bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Features of the development of oil deposits in Western Siberia with undersaturated reservoirs
Authors:   PJSC LUKOIL, Moscow, Russian Federation, Arefiev S.V.
Published: September 2024

The article is devoted to the urgent problem of designing and developing undersaturated reservoirs with hard-to-recover reserves, with an assessment of efficiency and improvement of methods for increasing oil recovery. Using the example of one of the objects of the Achimov deposits of Western Siberia, an algorithm of actions for choosing the optimal technology for developing a reservoir with a two-element structure characterized by homogeneous filtration and capacitance properties with high vertical anisotropy and the development of undersaturated zones in the plantar part is presented. The paper reflects information on design solutions using an areal combined well system and the use of multistage hydraulic fracturing. The article presents approaches to the development of oil deposits with undersaturated reservoirs, as well as describes in detail the geological structure of a number of fields in Western Siberia, and considering the correlation of production wells, various features of the occurrence of the Achimov strata were established. Using the example of specific deposits, the features of the formation of rocks of the Achimov strata are shown, based on the idea of the clinoform occurrence of the Neocomian rock strata in the interval between the roof of the Bazhenov formation and the sole of the Uriev pack. Two methodological techniques are proposed that allow us to reveal the main features of the macrostructure of geological objects, regardless of what kind of geological processes caused the sedimentation of complex objects: plicative or discontinuous tectonics, differentiating them unmistakably.
Rationalization of technological piping of the tank farm with irregular changes in oil grade
Authors:   Omsk State Technical University, Omsk, Russian Federation, Sekachev A.F. , Lanbina A.S. ,   Omsk State Technical University, Omsk, Russian Federation, Shalay V.V. ,   Omsk State Technical University, Omsk, Russian Federation, Yakupov A.U. ,   Tyumen Industrial University, Tyumen, Russian Federation
Published: September 2024

Due to the growing demand for the construction of tank farms and the need to reduce the cost of equipment used irregularly (quarterly) when changing the nomenclature of grades of oil or petroleum products, it is advisable to improve the maintainability and cost-effectiveness of standard technological strapping projects. The paper describes the replacement of standard shut-off valves with a rotary plug (obturator). The economic justification for the choice of rotary plugs in a typical RVS design is given. The analysis of normative and technical documentation and methods of calculation of obturators is carried out. It is established that the introduction of rotary plugs provides an increase in the reliability of standard projects.
USING CUMULANT ANALYSIS TO RECOGNIZE QAM MODULATION UNDER CONDITIONS OF A PRIOR UNCERTAINTY
Authors:   Central research radio engineering Institute named after academician  A.I. Berg, Kurbanaliev VC. , Latyshev A.E. ,   Central research radio engineering Institute named after academician  A.I. Berg, Yakushev A.S. ,   Central research radio engineering Institute named after academician  A.I. Berg
Published: September 2024

The exponential growth in the volume of transmitted data necessitates the development of efficient methods for signal processing and analysis, particularly under conditions of a priori uncertainty. This paper presents a novel method for estimating carrier frequency and initial phase offsets in quadrature amplitude modulation (QAM) signals based on cumulant analysis. The method leverages the properties of fourth-order cumulants, which are invariant to phase shifts. An algorithm is developed that enables accurate determination of carrier frequency and initial phase values for QAM signals in the absence of a priori information about signal parameters. Experimental results demonstrate the high accuracy and efficiency of the proposed method in radio monitoring and radio frequency spectrum analysis applications.
DIGITIZATION OF THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR OF THE ECONOMY IN THE CONTEXT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
Authors:   FSBEI HE Kabardino-Balkarian State Agrarian University, Nalchik, Russian Federation, Shogenov B.A.
Published: September 2024

The article discusses the development of the agricultural sector of the economy and environmental safety in the context of digitalization. Research methods are based on the use of comparative and structural analysis. The influence of digitalization on the agro-industrial complex and environmental safety has been studied. The problems and prospects for introducing digital technologies into agricultural formations have been identified. The use of digital technologies is proposed to increase the competitiveness of agricultural production, taking into account environmental and economic security on the part of business entities.
Formation and development of network planning and management systems: the experience of outstanding Soviet scientists S.P. Nikanorov and P.G. Kuznetsov
Authors:   Institutions of the State University of Management, Moscow,  Russian Federation, Shamaeva E.F. , Bryukhova E.M. ,   Institution of Higher Education “National Research Nuclear University “MEPhI”, Moscow, Russian Federation, Popov E.B. ,   Research and Technical Center “Anklav” LLC, Dubna, Russian Federation, Saidumov M.S. ,   Grozny State Oil Technical University named after Acad. M.D. Millionshchikov, Grozny, Russian Federation
Published: September 2024

The article examines the history of the formation and development of network planning and target management systems through the prism of the life path, work and interaction of two outstanding Soviet scientists who stood at the origins of this field of activity – Spartak Petrovich Nikanorov and Pobisk Georgievich Kuznetsov. The presentation is given in chronological order, considers developments since the mid-1960s, and also touches on the problems of preserving and further developing their scientific heritage. The material is dedicated to the centenary anniversaries of both men (2023 and 2024 respectively). The research was funded by the Russian Science Foundation (project N 24-69-00043).
Narratological Exploration of Igbo Folkloric Discourse: A Critical Analysis of Linguistic and Cultural Encoding in Selected Igbo Tales
Authors: U. Nnyagu, , C. Udoh, , O. A. Ihueze,
Published: September 2024

