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Aprendizaje Activo y Educación Ambiental: Formando Agentes de Cambio para un Futuro Sostenible
Authors: Rodriguez Becerra Lina Patricia , Romero Moreno Yercelis María , Bermúdez Quintero Luis Carlos , Reales Mendoza Luis Ángel
Published: October 2024

Este artículo de reflexión explora la integración de los fundamentos del aprendizaje activo en la educación ambiental, centrándose en la teoría de Paulo Freire. A partir del análisis de un conjunto específico de fuentes relevantes, se examina cómo este enfoque pedagógico puede promover la participación activa de los estudiantes en la comprensión crítica de los problemas ambientales y en la búsqueda de soluciones transformadoras. El estudio revela dos hallazgos principales: primero, que la combinación del aprendizaje activo con la educación ambiental ofrece un marco metodológico eficaz para desarrollar la conciencia crítica y la responsabilidad ambiental en los estudiantes; segundo, que esta fusión facilita la preparación de las futuras generaciones para enfrentar los desafíos ambientales, económicos y sociales del siglo XXI, mediante un enfoque educativo que prioriza la reflexión crítica, el diálogo y la acción hacia la sostenibilidad.
Cultura del Chisme y Desarrollo Institucional en Institutos de Educación Superior de la Región Ica – 2024
Authors: Velásquez Cabrera Marco Antonio , Harvey Gutiérrez Daniel Gerardo , Loayza Gutiérrez Jessenia Leonor
Published: October 2024

El propósito de la investigación fue demostrar la relación existente entre Cultura del Chisme y Desarrollo Institucional, Desde junio hasta agosto de 2024 se dio inicio al estudio para los docentes y administrativos de Institutos y Escuelas de Educación Superior de la Región Ica. Se constituyo una base de datos significativa relacionadas a las Variables de la investigación. Así, para la Variable: Cultura del Chisme, se trabajaron las Dimensiones: Construcción del chisme; Difusión del Chisme; Victimas del Chisme. En lo que corresponde a la Variable: Desarrollo Institucional se tomaron en cuenta: Innovación Institucional; Dinámica Institucional; Productividad Institucional. Se emplearon la Técnica de la Encuesta; la Técnica de la Entrevista. Se implementaron los Instrumentos de recolección de datos, denominados:  Cuestionario sobre Cultura del Chisme con 05 reactivos o ítems por dimensión; Guía de Entrevista sobre desarrollo institucional. Se recurrió a una Muestra representativa de 30 unidades muestrales entre docentes, administrativos de diferentes Institutos de Educación Superior Públicos de la Región Ica para que apliquen el Cuestionario y 06 Directivos de dichos institutos para que colaboren con la Guía de Entrevista.  Al procesarse los datos obtenidos se corroboro que las variables en estudio tienen una relación significativa. Se concluye que, la construcción, difusión, victimización del chisme guardan relación estrecha con la innovación, dinámica, productividad institucional.
Impacto del ligthboard en Innovación Educativa, Caso de Estudio: Colegio de Bachilleres de Chiapas
Authors: Vera Rojas Ulises Vera Rojas , Lorca Velueta Edgar Martín , Flores López Rigoberto
Published: October 2024

En esta investigación se planteó analizar el impacto del uso del lightboard en el desempeño académico de estudiantes de bachillerato de la asignatura de Biología II del Colegio de Bachilleres de Chiapas Plantel 35 (COBACH 35). Se considera que el uso del dispositivo lightboard influye de manera efectiva en el rendimiento académico escolar. Para tal efecto, se utilizaron encuestas en escala likert para medir la eficacia participativa y cognitiva del lightboard. En diversos estudios se ha demostrado que el uso de esta herramienta ha sido adoptada para mejorar el incrementado en el aprendizaje de los estudiantes. Aún quedan muchos desafíos por cubrir, ya que, a pesar de los buenos resultados encontrados, su implementación en centros educativos aún no se ha popularizado. El uso de este modelo ofrece ventajas como accesibilidad y generación de material audiovisual atractivo y de bajo costo. Para evaluar este estudio, se utilizó un enfoque de investigación de tipo cuantitativo. Los resultados muestran un elevado nivel de satisfacción de los estudiantes con el uso del lightboard, siendo verificado mediante el coeficiente Alfa Cronbach cuyo resultado fue 0.801. Estudios anteriores demuestran que el uso de lightboard ha mejorado la comprensión y rendimiento académico de los estudiantes.
El Impacto de los Juegos Matemáticos en el Desarrollo de Habilidades de Resolución de Problemas en Estudiantes de Educación Básica
Authors: Silva Mera Marianela Del Pilar , Reyes Quintero Denny Patricia , José Daniel Ochoa Arévalo , Yánez Arias Paulina Cumandá , Vernaza Paredes Javier
Published: October 2024

