bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The forein business establishment exemption is not for outsourced services
Authors: Legwaila Thabo
Published: December 2024

Controlled foreign company (CFC) provisions in the Income Tax Act provide for the imputation of the net income of a foreign company to its resident participants in proportion to their participation in the foreign company. However, income that is attributed to a foreign business establishment of the CFC is exempted from the imputation. In Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service v Coronation Investment Management SA (Pty) Ltd [2023] ZASCA 10, a South African tax resident had a CFC in Ireland that outsourced some of its operations to third parties outside of Ireland. The resident sought to claim the foreign business establishment exemption in respect of all its CFC income. The South African Revenue Service disallowed the exemption in respect of all CFC income. The Tax Court allowed the exemption, and the Supreme Court of Appeal disallowed the exemption on the basis that the CFC outsourced its primary operations as contained in the CFC’s operating license. This note concludes that the Supreme Court of Appeal erred in focusing on the operations that the CFC was licensed to conduct, as opposed to what it actually conducted. It also finds that the outsourcing of some of the operations should not disqualify the entire operations of the CFC from the exemption. It further canvasses the future of the exemption in light of the introduction of the global minimum tax.
Fiduciary law in South Africa
Authors: Nel Eben
Published: December 2024

Fiduciary law as a separate legal discipline has not been under the spotlight within a South African context. As it is often limited to its association with trustees and company directors, fiduciary law has been under-analysed and not recognized as a distinctive body of law. In this article, the position of fiduciary law is regarded as within the broader context of the private-law landscape, considering both contractual and relationship theories. Its application in a trust-law context is used to illustrate the practical value of fiduciary law. The potential role of public policy as well as the impact of the mixed-law tradition are discussed, emphasizing the importance of the responsible development of fiduciary law. This development relies on a sound theoretical understanding of its objectives and intended results. Additionally, it necessitates the identification and application of an officially recognized normative assessment for determining the parameters of the fiduciary relationship. A few potential common factors for determining the nature, origin, and reach, of fiduciary law are identified, with the intention of stimulating the debate and further research. These factors include the purpose of the fiduciary concept, the undertaking by the functionary, the legal source of the individual’s appointment, and aspects such as independence, discretion, duties, capacity, and assessment.
The role of expert evidence in civil matters
Authors: Bekker Thino
Published: December 2024

In the first part of this article, the author analysed the development and role of expert evidence in civil matters in the South African law (Bekker 2023:160-178). In the second part of this article, the author conducts an in-depth discussion of the position in England, Wales, andAustralia in relation to the application of expert witness testimony in civil matters. It is argued that, although there has been considerable progress in terms of the presentation of expert evidence in civil litigation in the South African law, a number of problematic aspects still need to be addressed. It is recommended that the Rules Board should intervene and that the rules relating to the presentation of expert evidence in civil matters should be amended in its entirety. In this regard, valuable insight can be gained from the English and Australian experiences.
The challenges of litigating the right to basic education in South Africa: Is the right realisable immediately or subject to resource limitation?
Authors: Nyane Hoolo
Published: December 2024

The right to education is embodied in section 29 of the South African Constitution. Section 29(1) distinguishes between the right to basic education and the right to further education: the former is unqualified, while the right to further education has an internal qualifier. Like other socio-economic rights in the Constitution – such as the rights to housing, healthcare, food, water and social security – the right to further education imposes a positive obligation on the state to take reasonable measures within available means to realise the right progressively. The courts’ approach to this duality has thus far been that the right to basic education, unlike the right to further education, does not depend on the availability of resources or progressive realisation: it is “realisable immediately”. The difficulty with this approach is that it assumes that the right to basic education can be enforceable without resource implications as a limitation common to all socio-economic rights. The purpose of this article is to interrogate this assumption. The central hypothesis is that the right to education can be better realised if it is understood as an economic right par excellence subject to the common limitations applicable to the enforceability of economic rights in South Africa and at the international level.
Five Themes in a Theology of Evangelism: Meeting the Challenge of Contemporary Spirituality
Authors: Richards Anne
Published: December 2024

Traditional ways of thinking about evangelism can be confronted by the convoluted spiritual journeys of people outside the Church. Engaging positively with popular spirituality and culture creates challenges for Christian witness which call for new theological perspectives on evangelism. Five themes in particular can be described: understanding what it feels like not to be Christian; interrogating the skills of making community through the experience of Church; creating new forms of Good News shaped for current experiences in society; honouring the whole person’s life experiences; and finding time and space to ‘be with’ those who need Christian hope and love but who do not necessarily wish to be part of Church.
The Shape of the Heliosphere Derived from the IBEX Ribbon
Authors: Zhang Shuai , Liu Kaijun , Shi Quanqi , Tian Anmin , Yao Fei
Published: December 2024

