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Statistic and modal analysis of the Krk bridge utilizing ANSYS
Authors: Hu Ruijie
Published: November 2024

Abstract. Connecting mainland Croatia and the island of Krk, Krk Bridge lies upon the Krk Channel of the Adriatic Sea. The bridge is one of the longest arch bridges and was the longest when it was built worldwide. However, considering the harsh environment in which the bridge is located, the slender structure of the bridge has raised concerns about the system's stability. However, with the most widely investigated studies focusing on the corrosion impact on the material and finish of the bridge from the harsh environment, there remains largely unexamined structural analysis to be done. Hence, this study seeks to use ANSYS and Workbench to investigate the reliability of Krk Bridge concerning statistical structure and modal analysis to offer insights into the future maintenance and reinforcement of the bridge itself, as well as provide a reference for other infrastructural bridge projects in the future.
The application of electroflocculation (EC) technology in printing and dyeing wastewater
Authors: Wang Chuanyu
Published: November 2024

Abstract. Industrial wastewater contains a large number of toxic pollutants, and the total consumption of dyes in the global textile printing and dyeing industry exceeds 587,000 tons per year. Duo to the process of dye production is more complex, the application of processes and materials are more, so many production links will produce a variety of waste, garbage, and the relevant waste dye into the river, lake and sea is up to millions of kilograms. It can be seen that textile printing and dyeing wastewater is the main source of water environmental pollution. If not treated in time, it will not only affect the production efficiency, but also harm the surrounding ecological environment and pose a serious threat to human survival. Scientific and effective intervention of textile industry wastewater and reasonable selection of textile industry wastewater intervention mode are related to the sustainable development of the industry. In recent years, electroflocculation (EC) technology has gradually become a research hotspot due to its advantages of high removal rate, simple operation, small dosage of chemicals, and small impact on the environment, including the intervention of wastewater. This paper will describe the main mechanism of EC and the application status of EC technology is discussed in detail, the limitations and future development trend of this technology are also proposed.
The Analysis of Natural Microstructures Resembling Synthetic Phase-Separated Block Copolymers in Soft Biomaterials and Hard Bio-Minerals
Authors: Wang Tianyuan
Published: November 2024

Abstract. For humans, we come into contact with a lot of different materials every day. Many products or medical treatment equipment are made by soft biomaterial, hard bio-minerals and synthetic phase-separated block copolymers. This paper, through a method of literature review, explores the similarity of microstructures and explains the reason why they have similar structures. The paper finds that some synthetic phase-separated blocks have some similar properties to soft biomaterials, and hard biominerals. For example, the CS-g-PCL copolymer is biocompatible, biodegradable, and exhibits appropriate mechanical behavior. The microstructure of soft biomaterials and hard bio-minerals is very similar to the morphology of synthetic phase-separated block copolymers. This is because they both go through a process of phase separation, which results in the formation of nano- or micro-sized self-assembled structures with specific functions and structures. The paper has many scientific papers, which will be of great help to the future research of these materials.
Pathways to Carbon Neutrality in Civil Engineering
Authors: Wang Yucheng
Published: November 2024

Abstract. With the development of the global economy and trade exchanges worldwide, urban infrastructure and industrial development have become part of the competition among countries. However, the construction industry and the production of chemical materials emit a large amount of carbon dioxide, leading to the continuous deterioration of the environment, so it is necessary to effectively reduce emissions. As a synonym for global emission reduction, carbon neutrality plays an important role in different industries, especially in civil engineering. In this paper, we start with building materials and green construction to explore the realization of carbon neutrality at the source and center of carbon emission in civil engineering. Firstly, we introduce the low-carbon production technologies of cement and steel, including calcium recycling and membrane separation technology in the cement industry, high-temperature combustion technology and carbon capture technology in steel industry. Then, we take renewable concrete as an example to discuss the emission reduction path of green building materials. Finally, it outlines how to carry out green construction, introduces assembly carbon reduction technology and energy integration system, and demonstrates the possibility of this green construction program in the case of "T&A House".
The application of Deep Learning in the field of Robotics
Authors: Liu Haochen
Published: November 2024

Abstract. As a new field with rapid development in the past two decades, deep learning has received more and more attention from researchers. Neural network adopts widely interconnected structure and effective learning mechanisms to simulate the process of information processing in the human brain, which is an important method in the development of artificial intelligence. Compared with shallow models, deep learning can achieve stronger unsupervised autonomous learning capabilities by increasing the number of layers of the network. In the past, the robots needed to be controlled by the humans; they controlled the robot to finish different tasks. In recent years, the researchers have tried to apply deep learning in the field of robots. Deep neural networks can simulate the complex cognitive laws of the human brain, so many researchers apply deep learning to robots to make robots have the thinking ability of humans. This article will review the cases of combining robot and in-depth learning in recent decades, Summarizing the achievements and problems faced in the three fields of robot vision, trajectory planning and motion control.
Research on the status and prospect of microgrid technology
Authors: Shi Tianxiong
Published: November 2024

