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N., Uduma-Olugu, and Jerry Obiefuna. "Evolution of Landscape Architectural Education:The Nigerian Experience." International Journal of Sciences Volume 2, no. 2013-08 (2013): 28–32. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3348402.
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Landscape Architecture being a profession and discipline whose philosophy and practice emphasizes harmonization of human development with nature, it is important to ensure that professionals are properly trained to reflect this. The process of getting the training started in Nigeria after so many attempts. The paper examines the historical background of landscape architecture education in the country and the challenges in creating awareness of the profession and sustaining the Landscape Architecture programmes that have been created. It details the components of the various programmes while discussing the progress and challenges to landscape architectural education in Nigeria.Read Complete Article at ijSciences: V2201307222
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Marinkovic, Dragoslav. "Genetic bases of the evolution of organisms." Genetika 34, no. 2-3 (2002): 53–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.2298/gensr0203053m.
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Biological progress consists of the continuous increase of divergence with simultaneous maintenance and the increase of conformance (harmoniousness) of living systems. A mutual balance between divergence of forms and the degree of perfection of their structure and function indicates a level of the evolutionary development of a particular group of organisms, i.e. a level and prospects of their evolutionary progress. An enormous potential of combined genetic polymorphousness is reduced to adaptive landscapes of a limited number of developmental programmes that make actual units of inheritance and variability within each species.
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Leak, David J. "Benchtop evolution: Using forced evolution to generate gene and protein variants in the laboratory." Biochemist 31, no. 1 (2009): 36–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.1042/bio03101036.
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Enzymes are remarkable catalysts. Their potential to catalyse specific reactions with a high degree of regio- and stereo-selectivity was exploited in the early days of steroid manufacture where, despite relatively poor productivity, the exquisite selectivity of the conversions meant that it was possible to economically convert readily available precursors into valuable intermediates for final product synthesis. This avoided the attrition of multi-step de novo chemical synthesis, a factor which was inherent in most commercially successful biotransformation processes prior to the introduction of molecular cloning. Finding the best enzyme for the reaction was largely based on extensive microbial isolation and screening programmes, and the chosen isolate or a mutant thereof would also be the production host.
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McKenna, Ted. "Curriculum evolution - change via a series of 'controlled explosions'." Structural Engineer 98, no. 7 (2020): 12–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.56330/dlpt2581.
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This paper, based on the winning entry to the Excellence in Structural Engineering Education Award 2019, presents a multifaceted yet controlled exploration of the potential to achieve progressive change towards a new vision of structural engineering education. The various teaching interventions presented were undertaken in third- and fourth-year modules forming part of the Bachelor (Honours) of Structural Engineering degree programme at Cork Institute of Technology (CIT), Ireland. The interventions sought to improve creativity and conceptual design skills, redress the burden of analysis and technical design, while also developing skills in confirmation, communication and teamwork. Feedback from students was received in various formats. Overall, the interventions described, while challenging, were well received. In conclusion, outcomes from the test cases described in this paper provide a strong foundation for further beneficial evolution of the programme, without fear of harm to the programme's well-established reputation in both academia and industry.
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Quon, Stephanie, Sarah Thompson, Daniel Nguyen, Emily Carter, and Michael Lee. "Integrating engineering into medical education: A scoping review." Current Medicine Research and Practice 15, no. 3 (2025): 100–104. https://doi.org/10.4103/cmrp.cmrp_60_25.
