bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
‘Oh my God’. Levensbeschouwelijke diversiteit en pedagogische strategie
Authors: ter Avest Ina , Rietveld Marjoke
Published: November 2024

Aan levensbeschouwelijke diversiteit in onderwijs en opvoeding onderscheidt men diverse facetten, die op evenzoveel verschillende manieren gewaardeerd worden. Zoveel problematische aspecten men onderkent, zoveel oplossingen er ook ontwikkeld zijn. Onder meer van de leergebieden Geestelijke Stromingen en Burgerschapsvorming verwachtte en verwacht men dat ze een bijdrage leveren aan een oplossing voor het dreigende gevaar van segregatie en het verdwijnen van sociale cohesie in de Nederlandse multiculturele en multireligieuze samenleving. Een onderliggend verlangen naar harmonieuze betrokkenheid op elkaar kan aan bestaande projecten niet ontzegd worden. Zo ook in de theatervoorstelling ‘Oh My God’, die in het seizoen 2010-2011 als reli-drama gepresenteerd is1. In deze bijdrage gaan wij in op de manier waarop een onderliggend verlangen naar heelheid in ‘Oh My God’ verwoord, gepresenteerd en uitgewerkt is. Dat doen we vanuit het theoretisch perspectief van narrativiteit (Ganzevoort 1998) en interculturele communicatie (Pinto, 2004)2 Ten behoeve van de (al dan niet religieuze) levensbeschouwelijke ontwikkeling van jongeren, bepleiten de auteurs een provocatieve pedagogiek (Bertram-Troost & Ter Avest, 2009).
Pleidooi voor een ‘biopedagogiek’ voorbij segregatie en integratie
Authors: Vlieghe Joris
Published: November 2024

In deze bijdrage wordt gezocht naar een alternatieve invulling van de betekenis van gemeenschap en van educatieve gelijkheid. Hierbij wordt uitgegaan van de idee dat samenleven ook in een sterk fysieke zin kan worden begrepen. In het licht hiervan breng ik een aantal situaties en praktijken (lachen, uitputting en repetitieve lichaamsoefening) onder de aandacht die gepaard (kunnen) gaan met een lichamelijke ervaring die intrinsiek egaliserend en communaal is. Op basis van een fenomenologische analyse van deze voorbeelden, verdedig ik de idee dat we hier kunnen ervaren ‘volledig vlees te zijn’. Dit houdt niet enkel een opheffing in van bestaande ordeningen van het samen-leven, maar ook een affirmatie van lichamelijke immanentie en van potentialiteit (‘kunnen’ begrepen als zodanig). Wat hier op het spel staat kan geduid worden als educatief, omdat het een reële transformatie van het (samen)leven toelaat. Hierbij maak ik gebruik van een Agambeniaans referentiekader. De uiteindelijke inzet van dit artikel ligt in een verdediging van een vorm van pedagogiek die deze fysieke dimensie van het (samen)leven volledig ernstig neemt en die ik (ter onderscheiding van bestaande biopolitieke perspectieven op lichamelijkheid en opvoeding) biopedagogiek wil noemen.
Living apart together. De betekenis van participatie voor een gesegregeerde kindwereld
Authors: Hemelsoet Elias , Reynaert Didier
Published: November 2024

Opvoeding en onderwijs worden heden ten dage op een dwingende wijze geconfronteerd met de gevolgen die voortkomen uit nieuwe breuklijnen in de samenleving; breuklijnen op grond van etnisch-culturele, sociaaleconomische of religieuze verschillen die leiden tot nieuwe vormen van segregatie. Participatie wordt hierbij naar voor geschoven als doel en middel om een antwoord te bieden op diverse vormen van segregatie. In deze bijdrage stellen de auteurs dat het segregatievraagstuk in opvoeding en onderwijs niet los kan worden gezien van de maatschappelijke positie die kinderen en jongeren bekleden en de wijze waarop pedagogische instituties zoals het onderwijs hierin tussenkomen. De discussie over etnisch-culturele, sociaaleconomische of religieuze segregatie dient daarom verbonden te worden met het vraagstuk over leeftijdssegregatie. Dit roept de vraag op wat de gevolgen zijn voor de betekenis van participatie voor diverse vormen van segregatie. Vanuit een ontgrenzende benadering van pedagogische praktijken bepleiten de auteurs dat participatie zowel een grondhouding als een collectief leerproces veronderstelt.
Diversiteitsgevoeligheid van de opleiding Pedagogische Wetenschappen, Over wensen en grenzen
Authors: de Ruyter Doret
Published: November 2024

In januari 2011 is bij de afdeling Onderwijspedagogiek en Opvoedingsfilosofie van de Vrije Universiteit een project gestart, waarin wordt nagegaan op welke wijze de opleiding Pedagogische Wetenschappen van de VU kan bijdragen aan de ontwikkeling van studenten tot pedagogen die kunnen werken in een professionele omgeving waarin sprake is van etnische, culturele en levensbeschouwelijke diversiteit. Naast deze toekomstige werkomgeving waren er twee andere redenen om met dit project te beginnen. Ten eerste is de studentenpopulatie diverser geworden, wat docenten voor een aantal nieuwe vragen en dilemma’s stelt. Ten tweede heeft de opleiding de opdracht om studenten op te leiden tot academische burgers. In de tweede helft van deze bijdrage wordt besproken hoe het doel om studenten op te leiden tot academische burgers die in staat zijn om te werken in een diverse samenleving en een diverse studentenpopulatie verbonden kunnen worden en welke spanningen daartussen kunnen bestaan. Wat betreft het eerste wordt gesteld dat een diverse studentenpopulatie niet voldoende is om de twee doelen van de opleiding adequaat na te kunnen streven. Dit lijkt ook niet noodzakelijk te zijn, maar dat moet empirisch onderzoek nader uitwijzen. Een spanning kan ontstaan als studenten niet bereid zijn om te reflecteren op de vooronderstellingen van hun (geloofs)overtuigingen, wat een kenmerk is van academisch burgerschap.
Werk aan je winkel. Jongeren leren communiceren en zichzelf presenteren
Authors: Barkmeijer Kirsten , Brokken Johan
Published: November 2024

