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O CURRÍCULO DA EDUCAÇÃO INFANTIL E O DOCUMENTO CURRICULAR DO TERRITÓRIO MARANHENSE: ORIENTAÇÕES DE UMA EDUCAÇÃO PARA AS RELAÇÕES ÉTNICO-RACIAIS
Authors: Sousa Ilana Silva , Nunes Antonio de Assis Cruz
Published: November 2023

Objetivo: O presente estudo traz como objetivo geral, analisar a proposta do Documento Curricular do Território Maranhense (DCTMA) e suas orientações para a Educação Infantil em consonância com uma educação para as relações étnico-raciais (ERE) na infância. Métodos: O recorte escolhido é a parte que se refere à primeira etapa da Educação Básica e como as orientações do DCTMA favorecem a construção das propostas curriculares das redes municipais e instituições de Educação Infantil do território maranhense no que se refere à garantia de uma educação para a diversidade. Abordaremos os aspectos legais e teóricos através de uma investigação qualitativa, do tipo estudo bibliográfico. O aporte teórico teve a contribuição de autores como: Saviani (2019), Silva (2019), Oliveira (2019), entre outros. A análise dos dados se dá à luz dos documentos normativos curriculares nacionais da Educação Infantil (DCNEI e BNCC) e estadual (DCTMA). Resultados: Através dos resultados, constatamos que o Documento Curricular do Território Maranhense, no que se refere à garantia de direitos para a infância, norteia orientações para um currículo que apoie a elaboração de Propostas Curriculares para uma Educação para as Relações Étnico-Raciais, sugerindo possibilidades de experiências educativas para a Educação Infantil. Contudo, poderia ser mais rico em suas proposições locais, valorizando a infância negra. Conclusão: Concluímos que o currículo da Educação Infantil, além das interações e brincadeira, também precisa incorporar em sua construção a questão da identidade étnica e racial, promovendo práticas pedagógicas pautadas nas experiências que garantam às crianças a formação de suas identidades a partir do seu autorreconhecimento e do contexto educacional ao qual vive.
A EDUCAÇÃO ÉTNICO-RACIAL NA FORMAÇÃO DE PROFESSORES (AS)
Authors: Santos Dayse Costa dos , Pinheiro Delza Cristina , Amorim Elisangela Santos de
Published: November 2023

Esta pesquisa trata das práticas educativas antirracistas de professoras na educação básica à luz da Lei de nº 10.639/2003. O trabalho desenvolveu-se a partir da seguinte questão problematizadora: como as práticas educativas de professoras e professores da educação básica podem contribuir para uma educação antirracista? A partir de então, surgiu o objetivo geral da pesquisa que se delimita em investigar as práticas educativas antirracistas de professoras e professores na educação básica. A metodologia foi de natureza aplicada, com foco na abordagem qualitativa. Os resultados foram analisados com base no referencial teórico, a partir deles foi possível entender que praticar uma educação antirracista é um desafio, já que exige uma mudança profunda na forma como pensamos, nos relacionamos e ensinamos, e que os professores e professoras precisam aprofundar seus conhecimentos sobre a temática para uma melhor compreensão. Esperamos que esta investigação contribua para o desenvolvimento de ações para uma educação antirracista na educação e promova reflexões sobre a valorização da diversidade e respeito às diferenças. Concluímos, que esta pesquisa possui grande contribuição enquanto um instrumento étnico e cultural da população afro-maranhense em atendimento à Lei de nº 10.639/03.
AMINO ACID ANALYSIS OF BLOOD SAMPLES OF HYBRID PIGS AT STATEMENT AND REMOVAL FROM FATTENING
Authors:   Federal Research Center for Animal Husbandry named after academy member L.K. Ernst, ZAITSEV S.Yu. , KOLESNIK N.S. ,   Federal Research Center for Animal Husbandry named after academy member L.K. Ernst
Published: November 2023

The content of amino acids (AA) in the organs and tissues of animals, as one of the most important biologically active substances, is currently being actively studied in the world. The purpose of this work was to identify patterns in the amino acid composition of the blood of hybrid pigs during feeding and removal from fattening, including correlations both between AA and with the main biochemical parameters of the blood of animals. The high performance liquid chromatography method was used to determine the AA-composition of the blood of three-breed hybrid pigs (Large White × Landrace × Duroc), which is one of the important indicators affecting the quality of pig products. For the first time, the values of the correlation coefficients of amino acids among themselves and with the biochemical parameters of the blood of hybrid pigs were obtained. These values for all the studied animals are significantly higher after fattening (r=0.60‒0.88) than in the initial period of fattening (r=0.17‒0.35). The obtained correlation coefficients make it possible to reduce the data array for further search and study of significant blood parameters to improve the efficiency of fattening. The most promising candidates for this are correlations between amino acid and protein parameters of blood.
Development of Guided Artificial Bee Colony (GABC) Heuristic for Permutation Flowshop Scheduling Problem (PFSP)
Authors: Noor Azizah Sidek  , Salleh Ahmad Bareduan  , Azli Nawawi  , Ten Jia Yee
Published: November 2023

