bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Experience of Learning a Second Language as an Adult: A Qualitative Exploration of Motivation and Challenges
Authors: Mardani Farzaneh , Vázquez Nancy Parra , Rajendrakumar Jinashree , Saadati Seyed Milad
Published: June 2024

Purpose: This qualitative study aimed to explore the motivations and challenges faced by adults learning a second language. By delving into the personal experiences of adult learners, the study sought to uncover the factors that drive individuals to pursue language learning and the obstacles they encounter in this journey. Methods and Materials: The study utilized a qualitative research design, employing semi-structured interviews with 33 adult learners who had embarked on learning a second language. Participants were selected through purposive sampling to ensure diversity in age, gender, first language, second language being learned, and learning context. Theoretical saturation was achieved to ensure comprehensive coverage of the experiences and perspectives of adult language learners. Thematic analysis was conducted on the interview transcripts to identify themes and subthemes related to motivation and challenges. Findings: Two main themes emerged from the analysis: Motivation and Challenges. Under Motivation, five categories were identified: Personal Fulfillment, Professional Advancement, Cultural Connection, Social Interactions, and Cognitive and Health Benefits. Challenges were categorized into seven themes: Language Complexity, Time Constraints, Lack of Resources, Psychological Barriers, Environmental Factors, Learning Strategies, and Sociocultural Challenges. Each category was supported by several concepts, providing a detailed understanding of the factors influencing adult language learning. Conclusion: The study reveals a complex landscape of motivations and challenges in adult second language acquisition. While motivations ranged from personal growth to professional needs, challenges encompassed both internal psychological barriers and external environmental factors. The findings highlight the importance of tailored support and resources for adult language learners, addressing both their diverse motivations and the multifaceted challenges they face.
Identifying the Dimensions and Components of Internet of Things (IoT) Development in Schools Based on Futurology
Authors: Asgharinezhad Simin , Rezghi Shirsavar Hadi , Khanzadi Khadijeh
Published: June 2024

Purpose: Futurology plays a significant role in advancing organizational goals and mitigating organizational problems and challenges. Therefore, the aim of this study was to identify the dimensions and components of Internet of Things development in schools based on future studies. Methodology: In a descriptive qualitative study, 19 academic and organizational experts from the educational sector of Tehran were interviewed in the academic year 2020-2021 using a semi-structured method. In this study, the sample size was determined according to the principle of theoretical saturation and was selected through purposive sampling. The research tool was a semi-structured interview, whose validity was confirmed through triangulation and whose reliability was calculated at 0.88 using the agreement coefficient between two coders. The data of this study were analyzed using thematic analysis in MAXQDA software, version 2020. Findings: The analysis indicated that the development of the Internet of Things in schools based on future studies encompasses 26 components across 7 dimensions. These dimensions include the elimination of time constraints (with 3 components), elimination of spatial constraints (with 4 components), reduction of infrastructure costs (with 4 components), knowledge management (with 3 components), professional competence (with 3 components), information technology (with 3 components), and effectiveness of the educational system (with 6 components). Ultimately, a thematic network for the development of the Internet of Things in schools based on future studies was established. Conclusion: The model of dimensions and components designed in this study can assist specialists and educational system officials in improving the development of the Internet of Things in schools.
The Roles of Civic Knowledge and Educational Attitudes in Shaping Academic Motivation: Empirical Evidence
Authors: Karstensen Valerie , Olsen Geoffrey , Bastholm Mathias
Published: June 2024

Purpose: Academic motivation is a critical driver of educational outcomes, influenced by various factors including attitudes toward education and civic knowledge. Despite abundant research on these factors independently, their collective impact on academic motivation remains underexplored. This study aims to fill this gap by examining how attitudes toward education and civic knowledge together predict academic motivation. Methodology: A cross-sectional study design was employed with a sample of 350 participants derived from high schools and universities, based on Morgan and Krejcie’s table for sample size. Data were collected using validated scales: the Academic Motivation Scale (AMS), Education Attitude Scale (EAS), and Civic Knowledge Assessment Test (CKAT). Pearson correlation and linear regression analyses were conducted using SPSS version 27 to explore the relationships between the study variables. Findings: Descriptive statistics indicated moderate levels of academic motivation (Mean = 4.21, SD = 1.05), positive educational attitudes (Mean = 3.89, SD = 0.78), and varied civic knowledge (Mean = 3.45, SD = 0.88). Pearson correlation showed significant positive relationships between academic motivation and attitudes toward education (r = .312, p < .001) and civic knowledge (r = .287, p < .001). Regression analysis revealed that both attitudes toward education (β = 0.32, p < .001) and civic knowledge (β = 0.27, p < .001) significantly predicted academic motivation, accounting for 20.9% of the variance (R² adjusted = .209). Conclusion: The findings confirm that both educational attitudes and civic knowledge are significant predictors of academic motivation. These results underscore the importance of integrating civic education into curricula and fostering positive educational attitudes to enhance academic motivation. Future educational policies and practices should consider these dimensions to effectively support academic engagement and achievement.
Predicting Clinical Personality Patterns Based on Personality Traits in Clients of Counseling Centers
Authors: Yang Yaliu , Yang Jiantang , McDonnell Maura
Published: June 2024

