bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
FORMATION AND SEMANTIC ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS’ VIRTUAL IDENTITIES
Authors:   Fakultet za odgojne i obrazovne u Osijeku, TRTANJ Ivana , DRINOVAC Katarina ,   Osnovna škola Julija Benešića, Ilok
Published: December 2024

Today’s communication can hardly be imagined without the internet which offers a new virtual world allowing us complete freedom of how we present us. The communication space on the internet is a virtual space in whi-ch communication is established by virtual identities (Filipan-Žignić 2007). An individual creates a virtual identity by presenting themselves in commu-nication with other participants in various internet services. Such identity is expressed by different linguistic and other means (most frequently by photos). Virtual identities in social media networks are established by usage of pseu-donyms, which Vuković (2007) emphasises as a special type of nicknames. A pseudonym is a nickname that individuals choose for themselves and this characteristic distinguishes it from a nickname given to individuals by other people. This paper deals with formation and semantic analysis of students’ virtual pseudonyms. The research was carried out on a sample of 102 students of all five study years at the Integrated university undergraduate and graduate Teacher studies of Faculty of education in Osijek. The aim of the research was to identify the formation processes and semantic motivation with regard to virtual pseudonyms and to establish whether the analysis can point to contem-porary trends in youth communication. The research indicates that the students use their official first and last name on Facebook, while they allow themselves more freedom and creativity on Instagram. The pseudonyms used for presenting themselves are created by two different formation processes: suffixation and clipping. Semantic analysis of the selected pseudonyms shows that students’ pseudonyms in social media are motivated by their first and last names with common usage of majuscule and mi-niscule, punctuation, numbers and letters. The pseudonyms used by the students in computer games follow a similar pattern, but they also display the tendency towards the English language and a considerable influence of pop culture. Key words: virtual identities, pseudonyms, students, formation analysis, semantic contentIvana TRTANJ & Katarina DRINOVAC
PERCEPTION AND PERSPECTIVES OF INTERCULTURAL PRAGMATICS IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE/GERMAN AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING: A GOOD PRACTICE EXAMPLE FROM CROATIA
Authors:   Filozofski fakultet u Splitu, LUKŠIĆ Sandra
Published: December 2024

This research is divided into two parts: 1) The first part presents the results of an online survey from 2022 on the perception of the integration of intercultural elements in foreign language teaching while (2) the second part presents the possibilities of implementing these elements according to the further developed Byram model. The aim of the research is to demonstrate the possibilities and importance of integrating intercultural education into the curricula of various, predominantly linguistic foreign language courses. The results of the survey show how 69 participants (all with a double major in at least one foreign language at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Split, Croatia) assess the role and importance of integrating (inter)cultural elements and teachers as cultural mediators. The respondents recognize the importance of the “cultural component”, but primarily with regard to the cul-ture of the target language and the chosen language area. Therefore, a foreign language is usually taught as if it were intended exclusively for the communi-ty of native speakers, ignoring the cultural background of the foreign language learner and the multicultural background of the target language community. The research found that respondents recognize the importance of foreign lan-guage teachers' role as cultural mediators, but this appears to be insufficient in the era of global migrations and geopolitical unrest. Therefore, the present study uses Byram's Five Savoirs model to highlight the need for a change in perspective and a redefinition of the role of foreign language teachers and how they can mediate between different cultures to help foreign language learners understand their own and the culture of others, not just native speakers.Key words: foreign language teaching; intercultural; language teac-her; cultural mediator
POEMS ABOUT BOSNIAK AND SENJ HEROES THROUGH MILUTINOVIĆ'S PJEVANIJA CRNOGORSKA I HERCEGOVAČKA
Authors:   Fakultet za crnogorski jezik i književnost – Cetinje, ČOGURIĆ Aleksandar
Published: December 2024

Pjevanija crnogorska i hercegovačka is a collection of epic decasyllabic poems, sung by singers from Montenegro and the Highlands. The poems celebrate the great battles of Montenegrin history, local conflicts between Mon-tenegrins and Ottomans, the Crnojević family, epic heroes (Marko Kraljević, Bajo Pivljanin, beg Ljubović, Alija Đerzelez, Mujo and Halil Hrnjica, Tale from Orašac, Osman Tanković, Ćuprilić vezir, Alija Bojičić, old man Ćejfan, Stojan Janković, Ivo Senković, Ilija Smiljanić, Novak, Radivoje and Grujica). Pjevanija directs research in various directions: for example, the singer and the sung repertoire; the spreading of old epic themes; the presence and treatment of recurring motifs; epic preoccupations in a delimited epic domain; comparisons with songs from other, earlier or later, poetic collections. The work focuses on the research of the corpus of songs that celebrate the relationships of Senj and Udbina heroes, and other situations in which Bosniak heroes acted. Although the songs were sung by Christian singers in their own way, the poems depict Bosniak events, heroes, and domain. More dominant Christian heroes consider Bosniaks as their equals: old Ćejfan – a great warrior and duelist, man of authority and trust, heroic imperative, temperate and cautious, of great life and warrior experience. The songs Predrago je preskupo, Opet Smiljanić, Komnen, Bošnjak, Svadba i kavga, Starac Ćejfanare part of the singing skill in constructing a world in epic poems which is consisted of vast and intricate images.
Keywords: Pjevanija, epic poems, Bosniak heroes, Senj heroes
THE ATTITUDE OF A CHILD IN THE THIRD GRADE OFELEMENTARY SCHOOL TOWARDS THE AUTHOR'S TRADITIONAL AND AUTHOR'S MODERN FAIRY TALE
Authors:   Fakultet za crnogorski jezik i književnost – Cetinje, NIKOLIĆ Andrijana
Published: December 2024