The flowshop is the most often used production system in the sector, and several efforts have been made to improve its efficiency. The NEH (Nawaz, Enscore and Ham) heuristics are one of the promising techniques. The range includes using heuristics and metaheuristics. By adopting a modified version of the Artificial Bee Colony (ABC) algorithm, which has the disadvantage of a slow converge speed, this study aims to boost NEH. To find high-quality results with a faster convergence rate, this study developed a strategy to increase the convergence speed of ABC. Because of the significant performance in the makespan value (performance indicator), the Total Greedy was adopted in this study, and the author continued to use it throughout the remainder of the research. This study suggested creating a Guided Artificial Bee Colony (GABC) using the First Job Sequence Arrangement Method and the NEH idea. The investigation was based on Taillard benchmark datasets. According to the findings, ABC frequently gave inconsistent outcomes, but surprisingly, GABC, NEH-based ABC, and ABC consistently produced results that were each 68.75%, 63.33%, and 0.01% better than NEH. Finally, the author can state that this analysis validated ABC's slow convergence problem solutions.
A Comparative Analysis of Reinhold Niebuhr’s Anthropology and the Seventh-Day Adventist Perspective on Human Nature: Implications for Contemporary Theological Discourse
Authors: Osei Solomon Kwadwo
Published: November 2023

This article presented a comparative analysis of Reinhold Niebuhr’s anthropology and the Seventh-day Adventist view of human nature and aims at enriching contemporary theological discourse. Niebuhr’s theological framework acknowledges the limitations and fallibility of human beings while emphasizing their capacity for transcendence, susceptibility to sin, and openness to grace. On the other hand, the Seventh-day Adventist perspective emphasizes the holistic understanding of human nature, the restoration of the divine image, and the transformative potential through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. Through a comprehensive analysis, this research explored the similarities, differences, and theological implications of these perspectives, providing valuable insights into the complexities of human existence. The paper posited a holistic understanding of human nature, acknowledging its inherent flaws and the possibility of redemption through the transformative power of the Holy Spirit. Significantly, the paper contributes to the ongoing exploration of anthropology, fostering a deeper understanding of human existential reality and its significance in contemporary theological discourse.

Keywords: Reinhold Niebuhr, Seventh-Day Adventists, Anthropology, Comparative Analysis, Transcendence.
Victorine de Chastenay au temps des révolutions : une savante, des archives, une édition numérique
Authors: Lémonon-Waxin Isabelle , Robin Cécile
Published: November 2023

Les Archives départementales de la Côte-d’Or conservent plus de 4 000 feuillets qui témoignent de la curiosité intellectuelle et de la culture encyclopédique de Victorine de Chastenay (1771-1855), véritable parangon de la femme de sciences issue des Lumières. Victorine de Chastenay, descendante d’une famille de la noblesse bourguignonne établie au château d’Essarois (Châtillonnais) depuis le début du xvii e siècle, nous laisse des milliers de notes, écrites entre 1788 et 1855, riches empreintes de ses pratiques savantes. Ses archives font actuellement l’objet d’un projet d’édition numérique, mené par le CNRS et les Archives départementales pour les rendre accessibles en ligne et exploitables.
L’impact d’un environnement restrictif dû à la situation sanitaire sur l’engagement et la satisfaction : le cas de l’enseignement supérieur public
Authors: Carsana Laurence , Reydet Sabine , Wilhelm Marie-Claire
Published: November 2023

Cette recherche a pour objectif de mesurer l’impact d’un environnement restrictif, environnement d’enseignement supérieur public modifié à cause de la crise sanitaire, sur les réponses affectives et comportementales des étudiants (engagement scolaire) et leur satisfaction envers l’institution d’accueil. Cette recherche s’intéresse plus particulièrement à la dimension de design fonctionnel de l’environnement physique. L’étude de l’effet de l’environnement modifié a été faite en comparant les réponses des étudiants primo-arrivants n’ayant pas connu l’environnement sans restriction, avec ceux de deuxième année ayant connu au préalable cet environnement sans restriction. Deux collectes quantitatives ont été réalisées. La collecte 1 mesure, à partir d’informations reçues pendant l’été décrivant l’environnement avec restrictions, le ressenti perçu des étudiants, leur engagement scolaire et leur satisfaction envers l’institution sur ce que sera a priori la rentrée 2020. La collecte 2 mesure les mêmes indicateurs mais une fois la rentrée faite et donc l’expérience réelle de l’environnement avec restrictions vécues par les étudiants. Ces deux collectes permettent ainsi de suivre l’évolution de l’impact des changements de design fonctionnel entre du perçu (collecte 1) et du vécu (collecte 2). Les résultats de la première collecte indiquent qu’avoir connu au préalable le lieu sans restriction pour les étudiants en deuxième année, a une influence négative sur les émotions et les dimensions cognitive et motivationnelle de l’engagement scolaire. Les néo-entrants, n’ayant pas connu l’environnement sans restriction, si ce n’est à partir des informations reçues pendant l’été, se déclarent plus engagés dans leurs études et plus satisfaits de l’institution avant la rentrée malgré l’annonce d’un environnement restrictif à venir. La seconde collecte montre que l’expérience vécue du service dans un environnement avec restrictions confirme les tendances obtenues lors de la première collecte mais la plupart des indicateurs (réactions affectives et engagement scolaire) sont moins bien notés. Ces résultats sont sensibles pour les néo-entrants, chez qui les émotions négatives ont augmenté et la satisfaction a diminué une fois l’expérience de l’environnement restrictif vécue. L’expérience réelle des restrictions a donc bien dégradé les ressentis des étudiants, particulièrement des néo-entrants, ce qui suggère la nécessité de mettre en place des mesures fortes d’accompagnement.
La littérature du Siècle de Bourgogne
Authors: Devaux Jean
Published: November 2023

