bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Continuous Signal Convolution Using FFT with Overlap for Transportation Robot Coordinate Determination
Authors: Trefilov S.A. , Ponomarev D.A.
Published: October 2024

The paper discusses the development of a continuous discrete signal convolution algorithm using fast Fourier transform (FFT) with overlap for more accurate determination of the coordinates of a transportation robot. Two methods for determining the coordinates of a transportation robot in two-dimensional space are presented, where the convolution operation is used and where this algorithm can be applied. The algorithm is based on a method that allows the FFT to be performed on multiple computational units in parallel, such as on a TMS320F28377D digital signal processor, where three computational units are available that operate independently in parallel. The use of a FFT with overlap allows signal processing without data loss, which is critical for continuous signal processing.The study of the influence of the FFT window offset value on the frequency of obtaining the spectrum of the signal has been carried out, and as it was found that reducing the FFT window offset leads to an increase in the frequency of obtaining the spectrum of the signal, which, in turn, allows you to more accurately restore the amplitude of the original signal, that is, there is less loss of spectrum data. As results, the paper provides illustrations of the study in the form of three-dimensional graphs, where the spectra of the signal in time during the FFT with overlap, where as the initial signal is used a sinusoidal signal, which over time increases its frequency. Comparison of the results of the algorithm without overlap and with overlap at different offset values showed that the method with overlap provides significantly more accurate and frequent acquisition of spectrum data, avoiding data loss.The presented results are useful in robotics when it is required to accurately determine the coordinates of a transportation robot.
Application of Machine Learning Methods to Analyze the Dependence of Vibration Acceleration Signals on the Tightening Forces of Bolted Connections
Authors: Sukharev E.M.
Published: October 2024

The article is devoted to the application of machine learning methods for the analysis of vibration acceleration signals in bolted joints that occur under impact. The relevance of the work is due to the need to ensure the reliability and operability of bolted joints under loads. One of the promising areas of non-destructive testing is the analysis of the characteristics of vibration acceleration signals that change with changes in the state of structures, for example, with an increase in the tightening torque. This allows for the timely detection of possible defects and the prevention of emergency situations, ensuring the safety and durability of structures. The vibration acceleration signals under impact action on a bolted joint were analyzed. After calculating the signal characteristics, data sets were formed, including the values of tightening torques and the corresponding calculated signal characteristics, a search for a correlation between the tightening torque of bolted joints and the obtained set of vibration signal parameters was carried out. The frequency spectrum of signals, the Higuchi fractal dimension, detrended fluctuations, spectral power density and position of signal peaks were calculated. Machine learning models such as decision trees, the nearest neighbor method, the k-means method and neural networks were used for the analysis. For these methods, an optimal set of parameters correlating with the tightening torque was searched for. The main results show that machine learning methods are effective in classifying signals and finding correlations with stress state parameters. They allow us to detect the relationship between a set of signal characteristics and tightening torque, which opens up opportunities for more accurate and reliable monitoring of the condition of bolted connections. This should help to increase their operational reliability and durability, as well as reduce the likelihood of failures and accidents. The use of such methods can improve the quality of monitoring and diagnostics of bolted connections.
Accident Prevention System for Cars, Buses, Trucks
Authors: Garje Avantika
Published: October 2024

Driver drowsiness is a significant factor in road accidents, contributing to a large number of crashes annually. To enhance road safety, the development of a Drivers Drowsiness Detection System is essential. This system builds to detect early signs of lazyness in drivers and provide timely alerts to prevent accidents. The proposed system uses to track key indicators of drowsiness, such as eye closure, head position, yawning, and blink rate. By utilizing a camera-based real-time monitoring system, it continuously analyzes the driver’s facial expressions. The system employs cadcade algorithms to distinguish a featurebased object detection algorithm to detect objects from images between alert and drowsy states based on collected data. When drowsiness is detected, the system triggers alerts like audio warnings, seat vibrations, or even vehicle slowing mechanisms, depending on the integration. This technology has the potential to significantly reduce the number of road accidents related to driver fatigue and could be applied in both personal vehicles and commercial fleets. The implementation of such systems represents a critical step toward improving road safety and decreasing driver-related incidents. Nowadays it is very challenging to stay active all the time due to busy schedules. Falling asleep while driving can lead to serious consequences, accidents, and even death. This situation is much more common and therefore it is very important to solve this problem. So, to solve this problem, we developed a sleep alarm system for drivers. This system alerts the user when he falls asleep at the wheel, thus the main concern is preventing accidents and saving lives. This system is useful for long- distance travelers and late-night drivers.
Poem of Abu Bakr Qalandar Rumi “Qalandar-name” as a source of information on Sufi ritual music.
Authors:   Kazan State Institute of Culture, Borodovskaya Liliya Z.
Published: October 2024