The fairy tale has long been the subject of research during the child's upbringing. A child does not start research alone. The fairy tale was transmitted orally and by reading, and with the advancement of technology, dramatic radio and television fairy tales are available to the child, in addition to domestic audiovisual works, either through animation or film. Nevertheless, the new time brings challenges in every respect, and one will be in the observation of future times. Namely, the generations of children who come to our elementary school are significantly more advanced than the generations of twenty or thirty years ago, and their interests are also different, both in terms of interest in the genre and its form. In this work, we will analyze the interest of children aged eight, in terms of their aspiration towards the author's traditional or modern fairy tale, because as times change, so do the interests of the young, that is, the youngest.
Key words: fairy tale, child, identification, character, read
THE NOVEL IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL
Authors:   Univerzitet u Novom Pazaru, BIHORAC A. Ahmed
Published: December 2024

In this paper, we have analytically addressed the contents and types of novels in high school, aiming to present the obtained results and analyze the development and representation of novels from the 1930s to 2010 when they were adopted and introduced into school practice, shaping the present educational landscape. We will showcase the vertical sequence of forms and teaching content of novelistic prose in current high school curricula through a comparative analysis by class, listing curriculum by curriculum. We started with the hypothesis that, above all, we need to identify continuous modernization and progress based on relevant sciences (1), while also being prepared to encounter oscillations during times of changes in socio-political or class interests in the programming of literature, specifically novels in high school (2); through the content and aspects, we will indirectly draw conclusions about the quality of education that the curriculum has initiated and largely determined (3).Key words: novel, curriculum, literature, high school
HERITAGE TOPICS IN READING BOOKS AND TEXTBOOKS FOR THE CROATIAN LANGUAGE FROM FIFTH TO EIGHTH GRADE
Authors:   Fakultet za za odgojne i obrazovne znanosti u Osijeku, RAŠIĆ Marija , BERBIĆ KOLAR Emina
Published: December 2024

The aim of this work is the presentation of humanistic heritage themes in textbooks and reading books of the Croatian language subject taught in elementary school. In the introduction, it is presented theoretically what the term 'humanist heritage theme' entails, and then, through the analysis of textbooks and reading books, it is shown which themes and to what extent they are re-presented. The subject of this work and research is the representation of humanistic heritage themes of Croatian regions in elementary school language and literature textbooks from the fifth to the eighth grade in the Croatian language subject. The research included methodological instruments and literary-methodical templates in literature textbooks and linguistic-methodical templates in language and language expression textbooks, as well as complete teaching units related to the history of the Croatian language and dialects as well as the mother tongue. This work determines the occurrence and frequency of heritage themes - culture and customs of Croatian regions, the occurrence of oral (folk) literature texts, genre diversity of literary texts, and the representation of Croatian dialects and local speech at the level of linguistic and literary templates. The appearance of these topics in all three subject areas of the Croatian language - language, literature, culture and media - was analyzed. The expected result is a large number of texts/templates at both levels that teach by example and indicate the importance of studying, learning and passing on knowledge to the next generations of all content that belongs to humanistic heritage topics.
Key words: analysis of reading books and textbooks, elementary school, heritage, language, literature
THE IMPORTANCE OF HIGHER EDUCATION ICT LIBRARIES DUE TO A CRISIS
Authors:   University North, URAK-PLANTAK Jasmina , PERKUŠIĆ Ivana ,   Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Osijek, GLOBOČNIK ŽUNAC Ana ,   University North
Published: December 2024

The crisis situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has globally affected all spheres of activity, thus imposing online communication as the primary form of communication. This is supported by the digitization process itself, which experienced a kind of expansion in the 21st century, becoming important in the system management process, including higher education level libraries. The fundamental contribution to the organizational structure in the process of digitization of higher education libraries is made by electronic materials. In addition, the creation of new platforms on the websites of higher education libraries achieves better communication with users and provides greater availability of information. This approach requires users who are information literate that, based on the availability of a large amount of information in the information search process, will know how to manage information in the digital space. The purpose of the paper is to show the importance of information literacy of users of higher education libraries based on the services and activities they provide on their websites. The basic thesis presented in this paper is that the digitization of the system of higher education libraries ensures a faster flow of information between users and librarians and prevents delays in obtaining the necessary information from users to service providers in higher education libraries.
Keywords: information literacy, information management, higher education libraries, communication
PERSONAL NAMES OF THE CETINJE NAHIA IN THE DEFTER OF DUKADJIN SANDZAK FROM 1570.
Authors:   Filološki fakultet – Nikšić, DOŠLJAK Draško
Published: December 2024

