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Tayeb Salih: A Literary Giant’s Life, Legacy, and Influence in Postcolonial Arabic Literature
Authors: Uddin Ahmed Dr. Noor , Uddin Jamal
Published: November 2024

Tayeb Salih (1929–2009), a Sudanese writer born in Karmakol, achieved global literary acclaim for works deeply rooted in his cultural heritage and personal experiences. Beginning his education in a khalwa (a traditional Qur’ânic school) and later earning a degree in biology from the University of Khartoum, Salih initially pursued a career in agriculture before transitioning to literature and international relations in London. His career spanned various fields, including teaching, journalism, and significant roles at the BBC, Qatar’s Ministry of Information, and UNESCO.
Salih’s writings, particularly Season of Migration to the North, delve into themes of cultural conflict, colonial legacies, and postcolonial identity. The novel serves as a counter-narrative to Western portrayals of Africa, examining the power dynamics between colonizer and colonized through the life of its enigmatic protagonist, Mustafa Sa’eed. In contrast, his lighter novella, The Wedding of Zein, offers a vivid portrayal of Sudanese village life, blending humour with profound reflections on tradition and modernity.
Widely regarded as a pioneer of modern Arabic fiction, Salih's innovative style and deep engagement with postcolonial discourse have profoundly influenced generations of writers. His works, translated into over 30 languages, continue to resonate with global audiences, cementing his legacy as a cultural bridge between the Arab world and the West.
The impact of several insecticides against the legume pod borer, Maruca vitrata Fab. (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) on cowpea
Authors: Lahutiya Vivek , Mehata Dipesh Kumar , Singh Akshita , Yadav Bishnu
Published: November 2024

Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata), a widely cultivated grain legume in Nepal and a member of the Fabaceae family, faces significant production challenges due to the legume pod borer (Maruca vitrata). This pest is a major threat, limiting both the yield and productivity of cowpea crops. The research was laid out in Randomised Completely Block Design with seven treatments and three replications. The treatments comprise chlorantraniripole 18.5% SC, emamectin benzoate 5% SG, spinotoram 11.7% SC, dimethoate 30% EC, azadiractin 0.07 % EC and BT+ Saccharopolyspora spinosa and control. Chlorantraniliprole demonstrated the highest effectiveness, reducing larval populations to just 0.16 after the fourth application, while achieving the maximum fruit yield of 13 t/ha. Emamectin and spinetoram also performed well, both decreasing larval counts to below 1.0 and producing comparable yields of 12.90 t/ha and 12.89 t/ha, respectively. In contrast, biological treatments, such as Bacillus thuringiensis var. Kurstaki, exhibited moderate success in pest control, resulting in a lower yield of 10.19 t/ha. Azadirachtin and the untreated control plots experienced the highest infestation rates, leading to significantly lower yields of 8.04 t/ha and 4.70 t/ha, respectively. Chlorantraniliprole also proved superior in reducing fruit damage, limiting it to just 1.55%, compared to the high damage rate of 42.04% observed in the untreated control. These findings highlight the strong efficacy of chemical insecticides, especially chlorantraniliprole, in controlling Maruca vitrata infestations and enhancing cowpea productivity. Future studies should focus on integrating biological agents with chemical treatments to minimize environmental impacts and prevent resistance, while maintaining high yields and effective pest control.
Determination of distribution and population change of Drosophilidae (Diptera) species in cherry and peach orchards in Tokat province (Türkiye)
Authors: Taşlıoğlu Hüseyin Bilal , Atay Turgut
Published: November 2024

In this study, the presence and prevalence of Drosophilidae species were studied in cherry and peach plantations of Tokat province in 2021-2022. In addition, the population of the species belonging to the family was monitored for two years in one peach and cherry plantations in central district of Tokat. According to the results, a total of 10 species were recorded. These species are Drosophila hydei Sturtevant, 1921, D. immigrans Sturtevant, 1921, D. melanogaster Meigen, 1830, D. phalerata Meigen, 1830, D. simulans Sturtevant, 1919, D. subobscura Collin, 1936, D. suzukii (Matsumura, 1931), Gitona distigma Meigen, 1830, Scaptomyza pallida (Zetterstedt, 1847), D. transversa Fallen, 1823. Of these, 10 species were determined in the central district of Tokat, 9 species in Erbaa, 8 species in Turhal and 6 species in Pazar. D. subobscura Collin, 1936 was the most common species in cherry and peach fields in central district of Tokat in 2021 and 2022. In Erbaa, D. subobscura was the most common species in cherry fields in 2021 and D. hydeii Sturtevant, 1921 and S. pallida (Zetterstedt, 1847) took the first place in terms of prevalence in peach fields. In 2022, the most common species in cherry and peach fields was D. subobscura in Erbaa. While D. hydei was the most common species in cherry and peach plantations in Turhal in 2021, D. immigrans Sturtevant, 1921 in cherry fields, and D. subobscura in peach fields were common in 2022. In the cherry fields in Pazar, the common species was D. immigrans in 2021 and D. subobscura in 2022. D. suzukii (Matsumura, 1931), one of the important species in the family, was recorded in cherry and peach plantations in central district of Tokat and Erbaa, and in peach plantations in Turhal. D. suzukii was seen for the first time on 25 Aug. (2 specimens) in the cherry fields of Tokat Centre in 2021, while it could not be detected in the peach fields. In 2022, the first adult detection in cherry areas was made on 29 Aug. (7 specimes) and in peach areas on 08 Aug. (1 specimen). This study is the first detailed study on Drosophilidae family in Tokat (Türkiye) province.
Improving Rogue Scholar references
Authors: Fenner Martin
Published: November 2024