Cette synthèse vise à offrir un panorama de l’immense production littéraire qui voit le jour du milieu du xiv e  siècle à l’aube de la Renaissance à l’initiative des Grands Ducs de Bourgogne. Sont successivement abordés le mécénat princier de Philippe le Bon et des grands seigneurs bourguignons (comme Louis de Bruges, seigneur de Gruuthuse), l’intérêt porté au sein de la cour de Bourgogne aux grandes figures du passé (Alexandre le Grand, César ou Charlemagne), les chroniques régionales (comme les Chroniques de Hainaut ), les récits hagiographiques et les Vies de saints régionaux, la littérature de propagande (celle du mémorialiste Olivier de la Marche ou celle du chroniqueur Jean Molinet), le genre de la biographie chevaleresque (avec, entre autres, les figures exemplaires de Gillion de Trazegnies et de Gilles de Chin), la pratique des mises en prose, les écrits à vocation didactique, les textes à dimension politique, la littérature facétieuse (comme le recueil des Cent nouvelles nouvelles ), les mémoires, les récits de voyageurs bourguignons (ceux des diplomates Guillebert de Lannoy et Bertrandon de la Broquière comme celui du pèlerin valenciennois Jean de Tournai), la poésie personnelle, sans oublier l’activité éditoriale des premiers imprimeurs (comme le Brugeois Colard Mansion) qui ont œuvré à la diffusion de la littérature de Bourgogne.
Les enfances des héros dans la collection de romans de chevalerie en prose réunie par Jean de Wavrin ( xv e siècle)
Authors: Marchal Matthieu
Published: November 2023

Le seigneur bourguignon Jean de Wavrin ( ca  1400-1475) fut un grand amateur de livres. Autour des années 1455-1465, il fit copier ou réaliser par un artiste anonyme, que la critique d’art appelle le « Maître de Wavrin », dix manuscrits contenant exclusivement des romans de chevalerie illustrés par plus de 600 miniatures. Le présent article envisage ce corpus à travers l’étude des enfances des héros, période de formation intellectuelle, amoureuse et guerrière. Les jeunes héros légendaires, principalement originaires des pays du Nord, reçoivent une instruction variée qui reprend plusieurs éléments convenus de la tradition romanesque et qui associe stratégie militaire, technique chevaleresque, vertus courtoises et connaissances intellectuelles. La formation des héros de romans bourguignons emprunte par ailleurs au genre littéraire des « miroirs des princes », très en vogue à la cour de Bourgogne ; ces textes constituent des traités composés de préceptes moraux destinés à brosser le portrait d’un prince idéal et à éduquer les futurs souverains à l’art de bien gouverner. L’éducation du personnage principal forge ainsi dans les romans du fonds Wavrin un archétype social et politique que les jeunes nobles bourguignons sont appelés à imiter et à incarner en ce milieu de xv e  siècle.
Les mystères du manuscrit 342 de la Bibliothèque municipale de Lille
Authors: Dhérent Catherine
Published: November 2023

L’article décrit l’ensemble du manuscrit (composition, matériau, marques de possesseurs) et étudie les textes qui entourent le poème de La Danse aux aveugles , rédigé par Pierre Michault en 1464. Il s’agit d’une part du Pas de la Mort , poème allégorique d’Amé de Montgesoie dédié à Ysabel de Bourbon ; les miniatures qui l’illustrent sont également étudiées : dans la seconde, trois personnages, l’Acteur, Accident et Antique, rencontrent un héraut d’armes, serviteur de Thanatos. D’autre part, Le Dit de remors et Le Cheminant Dit , prière adressée à la Vierge, constituent un ensemble également illustré. Enfin, entre La Danse aux aveugles et Le Pas de la mort, un Poème à l’entrée de la Chambre des comptes à Lille évoque aux humains « la grande reddition des comptes » au moment du Jugement dernier. Il s’adresse à ceux qui passent par la rue Esquermoise où se trouvait l’entrée de la Chambre des comptes et constitue un exemple de poème consacré à la mort sur un édifice financier. Ces textes pourraient être attribués à Amé de Montgesoie. L’unité du manuscrit tient à son sujet unique : la Mort et la crainte du Jugement dernier. Les illustrations ont sans doute été exécutées dans l’atelier du chevalier Jean de Wavrin. L’ensemble des poèmes a dû être rassemblé tardivement, au  xvi e  ou au xviii e  siècle.
Jacques Le Saige : les raisons d’être du récit de pèlerinage d’un marchand douaisien en 1519
Authors: Girboux Pascale
Published: November 2023