That society is dynamic entails that no society is static; as days progress, new things come to replace old ones. With the coming of the Europeans in parts of African society, traditionalism gave way to modernism. To an extent, the society being dynamic seems detrimental to the Igbo tradition as modern civilization tends to make the Igbo tradition and culture extinct. With our people developing more penchant for the Western tradition, things keep falling apart in the contemporary Igbo society as the Igbo tradition and culture seem highly neglected. This paper therefore delves into the intricate cultural complexities of the Igbo people of southern Nigeria with the aim of exploring the linguistic feature of folklore as it heralds understanding and preserving of the Igbo tales. With a lucid and comprehensive exploration of the Igbo folklore, the realistic facts of the Igbo identity are X-rayed. With the folkloric language parsed, the importance of folklore, with specific reference to folktale, is vivified. The researchers believe that as most aspects of folklore are basically performed, then Schechner’s Performance Theory is considered an apt theoretical framework for the analysis of the research.
Group Conflict in Nigeria: A Qualitative Exploration of Survivors’ Experiences
Authors: B. John, , W. M. L. Finlay,
Published: September 2024

Background: This qualitative study explored the experiences of survivors of group conflicts in Nigeria. The persistent conflicts in Nigeria not only create a sense of social distance but also hamper political and socioeconomic development of the country. This current study, therefore, serves as a guide to politicians and policy makers on how to effectively manage ethno-religious conflicts and practise peace building more safely. Method: Data were gathered by means of semi-structured interviews conducted on fifteen individuals and analysed using thematic analysis. Participants were the survivors of numerous conflicts perpetrated by the Boko Haram Islamists and the Niger Delta Avengers in the northern and southern parts of Nigeria respectively. Findings and Conclusion: Two major themes emerged from the interviews, which capture the experiences of the participants who were the survivors of the numerous conflicts. Among these themes were also their suggestions on how to stop the conflicts and prevent any future conflicts. These themes include triggers of the conflict and coping with conflicts. Under these main themes were also subthemes where the numerous experiences were presented descriptively. These findings were placed alongside previous studies in this area and discussed with the existing theories in this field. Recommendations were made on how to prevent any future conflicts in Nigeria.
Relationship Marketing and Organizational Performance of the Hotel Industry in Nigeria
Authors: P. Otobo , E. Banabo
Published: September 2024

This study investigates the influence of relationship marketing and organizational performance in the hospitality industry in Bayelsa State. It adopts the cross sectional research design to elicit information about employees’ empathy and satisfaction and how these antecedents give rise to increased market share and sales volume of hotels in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The population consists of all existing hotels in the state and their workforce from which a sample size of seventy-six (76) employees was drawn using the simple random sampling technique. These samples were issued self report questionnaires and the collected data were analyzed using Spearman’s Rank Order Correlation Coefficient through the aid of SPSS version 25. The findings revealed that relationship marketing (empathy and satisfaction) had a positive and significant correlation with performance (market share and sales volume), which is influenced by participants’ level of education. Based on this, it was concluded that relationship marketing dimensions of empathy and satisfaction are key predictors of organizational performance in terms of market share and sales volume among hotels in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The study therefore recommends that since in today’s competitive world, customers are in the center of organization’s attention and their satisfaction is the main factor in gaining competitive advantage, therefore, continuous training of employees on relationship marketing approach should be encouraged in the hotel operations as it would help hotels to retain valuable customers and equally attract potential ones. Also, hotels in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State should only employ individuals with requisite knowledge of themselves (self awareness) as this will reflect on the way they serve customers.
Entrepreneurial Marketing and Business Sustainability in Bayelsa State
Authors: E. Banabo , P. Otobo , E. R. Wariowei
Published: September 2024

This study investigated entrepreneurial marketing and business sustainability in Bayelsa State. The study formulated three specific objectives, three research questions and three hypotheses. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. The population of this study consists of 900 entrepreneurs and employees of the fifteen selected small scale businesses under investigation in Yenagoa Bayelsa State. Taro Yamane formula was used to arrive at the sample size of 200. A purposive sampling method was adopted. A structural questionnaire consisting of 15-item questions on a 4-point rating scale titled “Entrepreneurial Marketing and Business Sustainability Questionnaire (EMBSQ) was used for data collection. The research instrument was validated by three experts in the Department of Business Education of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education Port Harcourt for face validation. The reliability of the instrument was ascertained using the Cronbach Alpha Reliability method. After the analysis, a reliability coefficient index of 0.78 was obtained which deemed the instrument highly reliable. To analyse the data collected, the mean and standard deviation was used while the hypotheses was tested using the t-test at 0.05 alpha level of significance. Findings revealed that entrepreneurial proactiveness, innovativeness and calculated risk-taking to a high extent relate to business sustainability in Bayelsa State. Hence, entrepreneurial marketing dimensions adopted for entrepreneurial ventures are very important and indispensable for the sustainability of the business. Based on the findings of the study it was recommended that entrepreneurial proactiveness should be propagated and encouraged as it seeks novel ways in creating value for the customers. Entrepreneurs should continue to invest in innovation that yields positive and significant influences toward the sustainability of business in Bayelsa State of Nigeria.
Elaboração e aplicação de sistemas de recomendação para a personalização do Ensino: uma revisão sistemática
Authors: Lopes Emanoel Carvalho , Lima Ingryd Hemilly de Alencar , Marçal Edgar , Coutinho Emanuel Ferreira , Moreira Leonardo Oliveira , Paillard Gabriel Antoine Louis
Published: September 2024