El presente trabajo investigativo titulado “El impacto de los juegos matemáticos en el desarrollo de habilidades de resolución de problemas en estudiantes de Educación Básica” tiene como objetivo identificar y analizar los juegos matemáticos y su influencia en la adquisición de habilidades de resolución de problemas en el contexto educativo. Basado en un enfoque cualitativo y con una metodología fundamentada en la revisión bibliográfica, se realizó una exhaustiva búsqueda por medio de fuentes académicas de gran confiabilidad como Scielo, Google Académico, Scopus y Dialnet. Se identificaron juegos como el ajedrez, la torre, la reina, el cubo Rubik y otros, los cuales contribuyen significativamente al desarrollo de habilidades cognitivas, como la concentración. Además, se evidenció que los juegos generan un ambiente lúdico que promueve la participación de los estudiantes y su aprendizaje. Se concluyó mediante el análisis de teorías que el uso de juegos matemáticos en la educación básica tiene un impacto significativo en el desarrollo de habilidades de resolución de problemas en los estudiantes, debido a que fortalecen el pensamiento lógico, la capacidad de análisis y toma de decisiones de los niños.
Conocimientos, Percepciones, Preferencias y Comportamientos Dietéticos para la Prevención de la Urolitiasis en la Población de Aipe, Huila en el Año 2024
Authors: García López Mariana Sofía
Published: October 2024

La litiasis renal es una de las patologías urinarias más comunes en la época moderna, se caracteriza por la aparición de cálculos en el aparato urinario que conlleva a diferentes manifestaciones clínicas entra la común el cólico nefrítico. Entre los factores que intervienen en la formación de cálculos renales estaría los factores genéticos, ambientales y dietéticos. La urolitiasis produce una gran afectación en la población ya sea en países desarrollados o en vía de desarrollo, especialmente en las personas adultas; por tal motivo, este estudio brindara información con respecto al conocimiento que tienen los habitantes de Aipe – Huila acerca de la urolitiasis y como esto impacta en el desarrollo y posterior evolución de los cálculos renales de acuerdo a las percepciones y comportamientos de la población. Determinar los conocimientos, percepciones, preferencias, y comportamientos dietéticos para la prevención de la urolitiasis en la población de Aipe, Huila en el año 2024. Se realizará una investigación de corte transversal con profundidad observatorio, teniendo en cuenta la realización de entrevistas mediante un muestreo no probabilístico por conveniencia de 150 personas del municipio de Aipe, Huila. Obtener información relevante con respecto al conocimiento y percepciones de acuerdo con el contexto de las personas entrevistadas con el fin de ofrecer una herramienta para futuras intervenciones educativas y preventivas. El presente proyecto contribuirá a un conocimiento más amplio para la comunidad estudiantil e interesados.
Estrategia de mejoramiento de la percepción de seguridad y acercamiento de la policía a la comunidad en la estación sexta de policía Tunjuelito, Bogotá
Authors: Betancourt Villamil Paola Andrea , Triana Trujillo Alexander , Bohórquez Garzón Siomara Alejandra
Published: October 2024

Uno de los desafíos para las autoridades y para las instituciones de seguridad, es hacer coincidir los resultados positivos en materia de indicadores de seguridad con la percepción de seguridad de la ciudadanía que habita un territorio. Otro reto es entender cómo lograr políticas de acercamiento de la policía a la comunidad, sostenibles y positivas en el tiempo. La literatura existente afirma que existe una relación proporcional entre el nivel de cercanía policía – comunidad con el mejoramiento de la percepción de seguridad. Este trabajo propone dos estrategias en cada uno de estos dos aspectos, que ayuden, de una parte, al enriquecimiento de la literatura en esta materia, y, segundo, permita un camino práctico para su implementación y evaluación de resultados. Se presenta un estudio de caso de la Localidad de Tunjuelito, de la ciudad de Bogotá.
Inteligencia Artificial Aplicada a la Educación
Authors: Toapanta Caisabanda Nelson Rodrigo , Cajas López Jomayra Maricel , Ron Lascano Diego Josué , Serrano Quispilema Domenica Paulette
Published: October 2024

Actualmente, la mayoría de las actividades rutinarias y laborales de las personas son complementadas por herramientas tecnológicas, en dónde, se destaca la IA que es el cúmulo de máquinas, programas y redes informáticas que asimilan e interpretan metadatos para construir patrones de comportamiento similares al de un ser humano. Haciendo énfasis, en el campo de la educación universitaria ecuatoriana, la IA gana más terreno en diferentes aplicaciones y actividades realizadas por diferentes actores de la educación, el objetivo de este estudio consiste en realizar una revisión de literatura sobre el papel de la inteligencia artificial en el ámbito educativo universitario del Ecuador. El diseño de estudio este compuesto por el uso de paquetes informáticos, Metodología PRISMA 2020. Los principales hallazgos evidencian que los campos de aplicación más beneficiados por la IA son la evaluación y calificación, detección de comportamiento no deseados, augurio del rendimiento y tutorías inteligentes. Por otra parte, la IA más utilizada en las universidades del Ecuador es ChatGPT para generar textos con un enfoque argumentativo, seguido de Copyleaks, Gradescope, DeepL, Eleven Labs, Socratic y Chatmind, todas cada vez más inmersas en los procesos de enseñanza y aprendizaje de módulos sociales y de ciencias exactas, tramitología universitaria y solución de dudas e interrogantes.
К ВОПРОСУ О НИЗКОЙ ЦЕНОТИЧЕСКОЙ АКТИВНОСТИ ЧУЖЕРОДНОЙ ФЛОРЫ РОССИЙСКОЙ АРКТИКИ
Authors: Белоновская Е. А. , Тишков А. А. , Царевская Н. Г.
Published: October 2024