The latest update of the Rogue Scholar science blog archive this week improves the finding and tracking of science blog post references, both on the website and in the API. This update again takes advantage of functionality of the InvenioRDM repository platform, with some minor tweaks.
Teorías básicas de internacionalización de PYMEs para la competitividad
Authors: Mendoza Yépez Yolanda Alexandra
Published: November 2024

La internacionalización se definió como el proceso mediante el cual una empresa se integra en la globalización, expandiendo sus operaciones, total o parcialmente, hacia un contexto internacional y facilitando intercambios comerciales, financieros y de conocimiento entre diferentes naciones. Este análisis se centró en la internacionalización dentro del ámbito de las pequeñas y medianas empresas (PYMEs) como un determinante esencial de la competitividad empresarial. La metodología empleada consiste en un diseño no experimental de naturaleza documental. Se examinaron aspectos cruciales de la internacionalización, abarcando acuerdos, modelos y alcances. A través de las revisiones teóricas realizadas durante el estudio, se pueden identificar varios patrones, relaciones y conceptos clave que son fundamentales para las PYMEs en cualquier contexto o país. Uno de estos indica que la internacionalización se refiere al proceso por el cual una empresa participa de la realidad de la globalización, es decir, la forma en que la empresa proyecta sus actividades, total o parcialmente, a un entorno internacional y genera flujos de diversos tipos (comerciales, financieros y de conocimiento) entre distintos países. De ahí que esta revisión teórica concluye que la internacionalización de las PYMEs conlleva beneficios sustanciales para el panorama económico nacional, impulsando positivamente la generación de empleo, la proyección internacional, el desarrollo de habilidades y la adopción de tecnologías de vanguardia en el ámbito empresarial.
Competencia y disfrute literario en los estudiantes de 9no grado
Authors: García García Alexa Livieth García García , Sánchez Estrada Hamilton José , Suazo Cruz María Danelia
Published: November 2024

La presente investigación trata sobre el proceso de aprendizaje del texto lírico en los estudiantes de educación media, teniendo como objetivo principal " Analizar el proceso de aprendizaje del texto lírico en los estudiantes de 9no. Grado. se realizó una investigación cualitativa de tipo interpretativo. Para ello, se recopiló información con un cuestionario que fue analizada con la escala de Likert. Al analizar el cuestionario se identificó que los estudiantes no tenían interés sobre los textos líricos, sin embargo, disfrutan de algunos textos que les llama la atención o que se sienten identificados en la lectura.
Research on the Constructive Path of "Double-Qualified" Teacher Community in Vocational Education
Authors: Xu Danchao , Sun Chun
Published: November 2024

In recent years, the construction of the "Double-qualified" teacher team has become one of the research focuses in the field of vocational education. This paper thoroughly discusses the characteristics and manifestations of the "Double-qualified" teacher community in vocational colleges. By reviewing relevant literature, this paper proposes a constructive path for the "Double-qualified" teacher community in vocational colleges, aiming to provide reference and guidance for the development of the "Double-qualified" teacher community in vocational colleges.
Civil Engineering Laboratory Safety Management in Select Public Universities
Authors: Wei Xing
Published: November 2024

This study takes civil engineering laboratories of public universities in Jiangxi Province as the research object to analyze the current state of safety management in laboratories. This will provide a reliable management system reference for laboratory safety in public universities in Jiangxi Province from a new perspective. This study employed the qualitative method which involves emerging questions and procedures, and the data collected in the participant’s setting. The following conclusions were obtained: the problems of safety management in civil engineering laboratories, the causes of the problems and their solutions.
Improving the Performance and Efficiency of Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) on Image Classification Tasks via Fixed-Point Quantization and Structured Pruning
Authors: Song Yingjie
Published: November 2024