Este artigo é uma revisão sistemática da literatura sobre a aplicação da personalização do ensino como uma solução à crise educacional atual, destacando a formação integral do aluno como ferramenta crucial para o aprendizado efetivo, em contraponto ao ensino massivo, fragmentado e alienante. A metodologia utilizada foi a revisão sistemática da literatura que permitiu agrupar e avaliar as evidências empíricas de um determinado campo de estudo a partir da análise das pesquisas relevantes disponíveis no assunto de interesse, obtendo-se assim conclusões sobre as questões de pesquisa definidas. Foram selecionados 21 estudos que abordam a personalização do ensino, com destaque para a filtragem colaborativa e filtragem de conteúdo, além de ontologias, como técnicas mais utilizadas e a arquitetura dos sistemas de recomendação de conteúdo. A conclusão aponta para a necessidade de acrescentar métricas para avaliar as melhorias na aprendizagem dos usuários e explorar outras técnicas para aprimorar a aprendizagem, como o uso de algoritmos genéticos e algoritmos de colônias de abelhas.
ESTIMATION OF CANINE DIMENSIONS AS PREDICTORS OF SEX IN THE SOUTHERN BULGARIAN POPULATION
Authors:   Department of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University - Plovdiv, Bulgaria., Harizanova Zdravka , Popova Ferihan ,   Department of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University - Plovdiv, Bulgaria., Baltadjiev Atanas ,   Department of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University - Plovdiv, Bulgaria., Petrova Gergana ,   Department of Nursing Care, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University - Plovdiv, Bulgaria., Yordanova Miroslava ,   Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University of Plovdiv, Bulgaria., Petleshkova Tsvetanka ,   Department of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University - Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
Published: September 2024

Purpose. Sex determination in forensic anthropology is an essential step for medicolegal purposes and very important for identification, as the number of possible matches will be halved. A dental profile includes all the individual dental traits and dimensions which can provide significant information on such human biological problems as the genetic relationships between populations and human environmental adaptation. The purpose of this research was to determine the sex differences in dental measurements of canines, inter-canine width, and canine indices in Bulgarians. Material and Methods. The study included 169 subjects of Bulgarian origin in the age group of 20 – 40 years. Buccolingual, mesio-distal and cervicoincisal diameters of canines and inter-canine width were measured by Dentistry Sliding Vernier Caliper and analyzed with SPSS 28.0. Maxillary and mandibular canine indices were calculated. Results. Mesio-distal and cervicoincisal dimensions of upper canines, inter-canine width and mandibular canine index exhibited statistically significant differences with a high degree of significance between males and females in contrast with the maxillary canine index of Bulgarian males and females, which revealed no statistically significant differences. Conclusion. In accordance with similar odontometric studies, canines, inter-canine width, and mandibular canine index may differentiate both sexes successfully, and thus they can be reliable predictors in forensic identification.
Exploring the Synergy between Artificial Intelligence and Computational Mathematics in Scientific Computing
Authors: Bhushan Manjre
Published: September 2024

When artificial intelligence (AI) and computational mathematics come together, it opens up a new era in science computing with unmatched chances to make study and technology better. This combination uses the best parts of AI's data-driven methods and computational mathematics' strict logical models to make it easier to solve problems in a wide range of scientific areas. AI algorithms, especially those that are based on machine learning and deep learning, are very good at finding trends and making guesses from very large datasets. This lets them solve hard, multidimensional problems that traditional computers have a hard time with. On the other hand, computational mathematics gives AI models the theoretical background and accuracy they need to be easier to understand and more reliable. By combining AI with computer methods like numerical analysis, optimization, and differential equations, researchers can make mixed models that make computers much faster and more accurate. This method from different fields not only speeds up the simulation and modeling processes, but it also makes it possible to work with bigger and more complicated information, which helps scientists, engineers, and biologists make important discoveries. Additionally, using AI-driven methods in high-performance computer settings makes the best use of resources, which speeds up calculations and lowers costs. As AI keeps getting better, its programs get better at learning from data and drawing conclusions from them. This means that the computing methods they are used with are always getting better. The mutually beneficial connection between AI and computer mathematics also encourages new ways of making algorithms, which leads to progress that can be used more readily in the real world. In the end, this fusion is going to change the way science computing is done by allowing for more complex studies, more accurate predictions, and the discovery of new things. The current study and development in this area shows how important it is for people from different fields to work together.
Godmother-Governesses and Biracial Cinderellas: The Use of Fairy Tales in Dinah Mulock Craik’s The Half-Caste
Authors: Mummert Hannah
Published: September 2024