New data on the distribution of alien plant species in the Russian Arctic are presented. Regional peculiarities of adventization of flora and low cenotic activity of alien species in anthropogenic habitats are discussed.
ОСОБЕННОСТИ СЕЗОННОГО РАДИАЛЬНОГО РОСТА ДЕРЕВЬЕВ В АНТРОПОГЕННО-ИЗМЕНЕННОМ КРИОГЕННОМ ЛИСТВЕННИЧНИКЕ
Authors: Бенькова В. Е. , Бенькова А. В. , Машуков Д. А. , Шашкин А. В. , Прокушкин А. С. , Зырянов В. И. , Качаев А. В.
Published: October 2024

As an example, tree growth after the even anthropogenic impact (winter road cutting through the forest) has been studied in a larch even-aged permafrost forest of Larix gmelinii regenerated after the fire of 1896. We monitored the seasonal radial growth dynamics in 2018 and 2019 using point dendrometers. 6 trees growing in the undisturbed site in the depth of the forest and 5 trees growing in vicinity from the road were under study. It was concluded that the hydrothermal properties of permafrost soil in the vicinity of the winter road (TR site) became much favorable for tree growth just after cutting. It caused higher intensity of radial growth and sensitivity to weather conditions in comparison with the trees growing in the depth of the forest (TE site). This tendency has been maintained for more than 30 years.
ХОЛОДОУСТОЙЧИВОСТЬ ЛИЧИНОК СИБИРСКОГО КОКОНОПРЯДА (Dendrolimus sibiricus) С СЕВЕРНОЙ ГРАНИЦЫ АРЕАЛА
Authors: Булахова Н. А. , Берман Д. И. , Мещерякова Е. Н.
Published: October 2024

In recent decades, the northern border of the Siberian moth (Dendrolimus sibiricus Tschetv.) range has shifted in Siberia to 60–63° N. However, it is difficult to predict the further species spread because of insufficient data on environmental stress factors, including the requirements of the species during winter conditions. We estimated the cold hardiness of the wintering Siberian moth larvae in Yakutian population (the coldest region of the range). D. sibiricus larvae winters only in a supercooled state (supercooling point is -18.5±0.4°C), because do not survive freezing. The lethal temperature for 50% of the larvae was estimated to be -14...-15°C, and for 100% of the larvae it is about -23… -25°C. This study will help better assessing the invasive potential of this species and can be used in mathematical modeling of pest dispersal trends.
ХОЛОДОУСТОЙЧИВОСТЬ АЗИАТСКОЙ БОЖЬЕЙ КОРОВКИ-АРЛЕКИНА HARMONIA AXYRIDIS (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae)
Authors: Булахова Н. А. , Мещерякова Е. Н.
Published: October 2024

The predatory Asian harlequin ladybird Harmonia axyridis is an effective regulator of insect pests of agricultural plants. It has been widely introduced worldwide, but has become a threat to the biodiversity of native entomofauna. To assess its ability to colonize areas with cold winters, we determined the cold-hardiness of wintering adults of H. axyridis from a population near the northern bound of its native range (Khabarovsk Krai). Its supercooling point (SCP) was determined and compared with data from other populations. H. axyridis cannot withstand freezing and survives negative temperatures only in the state of supercooling. The average SCP in the Khabarovsk population was 16.1±0.6°C. It is significantly higher than the temperatures above the snow level recorded here. Obviously, the survival of H. axyridis in winter in cold regions may be facilitated by the presence of shelters with favorable microclimate or wintering in litter under snow cover than by the cold-hardiness of the species.
Раннелетний аспект фауны булавоусых чешуекрылых (Lepidoptera, Rhopalocera) Момского хребта (Северо-Восточная Якутия)
Authors: Бурнашева А. П.
Published: October 2024

The early summer aspect of the fauna of butterflies of the Momsky Range are characterized in the theses. For each of the 25 early-summer species, relative abundance and confinement with plant communities are given.
Bioclimatic Interventions for Reducing Cooling Energy Demand in Hot and Humid Climates
Authors: Dönmez Burak , Elias-Özkan Soofia Tahira
Published: October 2024

