bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
TALIS 2018 de Öğretmenlerin Mesleki Doyumu ve Öz-yeterliği Arasındaki İlişkinin İncelenmesi
Authors: ÖTKEN Şule
Published: October 2023

Günümüzde gelişen ve gelişmekte olan ülkeler, eğitim sistemlerinin ve bu sistemde yer alan öğretmenlerin niteliğini artırmak için bazı kuruluşlar tarafından yapılan araştırmalara katılmaktadır. Bu araştırmalardan birisi Ekonomik İşbirliği ve Kalkınma Örgütü tarafından yapılan TALIS- Uluslararası Öğretme ve Öğrenme Anketidir. TALIS araştırması, katılan ülkelere eğitim politikası geliştirme ve değiştirme anlamında önemli bir yol göstericidir. Bu çalışmanın amacı TALIS 2018 öğretmen anketinde yer alan öğretmenlerin mesleki doyumu ve öz-yeterliği arasındaki ilişkiyi saptayarak incelemektir. Bu amaç kapsamında TALIS 2018 öğretmen anketinde yer alan mesleki doyum ve öz-yeterlik boyutlarına ait ölçek maddeleri analize dahil edilmiştir. Araştırmaya TALIS çalışmasının Türkiye örnekleminde yer alan 3952 öğretmen katılmıştır. Bu çalışma ilişkisel araştırma modelinde tasarlanmıştır. Ayrıca verilerin çözümlemesinde değişkenler arasındaki ilişkileri tespit etmek için korelasyon analizi yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Bununla birlikte mesleki doyum ve öz-yeterlik değişkenlerinin cinsiyete göre anlamlı olarak değişip değişmediğini belirlemek amacıyla bağımsız örneklemler için t testi kullanılmıştır. Araştırma kapsamında elde edilen bulgulara göre öğretmenlerin öz-yeterliği ve mesleki doyumu arasında pozitif yönlü anlamlı bir ilişki bulunmaktadır. Ayrıca araştırma kapsamında yapılan bağımsız örneklemler için t testi sonucunda öğretmenlerin mesleki doyumu cinsiyete göre anlamlı olarak değişmektedir. Öte yandan öğretmenlerin öz-yeterliği, yapılan bağımsız örneklemler için t testi sonucunda cinsiyete göre anlamlı olarak değişmemektedir. Söz konusu araştırmada elde edilen bulgular ilgili alanyazın ışığında tartışılarak daha sonra yapılacak araştırmalar için önerilerde bulunulmuştur.
Empowering with Reggio-Inspired Documentation: Fostering Child-Centred and Democratic Attitudes among Preschool Teachers
Authors: İMİR Hatice Merve , TUĞRUL Belma
Published: October 2023

Purpose: The Reggio Emilia approach underscores child-centred pedagogy, highlighting documentation as a democratic practice within preschool settings. This study examines the impact of Reggio-inspired documentation training on preschool teachers' attitudes toward child-centred and democratic classroom practices. Method: Employing mixed-methods, attitudes of trained and non-trained teachers are compared, revealing trained teachers' heightened democratic attitudes and reduced autocratic perspectives. Results: However, no significant variance surfaces in laissez-faire attitudes between groups. Trained teachers exhibit preferences for more democratic, participatory, process-oriented, and child-centred classroom practices. The study concludes that Reggio-inspired documentation significantly shapes teachers' democratic convictions concerning curriculum design and child assessment. Conclusion and Suggestions: Implications for early childhood education underscore the necessity of teacher training and professional development programs, stressing the significance of nurturing child-centred and democratic classroom methodologies to uphold children's participatory rights in impactful decisions. This research accentuates Reggio-inspired documentation's pivotal role as a democratic agent, empowering children to contribute to determinations affecting them. It further accentuates the importance of pedagogical training and professional development initiatives in propelling child-centred and democratic classroom practices in early childhood education.
İhtisas Üniversitelerindeki Senato Üyelerinin İhtiyaç Belirleme
Authors: SIVACI Sadık Yüksel , KUZU Yasemin
Published: October 2023

Bu çalışmada ihtisas üniversitelerindeki senato üyelerinin ihtiyaç belirleme yaklaşımlarının farklı değişkenlere göre ölçeklenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Bu bağlamda Yükseköğretim Kurulu Başkanlığı tarafından "Üniversitelerimizin Bölgesel Kalkınma Odaklı Misyon Farklılaşması ve İhtisaslaşması" projesi kapsamında ihtisas üniversitesi olarak belirlenen 22 üniversitenin senato üyeleri çalışmaya dâhil edilmiştir. Çalışma grubu kolay ulaşılabilir örnekleme yöntemiyle belirlenen 208 senato üyesinden oluşmaktadır. Nicel araştırma yöntemlerinden betimsel araştırmanın benimsendiği çalışmada senato üyelerinden dört farklı ihtiyaç belirleme yaklaşımını (analitik yaklaşım, farklar yaklaşımı, betimsel yaklaşım ve demokratik yaklaşım) öncelik sırasına göre sıralamaları istenmiştir. Elde edilen veriler Excel ortamına aktarılarak yargı yaklaşımlarından sıralama yargıları kanunuyla ölçeklenmiştir. Çalışmanın sonucunda senato üyelerinin ihtiyaç belirleme yaklaşımlarında ilk sırada analitik yaklaşım yer almıştır. Bunu takiben ikinci sırada farklar yaklaşımı, üçüncü sırada betimsel yaklaşım ve son sırada ise demokratik yaklaşım bulunmaktadır. Senato üyelerinin ihtiyaç belirleme yaklaşımlarının önem sırası cinsiyete ve akademik ünvana göre farklılık göstermiştir.
Bilişsel Tanı Modellerinde Madde Düzeyinde Tanımlanmış En Uygun İndirgenmiş Modelinin Belirlenmesi
Authors: KOYUNCU Mahmut Sami , TAN Şeref
Published: October 2023

