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Vocal elegy in the works of composers of the Mighty Handful
Authors: Stepanidina Olga Dmitrievna , Voynova Darya Victorovna
Published: October 2024

The study aims to substantiate the possibility that vocal elegies were created and performed within the aesthetic culture of the intelligentsia and composers’ musical circles in Russia in the mid-19th century. The article examines the romances of C. Cui, M. Mussorgsky, N. Rimsky-Korsakov, and A. Borodin. The scientific novelty of the work is due to the fact that the analysis of the romances has been conducted by Russian art historians in the context of a virtually non-existent definition for the genre of elegy. Elegy, which originates from funeral chants and has specific characteristics, was replaced in the early 19th century by art historians with a rather vague genre based on V. Belinsky’s designation of a “sad song”. The inevitable searches by art historians for elegies among the most diverse romances that have content close to a “sophisticated small talk” with elements of disappointment in love and sadness as the main emotional state lead researchers to rather controversial conclusions. This causes considerable inconvenience to the main participants in the cultural space, i.e., performers, and raises a number of questions. Typically, such conclusions are drawn based on the analysis of poetic and musical texts, but the main topic, namely, the place of elegy as a sounding genre in the Russian musical cultural life of the mid-19th century, remains outside their scope. The scientific novelty of this article lies in examining the romances of the composers of the Mighty Handful from the perspective of defining the genre of elegy as a “tragic monologue” and the possibility of its existence within the aesthetic platform of the intelligentsia and composers’ musical circles to which the composers of the group belonged. Such a practice is viewed as quite beneficial for Russian musicology in terms of examining domestic chamber-vocal music through the lens of the identified characteristics of elegy. As a result of the study, it has been found that, contrary to the widespread opinion in Russian musicology regarding the presence of a large number of vocal elegies in the works of composers from the Mighty Handful, the genre of elegy, having a genetic foundation in a mourning song, is incompatible with the usual place of chamber-vocal music and is exceptionally rare.
S. L. Frank on love: Existential and theonomic approaches
Authors: Gorkushin Evgeny Sergeevich
Published: October 2024

The aim of the study is to analyze the philosophical views of Semyon Frank on love, considered in the context of existential and theonomic approaches. Frank, a prominent Russian philosopher and thinker of the 20th century, offers a unique interpretation of love that connects personal human experiences with higher spiritual truths. The importance of this study lies in the fact that it allows for a deeper comprehension of how Frank’s concept of love relates to his broader philosophical views, including his understanding of God and human existence. The scientific novelty is connected with a more complete revelation of the understanding of love as a philosophical and spiritual phenomenon thanks to the work of Semyon Lyudvigovich Frank. His writings allow for a deeper comprehension of how personal experiences of love can be connected with universal truths and divine principles. As a result, it was determined that Frank’s ideas about love as a profound, multi-layered phenomenon that includes both personal and divine aspects open up new perspectives for philosophical and religious understanding, making it possible through love for one’s neighbor to come to a participation in the divine and the discovery of the meaning of human life.
Paper banknotes of Catherine the Great in Russia: Historiographical aspect
Authors: Razumov Sergey Alexandrovich
Published: October 2024

The aim of the study is to determine how the topic of Catherine the Great’s banknotes is covered in historical science. The paper examines the aspects to which researchers pay most attention: the reasons for the introduction of banknotes, the essence of the new system, its evolution and impact on the country’s economy. It is noted that a significant portion of the works list various historical facts related to the issue of banknotes, but there is no in-depth analysis. However, some works stand out: they consider the issue of banknotes in a more comprehensive way: within the framework of the development of Russia’s financial and monetary system. The scientific novelty lies in a comprehensive assessment of how Catherine the Great’s banknotes are evaluated in historical science. As a result of the study, the author concludes: despite some advantages from the introduction of banknotes (overcoming the state budget deficit, developing the commodity-monetary system), the disadvantages of this system (inflation with constant issue of banknotes) were not overcome either under Catherine the Great or in the first half of the 19th century.
УЗАГАЛЬНЕНА МОДЕЛЬ ТЛІЮЧОГО РОЗРЯДУ НА ОСНОВІ ТРИГОНОМЕТРИЧНОГО БАЗИСА
Authors: АНДРІЄНКО О. В.
Published: October 2024