This study explores the combined use of fixed-point quantization and structured pruning to optimize the performance and efficiency of convolutional neural networks (CNNs) in image classification tasks. These techniques can be used to reduce model size and computational complexity, making CNNs more suitable for deployment in resource-constrained environments such as mobile devices and embedded systems. Fixed-point quantization methods can reduce the bit-width of weights and activations, thereby reducing the computational load and memory footprint. On the other hand, structured pruning systematically removes unimportant convolutional filters or channels, which further reduces the model size and increases the inference speed. An experimental evaluation was performed on the ImageNet dataset using the ResNet-50 architecture. The results show that the combined strategy of quantization and pruning reduces the model size by up to 75% and increases the inference speed by 50%, while maintaining a classification accuracy of 74.5%, compared to 76.4% for the baseline model. Considering the significant increase in efficiency, a slight decrease in accuracy is acceptable. The results show that the integrated approach effectively compresses and accelerates the CNN model without a significant drop in accuracy, making it ideal for real-time applications.
The Relationship between Language Comprehension and Age
Authors: Li Mingda
Published: November 2024

The purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between language comprehension and age. Through in-depth analysis, we found that individuals' language comprehension shows a decreasing trend as they grow older. This finding is corroborated in several research fragments, showing the significant influence of the age factor on language ability. Although language comprehension occupies an important place in human social stability and interpersonal interactions, it cannot be avoided to be affected by the cognitive decline brought by aging. Therefore, we conclude that language comprehension is indeed affected by age changes and declines gradually with age. This finding has important implications for understanding human cognitive development and addressing the challenges of an aging society.
API Common Security Threats and Security Protection Strategies
Authors: Zhao Chenchen
Published: November 2024

This study analyzes the core role of APIs in modern digital ecology and the security threats they face, such as information leakage and overstepping access, and explores their security risks for technologies such as RESTful and GraphQL. It proposes to use OAuth/JWT authentication mechanism to strengthen access control, adopt HTTPS/TLS to secure data transmission, and combine with API gateway to defend against DDoS attacks. It also emphasizes the importance of fine-grained privilege management and log auditing. The study provides strategic guidance for improving API security protection and looks forward to the trend of intelligent protection.
Practical Path of Green Development of Enterprises Driven by Science and Technology Innovation under the Goal of carbon peaking and carbon neutrality
Authors: Jia Song , Wan Hong
Published: November 2024

Under the carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals background, green development of enterprises has become the focus of global attention, and science and technology innovation has become an important support for promoting the construction of ecological civilization and achieving high-quality economic development. This paper firstly describes the background and construction of the carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals, secondly analyses the importance of science and technology innovation to drive the green transformation and upgrading of enterprises, and finally puts forward the specific practical path of implementing science and technology innovation to drive the green development of enterprises. This paper aims to promote the green development of enterprises under the carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals and make positive contributions to global sustainable development.
Design and Implementation of an Electronic Journal Resource Recommendation System Integrating User Profile and Knowledge Graph
Authors: Li Xiaoling , Hu Guoqiang
Published: November 2024

In order to facilitate users to find the literature they need in a massive number of electronic journals, this article designs and implements a recommendation system based on the fusion of user profile and knowledge graph recommendation model. The system extracts feature from users downloaded electronic journal resources, and combines the knowledge graph of electronic journal resources to construct a recommendation model that effectively alleviates the problem of data sparsity and enhances the recommendation effect. System testing shows that the system has implemented the functions of each module and can provide personalized recommendations to users.
Desde aquí: Anna Maria Guasch y los Estudios visuales
Authors: Jiménez del Val Nasheli
Published: November 2024

Este texto parte del concepto “lugar de enunciación” para explorar los diversos sitios de enunciación desde los que Anna Maria Guasch se ha pronunciado en torno a los Estudios visuales. En primera instancia, el artículo aborda la obra de Guasch desde la traducción, brindando un recorrido de su texto “Los Estudios visuales: un estado de la cuestión” a través del prisma de un ejercicio de traducción expandida. En segundo lugar se analiza el trabajo de Guasch desde el punto de vista de una arqueo-cartografía, abordando su texto “Doce reglas para una Nueva Academia” como un ejemplo de su capacidad para producir coordenadas para navegar el discurso de los Estudios visuales. Por último, se aborda la obra de Guasch desde un sitio de enunciación marcado por la genealogía en su acepción foucaultiana. En esta sección se analizan dos textos re­cientes que ejemplifican el trabajo de esta autora desde una perspectiva genealógica.
Anna Maria Guasch y los estudios globales del arte
Authors: Barriendos Joaquín
Published: November 2024

