bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Ұжымдық технология негізінде мектеп оқушыларының шығармашылық белсенділігін арттыру
Authors: Жылысбаева Гульхан , Ибадулла Гулден , Мараймова Гүлсім
Published: June 2024

This article provides information on increasing the creative activity of schoolchildren through collective chemistry-based technologies. The dynamics of changes taking place in education today presupposes the achievement of a qualitatively new level of educational work of educational institutions, based on the activation of all forms of educational work, the development of the ability of schoolchildren to creatively apply their knowledge in practice. In this regard, it is necessary to develop new, more effective forms of organizing the educational work of students. The quality of students' learning and the level of development of their creative activity depend on the teacher's choice of effective methods and techniques between different forms of learning. The research work was carried out for 8th grade of gymnasium №9 named after Nekrasova. During the chemistry lesson, the research and creative abilities of students in classes conducted with the help of collective technologies were compared and analyzed. A pedagogical model of the organization of educational activities of schoolchildren in collective, group, and individual forms of education has been developed. A set of forms of aducation has been defined that allow purposefully developing the collective activity of schoolchildren. The parameters of the assessment of schoolchildren and the levels of formation of collective activity are determined. The activity of the personality, the essence of the readiness of schoolchildren for creative activity is revealed, the levels of formation of collective creative activity are proposed.
Virtual and augmented reality for visualization in chemistry teaching
Authors:   South Kazakhstan State Pedagogical University named after Оzbekali Zhanibekov, Nailya Shertaeva , Elmira Amirbekova , Saule Bitursyn
Published: June 2024

The metaverse is considered as a promising learning environment that is attractive to all participants in the educational process. The purpose of the study is to study the effectiveness of the use of virtual and augmented reality in the context of the Metaverse for visualization in chemistry teaching. The research methodology is based on the concept of the Metaverse as an immersive environment that combines the real and virtual worlds using AR/VR technologies, creating an innovative educational environment. Analytical, experimental, psychodiagnostic, and statistical research methods were used in the study. It was attended by 40 first-year undergraduate students studying chemistry at the Faculty of Natural Sciences. The following methods were used: Motivation of educational activity: levels and types (methodology of I. S. Dombrovskaya), Diagnostics of self-actualization of personality (methodology of A. V. Lazukina in adaptation by N. F. Kalina), A test questionnaire for self-organization of activities, as well as a test control of knowledge of chemistry. It is shown that the problem of the Metaverse and the possibility of its use in education in teaching chemistry are of considerable interest to researchers, but empirical research in this area is not sufficiently presented in the scientific literature. At this stage, immersive VR/AR technologies are used for teaching chemistry, which can be considered in the context of the Metaverse only as the initial stage of its formation, which does not detract from the importance of these technologies for improving teaching and learning. The advantage of VR/AR technologies in relation to the motivational component of the educational process, the formation of students' communicative and professional competencies in comparison with traditional chemistry training has been confirmed. Further research is planned to focus on the impact of VR/AR technologies on students' anxiety levels, as well as on the development of a predictive model of the success of students' achievements in teaching chemistry using VR/AR technologies in the context of the Metaverse.
Применение метода линейной регрессии для прогнозирования расхода топлива автомобиля
Authors: Зуев М. А. , Шибаев В. М. , Баланев К. С.
Published: June 2024

В данной статье рассматривается использование метода машинного обучения для прогнозирования расхода топлива автомобиля. Для этой задачи применяется линейная регрессия. Описаны этапы подготовки данных, включая обработку данных и устранение пропусков, а также процессы обучения и тестирования модели. Проведен анализ данных и построена визуализация тепловой карты корреляций. Построена модель линейной регрессии на основе признаков, влияющих на расход топлива автомобиля. Проведена оценка эффективности модели с использованием метрик RMSE и R². Основное внимание уделено практическому применению модели для предсказания расхода топлива на основе реальных данных.
The Squared-Zero Product Probability of Some Ring of Matrices over Integers Modulo Prime
Authors: Zaid N. , Sarmin N. H. , Khasraw S. M. S.
Published: June 2024

Recently, the study of probabilities in ring theory has shown a significant increase in the field of algebra. Many interesting algebraic structures were modeled to find their probabilities in certain finite rings. In this paper, we introduce a new type of probability in finite rings, namely the squared-zero product probability. The aim is to study the square property and the zero product property of the ring. The focus of this study is the ring of matrices of dimension two over integers modulo prime p. To obtain the probability, the order of the square-annihilator of the ring is determined. The results found show that the squared-zero product probability of the ring is dependent on the value of p.
Din Öğretimi Süreçlerinde Kitle İletişim Araçlarının Dini Bilgi Kaynağı Olma Durumuna İlişkin Öğretmen Görüşleri
Authors: Sayın Gülşen
Published: June 2024