This paper is devoted to analyze the text of Abu Bakr Qalandar Rumi’s poem “Qalandar-name” from the point of view of describing the Sufi ritual of listening to sama`. As it is known, Sufi zikr can be two types – “loud”, with singing, dancing movements and playing musical instruments, and “quiet” without any musical part. Research materials: The statement of the author of the poem is of scholarly interest because the author welcomes both two types of zikr, as his Ushshaki group used singing, dancing and musical instruments. All these activities were used for the sole purpose of unity with the divine. The text of the poem is a source on Sufi rituals and their musical peculiarities in different tariqats. The poet also provides theoretical justifications for the permissibility of music in Sufi rituals, based on famous Sufi sheikhs of the earlier centuries. Also the author of the poem displays a deep knowledge of the general Sufi Islamic culture of his time, often referring to poetic images of famous Sufi poets of different countries. The musical instruments presented in the poem give a deep insight into the fact that each group of dervishes may have had their own set of instruments and their own dances. A common genre for all Sufi groups in the world is the genre of munajat, which appears four times in the poem as a separate prayer chapter. Results and novelty of the study: In this paper much attention is paid to the analysis of Sufi musical genres and instruments which were typical of that era. Also a number of the most favorite musical instruments are identified, which were widely used during the Sufi ritual of listening to sama`. The differences between the terms sama` (Sufi listening ritual) and the dance genre of Crimean Tatars “sema” and Tajik “samo” are explained separately. The musical instruments, such as arganun and organ, as well as musikar / musigar, which have different descriptions in historical and modern scientific literature, are also studied separately. The description of the organ in the context of the poem together with the image of the immortal bird Kuknus / Phoenix gives the readers the poem the image about two variants of the wind instrument – the Pan flute type and the keyboard type with mechas. Since we have not found a precise description of the organ and the arganun / musikar in the poem itself, this question remains open for future research. The poem “Kalandar-nameh” will no doubt be useful as a source on Sufi culture of different tariqats of the Middle Ages.
Historical chronicles of post-Golden Horde states: general and specific
Authors:   Marjani Institute of History of the Tatarstan Academy of Sciences, Baybulatova Liliya F.
Published: October 2024

Research objectives: To identify common and distinctive features in post-Golden Horde historiography. Research materials: Three works were used for analysis: “Tavarikh-i guzida Nusrat name” by an anonymous author, “Jami at-tavarikh” by Kadir Ali-bek, and “Umdet al-akhbar” by Abdulghaffar Kyrymi. Results and novelty of the research: Post-Golden Horde historiography developed by taking into account the traditions of writing Muslim historical works. The above-mentioned works, created in different states and in different time periods, are united, first of all, by the desire to illustrate the history of Genghis Khan and his descendants since, in the newly formed territories, historical works with their Genghisid genealogy served as a certain proof of the legitimacy of rule. Such elements as the choice of the author, keeping the canvas of events around the main character, also give commonality.
The Remezov chronicle’s story “On the ancient prophecy” in the context of the ideological constructions of Russian scribes
Authors:   Bunin Yelets State University, Lyapin Denis A. ,   Belgorod State National Research University
Published: October 2024

The purpose of the study: To demonstrate the ideological justification for the annexation of Siberia to Russia in the story of the Remezov Chronicle, “On the Ancient Prophecy”, associated both with the traditional motive of revenge for violation of borders by the Tatars, and with fundamentally new reasoning that corresponds to the historical situation of the late 17th century. Research materials: Siberian chronicles of the 17th century: Esipov Chronicle, Stroganov Chronicle, Remezov Chronicle. The main place is occupied by the story found in the Remezov Chronicle about the “Ancient prophecy”. Results and novelty of the research: Russia’s advance into Siberia in the 17th century had pragmatic economic grounds, but the Siberian chronicles were obliged to have shown other, more sublime reasons. The first Siberian chronicles believed that the reasons for Russian successes were Divine Providence, and the invasion of military detachments was associated with the need to conduct missionary work. But only the Remezov Chronicle of the late 17th century first offered the reader logical reasons for the need to conquer the vast, rich lands of Siberia. Without denying the factor of Divine agency, there was a traditional motive of revenge on the Tatars for violating sacred borders during the invasion of the 13th century. The Russians took revenge for the Tatar yoke. This idea of sacred boundaries is very early for Russian literature. The destruction of the Siberian kingdom of Kuchum by the Cossacks was a logical aim in Moscow’s fight against the Horde. The original idea was mainly framed as the need to conquer Siberia to prevent a new Mongol-Tatar invasion.
Exploring the Radiation Shielding Efficiency of High-Density Aluminosilicate Glasses and Low-Calcium SCMs
Authors: Hessa ALKARRANI  , Şen Baykal Duygu , Ghada ALMISNED  , H.O. TEKIN
Published: October 2024