Hemos sido muchos los y las investigadoras que hemos tenido el placer de participar en los proyectos e iniciativas desarrolladas por Anna Maria Guasch desde la Universidad de Barcelona, de la cual es hoy profesora emérita. A título per­sonal, puedo decir que he tenido el privilegio de acom­pañarla desde muy cerca en la construcción de este debate crítico en torno al giro global en los estudios del arte y de haber participado activamente en la expansión de los horizontes geo-epistemológicos del progra­ma en Teoría, Historia y Crítica de las Artes de la Universidad de Barcelona. A dos décadas de distancia, es fácil constatar que el diálogo con Anna Maria ha sido nutritivo y plural.
Preparation, Characterization, and in vivo Pharmacokinetics of Innovative Mixed Polymeric Nanomicelles Coated with Hyaluronic Acid as a Retinal Brimonidine-Carrier System
Authors: Alwiswasi Noor Najim , Al-Gawahri Fatima Jalal
Published: November 2024

Background: Due to the limited ocular bioavailability, local ocular injections and systemic delivery were used instead of topical application. These alternative approaches were accompanied by numerous disadvantages. Objectives: Create and test mixed polymeric nanomicelles coated with hyaluronic acid as a topical drug carrier for targeted delivery to the vitreous fluid and retina, overcoming the limitations of eye drops. Methods: The thin-film hydration process was utilized to create nanomicelles, and their physical properties were studied. Colored, pigmented, healthy albino rabbits were employed in vivo experiment. Following anesthesia, 35µl of brimonidine nanomicelles and Alphagan® were administered topically. Samples from the vitreous and retina were collected for RP-HPLC analysis. Results: The nanomicelles' physical qualities made them appropriate as a carrier system for the vitreous fluid. They were spherical with a clear appearance and a pharmacological concentration of 97.11%. The particle size range was 134.2nm, with a PDI of 0.2824. The drug entrapment effectiveness was 62.69%, whereas the surface tension was 39.18 mN/m. Their vitreous pharmacokinetics Cmax, Tmax, and AUC0-t were 28.1ng/µl, 2.0min, and 1268.6ng/µl*min, respectively, compared to 5.0ng/µl, 8.0min, and 129.32ng/µl*min for Alphagan eye drops. The retinal pharmacokinetics were 64.9ng/µl, 17.0min, and 18688.04ng/µl*min, respectively, compared to 31.6ng/µl, 30min, and 6377.67ng/µl*min with Alphagan eye drops. Conclusions: Brimonidine nanomicelles coated with hyaluronic acid could be an effective topical drug-carrier method for delivering medications to the vitreous and retina, with higher bioavailability than eye drops.
Amelioration in Sodic Soil by Planting Albizia lebbeck Benth. and Pithecolobium dulce Benth.
Authors: Jain R. , Singh Bajarang , Srivastava Neeta , Tripathi K. , Behl H.
Published: November 2024

Management of degraded sodic soils for crop production has not gained enough momentum due to small land holding, high initial inputs and low yield. If such soils are afforested with the compatible species, after few years the surface layer is ameliorated to an extent, which may support many crops/plants well. In this trail, the effect of two species, i.e., A. lebbeck and P. dulce planted on a modest quality of sodic soil, was observed to characterize the role of amelioration. Both the species are leguminous N fixers and are moderately tolerant to sodicity, which are a prerequisite for species selection while planting on sodic wastelands. Though the observations were taken up to 45 cm depth, the significant changes in soil properties were observed to only 15 cm depth. Soil organic C, exchangeable Ca++ and cation exchange capacity (CEC) increased with plant growth; whereas, pH, exchangeable sodium per cent (ESP) and exchangeable Na+ (cmol/kg-1) decreased markedly. Soil amelioration was greater under A. lebbeck stand than that of P. dulce stand corresponding to the growth and biomass produced by the two species. Vertical root penetration and horizontal root spread were also correlated with the soil amelioration. It was concluded that soil amelioration was about 30-40% during nine years from initial years of planting. At this stage many other crops of economic importance can be introduced, which can be cultivated successfully in agroforerstry land use systems.
Effects of environmental enrichment and lack of beak trimming on aspects of health, behaviour and production of commercial turkeys
Authors: Busatta Josiane G. , Foppa Luciana , Sperandio Jhonatan , Martins Daniele S. , Titto Cristiane G.
Published: November 2024

Aim of study: The purpose of this study was to verify whether the insertion of a pecking object as an environmental enrichment (EE) would be sufficient to prevent the beak trimming (BT) process in turkeys.Area of study: Southern Brazil.Material and methods: A total of 3,116 female turkeys of the Nicholas Super Select line were equally distributed across four treatments in a 2 × 2 factorial scheme with the presence or absence of EE and BT or intact beak. The turkeys were housed at a density of 21 kg/m2 and were followed-up for 62 days until slaughter. Each week, the behaviour of the turkeys, body lesions, and performance indicators such as mortality, feed conversion, feed consumption, and weight were evaluated.Main results: The results regarding injuries and performance showed, in most cases, better results for beak trimmed animals (p>0.05). The addition of EE was not effective in reducing the number of injuries in either debeaked or non-debeaked turkeys (p>0.05). Injurious pecking of turkeys may result from vigorous investigative pecking.Research highlights: We can conclude that debeaking decreases the number of aggressive injuries in animals, and further research needs to be conducted to search for a possible alternative to EE to avoid BT, reduce injuries, and enhance performance.
Researching Networked Learning
Authors: Aspden Liz , Helm Paul
Published: November 2024