Cette étude se propose d’analyser le récit du voyage en Terre sainte effectué en 1519 par un marchand de drap de soie originaire de Douai, Jacques Le Saige. L’article dégage les spécificités de ce récit de pèlerinage écrit sous la forme d’un journal, et dont il existe deux relations assez proches, toutes deux imprimées à Cambrai par Bonaventure Brassart entre 1520 et 1523. L’accent est mis sur l’originalité de la personnalité de Jacques Le Saige, qui se révèle un diariste bien singulier parmi les pèlerins bourguignons contemporains. Son écriture se distingue en effet de celle de ses compatriotes par la place importante qu’elle accorde aux anecdotes, à l’humour ou encore à l’auto-dérision au sein d’un genre dont l’ambition première est de vivifier la foi. Certes, le récit relate comme attendu les principales étapes du pèlerinage de Jacques Le Saige, des terres du Nord jusqu’à Jérusalem (à travers sa visite des lieux saints et sa découverte des reliques), mais il se présente par ailleurs comme un guide de voyage, puisque le marchand douaisien prodigue de nombreux conseils à ses lecteurs en matière de logement, de nourriture, de dépenses ou encore de transport. Sont ainsi livrées indistinctement au lecteur les expériences quotidiennes de Jacques Le Saige, que ces dernières soient d’ordre spirituel ou profane.
Résister à l’autorité illégitime
Authors: Leveleux-Teixeira Corinne
Published: November 2023

La question de l’autorité illégitime et a fortiori de la résistance à cette autorité est toujours délicate à manier, à la fois en termes de définition de l’autorité, d’appréciation du critère d’illégitimité et de mise en œuvre d’un éventuel droit de résistance. Les difficultés d’approche sont encore plus grandes s’agissant d’une période comme le Moyen-Âge, au cours de laquelle la conception, la structuration et les effets de l’autorité ont considérablement évolué. En se centrant sur les xiii e - xv e  siècles, l’article se propose d’examiner d’une part les critères de qualification de l’autorité publique comme illégitime et d’autre part les voies ouvertes pour lui résister, en fait comme en droit.
Liberté de l’obéissance selon Thomas d’Aquin
Authors: de Belloy Camille
Published: November 2023

Thomas d’Aquin situe l’obéissance parmi les vertus annexes de la justice, comme étant contenue sous chacune des vertus dites de déférence (religion, piété filiale, respect), mais il en dégage aussi la spécificité : vertu des êtres doués de volonté et d’intelligence, donc de liberté, elle se distingue de toute soumission de contrainte, et c’est par un choix intelligent et libre que l’être obéissant est amené à renoncer à sa volonté propre. Toutefois, ce n’est pas ce renoncement qui fournit à Thomas le critère pour reconnaître l’obéissance authentique. Son seul critère de discernement est l’objet spécifique sur lequel porte l’obéissance, à savoir le précepte, émané d’une autorité légitime et que l’on vise à accomplir. Cette notion du précepte délimite strictement le domaine sur lequel une autorité exerce sa supériorité et, par là, protège l’obéissance du subordonné par un « droit » contre toute extension abusive de ce domaine de supériorité. Saint Thomas livre ainsi de précieux repères pour une juste conception et pratique de l’obéissance aussi bien qu’un rempart contre ses défigurations possibles. Il offre même une pensée de la résistance, qui n’est pas désobéissance mais jugement pratique orienté par les exigences de la charité, fin ultime de toute obéissance. La lecture ici proposée de la question 104 de la Secunda Secundae de la Somme de théologie , consacrée à la vertu d’obéissance, s’enrichit, en amont, des prolongements décisifs que Thomas en a donnés dans son traité de la vie religieuse, mais elle est aussi éclairée, en aval, par les fermes déterminations sur l’obéissance politique qu’il avait énoncées dans son traité des lois.
Libres d’obéir
Authors: Lanza Lidia
Published: November 2023

La question 104 de la II a  II ae  n’est qu’une de celles de la Summa theologiae où Thomas d’Aquin réfléchit sur l’obéissance, en théorisant sa nécessité à tous les niveaux de la réalité et en établissant sa portée et ses limites. Lorsque la réflexion de Thomas est appliquée à un contexte doctrinal et historique différent à divers égards, cette réflexion ouvre à l’inclusion d’éléments nouveaux, déclenchant ainsi une nouvelle discussion sur les relations complexes entre les autorités à obéir et le sujet qui obéit, en les considérant dans leurs multiples aspects problématiques. C’est ce qu’on peut constater dans les commentaires de la Summa theologiae de Francisco de Vitoria, Luis de Molina et Pedro Luis. La nécessité d’éprouver ou d’adapter la théorie thomasienne de l’obéissance à une réalité qui doit faire face, avant tout, au protestantisme, conduit ces auteurs à focaliser leur attention sur des cas où le sujet qui doit obéir se trouve dans des situations d’impasse. La résolution des cas d’impasse les plus difficiles – par exemple le doute impliquant l’ordre du prélat – passe également par la récupération d’un élément clé de la réflexion proposée par Thomas dans la q. 104 : la caractérisation de l’obéissance comme vertu spécifique.
Robust memory control design for semi-Markovian jump systems with cyber attacks
Authors: Sakthivel Ramalingam , Selvaraj Palanisamy , Kwon Oh-Min , Choi Seong-Gon , Sakthivel Rathinasamy
Published: November 2023