Мета: полягає в огляді та класифікації існуючих на даний момент моделей тліючого розряду за методом математичного опису процесів, тиску, типу газу та за геометрією електродів. Стаття спрямована на створення узагальненої моделі розряду, яка визначатиме вплив кожного параметру на характеристики розряду.
Методика: Для досягнення цілей дослідження були використані методи теоретичного аналізу наукових джерел, а також математичний метод для опису узагальненої моделі розряду на базі ортонормованого базису, зокрема тригонометричного базису.
Результати: Проведено огляд тліючого розряду, запропоновано класифікацію моделей за аналітичними методами в їх основі. Виокремлено вектор параметрів спільний для всіх моделей. Також при аналізі було проведено порівняння характеристик моделей у вигляді таблиці. Була запропонована узагальнена модель дослідження газових розрядів методом варіації параметрів за допомогою ортонормованих базисів. Як приклад наведено формування вектору змінних параметрів у тригонометричному базисі.
Наукова новизна: Стаття пропонує узагальнену модель розряду, яка основана на істотній зміні кожного параметру як компоненти вектору ортонормованого базису, що впливає на характеристики розряду. Така модель дозволяє одночасно змінювати параметри моделі, накопичувати реакції на зміни параметрів у кожному випробуванні, а по завершенні за результатами аналізу виокремити вплив кожного параметру при сукупній зміні параметрів моделі а також окремо і вплив комбінацій змін параметрів.
Практична значимість: Модель дозволяє аналізувати вплив різних параметрів на розряд незалежно від конкретних умов експерименту. Використання ортонормованого базису для представлення параметрів дозволяє виявляти, які параметри мають найбільший вплив на стабільність і ефективність розряду як окремо, так і в комбінації з іншими параметрами. Це дає можливість оптимізувати ці параметри для досягнення найкращих результатів в конкретних умовах, що робить її універсальним інструментом для дослідників і інженерів, що полегшує аналіз взаємозв'язків між параметрами і дозволяє отримати більш повну картину поведінки системи.
АЛГОРИТМ ТА КОМП’ЮТЕРНА ПРОГРАМА ДЛЯ ВИЗНАЧЕННЯ ВИСОКОТОЧНОГО ЗНАЧЕННЯ ВИМІРЮВАЛЬНОЇ ВЕЛИЧИНИ ТА МЕТРОЛОГІЧНОГО КОНТРОЛЮ
Authors: КОРОГОД Г. О. , ЯХНО В. М.
Published: October 2024

Мета. Розбити алгоритм та відповідну комп’ютерну програму для визначення високоточного значення величини, що вимірюється сенсором з квадратичною функцією перетворення, а також для проведення метрологічного контролю поточних значень параметрів сенсора.
Методика. Для коректного представлення процесу перетворення сигналів в сенсорі та оцінки похибок були застосуванні методи надлишкових вимірювань фізичних величин, аналітичні методи аналізу, методи математичного моделювання. При побудові алгоритму застосовувався метод частинних цілей. При програмуванні застосовувався статичний метод (метод класу).
Результати. Запропоновані алгоритм та розроблена на його основі комп’ютерна програма дозволяють: 1) визначити високоточне значення шуканої фізичної величини, яке не залежить від змін параметрів функції перетворення (за цикл вимірювання); 2) визначити поточні значення параметрів нестабільної функції перетворення; 3) встановити наявність відхилень параметрів функції перетворення сенсора від їх нормованих значень з заданою похибкою.
Наукова новизна. Розроблений алгоритм надлишкових вимірювань при квадратичній функції перетворення сенсора і його комп’ютерна реалізація моделюють вимірювальний експеримент з можливістю метрологічного контролю сенсора.
Практична значимість. Розроблений алгоритм та комп’ютерна програма дозволяють отримувати високоточне значення шуканої фізичної величини при нелінійній функції перетворення без додаткових заходів по її лінеаризації. Крім того, отримане значення шукане величини, що не залежить від змін параметрів квадратичної функції перетворення сенсора, дає можливість застосовувати даний підхід до недорогих сенсорів. Також, стає можливим визначення метрологічної надійності сенсора із заданими відхиленнями параметрів що забезпечує безпосередній метрологічний контроль сенсора без додаткових заходів по його повірці.
DANDO VOZ ÀS FAMÍLIAS DE PESSOAS COM ESTOMIA INTESTINAL: REFLEXÕES SOBRE FORMAÇÃO, ASSISTÊNCIA E GESTÃO
Authors: Simon Bruna Sodré , Lacerda Maria Ribeiro , Schimith Maria Denise , Dalmolin Angelica , Gomes Eduardo da Silva , Santos Evelyn Boeck dos , Girardon-Perlini Nara Marilene Oliveira
Published: October 2024