This paper describes the process of evaluating a large-scale e-learning implementation at a UK university. It begins by outlining the context in which the evaluation is taking place, before reviewing the approach taken and methods used. The paper then evaluates the methods and methodologies, and discusses how the instruments used could be adapted and applied to researching a variety of networked learning situations.
Design and Integration Issues in Developing a Managed Learning Environment Which is Responsive to Changing Curriculum and Policy Requirements
Authors: Cotterill Simon , Skelly Gordon , McDonald Tony
Published: November 2024

The virtual learning environment for undergraduate medicine at the University of Newcastle (‘the NLE’), was established by 1998 and currently supports over 1,400 students and over 1,600 contributing staff. The NLE and wider managed learning environment is continually developed and refined in response to changes in curriculum and policy requirements, including support for learning over a wide geographical area. The purpose of this paper is to report on the design and integration issues of the NLE with reference to these changes. We provide usage data and critically examine the implications of the integrated approach at Newcastle and relate this to student learning.
An Evaluation of Formal and Underlying Factors Influencing Student Participation within E-Learning Web Discussion Forums
Authors: Cramphorn Christopher
Published: November 2024

This paper examines factors that may influence student participation within e-learning web discussion forums. The existing literature suggests that there are several factors, but the author suggests that they have missed a crucial underlying element; the constructivist nature of the forums themselves. The paper through analysis of a small scale empirical project examines how factors such as psychology, lack of social cues and the timescales required may all influence participation, but that the constructivist nature itself may assist or hinder students at different times in their development. Also the paper gives suggestions on how participation may be advanced.
Tools for Online Tutors
Authors: Hewling Anne
Published: November 2024

This brief paper examines the potential of platform based student tracking tools to assist online tutors in monitoring the learning activity of their students. It makes particular reference to a group of students working within one Blackboard mediated classroom by examining how actual behaviour correlated with that monitored automatically by the delivery platform. It concludes that whilst student tracking can be a useful tool in certain circumstances, reliance on it as the sole means of monitoring student participation and learning is unsound.
Perceptions of Effective E-moderation
Authors: Packham Gary , Jones Paul , Miller Christopher , Thomas Brychan
Published: November 2024

This paper examines tutor perceptions of effective e-moderation. The study investigates the on-line BA Enterprise programme, part of the E-College Wales initiative initiated by the University of Glamorgan. The course is supported by “Blackboard” software utilising synchronous and asynchronous communication mechanisms. The methodology involved semi-structured interviews with 35 e-moderators from the University and partner colleges. Analysis of the results revealed that effective e-moderators required specific qualities, characteristics and organisational skills. Effective communication and responsive feedback were judged to be the most critical activities. This research can be utilised by e-learning providers to identify effective and efficient e-moderator practices.
The Pedagogies of e-Learning
Authors: Mehanna Wassila Naamani
Published: November 2024

There is a great need for empirical examinations of e-learning environments and pedagogical assessments of online interactions and discussions. This paper reports part of the findings from a multi-case study that has analysed online conferences of four different postgraduate programmes in four different UK universities. A model of 29 pedagogical behaviours emerged from the one-year grounded analyses and then applied in analysing additional 5 million words of online interactions. The findings suggest four clusters of pedagogies correlated with students’ grades; however, the effect size calculation reveals an educational significance for all of them. This indicates if they were to be employed in online classrooms they are likely to enhance students’ learning and outcomes.
Change in the Educational Scheme From a Traditional to a Redesigned System
Authors: Ramirez Jacobo , Flores Miguel
Published: November 2024

The objective of this paper is to present the implications of the change in the educational system at the ITESM. The main objective of this educational system’s change is to incorporate different didactic techniques together with a different infrastructure. Two hundred and fifty undergraduate students answered a questionnaire and twenty members of the academic staff were interviewed. One of the major conclusions found from the students and academic staff is that the education system is a changing process which implies a transformation of the profiles in both academics and students. Thus, educational technology might be essential in the current changing environment.
Pedagogical Pragmatism
Authors: Roberts George , Huggins Richard
Published: November 2024