Bu çalışmanın amacı, Q-matrisinde en az iki nitelik gerektiren maddeler için madde düzeyinde tanımlanan en uygun indirgenmiş modelin WALD, LR, 2LR ve LM test yöntemlerine göre belirlenmesidir. Ayrıca her bir madde için belirlenen indirgenmiş model kullanılarak tanımlanan modelin bağıl ve mutlak model uyum değerlerini G-DINA model uyum değerleriyle karşılaştırmak amaçlanmıştır. Araştırmanın çalışma grubu Ankara ilinde yedi farklı lisede 9.sınıfta öğrenim gören 712 öğrenciden oluşmaktadır. Çalışmada verileri araştırmacı tarafından geliştirilen beş niteliğin yoklandığı, çoktan seçmeli ve 26 maddeden oluşan tanılayıcı bir matematik testinden elde edilmiştir. Verilerin analizi RStudio yazılımında “GDINA” paket 2.9.4 versiyonu ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Çalışma sonucunda, Wald, LR ve 2LR test yöntemlerinde en çok LLM modelinin, LM test yönteminde ise DINA modelin maddeler için en uygun indirgenmiş model olarak belirlendiği tespit edilmiştir. Tüm modellerde mutlak model uyum değerlerinin iyi olduğu, en düşük RMSEA değerinin G-DINA modelde, en düşük SRMSR değerinin ise TMLM modelinde olduğu belirlenmiştir. TMwald ve TMLM modellerinin G-DINA model kadar iyi uyuma sahip olmadığı, TMLR ve TM2LR modellerinin G-DINA model kadar iyi model uyumuna sahip olduğu belirlenmiştir. Bu modellerde madde düzeyinde sadeleştirmeye gidilebileceği ve G-DINA model yerine sadeleştirilmiş bu modellerin kullanılabileceği sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Araştırmacılara madde düzeyinde hangi yöntem kullanılarak daha güvenilir ve geçerli bir şekilde model seçilebileceği konusunda çalışmalar yapması önerilmektedir.
Kodlama Eğitiminde Eğitsel Robot Kullanımının Özel Yetenekli Öğrencilerin Bilgi İşlemsel Düşünme Becerilerine Etkisi
Authors: KESTEK KÜÇÜK Döndü , SÖNMEZ Işıl
Published: October 2023

Bu araştırmada kodlama eğitiminde eğitsel robot kullanımının, özel yetenekli öğrencilerin bilgi işlemsel düşünme becerisine etkisini incelemek amaçlanmıştır. Araştırmada deneysel yöntemler içerisinde yer alan kontrol gruplu ön test son test yarı deneysel desen kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın çalışma grubu 2021-2022 eğitim öğretim yılında Konya ili Selçuklu ilçesinde bulunan bir Bilim ve Sanat Merkezine devam eden özel yetenekli 5. Sınıf öğrencileri oluşturmuştur. Araştırmaya kontrol grubunda 55 ve deney grubunda 55 olmak üzere toplam 110 öğrenci katılmıştır. Araştırmada öğrencilerin bilgi işlemsel düşünme düzeylerini belirlemek amacıyla, deney ve kontrol gruplarında ön test ve son test olarak, Korkmaz, Çakır ve Özden (2015) tarafından geliştirilen Bilgisayarca Düşünme Beceri Düzeyleri Ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Uygulama sürecinde deney grubu öğrencileri ile kodlama eğitimi blok tabanlı kodlama aracı mBlock ve eğitsel robot seti mBot kullanılarak gerçekleştirilmiştir. Kontrol grubunda ise, kodlama eğitimi blok tabanlı kodlama aracı mBlock kullanılarak gerçekleştirilmiştir. Deney ve kontrol grubunda aynı blok tabanlı kodlama yazılımı olan mBlock blok tabanlı kodlama yazılımı tercih edilmiştir. Araştırmadan elde edilen bulgular şu şekildedir: 1.Kodlama eğitiminde eğitsel robot kullanılan deney grubu öğrencilerin bilgi işlemsel düşünme becerilerinde uygulama sonunda artış olduğu görülmüştür. 2. Kodlama eğitimlerinde eğitsel robot kullanılmayan kontrol grubu öğrencilerinin de bilgi işlemsel düşünme becerileri son test puanlarında uygulama sonunda artış olduğu görülmüştür. 3.Deney ve kontrol grubu öğrencilerinin bilgi işlemsel düşünme erişleri karşılaştırıldığında meydana gelen farkın kodlama eğitiminde eğitsel robot kullanılan deney grubu öğrencilerinin lehine olduğu görülmüştür.
Uzaktan Eğitim Öğrencilerinin Sosyal Bulunuşluk Düzeyleri İle Öğrenme Stilleri Arasındaki İlişkinin İncelenmesi
Authors: ÇOKLAR Ahmet Naci , ÇALIŞKAN Bahadır Samet
Published: October 2023