Abstract. With the increasing demand for electrical energy and the appeal of environmental protection, the world has started to pay attention to the application of microgrids. A microgrid is a grid with many advantages, such as independence, effectiveness in working, and environmental friendliness, and can solve both energy and environmental problems. The paper reviews the microgrid system: how it functions, how it has advantages in energy and environmental aspects, and the prospects of microgrid in the future using a literature review. Microgrid has a flexible operation since it can find the optimum solution for generation, transmission, and distribution by shifting smoothly between island mode (which generates electricity by itself and directly transmits it to the supply side) and grid-connected mode (which connects to macrogrid and is dependent on its power supply). It also has energy reliability for its control system and energy storage system to coordinate the output power, which enhances the utility of energy resources. Microgrid has great potential for solving energy problems in remote or poverty-stricken areas and has unlimited prospects in industry, residential communities, and utilities and energy providers.
Computer-aided analysis: Correlation between urban green spaces and crime rates
Authors: Kong Yixi
Published: November 2024

Abstract. Urban green spaces have been associated with various social and environmental benefits, including their potential impact on crime rates. This study investigates the correlation between urban green spaces and crime rates using a combination of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and advanced statistical analysis. By analyzing data from a large metropolitan area, we examine how green space characteristics such as size, type, and maintenance influence crime patterns. Our findings indicate that well-maintained green spaces with diverse amenities can significantly reduce crime rates, whereas neglected areas may become hotspots for criminal activities. The study also explores temporal patterns of crime in relation to green spaces, revealing that adequate lighting and community presence are crucial for nighttime safety. Policy recommendations are provided to help urban planners and policymakers leverage green spaces to enhance urban safety. By integrating multiple analytical techniques, this research contributes to a comprehensive understanding of the role of green spaces in urban crime prevention and offers actionable insights for future urban planning.
Visual and Radar Data Fusion: Complementary or Alternative Sensors in Intelligent Driving Systems
Authors: Chen Junzhe
Published: November 2024

This article explores the role and advantages and disadvantages of visual and radar data fusion in intelligent driving systems. With the rapid development of intelligent driving technology, the comprehensive perception of the environment by car perception systems has become crucial, usually requiring the combination of low, medium, and high-precision sensors. Visual sensors perform excellently in acquiring high-resolution images and recognizing detailed information, while radar sensors have higher stability and penetration in harsh weather conditions. Due to the limitations of a single sensor in complex driving environments, data fusion has become a key strategy for improving the performance of perception systems. By comparing different perception schemes and application scenarios, this article analyzes the actual effects and potential advantages of visual and radar data fusion, revealing its important role in intelligent driving technology. Fusion technology can compensate for the shortcomings of various sensors, and improve the accuracy and reliability of environmental perception, but still faces challenges in data synchronization, algorithm selection, and real-time performance. This article aims to provide valuable insights for the development of future intelligent driving technology.
Molecular Engineering in the Semiconductor Industry: Progress and Prospects
Authors: Li Junda
Published: November 2024

Abstract. Along with population growth and economic development, human demand for energy and information will be more than ever, and humans need to rely on semiconductor devices to achieve energy storage, signal and other conversions. So how to design and prepare semiconductor materials with better performance, and industrialise and commercialise the materials has become a new hot topic. Typically, semiconductor materials are nanomaterials, and the current mainstream industrial processing is a top-down process, which raises the cost of production and leads to a waste of resources. Because of this, scientists are starting to believe that molecular engineeringa bottom-up strategy based on molecule self-assembly can save resources, energy, and production costs by constructing semiconductor material structures. This paper examines the bottom-up conceptual approach of molecular engineering and discusses the potential challenges in applying molecular self-assembly technology, which is a crucial method in molecular engineering, to the semiconductor industry. It ultimately concludes that molecular engineering plays a significant role in the semiconductor production process due to its advantages and vast potential for development.
Innovations and Insights in Superhydrophobicity: Learning from Nature to Surpass It
Authors: Zhang Yuhan , Huang Zhengzhon , Li Tianrui , Li Peilin
Published: November 2024