Assertiviteit in communicatie en presentatie zijn belangrijke eigenschappen in een maatschappij waar de banen niet voor het oprapen liggen en excelleren de norm is. Je moet je kunnen onderscheiden en je eigen grenzen kunnen aangeven. Weten wanneer je assertief moet zijn met oog voor het belang van anderen en kunnen bepalen wanneer ander gedrag gewenst is. Hoe doe je dat: passend gedrag kiezen en laten zien? Net zoals een winkeleigenaar zijn producten onderhoudt en presenteert, heb je de beschikking over verschillende manieren om jezelf te presenteren. Je zorgt voor je eigen producten en het onderhoud hiervan: werk aan je winkel. De thema’s die aan de orde komen zijn: communiceren, complimenten en feedback, gevoelens uiten, voor jezelf opkomen en jezelf presenteren. De verschillende creatieve werkvormen in dit boek gaan uit van het principe dat je leert door ervaring: real life learning. Door te oefenen en zo ervaring op te doen maak je je gedrag eigen waarmee je situaties en gebeurtenissen op je eigen manier kunt beïnvloeden. De werkvormen Werk aan je winkel zijn bedoeld voor leerkrachten in het voortgezet onderwijs en professionals die werken met jongeren uit alle onderwijssettingen. De werkvormen zijn geschikt voor alle typen opleidingen en zo beschreven dat ze met een minimale voorbereiding zijn uit te voeren.
Audit of GP Consultation Records for Quality Improvement
Authors: Khan Dr Joshim Uddin
Published: November 2024

This review outlines a multi-centre quality improvement (QI) project conducted to assess the accuracy of General Practitioner (GP) consultation records across three clinical sites in Manchester, UK: Practice A, Practice B, and Practice C. The audit aimed to ensure compliance with the General Medical Council’s (GMC) guidelines for good medical practice in clinical record-keeping. Three – five patient records per clinician were reviewed over a four-week period. The audit assessed the completeness of documentation concerning clinical findings, patient history, prescribed treatments, and referrals. A second audit cycle followed targeted feedback and action plans. Results showed significant improvements in the accuracy of record-keeping across all three sites, emphasising the effectiveness of regular audits and feedback. Re-audit cycles are recommended based on accuracy scores to ensure continuous improvement. This review highlights the importance of clinical audits in maintaining high standards of documentation, improving patient safety, and good record keeping.
Dengue Encephalopathy, its Presentations and Outcome, A Study on 200 Dengue Encephalopathy Patients in Tertiary Level Hospitals in Bangladesh
Authors: Hasan Mohammad Masud , Kamruzzaman Mostafa , Anik Khair Sobhan , Hoda Durul , Rashid Abdur
Published: November 2024

Background: Dengue encephalopathy represents a severe neurological complication of dengue infection, yet comprehensive data from Bangladesh remains limited despite the country's high disease burden. Objective: To analyze the clinical characteristics, laboratory parameters, neuroimaging findings, and outcomes of dengue encephalopathy cases in Bangladesh, and to identify prognostic factors for adverse outcomes. Methods: This prospective observational study examined 200 cases of dengue encephalopathy across five tertiary care centers in Bangladesh from January 2020 to December 2023. Diagnosis was confirmed through NS1 antigen and/or dengue-specific antibody testing. Clinical features, laboratory parameters, neuroimaging findings, and outcomes were analyzed using standardized protocols. Results: The cohort (59% male; mean age 34.6±15.3 years) showed neurological manifestations at a median of 5.2 days post-fever onset. Common presentations included altered consciousness (100%), seizures (43%), and focal neurological deficits (27%). Significant neuroimaging findings were observed in 56% of cases, predominantly cerebral edema (28.5%) and meningeal enhancement (17%). ICU admission was required in 43% of cases. The overall mortality rate was 12%, while 71% achieved complete neurological recovery. Multivariate analysis identified GCS <8 at admission (OR: 3.8, 95% CI: 2.1-6.9), presence of shock (OR: 2.9, 95% CI: 1.8-4.7), and platelet count <20,000/µL (OR: 2.4, 95% CI: 1.5-3.8) as independent predictors of poor outcomes. Conclusion: Dengue encephalopathy in Bangladesh presents with distinct clinical patterns and carries significant mortality risk. Early recognition of prognostic factors, standardized management protocols, and adequate critical care support are crucial for improving outcomes. The findings provide a framework for managing similar cases in endemic regions and highlight areas for future research.
Efficacy of Fractional Erbium Laser Combined with PRP Therapy in the Treatment of Melasma: A Comparative Study
Authors: Akhter Dr. Farjana , Uddin Dr. Md Rokon , Faisal Dr. Abdullah Al
Published: November 2024