Uzaktan eğitim gelişen teknolojiye bağlı olarak giderek daha çok yaygınlaşmaktadır. Uzaktan eğitim yaygınlaşmasına karşın, etkililiği bağlamında eleştirilerle de karşılaşmaktadır. Bu açıdan uzaktan eğitimin kalitesini artırmaya yönelik uygulamacılara ve karar vericilere yönelik çalışmalar önemli hale gelmektedir. Bu çalışma, uzaktan eğitim ile eğitim gören öğrencilerin öğrenme stillerini, sanal ortamlardaki sosyal bulunuşluk düzeylerini, sanal ortamlardaki sosyal bulunuşluk düzeylerinin bazı değişkenlere göre farklılığını belirlemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Ayrıca sanal ortamlardaki sosyal bulunuşluk düzeyleri sahip oldukları öğrenme stiline göre farklılaşıp farklılaşmadığını inceleme diğer bir amaçtır. Çalışmada nicel araştırma yöntemi olan ilişkisel tarama modeli kullanılmıştır. Bu kapsamda 2020-2021 eğitim-öğretim döneminde Ahmet Yesevi Üniversitesi TÜRTEP programlarında kayıtlı olan yaklaşık 362 öğrenciden veri toplanmıştır. Çalışma sonunda öğrencilerin uzaktan eğitimde sosyal bulunuşluk düzeyleri orta düzeyli olarak bulunurken, sosyal bulunuşluğun cinsiyete göre farklılaşmadığı, yaşa, öğrenim görülen program türüne ve öğrenme stil türüne göre farklılaştığı sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Yerleştiren ve ayrıştıran öğrenme stiline sahip olan öğrencilerin sanal ortamlardaki sosyal bulunuşluk düzeyleri değiştiren ve özümseyen bireylerden daha fazladır.
0-6 Yaş Çocuğu Olan Ebeveynlerin Okul Öncesi Eğitime İlişkin Görüşleri: Siirt İli Örneği
Authors: KAÇAN Selvi , TÜRKOĞLU Bengü
Published: October 2023

Bu çalışmada çocuğu okul öncesi eğitim alan ebeveynlerin okul öncesi eğitime yönelik görüşlerinin niteliksel olarak değerlendirilmesi ve bu değerlendirmeler neticesinde ebeveynlerin genel olarak okul öncesi eğitime bakış açılarının tespit edilmesi amaçlanmaktadır. Nitel bir araştırma olan bu çalışmada olgu bilim (fenomenoloji) deseni kullanılmıştır. Çalışma grubu, amaçsal örnekleme yöntemlerinden ölçüt örnekleme yöntemiyle seçilen, Siirt ilinde ve ilçelerinde ikamet eden ve 0-6 yaş aralığında çocuğa sahip olan 26 ebeveynden oluşmaktadır. Araştırmanın veri toplama aracı olarak nitel araştırmalarda kullanılması uygun olan yarı yapılandırılmış ve açık uçlu sorulardan oluşan Ebeveyn Görüşme Formu kullanılmıştır. Araştırmadan elde edilen verilerin analizinde betimsel analiz yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Öncelikle görüşme formundaki sorular temel alınarak çerçeve bir tema oluşturulmuştur. Her bir soruya ait veriler detaylı incelenmiş ana başlıklar ve alt kategoriler oluşturulmuştur. Araştırmanın bulgularına göre, ebeveynlerin okul öncesi eğitimin tanımı konusunda çok detaylı fikir sahibi olmadıkları; çocuklarını okul öncesi eğitim kurumuna göndermeyi tercih ettikleri; okul öncesi eğitimin zorunlu olması gerektiğini düşündükleri ancak okul öncesinde eğitime başlama yaşı olarak 3 yaşı erken, 5 yaşı uygun buldukları; okul öncesi eğitim süreci hakkında çok genel bir bilgiye sahip oldukları; okul öncesi eğitimin önemli ve çocuğun gelişimine, eğitim ve öğretim hayatına katkı sağladığını düşündükleri; veli öğretmen iş birliğini önemsedikleri ancak nasıl iş birliği yapabileceklerine dair yeterli bilgi sahibi olmadıkları ve okul öncesi eğitime yönelik istek ve önerilerinin çocuklarının sosyalleşmesi ve eğitim ihtiyaçlarına yönelik olduğu tespit edilmiştir.
STUDY OF PRIORITY FORMS OF DEVELOPMENT OF COOPERATION IN AGRICULTURE OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Authors:   Rostov State University of Economics, USENKO LYUDMILA N. , BIDZHIEVA ALINA S. ,   Rostov State University of Economics
Published: October 2023

This article is a study that is devoted to the study of priority forms of development of cooperation in agriculture in the Russian Federation. The article analyzes the existing forms of cooperation in agriculture and determines the most effective and promising directions for the development of this sphere. It also reviews current trends in the development of cooperation in agriculture and examines the problems faced by agricultural cooperatives in Russia. A number of recommendations and measures are proposed for the development of cooperation in this industry, based on the experience of successful foreign practices. The study also includes an analysis of factors influencing the development of cooperation in agriculture, such as the legal framework, financial support, access to markets and technologies.
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION IN THE COUNTRIES OF THE EURASIAN ECONOMIC UNION AND THE STATE OF MUTUAL TRADE
Authors:   Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Bashkortostan, DEGTYAREV ALEXANDER N.
Published: October 2023