Objetivo: Refletir sobre aspectos da formação, da assistência e da gestão que contribuam para o cuidado com as famílias de pessoas com estomia intestinal. Método: Estudo de reflexão teórica partindo de uma teoria substantiva desenvolvida com 12 famílias de pessoas com estomia por câncer intestinal. Resultados: Com o desenvolvimento da teoria substantiva, foi possível dar voz às famílias de pessoas com estomia por câncer intestinal com base no que elas identificaram como necessidade de assistência multiprofissional e interdisciplinar capaz de perfazer as fases processuais experienciadas ao longo da trajetória investigada. Para que essas mudanças assistenciais sejam efetivadas, a formação de profissionais da saúde deve instituir nos currículos os cuidados com estomias intestinais, também são necessárias alterações na gestão intersetorial visando atualizar o Gerenciamento dos Usuários com Deficiências e investir em infraestrutura, principalmente banheiros públicos adequados. Conclusão: Esta reflexão demonstra a importância de efetivar essas modificações na formação, na assistência e na gestão, a fim de auxiliar no planejamento de um cuidado centrado na família, tendo em vista que ela presta os cuidados no domicílio, partindo das interações e auxiliando e potencializando seu familiar para efetivar o autocuidado com a estomia.
OVERVIEW OF TECHNOLOGIES TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA OF CONTACT ELECTRIC CONNECTORS
Authors: Derbush Denis , Shalygin Mikhail , Evtuh Elena
Published: October 2024

The paper provides an overview of the technologies and methods used to develop contact electric connectors. It is shown that modern research is aimed at developing a surface layer of a contact electric connector with specified performance properties. When developing coatings for electric contact connectors, such things as coating materials, application technologies, and surface quality are kept in mind. A large number of studies confirm the thesis that it is necessary to continue research in this direction, with the possibility of improving the characteristics of electric contacts. It is found out that it is necessary to continue the study by improving coating technologies to ensure a given contact current density and a higher friction factor, which provides a greater number of cycles for detachable contact connectors. It is possible to increase the friction factor by increasing the actual contact area of the joint by technologically changing the modes of applying the substrate to the connector, which will provide a smoother contact surface of the connector.
A Phenomenological Study on the Experiences of Science and Engineering Students Participating in Action Learning at the University
Authors:   The Korea Association of Education Consulting & Coaching, KAECC, Park Tae-Yeon , You Yeong-Mahn , Lee Jeong-Hun
Published: October 2024

The purpose of this study is to gather the experiences of engineering and science students participating in action learning within universities and to explore the factors that indicate the support they require from these experiences. To achieve this objective, the phenomenological research method proposed by Colaizzi(1978) was employed to identify the common experiences of the participants. A purposive sampling method was utilized to select six engineering and science students who engaged in action learning as research participants. Data were collected through unstructured in-depth interviews, participant observation, and a thorough literature review.
The results revealed three categories, ten theme clusters, and twenty-five themes. Based on the characteristics of engineering and science students identified through their action learning experiences, their support needs encompass 'a deficiency in communication skills', 'challenges associated with selecting manufacturing companies', 'an increased necessity for persuasion and study due to the specialization of their majors', and 'a discrepancy in perceived task difficulty between instructors and students'. The role of facilitators in addressing these needs was also examined.
Clay Stabilisation using Modified Anionic Bitumen Emulsion and Waste Glass
Authors: Bhuckory Chetan , Dreepaul Raj , Mickovski Slobodan
Published: October 2024

Clay (black cotton soil) is among the most difficult soils to stabilise against land movement. This study explores the possibility of mixing binders with the soil to increase its internal properties and stabilise clay from landslide prone areas. A modified anionic bitumen emulsion was mixed with the soil at different percentages and tested for angle of friction and cohesion. It was found that an optimum modified anionic bitumen emulsion content (OBC) of 4% mixed with the clay at optimum moisture content (OMC) and at maximum dry density (MDD) resulted in a reduction of cohesion by 310% and an improvement of 96% in terms of angle of friction. The OBC was further mixed with waste glass particles of different sizes and tested for improvement. While adding 9% of 0.4mm glass, there was an additional improvement of 94% in terms of Cohesion as compared to only OBC-stabilised soil. However, the soil was found to be less stable in terms of angle of friction for all glass size additives as compared to OBC only. Thus, clay stabilised with OBC only has been retained as the best choice for soil stabilisation. OBC-stabilised soil is 14.3 times less polluting at production than traditional cement-stabilised soil.
Oedipus Myth versus Oedipal Science
Authors: Younes Nabil
Published: October 2024

This communication addresses a critical therapeutic issue in psychoanalysis by advocating for the replacement of the term “Oedipus complex” with “Oedipal complex.” I reveal the inherent contradictions within the traditional term, examine its detrimental effects on therapeutic outcomes, and present the alternative “Oedipal complex” as a more advantageous and scientifically sound option. After analyzing passages where Freud conflates the real patient with the mythical figure of Oedipus and acknowledges the pivotal role of names in psychological processes, I employ an engineering technique to support the integration of the adjective “Oedipal” into psychoanalytic discourse. Additionally, I explain how the term “Oedipal complex” is more consistent with the philosophy of science. My contribution addresses intellectual resistance to Freud’s theories and the analysand’s “refusal to heal,” proposing that adopting the refined term could significantly impact the future of psychoanalytic theory and practice. The potential impact of this shift on therapeutic efficacy is considerable.
Learning Vocabulary via Video Games: A Case Study of Saudi University Students
Authors: Journal Arab World English , Alshabeb Abdulrahman M.
Published: October 2024

