bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Structure Design Evaluation of Muhammadiyah Banjarmasin University Convention Centre Building Due to Functional Change Based on SNI 03-2847-2019
Authors: Anggarini Elia , Muzaidi Irwandy
Published: November 2023

The Muhammadiyah Banjarmasin University Convention Centre Building was originally built as a guesthouse, over time it changed its function to become a place for lecture activities. Therefore, an evaluation of the initial structural design is carried out on the reliability of the building structure as regulated in Government Regulations in Permen PU No. 25 of 2007 concerning Certificate of Building Functioning or SLF. The data used in this study are primary and secondary data, where primary data is in the form of field tests to determine the uniformity of concrete quality, namely the bounce test using the Hammer Test tool on the beams and columns of the 1st floor and 2nd floor as many as 10 points, while secondary data uses preliminary planning data. Modeling is done in 3D using SAP2000 software. The results of research on the value of uniformity of concrete quality show mixed results, this is due to several factors, one of which is different casting methods in the field. Meanwhile, from the results of the analysis of the service ability of the building structure, the value of the Ultimate Moment (Mu) and Ultimate Load (Pu) as well as the Maximum Ultimate Moment (Mr) and Maximum Ultimate Load (Pr) is still able to withstand the loads acting on the structure even though it has changed its function based on SNI 03-2847-2019.
Correlation between Physical Properties and Specific Fuel Consumption in Jatropha -Used Cooking Oil Biodiesel Mixtures
Authors: Wahyudi Wahyudi , Nadjib Muhammad , Apriyanto Apriyanto
Published: November 2023

This study was motivated by the need to understand the influence of using waste jatropha biodiesel on the physical properties of fuel and the performance of diesel engines. The primary aim was to determine the relationship between the fuel's physical properties, spray angle, and specific fuel consumption (SFC) at various load levels. The methodology employed included measurements of density, viscosity, flash point, calorific value, spray angle, and SFC for different blends of waste jatropha biodiesel and diesel (B5, B10, B15, B20). The research results demonstrate an increase in density, kinematic viscosity, and flash point, along with a decrease in calorific value, as the biodiesel content increases. The density of the biodiesel mixture ranges from 823 kg/m³ at B5 to 836.50 kg/m³ at B20. The kinematic viscosity increases from 3.9 cSt at B5 to 5.2 cSt at B20, and the flash point rises from 112.9°C at B5 to 128.7°C for B20. Meanwhile, the calorific value decreases from 10308.2670 cal/g at B5 to 10133.8280 cal/g for B20. A strong correlation exists between density and kinematic viscosity with the spray angle, exhibiting R2 values of 0.9141 and 0.8287, respectively. The correlation between the fuel's physical properties and the specific fuel consumption (SFC) is also substantial, marked by high R2 values above 0.93. These findings provide a solid foundation for the development of more optimal biodiesel formulations.
SIGNIFICADO GEOLÓGICO Y ASOCIACIONES PALINOLÓGICAS DE LAS FORMACIONES DIABLO INFERIOR (MIOCENO TARDÍO) Y SAN FERNANDO SUPERIOR (MIOCENO MEDIO), PIEDEMONTE CUENCA DE LOS LLANOS ORIENTALES, COLOMBIA
Authors: Dueñas Jiménez Hernando , Van der Hammen Thomas
Published: November 2023

Las Formaciones Diablo Inferior y San Fernando Superior afloran en el Piedemonte de la Cordillera Oriental, región de Yopal. Estudios Palinológicos recientes permiten determinar que los sedimentos de la Formación Diablo Inferior se depositaron en ambientes fluviales de alta energía durante el Mioceno Tardío. Las asociaciones Palinológicas provenientes de estos sedimentos también se caracterizan por la común presencia de palinomorfos redepositados provenientes del Mioceno Temprano, Oligoceno-Eoceno Tardío, Paleoceno y varios niveles del Cretáceo. Los sedimentos que conforman la Formación Diablo Inferior son el resultado de un intenso periodo erosivo en la Cordillera Oriental durante la fase inicial de la Orogenia Andina. Los sedimentos de la Formación San Fernando Superior se depositaron en mares someros durante el Mioceno Medio. Estos mares del Mioceno Medio ocuparon la mayor parte de las Cuencas de los Llanos Orientales, de Maracaibo, de Barinas-Apure y transgredieron hacia el sur hasta influenciar la parte más occidental de la Cuenca Amazónica. Las nuevas dataciones palinológicas permiten correlacionar las Formaciones Diablo Inferior y San Fernando Superior con la parte inferior de la Formación Guayabo y con la Formación León respectivamente. Estas dos últimas son Unidades Operacionales utilizadas por la Industria Petrolera para el subsuelo de la Cuenca de los Llanos Orientales. La Formación San Fernando Superior puede ser correlacionada también, con la Formación Pebas aflorante en la parte occidental de la Cuenca del Amazonas.
EL ALBEDO TERRESTRE
Authors: Pelkowski Joaquín
Published: November 2023