This paper addressed the problem of observer-based memory state feedback control design for semi-Markovian jump systems subject to input delays and external disturbances, where the measurement output was vulnerable to randomly occurring cyber attacks. To facilitate analysis, the cyber attacks were described by a nonlinear function that meets Lipschitz continuity and the possible attack scenarios were represented by a stochastic parameter that follows the Bernoulli distribution. Based on the information from the considered system and state observer, an augmented closed loop system was constructed. Then, by using the Lyapunov stability theory, an extended Wirtinger's integral inequality and stochastic analysis, the required stability criterion was proposed in the form of linear matrix inequalities. As a result, the control and observer gain matrices were efficiently derived, ensuring the stochastic stability of closed-loop systems with $ H_\infty $ performance, regardless of cyber attacks. To demonstrate the effectiveness and theoretical value of the proposed robust memory state feedback control design, simulation results were presented.
Universal fixation system for pad printing of plastic parts
Authors: Ramírez José Alejandro Fernández , Hernández-Uribe Óscar , Cárdenas-Robledo Leonor Adriana , Luna Alfredo Chávez
Published: November 2023

Pad printing is used in automotive, medical, electrical and other industries, employing diverse materials to transfer a 2D image onto a 3D object with different sizes and geometries. This work presents a universal fixation system for pad printing of plastic parts (UFSP4) in response to the needs of small companies that cannot afford to invest in the latest technological advances. The UFSP4 comprises two main subsystems: a mechanical support system (i.e., support structure, jig matrix and braking system) and a control system (i.e., an electronic system and an electric-hydraulic system). A relevant feature is the combination of a jig matrix and jig pins to fixate complex workpieces with different sizes. Using finite element analysis (FEA), in the mesh convergence, the total displacement converges to 0.00028781 m after 12,000 elements. The maximum equivalent stress value is 1.22 MPa for the polycarbonate plate in compliance with the safety factor. In a functionality test of the prototype performed in a production environment for one hour, the jigs fixed by the plate did not loosen, maintaining the satisfactory operation of the device. This is consistent with the displacement distribution of the creep analysis and shows the absence of the creep phenomenon. Based on FEA that underpinned the structural health computation of the braking system, the prototype was designed and built, seeking to ensure a reliable and safe device to fixate plastic parts, showing portability, low-cost maintenance and adaptability to the requirements of pad printing of automotive plastic parts.
Les relacions de Josep Lluís Pellicer amb França a través de la premsa
Authors: Peralta Gemma
Published: November 2023

Le peintre et surtout illustrateur Josep Lluís Pellicer a toujours été un artiste engagé socialement et qui, aussi bien politique qu’artistiquement, reçoit les influences françaises ici exposées.
Entorn de la trasmissió de les obres d’Espriu: contaminacions i bifurcacions d’autor
Authors: Gavagnin Gabriella
Published: November 2023

On analyse certains cas de discontinuité chronologique dans l’histoire des travaux de Salvador Espriu afin d'établir une typologie et de savoir si cette discontinuité n'est due qu'à la volonté de l’auteur ou si elle est conditionnée par des facteurs externes. Pour finir on envisage d’éventuelles contradictions entre ces phénomènes et les aspirations à un résultat organique et à la cohésion interne manifestées par Espriu dans la construction de son œuvre littéraire.
Women Leaders in Environmental Management
Authors: T. V. T. K. Sreevas , Kulkarni Prasad Vasantrao
Published: November 2023

This book chapter explores the significant role of women leaders in environmental management and their impact on sustainable development. Historically, women have been underrepresented in leadership positions in the environmental sector, but in recent years, their contributions and achievements have gained recognition worldwide. The chapter begins by discussing the barriers and challenges that women have faced in accessing leadership roles in environmental management. It examines social, cultural, and institutional factors that have limited women's participation and advancement in this field. Despite these obstacles, the chapter highlights the success stories of pioneering women leaders who have defied societal norms and shattered glass ceilings to make a difference in environmental conservation and sustainability. The chapter then delves into the unique perspectives and approaches that women bring to environmental management.
Promoting Collaboration in Teaching and Learning
Authors: Ayodele-Oja Olalekan Rafiu
Published: November 2023

The expanding concentric circles of the international baccalaureate (IB) diploma programme model highlight the importance of imparting defining attributes to learners, and the infusion of same through the circles. The faint lines within and across the circles invite an exploration of the intrinsic links among them to optimise learning. On this reading of the diploma model, it is crucial to rethink the current analytics for interpreting the IB diploma results. To have a more definitive evaluation of the students' outcomes relative to the intrinsically collaborative reading of the diploma model, also referred to as “connectedness and concurrency of learning” or CCL, relevant data need to be associated with the reading. This chapter explores five years of relevant data from an international high school in China. From the source data, it teases out data points that are evident of the CCL, and by applying an original analytics model to reading the data, it reveals further insights about the notion of the CCL across the diploma curriculum.
Fostering a Culture of Growth and Belonging
Authors: Cofino Kim
Published: November 2023

In recent years, many international schools have been considering whether or not to invest in instructional coaching programs. However, discussions on both sides usually proceed from the assumption that coaching programs are mainly intended to lead to improved student learning. This chapter explains that properly implemented instructional coaching does much more than that; it creates a culture of growth and belonging which can lead to greater teacher satisfaction and retention. By demonstrating a school's commitment to personalizing teacher professional development, coaching empowers teachers to flourish and creates a humanizing community of learning. Incorporating material from over 30 interviews with coaches, teachers, and leaders who have appeared on the podcast #coachbetter, this chapter explores what instructional coaching is and isn't, what the coaching process looks like in practice, why coaching is important to schools focused on teacher retention and professional growth, and what helps coaching programs succeed, particularly in international schools.
Students From Non-Elite Backgrounds' Experiences of Belonging in Elite International Schools
Authors: Heyting Ellen Christine
Published: November 2023