Medyanın dijital ortamlardaki akışkanlığı ve yayılımı mevcut bilginin çeşitlenmesine katkı sunmakla birlikte bilgi kirliliği yaratma olasılığı bulunmaktadır. Bu olasılık dini bilgi açısından da geçerlidir. Geleneksel medya ve yeni dijital platformlar dini bilginin yapılanmasında, yayılmasında ve ideolojik söylemlerin gelişmesine taraf olma seviyesinde destek veya karşıt söylemlerin gelişmesinin önünü açabilmektedir. Bu noktada medyada yer alan dini bilgilerin örgün din öğretimindeki dini bilgi anlayışlarını nasıl etkilediği sorusu ortaya çıkmaktadır. Bu çalışmada din dersi öğretmenlerinin görüşlerinden yola çıkılarak kitle iletişim araçlarının dini bilgi kaynağı olma durumu, din öğretimi süreçlerine yansıması yönüyle ele alınmıştır. Araştırmada nitel araştırma yöntemi benimsenmiştir ve araştırma bir durum çalışmasıdır. Araştırma, öğretmenlerin tecrübelerine dayalı olarak tasarlandığı ve senkronik verilere ihtiyaç duyulduğu için fenomenolojik yaklaşım ile ortaya konulmuştur. Araştırmada nitel araştırmalarda sıklıkla kullanılan mülakat tekniği ile veriler toplanmıştır. Buna göre, bireylerin dini bilgilerini öğrenme ve inşa süreçlerinde formal din öğretiminin yanı sıra anlamı, alıcıların kişisel deneyimleri, değerleri, kültürel bağlamları, sosyal etkileşimleri ve kitle iletişim araçları da şekillendirmektedir.
Bu çalışmada din dersi öğretmenlerinin görüşlerinden yola çıkılarak kitle iletişim araçlarından edinilen dini bilginin din öğretimi süreçlerine nasıl yansıdığı ele alınmıştır. Araştırmada nitel araştırma yöntemi benimsenmiştir. Araştırma, öğretmenlerin tecrübelerine dayalı olarak tasarlandığı ve senkronik verilere ihtiyaç duyulduğu için fenomenolojik desen benimsenerek ortaya konulmuştur. Araştırmada nitel araştırmalarda sıklıkla kullanılan mülakat tekniği ile veriler toplanmıştır. Bu amaçla yarı yapılandırılmış sorulardan oluşan mülakat hazırlanmış ve araştırmanın temel sorusu olan “Günümüz din eğitimini dini bilgi açısından nasıl değerlendiriyorsunuz?” sorusuna alınan cevaplardan yola çıkılarak çalışma dizayn edilmiştir. Buna göre, bireylerin dini bilgilerini öğrenme ve inşa süreçlerinde formal din öğretiminin yanı sıra anlam, alıcıların kişisel deneyimleri, değerleri, kültürel bağlamları, sosyal etkileşimleri ve kitle iletişim araçları da şekillendirmektedir.
An interview with Gerald Cupchik: Equity, diversity and inclusion
Authors: Cupchik Gerald , Shaughnessy Michael
Published: June 2024

How should we address equity, diversity, and inclusion issues in the ‘Post-COVID era’? Some students just want the degree, whereas others miss the social intimacy of classroom experiences. In this interview, we address a dissociation between university administrations with top-down, ideologically driven agendas, and the lived experiences of students. Students become immersed in diversity by participating in classes based on shared interests that cut across backgrounds and reflect experiential learning; moving from ‘cliques to networks.’ Inclusion cannot be mandated by the university and formally required of lecturers. Rather, it reflects a student’s feeling of belonging based on acceptance by others in the classroom setting and this is something that lecturers can foster. Equity is a more delicate theme tied to past exclusions that touch many communities. Gatekeepers have historically excluded students based on race or cultural affiliation. Attempts to redress this imbalance for specific communities can forget the historical exclusion of others. My approach favors ‘inclusive authenticity,’ whereby students are in touch with their heritage, and ‘reflective awareness,’ a sensitivity to the political dynamics that surround them. We can move from ‘surface to depth,’ both as institutions and individuals by fostering critical thinking and listening to the voices of students.
‘Let’s play together for entrepreneurship!’ Engaging actors in academic capitalism within the policy discourse on entrepreneurship
Authors: Siivonen Päivi , Laalo Hanna , Tomlinson Michael
Published: June 2024

Since the early 2000s, the promotion of entrepreneurship in higher education (HE) has become a central aim of educational policy in Europe. We apply a critical discourse approach to examine entrepreneurship HE policy discourse in the framework of academic capitalism. Using Finland as a case example, we investigate how academic capitalism materializes in and through the entrepreneurship discourse in a Nordic HE system and how social actors in higher education institutions (HEIs) are persuaded and engaged in entrepreneurship discourse, and within it, in academic capitalism. We analyze recent guidelines for HEIs produced by the Federation of Finnish Enterprises and university stakeholders. We show how the entrepreneurship policy discourse in HE intertwines with academic capitalism in multiple ways. The whole HEI community across disciplines is harnessed for the creation of an entrepreneurial ecosystem to enhance the innovation, creation, and renewal of businesses in order to create economic value for HEIs and businesses to secure national competitiveness. As business actors participate in generating the policy discourse, they also powerfully contribute to redefining the purpose of HE according to business logics and values. This will strengthen the marketization of a Nordic system that has so far followed social equality as its core principle.
Finnish open university education and students’ transitions into and within higher education
Authors: Isopahkala-Bouret Ulpukka , Haltia Nina
Published: June 2024