El sistema climático de la Tierra se caracteriza por múltiples retroacciones. Una de las más importantes es la relacionada con la acción de la atmósfera y sus nubes sobre el flujo de energía radiante solar que las atraviesa. De la fracción de energía solar desechada a los espacios siderales (albedo terrestre) depende la energética del clima. El articulo ofrece una condensada visión pano­rámica de los modelos clásicos, así como un modelo de tres capas, destinados a calcular los flujos verticales de radiación solar, teniendo en cuenta la absorción y el esparcimiento debidos a las partlculas suspendidas en la atmósfera.
Toxic warfare agents dumped in the Baltic Sea – analysis of the possibility of using them by the Russian Federation in terrorist activities
Authors: Kaczmarek Krzysztof
Published: November 2023

W artykule przeprowadzono analizę możliwości wykorzystania przez Federację Rosyjską zatopionych w Morzu Bałtyckim bojowych środków trujących do przeprowadzenia ataków terrorystycznych i działań sabotażowych. W tym celu zostały wykorzystane następujące metody badawcze – historyczna (w celu ukazania przyczyn zatapiania w Bałtyku broni chemicznej), a jako metodę główną – podejście polemologiczne. Ze względu na trudności z dostępem do informacji (lub ich niejawność) część rozważań ma charakter hipotez. Zbadane natomiast zostały procedury (a właściwie ich brak) przewidziane na wypadek masowego uwolnienia bojowych środków trujących do Bałtyku. Głównym wnioskiem płynącym z artykułu jest to, że żadne z państw mających dostęp do Morza Bałtyckiego nie jest przygotowane na ewentualne wykorzystanie przez Rosję zdeponowanej w nim broni chemicznej. Zazwyczaj taki stan rzeczy jest tłumaczony niewielkim prawdopodobieństwem takich zdarzeń. Jednak biorąc pod uwagę aktywność rosyjskich jednostek oraz postęp technologiczny i miniaturyzację urządzeń (w tym wojskowych, które pozwalają prowadzić operacje militarne zdalnie) można dojść do wniosku, że takie działania są możliwe.
Digital Health Games for Older Adults: Development, Implementation, and Programmatic Implications of Health Game Use in Senior Centers
Authors: Orsega‐Smith Elizabeth , Ruggiero Laurie , Getchell Nancy , Barmaki Roghayeh Leila , Nichols Amy , Varghese Joshua , DeLauder Rachel , Koiler Reza
Published: November 2023

By 2030, an estimated 21.6% of the U.S. population will exceed 65 years old. Within this demographic, ongoing broad efforts are needed to address modifiable factors related to common chronic conditions of aging. Digital, or “serious,” health games offer one innovative approach to reach and engage older adults, with documented positive impacts on physical, mental/cognitive, and social health. Informed by healthy aging theory and community‐engaged, user‐centered design methods, our multidisciplinary team has developed a prototype multicomponent educational exergame designed to educate about and promote healthy lifestyle behaviors (i.e., healthy eating, physical activity), stimulate cognitive functioning, engage movement, and promote social connection. Additionally, we included functional near infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) in our pilot work to measure real time brain activation during gameplay. Our objectives are to: 1) describe the formative development and testing process of an example multi‐component educational exergame, including multidisciplinary team science collaboration, application of aging theory, and use of community‐engaged and user‐centered approaches; and 2) present a pilot study examining implementation and multiple aspects of an innovative educational exergame, including usability, acceptability, preliminary impact, and cognitive function measurement using brain imaging technology (fNIRS) to measure changes in cognitive load during gameplay. The results provide initial support for acceptability, usability, and positive perceived impact, as well as the preliminary encouraging pre to post improvements in behavioral intention, content knowledge, and relative neural efficiency. This paper also explores the potential of implementing serious health games in senior centers as part of their regular programming.
Improving the Water Quality Classification Model for Various Farms Using Features Based on Artificial Neural Network
Authors: Nuanmeesri Sumitra , Poomhiran Lap , Kadmateekarun Preedawon , Chopvitayakun Shutchapol
Published: November 2023

Measuring and classifying the water quality is necessary to manage the appropriate water quality for various farms near the coast or affected by seawater. This research aimed to improve the water quality classification model for various farms using Multi-Layer Perceptron Neural Network-based multi-class Support Vector Machine. It also implements the Random Forest Feature Importance Selection to increase model accuracy. The class reduction technique decreases the probability of co-occurrence classes for various farms in overlapping water ecosystems. The result has shown that the dataset that applied the class reduction helped increase the model’s efficiency more than the feature selection technique. The models that applied the multi-class Support Vector Machine classifier are more accurate than the Softmax activation function classifier. The findings indicate that the model using Multi-Layer Perceptron Neural Network-based One-versus-One Support Vector Machine combined with the Random Forest Feature Importance Selection and the class reduction has the highest efficiency and improves the water quality classification model in various farms.
Comparison of Airport Operations Before, During and After the COVID-19 period in Slovakia
Authors: Hovanec Michal , Tymofiiv Volodymyr , Horkay Juraj , Al-Rabeei Samer
Published: November 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on global travel, resulting in significant disruptions to airport operations worldwide. The study on airport operations in Slovakia before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic found that passenger traffic and flight frequencies experienced significant declines during the pandemic, causing operational disruptions and financial challenges for airports. The research utilizes a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative data analysis and qualitative insights from key stakeholders involved in airport management and operations. In the post-pandemic period, while there was some recovery, passenger numbers and flight frequencies remained below pre-pandemic levels. The study's results suggest that the aviation industry in Slovakia faces ongoing challenges in adapting to the new normal, with implications for future investments and strategies in airport management, capacity planning, and financial sustainability.
Developing Customer-Based Education Strategic Guidelines for Promoting a Software Product
Authors: Hamtini Thair M.
Published: November 2023