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Background: As healthcare systems grow increasingly complex and technology-driven, there is a pressing need to equip future physicians with problem-solving skills, systems thinking and design principles that define engineering disciplines. Although isolated programmes have integrated engineering into medical training, there is a limited synthesis of how these approaches are operationalised and evaluated. Objective: This narrative review explores the integration of engineering principles into medical education and identifies models, thematic trends and opportunities for interdisciplinary innovation. Methods: Relevant literature was identified through a comprehensive search of PubMed, Scopus, IEEE Xplore and grey literature sources using keywords related to engineering mindsets, medical education and interdisciplinary training. A flexible and exploratory approach was used to include peer-reviewed and conceptual articles that addressed the application of systems thinking, simulation, quality improvement (QI) and design in medical training contexts. Results: Fifteen articles spanning North America and Europe were included in the study. Four themes emerged: (1) engineering-based curricula and dual-degree programmes; (2) simulation, modelling and systems thinking; (3) healthcare systems engineering and QI and (4) interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation. Programmes such as EnMED and MEDTEC exemplify dual-degree initiatives that foster innovation capacity. Simulation tools enhance experiential learning of physiology and pharmacokinetics. Lean methodology, human factors and system optimisation are embedded in QI education. Interdisciplinary programmes, such as healthcare hackathons and design thinking challenges, cultivate real-world problem-solving and team-based innovation. Conclusion: Integrating engineering principles into medical education enhances learners’ ability to navigate complex technology-intensive healthcare systems. Embracing systems thinking, process design and interdisciplinary collaboration represents curricular enhancement and a fundamental evolution in preparing future physician-innovators.
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Walker, Alan M., Malcolm C. M. Beveridge, Walter Crozier, Niall Ó Maoiléidigh, and Nigel Milner. "Monitoring the incidence of escaped farmed Atlantic salmon, Salmo salar L., in rivers and fisheries of the United Kingdom and Ireland: current progress and recommendations for future programmes." ICES Journal of Marine Science 63, no. 7 (2006): 1201–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.icesjms.2006.04.018.
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Abstract An inevitable consequence of the development of the Atlantic salmon, Salmo salar L., farming industry in coastal waters of the British Isles has been the loss of farmed salmon to the wild, their occurrence in inshore waters and rivers, and their appearance in coastal and freshwater fisheries. Monitoring programmes have been developed throughout the British Isles, variously using scientific sampling, catch records from coastal or freshwater fisheries or both, and scientific sampling of catches from in-river traps. We compare the results of these monitoring programmes with regional production and the numbers of escapees reported from marine fish farms. We also consider the effectiveness of the programmes for assessing the prevalence of farmed salmon that escape from marine cages. Finally, we make recommendations for improvements to these programmes and for the development of best practice, including the scientific sampling of in-river spawning stocks through fishery-independent sources, identification of fish origin based on at least two methods, assessment of the degree of incorrect classification, and the timely and accurate reporting of all escapes.
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Piróg, Danuta. "Key processes shaping the current role and operation of higher education institutions in society." Environmental & Socio-economic Studies 4, no. 1 (2016): 53–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/environ-2016-0005.
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AbstractThe concurrent processes of globalisation, computerisation, and integration shape and constantly modify developmental factors and generate multidirectional social changes. Among social life fields, one of them has been particularly sensitive to the impact of those processes and has remained in clear feedback relationship with them is education, including university-level education. This article aims to present some reflections on the key processes which influence the environment of higher education institutions’ activity and on what their impact specifically is. The factors taken into account include: the transformation of the political and economic system, integration with the European higher education area, the market shift of education, evolving social demands towards higher education institutions and society’s attitude towards work. As knowledge has become an asset largely affecting the quality of life of people and society, universities have changed their focus from searching for and exploring truth, good and beauty in the world towards becoming innovation centres, transferring knowledge as offering their educational services. In this article, those trends have been exemplified in relation to geography degree programmes, and shown through an evolution of the model of the university. Based on a review of the literature, it seems that the processes discussed also concern geography degree programmes, and the future operation of these programmes closely depends on whether they can maintain their care for high quality education coupled with genuine efforts to ensure the smooth transition of graduates into the labour market.
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Hacker, RB. "An evaluation of range regeneration programmes in Western Australia." Rangeland Journal 11, no. 2 (1989): 89. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/rj9890089.