In Dinah Mulock Craik’s short and largely unacknowledged novella, The Half-Caste (1851), the half-Indian heroine, Zillah La Poer, achieves what seems impossible for a young woman of color in mid-century imperial Britain, rising from an uneducated and ill-treated biracial ward to a rich heiress-turned-bride, all under the watchful guidance of the novella’s narrator and main character, governess Cassandra Pryor. Though Craik’s novella has resurfaced in recent years with the help of a Broadview edition in 2016, the scholarly work and historical material in the introduction and appendixes do not highlight the fairy-tale inspirations and obvious Cinderella motifs in Craik’s text. Craik’s novella is, at its core, a Cinderella story, as Cassandra becomes a nonmagical fairy godmother tasked with transforming Zillah into a respected British citizen. As such, this article seeks to bring attention to Craik’s little-known novella by situating it in a larger tradition of Victorian Cinderella stories, highlighting the way it creates an idealized image of civilized harmony between non-white colonized people and white British citizens via governess-led education.
Elisabeth Jerichau-Baumann, Constantinople 1869–70: The Harem
Authors: Kuehn Julia , Possen David D.
Published: September 2024

Polish-born, trained in Germany, with a studio in Rome and a second home in Denmark due to her marriage to sculptor and academician Adolf Jerichau, Elisabeth Jerichau-Baumann (1818–81) was a true nineteenth-century cosmopolite. She painted Europe’s elite and counted Princess Alexandra, Hans Christian Andersen, Henrik Ibsen, the Grimm brothers, and Charles Dickens among her well-wishers. She was invited by Queen Victoria to Buckingham Palace, and her portrait of Alexandra remains in the Royal Collection to this day. Her travelogue Brogede Rejsebilleder (Motley Images of Travel;1881) is centered around two journeys to “the Orient,” undertaken in 1869–70 and 1874–75. While these journeys to Constantinople and Smyrna constitute almost half of the travelogue, other chapters describe journeys to Athens, Cairo, St. Petersburg, Capri, and the Alps. The present chapters, translated by David Possen and introduced by Julia Kuehn, are the second part of Jerichau-Baumann’s record of the first of two journeys to Constantinople, in 1869–70. The painter vividly describes a visit to a Constantinople harem. Jerichau-Baumann’s temporary friendship with the young Princess Nazlı Hanım would lead to a number of paintings by Jerichau-Baumann now considered emblematic of and unique in (female) Orientalist art. Nazlı became a well-known literary salon hostess and arts supporter in Istanbul, Paris, Cairo, and Tunis, as well as an important figure in the Ottoman Empire’s political reform, modernization, and cross-cultural endeavors.
The Tokenization Problem: Understanding Generative AI's Computational Language Bias
Authors: Asprovska Marijana , Hunter Nathan
Published: September 2024

The revolutionary potential of ChatGPT raises a critical question: Revolutionary for whom? This paper examines potential inequalities in how ChatGPT “tokenizes” texts across different languages. Translated 3,000-5,000 character passages in 108 languages were analyzed using OpenAI's tokenizer. English was treated as the baseline, with a “token multiplier” calculated for each language. The analysis revealed English was over 13 times more efficient than some languages. Key findings showed while the pre-training dataset size and character counts have nuanced roles, the alphabet used and the prevalence of special characters significantly impact efficiency. These discrepancies have real-world implications regarding usage costs and model limitations across languages. Thus, consciously addressing the tokenization imbalance is critical for ensuring equitable access to AI systems across diverse languages.
Systematic penetration of future higher education systems with AI
Authors: Schumann Christian Andreas , Schwill Emelie , Mrotzek Isabell
Published: September 2024

Back in 2018, the Declaration on Cooperation for AI laid the foundations for increasing the technological and industrial capacities and acceptance of AI, overcoming the socio-economic challenges of transforming labour markets and modernising education, and ensuring an appropriate legal and ethical framework. (Nicholas & del Castillo 2023)
The systematic penetration of AI into the education systems of universities follows this intention. In order to achieve the ambitious goals of extensive AI use, the stakeholders in higher education must be empowered to develop and implement holistic AI concepts. From the possible options for using AI in higher education, the application possibilities are derived in a targeted manner, whereby the variety of possibilities makes it necessary to adapt general models to the specific situation of a university. A case study is used to explain the step-by-step development and introduction of a chatbot as part of a holistic concept for the use of AI at universities. Finally, the insights gained so far on the opportunities and risks of AI applications in higher education are discussed.
How Phenomenon-Based Learning May Contribute to Counteract Disinformation: A Case Presentation from Austrian Secondary Schools
Authors: Reicho Michael
Published: September 2024