There is a growing number of higher education (HE) students who do not follow the conventional sequential progression from the beginning to the end of their studies. Instead, they may use alternative admission routes, take gap years, delay their studies and transfer from one discipline or institution to another. In particular, students from under-represented social groups tend to follow less linear trajectories. In this article, we are interested in the institutional policies and practices that enable multiple ways for students to navigate into and within HE. As a theoretical lens, we apply Gale and Parker’s typology of student transition and the conceptualisation of transition as ‘becoming,’ which entails rejecting the notion of linearity and normativity. Our empirical case is Finnish open university education (OUE). Using student interviews (N=16) and reflexive thematic analysis, we identified three institutional characteristics: openness of access, flexible mode of studies, and alternative access route to degree studies. These characterisics enabled highly individualised learning trajectories and opportunity to enter, withdraw and return to OUE throughout life. However, the OUE gateway was selective, which limited its potential to reduce social inequality in student transitions. The study advances the policy discussion and development of inclusive universities.
Anticancer Identification and Molecular Docking of Cowanol from Garcinia fusca Against Histone Deacetylase Domains
Authors: Punpai Sakdiphong , Saenkham Audchara , Boonsri Pornthip , Choowongkomon Kiattawee , Suksamrarn Sunit , Tanechpongtamb Wanlaya
Published: June 2024

The inhibition of HDAC activity is presently one of the main targets for anticancer drug development. This study aimed to investigate the anticancer effect of cowanol via inhibition of HDAC and apoptosis induction in leukemic Jurkat cells. Computational analysis and HDAC inhibitor screening assays were used to determine the properties of cowanol as an HDAC inhibitor in Jurkat cells. MTT assays and Hoechst staining were performed to observe the cytotoxicity and apoptotic induction effect of cowanol. In silico docking analysis revealed that cowanol could tightly bind to the active sites of both HDAC class I (HDAC 2 and 8) and HDAC class II (HDAC 4 and 7) with a similar mode of binding to the reference inhibitors. Importantly, cowanol obviously interacts with the zinc ion at the catalytic center as well as with other amino acid residues in the active region, indicating its possible function as an HDAC inhibitor. The ADME results showed that cowanol possessed acceptable pharmacokinetics and drug-likeness properties, which suggested oral bioavailability. In addition, the screening assay demonstrated that cowanol could inhibit HDAC at 20 - 60 % compared to the standard HDAC inhibitor, SAHA. Moreover, the cytotoxic effect of cowanol against Jurkat cells with the IC50 was 18.19 ± 0.44 µM. For the mode of cell death, nuclear condensation and apoptotic bodies were characterized, supporting the role of the apoptosis inducer cowanol. Hence, our results indicated a potential new role of cowanol as an HDAC inhibitor. The cytotoxic mode of cowanol was illustrated as apoptotic inducer, which is a well-known target for anticancer drug development.
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Cowanol has potential effects as HDAC inhibitor and apoptosis inducer
Cowanol can interact with amino acid residues in the catalytic pocket domain of both HDAC classes I (HDAC 2, 8) and II (HDAC4, 7) proteins
Cowanol decreased the expression of HDAC enzymes
Cowanol inhibited cancer progression by promoting nuclear changes and apoptosis in leukemia Jurkat cells

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Batı Kanonunda Etnik Aidiyetin Merhaleleri: Orta Çağ’da Gens ve Natio Kavramlarının Etimolojik Açıdan Karşılaştırılması
Authors: Danış Fahri
Published: June 2024

Günümüzde 'ulus' olarak anılan siyasi aidiyet biçiminin geçmişini incelediğimizde, birbiriyle yakından bağlantılı görülen birkaç kavramın tercih edildiği görülür. Antik Yunan’da aynı site içerisinde yaşayan toplulukları ya da daha genel bir perspektifle aynı toprak parçasını paylaşan grupları ifade etmek için kullanılan ‘ethnos’ tabiri ve Yunanca konuşmayan, mutlak öteki anlamındaki ‘barbaros’ terimi bu kavramlardan en sık başvurulanıdır. Özellikle Orta Çağ'da bu konudaki literatürde, 'gens' ve 'natio' konseptleri fazlasıyla öne çıkar. Bu Latince terimler, kan veya doğum yoluyla birbirine bağlı insan gruplarını ifade etmek için çeşitli tarihçilerin başvurduğu öncelikli kavramlar görünümündedir. Öte yandan Orta Çağ kroniklerinde artık ‘ulus’ olarak tercüme edebileceğimiz bu iki kavram arasında rasyonel veya hiyerarşik bir ilişki kurmak oldukça zordur. Bugünkü meşru siyasal aidiyet kategorisi olarak ‘ulus’u önceleyen bu iki kavramın Orta Çağ metinlerindeki çalışma prensiplerini ya da hangi kapsamda kullanıldıklarını ortaya koymak, her şeyden önce çağdaş kimlik tartışmalarında ve milliyetçilik literatüründe önemli çıkarımlarda bulunmayı kolaylaştıracaktır. Bu çalışma, tam da bu konuyu sorunsallaştırarak etimolojik olarak ‘ulus’ kavramını önceleyen gens ve natio konseptlerinin tarihsel bağlamda kullanımlarını karşılaştırmayı, aralarında anlamlı bir ilişki kurmanın imkanını soruşturmayı ve etnik aidiyetin Orta Çağ’daki temsil biçimlerini detaylandırmayı hedeflemektedir. Bu doğrultuda çalışmada; her kimliğin bir öteki üzerinden anlam kazandığı prensibi üzerinden hareketle ‘ötekilik merkezleri’nin varlığı soruşturulacak ve Orta Çağ literatüründe oldukça önemli üç ismin (Prümlü Regino, Sevilyalı İsidore ve Bede) yapıtlarında bu merkezlerin hangi kapsamda ele alındığı, gens ve natio konseptlerinin belirli ötekilikleri ne şekilde ifade ettiği tartışması ele alınacaktır.
TÜRKİYE’DE 6 ŞUBAT DEPREMİ SONRASI TACİRLERİN ELEKTRONİK TİCARETTE FİKRİ SINAİ HAK VE MARKA KONUMLANDIRMA ALGILARININ İNCELENMESİ
Authors: Adıgüzel Selminaz
Published: June 2024