The shape of the heliosphere remains largely uncertain due to the lack of in situ measurements. However, the energetic neutral atom (ENA) ribbon structure discovered by the Interstellar Boundary EXplorer (IBEX) satellite provides a new perspective. The present study reveals that the IBEX ribbon ENA flux, observed over a full solar cycle, correlates well with the solar wind ion flux measured at 1 au after a time delay of a few years. The time lag between the two can be used to estimate the heliopause distance and the heliosphere shape. The results show that the heliopause distance is shortest slightly south of the nose direction (∼100 au) and remains almost constant with the ecliptic longitude. However, the distance extends to ∼800 au toward the polar region, and it seems that there is no broadly symmetrical and elongated single heliospheric tail. While these features are consistent with the “croissant-like” model (no tail, but with two jet-like tail lobes) of the heliosphere, they cannot fully exclude the traditional “comet-like” model with a strong local interstellar medium magnetic field. Additional data and modeling are needed to ascertain the precise shape of the heliosphere.
State of knowledge of the ladybird beetle (Coleoptera, Coccinellidae) fauna of Armenia and other Transcaucasian countries, including two new country records
Authors: Ghazaryan Shoghik , Arakelyan Marine , Ghazaryan Astghik , Romanowski Jerzy , Turlejski Krzysztof , Ceryngier Piotr
Published: December 2024

Beetles (Coleoptera) have been surveyed in Armenia and other Transcaucasian countries since the first half of the 19th century. Based on the literature reports and our new data, available information was gathered on the occurrence in Armenia of one of the beetle families, the ladybirds (Coccinellidae). 84 species of Coccinellidae have been reported from this country in the literature and/or collected during our recent field survey. Two of them, Anatis ocellata (Linnaeus, 1758) and Tytthaspis sedecimpunctata (Linnaeus, 1761), have not been reported in the literature but were present in our field samples, so they can be considered species new to Armenia, and signify new country records. In addition to the 84 species unambiguously reported from Armenia, 14 were broadly reported from larger regions that include that country (Transcaucasia, the Caucasus) or its parts (the Araks valley). The recognized Coccinellidae fauna of Armenia is slightly poorer than the faunas of other Transcaucasian countries (Azerbaijan and Georgia): there are 92 species currently known to occur in Azerbaijan and 90 species in Georgia. Interestingly, the Armenian fauna contains more Caucasian endemics (10 species) and fewer non-natives (1 species) than the faunas of Azerbaijan (4 endemics and 2 non-natives) and Georgia (6 endemics and 6 non-natives).
Annotated checklist of Sarcophagidae (Diptera) of Jamaica, with new records
Authors: Foote-Gordon Latoya , Garraway Eric , Pape Thomas , Buenaventura Eliana
Published: December 2024

An annotated checklist of the Sarcophagidae of Jamaica is presented based on material collected from 2018 to 2024, supplemented with specimens in museum collections as well as literature records. The checklist comprises 45 species from 21 genera, of which 23 species from 15 genera were collected during the present study and identified based on male terminalia. The following species are recorded from Jamaica for the first time: Bahamiola orbitalis Dodge, Peckia (Sarcodexia) dominicana (Lopes), Tapacura mariarum Tibana & Lopes, and Lepidodexia (Harpagopyga) diversipes (Coquillet).
CNN-Trans-SPP: A small Transformer with CNN for stock price prediction
Authors: Li Ying , Wang Xiangrong , Guo Yanhui
Published: December 2024

Understanding the patterns of financial activities and predicting their evolution and changes has always been a significant challenge in the field of behavioral finance. Stock price prediction is particularly difficult due to the inherent complexity and stochastic nature of the stock market. Deep learning models offer a more robust solution to nonlinear problems compared to traditional algorithms. In this paper, we propose a simple yet effective fusion model that leverages the strengths of both transformers and convolutional neural networks (CNNs). The CNN component is employed to extract local features, while the Transformer component captures temporal dependencies. To validate the effectiveness of the proposed approach, we conducted experiments on four stocks representing different sectors, including finance, technology, industry, and agriculture. We performed both single-step and multi-step predictions. The experimental results demonstrate that our method significantly improves prediction accuracy, reducing error rates by 45%, 32%, and 36.8% compared to long short-term memory(LSTM), attention-based LSTM, and transformer models.
Short-term stock market reaction to the announcement of green bond issue: evidence from Nordic countries
Authors: Aleknevičienė Vilija , Vilutytė Raimonda
Published: December 2024

