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Building High-Performing Organizations: Tools for Leaders, Managers, and Employees
Authors: Westover Jonathan
Published: November 2024

In his latest work, Building High-Performing Organizations, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover provides a holistic roadmap for achieving excellence in complex organizations. Across six 46 chapters, he identifies the tools and practices that maximize potential at every level. Leaders will learn to build trust, foster creativity, and navigate ambiguity. Individual contributors will gain insight into career navigation, relationships, and systemic issues like burnout. Based on extensive research across industries, Westover dismantles assumptions and reframed performance as a collaborative effort. With practical strategies addressing leadership, development, culture, communication, innovation and implementation, this book empowers everyone to shape decisions and contribute value. Readers will be motivated to institutionalize growth and transform workplace culture. Packed with real-world examples, the book offers a dynamic systems approach. Leaders will learn how to build trust, foster creativity and navigate ambiguity. Individuals will gain insight into career navigation, relationship management and addressing systemic issues like burnout. Westover's authoritative guide is a must-read for executives, managers and employees committed to unlocking their organization's full potential. Readers will maximize talent at every level and build high-performing cultures capable of sustained excellence.
The Heart of the Matter: Compassionate Leadership in Unfeeling Environments
Authors: Westover Jonathan
Published: November 2024

This article explores how compassionate leadership can thrive even within organizations primarily focused on results and profits. It defines compassionate leadership as understanding employees holistically and building trusting relationships. While compassion can clash with short-term, numbers-driven cultures, the article outlines strategies compassionate managers can use. These include developing emotional intelligence, leading by example, refining metrics beyond outputs, establishing compassionate processes, and cultivating social support. Specific industry examples show compassionate leadership in healthcare, higher education, and tech startups. The article concludes that cultivating emotional intelligence and holistic wellbeing metrics can help shift mindsets to recognize sustainable success depends on sustainable, cared-for workforces. Compassion makes both cultural and business sense by valuing people fully within demanding work environments.
Decoding Silence in Digital Cross-Cultural Communication: Overcoming Misunderstandings in Global Teams
Authors: Hayati Daryoosh , Sinha Shriya
Published: November 2024

This study investigates the role of silence in digital cross-cultural communication, emphasizing its potential for misinterpretation due to cultural differences and the absence of non-verbal cues. Silence, often perceived differently across high- and low-context cultures, plays a crucial role in conveying emotions and intentions. In digital spaces, the lack of immediate feedback and non-verbal richness increases the complexity of silence interpretation. This research employs a comprehensive literature review to explore how silence is used in virtual communication platforms like Zoom and Slack and its impact on global teams. The study analyzes various existing research on silence in intercultural communication and digital communication tools. Key findings reveal that silence in high-context cultures, such as Japan and China, is seen as reflective and respectful, while in low-context cultures like the United States, it is often interpreted negatively, leading to miscommunication. Furthermore, the absence of non-verbal cues in digital environments exacerbates these misunderstandings. The study also explores the potential of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) to mitigate these communication barriers by detecting and interpreting silence more effectively. The results underscore the need for cultural sensitivity in virtual teams and highlight the limitations of current AI tools in understanding cultural nuances. This research contributes to the ongoing discourse on improving intercultural communication in digital settings, offering practical implications for global teams and suggesting future directions for AI integration in digital communication platforms.
Consonantal Variation of Hindi-Urdu Loanwords in Standard English: A Phonological Analysis
Authors: Khan Bairam , Asad Mohammad , Zahid Mahboob
Published: November 2024

This study delves into the intricate phonological transformations that transpire when Hindi-Urdu loanwords are integrated into the English lexicon. Through a meticulous curation and analysis of a corpus comprising Hindi-Urdu loanwords in English, this research scrutinizes the nuanced consonantal changes that arise from the linguistic exchange between these languages. With a particular focus on the interplay between Hindi-Urdu consonantal sounds and English phonological structures, the study examines processes such as deaspiration, deretroflexion, and deuvularization, and other relevant phonetic adjustments to provide a comprehensive insight into how Standard English phonological norms impact the interpretation and articulation of Hindi-Urdu consonants within loanwords.
Impact of English Language Coaching Classes in Pakistan: Bridging Educational Gaps and Socioeconomic Challenges
Authors: Hassan Sain Zohaib , Geng Hui , Song Yumei
Published: November 2024

The education system in Pakistan faces challenges in effectively teaching English as a second language, prompting students to seek external support through coaching classes. This research explores the impact and implications of coaching classes on English language learning, examining their influence on academic performance and their emergence as a parallel education system. A mixed-method approach was adopted, utilizing surveys of 300 participants, in-depth interviews with 30 students, teachers, and parents, and classroom observations conducted in 10 schools and coaching centers. Quantitative analysis revealed that 75% of students attended coaching classes, with significant academic improvements in English performance noted for coached students compared to non-coached students (p < 0.05). Qualitative findings highlighted both the benefits and challenges: while coaching classes offer personalized attention and enhance exam preparation, they also impose a financial burden on families and reflect inadequacies in formal education. The research concludes that while coaching significantly enhances students’ English skills, it underscores the need for improvements within schools to provide more comprehensive language education. Addressing gaps in formal education could reduce over-reliance on coaching classes, ensuring more equitable access to language learning opportunities.
Deconstructing Students’ Language Identities On X: A Nigerian and Malaysian Case Study For Education
Authors: Abu Ziden Azidah , Emmanuel Ifedayo Adu
Published: November 2024

