bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
EXAMINING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS FOR CURRENT SITUATION OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATION POLICIES AND PRACTICES IN KAZAKHSTAN UNIVERSITIES
Authors: Altinay Zehra , Tazhina Gainiya , Tairova Kamilla , Dagli Gokmen , Kenebayeva Ainur
Published: December 2023

Sustainable Development Goals become guide for future of education. For the quality of education, countries try to reshape educational policies and strategies. Especially inclusiveness plays a great role to achieve quality of education for the future of education. This research aims to evaluate current situation of inclusive education in Kazakhstan Universities in order to foster existing practices and policies. In this respect, survey and semi structured interview were conducted to determine current situations to 200 participants. It is revealed that  definition of inclusive education can be categorized as giving equal education rights, reintegrating students with disabilities into society, inclusion of people with disabilities in the social process, diversity and tolerance, right of access to education. The majority of the research participants expressed a positive opinion towards inclusion. Challenges in inclusive education are infrastructure issues, lack of awareness, teacher lack of knowledge, insufficient training programs and lack of community awareness.
EXPLORING THE ROLE OF PRINCE SATTAM BIN ABDULAZIZ UNIVERSITY IN ADDRESSING CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES OF FRUSTRATION AMONG STUDENTS
Authors: Ataullah Al-Azab Ali Ismail Mohammed , Mohammed Al-Dosari Muslim Saeed , Al-Noor Abdul Rahim Osman Mohammed Bahaa
Published: December 2023

Frustration among university students is a prevalent and often overwhelming emotion resulting from a variety of academic, personal, and social pressures, significantly impacting their overall college experience. This study aims to investigate the role of Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University in addressing the causes and consequences of students’ frustration. We employed a descriptive research methodology and surveyed 87 faculty members from the colleges of Wadi Al-Dawasir and Al-Sukayyia using an 18-item questionnaire. Data were analyzed using appropriate statistical methods. The results indicated that, from the perspective of faculty members, the role of Prince Sattam bin Abdul Aziz University in addressing the causes and consequences of student frustration was moderate. The dimensions of this role were ranked as follows: first, the university's role in raising students' awareness about the causes and consequences of frustration; second, the university's educational role; and third, the university's preventive role in alleviating student frustration. The study proposes a conceptual framework to activate the preventive, awareness-raising, and educational roles of Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University in addressing the issue of student frustration.
THE HISTORY OF MUSICOLOGY STUDIES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WROCLAW AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH THE STATE-RELIGIOUS GENESIS OF JAGELLONISM IN THE XV-XVI CENTURIES
Authors: Hysa Oksana , Liu Bingqiang , Yeremenko Olha , Biryukova Larisa , Liu Bei
Published: December 2023

Research on the origins and functioning of the Wroclaw School of Musicology in the first half of the 20th century. is relevant, since the development of new approaches in modern Ukraine requires the broadest historical generalizations, while the general indicator of the genesis and results of the development of the relevant links of educational institutions indicated in the special literature is not sufficiently covered in the scientific works of Ukrainian and foreign musicologists until our time. This is connected not only with the discovery and analysis of new documentary materials and facts, but also with the unfortunate lack of regular cooperation between the musicology centers of Wroclaw and Lviv at the scientific and educational and methodological levels in the modern period. University musicology of the Wrocław school in the forms of musicological embodiments of the concept of a higher school has become an important factor in the educational completeness of professional musical training, taking into account the organic interaction of the higher level of music schooling with primary and secondary levels, which is broken in the modern Western European music-educational system.
SOCIOLINGUISTIC ASPECTS OF VERBAL INTERACTION
Authors: Vusyk Hanna , Kuzmenko Tetiana , Dekalo Olha , Kruhlenko Lyudmyla , Iievliev Oleksandr
Published: December 2023

The study of language communities, where language practices are subordinated to social behavior and shaped by linguistic innovations and traditions, opens up a wide area for research in sociolinguistics. For this reason, focusing on and studying language communities and implementing language practices as a means of learning is relevant for linguistics. The study aims to establish the effectiveness of incorporating sociolinguistic achievements into the work with students in linguistics. In particular, it includes an investigation of the specifics of verbal interaction and studying the communicative behavior of language communities and speech practices. It involves an analysis of the effectiveness of involving students in the research process and innovating their motivation to study sociolinguistics. The research methodology is based on a comprehensive approach, utilizing observation, descriptive methods, analysis, and synthesis. The main method employed is an experiment. Also, an assessment of the implementation of the new methodology includes surveys conducted at the final stage. The main hypothesis of the study assumes that using sociolinguistic theories during research and educational work with students is an effective academic practice. Furthermore, applying the study of language communities and speech practice models is necessary for a specialist in linguistics. Further research would be promising to consider the experience of successful students' research projects, as well as studies of the linguistic aspects of social interaction within university educational practices. In particular, the process of preparing and implementing team projects in education is the key to ensuring a friendly environment for all participants of the educational process.
DIGITIZATION AS A DIGITAL HUB OF INTERACTION IN THE EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT OF A EDUCATION INSTITUTION
Authors: Kuznietsova Oksana , Vnukova Оlga , Udalova Olena , Slyusar Nadiya , Honcharenko Olena
Published: December 2023