A sense of belonging to one's educational institution has been linked to many positive benefits and could be utilised as a tool to close gaps in academic completion rates. In elite international schools, not all students fare the same. One explanation for this gap is a lack of a ‘sense of belonging'. The current study addresses the research question of ‘How do students from non-elite backgrounds experience belonging at an elite international school?' Semi-structured interviews with ten Grade 11 students from non-elite backgrounds who attended an elite international school in a major Asian city were conducted. The data was analysed using a descriptive qualitative approach. The results suggest relationships and school culture most affected students' sense of belonging. These findings suggest there are many complexities to the belonging experienced by students from non-elite backgrounds studying in international schools. This study concludes with advice to educators in international schools and the wider sector.
Navigating Co-Presence
Authors: Barker Megel Ricardo
Published: November 2023

This chapter explores the lived experiences of children whose parents were members of the teaching faculty in international schools. Unlike traditional school systems, international schools provide a unique environment where the roles of parents and students are interestingly intertwined, offering this as a distinct job perk. Within this complex setting, children uniquely navigate peer expectations, cultural dynamics, and faculty perceptions, thus shaping their social identities. The study involved former “faculty kids” who participated in online semi-structured interviews to reflect on their past school experiences. The interviews revealed key themes aligned with the principles of social identity theory, shedding light on the dynamics of social identity formation in this specific group of students. This research contributes to our understanding of the social dynamics within international schools and provides insights for educators, school leaders, school counsellors, and parents in supporting the well-being and development of faculty children.
International Schools Must Include Neurodivergent and Disabled Students for Global Citizenship Goals
Authors: Springer Jon
Published: November 2023

International schools typically promise to provide some form of global citizenship education or internationally minded perspective on the world. There is value added to global citizenship education by including neurodivergent and disabled students—students with brains and bodies that vary from those of their typical peers—well. The goals of global citizenship education imply an ability to interact with all people of the world, neurodivergent and disabled people included. Through a broad-spectrum literature review, the author examines the identities of international schools attempting to become global leaders in including by choice as well as the research basis supporting that goal and opportunities available to those schools.
A Combined Survey on Machine Learning for Cognitive Radio Deployed on Secure WBAN Environments
Authors: Karthikeyan M. V. , Sophia Tephillah , Senthil Murugan M. , Suresh D. , Samayaraj Murali Kishanlal M. , Siva T.
Published: November 2023

Wireless body area network (WBAN) security and cognitive radio networks (CRNs) are two separate topics in the field of wireless communication, but they can be related in some ways. WBANs are wireless networks that are designed to operate on or around the human body, typically for medical or healthcare applications. These networks often involve small, low-power devices that can monitor vital signs, track movement, or even deliver medication. Security is a critical concern in WBANs, as they often deal with sensitive personal information and may be vulnerable to various types of attacks. Some of the security challenges in WBANs include confidentiality, integrity, availability, privacy, and authentication. CRNs are wireless networks that allow devices to dynamically adapt to their environment by changing their transmission and reception parameters. This technology can improve the efficiency and reliability of wireless communication, but it also introduces security challenges, an attacker may try to manipulate the cognitive radio's sensing mechanism or jam the spectrum to disrupt the network. potential connections between WBAN security and CRNs. For instance, cognitive radios can be used to enhance the security of WBANs by providing more secure communication channels or detecting and mitigating attacks. Some of the security mechanisms developed for WBANs, such as secure authentication and encryption protocols, can be applied to CRNs to improve their security posture. WBAN security and CRNs are distinct topics, there is potential for these technologies to complement each other and enhance the overall security of wireless networks. the relationship between WBAN and CRN's is the specific objective is the primarily centered around spectrum management, interference mitigation, and secure spectrum sharing. By intelligently adapting to the wireless environment and optimizing spectrum usage, CR can enhance the security and reliability of WBAN communication in healthcare and other contexts where WBANs are deployed.
Metaverse System for Patients` Safety
Authors: Ciufudean Calin , Buzduga Corneliu
Published: November 2023

For the hospital environment information technology (IT) is essential, as it determines the quality of hospitalization of patients, and creates patterns that help organize medical activity conceptually, therefore it determines the quality of medical care, and ultimately it determines the security of patients and hospital personnel, both from the point of view of monitoring in real-time gas concentration (oxygen, CO, CO2) in hospital rooms, air humidity, air temperature, and pressure. The system the authors designed and developed is an application of Telemedicine with the main purpose to streamline the patients' and medical personnel's security in case of fire or an over-limit concentration of harmful gases. Data gathered by sensors are processed by a microcontroller and it is sent every quarter of an hour to medical personnel smartphones in a user-friendly graphical display.
Entrepreneurial and Innovative Opportunities of Smart Working and Distance Learning
Authors: Bakare-Fatungase Oluwabunmi , Oseni Sudetu
Published: November 2023

COVID-19 crisis has enabled most tertiary institutions as well as business organizations worldwide to search for other means of imparting knowledge to students as well as carrying out business activities. This has given rise to both smart working and distance learning. This transformation process faces a number of complexities from both institutions and business organizations. Putting these aside, it has also generated opportunities for entrepreneurs to be innovative in pursuing infopreneurial activities by functioning maximally well within the distance learning domain. Distance learning has created opportunities to enhance the education system and prepare the learners for potential future emergencies. Smart working on the other hand, has enabled organizations to carry out businesses anywhere and everywhere. This chapter therefore, examined the entrepreneurial and innovative opportunities of smart working and distance learning within a developing country perspective with implications for practice, society and policies
Exploring the Frontier
Authors: Efthymiou Iris-Panagiota
Published: November 2023