This study investigated students’ language deconstruction and identities on X social media technology. The Gen Z’s and Big Data are currently in vogue, which affords this research to enquire using a quantitative methodology. Besides, the online data analytics consisting of the number of likes, repost and comments were gathered from the X social media. Nowadays, the social media acts as an online reservoir for internet data that are readily available for use. Learning analytics are records of students’ activities based on their engagement on social media. However, the respondents in this study were students randomly selected from a two-world perspective on X, consisting of Malaysian and Nigerian students. A detailed data analysis was conducted using the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) and the results showed a recent decline of students’ engagement in educational discourse using indigenous languages on X. The recent decline was informed by this study’s data, which implies an imminent action is required to ensure the indigenous languages are protected from extinction. This study findings are significant to lecturers, policymakers, researchers and Government in ensuring that more language diversity issues are considered in this 21st century. This research likewise addressed the English language (L2) significance in educational discourse with a recommendation for the inclusion of more indigenous language option on X for diversity and equality purpose.
EFEKTIVITAS PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER DALAM MENCEGAH BULLYING
Authors: Khofi Mohammad Bilutfikal , Heridianto
Published: November 2024

Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis efektivitas pendidikan karakter dalam mencegah bullying di Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Miftahul Ulum Pancoran Bondowoso. Menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif, data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi dari siswa, guru, kepala madrasah, dan orang tua yang terlibat dalam program pendidikan karakter. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa program pendidikan karakter yang diterapkan, seperti lingkungan madrasah yang nyaman melalui konsep "peaceful school", penerapan budaya religius, integrasi nilai karakter dalam pembelajaran, dan sosialisasi dampak bullying, terbukti efektif dalam mengurangi perilaku bullying. Kolaborasi antara guru dan orang tua juga memainkan peran penting dalam mendukung perkembangan sosial dan emosional siswa. Kesimpulan penelitian ini menyarankan bahwa penerapan pendidikan karakter secara komprehensif dapat menciptakan lingkungan madrasah yang aman dan mendukung, serta membentuk siswa dengan karakter yang lebih baik.
STRATEGI MENINGKATKAN KINERJA GURU DI MADRASAH IBTIDAIYAH
Authors: Muchsin Muhamad
Published: November 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis strategi kepala Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Miftahul Ulum Pancoran Bondowoso dalam meningkatkan kinerja guru. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kepala sekolah menerapkan beberapa strategi, antara lain pelatihan rutin tahunan, supervisi dan monitoring berkala, penghargaan atas kinerja guru, serta penerapan kedisiplinan yang ketat. Pelatihan tahunan dan Musyawarah Guru Mata Pelajaran (MGMP) berhasil meningkatkan keterampilan guru dalam model pembelajaran dan pembuatan modul. Supervisi dan monitoring memastikan bahwa guru mengajar sesuai standar, sedangkan penghargaan dan penciptaan lingkungan kerja yang kondusif mendorong motivasi dan inovasi guru. Penerapan disiplin yang tegas juga berkontribusi pada peningkatan kinerja guru secara signifikan. Kesimpulannya, kombinasi dari strategi-strategi ini efektif dalam meningkatkan kinerja guru dan kualitas pendidikan di madrasah.
A Survey of Cryptographic Algorithms in Cybersecurity: From Classical Methods to Quantum-Resistant Solutions
Authors: Tambe-Jagtap Swapnali N
Published: November 2024

As quantum computing technology evolves, it poses greater risks to current cryptography schemes such as RSA and Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC), widely used to secure digital communications These classical algorithms are based on mathematical problems that quantum algorithms such as Shore-Grover deal with. Both, can resolve much faster, making them vulnerable to quantum attack This has given rise to post-quantum cryptography (PQC), which focuses on developing quantum-resistant algorithms to protect data in the future of quantum computers classical cryptography Can Break This paper aims to provide a comprehensive insight into quantum-resistant cryptographic algorithms, including lattice-based, hash-based, code-based, and multivariable polynomial methods. It examines the efficiency, benefits, and challenges associated with implementing these algorithms in real-world applications. By comparing key parameters such as key size, encryption/decryption speed, and signature size, this study examines the relative strengths and limitations of post-quantum algorithms to their classical counterparts The results show that lattice-based algorithms , such as NTRU and Kyber, offer promising solutions with relative efficiency and manageable key sizes, making them potential candidates for quantum-resistant cryptography but other approaches , such as SPHINCS+ (hash-based) and McEliece (code-based), large -Face challenges of key size and slow encryption speed, which may limit their usefulness in some applications Despite these challenges, quantum post-cryptography is necessary to secure the future of digital communications.
Zero-Trust Architecture: Implementing and Evaluating Security Measures in Modern Enterprise Networks
Authors: Aljohani Abeer
Published: November 2024