The article analyzes generally accepted and innovative approaches to managing the quality of specialist training in (vocational and technical) education institutions, reveals the essence of the concept of competitiveness as a socio-economic phenomenon. The effectiveness of the structural-functional quality management model of specialist training has been proven, the issue of involving business and stakeholder councils in quality management, innovative views in ensuring the quality of professional training by bringing the content of state standards into account (vocational and technical) education, close to the requirements of employers; systematic work on increasing the prestige of working professions (introduction of innovative technologies of professional orientation, professional development and career planning); development of elements of dual and mixed education systems; effective management and control of the educational and production process. He proposed such effective areas as mentoring, creation of educational clusters, application of hub technologies, digitization). Mechanisms of quality management of vocational education and training in countries are substantiated, quality assessment system is analyzed.
TEACHING AVIATION ENGLISH
Authors: Pylypchuk Maryna , Kovtun Olena , Rudina Maryna , Khaidari Nataliia , Poliakova Oksana
Published: December 2023

Teaching aviation translators involves the simultaneous provision of broad branch competence and narrow specialization. This study is aimed to test whether the application of the Content and Language Integrated Learning Method (CLIM) is effective while teaching Aviation English and enhancing translation skills at the aviation university. The experimental study was conducted within the framework of an elective course designed as an English language program with a professional focus on "Translation in the Aviation Industry" for future graduates majoring in Translation. The experiment involved 95 students, with one academic group designated as the experimental group (n = 44) and the second as the control group (n = 51). The study followed a pretest-posttest experimental design. In the pretest stage, the homogeneity of CLIM and non-CLIM groups was statistically proved by the χ2 Pearson Correlation Coefficient. The experimental group received the CLIM methodology, while the control group was taught by a traditional approach. The post-test took into account both linguistic and content-related learning outcomes aimed at improving English proficiency in the aviation-oriented and translation direction within the CLIM and non-CLIM research groups. The research findings demonstrated that experimental group had significantly outperformed the control group during the final test. Teaching Aviation English and enhancing translation skills through the application of the CLIM method which encompassed aviation podcasts, subject matter videos, professional literature overview, stakeholders’ involvement, and engagement in the aviation environment, are effective.
SCHOOL CONSULTATION MODEL IN VIETNAM
Authors: Huong Phan Thi Thanh , Xuan Cao Thi Thanh , Ngoc Nguyen Thi , Tam Nguyen Ngoc
Published: December 2023

The school consultation model in Vietnam currently being implemented according to Circular No. 31/2017/TT-BGDDT effective from February 2, 2018, is the “Part-time teacher” model. The purpose of this exploratory study is to test the awareness of officials and teachers about the effectiveness of elements in the “part-time teacher” school consultation model in high schools in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The research sample was randomly selected from 4 high school heads and from teacher pedagogical training courses and management training classes, with 538 participants, of which teachers (69.0%), and managers (31.0%); in the study sample, there were (36.2%) participating in the school’s psychology team. Research subjects (28.6%) were trained in psychological consultation capacity by topic; (8.9%) training in psychological counseling capacity and granting training certificates; (5.4%) training for bachelor of psychology and master of psychology; (57.1%) had not studied through the psychological counseling competency program. The instrument’s validity and reliability were verified through the evaluation of Cronbach alpha analysis, and exploratory factor analysis (EFA). When analyzing the EFA factor, the results of the factors in the model have a positive correlation of 76.2% (R2 = 1.00), in the factors of personnel conducting consultations, policies for personnel participating in consultations, and policies for consulting personnel. Joining the school counseling team, the consultation process and the consultation room have not been paying attention.
Beauty Construction on Clean&Clear Foaming Face Wash Video Advertisement: A Semiotic Analysis
Authors: Haryati  , Apriadi Deni
Published: December 2023

The study attempts to explain and describe the semiotic process and the stereotype about beauty construction in video advertisements. A triadic meaning of semiotics is used to identify and analyze the data, focusing on representamen, object, and interpretant. In addition, this study also uses the theory of beauty stereotypes to identify cultural conflicts in the form of beauty construction in society. The method of this study is descriptive qualitative because the writer collected the data in the form of written words, which produces descriptive information. There are sixteen pictures captured from the "Gak Perlu Curi-curi Lagi Cek" – Clean&Clear Foaming Face Wash video advertisement that was analyzed in this study. The research found that the semiotic elements consisting of representamen, objects, and interpretants appeared in the Clean & Clear video ads. The interpretation of signs in this study shows that women are trapped in a dilemmatic beauty construction where physical appearance is an absolute beauty concept for women. Beauty becomes a stereotype because of the construction made by the advertising media that requires women to have perfect physical appearances: smile, confidence, genetically colored skin, clean, without blemishes and acne.
Biotesting of Binding Reagents for Dust Suppression on Rare Metal Tailings Waste in the Arctic Zone of the Russian Federation
Authors: Krasavtseva E.A. , Ivanova L.A. , Svetlov A.V. , Makarov D.V.
Published: December 2023

