bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
An Empirical Investigation of the Impact of Individual and Work Characteristics on Telecommuting Success
Authors: Turetken Ozgur , Jain Abhijit , Quesenberry Brandi , Ngwenyama Ojelanki
Published: April 2024

Individual and work characteristics are used in telecommuting plans; however, their impact on telecommuting success is not well known. We studied how employee tenure, work experience, communication skills, task interdependence, work output measurability, and task variety impact telecommuter productivity, performance, and satisfaction after taking into account the impact of communication technologies. Data collected from 89 North American telecommuters suggest that in addition to the richness of the media, work experience, communication skills, and task interdependence impact telecommuting success. These characteristics are practically identifiable and measurable; therefore, we expect our findings to help managers convert increasing telecommuting adoption rates to well-defined and measurable gains.
The impact of context-aware fisheye models on understanding business processes: An empirical study of data flow diagrams
Authors: Turetken Ozgur , Schuff David
Published: April 2024

We investigated whether a “context-aware” fisheye view can more successfully communicate the information contained in a set of process models (data flow diagrams) than a traditional “context-free” presentation. We conducted two controlled experiments: the first included a simple set of DFDs and tasks that required a basic understanding of the system, while the second involved more detailed views of the same processes, and also a more complex task. Subjects who used the fisheye process models outperformed those using the traditional presentations. This difference was reflected in task performance for all subjects, and in task completion time for inexperienced subjects.
The Current State of Business Intelligence in Academia: The Arrival of Big Data
Authors: Wixom Barbara , Ariyachandra Thilini , Douglas David , Goul Michael , Gupta Babita , Iyer Lakshmi , Kulkarni Uday , Mooney John G. , Phillips-Wren Gloria , Turetken Ozgur
Published: April 2024

In December 2012, the AIS Special Interest Group on Decision Support, Knowledge and Data Management Systems (SIGDSS) and the Teradata University Network (TUN) cosponsored the Business Intelligence Congress 3 and conducted surveys to assess academia’s response to the growing market need for students with Business Intelligence (BI) and Business Analytics (BA) skill sets. This panel report describes the key findings and best practices that were identified, with an emphasis on what has changed since the BI Congress efforts in 2009 and 2010. The article also serves as a “call to action” for universities regarding the need to respond to emerging market needs in BI/BA, including “Big Data.” The IS field continues to be well positioned to be the leader in creating the next generation BI/BA workforce. To do so, we believe that IS leaders need to continuously refine BI/BA curriculum to keep pace with the turbulent BI/BA marketplace.
Introduction to the Special Issue on Human-Computer Interaction in the Web 2.0 Era
Authors: Turetken Ozgur , Olfman Lorne
Published: April 2024

Web 2.0, the “dynamic web,” is one of the most effective applications to date of information and communication technologies in the way it revolutionized how individuals interact with information. The term Web 2.0 is largely associated with Tim O’Reilley (Graham, 2005; O’Reilley, 2005), and is a loosely defined concept that represents a variety of technologies. Some of these are development platforms while others are applications used mostly for social computing and interaction. The latter group of technologies, also known as the Social Web (Rheingold, 2000) has arguably been in the core of the World Wide Web from its conception (Porter, 2008). Moreover, the developmental components of Web 2.0 that moved computing beyond desktops via the use of web-based “building blocks” such as web services not only made it possible to realize the true potential of the social web, but to a large extent made it synonymous with Web 2.0. Our use of the term Web 2.0 also treats it as identical to the social web.
Undressing fashion metadata: Ryerson University Fashion Research Collection
Authors: Eichenlaub Naomi , Morgan Marina , Masak-Mida I.
Published: April 2024

The purpose of this poster is to provide insight into the processes involved in making a unique fashion research and teaching collection discoverable in an online environment at Ryerson University. The online collection will provide a means for the users to identify what artifacts are available for research purposes and facilitate teaching in the classroom. The poster will highlight effective metadata standards and elements, cross-domain metadata uses, metadata mapping and implementation.
Cache filtering method and apparatus
Authors: Mekhiel Nagi
Published: April 2024

A method and apparatus used within memory and data processing that reduces the number of references allowed in processor cache by using active rows to reject references that are less frequently used from the cache. Comparators within a memory controller are used to generate a signal indicative of a row hit or miss, which signal is then applied to one or more demultiplexers to enable or disable transfer of a memory reference to processor cache locations. The cache may be level one (L1) or level two (L2) caches including data and or instructions or some combination of L1, L2, data, and instructions.
Signature Testing of Analog-To-Digital Converters
Authors: Geurkov Vadim , Kirischian Valeri , Kirischian Lev
Published: April 2024

