bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Research on the Practice of Spanish Writing Teaching Based on the Output-Oriented Approach
Authors:   Yixin Publisher, Wang Jing
Published: May 2024

This article discusses how the pedagogical ideas of the output-oriented approach are integrated into Spanish teaching activities, and delves into feedback from students and teachers collected through questionnaires and face-to-face interviews, including reflections and actual situations based on classroom observations. In this set of teaching practices, employing an output-oriented teaching model facilitates the effectiveness of Spanish writing, and using writing as an output to promote the learning of vocabulary and grammar can also be extended to the acquisition of other types of language skills.
An Analysis of Collaborative Education in Labor Education for New Energy Majors from the Perspective of Engineering Education Professional Certification - Taking Energy Storage Principles and Technologies as an Example
Authors:   Yixin Publisher, Li Zhiyu , Wang Wenwen , Zhang Yuchun , Yan Hongbo , Wang Lihong , Sun Yan , Fu Peng
Published: May 2024

In the context of global energy transformation and environmental protection, talent cultivation in the field of new energy is particularly important. A collaborative education model for labor education in the field of new energy from the perspective of engineering education professional certification, taking the Energy Storage Principles and Technology course as an example, proposes an innovative teaching plan. This study focuses on the core requirements of engineering education professional certification and explores specific practical paths for integrating labor education into professional learning, aiming to enhance students’ practical ability, innovation ability, and social responsibility. By conducting experiments, project-driven learning, and enterprise internships, we aim to strengthen the integration of theory and practice and promote the comprehensive development of student abilities. The research results indicate that this collaborative education model can effectively enhance students' professional skills and engineering literacy and cultivate high-quality talent with more practical experience and innovative abilities in the field of new energy. This study not only has important guiding significance for the education of new energy majors but also provides valuable experience for talent cultivation in other engineering majors.
Cost Management and Control in University Construction Projects
Authors:   Yixin Publisher, Li Yiqiao
Published: May 2024

With the continuous development and popularization of education in China, the pace of expansion in higher education institutions has been accelerating, leading to an increase in the scale of operation and the number of various construction projects in colleges and universities. As education becomes more widespread, to meet the demand for high-quality talent training, higher education institutions must actively improve their infrastructure to provide students with a good learning and living environment. In the context of the increasing scale and number of university construction projects, higher requirements have been set for construction cost management, and implementing effective cost management and control is an important prerequisite and foundation for improving the economic benefits of university construction projects. This article starts from the characteristics and significance of construction cost management, analyzes the problems in cost management and control of university construction projects from the stages of investment decision-making, bidding, construction, and completion settlement, proposes targeted countermeasures, and on this basis, provides rational suggestions for improving the level of cost management and control in university construction projects.
Research on the Shortcomings and Improvements of Cost Control in Enterprises Based on Comprehensive Budget Management
Authors:   Yixin Publisher, Huang Yanling
Published: May 2024

With the accelerated pace of national market economy reform, in the process of carrying out enterprise cost control work, it is necessary to comprehensively strengthen the profound grasp of the concept of comprehensive budget management, combine with the development requirements of enterprises under the new situation, and strengthen targeted analysis and research of cost control and budget indicators. Only in this way can we provide important reference for scientific decision-making of enterprises and promote the maximum development and utilization of enterprise resources. This study discusses the significance and specific measures of comprehensive budget management in cost control for enterprises. Firstly, it explains the concept of comprehensive budget management and its significance in cost control work. Then, based on the current problems in implementing comprehensive budget management in enterprises, relevant management improvement suggestions are proposed based on the current shortcomings.
An Analysis of Translating English Passive Sentences into Chinese
Authors:   Yixin Publisher, Liu Yani
Published: May 2024

In the academic research and practice of English translation, in-depth analysis and discussion on English passive sentences and their Chinese translation strategies are of great significance. This article employs a variety of Chinese translation strategies including direct conversion, active sentence conversion, addition, omission, and segmentation to unveil and analyze the essential factors that must be considered in the process of translating English passive sentences into Chinese. These factors encompass word class, grammatical structure, and specific language habits, underscoring their importance in ensuring the accuracy and fluency of translations. This paper aims to assist scholars and learners in the field of English translation not only to gain a deeper understanding of the grammatical and semantic characteristics of English passive sentences but also to master and apply effective translation techniques to enhance their ability to accurately translate English passive sentences into Chinese.
Research on the Inheritance and Innovation Path of Minority Culture from the Perspective of Rural Revitalization: A Case Study of Nanhua Yi Embroidery Culture
Authors:   Yixin Publisher, Pu Runxiang , Luo Guangqiang
Published: May 2024

As one of the traditional Chinese crafts, Yi embroidery carries rich cultural connotation and historical value. In recent years, with the implementation of rural revitalization strategy, the protection and inheritance of Yi embroidery culture has become an urgent problem to be solved. Through field research and literature research, this paper takes Nanhua County as an example to explore the artistic characteristics and specific contents of Nanhua embroidery culture, and discusses the characteristic development measures, difficulties faced in the development process and future innovation paths of Nanhua Yi embroidery culture from the perspective of rural revitalization. For the inheritance and innovation of Yi embroidery culture, the author puts forward the following paths: government departments take the lead to increase investment, and multi-subjects cooperate to participate in the construction of embroidery cultural innovation system; With the help of brand effect to enhance market competitiveness, combined with popular elements such as national style to broaden the industrial space; With the rural revitalization policy as the starting point, promote the embroidery industry and other industries embedded development; Develop the digital protection and inheritance of Yi embroidery culture. In the future, it is also possible to further explore the value and significance of Yi embroidery in contemporary society, integrate Yi embroidery into a broader framework of cultural heritage protection, carry out interdisciplinary research, and combine the knowledge of anthropology, sociology, cultural heritage protection and other fields to deeply explore the multidimensional significance and complexity of Yi embroidery culture.
Dual-Task Training Dan Edukasi Menurunkan Tingkat Risiko Jatuh Pada Lansiadi Pstw Budi Mulia Iv Jakarta Timur
Authors: Achwan Achwan , Utami Dian , Achirda Nur
Published: May 2024