The paper presents the results of environment safety assessment of Russian and foreign binding reagents (Syntex-65, Lukoil DD 3000, Voltes PP-300 and Dustbind) used for remediation of objects of accumulated environmental damage in the Murmansk region. The paper shows that in the presence of anti-erosion and water-retentive phytocenosis on technosoil of loparite ore tailings, these reagents have a partial inhibitory effect on the first first seedlings of timothy grass (Phleum pratense L.) and red fescue (Festuca rubra L.) and statistically (p <0.005) affect its main quality indicators (plant height and biomass). Effective methods of applying reagents to the dusty surface of technosoil were identified. When using the Lukoil DD 3000 reagent as an analogue of Dustbin – continuous, for Voltes PP-300 – fragmentary, when using Syntex-65 – continuous in the mode of simulated hydroseeding.
Recycling of Scrap Tires by Exposure to an Arc Discharge with the Addition of Water to Intensify the Formation of Carbon Structures and the Release of a Methane-hydrogen Mixture
Authors: Yankovsky S.A. , Arysheva G.V. , Larionov K.B. , Povalyaev P.V. , Pak A.Ya.
Published: December 2023

The paper presents the experimental results with a combined electric arc method for processing rubber waste to produce gases and solids from them. The paper reveals the peculiarity of the applied approach which lies in its effectiveness in the formation of an autonomous gas environment of carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide, which were mainly generated during combustion of an arc discharge in an open air. The optimal operating modes of the arc reactor were identified to ensure an increase in the yield of combustible gases during thermal conversion with the addition of water to the reaction zone. The operating parameters of the arc reactor for processing rubber products to produce graphite-like material with the carbon content of up to 96.7% by weight were clarified.
DNA oxidation-based analysis: A new approach to assessing the relationship between nutrition and cancer
Authors: Karimi Mehdi , Roudini Kamran , Zendehdel Abolfazl , Toorang Fatemeh , Ebrahimpour-Koujan Soraiya
Published: December 2023

Background: DNA oxidation is one of the essential destructive effects of reactive oxygen species (ROS) on the cell membrane macromolecules leading to the deformation of cellular DNA. The most abundant oxidative DNA product on which most studies have focused is re-oxidized DNA, 8 oxo-deoxyguanosine (8-oxodG). This deformation of cellular DNA is associated with various cancer initiation and progression. DNA damage can be a cancer marker including 8-oxodG, thymidine glycol, 8-oxoadenine, etc. DNA oxidation is affected by environmental and non-environmental factors. Age, diet, and metabolism are at the heart of this process. This review study summarizes the types of cancer-related DNA oxidation that serve as a cancer biomarker. Also, we will look at the factors influencing their formation.
Polymorphisms in insulin pathway genes and cancer risk
Authors: Sarvestani Fatemeh Abedi , Shayan Tahereh Karimi , Abdolmaleki Arash , Asadi Asadollah
Published: December 2023

Background: Insulin is a big hormone (5808 Da) generally produced with the aid of the pancreas. Insulin receptors (IR) are found in neurons and glial cells. Insulin resistance has been related to increased plasma insulin levels, glucose intolerance, elevated insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-I), glucose and free fatty acids, body mass index, and an elevated risk for colorectal cancers. Proinflammatory cytokines, boom components, and hormones secreted by adipocytes play a key role in colorectal cancer etiology. Acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase (ACAT1) mediates insulin-precipitated cell proliferation and metastatic outcomes in colorectal cancer cells. Therefore, miRNAs might serve as a biological connection between metabolic changes linked to obesity and the beginning and progression of Colorectal Cancer Cancer (CRC). Furthermore, these findings shed new light on weight problems as a CRC danger component in which miRNA dysregulation may be involved. The function of IGFs in CRC is investigated by examining the association of two genetic polymorphisms in IGFBP-3 (a G → C single nucleotide polymorphism) and IGF-1 (a cytosine-adenosine dinucleotide repeat) with CRC risk in addition to the possibility of the other interventions, including physical activity, body mass index (BMI), and the use of postmenopausal hormones. These factors can exert their effects by modifying IGF-1 and the related binding proteins (IGFBP). Furthermore, the IGFBP-3 genotype can lead to a substantial effect modifier in the association between CRC and risk factors. It has been found that functional polymorphisms in the pathway of insulin genes, including IGFBPI, INSR, INS, and insulin receptor substrates 1 and 2 (IRS1 and IRS2), can be related to CRC.
Body Mass Index Classification based on Facial Features Using Machine Learning Algorithms for Utilizing in Telemedicine
Authors: Heidari Mahsa , Mofrad Farshid Babapour , Shah-Hosseini Hamed
Published: December 2023

