bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Ukrainian war migrants in Poland: lives of the adolescents and their mothers
Authors: Shevchenko Svitlana
Published: November 2024

The article describes the methodology and results of the author's qualitative study of Ukrainian war migrants in Poland two years after the start of the full-scale war. Target group: adolescents aged 14-18 and their mothers who left for Poland after the invasion and now live in Warsaw. 12 families (12 mothers and 13 of their children) were analyzed by the face-to-face semi-structured in-depth interview method (N = 25). The term of the study is January-March 2024. The main limitation of the study is the shift towards more prosperous families because it was difficult to involve in the study those who have a difficult life situation and / or a very traumatic experience. The guides of the interviews with women and adolescents were basically the same, except that the topic of “work” in the interviews with the women was replaced by the topic of “education” in the conversations with the adolescents. The conducted research made it possible to supplement the existing data and to improve the understanding of the life path of Ukrainian war migrants in Poland. A little more than half of the women are married at the time of the study; in a quarter of the families the husband is also in Poland. Every third family is in the state of a divided family, when the woman with her children (child) is in Poland, and the husband is in Ukraine. A sixth of the families divorced in the period after leaving. For the majority, Poland became the country of first choice when they were fleeing the war in the spring of 2022. After two years, almost all women are surrounded by Ukrainians, social ties with Poles are weak, and integration is practically non-existent. On the other hand, integration through education is more successful among adolescents, they are able to establish social ties with Polish peers (with the exception of those who plan to return to Ukraine in the near future). Intentions to return, as well as social expectations, differ greatly between women and adolescents. Also, the factors promoting adaptation and barriers to it turned out to be different.
Using scales and multidimensional analysis techniques to assess the pressures of sociocultural norms regulating masculinity on the psychosocial well-being of college male students (based on a sample from NaUKMA)
Authors: Lisovyi Nazar
Published: November 2024

Norms are inherently social entities. The link between collectively shared social norms and individual well-being is an important juncture for social scientists as well as for applied social researchers. In this regard it is oftentimes contended that in a modern society the internalized norms of masculinity tend to form behavioral models that frequently contribute to young men’s forming an apathetic attitude toward their social responsibility, as well as to dissociation and indecision, and can worsen their emotional states and, eventually, lead to poorer well-being. The goals of the present research were two-fold and involved exploring the contents of the cultural norms of masculinity and evaluating their effect on mental well-being of young college males (based on a sample from National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy (N = 215)). Grounded in the operationalization of Pearson & Marr conceptual framework, a formalized instrument was designed to measure the degree of consensuality of different norms of masculinity and to investigate their relationships with the mental well-being of the study participants. The study conducted in Kyiv in Spring 2024 collected self-reported cognitive data by means of an online form. The data analysis employed techniques of multidimensional analysis operating on multi-item scales. The findings show that a more pronounced expression of the normative traits that are marked as masculine serves as a predictor of higher mental well-being levels, more salient feeling of social belonging, more positive outlook on life and perceiving life events in a more constructive way. Granted that individual correspondence to sociocultural normativity in the domain of masculinity also positively affected psychological condition and the experience of social belonging of male participants, improving their well-being, it can be surmised that the destructive criticism of masculinity per se, radical reshaping of agreed-upon norms regulating masculinity and exposing the young men to the mixed signals of “what a man should be” can have harmful consequences for social adaptation and psychological well-being of male students. On the other hand, it is important to contextualize the criticism of masculinity within collectively meaningful axiological networks of a society and their contingencies. Specifically, congruence with socially desirable repertoires can confer a greater sense of responsibility, understanding one’s role in the group and developing one’s decision-making skills.
Pápai Páriz Ferenc baseli egyetemi diplomamunkájának latinról magyarra fordítása védésének és orvossá avatásának 350. évfordulóján
Authors: Barta Andrea , Delbó Katalin , Varga Éva Katalin , Szabó Mária , Szőllősi Lili , Somodi Brigitta , Bereczki Dániel
Published: November 2024

Idén emlékezünk meg az erdélyi magyar orvos, Pápai Páriz Ferenc baseli orvossá
avatásának 350. évfordulójáról. A 17. században Magyarországon nem volt
orvosképzés, a magyarországi és erdélyi hallgatók számára a külföldi egyetemek
látogatása (a peregrináció) adott lehetőséget protestáns teológiai, jogi és
orvosi tanulmányokra. Pápai Páriz Ferenc 1674 októberében megvédett latin nyelvű
diplomamunkájában három nőgyógyászati eset ismertetése olvasható. Bár az
értekezésről több elemzés megjelent, a disszertációt korábban még nem
fordították magyar nyelvre; az első teljes magyar fordítást a jelen közlemény
Függeléke tartalmazza. Mivel napjainkban a latin nyelvtudás
nem általános, és a külföldi egyetemeken született orvosi értekezések napjaink
számára is fontos és izgalmas megállapításokat tartalmazhatnak, javasoljuk a
peregrinációban írt további latin nyelvű értekezések magyarra fordítását és
nyomtatott vagy digitális formában történő publikálását. Orv Hetil. 2024;
165(46): 1808–1821.
Comparative study of Micro-teaching and Teaching practice achievement of students in colleges of education in Plateau state Nigeria.
Authors:   Curriculum Department, Federal College of education Pankshin, Bistu Yilji Johnson , Mangvwat Kefas ,   Dept. English. Federal College of education Pankshin
Published: November 2024