The distribution of disinformation in online environments poses an increasing risk for pupils to be confronted with manipulated content. As a pedagogical strategy for schools, phenomenon-based learning (PhBL) is said to train a variety of required digital competences. This article aims to describe PhBL as practical teaching intervention to address disinformation in secondary schools. PhBL is a cross-curricular and subject-unspecific teaching intervention with a suggested duration of 8-12 teaching lessons and an appropriate age starting from 12/13 years. This investigation included that teacher organized project-oriented activities. The evaluation comprised semi-structured interviews with pupils (n=36) and their teachers (n=8) as well as video-based classroom observations in six classes with 107 pupils. The findings indicate that this teaching approach supported pupils to compare information sources, evaluate credibility indicators, and act criticaly as online consumers. After the intervention pupils said that they felt more sceptical of online and social media information.
The Effect of Progress Indicators on Students' Engagement, Learning Experience and Final Grade
Authors: Matus Marko , Ružić Ivana , Balaban Igor
Published: September 2024

Student analytics dashboards are identified as a tool to bridge the gap in interaction between students and teachers, as well as to help students more efficiently monitor their own progress. This research aims to explore the connections between progress tracking of students' work in the course, their learning experience, engagement, and final grades. In total, 77 students in a blended course covering economics and informatics were involved in the study. Progress through course materials was tracked using conditional activities, and students' progress was measured using self-assessment quizzes and badges. Results indicated a strong positive correlation between progress indicators and engagement, as well as between progress indicators and learning experience. A small correlation was found between progress indicators and final course grades.
AI, heritage and critical thinking development: an education experience within university context
Authors: Poce Antonella
Published: September 2024

Educational policy makers identify Critical thinking (CT) as an essential driver for development and knowledge growth in any field and in the broad society. Even in the post-pandemic era, CT continues to be defined as one of the skills to be most promoted at the various levels of formal education and training contexts. In particular, with the raise of AI, it is crucial for educational institutions to encourage a critical approach to technology in students, especially in the analysis, interpretation and evaluation of information in order to make decisions and solve problems, also in digital contexts. Art experiences, literary stimuli and writing activities are helpful pedagogical strategies for CT enhancement especially when supported by the use of technologies.
Starting from the above-mentioned evidence, a university module was designed by combining collaborative and creative writing sessions based on critical analysis of literary texts and the experience of figurative arts. More than 100 students worked in groups and their CT level was assessed at different times of the course. In particular, AI and machine learning tools were used to identify indicators of critical thinking in the texts produced by the students and to assess the relationship between the production of written texts and the development of CT and reasoning within students taking part in the educational experience.
The research results could be used to improve university course design or professional development training courses for CT teaching and learning.
Best Practices for Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education
Authors: Obermeier Martha Lorena
Published: September 2024

Anytime a new technology has been developed, it has been integrated into education. All these advances have traditionally raised concerns. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the next generation of technology that is already being included in educational contexts. It has also raised several concerns that will be presented in this paper. An umbrella review of the literature was conducted and the studies were analyzed using a meta-analysis review to answer the research question: what are the best practices for integrating AI in Higher Education (HE) institutions? Suggestions and best practices for AI inclusion in HE institutions are presented, as well as ethical concerns to observe.
Exploring student's learning experience with an e-learning platform
Authors: Softić Sandra Kučina , Ruvić Mirela , Martinović Zvonko , Radobolja Tona
Published: September 2024

In this paper, we present the results of the research on students' learning experience with the use of an e-learning platform. The research aimed to have a better overview of the student's perception of the e-learning platform and their satisfaction with its features for learning. The virtual learning environment can influence student learning, and enable rich and engaged students’ experience. E-learning can offer many opportunities for learning beyond traditional boundaries so e-learning platforms are popular and massively used. Nevertheless, some factors could potentially affect the outcomes and results of e-learning. One of them is the learner's perception of e-learning and another is digital technology used to facilitate e-learning with a focus on the reliability, ease of use, quality and usefulness of the technology itself. In this paper, we will talk about the e-learning platform Merlin, in this case, the Learning Management System that is part of the Virtual Learning Environment and students' experience in its use. The E-learning platform Merlin is maintained by the E-learning Centre at the University of Zagreb University Computing Centre (SRCE) and is part of the virtual learning environment for the higher education system in Croatia. The e-learning platform is based on the open-source system Moodle. Student feedback is important and enables the E-learning Centre team at SRCE to have a better overview of the student's perception of the e-learning platform and their satisfaction with its features for learning. The results indicate that students' perception of the e-learning platform depends as well on the e-courses they attend, therefore how teachers are skilled to know how to use the e-learning platform and its features. Research results indicate that students’ experience is modest as their e-courses are prepared using basic LMS features. Nevertheless, the results show that students find the e-learning platform important for their learning, they recognize its flexibility in accessing the course content and information about the course and performing tasks needed in the course. In addition, they prefer hybrid learning and find themselves knowledgeable in the use of ICT and e-learning.
The Evolution of Learning in Higher Education Polytechnic Institutions: The ACADIGIA Case-Study
Authors: Ternauciuc Andrei , Andone Diana , Mihaescu Vlad , Vert Silviu , Araújo Manuel Salvador Gomes
Published: September 2024