Objectives: Given the benefits of controlling Body mass index (BMI) on the quality of life, BMI classification based on facial features can be used for developing telemedicine systems and eliminate the limitations of existing measuring tools especially for paralyzed people, that enable physicians to help people online when faced with situations like the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods: In this study, new features and some previous-work features were extracted from face photos of white, black and Asian people, ages 18 to 81, with normal and overweight BMI. Faces were evaluated in three different steps. First, all faces were considered as one group. Second, they were divided into elliptical, round and square shape groups and third, they were separated based on gender. Then for each step, the performances of Random Forest (RF) and Support Vector Machine (SVM) were evaluated with all of the facial features and with selected features based on Pearson correlation coefficient. Matlab R2015b was used for implementation.
Results: The results revealed that features with higher correlation improved the accuracy of both algorithms. RF best performance using highly correlated features for 97 women and 92 men was in women and square-face groups (91.75% and 87.30% respectively), and SVM best performance was in women group (94.84%), square-face and round-face groups (84.12% and 84% respectively).
Conclusion: Accuracy of BMI classification based on facial features can be improved by categorizing faces into shapes and gender, and selecting appropriate features. The findings can be used for performance enhancement of telemedicine applications, especially for helping the differently-abled.
Evaluation of the Effect of Balance Training on Postural Control in People with Chronic Ankle Instability Against External Disturbances
Authors: Miri Hadi , Shojaaldin Seyed Sadraldin , Barati Amirhosein , Hadadnejad Maliheh , Ahanjan Shahram
Published: December 2023

Objectives: Ankle sprain leads to a decrease in proprioception and awareness of the sense of motion with motor consequences. On the other hand, damage to this joint is an important factor in affecting balance and consequently re-injury. Strengthening the factors that help maintain balance and posture, can be a basic strategy in the treatment of balance and postural problems, as well as injuries.
Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, 30 patients with chronic ankle instability were randomly divided into experimental and control groups. Both groups were pre-tested and the experimental group performed core stability exercises against gravity for six weeks. Post-test was taken again from both groups. Data were analyzed using one-way analysis of covariance. Statistical operations were performed at a significant level of α ≤ 0.05.
Results: Postural control index in the experimental group was higher in the first position and lower than the other in the sixth position. The mean of the postural control index in the experimental group was significant compared to the control group (α ≤ 0.05).
Conclusion: Performing exercises for core stability or training on unstable surfaces deploying sensory receptors is likely to cause the muscles to be more actively involved and the central nervous system to receive more appropriate and effective stimuli from the nerves of different sensory receptors, and thus this exercises improve postural stability.
Effectiveness of a Learning Analytics Dashboard for Increasing Student Engagement Levels
Authors: Ramaswami Gomathy , Susnjak Teo , Mathrani Anuradha
Published: December 2023

Learning Analytics Dashboards (LADs) are gaining popularity as a platform for providing students with insights into their learning behaviour patterns in online environments. Existing LAD studies are mainly centred on displaying students’ online behaviours with simplistic descriptive insights. Only a few studies have integrated predictive components, while none possess the ability to explain how the predictive models work and how they have arrived at specific conclusions for a given student. A further gap exists within existing LADs with respect to prescriptive analytics that generate data-driven feedback to students on how to adjust their learning behaviour. The LAD in this study attempts to address this gap and integrates a full spectrum of current analytics technologies for sense-making while anchoring them within theoretical educational frameworks. This study’s LAD (SensEnablr) was evaluated for its effectiveness in impacting learning in a student cohort at a tertiary institution. Our findings demonstrate that student engagement with learning technologies and course resources increased significantly immediately following interactions with the dashboard. Meanwhile, results showed that the dashboard boosted the respondents’ learning motivation levels and that the novel analytics insights drawn from predictive and prescriptive analytics were beneficial to their learning. This study, therefore, has implications for future research when investigating student outcomes and optimizing student learning using LAD technologies.
Documentos escolares e as concepções sobre as dificuldades de aprendizagem
Authors: Soares Olavo Pereira , Volpe Dalva Aparecida de Lima
Published: December 2023

Trata-se de pesquisa que apresenta a análise de um documento utilizado por escolas vinculadas a uma gestão municipal de ensino localizada no sul do estado de Minas Gerais. O documento em questão é a ficha de encaminhamento de alunos com dificuldades de aprendizagem para a sala de Atendimento Educacional Especializado. O objetivo da pesquisa é identificar e analisar as concepções que o documento apresenta sobre as dificuldades de aprendizagem dos estudantes, bem como compreender quais são as concepções que o documento divulga sobre as relações entre aprendizagem e desenvolvimento humano. A perspectiva histórico-cultural é o referencial teórico-metodológico utilizado na análise do documento. Conclui-se que o documento valoriza a interpretação dos estudantes como sujeitos fragmentados, o que dificulta sobremaneira a inserção de estudantes com dificuldades de aprendizagem nos processos de educação escolar.
A Virtual Companion for Lifelong Learning – Design Principles for Motivation, Social Learning, and Exam Preparation
Authors: Gebbing Pia , Khosrawi-Rad Bijan , Strohmann Timo , Windolf Charlotte , Lattemann Christoph
Published: December 2023

