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An “Indigenous” Migration Control? Coloniality and Contrasting Effects of Peer-to-Peer Intermediation in the Implementation of Voluntary Returns from Morocco
Authors: Maâ Anissa 
Published: October 2024

Drawing on data collected during ethnographic fieldwork carried out between 2016 and 2018, this article addresses the role of intermediaries from migrant communities in the implementation of voluntary returns run by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) from Morocco. The article explores the colonial legacies and contrasting effects of this singular form of intermediation in the context of migration. It develops the concept of “indigenous intermediation” by bringing together empirical data, migration studies, and historical works on colonial intermediation. In so doing, the article questions the “indigeneity” of intermediaries in relation to their target audience. It further sheds light on the conditions of emergence of this form of intermediation, as well as its underlying dynamics of racialised categorisation and identification. Finally, it highlights the diversity of practices resulting from indigenous intermediation.
Using participatory and inclusive methodologies to explore inclusive education in Africa
Authors: Wickenden Mary 
Published: October 2024

Background: This paper presents researchers’ experiences using participatory, inclusive research methodologies to explore aspects of inclusive education, with children with disabilities, parents, and teachers in Nigeria and Kenya.Objectives: The objective is to describe working with children and adults with disabilities, as research collaborators, alongside local INGO staff and OPD partners.Method: In Kenya we worked with 9 peer researchers with disabilities to run focus groups and interviews with children with disabilities, parents and teachers about inclusive pre-school education. In Nigeria we ran participatory workshops with children with disabilities, and their parents discussing what makes school and community settings inclusive, to inform the design of a Wellbeing and Inclusion checklist. The studies were based in pilot primary schools and Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE or pre-school) classes in Nigeria and Kenya respectively. The data produced were recordings and notes from focus group discussions, interviews and activities and reflections from the peer researchers. Data analysis was an inclusive participatory process of thematic analysis carried out in person and online.Results: These innovative approaches demonstrate that with careful planning and support, both adults and children with disabilities can be involved very directly in research processes not just as participants but as researchers.Conclusion: We argue that using participatory, disability-inclusive approaches helps to make the findings more nuanced and genuine and the data and outputs generated uniquely grounded in people’s realities and perspectives.Contribution: These methods can potentially inform the mainstreaming of a disability inclusion approach into international development debates and activities.
Rethinking a fundamentalist literalist reading of Mark 16:18 by some new prophetic churches
Authors: Kgatle Mookgo S. 
Published: October 2024

Some of the New Prophetic Churches apply the fundamentalist literalist reading of the biblical text in their sermons and theology because of a lack of knowledge and application of proper reading and interpretation of scripture. The fundamentalist literalist reading of scripture particularly Mark 16:18 is linked here to the abuses by some of the pastors in New Prophetic Churches. In addressing these challenges, this article proposes a proper exegetical study of Mark 16:18 that pays attention to the context of the text, the historical background and the grammar of the text. This will be achieved by giving a background to a fundamentalist literalist reading of scripture in Pentecostalism particularly as practised by New Prophetic Churches in South Africa. The article will also highlight some of the challenges posed by the fundamentalist literalist reading of scripture. The final section is an exegetical study of Mark 16:18, which is interpreted by recognising the whole passage of Mark 16:9–20 even though some New Testament scholars do not recognise this longer ending. This article reflected on this passage in response to the fundamentalist literalist reading among New Prophetic Churches not necessarily to enter the debate between the short ending and longer ending.Contribution: This article challenges fundamentalist literalist reading of scripture in New Prophetic Churches. The article proposes a thorough exegetical reading of Mark 16:18 that recognises the exegetical tools such as history, grammar and the context of the text.
Application of DEA Models to Develop Strategies for Improving the Energy Efficiency of National Economies: Focusing on SDGs and Best Practices in European Countries
Authors: Kyshakevych Bohdan , Nastoshyn Stepan , Maksyshko Natalia , Svintsov Oleksandr , Maturin Yuriy 
Published: October 2024

Objective: This study aims to develop a strategy for improving the energy efficiency of national economies through the application of DEA (Data Envelopment Analysis) models. The research focuses on adopting the best practices from European countries in the context of SDGs.