This paper conducts an in-depth examination of the transformative journey in learning paradigms within higher education polytechnic institutions. Utilizing a case study approach, we trace the evolutionary trajectory of pedagogical practices and technological integration in the context of transitioning from in person to online classes. By exploring the experiences of the ACADIGIA Consortium, the driving force behind the Erasmus+ project with the same name, we aim to provide useful insights into the challenges faced and strategies employed during the evolution and implementation of the ACADIGIA transformation. The diversity of experience provided by the partners, from academia as well as from industry, and from the cultural backgrounds of Portugal, Spain, Romania, Italy, Greece, and Ireland, represents one of the strengths of this endeavor as well as one of its main challenges.
The findings contribute to a broader understanding of the dynamic nature of higher education in polytechnic settings, shedding light on effective approaches to enhance the quality and relevance of learning experiences in an ever-changing educational landscape. This paper can serve as a valuable resource for educators, administrators, and policymakers seeking evidence-based guidance in navigating the evolving terrain of higher education polytechnic institutions.
Az apák és az anyák önkéntessége az iskolákban
Authors: Fényes Hajnalka , Csák Zsolt
Published: September 2024

A tanulmány a szülők önkéntességét vizsgálja az iskolában, mint a szülői bevonódás egyik formáját. A nemzetközi szakirodalom rámutat arra, hogy ha mindkét szülő bevonódik a gyermek iskolával kapcsolatos feladataiba, az növeli a gyermekek eredményességét, viszont az apák ez irányú aktivitása elmarad az anyákétól. Azonban kevés az olyan tanulmány, amely kifejezetten az anyák és apák iskolai önkéntességét veti össze. Elemzésünk kutatási kérdése, hogy egyrészt milyen eltérések vannak az anyák és apák iskolai önkéntességében egy közép- és kelet európai mintában. Másrészt, hogy milyen tényezők befolyásolják a szülők önkéntességét a szülő nemén túl. Az adatok egy szülőkkel készült kérdőíves felmérésből származnak, melyben magyarországi és határon túli magyar szülők vettek részt (N=1002). Az elemzés során a kétváltozós módszerek mellett lineáris regressziós modellek keretében is vizsgáltuk a szülői önkéntességet befolyásoló tényezőket. Eredményeink szerint a kérdőívet kitöltő szülő által jellemzett (feltehetőleg kevésbé motivált) szülőtársak esetén volt csak egyértelmű az anyák magasabb részvételi hajlandósága az iskolai önkéntességben. A szülők további háttérjellemzői viszont – az önkéntesség domináns státuszmodelljével összhangban – a motivált kitöltő szülők esetén voltak fontos differenciáló tényezők. Végül erős hatása volt az intézményszintű változóknak, miszerint az általános iskolákban, valamint az egyházi és alapítványi iskolákban szignifikánsan nagyobb a szülők iskolai önkéntessége, a szakirodalmi eredményekkel összhangban. Összességében tehát a szülők, és köztük az apák bevonása az önkéntes feladatokba az iskolán is múlik, és sikeres bevonás esetén ebből mind az iskola, mind a gyermekek profitálhatnak.
جی ایس داراکی کتاب ’’رسول عربیؐ ‘‘ کاتجزیاتی مطالعہ
Authors: Abida Zia  , Dr. Samira Safdar
Published: September 2024

Biography refers to describing the events of the Holy Prophet's life, his style of life and teachings. In every era, biographers wrote books on the life of the Holy Prophet. Biography began in early Islam. The appearance of those who picked up the pen on the subject of biography took place during the Prophet’s (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) biographers began to write in honor of him. This trend started in the subcontinent as well Apart from Muslim biographers in the subcontinent, non-Muslim biographers also entered this field.  Among these biographers, two types of biographers emerged, one class was the one who was inspired by the teachings of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) and wrote out of love for the Prophet (peace be upon him) and the other class was the one who wrote against the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) out of hatred for the Prophet (peace be upon him) due to jealousy.  In such a situation, some non-Muslim biographers wrote moderately. Yes, I am. S. Dara is counted among the authentic biographers. He supported realism and in honor of him, he wrote in such a way that even Muslim biographers could not help but praise him. When a Muslim biographer writes on this subject, it is generally believed that he as a believer has given a positive account of the life of his beloved Prophet. But when a non-Muslim steps into this valley, a series of questions begin to arise. People start thinking that why did he, as a non-Muslim, write on the biography of the Messenger of Allah? Does his writing contain the fragrance of the Prophet's love or the poison of the Prophet's hatred?
Transição energética e grandes empresas de petróleo: o protagonismo das europeias na entrada no setor de renováveis
Authors: Coutinho Isadora , Dias Nathália
Published: September 2024

O presente artigo propôs uma discussão acerca da transição energética a nível global, além de apresentar as estratégias adotadas pelas empresas europeias frente às estadunidenses e chinesas, e de mostrar como os negócios de óleo e gás (O&G) têm participado desse processo. Para isso, foi realizada uma caracterização da conjuntura atual da transição energética nesses três grupos e de como as majors têm se posicionado quanto a isso. Adicionalmente, foi feito o mapeamento de práticas adotadas especificamente pela BP, Equinor e TotalEnergies para tornar suas atividades de exploração e produção de O&G menos poluentes. A partir de uma abordagem metodológica qualitativa, foram utilizados dados disponibilizados pelas petrolíferas em questão. Como resultados, identifica-se a entrada mais agressiva das empresas europeias no mercado de renováveis e uma tendência por parte das petroleiras de adaptar refinarias com alto potencial de desempenho a atividades de produção de bioenergia, além de incorporar novos processos para ampliar a integração energética.     Palavras-Chave: Transição energética; Grandes empresas de petróleo; Estratégias; Renováveis.
Transição energética nos EUA: por ora, o gás natural é o limite
Authors: Montenegro João
Published: September 2024