A lot of work is now going into making low-calcium supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) and aluminosilicate glasses so that they can be used as radiation shielding materials. These materials demonstrate superior performance in several aspects as compared to conventional concrete. The present investigation focuses on the radiation shielding characteristics of the evaluated materials, specifically their capacity to reduce the intensity of gamma rays and neutrons. Regarded for their exceptional density and ability to include heavy metal oxides, aluminosilicate glasses have remarkable shielding characteristics, especially when designed at the molecular scale. An evaluation of the performance of these materials in comparison to traditional concrete is carried out using Phy-X/PSD software. The goal is to determine the most important shielding properties, such as the mass attenuation coefficient, the linear attenuation coefficient, and the half-value layer. Our study findings suggest that some aluminosilicate glasses, such as GM, consistently demonstrate exceptional photon and neutron attenuation efficiency. The observation that GM performs better than other materials in tests like effective atomic number, rapid neutron removal cross section, and energy absorption accumulation factor supports this claim. There is evidence that using low-calcium glass-crystal materials (SCMs) with aluminosilicate glasses not only improves radiation protection but also makes solutions work better when space or weight are limited. The present investigation validates that these materials exhibit superior performance compared to conventional concrete in challenging environments such as nuclear waste storage, where safety is of utmost significance.
Explainable AI for Transparent MRI Segmentation: Deep Learning and Visual Attribution in Clinical Decision Support
Authors: M Vinoth , V Jayapradha , K Anitha , Kalakoti Gowrisankar , Nithila Ezhil
Published: October 2024

For medical diagnosis and therapy planning, the importance of accurate MRI segmentation cannot be overemphasized. Conversely, the inscrutability of deep learning models remains obstacles to their application in therapeutic contexts. In this article, an interpretability artificial intelligence framework is introduced. It combines an MRI segmentation model based on deep learning, visual attribution algorithms and natural language explanations. EXPERIMENT The dataset is consisting of plenty of different types of brain MRI scans, and used to test the architecture. The average of Dice score of our method is 88.7% and 92.3% for segmentation of tumor and categorization of tissues, respectively. Both are pretty epic scores. The insights extracted from both the visual attributions and textual explations improve our understanding of how the model arrives at its decisions, thereby increasing the transparency and interpretability of the model.  believe this approach to explainable artificial intelligence can help to close the gap between state-of-the-art performance in MRI segmentation and clinical interpretability, by increasing the transparency of complex models and facilitating their implementation into a clinical workflow. Conclusion Our approach may have implications in the transparent and reliable development of AI-based decision support systems for medical imaging
La tesis de la mente extendida y el ideal transhumanista de mejoramiento cognitivo
Authors: Rivera-Novoa Angel
Published: October 2024

El artículo explora la intersección entre la tesis de la mente extendida y el transhumanismo, enfocándose, específicamente, en cómo las tecnologías pueden influir, alterar o expandir nuestras capacidades y habilidades cognitivas. A través de un análisis de la tesis de la mente extendida, que propone que algunos elementos externos pueden formar parte constitutiva de nuestros procesos cognitivos, se argumenta que el transhumanismo adopta dicha tesis al tratar el asunto del mejoramiento cognitivo, y se examina si la tecnología puede realmente mejorar nuestras capacidades mentales, o si, por el contrario, podría inducir a un tipo específico de ignorancia al hacernos perder la fenomenología cognitiva, es decir, la vivencia de nuestros procesos mentales o el aspecto fenoménico de nuestra conciencia cognitiva. Se cuestiona, además, si el acoplamiento con tecnologías cognitivas disminuiría nuestra capacidad de realizar tareas mentales de forma autónoma, sugiriendo que una dependencia excesiva de la tecnología podría reducir nuestra habilidad para realizar procesos cognitivos sin ayuda de artefactos tecnológicos. Luego del análisis, el artículo concluye que, efectivamente, nuestro acoplamiento con artefactos tecnológicos puede conducirnos a un tipo específico de ignorancia al eliminar nuestra fenomenología cognitiva. También determina que dicha ignorancia es síntoma de que el uso excesivo de tecnologías puede despojarnos de nuestra habilidad de realizar tareas cognitivas sin asistencia tecnológica. Estas dos conclusiones deberían minar, o al menos replantear, las aspiraciones transhumanistas acerca del mejoramiento tecnológico de nuestra mente.
Assessing research needs for informing pet food industry decisions
Authors: Hobbs Lonnie , Shanoyanb Aleksan , Aldrich Greg
Published: October 2024

The global pet food industry continues to grow being fueled by increased pet ownership, higher disposable income of pet owners, and a growing demand for premium products. While this growth has attracted increased interest of researchers in animal nutrition and product formulation, the overall body of management and economic literature to guide product innovation and marketing strategies in the pet food industry is still limited. This study aims to identify and highlight the most important, relevant, and current research needs for informing product and marketing decisions in pet food. The methods include a quantitative analysis of primary data from a survey of 76 pet food decision makers involved in the procurement of raw material, production, and marketing. The findings suggest the need for extensive research in various areas pertaining to the quality and availability of raw materials, processing methods, and forecasting consumer preferences. The findings also emphasize high value research areas such as identifying alternative protein sources, enhancing nutrient retention during the extrusion process, identifying opportunities for product innovation that align with customer preferences, and accurately predicting consumer demand.
Essays on Household Saving and Pension Reform
Authors:   , Ólafsson Sigurdur Páll
Published: October 2024