In the Software as a Service (SaaS) startup landscape, effective user education is a critical factor for driving product adoption and ensuring customer satisfaction, both of which are essential for the successful promotion of software products. Traditional methods such as lengthy manuals and eBooks often prove frustrating to users due to their time-consuming nature. This paper addresses the pressing issue of user education in the SaaS industry and proposes customer-centric education guidelines based on a maturity model. These guidelines aim to advance and scale up the learning process, offering a more efficient approach to promoting SaaS products. In our study, we applied these guidelines within an Edtech company, leading to significant improvements in product adoption, user satisfaction, and cost-efficiency. Our findings underscore the necessity for founders and stakeholders in the SaaS sector to prioritize customer training. This research sheds light on the potential benefits of adopting innovative and user-friendly education strategies, ultimately contributing to the growth and success of SaaS startups.
A Copula-Based Stochastic Frontier Analysis of Thai Jasmine Rice Production in the Northeast of Thailand
Authors: Chanaim Somsak , Srichikul Wilawan , Mensaklo Emmanuel
Published: November 2023

Thai jasmine rice holds immense economic significance both domestically and as a major export, making it a vital contributor to the Thai economy. Traditional and modern agricultural practices, centered around rice cultivation, play a pivotal role in the culture and economy of the Northeast region. However, concerns have arisen regarding rice production efficiency in recent times due to capital and labor availability challenges. Motivated by these concerns, this study employs a copula-based stochastic frontier modeling (copula-SFM) framework to investigate production efficiency empirically. The research is based on a sample of 384 farmers in the Northeast of Thailand. The Akaike Information Criterion (AIC) is utilized to select the most appropriate model. The results indicate that the Gaussian copula-SFM outperforms other copula models. Notably, the study identifies total area, capital, and labor as critical factors significantly contributing to the positive impact on jasmine rice production. Furthermore, the research ranks provinces based on average technical efficiency (TE) scores, revealing Khon Kaen Province, Yasothon Province, and Roi Et Province as the top-performing regions.
Assessing the Benefits of Online Learning in Higher Education and its Impact on Law Students
Authors: de la Asuncion Pari-Bedoya Ilda Nadia Monica , Vargas-Murillo Alfonso Renato , Guevara-Soto Francisco de Jesús , Jiménez-Palacios Ricardo , Ypanaque-Pereira Isai Luis
Published: November 2023

The present study aims to analyze the advantages and disadvantages of online learning, focusing on the importance of understanding how legal education can benefit from online learning. The problem under investigation resided in asking what the benefits of online learning for legal education are and how it impacts law students. For this study, a systematic literature review was conducted in order to recollect and analyze the existing literature available regarding legal education and online learning. This process entailed a comprehensive search across academic databases such as Scopus, IEEE Xplore, and ProQuest, with the help of keywords and research criteria in order to enhance the study’s result and establish a collection of literature that would help the study’s research questions regarding legal education and its impact on law students. The main hypothesis established that law students are capable of fully embracing online learning thanks to today’s level of adaptability, and while the results show that a vast number of students have access to mobile technology and are aware of the benefits of online learning, law schools need to gradually implement this methodology in order to start experiencing mentioned benefits and have an effective applicability of this methods in their teaching programs.
Measurement of Psychometric Properties Numerical Aptitude Assessment Scale for Prospective High School Students: A Rasch Model Analysis
Authors: Ridwan M. Rais , Hadi Samsul , Jailani Jailani
Published: November 2023

Developing structured test instruments is essential in forming a measurable and consistent ability assessment construct. This study examines the psychometric properties of the numerical aptitude test instrument (NAPTIN) utilizing Rasch model analysis to evaluate standardized numerical aptitude assessment test instruments for prospective high school (PHS) students based on validation and construct reliability. Data was collected using an online survey of 228 PHS students. The Rasch model analyses person and item fit, item measure, dimensionality and local independence testing, reliability, and differential item functioning. The results showed that NAPTIN had appropriate and consistent items for measuring the numerical aptitude of PHS students based on gender and school type. This study recommends a systematic measurement tool for researchers. Another contribution is measurement instruments for Indonesian schools and policymakers to choose student program specialties.
Europe and Latin America: Analysis of the Effect of Trade Agreements on Exports
Authors: Larrea-Paredes Mónica , Zhangallimbay Donald , Macas-Acosta Guido , Jimber-del-Rio Juan-Antonio , Vergara-Romero Arnaldo
Published: November 2023

One of the leading commercial drivers applied in developing countries, especially in economies with conservative policies, is free trade agreements or tariff preferences with strategic economic zones worldwide. The countries of Latin America and the Caribbean are no exception. The United States is the region's leading trading partner; however, several countries have signed trade agreements with the European area in recent years. In this paper, we ask ourselves to what extent these agreements are beneficial. In addition, we evaluate the impact on exports with other world regions. Mainly, we analyze the effect of commercial firms in the European zone on the level of exports of the other partners, especially with the United States. The results consistently suggest that signing trade agreements with the European zone generates an export displacement effect. In other words, although the gross level of exports to the European zone increases, the level of exports to other regions of the world, especially to the United States, grows faster than other countries that do not even have agreements with the Europeans. Generally, exports do not have a statistically significant effect on signing trade agreements with the European zone.
Let's Go On A Virtual Reality Trip!: The Effect on the Students’ Literacy, Interest, and Satisfaction in Cultural Learning
Authors: Iasha Vina , Japar Muhammad , Maksum Arifin , Setiawan Bramianto
Published: November 2023