The paper gives the personal names of the Cetinje nahia written in submitted to the Ottoman Defter of Dukadjin Sandzak from 1570 structural analysis. Defters as sources mostly prevail in the XV i XVI century. Jizya ledgers or (h)arach ledgers - they were the only ones official source on the settlements and population of certain areas of the Ottoman Empire, because there were gene-rally no other population censuses in the 17th century. They recorded only the names of the settlements, less often the names of the inhabitants and the number of houses in them - for the purpose of collecting state taxes as opposed to of the detailed cadastral censuses of the Defter, the jizya census records only subjects of the Ottoman state who paid jizya, and that was all of them adult men able to work, if not, due to certain services in benefit of the state were released. Jizya payments were exempted clergy, then the poor, the feeble-minded, foreigners and women. From the members in Islam this type of tax was given only by gypsies. In Defter of Dukadjin Sandzak from 1570. the following villages belong to nahia Cetinje: Mahine, Ugnji, Brajići, Lopate, Pobor, Cetinje, Bjelo-ši, Njeguši, Kosijer, Tomići, Teklići, (K)Čevo, Bjelice, Cuce, Ocinići and Zagarač (desolate and abandoned). The analysis included 314 names with 1324 confirmations. They are recorded only two female names (Miraja and Stane). The most frequent male names are: Radič (108), Nikola (84) and Stjepan (69).
Keywords: Ottoman ledger, Dukadjin sandzak, Cetinje nahia, anthro-ponym, creation
imaginario romano en la Sevilla barroca. Pinturas y tapices de los Herrera Melgarejo.
Authors: Quiles García Fernando
Published: December 2024

Los miembros de estas familias Herrera Melgarejo, que vivieron en Sevilla durante el siglo XVII, acopiaron significativas obras de arte, al tiempo que hicieron una importante labor de promoción artística. Beatriz de Herrera Melgarejo y su esposo Diego López de Balmaseda constituyen uno de los referentes de este estudio. El otro lo representa Francisco de Herrera Melgarejo, casado con María Ortiz de Zúñiga de forma que entroncó con el linaje de “los Ortices”, del que también formó parte el ilustre historiador sevillano, Diego Ortiz de Zúñiga. Todos ellos reunieron numerosas obras que ponen de manifiesto la importancia del flujo artístico de procedencia romana hasta Sevilla. Pero también se ha podido verificar la conexión personal de ambas familias con ilustres personajes de la corte pontificia y otros relacionados con la madrileña.
Juan de Segarra y otros maestros que trabajaron para la casa de Castellar (1617-1670).
Authors: Martín Roldán Ángel
Published: December 2024

Una buena parte de la arquitectura sevillana del siglo XVII corrió a cargo de maestros albañiles y carpinteros que mantuvieron la tradición mudéjar del ladrillo y el sistema de mampostería, dada la ausencia de canteras de piedra en los alrededores de la ciudad. En este artículo se presentan los nombres de una serie de albañiles y carpinteros –en su mayoría desconocidos hasta el momento– que trabajaron al servicio de los condes de Castellar entre los años 1617 y 1670, a través de las diversas obras y reparaciones que se acometieron en los edificios propiedad de la casa condal o patrocinados por los mismos en la ciudad de Sevilla y en la villa de El Viso. Asimismo se incluye un primer acercamiento a través de las fuentes de la desaparecida casa palacio del conde que existió en la localidad de El Viso del Alcor hasta su destrucción en 1979.
escultor genovés Francesco Galleano (c. 1713-1753): obras atribuibles y un modelo repetido por su taller.
Authors: Puya Lucena Juan Luis
Published: December 2024

Francesco Galleano fue uno de los escultores pertenecientes a aquel grupo de artistas que llegaron desde la ciudad ligur de Génova. Formado, al igual que su hermano Pietro, en el obrador de su maestro Antón María Maragliano, su instalación en la ciudad de Cádiz le permitió obtener y viabilizar los encargos realizados por su taller, expandiéndose a la zona que le rodeaba. Su gran éxito, a pesar de su pronta muerte, le sirvió para dominar el panorama escultórico genovés en la urbe gaditana. En este trabajo, abordaremos el estudio y propuesta de atribución de varios santos, situados en distintos templos de la ciudad, en el que se ha llevado a cabo un análisis histórico, artístico y comparativo. Asimismo, plantearemos la hipótesis sobre la presencia de un modelo utilizado por el taller o por sus seguidores en reiteradas ocasiones.
Contemporary Literary Translations into Judeo-Spanish as a Territory of Sephardic Language in its Postvernacular Mode
Authors: August-Zarębska Agnieszka
Published: December 2024