While development of industry and science has been tremendous, population has also increased dramatically in the last centuries. As a consequence, unchecked consumption of energy mainly based on fossil fuels is the main culprit for triggering climate change worldwide. Meanwhile, an impressive amount of energy is being used for just cooling or heating the existing building stock. The need for energy can be reduced by adopting traditional bioclimatic measures that can be tested for their appropriateness through building performance simulations. To this end, collection and evaluation of empirical data through parametric design simulations can enable predictions about the adaptability and appropriateness of different bioclimatic interventions/features in different buildings in different climates. For instance, predictions about the impact of all or a combination of some interventions on energy performance of buildings may be helpful for optimizing the retrofit design. This approach may also help to provide a design process where the parametric variations in the building design are made according to the building performance simulation outputs. The aim of this research is to determine, test, select and implement the most effective passive cooling strategies in retrofitting a local government building located in the hot and humid climate of Alanya, in Turkey.
Investigating Internships in Architectural Education
Authors: Eweda Nehad
Published: October 2024

Nowadays, as a response to the evolving complexities and emerging technologies of buildings, the practice of architecture is rapidly changing. In this regard, how should architectural education respond to these changes? Although the continuous endeavors of architectural schools to make their educational programs up-to-date and to simulate the environment of architectural practice, there is still a gap between academia and profession that requires offering a period of practical training to the students or what is called internships. In Egypt, one of the challenges facing architecture graduates is the high competitiveness within the relatively growing number of architectural schools and graduates as well. This research aims at investigating the common practices in implementing internships in architectural education. To achieve this aim, an analytical inductive methodology was adopted and supported by quantitative research that analyzed the practices of internships in a sample of twentyeight undergraduate architectural programs in Egypt, Middle East, and worldwide. This research is divided into four sections; the first section is an overview of the topic, the second documents the survey sample, methodology, and procedures, the third presents the findings of the survey, and finally, the fourth is the discussion.
Space Use: Effect of Outdoor Comfort on Human Behaviours
Authors: Sakhri Hadjira , Bada Yassine
Published: October 2024

Urban geometry and the characteristic of built environment play an important role in outdoor comfort, they affected microclimate: air temperature, solar radiation, and wind speed, thus human behaviors and exactly people’s use pattern will be directly affected by the microclimate. The understanding of this mutual relationship between outdoor comfort and people’s use is a complex issue comprising both climatic and behavioral aspect. In this sense, the main aim of this paper is to present a literature review about the correlation between outdoor comfort and the use of outdoor space and discussion how people and why they use space according to environmental condition, also this paper is summarized the several studies and take into consideration the different approaches used to investigate the quality of outdoor space. Therefore, increase the quality of urban life.
The Effects of Envelope Building Materials on Thermal Comfort and Energy Consumption. Case of Hot and Dry Climate
Authors: Mansouri Khaled , Sriti Leila
Published: October 2024

Envelope Building materials play an important role in architecture by providing protection necessities, comfort, and technical performance while promoting an architectural language and an image. The building envelope represents all the surfaces of a space, consist of opaque parts such as walls, floors and roofs and transparent parts such as windows and openings. The building envelope is the partition between the external and internal environment of the building influences heat transfer between two environments so it has a direct impact on the thermal comfort sensation which also influences the energy consumptions. In this research we focus on the opaque building materials of the envelope and their contribution in the thermal comfort and the energy consumption, we investigate the impact and the thermal behavior of different envelope configuration materials under the climatic conditions of Biskra, Algeria a hot and arid climate. We compare the thermal performance of different materials using in situ measurement using “Testo 480” a hygrothermal scale and by analyzing the results of a different simulation using “DesignBuilder v5.5” to perform a thermal and energy analysis. Choosing a multilayered isolated envelope such as double red brick isolated wall will likely affect positively the level of the indoor thermal comfort.
The Impact of the Window Orientation on Natural Ventilation and Energy Consumption (Case of Collective Housing in Laghouat City)
Authors: Dohsi Khadidja , Bencheikh Hamida
Published: October 2024

Natural ventilation still one of the most basic elements of thermal comfort in the building to ensure cooling and air renewal of internal spaces, especially in the residential sector. With the concern for the unsustainability of fossil and non-renewable energies and the gradual rise of housing demand in Algeria, energy conservation has become a major issue, especially in the arid regions of the country such as Laghouat City. This motivated us to study the ventilation and its correlation with the window orientation, so we hypothesized that the orientation of the window has an important effect on natural ventilation and energy consumption. In order to verify our hypothesis, we used the computational analysis with Energyplus 8.4 software for obtaining the interior space temperatures for each orientation as well as the energy consumption of electricity and gas, and then comparing them to determine the most advantageous orientation to have a well-ventilated space with a low energetic consumption.
The Influence of the Envelope Color on Energy Consumption
Authors: Mansouri Ouarda , Bourbia Fatiha
Published: October 2024

The housing stock in the world and in Algeria is constantly growing, with a sharp increase in energy consumption. An intervention on this park, trying to reduce energy use passively by designing and building energy-efficient housing, can generate significant savings. Indeed, it is possible to act either on the building envelope, or on the heating and air-conditioning equipment, and in Algeria, there is no normative environment for determining the yields and the power of heating or air conditioning appliances. So, in our study, we will opt for an analysis of the behavior of the building, by acting on the building envelope and more particularly on the color of the horizontal and vertical walls (facades and roof) to see its effect on energy consumption. It has been found that the color of the outer wall has an influence on the energy consumption especially for the albedo values which exceed 0.5 (absorption <0.5).
Walking Behavior and Outdoor Thermal Comfort: Case Study –Abu Dhabi-
Authors: Mouada Nassima , Zemmouri Noureddine , Meziani Rim
Published: October 2024