This thesis consists of three chapters on topics related to household consumption and saving. Underlying all papers is the computation of household-level consumption and saving using a detailed third-party reported administrative dataset from Icelandic tax records. The first chapter of the thesis studies households’ consumption response to past experiences of economic hardship. The second chapter estimates a life-cycle consumption profile for three education groups and proceeds to estimate their consumption response out of transitory income shock over a period of dramatic economic fluctuations. Finally, the third chapter asks whether raising mandatory pension saving leads households to reduce their voluntary saving as predicted by canonical economic models.
Hegel.Therapy
Authors: Evi Jägle
Published: October 2024

Die sinnliche Gewissheit, Hegel als Therapiesituation.
Two Bobs and a Steve
Authors: Pavlos Kountouriotis
Published: October 2024

Two men, one score, two saws, one falls. Propelled by their inability to let go, these two men dash to rush with all they have got to grab anything they find that can help them keep on going. This is just another example; an otherwise obsessive, geeky score with the most expected outcome. Immersed within the world of Steve Reich, their goal is to find the human within the mathematical function of the score and to discover the immanent dramaturgies emerging from within this inanimate system.
EXPLORING THE ARTISTIC LEGACY OF WILLIAM GILLOCK: JAZZ EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY PRACTICES IN THE MODERN ERA
Authors: Angelina Tarlovskaia
Published: October 2024

This paper explores the artistic legacy of William Gillock through a practice-based lens, focusing on his influence on jazz education and contemporary musical practices. As a composer and educator, Gillock’s work has been instrumental in shaping modern jazz pedagogy.
The study reflects on my own pedagogical practice and its relationship to Gillock’s methods, examining how his compositional techniques and teaching strategies continue to inform my approach to jazz instruction. By engaging with Gillock’s work in practical contexts, I highlight how his contributions foster the development of technical proficiency and expressive artistry among students. This reflection underscores the enduring relevance of Gillock's innovations, as they continue to inspire and shape the growth of the jazz community today, ensuring that his legacy remains central to the evolution of jazz education and performance.
Construction of knowledge, society and territory. Research in the Faculty of Education Sciences
Authors: Gallego Falla Stefanía , Martínez-Santa Jefferson , Gutiérrez Giraldo Martha Cecilia , Franco Ossa Carolina , Puentes Castro Miguel Ángel , Bedoya Olga Lucia , Cediel Gómez Yulia Katherine
Published: October 2024

We are pleased to present to our readers, the community in general and our academic community a book that arises as a result of the second working day of Social Appropriation of Knowledge of the Faculty of Education Sciences with the Vice-Rector’s Office for Research, Innovation and Extension, which allowed for the socialization and subsequent publication of this book. Initially we found the text called Perspectives on participation in the learning of Embera Chamí students from the Kurmadó Indigenous Reservation: a study on Primary Education and Basic Education, authored by Stefanía Gallego Falla and Jefferson Martínez Santa. The research was carried out at the Manos Unidas Educational Institution in the city of Pereira, which is attended by Embera children from the Kurmandó indigenous reservation, who come from different Embera communities in the Department of Risaralda. In the institution there is a high convergence of communities and mestizo population, which makes it intercultural. But there is a problem and that is that the school does not adapt to the traditions
Reinforcement Learning based Optimization of SMD Production
Authors: Schumacher Stephan
Published: October 2024

Optimization of production processes is a critical focus in manufacturing, with machine and deep learning approaches increasingly applied across various domains. This paper introduces a novel application of Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRFL) for optimizing the sequential ordering of products in Surface-Mounted Device production. The approach addresses the overlap of components in assemblies, thereby minimizing changeover times. A Deep Neural Network (DNN) is employed to estimate production times, and a secondary DNN, integrated with DRFL, determines the optimal sequence of product assembly. This setup models the problem as a variant of the Traveling Salesman Problem, where products are represented as nodes in a graph with unique properties. The production time model, derived from both simulation and a Regression Deep Learning Network, feeds into the DRFL agent for optimization. Experimental results demonstrate that DRFL significantly outperforms heuristic methods such as Nearest Neighbor, City Swap, and Simulated Annealing, achieving approximately 5% time savings over heuristic approaches and 30% over manual or random product ordering. Furthermore, DRFL shows superior computational efficiency, making it a viable solution for real-time production environments. This paper underscores the potential of DRFL to enhance production efficiency, offering substantial cost savings in manufacturing operations.
The Unchanging Latency of Transcranial Motor Evoked Potentials amongst various Age Groups
Authors: Talwar Tania , Gupta Uditi , Konusu Sreya , Bir Megha , Sharma Hanjabam Barun , Jaryal Ashok
Published: October 2024