Fall is an accident that causes injury in elderly. The increased risk of falling in the elderly affects the mobility and independence of the elderly in activity daily living. Interventions for the risk of falling are dual-task training and providing education about the risk of falling. This study aims to determine the effect of a combination of dual-task training and education on the risk of falling in the elderly. This study used a quasi-experimental research design with two groups pre-post test. The sample was selected based on the purposive sampling method with a total sample of 34 people, 17 people in the intervention group were given a combination of dual-task training and education, and 17 people in the control group were given education. The risk of falling is measured using the Timed Up and Go Test (TUGT). The results of the paired sample t-test for the difference in measuring risk of falling before and after in the intervention group obtained p-value=0.000 (p<0.05). The independent sample t-test for the difference between before and after in the intervention group obtained p-value=0.000 (p<0.05). Conclusion from this research there is an effect of dual-task training and education on the elderly in PSTW Budi Mulia IV, East Jakarta.
Pelinggih Merajan Alit Building As Inspiration For The Creation Of Painting
Authors: Neode Haris Candra , Budiaprilliana Luh , Mustika I Ketut
Published: May 2024

Merajan Alit is a place of worship in every Balinese Hindu family house. Visual beauty and its close relationship with self-identity and family make the creator interested in visualizing it into painting works. The foundation used was the Alma M. Hawkins method, Exploration, Improvisation, and Forming. Each of these methods contains methods and stages of creation that are applied by MBKM partners. From these methods and successes, six works were produced, entitled; 1) “Kemulan”, 2) “Taksu”, 3) “Aku Ingin Pulang”, 4) “Punggel”, 5) “Mencari Kedalam Diri”, 6) “Happy Family”. In these six works, the creators combine the transfer of technology, skills and knowledge obtained from campuses and partners, so as to create works that are expected to become the characteristics of the creators. With this work, it can be said, Merajan Alit can be a personal trigger because it is very closely related to personal and family identity. The feelings that arise can be very unique and varied so it is very suitable to be visualized as a work of painting. In addition, the use of traditional painting tools is also important because of the ancestral heritage so that it does not become extinct.
Fortifying Transparency: Enhancing Corporate Governance through Robust Internal Control Mechanisms
Authors: Manginte Shofia Yunus
Published: May 2024

Purpose: This study explores how robust internal control mechanisms enhance corporate governance by fostering organizational transparency and accountability. The focus is on the interplay between internal controls and corporate governance practices, emphasizing their collective role in promoting organizational success and sustainability.
Research Design and Methodology: The study employs a qualitative approach, conducting a comprehensive literature review of peer-reviewed articles, books, and reports. Using relevant keywords, data were collected from academic databases such as PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. Thematic analysis was used to categorize and synthesize recurring themes and patterns, ensuring objectivity and rigor in data interpretation.
Findings and Discussion: The findings of this study have significant practical implications. They reveal that effective corporate governance frameworks, underpinned by robust internal control mechanisms, not only enhance transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct but also mitigate risks, safeguard assets, and ensure compliance with regulations. This underscores the real-world relevance of the research and its potential to guide organizational practices.
Implications: This study highlights the need for organizations to comprehensively integrate internal control mechanisms into their governance frameworks. It also emphasizes the importance of fostering a culture of integrity, adopting technological innovations, and maintaining compliance with evolving regulations. However, the study also points to the need for future research, particularly longitudinal studies, and interdisciplinary approaches, to further understand the dynamic governance-control relationship. This opens opportunities for further exploration and the development of more effective corporate governance practices.
Simulation of electron spectra for surface analysis (SESSA)
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Authors: Werner W S M , Smekal W , Powell C J
Published: May 2024

The objective of this database is to facilitate quantitative
interpretation of Auger–electron and X–ray photoelectron spectra (AES/XPS) for
surface analysis and to improve the accuracy of quantitation in routine
analysis.
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Regular Khat Chewing Among College and University Students in Harar Town 2024
Authors:   Department of Midwifery, Harar Health Science College, Harar, Ethiopia, Zewde Gosaye Tekelehaymanot
Published: May 2024