The present research will focus on the concept of walkability and it is a relationship with outdoor thermal comfort. The main objective is to evaluate how far a pedestrian might be able to walk before experiencing discomfort in an outdoor environment; the thermal comfort indices used the Physiologically Equivalent Temperature (PET), calculated using Envimet 04 Software. Walking comfort indices used skin wettedness to simulate the physiological of the body that reacts to the environment. The case study located preferably in two different areas, one is a shaded area (garden), and the second one is an urban zone. The methodology adopted is based firstly on field measurement of thermal comfort and secondly on a simulation of the walking comfort of people. The findings from this research were found that shadowing affects walking behavior in Abu Dhabi during the daytime of the hot season.
Method for Assessing the Urban Comfort of Use in the Public Squares in Annaba -Algeria
Authors: BENZERARA Amine
Published: October 2024

This reflection proposes to define a method of evaluation of urban comfort of use "ME UCU" in the public places, constituting a tool of aid to the decision and the design. The search for urban comfort in general is doubly inscribed in the sustainable urban development approach as well as in the political will of the country like Algeria, which dates back more than 20 years. The application of the intermediate phase method on the construction program of the public squares in Annaba – Town of eastern Algeria - is based on a best reading grid made up of evaluation indicators representative of the urban comfort of use in public places. It highlights the failures of the projects already carried out; and on the other hand, it improves the practices of the architectural design of public squares.
Smart Growth and Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Policies Approach towards Achieving Egypt’s 2030 Vision of Sustainable Urban Development
Authors: Youssef Ibrahim Mohamed M.
Published: October 2024

Egypt’s Vision 2030 for sustainable urban development considers as the most two important government documents that are released in 2017, the represent the major urban challenges in the next 12 years as it draws clearly the future or urban development and how achieve balance between urban areas and natural and physical resources. The document which is released and announced in 2017 focused on a number of important sustainable issues such as; decentralization of social services to prevent internal immigration, expanding the execution of media awareness programs to encourage migration from the current inhabited areas to the new development areas and the economic incentives accompanying such migration (official website www.sdsegypt2030.com). This paper discusses and analyze the relevant concepts of smart growth that could be useful for executing the future vision of sustainable urban development in Egypt, the paper reviews the proposed 2030 sustainable urban development vision and the policies suggestions, and discusses how smart growth and transit-oriented development (TOD) policies could contribute to achieve such ambitious urban strategies. Keywords: Egypt 2030 vision, sustainable urban development, smart growth, transit-oriented development (TOD).
The Appropriation of Privative Space as a Satisfier: Case Study in Daboussi Algiers
Authors: Benlakehal Nadia , Saïghi Ouafa , Lebdiri Malika
Published: October 2024

As the city branding is getting more important on worldwide scale, visual pollution is spreading all over our country, partially caused by spatial transformation in housing. This research aims to study privative space appropriation in Algiers mass housing, by conducting a social survey among 50 residents, in the district of Daboussi, Algiers. Looking at the phenomenon as satisfier, key-concept in Max-Neef’s human needs theory. The conducted investigation through a non-participatory observation, the inventory of physical objects in privative spaces and the interview, reveals physical and symbolic markings, each fitting with a specific satisfier. All this data is then classified into exogenous or endogenous satisfiers. Among the results of this work, designed privative space in mass housing appears as exogenous satisfier (privacy inhibiting satisfier), and the appropriation (experienced space) represents a way to switch this exogenous character into an endogenous one. This analysis helps in defining the outline of a better-adapted typology to our society.
The Use of Narration as a Tool for Enriching Emotional Cognition in Urban Planning: A Research in the Città Diffusa of the North - East Italian Region
Authors: Tzatzadaki Olga
Published: October 2024

This paper argues on the importance of narration (written and oral) as a socio-spatial diagnosis tool for urban studies. Throughout the use of novels, as well as of oral testimonies of their authors, hidden dimension of the urban space are revealed. We need tools to understand these dynamics and help to create a link between society and research. Exploring the emotions of the individual who is living in a particular urban space is crucial for planners, if we want an environment in which people flourish and reach their best of their development. Planning analysts are taught to separate cognitive and emotional qualities of judgment and tend to study cognitive rather than emotional relationships. In order to respond to the needs of a particular society in urban planning, we need to know as much as possible about this society, and the authors inside of it, could act as the “voice” of a patient (society) while narrating his emotions to a researcher. The paper continues in reporting some of the results of a research done in the città diffusa of the Italian North-East Region, with the collaboration of four contemporary Italian authors of the Region.
Evaluating the Sustainable Architecture Indicators in Tabriz Grand Bazar
Authors: Tabatabaee Sadaf , Rastiemadabadi Ayda
Published: October 2024

