperation, physical and virtual mobility of members, joint programmes, communities that support teaching innovation, and open and entrepreneurial innovation networks. The Metacampus virtual campus platform is an important aspect of this framework. All participants in the Unite! Community can join at the Metacampus, which coexists alongside other universities' virtual campuses. It must become a valuable and useful tool for a wide range of users who are used to very different tools and processes, which is only one of the many difficulties it faces. The Moodle platform was chosen as the base for the work, and it was decided to maximise its features while minimising the amount of new innovations required to achieve the goals. After four years, the number of users who have registered and taken part in the activities that have been suggested enables us to draw the conclusion that the path is the right one for handling a challenge like the design and execution of a multi-university virtual campus.
Digital multitasking during academic lectures: Did the Covid-19 lockdown change the students’ behavior?
Authors: Mendes Rebeca Macedo , Veloso Ana Isabel
Published: June 2023

This paper explores digital multitasking during lectures for university students, attending to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Digital multitasking is conceptualized in this research as engaging in a digital task (T1) during academic lectures (T2). This paper has three main goals: 1. Analyze the variations in digital multitasking in three different moments – pre-pandemic (M1), during the lockdown (M2), and after the Covid-19 pandemic (M3); 2. Explore the purpose by which students engage in digital multitasking – exclusive educational (ED), exclusive non-educational (NED), and combined (COMB), combining educational and non-educational purposes; 3. Explore the digital resources – between 16 categories – used in multitasking during lectures and their relationship with the different purposes – ED, NED, and COMB. This quantitative research appeals to the survey and descriptive, comparative, and correlational analysis. Results show that multitasking during lectures is expected among university students and has changed with Covid-19 to a more educational purpose.
Reflective practice to bridge the theory-gap practice in Human-Computer interaction classes
Authors: Tlale-Mkhize Moretlo , Liebenberg Janet
Published: June 2023

There is a need to incorporate reflective practice in students’ studies at higher education institutions to bridge the perceived theory-practice gap in Human-Computer Interaction classes. Reflective practice as an approach is employed for students to make connections between theory and practice. Reflective practice allows students to evaluate what they have learned through practice. The action research methodology was used to facilitate the research. All students who completed the assignment were invited to participate in the study, and since it was voluntary, 24 students took part. Using reflective sheets, the students were able to evaluate their current actions to improve in the future. Data were analyzed using conventional content analysis to interpret the data. The results indicated that the students were able to reflect on their work and new ideas they can incorporate into their future work. The relevance of reflective practice to bridge the theory-practice gap is highlighted.
(Digitally) transforming education in a large university
Authors: Peeters Iris , Grommen Sylvia , Tubbax Hans
Published: June 2023

The world is changing faster than ever and so is the context of higher education. Students need to develop an agile mindset and corresponding generic skills for the flexible workplace that awaits them and the many societal challenges they face. Pedagogical and technological change can no longer be postponed by higher education institutes. However, this (digital) transformation is not an easy task. This paper elaborates on the process of digital and educational transformation at KU Leuven (Belgium), one of Europe’s oldest and largest research-based universities, from a meta-perspective. Through several examples, challenges and opportunities to trigger a shift in workforce, technology and culture are explained. The applied network-based model of educational development, pedagogical action research project methodology and informal initiatives definitely play a crucial role.
Learning agroecology through the serious game SEGAE in an online lesson: unveiling its impact on knowledge articulation
Authors: De Graeuwe Mireille , Van Cranenbroeck Lavena , Parent Rémy , Serdobbel Clément , Brostaux Yves , Maréchal Kevin
Published: June 2023

Facing global challenges, the currently dominating agricultural system has shown its limitation.  Therefore, agroecology appears as an attractive alternative. Its implementation has been shown to benefit the environment, while harboring economic potential. For a transition towards more agroecology, this new paradigm needs to be taught to students and professionals in the agricultural sector. However, traditional learning methods are not fully adapted to teach these concepts because of the poor interactivity and/or lack of interdisciplinarity. To help teach agroecology, the “SErious Game for AgroEcology” (SEGAE) was developed. SEGAE is a simulated mixed crop–livestock farm complex models in which players can learn by doing. To access SEGAE pedagogical interest, university students, coming from four specializations (Agronomy; Chemistry; Environment and Forest) participated to a theoretical class which was tighted to a play session of the game. The students then answered a knowledge survey on agroecology and a feedback survey based on flow theory. Results showed that students did significantly increase their knowledge of agroecology. Morevoer, a large majority of students enjoyed the game (83%) and thought playing this game increased their knowledge (91%).
Adopting Learning Circle approaches to equip academic staff for Community Engaged Research and Learning practices
Authors: Matolay Réka , Moriau Linde , McKenna Emma , Toarniczky Andrea , Gáspár Judit , Frigyik Márta , Van der Schueren Brecht , McCann Sinead , McGowan Caroline , Bates Catherine
Published: June 2023

The purpose is to explore the potential of Learning Circle (LC) approaches with an aim of equipping academic staff for Community Engaged Research and Learning (CERL) practices. We draw on the experiences from a three-year Erasmus+ project, CIRCLET. It aimed to meet the demand to better align higher education with the needs of the rapidly changing 21st century society, by enhancing the professional development of academic staff and fostering a culture of engagement. The article presents a case study-based argument that the LC – as a community of practice approach – is an effective instrument for, and has the potential to tackle, many of the challenges of professional development. We draw on a combined method, building case studies from post-interviews, personal notes and observations. We present four different cases, and offer suggestions for how LCs created a safe space, thus enabling learning at different levels which supported academics to build CERL into curricula.
Institutional influencers and support for tutoring in a South African higher education institution
Authors: Okoro Chioma Sylvia , Phiri Nelson Bakali
Published: June 2023

Tutoring contributes to student performance. However, the institutional factors that affect tutoring effectiveness have been explored to a limited extent. This study assessed institutional factors affecting tutors’ effectiveness and support strategies to improve their function. Interview data among twenty tutors in the Business and Economics faculty in a higher education institution in South Africa was analysed using inductive thematic analysis to output themes emerging from the data. Findings revealed that technical issues, unclear instructions, inadequate resources and training influenced tutors’ performance. Regular engagement/communication, tutor workshops, training tailored to specific tutors’ needs and challenges, timely provision of tutorial materials, incentives and supporting infrastructure could improve tutors’ effectiveness. The findings are beneficial to higher education stakeholders in developing measures to ensure effective tutoring for students. There is scope for future studies on the same topic to elicit views when tutoring is conducted face-to-face as this study was impacted by the covid-19 pandemic.