Background: Khat (Catha edulis) is an evergreen shrub that is a natural stimulant native, planted and chewed in eastern through southern parts of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula with distribution in parts of the Middle East and on the island of Madagascar. Khat chewing is becoming a common practice and great concern in university and college students because they think that it helps increase their academic performance especially during exams and for recreational purposes. It is widely understood that the consumption of Khat creates a remarkable problem for today’s youth which is not limited to individual users; rather its adverse negative consequence is believed to be challenging to a family, the community as a whole, economy and political arena of a given nation. Objective of the Study: To assess Prevalence and factors associated with regular khat chewing among college and university students in Harar town 2024. Methodology: Facility based cross sectional study was conducted in Harar Town from December 13 up to 29, 2023 on selected university and colleges. A total sample of 371 students was including on the study. Data was collected through structured questioner. Training was given for data collectors and data evaluation done on daily based. Cleaned data were entered to SPSS version 20 and multiple logistic regression analysis was used for better prediction of determinants and to reduce bias due to confounders. Those variables with P-value < 0.20 was entered in to multiple logistic regression analysis. Associations with P - value less than 0.05 was declared as statistically significant. Result: The Prevalence of khat chewing on this study was 57.4%. In multivariable analysis marital status, religion, Peers who chew khat, peers who smoke cigarette, students whose lives in rented house, Smoke cigarette while chewing chat, currently drink alcohol were associated with outcome variables. Conclusion and Recommendation: Majority of students was khat chewers for a long period of time and there also start chewing before their joining university and or college. Peer pressure, living condition and alcohol usage were significant predictors of khat chewing therefore to alleviate this problem effort on preventive measure is need by all stake holders at different levels.
L’IA dans le secteur public : cas d’utilisation et enjeux éthiques
Authors: Jacob Steve , Brousseau Sébastien
Published: May 2024

L’introduction de l’intelligence artificielle (IA) dans l’administration publique est en pleine expansion et représente la phase plus récente de la transformation numérique. L’utilisation de systèmes d’IA est souvent associée à l’amélioration de l’efficacité et de la productivité, car elle permet d’exécuter rapidement des tâches routinières, de réaliser des activités à une plus grande échelle et de rendre les services accessibles à un plus grand nombre de personnes. Cette technologie a donc le potentiel de transformer plusieurs aspects du travail administratif comme la prise de décision automatisée, l’analyse prédictive, le traitement de documents et l’interaction avec les citoyens. À l’heure où les technologies d’intelligence artificielle occupent une place grandissante dans la vie des citoyens et que les administrations publiques introduisent progressivement ces technologies au sein de leurs services, il semble que les fonctions et possibilités associées aux systèmes d’IA (SIA) ne sont pas toujours clairement connues ou comprises par les décideurs, les usagers ou les employés du secteur public. Ce rapport a pour but de décrire des cas concrets d’utilisation de l’IA dans les organisations publiques de pays de l’OCDE. L’intention est d’enrichir la connaissance et la compréhension des potentialités de l’IA en présentant un éventail de systèmes aux capacités techniques variées.
Dialogues interdisciplinaires : les risques majeurs de l'IA générative
Authors: Bengio Yoshua , Lequesne Caroline , Loiseau Hugo , Maclure Jocelyn , Powell Juliette , Solomun Sonja , Langlois Lyse
Published: May 2024

À travers une série captivante de Dialogues interdisciplinaires sur les impacts sociétaux de l’IA, nous convions une ou un invité et des intervenantes et intervenants, provenant des sciences et génies, de la santé et des sciences humaines et sociales, à venir discuter des avancées, des défis et des opportunités soulevés par l’IA. Le premier dialogue de cette série débute avec Yoshua Bengio, qui, préoccupé par les développements de l’IA générative et des risques majeurs qu’ils engendrent pour la société, a initié l’organisation d’une conférence à ce sujet. Cette activité s’est déroulée le 14 août 2023 à Montréal et avait pour but d’engager une réflexion collective et interdisciplinaire sur les enjeux et risques posés par les récents développements de l’IA. La conférence a pris la forme d’un panel, animé par Juliette Powell, auquel était convié sept spécialistes provenant de disciplines variées : informatique (Yoshua Bengio et Golnoosh Farnadi), droit (Caroline Lequesne et Claire Boine), philosophie (Jocelyn Maclure), communication (Sonja Solomun) et science politique (Hugo Loiseau). Le présent document est ainsi issu de ce premier dialogue interdisciplinaire sur les impacts sociétaux de l’IA. Par la suite, les intervenantes et intervenants ont été invités à répondre de manière concise, dans la langue de leur choix, à des questions soulevées lors de cette activité.
Developing students' leadership character at the Madinatunnajah Islamic Boarding School in South Tangerang: The program and organizational strategy of Madinatunnajah's students
Authors: Rohim Muhamad , Mutiara Diah
Published: May 2024

The leadership character students possess aims to cultivate wise individuals who are devout to Allah, possess noble morals, and demonstrate fairness, honesty, discipline, responsibility, professionalism, loyalty, and other positive traits. Within the activities conducted in the Islamic school (madrasah), the student organization of Madinatunnajah Islamic Boarding School serves as a platform for shaping the leadership character of students. This research aims to ascertain: 1) The programs implemented to foster leadership character among male students within the Student Organization of Madinatunnajah. 2) The strategies employed to develop leadership character among male students through the Student Organization of Madinatunnajah. 3) How do Madinatunnajah Islamic Boarding School students demonstrate their character through the Madinatunnajah Student Organization? 4) Supporting and inhibiting factors in shaping the leadership character of students within the Madinatunnajah Student Organization. The research methodology used is qualitative. The results of this study indicate that the programs and organizational strategies of Madinatunnajah students in shaping the leadership character of male students at the Madinatunnajah Islamic Boarding School are as follows: 1) The programs implemented include annual activities and incidental activities, such as PORSEKA, organizational activities, pilgrimage to the Walisongo sites, and PPM (Community Service Practice). 2) The strategy is through applying Uswatun Hasanah or good role models. 3) The character of Madinatunnnajah students is good, as seen in every activity conducted by the students. 4) The supporting factor is the support from the entire board of boarding school teachers, parents, and friends, while the inhibiting factors are oneself and the family environment.
Silybum marianum Extract: A green inhibitor for Iron Metal Corrosion and Bacterial Growth in Fresh and Marine Media
Authors:   Department of Environmental Studies, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Alexandria University, 21526 Alexandria, Egypt, Zaki Salma Hassan , Hassouna Mohammed Salah El-Din ,   Department of Environmental Studies, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Alexandria University, 21526 Alexandria, Egypt, Hefnawy Ahmed ,   Department of Materials Science, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt, P.O. Box 832, Egypt,   Department of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Bahrain, Sakhir 32038, Kingdom of Bahrain, Helmi Shacker ,   Department of Environmental Studies, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Alexandria University, 21526 Alexandria, Egypt
Published: May 2024