Lifelong vocational learning in a digital context frequently falters due to a lack of motivation, structure, time management, and attention to adult students’ work-life balance. In remote settings, students have further little contact with peers and feel disconnected. This paper answers how a Virtual Learning Companion (VLC) can be designed to address these challenges and fulfill the specific needs of vocational students. Following a Design Science Research (DSR) approach, a meta-requirement mapping process combines insights from a literature review and ten semi-structured interviews with vocational students. A focus group with experts from the field of vocational training, online learning, chatbot design, and DSR evaluated the results. As a result, five Design Principles are presented: (1) Motivational Goal Setting, (2) Context and Learner Adaptation, (3) Focus and Control, (4) Promoting Resilience, and (5) Enabling Social Interactions and Feedback. Exemplary Design Features further illustrate the VLC development.
Adaptive Learning Technologies In Blended Learning Design: How Do Students and Teachers Use This Technology in Practice?
Authors: Bakkers Richard , Gremmen Mariola , van der Stappen Esther
Published: December 2023

Blended learning is adopted as the teaching method in an increasing number of higher education institutes worldwide. Adaptive learning technology (ALT) can be incorporated in such learning designs, especially to support students' a-synchronous, individual learning activities. In this empirical, mixed-method study, we investigated in what way teachers and students use the provided functionalities of a specific ALT to realise a blended course design. We interviewed four teachers delivering the same course using the ALT and we quantitatively analysed student trace data from the ALT log system. Our results show that teachers do recognize the added value of employing an ALT, but they do not realise its full potential by lack of usage of the dashboard, knowledge sharing among teachers and too little attention for (meta)cognitive and social support of students. The trace data analysis shows that students display cramming behaviour (no repetition and/or spaced practice), they are selective in which learning objectives they study and a majority chooses a suboptimal learning path. Based on our results, we conclude that, in the case we studied, the full potential that the ALT offers is not realised to the benefit of students, since both teachers and students show suboptimal behavior. We give recommendations for practice and future research based on our conclusions.
The Effect of e-Leadership on Digital Transformation in the Dutch Public Sector
Authors: Ravesteijn Pascal , Camu Ton , Morsch Paul , Ongena Guido
Published: December 2023

A public sector that adequately makes use of information technology can provide improved government services that not only stimulates business development it also intensifies citizen participation and economic growth. However, the effectiveness of IT and its governance at both national as well as on municipality level leaves much to be desired. It is often stated that this is due to a lack of digital skills needed to manage the IT function and alignment with business. Therefore, the aim of this study is to determine the effect that digital leadership competences and IT capabilities have on digital transformation readiness within Dutch municipalities. Based on an analyses of survey data from 178 respondents we recommend municipalities to implement a range of activities that all are related to realize the ability to constantly apply strategic thinking and organizational leadership to exploit the capability of Information Technology to improve the business.
Young Adults’ Attitude Towards Digital Payment Methods and Financial Responsibility
Authors: Rosenlind Emma , Söderström Ulrik , Norberg Ole , Cripps Helen , Mejtoft Thomas
Published: December 2023

There are numerous online payment methods when shopping online. This paper presents the evolution of payment methods through the years and investigates which payment methods young adults prefer and investigates if and how modern payment methods affect financial responsibility among young adults. The study was conducted through a survey and follow-up interviews with Swedish young adults. 75% claimed they make online purchases 1-3 times a week or more, of which 35% always check their bank account before paying. The study suggests that direct payment using their smart device (Swish) is the most preferred payment method. The research suggests that it is the combination of the different payment methods available that is impacting financial responsibility among young adults rather than the payment method itself.
The Anatomy of a Personal Service: The Eight Dimensions of 'Personal'
Authors: van Grondelle Jeroen , van Steenbergen Marlies , Smits Aletta , Timmerman Tijs , van Turnhout Koen , Pol Harald
Published: December 2023

Digitalization enables public organizations to personalize their services, tuning them to the specific situation, abilities, and preferences of the citizens. At the same time, digital services can be experienced as being less personal than face-to-face contact by citizens. The large existing volume of academic literature on personalization mainly represents the service provider perspective. In contrast, in this paper we investigate what makes citizens experience a service as personal. The result are eight dimensions that capture the full range of individual experiences and expectations that citizens expressed in focus groups. These dimensions can serve as a framework for public sector organizations to explore the expectations of citizens of their own services and identify the areas in which they can improve the personal experiences they offer.
Deriving Decision Mining System Capabilities: A Research Agenda
Authors: Smit Koen , Leewis Sam , Berkhout Matthijs , van Meerten John , de Gelder Chaim , Bruggeling Susan , de Deckere Hanne , van de Hoef Annemae
Published: December 2023