The chapter on new and future trends in research explores the latest developments in research on innovation capabilities and entrepreneurial opportunities in the context of smart working. The chapter highlights emerging research trends, including the use of AI and machine learning for smart working, the impact of smart working on employee well-being, and the intersection of smart working with sustainability goals. The implications of these trends for innovation and entrepreneurship are explored, including challenges and opportunities such as keeping up with technological advancements, balancing benefits and drawbacks, and enhancing innovation capabilities while reducing environmental impact. Smart working research offers opportunities to improve work-life balance and contribute to sustainability goals by reducing commuting and associated emissions. By staying on the cutting edge of research, organizations can position themselves to capitalize on emerging opportunities and remain competitive in the future.
Observing systemic conflict: The emotional affect on pastors in the Netherdutch Reformed Church of Africa
Authors: Labuschagne Frederick J. , Steenkamp Petrus L.
Published: November 2023

The Netherdutch Reformed Church of Africa (NRCA) did not escape this existential crisis of conflict. It manifests in various ways resulting in the bleeding of congregations, the exodus of congregants and the closure of congregations, as many congregants that declare themselves as members of the Church do not attend worship services or participate in the Holy Communion and exit the church. The study was conducted in the NRCA to determine the effect and response formation of observed conflict by ministers in their respective congregations. The results of the study indicate that pastors and/or ministers do suffer emotional trauma because of the conflict in the congregation which, according to their own statements results in a loss of role performance. We provide an overview of the problem statement and methodology of the study. We discuss an abbreviated, theoretical perspective on conflict as a social phenomenon. We present the findings of our study and conclude with an abbreviated process to equip pastors with the necessary emotional maturity and self-management.Contribution: This study uncovers emotional trauma experienced by ministers, affecting their role performance. We offer a succinct problem statement, research methodology, and propose a scientifically informed process to enhance ministers’ emotional resilience within the NRCA.
Effect of freeze and vacuum drying on the retention of nutrient content of brown rice (Oryza sativa) porridge
Authors: Kabeer Safreena , Nagamanniammai G.
Published: November 2023

Background: Brown rice (BR) is a traditional health food that has high active compounds which have effective preventive and therapeutic effects on many diseases. Brown rice (Oryza sativa) is a healthy grain that has several advantages for infant health compared to white rice. It is one of the healthiest and most researched forms of rice that contains complex carbohydrate giving the feel of satiety and fullness. Due to its high natural nutrition content and fiber content, BR cereal makes the ideal first solid food for infants. Aim: In the current study, the impact of freeze and vacuum drying on the retention of macro and micronutrients was examined. Methods: Freeze drying was carried out at a temperature − 45° ± 5 °C under a vacuum of 10 Pa absolute pressure and vaccum drying was carried out at 40 °C with a vacuum pressure of 76 cm Hg. The proximate composition and micronutrient were analysed as per standard Association of official analytical collaboration (AOAC) methods. Atomic absorption spectroscopy and high-performance liquid chromatography were used to determine the minerals and vitamins in the products and samples. Results: The micronutrient content of the freeze-dried sample was found to contain 42.87 ± 0.13 mg/100 g of potassium, 6.6 ± 0.10 mg/100 g of sodium, 1.39 ± 0.02 mg/100 g of iron, 1.25 ± 0.01 of zinc, and 0.45 ± 0.02 mg/100 g of vitamin B6, whereas the micronutrient content of vacuum-dried powder contains 40.21 ± 0.09 mg/100 g of potassium, 6.4 ± 0.11 mg/100 g of sodium, 1.25 ± 0.01 mg/100 g of iron, 1.08 ± 0.02 of zinc, and 0.42 ± 0.02 mg/100 g of vitamin B6. Conclusion: The results showed that retention of micronutrients in brown rice porridge was high in freeze drying compared to vacuum drying.
Global status of food composition database: A short review
Authors: Al-Balushi Buthaina , Al-Balushi Ruqaiya , Waly Mostafa , Al-Attabi Zahir
Published: November 2023

Diet is a key modifiable factor that plays a vital role in the protection from noncommunicable diseases, which requires the right tool to transform the food consumption into nutrients. The food composition database (FCDB) is a tool that provides a comprehensive information on the various nutrients present in food. It comprises quantitative values of micro and macronutrients found in food that is compiled in an electronic form. Further, the need to develop a national FCDB for each country has been emphasized by health authorities and is greatly important at various levels. The global status of FCDB has improved significantly over the past few decades. Currently, most of the developed countries have established their own national FCDBs, which are standardized and updated on regular basis. On the other hand, challenges still remain in establishing these databases in developing countries, which either lack or keep incomplete and outdated FCDBs. Thus, they mostly rely on overseas or readily available FCDBs, which will ultimately give a rough estimate of nutrients and produce significant errors in nutritional assessment. However, it is massively important to start establishing their own national databases which will undeniably lead to more accurate dietary assessment and food labels, as well as better-targeted nutrition programs and fortification policies in these countries.
Cadaba indica Leaf Extract: Neuroprotection and Cognitive Enhancement with Safety Profile Comparison
Authors: Sundaram Dhivya , Mathiayalagan Sobiya , Selvamani Palanisamy , Latha Subbiah
Published: November 2023