When testing an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) by automatic test equipment (ATE), the latter is capable of performing extensive processing of output responses of the ADC. This allows detection of virtually any fault. However, the cost of ATE is quite high. As well, the external bandwidth of ATE is normally lower than the internal bandwidth of the ADC being tested, which makes it difficult to accomplish at-speed testing. It is important, therefore, to embed test hardware into ADC itself. The methods employed at ATE are complex and inconvenient for built-in realization. More advantageous are the methods exploiting accumulation of output responses. The size of the accumulator depends on the number of responses. In order to achieve greater fault coverage, this number is kept large, complicating the implementation. On the other hand, signature analysis used in digital systems testing is well suited for compaction of “lengthy” responses, and it is characterized by small hardware overhead and low aliasing probability. In this work, we apply signature analysis principle for compaction of output responses of an ADC. The permissible tolerance bounds for a fault-free ADC are determined and the aliasing rate is estimated. Examples are given. 
Arithmetic Compaction Circuits for Mixed-Signal Systems Testing
Authors: Geurkov Vadim , Kirischian Lev
Published: April 2024

Arithmetic error-control codes (ECCs) have been designed to protect the integrity of data being transmitted and/or processed. The implementation of an ECC involves constructing an appropriate encoding/decoding device. An important part of this device is a residue computing circuit (RCC). This circuit has also been used in mixed-signal systems testing and is referred to as a compaction circuit. As ECCs originated primarily to protect data transfers over binary channels, the design methodology for RCCs has been mostly oriented toward a binary case. A nonbinary design technique has only been reported for a special type of compaction modulus. In this work, we consider a design techniquefor a multiple-bitarithmetic compaction circuitwith an arbitrary compaction modulus. It is assumed that the codes being compacted are fuzzy, which distorts the result of compaction and increases the aliasing rate. Even though the fault free system’s output code distortion is small, the compaction circuit may aggravate it beyond the acceptable levels making the method impractical. We design a low cost compactor that does not increase the code distortion. The circuit can be used for off-line and on-line mixed-signal systems testing, as well as fault-tolerant data processing and noise-tolerant data transmission.
The impact of group singing on children's subjective well-being: Mixed methods research
Authors: Davies Jack , Bentham Sue , Duah Francis
Published: April 2024

Improving the well-being of children has been widely discussed, yet research-exploring strategies aimed at improving this in school-based settings is still an emerging field of research. This mixed methods study investigated the impact of a singing intervention on the subjective well-being of a class of 27 children aged 8–9. Over the course of 2 weeks, the class took part in 20 minutes of daily group singing with a focus on learning popular music that they chose. The sessions were delivered by a generalist primary teacher who had previously worked as a music specialist. In measuring children's subjective well-being with emphasis on life satisfaction, the ‘Student's Life Satisfaction Scale’ was administered to the children pre- and post-intervention. Of the 27 children, four (identified as disadvantaged) were interviewed as part of a focus group at the end of the intervention and questions centred around the children's opinions and enjoyment of the intervention. Results indicated that there was a much lower proportion of children with low subjective well-being scores after the intervention than before the intervention (as measured by the SLSS questionnaire). Analysis of the Likert scale data showed a ‘medium’ (d = 0.5) effect size. Thematic analysis of the focus group revealed that singing had a broadly positive effect on the well-being of those children, which is consistent with findings found in similar trials involving adults. Links to the theoretical framework of ‘flow’ by Csikszentmihalhi (1975) are drawn, alongside the PERMA well-being framework model (Seligman, 2012) to help explain the effects of being engrossed in an enjoyable activity such as group singing and how this in turn can impact subjective well-being.
Retail Supply Chains: The Growing Importance of Technology and Supply Chain Standards for Enhancing Efficiency, Visibility, Transparency, and Trust at the Digital-Physical B2B Systems Interface
Authors: Keogh John G. , Ramos Ricardo Filipe , Gomez Juan Marcelo , Rejeb Abderahman
Published: April 2024

The chapter provides an overview of existing challenges encountered by retail firms and their global supply chains. These include the possibilities of end-to-end visibility, industry standards and traceability data, and technology to increase efficiency, transparency, and trust. The importance of these elements is highlighted for businesses and consumers, and vital recommendations for practitioners are provided.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy With Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Youth
Authors: A. Safren Steven , Hollander Gary , Hart Trevor , Heimberg Richard G.
Published: April 2024

The purpose of the present paper is to sensitize cognitive-behavior therapists to issues that are faced by many lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth. Little information is available to cognitive-behavioral therapists about same-sex sexual attractions in lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth, or how to incorporate these concerns into one's functional analysis and treatment plan. However, lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth may be at risk for a variety of clinical problems amenable to cognitive-behavioral therapy. We provide necessary information for the incorporation of issues concerning same-sex sexuality into one's case formulations when working with lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth, illustrated by case examples and clinical vignettes.
Gay Poz Sex: A Sexual Health Promotion Intervention for HIV-Positive Gay and Bisexual Men
Authors: Hart Trevor , Willis Amy C. , Simpson Scott H. , Julien Rick E. , Hoe David , Leahy Bob , Maxwell John , Adam Barry D.
Published: April 2024