Using the principles of quantum mechanics, quantum cryptography provides unprecedented security for communication. But as systems that contain sensitive information such as credit card numbers, email addresses, and names are evolving, it’s important to send or store this data to maintain security and privacy in places where security even in quantum to ensure that not only actual quantum communications, but also systems of these are protected There is also the challenge of protecting sensitive personal information that may be exchanged. In this paper, we tackle the challenge of properly anonymizing sensitive data in quantum cryptographic systems, in order to prevent its exposure, especially for scenarios where there is a risk of data harvesting or breach role. To overcome this problem, we used Presidio, a sophisticated tool for identifying sensitive and anonymous information, and were able to create a list of these data items by applying information to sample text with information a provides (Much) identification including name, credit card number, and email address (Anonymized_Name, Anonymized_Credit_Card, And Email Details). The results show that it is possible to efficiently anonymize private information without affecting communication integrity, adding additional security to quantum cryptographic systems. Our research concludes that Presidio provides a reliable means of protecting data privacy, reducing the likelihood of identity theft and data breaches. Although successful, this approach highlights the importance of sophisticated anonymization techniques in hybrid cryptography systems, and scaling issues but the findings of this study highlight how need to integrate anonymization technology with flexible communication management systems to improve security and compliance.
Optimizing Energy Efficiency in Smart Grids Using Machine Learning Algorithms: A Case Study in Electrical Engineering
Authors: Nayyef Zinah Tareq , Abdulrahman Mayasa M. , Kurdi Neesrin ALi
Published: November 2024

The increasing demand for power driven by the integration of renewable energy sources has created an urgent need to improve energy efficiency in smart grids Conventional power grids with unidirectional power supply and midstream industries struggling to accommodate variable renewable energy and increased demand consumption. In response, this research explores the use of machine learning (ML) algorithms as a solution to increase energy efficiency, and presents a data-driven approach to address the challenges of modern smart grids meeting the solution for. The effectiveness of the algorithms is examined. Specifically, the research aims to (1) investigate how ML models can improve power delivery and reduce power consumption, (2) differ in key metrics such as accuracy and responsiveness, among others and regression, clustering, and neural networks -Time for performance testing ML algorithms, and (3) ML applications in smart networks Address practical challenges, such as data quality and computational requirements. To achieve these objectives, the study seeks to provide actionable insights for practitioners and researchers aiming to adopt ML solutions for sustainable energy use. The results of this study show that the ML algorithm significantly increases the energy consumption of smart grids. Through predictive modeling and optimization, the ML model achieved a 15% improvement in energy efficiency, a 25% reduction in peak demand, and an annual cost savings of approximately $200,000 Furthermore, predicting a ML-driven maintenance enabled early detection of potential grid issues, reducing downtime , technical losses and it has been reduced. These findings highlight the potential of ML to address today’s complex energy systems, delivering robust, scalable, and efficient solutions that support the integration and powering of renewable energy sources sustainable planning goals are advanced.
Sekolah Rasa Pesantren: Implementasi Kurikulum Integratif di Aya Sophia Islamic School
Authors: Asbari Masduki , Nurhayati Wakhida , Asbari Danish Akbar Firdausy , Asbari Raihan Arsyad Firdausy
Published: November 2024

This article discusses the implementation of integrative curriculum management at Aya Sophia Islamic School, which combines the National Education Curriculum and the Madrasah Diniyah Curriculum. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques through in-depth interviews, observation, and literature study. The results showed that this curriculum integration creates a holistic learning environment, where students not only achieve good academic performance but also experience character and moral strengthening through in-depth religious teaching. Parents report high satisfaction with their children's academic and attitudinal progress, making Aya Sophia Islamic School an attractive option for parents seeking quality education. The theoretical, practical and managerial implications of this study point to the need for more support in the development of an integrative curriculum as well as continuous training for teachers. This article concludes that Aya Sophia Islamic School deserves to be a model for other educational institutions in Indonesia, with its ‘school-flavoured boarding school’ approach that is effective in shaping a smart and noble generation.
Tantangan dan Solusi Generasi Sandwich: Mengelola Tekanan Finansial dan Emosional
Authors: Ardiyanto Daton , Asbari Masduki , Ristanto Margha Rizky
Published: November 2024

The sandwich generation, namely individuals caught between the obligations of caring for their parents and their children, faces complex challenges, both financially and emotionally. In a TEDx presentation by Della Fadillah, this generation is described with a sandwich metaphor that describes the double burden they bear. This research uses descriptive qualitative methods with note-taking techniques to analyze the experiences of Fadillah, who from a young age had to support his family financially, overcome emotional difficulties, and prepare for the future with financial literacy. This article discusses how financial education and investment can be a way for the sandwich generation to achieve financial independence. The research results show that although this generation is faced with great challenges, hope and careful planning can help them break the cycle of dependency. Suggestions are given to strengthen financial literacy as a long-term solution.
Funciones técnico docente y administrativas del director de multigrado y la repercusión en el desarrollo de competencias del alumno
Authors: Rodríguez Ariel
Published: November 2024