This article presents the contemporary translations into Judeo-Spanish, published in the form of a book, against the background of the current sociolinguistic and sociocultural situation of Sephardic language, which nowadays is considered as severely endangered. It has ceased to be the language of literature with the exception of several authors who since 1970-ties have published poetry. In the 21st century some of them have noticed the usefulness of translation in the protection of Judeo-Spanish. My analysis of different elements of the books in question shows that translation belongs to the repertoire of postvernacular practices. The further claim is that in times when there is no geographical area where Judeo-Spanish continues to be spoken, the translated literature is an important part of the «territory» of the existence of the language which intersects with other «territories». They function together as points of reference in the construction of Sephardic identity based on the relation with its language of heritage.
The Dynamics of Young Fatherhood
Authors: Neale Bren , Tarrant Anna
Published: December 2024

Around one in ten children born in the UK are fathered by men under the age of twenty-five, and this book tackles the overlooked views and needs of these young fathers. Challenging negative popular and media discourses, this book showcases future policy and practice directions designed to nurture the potential of these young men and their children.
Low-Income Female Teacher Values and Agency in India
Authors: Samuel Ruth
Published: December 2024

This book shows how the speech and syntax of low-income female teachers in India's education system establishes a special form of relational agency and empowerment.
Luxury and Corruption
Authors: Kuldova Tereza Østbø , Østbø Jardar , Raymen Thomas
Published: December 2024

Why do anti-corruption efforts routinely fail? What kind of world are they creating? Looking at luxury art, antiquities, superyachts and populist politics, this book explores the connection between luxury and corruption, and offers an alternative to the received wisdom of how we tackle corruption.
Mundania
Authors: Willim Robert
Published: December 2024

Emerging technologies eventually disappear into the atmosphere of everyday life - they become ordinary and enmeshed in ignored infrastructures and patterns of behaviour. This is how Mundania takes form. Based on original research, this book uses the concept of mundania to better understand our relationship with technology.
Migration, Crisis and Temporality at the Zimbabwe-South Africa Border
Authors: Vanyoro Kudakwashe
Published: December 2024

This insightful book explores the governance of immobilities and temporality in African migration. It shares lessons from the experiences of Zimbabwean migrants fleeing economic crisis to the South African town of Musina and asks what the work of state and non-state actors there tell us about the management of immobile people and places.
PRAVNI ASPEKTI ZAŠTITE EKONOMSKIH INTERESA POTROŠAČA
Authors:   University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Law, Serbia, Prdić Mihajlo
Published: December 2024

The Consumer Protection Law defines the basic provisions in the
procedure itself. The paper analyses the procedure of the shortest
possible consumer protection mechanism based on the attitudes of
consumers who were surveyed in front of three shopping centres in
Novi Sad on a sample of 50 consumers each. The aim of the research
is to achieve a solution that will, based on consumers' views, more
effectively protect their rights and interests in the context of timely
compensation for economic damage. Research results can lead to a
better consumer protection mechanism. Namely, as a result of the
work, open questions can be raised that will result in certain legal
solutions, the initiators of which can be the consumers themselves
Extrafiscalidade na Reforma Tributária
Authors: Adamy Pedro
Published: December 2024

O artigo demonstra que a Reforma Tributária sobre a tributação do consumo, ao alterar o sistema constitucional tributário, modificou e, em grande medida, subverteu os fundamentos da extrafiscalidade. Tal subversão decorre de três fundamentos principais: primeiro, pela vedação de concessão de benefícios ou incentivos fiscais; segundo, pela utilização do imposto seletivo apenas com finalidade sancionatória, e, terceiro, pela criação de uma essencialidade rígida ou fechada.
Validation of otolith daily increment formation and early growth analysis of Japanese flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus)
Authors: Tang Jiabao , Sun Zhaohui , Wang Qinglin , Ren Jiangong , Yu Shanshan , Si Fei
Published: December 2024

The Japanese flounder is a vital economic species among East Asian released and cultured fish. Here, we sought to validate daily increment formation and analyze the early morphological development of sagittal otoliths and lapillus in Japanese flounder larvae and juveniles over 50 days. Our analysis focused on the otolith shapes, the number of daily rings present, and their length and width measurements. The results revealed that sagittal otoliths and lapillus formed before the fertilized eggs hatched. During the larval and juvenile stages, sagittae evolved gradually, transforming from nearly round to oval structures, eventually adopting arrow- or pear-shaped forms. Similarly, lapillus transformed from nearly round to mussel-shaped structures. The first daily ring became evident on the 5th-day post-hatching, demonstrating a daily periodicity during the larval phase. We observed a direct relationship between incubation days (D) and the number of daily otolith increments (n), expressed as D = n + 5. This deposition trend exhibited a daily periodicity for both sagittae and lapillus. We also noted exponential correlations between the length (Ls, μm) and width (Ws, μm) of the sagittae and the total length (TL, mm). Contrastingly, the lapillus measurements demonstrated linear correlations. Furthermore, a linear relationship emerged between the sagittae and lapillus lengths: Ll = 0.3028Ls + 28.534 (R2 = 0.9366). Additionally, we found a similar linear relationship between the sagittae and lapillus widths: Wl = 0.3791Ws + 21.508 (R2 = 0.9426). The formation pattern of daily increments in lapillus was notably more distinct than that in sagittae, making it highly suitable for age identification and group recognition. This study not only contributes to the field of fish ecology but also provides a foundational understanding for future research. It can assist in reconstructing early life histories and inferences about the spawning periods and grounds of stocked Japanese flounder.
Exploring the Mekong River and the Development of Eco-Cultural Tourism in Northeastern Thailand
Authors: Hongsuwan Pathom , Seemarorit Wantakarn
Published: December 2024

Aims: This article aims to explore and promote tourism in the Northeastern region of Thailand, specifically focusing on the vibrant culture surrounding the Mekong River. The goal is to stimulate the local economy and enhance the quality of life for the communities in this area. Additionally, the article seeks to establish a sustainable tourism model that preserves the uniqueness of local culture for future generations.
 