Despite the widespread use of cognitive-behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing techniques among behavioral clinicians, most mental health clinicians do not know how to use these techniques for HIV prevention and sexual health promotion. Even less information is available to clinicians on how to work with HIV-positive gay and bisexual men who are at risk for transmitting HIV due to condomless anal sex. The purpose of the present paper is to assist behavioral therapists who are treating HIV-positive gay and bisexual men who engage in sexual behavior that may place them at risk for transmitting HIV or for other sexually transmitted infections. Gay Poz Sex is a form of small group counseling that uses the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills model (e.g., Fisher & Fisher, 2000) as the theoretical basis, and a combination of psychoeducation, motivational interviewing, and cognitive-behavioral skills such as stimulus control and role-play exercises. The treatment has the goal of promoting a positive sense of sexual well-being and reducing sexual behavior associated with the transmission of HIV, such as condomless anal sex. This paper illustrates, using three case examples, the application of empirically supported therapy techniques to reduce condomless anal sex for HIV-positive gay and bisexual men.
Incidence of erectile dysfunction among middle-aged and aging sexual minority men living with or without HIV
Authors: Mustapha Aishat , Polanka Brittanny M. , Maini Mansi , Ware Deanna P. , Li Xiuhong , Hart Trevor , Brown Todd , Palella Frank , Gorbach Pamina M. , Ho Ken , Plankey Michael
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Erectile dysfunction (ED) has been established as a comorbidity among men living with HIV, but comparisons by HIV serostatus of ED incidence in a longitudinal follow-up cohort of men are lacking. We sought to evaluate the incidence of ED spanning a period of 12 years in a longitudinal cohort of sexual minority men (SMM) living with and without HIV.

Methods: We analyzed ED incidence data for 625 participants in the longitudinal Multicenter AIDS Cohort Study from visits spanning October 2006 to April 2019.

Results: SMM living with HIV were more likely to have incident ED compared with those living without HIV (rate ratio: 1.41; 95% CI: 1.14–1.75). Older age, current diabetes, cumulative cigarette use, and cumulative antidepressant use were associated with increased incidence of ED in the entire sample. Self-identifying as Hispanic, current diabetes, and cumulative antidepressant use were positively associated with ED incidence among SMM living with HIV. Cumulative cigarette use was positively associated with greater ED incidence only among SMM living without HIV.

Discussion: In summary, age (full sample/ with HIV), current diabetes (full sample/with HIV), cumulative cigarette use (full sample/without HIV), and cumulative antidepressant use (full sample/with HIV) were associated with increased ED incidence. Skillful management of diabetes and careful titration of antidepressants, along with smoking cessation practices, are recommended to mitigate ED in this population.
Bittersweet
Authors: Littler Catherine
Published: April 2024

Letter
No place for phylogeny in structuring a sandy coastal plain community
Authors: Meireles Jose Eduardo
Published: April 2024

Although inference of assembly processes from phylogenetic patterns has become ubiquitous in community ecology, surprisingly few studies simultaneously test assumptions of such an approach and integrate over spatial scales and plant life stages. Here we investigate the roles of phylogeny, functional traits, and abiotic conditions in the spatial structuring of a sandy coastal plain community using data on 2800 finely mapped adult individuals and on the survival time-series of 500 seedlings. We demonstrate that phylogeny is a poor predictor of functional traits and that convergence in these traits is pervasive. In general, the community is not phylogenetically or functionally structured regardless of spatial scale. Leaf area, however, is strongly overdispersed across all spatial scales, which is generally taken as evidence of competition. We also show that seedling survival is dramatically increased when shaded by an adult, suggesting that seedlings are being facilitated. We also demonstrate species-specific effects on seedling survival that are independent of phylogeny. Overall, we show that phylogeny has very limited influence on the fine-scale assembly of that community, and that its role should always be tested instead of assumed.
Utilization of Eggshell-Derived Calcium Carbonate as an Eco-Friendly Fertilizer Enhancing Growth of Rosa Abientina, Rosa, and Fragaria × ananassa, and Soil Health
Authors: Gulzar Owais , Shoqer Lara Mustafa , Bahaa Lareen Falah Aldeen , Mahmood Yamen Mumeen Mustafa
Published: April 2024