Human growth and development entail dynamic changes in bodily
dimensions, yet motor proficiency seems to remain consistent over time.
This study examines the latency of Transcranial Motor Evoked Potentials
(TcMEPs) across various age groups to assess whether motor velocity
adjustments are necessary with age. Data were collected from 100
patients undergoing surgery with intraoperative neuromonitoring at the
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, between January 1,
2019, and January 1, 2020. TcMEP recordings were analysed for seven
commonly monitored muscles across seven age groups: <10 years,
10-19 years, 20-29 years, 30-39 years, 40-49 years, 50-59 years, and
>60 years. The study found no significant differences in MEP
latency with age, suggesting that motor response latency remains stable
despite variations in bodily dimensions across different age groups.
These results contribute to understanding motor proficiency and its
stability over the human lifespan.
Development of A Radio Frequency Identification System for The Manufacturing Packing Process Via The DMAIC Approach
Authors: Ishak Mohamad Shaufi , Ishak Noormaizatul Akmar , Anuar Azyyati , Saad Sharina , Yuliawan Rahmat
Published: October 2024

Quality has long been a critical metric for determining a company's competitiveness in the business world. The use of tools, methods, and concepts to improve and regulate product quality has been widespread. The purpose of this research is to solve the missing accessories issue that occurs during the packing process by using the Lean Six Sigma tool DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control). As part of the Lean Six Sigma quality effort, the DMAIC technique is frequently defined as a problem-solving methodology and a data-driven quality strategy. The actual root cause for these missing accessories is the lack of a proper validation process during the packing process. A brainstorming session was held to develop solutions to this problem, and one suggestion was to employ the radio frequency identification (RFID) validation system. This new implementation was set up during the kitting process by pasting RFID labels for all accessories. These accessories were validated back during the packing process to ensure no missing accessories after the operator sealed the carton box. After implementing the RFID system, the company managed to reduce the cost of manpower and parts that needed to be replaced in case of missing data. It also improves the efficiency of the business, as the addition of a validation RFID system avoids mistakes by detecting missing accessories before the product is delivered to the customer.
Easiness of Apps Usage, Reliability, Safety and Security Towards Customer Satisfaction on Online Banking in Malaysia: A Preliminary Study
Authors: Aripin Rabiatuladawiah , Dzulkalnine Natasha , Mohd Yusof Ahmad Nizam , Mohamad Nur Izzaty , Ibrahim Ihfasuziella
Published: October 2024

People nowadays prefer to use online banking apps as their main applications to transfer money, make payments while shopping, pay their bills and else. Meanwhile, the banks also compete to upgrade their system so that the customers will keep using them without any hesitation or complaint. The main focus of this study is to find out the easiness of app usage, reliability, safety and security towards customer satisfaction with online banking in Malaysia. The research objectives were to analyze the factors that contribute to customer satisfaction in online banking, to examine the influence of ease of app use, reliability and safety and security towards customer satisfaction on online banking services, and to investigate the relationship between effectiveness, reliability and safety and security towards customer satisfaction on online banking. Thus, the preliminary was done using 47 respondents with various backgrounds to undertake the study. The findings have shown that all variables in the questionnaire have good and excellent internal consistency with the Cronbach alpha showing more than 0.80. The frequency distribution has also been done using the mean and ranking of each statement. Most of the statements agreed by the respondents on all parts of the questionnaire ranged from 3.00 to 4.32. This study is expected to benefit various parties, especially the banking sector and the end-users of online banking services.
Employer Brand Knowledge (EBK), Sustainability Practices and Employer Attractiveness: A Perspective of Millennial Employees
Authors: Roslan Farizah , Samat Nusrah , Hussein Norashikin
Published: October 2024

Employer attractiveness is crucial in talent management as it helps attract, retain, and engage top talent, thereby ensuring a competitive edge and long-term organizational success. This study aims to determine the relationship between Employer Brand Knowledge (EBK) and various dimensions of sustainability practices on employer attractiveness, particularly among Millennial employees. A quantitative research method was employed, with 90 questionnaires collected from Millennial employees in a publicly listed company in Malaysia. The data was analyzed using SPSS version 25.0 to test the hypotheses. The findings reveal that only one dimension of EBK namely employer image has a significant positive relationship with employer attractiveness. Contrary to our expectations, none of the sustainability practices was found to be related to employer attractiveness. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of how EBK influences the perception of employer attractiveness as it not only broadens the theoretical understanding but also provides practical insights for employers seeking to improve their attractiveness to the Millennial workforce. It is also suggested that employers who are more familiar with employees, have a positive reputation, and maintain a strong image are more likely to be attractive to millennials. Implications and recommendations for future research are also discussed in the study.
Evaluating the impacts of supply chain management practices on performance of the tea sub sector in developing country
Authors: Bouraima Mouhamed , Qian Su , Kiptum Clement
Published: October 2024