The present study evaluates the sustainable architecture indicators of human relation with contemporaries in the Tabriz Grand Bazar and analyzes how the priorities of these indicators are implemented in this bazar. To achieve this goal, qualitative content analysis method is used. The data gathering tools used in this research is documentary and library studies and field studies in the form of questionnaires and observation. In this regard, at first, the sustainable architecture indicators are extracted based on international sustainable evaluation systems, such as LEED. In the second step, after validating the indicators, the audience's understanding of finalized indicators is evaluated. In order to achieve this goal, the quantitative data obtained through the completion of 320 questionnaires were analyzed using linear regression analysis in SPSS software. The results show that more than 85% of the indicators of human relation with contemporaries have a high impact on the realization of sustainable architecture. Thus, it can be said that the realization of the sustainability in Tabriz Grand Bazar is clearly understood by the audience, furthermore the public involvement and of vitality of the bazar spaces have the highest influence on the audience's understanding of sustainability in the Bazaar.
From First Siren to the Last Train: Haydarpasha Train Station
Authors: KAZAN Ekrem
Published: October 2024

In 149 year period from 1870 Ottoman epoch to modern day, actualization of railway projects starting with Haydarpasha-Hejaz Railway put forward the necessitation of building facility together with railhead and stations. Despite these investments placed huge burdens to the treasury at painful last era of Ottoman Empire, it was decided from necessity to build a new railhead building. At the same time, by putting out the project designing of this magnificent construction to show the power of Sultan Abdulhamit the Second to tender and giving the work to German Phillip Holzmann & Co. Company, the construction of the new Haydarpasha Railhead was realized. During the completion of the Railhead, after the 1909 Fire and 1917 Explosion, the Railhead was hardly restored between the years 1930-1933. The Railhead exposing to several physical and climatic effects was taken to repairmen in 1976 and 1983. Haydarpasha Railhead has experienced the biggest damage at the explosion of Independenta Oil Tanker having Romania flag. During the continuing explosions after its grounding in front of Haydarpasha, colored stained-glasses of the railhead were damaged in a great extent. A large part of the roof was burnt inadvertently during the repairmen on 15 November 2010.
Impact of Rapid Urbanization on Urban Morphology of Costal CitiesThe Case of Alanya City
Authors: Kalli Dilara , Şahin Ümit , Rahbarianyazd Rokhsaneh
Published: October 2024

Rapid urbanization comes after push and pull factors of urbanization. These factors are considered as employment, greater opportunities and better facilities. It consequently brings high demand on built facilities which consequently bring several problems comprising reduction of forest and agricultural lands, lack of transportation and infrastructure, and mental health issues. In addition rapid urbanization has often led to unplanned urbanization and unconscious decisions of urban planners. These kinds of development is facing with dramatic changes on urban morphology. This study through typomorphological analysis tries to find out the outcomes of rapid urbanization in coastal city of Alanya. Also the study tries to provide an opportunity for its planned transformation for the future development.
Infodemic Management in Senegal: Processes, Results and Community Contribution
Authors: THIAM Birahim , Gallo SOW Papa
Published: October 2024

This article examines Senegal's response to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic, with a particular focus on the management of infodemic, or the proliferation of rumours and misinformation. The advent of social media has precipitated a surge in the proliferation of rumours, rendering it a significant challenge for effective management. In response, the Risk Communication and Community Engagement Commission (RCCE) devised a comprehensive rumour management guide and conducted training for key informants from the community. The primary outcomes demonstrate an enhancement in rumour management and the accessibility of the rumour register. These outcomes were attained through robust community involvement in all processes and elevated mobile connectivity. Integrating the infodemic management mechanism into the national health and social information system remains a significant challenge, as does mobilizing resources for nationwide implementation. The principal insight gained is that effective infodemic management necessitates community involvement and coordinated multi-sectoral efforts.. (Abstract)
Speaking Competence of Grade 11 Students in using English as Second Language
Authors: Gay E. Canja Sheena
Published: October 2024

English language is accepted as the universal language. This makes speaking competence in the English language a requisite to almost all professions. Speaking competence in the second language is one of the areas needing improvement amongst senior high school students in the Philippines. This study aimed to investigate the influence of some personal factors, speaking anxiety and linguistic competence to student’s speaking competence in the second language. The Second Language Classroom Anxiety Scale was used to measure student’s anxiety towards the use of English as a second language. Job interview simulation is also used involving selected Grade 11 students. Results showed that majority of the students are specialized in non-STEM strand whose parents are not college degree holders. These students demonstrated an average level of speaking anxiety reflecting the tendency to show low self- confidence when asked to speak using the English language yet unprepared for the conversation. Same students also showed remarkably low levels of linguistic competence in terms of grammar, comprehension, and vocabulary. Further analysis showed that linguistic competence significantly influenced student’s speaking competence in the job interview. Findings were used as bases for the development of an intervention program.
Addressing gender-based violence through policy implementation: Key stakeholders and survivors’ perceptions in a selected university in South Africa
Authors: Gwiza Memory , Hendricks Eleanor Alvira
Published: October 2024