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Range regeneration programmes and related research are reviewed for three major project areas - the Ord River Catchment, the Fitzroy River Frontage and the Winter Rainiall Arid Zone. Successful regeneration techniques are well established for the Ord River Catchment although the ongoing management of treated areas presents a number of difficulties. Regeneration techniques for the Fitzroy Frontage have not been firmly established but, if economically justifiable, are likely to involve water ponding and the amelioration of soil conditions by organic mulch accumulation. It is argued that extension of the water ponding principle to areas of higher slope than those on which the technique is normally used is likely to be an important component of the development of regeneration procedures in the arid zone. Experience in all three environments suggests that a number of principles apply generally. Control of grazing by native and feral animals is a pre-requisite for successful regeneration in any environment. The rate of response to regeneration treatments seems to be inversely related to the degree of degradation suggesting that less severely degraded areas are likely to provide the best economic return from regeneration programmes. Processes of ecological succession seem important in all regeneration activities in the rangelands and cannot be entirely bypassed by cultural intervention.
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Bernelli-Zazzera, Franco, Giorgio Guglieri, Salvo Marcuccio, Francesco Marulo, Paola Nardinocchi, and Paolo Tortora. "Evolution of (AERO)Space Engineering Studies in Italy in the Past 20 Years." Transactions on Aerospace Research 2022, no. 4 (2022): 48–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/tar-2022-0023.
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Abstract The paper presents the evolution and trends in the Master’s-level studies in aerospace engineering in Italy, looking at the past 20 years. In the year 2000, a major reform of the higher education in engineering took place in Italy, with the introduction of the so-called ‘Bologna system’ and the clear separation of Bachelor’s and Master’s degree studies. With this reform, a relatively high flexibility was given to universities to define their programme structures. The ministerial rules defined only broad subject areas within which courses and credits should be allocated. This reform allowed the diversification of the educational profile within each university and, even more relevant, allowed the creation of mobility across the country between Bachelor’s and Master’s study programmes. The paper will show the basic facts and figures in the six Italian universities participating in the Partnership of a European Group of Aeronautics and Space UniversitieS (PEGASUS) network (Politecnico di Milano, Politecnico di Torino, Università di Pisa, Università degli Studi di Napoli ‘Federico II’, Sapienza Università di Roma and Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna), elaborating on the impact of the potential workforce for the sector. Data have been collected from the official open data repository of the Italian Ministry of University, supplemented by information provided by the six universities under analysis. The comparative analysis shows two major results: the positive impact of the reform on the overall Italian higher education and, specifically, a greater appreciation of the aerospace curricula proposed in accordance with the new system.
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Melhuish, Lynsey. "Dangerous liaisons." Industry and Higher Education 31, no. 1 (2016): 3–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0950422216686474.
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This article explores the aspects of employer engagement in higher education (HE). The vocational field of the adventure and outdoor industry provides the context, with associated undergraduate degrees offering contemporary ‘real-world’ provision, underpinned by values of inclusivity and widening participation – an approach that addresses issues high on the government and HE agendas and of which employer engagement is an integral part. The field also reflects the evolution of modern vocational degree programmes and the tensions that persist between ‘traditional’ and ‘non-traditional’ provision alongside changing industry demands. In a constantly changing global, political and social environment, UK universities are under increasing pressure from government to strengthen university–employer cooperation. This article examines key factors that universities, industry and government should consider when advocating real-world learning and the potential of employer engagement, including the powerful influence of the ‘student’ perspective and demands for a high-quality experience and satisfaction in terms of career preparation.
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Lajic-Mihajlovic, Danka, and Mirjana Zakic. "Dragacevo trumpet festival in Guca: A place of networking music cultures." Zbornik Matice srpske za drustvene nauke, no. 139 (2012): 223–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.2298/zmsdn1239223z.
