bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The comparison of surgical correction of recurrent pectus excavatum with crossing wire construction and ravitch technique
Authors: Bekarisov O. S. , Abilmazhinov M. T. , Tazhin K. B. , Kazbekov A. B.
Published: November 2024

Aim of the study. The article compares the method of surgical treatment using a crossing wire construction with the modified Ravitch operation for recurrent pectus excavatum. Methods. Between 2010 and 202, in our center twenty-four patients with recurrent pectus excavatum were operated. 15 patients underwent modified Ravitch technique with sternocostal plate and 9 patients were operated by open toracoplasty with crossing wire construction. The primary end point was Haller index change after operation. The secondary end points included length of stay after operation, short-term and long-term complications. Results and discussion. The mean patient age was 19.1±2.87 years. The mean Haller index was 4.45±2.78, the Gizhitskaya index – 0.7±0.1. A toracoplasty with cross wire construction was performed in 9 patients. There was no perioperative death. The Haller index reduced to 2,9±1,76 after the operation. During the follow-up, there were 1 patient who developed wound marginal necrosis; hemothorax in 2 patients and pneumothorax in 1 patient. Conclusions. Reoperation for recurrent pectus defects is a challenging undertaking. The results of our study showed that patients with recurrent pectus excavatum can safely undergo reoperation by toracoplasty with cross wire construction, and achieve satisfactory results.
Use of polyphyte oil in the treatment of chronic gingivitis in orthodontic patients
Authors: Omarova B. A. , Keleke A. S. , Tebenova G. M.
Published: November 2024

The study presents the results of research on the treatment of chronic catarrhal gingivitis in patients undergoing long-term orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances. A domestic product based on plant components, a four-component polyphyte oil «Fitoleum® Oil for Gums and Teeth», was used for treatment. The study involved 36 patients diagnosed with chronic catarrhal gingivitis who had been undergoing orthodontic treatment with bracket systems for six to eighteen months. All patients were divided into two groups: the main group (20 persons), using the four-component polyphyte oil, and the control group (16 persons), receiving standard treatment.The therapeutic effect was assessed based on the absence of complaints of itching and discomfort in the gums, as well as indicators of the sulcus bleeding index (SBI) according to Mühlemann and the degree of inflammation using the papillary-marginal-alveolar index (PMA). Measurements were taken on the first, third, and fifth days of the study. The results showed a positive dynamic in clinical and index indicators on the fifth day of using the four-component polyphyte oil «Fitoleum® Oil for Gums and Teeth» in all patients of the main group.Thus, the use of this oil demonstrated high effectiveness in treating chronic catarrhal gingivitis that developed during orthodontic treatment with bracket systems. The advantages of using the four-component polyphyte oil include reducing inflammatory processes, decreasing the level of gum bleeding, and improving the overall condition of the oral mucosa. The obtained results confirm that this method can be recommended for widespread use in clinical practice for patients undergoing orthodontic treatment.
Assessing the Reliability of Artificial Intelligence Systems: Challenges, Metrics, and Future Directions
Authors: Mortaji Seyed Taha Hossein , Sadeghi Mohammad Ebrahim
Published: November 2024

Purpose: As artificial intelligence (AI) systems become integral to diverse applications, ensuring their reliability is of paramount importance. This paper explores the multifaceted landscape of AI reliability, encompassing challenges, evaluation metrics, and prospective advancements.
Methodology: This paper employs a comprehensive literature review approach to assess the existing body of knowledge on the reliability of AI systems. The review aims to synthesize insights into the challenges faced in evaluating AI reliability, the metrics used for assessment, and the potential future directions in this critical research domain.
Findings: In this paper, challenges in AI reliability assessment, including explainability, data quality, and susceptibility to adversarial attacks, are scrutinized. Metrics for evaluating AI reliability, such as robustness, accuracy, precision, and explainability, are also elucidated. In addition, case studies illustrate instances where AI reliability has been successfully assessed or has fallen short, offering valuable insights.
Originality/value: This paper sheds light on the complexities surrounding the assessment of artificial intelligence (AI) reliability and contributes to the ongoing discourse on AI reliability by providing a comprehensive examination of its challenges, metrics, and future trajectories.
Designing and localizing a novel cybersecurity model according to smart city digital infrastructure components (A Case Study of GreenWeb Co.)
Authors: Rajabpour Sanati Sattar , Zebardast Mohammad , Jamshidi Rasoul , Sadeghi Mohammad Ebrahim
Published: November 2024