Green bond issues and markets are growing rapidly worldwide every year. Green bonds are used for financing environmentally friendly projects. Their issue is an important event in a company, with a huge impact not only on the protection of the environment but also on the management practice and financial performance of the company. This event is a signal to a stock market that is interpreted by shareholders differently: positively for eco-friendly investors and negatively for traditional investors, as it increases additional capital expenditures and financial risk. This paper aims to assess the short-term stock market reaction to the announcement of green bond issues in Nordic public companies and to determine whether the characteristics of green bond issues and issuers are significant determinants of stock cumulative abnormal return (CAR). The total sample was composed of 197 green bonds issued during 2017–2024. Sweden had the highest number of green bond issues (60.9%). Denmark and Finland had a very similar share, with 20.3% and 18.8%, respectively. The stock market reaction was assessed by applying an event study methodology. CAR dependence on the characteristics of green bond issues and issuers was determined using a heteroskedasticity-corrected regression model. The findings revealed a negative stock market reaction to the announcement of green bond issues. Such reaction may not only be due to increased capital expenditures and financial risk but also to the shift of investments from stocks to green bonds, as the majority of green bonds were issued during the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian–Ukrainian war. We highlight that CAR is more sensitive to the characteristics of green bond issuers than those of issues.
Probing the diversity of kink solitons in nonlinear generalised Zakharov-Kuznetsov-Benjamin-Bona-Mahony dynamical model
Authors: Alsafri Naher Mohammed A. , Zogan Hamad
Published: December 2024

This investigation offers an innovative analytical strategy, namely the Riccati modified extended simple equation method (RMESEM), to establish and analyze soliton results of the (2+1)-dimensional dynamical generalized Zakharov-Kuznetsov-Benjamin-Bona-Mahony equation (GZK-BBME) in plasma physics. This equation models the physical phenomena of long waves with small and finite amplitude in magnetic plasma. Using a wave transformation, the employed transformative technique first converts GZK-BBME to a nonlinear ordinary differential equation (NODE). With the incorporation of the Riccati equation, a close-form solution is then assumed for the resultant NODE by RMESEM, which converts the NODE into a set of algebraic equations. The fresh plethora of soliton results in the form of rational, exponential, rational-hyperbolic and periodic functional cases are obtained by addressing this set of equations. Several contour, 3D, and 2D graphs are also employed to visualizes the dynamics of these constructed soliton results. These graphs demonstrate that the acquired solitons adopts the type of diverse kink solitons, including cuspon, dark, bright, lump-type, and dark-bright kinks. In addition, our proposed RMESEM shows the applications of the model by producing different traveling soliton results, providing qualitative information on the GZK-BBMEs and possible applications in dealing with other similar kinds of non-linear models.
La escritura del archivo: una reflexión desde los estudios literarios
Authors: Criach Sofía
Published: December 2024

En las últimas décadas, se ha acrecentado el caudal de textos que ponen el archivo en escena y reflexionan sobre el cultivo de la escritura en las operaciones de investigación. En esta línea, este ensayo propone pensar las relaciones existentes entre el trabajo de archivo y la escritura académica, partiendo de la experiencia disciplinar de los estudios histórico-literarios. La hipótesis inicial es que la escritura posee siempre, aun dentro de la academia, una función creativa y no meramente vicaria (comunicación de una investigación); y que en aquella que, particularmente, intenta traducir los hallazgos de un trabajo de archivo, existe una ligazón primigenia entre el lenguaje que se emplea y el objeto de estudio, ya desde la misma instancia de búsqueda e inmersión en los documentos. Lo que allí se descifra e incluye, será lo que se cifre en la escritura. Por ello, este ensayo intenta pensar las formas en las que el archivo se transforma en escritura académica, las condiciones que habilitan ese pasaje, elaborando analogías con ciertos oficios y profesiones –cazador, arqueólogo, narrador, traductor, cartógrafo, ventrílocuo– que permitan iluminar algunas aristas de esta compleja tarea. Como corolario, se propone establecer distancia con una crítica-museo –como práctica de investigación que persigue almacenar, ordenar y presentar los hallazgos de un campo de conocimiento, sea cual sea este, de forma rígida y fosilizada– para aspirar, en cambio, a una crítica-miriorama, que proponga maneras diversas y dinámicas de recomponer, por medio de la escritura, escenas de la vida cultural (en nuestro caso, literaria), construyendo cartografías colectivas y promoviendo el dialogismo académico. Si el archivo es dispersión, multiplicidad, inestabilidad, no es posible pensar que pueda traducirse en escritura unívoca y lapidaria, sino que, por el contrario, da lugar a una pluralidad de formas discursivas.
Crecimiento socioeconómico y crisis ecosocial: estado de la cuestión
Authors: Urra Urbieta José Anastasio
Published: December 2024

A partir de una extensa revisión de las referencias científico-técnicas esenciales y relevantes sobre la génesis y las implicaciones de la actual crisis ecosocial, en este artículo desarrollamos una descripción transdisciplinar y sintética del estado de la cuestión sobre la crisis de sostenibilidad. Para ello, tras la introducción y somera descripción del marco sociopolítico institucional desde el que se ha tratado de gestionar la integración del crecimiento económico con la sostenibilidad, en primer lugar examinamos los principales costes, en términos energéticos, ecosistémicos y climáticos, acarreados hasta la actualidad por el paradigma dominante de crecimiento económico, para, a continuación, revisar los principales límites tecnológicos que desde la ciencia y la técnica se vislumbran a la continuidad de dicho paradigma dominante de crecimiento económico continuo. La revisión del ingente cúmulo de evidencia científico-técnica nos lleva, finalmente, a concluir sobre la incompatibilidad del paradigma socioeconómico dominante, basado en el crecimiento continuo, con toda forma de sostenibilidad ecológica, y sobre la necesidad de un profundo y radical replanteamiento de dicho paradigma socioeconómico dominante como la más lógica y mejor vía, si no ya la única, para afrontar los magníficos retos a los que como civilización se enfrenta la Humanidad.
Lo difícil es recrear. El recorrido editorial de Jusep Torres Campalans, de Max Aub
Authors: De Luelmo Jareño José María
Published: December 2024