This research paper investigates the potential of eggshells as an eco-friendly fertilizer for enhancing the growth of Fragaria Ananassa (commonly known as strawberry), Rosa Abientina, and Rosa while also exploring its influence on soil microbial dynamics through calcium carbonate enrichment. The study employs a multifaceted approach, integrating greenhouse experiments and soil analyses to comprehensively assess the impact of eggshell-derived calcium carbonate on plant physiology and soil microbial communities. The findings aim to contribute valuable insights into sustainable agricultural practices and the utilization of organic waste materials for improved crop cultivation. Eggshell-derived calcium carbonate emerges as a compelling solution for environmentally mindful fertilization, offering multifaceted benefits in enhancing plant growth and fortifying soil health. By controlling the potential of kitchen waste repurposing, farmers can revolutionize agricultural practices, concurrently improving soil fertility while mitigating waste accumulation. This study's insights underscore the transformative potential of eggshell-based fertilizers, not only in optimizing agricultural productivity but also in fostering a sustainable approach to food production. Furthermore, the experimental findings reveal promising results, especially with species such as Rosa Abientina, Fragaria Ananass, and Rosa, where all three species showed a significant increase in height after being treated with powdered eggshells. This underscores the efficacy of eggshell-derived calcium carbonate in promoting robust growth across diverse plant species. Embracing these innovations holds promise for addressing the pressing challenges of environmental sustainability and global food security, marking a significant stride towards a more resilient and resource-efficient agricultural ecosystem.
Investigating the Impact of Cultural Awareness on Language Learners' Motivation and Proficiency
Authors: Brainee Hilda Jeyakumari
Published: April 2024

Learning multiple languages is advantageous for individuals engaging with diverse communities across borders. However, language barriers and miscommunication have posed significant challenges, prompting learners to improve their foreign language skills, knowledge, and expertise. A lack of cultural awareness and sensitivity has hindered learners from successfully mastering foreign languages. The inability of the UK and European populations to promote diversity and inclusion, coupled with disrespectful attitudes towards other cultures, contributes to their struggles in language acquisition. To address these issues, active engagement in cultural activities can boost motivation and proficiency in language learning. Exploring Hofstede's six dimensions of cultural competency reveals that American learners exhibit lower anxiety levels than Korean learners in language training classrooms due to high individualism. Conversely, the high power distance in China, compared to Mongolia and Hungary, results in Chinese students being less interactive and assertive in classrooms. Limited interaction negatively impacts students' psychological and behavioral development, highlighting the importance of fostering intercultural communication skills. Thus, cultural factors have been elaborated with the implementations of Lewis's cultural competency model, which has elaborated that nations worldwide can be segregated into three categories based on their cultural beliefs such as linear-active, multi-active, and reactive. Among these three categories, reactive has been identified as the most flexible, people-oriented, and culturally aware nation, wherein most Asian countries like India, Malaysia, Korea, and Thailand belong. It has been identified that due to a lack of cultural awareness, the students have been confronting significant issues in confidently learning new languages with the inability to speak appropriate terms and pronounce them properly. Participation in cultural activities and training on intercultural communication might be helpful in mitigating cross-cultural issues in new language learning.
Study on the Path of Rural Cultural Development from the Perspective of “People, Things and Fields”: A Case Study of Yim Tin Tsai Village in Hong Kong
Authors: Li Guannan
Published: April 2024

Culture becomes solemn and heavy because of its antiquity, but it is also gradually difficult to keep up with the pace of the times. Yim Tin Tsai Village in Hong Kong has made remarkable achievements in the process of revitalization and exploration, but there are still some problems, such as the difficulty in development and limited innovation. In this study, Yim Tin Tsai Village was analyzed from the three dimensions of “people”, “things”, and “fields”, and its successful experience and existing problems were discussed. The objective of this study is to provide new ideas and solutions for continuously tapping into the vitality of cultural resources and empowering cultural development through innovation in order to contribute to the promotion of rural revitalization.
An Analysis of Legal Duty of Care for Social Platforms in Telecom Froud Matching Recommendations: A Perspective Paper
Authors: Tian Dazhi , Wang Jiayuan , Huang Mengjia
Published: April 2024

Based on the traditional four-element theory and the discussion of social platform duty, this paper analyzes the source of the obligation of recommending matching social platforms involved in telecommunication network fraud. Through case analysis, this paper analyzes whether the subjective fault and objective measures of social platform cases fully fulfill the duty of care. On the negation of the reasonable duty of care on the crime of refusing to fulfill the management obligation, subjective and objective methods are used to discuss whether the platform constitutes the crime of refusing to fulfill the management obligation. The result of the study has revealed the reasonable obligation of care involved in telecommunication network fraud involving recommending matching social platforms so as to urge the relevant departments to strictly supervise such platform cases and the platform to fully fulfill the duty of care in form and substance.
TEMATIZAÇÃO DA GINÁSTICA NOS ANOS INICIAIS DO ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL EM ESCOLAS MUNICIPAIS DE MARINGÁ/PR
Authors: Sicati de Souza Maciel Adriana , Faria Pires Ademir , Rinaldi Bisconsini Camila , Pizani Juliana , Parra Barbosa-Rinaldi Ieda
Published: April 2024