Decision Mining (DM) is increasingly gaining attention from academia and slowly progressing towards instrumental application in practice by leveraging decision logs to automatically discover, check for conformance and improve derivation patterns for operational decision-making. This study aims to further operationalize DM by identifying capabilities in the form of functional and non-functional requirements that are posed in the current body of knowledge. By identifying and analysing DM contributions with a focus on derivation patterns we were able to point out the aspects of DM getting attention as well as which did not, e.g., a strong focus on input data and algorithms regarding the discovery phase while the output (data) of the improvement phase seems to be detailed insignificantly. Based on this we formulated a research agenda in which five key points for future research studies are presented.
Towards Principles For a Data-Driven Business Model Innovation Process – A Design Science Case Study
Authors: Fruhwirth Michael
Published: December 2023

Transforming an existing business model into a data-driven one is challenging. Tools, methods and processes can support organisations in that innovation. This paper presents a three-year interventionist case study with an automotive company, where we investigated how an innovation process towards data-driven business models should be designed. We analysed data from interviews, notes from company meetings and workshops, as well as learnings from supporting seven different data initiatives within the organisation. As a result, we present requirements that decision-makers have regarding a process and principles that guide the process design. The principles are not specific to data-driven business model innovation. However, at the level of operationalising the process, activities and actionable tools need to be specific to the goal of a business model innovation: how data and analytics can be used for new services and business models.
The Cross-Channel Effects of In-Store Customer Experience in the Case of Omnichannel Fashion Retailing in Finland
Authors: Makkonen Markus , Frank Lauri , Paananen Tiina , Holkkola Matilda , Kemppainen Tiina
Published: December 2023

Although omnichannel retailing has emerged as a popular research topic in academic research, there are still gaps in our understanding of this phenomenon. One such gap concerns omnichannel customer experience and particularly the cross-channel or spillover effects of how customer experience in one channel may affect customer behaviour not only in that specific channel but also in the other channels of the same retailer. In this study, we aim to address this gap by examining how customer experience in the offline channel affects customer behaviour in both the offline and the online channel, more specifically how in-store customer experience affects both brick-and-mortar store and online store visit intention. The study is conducted by using survey data from the customers of a Finnish fashion retailer on their recent brick-and-mortar store visit. We find that in-store customer experience does indeed positively affect not only brick-and-mortar store but also online store visit intention.
The Multi-Criteria Digital and Sustainable Maturity Assessment Model
Authors: Mohar Bastar Katja
Published: December 2023

European Union (EU) recognized the strong need for digital and sustainable transition of enterprises and societies. Although digital technologies can contribute to achieving sustainable goals, many of enterprises still struggle with challenges of digitalization and digital transformation, especially SMEs, which due to limited resources often lag behind larger enterprises. In the paper, we focus on SMEs, since they represent majority of EU economy, and are strong contributor to the number jobs and GDP. To achieve goals for successful digital and sustainable transition, which are adopted by European Commission, it is important to use proper strategies. This is not possible without understanding the current state and predict the impact of given measures and develop new business models that can be derived from digital transformation, sustainability, and circular economy. There are several available tools for digital maturity assessment available and SMEs can estimate their position in digital journey. However, to our knowledge, no tool, which would enable assessment of digital maturity and its impact on achieving sustainability goals, is currently available. Such a model could help SMEs to assess current state and plan for proper strategy to achieve digital transformation towards sustainability goals.
Unlocking the Potential of Data-Driven Business Models: An Empirical Investigation into the Role of Ecosystems and Fair Data Use
Authors: Heikkilä Marikka , Ahmad Farhan , Heikkilä Jukka
Published: December 2023

Data-driven business models are expected to stimulate new economic growth by promoting innovation and value creation through data. However, in addition to concerns about privacy and security, there are ongoing discussions about fair data usage at both the EU and global levels. This research analyses how business model change is influenced by the expected economic benefits as well as how involvement in data ecosystems and the adoption of fair data practices can encourage data-driven innovation. We develop and test a structural equation model with a sample of 1,200 European companies. The findings suggest that organizations recognize the potential for new business and innovation opportunities with data-driven business models. Nevertheless, it is essential to engage in data ecosystems and implement fair and sustainable data usage practices in order to realize these benefits.
Alga-based mathematical model of a life support system closed in oxygen and carbon dioxide
Authors: Semyonov D. A. , Degermendzhi A. G.
Published: December 2023