Abstract. Superhydrophobic surfaces, inspired by natural examples, have emerged as a promising area of research due to their unique properties. This paper reviews the characteristics and challenges of creating surfaces that can exceed the capabilities of natural counterparts. Key aspects include surface tension, contact angle, and morphology, with a focus on natural models such as lotus leaves and gecko feet. The paper highlights knowledge gaps in durability and manufacturing, and discusses design challenges in achieving roughness, hierarchy, and balance between hydrophobicity and durability. Methods for enhancing durability, such as chemical and roughness restoration, are explored, alongside the potential of AI in optimizing material and design choices. The paper concludes with recommendations for future research directions in the field.
Influence of Water Ingress at the Shield Tunnel Portal on Tunnel Deformation and Load Capacity Weakening
Authors: Huang Yongliang , Li Hu , Ye Xiaofei , Kai Wang
Published: November 2024

Abstract. During the construction of shield tunnels, adverse geological conditions can lead to tunnel segment settlement and damage. This study investigates the deformation patterns and changes in load capacity of shield tunnels under water ingress conditions at the portal, using a segment of the Jinan Metro as a case study. Through field measurements and numerical simulations, we analyzed the structural deformation and weakening of load capacity caused by water ingress. The results indicate that significant settlement occurs at both the tunnel crown and invert after water ingress, with a maximum settlement of 181.2 mm compared to the original design axis. The deformation profile of the tunnel primarily resembles a transverse "duck egg" shape, while the segments near the portal exhibit vertical "duck egg" deformations due to grouting and other factors. Multiple cracks and damages were observed in the segments, with up to 16 cracks found in a single ring. Compared to the original design conditions, the bending moment in the tunnel lining increased by approximately 7%, and the axial force increased by about 9%, leading to an 11% reduction in tunnel resistance effects. The findings of this study regarding tunnel lining deformation and load capacity weakening provide valuable insights for similar engineering projects.
Comparative Study on Degradation Methods of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Compounds in Water
Authors: Zhang Yuheng
Published: November 2024

Abstract. This article aims to explore the degradation methods of per- and polyfluoroalkyl compounds (PFASs) in water bodies, and analyze the principles, advantages and disadvantages of different degradation methods and their application effects in different types of water bodies. In view of the wide application, long half-life, high mobility and potential harm to the ecological environment and biological health of PFASs, it is of great significance to study their effective degradation methods. By reviewing the existing literature, this article lists several major PFASs degradation methods, such as photocatalysis, activated carbon adsorption, and advanced oxidation, and compares their performance characteristics, which provides a scientific basis for the control of PFASs pollution in water bodies.
Analysis and Comparison of the Performances and Applications for the State-of-art Thermal Engines
Authors: Li Haoran
Published: November 2024

Abstract. As a matter of fact, the development of contemporary internal combustion engines focuses on enhancing fuel efficiency and reducing emissions due to stringent environmental regulations. With the rise of electric cars, the development of hybrid technologies has driven innovation in internal combustion engines, and many modern vehicles combine internal combustion engines with electric motors. In this study, it introduces three different types of thermal engines with latest application in different transportation. By analyzing the limitations of internal combustion engines like thermodynamic limits and emission causing air pollution, it points the direction of future efforts on thermal engines. According to the results, internal combustion engines can be improved by increasing compression ratio through optimizing design and using better fuel like hydrogen. This article hopes to provide a clear understanding of the advantages and limitations of internal combustion engines. For companies and researchers, especially in the automotive sector, it aims to support strategic decisions in engine design and deployment.
Networked Personal Development Planning in Support of Lifelong Learning in the Creative Industries
Authors: Newland Barbara , Hanson Janet , Johnson Martina
Published: November 2024

The introduction of Personal Development Planning (PDP) has been a major policy initiative for UK HE. The HE Progress File consists of two elements, the Transcript Record of formal qualifications and the Personal Development Plan, which includes both the processes that are involved in supporting the student in undertaking PDP and also the evidence base of student achievements. In response to the policies many electronic PDP and e-portfolio tools have been developed, both commercially and through nationally funded agencies. This paper considers the issues identified by the PDP4Life regional e-learning project relating to the transfer between institutions of learner records arising from e-PDP outputs and achievements.  In particular it focuses on issues that occur in support of employability in the creative industries.
Blogging Within Formal and Informal Learning Contexts
Authors: Hammond Michael
Published: November 2024

This paper presents a small scale exploratory study of blogging within a collaborative project involving the author and a group of seven research student colleagues. Blogs were used for journaling and a joint blog was set up for group discussion. It was found that rates of participation were uneven and in the majority of cases very few entries were posted, however all except one had participated in some way to the joint blog and two students in particular had posted very long entries to their personal journals. Participants valued blogging as it encouraged reflection on ideas; provided feedback from others; and enabled communication to a wider and removed audience. The strongest constraint on blogging was seen as a lack of purpose and audience for personal journaling. It was easier for participants to contribute to the joint blog as there seemed a much more clearly defined audience and purpose. Implications for the study are discussed.
Are They too Old to Learn?
Authors: Anastasi Jenny , Cochrane Sandra
Published: November 2024