The purpose of this research was to determine the effectiveness of microteaching practicum to teaching practice exercise in Colleges of Education in Plateau State, Nigeria. To achieve this aim, the research formulated two objectives and two research questions were raised to guide the research, while two hypotheses were also formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. The design used for the study was ex-post facto research design to determine the possible relationship and effects of the dependent variables. The population of the study consist of three Colleges of Education in Plateau State. A sample of 1200 NCE students results of both microteaching and teaching practice were used as sample for the study. The sampling technique used was stratified random sampling technique. The data for the study was collected using Microteaching Observation Checklist (MOC) and Teaching Practice Assessment Checklist (TPAC) which has been developed by National Commission for Colleges of Education, (NCCE). The validity and reliability of the instrument was sought and based on the judgment of experts, the instrument was found to be valid and reliable with a reliability co-efficient of 0.7. The data collected was analyzed using mean and standard deviation for the research questions and t-test for unrelated samples of hypotheses one and three and analysis of covariance ANCOVA for hypothesis two. Findings from the study revealed that the experiences of microteaching and its effectiveness improved the performance of the pre-service teachers at the teaching practice exercise and the actual teaching profession. It was recommended among others, the need for teachers in curriculum studies to encourage and lay emphasis on the various skills in microteaching: Class control, use of instructional materials, and set induction.
Socio-Pedagogical Prevention Program of High-School Students’ Propensity to Virtual Social Networks’ Dependence: The Results of Program Implementation
Authors: Potomkina Nanuli , Ryzhanova Alla
Published: November 2024

The article presents the outcomes of a socio-pedagogical prevention program aimed at reducing high schoolers' propensity to virtual networks dependence. The results by control diagnostics showed a reduction in students' propensity on virtual networks, reflected in several indicators, including improved understanding of cyber risks, positive self-perception in both real and virtual environments, reduced interest in harmful online activities, and enhanced self-regulation and time management online.
A Natural Language Processing Approach for Sentiment Analysis of Hotel Reviews
Authors:   Software Engineering Department Princess Sumaya University for Technology Amman, Jordan, Bulkrock Olla , Alsharman Nesreen ,   Computer Science Department German Jordanian University Amman, Jordan
Published: November 2024

Businesses rely heavily on review analysis of consumer feedback and reviews when making decisions. This research examines fifteen years' worth of hotel evaluations to learn more about the opinions of visitors and how they relate to review scores in various years and regions. After the dataset was cleansed to concentrate on reviews written in English, TextBlob was used to analyze sentiment and classify the reviews as positive, neutral, or negative. The results validate using sentiment analysis in conjunction with numerical ratings, which show a positive link between more excellent ratings and positive sentiment scores. A significant drop in sentiment scores following the 2008–2009 recession emphasizes how the global financial crisis affected the hospitality sector. Significant differences in guest feelings between cities, states, and nations are shown by geographic analysis, underscoring the necessity of region-specific approaches. Sentiment distribution and trends were revealed via intricate visualizations such as heat maps, box plots, scatter plots, and histograms. To improve guest happiness, the study uses an understanding of geographical variations. These results give hotel management a solid framework for raising customer satisfaction and loyalty, customizing marketing campaigns, and enhancing service quality. For deeper insights, future studies may investigate more sophisticated NLP techniques.
Green Risk Management: Integrating Sustainability into IT Project Management
Authors:   Computer Information Systems Department, The University of Jordan Amman, Jordan, Yousef Rana , Qutechate Walaa ,   Computer Information Systems Department, The University of Jordan Amman, Jordan
Published: November 2024

This paper aims to explore the significance of incorporating sustainability principles into risk management processes within the field of information technology project management. As IT projects grow in complexity and scale, traditional risk management approaches may prove inadequate in addressing environmental and social responsibilities. Through a comprehensive review of existing research, this study emphasizes the necessity of a sustainability-oriented risk management framework. The proposed framework seeks to balance technological advancement with environmental stewardship as well as social responsibility, aligning the outcomes of IT projects with broader sustainability objectives. The paper explores potential obstacles and advantages, providing valuable insights into how the implementation of sustainable risk management can contribute to the development of more resilient, responsible, and futureoriented IT projects.
Predictive Big Data Analytics Capability Model to Enhancing Healthcare Organization Performance
Authors:   Department of Computer Science, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia, Al-Talafhah Khairallah , Aplop Faizah ,   Department of Computer Science, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia, Al-Yousef Ali ,   3Department of Information Systems,Yarmouk University,Jordan, Obiedat Mamoon ,   Department of Information Technology, The Hashemite University, Zarqa, Jordan, Khazaaleh5 Mutaz ,   Department of Computer Science, Al-Balqa Applied University, Al-Salt, Jordan
Published: November 2024