Las escuelas multigrado son las principales organizaciones escolares que atienden a niños y adolescentes con mayor grado de vulnerabilidad socioeconómica en el país, es un contexto donde los docentes fungen como directores y facilitadores de clases en las aulas, al mismo tiempo que carecen de formación específica para el manejo de grupos multigrado además de enfrentar el desarrollo de un currículum con poco acceso a infraestructura, materiales y programas de estudio utilizado que no corresponden a los diseños de las escuelas, lo que aumenta el grado de dificultad para promover aprendizajes y desarrollar competencias en los estudiantes. Este estudio orientado al análisis de las funciones técnico, docente y administrativas del director docente multigrado y su eficacia en el aprendizaje del estudiante, se enmarca en el enfoque mixto, utilizando como instrumento de recolección de datos, cuestionarios y entrevistas. Se obtuvo que los docentes directores de las escuelas multigrados ubicadas en las zonas rurales necesitan formación continua debido a la multiplicidad de tareas que ejecuta, en cuanto a la pertinencia del currículo actuaciones no es coherente con la realidad de atender de forma simultánea los programas de estudio de los diferentes grados, lo que se traduce en un reto significativo en el desarrollo de competencias. Además, en la gestión escolar se necesita mayor apoyo para beneficio de la comunidad educativa. A pesar de ello, se concluye que estas figuras educativas, aparte de desempeñarse como autoridad escolar y docentes de aula, poseen claras perspectivas de posibilidades y potencialidades de mejora en las condiciones de las escuelas multigrados en tanto se asimilen aspectos clave de la formación docente y se comprenda la realidad en que se trabaja en estos contextos.
Estilos de vida saludable a través del consumo de productos agroecológicos entre productores, estudiantes y profesores
Authors: Meneses Córdoba Juan Octavio , Rodríguez Fabio Roberto , Ramos Andino Roberto Armando , Suárez Soza Martha Miurel , Herrera Castrillo Cliffor Jerry
Published: November 2024

Este artículo aborda la importancia de estilos de vida saludable en función de hábitos de alimentación, promoviendo, preservación del ambiente e identidad cultural, el objetivo de la investigación es analizar los estilos de vida saludable a través del consumo de productos agroecológicos, y su relación con la identidad cultural. El estudio es mixto, se fundamenta en el análisis cuantitativo y cualitativo, porque analiza el comportamiento en los hábitos alimenticios de estudiantes, docentes y productores, en la Universidad Nacional Francisco Luis Espinoza Pineda. El método de muestreo es aleatorio simple intencionado compuesto por 45 personas: 15 productores, 16 estudiantes y 14 docentes. Se utilizó la técnica de la encuesta semiestructurada. Los resultados destacan el estilo de vida hay tendencia positiva de vivir en la zona rural, a su vez esté está relacionado con la zona donde se vive. En hábitos alimenticios el consumo de verduras y vegetales frescos, manifiestan estar muy de acuerdo, con el consumo de estos alimentos y se deberían de producir bajo prácticas agroecológica. La identidad cultural está asociada al lugar de procedencia, y a los hábitos alimenticios. Existe necesidad de realizar acciones de forma holística, trabajando con enfoque sistémico, que permita el fomento de alimentación saludable.
Hostigamiento laboral en la educación básica nivel primaria como detonante de discriminación profesional.
Authors: Avila Soliz Luis Gaspar
Published: November 2024

La siguiente publicación corresponde a una problemática que se ha normalizado, y es relevante tomar en cuenta, el impacto negativo que se presenta, y que afecta de manera directa la integridad de los profesionales en la educación, a su vez en los resultados en los alumnos(as) que se tienen a cargo. Identificando que el hostigamiento laboral y/o acoso, mantiene una tendencia por patrones de comportamiento, elementos sociales, dinámica familiar entre otros elementos. El cual se da entre los mismos actores educativos, profesionales en sus distintas jerarquías, donde las ideas y principios de cierto grupo especifico y/o autoridad influyen directamente en la labor docente, en la delimitación del sistema de educación básica primaria, nivel donde coexiste un numero sustancia de personal educativo en sus distintas funciones y responsabilidades, dando cabida a que se presente dicho hostigamiento. La investigación es de corte cualitativo, lo que permite establece un análisis y reflexión permanente.
O papel do ensino Superior na Protecção Ambiental em Moçambique: Uma Leitura Filosófica à Luz do Pensamento de Hans Jonas
Authors: De Moçambique Universidade Católica
Published: November 2024