Effective supply chain management is essential for boosting competitive
production in industries like the tea subsector. However, overlooking
certain practices has been shown to have negative consequences for the
performance of the subsector. Therefore, it is vital for stakeholders to
understand the implications of these practices. This study utilizes a FullEX
approach to examine how supply chain management practices (SCMP) impact the
performance of Kenya?s tea subsector. By conducting a thorough review of
existing literature, a two-level criteria framework for these practices is
established including 5 criteria in level-1 and 15 criteria in level-2.
Comparative analysis is then conducted to gauge the strength of our
approach. The results indicate that while customer relationship management
is the primary driver of performance in Kenya?s tea subsector, additional
factors include coordinating resource-sharing initiatives, managing product
processes, ensuring customer satisfaction with product value, optimizing
distribution channel networks, and enhancing internal integration. The study
delivers comprehensive implications and insights relevant to managers and
suppliers in tea manufacturing, scholars, researchers, policymakers in
Kenya?s tea subsector, the wider community, and tea farmers engaged in the
industry.
Legen som alternativ til en neoliberal læringsdagsorden?
Authors: Plum Maja
Published: October 2024

Den stigende politiske og forvaltningsmæssige opmærksomhed på global konkurrence, læringsmål og optimering på daginstitutionsområdets har fra flere kanter ført til en kritik af, hvad der kan forstås som en neoliberal læringsdagsorden. I den forbindelse fremsættes leg som et alternativ, der har barnets egne perspektiver og virksomhed i centrum. I nærværende artikel forfølger jeg historiske måder at teoretisere leg på og måder at teoretisere styring på. Jeg søger at vise, hvorledes en børnehavepædagogisk epistemologi over leg deler figurationer med måder at forstå og praktisere styring på på forskellige historiske tidspunkter. Fremfor at stå i modsætning til styring argumenterer jeg for, at teorier om leg på den ene side indebærer opgør og modstand mod andre og tidligere måder at se og behandle børn på, men på den anden side også stiller sig til rådighed for ambitioner om at styre samfund ved at styre børn.
English abstract
Play as an Alternative to a Neoliberal Agenda of Learning
The increasing political and governmental attention to Early Childhood Education and Care has within the field of education led to a critique of what can be called a neoliberal agenda of learning. In this context, play is presented as an alternative that has the child’s own perspectives and activities at the center. In this article, I pursue historical ways of theorizing play and ways of theorizing governance. I seek to show how the epistemology of play within the field of kindergartens in Denmark shares figurations with ways of understanding and practicing governance at different historical times. Rather than being the opposite of governance, I argue that theories of play, on the one hand, involve showdowns and opposition to other and previous ways of seeing and educating children, but, on the other, also make themselves available for ambitions to control and govern society by governing children.
Musical Play and Playworlds Create Meaning in Swedish School-Age Educare Centres: A Matter of Engagement, Empathy, Exploration and Embodiment
Authors: Persson Aronson Mona , Hjalmarsson Maria
Published: October 2024

One of the tasks of Swedish school-age educare centres is to offer children the possibility of different aesthetic forms of expression, such as music and drama. Based on theories of play, music and improvisation, musical play is introduced in which the process itself and the desire to participate are in focus, with the intention of investigating children’s and teachers’ joint meaning-making during the sound exploration and creation of playworlds. From a staged action-focused method, joint play with different voice sounds, both in song and speech, is introduced along with sounds and rhythms from everyday things, such as plastic bags and chopsticks. During the musical play, a fictional character is introduced to create possible openings for voluntary participation and engagement. The results are presented in four scenes and focus on engagement, empathy, exploration, and embodiment. In the results, the participants’ meaning-making is described as action during the musical play and the creation of the playworld. This study is expected to generate a basis for the discussion on joint musical play and play pedagogy as a form of extended education pedagogy capable of creating an experience of emancipation and participation in encounters between children and teachers.
Pædagogers betydning for børns oplevelser af leg: ”Du må ikke grille en baby”. Om hvordan voksnes handlinger i og omkring børns leg i børnehaven har betydning for børns oplevelser af leg som sjov
Authors: Jørgensen Hanne Hede , Koch Anette Boye
Published: October 2024

Med udgangspunkt i et pilotprojekt om leg og pædagogisk praksis i børnehaven anlægges et kritisk perspektiv på voksnes betydning for børns oplevelser af leg som sjov. Artiklen tager afsæt i legeforståelser, hvor leg forstås som en værens- og udtryksform, som de fleste børn forbinder med sjov, og som voksne må tage del i for at kunne forstå. I to analysenedslag undersøges forholdet mellem voksnes handlinger i leg og børns oplevelser. Først vises, hvordan pædagoger italesætter to typer af handlinger i leg. Med den ene performer de et børneperspektiv, der beror på voksnes vurderinger af børns udvikling, mens de med den anden anerkender børns oplevelser af leg som sjov. Bagefter vises, hvordan voksne, der deltager i børns leg og på legens præmisser, kan undersøge børns perspektiver på leg som sjov. På baggrund af analysen udledes tre kategorier om travesterende handlinger som understøttende for børns oplevelser af leg som sjov. Afslutningsvis diskuteres betydningen af leg, sjov og det børnecentrerede i den nordiske pædagogprofession.
English abstract
Children’s Experiences of Play as Fun in ECEC: “You Cannot Roast a Baby”. What Adults’ Actions in Play Mean for Children’s Ability to Experience Play as Fun
Starting from a pilot study on children’s play and pedagogical practices in ECEC, this article explores adults’ actions in relation to children’s ability to experience play as fun. The article understands play as a way of being and an expression that most children find fun, and states that adults need to participate in play in order to understand the fun. Starting from a Grounded Theory approach, the article analyzes connections between adults’ actions and children’s experiences. First, we show how teachers, through interviews, articulate different child perspectives in relation to play, and, secondly, we use participant observations to show how adults in a play experiment can explore children’s perspectives on play as fun. On the departure of the analysis, the article deduces three categories of travesty in pedagogical actions that might promote children’s experiences of play as fun. Finally, the article discusses the importance of play, fun and child-centeredness in Nordic ECECs.
Analysis of the Needs of Cognitive Conflict-Based Teaching Materials Integrated with Augmented Reality on Heat
Authors: Muttasyabiha Muttasyabiha
Published: October 2024