Bu araştırmada Türkiye’de Güneydoğu Anadolu Bölgesi’nde 6 Şubat depremleri sonrasında tacirlerin e-ticarette fikri sınai haklar ve marka konumlandırma algıları incelenmiştir. Araştırmanın anketi Berkan Yanar, Murat Korkmaztarafından hazırlanmış ve araştırmacılardan anket kullanım izni alınmıştır. Araştırmaya katılan deprem bölgesinde yaşayan 120 tacirden onay alınarak araştırma başlatılmıştır. Araştırmanın ankettinde, 5’li Likert ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Ankette demografik özellikler de içeren toplam 86 maddeye yer verilmiştir. Anket için Etik Kurul Onayı alınmıştır. Araştırmanın evreni Türkiye’de deprem bölgesindeki tacirlerdir. Araştırmada örneklem olarak Güneydoğu Anadolu Bölgesi’nin seçilmesinin temel sebebi, Güneydoğu Anadolu Bölgesi’nin, deprem bölgesi olması, bu nedenle devlet tarafından elektronik ticaretin yaygınlaştırılması konusunda desteklenmesidir. Bu araştırmada Anova, tekyönlü varyans, tukey testi ve t testi yapılmıştır. Araştırmaya katılan tacirlerde marka tercihleri konusunda kadın ve erkekler arasında istatistiksel açıdan anlamlı bir farklılık olmadığı, tacirlerin ticarette Meta’yı diğer sosyal medya pazarlarına göre daha sık kullandığı (%83), ticarette pc, tabletten çok , mobil telefon kullandıklarıı (%100),
bekarların evlilere göre daha çok markalı ürün tercih ettiği, eğitim değişkenine göre marka tercihleri arasında, (sig 0,425) anlamlı farklılık olmadığı, eğitim seviyesi yükseldikçe markalı ürün tercih etme ortalamalarının da yükseldiği görülmüştür. Elektronik ticarette fikri, mülkiyet hakları konusunda devlet denetimlerinin ve cezai müeyyidelerin arttırılması, yapay zekâ teknolojisiden istifade edilmesi gerekmektedir
Collaborative Filtering with Implicit Feedback Data
Authors: Hritik Kishor Parate  , Vaishnavi Sunil Sawant
Published: June 2024

This research paper explores the application of collaborative filtering techniques to implicit feedback data within the Anime Recommendations Database. The study focuses on leveraging user behavior, such as viewing history and interactions, to provide personalized anime recommendations. We employ matrix factorization and nearest-neighbor approaches, comparing their effectiveness and efficiency in handling large datasets. Our results demonstrate significant improvements in recommendation accuracy and user satisfaction, highlighting the potential of collaborative filtering in the domain of anime recommendations.
Recommender systems are super important for helping users find stuff they like, whether it's shows to watch, things to buy, or people to follow online. This study is all about using cool collaborative filtering techniques to make anime recommendations even better. We even tested these models and found that one called ALS works better with sparse data and gives more accurate recommendations than k-NN. Plus, we came up with a hybrid model that combines different approaches, and it's made a big difference in the quality of recommendations by solving the “cold-start” problem and offering more diverse suggestions. Our research shows that collaborative filtering is great for dealing with implicit feedback data, and we've got some practical ideas for making advanced recommendation systems for anime and other stuff too. This research paper explores the application of collaborative filtering techniques to implicit feedback data within the Anime Recommendations Database
Consistency in Spatial Databases
Authors: Mr. Ajay Bhimrao Thorat
Published: June 2024

This paper delves into the consistency challenges associated with integrating multiple sets of spatial data in Geographic Information Systems (GISs). The data sets in question, which provide information about the same geographic features, often come from different sources and times, varying in reliability, accuracy, and scale. This leads to multiple spatial representations for these features. The proposed systematic approach begins with breaking down the consistency issue by identifying various consistency classes that can be checked independently. These classes represent a comprehensive set of properties and relationships necessary to fully identify geographic objects in the data sets. Different levels of consistency—total, partial, and conditional—are then proposed for each consistency class, allowing for the integration of data sets without requiring total consistency in every aspect. The second step involves explicitly representing these consistency classes and levels in the system. As an example, a simple structure storing adjacency relationships is given for representing topological consistency. The paper also suggests explicitly representing the consistent knowledge in the data sets (mainly qualitative) and accounting for the uncertainty or ambiguity inherent in the knowledge
The Comparative Study Between Cellulase Enzyme Extracted From Goat and Gold Fish
Authors: Kunal Thakur  , Udaybhan Yadav  , Tanvi Gawade
Published: June 2024