Method: This article employs a qualitative approach using a descriptive research design. It incorporates in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and document analysis to collect information about the experiences and knowledge of communities living along the Mekong River. A purposive sampling technique was used to select relevant locations and participants aligning with the research objectives.
 
Results: The research findings indicate that the Mekong River significantly impacts the social, cultural, and economic aspects of local communities in Northeastern Thailand. The river offers promising opportunities for tourism development. Key tourist attractions—such as traditional festivals, the sale of local products, and the communities along the river—have been identified as avenues to enhance the area's economy and culture while aligning with sustainable development goals (SDGs).
 
Conclusion: The article concludes that the growth of ecotourism and cultural tourism in the Mekong River region can generate income and foster pride in local culture. Preserving the community's unique characteristics and cultural heritage is vital. Furthermore, the article emphasizes the importance of planning for sustainable tourism to ensure that both communities and the environment fully benefit in the future.
 
Research Implications:  The findings highlight the significance of developing sustainable tourism in the Mekong River region. They stress the need for strategies that promote equitable economic growth and active community participation. Additionally, the paper advocates for effective water resource management and cross-border collaboration to support tourism development that generates income while preserving the area's cultural and environmental diversity.
 
Originality/Value: This research is unique and valuable because it examines the relationship between local culture and ecotourism development in the Mekong River region. It provides insights into how the river influences community identity and livelihoods. Additionally, it offers strategies for sustainable tourism development that aim to generate economic benefits while preserving local cultural heritage.
YABANCILARA TÜRKÇE ÖĞRETİMİNDE KONUŞMA BECERİSİ KAZANDIRMADA ÇEVRİMİÇİ DERSLERİN KULLANIMI
Authors: Auelbekova SH. , Akça H. , Erdoğan M.
Published: December 2024

In our article, it is discussed that internet-based distancelanguage teaching, which has emerged due to the developing technology inrecent years, provides important opportunities in terms of gaining communicative competence due to the fact that sound and image are the basiccomponents of the internet. The internet is equipped to gain the four basic skillsof listening, speaking, reading, and writing for distance language learnersThe aim of our study is to teach foreigners the skill of speaking throughdistance education in Turkish teaching, to explain the computer-assistedinteractive programs used in distance education, and to demonstrate the important methods and techniques in developing speaking skills in this way. To provide students with an easy and enjoyable way to learn to communicate inTurkish. A striking point in the studies on the use of technology in languageeducation is to reveal the benefits of combining computer-based education with face-to-face language education.
CLIL APPROACH IN KAZAKHSTAN: LEARNERS’ PERCEPTION AND EXPERIENCES
Authors: Yesmuratova A. , Shayakhmetova D.
Published: December 2024

In modern society, a new education system is being formed and the acquisition of one or more foreign languages is becoming a priority, and it is seen as one of the tools for expanding professional knowledge and opportunities. In this regard, new educational methods appear for teaching a second language. One of them is the Content and Language Integrated Learning approach which is increasingly becoming one of the innovative approaches to teaching and learning foreign languages. However, there exist several issues related to the implementation process of the CLIL approach. Thus, this article aims to demonstrate the senior school students’ perceptions of CLIL. The research questions are concentrated on identifying the challenges that they face while applying the CLIL method and illustrating the benefits of this approach in the teaching and learning contexts. By investigating their attitudes and perceptions toward CLIL, it will be possible to search out solutions for challenges that students face during the CLIL lesson and to improve their skills.
ORGANIZING AND OPTIMIZING DATA EXCHANGE IN UNIVERSITY
Authors: Tugelbayev A. , Zhamanov A.
Published: December 2024

Currently online education at universities developing exponentially. There are many possible solutions for teachers and students to share materials, assignments, etc. Universities are increasingly using e-learning portals that match their requirements. But the exchange of information in some situations, there are big problems between teachers and students. Also, various information from different sources loses its value in huge data. According to this information, our goals (1) Organize study materials for quick access (2) Optimize your e-Learning portal and make it user-friendly (3) Reduce page load speed to make the portal faster. This article describes how many widely used possible solutions exist today and compares them to ours to get an objective perspective.
EXPLORING PERCEPTIONS OF PRE – SERVICE TEACHERS TOWARD TECHNOLOGY COURSES IN THE TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM IN THE CONTEXT OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Authors: Гатиат Aйсулу , Неталиева Гулнара , Беріккызы Х.
Published: December 2024