In the 21st century, the increasing development of technology and informatics has brought significant changes in the world of education. The independent curriculum is a response to the demands of education in the era of evolving technology. The main goal is to deepen concept understanding and strengthen student skills. Concept understanding is one of the basic competencies in the independent curriculum that students must have. But in fact, based on research of preliminary, it was got that the problem of concepts understanding from students was still low and tended to occur misconceptions, the use of cognitive conflict learning could contribute to improving understanding of concepts in the independent curriculum. The research purposes was to analyze the characteristics, validity, and practicality of teaching materials based on cognitive conflict.
This research type is preliminary research. Three Padang City High School teachers were given a questionnaire to complete in order to assess how physics is being taught in classrooms. Subsequently, the survey was distributed to 130 students in class XI F across two distinct high schools in Padang City, with the objective of examining the requirements for physics educational resources in the classroom. Journal analysis was done in addition to the questionnaire to examine high school students' conceptual grasp of heat topic. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses were done on the data. Misconceptions about hot content and low concept understanding among students are the outcome of an analysis of multiple published papers. Furthermore, there are still few teaching resources available, less technology-integrated learning media, and a teacher-centered approach to education. Consequently, based on the findings of preliminary research, physics instructional materials integrating augmented reality technology and cognitive conflict must be developed
THE EFFECT OF THE SEARCH, SOLVE, CREATE, AND SHARE (SSCS) LEARNING MODEL ON THE LEARNING OUTCOMES OF STUDENTS
Authors: Amanda Tiara Citra
Published: October 2024

This research is motivated by the low learning outcomes from physics of students caused by the models of learning utilized by teachers in schools that are less varied in related to demands of Curriculum 2013. The research purpose is to analyze the model of SSCS learning impact on learning outcomes of students'. The model of SSCS learning is a variation of a methodology that emphasizes problem-solving and has the ability to raise student achievement levels. The Randomized Posttest Only Control Group Design is a quasi-experimental methodology utilized in this research. The sample in this study consisted of 68 students through two classes for sample, known as classes for experimental and control was got by technique of purposive sampling. The instruments used in this research were valid and reliable tests. Based on the research results obtained that the price of t is outside of H0's acceptance region, allowing H1 to be accepted at a real level of 0.05. This indicates that students receiving treatment have different learning results in physics. Thus the conclussion that there is an impact of SSCS learning model on physics learning outcomes of students who are given treatment.
Epidémia cholery a starostlivosť o zdravie Slovákov v Báčke podľa kanonických vizitácií z roku 1835 a matrík zosnulých v 19. storočí
Authors: Marčoková Daniela
Published: October 2024

A cholera epidemic broke out in India in the 1820s. and was spreading in Southeast Asia. It came to southern Russia in 1829, while in Hungary, it ap-peared in 1831. In Vojvodina, it appeared and threatened the population in 1831 and again to a lesser extent in 1836, 1849 and 1873. Historiography has so far paid almost no attention to the course of this epidemic in the Slovak settlements of Vojvodina. This work is based on the research of the author’s chronicle of the Evangelical priest Ján Stehla of Petrovac from the period of 1818-1862 and the ecclesiastical visitations of Slovak evangelical congregations in Bačka from 1835. The examined chronicle proved to be a rich narrative historiographical source for this topic. It records the beginning and spread of the epidemic, the number of infected and dead, the fear of people in the moments of the threat of terrifying death, as well as the depth of pain and suffering of the survivors. The epidemic in the affected villages caused the death of a significant number of the population and significantly changed their daily lives. Data from the examined church sources were analyzed, critically considered and compared with data in registers and existing literature.
Korelasi Tafsir Maqasidi Dalam Konteks Childfree: Perspektif Agama, Social, dan Budaya
Authors: Nasution Kayzan , Katimin
Published: October 2024