Egyptian Silybum marianum ethanolic-hexane crude extract efficiency was investigated as an inhibitor of bacterial growth and iron steel corrosion in fresh water and marine environment media. Iron steel corrosion inhibition rate was quantitatively measured by two methods: one as a concentration of iron released in the medium over time intervals at different inhibitor ratios against the control using Inductive Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS), and the second was relative weight loss method. Meanwhile, the development of the adsorption layer of the inhibitor on the surface of the iron steel specimen was monitored qualitatively using scanning electron microscopy. The adsorption of the extract constituents was found to obey Langmuir adsorption isotherm. Bacterial growth inhibition was examined using a well-diffusion method. After three days, the percentage of corrosion inhibition in fresh and marine media was 95% and 91%, respectively at the ratio of 1.5 mg/mL of the crude extract, and a homogeneous adsorption layer was observed on the surface of the iron specimen. The same dose was enough to inhibit bacterial growth in both media. Natural ecofriendly inhibitor extracted from a wild native Egyptian plant was found to be anticorrosion and at the same time antibacterial in both fresh and marine water media.
Análisis comparativo entre el aprendizaje de matemáticas, presencial y virtual en las instituciones de educación
Authors: Bastidas Logroño Diego Javier , Morales Tufiño Karina Gabriela , Vargas Sinmaleza Gloria Raquel , Elizalde Sarango Darwin Benito
Published: May 2024

Este estudio se presenta con el fin de realizar un pequeño análisis comparativo en la enseñanza de las matemáticas presencial y virtual, éste estudio parte del paradigma interpretativo ya que permite comprender los problemas existentes en la sociedad actual, la relación de este estudio es analizar a través de una investigación comparada sobre los efectos del aprendizaje virtual y presencial de matemáticas. El estudio de las matemáticas es importante porque incide en la formación de las personas para contribuir a la sociedad, es por eso que los estudiantes deben  obtener un aprendizaje significativo, para ello, sistemas de aprendizaje tanto virtual como presencial necesitan brindar una enseñanza adecuada. Este estudio busca el concepto de enfoques teóricos de la enseñanza y el aprendizaje de las matemáticas apoyadas en entornos virtuales en el contexto de la educación universitaria, en el que se muestra que los docentes sienten la necesidad de cambiar los métodos de enseñanza de las matemáticas, especialmente las estrategias y métodos de aprendizaje. Los recursos para producir un aprendizaje más significativo y mejorar el desarrollo cognitivo, lógico y matemático. La investigación adopta un paradigma cualitativo. Bajo el método etnográfico, las etapas de trabajo son la selección de temas, el trabajo de campo, el análisis de la información y la construcción del producto.
Integrating Convolutional Neural Network and Weighted Moving Average for Enhanced Human Fall Detection Performance
Authors: Pyar Kyi
Published: May 2024

This study proposes an approach for human fall classification utilizing a combination of Weighted Moving Average (WMA) and Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) on the SisFall dataset. Falls among elderly individuals pose a significant public health concern, necessitating effective automated detection systems for timely intervention and assistance. The SisFall dataset, comprising accelerometer data collected during simulated falls and activities of daily living, serves as the basis for training and evaluating the proposed classification system. The proposed method begins by preprocessing accelerometer data using a WMA technique to enhance signal quality and reduce noise. Subsequently, the preprocessed data are fed into a CNN architecture optimized for feature extraction and fall classification. The CNN leverages its ability to automatically learn discriminative features from raw sensor data, enabling robust and accurate classification of fall and non-fall events. Experimental results demonstrate the efficacy of the proposed approach in accurately distinguishing between fall and non-fall activities, achieving high classification performance metrics such as accuracy, precision, recall, and F1-score. Comparative analysis with existing methods showcases the WMA-CNN hybrid approach's superiority in classification accuracy and robustness. Overall, the proposed methodology presents a promising framework for real-time human fall classification using sensor data, offering potential applications in wearable devices, ambient assisted living systems, and healthcare monitoring technologies to enhance safety and well-being among elderly individuals.
WGCNA-based identification of anoikis-related subtypes, prognostic significance, and characterisation of the immune microenvironment in Philadelphia-negative acute lymphoblastic leukaemia
Authors: Li Na , Hong Yang , Zhang Ling , Sun Aining
Published: May 2024