Big data analytics capabilities have the potential to help healthcare organizations improve performance and provide high-quality care, and this awareness is growing. However, implementing BDA to optimize healthcare performance is a fundamental challenge for researchers and practitioners alike. This study investigates how big data analytics capabilities can predict the performance of healthcare organizations through five broad categories of BDA capabilities (organizational, technical, analytical, cognitive, and social) with their subcompetencies to improve decision-making and reshape the future of healthcare transmission. These thematic categories were used to develop a prediction model to predict healthcare organization performance accurately. We collect 205 responses from big data analysts and those who work in the hospital’s information technology departments through a survey, preprocessing the data, then we use the machine learning and neural networks algorithms to develop and evaluate the model. Insights into the relationship between big data analytics competencies are provided by the results of predictive modelling. The results of the proposed model were good for all capabilities. the model's accuracy at a range 77.6% to 85.4% for all capabilities, these results show that the model has strong and consistent performance, and make it a trustworthy instrument for decision-making in the healthcare industry
Achieving Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 through Agile Development for Software Quality and Efficiency in Government Projects
Authors:   CEO of Perfect Presentation for Commercial Services Co (2P), Doughman Ehsan , Dwairi Hussam ,   CTO of Perfect Presentation for Commercial Services Co (2P), H. Alahmadi Khalaf ,   CISO of Perfect Presentation for Commercial Services Co (2P)., Bawaneh Sameer ,   Business Development Director of Perfect Presentation for Commercial Services Co (2P)
Published: November 2024

This study explores the effectiveness of Agile methodologies in enhancing software quality and operational efficiency within the context of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals for public sector innovation. Through a rigorous quantitative research approach, the analysis assesses how Agile practices influence key aspects such as adaptability, development velocity, and service standards across government projects. Using experimental data derived from ongoing projects, this research reveals how Agile methods streamline processes and improve project outcomes. The results highlight Agile’s potential as a transformative framework for achieving high-quality, responsive government software solutions. Practical insights and recommendations are provided for policymakers and practitioners seeking to drive sustainable, quality-oriented improvements within the public sector.
Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) using Machine Learning (ML): a Survey and Taxonomy
Authors:   Faculty of Information Technology The World Islamic Sciences and Education University (WISE), Amman, Jordan, Adawy Mohammad , Abualese Hasan ,   Faculty of Information Technology, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Amman, Jordan, El-Omari Nidhal Kamel Taha ,   Faculty of Information Technology The World Islamic Sciences and Education University (WISE), Amman, Jordan, Alawadhi Abdulwadood ,   4School of Computing, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Sintok, Malaysia
Published: November 2024

Human-robot interaction (HRI) which has become the fundamental need of the hour is born out of the necessity for studying the relation between humans and robots. This cutting-edge discipline is a multidisciplinary field that draws from computer science, robotics along with human-computer interaction and psychology. It focuses mainly on designing and programming machines, best known as automated machines or robots, which are used by humans to perform specific tasks in a timely manner and with higher quality. The key problem in HRI is to realize, shape, tune, and modelling the humanrobot interaction in a flexible manner. For the sake of reflecting and shaping the interactions between humans and robots, HRI is based on the fusion of the two areas: the people's behaviour and attitudes towards using these robots, as well as the physical, technological, and interactive features of the robots. As the robot has tightly integrated from a set of sensors that collect the data from the environment and send them to the processor which in turn translates the collected data into information that can be used in the robot itself, machine learning (ML) is a well-known research area that focuses on the building of well-stocked knowledge systems by using supervised and unsupervised algorithms. From a conceptual standpoint, this research survey and taxonomy pursue to present an in-depth evaluation and review of the most current state-of-the-art papers that have already been published so far and encompass the use of ML algorithms in the HRI field. Thus, a total of 30 research papers devoted to HRI were examined and analysed to give the most ML algorithms implemented in the field of HRI. Evidently, this study shows that the Neural and Reinforcement learning machine algorithms that are used mostly in the recent studies that have an interest in HRI use a machine learning algorithm with a supervised technique in a physical application. There are many challenges facing HRI using ML algorithms, which reduce the use of other ML algorithms such as deep and SVM learning algorithm. Unfortunately, these challenges limit use in social and mobile applications.
Mulheres que Orientam Mulheres: A Filosofia em Perspectiva Comparada
Authors: Fanton Marcos , Araújo Carolina de Melo Bomfim , Mota Hugo Ribeiro , Silva Mitieli Seixas da , Moreira Fernando de Sá , Canuto Raquel
Published: November 2024