Theoretical Framework: The research is grounded in the framework of sustainable development and energy efficiency, focusing on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 12). DEA models are utilized to assess energy efficiency across various European economies, considering economic, environmental, and energy-related factors.

Method: DEA models were applied to assess energy efficiency by analyzing input variables such as energy intensity, CO₂ emissions, and energy consumption. The model used a comparative analysis of 38 European countries, with special attention to the weights (λ) in the VRS model, allowing for variable returns to scale. The data were sourced from Eurostat and the World Bank.
Results and Discussion: The results indicated that countries like Ireland and Albania serve as key reference units for Ukraine, highlighting the effectiveness of transitioning to renewable energy sources and reducing dependence on fossil fuels. The analysis demonstrated that inefficient countries could improve their performance by following the strategies of their reference units, specifically in reducing energy consumption and emissions.

Research Implications: The study provides practical insights into how less efficient countries, like Ukraine, can enhance their energy policies by adopting successful practices from European nations, ultimately contributing to global sustainability goals.

Originality/Value: This research contributes to the literature by offering a structured methodology for enhancing energy efficiency in national economies through DEA modeling. It emphasizes the significance of renewable energy in sustainable development and presents a comparative framework applicable to a broad range of countries.
A new Corrosion Inhibitor Based on Modiﬁcation of Polyacrylic acid in acidic Solution
Authors: Jassim Hamzah Mohammed , Zainab Hassan Ali  , Rafal shakeeb alanee  
Published: October 2024

This search investigates the corrosion inhibition properties of polyacrylic acid. The corrosion inhibition performance of carbon steel (CS) in a 1M HCl solution treated with the polyacrylic acid inhibitor was evaluated using potentiodynamic polarization measurement, Field Emission-Scanning Electron Microscopy (FE-SEM) and Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS). The findings of this study demonstrate that polyacrylic acid exhibits significant effectiveness as corrosion inhibitor for CS in Acid solution. The inhibitor acts as a mixed-type inhibitor, and its corrosion inhibition efficiency increases with higher concentrations of polyacrylic Acid concentration up to 89.9% obtained at 298 K for a 400 ppm concentration, while decreasing with increasing acid concentration.
Building an emulator for sea surface temperature
Authors: Kim Donghee , Kim Dongwook 
Published: October 2024

We are interested in the problem of predicting sea surface temperature with machine learning methods using only the relevant climate factors. We tried to resolve the cost inefficiency of the temperature predicting model using over a million of data[1] that is observed by about 6300[2] NASA weather stations, a typical model that prominent agencies like NASA uses. First of all, we minimized the required computing power by using only velocity and pressure variables. Moreover, we minimized the usage of data by using only 14GB of NASA-GISS data and supplemented the minimized data by comparing four different machine learning models to predict global sea surface temperature. In addition, beyond predicting the global sea surface temperature, we also wanted to delve into predicting each region’s temperature. Thus, we gridded the earth into 64,800 regions, based on latitudes and longitudes. However, the accuracy drastically decreased since the data was also divided into 64,800 parts. Therefore, we applied the Gaussian filter to our predicted outcomes, and it made a breakthrough in accuracy. This will have a huge impact on temperature prediction because it will astoundingly decrease the expense and the amount of data needed for predicting temperature.
Perception of Women Towards Investment in Different Investment Alternatives
Authors: Harshini C , Pooja V , Desai Preethi S 
Published: October 2024

Women are empowered to take active participation in investment activities through financial education and an inclusive investment environment. Several alternatives to investing are available, including mutual funds, real estate, precious metals, savings accounts, and stocks, which offer potential returns through regular income or capital appreciation. Investment alternatives are differentiated by their unique features, risks, returns, and ease of management. Investors, before investing, must take these features into account in relation to their risk tolerance, goals, and time horizon when considering any particular alternative. As women are recognized for making risk-averse investment decisions, their investments are impacted by numerous factors. The primary goal of this study is to understand the investment perception of women towards different investment alternatives. While the main factors influencing investment decisions are return, risk, and liquidity, several other factors specifically influence women investors, such as social and cultural norms, peers, and family members. Primary data was collected through a well-structured questionnaire consisting of Likert scale questions. SPSS software was used for data analysis. The initial results of the survey showed that 70% of the respondents had an average understanding of different investment options, whereas only 5% had high knowledge of different investment alternatives. When it comes to interest in a particular investment, mutual funds are the most preferred alternative. Additionally, 72% of women respondents show a moderate level of risk tolerance among all respondents in the study.