Active engagement with Weblogs by students presents an enticing new dimension in e.learning. Much of the current literature would suggest that embracing blogs appears, primarily, to be an activity of the young. This paper reports on findings from a survey that explored the blogging behaviours of mature age (23+ years), undergraduate students undertaking first year courses across a number of disciplines at an Australian regional University as part of a broader study. The researchers were keen to develop an understanding of Weblog usage from the learner’s perspective. The study was able to identify some of the barriers that prevented this cohort of students from actively engaging in Weblog interaction. The findings from this study will inform the development of programs aimed at facilitating information literacy skills in students new to study at the university.
Looking for evidence of deep learning in constructively aligned online discussions
Authors: Brown Norrie , Smyth Keith , Mainka Christina
Published: November 2024

Building upon previous work by the authors, this paper describes a small-scale study that involved analysing the depth of thinking evident within asynchronous discussion contributions. The discussion tasks in question, which were undertaken within the context of a fully online distance course, were designed according to the principles of constructive alignment, and analysed using the SOLO taxonomy. Of particular interest within this study was whether the SOLO taxonomy would provide evidence of surface-to-deep or deep-to-deeper learning having occurred on an individual basis over time, and also how suitable the SOLO taxonomy was as a tool for the content analysis of online discussions. Findings on both counts were encouraging, but not unproblematic.
Networked Learning and the Politics of Speed
Authors: Land Ray
Published: November 2024

This paper considers the implications for networked learning of the perspective of dromology (Greek: dromos, 'running'). Theorists such as Virilio (1999; 2000), Adam (1998) and Eriksen (2001) have argued that the defining characteristics of our society, and an increasing source of its hazards, are its relentless acceleration and compression of time. The benefits claimed for networked learning environments - productive forms of accessibility, asynchronicity, flexible working, interactivity, instaneity, global reach, inclusivity and contemplative digital space, all appear challenged by dromological perspectives. These latter locate the rise of digital information technologies firmly within the neo-liberal ideology of globalisation, and see them caught inexorably within a logic of 'fast time'. This has dysfunctional effects in relation to creative thinking, deliberation, discernment and other conceptual processes. It has dystopian political effects in terms of the erosion of democratic and cultural space and the discrediting of action. The paper invites discussion of the validity of this challenge and whether it holds for a new generation of so-called 'digital natives' - 'the children of chaos'.
Styles of Discussion
Authors: Sackville Andrew , Sherratt Cathy
Published: November 2024

Whilst tutoring a supported online programme in Clinical Education over the last six years, we have become aware that there are significant differences in the ways in which both groups of students - "online learning sets" and individual students, engage in "online discussion" using a VLE discussion board. We have carried out research at various points in the history of the programme to identify different types of "learners". In order to develop our understanding we have now embarked on a major research programme as part of the SOLSTICE Centre for Excellence for Teaching and Learning, to explore the different dimensions of "online discussion", and the role that both design and tutor intervention has in shaping this discussion. This paper reports on the first stage of this analysis. By studying the postings of four separate learning sets simultaneously following the same ten-week module, it identifies two "active" discussion sets and two comparatively "passive" discussion sets. It also identifies different types of discussion and discussants within these four learning sets. This analysis leads to reflections on the reasons for such different styles of discussion, and identifies opportunities for further research into the relative importance of design and tutoring in promoting online discussion.
The Learner's Voice
Authors: Creanor Linda , Gowan Doug , Howells Carol , Trinder Kathy
Published: November 2024

This paper outlines work in progress on a national JISC research project on the learner experience of e-learning. The project is named LEX, a contraction of the long name but also a reference to the importance of using the  learner's own words in the analysis. The project covers a wide range of post-16 learners including adult, community and work-based learners as well as FE and HE learners, distributed widely across the UK. We describe the development, evolution and implementation of the research methodology, and how we tackled practical problems of reaching such a diverse learner group. We go on to outline three case studies which illustrate how learners describe their approaches  to fitting learning into their lives, to accomplishing e-learning tasks, their strategies to overcome problems, and their expectations and experiences of e-learning across a range of educational contexts and technology use. The paper does not present findings or research outcomes, however tentative, since we are only at the start of the analytical phase. The case studies do however indicate some of the issues that learners have raised in the research.
What can we learn from the demise of the UkeU?
Authors: Conole Gráinne , Carusi Annamaria , De Laat Maarten , Darby Jonathan
Published: November 2024