Identifying the competitive advantages of the EAEU countries within the framework of mutual industrial and production cooperation, leveling emerging problems and searching for new opportunities are important for the active development of the economies of each state, using the existing potential, creating an independent fundamental and sustainable industrial base. According to the official statistics of the Eurasian Economic Commission, the total gross domestic product of the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union for the period from 2017 to 2022. increased by 44%, amounting to 2.6 trillion US dollars. The average annual GDP growth rate of the EAEU countries for the period from 2017 to 2022 amounted to about 1.5%. The highest share of industrial production in the gross domestic product (hereinafter referred to as GDP) in the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (over 50%) is noted in the Republic of Belarus (88–89%), as well as in the Russian Federation (64%). The average level of industrial specialization in the structure of GDP is noted in Kyrgyzstan (44–46%), in Kazakhstan (42–47%), and also in Armenia (33–32%). On average, in the Eurasian Economic Union, the largest share in industrial production belongs to the manufacturing industry (64–65%), followed by mining (24–27%), electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning (7–9%), as well as water supply (1.7–2.0%). In order to integrate the joint industrial capabilities of the EAEU, to intensify work to create conditions for the development of union cooperation, an industrialization map was created in 2019. In modern conditions, it is necessary to strengthen innovative technological cooperation between the EAEU countries, joint production of machinery, machinery, equipment, increase the production of electrical equipment, metallurgical, leather and footwear, textile, knitwear and food industries in a closed cycle. In addition, it is important to conduct joint scientific research and develop measures to stimulate cooperation, including the creation of joint technological platforms, industrial clusters, the involvement of small and medium-sized businesses, the formation of cooperative chains for the production of joint products based on territorial and geographical opportunities.
LA MUJER ESPAÑOLA PERTENECIENTE A LAS CLASES MEDIAS Y URBANAS: ENTRE LA EUROPA MODERNA Y EL MÉXICO COLONIAL (1530-1600)
Authors: Queralt Núria Lorente
Published: October 2023

En el siglo
xvi
se dio un movimiento extraordinario de pasajeros españoles a Indias del que la mujer participó con un protagonismo inusitado en comparación con el resto de migraciones trasatlánticas que tuvieron lugar en ese tiempo. El presente artículo constituye una investigación trasversal que arroja luz al papel que desempeñaron las mujeres españolas de las clases medias y urbanas en los procesos de conformación de la entidad territorial novohispana, a partir del examen del marco histórico-jurídico que las amparó una vez se instalaron en aquellos territorios. Para abordar dicho propósito se analizará el estatus social de la mujer española en Indias, con el objetivo de demostrar de qué modo, aunque el cuerpo jurídico americano restringió el marco de acción de la mujer también al otro lado del Atlántico, la limitación de su capacidad de obrar fue, en muchas ocasiones, más teórica que práctica.
ESOS INMODESTOS, RECÓNDITOS AMORES: DESPLAZAMIENTOS ESTÉTICOS EN LA OBRA DE J.R. WILCOCK
Authors: Vargas-Mori Gustavo
Published: October 2023

El propósito de este estudio es repensar las interpretaciones tradicionales de Juan Rodolfo Wilcock como un poeta clásico de regresión órfica y en su lugar argumentar que la sensibilidad clásica del jardín en
Paseo sentimental
(1946) y
Sexto
(1953) oculta una pasión íntima entre dos amantes masculinos. Esta pasión no es fácilmente reconocible, ya que parece estar velada por la reticencia en especificar el género del ser amado. Hay un enigma poético, una constante invocación de memorias y recuerdos significativos que son inaccesibles para los lectores que desconocen la historia de un pasado compartido. Los poemas sugieren recuerdos y evocaciones fragmentadas que transmiten una sensación de añoranza por un amor perdido. La investigación también analiza la transformación de la sensibilidad homoerótica de Wilcock, que parte del neorromanticismo argentino de los cuarenta hasta finalizar en el dominio de diferentes estéticas
queer
, incluyendo el
camp
y el sadismo, en su obra posterior, especialmente en su libro de cuentos titulado
El caos
.
Yearly Conference of the International Academic Association on Planning, Law, and Property Rights (PLPR), Ann Arbor, 1–5 May 2023
Authors: Verheij Jessica , Götze Vera
Published: October 2023

This article was published open access under a CC BY licence: https://creativecommons.org/licences/by/4.0/
Renewable and non-renewable primary energy factors for Lithuanian A++ buildings’ heating
Authors: GRINEVIČIŪTĖ Monika , VALANČIUS Kęstutis
Published: October 2023

Lithuanian A++ buildings are highly energy-efficient, but their heating systems still require energy to operate,
and the type of energy used can have a significant impact on the environment. By considering both non-renewable
and renewable primary energy sources, policymakers, builders, and building owners can make informed decisions
about reducing carbon emissions, improving energy efficiency, and promoting sustainable energy use. This article examines
the impact of different heating systems on primary energy (PE) consumption in buildings of different functions
(single-dwelling residential building, multi-dwelling residential building, office building) with the same energy class
(A++), to determine how much primary energy (renewable and non-renewable) is consumed for building operation
and investigate changes in CO2 emissions depending on heat source. Primary energy use is a crucial benchmark for
achieving energy efficiency goals in the European Union, but the use and calculation of primary energy factors can
be contentious as they can affect the results of various analyses. The study demonstrates that the choice of the heat
source is a complex task, as it requires considering the share of renewable primary energy in the final primary energy
consumption, particularly in “Nearly zero energy buildings” (Lithuanian A++ buildings) where most of the energy
consumed should come from renewable sources.
PROJECT TIME, COST AND QUALITY CONSTRAINTS MANAGEMENT THROUGH STRUCTURED FUZZY MAPPING ON PSYCHOLOGICAL PHENOMENA
Authors: Mo Yiyi , Wang Chen , Tang Yutong , Yap Jeffrey Boon Hui , Wood Lincoln C. , Guaz Zhi Wee
Published: October 2023