Received: 13 June 2024 | Revised: 19 September 2024 | Accepted: 20 September 2024

Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest to this work.

Data Availability Statement
The data that support this work are available upon reasonable request to the corresponding author.

Author Contribution Statement
Harshini C: Conceptualization, Methodology, Validation, Writing-original draft, Visualization, Formal analysis, and Project administration. Pooja V: Investigation, Visualization, Validation, and Writing- review & editing. Preeti S Desai: Writing- review & editing, Formatting, and Validation.
PERCEPCIÓN DE CALIDAD EN LOS SERVICIOS DE LA COMUNIDAD EDUCATIVA DE UN CENTRO DE EDUCACIÓN SUPERIOR.
Authors: Reyes Flores Luis Carlos , Cuellar Q. de Reyes Gladys Yasmín 
Published: October 2024

El conocimiento de la percepción de los usuarios en la calidad de los servicios prestados por una institución o las empresas externas contratadas por esta, para un determinado fin, son de vital importancia. Ya que, conocer sus niveles de satisfacción, permite realizar los correctivos necesarios, para mejorar el marketing, favorecer el crecimiento y aumenta su demanda. Las Universidades tiene la necesidad de cumplir con los requisitos de la acreditación para las instituciones de Educación Superior, lo que los lleva a realizar un proceso de autoevaluación y autocorrección, no solo en la parte académica, sino también en la prestación de los servicios que engloban dicha labor. Por lo cual se hace necesario realizar este tipo de investigación que permita corregir o adecuar los servicios que brinda la Institución sean estos internos o externos. Para la realización del estudio se seleccionó una muestra de 700 estudiantes, 45 profesores y 15 administrativo (superando el 15 % de la población total). La encuesta se aplicó a los estudiantes de forma aleatoria en 5 de las 14 facultades que se encuentran en el CRU Coclé (Administración Pública, Facultad de Administración de Empresas y Contabilidad, Enfermería, Humanidades e Informática Electrónica y Comunicación). Se seleccionaron las facultades que cuentan con mayor número de estudiantes, y se procedió a seleccionar las escuelas con mayor número de estudiantes para aplicarles la encuesta confeccionada para tal fin. El estudio reveló algunos datos importantes. La Jornada nocturna es la que menos se beneficia del servicio de cafetería por su horario. En general los usuarios consideran que la cafetería debe mejorar sus servicios y dentro de los servicios que se deben mejorar está el del menú. El servicio de copias del Centro de Estudiantes es considerado como bueno. Los usuarios ven satisfechos sus necesidades en este centro de copiado. Es necesario revisar los precios vs la calidad del servicio. El servicio de transporte debe ser mejorado. La atención que reciben los usuarios en los buses es regular y la frecuencia de los transportes debe ser mejorada.
Mitigación de Cambio Climático desde el enfoque educativo STEM
Authors: Acevedo Andrade Adriana , Cabrera Cifuentes Karol , González Góngora Carolina 
Published: October 2024