This research focused on the effect of a field trip-based virtual reality (VR) application on literacy, interest, and satisfaction of elementary school students. A quasi-experimental method was used with 370 participants from 6 areas in Jakarta. Data was collected using multiple-choice questions and questionnaires, while analysis used descriptive statistics and independent sample t-tests. The result indicated that Fieldtrip-based Virtual Reality (FVR) positively and significantly influenced cultural learning. First, FVR enhances students' literacy skills by providing an immersive experience. Moreover, its interactive features increase students' interest in cultural learning. Then, the unique and fun virtual environment increases satisfaction when learning is taking place. In conclusion, this study demonstrates the favorable influence of FVR on students' cultural learning, underscoring its potential as an effective educational tool for primary school students.
Bibliometric Study of the Conceptual Approach of Intellectual Capital
Authors: Slyvkanyč Natália , Glova Jozef
Published: November 2023

This study aims to map the conceptual approach of intangibles for the period 1982 – 2022 by using a bibliometric study. For this study, we used the Web of Science Core Collection database as a main reference for data collection. From 1982 to 2022, we filtered 21,564 records for our final sample. Collected data were analysed with descriptive statistics and co-word analysis, where a co-occurrence network was used for visualisation of co-word analysis. From a total of 37 460 keywords, the most frequent are: “Risk”, “Performance”, “Human Capital”, “Impact”, “Growth”, “Return” and “Volatility”. USA is the leader in researching the area of intellectual capital (approximately 30% of the total amount of papers belongs to USA researchers). Separately, we analysed the case of the Slovak Republic. Our results show that Slovakia has a huge time gap with other countries, but the positive is that Slovak researchers are in step with worldwide popular areas of intellectual capital. Also, we found that Slovak Republic published 0,75% of the total 21,564 papers. This study offers a wide range of the current state of researching intellectual capital worldwide and separately for the Slovak Republic.
Prediction of the Tendency to Smoke Based on Emotional Dyslexia and Cognitive Control
Authors: Zarei Fateme , Taheri Afsane , Sharifi Nastaran
Published: November 2023

Background: Smoking is a serious health threat, killing about 5 million people worldwide each year. By 2030, the number of diseases and deaths from tobacco use will reach 8 million per year. This study aims to investigate the prediction of smoking tendency based on emotional dyslexia and perceptual control with the mediation of risk perception.
Method: This was a descriptive-correlational research conducted on all the 45,000 employees of Tehran Municipality who were working in 2019. The statistical sample consisted of 215 members of the aforementioned statistical population, which was determined using the usual sampling method in correlation studies and the multi-stage cluster sampling method. The instruments used included the smoking tendency questionnaire, the emotional nonverbal questionnaire, and the perceptual control questionnaire. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS software version 25 and Amos software version 22 at two descriptive (mean, standard deviation, etc.) and inferential (structural equation analysis) levels.
Results: The coefficient of the direct path between alexithymia and the tendency to smoke was 0.380. It can be concluded that there was a positive and significant relationship between alexithymia and the tendency to smoke. In addition, the coefficient of the direct path between perceptual control and the tendency to smoke was -0.250.
Conclusion: There is a negative and significant relationship between cognitive control and the tendency to smoke. Therefore, by teaching people emotional regulation skills, a person can be prepared to face and solve problems and have constructive relationship with others.
Preferences for Hybrid Learning of Postgraduate Students
Authors: Yeli Salmaini , Hartono  , Kasmuri  , Nasution Syamruddin
Published: November 2023

This paper aims to describe the preferences of postgraduate students regarding hybrid learning and the factors that influence their preferences for this learning model. This is considered important because postgraduate students are mature individuals and have the right to determine the learning process that suits their needs. Therefore, this research is a quantitative descriptive study. The research sample consisted of 204 postgraduate students from Sultan Syarif Kasim State Islamic University of Riau, including master's and doctoral programs. Sampling was carried out using a quota random sampling technique without distinguishing between study programs. The research instrument used was a closed questionnaire. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics in the form of tables and diagrams. The results showed that of the total respondents, 8 students (4%) had a very strong preference for hybrid learning, 165 people (81%) had a preference in the good category, 13 people (6%) had a poor preference, 15 people (7%) had an unfavorable preference, and only 3 people (1%) had a very unfavorable preference for hybrid learning. Factors that influence postgraduate students' decisions to choose hybrid learning include the availability of resources for online learning, as well as the provision of complete and varied online learning resources.
No deducibilidad de las regalías y carga tributaria del sector extractivo en Colombia. Efectos de la Ley 2277 de 2022
Authors: Perafán Peña Héctor Fabio
Published: November 2023