The clinical outcomes and incidence of Philadelphia chromosome-negative B cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ph-neg B-ALL) vary significantly across different age groups, influencing the prognosis. Despite recent advancements in diagnostic and therapeutic techniques, the detailed prognosis for ph-negative B-ALL across age demographics remains to be elucidated. In this study, clinical data were obtained from 80 patients with ph-neg B-ALL who were diagnosed at our centre. Ribonucleic acid sequencing was performed using their initial bone marrow aspirate samples. By employing weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA) on 408 anoikis-related genes (ARGs), four different modules were identified and subsequently analysed through bioinformatics. The WGCNA revealed distinct co-expression modules among ARGs. Specifically, the ARGs in the turquoise module might assess the risk associated with newly diagnosed ph-neg B-ALL. Additionally, the study revealed significant heterogeneity in the immune microenvironment and genome variance, highlighting the notable heterogeneity within the disease. 408 ARGs were screened out and four different co-expression modules were constructed by WGCNA algorithms from the RNA-sequencing data of 80 ph-neg B-ALL patients; The ARGs in the turquoise module were the most, and it can be used to divide the de novo ph-neg B-ALL patients to different risk groups(high-risk and low-risk); The ph-neg B-ALL patients can be divided into PS-1 and PS-2, there is heterogeneity of genomes between PS-1 and PS-2; Immune infiltration difference exists in between PS-1 and PS-2. In conclusion, our study holds significant value in exploring the molecular pathways and mechanisms associated with anoikis implicated in ph-neg B-ALL, and in facilitating the development of treatments and prognostic tools for this disease
Effect of Gamification on Students Learning Ability: An Experimental Study
Authors:   International Islamic University Islamabad, Akhter Mirza Muhammad , Mahmood Azhar ,   International Islamic University Islamabad, Abbas Muhammad ,   International Islamic University Islamabad
Published: May 2024

Introduction: The study investigated the impact of instructional games on the academic performance of 8th-grade English language students. The primary aim was to determine if educational games enhance English language acquisition and assess student engagement and commitment to these games. Methodology: An experimental research design was employed, focusing on elementary students in Pakistani public schools. The sample comprised 179 boys from Islamabad Model School for Boys I-9/4. From 60 pairs of male students, one student from each pair was randomly selected for the experimental group. After one month, post-tests were administered to both the experimental and control groups. Data were analyzed using SPSS, t-tests, and one-way ANOVA. Results/Findings: The study revealed that educational games significantly improved learning environments and English proficiency. They enhanced student interaction, autonomy, and collaborative learning. The games also provided versatile roles for easier language application and dynamically adjusted pacing to sustain motivation, outperforming traditional methods. Future Direction: Future research should explore the long-term effects of educational games on English language acquisition and their impact on different age groups and subjects. Additionally, examining the integration of advanced technologies in instructional games could further enhance educational outcomes
Development of Critical Thinking Skills: An Analysis of English Curriculum Grades I-XII (2019)
Authors:   GC Women University Sialkot, Pakistan, Jamil Muhammad , Mehmood Wahid ,   Northern University Nowshera, Pakistan, Aziz Mahwish ,   Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad,  Pakistan
Published: May 2024

Introduction: This quantitative study analysed the English Language Curriculum for Grades I-XII (2019) to assess how well it promotes critical thinking among secondary school students. The study aimed to determine the extent to which the curriculum facilitates the development of critical thinking skills. Methodology: The curriculum document was selected through purposeful sampling and analyzed using qualitative content analysis with NVivo 12 software. This method enabled a detailed examination of the curriculum content to identify elements related to critical thinking. Results/Findings: The analysis confirmed that critical thinking is deeply embedded in the curriculum through the integration of critical thinking skills with language skills, particularly reading and writing. Using Bloom's Taxonomy, the curriculum emphasizes activities designed to develop higher-level thinking skills. Additionally, well-structured assessments require students to answer analytical and evaluative questions, aligning with the objectives of fostering critical thinking. Future Direction: For the curriculum's potential to be fully realized, teachers must thoroughly understand its objectives and effectively implement the prescribed strategies. Continuous professional development and support for teachers are crucial to ensure the successful integration of critical thinking skills in teaching practices.
Assessing The Strategic Imperatives and Future Trajectory of Pakistan's Defense Industry Development
Authors:   Islamia College Peshawar, Pakistan, Bukhari Syed Rizwan Haider
Published: May 2024

Introduction: Understanding the critical drivers behind the advancement of Pakistan's defense industry requires a thorough assessment of key factors. These include geopolitical dynamics, security threats, technological innovations, economic conditions, and national defense policies. Such an analysis reveals the pressing need for Pakistan to strengthen its defense industry. Methodology: The study employs a forward-looking examination to delineate the probable course of Pakistan's defense industry in the coming years. This involves evaluating emerging trends, potential opportunities, foreseeable challenges, and strategic imperatives poised to influence the sector's growth and evolution. Results/Findings: The analysis highlights various factors influencing the development of Pakistan's defense industry, including the adoption of cutting-edge technologies, allocation of defense budgets, engagement in international partnerships, leveraging domestic capabilities, and navigating the shifting political landscape. These insights provide a comprehensive understanding of the present state, obstacles, and future potential of Pakistan's defense sector. Future Direction: The research underscores the importance of informed decision-making in defense policy formulation, strategic investments, fostering technological innovation, and forging international partnerships. This discernment is crucial for enhancing Pakistan's defense capabilities and navigating the complexities of contemporary political landscapes and global dynamics.
Holocene Pedogenesis in Fluvial Deposits of the Conejos River Valley, Southern Colorado
Authors: Layzell Anthony , Eppes Martha
Published: May 2024