Purpose: The relationship between personality traits and clinical personality patterns is crucial in understanding and improving therapeutic interventions in counseling settings. This study aims to explore how personality traits predict clinical personality patterns among clients attending counseling centers in Shahroud, thereby informing more effective and personalized counseling strategies. Methodology: This descriptive-correlational study involved 107 clients from public and private counseling centers in Shahroud. Participants, aged between 18 and 50, completed the Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory-III (MCMI-III) and the Big Five Personality Traits questionnaire. Data were analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficients and stepwise regression analysis to identify significant predictors among the personality traits for various clinical personality disorders. Findings: Neuroticism was found to be a significant predictor of Schizoid, Avoidant, Borderline, Paranoid, and Schizotypal Personality Disorders. Conversely, Agreeableness and Conscientiousness emerged as protective factors, inversely related to Narcissistic and Histrionic Personality Disorders. These results suggest that emotional dysregulation associated with high Neuroticism predisposes individuals to a range of personality disorders, while interpersonal warmth and self-discipline mitigate the risk. Conclusion: The study highlights the significant impact of personality traits on clinical personality patterns, emphasizing the importance of incorporating personality assessments into counseling practice. By understanding these relationships, counselors can tailor interventions to clients' unique personality profiles, enhancing therapeutic outcomes and promoting better mental health. Future research should aim to replicate these findings in diverse populations and explore longitudinal impacts and other personality frameworks.
Multi-intelligence Empowerment in EFL Teaching. The CELSIP Programme for Autonomous Learning with Pre-service Teachers
Authors:   Universitat de València, Alcantud-Díaz Maria , Soler Pardo Betlem
Published: June 2024

This article presents the design and evaluation processes of a new inclusive and technology-and-autonomous mediated tool named the Communicative English Language Skills Improvement Programme (CELSIP). This project was originally designed to help all kinds of learners to achieve better communicative competencies in English. An empirical mixed-method data collection process was conducted involving 49 students in their fourth year of the Teaching of English in Primary Education Degree. To this end, a semi-structured questionnaire and participants’ one-course-work self-assessment written testimony were analysed in depth. The findings were significant in that the levels of motivation reported by the students were reflected in their English language oral skills, since the use of technology affected their stimulus in multifaceted ways. This endeavour provided an enhanced version of the CELSIP, a more fitted to different learners online didactic toolset, based on the gathered data. The CELSIP has proven to be a useful source of materials for online learning and could play an important role in addressing the issue of how technology can be used to overcome the existing problems derived from diversity in regard to different types of learning styles. The pedagogical implications suggest that these students could “learn to learn” following the 21st Century Education long-life-learning guidelines after having used the CELSIP.
Self, Peer, and Teacher Assessment of Oral Presentations: An Investigation of Reliability and Validity
Authors:   Sharif University of Technology, Salehi Mohammad , Gholampour Samaneh ,   Azad University, Tehran North Branch,
Published: June 2024

While there is a burgeoning of short-term research in self, peer, and teacher assessment, there is a paucity of longitudinal studies in this kind of assessment. Furthermore, oral assessment in English as a foreign language (EFL) context is relatively underexplored. The current study was designed to investigate the reliability and validity in 30 oral presentations that spanned over a period of four months, including variables such as the students’ gender, ability, and the topic of presentations. The results indicated that reliability indices of all 30 oral assessments were high, ranging from .70 to .95 as measured by Cronbach Alpha. In addition, validity indices improved over time, with the later presentations enjoying higher validity indices than the preceding ones. The gender of the assessors did not affect the total mean score of the presentations. Oral presentation scores could validly predict the achievement scores of students. Also, students’ self-assessments were not significantly different from the scores of the teacher, although they appeared slightly higher. There was no significant correlation between self-assessment and teacher-assessment.
A Study on Motivation and Locus of Control among Male and Female EFL Learners
Authors:   Islamic Azad University, Central Tehran Branch, Hajmohammadi Elmira , Aghayani Behnam ,   Independent Researcher
Published: June 2024

This study attempted to investigate the relationship between EFL learners’ motivation and internal locus of control under the framework of self-determination theory. In addition, the study examined the relation between EFL learners’ age and gender regarding their motivation and internal locus of control. To this end, a convenience sample of 115 university EFL learners both male (n=45) and female (n=70) participated in this study. The instruments applied were two questionnaires: a locus of control questionnaire (Internal Locus of Control Index) and a motivation questionnaire (Laine’s Motivation Questionnaire). The results of the Pearson product-moment correlation demonstrated that there was a significant positive relationship between EFL learners’ motivation and internal locus of control. Additionally, based on the data analysis, EFL learners’ internal locus of control could significantly predict their motivation. Moreover, the findings showed a non-significant correlation between EFL learners’ age and their motivation and internal locus of control. Finally, the findings indicated that there was no significant difference between male and female EFL learners regarding their motivation. This study also shows that motivation and internal locus of control facilitate EFL learners’ sense of self-determination, autonomy, competence and relatedness. The findings of the current study can be specifically worthy of attention for EFL teachers by increasing their awareness of the importance of locus of control and motivation and their role in developing English language learning.
Syntactic Complexity in Journal Research Article Abstracts Written in English
Authors:   Technical University of Cotopaxi, Tovar Viera Rodrigo
Published: June 2024