A partir da ética da responsabilidade, desenvolvida por Hans Jonas (1903-1993), vista em relação à legislação sobre o ensino superior, em Moçambique, como é o caso da editada por Premugy (2012) e do Decreto 46/2018, constata-se que o actual sistema de educação no ensino superior, guia-se por princípios utilitaristas que não promovem uma cultura de integração do homem com a natureza e com o meio ambiente. Por essa razão, a presente pesquisa propõe a necessidade de substituição deste sistema de educação por um outro baseado na ética jonasiana que procura promover a criação de uma sociedade pró-ambientalista, baseada na responsabilidade para o bem das presentes e das futuras gerações. Pelas razões acima apresentadas, o artigo conclui haver necessidade de se olhar a natureza numa perspetiva de cuidado e preservação, em benefício não só da própria natureza, como também para o bem-estar tanto das presentes como das futuras gerações. Para se atingir este fim, a pesquisa usa uma metodologia qualitativa-hermenêutica, na qual analisa textos já produzidos sobre a problemática em questão à luz do pensamento de Jonas.
Empreendedorismo Académico: Relato de Uma Experiência Em Um Centro de Recursos da Universidade Rovuma
Authors: De Moçambique Universidade Católica
Published: November 2024

A reestruturação curricular dos últimos tempos aclara sobre a pertinência dos estudantes desenvolverem as suas habilidades. Resultado disto são as disposições das políticas produzidas pelas Universidades no que respeita as horas de contacto entre o aluno e o professor. O objectivo deste estudo centrou-se na compreensão das particularidades do empreendedorismo académico no contexto moçambicano, no que comporta a estimulação da criatividade e inovação de ideias promissórias dos estudantes. Metodologicamente, foi utilizada a pesquisa exploratória do paradigma qualitativo, onde foi pertinente, também, a aplicação da pesquisa bibliográfica, bem como o estudo de caso, no Centro de Recursos da Universidade Rovuma. Os instrumentos de colecta de dados respeitaram a análise de documentos, a observação participante e as entrevistas semi-estruturadas, através dos procedimentos não probabilísticos intencionais e por acessibilidade. Os dados obtidos, ao longo da pesquisa, foram tratados obedecendo ao modelo de análise de conteúdo. Face a esta investigação, entendeu-se que a efectivação do empreendedorismo académico, nas Instituições de ensino superior em Moçambique, contribuirá significativamente para a moldura do homem como pessoa, como também para o desenvolvimento social. O empreendedorismo académico promove a inclusão social, ao desprendimento da ideia formativa, do emprego corporativo, ao aumento de número de pesquisas científicas aplicadas e ao surgimento de mais empresas no País, dentre outras vantagens.
A CULTURA CORPORATIVA NAS ORGANIZAÇÕES PRIVADAS: UM ESTUDO DE CASO NUMA UNIDADE ORGÂNICA DA UNIVERSIDADE CATÓLICA DE MOÇAMBIQUE
Authors: De Moçambique Universidade Católica
Published: November 2024

Aliada à mudança de cada organização, está a diversidade do seu capital humano, a necessidade de se adaptar continuamente às diferentes mudanças do próprio ambiente laboral, resultantes da resistência no aprimoramento das mutações decorrentes da actividade empresarial. Com o objectivo de se compreender a forma como a cultura pode afectar uma instituição, sobretudo de âmbito privada, surge a necessidade de se entender de que forma gere os seus recursos humanos por forma a atingir as suas metas, de maneira mais eficiente e eficaz. A partir de uma abordagem qualitativa, o estudo procurou compreender as estratégias organizacionais utilizadas, na Unidade Orgânica da Universidade Católica de Moçambique, para o alcance dos seus objetivos face à compreensão e agregação na sua cultura organizacional. Os participantes abrangidos nesta pesquisa, foram os funcionários com mais de cinco anos na Instituição. Os resultados obtidos mostraram que na Universidade Católica de Moçambique, verifica-se uma cultura organizacional que tende a ter um papel crucial na instituição, pois a organização actualmente tende a ser dinâmica tanto na sua criação de valor, como na sua composição e estrutura organizacional e ambiental. Mais precisamente, no apetrechamento das suas instalações, uso de tecnologias de informação e comunicação, formação do pessoal, bem como das suas relações de trabalho interno e externo.
Academic Entrepreneurship: An Experience Report in a Resource Center at Rovuma University
Authors: De Moçambique Universidade Católica
Published: November 2024

The curriculum restructuring of recent times clarifies the relevance of students of developing their skills, because of the policy provisions produced by the Universities regarding the contact hours between the student and the teacher. The aim of this study was to understand the particularities of academic entrepreneurship in the Mozambican context, which involves stimulating students' creativity and innovation of promising ideas. Methodologically, the exploratory research of the qualitative paradigm was used, where the application of the bibliographic research was also pertinent, as well as the case study, at the Resource Center of University Rovuma. Data collection instruments respected document analysis; participant observation and semi-structured interviews through intentional non-probabilistic and accessibility procedures. The data obtained throughout the research were treated according to the content analysis model. Given this research, it was understood that the achievement of academic entrepreneurship in higher education institutions in Mozambique would contribute significantly to the frame of man as a person, as well as to social development. Academic entrepreneurship promotes social inclusion, the detachment of the formative idea, corporate employment, the increase in the number of applied scientific researches and the emergence of more companies in the country, among other advantages.
A PERSPECTIVE ON THE ACCESSIBILITY OF E-GOVERMENT SITES IN MOZAMBIQUE
Authors: De Moçambique Universidade Católica
Published: November 2024