Relatively few geomorphic studies have examined Holocene-aged soils developed in alluvial deposits in the Rocky Mountains. Here, we present a soil morphological investigation from a suite of fluvial terraces in the glaciated portion of the Conejos River Valley, southern Colorado. The surficial geology of 25 km of the glacial valley was mapped in detail. Within three separate sub-reaches (Platoro, Lake Fork and South Fork) a total of thirteen soil pits and exposures were excavated and described on alluvial deposits. Soil samples were analyzed for particle size and extractable iron. Soil horizonation (A/C to A/B/2C), structure (fine sub angular to medium angular blocks), clay content of the B horizon (8.0% to 22.8%) and Feo/Fed (0.39 to 0.80) illustrate trends with relative terrace deposit age in individual sub-reaches. However, only Feo/Fed ratios displayed similar rates of development between all sub-reaches highlighting the usefulness of this metric for determining accurate rates of pedogenesis and relative age for Holocene-aged deposits in sub-alpine environments. Results indicate that clay content and structure developed in alluvial deposits of similar ages vary between sub-reaches. Clay contents were found to be lower in the Platoro sub-reach (e.g. 13.1% at Platoro and 20.0% at South Fork on Qt1 deposits). This variation is attributed to heterogeneity in the nature of the inherited parent material and potential variability in aeolian dust contributions throughout the Holocene.
La metodología proyectual de Alejandro de la Sota como parte de su legado: Análisis a través de dos proyectos de arquitectura doméstica
Authors: Romero Perez Manuel Amable
Published: May 2024

Alejandro de la Sota es unánimemente considerado como uno de los Maestros Españoles de la Segunda Modernidad y su legado, lejos de perder importancia, parece agrandarse con el tiempo, como ya habían intuido Miguel Ángel Baldellou o José Manuel López- Peláez en un primer momento, y como después han analizado críticos internacionales como Kenneth Frampton o Willliam Curtis.
El término legado en la arquitectura no es fácil de definir y cuando analizamos a los maestros del siglo XX es realmente difícil de acotar. Un término que, en el caso de Alejandro de la Sota, como en el de otros arquitectos con una profunda vocación docente, podemos y debemos asociar también con la vigencia evolutiva de su ideario y de su metodología de trabajo.
El presente artículo indaga en el origen conceptual de los proyectos de la casa Domínguez y de las viviendas para Alcudia y busca ejemplificar como, con estas dos icónicas propuestas domésticas, Alejandro de la Sota intentaba, mostrar y explicitar su “modo de hacer” conceptual, a inicios de los años 80.
Una metodología conceptual y un ideario que quizá siguen siendo los elementos más interesantes y trascendentes de su magisterio.
Đánh giá tác động của phát triển tài chính lên tiêu dùng năng lượng tái tạo: Tổng quan và khung khái niệm
Authors: Phạm Thị Thúy Diễm
Published: May 2024

Cho đến nay, tồn tại ít nghiên cứu quan tâm đến tác động của phát triển tài chính lên tiêu dùng năng lượng tái tạo (NLTT) trên toàn thế giới. Sử dụng phương pháp tiếp cận tổng quan hệ thống, nghiên cứu này nhằm đúc kết những quan điểm lý thuyết và bằng chứng thực nghiệm khác nhau để phát triển khung khái niệm toàn diện. Dựa trên tổng quan tài liệu, bài viết tích hợp lĩnh vực tài chính, NLTT, người tiêu dùng và nhà sản xuất trong môi trường thể chế vào khung khái niệm mô tả sự tương tác giữa phát triển tài chính, tiêu dùng NLTT và tăng trưởng kinh tế. Khung khái niệm này đóng góp vào các cuộc tranh luận hiện nay về tác động của phát triển tài chính lên tiêu dùng NLTT.
Ảnh hưởng của bất định tỷ giá hối đoái đến đầu tư trực tiếp nước ngoài theo phương pháp tiếp cận Bayes
Authors: Lê Thông Tiến  , Phạm Thị Tuyết Trinh  , Nguyễn Minh Sáng
Published: May 2024

Nghiên cứu kiểm tra ảnh hưởng của bất định tỷ giá hối đoái (TGHĐ) đến đầu tư trực tiếp nước ngoài (FDI) ở nhóm quốc gia theo chế độ tỷ giá neo mềm và nhóm quốc gia theo chế độ tỷ giá thả nổi với bộ dữ liệu bao gồm 114 quốc gia trong giai đoạn 2000 đến 2021 bằng phương pháp Bayes cho mô hình hiệu ứng ngẫu nhiên. Kết quả nghiên cứu cho thấy, ảnh hưởng của bất định TGHĐ đến FDI chủ yếu là cùng chiều với xác suất cao (94%-95%) ở nhóm quốc gia có chế độ tỷ giá neo mềm. Đối với các quốc gia có chế độ tỷ giá thả nổi, ảnh hưởng của bất định TGHĐ đến FDI vẫn là cùng chiều nhưng yếu hơn so với nhóm các quốc gia có chế độ tỷ giá neo mềm với xác suất ảnh hưởng cùng chiều của bất định TGHĐ dao động từ 88% đến 90%. Do đó, lý thuyết về sự Linh hoạt của sản xuất vẫn được ủng hộ mạnh mẽ hơn lý thuyết Lo ngại rủi ro. Sự khác biệt giữa hai chế độ TGHĐ được thể hiện ở mức độ phổ biến của xác suất ảnh hưởng cùng chiều của bất định TGHĐ.
Xung đột Nga - Ukraine: Những phản ứng từ thị trường cổ phiếu, kim loại, dầu khí và năng lượng
Authors: Phạm Hoàng Thiên Ân  , Võ Thành Luân  , Đỗ Trung Nghĩa  , Nguyễn Đăng Nhật  , Nguyễn Thanh Phước  , Tô Công Nguyên Bảo
Published: May 2024