Background: The combination of fractional Erbium laser therapy and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has shown efficacy in treating skin conditions such as melasma. Erbium laser regenerates and remodels tissue stimulate rejuvenation, while PRP can improve healing and skin regeneration. Aim of the study: The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of fractional erbium laser combined with PRP therapy in the treatment of melasma. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Department of Dermatology, Bangladesh Specialist Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh, from May 2022 to April 2024, including 60 melasma patients. Participants were divided into two groups of 30 each: Group A received only Fractional Erbium Laser therapy, while Group B received the therapy combined with PRP. Result: In this study, mean ages in group A and group B were 35.8 (± 8.2) and 36.4 (± 7.9), respectively. Initial MASI scores were 15.2 (± 3.6) for group A and 15.5 (± 3.4) for group B. Significant MASI reduction was seen in the group B at 7.2 (± 2.4) versus 9.5 (± 2.5) in the group A (p = 0.02). Satisfaction was higher in group B, with 30% reporting “very satisfied” versus 10% in the group A (p = 0.04). Adverse events, including erythema and PIH, were lower in group B. Recurrence rates at three months favored group B (80% no recurrence, p = 0.04). Conclusion: The study concludes that combining Fractional Erbium Laser therapy with PRP significantly enhances treatment outcomes for melasma compared to laser monotherapy.
Reason for Admission and Neonatal Outcome in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of a Private Medical College Hospital, Rangpur
Authors: Rahman Dr. Md. Ferdous , Begum Dr. Khandker Anjumanara , Haque Dr. Ariful
Published: November 2024

Background: The neonatal period is a critical phase during which a newborn undergoes numerous physiological adaptations necessary for survival outside the womb. Consequently, there are elevated levels of morbidity and mortality. In order to mitigate morbidity and death rates, it is imperative to possess a comprehensive understanding of the newborn illness pattern. The pattern of neonatal diseases exhibits temporal and spatial variations. Objectives: The objective of this study was to ascertain the illness patterns and outcomes of patients who were hospitalized to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Methods and Materials: The present retrospective study was carried out within the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of the Department of Pediatrics at Prime Medical College Hospital in Rangpur, Bangladesh, spanning from January 2016 to December 2017. This study included a cohort of 481 newborns who were admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Prime Medical College Hospital. The cohort consisted of both inborn and out born neonates throughout the specified period. Results: The most prevalent complications observed in preterm neonates were perinatal asphyxia with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) accounting for 38.88% (n=187), preterm low-birth-weight newborns comprising 22.87% (n=110), and neonatal septicemia representing 12.68% (n=61). The prevalence rates of Meconium Aspiration Syndrome and Neonatal Jaundice were found to be 6.65% and 5.82%, respectively. 92.52% shown improvement in their health conditions and were subsequently discharged, while 7.48% unfortunately succumbed to mortality. The leading cause of death were perinatal asphyxia accompanied with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy 21, which accounts for 58.33% of the total death, followed by neonatal septicemia is 9(25%) ARDS 3(8.33%). Conclusion: The investigation found neonatal infection, birth asphyxia, and preterm low birth weight as primary factors for neonatal hospitalizations. ...
Diabetic Retinopathy in Qatar, The Burden, Challenges and Risk Factors: A Literature Review
Authors: Alex Dr. Benita , Diwan Ashwini Amol
Published: November 2024

Background: Diabetes mellitus is the most common noncommunicable disease worldwide with multiorgan involvement. The international diabetes federation diabetes atlas reports that 10.5% of the adult population (20-79 yrs) has diabetes with almost half unaware that they are living with the condition. By 2045,1in 8 adults, approximately 783 million will be living with diabetes, an increase of 46%. Qatar faces a significant burden with a projected increase in prevalence from 17.8% in 2023, 29.5% by 2050, age group 20-79 years. Diabetic retinopathy is a micro-angiopathy resulting from the chronic effects of diabetes. It affects 3 out of 4 people living with diabetes after 15 years of disease duration. This is a literature review about the status of diabetic retinopathy in the state of Qatar. Methods: An extensive review of studies published about the status of diabetic retinopathy was contacted with the use of PubMed and Google Scholar using the Key words diabetic retinopathy, Qatar. Results: The prevalence of diabetic retinopathy in Qatar was 23.5% (95% CI) as per study by Elshafei et al., in 2011. The longer duration of diabetes and poor glycemic control was significant risk factors in the development of diabetic retinopathy. A review by Amin SR et al., in 2023 pointed out the importance of standard methods like digital photography in screening most diabetic patients in Qatar. Conclusion: As the burden of diabetes and diabetic retinopathy are on the rise in Qatar, extensive and elaborate research studies are required, and the policy makers and stake holders should address this issue as an important public health concern.
Blending White and Pink Esthetics: Restoring Central Incisors Using a Complete Digital Workflow- A Case Report
Authors: Elhouda Lakhal Nour , Yosra Gassara , Marwa Amara , Wejden Ben Amor , Zohra Nouira , Dalenda Hadyaoui , Jilani Saafi , Mounir Cherif , Belhassan Harzallah
Published: November 2024