In this paper we put forward three inventories of good design practice. We then overlay these with a model, which we call pedagogical pragmatism, that uses a metaphor of the body: stance, face and posture, to articulate the principles we believe need to be attended to by a designer for learning. In respect of stance, the designer must first attend to the channel of communication then the relationships between the people involved before dealing with the content or subject of the course. In respect of face, the designer should address their own beliefs about learning because it is with these beliefs that learning relationships will be negotiated. Finally in respect of posture the designer will be aware not only of the recipients of the design, i.e. the putative, “ideal” learner, but also of an array of referees, or stakeholders, which might include funding bodies, quality assurance regimes and indeed the designers own colleagues. We then illustrate this model with a discussion of a new course development project: “Dealing with Drugs: Policy, Prevention and Practice.” This is a hard case which foregrounds each dimension of the model.
The Migration and Growth of a Scientific Learning Community
Authors: Shaw Megan , Kemp Bob , Sime Julie-Ann , O’Donoghue Michael
Published: November 2024

Early results from a long-term programme of evaluation of the development of the VirRAD online learning community, for the Nuclear Medicine community, are presented. The first results, using a modified version of an extant framework to monitor communication activity show that this has yet to develop, but factors contributing to development have been identified. Results from an additional study provide encouraging predictions of users’ likely acceptance of the community. A relationship between users’ ‘sense of virtual community’ and acceptance has been observed. Recommendations for further work are made in order to confirm the existence and nature of the relationships found.
Synchronous On-line Tutorials for Staff Development?
Authors: Shephard Kerry , Haslam Paul , Hutchings Maggie , Furneaux Clare
Published: November 2024

Academic staff often find it difficult to attend staff development courses. Lack of time and other factors no doubt contribute to this recurrent problem. The aim of this project was to develop, implement and assess the value of synchronous on-line tutorials to encourage a distributed staff-community to engage with e-learning. The project also investigated practical approaches to integrate a range of commonly available 'e-learning tools' (including Internet Explorer, Blackboard, NetMeeting, Word and Windows Media Player) to support these synchronous on-line tutorials. Learning technologists, staff developers, and teaching staff at Southampton, Winchester, Reading and Bournemouth refined and tested the tools and approaches ‘off-line’, and then piloted and evaluated the use of the tools in real-life, on-line tutorials. The project concluded that it is possible to use synchronous on-line tutorials to engage small groups of staff in discussion about the learning technologies. It is also possible to engage staff in collaborative working in this way. A range of problems and limitations were encountered, not all of which were solved or reduced as partners in the project gained experience of the synchronous on-line tutorial.
The Evaluative Research of Complex Projects in e-Learning
Authors: Bonamy Joel , Charlier Bernadette , Saunders Murray
Published: November 2024

This paper addresses the evaluative research of complex European projects aimed at social, educational or training development. It proposes a social practice approach that emphasises the way a project [in this case EQUEL] evolves over time and is expressed through the experience of its key stakeholders. The paper identifies the metaphor of the implementation staircase as a useful framework for this approach. Its theoretical stance is that a project idea is modified and adapted in the light of the strategic, practice based concerns of each stake-holding group occupying a ‘step’ in the staircase. It suggests that EQUEL has the potential to be a rich resource for e-learning within the Union.
Tutor Support
Authors: Watland Philip
Published: November 2024

Collaboration and interaction supported by communications technologies is a defining feature of networked management learning as an educational approach (Hodgson and Watland, in press). Within this context, interaction between student and tutor becomes a critical component of the educational process (Dewey, 1938, Rogers, 1951, Vygotsky, 1978). As part of an ongoing doctoral research in investigating the student’s experience of tutor support in open and distance learning, this poster session offers an opportunity to explore the preliminary findings and interpretations of a pilot study of five in-depth interviews with distance learning students enrolled in a Canadian executive MBA program. As Kvale (1996) states, “If you want to know how people understand their world and their life, why not talk with them? (p. 1)”.
Symposium 5: Theorising Implementation
Authors: Cousin Glynis , Deepwell Frances , Land Ray , Ponti Marisa
Published: November 2024

From our analysis of narratives gathered from a range of actors, this paper argues that pedagogical, technological, cultural, and organisational dimensions are closely interrelated in the university system, so that the deployment of technology creates changes – or, at least, the need for them – in the other dimensions. In order appropriately to capture and help clarify the complexity of implementation, this paper explores ideas around an analytic framework with sufficient explanatory power to:
i) identify the variation and commonality arising from the narrative data which our research has gathered
ii) address the distinctive issues that occur at differing levels of implementation, from individual agency through to teams, faculties, institutions and the wider policy environment
iii) provide some indication of why implementation proves more troublesome in some contexts than in others
This paper offers an analysis of the data and presents emerging findings from the thematic analysis of our narrative data. From this, we will identify a set of generative questions to inform e-learning implementation.
Symposium 7: Frameworks for the Representation and Analysis of Networked Learning Activity
Authors: McAteer Erica , Marsden Sally
Published: November 2024