Construction business involves people from different employers who have to work together in one project, thus a project manager needs to apply scientific principles to understand and to utilize those common psychological phenomena such as Hedgehog Effect, Butterfly Effect, Pygmalion Effect, Boiled Frog Syndrome, Parkinson’s Law, and Bandwagon Effect in completing work well and keeping people satisfied. The aim of this study is to develop a fuzzy mapping to assist project managers in implementing significant psychological phenomena in construction management through reflections on common psychological phenomena in the construction management. Through a structured interview survey among construction managers, the inferential association among gender, working experience, and the six psychological phenomena were plotted based on the Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modelling. Through the pairwise comparison technique, a fuzzy mapping of psychological phenomena in time, cost, and quality management was developed to facilitate the managerial efficiency in construction.
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF PALM OIL CLINKER AS CEMENT AND SAND REPLACEMENT MATERIALS IN FOAMED CONCRETE
Authors: Salari Farhang , Alengaram U. Johnson , Alnahhal Ahmed Mahmoud , Ibrahim Zainah , Srinivas M Karthick , Ibrahim Muhammad S. I. , N Anand
Published: October 2023

Cellular lightweight concrete (CLC), also known as foamed concrete, has been extensively used in construction for decades. Foamed concrete’s properties include low density, excellent thermal conductivity, great workability, and selfcompaction; these features enable foamed concrete to be utilized in various contexts. However, the excessive use of conventional materials in concrete production harms the environment. Therefore, using agro-waste as a material to construct ecologically sustainable structures has numerous practical and financial benefits. Palm oil clinker (POC) is a waste product resulting from solid waste combustion during palm oil extraction. This research focused on the properties of foamed concrete with POC at 0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% as the fine aggregate replacement to develop lightweight foamed concrete (LFC) with a density of 1300 kg/m3. Besides, the potential of POC powder (POCP) and thermally activated POCP (TPOCP) at 0%, 10%, 20%, and 30% as cement replacements was examined. The development of compressive strength during a 90-day curing period was investigated. In addition, tensile and flexural strengths were assessed and reported, and the elastic modulus of the LFC was discussed. The transport properties of water absorption, porosity, and sorptivity were also investigated. The durability of concrete derivatives can exhibit the product’s resistance to chemical attacks and environmental conditions. After 75 days of immersion in hydrochloric acid and magnesium sulfate, the chemical resistivity of the produced LFC was determined by measuring the loss in weight and compressive strength. In addition, the effects of elevated temperatures on the LFC were determined by analyzing the mass loss and compressive strength degradation of specimens exposed to temperatures ranging from 200 to 800 °C. The test results demonstrated that the complete replacement of sand with POC enhanced the compressive strength of LFC by more than 50%. Similarly, POC-based LFC had higher flexural and tensile strengths than normal LFC. Besides, substituting 20% of cement with TPOCP could improve the strength of LFC by 23% during the initial curing days. Utilizing the optimal proportions of POC and POCP could enhance the residual strengths of LFC. Therefore, POC has the potential to be utilized as a fine aggregate and cementitious material to produce sustainable concrete.
Bayesian analysis of the effect of exosomes in a mouse xenograft model of chronic myeloid leukemia
Authors: Martínez-Fonseca Rafael , Vargas-De-León Cruz , Reyes-Carreto Ramón , Godínez-Jaimes Flaviano
Published: October 2023

The aim of this work is to estimate the effect of Imatinib, exosomes, and Imatinib-exosomes mixture in chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). For this purpose, mathematical models based on Gompertzian and logistic growth differential equations were proposed. The models contained parameters representing the effects of the three components on CML proliferation. Parameters estimation was performed under the Bayesian statistical approach. Experimental data reported in the literature were used, corresponding to four trials of a human leukemia xenograft in BALB/c female rats over a period of forty days. The models were fitted to the following growth dynamics: normal tumor growth, growth with exosomes, growth with Imatinib, and growth with exosomes-Imatinib mixture. For the proposed logistic growth model, it was determined that when using Imatinib treatment the growth rate is 0.93 (95% CrI: 84.33–99.64) slower and reduces the tumor volume to approximately 10% (95% CrI : 8.67–10.81). In the presence of exosome treatment, the growth rate is 0.83 (95% CrI: 1.52–16.59) faster and the tumor volume is expanded by 40% (95% CrI: 25.36–57.28). Finally, in the presence of Imatinib-exosomes mixture treatment, the growth rate is 0.82 (95% CrI: 76.87–88.51) slower and the tumor volume is reduced by 95% (95% CrI: 86.76–99.85). It is concluded that the presence of exosomes partially inactivates the effect of the Imatinib drug on tumor growth in a mouse xenograft model.
Em Nome do “Pai”, do “Filho” e do Espírito de Corpo: Ou como recordar a provável 1ª Edição da Cartilha do Guerrilheiro da UNITA
Authors: Reis Fidel
Published: October 2023

O presente texto apresenta um contributo reflexivo em torno do processo de estruturação e configuração da UNITA como organização político-militar, tendo como referencial um documento encontrado nos arquivos da Torre do Tombo intitulado 1ª Edição da Cartilha do Guerrilheiro da “UNITA”, datada de 1968, cuja autoria é atribuída a Jonas Savimbi. Foi possível vislumbrar, na dita Cartilha do Guerrilheiro, uma produção discursiva que pode remeter para um processo de construção de uma identidade organizacional sustentada, não apenas por uma crença mobilizadora (nacionalismo revolucionário) mas também por uma lógica de funcionamento assente no princípio da disciplina. Daí termos formulado a seguinte interrogação: em que medida a Cartilha do Guerrilheiro pode ser apreendida como instrumento de construção ideológica e identitária da organização UNITA, e qual será o lugar que o princípio da disciplina ocupa nesta dinâmica de construção?
Impact of Dark Triad Personality Traits on Financial Misbehaviour
Authors: Boonroungrut Chinun , Muangkaew Kanyarat , Eiamnate Nattawut , Saroinsong Wulan Patria Patria
Published: October 2023