Aunque Jusep Torres Campalans, la peculiar creación literaria de Max Aub, ha venido siendo objeto de numerosos comentarios, estudios y exposiciones, la peripecia editorial de la obra –un aspecto determinante para su adecuada valoración y recepción– apenas si ha captado el interés que merece hasta la fecha. Con el propósito de suplir esa carencia, el artículo se detiene en primera instancia en el marco intencional y coyuntural de su primera aparición y despliega después un ejercicio adaptado de bibliografía analítica donde la edición príncipe es objeto de un somero análisis estructural y formal y se ve después sometida a contraste con todas y cada una de las ediciones en distintos idiomas que, desde 1958, se han venido sucediendo. Más allá de atender a las distintas versiones de una obra caracterizada en origen por una cuidada articulación de palabra, imagen y hechura material, el artículo aspira a promover la reflexión sobre el riesgo que entrañan ciertas rutinas editoriales para aquellas obras literarias que desbordan los márgenes de la convención.
Per una narrazione critica delle rappresentazioni culturali nell’era della crisi ecologica
Authors: Boscolo Claudia
Published: December 2024

L’epoca presente, caratterizzata dalla sfida del cambiamento climatico, richiede narrazioni in grado di rappresentare il mondo come risultato dell’interazione di umano e non-umano per uscire dall’impasse del capitalismo, ma necessita anche di una critica con cui i prodotti culturali possano entrare in dialogo. Le narrazioni ibride fra invenzione, critica e divulgazione scientifica sembrano rispondere a questa necessità.
Approcci filologici a realtà molteplici
Authors: Serra Patrizia
Published: December 2024

Il contributo propone una riflessione sugli strumenti critici e sugli apporti metodologici che un approccio filologico – ai testi del passato e del presente – può ancora fornire ai lettori. La perdita di centralità del libro ha infatti aperto la strada, nella contemporaneità, a una serie di possibilità come l’ipertesto o la realtà virtuale, che scardinano la tradizionale strutturazione del discorso e richiedono una continua e necessaria attività di vaglio delle fonti e di ricostituzione del significato.
La brevità nella narrativa italiana contemporanea: qualche riflessione teorica e qualche analisi
Authors: Casadei Alberto
Published: December 2024

In questo contributo vengono esaminate le caratteristiche del racconto breve, quale si afferma nell’Ottocento e Novecento, e le sue evoluzioni contemporanee. In effetti, modifiche notevoli si cominciano a intravvedere con la diffusione di Internet e dei Social. Le analisi proposte si soffermano in particolare su testi di Vanni Santoni, esemplificativi di un nuovo modo di concepire la “brevità” nella narrazione letteraria.
Concilier croissance économique, durabilité environnementale et ambitions professionnelles : le dilemme des responsables municipaux en Chine
Authors: Li Mengcheng , Aveline-Dubach Natacha
Published: December 2024

Après des décennies d'industrialisation et d'urbanisation accélérées, la Chine a pris le tournant du développement durable en définissant sa propre vision, qui met l'accent sur l'innovation technologique et la modernisation industrielle. Alors que les grandes métropoles bénéficient de ressources humaines, matérielles et financières considérables pour s'adapter à ce changement, les petites villes situées dans des régions reculées ne bénéficient pas des mêmes avantages. Comment les cadres des petites villes parviennent-ils à développer des projets de développement territoriaux conciliant des exigences contradictoires de productivité et de durabilité environnementale ? Cet article examine les stratégies menées par deux mandatures municipales successives à Xianju, une petite ville située dans une région enclavée de l'est de la Chine, au prisme des trois grands défis de l’urbanisation en Chine : l’injonction au productivisme, la décentralisation asymétrique et le déficit structurel des budgets municipaux. La méthode a mobilisé 50 entretiens avec une diversité d’acteurs locaux, complété par l’analyse de sources documentaires. Les résultats mettent en lumière une stratégie incrémentale et flexible déployée par des responsables municipaux de Xianju pour mettre au point un modèle de "développement vert" conforme aux attentes de l’État-parti et bénéfique pour leur avancement professionnel. Si ce modèle permet de stimuler la création d'emplois et de limiter les conséquences néfastes d’une industrialisation incontrôlée, il apparaît potentiellement générateur de nouveaux déséquilibres sociaux et environnementaux.
Rougissement littéraire
Authors: Schenker Ina
Published: December 2024