Purpose: Today, the world is witnessing the evolution of smart cities. The emergence of these cities results from the application of information technology innovations, which, despite creating numerous economic and social opportunities, have introduced cybersecurity and privacy threats to citizens. Smart cities' successful transition to optimal performance depends on awareness of these threats and their impact. This study aims to provide a framework for identifying and evaluating cybersecurity criteria and examining their effect on cybersecurity performance in smart cities.
Methodology: To achieve the study's practical purpose, a descriptive survey method was used to collect the necessary data. The criteria were identified through in-depth library research and surveys conducted via researcher-made questionnaires using the fuzzy Delphi method. Academic experts and relevant officials selected purposefully participated in the surveys. The importance of each criterion was determined using the fuzzy Best-Worst Multi-Criteria method. Subsequently, based on the digital infrastructure components of the smart city, the cybersecurity performance of the smart city was described according to the criteria identified in the previous step. The study hypotheses were then tested using Structural Equation Modeling based on the Partial Least Squares method.
Findings: Analysis of the fitted model and research hypotheses revealed a positive and significant relationship between the variables of cybersecurity process re-engineering and cybersecurity actions with cybersecurity performance at a 95% confidence level. Considering the value of the R² coefficient, it was observed that the variables of cybersecurity process re-engineering and cybersecurity actions collectively predicted 72.7% of the cybersecurity performance variable of the smart city.
Originality/value: This article highlights the importance of cybersecurity in smart cities. It explains factors that affect cybersecurity and proposes a conceptual framework for providing cybersecurity services based on the digital infrastructure of the smart city. This study focuses on factors that occur before incidents, such as vulnerabilities and preventive measures. Future research should consider factors that occur after incidents, such as the actions taken and the recovery of digital systems.
Dinámicas del capital social y la innovación social en la RIS 3
Authors: Acosta-Gijón Diego , Palma-Martos Luis Antonio , Zacharewicz Thomas
Published: November 2024

Este capítulo explora el papel fundamental del capital social y la innovación social en el desarrollo regional, destacando su relevancia en contextos marcados por la despoblación y la falta de recursos. Se identificó la necesidad de utilizar el capital social, entendido como la red de relaciones y la confianza mutua que facilita la cooperación, como herramienta clave para impulsar la innovación social y, con ello, promover el desarrollo regional sostenible. La metodología utilizada incluyó una revisión exhaustiva de las principales teorías y modelos sobre capital e innovación social existentes en la literatura académico. Además, se analizaron políticas y estrategias prácticas que han integrado estos conceptos para enfrentar desafíos socioeconómicos específicos, como la despoblación y la desigualdad. Se destaca- ron casos exitosos de programas como LEADER y la Estrategia de Especialización Inteli- gente (S3), que promueven la cohesión social y el desarrollo económico a través de la participación comunitaria. A pesar de las limitaciones para aplicar directamente todas las estrategias debido a la diversidad de contextos regionales, los análisis de casos proporcionaron valiosas lecciones sobre la importancia de la acción colectiva y la colaboración intersectorial. Estos elementos son esenciales para adaptar y aplicar efectivamente el capital y la innovación sociales en diferentes regiones. El capítulo concluye subrayando la necesidad de enfoques innovadores que fortalezcan las redes comunitarias y mejoren la calidad de vida en las regiones. La investigación también profundiza en cómo medir y aplicar estos conceptos en distintos contextos para fomentar un desarrollo regional más cohesionado y sostenible. En resumen, este capítulo ofrece una visión comprensiva sobre cómo el capital social y la innovación social pueden actuar como catalizadores para el desarrollo regional, destacando la importancia de la cooperación y la acción colectiva en la promoción de un crecimiento económico sostenible y equitativo.
The changing nature of risk profiles of the JSE top 40 listed companies following COVID-19
Authors: Denhere Varaidzo , Moloi Tankiso
Published: November 2024

It is most probable that the pandemic with its disruptive and devastating impact to the economy could have changed the risk profile of the listed companies in different jurisdictions. Based on the fact that the King IV report on corporate governance requires listed companies to disclose risk management in their integrated reports in South Africa, the main goal of this study is to assess if the COVID-19 impact culminated into the changing risk profiles of the top 40 JSE listed companies. This is a qualitative research study which employed empirical content analysis of annual integrated reports for the top 40 JSE listed companies from 2019 representing the pre-COVID-19 period and 2020-2021 representing the years during covid-19, and 2022 representing a post-COVID-19 period. A comparative of the risk profiles through the four years was made to identify the risks that emerged during the pandemic and dropped or continued post-COVID-19. The results indicated that 70% of the forty sampled companies recognized the COVID-19 related risks as emerging risks and added them on their companies` risk profiles while 30% did not. Most of the 30% that did not recognize COVID-19 related risks as emerging risks were from those companies that rendered the deemed essential services during the 21-day lockdown effected in South Africa at the onset of the pandemic. It can be concluded that the COVID-19 impact culminated in the changing risk profiles for the majority of the top 40 JSE listed companies.
Aplicativo web y móvil para el control de variables esenciales en la aplicación de recubrimientos como apoyo al control de calidad en empresas petroleras
Authors:   Universidad Popular del Cesar, Guerrero Sumalave Didier Fernando , Rincón Pinzón Miguel Alberto ,   Universidad Popular del Cesar, Mejía Rodríguez Carlos Alberto ,   Universidad Popular del Cesar, Vides Herrera Edwin Gabriel ,   Universidad Popular del Cesar
Published: November 2024