O objetivo geral deste artigo é analisar a evolução e as perspectivas de transição energética nos Estados Unidos da América (EUA) e entender o papel desse país na descarbonização da matriz energética global. Especificamente, o trabalho buscará constatar se há um processo de transição energética em curso nos EUA e se os norte-americanos tendem a atuar como um agente acelerador ou desacelerador desse processo em escala global. Com essa finalidade, é feito um detalhamento da evolução da matriz energética nos EUA entre 1991 e 2021 e se apresentam projeções para os próximos 30 anos. Em seguida, são listadas ações do governo norte-americano para apoiar as atividades de óleo e gás e estimular o desenvolvimento e utilização de fontes renováveis de energia. Analisam-se as estratégias de duas grandes petroleiras norte-americanas, além da situação atual e perspectivas das petroleiras independentes no país. A pesquisa conclui que há uma transição energética em curso nos EUA, tendo em vista a redução da participação do carvão e o aumento das participações do gás natural e de fontes renováveis no consumo total de energia primária do país. No entanto, o país seguirá fortemente dependente dos combustíveis fósseis, principalmente do gás natural. Adotando uma perspectiva realista das relações internacionais, o estudo constatou ainda que os EUA tendem a retardar a descarbonização da matriz energética global por razões geopolíticas. O trabalho se baseou em estudos de entidades e empresas da área de energia, documentos oficiais dos EUA, bibliografia acadêmica e matérias jornalísticas.Palavras-Chave: Energia; EUA; Petróleo; Gás; Geopolítica.
América Latina: apontamentos sobre instrumentos de democracia no Brasil e no Peru
Authors: Mattos Angelo Raphael , Caetano Galera Fuzishima Ancilla , Fuzishima Komuro Larissa Satie
Published: September 2024

O artigo tem por objetivo apontar o papel da democracia, mormente a trazida pelos textos constitucionais de regimes latino-americanos, em especial nos casos de Brasil e Peru, a partir da análise de alguns instrumentos de democracia, cujos objetivos são o incentivo à participação popular e à ampliação dos poderes da sociedade civil organizada sobre os atos da administração pública. A análise dos instrumentos de democracia previstos pelos ordenamentos jurídicos desses dois países revela, em grande medida, como se deu a construção da democracia nesses Estados, deixando-se antever que um regime democrático exige muito mais do que formas legais de participação efetiva da população na tomada de decisões.
As ‘faces da moeda’ sino-japonesa: impactos da Assistência Oficial ao Desenvolvimento (1979-2022)
Authors: Alano Soares Kawanna , De Souza Sirlei
Published: September 2024

O mecanismo de Assistência Oficial ao Desenvolvimento (ODA) foi criado com o intuito de auxiliar nações a melhorar as condições de vida da população. O fornecimento da ODA, de um Estado para outro, pode ser visto como uma ferramenta para ajuda genuína ou como um meio para fins políticos, visando a retribuição ou o reconhecimento. A relação sino-japonesa é um exemplo deste caso, pois esses países possuem conexões econômicas e históricas imbricadas e complexas que acabaram por incentivar e, ulteriormente, afetar o fornecimento do ODA japonês à China. A pesquisa descreve a) como as relações entre os países se encontravam antes do firmamento desses acordos, b) a visão de Hans Morgenthau sobre o ODA, c) o modelo japonês do ODA e as razões para ser fornecido, d) como foi o desenvolvimento do ODA sino-japonês e os empecilhos encontrados durante sua execução – dentre eles desacordos em relação a reconhecimento, conflitos acerca da história e a utilização de discursos nacionalistas que incentivaram insatisfações internas entre os países. Portanto, o caso sino-japonês é interessante diante do marco histórico da conclusão do ODA (1979-2022) e das situações pontuais que afetaram o seu desenvolvimento, pactuando com a ideia de Morgenthau sobre o ‘teatro’ envolvendo o ODA, além da forma como a relação entre os países se encontra. Diante disso, é relevante compreender como esses mecanismos de financiamento e assistência entre Estados são utilizados, com as suas possíveis motivações, internas e externas, e consequentes frustrações.
A reflection on identity polarization in Brazil
Authors: Nunes Costa Maria Alice , Coelho João Batista
Published: September 2024