En su artículo 19, parágrafo 1 la Ley 2277 de 2022 establece que las empresas del sector extractivo en Colombia no podrán deducir de la base gravable del impuesto de renta aquellos gastos asociados a las regalías pagadas al Estado. Esta investigación busca determinar los efectos de dicha medida sobre la carga tributaria que asumirían las empresas del sector, al tiempo que plantea una comparativa entre aquellas que pagan regalías en efectivo y en especie. Así, este estudio concluye que, no solamen­te la carga tributaria de las firmas extractivas aumentará, sino que la no deducibilidad de las regalías supone que las empresas que pagan esa obligación en dinero soportarán una mayor carga impositiva en relación con aquellas que lo hacen en especie.
Analysis of the Relationship Between Knowledge Management and Project Management
Authors: Goldbach Ioana Raluca , Marinescu Liliana , Baicu Adrian Cosmin
Published: November 2023

The economic value of all projects is well known nationally and internationally, yet many economic actors fail to give enough voice to project experts at the strategic level. The climate emergency, the global pandemic, the decisions of the European Commission and the European Parliament, and the post-Brexit environment have created a perfect storm when companies plan their mid- and long-term strategies. For this competition, ADI ITI Danube Delta built the first national strategy development tool. Under the motto of this mechanism, below I present the methodology of knowledge management and the projects developed in the ITI Danube Delta region.
The Main Aspects of New Ukrainian School: Child-Centeredness, Competence Approach, Pedagogy of Partnership
Authors: Filatova Lada , Zhvava Olga , Kharchuk Oksana , Kosarieva Halyna , Zyniakova Anzhelika , Shestopalova Tetiana
Published: November 2023

The main aspects of New Ukrainian School are considered in the article. The relevance of the article is that the educational reform launched in Ukraine in 2017 is based on a model of 9 key components, among which the prominent pedagogy is partnership, which is based on the cooperation of students, teachers and parents; the content of education is realized through the competence approach; in the educational process the main reference point is the needs of the child, ie the so-called child-centeredness.
The purpose of the article: to consider in detail the implementation of key components of the New Ukrainian School Concept in domestic and foreign educational institutions: to clarify the principles of implementation of child centeredness, to reveal the essential features of the competence approach to learning, to compare the implementation of partnership pedagogy in international and Ukrainian education.
Methods of work: complex (analysis of the scientific literature and synthesis).
Novelty: the activity-based approach to learning is the key to the formation of key competencies of lifelong learning.
Results: According to research on this issue, the main goal of each reform is to improve the quality of education. Both the competence approach, and pedagogy of partnership, and child-centeredness interact closely with each other, complement each aspect. Thus, these factors are aimed at the diverse development of the child's personality, the formation of key and subject competencies that will be necessary for life skills and will be the basis for choosing a future profession and the key to success in life.
Conclusion: these factors of the New Ukrainian School Concept proclaim the preservation of the value of childhood, personal approach to the child, the development of students' abilities, creating an educational environment that provides psychological and physiological comfort.
The Today's Linguistic Paradigm: The Problem of Investigating Emotional Intelligence in the Learning of a Foreign Language
Authors: Rogulska Oxana , Rudnitska Kateryna , Mahdiuk Olha , Drozdova Veronika , Lysak Halyna , Korol Svitlana
Published: November 2023

The relevance of the article is due to the increasing attention of researchers in the field of psychology and pedagogy to the problem of formation and development of emotional intelligence as a necessary component of the process of learning a foreign language. Success in professional and personal sphere to a large extent depends on the ability of a person to understand and accept the manifestation of their own and other people's emotional states. Social skills possessed by people with developed emotional intelligence include, first of all, the ability to control their own emotions and the emotions of other people. The development of such skills is especially necessary nowadays, when the use of digital technologies is growing and the value of interpersonal interactions is decreasing. The article defines the essence of the concept of "emotional intelligence"; defines approaches to the definition of the effectiveness criteria of teaching the English language and their relationship with emotional intelligence; investigates the emotional aspect of forming foreign language competences; investigates emotional intelligence in cadets and their relationship with foreign language competences. In our article the most effective way to develop emotional intelligence are the types and types of tasks that promote students' activity in dialogic and monologic statements, as well as in class discussions. In this organization of pedagogical activities students communicate and share their ideas in English.
Nurturing the Temporal Dynamic of Reflection Among Pre-Service Teachers: the Contribution of Peer Observation and Written Reflection
Authors: Azevedo Eugénia , Araújo Rui , Ramos Ana , Mesquita Isabel
Published: November 2023

This study aimed to examine how peer observation and written reflection could led Pre-Service Teachers (PSTs) in improving the temporal dynamics of their reflection during the Physical Education practicum. Given its dynamic and collaborative nature, an action-research design was conducted throughout an academic year to explore the ongoing and deliberate adaptation of peer observation and written reflection strategies to develop PSTs’ reflection. Six PSTs and the first author, who took on the dual role of external facilitator and researcher, participated in this study. As facilitator, the first author scaffolded the implementation of both pedagogical strategies over the school year. PSTs’ reflections were gathered through semi-structured interviews and reflective journal. Also, additional field notes were gathered by the facilitator during participant observation. The findings showed that an intentional structured combination of peer observation and written reflection helped PSTs to develop their ability to reflect-in-action and to reflect on reflection-in-action. The interaction between peer observation and written reflection enabled PSTs to understand the problems derived from their own pedagogical practice, as well as the need to search for new and better solutions. Doing so, PST started to reflect in an action-oriented and critical way. From a practical standpoint, we recommend that Physical Education Teacher Education programs include the development of a temporal dynamic of reflection not only through peer observation and written reflection, but also using multiple strategies (e.g., audio recordings, video analysis, etc.). By nurturing the temporal dynamic of reflection, PSTs can ongoingly re-examine themselves and their pedagogical intervention critically.
Wykorzystanie funduszy strukturalnych w małych miastach regionu łódzkiego
Authors: Kulawiak Anita
Published: November 2023