The main aim of the study is to examine the impact of video games on vocabulary acquisition among Saudi university students, as well as what types of games are most effective and students’ perceptions of their use. A mixed-methods approach was employed, involving 100 students divided into control and experimental groups. Over twelve weeks, the experimental group used video game-based learning activities, while the control group followed traditional methods. Vocabulary gains were measured using pre-tests and post-tests. Qualitative data from questionnaires and interviews with the participants have supplemented the results. The findings show that the students who used video games reported greater engagement, motivation, and reduced language anxiety, appreciating the contextual learning and immediate feedback provided by video games. These findings support the use of video games as effective tools for vocabulary acquisition, offering an interactive and immersive learning experience. Students’ positive perceptions further highlight the benefits of integrating video games into language learning. Future research should investigate the long-term effects of video game-based learning and its influence on other language skills, as well as explore different game types in various educational settings. This study provides valuable insights for educators and policymakers seeking to enhance language education.
Integrating the 6Cs in Moroccan Higher Education: A Framework for Inclusive AI Learning Design
Authors: Journal Arab World English , BELKBIR Riham
Published: October 2024

Aligning market demands with the knowledge, competencies, and skills provided by higher education is a significant challenge and often falls primarily on the shoulders of educators. This study aims to explore the concept of inclusive AI learning design and its intersection with the integration of the 6Cs framework in higher education. In other words, it delves into the multifaceted role of Artificial Intelligence in the classroom, focusing primarily on the integration of the 6Cs (communication, collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, character education/ connectivity, and culture/ citizenship) in Moroccan higher education institutions, Artificial Intelligence literacy, and the cultivation of digital humanities techniques. The main research question guiding the study was “How to integrate the 6Cs at the tertiary level using inclusive Artificial Intelligence learning design? ». The study held significance in contributing to the existing literature by providing new insights and filling gaps in knowledge. To achieve the objectives of the study, the researcher relied on an exploratory descriptive approach through an interview and a self-developed questionnaire involving 15 ESP teachers. The results indicated that teachers face several challenges when integrating the 6C of 21st-century education into ESP classes, including engineering students’ low motivation, difficulties in combining multiple competencies, limitations in teaching materials, and time management issues. Hence, establishing a framework for inclusive Artificial Intelligence learning design that encompasses the 6 Cs is compulsory.
Saudi EFL Universities Students’ Perceptions of Taking Computer-based Tests and Paper-based Tests
Authors: Ghumssani Badryah Hussain Hassan
Published: October 2024

Some students’ performance during computer-based tests (CBT) is affected by many factors. Such factors include a high anxiety level before and during the exam day, which might lead to low grades and weak performance. However, a Likert-scale questionnaire was designed to address two research questions, and the methodology was quantitative. Additionally, the Likert-scale questionnaire was used to collect data. The researcher conducted the study at the Rabigh branch of King Abdulaziz University. The participants were Saudi EFL preparatory year students who took computerized tests. Furthermore, 100 participants completed the questionnaire items. The researcher applied data analysis to present the findings of the study. The results demonstrate that most of the Saudi EFL students at the Rabigh branch of King Abdulaziz University (KAU) expressed their perceptions towards the computer-based (CBT) mode and its correlation to the level of anxiety they experienced the day before and during the test.
The Implementation of English as a Foreign Language and the Effective Behavior of Teachers in Chinese Private Colleges under the Background of Blended Learning
Authors: Journal Arab World English , Zhang Haihang , Baba Jamiah Binti , Sharil Wan Nurul Elia Binti Haslee , Liu Jiayang
Published: October 2024

In the information age, traditional teaching methods are replaced by blended learning, which integrates online and offline instruction. This approach has gained prominence, particularly in higher education, and is being explored for English as a Foreign Language in Chinese private colleges. This study examines the implementation and effectiveness of blended learning for English as a Foreign Language in Chinese private colleges. Through surveys of five English as a Foreign Language teachers, the research reveals that while blended learning is widely adopted, the proportion of online to offline components varies, influenced by teachers’ perceptions, resource limitations, and institutional training. Student evaluations through the questionnaire show strong acceptance, with students appreciating the interactive and engaging nature of blended learning. The findings suggest that improving teacher training and continuously updating resources could further enhance the effectiveness of blended learning, ultimately helping to bridge the gap between assigned and actual online learning while significantly improving English proficiency. The study underscores the importance of blended learning in modern EFL education and offers strategic recommendations for optimizing its impact in Chinese private colleges.
An analysis of the Jewish-Roman War (66–73 AD) using contemporary insurgency theory
Authors: Jordan Javier
Published: October 2024