The relationship between dark triad personality traits and the theory of planned behaviour (TPB) has attracted research interest worldwide. Dark traits are described by three clusters; Machiavellianism: strategically manipulative; narcissism: grandiose and entitled; and psychopathy: reckless and selfish. Each trait predicts attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioural control and intention related financial misbehaviour in different degrees of outcomes because of their distinct features. In comparison to narcissism and psychopathy, Machiavellianism tends to exhibit a favourable link between planning abilities. Psychopathy has a detrimental impact on all TPB constructs. Using dark personality knowledge, psychopathy can better predict future financial misbehaviour psychologically compared with other dark personality attributes.
Secured Assistive System (SEAASY)
Authors: Alsanee Fahad
Published: October 2023

The objective of this research is a maintained system against cyber-attacks. The methodology used is augmented and alternative communication. There are no particular requirements that must be met. Consumers, their families, and a group of trained specialists should all be involved in the decision-making process about the installation of AAC. This chapter will discuss assessing cyber security risks, plans for responding, employee training programs, security audits, software development, secure coding, and industry regulations. It will be able to help create cybersecurity measures that will make healthcare systems more resilient, safeguard patient data, and reduce cyber-attacks. The tool will use AI algorithms to analyze data, and find patterns and unusual behavior. The AI algorithm will determine customized plans for treatment and identifying health risks, wearables, and remote monitoring systems by gathering data and monitor patients with taking medical results. The author will investigate the dangers, limitations, and ethical considerations of employing AI in cybersecurity.
Machine Learning-Based Big Data Analytics for IoT-Enabled Smart Healthcare Systems
Authors: Prabu Shankar K. C. , Deeba K. , Tyagi Amit Kumar
Published: October 2023

Machine learning (ML) and big data analytics (BDA) have emerged as powerful technologies for extracting valuable information from the large amount of data generated by IoT-enabled smart healthcare systems. This chapter provides an overview of the application of ML and BDA in the context of IoT-enabled smart healthcare systems. IoT-enabled smart healthcare systems consider interconnected medical devices, wearables, and sensors to collect real-time data, including patient records, medical imaging data, and sensor data. In the near future, ML algorithms can be applied to this data to perform tasks such as predictive modeling, anomaly detection, classification, and clustering. ML algorithms enable healthcare providers to make informed decisions, improve patient outcomes, and optimize resource allocation. On other side, BDA platforms are important for handling and processing the large amount of data generated by IoT devices.
Robust and Secure Evidence Management in Digital Forensics Investigations Using Blockchain Technology
Authors: S. A Sajidha , Kumar Rishik , Puri Lavanya , Gaur Manya , Kumar Shreya Manoj , Tyagi Amit Kumar , Sidiq S Jahangeer , V. M. Nisha
Published: October 2023

The chapter proposes a framework for evidence management in digital forensic investigations that leverages blockchain technology to ensure integrity and authenticity of the chain of custody process. The framework utilizes smart contracts, nodes, and consensus algorithms to create a tamper-proof record of the entire chain of custody process from evidence collection to presentation. A contract that facilitates transfer of ownership of the forensic report from the forensic laboratory to the investigation department is implemented. Using this approach, the authors ensure integrity and security of the forensic report, thereby mitigating any potential risks of tampering or compromise through unethical means. A robust framework to safeguard credibility of forensic report to maintain the chain of custody, instilling confidence in the reliability of the investigative process is established. Traditional methods of evidence management, showing that the proposed framework offers a secure, reliable, and transparent solution for managing digital evidence in digital forensics investigations has been proved.
The Applications of Learning Analytics to Enhance Learning and Engagement in Introductory Programming Instruction
Authors: Poitras Eric , Dempsey David , Crane Brent Glen Charles , Simpson Shelly , Siegel Angela A.
Published: October 2023

This chapter explores how learning analytics can enhance learning and teaching in large scale, introductory programming courses. More specifically, it examines analytical approaches to identify at-risk students, personalize learning experiences, and make informed decisions about instructional content and delivery. Case examples drawn from empirical research are outlined to warrant a conceptual framework for best practice in analyzing data for these purposes. In this chapter, the authors review the benefits of temporal data, such as late assignment submission times, in terms of early detection of at-risk students. They also highlight the use of clustering algorithms in differentiating amongst the specific needs of different students using multidimensional data, allowing for tailoring instruction in an optimal manner. Finally, they discuss challenges in aligning data to gain insights into skill acquisition as a result of study habits to inform instructional decision making.
Using Causal Inference in Learning Processes to Predict Student Proficiency
Authors: Saleh Hanan , Carrero Gustavo , Kumar Vivekanandan Suresh
Published: October 2023

The search for causal relations from observational data is an open problem that spans many fields. In the area of learning, this is especially important. The ability to determine the effect of a new teaching strategy or the cause of an upswing in student performance is always desirable. In computer science, integrated development environments (IDE) offer students many features promising to instill the necessary competency skills for migration to industry. In this chapter, current causal discovery methods are applied to investigate a causal link between IDE consultations and student competency which is measured by the number of issues at the end of the coding timeline. The coding activities of students were timestamped over the coding lifetime. Due to the nature of the data, the authors were able to test for causality using methods for static and methods for dynamic data. The authors show the presence of a causal link between IDE consults and student improvement. In addition, they show the time it takes to see the effect of a system consult.
Lesson Engagement and Outlier Extraction Analytics Through Learning Log Classification
Authors: Dobashi Konomu
Published: October 2023