L’article examine comment la littérature germanophone actuelle se positionne par rapport à la question des classes sociales. Il met en évidence le fait qu’en France une discussion intensive sur les origines sociales est menée depuis longtemps, notamment par le biais de voix littéraires et d’essais qui s’intéressent à leur propre origine et à celle de la génération de leurs parents de manière autobiographique. La littérature contemporaine de langue allemande reprend le fil de la discussion, mais se rattache davantage au présent et ouvre des perspectives détachées de l’autosociobiographie sur une vie dans la honte de classe. La honte, en tant qu’émotion centrale de la problématique de classe, se retrouve au centre de l’article. Il s’avère que c’est surtout la littérature qui a le potentiel de comprendre la honte non seulement comme une émotion mais aussi comme un récit, et de la décomposer en facteurs individuels qui motivent l’action. Dans le processus de la honte, de la paralysie à l’agression en passant par le désir de se cacher ou de tout oublier, l’analyse ouvre le potentiel de réflexion et d’action nécessaire pour surmonter la honte sociale dans sa véritable illégitimité.
De l’hétérotopie coloniale à la Lebensreform
Authors: Auboin Camille
Published: December 2024

La Lebensreform a parfois entretenu des liens étroits avec l’espace colonial allemand. À partir de textes écrits par Hans Paasche (1881-1920), officier colonial puis Lebensreformer, cet article propose d’aborder l’espace colonial comme une « hétérotopie » (Michel Foucault). Il s’agit de s’intéresser d’une part à la production de l’espace colonial chez Paasche et, d’autre part, d’interroger la rétroaction de l’hétérotopie coloniale sur la société wilhelmienne. La Lebensreform paaschéenne puise en effet systématiquement dans un espace colonial largement fantasmé pour encourager les Allemands à réformer leurs modes de vie. La ‘décivilisation’ de la métropole permettrait in fine de ‘régénérer’ une Allemagne perçue comme décadente.
Décrire l’invisibilité et la visibilité de la maladie chronique dans l’espace hospitalier
Authors: Periano Coline , Lefève Céline
Published: December 2024

Cet article vise à décrire l’expérience de la chronicité à l’hôpital à travers les manières dont l’architecture des hôpitaux produit certains types de visibilité et d’invisibilité des corps malades. Il se fonde sur une enquête de terrain mobilisant les philosophies de la médecine et de l’architecture dans deux services hospitaliers parisiens. Les espaces hospitaliers doivent concourir à rendre visible l’intérieur des corps, que réclament le regard clinique et les techniques d’imagerie et d’exploration, de plus en plus sophistiquées. En même temps sont invisibilisés les usages de l’espace et les expériences du corps au travers desquels les patients déploient des activités de réappropriation de leur corps et de maintien de leur existence personnelle et sociale. Notre hypothèse est que la médecine hospitalière prendrait peut-être mieux en compte les besoins de soin dus à la temporalité longue de la maladie chronique si une plus grande attention était portée aux espaces et à l’architecture. Celle-ci pourrait davantage accueillir et potentialiser les actions des corps et la plasticité des usages, par exemple en démultipliant les appuis, les stimulations, les espaces d’échange.
Quelle place pour la conscience réflexive ordinaire dans la sociologie de Bourdieu ?
Authors: Mauger Gérard
Published: December 2024

Tout en souscrivant à la théorie de la pratique (et au concept d’habitus) de Bourdieu, cet article tente d’identifier les conditions sociales où se fait jour la « conscience réflexive ordinaire » en distinguant « conjonctures routinières » et « moments critiques ». Dans la même perspective, il propose de rétablir la version initiale du concept de « violence symbolique » (proche du concept marxiste d’idéologie ou wébérien de légitimation) en y ajoutant (et non en y substituant) celle qui s’exerce sur les corps sous forme d’affects ou de symptômes (en deçà de toute conscience).
Machine Learning and HPC in Computer-Aided Design of Electric Machines
Authors: Pliuhin Vladyslav , Tsegelnyk Yevgen , Sukhonos Maria , Biletskyi Ihor , Plankovskyy Sergiy , Tietieriev Vitaliy
Published: December 2024

The current approach to designing electric machines is carried out using a 'cascade' algorithm, wherein sequential calculations are performed according to formulas derived from electromagnetic theory. However, this approach is tailored to each specific type of electric machine, making modification of projects difficult and not always feasible. One promising solution to address this issue is to leverage HPC (High-Performance Computing) calculations in conjunction with machine learning capabilities. This chapter examines established methodologies for designing and optimizing electric machines, ultimately advocating for the integration of machine learning and modern optimization algorithms.
Harnessing Generative AI for Educator Professional Development
Authors: Baule Steven M. , O'Connell Jordan S.
Published: December 2024