The reader’s ability to connect new information to existing knowledge is crucial when reading a text. Nonetheless, text complexity, in many ways, is more linguistic than cognitive. It encompasses the degree of sophistication, and how challenging a reading section is. Depending on the section, such difficulty may appear on the vocabulary level, in the organizational structure, or with coherence, and cohesion. In the globalized world of scientific communication, research articles published in non-Anglophone academic journals require English abstracts to access an international database and citation possibilities. This paper describes the syntactic complexity in journal research article abstracts. A corpus of abstracts written in English and published in Anglophone and non-Anglophone contexts were sampled. The English sub-corpora underwent software-based text analysis using fourteen syntactic complexity measures with the second language (L2) Syntactic Complexity Analyzer (Lu, 2010). Significant differences appeared in only four of the fourteen syntactic indices between texts in Anglophone and non-Anglophone journals, and out of these fourteen measures, non-native groups reported thirteen lower mean values. The study affords insights for L2 writing research to produce accurate texts in content and structure. Ideally, findings will uncover pedagogical implications and applications for academic writing instructions.
Chilean Preservice Teachers’ Metaphors of English Language Assessment
Authors:   Universidad de Concepcion, Díaz Larena Claudio , Aravena Figueroa Paz , Cisternas Martínez Leslie , Ortiz Navarrete Mabel , Gómez Paniagua Juan Fernando ,   Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción
Published: June 2024

The current study identifies and analyzes, through metaphor analysis, the conceptualizations and beliefs preservice teachers of English hold about three different dimensions of the language assessment process: teachers, students, and assessment itself. Forty nine preservice teachers from the second to the fifth year of their English Teaching Program answered a metaphor questionnaire in which they created a metaphor for each of the three dimensions above. Then, these metaphors were later analyzed using predominantly qualitative techniques. A metaphoric analysis protocol allowed the metaphors to be coded and sorted based on the participants’ reasoning into the roles participants considered teachers, students, and assessment played in the process of assessment. Findings were organized into three dimensions: teachers’ roles, students’ roles, and the role of assessment. Seven different metaphoric representations of teachers’ roles in assessment were identified, while three were found for students and two for assessment. The present study also revealed that the preservice teachers held varied metaphors regarding the process of language assessment, showing a complex and deep understanding of the purposes of assessment from the role of teachers and students. There is a need for further study to understand why preservice teachers assigned these roles to these agents.
A Survey Study of Secondary Students’ Beliefs and Preferences about Grammar Instruction: An Investigation of Iranian EFL Context
Authors:   Lakeshore Foundation, Mansouri Behzad , Yaghoubi Jami Parvaneh ,   University of Alabama at Birmingham
Published: June 2024

In this study, we investigated Iranian high school students’ preferences and beliefs about two types of form-focused instruction (FFI) for teaching grammar, namely isolated FFI and integrated FFI. Using an adapted version of the questionnaire developed by Valeo and Spada (2016), we collected data from a large sample of senior high school students (n=1,058) in the Iranian public school system. The results of the analysis showed that most participants expressed preference toward having more integrated FFI grammar in their curricula. The analysis also indicated that learners’ preferences for each of these types of grammar instructions vary depending on their high school major and length of exposure to English. The results are discussed with special attention to the context of the research and in light of the country’s attempt to implement communicative language teaching at K-12 schools.
Exploring EFL Teachers’ Attitudes toward the Use of Technology to Teach Pronunciation
Authors:   Sonora State University, Fernandez Sesma Maria Georgina , Reyes Arias Karla , Amavizca Montaño Sofia ,   Maria Guadalupe Rico de Ramirez Elementary School
Published: June 2024

Pronunciation has been historically excluded from the language skills and sub-skills taught in the language classroom (Isaacs, 2009). Several factors or limitations such as a lack of training and time, and not being an English native speaker, among others, contribute to teachers' feelings of insecurity when teaching this language sub-skill (Derwing & Munro, 2015). However, nowadays, the use of technology opens new possibilities for English as a foreign language (EFL) teachers and students to benefit from online resources specifically designed to teach pronunciation while using animated, authentic, and appealing materials in their lessons (Hişmanoğlu, 2010). In this respect, the present study aimed at exploring EFL teachers' attitudes toward using technology to teach pronunciation, the online resources they mostly use for this purpose, and their opinion of the resources’ benefits and limitations. Participants were ten EFL teachers from the School of Languages of a Mexican university. The research adopted a qualitative approach under a constructivist paradigm. The method for data collection consisted of a semi-structured interview analyzed using inductive analysis. The results revealed that teachers have a positive attitude towards using technology to teach pronunciation. Their awareness of the benefits technology offers to students facilitates the teaching of segmental and suprasegmental features. However, the study discovered that some teachers neglect pronunciation teaching with or without technology, and most of them only use the repetition drill technique in face-to-face classes. Besides, teachers’ lack of experience in using pronunciation software and time constraints point to the need for teachers’ professional development program that helps them develop technological skills and awakens their interest in this language area. Finally, among other factors, the study identified those factors that specifically affect the teaching of pronunciation with technology.
PENINGKATAN LITERASI TENTANG STUNTING DAN PMT PADA KADER KESEHATAN DAN IBU-IBU DENGAN BALITA DI POSYANDU PERUMAHAN GODEAN JOGJA HILLS GODEAN SLEMAN YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Pujiastuti Diah
Published: June 2024