This paper reports on an evaluation of the UkeU and the lessons which can be drawn from the experience. The study is based on two data sources: interviews and a study of documents. Semi-interviews interviews were undertaken with key stakeholders involved in the UKeU, including members of the learning technology team, representatives from SUN and the HEI partners. In particular we explore the relationship between the documented UkeU vision and how this was instantiated and its impact on practice. We will consider the way in which the UKeU was understood at its start-up (and even before), the aspirations it had with respect to the public/private partnership, and with respect to the roles and backgrounds it would need to bring together; and the acknowledgement of the difficulties it would face.
Engaging SMEs in an e-Learning Programme
Authors: Stewart Jean-Anne , Alexander Gillian
Published: November 2024

This paper presents the findings from a project investigating management development for SME managers using an action learning programme, combining both face-to-face workshops and e-learning. This programme was undertaken as part of ENSeL (Engaging Networks for Sustainable eLearning), which was supported by the European Commission. The project aimed to address 3 main objectives: reworking results from previous European projects to disseminate to a wider audience, creating a learning network amongst the project partners and to undertake 3 learning trials with SMEs in UK, France and Italy. This paper principally addresses the findings from the UK trials, which ran between February and April 2005, and provides valuable learning to all those interested in developing future learning programmes aimed at SMEs.
Networked Learning and Social Action
Authors: Walker Steve , Creanor Linda
Published: November 2024

This paper considers networked learning in the context of civil society organisations concerned centrally with some form of social action. We briefly outline some recurring characteristics of learning, and in particular networked learning, interventions in such social action settings. We introduce the concept of sociotechnical interaction network from the social informatics literature and apply it to identify and to analyse three aspects of networked learning, drawing on case material from transnational trade union education. Finally we identify issues for further research highlighted by this model.
Managing Student Support
Authors: Dexter Hilary , Petch Jim
Published: November 2024

With the advance and scaling up of e-learning and distance learning provision, the scope of student support systems has extended and deepened, demanding consideration of the methods for its planning and implementation. Management of student support is used as an example of a key business process that is one part of a higher education enterprise’s end-to-end process of e-learning provision, with a model-driven, holistic approach to its management. The proposed management method is based on implementing workflow process models that are supported by a context sensitive knowledgebase. The modelling approach already developed is advanced by the introduction of the idea of bridging principles.
Towards Networked Learning Analytics - A Concept and a Tool
Authors: Retalis S. , Papasalouros A. , Psaromiligkos Y. , Siscos S. , Kargidis T.
Published: November 2024

Networked learning is much more ambitious than previous approaches of ICT-support in education. It is therefore more difficult to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the networked learning activities. Evaluation of learners' interactions in networked learning environments is a difficult, resource and expertise demanding task. Educators participating in online learning environments, have very little support by integrated tools to evaluate students' activities and identify learners' online browsing behavior and interactions. As a consequence, educators are in need for non-intrusive and automatic ways to get feedback from learners' progress in order to better follow their learning process and appraise the online course effectiveness. They also need specialized tools for authoring, delivering, gathering and analysing data for evaluating the learning effectiveness of networked learning courses.
Thus, the aim of this paper is to propose a new set of services for the evaluator and lecturer so that he/she can easily evaluate the learners' progress and produce evaluation reports based on learners' behaviour within a Learning Management System. These services allow the evaluator to easily track down the learners' online behavior at specific milestones set up, gather feedback in an automatic way and present them in a comprehensive way. The innovation of the proposed set of services lies on the effort to adopt/adapt some of the web usage mining techniques combining them with the use of semantic description of networked learning tasks
Four years on
Authors: Allan Barbara , Hunter Bob , Lewis Dina
Published: November 2024

This paper explores the long term impact of a virtual learning community (VLC) from the perspective of community members and their employing organization. It argues that membership potentially has a significant impact on individual identities and careers, and that managed communities provide an important means for strategic workforce development. The study evaluates the impact of membership of a VLC over a four year period within the context of the theoretical frameworks of communities of practice and identity theory. The concept of boundary crossing is also explored in relation to VLCs. The paper considers the benefits to host organisations in supporting structured VLCs as a means of enabling workforce development and supporting change and innovation.
Symposium 3: The Influence of Chinese Culture on Trainees’ Online Behaviours in a Teacher Training Course
Authors: Chen Zehang
Published: November 2024

This paper explores Chinese learners’ online behaviours in a teacher training course which was developed as part of a Chinese and UK government funded collaborative project from 2003 to 2005 by the University of Nottingham, UK and Beijing Normal University, China. The aim of the project is to develop innovative eLearning materials for Chinese teachers of English. The paper focuses on the influence of Chinese culture on learners behaviors, leading to the conclusion that culture influence is an important issue that should be taken into consideration by online course developers.
Symposium 1: Relations in Networks and Networked Learning
Authors: Jones Chris
Published: November 2024