Nghiên cứu này đưa ra 10 sự kiện kinh tế - chính trị xoay quanh cuộc xung đột Nga - Ukraine và các lệnh trừng phạt kinh tế nhắm vào Nga. Nhóm tác giả sử dụng các chỉ số cổ phiếu từ 89 quốc gia và 19 loại hàng hoá thuộc các thị trường kim loại, dầu khí và năng lượng trong giai đoạn 2021–2022 với tần suất theo ngày và theo tháng. Bằng chứng từ phương pháp nghiên cứu sự kiện và phân tích dữ liệu bảng cho thấy, xung đột Nga - Ukraine không ảnh hưởng đến thị trường kim loại, nhưng lại tác động mạnh mẽ đến thị trường dầu khí và năng lượng. Thị trường cổ phiếu cũng không phải ngoại lệ, đặc biệt các quốc gia có nguồn gốc lịch sử với Nga và thuộc Tổ chức các nước xuất khẩu dầu lửa (OPEC). Nghiên cứu khẳng định vai trò của lý thuyết Thị trường hiệu quả trong việc giải thích biến động trên thị trường cổ phiếu quốc tế. Kết quả phân tích dữ liệu bảng cho thấy, các lệnh trừng phạt kinh tế không ảnh hưởng đến các nước có độ mở thương mại thấp nhưng có tác động cùng chiều với lợi nhuận bất thường tích lũy ở các nước có độ mở thương mại cao tại ngày sự kiện và tác động ngược chiều khi nhóm tác giả nới rộng cửa sổ sự kiện trước và sau năm ngày xảy ra sự kiện. Ngoài ra, bất ổn chính sách kinh tế khiến lợi nhuận bất thường tích luỹ của thị trường cổ phiếu cao hơn tại các nước có độ mở thương mại thấp và chưa có bằng chứng cho thấy sự ảnh hưởng đến các nước có độ mở thương mại cao.
Thanh khoản dư thừa và sự ổn định ngân hàng tại Việt Nam
Authors: Nguyễn Từ Nhu
Published: May 2024

Bài viết xem xét ảnh hưởng của thanh khoản dư thừa (TKDT) đến sự ổn định ngân hàng. Kết quả nghiên cứu cung cấp bằng chứng thực nghiệm quan trọng về tác động bất lợi tiềm tàng của dự trữ TKDT đối với ổn định ngân hàng nhằm đưa ra giải pháp cung ứng thanh khoản khi khủng hoảng xảy ra tại Việt Nam. Việc gia tăng thanh khoản đi kèm với nhu cầu vốn giảm có thể dẫn đến mức độ dư thừa cao hơn, làm cho hoạt động ngân hàng bất ổn hơn. Từ kết quả nghiên cứu, tác giả đề xuất các hàm ý về mặt chính sách và quản lý giúp ngân hàng có thể hoạch định hiệu quả công tác quản trị rủi ro thanh khoản nhằm gia tăng sự ổn định, từ đó điều hòa tài sản thanh khoản theo đúng yêu cầu của Basel III được áp dụng sau cuộc khủng hoảng tài chính toàn cầu 2007–2009.
Các yếu tố tác động đến sự ổn định ngân hàng tại các ngân hàng thương mại cổ phần Việt Nam
Authors: Bùi Đan Thanh  , Nguyễn Ngọc Huyền
Published: May 2024

Mục tiêu của nghiên cứu nhằm nghiên cứu các nhân tố ảnh hưởng đến sự ổn định tài chính của các ngân hàng thương mại (NHTM) cổ phần Việt Nam. Thông qua việc sử dụng mô hình hồi quy gộp, mô hình tác động cố định và mô hình tác động ngẫu nhiên dựa trên dữ liệu của 22 NHTM cổ phần niêm yết trên sàn giao dịch chứng khoán Việt Nam giai đoạn 2011–2021, nghiên cứu tìm thấy số lượng cho vay khách hàng, lượng vốn chủ sở hữu, tính thanh khoản và dự phòng rủi ro của khoản vay là những yếu tố giúp ổn định tài chính ngân hàng. Các biến độ lớn của ngân hàng, chi phí hoạt động và tỷ lệ lạm phát có tác động ngược chiều đến sự ổn định tài chính nhưng không có ý nghĩa thống kê. Trên cơ sở những phát hiện này, bài viết đưa ra các khuyến nghị nhằm giảm thiểu rủi ro tài chính và nâng cao tính ổn định của các NHTM cổ phần Việt Nam.
Tác động của cấu trúc sở hữu đến cấu trúc vốn của các ngân hàng thương mại Việt Nam: Tiếp cận bằng Bayes
Authors: Phạm Hải Nam  , Lê Hà Diễm Chi
Published: May 2024