The present article seeks to identify variables that explain the success or failure of insurgent groups by using contemporary theories of insurgency. It then applies those variables to interpret tentatively an insurgency from classical antiquity: the Jewish-Roman War of 66–73 A.D. Although the results of one single empirical case cannot be generalised, they nonetheless constitute a preliminary element for the construction of a broader theoretical framework concerning the existence of elements of continuity in the phenomenon of insurgency.
Techniques from Language Practices of Highly Cited Authors for Technical and Vocational Education and Training Research Writing
Authors: Journal Arab World English , Suryani INA , Yaacob Aizan , Asraf Ratnawati Mohd , Supian Nadya , MdHussin Haniza , Alsaraireh Mohammad Yousef
Published: October 2024

Technical and Vocational Education and Training has gained importance but there is a noticeable gap between its research and teaching. While its teaching is more dynamic the research writing is scarce despite the performance measure demands. Rapid technological advancements, the multifaceted roles of the teachers, and the second language barrier escalate the pressure on research performance measures. Language models for research writing can help to alleviate research writing language practices. This paper explores the language practices of highly cited research articles for the technical and vocational education and training application. Specifically, it looks at how prolific writers write. Given the pressing need for a more accessible and more descriptive language model for technical and vocational research writing, this paper aims to assist by presenting techniques derived from the analysis of 62 highly cited research articles indexed in Scopus. Using move analysis, the study identifies 14 emerging techniques used in the introduction sections, offering a model for the writers and instructors. The techniques highlighted in this study not only enhance the engagement of introductions but also aim to increase readership and citation rates.
Saudi Graduate Students’ Identities in Relation to Emotion and Agency in Applied Linguistics: A Narrative Multiple Case Study
Authors: Alqahtani Ghaida Mosfer
Published: October 2024

This qualitative inquiry explores the identity development processes of graduate students in applied linguistics within the higher education context of Saudi Arabia. Through a merged research design of a multiple-case study and narrative inquiry approach, this study examined the narratives of Saudi graduate students’ identity development in applied linguistics, focusing on key experiences across past, present, and future, as well as their emotional and agentive experiences. Despite the growing body of research on identity in applied linguistics and second language acquisition, limited attention has been given to graduate students’ identity formation in this field. The study contributed to several key findings: 1) Early experiences shape Saudi graduate students’ current academic paths and future aspirations, 2) Positive and negative emotional experiences shape Saudi graduate students’ academic self-perception and identity development and 3) Saudi graduate students’ agentive responses to the challenges they face shape their identity development. This study’s outcomes provide insight into the dynamic relationship between the identities, emotions, and agency of Saudi graduate students in applied linguistics, offering practical implications and suggesting future directions for further research.
Dynamics of Later-Life Caregiving and Health. Insights From Biomarker Data and Cognitive Tests
Authors: Bertogg Ariane , Präg Patrick , Raiber Klara
Published: October 2024

As populations age and informal caregiving becomes more widespread, the health consequences of providing care are becoming a key concern for societies. Sociological theories of stress appraisal and role strain posit detrimental consequences to the health and wellbeing of caregivers. Conversely, role enhancement theory holds that caregiving can have positive health consequences. Using data from the English Longitudinal Study of Aging (ELSA) collected among adults aged 50 years or older with a follow-up period of up to 20 years (2002-23, N ca. 20,000 persons), we examine associations between transitions into and out of caregiving, and two key health outcomes which have been understudied as consequences of caregiving, namely: allostatic load and cognitive functioning. We estimate asymmetric fixed-effects models which model changes in health outcomes as a function of transitions into and out of caregiving while accounting for unobserved between-person heterogeneity. Our results show that caregiving is associated with better cognitive health for both men and women, but not with improved biomarker-based allostatic load. Results do not differ by caregiving intensity, irrespective of which amount of time is defined as intense caregiving. Our findings provide support for role enhancement theory, suggesting that caregivers benefit in terms of cognitive functioning, even if a biomarker-based approach to measuring stress-related health outcome does not corroborate an overall health benefit. We formulate implications for policy-making and directions for future research.
Challenges and Facilitators in the Instruction of ESL Reading Comprehension to Autistic Students
Authors: Journal Arab World English , Khalid Puteri Zarina Megat , Kussin Haddi @ Junaidi , Zulkepli Noraini
Published: October 2024

This article examines the difficulties encountered by educators while instructing English as a second language reading comprehension to autistic individuals. Autism Spectrum Disorder is characterized by unique challenges in social communication and interaction, which also affect intellectual activities such as reading comprehension. The study is significant as it attempts to identify the critical factors for successful ESL reading comprehension instruction for autistic students. The study conducts an analysis of existing literature on the challenges faced by educators while teaching their autistic students. These challenges include communication, sensory processing, abstract thinking, and language structural deficiencies. The article also emphasises the presence of effective facilitators like a whole-school approach and immersion in research learning communities, which aid teachers in enhancing their students’ reading comprehension skills development. Teachers can utilize visual supports, scaffolding, and multisensory approaches to assist their students’ learning process. Implementing a whole-school management approach and team collaboration also fosters a supportive environment for developing teachers’ capabilities. Teachers can engage with current research and development through participation in structured opportunities such as research learning communities. The finding implies that enabling inclusive education demands an ongoing commitment to professional growth, emphasizing contextual learning and social practice-based learning.
Propositional Idea Density in the Writing of Native Speakers and Asian Learners of English: A Corpus-Based Contrastive Interlanguage Analysis
Authors: Journal Arab World English , Sayer Inaad Mutlib , Mzeil Ahmad Hammo
Published: October 2024