Background/Objectives: Collapse in the anterior maxillary region often follows extractions, posing significant esthetic challenges. Restoring lost central incisors requires a balance of functional and esthetic results, especially in the highly visible anterior region. With advancements in CAD/CAM technology, restorative dentistry has become more precise and efficient. This study aims to explore the use of CAD/CAM technology for restoring two missing central incisors through a fixed ceramic bridge. Methods: The treatment process included the design and fabrication of a fixed ceramic bridge using CAD/CAM technology. An interim bridge with an ovate pontic was placed to shape the soft tissue and prepare the edentulous ridge. Gingivoplasty was performed using a 3D-printed guide to enhance the harmony between gingival and dental structures. The final restoration employed stratified zirconia for its natural esthetic properties. Results: The integration of digital workflows allowed precise planning and execution, resulting in improved predictability of the esthetic outcomes. The interim bridge effectively supported the soft tissue, and the gingivoplasty helped achieve a harmonious gingival contour. The use of CAD/CAM technology contributed to a functional and visually pleasing restoration of the lost central incisors. Conclusions: Digital technology, especially CAD/CAM, significantly enhances the predictability and success of complex dental restorations. It enables the seamless integration of esthetic and functional outcomes, making it an invaluable tool in modern restorative dentistry. This case demonstrates the potential of digital approaches in achieving optimal results in challenging esthetic cases.
RAISE YOUR FLAG: ILLUMINATING PATHS TO ENHANCE STUDENTS’ ENGAGEMENT IN MATHEMATICS
Authors: Gesyl B. Malaki  , Honey Grace Lato  , John Lawrence Butal  , Jeric Kim Jaya  , Casan L. Pandapatan
Published: November 2024

The purpose of the study is to determine the effect of Raise Your Flag intervention to enhance students’ engagement in mathematics. Hence, the purpose of this study was to determine the significant difference between the pretest and post-test scores of the students. Pre-experimental research design was utilized in this study to measure the effect of the intervention. The data were gathered in 35 students from Grade 9 in Asuncion National High School who were selected through purposive sampling. Data gathering was done through Pretest and Post-test Administration. Findings revealed a substantial difference in the scores before with the mean percentage score of 4.05 (High) and after the intervention in enhancing students’ engagement in mathematics with the mean percentage score of 4.43 (Very High). Results also revealed that there is a significant improvement in the students’ scores from the pretest to the post-test, with the post-test mean percentage scores that has descriptive level of very high which interpreted as very satisfactory. This substantial difference suggests a strong effect of the treatment to enhance students’ engagement in mathematics, it indicates a highly significant and positive impact of the intervention or treatment on the students’ performance engagement in mathematics.
KEYWORDS: Intervention, Enhance Students’ Engagement in Mathematics, Raise Your Flag
Genetic Polymorphism of CYP11B2 Gene in Iraqi Patient with Essential Hypertension
Authors: Mahdy Israa Mohammed , Saheb Hussein A , Sultan Ahmed M , Mohammad Bassim I , Swadi Asma A , Kadhim Sinaa Abdul Amir
Published: November 2024

Aim

To demonstrate the genetic variant of CYP11B2 Gen rs1799998 and rs4539 and their effect on systolic and diastolic blood pressure in Iraqi patient with essential hypertension in Aldiwania province.

Material and methods

This is an observational cross sectional descriptive single centre study for hypertensive patients at Al-Diwaniyah province, Iraq which is diagnosed according to 2020 ISH. All candidate patients were diagnosed and recruited by specialist caregiving physician/ cardiologist. There were a total of 90 participants, 37 males and 53 women. Aldosterone and renine levels in the plasma were determined from blood samples given voluntarily by patients undergoing genetic testing.

Results

Regarding rs4539 the most frequent allele was T (112, 62%) while the most frequent genotype was TC (54, 60%). Regarding rs1799998 the most frequent allele was G (97, 54%) while the most frequent genotype was AG (49, 54%).

Conclusions

There was no significant relationship between rs1799998 (A344>G) and rs4539 (T2718C) with systolic and diastolic blood pressure in Iraqi patient with essential hypertension.
Advancements in Preventing Post-Contrast Acute Kidney Injury in EVAR: Clinical Strategies and Future Directions.
Authors: Antoń Bartłomiej , Kaszczewski Piotr , Nazarewski Sławomir , Malyszko Jolanta , Gałązka Zbigniew
Published: November 2024

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) represents a significant global health issue with a high risk of rupture, resulting in substantial mortality rates. Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR) has emerged as the preferred treatment method due to its minimally invasive nature. However, the procedure carries a risk of acute kidney injury (AKI), particularly post-contrast acute kidney injury (PC-AKI), which can adversely affect patient outcomes.
This review examines the incidence, pathophysiology, and prevention strategies for PC-AKI in the context of EVAR. It synthesizes current research on the mechanisms underlying PC-AKI, such as renal vasoconstriction, oxidative stress, and tubular toxicity. The effectiveness of various preventive measures, including pre-procedural hydration, use of low-osmolality contrast agents, and alternative imaging techniques, is evaluated. Additionally, the review explores patient-specific risk factors and the potential of novel pharmacologic interventions.
The incidence of PC-AKI in EVAR varies based on procedural complexity and patient-specific factors like preexisting renal insufficiency, diabetes, and hypertension. Preventive strategies such as intravenous hydration and the use of less nephrotoxic contrast agents have shown effectiveness. Advances in imaging technology and innovative pharmacologic interventions, including antioxidants and vasodilatory drugs, present promising approaches to reducing the risk of PC-AKI.
Effective management of PC-AKI in EVAR necessitates a comprehensive and multifaceted approach that considers both procedural and patient-specific factors. Future research should aim to standardize diagnostic criteria, refine preventive strategies, and explore novel therapies. Enhanced understanding of PC-AKI pathophysiology and personalized preventive measures can improve patient safety and outcomes in EVAR procedures.
Artistic Interpretations of Prometheus in Ancient, European, and Georgian Literature
Authors: Chikhladze Nino
Published: November 2024