Para abordar la problemática que se presenta en la siguiente propuesta de investigación es importante mencionar que en 1926 comenzó a funcionar el oleoducto de la Andian National Corporation, que fue una proeza de ingeniería de la época y conectó a los pozos de Barrancabermeja y el Caribe. Este se convirtió en la piedra angular y el referente de otras extensas tuberías que comenzaron a construirse en el país en las décadas siguientes, y que aún mueven crudos y derivados, el transporte de hidrocarburos está soportado en más de 7.000 kilómetros de tubos, estaciones de bombeo y centrales de almacenamiento (Semana, 2014). La red nacional de oleoductos, en particular, está compuesta por 4.876 km, distribuidos en 41 ductos de transporte. Ecopetrol es propietario de 1.400 km de estos ductos, mientras que las empresas petroleras privadas poseen 785 km, y los oleoductos restantes se encuentran en asociación entre terceros y Ecopetrol. Este sistema de oleoductos tiene como punto de convergencia la estación de Vasconia, en el centro del país, desde donde es posible desviar el producto hacia la refinería de Barrancabermeja o hacia Coveñas, puerto de exportación sobre el mar Caribe (Herrera, 2018) Sobre el Pacífico, adicionalmente, el país cuenta con el puerto de Tumaco, estación final del oleoducto Puerto Colón-OritoTumaco, propiedad de Ecopetrol (Concol, 2011).
Técnicas de gamificación apoyada en un software educativo como estrategia para el proceso de enseñanza – aprendizaje en el área de matemáticas
Authors:   Universidad Popular del Cesar / Universidad Industrial de Santander, Ramírez Camargo Erney Alberto , Muñoz Morales Luis Alfonso ,   Universidad Popular del Cesar, Holguín Uribe Yasser ,   Universidad Popular del Cesar, Rincón Pinzón Miguel Alberto ,   Universidad Popular del Cesar
Published: November 2024

Los avances tecnológicos están impactando en la manera como vive el ser humano, a saber: en la educación, medicina, industria, economía, transporte, entre otras. En la educación, la incursión de las nuevas tecnologías es un aspecto importante, ya que, en la actualidad se está trabajando una era digital donde las herramientas que ofrece ésta, ayudan a fortalecer el trabajo de los docentes y educandos, optimizando procesos, métodos y estrategias para que, en consecuencia, se mejoren los resultados. Las Instituciones Educativas (IE) precisan de nuevas alternativas tecnológicas para mejorar sus métodos de formación en los educandos, con el fin de adaptarse para poder enfrentar las necesidades de la sociedad.
Técnicas de inteligencia artificial para el reconocimiento de patrones
Authors:   Universidad Popular del Cesar, Rincón Pinzón Miguel Alberto , Meza Salazar Leandro Iván ,   Universidad Popular del Cesar, Espinel Blanco Jesús Eduardo ,   Universidad Popular del Cesar, Yaneth Rincón Juan Andrés ,   Universidad Popular del Cesar
Published: November 2024

La Inteligencia Artificial en los últimos años ha tenido un gran auge, principalmente en el área de visión artificial, esto es debido a que se aplica en diversos procesos científicos y militares, extendiéndose su uso, además, en un amplio rango de sectores industriales para la automatización de tarea anteriormente reservadas para inspección visual humana. La Visión Artificial, es una técnica basada en la adquisición de imágenes, generalmente en dos dimensiones, para luego procesarlas digitalmente mediante computadora, microcontrolador, DSP (Digital Signal Processor), etc. Con el fin de extraer y medir determinadas propiedades de las imágenes adquiridas (Martínez y Zapata, 2009).
The role of public relations in shaping the mental image of municipal sector employees in the Eastern Region
Authors: Aldosari Abdulaziz , Niazi Hassan
Published: November 2024

The study showed that effective public relations activities, including media campaigns and direct communication with employees, contribute significantly to improving the mental image of the municipal sector. These activities play a major role in enhancing employees’ confidence in their management and raising their level of job satisfaction. The study also found that continuous and comprehensive internal communication increases employee satisfaction and enhances their sense of belonging. Public relations contribute to achieving alignment between management goals and employee aspirations, which helps achieve a stable and supportive work environment. The results indicated that transparency in communication processes between management and employees is one of the essential elements for building a positive and reliable relationship. This transparency contributes to reducing rumors and misunderstandings, which increases positive interaction between management and employees and enhances their impressions of the institution. The study also highlighted the effectiveness of modern technical tools in enhancing internal communication, as the use of these tools contributes to facilitating the exchange of information and clarifying procedures, which leads to improving the effectiveness of communication and enhancing the positive mental image of the municipal sector. The study stressed the importance of adopting sustainable public relations strategies aimed at continuous and constructive communication with employees, to support the long-term goals of the sector. She recommended the need to focus public relations efforts on transparency, continuous communication and the use of modern technologies, which contributes to creating a positive work environment and enhances job satisfaction and belonging among employees, thus achieving a positive and supportive mental image of the municipal sector in the Eastern Region.
فعالية تدريس المفردات في ترقية حفظ القرآن الكريم لدى الطلاب صف الثاني في المرحلة المتوسطة بمعهد سبيل المؤمنين ديلي سردانج
Authors: Santoso Budi Akbar
Published: November 2024