This study investigates the perceptions of pre-service teachers on the role of technology courses in their current teacher training program/curriculum, as well as the extent to which they feel prepared on their ability to integrate technology into their classrooms. A semi-structured interview was conducted with 8 pre-service senior students. In addition, an online questionnaire was sent to 40 pre-service senior students of Suleyman Demirel University. A 5 point Likert Scale questionnaire with 29 items was used. Overall, the findings revealed that pre-service teachers have a strong positive attitude toward technology and high confidence in their competency in using technology. It must be borne in mind that the study was conducted with a small sample group of participants in one particular university. Therefore, further research is needed with an extended size of the sample as well as to expand the field of study.
Credit Card Fraud Detection Using Data Science
Authors:   USA, Mouli Yalamanchili Chandra
Published: December 2024

We have witnessed an enormous evolution in credit card processing over last few years, issuing chip-based credit cards, starting mobile device-based
wallets like Apple Pay are some of the significant changes done to secure credit card transactions.
Despite financial institutions (banks) working hard to eliminate fraud in credit card transactions, credit card fraud has been continuously rising over the
last few years. Fraudsters are getting smarter and using latest technologies to steal cardholder’s information, either through hacking or through social
engineering.
Increasing fraud in the industry makes fraud prediction very critical to be able to identify and stop fraud in real time, and data science plays a significant
role in analyzing and being able to predict fraud based on transactional and cardholder information. The scope of this project is to research and identify
different types of predictive analysis algorithms available that can be applied to determine and stop fraudulent transactions.
Innovative Process Optimization for Warpage Control in Glass-Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene (PP+30%GF) Brackets
Authors:   USA, Dabhi Dhrudipsinh
Published: December 2024

This paper outlines an advanced approach to addressing warpage concerns in bracket parts molded with Polypropylene (PP) + 30% Glass Fiber (GF) material.
Modelo Predictivo para la Detección del hurto de la energía Eléctrica
Authors: Lezama Gonzales Pedro Martin , Cachay Boza Orestes , Zevallos León Máximo
Published: December 2024

Illegal access and use of electricity, known as electricity theft, represents a significant threat to the energy industry and society as a whole. This fraudulent phenomenon undermines the integrity of the electrical system, negatively affects service providers and has serious economic, social and environmental consequences. Furthermore, abnormal electricity consumption also poses significant challenges in terms of early detection of irregularities and optimization of energy consumption. In this research, the causes and motivations that drive electricity theft were analyzed. Likewise, the various methods used by offenders to manipulate energy meters and hide their fraudulent activities were examined, highlighting the need for innovative solutions to combat this problem. Of all the existing solutions, we focus on the analysis and prediction of consumption using Machine Learning techniques. The use of algorithmic machine learning models is explored as a key tool to detect and prevent electricity theft and anomalous consumption. Presenting a significant improvement in the detection of electrical energy theft.
The Intersection of Emotional Neuroscience and Learning: A Comprehensive Review of Current Research
Authors: Antonopoulou Hera , Halkiopoulos Constantinos
Published: December 2024

This paper provides a broad-based review of how emotional neuroscience intersects with learning, emphasizing the critical role that emotions play in cognitive processes and memory formation. It discusses research into the neurobiological underpinnings and neural circuits that demonstrate the deep-seated influence of emotional states on attention, memory retention, and cognitive activities. It covers theoretical frameworks and strategies for how to enhance educational outcomes through emotional regulation using cognitive reappraisal and the strategic use of emotional content in educational materials. This research brings together insights from interdisciplinary research in psychology, neuroscience, and technology for a more accurate understanding of how important emotional intelligence is to academic and social performance. This paper argues that emotional arousal can be exploited to benefit memory retention and encourages further research in the field of emotional neuroscience to improve educational praxis. The results bear important implications for educators and show the prospect of implementing emotional intelligence and recognition tools in learning settings for better student involvement and academic performance.
Awareness Level of Farmers on Agricultural Related Softwares for Improved Agricultural Production: Panacea for Food Insecurity in Iseyin Local Government Area of Oyo State
Authors: ADETUNBI, Saheed Ige  , Olayemi Arowolo Jeremiah
Published: December 2024