This symposium focuses on the conference themes networking and networks and links to the further theme dialogue and dialogicality. The social world has been described as a networked society, a society in which the digital networks that help to link and organize society are seen as having a key influence on the character of modern sociality (Castells 1996, 2001). Networked individualism is dialectically related both to an increasing global interdependency and a development of social forms at the local and individual level that allow greater freedom. In this view network patterns are the characteristic of an emergent society and are likely to affect education and learning in significant ways. Researchers in networks and networking have moved away from a conception of networks that relied on a notion of random networks to more structured forms, such as scale free networks. Scale free networks suggest network forms that have a history and developmental process over time and a clustering that suggests implicit systems of power related to that developmental process.
A key question for networked learning is how these new ways of thinking about relationships may affect relationships in education and learning. This symposium brings together a number of perspectives interested in applying the idea of networked learning and exploring the implications of this approach. The four research papers report on a number of aspects regarding the dimensions of the relationships found in networks, both in educational environments and beyond in less formal learning locations. Three of the papers examine, from differing perspectives, a relational approach to networks and learning and the strength of the ties in networks and the nature of weak ties in particular (Enriquez, Ryberg and Larsen, Jones et al.) A further strand is developed by the fourth paper, (Dirckinck-Holmfeld) which examines the nature of boundaries and boundary objects in a collaborative and networked setting. The idea of boundaries and boundary crossing is a feature of weak links (Jones et al.) and the four papers taken together begin to specify how relational ties might be described and understood in a digitally networked environment.
Symposium 1: Networked Learning, a Relational Approach – Weak and Strong Ties
Authors: Jones C. , Ferreday D. , Hodgson V.
Published: November 2024

In this paper, we explore the idea of weak ties in networked learning. We go back to the original conception of the strength of weak ties (Granovetter 1973) and relate this to a dialogic understanding of networked learning (Koschmann 1999, Dysthe 2002). These theoretical ideas are applied to the examination of two networked settings in which educational leaders exchange ideas and have the potential to create knowledge. We examine these networks from the point of view of the overall pattern of interaction and from an interest in the kinds of dialogues engaged in by participants in the network.
Symposium 1: Designing for Collaboration and Mutual Negotiation of Meaning – Boundary Objects in Networked Learning
Authors: Dirckinck-Holmfeld Lone
Published: November 2024

This paper addresses the issue of collaborative learning and networked learning within continuing professional development. Collaborative learning is defined as the meeting of specific differences and dependencies among participants and practices within and across communities, afforded and constrained by the pedagogical design. The study explores how boundary objects serve as resources to support collaborative learning as a means of representing, learning about, and transforming knowledge. Based on a case study of course group work in a networked learning environment organized as problem oriented project pedagogy, the paper identifies the different kinds of boundary objects applied. Resting on the analysis and a typology suggested by Carlile on boundary objects and types of knowledge, the paper throws light on the students’ complex process of working together, and the different forms of knowledge brought into play. The analysis suggests methods of optimizing teaching and learning processes through conscious use of boundary objects. Theoretically, the analysis questions the typology suggested by Carlile and introduces a relational view on boundary objects and how they relate to the different forms of knowledge.
Symposium 4: Sharing Digital Content in the West Midlands Region
Authors: Morón-García Sue
Published: November 2024

This paper reports the findings of a short investigation into the potential use of repositories to support the sharing of digital content (teaching materials and learning objects) in the West Midlands region. It indicates some of the issues raised through interview with those institutional managers implementing and considering providing repository services and arising from questionnaire responses from the intended users of these services. It goes on to highlight the attitudes and issues explored in a further and more widely distributed iteration of the questionnaire, the findings from which will be discussed with symposium participants.
Symposium 5: Professional Development for Distance Tutors in Distance and Campus Based universities
Authors: Macdonald Janet , Churchill Tony
Published: November 2024

This paper describes the environment and roles for distance tutors in the Open University (UK) and the University of Leicester together with the initiatives which are already underway in order to provide professional development within our respective institutions.
Symposium 6: Researching Networked Learning: Diversity and Uniformity
Authors: Watland Philip A.
Published: November 2024