The purpose of the study was to compare quantitative analysis methods used in the early stages of closed-loop system prototyping with modern data analysis approaches. As an example, a mathematical model of the stable coexistence of two microalgae in a mixed flow culture, proposed by Bolsunovsky and Degermendzhi in 1982, is considered. The model is built on the basis of a detailed theoretical description of the interaction between species and substrate (in this case, illumination). The ability to control the species ratio allows you to adjust the assimilation quotient (AQ), that is, the ratio of carbon dioxide absorbed to oxygen released. The problem of controlling the assimilation coefficient of a life support system is still relevant; in modern works, microalgae are considered as promising oxygen generators. At the same time, modern works place emphasis on empirical modeling methods, in particular, on the analysis of big data, and the work does not go beyond the task of managing a monoculture of microalgae. In our work, we pay attention to three results that, in our opinion, successfully complement modern methods. Firstly, the model allows the use of results from experiments with monocultures. Secondly, the model predicts the transformation of data into a form convenient for further analysis, including for calculating AQ. Thirdly, the model allows us to guarantee the stability of the resulting approximation and further refine the solution by small corrections using empirical methods.
On the space of SARS-CoV-2 genetic sequence variants
Authors: Palyanov A. Yu. , Palyanova N. V.
Published: December 2023

The coronavirus pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which humanity resisted using the latest advances in science, left behind, among other things, extensive genetic data. Every day since the end of 2019, samples of the virus genomes have been collected around the world, which makes it possible to trace its evolution in detail from its emergence to the present. The accumulated statistics of testing results showed that the number of confirmed cases of SARS-CoV-2 infection was at least 767.5 million (9.5 % of the current world population, excluding asymptomatic people), and the number of sequenced virus genomes is more than 15.7 million (which is over 2 % of the total number of infected people). These new data potentially contain information about the mechanisms of the variability and spread of the virus, its interaction with the human immune system, the main parameters characterizing the mechanisms of the development of a pandemic, and much more. In this article, we analyze the space of possible variants of SARS-CoV-2 genetic sequences both from a mathematical point of view and taking into account the biological limitations inherent in this system, known both from general biological knowledge and from the consideration of the characteristics of this particular virus. We have developed software capable of loading and analyzing SARS-CoV-2 nucleotide sequences in FASTA format, determining the 5’ and 3’ UTR positions, the number and location of unidentified nucleotides (“N”), performing alignment with the reference sequence by calling the program designed for this, determining mutations, deletions and insertions, as well as calculating various characteris tics of virus genomes with a given time step (days, weeks, months, etc.). The data obtained indicate that, despite the apparent mathematical diversity of possible options for changing the virus over time, the corridor of the evolutionary  trajectory that the coronavirus has passed through seems to be quite narrow. Thus it can be assumed that it is determined to some extent, which allows us to hope for a possibility of modeling the evolution of the coronavirus.
Situando o campo empírico do 'internacional'
Authors: Siméant-Germanos Johanna
Published: December 2023

As formas transnacionais de ação podem demandar estratégias empíricas e teóricas específicas visto que remetem, ao menos em parte, a práticas e configurações em que uma superposição rotineira sociedade/Estado é ainda mais problemática do que uma pesquisa restrita às fronteiras nacionais. O objetivo deste artigo é expor aquelas relativas à questão da identificação do campo de pesquisa e dos processos de internacionalização. O artigo reflete sobre a divisão do trabalho nessas organizações internacionais e sobre a investigação das trajetórias individuais como possibilidade de reconstituir os meios do ativismo internacional. Por fim, examina as possibilidades abertas por investigações coletivas efetuadas nos eventos internacionais.
Transações 'em nome da democracia': 'causas', porta-vozes e modalidades de intervenção a partir de fundações partidárias alemãs no Brasil
Authors: Reis Eliana Tavares dos , Grill Igor Gastal
Published: December 2023

Sentidos, arranjos e artigos “democráticos” são historicamente engendrados em configurações de luta por sua imposição, negociação e redefinição. Trata-se de processos que incidem tanto quanto são decorrentes de relações de forças tensionadas em distintos níveis e planos (locais, regionais, nacionais e transnacionais) por agentes (individuais e coletivos) com múltiplos interesses (materiais e simbólicos) em se constituir como seus intérpretes e porta-vozes autorizados. Nossa proposta neste artigo é a de examinar investimentos de Fundações Partidárias Alemãs no Brasil, particularmente das duas maiores entidades desse tipo, que também são aquelas que há mais tempo estão presentes no país: Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS/CDU: União Democrata-Cristã) e a Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES/SPD: Partido Social Democrata). Por meio, notadamente, da análise de informações divulgadas nas suas páginas oficiais e outros materiais complementares (sistematizados em quadros sinópticos, grafos de redes e gráficos), procuramos: identificar seus elos com organizações voltadas a reivindicações coletivas; investigar as bases dos recrutamentos e da autoridade de agentes que se posicionam em debates e controvérsias que os interpelam; apreender lógicas de edificação e preceituação de questões legítimas, correlatas a modelos de democracia;sobretudo, refletir sobre as trocas transacionadas entre empreendedores morais de problemáticas consideradas urgentes.
Competencia indagación: una mirada desde las concepciones de docentes en ciencias naturales
Authors: Méndez Daniel , Pacheco Luis , Díaz Nohemí
Published: December 2023