Tingkat stunting sebagai dampak kurang gizi pada balita di Indonesia melampaui batas yang ditetapkan WHO. Kejadian stunting ini jelas mempunyai dampak bagi keluarga, terlebih bagi anak yang mengalami stunting. Anak disebut stunting bila mengalami hal-hal sesuai indikasi stunting, tetapi apabila bukan stunting tetapi kondisi “pendek”. Hal ini akan mengarahkan ibu untuk melakukan hal yang keliru, yaitu memberikan anak asupan nutrisi yang lebih banyak, tanpa melihat kebutuhan nutrisi anak. Tujuan kegiatan ini adalah untuk meningkatkan literasi kader posyandu dan ibu-ibu terkhusus yang memiliki anak balita tentang stunting dan pemberian makanan tambahan (PMT) sehingga kader posyandu serta ibu-ibu dapat memahami tentang kemaknaan kejadian stunting dan intervensi untuk mengatasi stunting tersebut. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat dilakukan di Posyandu Perumahan Godean Jogja Hills, Godean, Sleman, Yogyakarta. Kegiatan dilaksanakan dengan apersepi langsung dilanjutkan pemberian edukasi kesehatan tentang stunting dan PMT menggunakan modul stunting dan PMT. Warga yang hadir adalah total 28 warga, yang terdiri dari 23 ibu-ibu yang memiliki balita dan 5 warga merupakan kader kesehatan. Hasil dari kegiatan ini adalah kader kesehatan dan ibu-ibu menjadi lebih memahami tentang kondisi stunting dan ruang lingkup stunting serta PMT untuk bayi dan balita. Kesimpulan dari kegiatan ini adalah kader kesehatan dan ibu-ibu yang hadir menyampaikan kegiatan ini sangat bermanfaat
Developing Starter Culture from Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from Cow Milk for the Production of Nigerian “Nunu”
Authors: Adedayo, M. R.  , Abdulkareem, T. O.
Published: June 2024

Starter cultures are mostly organisms deliberately introduced into food as a single culture or mixture of cultures to bring about fermentation and production of desired characteristics in food through metabolic and enzymatic activities. Organisms in this category have attained the generally regarded as safe (GRAS) status, are majorly lactic acid bacteria with food acidification and production of natural preservatives potential. This research was aimed at developing a starter culture for the production of local dairy drink “Nunu” Cow milk was obtained from “Gaa Mobolohunduro”, Tanke, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. Potential lactose fermenters were isolated on MRS agar in pour plate technique. The isolates were characterized and identified using standard procedures. Lactic Acid Bacteria isolated were inoculated as a starter culture for milk fermentation and the products were subjected to pH, titratable acid and organoleptic assessments following standard procedures.  Two of the isolated lactic acid bacteria with the best fermentation products were identified through molecular technique. A total of six isolates were obtained and identified as Lactococcus sp., Leuconostoc sp., Pediococcus sp. and Lactobacillus spp. The pH ranges from 5.46±0.01 to 6.03±0.01while the titratable acidity ranged from 0.244±0.004 to 0.526±0.006. The moisture content ranged from 90.50±0.30 to 91.75±0.35. The fermentation product from the isolated Lactobacillus sp. scored 80 % during the organoleptic assessment. Molecular evidence confirmed the two isolates as Lactic Acid Bacteria. In conclusion, isolated species could be used as potential organisms for milk fermentation.
Benefits of Integrating Green Architecture in Public Buildings within the Savannah Region of Nigeria
Authors: Alkali, Aisha Ahmed , Mohammad Bashir Usman , Usman Haruna A.
Published: June 2024

This study examines the benefits of integrating green architecture into public buildings in the savannah region of Nigeria. The study emphasizes the region's unique climatic conditions, characterized by high temperatures and significant diurnal variations, and explores how green architecture can mitigate environmental challenges and enhance building efficiency. Key benefits identified include reduced energy consumption through natural cooling and ventilation, improved indoor air quality, and enhanced occupant comfort. The implementation of sustainable building materials and practices is discussed, highlighting their potential to reduce the carbon footprint and operational costs of public buildings. Additionally, the review addresses socio-economic impacts, such as job creation in green construction and long-term cost savings for government facilities. By synthesizing existing research, the paper aims to provide an understanding of how green architecture can promote environmental sustainability, economic resilience, and improved public health in the savannah region of Nigeria.
Identifikasi Kerusakan Belt Pada Jalur New Inpit dan CHF 1 Tambang Air Laya Tanjung Enim PT. Bukit Asam, Tbk.
Authors: Kosnia Kosnia  , Ferry Irawan  , M. Syaiful  , Joniken Lesmana
Published: June 2024

PT. Bukit Asam, Tbk. menggunakan belt conveyor sebagai media angkutan batubara. Coal Handling Facility (CHF) adalah jalur belt conveyor yang digunakan PT. Bukit Asam, Tbk. sebagai media angkut batubara dari stockpile menuju Train Loading station (TLS) untuk di distribusikan ke Dermaga Kertapati Palembang dan Pelabuhan Tarahan Lampung. Oleh sebab itu, belt conveyor merupakan hal yang sangat penting dan paling banyak digunakan di PT. Bukit Asam, Tbk. karena memiliki banyak keuntungan dibandingkan dengan penambangan konvensional. Serta menjadi ujung tombak dalam proses pengiriman batubara ke TLS untuk dikirim ke Dermaga dan Pelabuhan milik PT. Bukit Asam Tbk. Belt conveyor terbuat dari karet, dan merupakan media yang menampung dan mengangkut material pada sistem conveyor ini. Gaya gesek antara permukaan belt dan drive pulley, membuat gaya putar drive pulley menjadi gaya lurus belt conveyor. Belt yang digunakan pada PT. Bukit Asam, Tbk. memiliki macam- macam jenisnya seperti Fabric belt dan Steel cord belt. Adapun kerusakan pada belt yaitu belt miring, edge rubber terkikis, belt terkelupas, sobek, belah memanjang dan melintang hingga putusnya belt. Kerusakan tersebut terdapat penyebab dari setiap kerusakan seperti batu pack yang menghantam belt, dan cara pencegahannya yaitu meminimalisir material asing yang diangkut. Adapun dampak yang terjadi yaitu mengurangi terget produksi.
Markers Of Progression of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Authors: Fattakhova Yuliya Edgarovna  , Matrzayeva Shoira Gulimboyevna
Published: June 2024