Purpose: The study in its main objective assessed the awareness level of farmers on agricultural related softwares for improved agricultural production in Iseyin Local Government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria. Specifically, the study examined the socio-economic characteristics of respondents; evaluated the level of awareness on agricultural softwares in the study area; investigated the extent of factors influencing usage of agricultural related softwares; assessed the severity of various challenges to usage of agricultural related softwares. The research hypothesis examined significant relationship between the socio-economic characteristics of the respondents and their level of awareness of farmers on agricultural related softwares available to the respondents.
Materials and Methods: A well- structured interview schedule was used to collect primary data. A total of 75 respondents were selected. Both descriptive statistics and inferential statistical analysis were employed in data analysis.
Findings: The study revealed that male (64.0%) population is more than population of female (36.0%) in the study area. Results further revealed that aside automated poultry machine, weather forecasting tools was the most aware agricultural softwares in the study area. The study also deduced that factors influencing usage of agricultural softwares was access to technology with highest frequency of 97.3%. Limited digital infrastructure, regulatory and policy issues, reliability and connectivity issues and awareness and perception was ranked 1st in the challenges facing the respondents to usage agricultural related softwares. Chi-square analysis revealed a significant relationship between socio-economic characteristics of sex (x2 = 5.88, p= 0.015), religion (x2 = 26.16, p= 0.000002), marital status (x2 = 184.94, p= 0.00001), secondary occupation (x2 = 45.02, p = 0.001), year of farming experience (x2 = 6.72, p= 0.035) and aspect of farming enterprise (x2 = 174.54, p= 0.001)  meanwhile, educational status do not to have a significant relationship on the awareness level of farmers on agricultural related softwares.
Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy:  The study recommended improved awareness of less-known agricultural softwares like precision agronomy and data management tools through targeted educational campaigns and demonstrations that highlight their benefits to farmers, addressing regulatory and policy barriers will be crucial, along with promoting digital literacy programs to increase farmers understanding and perceived benefits of using agricultural related softwares.
Towards Predicting Recurrence Risk of Differentiated Thyroid Cancer with a Hybrid Machine Learning Model
Authors: Chattopadhyay Subhagata
Published: December 2024

Thyroid cancers (TC) often recur. This paper tests a novel unsupervised and supervised hybrid machine learning model to predict the recurrence risk (RR) and its score (RRS) in a population of "differentiated thyroid cancer" (DTC) cases as the prognostic measure. The DTC data (383 × 13) are collected from the UCI library. The population is grouped into "high risk of recurrence" (HRR) and "no high risk of recurrence" (NHRR) using the agglomerative clustering algorithm (ACA). Prior, the dataset is log-normalized [0,1], column-wise as a preprocessing step. Log-normalized values of the predictors, their corresponding coefficients, and the constant/intercept are used to construct a multiple linear regression to compute the RRS. Further, RRS values are normalized [0,1] using a log-sigmoidal function and termed "RRS_norm". RRS_norms closer to the average RRS_norms of HRR and NHRR determine the predicted group. The model’s performance is measured with a confusion matrix, and RRS_norm results are matched with the RR labeled within the dataset. The result shows that ACA can correctly cluster the dataset into HRR and NHRR by 63.4%. Based on the coefficient values, predictors such as "Age", "Gender", "Smoking", "History of smoking", "History of Radiotherapy", "Adenopathy", and "Tumor staging" which comprise 53.84% of the total number of predictors show a positive correlation with "recurrence". However, while matching the RRS_norms with the actual RRs, a 21.68% mismatch is observed, which mandates investigations with other DTC datasets.
 
Received: 26 September 2024 | Revised: 18 November 2024 | Accepted: 29 November 2024
 
Conflicts of Interest
The author declares that he has no conflicts of interest to this work.
 
Data Availability Statement
The data that support the findings of this study are openly available in Kaggle at https://www.kaggle.com/datasets/joebeachcapital/differentiated-thyroid-cancer-recurrence, reference number [14].
 
Author Contribution Statement
Subhagata Chattopadhyay: Conceptualization, Methodology, Software, Validation, Formal analysis, Investigation, Resources, Data curation, Writing – original draft, Writing – review & editing, Visualization, Supervision, Project administration.
Métodos de selección de modelos reducidos para la Dinámica de Sistemas Multicuerpo
Authors:   , Fuentes Lárez José David
Published: December 2024

La Dinámica de Sistemas Multicuerpo (DSM) es una herramienta fundamental para modelar sistemas mecánicos y analizar su evolución temporal mediante parámetros y coordenadas generalizadas. Su aplicación es particularmente relevante en la industria, permitiendo la modelización precisa de elementos como brazos robóticos, trenes y aerogeneradores. Estos modelos pueden presentar una gran complejidad computacional, lo que en algunos casos dificulta su implementación en tiempo real. Los modelos multicuerpo se pueden ver como modelos paramétricos en función de sus parámetros dinámicos, y las técnicas de selección de modelos permiten expresar estos modelos utilizando un número reducido de parámetros. Se espera que estos modelos simplificados mantengan una complejidad computacional menor, preservando al mismo tiempo un nivel de precisión deseado. En este estudio, se utilizan distintos modelos, incluyendo el de un brazo robótico PUMA y el Hexaglide. Para el caso del tren, se ha desarrollado un modelo con una alta complejidad funcional, integrando irregularidades de la vía, fuerzas de Kalker y un método dinámico-impulsivo para el contacto en los flancos. Estos modelos se emplean para definir un conjunto de datos representativos de las condiciones operativas estándar del sistema. Se selecciona un modelo con parámetros reducidos y se propone un conjunto de heurísticas de selección de modelos, así como medidas de error normalizado. Los resultados obtenidos demuestran que, con las metodologías propuestas, es posible utilizar tan solo 19 de los 49 parámetros para reproducir el modelo original del PUMA con solo un 1 % de error. En el caso del Hexaglide, se reduce de 70 a 17 parámetros. Para el tren, se pueden reproducir los resultados originales con solo 3 de los 10 parámetros. Sin embargo, se ha observado que para el caso del tren, una mayor reducción en el número de operaciones puede lograrse si, además de los parámetros inerciales, se añaden los parámetros de amortiguación y rigidez de los muelles, lo cual implica una optimización más eficiente del modelo, alcanzando una reducción del 47 % en el número total de operaciones.
Study on Analysis of Variance in Statistics
Authors: Prof. Asane Bharat Baban
Published: December 2024