The image of Prometheus, the Greek counterpart of Amirani from Georgian mythology, has long been a significant source of inspiration in world culture. The recognition of the Prometheus myth was driven by several factors, with Aeschylus creating the most important portrayal of Prometheus, which influenced many later writers. In the Hellenistic and Roman literature, Prometheus was studied from various perspectives and became a popular mythological figure. Despite many satirical and comedic interpretations, the elevated character created by Aeschylus stood out. As literary and artistic interpretations evolved, Prometheus continued to symbolize the struggle for freedom and opposition to tyranny. This character remained relevant in later periods, including the Renaissance and beyond, reflecting both positive and negative aspects of civilization and technological progress. By the 19th century, Prometheus was often depicted with elements of satire, and his image intersected with that of Christ. In the 20th century and beyond, the traditional literary portrayal of Prometheus gave way to more symbolic interpretations, focusing on his broader significance rather than specific artistic depictions. Authors have portrayed Prometheus with a balance of positive and negative traits, contributing to his enduring presence in world literature.
Unknown Pages from the History of Polish-Georgian Cultural Relations: Nikoloz Dubrovsky
Authors: Chichinadze Giorgi
Published: November 2024

Since ancient times, Georgians have interacted with both their immediate neighbors and distant countries. Of particular note is the historical friendship between Georgia and Poland. These two countries share deep political, economic, historical, and cultural ties. The aim of this article is to review Georgian-Polish relations and to present to the public a person whose contribution to shaping these relations is significant. Professor Nikoloz Dubrovsky, whose merits have yet to be fully appreciated, is associated with the establishment of the Georgian University. This world-class scholar came under the pressure of the totalitarian (Soviet) regime, which later attempted to erase his name.
Polish Teachers in Kutaisi
Authors: Kuprashvili Sulkhan
Published: November 2024

Many Poles worked in Kutaisi and actively participated in the social life of the city. It is worth noting that few people know that Władysław Raczkiewicz, a Polish politician, public and military figure, and President of the Republic of Poland during World War II, was born in Kutaisi.On October 12, 1879, Ivan Narbut from Poland began teaching French at the Classical Gymnasium for Boys in Kutaisi. Three years later, he was elected secretary of the pedagogical council of the lower secondary school. In the same year, for his excellent work, he was awarded 200 manats from the special fund of the lower secondary school. In 1883, he was awarded the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class. Over the years, he held various titles: in 1879, Collegiate Assessor; in 1885, Court Counselor; in 1888, Collegiate Counselor; and in 1891, State Counselor.At different times, he taught various classes. When the inspectors of secondary and higher schools were abroad, his duties were performed by Eugene Narbut as deputy. In 1891, he received the Order of Saint Anna. Ivan Narbut died in April 1894 in a shipwreck on the Black Sea.
Czarnomorze w relacji Michała Kruszony
Authors: Siedlecki Michał
Published: November 2024

The article presents the image of the Black Sea region in the narrative of Michał Kruszona. The researcher claims that we are dealing with an extraordinary writer who portrays the fascinating world he keenly observes during his travels in an unconventional, sometimes almost fairy-tale-like and metaphysical manner. Kruszona’s described expedition resembles, in a sense, a magical journey, as it contains so much reality bordering on wakefulness and dreams. The image of war, degradation, and fear is constantly intertwined with the specific sphere of the sacred, characteristic of Eastern Europe, and with a supernatural, almost Marquezian reality. Therefore, it is an unusual book, worthy of our special attention.
„Jedyna bezwzględność”. Etyka i poetyka "Listów" Stanisława Czycza
Authors: Gruszczyk Tomasz
Published: November 2024

Letters, a work included in Ajol, Stanisław Czycz’s debut volume of prose (1967), was created based on his authentic correspondence with a young poet, Barbara Sadowska – without her consent or even knowledge. The questions that are posed involve both the ethics of the writer’s act and the poetics of the work, the main principle of which is the change in the roles of epistolarians that is taking place along with the arrival of letters and, as a consequence, increasing the communication distance and alienation. The effect of the communicative/epistolographic failure achieved in Letters is discussed in the context of Czycz’s epistolographic practices, his reflections on the ontology of literature and on the character of literary communication, as well as of the writer’s acts of staging himself in two roles at the same time: a cynical fraud and a kynical parrhesiast.
List jako medium autobiografii. Przypadek Kota Jeleńskiego
Authors: Dębska-Kossakowska Aleksandra
Published: November 2024

Letters, a work included in Ajol, Stanisław Czycz’s debut volume of prose (1967), was created based on his authentic correspondence with a young poet, Barbara Sadowska – without her consent or even knowledge. The questions that are posed involve both the ethics of the writer’s act and the poetics of the work, the main principle of which is the change in the roles of epistolarians that is taking place along with the arrival of letters and, as a consequence, increasing the communication distance and alienation. The effect of the communicative/epistolographic failure achieved in Letters is discussed in the context of Czycz’s epistolographic practices, his reflections on the ontology of literature and on the character of literary communication, as well as of the writer’s acts of staging himself in two roles at the same time: a cynical fraud and a kynical parrhesiast.
Kiedy gra staje się literaturą? "Dzikie Pola: Rzeczpospolita w ogniu" jako tekst na pograniczu literatury
Authors: Tauer Sebastian
Published: November 2024