لقد وجد الباحث أن بعض الطلاب صف الثاني في مرحلة المتوسطة بمعهد سبيل المؤمنين لم يتقنوا في قراءتهم وحفظهم بل لم يفهموا ما يقرؤون، مع أن الهدف من قراءة القرآن وحفظه هو الفهم والتطبيق، وسبب أسسي في ذلك أن معهد الذي قام فيه الباحث بعملية التدريس لم يطبق تعليم اللغة العربية بطريقة صحيحة، مع أن فهم اللغة العربية يساعد في ترقية حفظ القرآن الكريم. أسئلة البحث هي كيف كفاءة الطلاب في حفظ القرآن الكريم قبل تدريس المفردات وبعد تدريسها؟، وهل يوجد فعالية تدريس المفردات على كفاءة الطلاب في حفظ القرآن الكريم لدى الطلاب صف الثاني في المرحلة المتوسطة بمعهد سبيل المؤمنين ديلي سردانج؟. وأهداف البحث هي معرفة كفاءة الطلاب في حفظ القرآن الكريم قبل وبعد تدريس المفردات، ومعرفة فعالية تدريس المفردات على كفاءة الطلاب في حفظ القرآن الكريم لدى الطلاب صف الثاني في المرحلة المتوسطة بمعهد سبيل المؤمنين ديلي سردانج. والمنهج المستخدم هو البحث الكمي، والطريقة المستعملة هي طريقة إحصائية.  والنتيجة من هذا البحث التي وجد الباحث هي أن كفاءة الطلاب في حفظ القرآن قبل تدريس المفردات هي كما يلي: مجموعة نتائج  في إختبار قبلي 1921، والمعدل هو 76,84 ومن الطلاب هم الذين وصلوا على تقدير ناجح 16 طالبا، وعلى تقدير غير ناجح 6 طلاب. أما كفاءة الطلاب في حفظ القرآن بعد تدريس المفردات هي كما يلي: مجموعة نتائج في إختبار بعدي 2054، والمعدل هو 93,63 ومن الطلاب هم الذين وصلوا على تقدير ناجح 22 طالبا، وعلى تقدير غير ناجح لايوجد. ولهذا فعالية تدريس المفردات على كفاءة الطلاب في حفظ القرآن الكريم لدى الطلاب صف الثاني في المرحلة المتوسطة بمعهد سبيل المؤمنين ديلي سردانج موجودة. وحصل الباحث أن تدريس المفردات لها فعال لترقية كفاءة الطلاب في حفظ القرآن الكريم بنتيجة الأنغين 0,71 بالتقدير "مرتفع" لأن نتيجة الأنغين تكون بين 0,70 و1,00
An Evaluation On The Institutionalization Of Gender And Development (GAD) Program In Selected Barangays In Lupao, Nueva Ecija
Authors: Sagcal Mary Grace , Ramos Vilma
Published: November 2024

This study evaluates the institutionalization of Gender and Development (GAD) programs in selected barangays in Lupao, Nueva Ecija. The research aims to assess the planning, implementation, and challenges encountered by barangay officials in integrating GAD initiatives into their development plans. Qualitative research methods were employed, including document analysis and interviews with barangay officials and secretaries from three barangays: Agupalo Weste, Burgos, and Alalay Chica. Findings reveal that while the barangays have GAD policies in place, their implementation varies, with most programs focusing on women's involvement or assistance. However, these programs often lack a clear gender-sensitive approach and fail to address the diverse needs of both men and women. Budget allocation for GAD programs also reflects this imbalance, with limited resources directed towards initiatives specifically targeting gender issues. Challenges faced by barangay officials include insufficient knowledge and understanding of GAD principles, resulting in the misinterpretation and misalignment of GAD policies in program planning and implementation. Additionally, inadequate monitoring and evaluation mechanisms hinder the effective assessment of GAD program outcomes and the identification of areas for improvement. Recommendations include capacity-building initiatives for barangay officials, strengthening of GAD structures, gender-sensitive budgeting, awareness campaigns, regular monitoring and evaluation, and collaboration with stakeholders. These measures aim to enhance the institutionalization of GAD and promote gender equality and women's empowerment at the grassroots level. Overall, this study highlights the importance of ensuring that GAD programs are effectively planned, implemented, and monitored to address gender inequalities and contribute to inclusive community development.
Photoelectrochemical behaviour of WO3 and Se-WO3 films modified with cobalt-based oxygen evolving catalyst
Authors: Ostachavičiūtė Simona , Šulčiūtė Agnė , Valatka Eugenijus
Published: November 2024