Universities have been stricken by gender-based violence (GBV). The high prevalence of GBV within universities is clear evidence of attacks on educational settings. To address GBV, universities have adopted policies that focus on deterring its occurrence. Shockingly, GBV incidents continue to manifest within universities despite these policies. This study aims to explore stakeholders' and survivors’ perceptions of the effectiveness of the adopted university policy in managing GBV at the University of Fort Hare. The rational choice theory (RCT) underpins this study, informing how university policies should be implemented to effectively manage GBV. A qualitative approach, supported by an exploratory design, was employed to gain nuanced insights from participants’ perspectives. In gathering data, ten purposefully sampled participants (two survivors of GBV, staff members from the GBV unit, counselling unit, HIV unit, and South African Police Service (SAPS) members) were interviewed one-on-one through semi-structured interviews. Data was analysed thematically. Findings based on participants’ perceptions revealed that the UFH harassment, sexual harassment, and GBV policy fails to effectively manage and avert GBV at the UFH, there is poor policy implementation regarding the reporting of GBV cases, a failure to execute justice in GBV cases, and inadequate support for survivors of GBV. Based on the research findings, we recommend strengthening university policies, establishing confidential and accessible reporting channels, conducting ongoing policy evaluations, and adopting multi-sectoral approaches to better manage GBV within university campuses. Such measures would help create a more supportive and accountable environment free from GBV.
JWST/NIRCam 4–5 μm Imaging of the Giant Planet AF Lep b
Authors: Franson Kyle , Balmer William O. , Bowler Brendan P. , Pueyo Laurent , Zhou Yifan , Rickman Emily , Zhang 张 Zhoujian 周健 , Mukherjee Sagnick , Pearce Tim D. , Bardalez Gagliuffi Daniella C. , Biddle Lauren I. , Brandt Timothy D. , Bowens-Rubin Rachel , Crepp Justin R. , Davidson James W. , Faherty Jacqueline , Ginski Christian , Horch Elliott P. , Morgan Marvin , Morley Caroline V. , Perrin Marshall D. , Sanghi Aniket , Salama Maïssa , Theissen Christopher A. , Tran Quang H. , Wolf Trevor N.
Published: October 2024

With a dynamical mass of 3 M
Jup, the recently discovered giant planet AF Lep b is the lowest-mass imaged planet with a direct mass measurement. Its youth and spectral type near the L/T transition make it a promising target to study the impact of clouds and atmospheric chemistry at low surface gravities. In this work, we present JWST/NIRCam imaging of AF Lep b. Across two epochs, we detect AF Lep b in F444W (4.4 μm) with signal-to-noise ratios of 9.6 and 8.7, respectively. At the planet’s separation of 320 mas during the observations, the coronagraphic throughput is ≈7%, demonstrating that NIRCam’s excellent sensitivity persists down to small separations. The F444W photometry of AF Lep b affirms the presence of disequilibrium carbon chemistry and enhanced atmospheric metallicity. These observations also place deep limits on wider-separation planets in the system, ruling out 1.1 M
Jup planets beyond 15.6 au (0.″58), 1.1 M
Sat planets beyond 27 au (1″), and 2.8 M
Nep planets beyond 67 au (2.″5). We also present new Keck/NIRC2

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imaging of AF Lep b; combining this with the two epochs of F444W photometry and previous Keck

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photometry provides limits on the long-term 3–5 μm variability of AF Lep b on timescales of months to years. AF Lep b is the closest-separation planet imaged with JWST to date, demonstrating that planets can be recovered well inside the nominal (50% throughput) NIRCam coronagraph inner working angle.
Simulated Annealing Algorithm Use for Assessing Administrative Level in Colleges and Institutions
Authors: Wan Yan
Published: October 2024

Higher education administration is crucial for future development but less evaluated. Faculty performance in colleges and universities plays a key role in administration. This paper is based on simulated annealing algorithm to optimize the administrative level of colleges and universities. The results show large differences between different groups, especially in the east, middle and west. Reforming the performance structure can reduce the differences. Regional differences are small and related to the economy, which need to be optimized. There are large differences between different disciplines, and improving the performance of science and engineering teachers needs administrators' attention. The simulated annealing algorithm improves the evaluation accuracy and provides a reference for improving the management level of universities.
Venesection conducted by physicians, barber-surgeons, bell-ringers and indigenous healers in Finland over 500 years. A narrative literature review with a limited genealogical search
Authors: Kuronen Jarmo
Published: October 2024