This symposium presentation demonstrates grounded theoretical frameworks for the representation and analysis of networked learning activities and outcomes within their educational context. These frameworks provide for systematic and rigorous analysis of learning behaviours in context from a range of disciplinary perspectives for enquiry. They also allow re-examination of study cases from new enquiry perspectives. Two examples of the frameworks in use are provided, the first concerns the role of gender in networked learning, the second seeks evidence for influences of learning activity for learning outcomes. This paper provides some theoretical background and presents the context frame which situates framework for the representation of interactive learning behaviours.
Symposium 10: Towards a Methodological Approach for the Analysis of Issues of Communication and Control in Networked E-Learning Discourse
Authors: Gustafson Jenny , Hodgson Vivien , Kehler Louise , Mann Sarah , Olsen Sanne Fejfer
Published: November 2024

This paper investigates how relations of power and the exercise of control reveal themselves in the discourse of collaborative networked e-learning. It reports on the use of an adapted methodological approach from Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) to analyse the discourse of two different e-learning pedagogic events. It draws conclusions from this for communication and control issues in networked e-learning and the relevance of CDA to networked e-learning research.
Symposium 11: Researching Theory Led Designs for e-Learning Communities and Collaborative Learning
Authors: McConnell David , Dirckinck-Holmfeld Lone
Published: November 2024

This Symposium arises from the work of a Special Interest Group in the EU funded project “EQUEL” – equality in e-learning. The SIG worked together over one year on a variety of research issues concerned with “Theory led Designs for E-Learning Communities and Collaborative Learning”.
The Symposium focuses on research into the design, implementation and sustainability of networked e[1]learning groups and communities. We draw on our experiences as practitioner researchers – people who are actively involved in the design and practice of networked e-learning and who carry out critical research into that practice – to present four critical case studies illustrating the divergent features of design which we are each implementing and researching, and the learning outcomes that are associated with each design. These designs all focus on networked e-learning communities of one kind or another in continuing education contexts, and include blended courses and fully virtual courses; short courses lasting up to 10 weeks, and longer courses (Masters) lasting up to two years.
Symposium 12: A Blended Learning Approach for Teaching Professionalized Action
Authors: Schrittesser Ilse
Published: November 2024

In this paper, we present a blended learning design which we use in an academic course programme that deals with the professionalization of teachers. The focus of the paper will be the evaluation of two courses of this programme by our students. The courses are both conceptualized as hybrid learning structures relying on face[1]to-face meetings as well as distance learning sequences. We worked with two different platforms, one that is technically quite basic, mainly offering an organizing and an up- and download function, as well as a forum; and one that is rather complex providing interactive patterns in combination with knowledge and content management tools. Our interest lies in two predominant questions: first we want to find out which specific resources platforms can offer for our teaching objective - educating for excellence in professionalized pedagogical job fields. In this connection, we also look for if and to which extent face-to-face meetings are crucial to the learning process. The second question we pose, is if and in which way our students consider the learning platforms we worked with as a means of facilitating their learning processes. We will first discuss our concepts of learning and of professionalized action; consequently, we will describe our course design; finally, we will present, compare and interpret the results of two non-standardized questionnaires that the students had to answer in order to give us feedback on their experiences with the platform work in both courses and with both platforms.
Learning Networks for Lifelong Learning
Authors: Berlanga Adriana J. , Rusman Ellen , Eshuis Jannes , Hermans Henry , Sloep Peter B.
Published: November 2024

Distance learners have fewer face to face contact opportunities with staff and peers than learners in regular settings. A Learning Network might facilitate social interaction and knowledge sharing for these learners thereby helping them to overcome isolation and dropout. In this paper we argue that social network sites functionalities can provide insights regarding how Learning Networks for distance learners should be designed to foster social bonding and knowledge exchange. First, the paper briefly presents a social network site (MyOU.nl) of the Open University of The Netherlands (OUNL), which was implemented as a pilot to explore how social network tools and approaches can be combined. Thereafter, the paper presents the results of a survey (N=353) conducted to investigate the usage of social network sites of learners enrolled in the OUNL, who are usually adults, combining work, private obligations and study. The survey investigated OUNL learners' social network sites usage, the design features they value most, and the features they would like to have in a Learning Network designed to support them to develop their competences. Results show that profile social network sites are the most popular amongst OUNL learners. Although most learners are not actively participating in these sites, they nevertheless support the idea of a dedicated social learning network for their study. However, the vast majority does not see social network sites useful to share knowledge and expertise with others, or perceive the usefulness of these sites for learning. Results also show that learners have a self-centred, goal-oriented attitude, so they do not consider it vital to share their knowledge, find peers or work collaboratively. Their focus is on developing their competences as fast and efficient as possible. Therefore, they seem to prefer functionalities and tools for self-assessment, resources suitable for self-study and contact with experts, rather than functionalities for creating communities, contacting peers to work collaboratively, sharing resources, sharing knowledge using social tools, such wikis or blogs. The paper discusses these findings and provides advice to implement a Learning Network for distance learners. Finally, conclusions and future work are briefly described.
The Impact of Intellectual Capital on Financial Performance Before, During, and After The Covid-19 Pandemic Crisis
Authors: Rahmawati Tsania , Andayani Endang Sri , Restuningdiah Nurika
Published: November 2024