The instruction to the RPG Dzikie Pola: Rzeczpospolita w ogniu is a text that can be placed on the border between literature and non-literature. In analyzing the literary features of this work, the author uses five theses on the nature of literature, collected by Jonathan Culler in his Theory of Literature. Dzikie Pola meets the assumptions of four of them – within the text one can notice the emphasis on language, its special integration, fictional relationship to reality, as well as intertextuality and autotelicity – however, the dominance of the informative function over the aesthetic function does not allow them to be included in the realm of literature. Giving the game manual a form similar to literature may be related to the neo-Sarmatian character of this work. Given that this trend consists in creating one’s own and collective identity through references to 17th-century Sarmatism, and that this was the goal of the creators of the discussed system, it can be assumed that bringing the form of the text closer to literature may have a greater impact on the reader than it would otherwise. this procedure, and thus: it will allow him to more easily construct his own identity based on the ideology of the nobility.
Opowiedz mi o Zagładzie
Authors: Wasilewska Katarzyna Izabela
Published: November 2024

Krzysztof Rybak’s publication is an analysis of the way narration is conducted in works about the subject of the Holocaust. These are works published between 2007 and 2020, aimed at children and young people, called Holocaust narratives by the author. The author takes a close look at the literary depiction of characters, space and time, as well as the peritexts surrounding the text proper. This work is a changed version of his doctoral dissertation.
A machine learning approach to unravel client and program-specific effects in opioid treatment retention
Authors: Kong Yinfei , Guerrero Erick , Frimpong Jemima , Khachikian Tenie , Wang Suojin , D’Aunno Thomas , Howard Daniel
Published: November 2024

This study examines the impact of workforce diversity, particularly the presence of Black/African American staff, on client retention in opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment, recognizing the historically low retention rates among Black and Hispanic populations in such programs. Using a novel machine learning technique called “causal forest,” we explored the heterogeneous treatment effects of staff diversity on client retention, aiming to identify strategies that enhance client retention and improve treatment outcomes. Analyzing data from four waves of the National Drug Abuse Treatment System Survey spanning the years 2000, 2005, 2014, and 2017 (n = 627), we focus on the relationship between workforce diversity and retention. The findings revealed diversity-related variations in retention across 61 out of 627 OUD treatment programs (<10%), with potential beneficial effects attenuated by other program characteristics. These characteristics include programs that are more likely to be private-for-profit, have lower percentages of Black and Latino clients, lower staff-to-client ratios, higher proportions of staff with graduate degrees, and lower percentages of unemployed clients. Our results suggest that workforce diversity alone is insufficient for improving retention. Programs with characteristics linked to greater retention are better positioned to leverage a diverse workforce to enhance retention, offering important implications for policy and program design to better support Black clients with OUDs.
I slept with a man from the shopping center to get sugar and money in return: Survival strategies of left-behind children in rural Zimbabwe
Authors: Jimu Christopher , Tarisayi Kudzayi Savious
Published: November 2024

Employing an in-depth phenomenological approach, this study explores the experiences of left-behind children residing with extended families in the Chivi district, Zimbabwe. Twelve participants, aged 13–19 years, were selected for this qualitative investigation. Through individual in-depth interviews, the children shared their insights on familial dynamics, revealing the nuanced nature of extended care arrangements. The key findings illuminate the participants’ profound reflections on the challenges of having been left behind and elucidate the psycho-emotional ramifications of parental separation. In addition, the study underscores risk survival strategies that left-behind children employ to navigate socioeconomic challenges within extended family settings, including engagement in transactional sex and risky mining activities. Participants expressed feelings of abandonment in comparison to their peers living with biological parents. Notably, the study reveals the significant resilience exhibited by left-behind children, who described various coping mechanisms such as journaling and reliance on religious practices. The study recommendations advocate for the enhancement of legal and policy frameworks to better safeguard the well-being of children in Zimbabwe’s strained extended family support system.
Book Review. Balancing the Commons in Switzerland. Institutional Transformations and Sustainable Innovations. Haller, Tobias, Karina Liechti, Martin Stuber, François-Xavier Viallon, and Rahel Wunderli (eds.)
Authors: Snikersproge Ieva
Published: November 2024

Book review of "Haller, Tobias, Karina Liechti, Martin Stuber, François-Xavier Viallon, and Rahel Wunderli (eds.). Balancing the Commons in Switzerland. Institutional Transformations and Sustainable Innovations. 2021. London: Routledge.
La «culture de l'assemblée» dans le 15M
Authors: Nez Héloïse
Published: November 2024

En Espagne, le mouvement du 15M s’est organisé en assemblées autogérées sur les places publiques, dépassant les cercles militants auxquels ces pratiques étaient jusque-là confinées. À partir d’une enquête ethnographique menée pendant dix ans à Madrid, cet article interroge les effets de cet élargissement des publics sur la pratique de l’assembléisme. En s’intéressant aux difficultés induites par le recours au consensus, il se focalise sur le principal défi politique qui consiste à construire une culture commune de la prise de décision collective. La question de la temporalité, centrale dans ce processus, s’exprime aux niveaux de l’apprentissage d’une culture partagée de l’assemblée et des prises de décisions elles-mêmes. Nous explorons ainsi la tension entre, d’une part, l’ouverture à toutes et tous des assemblées du 15M, et d’autre part, la production de normes spécifiques à ces pratiques de réunions qui nécessitent un apprentissage rendant difficile la participation et l’intégration dans l’assemblée.
S'émanciper de l'autonomie
Authors: Calvo Valenzuela Verónica
Published: November 2024