Childfree adalah tentang kebebasan untuk mencapai tujuan hidup orang lain tanpa tanggung jawab membesarkan anak. Memiliki keturunan sangat penting dalam menentukan kualitas hidup. penelitian yang mencoba menelusuri tentang Korelasi tafsir maqasidi dalam konteks childfree: Perspektif agama, social, dan budaya, Maka dari itu penelitian ini lebih menggali dalam mengenai pemahaman Childfree dalam perspektif agama, social dan budaya dan kemudian dianalisis dengan pendekatan Tafsir Maqashid al-Syariah. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam jurnal penelitian ini merupakan metode kualitatif yang menggunakan pendekatan studi literatur (library research). fenomena childfree sering kali dikaitkan dengan pergeseran nilai-nilai modern yang mementingkan kebebasan individu, hak perempuan atas tubuhnya, serta pertimbangan ekonomi. Di kalangan masyarakat modern, terutama di kota-kota besar, keputusan untuk tidak memiliki anak sering dipandang sebagai bagian dari gaya hidup yang lebih fokus pada karier dan pencapaian pribadi. Dalam surat An-Nahl ayat 72 menyatakan bahwa Allah menciptakan manusia dalam pasangan dan dari pasangan tersebut lahir keturunan. Meskipun ayat ini sangat penting, tafsir maqasidi dapat digunakan untuk menganalisis bahwa keputusan childfree harus dipertimbangkan dalam konteks kemaslahatan dan kondisi individu.
The use of reflexive markers Ili kak ego (EYO, Ikh) and Ili как ETO in modern oral discourse
Authors: Sun Xiaoli
Published: October 2024

The article is devoted to the analysis of the features of the uses of two reflexive markers ili kak ego (eyo, ikh) and ili kak eto in modern oral discourse. The sources of material for the study were the oral and multimedia subcorpuses of the Russian National Corpus. The work uses such methods as purposeful sampling, as well as contextual, comparative and discursive types of analysis. The results of the study show that full expressions-prototypes ili kak ego (eyo, ikh) zovut / nazyvayut and ili kak eto govoritsya / nazyvaetsya are used in oral discourse more often than their truncated forms, pure reflexive markers ili kak ego (eyo, ikh) and ili kak eto. The frequency of using these forms is closely related to the degree of spontaneity and naturalness of speech, on the one hand, and to the gender of the speaker, on the other. Both studied reflexive markers are much more often used in spontaneous non-public (everyday) speech than in quasi-spontaneous or stylized speech. These units do not have such syntagmatic activity, which is charac-teristic of verbal hesitative markers (kak ego (eyo, ikh), kak eto, eto samoe, etc.). The results obtained can be useful both in theoretical (colloquial and cognitive science) and practical (teaching Russian as a foreign language) aspects.
Addressee factor in written academic discourse
Authors: Khoutyz I.P.
Published: October 2024

The article examines specifics of construction of reader-oriented academic discourse. Traditions of academic writing are affected by sociocultural factors. However, in order to publish their research in an international journal, authors have to adjust their academic writing to international, usually English-language, requirements. Anglo-American tradition of academic writing is often described as reader-oriented: the author is responsible for information clarity and its proper interpretation by the reader. This kind of academic discourse is described as ex-plicit and carefully structured unlike writer-oriented discourse, which is implicit and often lacking a commonly accepted structure. The aim of this research is to identify the features of reader-oriented academic discourse in academic articles published in two issues of international English-language journal "ESP Across Cultures". The research corpus comprises 15 articles which were analyzed by means of discourse analysis with elements of contextual and interpretation methods. The results were then further examined by means of classification and systematization methods. As a result, it was established that typically when constructing reader-oriented discourse, the authors carefully structure their paper complying with journal requirements; clearly state the aim of their study, describe methodology in detail, and use examples to enhance their arguments; present the results and main features of their research in a concise and comprehensible conclusion; use visual aides to help the reader understand information; employ dialogicity means and link-words to keep the readers focused and to simplify their text perception.
Socio-cultural phenomenon of pedagogical interactions in the Japanese school
Authors: Danilova L.N.
Published: October 2024

Pedagogical interactions in Japanese education is a vivid socio-cultural phenomenon, the formation and existence of which depend on unique features of Japanese culture. The article substantiates its essence in Japanese school, solving the problems of key terms defining, typologizing Japanese pedagogical interactions, analyzing observations of their practice in schools in modern Japan. The research is based on socio-cultural and comparative pedagogical approaches, using methods of terminological analysis, analysis of the frequency of language units, comparative analysis, content analysis, typologization, generalization and induction. A peculiar methodological technique was the study of school interac-tion practice in Japan based on the Russian theory of pedagogical interactions and examples of different communications between teachers and students in a Japanese school. The study showed that among the Russian types of pedagogical interactions, cooperation, agreement and guardianship are the most typical for Japanese school interactions culture. At the same time, the type of "partnership" is hampered by a strict hierarchy of social relations; agreement and collectivism in education are preferred to suppression; great involvement of the classroom teacher in the additional education of the child makes protection against indifferent interactions.