Thin ﬁlms of bare and Se-containing tungsten trioxide (WO3) on AISI304 stainless steel were prepared by electrochemical deposition using peroxy-tungstate solutions. Cobalt-phosphate catalyst was photochemically deposited onto the surface of semiconductor particles in order to enhance their activity towards the oxygen evolution reaction. The photoelectrochemical properties of as-prepared electrodes were investigated in neutral 0.1 M phosphate buffer solutions. The voltammetric characteristics revealed that the presence of cobalt-based catalyst effectively changes the photoelectrocatalytic activity of WO3 and Se-WO3 particles.
Sosialisasi Santunan Penjaminan PT. Jasa Raharja Akibat Kecelakaan Lalu Lintas
Authors: Nurhakim Rahman , Saefullah Aep , Fahri Fahri , Arza Zubair , Firdaus Adhy , Noor , M. Arief , Tjiwidjaja Halim , Hidayatullah Syarif
Published: November 2024

Driving activities on the highway are inseparable from various risks such as accidents and death. The government as the executor to protect the public makes some rules aimed at ensuring the implementation of accident insurance that occurs while driving. The government established PT Jasa Raharja to implement the rules that have been made, both in the form of Laws, Government Regulations or Minister of Finance Regulations. Information on traffic accident insurance is not known by all levels of society, both in terms of claim procedures, requirements and also types of accidents that can be covered, so that many people end up being burdened by the accidents that occur. STIE Ganesha conducts community service programs in collaboration with related parties to provide socialization about driving safety on the highway, including socialization about guarantees for traffic accident victims carried out by PT Jasa Raharja. The participants who were targeted in this socialization were students, offline motorcycle taxi drivers, surrounding communities and also STIE Ganesha employees. This service went well so that the participants could understand the material given during the event and could become a liaison between the community and information about traffic accident guarantees.
Organizational Commitment of Officers in Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Governor's Office
Authors: Sukawonlli Sureeporn , Krivart Kittachet , Sookhom Arpaporn , Jansiri Nantida
Published: November 2024

Background and Aim: As a result of the reform of Thailand's civil service system, officers of the Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Office must act efficiently and effectively according to both agency and individual indicators. This causes some officers to perform their duties under stressful conditions. As a result, the agency's officers are frequently changed in and out. This research, therefore, aims to (1) study the level of the work environment of organizational commitment of officers in the Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Office. And (2) compare factors of organizational commitment among officers. Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Office is classified by operating environment, Quality of life at work, corporate culture, Motivation for work, and job satisfaction.
Materials and Methods: This research used quantitative research methods to study. The tool used to collect data is a questionnaire. Data analysis, according to objective 1, uses statistics on frequency distribution, percentage, mean, and standard deviation to analyze data. As for data analysis according to objective 2, one-way ANOVA test statistics were used to test statistical hypotheses. At the statistical significance level of .05
Results: The study results found that the officers 's organizational commitment in the Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Office is at the highest level overall. To consider each aspect, it was found that organizational culture at a high level is first, followed by job satisfaction. At a high level, organizational commitment, a high level of quality of life at work at a high level, and motivation in practice are the last. The results of comparing organizational commitment factors of officers in the Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Office found that officers with a quality of life at work Motivation for work, and job satisfaction are different and Have ties to different organizations at the significance at 0.05 level.
Conclusion: The study emphasizes that a strong organizational culture and job satisfaction are the main factors driving the high organizational commitment among officers in the Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Office. Additionally, there is a strong correlation between variations in officers' organizational commitment and differences in job satisfaction, motivation, and quality of life at work.
A Development of English for Communication Skills of Primary Students Using Jeopardy Game
Authors: Pankaew Pisan , Yenprem Watchara , Nakjan Makawan , Tabkhoontod Roongnapa , Parichano Phra Wichian
Published: November 2024

Background and Aims: The purposes of this study were to; 1) examine the results of using the Jeopardy Game to enhance English communication skills in all Thai primary-school learners, and 2) to determine the learners’ satisfaction after learning English for communication by using the Jeopardy Game.
Methodology: This study employed both quantitative and qualitative methods for collecting data, which were then analyzed statistically for the results. The samples of this study were twenty-six primary school students learning in grades 4-6, who learned English for communication with the Jeopardy Game for a certain range of assigned time. The instruments included a set of appareled pre-tests and post-tests, a questionnaire, and classroom observation. The data of the pre and post-test and questionnaire were collected, and the dependent t-test, the mean, and standard deviation were used to analyze the quantitative data such as the test and questionnaire and the content analysis was used for the interview as the qualitative data.
Result: The data analysis, indicated that the mean score attained by the participants in the post-speaking test significantly surpassed the mean score attained in the pre-test. Additionally, it demonstrated that the learners enjoyed playing the game the most. Secondly, the learners required higher difficulty-level gaming activities used in the classroom. Thirdly, the learners were encouraged to speak English well. After the learners had learned English by playing the Jeopardy Game, their attitude toward learning English improved to a highly satisfactory level in terms of encouragement, attention, and fear reduction. It also showed that the learners obtained positive attitudes at high percentages, which are desirable factors of effective learning.
Conclusion: The findings indicated that the Jeopardy Game had a positive effect on English learners. The game opened up the opportunity for the learners to speak English in meaningful conversations and situations, which made them speak English with less fear and learn unintentionally throughout the gameplay focusing on the eagerness and desire to win the game. However, continuity of learning English with fun games in the classroom should be undertaken in a variety of topics and skills.
An Empirical Study on the Learning Outcomes of Vocational Students in A Smart Classroom
Authors: Ye Liu , Lu Zhu
Published: November 2024