Venesection was was a common medical procedure from ancient times to the 19th century, frequently performed by physicians and barber-surgeons. In Finland, priests, church bell-ringers, and indigenous healers also performed venesection for a variety of diseases, although without a medical basis. Venesection and its complications may have caused a number of deaths. The treatment was discredited due to increased criticism, which was substantiated by statistical evidence. Today, medical venesection performed by physicians is only an exceptional treatment for a few number of disorders. The purpose of this article is to is to shed light on the long and fascinating history of venesection in Finland from 1488 to 1976, as well as its role in the evolution of medical procedures. This will be achieved through a review of the literature, the introduction of some neglected sources, a register-based search, and an investigation into who conducted the surgery and why venesection persisted for so long in Finland. The sources consist of church records and scholarly literature. The novel and main finding of this study was that there were a large number of professionals doing venesection when there were few physicians. This study discovered 2,341 bell-ringer-phlebotomists in Finland between 1755 and 1877 who constituted the bulk of people conducting venesection as compared to barber-surgeons and physicians. This former group was made up of predominantly Swedish-named guys who lived in western Finland. Another novel finding was that patient safety legislation effectively reduced the indigenous practice of venesection by quacks.
A conceptual framework for psychiatric nurses to facilitate medication compliance among adults living with depression
Authors: Du Plessis Jeanne , Temane Annie , Poggenpoel Marie
Published: October 2024

Background: Medication non-compliance is a significant healthcare issue that is widespread. Extensive research has identified factors that contribute to medication non-compliance in different healthcare settings. As a result, there was a need to develop a conceptual framework to facilitate medication compliance among adults living with depression.Objectives: The purpose of this study was to develop a conceptual framework for psychiatric nurses to facilitate medication compliance among adults living with depression.Method: A qualitative, exploratory, descriptive and contextual research design was utilised to investigate the experiences of adults living with depression who are non-compliant with medication. The study consisted of three phases: an empirical phase, a classification of concepts and a development phase. Following the empirical phase, a conceptual framework was developed based on the classified concepts.Results: Three sets of results were merged for the cross-validation analysis, combining findings from the systematic review, the researcher’s previously conducted and published minor dissertation and the current study.Conclusion: A conceptual framework was developed to assist psychiatric nurses in effectively promoting an internal locus of control among adults living with depression. The resulting conceptual framework provides valuable insights and serves as a valuable tool for future research endeavours aimed at enhancing medication compliance among adults living with depression.Contribution: This framework serves as a valuable guide for future studies that aim to explore medication compliance among adults living with depression, specifically by focussing on the concept of internal locus of control.
Indicators for the ROI of Employee Wellness Programmes in South African Water Utility Organisations
Authors: Mathaphuna Modiegi L. , Roestenburg Wim , Mokwele Roslind M.
Published: October 2024

Orientation: Our research emphasises the importance of conducting a thorough assessment of employee wellness programmes (EWPs). By analysing indicators of return on investment (ROI), we can gain a deeper understanding of the impact of such programmes, which are part of a participatory process.Research purpose: This study aimed to address a significant gap in the evaluation of EWPs in water utility organisations. We involved a panel of experts familiar with the organisation’s dynamics and internal processes in creating a unique framework of variables and indicators for evaluating ROI.Motivation for the study: There is little evidence of such programmes being evaluated at the local level, including within water utility organisations. Few studies focus on developing universally applicable ROI tools to measure the cost-effectiveness and social contribution of these programmes.Research approach/design and method: The study used a qualitative approach and employed the rigorous and widely respected Delphi technique to obtain consensus from a panel of experts.Main findings: The panel of experts reached a consensus on the qualitative and quantitative variables to include in a framework for evaluating the ROI of EWPs.Practical/managerial implications: The study found that determining the ROI of EWPs can be challenging as programmes often focus on the human aspects of organisations and less on cost factors. However, the study demonstrated the essential need for organisations to use a combination of subjective and objective indicators to evaluate the effects of EWPs, thereby enhancing their overall effectiveness.Contribution/value added: The study provides insights on subjective indicators reflecting non-monetary benefits and objective indicators reflecting cost factors.
Work environment as perceived by nursing interns and its relation to their professional identity
Authors: Gadallah Habiba A.A. , El Banan Sahar H.A. , Ahmed Faten S.A.
Published: October 2024

Background

The work environment is very important during the internship year, it influences nursing interns’ behaviors, contributes to their performance and socialization in the nursing profession, additionally, it affects the nursing interns’ professional identity.

Aim

Assess the work environment as perceived by nursing interns and its relation to their professional identity.

Study design

A descriptive correlational research design was utilized.

Sample

A convenience sample of 350 nursing interns. Setting: This study was carried out at Cairo University hospitals at different ICUs where nursing interns are assigned.

Tools

Three tools were used for the study data collection as follows: (1) Nursing interns’ personal data tool, (2) Nursing interns’ work environment questionnaire, and (3) Nursing interns’ professional identity questionnaire.

Results

The main findings indicated that the nursing interns had a highly perceived work environment (81.47%) and a highly perceived professional identity (86.46%). Furthermore, the findings revealed a statistically significant strong positive correlation between work environment and professional identity (r: 0.67, P: 0.00).

Conclusion

The nursing interns were highly perceived work environment and professional identity. Additionally, there was a strong positive correlation between work environment and professional identity as perceived by nursing interns.

Recommendations

Follow-up with academic advisors for nursing students from their entrance to the nursing faculty until their graduation, especially for students who entered the nursing faculty without their desire, and provide orientation programs for undergraduate nursing students and nursing interns about different nursing profession opportunities after graduation.