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a pressing problem in the modern world. Every year, COPD increasingly leads to temporary disability and death. This is why it is so important to predict the progression of COPD in time. Progression of the disease can lead to severe shortness of breath, frequent exacerbations of COPD, respiratory failure and death. This literature review examines radiological and functional markers, clinical manifestations, sputum and blood markers, and the lung microbiome. All of this may be useful for predicting the risk of COPD progression.
Ischemic Heart Disease. Blood Coagulation System in Tension Angina Pectoris
Authors: Karabayeva Feruza Alijon kizi  , Yuldasheva Nodira Ergashevna
Published: June 2024

The purpose of the study was to evaluate the dynamics of changes in the parameters of the hemostatic system and the volume of blood loss in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) and arterial hypertension (AH) who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting depending on their sensitivity to aspirin. It has been shown that the volume of blood loss in the intra- and postoperative period of coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG), the dynamics of coagulogram and thromboelastogram parameters do not depend on the low sensitivity of patients to aspirin
DIPLOMACIA CULTURAL: marcos conceituais
Authors: Rebelo Tamya Rocha , Godoy Luciene Patrícia Canoa de , Chagas Rodolfo Pereira das
Published: June 2024

O presente artigo tem o objetivo de discutir o conceito de diplomacia cultural, realçando o envolvimento de atores estatais e não-estatais na sua promoção. A partir de literatura que resgata a dimensão cultural e de exemplos do caso brasileiro, argumenta-se que o Estado se depara com uma nova frente de ação, que extrapola o domínio de seus oficiais, fato que amplia seu alcance. Ao refletir sobre o conceito de diplomacia cultural, percebe-se que não só os agentes estatais são responsáveis por atividades diplomáticas, mas também representantes da sociedade civil, fundações artísticas e empresários, que levam adiante símbolos e imagens disseminados internacionalmente como elementos da cultura nacional. Conclui-se, portanto, que a diplomacia cultural tem sido levada adiante por representantes de setores público e privado, desde que imbuídos do propósito de apresentar expressões culturais do país para um público internacional.
Resenha de John Bellamy Foster. The Return of Nature: Socialism and Ecology
Authors: Cotrim Felipe
Published: June 2024

Resenha de FOSTER, John Bellamy. The Return of Nature: Socialism and Ecology. New York: Monthly Review Press, 2020. 672 p.
Marx construindo o marxismo
Authors: Demier Felipe
Published: June 2024

Marx, como sabemos, não nasceu marxista, assim como Cristo não nasceu cristão. Publicada nos Anais Franco-Prussianos, órgão dos jovens hegelianos exilados em Paris, a brochura Sobre a questão judaica é um dos escritos de transição na formação intelectual de Marx e, portanto, obra fundamental na construção e no desenvolvimento do materialismo histórico ou, se quisermos, de marxismo. Trata-se, portanto, de um dos trabalhos que pavimentaram o caminho para a emergência do marxismo propriamente dito, por assim dizer, ao mesmo tempo em que já é uma obra marxista, na medida em que o método de Marx não é um constructo que se apresenta pronto, de imediato, e sim fruto de um processo – como, aliás, é o caso do próprio cristianismo. Pavimentar o caminho já é, de certa forma, percorrê-lo. O judaísmo de Cristo foi o caminho necessário para o cristianismo, tal qual sem o jovem Marx não haveria propriamente marxismo.
Caminhos para a crítica do estado burguês
Authors: Tavares Anderson
Published: June 2024

A partir da questão da relação entre Estado e sociedade civil, Marx e Gramsci desenvolveram caminhos distintos na crítica à sociedade burguesa do seu tempo. Apesar dessa diferença, mobilizada para afastar teoricamente os autores, ambos se localizam na crítica à distinção formal entre Estado e sociedade civil. Karl Marx tem como um dos pontos inciais das suas reflexões a crítica da filosofia do direito de Hegel que avança para uma ruptura com a escola hegeliana. Esses estudos foram sucedidos pela análise da estrutura econômica, questão que ocupou a maior parte dos esforços teóricos de Marx. Antônio Gramsci, atribuindo outras determinações à noção de sociedade civil, interpretou a dominação burguesa do início do século XX através de categorias como Estado integral e hegemonia.
Hegemonia e a transformação do racismo em força social e numa das estruturas da sociedade brasileira
Authors: Souza Mário
Published: June 2024

Esse artigo tem por objetivo demonstrar a pertinência do uso do conceito de hegemonia, em Antonio Gramsci, como instrumento teórico para o entendimento da transformação do racismo em força social e numa das estruturas da sociedade brasileira a partir de três dimensões: o racismo enquanto uma construção social, envolvendo teoria, intelectuais, órgãos da sociedade civil e o Estado; a penetração da ideologia racista na subjetividade de brancos e negros; e a funcionalidade do racismo para o capitalismo brasileiro. Em termos cronológicos, o período abordado será de meados do século XIX a meados do século XX, partindo do segundo e terceiro projetos de identidade nacional, demonstrando o quanto esses processos históricos ressignificaram e aprofundaram o preconceito e a discriminação racial contra a população negra que surgiram no período colonial.
O gerenciamento neoliberal da pandemia da COVID-19: o caso clássico
Authors: Siqueira Rodriguez Rodrigo
Published: June 2024