Este trabajo surge en el contexto de la participación en la construcción de recursos educativos del programa Experimento Blended. Esta experiencia abrió la posibilidad de transformar los discursos y las acciones en el aula gracias a los aportes que surgieron al interior de un colectivo de docentes STEM de diferentes países latinoamericanos.
El proyecto se desarrolló con estudiantes de quinto grado de primaria en el Colegio Hernando Durán Dussan IED, ubicado en la localidad de Kennedy, Bogotá, Colombia. El ejercicio de aula se realizó desde la propuesta pedagógica planteada en el recurso educativo llamado “Crisis y Acción Climática”, el cual permitió un acercamiento a las problemáticas ambientales por las cuales atraviesa su contexto inmediato, debido que a pesar de que la localidad donde se encuentra el colegio cuenta con una gran riqueza ecosistémica, presenta el mayor índice de contaminación de aire con respecto a otras localidades de la ciudad, además de otros problemas asociados a la mala gestión de residuos sólidos.
Con respecto al marco metodológico, el proyecto se desarrolló en cinco fases, las que se distribuyeron de la siguiente manera: Fase I Estudio de Contexto; Fase II Apropiación Conceptual- Disciplinar; Fase III Articulación Curricular, PRAE y Experimento Blended; Fase IV Implementación en el aula; Fase V Sistematización y Divulgación.
El trabajo permitió llevar reflexiones a la comunidad educativa y ampliar las posibilidades para la mitigación del cambio climático. Además, desde el marco pedagógico permitió evidenciar la fuerza del enfoque STEM en el abordaje de estas problemáticas en el aula.
EFEKTIVITAS PENGGUNAAN MEDIA PAPAN CERDAS INSPIRASI TERHADAP PEMAHAMAN KONSEP NORMA PESERTA DIDIK KELAS 4 SD NEGERI TAWANG MAS 01
Authors: WATI SRI , PRAMASDYAHSARI AGNITA SISKA , SUSILOWATI ANIS , RAHMAWATI NOVIANA DINI 
Published: October 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of the use of smart inspiration board learning media (PANDASI) on the understanding of the concept of norms of grade IV students. This study was conducted at SD Negeri Tawang Mas 01, with a quantitative research type using an experimental method in the form of one group pretest-posttest design. The sampling technique used in this study was the saturated sampling technique, with a population of grade IV students of 23 students consisting of 10 male students and 13 female students. The average pretest score reached 45.09. While the average posttest score reached 76.22. The results of the Shapiro-Wilk normality test that the analysis of the pretest and posttest data above obtained results showing sig> 0.05 with pretest data 0.119> 0.05 while posttest data 0.175> 0.05 at a significance level of 0.05 and N = 25, then H? is accepted. Based on the calculation of the Paired Sample T-Test analysis, the significant value (2-tailed) is 0.000 <0.05 so that Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted. Thus, it can be concluded that there is a difference in the average value before the implementation of the learning model using the smart inspiration board media (PANDASI) on students' understanding of concepts.
ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan unttuk mengetahui pengaruh peggunaan media pembelajaran papan cerdas isnpirasi (PANDASI) terhadap pemahaman konsep norma peserta didik kelas IV. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di SD Negeri Tawang Mas 01, dengan jenis penelitian kuantitatif menggunakan matode eksperimen berupa one group pretest-posttest design. Teknik pengambilan sampling yang digunakan pada penelitian ini yakni tehnik sampling jenuh, dengan jumlah populasi siswa kelas IV adalah 23 siswa yang terdiri dari 10 siswa laki-laki dan 13 siswa perempuan. Rata-rata nilai pretest adalah mencapai 45.09. Sedangkan rata-rata nilai posttest adalah mencapai 76.22. Hasil uji normalitas Shapiro-Wilk bahwa analisis data pretest dan posttest diatas memperoleh hasil menunjukan sig > 0.05 dengan data pretest 0.119 > 0.05 sedangkan data posttest 0.175 > 0.05 pada taraf signifikan 0.05 dan N = 25, maka H? diterima. Berdasarkan perhitungan analisis Uji Paired Sample T-Test diperoleh nilai signifikan (2-tailed) adalah 0.000 < 0.05 sehingga Ho ditolak dan Ha diterima. Dengan demikian dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat perbedaan nilai rata-rata sebelum diterapkannya model pembelajaran menggunakan media papan cerdas inspirasi (PANDASI) terhadap pemahaman konsep peserta didik.
Variation of Heliostat Wind Loads in a Radial Field Array Model
Authors: Marano Matthew , Emes Matthew , Jafari Azadeh , Arjomandi Maziar 
Published: October 2024