O objetivo foi analisar como se organiza e desenvolve o conteúdo ginástica nos anos iniciais do ensino fundamental em escolas municipais de Maringá/PR. A amostra foi constituída por 64 professores de Educação Física. Um questionário foi utilizado como instrumento para a coleta dos dados. Os dados obtidos foram explorados a partir da análise de conteúdo. Verificamos que o percentual de docentes que tematizam a ginástica é de 95,3% e os saberes privilegiados estão relacionados às ginásticas competitivas. Os resultados revelaram, ainda, que uma variedade de modalidades e estratégias são mediadas. Dificuldades relacionadas à abordagem dos conhecimentos da ginástica foram relatadas por alguns docentes, evidenciando a necessidade de investimento na formação continuada a fim de ampliar os saberes necessários para o planejamento e desenvolvimento do conteúdo ginástica na escola, o que inclui bases teórico-metodológicas e conhecimentos técnico-instrumentais.
FORECASTING INDEKS PEMBANGUNAN MANUSIA (IPM) DI KABUPATEN LANGKAT MENGGUNAKAN METODE EXPONENTIAL SMOOTHING
Authors: Andini Prila , Nabilla Ulya , Amelia Amelia
Published: April 2024

Pembangunan manusia kini dipandang sebagai tolak ukur keberhasilan pembangunan suatu bangsa yang berkaitan erat dengan bidang ekonomi, sosial, budaya, politik, dan lingkungan. Keberhasilan pembangunan manusia diukur berdasarkan Indeks Pembangunan Manusia (IPM). IPM megukur capaian pembangunan manusia berbasis sejumlah komponen dasar kualitas hidup yaitu umur panjang, hidup sehat, pengetahuan dan standar hidup layak. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaplikasian metode exponential smoothing dalam peramalan IPM di Kabupaten Langkat 2022-2026. Data yang digunakan adalah data tahunan dengan jenis data adalah data sekunder yang diperoleh dari Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS) Kabupaten Langkat. Berdasarkan analisa data yang telah dilakukan, diperoleh bahwa data tidak stasioner, memiliki unsur trend dan tidak dipengaruhi musiman, sehingga metode peramalan yang tepat digunakan adalah double exponential smoothing dengan menggunakan dua parameter yaitu ???? = 0,6 ???????????? ???? = 0,9 dengan besar nilai MAPE 0,36882% termasuk kriteria sangat baik. Hasil forecasting dengan metode ini pada tahun 2022-2026 berturut-turut sebesar 71,6690, 71,9523, 72,2357, 72,5191 dan sebesar 72,8024.  Nilai tersebut masuk ke dalam kategori IPM Tinggi. Dalam hal ini hasil forecasting mengalami kenaikan secara terus-menerus setiap tahunnya.

Kata kunci : IPM, Metode Double Exponential Smoothing,  Forecasting, Trend.
Peran Sistem Informasi dalam Meningkatkan Kualitas Audit Keuangan Pemerintah Daerah
Authors: Kurniawan Apep Fajar
Published: April 2024

This study aims to examine the role of Information Systems (SI) in improving the quality of audits of local government financial statements. Audit of local government financial statements is a critical process in evaluating public finances and ensuring the reliability of financial information and compliance with applicable regulations. In recent years, the use of SI has become an important factor in improving audit quality by strengthening the efficiency, effectiveness, and accuracy of the audit process. A review of the literature reveals that the use of SI in auditing local government financial statements provides significant benefits. First, automation of the audit process using SI replaces error-prone manual tasks, thereby increasing audit efficiency. Second, SI facilitates efficient data collection and analysis, allowing auditors to access more accurate and comprehensive financial information. Third, SI strengthens internal supervision through real-time monitoring of financial activities and early detection of risks or policy violations. Finally, SI also provides protection against the security and integrity of sensitive data in auditing practices. However, the use of SI in auditing local government financial statements is also faced with challenges. These challenges include limited resources, complexity of system integration, security of sensitive data, and the need for increased auditor competence in understanding and using SI effectively. Through this research, it is hoped that a deeper understanding of the role of SI in improving the quality of audits of local government financial statements can be obtained. The results of this study can provide practical guidance and recommendations for auditors and local governments in making optimal use of SI, as well as overcoming challenges that may arise. Thus, it is expected that the practice of auditing local government financial statements can be more effective, accurate, and transparent, as well as provide significant benefits in public financial management.
Protocol for a trial-based economic evaluation analysis of a complex digital health intervention including a computerised decision support tool: the iFraP intervention
Authors: Siciliano Michele , Bathers Sarah , Bentley Ida , Bullock Laurna , Cherrington Andrea , Clark Emma , Fleming Jane , Jinks Clare , Lewis Sarah , Mallen Christian , Nicholls Elaine , O'Neill Terence , Smith Jo , Webb David , Paskins Zoe , Iglesias-Urrutia Cynthia
Published: April 2024