Rumen is an excellent environment for microbial growth consisting of bacteria, fungi and protozoa which are widely known to play important role in the fermentation process of ruminant cattle feed [1]. Cellulase is an enzyme produced by cellulolytic microbes capable of hydrolizing β-1,4 glycoside bond in cellulose, a polysaccharide structure often found in plants Cellulose degradation by cellulolytic bacteria is a product of synergy in a group of cellulase enzymes. Cellulase enzyme system consists of three groups of hydrolytic enzymes, i.e. (1) endo-(1,4)-β-D-glucanase (endoglucanases), (2) exo-(1,4)-β-D-glucanase (exoglucanases), and (3) β -glucosidase Endo-(1,4)-β-D-glucanase enzyme hydrolyzes β bonds randomly in a morphous regions of cellulose fibers [4], generates oligosaccharides of different lengths, and can form a new chainend [5]. Exo-(1,4)-β-D-glucanase enzyme works towards reducing and non-reducing end of polysaccharide chains, especially on crystalline cellulose region, and liberates glucose as the main product resulted by β-glucosidase enzyme. Hydrolysis of crystal line cellulose part can only be done efficiently by exoglucanase enzyme. The synergy between endoglucanases and exoglucanases enzymes produces cellobiose molecules. Cellulose hydrolysis effectively requires an enzyme (β-glucosidase) that breaks down cellobiose into two molecules of glucose. Lignocellulosic materials are the most abundant resource for the production of renewable bioenergy and fermented products. Cellulosic materials need to be first hydrolyzed into fermentable sugars since they are not useful in their polysaccharide form (Li et al., 2009). The biohydrolysis of cellulose through the use of cellulolytic microorganisms is an attractive approach since the degradation of cellulose by chemical agents produces environmental pollution. Fungal species have been primarily used commercially for cellulase production because of their capacity to secrete cellulolytic enzymes into their medium, which allows for easy purification and extraction (Maki et al., 2009). Among the cellulolytic fungi, Trichoderma spp. and Aspergillus spp. have been extensively investigated since they can produce all three types of cellulose-degrading enzymes (Wang et al., 2008). However, bacterial cellulases have several advantages. First, bacteria have higher growth rates than fungi and can easily grow to high cell densities in inexpensive nutrient sources (Maki et al., 2009). Second, the enzyme expression system of bacteria is more convenient. Third, bacteria can not only survive harsh conditions but can also excrete enzymes that are stable under extreme conditions of high temperature and low or high pH.
Estimation of Antimicrobial Properties of Shrimp Extract on E. Coli
Authors: Kunal Thakur  , Udaybhan Yadav  , Asmi Save
Published: June 2024

The research aimed at the study of antimicrobial properties of shrimp extract on E. coli. We used the Agar well method and loaded the concentrated sample of shrimp in this experiment. After incubating for 24 hours, we observed a limited area of inhibition in E. coli. The sample was extracted by crushing the shrimp waste in a mortar and pestle. Methanol was used as a solvent to extract the chemical components of the shrimp paste. After filtering the waste, the methanol was evaporated and the remaining sample was added to sterile distilled water and loaded in the agar plate. To obtain a uniform inhibition zone the Agar well method is occasionally beneficial for the assay of viscous materials. The Agar well diffusion method is extensively used to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of shrimp extracts. Then, a hole with a diameter of 6 to 8 mm has punched aseptically with a sterile cork borer or a tip, and a certain amount of the antimicrobial agent or extract solution at desired concentration is introduced into the well. Then, agar plates are incubated under suitable conditions depending on the test microorganism. The antimicrobial agent diffuses in the agar medium and inhibits the growth of the microbial strain tested.
In-Vitro Phytosynthesis of Silver (AgNP’s) and Gold Nanoparticles (AuNP’s) in Peel and Bark of Plant Punica Granatum (Pomegranate)
Authors: Udaybhan Yadav
Published: June 2024

Nanoparticles are extensively used in biological and medical research due to their unique properties. Use of such nanoparticles in biological & medicinal field gives rise to the concept of biomedical nanotechnology, bio nanotechnology & nanomedicines. Phytosynthesis of nanoparticles is an emerging area in plant science research. Different plants are used for this purpose being it is the most eco friendly and convenient method of synthesizing nano scale particles of different salts. The plants are their potent sources of many valuable bioactive constituents and these constituents contributes reduction of salt in the system. In present work, fruit peel and plant bark of Punica granatum plant was taken as an experimental system for Phytosynthesis of silver and gold nanoparticles from silver nitrates and gold chloride salt. Punica granatum is rich source in secondary metabolites especially polyphenols such as alkaloids, tannins, flavonoids and also steroids, triterpenes etc. which has lots of medicinal importance. The extract reaction mechanism of the nanoparticles synthesis by using biomaterials is yet to elucidate in detail; the work done proposes the involvement of redox enzymes in the reduction of silver and gold ions.
Estimation of Antibacterial Properties in Ginger, Garlic and Ginger-Garlic Paste Against Food-Poison Causing Bacteria
Authors: Mr. Kunal Thakur  , Mr. Udaybhan Yadav  , Ms. Nidhi Mane
Published: June 2024