The present study is a contrastive interlanguage analysis of propositional idea density in the written language of native English speakers and Asian learners of English. The study adopted a quantitative method to analyse the ICNALE written essays v2.4 using CPIDR v5.1 software. The study aimed to identify the level of propositional idea density in the writing of English native speakers and Asian learners of English and to examine the effect of the type of English, the theme type, the proficiency level and nationality on propositional idea density. The study is one of the very few studies about propositional idea density in ESL and EFL contexts. Many statistical analyses were performed on CPIDR results using jamovi v2.3 software, and the results of the tests revealed that the propositional idea density in native speakers’ essays was higher than that in Asian learners’ essays. Moreover, the results showed that there was a statistically significant difference among all the participants based on the theme types of part-time jobs and smoking, among native speakers based on occupation type (students, teachers, others) and among Asian learners of English based on the type of English proficiency level and nationality. The findings of the study showed that propositional idea density is a psycholinguistic index of the amount of presupposed knowledge language users have on a specific topic. In other words, propositional idea density is a window to language users’ schemata. Additionally, the findings of the study can be considered an insightful contribution to contrastive interlanguage analysis.
Exploring The Relationship between Self-Efficacy and Second Language Writing Anxiety Among Saudi EFL Students: A Correlational Study
Authors: Almutairy Amal Hassan
Published: October 2024

Students face many difficulties in writing in a second language. Writing anxiety is considered one of the factors that affect students’ writing proficiency. The current study focused on exploring the relationship between writing anxiety and students’ self-efficacy. This study investigated the relationship between writing anxiety and self-efficacy among preparatory-year students at Majmaah University. The study followed a quantitative research design where data were collected through two questionnaires: Language Writing Anxiety Inventory (SLWAI) by Cheng (2004b) and Erkan and Saban’s self-efficacy scale (2011) 99 EFL Preparatory Year students participated in this study. Participants were provided with the questionnaire at the end of the first semester of 2023, and they were randomly selected. The findings of the study showed that the level of self-efficacy among preparatory-year students was moderate, while the level of writing anxiety among students was moderate. Correlation analysis revealed that there’s a moderate negative relationship between writing anxiety and self-efficacy.
A Bibliometric Analysis of Research on Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge on In-Service Teachers in Higher Education
Authors: Journal Arab World English , Yang Mingxing , Jeyaraj Joanna Joseph , Ahmad Norhakimah Khaiessa Binti , Yang Wei
Published: October 2024

Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge illustrates the interconnected nature of knowledge required to effectively integrate technology in enhancing student learning. While numerous review studies on Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge exist, those that employ a bibliometric analysis are limited. In this comprehensive bibliometric review, we analyzed 209 Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge studies focusing on in-service teachers in higher education, sourced from the Scopus database from 2012 through April 2023. The significance of this study lies in its effort to map the research landscape of Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge by addressing the main question: What are the primary trends, key contributors, thematic areas, and keyword co-occurrence networks in Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge research on in-service teachers in higher education? We adopted PRISMA guidelines into the standard bibliometric workflow and used VOSviewer as the visualization tool. Publication trends, major contributors, research areas, and keyword co-occurrence networks were identified. The analysis indicated an increasing trend in the number of publications on in-service teachers’ Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge in higher education, with the highest number recorded in 2022. We also identified representative articles, institutions, the most contributing journals, and funding agencies, most from developed countries/regions. The analysis highlights prolific researchers, key research areas, and keyword co-occurrence networks. Overall, this analysis has provided a comprehensive overview of the current research in higher education. Based on these findings, we recommend that future research focus on Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge training modules and AI-based Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge frameworks for teachers in higher education.
Testing the Interrelationship between Area Deprivation and Ethnic Disparities in Sentencing
Authors: Pina-Sánchez Jose , Morales Ana , Guilfoyle Eoin , Veiga Ana , Geneletti Sara
Published: October 2024