Resenha de Creaven, Sean. The pandemic in Britain: COVID-19, British exceptionalism and neoliberalism. London; New York: Taylor & Francis (Routledge), 2023. ISBN 9781032229850
Hacia un Desempeño Profesional Éticamente Guiado: un Análisis en Contexto
Authors: Pastor Morales Joaquín , Armesto Luque Laura , Sanguino Osuna Lucía , Romero Gamero Rafael , Poves Oñate Silvia , Tocino Expósito Víctor Manuel
Published: June 2024

Adherirse a los principios éticos y a las normas legales es insuficiente si dicha adherencia no parte de la reflexión en torno a los contextos que inciden en nuestra praxis, en la persona del consultante y en la propia persona del terapeuta. Así, algunos aspectos de nuestro contexto sociopolítico y económico significativo podrían resultar relevantes para vehiculizar una práctica profesional con garantías éticas. Sin embargo, muy frecuentemente los profesionales partimos de la idea de que las consultas donde desarrollamos las intervenciones psicológicas están al margen de los contextos ideológicos o políticos, dando la impresión de que la participación de la cultura, las políticas en vigor o del marco sociohistórico en curso no tienen cabida en psicoterapia. Este artículo pretende analizar algunos elementos de nuestros contextos y las implicaciones para un desempeño ético en nuestra práctica profesional, al tiempo que señalar algunas situaciones de riesgo de mala praxis para los profesionales de nuestra disciplina.
Mbipopullimi I klasave – reflektimi në procesin mësimor
Authors: Shala Luljeta
Published: June 2024

Arsimi i mesëm i lartë në Kosovë ka pësuar ndryshime të rëndësishme në vitet e fundit, duke përfshirë kohëzgjatjen e viteve të shkollimit , strukturën organizative, kurrikulat lëndore si dhe mënyrën e diplomimit të nxënësve. Numri i nxënësve në arsimin e mesëm të lartë vazhdimisht ka ardhur duke u rritur, ndërsa hapësira shkollore ka mbetur e njëjtë. Një papërshtatshmëri e tillë ka ndikuar që për një periudhë të shkurtër klasat ku zhvillohej mësimi të jenë të mbipopulluara me nxënës. Mirëpo, deri me tani nuk është bërë ndonjë hulumtim për të parë shkallën e mbipopullimit të klasave me nxënës dhe ndikimit të këtij faktori në cilësinë e mësimdhënies dhe mësimnxënies.
Duke u mbështetur në literaturën profesionale që trajton mbipopullimin e klasave me nxënës dhe ndikimet në procesin mësimor, bazuar në synimet e Ministria e Arsimit Shkencës dhe Teknologjisë të Kosovës (MAShT) për ta bërë arsimin e mesëm të lartë të detyrueshëm ,si dhe në përvojën time si mësimdhënëse në këtë nivel të arsimit, vlerësoj se mbipopullimi i klasave me nxënës ka ndikim të drejtpërdrejtë në uljen e suksesit të nxënësve në mësimnxënie. Hulumtimi “Mbipopullimi i klasave me nxënës dhe reflektimi në procesin mësimor”synon të nxjerr tregues aktual për mbipopullimin e klasave me nxënë si dhe të përcaktojë rekomandime të nevojshme për trajtimin e mbipopullimit të klasave me nxënës . Rekomandimet bazohen në literaturën profesionale, përvojat pozitive dhe në opinionet e nxënësve, mësimdhënësve dhe drejtuesve të shkollave të përfshira në hulumtim.
Për ta trajtuar problemin e hulumtimit është konsultuar literaturë profesionale nga fusha e menaxhimit të klasës, dokumentacion ligjor që i përcakton limitet e numrit të nxënësve në klasë , të dhëna /standarde mbi hapësirën e nevojshme të klasës për numër të nxënësve në klasë si dhe standardet e Bashkimit Evropian për të njëjtin faktor. Hulumtimi është realizuar në gjashtë komuna të Kosovës duke anketuar një mostër të caktuar të mësimdhënësve dhe nxënësve . Rezultatet e fituara nga hulumtimi janë përpunuar, analizuar dhe interpretuar. Shpresojmë se rezultatet , përfundimet dhe rekomandimet që do të dalin nga ky hulumtim do të reflektojnë pozitivisht në trajtimin e drejtë të shkollave dhe klasave të mbipopulluara me nxënës.
Arsimi gjatë gjithë jetës në kornizën e kurrikulit të ri të Kosovës
Authors: Ali Azemi Bashkim
Published: June 2024

Arsimi gjatë gjithë jetës është filozofi dhe parim i sistemeve arsimore në tërë botën.
Rëndësia e arsimit gjatë gjithë jetës në shoqëritë moderne sot është më i rëndësishëm së kurdoherë më parë. Duke i dhënë një rëndësi të madhe arsimit gjatë gjithë jetës, qytetarët e këtyre shoqërive edhe arsimohen gjatë gjithë jetës.
Arsimi gjatë gjithë jetës si koncept është bërë jo vetëm fushë tematike e rëndësishme në diskutimin e reformës arsimore në Evropë, por gjithnjë e më shumë fushë programore kryesore edhe e agjendës së Bolonjës edhe të Lisbonës për arsimin e të rriturve.
Me trendët e reja shoqërore në shoqëritë e reja realizohen konceptet e reja të arsimit gjatë gjithë jetës, të cilat dukshëm ndikojnë në edukimin e nxënësve.
Procesi i arsimimit gjatë gjithë jetës duhet t’i sigurojë individit mundësitë për ndryshime dhe për përmirësime, të cilat në radhë të parë janë të rëndësishme për interesat e tij.
Synimi ynë si shoqëri e re (se paku e deklaruar) është krijimi i një shoqërie të bazuar në dije, ku mësimi gjatë gjithë jetës është katalizatori i zhvillimit të saj.
Arsimi gjatë gjithë jetës në kornizën e kurrikulit të ri dhe në programet mësomore të Kosovës
Authors: Mehmeti Selim
Published: June 2024