Background and Aim: Smart Classrooms, as a form of rich-media learning environments, were increasingly being implemented and utilized. This study aimed to investigate the impact of Smart Classrooms on learning outcomes by examining 133 first-year vocational students from a vocational college in Yunnan Province, China. The research focused on an applied writing course and compared Cognitive, Behavioral, and Affective learning outcomes between the SEEWO Smart Classroom and traditional classrooms.
Materials and Methods: In this study, 133 current vocational students participated. The participants were divided into two groups: a control group and a treatment group. The control group was taught in a traditional classroom while the treatment group was taught in a Seewo Smart Classroom. After a 10-week applied writing course, the course was evaluated using the course evaluation scale that had been used in the college for many years. This evaluation explored cognitive learning outcomes, behavioral learning outcomes, and affective learning outcomes in terms of final grades, classroom behavioral performance, and student course scoring.
Results: Students in Smart Classrooms showed significant improvement in final exam scores, enhancing Cognitive learning outcomes. Behavioral outcomes, including participation and attendance, also increased. Student feedback favored Smart Classrooms over traditional settings, with no significant impacts from gender, age, or admission methods observed.
Conclusion: Smart Classrooms notably enhanced Cognitive and Behavioral learning outcomes, indicating improved student performance and engagement. Positive student feedback underscores their potential to enhance educational experiences and outcomes compared to traditional classrooms.
Development of Psychological Course Based on Social Stories and 4MAT Method to Enhance Preschool Students’ Emotional Intelligence in Hancheng Jiada School
Authors: Liu Yi , Othakanon Lerlak , Saleewong Danucha
Published: November 2024

Background and Aim: The emotional intelligence of preschoolers has a significant impact on their social interactions, scholastic achievement, and general well-being, making it vital for their overall development. Developing emotional intelligence in young children can be challenging, especially in traditional school environments. The objective of this study was to (1) develop a psychological course based on social stories and the 4MAT method to enhance preschool students’ emotional intelligence, (2) compare preschool students’ emotional intelligence before and after implementing through psychological course based on social stories and 4MAT method, and (3) study the learning progression of preschool students’ emotional intelligence who learned through psychological course based on social stories and 4MAT method each time.
Materials and Methods: This study used a cluster sampling method with 30 kindergarten students of Hancheng Jiaoda School, People’s Republic of China. The experimental design adopted in this study was a group pretest-posttest design and the equivalent time-sample design. The research instruments were 1) 8 lesson plans, 2) a Test for assessing preschool students’ emotional intelligence (Knowledge), and 3) an Observation form for assessing preschool students’ emotional intelligence (Behavior). The data were analyzed by using mean, standard deviation the t-test for a dependent sample, and one-way Repeated Measures ANOVA.
Results: The results of the study were as follows: 1) The psychological course to enhance preschool students’ emotional intelligence consisted of the principle, objective, content, instructional strategy, materials, and evaluation. 2) After implementing social stories and 4MAT learning, the student’s emotional intelligence was higher than before (t=8.317 p = .001). 3) The students’ emotional intelligence increased in the four tests after the psychological course with the F-test statistic (F=6255.071, p=.001), which was less than .05, indicating that there were statistically significant differences in the mean values of the four times emotional intelligence tests.
Conclusion: The innovation of this research was: 1) The course components consisted of six components. 2) The instructional strategy to enhance preschool students’ emotional intelligence had 7 steps: Step 1: personalization, step 2: engagement, step 3: application, step 4: creativity, step 5: visual Support, step 6: progress monitoring, and step 7: Inclusivity.
Implementation of Chinese Language Training Course Based on Communicative Approach and Situated Learning to Improve Students’ Listening and Speaking Skills
Authors: Li YuXi , Onyon Nitikorn , Charoontham Orasa
Published: November 2024