Przystąpienie Polski do Unii Europejskiej otworzyło szanse dla jednostek samorządu terytorialnego na pozyskanie środków finansowych. Wraz z tym wiele polskich miast, w tym szczególnie tych małych, uzyskało możliwość modernizacji i rozwoju swojej dotychczasowej gospodarki, gdyż środki własne, którymi dotychczas dysponowały małe gminy z reguły nie pozwalały na podjęcie nowych przedsięwzięć, a jedynie umożliwiały pokrycie zaledwie części kosztów przewidzianych na wykonanie określonego projektu. Po 2004 roku możliwość skorzystania ze środków unijnych uzyskały wszystkie gminy, jednak nie wszystkie w równym stopniu tę możliwość wykorzystują. Celem artykułu jest przedstawienie i ocena wykorzystania przez władze lokalne małych miast funduszy unijnych na finansowanie i realizację inwestycji na przykładzie miast regionu łódzkiego w latach 2007–2013.
Efektywność sieci transportowej w Polsce rozbudowywanej ze wsparciem środków UE w latach 2007–2013
Authors: Iwaszko-Niziałkowska Katarzyna
Published: November 2023

W pracy przebadano wzrost efektywności sieci dróg kołowych Polski
rozbudowywanej w ramach funduszy unijnych. Wprawdzie inwestycje drogowe podniosły
ogólną efektywność całej sieci kraju, ale w trakcie tego procesu spowodowały
wzrost zróżnicowania poziomów skomunikowania pomiędzy poszczególnymi obszarami.
Wykazano, że mniejsze inwestycje drogowe, subregionalne mogą przynieść w tym
względzie większe korzyści.
Środki strukturalne z Unii Europejskiej szansą na rozwój miasta Łowicza
Authors: Denis Małgorzata , Majewska Anna
Published: November 2023

Łowicz jest miastem położonym w centralnej Polsce, w województwie
łódzkim, o bogatej historii, kulturze i tradycji. Dzieje miasta sięgają aż do roku 1136
(pierwsza informacja ukazała się w Bulli Papieskiej), było wówczas ośrodkiem gospodarczym,
duchowym i naukowym – znajdował się tu dwór prymasowski. Łowicz jest
stolicą Ziemi Łowickiej, którą zamieszkuje ludność nazywana tradycyjne „Księżakami”.
W okresie transformacji ustrojowej doszło do zmian zarówno gospodarczych, przestrzennych,
jak i społecznych. Likwidacja dużych zakładów pracy doprowadziła do
degradacji terenów przemysłowych. Konsekwencją są problemy przestrzenne i funkcjonalne
centrum miasta i usytuowanych w nim terenów kolejowych, które stały się barierą
dla rozwoju tej części miasta. Kolejnym problemem jest wykluczenie społeczne ludności
zamieszkującej często zabytkowe kamienice oraz zmniejszenie się liczby mieszkańców
z 31 750 osób w 1998 roku do 29 606 w 2011 roku (GUS).
Przed władzami miasta stoją duże wyzwania: zachęcenie młodych ludzi do pozostania
w mieście, a przedsiębiorców do inwestowania, rewitalizacja terenów poprzemysłowych,
zwiększenie konkurencyjności miasta, poprawa jakości życia mieszkańców,
zmniejszenie różnic społecznych.
System informacji statystycznej małych miast na Ukrainie ‒ ocena i koncepcja zmian
Authors: Schehlyuk Svitalana , Melnyk Maryanna , Bartosiewicz Bartosz
Published: November 2023

Celem artykułu jest ocena dostępności do informacji statystycznej dla ośrodków lokalnych na Ukrainie (ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem małych miast) oraz autorska propozycja zestawu wskaźników, których monitoringiem i upublicznieniem, w pierwszej kolejności, powinny zająć się urzędy statystyczne. W pierwszej części opracowania omówiono problem dostępności do danych statystycznych i wskazano istniejące źródła pozyskiwania informacji nt. sytuacji społeczno-gospodarczej małych miast. W drugiej części zaprezentowano autorską koncepcję integracji obecnie istniejących źródeł wiedzy oraz wskazano na działania niezbędne dla poprawy dostępności do systemu informacji statystycznej, w szczególności dla decydentów odpowiadających za politykę rozwoju na szczeblu lokalnym.
Prawo do bycia offline podstawowym prawem pracowników pracujących zdalnie
Authors: Olejnik Katarzyna
Published: November 2023