This study aims to investigate the impact of intellectual capital components, namely human capital, structural capital, relational capital, and capital employed on financial performance before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. This study analyzed 829 observation units from 168 non-financial Indonesian companies from 2018-2022. The data were analyzed using panel data regression with the help of EViews 13. The findings showed that in a 5-year period, only RC and CE significantly improve financial performance. However, only CE significantly improve financial performance before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. This indicates that non-financial Indonesian companies rely heavily on physical and financial capital investment in improving financial performance, both in non-crisis and crisis conditions. The findings offer implications for management and investors regarding the importance of optimizing IC investment, especially RC and CE efficiently to achieve high financial performance under uncertain conditions.
The Effect of Corporation Reputation Mediation on Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Disclosure and Firm Value
Authors: Firdausiyah Zakiyah Fitri , Utami Helianti , Sudarto Triadi Agung
Published: November 2024

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) disclosure can support companies to assess various threats and opportunities to maintain the firm's competitive advantage. The aim of this research is to analyze the effect of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) disclosure on firm value with corporate reputation as a moderating variable. The research method used is an explanatory descriptive quantitative approach. The sample population for this research is manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI) in 2018-2021. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling, so that 38 companies were obtained. Data analysis techniques use inner model, outer model and hypothesis testing with the help of SmartPLS 4.0.9.5 software. The research results show that Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) disclosure and corporate reputation have a positive and significant effect on firm value. Corporate reputation has a positive and significant effect in mediating Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) disclosure on firm value. This research also uses profitability and firm size as control variables. The results of profitability research do not have a positive effect on firm value. Firm size has a positive effect on firm value. Recommendations for further research are to expand the variables used, such as corporate social responsibility, intellectual capital, corporate governance structure.
A Marine Tourism Management Model Based on Community-Based Tourism and Its Role in Increasing The Income of Coastal Communities in Balikpapan City
Authors: Markhamah Siti , Soesilowati Etty , Rahmawati Farida
Published: November 2024

This study aims to describe the management of community-based tourism in the coastal area of Balikpapan City, analyze the suitability between the assessment of interests and expectations of the community towards the implementation of CBT dimensions, and determine the effect of marine tourism development on increasing the income of coastal communities. Data analysis was conducted using Quantitative Descriptive Analysis, Importance-Performance Analysis, and Multiple Regression Analysis. The results show that the management of community-based marine tourism in the coastal area of Balikpapan City is generally in the good category. Multiple linear regression analysis shows that CBT-based marine tourism has a significant influence on increasing the income of coastal communities. Practical suggestions include increasing the protection and conservation of coastal ecosystems through the involvement of visitors and coastal communities, as well as involving the community more in tourism-related policy making
Forecasting Analysis of Production and Sales of LCGC Cars in Indonesia
Authors: Imansyah Yahya , Imaroh Tukhas Shilul
Published: November 2024

This study aims to analyze the forecasting of production and sales of LCGC cars. The population of this study is LCGC cars circulating in Indonesia, with samples of sales data wholesale, retail sales and production of LCGC cars form Toyota, Daihatsu and Honda in Indonesia. The data analysis method uses POM QM for Windows. The results found that of the 4 time series and causal forecasting methods: Trend Analysis, Moving Average, Exponential Smoothing, and Linear Regressions. The Exponential Smoothing method has the best level of accuracy, with each alpha value for Wholesale α=0.51, Retail Sales α=0.37, Production α=0.70. The implications of this research are discussed in the article.
Determining Key Factors of Customer Satisfaction and Repurchase Intention for Azarine Cosmetic on Shopee
Authors: Noviandari Sandra Rosa , Fachrodji Achmad
Published: November 2024

With the development of the beauty industry, especially in the realm of local products, companies need to maintain customer loyalty. This study aims to evaluate the relationship between EWOM, brand image, product quality, and price perception that influence repurchase intentions and their impact on customer satisfaction of the Azarine Cosmetic brand on the Shopee platform. Using a quantitative approach, this study involved 135 respondents in Jabodetabek who have used Azarine products and purchased them on Shopee at least once. The data analysis method used was Structure Equation Modeling-Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS). The study results indicate that product quality and price perception have a significant impact on customer satisfaction and repurchase intention. Meanwhile, EWOM and brand image do not have a significant impact on customer satisfaction and repurchase intention. Customer satisfaction also significantly affects repurchase intention. Customer satisfaction partially mediates the relationship between product quality and repurchase intention, but does not mediate the relationship between EWOM, brand image, and price perception on repurchase intention.