Este é um estudo descritivo da desigualdade de gênero na pós-graduação em Filosofia em perspectiva comparada com outras áreas no Brasil. DAdos do Catálogo de Teses e Dissertaçoes de 1991 a 2021 foram analisados segundo três indicadores: orientadoras, autoras e relação orientadora-autora. Avaliou-se as Grandes Áreas, as Ciências Humanas e as dez áreas com menor presença de autoras. Os resultados mostram que todas as áreas de maioria feminina entre os concluintes apresentam mulheres orientando, pelo menos, 50% a mais de mulheres que de homens. Não se verifica que homens orientem mais mulheres do que homens sem que tal padrão seja o caso, e ele está ausente nas dez áreas mais desiguais. Na Filosofia, os homens orientaram mais que o dobro e as mulheres quase o dobro de homens que mulheres.
Case study of adjacent integral bridges supported on continuous secant piled walls
Authors: Bennison Joseph , Păunescu Ionuţ , Kokkinou Aliki , Delgado Carlos , Daskalopoulos Dimitrios
Published: November 2024

Integral bridges are often the preferred way of construction for short and medium span bridges in the UK. However, the behaviour of integral bridges is influenced by complex soil-structure interaction behaviour that may be cumbersome to predict and analyse when dealing with unusual structural arrangements. This paper presents a case study for the design of two single span bridges carrying a roundabout over a dual carriageway, supported on continuous secant piled walls. One of the bridges is fully integral while the adjacent structure is articulated at one end due to its skew. An alternative detail for the articulated end is proposed, to eliminate soil pressures and settlements at the back of the abutments as well as reduce the risk of water ingress to the bearings. The complex nature of the structural arrangement presented analytical challenges, that were solved by developing an advanced modelling approach, exploring two proposals. The first is to evaluate the geotechnical model for a range of imposed top of abutment displacements from the onset. The second, using unique non-linear springs and derived P-Y curves describes the more realistic variable nature of soil-structure interaction over the length of the walls leading to reduced soil pressures enhancing design feasibility.
Türkiye’de Sektörel İhracatın Mekansal Analizi
Authors: Takım Abdullah , Özat Rabia
Published: November 2024

Yurtiçi üretimi yapılmayan ürünleri dış piyasalardan temin etme, ekonomiyi daha fazla büyütme, sermaye birikimi oluşturma, döviz geliri elde etme, istihdamı artırma ve tüm bunların sonucu olarak toplumsal refahı yükseltme ülkeleri dış ticaret yapmaya yönelten temel nedenlerdir. Dış ticaretten beklenen faydalardan birisi de aynı ülke içinde bölgeler ve iller arası gelişmişlik farkını azaltmasıdır. Bu çalışmada Türkiye’de en fazla ihracat yapılan sektörlerde il düzeyinde mekânsal etkinin belirlenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Bu bağlamda Türkiye’de illerin mekânsal dağılım haritası çıkarılıp bu dağılımlar, Moran I ve LISA testleri ile analiz edilmiştir. Çalışma sonucunda elde edilen bulgulara göre Türkiye’nin otomotiv, elektrik ve elektronik ile kimyevi ürünler ihracatında mekânsal etkinin olduğu görülmüş, iller arasında komşu bölgelerle ihracatın %35, ithalatın ise %24 oranında korelasyon gösterdiği belirlenmiştir. Sektör düzeyinde ise otomotivde ihracatın diğer bölgelerdeki aynı sektörün ihracatı ile %23 oranında korelasyon gösterdiği tespit edilmiştir. Elektrik ve elektronik ihracatı ile kimyevi ürünler ihracatındaki iller arası korelasyon sırasıyla %15 ve %20 olarak hesaplanmıştır. Çalışma sonuçlarına göre her sektörde belirli illerin öne çıktığı ve iller arasında mekânsal ilişkilerin farklı düzeyde ticareti etkilediği sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Çalışmanın ihracatta geleceğe yönelik sektörel bazda politikalar geliştirilmesi ve bölgesel teşviklerin daha etkin kullanılması ile ilgili literatüre katkı sağlayacağı düşünülmektedir.
The many sides to performativity
Authors: Grange Lesley Le
Published: November 2024

Performance will dominate the 20th and the 21st century just as discipline did in the 18th and 19th centuries. Performance can be seen as a global formation of power and knowledge, challenging us to perform . . . or else. The technology of performativity exposes the jargon and practices of efficiency, effectiveness, quality assurance, control, inspection, and accountability in contemporary education. Any undertaking must be justified by an increase in productivity, measured by a gain in time. The technology of performativity, based on systems of rewards and sanctions, makes us both perpetrators and victims. It erodes the professional soul of teachers and academics, with metric adequacy becoming the primary focus. Performativity leads to fabrications in which individuals present themselves in specific registers of meaning, valuing only certain possibilities of being and becoming. In this article, I argue that while the technology of performativity is dominant in universities and broader society, performativity does not have a single meaning. It is a polysemous term with many meanings. I discuss various meanings of performativity, including Edward Said's notion of performance as an extreme occasion, slow scholarship, Judith Butler's concept of gender performativity, the performativity of knowledge, the performativity of method, and posthuman performativity. These different meanings create alternative opportunities for being and becoming, suggesting that the dominance of the technology of performativity does not preclude other possibilities. I explore how these interpretations could counter the technology of performativity in the neoliberal university during a time of polycrisis.
Working with adults towards systemic change to meet learners' needs at various phases of education
Authors: Akhurs Jacqueline , van Vuuren Cora , Maritz Anneliese , Human Antoinette
Published: November 2024