Aim: The current study aims to investigate the toxicity profile, the anti-amyloidogenic, and anti-ameliorative effects of crude ethanol extract from Cadaba indica leaves in contrast with a prominent drug. Methods: Phytochemical screening of the ethanol extract of C. indica was performed by GC–MS analysis. The cell viability of SH-SY5Y cells was assessed by a neutral red uptake assay, and neuroprotective effects were evaluated against the Aβ25–35 toxicity in SH-SY5Y cells experienced pretreatment with plant extracts. In acute and sub-chronic toxicity studies were conducted according to the OECD guidelines to ascertain the toxicity profile in Swiss Albino mice. The ameliorative effect of the extract was measured by behavioral test on drug-induced learning and memory impairment in mice. Results: Fifteen phytochemical compounds were revealed in GC–MS. Inhibitory concentration (IC50) was found to be >100 μg/mL on SH-SY5Ycells. Protection of SH-SY5Y cells from Aβ25-35-induced toxicity at the concentration of 25 μg/mL was observed. No clinical toxicity signs were observed in the plant treated group when compared to the control group in both acute and sub-chronic toxicity studies at the maximum of 2000 mg/kg dose. The oral lethal median dose (LD50) was estimated to be >2000 mg/kg. There was a reduction of the scopolamine-induced amnesia observed in the passive avoidance test at 100 mg/kg. Conclusion: The results conclude that C. indica extracts might contain potent secondary metabolites that might primarily enhance the neuroprotective effects and improve in cognitive impairments induced by cholinergic dysfunction.
Assessing the Presence of the Joint Commission International Accreditation Requirements in Western Saudi Arabia Hospital Pharmacies: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Fathelrahman Ahmed Ibrahim , Almalki Huda Abdullah , Bajunaid Hanan Rashad , Al-Harthi Ghaidaa Khalid , Aljuaid Manal Omar , Majrashi Ruqayyah Yahya , Alsuwat Mohammed Abdullah
Published: November 2023

Objective:

The Central Board of Accreditation for Healthcare Institutions (CBAHI) the national Saudi accreditation body accredited most hospitals in Saudi Arabia whereas, the Joint Commission International (JCI) a well-known international accreditation body accredited some hospitals. We assessed Western Saudi Arabia hospital pharmacists’ knowledge, opinions, and observations about pharmacy-related JCI accreditation criteria needed for hospitals.

Methods:

This was a cross-sectional survey-based study conducted among pharmacy personnel working in the Ministry of Health (MOH), Military, and private hospitals in the Makkah region in western Saudi Arabia. The present report represents the findings of descriptive and comparative analyses. Comparative analyses were tested by Student’s t-test, analysis of variance, and Chi-square when applicable and a P ≤ 0.05 was considered statistically significant.

Findings:

One hundred and one pharmacists completed the survey; most of them were from Taif (53.5%) and Jeddah (37.6%) and fewer from Makkah (8.9%). The highest proportions were from MOH (55.4%), private (29.7%), and some from military (14.9%) hospitals. They worked mostly in hospitals accredited with CBAHI (93.1%) than JCI (58.4%) and only (41.6%) worked with quality units. Correct answers on knowledge items ranged from 14.9% to 65.3%. On five-point Likert Scale, they showed supportive ratings on how they perceived the importance of JCI statement provided (overall average score: 3.78) and on how statement criteria are implemented in their hospitals (overall average score: 3.76). Higher proportions of those working in quality units compared to their counterparts were aware that accreditation cycles for JCI and CBAHI are identical (66.7% vs. 55.9%, P = 0.009) and that JCI criteria are more concise than CBAHI (59.5% vs. 52.5%, P = 0.007). Higher proportions of those working in JCI-accredited hospitals compared to their counterparts were aware that JCI criteria are clearer than CBAHI (55.9% vs. 33.3%, P = 0.021) and that JCI criteria are more concise than CBAHI (61% vs. 47.6%, P = 0.012).

Conclusion:

To a high extent, pharmacists were supportive of JCI criteria and considered the criteria to be implemented in their hospitals. There is a room for improvement to enhance awareness and support of JCI quality criteria among pharmacists.
Axenfeld–Rieger syndrome in the pediatric population: A review
Authors: Khandwala Nikhila S. , Ramappa Muralidhar , Edward Deepak P. , Mocan Mehmet C.
Published: November 2023

Axenfeld–Rieger syndrome (ARS) is a rare autosomal-dominant neurocristopathy that presents with a variety of classical ocular and systemic findings. The pathophysiology of the disease involves anterior segment dysgenesis, and patients may present with ophthalmic complications early in life, including secondary glaucoma, high refractive errors, amblyopia, and permanent visual damage. There are a limited number of studies in the literature that focus primarily on pediatric patients with ARS. The purpose of this article was to review the current literature on clinical presentation, genetic associations, diagnosis, secondary complications, and treatment of ARS in pediatric patients. Evaluating the essential clinical aspects of the disease in children may allow for earlier diagnosis and treatment and prevent visual morbidity from amblyopia and secondary glaucoma that may result in permanent visual damage.