Background Digital health interventions (DHI) are associated with significant promise. In recent years, the need to assess the value of these healthcare technologies has motivated a debate regarding the suitability of existing economic evaluation methods in the context of DHI evaluation. Some have argued that robust economic evaluation methods may not be capable of capturing relevant DHI’s characteristics. Others consider that assessing the value of DHI might not be feasible. This protocol paper challenges that view. More specifically, it describes early Health Technology Assessments (HTA) methods to rigorously assess the value for money of a complex intervention including a digital decision support tool i.e., Improving uptake of Fracture Prevention drug treatments (iFraP) as a tracer intervention. iFraP is a complex intervention consisting of a computerised decision support tool, a clinician training package, and information resources to facilitate shared decision-making, increase informed medicine initiation and reduce levels of medicine discontinuation. iFraP’s development was motivated by a view that good quality shared decision-making conversations have the potential to improve levels of osteoporosis medicine uptake. Methods An early economic evaluation of the iFraP intervention was designed to identify, measure, and evaluate the costs and health benefits of iFraP compared to usual practice in Fracture Liaison Services (FLSs). A within-trial cost-effectiveness from the perspective of the National Health Service and Personal Social Service in England will be conducted using patient’s self-reported health related quality of life (HRQoL) and resource use from the iFraP randomised controlled trial. Microanalysis will be used to estimate iFraP’s intervention cost. Finally, Bayesian Value of Information analysis will allow us to estimate an upper bound for the potential health benefits gained from reducing uncertainty on the impact of the iFraP intervention to support uptake and adherence with osteoporosis medicines. Trial registration ISRCTN10606407 - https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN10606407
Mathematical model of pressure and temperature distribution in working area of mine locomotive disc brake
Authors: Monia A
Published: April 2024

Purpose. Calculate the coordinates of the maximum temperature and the greatest pressure on the working surface for the rational parameters of the main elements of the disc brake of the mine locomotive with a multi-sector brake disc selected by mathematical modeling. The methods. To find the coordinates of the maximum temperature and the greatest pressure on the working surface of a disc brake with a multi-sector brake disc with selected rational parameters, mathematical modeling of temperature and pressure on the friction surface was carried out. Findings. On the basis of mathematical modeling, the maximum temperature and its coordinates and the greatest pressure on the working surface of a disc brake with a multi-sector brake disc were found. It is shown that the maximum temperature on the friction surface of the main elements of the disc brake with the selected parameters in specific mine conditions under the most unfavorable operating conditions will not exceed the permissible value. The originality. A mathematical model of braking of a mine locomotive with a disc brake was developed, which creates a pulsating braking moment on the axle of the wheel pair, which depends on its angular coordinate, taking into account the non-linear dependence of the coupling coefficient on the relative slip, on the basis of which the parameters of the braking moment are established, which allow to improve the braking characteristics. Practical implementation. A scientifically based engineering methodology for choosing rational parameters of the disc brake of a mine locomotive and determining the dynamic and kinematic characteristics of the drive of a mine locomotive when braking with a disc brake with a multi-sector disc has been developed. An analytical solution to the non-stationary thermal conductivity problem of finding the temperature field that occurs in the brake disc and friction linings of the disc brake of a mine locomotive when the linings are made in the form of a ring sector was obtained, on the basis of which the dependence of the relative temperature on the friction surface of the brake was found of the disk over time during cyclic braking.
Calculation of technological modes of operationof vertical vibrating mill
Authors: Franchuk V , Antsiferov O
Published: April 2024

Purpose. To build the calculation scheme of interaction between grinding chamber and process load of vertical vibrating mill. To obtain energy dependences of the grinding process as a function of the mass ratio of the working body - load, considering the used type of drive. To analyze the obtained dependences in order to recommend rational technological modes of the grinding process. The methods. Scientific research in this direction is analyzed. The methodology of solving the set problem on the basis of recording the differential equations of motion of the camera - technological load system is proposed. The Krylov-Bogolyubov method is used for their solution. Two types of drives are considered - inertial directional and rigid eccentric. The comparison is made by the interaction energy of the process load and grinding chamber at the moments of their impact interaction. Findings. To intensify the process of material grinding in vertical vibrating mill with inertial vibrating exciter it is necessary to increase the mass of grinding chamber. However, the material intensity of the system increases. In this case mills with rigid eccentric vibrating exciter have significant advantages. It is shown that the motion parameters of the process load and the energy of its interaction with the chamber do not depend on the ratio of their masses. The originality. The refined dynamic model is developed and differential equations of motion of the system grinding chamber - technological load of vertical vibrating mill are written down. New energy dependences have been obtained, which allowed to calculate the parameters of realization of vibration-impact interaction of elements of this system. Practical implementation. Application of the research results will allow to create rational design schemes of vertical vibrating mills, as well as to specify technological modes of grinding in the currently existing processes with the use of mills of this type.
Teacher’s World : Paving the Path to Educational Advancement by Nurturing Knowledge in Bangladesh Education (Editorial, Vol. 49, and Issue 1)
Authors: Rahaman Muhammed Mahbubur , Habib Md Ahsan , Wahiduzzaman Md
Published: April 2024