In this article, we report on three recent research studies conducted in Eastern Cape school settings, to motivate for changes that are possible within the system to better meet learners' needs. Beginning with a recognition of the diverse and extensive needs of learners in this challenging and very inequitable context, we describe systemic challenges. Although the studies each had different emphases in different phases of education, we drew from aspects of the bioecological systems model based on the constructivist paradigm. Using interventionist and qualitative methods in each study, we worked collaboratively alongside educators, parents, and district officials to explore possibilities for changes in practice. In the first study, we highlight the challenges in the system for learners with special educational needs, from the perspectives of different stakeholders, illustrated in a complex eco-systemic diagram. This is followed by two action research-based case studies: a parent - practitioner partnership trialled in an Early Childhood Development centre to promote parental involvement and communication with educators; and one that illustrates a collaborative intervention with educators in the Further Education and Training phase, focused on career education in Life Orientation. Each of the projects demonstrates the need for interactions between people in the educational system, given the difficulties faced by individual practitioners at systemic levels. Two case studies provide examples that link adults in the systems (parents with educators and educators from different schools). The common emergent themes evidence the potential for beneficial changes through partnership working, building on people's combined knowledge of local contexts and circumstances, and using bottom-up collaboration.
Beyond intentions: Problematising policy-practice challenges for inclusive education and social justice in South Africa
Authors: Rinquest Elzahn , Simba Precious
Published: November 2024

This analysis critically examines inclusive education (IE) policies in South Africa within global frameworks. Drawing on Nancy Fraser's (2008) theory of social justice, which includes recognition, redistribution, and representation, the study explores the thinking and assumptions behind policymaking and how these affect the complexities of implementing IE-particularly regarding diverse student needs and identities. Furthermore, it analyses how the policies aspired to equitable resource allocation and democratic participation (representation) within schools. The study employs Bacchi's (2009) "What's the problem represented to be?" (WPR) approach to trace the evolution of policies for IE from Education White Paper 6 (Department of Education, 2001) to a recent assessment, the Department of Basic Education's progress report on inclusive education (Parliamentary Monitoring Group, 2023). By analysing underlying assumptions in these policies, the WPR approach helps expose the intended goals and their practical implications for schools. This work enriches the discourse on educational equity and social justice by illuminating the challenges of operationalising IE in diverse contexts. It further examines how policy assumptions, as framed by the WPR approach, can hinder or facilitate achieving genuine inclusion. By exploring these complexities, the study offers valuable insights for fostering inclusive educational environments that align with global aspirations while acknowledging unique South Africa realities.
Examining the role of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in strengthening inclusive education in teacher education: A Vygotskian analysis of change projects from Malawi and Eswatini
Authors: de Souza Ben
Published: November 2024

Inclusive education has a transformative agenda that challenges education systems to accommodate gender and social class as well as diverse needs that include disability. Despite being emphasised in schools, its application in teacher education has been limited. This gap indicates that while inclusive education is prioritised in schools, teachers may lack pedagogical competencies that have not been allowed for in their training. At the same time, Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) has been recognised for its potential to transform education systems given its orientation towards collaborative learning, whole institution approaches, and respect for diversity. In this study, drawing on experiences from UNESCO's Sustainability Starts with Teachers (SST) programme, I examined the role of ESD in strengthening inclusive education in teacher education. The SST programme encouraged teacher educators in southern Africa to champion ESD practices while focusing on their contextual issues such as inclusivity. Focusing on two Change Projects from Malawi and Eswatini I used Vygotsky's sociocultural learning theory to explore opportunities for inclusivity that emerged from the SST programme. This examination led to strategies for maximising these opportunities in educational institutions and broader national contexts. Methodologically, this study involved interviews and workshops in the two selected Change Projects. The findings suggest that enrolling future teachers with disabilities in teacher education is essential for exemplifying an inclusive educational trajectory in schools. The Change Projects enabled teacher educators to work with ESD practices in developing inclusivity proficiencies in future teachers and ongoing efforts are needed to strengthen inclusive education in teacher education through ESD.
The promise and peril of Coding & Robotics education in South Africa: A scoping review of teacher preparation and generative artificial intelligence's potential for delivering equity
Authors: Tshidi Mashite , Dewa Alton
Published: November 2024