El estudio de las concepciones docentes es un elemento clave para comprender la manera en que se configuran las prácticas de aula. En la actualidad, la sociedad exige de los docentes de ciencias naturales formar a los estudiantes en competencias científicas que les permitan afrontar y solucionar los cambios que experimenta el mundo. Por esto, conocer la estructura mental que opera en los educadores al momento de fomentar las competencias es un primer paso para determinar las transformaciones que requieren los procesos educativos. En consecuencia, esta investigación caracteriza las concepciones que tienen los docentes de ciencias naturales en lo concerniente a la competencia indagación (CI). La naturaleza del estudio es de tipo descriptivo, teniendo como método de análisis lo fenomenológico, usando la entrevista en profundidad y analizando los datos con Atlas Ti v. 9. Los resultados muestran que las concepciones docentes tienen acercamientos parciales sobre aspectos conceptuales y procedimentales de la CI, dado que la confunden con el método científico y una metodología de enseñanza. Estos hallazgos pueden servir de aporte para futuros análisis en este campo de estudio.
Desenvolvimento e avaliação de uma proposta de experimentação remota como recurso pedagógico na elaboração de um experimento para o ensino de ciências
Authors: Ferreira Lucas Campos , Girotto Junior Gildo
Published: December 2023

A crescente integração da tecnologia na vida cotidiana intensificou o interesse em inseri-la no ambiente escolar. As diretrizes curriculares brasileiras destacam a importância de as escolas adotarem e promoverem um uso democrático da tecnologia. Um dos recursos que tem sido relatado na literatura é o uso de experimentos remotos. Neste trabalho, relata-se a experiência de desenvolvimento de um experimento remoto baseado em Arduino para medição de temperatura, umidade relativa do ar e concentração de gás carbônico. Delineamos perspectivas de implementação no ambiente escolar e exploramos desafios da integração tecnológica no planejamento didático. Além disso, abordamos a formação de professores para o uso de tecnologias, sugerindo caminhos para superar obstáculos e integrar novas ferramentas.
Interdisciplinaridade
Authors: Baranauskas Maria Cecília Calani , Valente José Armando
Published: December 2023

Esta edição resulta do fluxo regular de submissões de trabalhos à revista e inclui dois artigos científicos e dois relatos de experiência. As contribuições deste volume foram escritas por autores atuantes na comunidade brasileira de informática na educação, originários de instituições de ensino e pesquisa públicos e privado, de três diferentes estados da federação (PR, SP e RS). Os trabalhos envolvem aspectos relevantes da Informática na Educação, situados em vários níveis de educação (da educação básica ao ensino técnico e superior), com foco na formação interdisciplinar e interprofissional, todos em espaços educativos formais. As contribuições deste volume para o espaço de discussão da revista foram escritas por dezesseis autores afiliados a cinco universidades: USP e UNICAMP de SP, UFPR e UTFPR do PR e Unijuí do RS; ainda, uma coautora é docente da SME de Curitiba, PR.  O amalgama que une esses trabalhos é a interdisciplinaridade em suas diferentes faces e contornos: do fazer sentido da tecnologia ao professor em seu espaço de formação (de Lemke e Pansera-de-Araújo); das práticas de costura e customização integradas ao currículo de ciências e à educação ambiental via tecnologia (de Zago et al.); da experimentação remota para trabalhar conceitos relacionados a ciências atmosféricas (de Ferreira e Girotto Jr.); da necessidade da formação interprofissional (de Barbosa et al.).
Las redes de actores en el Corredor Vial Bioceánico “Mato Grosso do Sul – Puertos del Norte de Chile”: diagnóstico y propuesta de una gobernanza multinivel
Authors: Franco Ledys , Gonçalves Julia De Souza Borba , Atienza Miguel , Barros Pedro Silva
Published: December 2023

El Corredor Vial Bioceánico (CVB) entre Brasil, Paraguay, Argentina y Chile es un proyecto cuyo principal objetivo es ofrecer nuevas oportunidades de desarrollo las regiones periféricas y sin acceso al mar del trópico de Capricornio. Sin embargo, la transformación regional necesita algo más que la construcción de infraestructura. Particularmente requiere una coordinación efectiva entre distintos actores para alcanzar el desarrollo. El objetivo principal de este artículo es proporcionar una explicación detallada sobre la estructura de la red de actores del CVB, así como proponer un enfoque potencial de gobernanza que facilite una mejor coordinación entre los participantes. A través de un análisis de redes sociales (Social Network Analysis [SNA]) hicimos una exploración de las dinámicas de participación y toma de decisiones entre los diferentes actores involucrados. Los principales hallazgos muestran una baja participación del sector privado, pocos vínculos transnacionales (mayores interacciones entre actores del mismo país), pocos vínculos entre actores de gobierno nacional y subnacional-local, y poca participación del gobierno nacional en Argentina. Con respecto a la propuesta de gobernanza, se sugiere la creación de dos nuevas mesas (Desarrollo Social y Ambiental, y Seguridad Fronteriza), la promoción de misiones empresariales con una visión de integración regional y la preservación de los avances del Grupo de Trabajo del CVB.