The design of heliostats throughout a concentrated solar power (CSP) plant are currently of uniform design, however, research into the variation in heliostat wind loading within a radially staggered field array can provide insight into potential material cost savings in heliostat field design. Experimental investigation was carried out on a field array model in the University of Adelaide large wind tunnel. A total of 64 heliostat models of size 0.1 × 0.1 m were radially arranged over four surround rows. Four 3-axis load cells were utilized to analyze field array cases of morning (0700 hours), noon (1200 hours), and evening (1700 hours) configurations. Angle calculations for beam reflection were made for the 21st March (equinox). Results show mean and peak drag force coefficients reduce with distance into the field for a 1700 hour case due to high upstream blockage. Comparing the downstream drag and lift force coefficients against each test configuration, when heliostats are at steep elevation angles, high flow blockage leads to a reduction of coefficients downstream (0700 hour and 1700 hour cases). When elevation angles are reduced (1200 hours), drag and lift coefficients increase with distance from the central tower in the downstream direction. Results also show the central tower increases load coefficients on downstream heliostats, and therefore should be considered in heliostat wind loading and field design.
A Review of Geothermal Energy Coupled Hybrid System for Building Heat Supply
Authors: Hao Jianke , Jia Guosheng , Ma Zhendi , Zhang Zhibin , Ma Congfu , Cheng Chonghua , Jin Liwen 
Published: October 2024

Review
A Review of Geothermal Energy Coupled Hybrid System for Building Heat Supply

Jianke Hao 1, Guosheng Jia 1,*, Zhendi Ma 1, Zhibin Zhang 1, Congfu Ma 1, Chonghua Cheng 2 and Liwen Jin 1,*

1 School of Human Settlements and Civil Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China
2 Shaanxi Yateer Scientific and Technological Innovation Construction Co., Ltd., Xi’an 710076, China
* Correspondence: jiaguosheng@xjtu.edu.cn (G.J.); lwjin@xjtu.edu.cn (L.J.)

Received: 3 September 2024; Revised: 8 October 2024; Accepted: 10 October 2024; Published: 11 October 2024

Abstract: Recently, there has been significant emphasis on studying the combination of geothermal energy with other forms of renewable energy. This has become an important area of research in sustainable energy development. The notable characteristic of this integration is its ability to improve the overall efficiency and reliability of the heat supply system. This study reviews the research conducted on the building heating system, which combines geothermal energy with solar energy, wind energy, and air-source energy. A thorough analysis of how previous studies have utilized renewable energy sources to address the drawbacks of geothermal heating systems has been performed, with a specific focus on energy consumption efficiency, soil temperature variations, system power supply, and cost analysis. Geothermal energy coupled with solar energy can mitigate the instability of the solar energy supply and reduce the ground temperature attenuation. The integration of geothermal and wind energy can produce electricity, thereby satisfying the power requirements. The combination of geothermal energy with an air-source heat pump system can enhance the overall performance and reduce the borehole heat exchanger depth. Through the detailed analysis of these hybrid systems, we aim to promote the development and popularization of the coupled system and provide a reference for renewable energy utilization.
Um levantamento a partir de dois bancos brasileiros de teses e dissertações sobre o Ensino em Astronomia e a Formação de Professores
Authors: Pereira Amauri José da Luz , Voelzke Marcos Rincon 
Published: October 2024

O presente trabalho é uma versão expandida e melhorada de um trabalho apresentado pelos autores durante o XIX Encontro de Pesquisa em Ensino de Física em 2022. A partir da segunda metade do século passado o Ensino em Astronomia tem sido foco de pesquisas tanto em âmbito nacional quanto internacional. Seguindo essa tendência, o presente trabalho pretende apresentar um mapeamento de teses e dissertações na área do Ensino em Astronomia com ênfase na formação de professores nessa área específica de conhecimento, compreendendo desde o primeiro registro, datado de julho de 1973 até outubro de 2021, totalizando 387 trabalhos (338 dissertações e 49 teses), a partir de dois Bancos de Teses e Dissertações na área, que foram o Banco de Teses e Dissertações sobre Educação em Astronomia (BTDEA) e a Biblioteca Digital de Teses e Dissertações (BDTD). Houve a aplicação de um filtro com foco temático em Ensino em Astronomia e Formação de Professores e dele, 14 trabalhos foram separados para uma apuração mais pormenorizada. Fazendo uma análise qualitativa dos trabalhos selecionados, foi possível verificar as abordagens de Ensino em Astronomia na Formação de Docentes tanto durante suas graduações, quanto em iniciativas de formações continuadas. O baixo número de iniciativas nessa linha, frente as dimensões continentais do Brasil, abrem possibilidades para muitas outras iniciativas dessa abordagem seja para a disseminação do Ensino em Astronomia seja para a fomentação de pesquisas futuras a serem propostas a partir dessa temática.