The editorial aims to introduce Teacher’s World: Journal of Education and Research (TWJER) Volume 49 (1) and highlight its contribution to nurturing knowledge for the Bangladesh education system. The upcoming issue focuses on the ever-evolving landscape of education in the 21st century, emphasizing the significance of knowledge in education. Twelve original research articles are set to be published, covering diverse topics such as teachers' attitudes towards ICT integration, factors affecting accessibility for children with disabilities, sex education, TPCK, student participation, motivation, Facebook use, professional development, and global citizenship education. The articles are organized chronologically according to education levels—primary, secondary, and tertiary. The issue underscores the critical role of cultivating knowledge amid rapid advancements and employs various approaches and methodologies, including innovative pedagogical practices and technology integration. TWJER serves as a platform for dialogue and collaboration, encouraging reflection on adapting methodologies to diverse learner needs, the role of technology, and ensuring equitable access to quality education. The editorial anticipates that the shared knowledge will inspire actionable changes in classrooms, institutions, and educational policies. It positions the issue not just as an academic repository but as a catalyst for change, aiming to present research that not only analyzes the current state of education but also envisions possibilities for growth and improvement.
Teacher’s World: Journal of Education and Research, 49 (1), 1-17
Leadership Changes in Primary Schools of Bangladesh Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Hira Syed Md Maruf Hasan , Wahiduzzaman Md , Islam Md Khairul
Published: April 2024

In the COVID-19 pandemic, schools across the world, including those in Bangladesh, have experienced significant changes in their leadership dynamics. This paper presents a qualitative case study that displays the leadership transformations in primary schools in Bangladesh due to the pandemic. Utilizing a convenience sampling strategy, two government primary schools were selected as cases, and their head teachers along with all class teachers were chosen as participants. Through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions, data were collected and analyzed thematically. The findings reveal distinct differences in leadership before, amid, and after the pandemic, highlighting various aspects of change. These include the leadership shifts from classroom to online teaching, the transition of administrative meetings to virtual platforms, navigating co-curricular activities from in-person to online settings, fostering guardian involvement for student well-being, reconfiguring textbook distribution fest to house-to-house methods, leading school feeding programs involving NGOs, and more. Additionally, the research highlights teachers’ technological and peer-based training initiatives and the transition from exam hall-based assessments to assignment-based assessment systems. Furthermore, the study touches on the challenges of dealing with student dropouts. These findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the critical role of leadership in adapting school leaders to unforeseen challenges and provide valuable insights for educational institutions.
Teacher’s World: Journal of Education and Research, 49 (1),19-32
Scope of Global Citizenship Education in the National Curriculum Framework 2021 of Bangladesh: A critical Review
Authors: Ahsan Sumera , Islam Md Khairul , Khan Md Rakibul Hasan
Published: April 2024

Global Citizenship Education (GCED) has significant role in creating active and responsible citizens with specific knowledge, skills, and values – such as solidarity, tolerance, empathy who can address the challenges of future uncertain world. This study aims to explore the scope of GCED in the new National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2021 of Bangladesh. Qualitative content analysis was used to critically analyze the NCF as a document. The findings show that the NCF has created a great deal of opportunities for infusing GCED in the curriculum mainly in four aspects. First, it has stepped into competency based education which is one of the major preconditions for embedding GCED in the curriculum framework. Second, within the development process, it created the scope of addressing GCED issues and discourses. Third, in conceptualizing different aspects of the curriculum such as, conceptual understanding of the curriculum within a theoretical framework proposed, the understanding of the competency-based curriculum, assessment system, and technical aspects of the education system, GCED concepts were projected heavily. Fourth, learning area wise core competencies and the subject-wise competencies also clearly reflect the GCED knowledge, skills, and values. However, analysing the NCF from ‘soft’ and ‘critical’ GCED perspective, we found that though the NCF focused both ‘soft’ (e.g., harmony, tolerance, humanity, empathy, human rights, self-awareness) and ‘critical’ (e.g., social justice, creative and critical thinking, power and governance, informed and reflective action) GCED perspectives, it is leaned towards the ‘soft’ GCED aiming to create active citizens who will be able to solve the problems of the world to live a better life, not challenging the existing social and underlying power structure, which is more of a ‘critical’ GCED perspective. Explicit mention of GCED theories, approaches and tools such as gender transformative approaches, process of involving the disadvantaged groups in the NCF development process would make GCED attributes more visible in the document. This study will help the researchers, policy-makers, and educators to bridge this policy document with detailed curriculum, textbooks, and teacher professional development programs to understand the status of translation of GCED to create responsible national and global citizens.
Teacher’s World: Journal of Education and Research, 49 (1), 49-76
Understanding Students’ Perception on the use of Facebook for Second Language Learning
Authors: Nawrin Tasmia , Moon Nurun Nahar
Published: April 2024