Integrating the Coding & Robotics (C&R) subject in South African schools signifies the nation's commitment to Fourth Industrial Revolution preparedness. However, challenges like inadequate teacher preparation and limited technological infrastructure must be addressed to ensure equity. Although Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) may not address the infrastructural deficiencies directly, in this scoping review we examine its potential to complement existing resources and support teachers in delivering C&R instruction. Following Arksey and O'Malley's framework, we conducted a systematic literature search in numerous databases, followed by a screening procedure: 10 of the 61 eligible papers satisfied the inclusion criteria. Our findings reveal that GenAI can optimise C&R teacher development through personalised learning, content generation, feedback on teaching methods, and fostering collaboration with other teachers. Despite its potential, issues including equity, ethical concerns, technological fluency gaps, and overreliance on GenAI tools, must be navigated to enhance equitable C&R instruction and prepare learners for the digital era.
Teachers' beliefs about the relevance of the mathematic curriculum given emerging societal crises and knowledge demands
Authors: Bansilal Sarah , Gal Iddo , North Delia
Published: November 2024

In an era inundated with statistical and mathematical information through various media channels, members of the public must grasp these concepts if they are to understand global developments like public health crises and climate change. In this study, we explored teachers' beliefs about the relevance of the curriculum in the context of the COVID pandemic and sought to identify, from their perspectives, the changes needed to improve its relevance. We had 56 teachers participate in an online survey, eight of whom were also interviewed later. Our findings revealed that participants believed the curriculum helped prepare learners to understand certain aspects of the pandemic-related information. However, they noted that the information was more complex than mere mathematical calculations might be, so required a careful coordination of appropriate mathematical and contextual relationships. Many teachers suggested changes focused on providing more opportunities for learners to engage with real-life applications of mathematics. There were variations in teachers' perspectives on curriculum content, with some emphasizing the importance of broader cognitive processes while others focused on specific topics. These differences were influenced by factors such as teaching experience, educational background, and teaching phase.
Special section editorial
Authors: Rath Kyle , Lange Jacques
Published: November 2024

This special thematic issue of Image & Text focuses on storytelling and how selective aspects manifest in the domain of communication design. It is noteworthy that this particular special issue has arisen as a result of the landmark Stories Worth Telling retrospective exhibition1 curated by the Information Design division of the University of Pretoria's School of the Arts in June of 2023 at the Javett-UP Student Gallery, showcasing 218 book designs by final year Information Design students. Following the exhibition, this special edition of Image & Text invited scholars, educators, writers, design practitioners, curators, and critics alike to submit articles specifically on the art of storytelling through an image/text interplay that dances upon the editorial stage or other spaces. In this editorial, we highlight eight original peer-reviewed research contributions that offer unique perspectives on the role of storytelling in design, design education, and illustration as depicted in a multitude of media that run the gamut from poster design to creative writing, picture books, postcards, comics, wayfinding, and place naming. Moreover, we also provide an overview of academic contributions that discuss aspects related directly to the exhibition itself, an exhibition review, and a book review that comments on the importance of writing as a directorial storytelling tool.
Ações de educação ambiental e subcritérios para o melhoramento da gestão de resíduos sólidos domiciliares: uma revisão da literatura
Authors: Framesche Leticia , Souza Jeanette Beber de , Deschamps Fernando , Veiga Tatiane Bonametti , Biluca Juliana
Published: November 2024

A gestão adequada dos Resíduos Sólidos Domiciliares (RSD) tornou-se um dos mais complexos desafios enfrentados pelos gestores públicos e tomadores de decisão, em função dos impactos negativos que os mesmos ocasionam e das limitações financeiras, técnicas e estruturais associadas. Então, o objetivo deste estudo descritivo e exploratório, com abordagem mista, é identificar e sistematizar checklists de ações de Educação Ambiental (EA) a serem adotadas em prol de possíveis melhorias na gestão adequada dos RSD, bem como de subcritérios a serem levados em consideração na definição de aplicação destas ações, uma vez que esse instrumento legal tem se mostrado eficiente para auxiliar no desenvolvimento sustentável de sistemas públicos. Então, uma revisão sistemática da literatura, por meio do Methodi Ordinatio, associado a Snowball sampling, foram adotados, para identificar os trabalhos clássicos e atuais (2000-2020) mais relevantes que adotaram ações de EA. Ao total, 22 artigos foram selecionados. Seguidamente, uma revisão exploratória (2010-2020) para a identificação de potenciais subcritérios foi realizada, e 24 artigos foram identificados. Conjuntamente, análises bibliométricas e de conteúdo foram aplicadas, identificando no primeiro caso, predominâncias temporais (2020 e 2016), periódicos mais difundidos (Journal of Cleaner Production e Waste Management) e países mais influentes na temática (Reino Unido e Sérvia). Já a análise de conteúdo, identificou cinco ações de EA e nove subcritérios potenciais a serem levados em consideração nas tomadas de decisão. Portanto, os resultados identificados norteiam pesquisadores e formuladores de políticas públicas de países em desenvolvimento e preenchem lacunas, conferindo assertividade, relevância e originalidade à pesquisa.
 PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Políticas públicas. Sustentabilidade Urbana. Tomadas de decisão.
XPS investigations of thin epitaxial and magnetron tin layers surface physico-chemical state
Authors: Chuvenkova Olga A. , Boikov Nikolai I. , Ryabtsev Stanislav V. , Parinova Elena V. , Chumakov Ratibor G. , Lebedev Alexei M. , Smirnov Dmitry , Makarova Anna , Titova Sofiia S. , Fateev Kirill A. , Turishchev Sergey Yu.
Published: November 2024