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the landscape of educator professional development by offering tools that facilitate personalized learning and efficiency in training. This chapter explores the various applications of AI in professional development, including using AI as a coaching tool, an instructional evaluator, and a content creator. This chapter highlights how AI can streamline tasks like creating lesson plans, analyzing teaching effectiveness, and supporting new teachers. Additionally, the chapter discusses ethical considerations, challenges, and best practices to ensure the responsible integration of AI into professional development, ultimately aiming to enhance teaching effectiveness and student outcomes.
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Leadership Styles in Schools in Morocco
Authors: El Hammoumi Ahmed , El Hammoumi Mohamed
Published: December 2024

This chapter explores the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the roles and responsibilities of school leaders in Morocco, encompassing principals, teachers, and administrators. Drawing on data from 106 schools gathered through interviews and questionnaires, the study evaluates hypotheses concerning AI's influence on school management. Findings indicate that AI tools significantly reduce principals' administrative workload, enabling a stronger focus on pedagogical leadership. Additionally, AI redefines teachers as facilitators of learning, redirects administrators toward strategic tasks, and enhances collaboration between educators and administrators by providing precise insights into student performance. The integration of AI further shifts school leaders' perceptions, encouraging a data-driven approach to management practices. Statistical analysis reveals strong, positive correlations between AI adoption and evolving roles and responsibilities, underscoring the transformative potential of AI in educational leadership.
Integrating AI Into Higher Education
Authors: Labib Laura Nicoleta , ElSabry ElHassan Anas
Published: December 2024

In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, innovation, and sustainability, integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) in higher education presents significant opportunities to enhance learning, teaching and assessment, streamline administrative processes, and promote sustainable educational practices. Despite a vast amount of literature on AI in education, comprehensive use cases that can inform effective implementation of AI in higher education remain scarce. This chapter aims to fill this gap by exploring in-depth the AI applications in higher education, addressing key areas of AI integration such as curriculum design and content development, pedagogical strategies and learning environments, evaluation mechanisms and feedback systems, process streamlining and efficiency enhancement, learning analytics, academic research and ideation, and student support and services. As such, this chapter contributes to the broader goal of sustainable development in the context of education thus aligning with the themes of the SMART conference. This research may inform sustainable solutions, policy, and governance mechanisms in the context of AI-driven education.
AI-Driven Innovations for Sustainable Tourism
Authors: Daline Rina , Thomas Joby , Sankar Mallika
Published: December 2024

Technology and Tourism blend and bestow a plethora of productive outcomes to the Tourism industry. Sustainable tourism refers to sustainable practices associated with the environment, economy, and social aspects and should strike a balance between them to achieve long-term sustainability. The United Nations rolled out 17 sustainable development goals to protect the planet by 2030. On the other hand, the deterioration of tourism resources arises as a significant concern as they enter into the decline stage of the life cycle. Technological applications helped to tackle this deteriorating situation. One of the immersive technologies Virtual Reality aids in improving sustainable tourism and proved to be a suitable one for environmentally sustainable travel. The virtual tours of the vulnerable tourist destinations mitigate the threatening situation by allowing the destination to rejuvenate and thus contribute towards its sustainability.
The Impact of Culture on Teaching and Learning
Authors: Self Sr. Michael
Published: December 2024

At its very crux, education is about teaching and learning, the process of transferring information from one individual to another. This process is optimal when the individuals involved in the exchange of information have common cultural characteristics. Over time, the commonalities between higher education teachers and their students have changed dramatically and has impacted the teaching and learning process. These challenges can be overcome by implementing very intentional strategies that enable teachers and students to learn more about each other's cultures and establish a learning environment that is respectful and inclusive. In the presence of such a learning environment, the outcomes of the teaching and learning process are significantly enhanced.
Empowering Students Through Culturally Responsive Pedagogies
Authors: Tahir Syed Inshaallah
Published: December 2024

This study summarizes a suggested investigation into the theoretical foundations and real-world implementations of instructional strategies that give priority to cultural responsiveness. The purpose of the study is to examine how important it is for educational environments to acknowledge and value students varied cultural backgrounds. This study aims to give educators practical insights and techniques by investigating the possible effects of culturally sensitive teaching on student empowerment and academic engagement. This study highlights the importance of education in fostering a generation of internationally competent and socially conscious individuals by outlining a thorough investigation into the many facets of empowering students through culturally responsive pedagogies. The goal of the proposed chapter is to add insightful information and useful tools to the current conversation about developing inclusive classrooms that enable students to succeed in a multicultural society.
Enhancing Cognitive, Emotional, and Social Outcomes
Authors: Tsarkos Athanasios
Published: December 2024

This chapter examines the integration of mindfulness and self-care within educational frameworks, emphasizing their significance in fostering holistic development alongside academic objectives. Mindfulness, rooted in present-moment awareness, enhances cognitive functions, emotional regulation, and interpersonal skills, aligning with contemporary educational theories. Self-care practices are critical for sustaining educator well-being and resilience, mitigating burnout. The chapter further addresses the challenges of embedding these practices into curricula and policies, proposing strategies for effective implementation. The primary purpose is to explore how these approaches can equip students and educators with the resilience and empathy needed to navigate the complexities of modern life.
Pedagogies of Pre-Service and In-Service Teachers' Practices in Ghana
Authors: Ansah Enoch A. , Goosen Leila
Published: December 2024