Many of the spices used in our daily diets have been noted to have great medicinal values and antibacterial properties as well.Ginger (Zingiber officinale) and garlic (Allium sativum) are one of these spices which are very useful and important and are used as therapeutic agent against many infections. The aim of this research paper was to estimate the antibacterial properties found in ginger, garlic and their paste against three strains of food poisoning bacteria such as Pseudomonas, Klebsiella, Escherichia coli.The method that was used for this was the cork borer well diffusion method. The samples were loaded by 1% v/v dilution in the well following the incubation for 24hrs. The growth was observed which evidently showed that garlic has the most antibacterial properties against all three bacteria’s whereas ginger and ginger-garlic paste have minimum antibacterial properties against these bacteria.
An Active Learning Simulation for Teaching Hadoop in an Undergraduate Business Curriculum
Authors: Mendoza Ruben A
Published: June 2024

This paper describes a hands-on simulation for teaching Hadoop concepts to undergraduate students of various majors (Finance, Marketing, etc.) in a business school. The simulation was developed for an introductory course in a Business Intelligence & Analytics (BI&A) curriculum and adapted for use in a Database Management (DB) course. Designing, deploying, and maintaining a physical Hadoop cluster on premises is expensive and cloud-based services are resource-intensive. Additionally, average technical skills of business students make a computer-based simulation too sophisticated to bring Hadoop into focus. The majority of business students, even when majoring in BI&A, will choose careers in which a practical understanding of Hadoop environments will be of great benefit, but these students will not need the deep programming or engineering expertise needed to implement one. This simulation provides an engaging, technically accurate model for how Hadoop stores, tracks, and accesses relational and non-relational data.
The challenge of unprepared students in inverted classroom teaching scenarios
Authors: Pfennig Anja
Published: June 2024

In higher education the more and more common teaching method “inverting classroom” comprises of 2 phases: the self-study phase prior to the course and second the in-class or online sessions where discussions take place and students work on projects, extended hands-on lectures or exercises in class. First year mechanical engineering students are offered different teaching materials (mainly lecture videos, lightboard videos and micro-module lectures) to study from a distance and comprehend the principle underlying science in theory. Presence or online plenary lectures offer the opportunity to apply knowledge and transfer different scientific aspects of the course to get the bigger picture. However, there are always students unprepared causing huge diversity, irritating the lecturer and classmates and therefore threatening to imperil the desired learning outcome. This paper offers different practical experiences with no, little and sufficient success from 10 years of experience with teaching inverted.
Rethinking language teaching for engineering students
Authors: Salzinger Julia
Published: June 2024

In today's globalized world, foreign languages, particularly English, have become imperative for engineers. However, traditional language classes, even specialized technical classes, often lack the opportunity for students to practice and acquire the necessary linguistic skills for their professional lives. These skills include the ability to extract information from technical texts, communicate with co-workers of different native languages and varying competencies in the foreign language, and express technical concepts in an understandable way. Changing the approach of technical English classes to a more practical and hands-on method, while also providing tandem language learning tailored to the needs of engineers by pairing students from the same or related academic disciplines, has been shown to significantly improve students' writing and speaking abilities. Additionally, students feel more confident using the foreign language in a work environment.
Challenge-Based Learning in Higher Education: Master’s Degree in Logistics and Productive Operations Management from Mondragón University
Authors: Eguren José Alberto , Urizar Eneritz , Gorroño Leire , Soto Myriam , Zenigaonaindia Nerea , Unzueta Gorka , Garmendia Alaine , Legarreta Juan Luis
Published: June 2024

Since 2022, Modragon University has implemented Challenge-Based Learning (CBL) in the teaching and learning process of the Master’s in Logistics and Productive Operations Management (MUDOLP) program. This article describes the application of CBL in four companies from different industrial sectors during the second semester of the 2022–2023 academic year. The challenges focused on reducing the variability of industrial processes through the implementation of a continuous improvement process and analysis following the Lean Six Sigma methodology in an environment of operational excellence. The results show that having a partner with experience in the CBL industry is important in increasing the complexity and uncertainty of the task, while also providing students with significant exposure to professional issues that need to be addressed.
Phonological Awareness of Novel Phonemes and English-Language Reading Comprehension in EFL University Students
Authors: Waked Arifi N. , Yassin Minnah , Ahmad Reem , Pilotti Maura
Published: June 2024