Background and Importance: Language acquisition, especially in speaking and listening, is essential for overseas students studying Chinese. These competencies promote academic achievement and social assimilation. The communicative approach and situated learning acknowledged for improving language proficiency, provide immersive and pragmatic learning contexts. Nonetheless, the difficulties in implementing these strategies, particularly for Chinese as a foreign language, remain little examined.
Objective: The study seeks to assess the efficacy of a Chinese language course that integrates the communicative approach with situated learning to enhance students' speaking and listening abilities by comparing the communicative approach and situated learning scores of students before and after learning through the Chinese language training course based on the communicative approach and situated learning.
Methods: Twenty second-year international students at Xi’an University engaged in this experimental investigation. The study employed a pretest-posttest methodology to evaluate speaking and listening skills before and during course implementation, utilizing scoring rubrics and listening assessments. The statistical analysis encompassed means, standard deviation, and t-tests for dependent samples to assess the significance of differences.
Results: Post-course assessments indicated significant improvements in both speaking and listening skills. Speaking skills improved significantly (t=19.992, p=0.001, effect size=4.48), and listening skills also showed substantial growth (t=9.289, p=0.001, effect size=2.07).
Conclusion: The research illustrates the efficacy of integrating communicative and situated learning methodologies to improve language proficiency. This comprehensive method provides a dynamic and immersive context that fosters significant enhancement in both speaking and listening abilities. This research enhances the understanding of second language instruction, specifically for Chinese learners, and offers data advocating for the adoption of new pedagogical approaches in language training programs.
Development of Multimedia Teaching Content for Basketball in High School
Authors: Zhang Hui , Tongdecharoen Wisute , Tasnaina Nopporn
Published: November 2024

Background and Aim: In the continuous development of information technology, the global education sector has been greatly impacted by the globalization of information, the application of modern information technology can be seen everywhere, which will profoundly change education. Modern information technology with network and multimedia technology as the core has been applied in physical education teaching in schools and universities. It is necessary to reform and upgrade the traditional education mode and develop multimedia teaching methods. Therefore, this research was to develop multimedia teaching content for basketball in high school, to promote the use of multimedia technology in physical education teaching.
Materials and Methods: The survey included 516 students and 35 teachers from 10 high schools in Guangzhou, questionnaire was used to investigate the current situation of basketball teaching. Then, 7 teachers were interviewed to consult the problem solutions, and the indicator contents of multimedia teaching content for basketball in high school was constructed by literature review and content analysis. Through 19 Delphi experts’ consensus, multimedia teaching content for basketball in high school was established. Finally, 9 experts were invited to confirm the developed multimedia teaching content by the Connoisseurship method. In this research, mean, standard deviation and coefficient of variation were used to analyze the data.
Results: After two rounds of Delphi method investigation, statistics, and modification, there are 92 indicators suitable for using multimedia in high school basketball teaching content. The content of high school multimedia basketball teaching is designed and includes the origin and development of basketball, sports injuries, and prevention, basic movement of a basketball player, dribble technique, one-handed marching shot, basic movement of a basketball player, basic basketball rules, shoot technique, pass technique, defend technique, breakthrough technique, advanced dribbling, steal technique, zone cooperation, pick and roll and defense, attacking match, fast break and defense, one-on-one check, offensive zone defense.
Conclusion: The multimedia teaching content for basketball high school in Guangzhou was effective and appropriate, and can be integrated into the teaching plan.
Transhumanism and evolutionary psychology: a dialogue about the future of human nature
Authors: Baryska Yana , Popovych Terezia , Maslyuk Oksana
Published: November 2024

The article explores the philosophical dialogue between transhumanism and evolutionary psychology regarding the limits and consequences of the technological transformation of human nature. The growing relevance of this debate is analyzed in the context of the rapid development of genetics, nanotechnology and robotics, which open up unprecedented opportunities for changing human nature.
The main provisions of transhumanism are considered, which, continuing the ideas of the Enlightenment, offers a radical vision of the future, where humanity can consciously direct its own evolution with the help of technology. The position of evolutionary psychology is highlighted, which, based on an understanding of the natural mechanisms of the development of the human species, warns against hasty intervention in a complex system of adaptive mechanisms that have been formed over millions of years.
The paper analyzes in detail the works of leading representatives of both directions, including J. Huxley and Gr. Flow from the side of transhumanism, as well as critical views of F. Fukuyama and L. Kass. Special attention is paid to the research of evolutionary psychologists, who provide scientific justification for the concept of universal human nature and warn against the risks of “planned evolution”.
A fundamental contradiction has been revealed between the views of transhumanists, who consider human nature as plastic and ready for technological changes, and evolutionary psychologists, who consider it a fixed reality formed by long evolution. It is emphasized that modern technologies create fundamentally new conditions for human existence that go beyond the traditional enlightened understanding of science.
The study shows that although technological development of mankind has already changed our nature, further radical changes require careful consideration and study. The main problem of “planned evolution” is determined by the risk of uncontrolled acceleration of natural evolutionary processes without understanding all possible consequences.
Violation of the handling rules of pathogens: discourse on the definition of the subject of the criminal offense
Authors: Shamsutdinov Oleksandr
Published: November 2024