Thin layers of the tin-oxygen system with nanometer thicknesses and structures based on them are relevant objects of development for use in modern devices, for example in microelectronics. The general miniaturization of electronic devices, the achievement of energy efficiency in the operation of such devices, and the optimal modes of their operation determine the strategies for using the tin-oxygen system structures. First of all, the justification of the tin-oxygen system nanolayers formation technique. The dependence of the formed nanolayers properties on the state of their surface is significant.
The article contains the results of direct experimental studies of the composition and physico-chemical state of the tinoxygen system thin nanolayers surface. To form the studied structures, the popular and in-demand methods of magnetron sputtering and molecular beam epitaxy were used. The X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy was applied with the use of the synchrotron radiation which has a high intensity and the possibility of spectrum excitation energy optimal selection, which is important for a small amount of the studied material. After formation, the research objects were stored in laboratory conditions for several weeks before synchrotron studies.
Differences in the surface composition and physico-chemical state of the thin tin layers formed by magnetron sputtering or epitaxially, and then oxidized naturally, are shown. Five monolayers of tin formed by the molecular beam epitaxy make it possible to diffuse atmospheric oxygen, which oxidizes the Si buffer layer located under the Sn nanolayer on a silicon substrate. At the same time, the surface of the tin film obtained by magnetron sputtering is close to the natural oxide SnO2-x in its physico-chemical state.
The results of the work can be useful for determining the optimal approaches to the formation and subsequent modification of thin and ultrathin layers of tin oxides for the tasks of creating active layers of modern electronic devices
La expresión oral y las modernas metodologías de enseñanza de idiomas
Authors: García Aranda M.ª Ángeles
Published: November 2024

This paper aims to contribute to the history of teaching materials for Spanish as a foreign language, especially those that highlighted oral expression. It deals with the context in which the Cortina method is composed, the motivations that originated it and, especially, the content and structure of the materials that characterize it. Among them, the description of Spanish pronunciation, figurative pronunciations and the Cortinaphone, which allows oral repetition of what has been heard, stand out without a doubt.
Una historia de la enseñanza del español en los Estados Unidos
Authors: Killam Jason , Fafulas Stephen , Díaz-Campos Manuel
Published: November 2024

The article presents various complexities that have influenced the history of the acquisition and teaching of the Spanish language in the United States. Following a brief introduction of language acquisition research between the years of 1950-1970, the article focuses on describing the history of second language teaching from the perspective of studies that employ a communicative methodology. Several theoretical frameworks are discussed within the communicative approach, among them psycholinguistic and sociocultural models, and the effect that they have had on pedagogy. Additionally, the article highlights the special case of Spanish as a heritage language since there are millions of Spanish-speakers that have learned Spanish in the home but without having access to formal education their native language until high school. The article concludes emphasizing the challenges and difficulties encountered in the training of second language teachers.
Review of Electrical Steels with their Properties and Recent Trends for Improvement
Authors:   Department of Mechanical Engineering, Mukesh Patel School of Technology Management & Engineering, SVKM’s NMIMS, Mumbai, Maharahstra, India, Momin Asif
Published: November 2024

Objectives: This review study provides a thorough analysis of the magnetic behavior and characteristics of electrical steels, including established and novel materials (3%wt Silicon). Methods: We investigate how composition, microstructure, and processing methods affect the magnetic performance of these steels as well as the basic principles guiding their behavior. Thermomechanical processing can be observed for its impact on the material’s microstructure and magnetic properties. This review discusses testing over samples for conventional processes for different % of cold worked or strain hardening and annealing at higher temperatures i.e., 1200°C. For uncertainties regarding the impact of impurities or inclusions on their magnetic properties, the study was carried out to know the effect of cerium addition on the material’s magnetic properties of the material. Findings: It was observed that rolling temperature has significant effect over magnetic properties of the material. A notable improvement in the magnetic permeability of the material and its critical performance metric for soft magnetic materials is indicated by the increase in “Gamma max”. Similarly, the effects of compressive stresses, doping effect, grain size, annealing, and other manufacturing processes were studied, and observed their impact on magnetic properties. This review discusses the literature on future scope with the latest trends. This helps clarify the trade-offs associated with maximizing electrical steels for certain uses. Novelty: This study presents a novel approach towards electrical steel and its magnetic properties by incorporating different alloying elements and optimizing rolling & annealing parameters. A key innovation is the application of machine learning and neural network to predict and optimize material behavior, core loss and provide methods to improve magnetic properties of electrical steels. Significance: Electrical steels are crucial in transformers and electric motors, enhancing efficiency by minimizing energy losses and improving magnetic performance. This can be achieved by changing manufacturing parameters and operating conditions with the help of latest trends. Keywords: Electrical steel, Magnetic properties, Machine learning, Composition, Microstructure, Core loss
Effects of Coated Carbide Insert on Surface Finish of Multiple Hardened EN31 Alloy Steel Using Regression, ANN, and RSM
Authors:   Research Scholar,, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad, 431004, Maharashtra, India, Bhivsane Shivaji , Chel Arvind , Sayyed Siraj
Published: November 2024