This article aims to assess the level of implementation of accessibility standards for e-government web sites in Mozambique, in order to identify the problems that accessibility has shown so that they can be corrected. The methodology used was a quantitative approach and the websites of seventeen ministries as well as the main public companies and state institutions were analyzed: FIPAG, INSS, EDM and Taxation Authority. The essential characteristics are detailed, starting from a study, using the recommendations of the document the "Accessibility Guidelines for Web Content 2.0" (WCAG 2.0) of the W3C, with classification level A, AA and AAA. As instruments of automatic analysis, the AccessMonitor website developed by the ACCESS Unit of the Foundation for Science and Technology and the PowerMapper SortSite software were used. For specific cases, the Color Contrast Analyzer software was used to check the contrast between the color of the text and the background. After the tests, it was observed that the level of accessibility of e-government sites in Mozambique is not within the recommended minimum level of the W3C. The results obtained demonstrate that the main problems, in accessibility, are found in images, links, tables and in the level of contrast between the color of the text and the background.
DESAFIOS DA UNIVERSIDADE NUM MOMENTO DE ALEGRIA E DE CRISE
Authors: De Moçambique Universidade Católica
Published: November 2024

O presente artigo inscreve-se no contexto de uma conferência proferida no II Congresso Internacional da Universidade Católica de Moçambique. O principal propósito do mesmo visa realizar uma aproximação à temática do Congresso ““O Papel da Universidade no Processo de Pacificação, Reconciliação, Democratização e Desenvolvimento da Sociedade”. Assim, centrando-nos, particularmente, no sub-tema “Paz”, procuramos traçar um percurso difícil, pois, falar de Paz é falar de algo muito significativo para Moçambique. É, e tem sido, uma busca permanente, como acontece em muitos outros contextos. Todavia, no nosso contexto, a Paz é ainda uma realidade em devir permanente, desafiando-nos a todos: políticos, académicos e sociedade civil.  Queremos, ainda, convocar um outro olhar sobre a Paz: o olhar do Evangelho de Jesus Cristo. Para Este, a busca da paz é uma missão que é dada a todo homem que quer ser chamado filho de Deus; mas a condição maior que Cristo estabelece para alguém entrar no Reino do Céu é a de ser pacificador. Por conseguinte, a Paz acontece quando cada um, no seu dia-a-dia, vive numa condição de pacificador. Talvez seja este o maior desafio que se nos coloca, sem menosprezar a dimensão política de que se reveste esta temática. No contexto deste artigo, ganha especial relevância o papel da universidade como agente de promoção da Paz e da Reconciliação.
This article is the result of a public lecture given at the Second International Congress at the Catholic University of Mozambique. The main purpose of the lecture was to be in consonance with the main theme of Congress namely, "The Role of the University in the process of pacification, reconciliation, democratization and development of society". Paying particular attention to the sub-theme of "Peace", the article considers this to be a difficult task because to talk about peace is to talk about something very significant to Mozambique. It is, and has been a permanent quest, as in many other contexts. However, in our context, peace is still a reality in permanent becoming, challenging all of us: politicians, academics and civil society. There is need for each and every person to have a different understanding of Peace: we need to look at the Gospel of Jesus Christ. From this perspective, the search for peace is a mission given to every man and woman who intends to be called Son or Daughter of God; but the condition that Christ establishes for someone to enter the Kingdom of Heaven is to be a peacemaker. This implies that Peace happens when everyone in his day-to-day endeavors is always making peace with others surrounding him. This means that without underestimating the political dimension covering this topic, this is perhaps the greatest challenge we need to be facing every day. In the context of this article, the university as an agent that promotes Peace and Reconciliation gains special relevance.
CONVERGÊNCIAS ENTRE A PACIFICAÇÃO DO ESPAÇO MOÇAMBICANO E O ESPAÇO FICCIONAL DE MIA COUTO
Authors: De Moçambique Universidade Católica
Published: November 2024