With the spread of online distance learning and digital teaching materials, research analyzing the learning logs from learning management systems and uncovering knowledge that can be used to improve classes is becoming increasingly important. The interquartile method and the interquartile range were applied to the classification of learning patterns, the creation of cluster heat maps, and to outlier detection to improve the robustness of this research. Comparison of extraction methods also clarified that multiple methods were necessary to extract outliers. The analysis results of learning log classification, cluster heat mapping, and outlier detection can also be used to explain the basis of insufficient student effort when teachers make academic interventions. The experimental data showed that learners in need of academic intervention can be categorized by visualizing class engagement with a cluster heat map and outlier extraction.
Retracing Her Story
Authors: Thebe Simangenkosi
Published: October 2023

This chapter argues that there is a problem with the way the global village perceives women, especially African women. Women are viewed through a mono-vision that is informed by Western tests and sensibilities. This perception jettisons deliberately the reality that women are shaped by their environments. The chapter posits that women are different because their wants and needs are diverse. The mono-vision ignores the reality that women are part of law and regulations making in different politico-cultural enclaves. These acts are as old as African communities and cultures. Africa has suffered interruptions from Western-centric thoughts and impositions that view all women as the same, with the West embarking on a recruitment exercise targeted at the ruination of the African family where women are the major pillar. For the West, to successfully recruit African women to what is presented as a global women's cause is the final onslaught on the African family and what it means to be African.
Being Grounded
Authors: Musili Telesia Kathini
Published: October 2023

African feminism is a movement striving for social justice and gender equality. It is, however, not a homogeneous movement, with the disparities arising as a result of misrepresentation by Western feminism. This chapter utilizes a descriptive phenomenological approach to tease out epistemological concerns and ethical foundations of feminism in Africa. This chapter argues that a thriving feminism in Africa should embrace a multiplicity of ideologies and strategies from diverse contexts and lived experiences towards a unified goal of a sound African Feminist epistemic.
“I Am Because We Are”
Authors: Mokgwathi Kutlwano
Published: October 2023

The words feminist and womanist might not exist across the multiple languages and dialects on the African continent. However, feminist and womanist theorising within Africa and the African diaspora has and continues to constantly develop due to various factors, such as politics, religion, culture, conceptualisations of gender, language, and media technology. This chapter discusses the historical constructions of African feminism(s) and womanism throughout the continent, evidencing African women as agentive and active community participants despite colonial patriarchal instruction. Integral to developing African feminism(s) is a foundational knowledge of history and geographic (dis)placement. African feminism(s) and womanism(s), in all varied definitions and practices, are pluralistic concepts which focus on a myriad of socio-cultural and political transformations for liberation and social justice.
Theological Feminism in Africa
Authors: Kariuki Jane Wambui
Published: October 2023

Theological feminism in Africa has received mixed reactions from ecclesial church, male theologians and scholars. The objective of the paper is to examine the development of African feminist theology. To identify role played by the circle of concerned African women theologians in developing feminist theology. Further the paper evaluates key themes in African feminist theology. In addition, the study intends to demystify the oppressive gender ideologies in the bible. The study will contribute towards conceptualization of African feminist theologies in Africa. Further the study will contribute towards the extant literature and can be used for policy development and teaching, and curriculum development towards women theology and women empowerment.
Rethinking Feminist Movement Building
Authors: Mushunje Mildred , Mazhambe Raymond
Published: October 2023

The feminist movement, in its inception, was primarily focused on giving women equal rights and the same opportunities as men. However, over time, intersectionality has become a vital part of the feminist movement. It recognizes that one's culture, ethnicity, religion, gender expression, or socio-economic background can interact to create multiple oppressions for different groups of people. As a result, the feminist movement has expanded to include underrepresented and marginalized people such as adolescent girls and young women. This chapter discusses the feminist movement's efforts to build a safe platform for young women to advocate for and claim their rights using the Ubuntu African perspectives.
Africa and Standpoint Theories of Feminism
Authors: Maruzani Nyevero
Published: October 2023

The history, origin, content and focus of feminism in general was characterised by fragmented approaches that took into account the realities and experiences of a particular group of women who had voice and privilege, mostly White middle class women, at the expense of African and other marginalised and disadvantaged women. In line with views by Sojourner Truth, Tone Code Bambara rhetorically presented such concerns by saying “How relevant are the truths, the experiences, the findings of White Women to Black Women?'' The chapter looked at how the feminist standpoint theory relates to African women in Africa and in the diaspora. A brief history of the theory is given and the influence of Marxist thinking on the development of this theory presented. Three principal claims of the theory are discussed. The discussion on the criticisms of the theory bring the chapter to a close.
Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality in Cultural Heritage Tourism Enhancing Visitor Experiences
Authors: Basheer Shakeel , Farooq Sheezan , Hassan Viana , Malik Younis Mohammad , Reshi Murtaza Ahmad
Published: October 2023

This book chapter explores the use of AR and VR in cultural heritage tourism, enhancing visitor experiences with historical locations and artefacts. AR and VR allow for immersive interactions, enabling visitors to comprehend and appreciate heritage places better. These technologies revive old structures and artefacts, offering personalized experiences and interactive storytelling. However, challenges like cost, hardware limitations, and maintaining authenticity need to be addressed. Future opportunities include wider accessibility, advancements in technology, and collaborations fostering innovation. AR and VR have the potential to revolutionize cultural heritage tourism by transforming visitor interactions and appreciation of historical sites.
Rhythms of Living Cultural Heritage
Authors: Jaskari Minna-Maarit E.
Published: October 2023