En 2010, suite à l’approbation du droit constitutionnel des peuples et nations indigènes de la Bolivie à une autonomie politique, le nouveau ministère des autonomies se presse de le faire appliquer dans différentes municipalités indigènes. L’une d’entre elles est Tarabuco, localité des andes méridionales, de 20 000 habitants, célèbre au niveau national et international pour sa culture matérielle et rituelle. L’ethnographie des séances de l’assemblée en charge de la rédaction du statut d’autonomie – une constitution locale devant être reconnue par l’Etat – donne à voir les différentes perspectives sur le processus en fonction de l’appartenance aux organisation politiques locales. Après des années de controverses, les organisations en place décidèrent d’abandonner le processus ne laissant pas de place à un débat de fond sur ce que «devenir autonome» signifiait localement. Le sabordement du processus s’érigea comme un geste souverain face à la tentative d’imposition d’un dispositif d’autonomie pré-fabriqué par le gouvernement.
A Comparative Analysis of Metaheuristic Feature Selection Methods in Software Vulnerability Prediction
Authors: Bassi Deepali , Singh Hardeep
Published: November 2024

Background: Early identification of software vulnerabilities is an intrinsic step in achieving software security. In the era of artificial intelligence, software vulnerability prediction models (VPMs) are created using machine learning and deep learning approaches. The effectiveness of these models aids in increasing the quality of the software. The handling of imbalanced datasets and dimensionality reduction are important aspects that affect the performance of VPMs. Aim: The current study applies novel metaheuristic approaches for feature subset selection. Method: This paper performs a comparative analysis of forty-eight combinations of eight machine learning techniques and six metaheuristic feature selection methods on four public datasets. Results: The experimental results reveal that VPMs productivity is upgraded after the application of the feature selection methods for both metrics-based and text-mining-based datasets. Additionally, the study has applied Wilcoxon signed-rank test to the results of metrics-based and text-features-based VPMs to evaluate which outperformed the other. Furthermore, it discovers the best-performing feature selection algorithm based on AUC for each dataset. Finally, this paper has performed better than the benchmark studies in terms of F1-Score. Conclusion: The results conclude that GWO has performed satisfactorily for all the datasets.
Volt egyszer egy iskola...
Authors: Szabó Ildikó
Published: November 2024

A nyíregyházi Leánykálvineumot elsősorban árva diákok számára hozta létre a református egyház 1926-ban. A tanulmány a visszaemlékezések tükrében arra keresi a választ, hogy tanítónőképzőjének pedagógiai sikerességében és diákjaira gyakorolt, életre szóló hatásában milyen szerepet játszottak társadalmi beágyazódásának és működési körülményeinek sajátosságai, a korabeli nyugat-európai protestáns tanítóképzés mintája, a tanári kar szakmai és emberi értékei, valamint a néptanító társadalmi és szakmai szerepéről vallott elképzelései.
Tanítási képességek fejlesztése a német és a magyar tanárképzésben
Authors: Bikics Gabriella
Published: November 2024

Hazánk Európai Unióhoz való csatlakozása egyrejobban indokolttá teszi az összehasonlító pedagógiai kutatásokat. A német és a magyar tanárképzés sok tekintetben különbözik egymástól, mégis mindkettő számára alapvető kérdés, hogy hogyan lehet a tanárképzés során a tanárjelöltek tanítási képességeit és készségeit megfelelően fejleszteni. A szerző kvalitatív empirikus kutatások eredményei alapján mutatja be, hogy hogyan vélekednek a két ország tanárképzési szakemberei ennek lehetőségeiről.
A hazai egyetemi tanárképzés pedagógiai tartalmai
Authors: Zrinszky László
Published: November 2024

Az MTA Pedagógiai Bizottsága megkezdte a hazai tanárképzés helyzetének áttekintését és elemzését. Először az egyetemeken folyó pedagógiai tárgyú képzési tartalmakról gyűjtötte össze az alapvető „bemeneti" és „kimeneti” adatokat. A közölt tanulmány a vizsgálati eredményeket foglalja össze a következő elrendezésben: (1) az elméleti és a gyakorlati képzés viszonya. (2) A program- (curriculum-) típusok. (3) A leggyakrabban feltüntetett elmélettanulási források (tankönyvek, jegyzetek, szöveggyűjtemények). (4) Komplex szigorlatok és tanári képesítő vizsgák. A szerző csupán helyzetképet kívánt felvázolni, de jelezte azt a - részben a vizsgálat adataiból, részben a tanárképzésfunkcióinak és környezetének várható alakulásából levonható - következtetését is, hogy az egyetemi tanárképzés előnyben részesített tartalmai lényeges vonatkozásokban változtatásra szorulnak.
Akkreditált pedagógus-továbbképzési programok a felsőoktatásban
Authors: Polinszky Márta
Published: November 2024

A közoktatási törvény 1996. évi módosítása írta elő a pedagógusok számára a továbbképzésen való részvétel kötelezettségét. A törvény módosításához kapcsolódó kormányrendelet a pedagógus-továbbképzések szabályozásáról a tanfolyami továbbképzések szervezésének lehetőségét szektor-semlegesen határozta meg. Jelen tanulmány azt vizsgálja, hogy a felsőoktatási intézmények milyen szerepet vállalnak a tanfolyami továbbképzések kínálatának kialakításában.
Az egységes pedagógusképzés víziója
Authors: Bollókné Panyik Ilona
Published: November 2024

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Egyetemi szintű matematikai szakmódszertani képzés az ELTE Természettudományi Karán
Authors: Amdrus András
Published: November 2024