O romance Um rio chamado tempo, uma casa chamada terra (2002), do autor moçambicano Antonio Emílio Leite Couto, comumente conhecido como Mia Couto, evidencia, por meio de uma ficção, uma proposta de revitalização, pela via do literário, da sociedade moçambicana. Nessa perspectiva, sua poética repousa em uma relação dialética que se funda, sobretudo, entre a permanência (representada ou registrada pela existência do bairro rural denominado Luar-do-Chão) e a ausência (cidade, espaço da narrativa dedicado ao desenvolvimento, progresso e conforto, mas também o da perda da memória tribal, dos sentimentos, etc.), ambas demarcadas pela espacialidade. O presente trabalho tem por finalidade demonstrar como algumas temáticas comuns às literaturas africanas aparecem representadas na espacialidade do universo diegético miacoutiano. Percebeu-se, na obra do autor, que a organização do espaço ficcional indicia a convivência de culturas distintas. Para tanto, a sua literatura instaura uma terceira margem ao modo de Guimarães Rosa, um entrelugar, sugerindo que tradição e modernidade, o velho e o novo, os de lá e os de cá podem e devem caminhar a braços, dissolvendo, assim, o desrespeito à alteridade legado da experiência colonial moçambicana.
The novel Um rio chamado tempo, uma casa chamada terra (2002), written by the Mozambican author António Emílio Leite Couto, also known as Mia Couto, brings out, by means of fiction, a proposal for revitalizing the Mozambican society with the help of Literature. In this perspective, his poetry depends on a dialectical relation between permanence (represented or registered by the existence of the rural district named Luar-do-Chão) and absence (city, space of the narrative dedicated to the development, progress and comfort, but also the one of the loss of the tribal memory, the feelings etc.), both determined by spatiality. This work aims at demonstrating how some issues which are common to the African Literature are represented on the spatiality of Mia Couto’s diegetic universe. In this work, it is observedthat the organization of the fictional space reveals the conviviality of distinct cultures. For this purpose, his Literature brings a third fringe represented by a place called Guimarães Rosa’s way, suggesting that tradition and modernity, the old and the new, the ones from there and the others from here can and must work together, extinguishing, therefore, the disrespect to alterity, a legacy of the Mozambican colonial experience.
EDUCAR EM VALORES NA UNIVERSIDADE: UM ESTUDO DE CASO NA UNIVERSIDADE CATÓLICA DE MOÇAMBIQUE
Authors: De Moçambique Universidade Católica
Published: November 2024

Este trabalho decorre de um estudo na Universidade Católica de Moçambique, que visa educar os jovens aos valores da justiça e paz, à luz da Doutrina Social da Igreja. O estudo tem como objectivo compreender o sentido que os recém-graduados atribuem ao seu percurso formativo, no quadro do referente ético e valorativo da instituição, tendo como referente interpretativo o papel que desempenha a pastoral universitária. Perante o objecto de estudo em foco, a metodologia é centrada na aproximação aos significados e opta por realizar um estudo na modalidade de estudo de casos múltiplos, de natureza qualitativa. Os sujeitos da pesquisa são jovens profissionais, recém-graduados, e agentes de pastoral. As técnicas de recolha de dados foram a entrevista narrativa e semi-estruturada, e a análise documental. Os resultados revelaram que, na generalidade, os jovens aprenderam os valores na vivência universitária e melhoraram a própria postura num processo de reflexão-acção. A assunção de novas ou renovadas atitudes se reflecte positivamente nas responsabilidades sociais futuras. O estudo demonstrou haver uma certa associação entre o referente ético e valorativo da UCM e a experiência educativa. Porém, necessita que a identidade institucional seja assumida com mais clareza por parte de toda a comunidade académica.
This work stems from a study case at the Catholic University of Mozambique. It aims to educate young people to the values of justice and peace, in the light of the Social teaching of the Church. The study aims to understand the meaning that the recent graduates attribute to their academic journey in the ethical and value frame of the institution, thorough the role of the university ministry as the interpretative reference. According to the subject of study, the methodology is centered on approach to meanings and chooses to conduct a multiple case study, qualitative in nature. The subjects of the research are young professionals, recent graduates, and pastoral agents. Data collection techniques were the narrative and semi-structured interview, and documentary analysis. The results revealed that, in general, young people learnt the values through the university experience and improved their postures in a process of reflection-action. The assumption of new or renewed attitudes is reflected positively in the future social responsibilities. The study showed that there is a certain association between the ethical and value frame of UCM and the educational experience. However, the institutional identity needs to be assumed with more clarity by the entire academic community.
PREVENÇÃO DO HIV/SIDA NOS ADOLESCENTES E JOVENS: ANÁLISE DAS ATITUDES E COMPORTAMENTOS FACE À SEXUALIDADE E ÀS RELAÇÕES AMOROSAS.
Authors: De Moçambique Universidade Católica
Published: November 2024

O presente estudo pretende caracterizar e analisar as atitudes e comportamentos dos adolescentes e jovens na vivência da sua sexualidade e das suas relações amorosas e compreender a sua relação com os comportamentos de prevenção face ao HIV/SIDA. A investigação tem demonstrado que a propagação desta síndrome só pode ser combatida pela consciencialização dos indivíduos para a alteração de comportamentos, sendo o segmento juvenil aquele que é considerado de maior risco de propagação. O estudo toma por referência a Teoria do Comportamento Interpessoal de Triandis (1977) e recorre à triangulação metodológica, partindo de uma abordagem quantitativa de cariz descritivo, por recurso à aplicação de um questionário, para uma análise qualitativa, mais compreensiva, por via de entrevistas. Apresentam-se resultados referentes à primeira fase da investigação que incide sobre uma amostra não probabilística, composta por 214 adolescentes e jovens de Chimoio, com idades compreendidas entre os 15 e os 24. Observou-se que 62.6% dos inquiridos já iniciou a actividade sexual (sendo a média de idade de inicio de 16.6) e que 63.6% usa sempre preservativo. Os resultados revelam, ainda, índices elevados de infidelidade, associações significativas entre algumas variáveis em estudo e diferenças nas atitudes de prevenção face ap HIV em função das fontes de educação sexual.
The study analyses some aspects of sexual behaviour and attitudes amongst adolescents and youth in Chimoio, Mozambique. It takes as a reference Triandis (1977) Interpersonal Behaviour Theory and draws on methodological triangulation, from a quantitative approach of a descriptive nature, to a qualitative more comprehensive analysis. The article presents the results of the first phase of the research that focused on a non-probabilistic sample, composed of 214 adolescents and young people, aged between 15 and 24, students of secondary schools.It was observed that 62.6% of respondents already initiated sexual activity (a mean age of 16.6) and 63.6% use condoms. The results also reveal high rates of infidelity among adolescents, which indicates the fragility of relationships and crisis of lasting commitments.The study likewise suggests that sexual education in a family, school or church is important and that it helps shaping healthy attitudes towards sexuality.
Desafios para Moçambique 2015
Authors: De Moçambique Universidade Católica
Published: November 2024