Cultural heritage tourism involves traveling to a destination to experience and appreciate its cultural heritage. This type of tourism focuses on exploring historical sites, traditions, festivals, arts, crafts, and other aspects that reflect the local culture and heritage. Its aim is to promote sustainable tourism practices while preserving and enhancing the cultural identity of the region. Folk music, on the other hand, refers to the traditional music that is created and transmitted within a particular region reflecting its cultural and social heritage. Folk music is typically performed using traditional instruments and may involve storytelling, dance, and communal participation. It plays a significant role in preserving and promoting living cultural heritage. In this chapter, the author will be discussing the Kaustinen Folk Music Festival and how it co-creates memorable tourism experiences for visitors while promoting and preserving regional cultural heritage.
Fools Rush in Where Angels Fear to Tread
Authors: Lakeman Richard
Published: October 2023

This chapter builds on others and proposes that stabilization ought to be the first imperative in psychotherapy and a primary focus of all encounters with mental health services. Readers are invited to reframe treatment resistance, treatment failure, and ‘dropouts' from therapeutic programmes as largely a failure achieve stabilization prior to or in the early phases of psychotherapy. This entails the provision of basic human needs, safety, and facilitating a sense of safety within the psychotherapeutic relationship.
Supporting Preschoolers Developing Social Emotional Competence in Schools
Authors: Leon Joanne
Published: October 2023

Preschool-age children are entering schools with increasingly deficient social-emotional regulation skills, particularly post-COVID-19 pandemic. There are expectations for preschoolers to learn how to navigate social norms, trust new settings, learn emotion regulation, and begin academic skills. These skills vary among children as many social and environmental factors impact their development. These may include mental, emotional, and behavioral problems leading to challenges for children later in their development. These challenges impact not only the family but their school experience. Children with social-emotional and behavioral disorders are more likely to struggle socially and academically. Social-emotional well-being is critical to successful social and academic functioning among children. School Social Workers are vital for assessing and supporting children within schools. This chapter illustrates how Social Workers provide interventions to increase social-emotional capacity in preschool children, which positively impacts their learning and overall positive climate within the classroom.
Smart Government and E-Voting
Authors: Lezama-León Evangelina , Pineda Edgar Pérez , Hernández Mendoza Sandra Luz , Solís Galindo Alonso Ernesto
Published: October 2023

Electronic voting is a topic that has been developing with the idea of applying technology and facilitating the process, however, the main objective has always been the reliability and confidentiality of the vote. The possibility of applying an emerging technology such as Blockchain has been visualized due to its characteristics such as immutability, that is, it cannot be changed or altered, however, some studies have found challenges for its implementation. This chapter addresses the state of the art of electronic voting, the strategy of electronic voting in Smart-Government, the security and transparency of electronic voting through Blockchain, as well as the structure of the blockchain. In addition, the operation of smart contracts as a tool for implementation and important concepts such as consensus algorithms are explained.
Using the Smart Cities Infrastructure for Urban Farming and Z-Farming
Authors: Xicotencatl-Pérez Juan Manuel , Ramos-Fernández Julio Cesar , Marquez-Vera Marco Antonio , Díaz-Parra Ocotlán
Published: October 2023

Urban agriculture has made it possible to move vegetable production from rural to densely populated areas, for which it uses different approaches to achieve its mission: food sufficiency. Approaches range from open-sky plantations to controlled environments. Open sky plantations, such as community gardens or roof gardens, offer social rather than economic welfare; it is the controlled environments that offer profitable productions in abandoned spaces or built in a special way. In this chapter, the advantages and disadvantages are mentioned as well as techniques that can improve the performance of this growing area of food development.
Description of Artificial Intelligence Models in Sustainable Water Resource Management
Authors: Guzman Luis Amador , Ortiz Jaime Aguilar , Ortiz de la Peña José Miguel Liceaga
Published: October 2023

The implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) has greatly improved the effectiveness and sustainability of conserving drinking water resources. Through the utilization of AI, real-time data is collected and analyzed, leading to the optimization of water distribution and delivery while minimizing unnecessary waste. Additionally, AI enables timely emergency responses and provides accurate predictions for future water demand.
Critical Marketing Pedagogy: Caught Between Ideology and Enlightenment
Authors: Hackley Chris
Published: October 2023

Marketing has become a vibrant academic field and a highly popular university subject choice globally since Philip Kotler (1967) first popularised the discipline with his seminal text Marketing Management: Analysis, Planning and Control. The normative, managerial paradigm popularised by Kotler remains the dominant influence in marketing thought and pedagogy, yet it has many shortcomings, one of which is the fact that it was conceived for a very different world to the one we now face. In this Pensata I argue that Marketing pedagogy must be conceived as an intellectually critical discipline if it is to serve the needs of contemporary students, organisations and universities. In order to be an intellectually critical discipline, I suggest that Marketing must engage critically with its own ideological character if it is to equip students with the skills to navigate their path through an ideologically inflected world.
Application of Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) for Bioremediation of Ammonia
Authors: Rizki Nuzulul Anggi , Masykuri Mohammad , Rosariastuti Retno
Published: October 2023

Ammonia is a poisonous compound that can harm fish. Fish feed and manure are the primary sources of ammonia in catfish farming ponds. High concentrations of ammonia can cause death. Therefore, it is necessary to control the presence of ammonia to minimize the potential for fish mortality. Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) is a technology that can help with ammonia bioremediation. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) in reducing ammonia. The research method used is an experimental research method with qualitative descriptive analysis. The research was conducted on a laboratory scale using a dual-chamber Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) reactor connected using a salt bridge. This research was conducted with variations in the use of sticky media, including without media, with bioball, and with bioring media. The results showed that the percentage of ammonia reduction in each treatment was 94.52%, 98.09%, and 99.28%. From this research, it can be concluded that Microbial Fuel Cells (MFC) are effective in reducing ammonia.