Változó, globalizálódó világunkban a hagyományos matematika kép nem elegendő, szükség van az alapvető képességek, kompetenciák, sokrétű alkalmazások matematikaoktatásba való integrálására. A szakmódszertani képzésfontosfeladata a leendő matematikatanárok új kihívásoknak megfelelőfelkészítése. Cikkünk az ELTE TTK-nfolyó egyetemi matematikai szakmódszertani képzés bemutatására vállalkozik, nem hallgatva el a problémákat sem.
E-learning - új lehetőség a tanártovábbképzésben
Authors: Hoffmann Orsolya
Published: November 2024

A tanulmány röviden foglalkozik a magyarországi számítógépes ellátottsággal és internet hozzáféréssel a középiskolák, illetve a tanárok szempontjából. Az áttekintés alapján a szerző úgy véli, hogy megalapozott igény és lehetőség ma már hazánkban az e-learningformában történő tanártovábbképzés. Részletesen ismerteti egy web-alapú nyelvtanár továbbképzés felépítését és kipróbálásának tapasztalatait, ennek során választ keres az e-learning formában történő képzések elfogadottságának és hatékonyságának kérdéseire is.
A tanulási környezet pedagógiai fejlesztése
Authors: Pfister Éva
Published: November 2024

A tanulmány a közgazdász tanári szakos hallgatók számára új típusú tanulási környezetet teremtő külső iskolai gyakorlatot mutat be; ismerteti a gyakorlat célkitűzéseit, tartalmát és a megvalósítás tapasztalatait. A szerző kiemeli, hogy a gyakorlat ilyen módon való megszervezése eredményesebbé teszi a tanári mesterség végzéséhez szükséges tudás elsajátítását. A bemutatást három hallgatói csoport beszámolójának rövidített változata teszi érzékletessé.
A romániai magyar közép- és főiskolai szintű tanítóképzés összehasonlító elemzése
Authors: Péter Lilla
Published: November 2024

A romániai magyar tanító- és óvóképzés hagyományosan középfokú volt. 1998-ban teremtődtek meg a főiskolai szintű tanítóképzésre való áttérés jogi feltételei, majd a következő tanévtől kezdődően indult el a főiskolai szintű tanító- és óvóképzés. Jelen tamdmánnyal a kétféle képzésiforma összehasonlító elemzésére vállalkozunk.
A romániai pedagógus-továbbképzés aktuális helyzete
Authors: Szabó-Thalmeiner Noémi
Published: November 2024

A szerző részletesen bemutatja és elemzi a romániai pedagógus-továbbképzés rendszerét. A pedagógust véglegesítő, II. és I. fokozatú vizsgák feltételeivel és tartalmával ismerteti meg az olvasót, valamintfelvázolja a pedagógusképzés és -továbbképzés fejlesztési stratégáját.
A középiskolai tanári teljesítmény vizsgálata
Authors: Király Zsolt
Published: November 2024

Az alábbi írás egy — a középiskolai tanárok oktató-nevelő munkában nyújtott teljesítményét vizsgáló - a hazai és a nemzetközi szakirodalom és a szerző saját kutatásai alapján speciálisan a magyar viszonyokra kidolgozott értékelési rendszer legfontosabb alapelveit, céljait, módszereit, eljárásait és működtetési szabályait összefoglaló dokumentum, egy ún. Értékelési Szabályzat tervezetének rövidített változata. Közlésének célja az, hogy vitát kezdeményezzünk erről a tanárok szakmaifejlődése szempontjábólfontos és aktuális kérdésről.
Hogyan történjen a szaktanárok szakmai képzése?
Authors: Radnóti Katalin
Published: November 2024

Az írás vitaindító jellegű, melyben azt kívánjuk bizonyítani, hogy a tanárszakos hallgatóknak nem lehet ugyanazokat a foglalkozásokat felkínálni képzésük során, mint az adott szakterület leendő kutatói számára. A pontokba szedett javaslatok megfogalmazásakor azt tartottuk szem előtt, hogy a tanárképzés alapvető célkitűzése szerint, a hallgatók képzésük során valódi szaktanárrá váljanak, és nem csak egyszerűen a szakjukatjól tudó emberekké.
Effect of Peer Group Interaction on Academic Staff Well-being: Case of Makerere University
Authors: Mbabazi Annet
Published: November 2024

Peer group interactions have been less scrutinized in terms of their contribution to the overall quality of teaching in universities. This mixed-methods study investigated the effect of peer group interaction on the well-being of academic staff at Makerere University. Quantitative data was collected using self-administered questionnaires from 382 academic staff proportionally drawn from three colleges and one school, while qualitative data was obtained from four heads, of departments, and four academic staff using a structured interview guide. Qualitative data was analysed using thematic and content analysis inductively, and later both sets were converged to generate summaries of findings.  Quantitatively, results show that peer group interaction stood at (r = .252, n = 286, p < .000) suggesting that there was a statistically significant relationship between well-being and Peer group interaction of academic staff at the 5% of significance two-tailed. R2 = 0.60, which implies that it contributed 60% of the change in academic staff well-being at Makerere University. Peer group interaction (18.929, p = 0.00) indicated that the relationship was significant. This was in agreement with qualitative findings, participants who provided positive feedback, described their interaction with peers as positive.  Such positive feedback implied participants' interaction with their peers gave them positive experiences. The conclusion is that peer group interaction is a significant predictor of academic staff well-being. Therefore, the management of the university should strengthen interpersonal relationships through social support platforms and foster a culture of open communication and feedback to contribute to overall academic staff well-being. This can be streamlined by fostering strong interpersonal relationships within the academic community, promoting networking events, creating platforms for social support, and emphasizing the importance of building positive relationships with colleagues.