Objectives: Surface finish plays an essential role in every machining process. The current study mainly focuses on multiple hardened EN31 alloy steel, using various machining parameters and optimizing using regression, ANN, and RSM. Methods: The experimentation was performed using a commercial CNC machine and a surface roughness tester, using machining parameters such as tool nose radius (re), cutting speed (v), feed (f), depth of cut (d), and hardness (H) of the material ranging from 0.4 to 1.2 mm, 160 to 260 m/min, 0.1 to 0.20 mm/rev, 0.05 to 0.15 mm, and 45 to 49 HRC, respectively. Findings: The study revealed that cutting speed and feed rate significantly affect the surface finish, followed by tool nose radius. With the help of optimization techniques, the surface roughness predicted through RSM was 99.91%, followed by Regression and ANN. The contour plot predicts Ra using the best possible combinations of machining parameters. Novelty: The current research compares the surface finish results of multiple hardened EN31 alloy steels predicted through regression, RSM, and ANN with experimental values. The generated correlations will undoubtedly assist researchers in determining surface finish for the defined ranges of machining parameters. Keywords: Hard Turning, Coated Carbide, EN31 Steel, Surface Roughness, Optimization, RSM
Solving Fuzzy Delay Differential Equations using Fuzzy Elzaki Transform and Fuzzy Elzaki Decomposition Method
Authors:   Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics, Bishop Heber College (Autonomous), Affiliated to Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, 620017, Tamil Nadu, India, Sharmila R Gethsi , Devigayathri S
Published: November 2024

Objective: In this work, the fuzzy Elzaki transform and fuzzy Elzaki decomposition method are used to solve fuzzy delay differential equations. The fuzzy Elzaki decomposition method is a combination of the fuzzy Elzaki transform and Adomian decomposition method in a fuzzy environment. The use of transforms in solving differential equations makes the solution process simpler. Methodology: The fuzzy Elzaki transform is applied in the fuzzy delay differential equation. The nonlinear terms are decomposed using Adomian polynomials in a nonlinear fuzzy delay differential equation. In the transformed domain, the resulting algebraic equation is solved. The solution in the original time domain is obtained by applying the inverse Elzaki transform. Findings: The fuzzy Elzaki transform and fuzzy Elzaki decomposition method are useful for handling the complexities associated with fuzzy functions and delays in differential equations. The technique used to solve the fuzzy delay differential equation gives results with better accuracy compared to the exact solution. The applicability of the method is illustrated with numerical examples. Novelty: The Elzaki transform is a helpful tool for solving delay differential equations with discontinuities. For the resilient solution of complicated differential equations, especially those including nonlinearity and fuzzy logic, the fuzzy Elzaki decomposition approach is useful. It gives an organized way to find the solution to fuzzy delay differential equation by utilizing the advantages of both the Elzaki transform and the Adomian decomposition method in a fuzzy situation. Keywords: Triangular Fuzzy Number, Fuzzy Elzaki Transform, Adomian decomposition method, Fuzzy Elzaki decomposition method, Fuzzy Delay Differential Equations (FDDE)
De anomalías y revoluciones: el colapso de los paradigmas
Authors:   Universidad de la República, Rasner Jorge
Published: November 2024

En La función del dogma en la investigación científica (1979), Thomas Kuhn enfatiza la necesidad de que las ciencias maduras formen a sus recursos humanos propiciando una fuerte adhesión a los fundamentos ontológicos y epistemológicos que sustentan dicha concepción paradigmática. Esta tesis, que de algún modo quita perspectiva a las y los científicos, deja abierta la cuestión de cómo tan fuerte adhesión dogmática permite la crítica y a la postre la revolución científica. En “Ciencia normal, dogmatismo y progreso” (2023), Pablo Melogno revisa críticamente esta propuesta kuhniana y la de una serie de analistas de su obra. Concluye que la propuesta de Kuhn es atinada por cuanto contempla cómo la tensión conservación-crítica permite en ciertas circunstancias sostener la fuerte adhesión incorporada, y en otras circunstancias ejercer una crítica informada ante una abrumadora acumulación de anomalías. En este artículo, sugiero que no son solo factores de índole racional los que llevan a un colectivo a decidir sobre la continuidad o el cambio paradigmático, sino que también inciden factores de tipo ideológico y cultural, frecuentemente naturalizados y difíciles de objetivar.