The purpose of the study reported on in this chapter is to explore pedagogical practices in the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) among pre-service and in-service teachers in Ghana. Against the background of pedagogies of compassion and care in education, the chapter will e.g., discuss the theoretical foundations of compassionate and caring pedagogies, evidence-based practices and considerations, inclusivity, diversity, and accessibility in pedagogies of care, ethics and values in teaching with care, as well as the challenges and opportunities in implementing pedagogies of care.
Trauma-Informed Pedagogies of Co-Constructed Care
Authors: Holbert Romena M. Garrett
Published: December 2024

This chapter presents trauma-informed pedagogies of co-constructed care (TIPCC) as a framework for teacher education course design and implementation. Blending trauma-informed practices recommended by SAMHSA, restorative principles, and a focus on building positive classroom communities, TIPCC fosters learning environments where diverse teacher candidates feel welcomed and supported in achieving individual and collaborative success. The chapter outlines U.S. educators' guidance on responsiveness to learner needs, reviews evolving conceptualizations of care, and contextualizes these in education. TIPCC addresses course planning, policies, content selection, and teaching actions. The chapter offers key elements, guiding questions, and examples of strategies to help educators create customized, collaborative approaches tailored to their teacher education contexts.
Self-Compassionate Classrooms
Authors: Engin Kübra , Ulutaş İlkay
Published: December 2024

Many recently published reports and studies highlight the increase in internalizing and externalizing problems in children. Children need to work on emotions and acquire methods of regulating and expressing emotions. Research has proven that, in addition to many methods and strategies, compassion-based approaches contribute to the development of emotional skills and the reduction of problems. Self-compassion is considered an emotion regulation skill and plays an important role in reducing negative characteristics such as anxiety, depression, rumination and supporting well-being. However, studies conducted in this direction with children in early childhood remain limited. In this section, self-compassion and its components, the development of self-compassion in early childhood will be explained, and suggestions for supporting self-compassion in the classroom environment will be included.
Leveraging Empathy and Compassion Through Language and Culture Instruction
Authors: Campbell Cary
Published: December 2024

Language competencies, coupled with empathic and compassionate character and citizenship development still justify inclusion of languages in Higher Ed curricula. The nature and telos of language courses build compassion between students who unite in common purpose, minimize stresses of skill growth, hold self and classmates in patience even while immersed in discomfort and unfamiliarity, and invest energy as a community of confidence-growers by sharing relationships of trust as they gain skills together through the practice of communicating. They also build empathy between students and the future cultural others they envision directly connecting with, staying aware of differences and appropriate ways to navigate them through the integration of cultural instruction which models and promotes openness to other ways of thinking and being. Integrative methods for cultural instruction offer experiential practice in empathy as a skill through descriptivism, and are applicable to disciplines beyond languages, and to communities in which other differences are at play.
Caring Across Difference
Authors: Saavedra David R. M.
Published: December 2024

This chapter reports on findings from an ethnographic study investigating the perceptions held by secondary teachers of English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) of the cross-cultural relationships they form with their students. Framed by the field of care ethics, the author outlines what these teachers reveal about how to enact care in ways that are appreciated and recognized as caring by those from different cultural backgrounds. The experience of parallel status positioning, in which both multilingual students and their ESOL teachers occupy positions of low status within the social sphere and the instructional sphere, respectively, creates a space in which these teachers identify with and act in solidarity with their students. In their relationships with students, ESOL teachers engage dispositions of openness to difference and empathy and enact care in a number of culturally affirming ways. Taken together, these attitudes and actions illuminate a way to care across difference.
Empowering Student Voices
Authors: Singha Ranjit , S. Yogesh Kanna
Published: December 2024

Integrating compassion, mindfulness, and addiction awareness in education significantly enhances individual growth and academic success. By valuing student perspectives, compassion fosters benevolence, while mindfulness aids in self-awareness and stress management, thereby improving focus and performance. Raising addiction awareness and reducing stigma is crucial for disseminating mental health information. Educators play a vital role in creating supportive, empathetic learning environments. The Multidimensional Addiction Behaviour Scale (MABS) introduces key dimensions—Psychological, Biological, Social and Environmental, Cognitive and Behavioral Patterns, Motivation and Readiness for Change—that promote mindfulness, compassion, and addiction awareness. With solid content validity and reliability, as evidenced by high I-CVI and CVR values, the MABS effectively assesses the complex nature of addiction behaviour.
Stress-Free Exam Approaches
Authors: Menon Vishnu Achutha , Sandeep Kumar P. , Thomas Sruthymol
Published: December 2024