Arsimi gjatë gjithë jetës sot është nevojë, domosdoshmëri, filozofi dhe parim i sistemeve arsimore në tërë botën. Këtë e reflekton edhe misioni i Strategjisë së Arsimit Parauniversitar në Kosovë 2007-2017: Ndërtimi i një sistemi arsimor gjithëpërfshirës, që siguron kushte për formim cilësor të të gjithë individëve duke kultivuar shprehi të të nxënit gjatë gjithë jetës dhe vlera të qytetarisë demokratike.
Arsimi gjatë gjithë jetës, diku më shumë e diku më pak, ka gjetur shtrirje dhe përfaqësim në korniza nacionale të kurrikulit dhe në kurrikula lëndore. Për të ditur se cili është niveli i përfaqësimit të arsimit gjatë gjithë jetës në kurrikulin zyrtare të Kosovës, morëm iniciativë që të bëjmë një analizë përmbledhëse. Iniciativa për trajtimin e temës u mbështet me ide dhe sugjerime në nga kolegët: Hajrije Devetaku – hulumtuese në IPK, Binak Gërguri – hulumtues në IPK, Luljeta Demjaha – konsulente e kurrikulit, dhe Radica Berisha zyrtare për arsim gjatë gjithë jetës në MASHT, të cilët i falënderoj. Punimi do të prezantojë gjetjet nga analiza e Kornizës së Kurrikulit të Ri të Kosovës 2001 dhe planeve e programeve mësimore të arsimit të përgjithshëm/gjimnazet dhe arsimit profesional. Kjo analizë pritet të kontribuojë në procesin e rishikimit të Kornizës së Kurrikulit dhe të planeve e programeve mësimore.
Quantum 3.0: Quantum Learning, Quantum Heuristics and Beyond
Authors:   Centre of Excellence for Quantum Technology UPES, Dehradun, India, Guha Majumdar Mrittunjoy
Published: June 2024

Quantum learning paradigms address the question of how best to harness conceptual elements of quantum mechanics and information processing to improve operability and functionality of a computing system for specific tasks through experience. It is one of the fastest evolving framework, which lies at the intersection of physics, statistics and information processing, and is the next frontier for data sciences, machine learning and artificial intelligence. Progress in quantum learning paradigms is driven by multiple factors: need for more efficient data storage and computational speed, development of novel algorithms as well as structural resonances between specific physical systems and learning architectures. Given the demand for better computation methods for data-intensive processes in areas such as advanced scientific analysis and commerce as well as for facilitating more data-driven decision-making in education, energy, marketing, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, finance and industry.
DATA ON THE RELATIONSHIP OF POETS OF THE 15TH–16TH CENTURIES FROM “TARIKH-I RASHIDI”
Authors: Gulbakhrem Molotova
Published: June 2024

The author of the article sets herself a goal – to highlight the relationship between Turkic-speaking and Iranian-speaking poets of the 15th–16th centuries, recorded in the “Tarikh-i Rashidi” by Mirza Muhammad Haidar. This question is poorly understood. This is proved the novelty of the idea of research. The article, written on the basis of data from a medieval source, helps to expand the relationship in Central Asian literary circles, a genre of poetry that was popular during this period. The picture of the relationship of poets is one of the aspects of the relationship in the culture of the peoples of Central Asia. The researcher used the publication “Tarikh-i Rashidi”, carried out by source scholars of Uzbekistan. As a result of the analysis of data from this work, it was established that the muʻamma genre was quite popular during the study period. The names of the masters of compiling charades, works on this genre are given. The data of “Tarikh-i Rashidi” were compared with data from “Majalis an-Nafais” by ʻAli Shir Navaʻi. It is established that some young poets of the era of ʻAli Shir Nava’i by the time of writing “Tarikh-i Rashidi” became famous poets in Herat. In the cultural center of Khorasan – Heart, poetry developed along with treatises. The relationship between the poets of Herat circle proves the path of development of the literature of Iranian-speaking and Turkic-speaking peoples of Central Asia, being an indicator of the relationship in the culture of the peoples of studying region.
Toàn cầu hóa và chi tiêu công: Bằng chứng từ quá trình hội nhập tại Việt Nam
Authors: Nguyễn Thị Ngọc Nga
Published: June 2024

Nghiên cứu đánh giá mối quan hệ giữa toàn cầu hóa (TCH) và chi tiêu công tại Việt Nam giai đoạn từ sau năm thống nhất đất nước năm 1975 đến năm 2019. Bằng sử dụng cách tiếp cận Bayes cho bộ dữ liệu chuỗi thời gian của Việt Nam giai đoạn 1976–2019, kết quả nghiên cứu cho thấy rằng về tổng thể cho toàn bộ giai đoạn, TCH có tác động ngược chiều đến chi tiêu công, phù hợp với giả thuyết hiệu quả, nhưng xét riêng theo thời kỳ, mối quan hệ này là ngược chiều đối với giai đoạn trước mở cửa kinh tế (1976–1985) và cùng chiều đối với giai đoạn sau mở cửa (1986–2019). Ngoài ra, GDP thực bình quân tương quan ngược chiều, trong khi tỷ lệ dân số phụ thuộc và dân số tương quan thuận chiều với chi tiêu công.
Environmental and Socioeconomic Impact Analysis of Quarry Operations in General Santos City on its Host Communities
Authors: Ngilay Jama Nardzmah , Flores Leonard
Published: June 2024