Bài viết đánh giá tác động của cấu trúc sở hữu (ownership structure – OWS) đến cấu trúc vốn (capital structure – CST) của các ngân hàng thương mại (NHTM) Việt Nam giai đoạn 2012–2020. OWS được đại diện bởi hai chỉ tiêu là tỷ lệ sở hữu Nhà nước và tỷ lệ sở hữu nước ngoài, CST vốn đại diện bởi ba yếu tố: đòn bẩy tài chính, tiền gửi khách hàng; nợ phi tiền gửi. Bằng phương pháp hồi quy Bayes thông qua cách lấy mẫu Gibbs, kết quả cho thấy: (i) Sở hữu Nhà nước có ảnh hưởng ngược chiều đến CST, đại diện bởi đòn bẩy tài chính và nợ phi tiền gửi, nhưng có ảnh hưởng cùng chiều đến tiền gửi khách hàng; và (ii) Sở hữu nước ngoài có ảnh hưởng ngược chiều đến CST ở cả ba biến đại diện là đòn bẩy tài chính, tiền gửi khách hàng tiền gửi khách hàng và nợ phi tiền gửi. Dựa trên kết quả nghiên cứu, bài viết đề xuất một số chính sách cho các nhà quản trị NHTM trong việc xác lập CST và OWS phù hợp, nhằm thúc đẩy sự an toàn và hiệu quả trong hoạt động của các NHTM Việt Nam.
Professionalising health technology assessment in South Africa
Authors: Mueller D , Poluta M , Brand M , Mutshekwane N
Published: May 2024

Health technology encompasses interventions developed to prevent, diagnose or treat medical conditions; promote health; provide rehabilitation or organise healthcare delivery. The intervention can be a test, device, medicine, vaccine, procedure, program or system.[1] Health technology assessment (HTA) is a multidisciplinary evaluation process that assesses the properties of health technologies and interventions. It uses specific methods to determine the value of a health technology at different points in its lifecycle. The purpose of the HTA is to inform decision-making to promote equitable, efficient and high-quality health and health care systems. [1,2] It bridges the gap between the realms of research, policy making and service delivery.
EXPLORING USER-PRODUCT INTERACTION IN CAR MODIFICATION PRACTICES
Authors: Ülkebaş Tüzen Selen Devrim
Published: May 2024

This study delves into the dynamic interaction between the creative activity of car modification and the qualitative aspects of modified car ownership and usage. The study aims to explore experiences and meaning generated in and through the material reproduction of cars. Employing a grounded theory approach, the research investigates car modification communities in Istanbul, Turkey. The findings are structured into two main sections: The Driver, which focuses on car owners' experiences derived from in-depth qualitative interviews, and The Car, which explores the material aspects of cars through the analysis of modifications. The study revealed that car modification transcends mere material reproduction. Rather, it unveils a complex interplay where cars are shaped by their owners, while simultaneously shaping their owners in diverse ways. By altering the materiality of their cars, individuals not only forge material relationships but also cultivate new amalgamations of sensual and social relations and experiences. Through altering the materiality of their cars, car owners tailor the experience of driving and give a concrete form to their social and personal identities.
CONCEPTUAL REVIEW OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE; DIFFERENCES BETWEEN HUMAN AND MACHINE LEARNING
Authors: Sarıkaya Büşra
Published: May 2024

Machine learning and artificial intelligence produce algorithms that appear to be able to make "intelligent" decisions similar to those of humans but function differently from human thinking. To make decisions based on machine suggestions, humans should be able to understand the background of these suggestions. However, since humans are oriented to understand human intelligence, it is not yet fully clear whether humans can truly understand the "thinking" generated by machine learning, or whether they merely transfer human-like cognitive processes to machines. In addition, media representations of artificial intelligence show higher capabilities and greater human likeness than they currently have. In our daily lives, we increasingly encounter assistance systems that are designed to facilitate human tasks and decisions based on intelligent algorithms. These algorithms are predominantly based on machine learning technologies, which make it possible to discover previously unknown correlations and patterns by analyzing large amounts of data. One example is the machine analysis of thousands of X-ray images of sick and healthy people. This requires identifying the patterns by which images labeled as "healthy" can be distinguished from those labeled as "sick" and to find an algorithm that identifies the latter. In the meantime, "trained" algorithms created in this way are used in various fields of application, not only for medical diagnoses but also in the pre-selection of applicants for a job advertisement or in communication with the help of voice assistants. These voice assistants are enabled by intelligent algorithms to offer internet services through short commands. Harald Lesch, referring to his book Unpredictable, written together with Thomas Schwarz, says the development of artificial intelligence can be compared to bringing aliens to Earth. With machine learning, a previously unknown form of non-human intelligence has been created. This chapter discusses whether forms of artificial intelligence, as they are currently being publicly discussed, differ substantially from human thinking. Furthermore, it will be discussed to what extent humans can comprehend the functioning of artificial intelligence that has been created through machine learning when interacting with them. Finally, the risks and opportunities will be weighed and discussed..
On some series involving the binomial coefficients C(3n,n)
Authors:   Obafemi Awolowo University, Adegoke Kunle , Frontczak Robert , Goy Taras ,   Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University
Published: May 2024

Using a simple transformation, we obtain much simpler forms for some series involving binomial coefficients $\binom{3n}n$ derived by Necdet Batır. New evaluations are given and connections with Fibonacci numbers and the golden ratio are established. Finally we derive some Fibonacci and Lucas series involving the reciprocals of $\binom{3n}n$.