IESE (2015). Desafios para Moçambique 2015. Maputo
Metodologias de Ensino Baseado em Competências: Na formação de profissionais nas Instituições do ensino superior
Authors: De Moçambique Universidade Católica
Published: November 2024

O presente artigo resulta da pesquisa sobre metodologia de EBC na formação de profissionais nas IES em Moçambique. Esta pesquisa tem em vista a contribuição de uma reflexão sobre o perfil formativo e profissional das IES em Moçambique. Para atingir a eficácia das questões levantadas levou se a cabo um estudo de natureza qualitativa, pois pretende se analisar com profundidade sobre a implentação da metodologia de EBC. Por se tratar um estudo qualitativo a pesquisadora recorreu a busca de dados primários usando a triangulação de dados como forma de dar validade e credibilidade da informação colectada. Ademais, recorreu também a colecta de dados secundários para perceber mais sobre as teorias relacionadas a metodologia EBC de forma geral e conhecer instrumentos promovem a aplicação da metodologia em Moçambique. A pesquisa conclui que teoricamente a aplicação desta metodologia é evidente, porém existem desafios que as IES enfrentam as quais podem ser ultrapassadas dependendo do investimento e flexibilidade que a instituição aplica.
A Universidade e o desenvolvimento de competências-chave para o Desenvolvimento Sustentável
Authors: De Moçambique Universidade Católica
Published: November 2024

O mundo está em aceleradas mudanças. As sociedades escolheram em muitos casos, padrões insustentáveis de consumo baseados na sobre utilização de recursos e na rápida transformação de ecossistemas que mudaram a relação do ser humano com a Natureza, colocando-a numa posição de fragilidade ecológica.  Nunca antes foi tão evidente que a Humanidade está perante enormes desafios, que tem de enfrentar, criando soluções em conformidade.
Compatibilizar o crescimento económico com os objetivos de preservação da Natureza, através de um novo modelo de desenvolvimento, apoiadas simultaneamente na prosperidade económica, equidade social e na preservação do meio ambiente, exige a preparação de recursos humanos que conduzam essa transição para padrões sustentáveis. Será determinante o capital intelectual e criativo das futuras gerações, promovido pelo conhecimento, criatividade e inovação. Neste contexto, novas e grandes responsabilidades recaem sobre a Universidade, local privilegiado para essa formação.
O objetivo deste trabalho é identificar e sintetizar num quadro coerente as competências-chave a adquirir nas instituições de ensino superior, rumo à sustentabilidade, com base numa revisão e análise da literatura relevante em Educação para o Desenvolvimento Sustentável.
Este trabalho aborda ainda o impacto da nova agenda de sustentabilidade no trabalho do professor.
CONSTRUÇÃO DOS PERFIS FORMATIVOS E PROFISSIONAIS PELAS INSTITUIÇÕES DE ENSINO SUPERIOR EM MOÇAMBIQUE
Authors: De Moçambique Universidade Católica
Published: November 2024

Analisar a empregabilidade dos graduados do Ensino Superior partindo da construção dos perfis formativos e profissionais por parte das Instituições de Ensino Superior é o que se propõe o presente artigo. Nestes termos, privilegiamos a análise empírico-qualitativa buscando fontes bibliográficas e uma netnografia. A discussão apontou para uma verificação crescente de números de graduados pelas IES em Moçambique, não fosse isso o crescimento expansivo numérico das próprias IES, públicas e privadas. Hoje, as correntes de opinião pública, tornaram-se mais exigentes com o desempenho das IES, o que levou as mesmas a desafiarem as suas prioridades de formação viradas para o alinhamento dos perfis formativos e profissionais do mercado do trabalho, investimento na profissionalização do pessoal docente; promoção a investigação científica dos estudos de empregabilidade dos graduados; estabelecimento de parcerias com as empresas e ou ordem profissionais; e a garantia da existência de memorando de entendimento entre as IES e as empresas e ou ordem profissionais para estágios curriculares. O fim último é a aproximação cada vez mais estrita entre as IES, os empregadores e ou as ordem profissionais.