Several international policies have been formulated to address the environmental and social impacts of the quarrying industry. However, this multifaceted issue persists, particularly in the Buayan River System in General Santos City. This study examined the environmental and socioeconomic repercussions of quarry operations in General Santos City, focusing on 14 commercial sand and gravel quarries along the Buayan River system. A mixed-methods approach was employed, collecting quantitative data through structured questionnaires, direct observations, and secondary data analysis, and incorporating qualitative insights from key informant interviews. Stakeholders within a 500-meter radius of the quarries were sampled using Quantum Geographic Information System (QGIS) to ensure representation. The findings revealed significant environmental impacts, including increased dust levels, soil erosion, and changes in water quality, which have adversely affected the local ecosystem and residents' health. The socioeconomic effects were mixed: while quarrying created jobs and improved infrastructure, it also showed deficiencies in community engagement and training programs. Regulatory analysis identified strengths in collaboration but highlighted weaknesses in enforcement, fee systems, and monitoring. The results indicated that although quarrying provides economic benefits, enhanced regulatory enforcement and sustainable practices are imperative to mitigate associated costs. Recommendations include strengthening enforcement, improving community engagement, updating fee structures, and implementing sustainable quarrying practices in General Santos City. By incorporating these recommendations, General Santos City can ensure the quarrying industry operates responsibly, balancing economic benefits with environmental and social well-being.
Totalitarianism in the Work of Simone Weil: Insights from an Early Confrontation
Authors: Arnswald Ulrich
Published: June 2024

Simone Adolphine Weil initially saw herself as a Marxist and anarchist and became involved in revolutionary-syndicalist trade unions before increasingly becoming their early and extremely sharp critic. From 1933 onward, she distanced herself more and more from the syndicalist movement in terms of content, and at the same time she was increasingly skeptical of its politics. She saw in the syndicalists, socialists and communists no more accurate knowledge of society than in the conservatives or fascists. This led her very early on to the concept of totalitarianism, which appeared in her philosophy and only became widespread in Western societies after World War II, when Weil was already dead.
 
Although Weil's concept of totalitarianism has been referred to in various essays, it has not yet been researched in her complete works. This article attempts for the first time to capture the concept of totalitarianism in Simone Weil's work, which was ahead of its time, and at the same time to group it systematically. The reader will thus be able to trace it in the various writings and recognize for the first time in how many different variations it found its way into Weil's oeuvre.
A percepção das outras mentes segundo Agostinho
Authors: Engelland Chad
Published: June 2024

Este artigo dissipa a leitura cartesiana do tratamento de Agostinho sobre a própria mente e as outras mentes por meio do exame de passagens-chave do De trinitate e do De civitate Dei. Por um lado, Agostinho argumenta vigorosamente que a mente é indubitável e imaterial; mas, por outro, ele repudia a tese fundamental da tradição dualista: a separação entre espírito invisível e corpo visível. A autoconsciência imediata da mente inclui a consciência da vida, isto é, a de animar um corpo. Cada um de nós anima o próprio corpo; ver outros corpos animados permite-nos ver outras almas ou mentes animadoras. A afirmação de Agostinho relativa à animação deixa-nos perceber que outras mentes estão presentes, mas a negação de Descartes a respeito da animação faz com que outras mentes estejam inelutavelmente ausentes. A alma, segundo Agostinho, não é fantasma, porque o corpo, segundo ele, não é máquina.
EL NUEVO HORIZONTE DE LA ERRADICACIÓN DEL TRABAJO FORZOSO EN LA UE: LA PROHIBICIÓN DE SUS PRODUCTOS Y SERVICIOS
Authors: Moreno Urpí Alexandre
Published: June 2024

De acuerdo con los Principios Rectores de las Naciones Unidas sobre empresas y derechos humanos, todas las empresas tienen la responsabilidad de respetar los derechos humanos. Esta responsabilidad va más allá del mero hecho de abstenerse de infringir los derechos humanos de terceros, sino que requiere la adopción de medidas proactivas para prevenir y reparar los efectos perjudiciales de sus actividades. El mecanismo prescrito en los Principios Rectores para que las empresas pongan en práctica su responsabilidad de respetar es la diligencia debida en derechos humanos, que constituye un proceso continuo de gestión mediante el cual una empresa aborda las consecuencias negativas que pueda generar para los derechos humanos en el contexto de sus operaciones y productos y en todas sus relaciones comerciales. No obstante, ante la escasa implementación voluntaria de este proceso, recientemente han emergido o están en elaboración marcos jurídicos de diligencia debida obligatoria. En Europa, hay un impulso particular hacia la creación de este tipo de normas, con leyes ya adoptadas en países como Francia, Alemania, los Países Bajos y Noruega. Así, esta obra colectiva pretende ofrecer una panorámica de conjunto de la debida diligencia obligatoria en derechos humanos, desde el análisis jurídico preciso del contexto normativo, integrando propuestas constructivas hacia el futuro que está por venir en Europa y en América Latina, y hasta incluso abarcar el estudio de la casuística más reciente y relevante en la materia.