This study examines the relationship between phonological awareness of English-language phonemes not found in EFL students’ native language and their reading comprehension. Participants included 51 native speakers of Arabic who were all EFL learners. Participants were enrolled in an English-medium university following an American curriculum. Participants’ phonological awareness of three sounds was tested. The phoneme /f/, which is found in both English and Arabic, served as the baseline, whereas the test phonemes were /p/ and /ʊ/, which are not found in Arabic. Participants were then tested on a passage from the reading comprehension portion of the TOEFL exam. Higher scores on the reading comprehension task were positively correlated only with scores of awareness of the phoneme /p/. This finding indicates that explicit training in phonological awareness of novel consonant sounds may aid reading comprehension in EFL learners who are native speakers of Arabic.
The impact of using formative assessment in introductory programming on teaching and learning
Authors: Thangaraj Jagadeeswaran , Ward Monica , O'Riordan Fiona
Published: June 2024

This study offers an efficient formative assessment strategy that may be used to encourage learning and improve students programming comprehension. In addition to traditional teaching sessions, the strategy offers a series of formative assessment quizzes on fundamental programming, utilising an adaptive model for program comprehension as a learning technique. A non-adaptive and an adaptive assessment, both based on multiple-choice questions, are provided to students enrolled in the 2023 introductory programming course. This study investigated how effectively these assessments assisted students in understanding, learning, and developing a sense of their proficiency in computer programming by introducing common programming errors. We gathered data from a survey that 218 students completed at the end of each quiz. Findings from student surveys and observational techniques show that employing adaptive technique was more likely to motivate students and increase their self-confidence. The results also show that formative assessment can be used to support learning programming in addition to classroom instruction to help students grasp key concepts.
Are You AI Ready? Investigating AI Tools in Higher Education via the Co-development of Interdisciplinary Student-Partnered AI Training Resources
Authors: Daly Orla , Fogarty Liam , Furlong Eileen , Vasquez del Aguila Ernesto , Farrell Rachel , Morton Sarah , Woods Andrew , Bough Ashley , Schilling Theresa , Redmond Tara , McKeever Dylan
Published: June 2024

This study explores the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in higher education, focusing on its implications for teaching and learning. With AI tools rapidly gaining traction, the research emphasises the necessity of developing proficient AI literacy skills among faculty and students. Employing focus groups and thematic network analysis, the study uncovers faculty and student perspectives on AI’s role in education, with both groups recognising its potential to positively impact all aspects of higher education, while also emphasising concerns about credibility and reliability of AI tool outputs, potential for bias, impact on academic integrity and assessment, as well as concerns about inclusivity. A significant outcome is the development of an AI capabilities matrix, tailored to align with the DigComp 2.2: The Digital Competence Framework for Citizens. Overall, it contributes to the discourse on AI's integration in higher education, setting a foundation for integration and further research on this topic.
Making the invisible visible: Augmented Reality and Distributed Optic Fiber in educational Structural Engineering labs
Authors: Fernandez Ignasi , Berrocal Carlos Gil , Rempling Rasmus
Published: June 2024

In the present work a framework for the implantation of Augmented Reality in educational labs within the structural engineering field is presented. In order to close the existing gap between theory and practice in engineering courses, lab activities have been always an important media. However, due to the associated costs, both in time and economic resources, particularly in structural engineering where the test elements are big, the use of such labs is declining. Therefore, new approaches that enable the maximisation of the use of such resources while enhance the student’s learning are paramount. In this regard, new technologies such as Augmented Reality, combined with top-notch sensing technology, applied in such lab activities are devised as a key step in that direction.
Language Teacher Education on Project-Based Learning and Teaching
Authors: Pae Hye , Beckett Gulbahar
Published: June 2024

This paper calls for language teacher education on project-based learning and teaching (PBLT) to respond to the changing needs of 21st-century language teachers and students. It discusses the rationale by introducing PBLT research and practice with global examples. Sample research findings on the benefits of PBLT are also discussed to illustrate how PBLT can address the more complex challenges of real-world needs. The paper also examines emerging teacher training efforts and presents arguments for scaling up these efforts with a systemic and robust education of teachers on PBLT. Such education should include the philosophical and theoretical foundations, principles, and procedures to better design and adequately implement PBLT, along with an array of curriculum content and professional standards, project modules, and digital tools such as AI, metacognitive strategies, and associated language form-function interface.
The influence of rankings on business school students’ perception and satisfaction. An exploratory study
Authors: Tandilashvili Nino , Tabatadze Marina , Tandilashvili Anna
Published: June 2024

Rankings of higher education institutions are used as important marketing tools. Given their competitive environment, business schools increasingly use their position in rankings to attract new students and staff and to communicate about their image and reputation. In parallel, literature has demonstrated the importance of student satisfaction in generating considerable financial and reputational benefits. With few empirical evidence analysing the relationship between the position in ranking and students’ experiences, the aim of this paper is to explore the influence of business schools’ rankings on students’ perception of quality and their satisfaction. The analyses of focus group discussions shows that even if generally students do not  pay important attention to the rankings, certain (good) position boosts their expectations towards business schools’ product quality (education) and customer service (administration). As a result, they are more critical and less satisfied if they perceive a gap between the position in ranking and the quality of service received.
Trying to keep in touch with Nature during the COVID-19 pandemic: an experience from the University of Trento
Authors: Cantiani Maria Giulia
Published: June 2024