This symposium will present four research papers that approach researching networked management learning from four different knowledge interests and research approaches.
Networked learning is seen as covering a wide spectrum of research areas, including management learning, which in its self is a diverse area as represented in the research papers comprising this symposium.
Yet researching networked learning is also seen as representing a common focus on learning and/or networks from both a theoretical and knowledge interest perspective. Whilst emphasizing the value of diversity in approaches, theoretical influences and methodologies, the underlining uniformity of the focus of these approaches are also represented in the research papers comprising this symposium.
Each of the four research papers report on the author’s current PhD research, and describe their research perspective, knowledge interest, and preliminary research results. We expected the studies to be of interest to conference participants in their own right.
Symposium 6: Collaborative Learning
Authors: Dhariwal Kewal S.
Published: November 2024

What: This paper reports on the results of participative action research by multiple teams of participants who played various roles and fostered the evolution of an integrated research and business simulation environment by sharing data, making decisions visible and discussing solutions in both a competitive and a collaborative environment.
Why: Collaborative Networked Learning is needed for the training of effective management and operation of global corporate entities and in understanding the value of integrating information systems between organizations that collaborate and compete with each other in different times and markets. This is necessary since competition, in business today, is between supply chains of competing collectives of organizations, each seeking a larger market share and bigger profits and where changes in partnerships come at an ever increasing pace.
Who: Managers, students, tutors & administrators of classroom, online courses, and boardroom based professional development programs.
When: During the period July 2003-December 2005 using the simulator located at www.sccori.com
Where: In online courses, residential programs, in bricks and mortar classrooms and in the boardrooms of major corporations.
How: Using an internet browser-based online business simulator and internet communications tools allowing participants to play the roles of Retailer, Wholesaler, Distributor and Manufacturer in a number of business simulations with variable parameters. Participants experience simulations and learn by doing, build problem solving skills, develop strategies, plan, negotiate, share, build trust and implement solutions.
Results: The networked management learning business simulator improves the systems dynamics models from MIT and the Systems Dynamics Society by at least two orders of magnitude. Results indicate that participants move from an individualistic competitive stance to a collaborative team-based solutions focus to threats and problems faced by their supply chain during increasingly challenging business simulations.
Symposium 6: Practice Firms and Networked Learning
Authors: Santos Jorge Alberto dos
Published: November 2024

The aim of this paper is to present and discuss some aspects of networked learning in “Practice Firms”. Practice Firms (PF) are simulated learning environments where participants operate fictitious companies creating a virtual market of nearly 4,000 similar companies in 39 different countries. This results in a network of approximately 50,000 students around the world. The interviews of this study were carried out in Austria and Brazil using a phenomenographic approach (Marton 1986); (Marton and Booth 1997) and employed Bowden's (2000) phenomenographic perspective called “developmental phenomenography”. The main conclusion is that the PF network has an enormous potential for improving management learning but needs to overcome structural and dynamic drawbacks.
Symposium 7: Roles and Identity in Scenario-Based Learning Online
Authors: King Virginia
Published: November 2024

This paper explores the introduction of Scenario-based Learning (SBL) online and its impact on the roles and identity of the learners and academic staff involved in its adoption, as well those like myself who are in transition from ‘pedagogical developer’ to ‘pedagogical researchers’ with a focus on this pedagogy. The many issues involved are considered and their analysis presented as an ordered situational map (Clarke, 2005). A key factor that has become apparent through this reflective process is the recognition that pedagogical research is essentially individual and competitive, and that the collegiate approach so successful in pedagogical development is no longer always appropriate. A parallel is drawn with the collaborative strategies now being adopted by commercial freelance workers through such emerging online communities as Ecademy.com and OpenBC.com. These provide both a model for future pedagogical research collaboration and an example of the kind of entrepreneurial endeavor which SBL is expected to inspire in students. Universities in the UK are tasked by the UK Higher Education Funding Council to “enable people to develop their capabilities and fulfil their potential, both personally and at work” (HEFCE, 2005). The challenge to a university such as Coventry is to provide a learning experience that anticipates the needs and expectations of potential employers while satisfying the academic requirements of subject benchmarks and programmes of study. Inevitably, the emphasis on employability will create tensions for those academic staff who see this as a change in their role and/or identity. SBL also challenges learners since it requires them to adopt roles within a pre-defined situation and hence to alter their perception of the subject matter, their identity as a potential member of a community of practice and to re-frame their understanding of the boundaries of study, work and leisure.
Symposium 9: Professional Communities – Potentials and Limits of Blended Learning Scenarios
Authors: Logar Sylvia , Schrittesser Ilse , Wenninger Barbara
Published: November 2024