This qualitative content analysis delves into the themes surrounding stress management in the context of examinations, as discussed in 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' episodes. Through meticulous examination of the episodes, four overarching themes emerged: cognitive techniques for stress reduction, time management strategies, parental and teacher support, and technological interventions. These themes underscore the importance of empowering students with mental resilience, efficient study routines, emotional support, and responsible use of technology. Insights from Prime Minister Modi's emphasis on balanced preparation and self-care, enrich the discourse. This study highlights the holistic framework necessary for nurturing a stress-free exam environment and informs potential educational reforms to promote long-term academic success and well-being.
AI and the Evolution of Artistic Expression
Authors: Yadav Mohit , Kumar Mohan , Sahoo Anita , Rathnasiri Mananage Shanika Hansini
Published: December 2024

This research focuses on Artificial Intelligence's current and future potential in art. Applying a systematic literature review method and bibliometric analysis, the paper reveals the main trends and technologies that define AI in art. It conducts a literature search using an SLR and bibliometric analysis to identify key authors and clusters of research. It gives a good overview of the current state; it is more formal. Several new trends are identified in the context of the discussed findings, including the symbiosis of human artists and AI, AI-customized artistic experiences, AI's impact on cultural, ethical, social, and experimental concerns, and new movements in art inspired by AI. These trends show that AI is revolutionising art, paving the way for new forms of creativity, and opening up art to new audiences. Implications are pointed at the societal changes due to AI technology; ethics and cultural diversity matter here. This paper's contribution is twofold, as it employs a dual-method procedure to generate new insights in the AI art domain and inform future research and practice
Illuminating the Path From Script to Screen Using Lights, Camera, and AI
Authors: Pal Arjama , Mitra Sakalya , Lakshmi D.
Published: December 2024

Artificial Intelligence uses personalised content curation to make recommendations that are specifically tailored to each individual user's watching preferences based on their viewing history, reviews, and interactions and what it implies for our future. In this chapter, we are going to explore the multitudes of effects of AI in visual media. From the enchantment of special effects that defy the boundaries of reality to the nuanced artistry of colour grading, we aim to unravel the intricate dance between technology and storytelling. Our chapter aims to take our readers on a journey to learn more about AI in animation, character generation, CGI, and many more. From enhancing cinematography to streamlining post-production, AI not only revolutionizes the technical aspects of filmmaking but also contributes to a deeper understanding of audience preferences and engagement.
Research on the Potential of Digital Image-Generating Artificial Intelligence Applications in Movie Poster Production
Authors: Abanoz Özlem Delal , Yılmaz Melike Sinem
Published: December 2024

The development of artificial intelligence technologies has brought about significant changes and transformations in many fields with its rapid and effective use in content production. These changes and transformations have also significantly affected the movie industry. The poster design process, which is of great importance in the promotion of a movie, has had the chance to gain a new dimension with speed, ease and low cost thanks to artificial intelligence applications. This article examines the potential of artificial intelligence in the reproduction of animated movie posters. The study aims to evaluate how image-generating AI applications can be used to create animated movie posters. Using semiotic analysis, original movie posters are compared with those made using depictions of different AI applications. The study concluded that generative artificial intelligence applications can be successful in producing movie posters.
Teaching Machine Learning Through Educational Robotics
Authors: Mercan Gamze , Selçuk Zümrüt Varol
Published: December 2024

This study explores the pivotal role of educational robotics (ER) in enriching K–12 curriculums with machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) concepts, highlighting the necessity of demystifying these advanced technologies for the younger generation. With the integration of AI into everyday devices, the urgency to familiarize students with AI and ML has escalated, making it essential for educational systems to adapt. Our research delves into the impact of ER as a practical tool for imparting complex AI and ML principles, fostering not only a deeper understanding but also stimulating interest in STEM fields. This investigation is grounded in the exploration of current ER applications and their potential to transform traditional learning environments into hubs of innovation and critical thinking. By analyzing various ER platforms and their effectiveness in teaching ML concepts, this study aims to offer insights into developing a comprehensive framework that can be utilized by educators to integrate AI and ML into the classroom dynamically and interactively.
Advanced High Throughput Screening Platforms in Drug Discovery
Authors: Joshi Chinmayi , Makwana Drashti
Published: December 2024

Over the years, the field of drug discovery has seen significant progress, with technological advancements proving crucial in the identification of new therapeutic candidates. High-Throughput Screening (HTS) which combines large-scale data analysis with automated micro-quantitative experiments, and can rapidly analyse a large number of chemical compounds against the drug targets. This chapter explores the recent advancements in high-throughput screening platforms that significantly enhanced drug discovery process, and also includes the incorporation of miniaturization, automation, and image-based analysis to increase throughput and data quality. The significance of these advanced HTS platforms on accelerating the discovery and development of new therapeutic drugs is discussed, along with the challenges. This chapter, taken as a whole, will offer a comprehensive overview of the most advanced high-throughput screening (HTS) platforms available for use in the drug development industry and will address how they might completely transform the process.