Variance is a key statistical measure that quantifies the spread of values within a dataset, offering insights into data variability. It evaluates the average squared deviation of data points from the mean and serves as the foundation for statistical methods such as ANOVA and regression analysis. Introduced by Ronald Fisher in 1918, variance builds upon earlier concepts by Gauss and is calculated differently for populations and samples, using Bessel’s correction for unbiased estimation in samples. Unlike range, variance incorporates all data points, ensuring comparability across datasets of varying sizes. Its properties, including invariance to additive constants and scalability by squared factors, make it a robust metric for analyzing data spread. Variance is especially critical in experimental designs to distinguish between systematic (between-groups) and unsystematic (within-groups) variance, enabling researchers to assess and interpret variability in diverse contexts
Musealisation of architectural heritage for sustainable and inclusive tourism. The Yonghe Temple. Beijing
Authors: Soler Estrela Alba , Martínez Moya Joaquín Ángel , Li Siqi
Published: December 2024

Architectural heritage is one of the best testaments to the history of civilizations, embodying multidisciplinary values that should be shared through diverse cultural offerings. To achieve this, it is crucial to select engaging themes and develop museological materials that enhance understanding and appreciation of such sites. Equally important is leveraging modern dissemination technologies to reach diverse audiences effectively. The Falun Hall of the Yonghe Temple in Beijing exemplifies this approach. By analyzing its architectural elements, materials, and decorations, specific content can be created to enrich visitors’ experiences while promoting appreciation, dissemination, and conservation. The growth of global cultural tourism underscores the importance of sustainable practices that add touristic value, educate visitors, and align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) without compromising heritage integrity. Virtual Reality (VR) offers transformative opportunities for heritage preservation. Digital models of historicalbuildings ensure their preservation for future generations, facilitating global access and overcoming physical barriers. Additionally, branding and commercial products tied to such monuments can enhance their tourist appeal and support conservation efforts. This study emphasizes the potential of these strategies in fostering sustainable cultural tourism and preserving architectural heritage.
Montenegro and Serbia
Authors: Morrison Kenneth , Garčević Vesko
Published: December 2024

This is the first comprehensive analysis of the oft-divergent paths taken by Montenegro and Serbia in the tumultuous period between the late 1980s and the present day. Utilising both primary and secondary sources, many previously unpublished in English, this book provides a detailed examination of the complex relations between Montenegro and Serbia in the Yugoslav context and their bilateral relationship since they parted ways in 2006.

Montenegro and Serbia: A Velvet Divorce?offers a broader overview of the internal political developments in both countries, their interactions and the forging of their own distinct, and ultimately divergent, domestic and foreign policies.

Kenneth Morrison and Vesko Garcevic also explore the relationships that Montenegro and Serbia have had, and continue to have, with Russia, China, the EU and NATO, making this a highly relevant study for those interested in global power politics, as well as contemporary political dynamics in the Western Balkans.
Drawing Analogies
Authors: Burrows David , Cussans John , Kenning Dean , Yacoob Mary
Published: December 2024

By exploring diagrams, diagramming and the diagrammatic across a range of disciplines and arts-led practices, this open access book addresses the gap between diagrams as a widely valued mode of visual representation and their under-examined status within arts and art education

Informed by Charles Sanders Peirce’s understanding of a diagram as an analogy of relations,Drawing Analogiesdraws on its authors’ creative use of diagrams as artists, educators and arts researchers, and on fields of inquiry that bring the arts into alignment with other disciplines – most notably anthropology, critical theory, pedagogy, philosophy, psychology, semiotics and the physical and life sciences. This range of disciplines is evident in the artists and writers discussed, such as Gregory Bateson, Black Quantum Futurism, Salvador Dali, Phillipe Descola, Aristotle, Hilma af Klint, Rosalind E. Krauss, Yayoi Kusama, Louis Hjelmslev, Susanne Leeb, Jacques Lacan, Pauline Oliveros, and George Widener.

While the authors approach diagramming as both a technicalandpoetic activity, their emphasis is on creative, embodied and exploratory modes of diagramming practices, which are capable of engendering new forms, thoughts and experiences. By taking an artistic approach to diagrams and diagramming, by incorporating diagramming as a method of enquiry within chapters, and by exploring their interdisciplinary and multi-perspectival potentials,Drawing Analogiesproposes giving new life to the art of diagramming and widening the arena of artistic practice and creative research.

The ebook editions of this book are available open access under a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 licence on bloomsburycollections.com. Open access was funded by University College London.