Este estudo pretende refletir sobre a polarização social exacerbada no Brasil, baseada na mobilização de ideologias e de valores morais, a partir das disputas entre aqueles que são contra ou a favor das pautas identitárias. Este estudo é baseado na coleta de dados empíricos e na literatura acadêmica sobre tipos de polarização social e política e sobre a atual situação política e econômica no Brasil. O artigo sinaliza que essa polarização tem gerado um importante paradoxo social. As lutas pelas pautas identitárias progressistas representam um importante avanço e vitalidade política e social no Brasil; no entanto, elas ao mesmo tempo em que se fortalecem, se conectam com o receituário do paradigma neoliberal que, ao invés de fortalecer o investimento em políticas estruturantes e universalizantes, as enfraquece, para somente investir em políticas sociais identitárias focalizadas, compensatórias e individualizantes. Neste cenário, a arena política democrática se vê diante de uma armadilha para a construção de uma agenda pública direcionada ao bem-estar coletivo à maioria da população brasileira, em situação de vulnerabilidade socioeconômica.
ASYMMETRY IN THECIDELLINA (BRACHIOPODA) FROM THE PLIOCENE-PLEISTOCENE OF CURAÇAO, NETHERLANDS ANTILLES: PHENOTYPIC NOT GENOTYPIC
Authors: HARPER DAVID A.T. , LA TURNER MABEL , DONOVAN STEPHEN K. , PORTELL ROGER W.
Published: September 2024

Shape analysis of a large sample of the thecideid brachiopod Thecidellina from the Pliocene and Pleistocene rocks on the Caribbean island of Curaçao highlights asymmetry within the population. However, the 30 analysed specimens display a lack of a consistent asymmetry. The brachiopods were cemented to substrates by a cicatrix, accommodated by a change in shell structure. The plastic morphology of Thecidellina may have been due to overcrowding and competition for resources on limited substrates.
Diplomatics: the science of reading medieval documents. A handbook
Authors: Gallo Federico
Published: September 2024

La Diplomatica è la scienza che studia i documenti, in modo particolare quelli di epoca medioevale. La parola ‘Diplomatica’ non ha nulla a che vedere con la diplomazia: il termine deriva da ‘diploma’, ossia un testo scritto certificato, dal valore giuridico. Gli oggetti di studio della disciplina sono i documenti pubblici e privati, le loro caratteristiche esterne ed interne, il linguaggio, la cronologia, la produzione, la trasmissione, la registrazione, l’edizione. Questo manuale colma un vuoto notevole negli studi di Diplomatica perché fornisce finalmente al pubblico di lingua inglese la possibilità di conoscere l’affascinante universo della documentazione medievale.
De toegevoegde waarde van de grondwettelijke beperkingensystematiek
Authors: Hooijer Simone
Published: September 2024

In het eerste nummer van 2024, een mini-special over de Grondwet (Gw), vroeg Henri de Waele zich af hoeveel waarde we nog moeten hechten aan de Gw in het licht van de ontwikkelingen op Europees niveau. Waar het gaat om grondrechtenbescherming, meent hij dat vooral het internationale en Europese recht leidend is. De Gw zou volgens hem in de praktijk geen rol spelen, ook gelet op het toetsingsverbod. Hij betoogt bij wijze van gedachte-experiment dat de Grondwet net zo goed kan worden afgeschaft: ‘Zodoende is het geen totaal wereldvreemde gedachte om de officiële grondwet helemaal te laten uitdoven, ten faveure van het overkoepelende bestel: netto maakt het voor de meeste grondrechten toch geen verschil.’[1] Het artikel lijkt vooral prikkelend bedoeld te zijn, maar dat doet er niet aan af dat de stellingen van De Waele mijns inziens ongenuanceerd en onjuist zijn. De grondrechten in de Gw zijn wel degelijk van groot belang voor de praktijk van grondrechtenbescherming in Nederland, zoals ik in deze reactie zal toelichten.
Mensenrechten-Actualiteiten.nl
Authors: Hijink Maarten , Jans Hannah , Janssen Krista , Smidt Samantha , Stolk Anne-Rose , Verhaar Odile
Published: September 2024

De rubriek mensenrechten-actualiteiten.nl beoogt door middel van korte berichten informatie te geven over recente ontwikkelingen in de nationale rechtspraak, de parlementaire praktijk, het regeringsbeleid en de beslissingen van decentrale overheden op het terrein van de grond- en mensenrechten. Door verwijzingen naar verdere bronnen wil deze rubriek vooral als een richtingwijzer fungeren naar uitvoeriger informatie over de gepresenteerde onderwerpen. Waar in deze rubriek verwezen wordt naar jurisprudentie met een European Case Law Identifier (ECLI), is de betreffende uitspraak te raadplegen op de internetsite van de rechterlijke macht, www.rechtspraak.nl (onder het vermelde nummer).
Het Hoofdlijnenakkoord: een kilo grondrechten, alstublieft?
Authors: De Vries Karin
Published: September 2024

Op 16 mei 2024 presenteerden PVV, VVD, NSC en BBB het resultaat van de coalitie-onderhandelingen in de vorm van het Hoofdlijnenakkoord. Karin de Vries reflecteert op dit Hoofdlijnenakkoord vanuit grondrechtelijk perspectief.
A Novel Comparison between the Ordinary Estimators and Robust Estimators for the Parameters of Some Binary Mixed Models
Authors:   Mutah University, Faculty of Science, Jordan, Ahmad Ahmad
Published: September 2024

A condensed study will be done to compare the ordinary estimators. In particular, the maximum likelihood estimator and the robust estimator, to estimate the parameters of the mixed model of order one, namely BARMA (1, 1). Simulation experiments will be applied for varieties of BARMA (1, 1) based on using small, moderate, and large sample sizes, where some new results were obtained. MAPE was used as a statistical criterion for comparison.