In the examination of sentencing disparities, hypotheses related to social class have been relatively overlooked compared to explanations centred on offenders' ethnicity. This oversight is regrettable as these factors often intertwine, particularly given the prevalence of socioeconomic deprivation among ethnic minorities compared to the White majority. In this study, we investigate the mediating and moderating effects between offenders' residential area deprivation and their ethnic background using an administrative dataset encompassing all offences processed through the England and Wales Crown Court. Our findings reveal the following: i) substantial ethnic disparities among drug offenders, but mostly non-existent across other offence categories; ii) area deprivation does not explain away ethnic disparities, but pronounced area disparities are found for breach and assault offences, wherein offenders living in deprived areas are penalised compared to their more affluent counterparts; and iii) ethnicity and area deprivation interact, but only for breach offences, with ethnic minority offenders being treated more harshly than white offenders when residing in deprived areas but favoured when they live in affluent areas.
El desafío de formar profesionales con capacidades para pensar e interactuar con voz propia
Authors: Gutiérrez Ríos Mirta Yolima
Published: October 2024

En la formación de profesionales persiste una enseñanza incidental de la oralidad que ha dejado huellas profundas en las condiciones de posibilidad de escucha e interacción y en los modos de posicionarnos con una voz propia. Este trabajo está vinculado, en primera instancia, a sustentar la naturaleza social, dialógica y plural de la oralidad y las formas de manifestación en el mundo social. Posteriormente, se ofrecen orientaciones a partir de una propuesta didáctica basada en géneros discursivos orales como modos de organización del currículo, con líneas de acción y presupuestos teóricos y epistemológicos. Finalmente, desde una mirada hermenéutica–fenomenológica nos preguntamos por las implicaciones de formar profesionales con capacidades para pensar e interactuar con voz propia en sus contextos de actuación desde un currículo basado en géneros transversales, específicos, híbridos y polisémicos.
Un modelo para centros de escritura globales, multilingües, multiculturales e inclusivos
Authors: Thonus Terese , Day Babcock Rebecca
Published: October 2024

Este trabajo aborda temas relacionados con la globalización y sus efectos en el multilingüismo y el multiculturalismo; particularmente, se centra en promover la inclusión de los estudiantes en los centros de escritura que existen en las universidades desde los años noventa. En este capítulo se analizan ejemplos de centros que realizan un buen trabajo con el multiculturalismo y el multilingüismo en un contexto global e internacional. Estos centros tienen una doble intención: ayudar a los estudiantes a desarrollar la habilidad de la escritura y, al mismo tiempo, crear un ambiente adecuado tanto para el personal como para los estudiantes que tienen la característica de ser multilingües y multiculturales. Se ha usado el término “centro de escritura internacional” para referirse a aquellos espacios que únicamente contratan personal multilingüe y multicultural para ofrecer tutorías a estudiantes con las mismas características. Los centros de escritura globales están promoviendo contextos lingüísticos y culturales más diversos. También, hablamos de la inclusión y apoyo para personas con discapacidad y el Diseño Universal para el Aprendizaje.
Tutorías y talleres: intervenciones didácticas en un modelo educativo basado en competencias
Authors: Leal Isida María Robertha , Carrizales Guerra Yazmín Mayela
Published: October 2024

El Centro de Escritura del Tecnológico de Monterrey, a partir de un método de investigación–acción, ha orientado su modelo de atención a dos estrategias: las tutorías y los talleres. En este documento se caracterizan con la intención de socializar la experiencia que, hasta el momento, ha sido exitosa con los estudiantes de profesional en los 23 campus que integran la universidad. Tanto la impartición de las tutorías como el diseño de los talleres están basados en dos enfoques: funcional y sociocognitivo; además, en ambas formas de intervención se privilegia la interacción socrática, pues el diálogo favorece el aprendizaje, la reflexión y, en el mediano y largo plazos, la autonomía de los participantes. Asimismo, se mencionan los desafíos que se han presentado y la manera en que se han superado; en este caso, se recupera la experiencia de las y los asistentes quienes perciben que sus habilidades de comunicación escrita mejoraron. En resumen, se describen la implementación y el impacto de las tutorías y talleres en el contexto de un modelo educativo basado en competencias, y la manera en que el Centro de Escritura ha contribuido en la formación del estudiantado, lo cual demuestra la relevancia de estos espacios en el desarrollo de la competencia transversal de comunicación.
Programa de Tutorías entre Pares: una experiencia universitaria
Authors: Sánchez Aguilar Alejandra , Rengifo-Mattos Karina
Published: October 2024

El Programa de Tutorías entre Pares del Departamento de Lenguas (DEL) del ITESO tiene como objetivo acompañar el desarrollo de habilidades de comunicación académica y de otras lenguas a través de un enfoque colaborativo y contextualizado, siguiendo las orientaciones educativas de la institución. Lo anterior tiene la aspiración de empoderar a las y los estudiantes en sus procesos de aprendizaje a partir del desarrollo de estrategias de autogestión transferibles a cualquier área del conocimiento. El trabajo proporciona una visión general de los fundamentos teóricos de este modelo de acompañamiento, la selección y formación de tutores, la estructura de las sesiones de tutoría y los desafíos enfrentados en su promoción dentro de la comunidad universitaria. A pesar de los retos vinculados a la participación de las y los estudiantes, el programa se enfoca en promover el reconocimiento del valor de las tutorías como recurso de aprendizaje y como una herramienta más en el proceso formativo de los estudiantes.
SUBJECTIVE-EXISTENTIAL APPROACH TO PERSONALITY WITHIN THE SYSTEM OF COORDINATES OF MODERN SCIENTIFIC APPROACHES
Authors:   Institute of Psychology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, SERGIENKO E.A.
Published: October 2024