The study approaches to explore tertiary level students’ perceptions of Using Facebook for Language Learning. Social networking sites are believed to be good aid for learning language projecting content and language skills and there has been a number of studies on this issue. Like other social networking Sites Facebook can be a platform for learning English. Earlier several studies have discovered that students of tertiary level do not have good command in using English even though, this population spent much time on Facebook interacting with friends, sharing and expressing their ideas, opinion, photos and so on. While using Facebook the tertiary level students, to great extent, use English and thus, this population might have thoughts about what certainty and what problems they face on Facebook using English. The study was conducted with a quantitative approach where data has been collected through a cross sectional survey from purposively selected 100 tertiary level students with a structured questionnaire used as a tool. The findings of the study present that the students are positive to think Facebook as a language learning platform even though they addressed some language and technological challenges. Although the area of the study is small, the result of the t-test shows that the total population might have the same opinion as the sample group.
Teacher’s World: Journal of Education and Research, 49 (1), 117-136
Enhancement of Secondary Science Teacher’s Professional Knowledge in Learning Pedagogical Content Knowledge through Involving in Professional Learning Community
Authors: Ahmmed Robel , Anik Mehedi Hasan , Sumon Bayzid
Published: April 2024

The qualitative research study explored Bangladeshi secondary science teacher’s experiences working in a professional learning community (PLC) in terms of enhancing professional knowledge in learning pedagogical content knowledge (PCK). The research questions that guided this study are: (1) What are the learning experiences of the secondary science teachers regarding their involvement in a Professional Learning Community (PLC) as a means of professional learning for enhancing their Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK)? (2) How do Secondary Science teachers apply their learning from Professional Learning Communities (PLC) to their teaching plans and practices through the Content Representation (CoRe) framework? (3) How do secondary science teachers use the knowledge gained from participation in a professional learning community (PLC) to design and implement effective teaching strategies in their classrooms? The study is based on a constructivist approach to learning, which views knowledge construction as a socially mediated process. Therefore, teachers’ experiences were collected as qualitative data through analyzing teachers’ lesson plans and self-reflective journals. As a result, the findings showed teacher’s enhanced professional knowledge working in a PLC in sizing up the topic, identifying the importance of the topic, exploring self-content knowledge relevant to the topic, knowing what learners might think, identifying contextual factors choosing the topic and examples, selecting more appropriate teaching-learning and assessment strategies. The findings of this study are expected to provide insights into how PLCs can be utilized to enhance secondary science teacher’s PCK knowledge. This study is significant as it contributes to the literature on professional development for science teachers and offers practical recommendations for improving science teacher’s professional knowledge in learning PCK.
Teacher’s World: Journal of Education and Research, 49 (1), 155-174
Accessibility and Inclusion of Students with Disabilities in University of Dhaka: Transforming the University in Line with Sustainable Development Goals
Authors: Rahaman Muhammed Mahbubur , Das Asim , Zaman Rayhan Ara
Published: April 2024

This study aimed to explore what constitutes an accessible and supportive environment for promoting inclusive education for all students with a particular focus on students with disabilities (SWDs) aligning with the plea of SDGs in the University of Dhaka. Thus, the general objective was to come up with a holistic understanding of inclusive education practices by comprehensive analysis of features related to accessibility, reasonable accommodation and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) for SWDs, also of exploring the scopes, limitations and challenges prevalent in the process. The objectives of the study required both confirmatory and exploratory approaches, thus demanding to adopt a mixed-method research approach that allowed researchers to choose a flexible ‘within- stage-mixed model design’ with emphasis on qualitative approaches of data collection and analysis. Semi-structured interview schedule as data collection instrument yielded qualitative data that was analyzed using descriptive and thematic analysis framework (Braun & Clarke, 2006). The findings shed light on the existing scopes, limitations and challenges in the learning environment of the university in addressing the learning needs of SWDs. The findings also produced valuable information for transforming University of Dhaka towards a recognized disable-friendly university with an impact ranking, as well as with a QS Star University Rating on Inclusiveness.
Teacher’s World: Journal of Education and Research, 49 (1), 205-225
Studi terhadap BSI Kantor Cabang Arifin Ahmad Pekanbaru : Peran Perbankan Syariah dalam Membantu Perusahaan Kecil dan Menengah
Authors: Irwandi
Published: April 2024

The purpose of this study is to find out how Islamic banking helps small and medium businesses at the BSI Arifin Ahmad Pekanbaru branch office. This research is classified as field research, and the approach used is a qualitative descriptive approach. This study uses a purposive sample selection method, which means that the sample selection is based on the research topic. The results of the study show that the BSI Arifin Ahmad Pekanbaru branch office has carried out empowerment through financing, consulting on business development, business guidance through seminars, and comparative studies with similar businesses that have developed and reduced poverty. Of the 10 customers surveyed, 7 said that their business had increased since BSI implemented the empowerment role, while 3 others said that their business had not increased.