The relevance of the study is determined by the growing importance of ensuring the biological security of the state, in particular, by criminal legal means in the context of strengthening control over the activities of research, diagnostic and production microbiological laboratories that work with pathogenic material, as well as by the uncertainty of the criminal legal doctrine regarding the mandatory signs of the composition of the criminal offense under Art. 326 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. The purpose of the article is to develop a scientifically grounded approach to the understanding of the subject of violation of the handling rules of microbiological objects that are pathogens of dangerous diseases, and the responsibility for which is provided for by Article 326 of the current Criminal Code of Ukraine, as well as by Articles 5.1.12, 5.1.13 and 5.1.19 of the draft of the new Criminal Code of Ukraine. To achieve this goal, the following scientific methods were used: hermeneutical, normative-dogmatic, formal-logical, system-structural. The provisions of international and national legislation of Ukraine, which determine the content of the subject of the relevant criminal offense, were analyzed. It was found out that, despite the dual interpretation, the term “biological agents is used both in the current and in the prospective legislative acts of Ukraine, and the lists of dangerous biological agents are approved by the Government and the Ministry of Health of Ukraine. In the absence of the legal definition of the term “infectious agents” and the absence of any normative defined lists of such agents, the use of this term in the construction of the relevant criminal law norms is considered to be questionable. The meaning of the concept of “biotechnology products,” which was used by the authors of the draft of the new Criminal Code of Ukraine to criminalize the violation of the handling rules of pathogens, has been determined. It was found out that there is no legally defined list of biotechnology products, which significantly expands the meaning of this concept. It was argued that the application of the definition of “biotechnology products” in a prospective codified criminal legal act will create unjustified competition of norms and will negatively affect the qualification of relevant criminal offenses. The optimal version of the disposition of the criminal legal norm on the violation of the mentioned rules of biological safety in terms of determining the subject of this criminal offense has been given.
Legal nature of social protection of civil servants in modern conditions of information communications and European integration of Ukraine
Authors: Shapovalova Kateryna
Published: November 2024

The article is devoted to a detailed analysis of the legal nature of social protection of civil servants in the conditions of modern information communications and European integration processes of Ukraine. In the course of the study, theoretical approaches to determining the essence of social protection were considered, as well as the positions of various scientists who studied this issue were given. The advantages and disadvantages of the main concepts proposed in the scientific literature are analyzed, with an emphasis on their compliance with modern challenges and conditions of development of public administration in Ukraine.
The article pays attention to the justification of one’s own position regarding the improvement of the system of social protection of civil servants, taking into account modern European integration trends and the influence of information technologies. The essence of the legal nature of social protection is revealed, the concept is characterized, and a general theoretical characterization of this legal phenomenon is carried out. It was determined that the social protection of civil servants is an important component of ensuring the stability and efficiency of the civil service, which provides social guarantees necessary for the performance of official duties at a high professional level.
Actual problems of ensuring social guarantees of civil servants are studied in the context of strengthening European integration and introduction of information technologies in public administration. The key legal mechanisms aimed at ensuring fair access to social services are identified, and the need to reform the existing social protection system to eliminate inequalities between civil servants of different job categories is substantiated. On the basis of the analysis of the provisions of various scientists, the advantages and disadvantages of the existing mechanisms of social protection are highlighted, as well as ways of their optimization are considered. The article also emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive approach to the development and implementation of legal norms that ensure social protection of civil servants, in order to increase the efficiency of the civil service and maintain a high level of professionalism of personnel.
Legal regulation of police organization and operations: European experience
Authors: Ulynets Volodimir
Published: November 2024

The article examines the challenges of applying European experience in legal regulation of police organization and activities to Ukrainian legislation in the context of European integration processes. The author analyzes the current state of reforming the National Police of Ukraine, identifying key problems and challenges in implementing European standards in law enforcement activities.
The paper discusses key aspects of adapting national legislation to European Union norms, particularly in human rights protection and public safety. Special attention is paid to analyzing the Law of Ukraine “On National Police” for compliance with international standards of police accountability and public oversight mechanisms.
The author identifies main obstacles to effective implementation of European experience in Ukrainian police activities. These include insufficient regulation of public control mechanisms, lack of ratification of important international documents, the need to improve information and analytical support, and overcoming the “force-based” model in favor of a “service-based” approach.
The article emphasizes the need to transform not only the legislative framework but also the mindset of police officers and society as a whole. It examines the implementation of new forms of policing, such as patrol police and dialogue police, as well as the application of modern technologies and analytical methods.
Special attention is paid to anti-corruption issues in the law enforcement system and ensuring proper resource support for police activities, especially under martial law conditions. The author emphasizes the importance of further improving the regulatory framework to ensure effective protection of citizens’ rights and freedoms, increasing police transparency, and strengthening public interaction.
The conclusions emphasize the need for a comprehensive approach to reforming Ukraine’s law enforcement system, considering European experience while taking into account national specificities and current challenges facing the country.