Ponad trzy lata temu świat stanął w obliczu pandemii COVID-19. Większość krajów świata zjednoczyła się, by wspólnie przeciwdziałać rozprzestrzenianiu się wirusa SARS-CoV-2. Wprowadzono wiele obowiązkowych oraz fakultatywnych rozwiązań, mających na celu powstrzymanie pandemii. Jednym z nich było zalecenie wystosowane do pracodawców, aby zlecili pracownikom – w miarę możliwości – wykonywanie pracy w formie zdalnej (tzw. home office). Dzięki temu duża część osób mogła pozostać w domach, co miało prowadzić do zminimalizowania ryzyka zachorowania. Z upływem czasu takie rozwiązanie zaczęto powszechnie stosować jako alternatywę dla pracy świadczonej tradycyjnie, to znaczy stacjonarnie w zakładzie pracy pracodawcy. Wykonywanie pracy w formule home office, z założenia ma działać na korzyść zarówno pracodawców, jak i osób pozostających w stosunku pracy, natomiast nie jest ono pozbawione wad. Można wśród nich wyróżnić m.in. problem ochrony prywatności pracownika lub jego czasu pracy, zwłaszcza w odniesieniu do ochrony jego czasu wolnego. Główna część opracowania będzie skupiać się na przesłankach realizacji prawa do bycia offline. Metodami badawczymi zastosowanymi w poniższym opracowaniu są metoda analizy piśmiennictwa oraz metoda formalno-dogmatyczna.
Availability and Utilization of Educational Technology in Primary Schools of Ethiopia
Authors: Yibeltal Yizengaw Jerusalem , Tarekegn Nigussie Asnake
Published: November 2023

The purpose of this study is to look into the availability and utilization of instructional technology in Ethiopian primary education, using some urban and regional schools as case representatives. 165 in-service teachers were recruited using available sampling method from Addis Ababa and Amhara regional state primary schools. A questionnaire and semi-structured interview items were created and administered to collect data. The study used a descriptive survey design with a mixed methods research approach. Major findings revealed that teachers in the case primary schools do not have accesses to properly utilize educational technologies in the teaching-learning processes. Multiple regression analysis results showed that there is no significant difference in the use of educational technology between regional and urban school teachers.
Competencias digitales docentes en el nivel de educación superior en Argentina
Authors: Kanobel María Cristina , Galli María Gabriela , Chan Débora Mirta
Published: November 2023

A partir del contexto de enseñanza remota de emergencia debido a la COVID-19, desde el año 2020 la educación se enfrenta a un momento histórico donde las prácticas de enseñanza están mediadas por tecnologías digitales y el rol docente cobra protagonismo. Este artículo describe perfiles docentes de Educación Superior en Argentina, analiza el nivel de sus competencias digitales y las compara con su autopercepción sobre ellas. Para ello, se plantea un estudio cuantitativo con enfoque descriptivo-correlacional. En el relevamiento de datos se utilizó el instrumento DigCompEdu adaptado al contexto argentino, con una muestra de 1155 docentes de diversas instituciones con representación nacional. Los resultados obtenidos evidencian que el profesorado participante de la investigación se percibe con mayores competencias digitales de las que posee y que existen diferencias en los niveles competenciales alcanzados según el género y el área disciplinar. Se observa que el nivel competencial se correlaciona positivamente con la antigüedad en la inclusión de herramientas digitales en las prácticas docentes. Se concluye también que el área menos valorada por el profesorado es aquella que promueve el desarrollo de competencias digitales en el estudiantado. En consecuencia, en relación con los hallazgos de este estudio, sería aconsejable propiciar diversas acciones institucionales que fortalezcan las distintas áreas competenciales del profesorado.
Autopercepción de estudiantes de bachillerato como lectores y escritores
Authors: González de la Torre Yolanda , Jiménez Mora José
Published: November 2023

El objetivo central de este trabajo fue explorar la percepción que tienen de sí mismos como lectores y escritores los estudiantes de bachillerato, desde la premisa de que, para indagar sobre su desempeño en estas tareas, se requiere una comprensión más precisa de la forma en que la actividad escolar moldea sus nociones sobre lo que es ser lectores y escritores competentes. Se aplicó un cuestionario sobre autopercepción lectora y escritora a una muestra de 224 estudiantes de dos bachilleratos ofrecidos en escuelas públicas de Guadalajara, México. El análisis de los datos se concentró en tres bloques: autopercepción de los estudiantes para la lectura y la escritura, demandas de lectura y escritura presentes en su entorno escolar, y causas atribuidas a un buen desempeño lector y escritor. Los resultados muestran que las/los estudiantes consideran que son mejores lectores que escritores, sin embargo, reconocen dificultades para la comprensión lectora y redacción de textos, mientras que atribuyen las diferencias en su desempeño a causas como la motivación hacia el estudio y la intervención de las/los docentes. Se concluye señalando la necesidad de que, durante la actividad escolar, sean promovidas estrategias para mejorar la lectura y escritura, independientemente de la asignatura o disciplina que se estudie.
La relación entre calidad e innovación en el contexto de la certificación de tractores agrícolas en México
Authors: Reyes Chacón David Arturo , Rivera González Gibrán , Ayala Garay Alma Velia , Cadena López Aydé , Ángeles Tovar Luis Canek
Published: November 2023