The following paper deals with the development of professionalised action in the context of teacher education and training on the basis of a new group formation that we call ‘Professional Community’. This involves the implementation of heterogeneous groups as face-to-face as well as virtual structures with the mission to generate profession related knowledge and skills on a meta-level of communication and interaction. The concept of the ‘Professional Community’ is supported by an extended empirical study, which puts the theoretical framework into a concrete context, with the purpose of testing its assumed potential.
«Հալեպի շուկան»՝ որպես սիրիահայերի ձեռնարկատիրական գործունեության միկրոմոդել
Authors: Հակոբյան Գայանե
Published: November 2024

In 2011, as a consequence of the civil war in Syria, a part of the Syrian Armenian population immigrated to Armenia. They used to live in a different system of socio- economic relations, and after moving to a completely new environment, they had to adapt in order to begin activities in Armenia and continue their lives. In this article we have discussed the business activities of Syrian Armenians in Yerevan, ten years after they moved, considering the activities unfolding in the “Aleppo market” as an example. “Aleppo market” was created in 2014–2015.
2011 թ. Սիրիայում ընթացող պատերազմի պատճառով սիրիահայ համայնքի մի ստվար զանգված տեղափոխվեց Հայաստան. ըստ 2017 թ. պաշտոնական տեղեկատվության՝ պատերազմի բռնկվելուց ի վեր՝ մոտ 22000 մարդ: Փորձագետների գնահատականների համաձայն՝ ներկայումս Հայաստանում բնակվում է մինչև 8000 սիրիահայ: Նրանց՝ Հայաստանում ինտեգրվելու և հետագա կենսագործունեությունը շարունակելու որոշման վրա շատ գործոններ ազդեցին: Տնտեսական գործոնը ևս շատ կարևոր էր, քանզի զբաղվածության խնդրի լուծումը ինտեգրման գործընթացի շարունակականությունն ապահովող պայմաններից է:
В результате войны в Сирии в 2011 году часть сирийских армян иммигрировала в Армению. Раньше они жили в другой системе социально-экономических отношений, и после переезда в совершенно новую среду адаптация стала для них необходимостью, чтобы начать деятельность в Армении и продолжить свою дальнейшую жизнь.
MORTE ENCEFÁLICA E CRITÉRIOS MÉDICOS PARA O DIAGNÓSTICO
Authors: Silva Rossana Nunes da , Bayum Lara Luana Martins , Silva Renan Nunes da , Angel Douglas José
Published: November 2024

Introdução: Segundo o Conselho Federal de Medicina (CFM), a morte encefálica é caracterizada pela perda completa e irreversível das funções encefálicas, definida pela cessação das atividades corticais e de tronco encefálico. Objetivo: Descrever os critérios médicos para o diagnóstico da morte encefálica. Método: Trata-se de um estudo qualitativo, realizado através de artigos científicos e literaturas, do tipo descritivo, com finalidade de delinear e observar os critérios da morte encefálica, devido seu avanço na história da medicina, assim como a forma de garantir a segurança do paciente, o reforço de seu importante papel social e de todos os médicos na preservação da vida, por meio da doação e transplantes de órgãos. Resultados e Discussão: Foi possível observar a evolução do protocolo, as mudanças ocorridas durante esse processo adaptativo, a sequência fisiológica, as fases para a abertura (fase preparatória, fase de exames clínicos e fase de exames documentais), os cuidados gerais após o término do protocolo e, por fim, a doação de órgãos e tecidos.  Conclusão: O presente artigo demonstrou ser essencial, tanto na capacitação médica, com fim de segurança e aperfeiçoamento profissional, quanto informativa da população geral, potencializando o número do doações para salvar futuras vidas.
PROCESSO DE REGULARIZAÇÃO FUNDIÁRIA COM O USO DE GEORREFERENCIAMENTO – UM ESTUDO DE CASO NA COMUNIDADE CIDADE DO LESTE, EM MANAUS/AM
Authors: Silvestre Julielson Barroso , Sanches Antônio Estanislau , Pinheiro Érika Cristina Nogueira Marques , Santos Karoline Socorro da Fonseca
Published: November 2024

A regularização fundiária é o processo que inclui medidas jurídicas, urbanísticas, ambientais e sociais, com a finalidade de integrar assentamentos irregulares ao contexto legal das cidades, e possui influência em um cenário macro e micro nos espaços habitacionais, o que permite a aplicabilidade do direito constitucional, no qual consagra o direito humano fundamental à moradia como um direito social do cidadão. Nesse sentido, o objetivo do estudo é descrever o processo executivo da regularização fundiária de uma comunidade, cujo nome é Cidade do Leste, localizada na cidade de Manaus/Amazonas, com a aplicação de tecnologias de georreferenciamento. Com os resultados, verificou-se as particularidades dos serviços realizados e os impactos na mudança no cenário da comunidade, com perspectivas de crescimento econômico, valorização social e construtiva.