The objective of this article is to present a comparative analysis of the subjective-existential approach to the individual to other approaches in Russian psychology. The comparison analysis was implemented in 2023 in the collective monograph entitled “Scientific Approaches in Modern Russian Psychology”. It must be acknowledged that not all approaches have been included in this monograph. In order to address the abovementioned shortcomings, the subjective-existential approach was subjected to analysis and comparison with the relevant approaches. The justification for the allocation of coordinates for the comparison of different approaches required an analysis of the representations of different authors. This included the possibility of integrating all approaches (V. A. Mazilov, V. A. Yanchuk) and the possibility of comparing scientific approaches (E. A. Sergienko, A. V. Yurevich). The following coordinates of comparison were identified: the leading concept, the concretizing concepts, the methodological principles, and the leading methods. The subjective-existential approach posits that the primary concept is personality, with the specifying concepts being subject, being, and the methodological principles being personal, subjective, activity, and communicative. The main methods, which we classified according to B. G. Ananyev, are interpretative and empirical (experiment and psychodiagnostics). A comparison of the approaches revealed intersections of leading, concretizing concepts and methodological principles of subjective-existential approach with the activity, subject-activity, subject-analytical and systemic-subjective approaches, as well as the dynamic approach of L. I. Antsyferova, existential and eco-psychological approaches. The subjective-existential approach represents an expansion of the concept of personality and an understanding of the subject. It is one of the principal directions of the subjective approach. The introduction of the concept of the subject expands the search for the unity of bio-psycho-socio-cultural coordinates, which complements the understanding of mental development. Rather than focusing on universal characteristics, this approach emphasizes individual variants of mental organization and functioning. It appears that the subjective-existential approach to personality meets the criteria of modern methodological science and facilitates further interpenetration of different paradigms, thereby expanding the possibilities of psychological science.
UNDERSTANDING OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CAUSALITY AND RANDOMNESS IN THE CONTEXT OF A HUMAN BEING
Authors:   Institute of Psychology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, ZNAKOV V.V.
Published: October 2024

The twentieth century witnessed a transformation in scientific ideas about determinism, which in turn gave rise to novel perspectives in the field of psychological science. The unknowable causes of many events and situations in the human world that appeared to be random are now regarded as natural. After the works of I. Prigozhin, M. N. Epstein and other scientists, it is evident that there are at least two types of laws in the human world, including Nature. Some aim to provide an explanation of what is necessary, that which cannot be otherwise. Others seek to elucidate what is possible, that which may or may not be actualized in reality. The uncertainty of the human world can be divided into two categories: those quantities that exist but are unknown to the cognizing subject, and those that do not yet exist but are possible. In the paper, based on the scientific findings of Д. Bohm, W. Heisenberg and other prominent scientists, the view is developed that the objective randomness and uncertainty in the world reflect the latent order existing in nature and human psyche. Its manifestation is unobservable, implicit in behavior and psyche The psychological studies of people's understanding of invisible threat under traumatic stress or life-threatening disease, implicit dangers as components of large systems, latent psychosemantic factors of multidimensional consciousness, inexpressible experience as a psychological basis for understanding the impossible, incomprehensible and unthinkable are all considered as manifestations of the hidden order.
Reducing Financial Exclusion and Enhancing Contribution of Non-Interest (Islamic) Banks in Nigeria
Authors: Abdullahi Ismaila Sabi , Sharofiddin Ashurov , Kasim Salina
Published: October 2024

Financial exclusion denies people access to useful and affordable financial products and services including transactions, payment, savings, credit and insurance. Thus, Nigeria launched its National Financial Inclusion Strategy in October 2012 to reduce financial exclusion to 20.0% by end 2020 from 46.3% in 2010; and the licensed Islamic banks are stakeholders in this declaration. Thus, the study adopts an exploratory approach to discuss the contribution of Non-Interest (Islamic) Banks in achieving the set target from the supply-side. The study found that Islamic banks in Nigeria have contributed to reducing the exclusion rate from the supply-side to 35.9% in 2020 by financing customer centric Shari’ah compliant products; growth in branch network and other touch points; agent banking operations; and participation in the Central Bank of Nigeria non-interest intervention schemes. The study recommends the spread of their financial touch points to the unbanked rural populace in other states; while it encourages the government, the Central Bank of Nigeria, and all other stakeholders to sustain efforts in reducing financial exclusion.