Este trabajo tiene como objetivo analizar la relación que existe entre la calidad y la innovación en el contexto de la certificación de tractores agrícolas en México. Para ello, se realizó una investigación cualitativa a través de una triangulación metodológica con revisión documental, entrevistas semiestructuradas, observación y aplicación de cuestionarios en empresas fabricantes y distribuidoras con tractores internacionalmente certificados. A partir de una propuesta de modelo relacional, se argumenta que la calidad contribuye a la innovación de manera indirecta, debido a que existe una variable intermedia que regula la relación entre ambas. Esta variable intermedia se integra por componentes tales como el ecosistema de Ciencia Tecnología e Innovación, la cultura organizacional, el mercadeo y valor de la marca, la explotación del conocimiento, el recurso humano I+D, así como la adaptabilidad y los proyectos I+D. Un mejor desempeño de las variables en las empresas fabricantes sobre las distribuidoras permite mostrar cómo dichos componentes generan procesos de aprendizaje que fomentan a la innovación. Se concluye que los componentes de la calidad no proveen directamente resultados en innovación, sino que propician y fortalecen los componentes intermedios que la impulsan. Se considera que los hallazgos podrían ser de utilidad para otras empresas e industrias.
Códigos JEL: O32, L15, Q1, Q13, Q16, L62Recibido: 11/07/2023. Aceptado: 31/08/2023. Publicado: 09/11/2023.
Contabilidad financiera bajo NIIF generalidades y activos no financieros
Authors: Cecilia Gloria , Castillo Dilia , Fernando Andrés
Published: November 2023

El libro Contabilidad Financiera bajo NIIF: Generalidades y Activos no Financieros, se enfoca en el manejo de los cuatro aspectos del proceso contable: reconocimiento, medición, reporte y revelación, orientado a los activos no financieros. El libro parte del análisis del marco conceptual, continúa con un recorrido por las diferentes NIIF relacionadas con los activos no financieros, de una forma clara, ilustrada y en contexto, de tal forma que pueda ser utilizado como texto guía para cursos de Contabilidad Financiera, con la aplicación de los ejercicios propuestos y los ejemplos desarrollados.
El libro es una herramienta pedagógica que permite a los estudiantes y profesores apropiarse de forma amigable con el contenido y disposiciones de las NIIF, a partir de un lenguaje claro, preciso y simple, que los ayudará a fortalecer sus competencias como profesionales de la información financiera.
Abstract
The book Financial Accounting under IFRS: Fundamentals and Non-Financial Assets, is focused on the four basic accounting activities: recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of non-financial assets. The book analyzes the conceptual framework, the IFRS related to non-financial assets, using a clear, illustrative and contextualized stylus. It could be used as a guide book for financial accounting courses, where students and teachers can apply problems and solved exercises.
Este libro es una herramienta pedagógica útil para estudiantes y profesores, debido a su lenguaje claro, preciso y simple que les ayuda a comprender y aplicar mejor las NIIF.  Pueden fortalecer sus habilidades y competencias como (futuros) profesionales de la información financiera.
Presupuestos en Excel
Authors: Vitaliano Jairo
Published: November 2023

PRESUPUESTOS EN EXCEL es resultado de las experiencias académicas con estudiantes de Administración Industrial de la UPTC de Colombia, donde se motiva mediante el método aprender haciendo, la importancia de esta herramienta para facilitar el manejo de la información en la toma decisiones y abordar el futuro obteniendo resultados económicos exitosos.
El punto de partida es la información de una empresa de años anteriores (Presupuesto tradicional) y la tendencia de los negocios en el año a presupuestar mediante el análisis PESTEL. Con base en ella se elabora un Pronóstico de ventas punto de partida de la Presupuestación, para iniciar con el Presupuesto de ventas, quien se convierte en el eje, o rey de la Presupuestación, siendo la puerta de entrada hacia la salida de los presupuestos de inventarios, de producción, de costos de producción, de distribución, financiero, de gastos generales y administrativos, hasta obtener el estado financiero de Ingresos estimados y el Balance General Presupuestado. Mediante la valiosa herramienta de Excel permite elaborar Macros con las ventajas de ahorro de tiempo para la oportuna toma de decisiones empresariales.
Production of Photosynthetic Pigments from Spirulina platensis Under Different Light Intensities
Authors: Kusumaningtyas Pintaka , Gultom Sihol Dwijaya , Usman U.
Published: November 2023

Photosynthetic pigments from microalgae have great potential biotechnological applications, as healthy food colorants and cosmetics. The production of photosynthetic pigments depends on many environmental conditions, mainly light intensity during the cultivation period. The present study aimed to determine the productivity of photosynthetic pigments in the biomass of S. platensis, including total chlorophylls, carotenoids, and phycocyanin, under different light intensities: 40 µmol m–2 s–1 (lower light intensity) and 70 µmol m–2 s–1 (higher light intensity). The results showed that S. platensis culture responds to changes in light intensity by changing the composition of photosynthetic pigments as an adaptive mechanism. The higher carotenoids content (69.69 ± 7.47 µg/g dw) was found under high light intensity, meanwhile, the higher chlorophyll (1495.47 ± 279.00 µg/g dw) and phycocyanin (4995.49 ± 576.52 µg/g dw) contents were observed under low light intensity. The highest productivity of photosynthetic pigments in S. platensis was shown by phycocyanin (318.86 ± 44.22 µg/L/day) and cholophylls (95.38 ± 19.35 µg/L/day) which were produced under low light intensity. Our results show that changes in light intensity can contribute to a stronger effect on the productivity of algal pigments for human health benefits and food colorants.