Italy was one of the Western countries more seriously affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. To counter the outbreak, government resorted to different types of precautionary measures and restrictions. Education, at all levels, from nursery school to university, also suffered the repercussions of the pandemic, with the halt of classroom attendance and the move to distance learning. At the University of Trento, where I teach Ecology, the second semester of the 2019–2020 academic year took place entirely via online teaching, while in the following academic year it was possible to resort to a blended modality. The paper illustrates the initiatives I used to facilitate interaction between students and to set up a mutual dialogue between students and teacher, with the aim of creating a sense of community and of bringing students, isolated and shut up in their homes, into contact with the natural environment.
How students use learning opportunities in a first-year, Electrical Systems unit
Authors: Ortega-Sanchez Cesar
Published: June 2024

This paper presents a preliminary analysis of answers to a survey taken by 118 first-year student engineers to find out how they engaged with the learning opportunities offered in an electrical systems unit. Answers were correlated against student demographics. Correlations confirm what other studies have found: some resources are more useful than others for different cohorts, while none of the resources are considered useful by all. This leads to the conclusion that in the face of increasing diversity, almost everything we try to support student learning will be effective for some students, while nothing will be 100% effective for all. There are no ‘silver bullets’.
Student Experiences with Continuous Assessment in DCU Futures at Dublin City University
Authors: Taibi Hadjer , Eivers Eemer
Published: June 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic and the arrival of generative AI have accelerated a shift towards Continuous Assessment (CA) in higher education. This paper uses data from a broader evaluation of the “Futures” initiative in Dublin City University (DCU) to explore student experiences of different forms of CA. DCU Futures aims to transform the undergraduate experience, in part by a much stronger focus on CA. Survey data from 546 DCU students were used to examine how different models of undergraduate programmes related to student satisfaction with CA. Compared to traditional exams, CA was perceived to be fairer, comprehensive, and less stressful, but a minority viewed it as less accurate. For most forms of CA, increased exposure was associated with higher satisfaction levels. Exceptions were CA formats that required groupwork. The outcomes show the importance of sharing detailed assessment rubrics with students, and of providing ongoing guidance on groupwork.
First-year higher education student environmental literacy – the Algarve University case
Authors: Campos Clarice , Fernandes Jacinta , Gonçalves Gabriela , Sousa Cátia , Spínola Hélder
Published: June 2024

The study aims to contribute to characterizing the environmental literacy profile of students entering higher education in Portugal and to explore associations between sociodemographic variables and environmental knowledge, attitudes, and behavior. A questionnaire survey was conducted with a stratified sample of 451 first-year undergraduate students from the University of the Algarve (southern Portugal). Results suggest that students demonstrated moderate environmental knowledge, positive attitudes toward the environment, and moderately positive pro-environmental behaviors. Evidence of relationships between students' environmental literacy profiles and sociodemographic aspects such as gender and scientific areas of study provides insights for future discussions and promotion of environmental education and culture in higher education institutions in Portugal. This will enable them to play an effective role in enhancing students' environmental literacy and citizenship.
The use of ChatGPT in Chemistry: the bibliometric analysis
Authors: Fonseca Custódia
Published: June 2024

ChatGPT (Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transforme) is a recent technology developed by OpenAI that interacts in a conversational way to user prompts. This tool was released in November 2022 and was immediately seen by someone’s as a threat to integrity regarding student assessment, and by others as an ally in teaching/learning and research. This article aims to provide an overview about ChatGPT and Education through a bibliometric analysis from 2023 to January 2024. An analysis and review of ChatGPT and chemistry education is also carried out. The results show that the USA has more authors with publications on the topic and Medicine / Health is the major area. When it comes to Chemistry Education, the 12 publications on the topic consider Chat GPT a tool to be used, but the answers given in ChatGPT must be verified as there is a high percentage of errors and inaccuracies.
People with disabilities in the university-work transition: a project to study networks
Authors: Giannoccolo Francesca
Published: June 2024

The employment of people with disabilities is a goal indicated by international and European development policies. The possibility of access to education and vocational training is a prerequisite for achieving an independent life. This paper presents a qualitative research design for studying networks, which can support education and vocational training pathways of students with disabilities. Networks play an important role in building relationships between students and other social actors, and they allow for the identification of resources to ensure equal access to education, vocational training, and labour market. The preliminary results of the legislation and scientific literature analysis indicate the relevance of two elements: a new concept of people with disabilities, considered not only as users but also as actors in the network; the contribution of educational research to human and professional development in non-formal educational contexts, such as work environments.
Integration of Practice-Related Empirical Research Projects in International Postgraduate Studies: A Case of the Master Program in Development Management
Authors: Siebert Anne , Roth Henrike
Published: June 2024

This paper engages with student-led empirical social research and the integration into the study curricula. The purpose of this work is twofold. First, we highlight the relevance of integrating practice-related research projects into postgraduate studies. Second, we illuminate this with the case of the English-language MA programme in Development Management offered at the Institute of Development Research and Development Policy at the Ruhr-University Bochum in Germany. For more than two decades, this international programme has propelled student researchers to define their own academic projects, collect and analyse data, and derive recommendations relevant for people and policy-makers in deprived regions globally. The findings are based on the experiences of students and lecturers from the program including M&E data and reports. This contribution derives take-away messages for postgraduate programmes in the social sciences on how to incorporate research projects and on how to create research outputs relevant to the real world.