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A traditional event Dragacevo trumpet festival, which is being held since 1961 in Guca (a small town in Western Serbia), represents the most visited cultural manifestation in Serbia. A growing popularity of the Festival (according to the organizer?s statistics, a number of visitors at the last few festivals was around 800 000) has to do with, among other things, its programme conception whose evolution reflects changes in cultural policies of the organizer. The analysis of a diachronic dimension of the Festival in this paper is aimed at marking main points in several decades of the Festival?s development which contributed to re-positioning and affirmation of brass bands practice in Serbia. The local event evolved into a manifestation of intercultural profile not only by the structure of the audience, but also by the music presented there. Nowadays, the concept is recognized practically in all events of this convocation festival: in competition programmes - at national and, recently introduced, international level, and especially at revue performances of brass bands with free programmes. In specific situations at the Festival, different trumpet practices are manifested predominantly as the products of intercultural relations, implied in this paper as an active coexistence of cultures. A way and a degree of interaction between cultures result in the contents in which ?cultures in a dialogue? can be clearly identified, but also in the hybrids with transcultural characteristics. The exact interactive processes present a paradigmatic value of the whole Dragacevo trumpet festival in Guca - as a meeting point of (music) cultures of the world.
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Truong, V. Dao, and Timo Dietrich. "Master’s thesis research in social marketing (1971-2015)." Journal of Social Marketing 8, no. 1 (2018): 58–98. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jsocm-11-2016-0072.
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Purpose Limited attention has been given to the study of social marketing at the graduate level. Such a study not only reveals research interests and trends, but also provides insights into the level of academic evolution or maturity of the social marketing field. This paper aims to examine social marketing as the subject of master’s theses. Design/methodology/approach A search strategy found 266 social marketing-focused master’s theses completed from 1971 to 2015. These theses were analysed by host countries, institutions, disciplinary contexts and degree programmes for which they were submitted. Findings Only four theses were submitted from 1971-1980 and eight completed in 1981-1990. The number of theses increased to 35 in 1991-2000, 118 between 2001 and 2010 and 101 in the past five years (2011-2015). The USA was the leading producer of social marketing master’s theses, followed by Canada, Sweden, China, South Africa, the UK and Kenya. A majority of theses were housed in the disciplines of business, health and communication, and none of them was submitted for a Master of Social Marketing degree. Originality/value This is the first study that investigates master’s theses with an exclusive focus on social marketing. Implications for the evolution, learning and teaching of social marketing are provided.
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Flotman, Aden-Paul, and Antoni Barnard. "The Evolution of Personal Frames of Reference: Metaphors as Potential Space." International Journal of Doctoral Studies 17 (2022): 067–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.28945/4919.
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Aim/Purpose: The aim of this study was to explore the value of metaphors as part of a reflexive practice in the context of the evolving frame of reference journey of PhD students in a consulting psychology programme. Background: This study reports on the journey of how the personal frames of reference of PhD students in consulting psychology had evolved at a large open-distance and e-learning university in South Africa. As their respective journeys of becoming consulting psychologists unfolded, participants’ evolutionary journeys were viewed through metaphors. Few studies have investigated how metaphors could be used as a powerful evocative tool to go beyond the rational, conscious and sanitized responses of participants, to explore their underlying frames of reference by surfacing and eliciting implicit meaning. Methodology: This study was based on a hermeneutic phenomenological methodological stance and congruently employed principles of socio-analytic inquiry. The context of this inquiry was a PhD programme in consulting psychology presented at a large open-distance e-learning tertiary institution. Participants comprised ten PhD students. These students were required to engage in various self-reflective exercises throughout their first year, such as journaling and self-reflective essays. Their final exercise was to present their evolving frame of reference as a consulting psychologist, in the form of a visual or tangible metaphor. These final presentations became the protocols for hermeneutic phenomenological analysis in this study. Metaphors were selected through purposive sampling, and they became the “data sources” of the study. Contribution: The study contributes to the teaching of reflexivity in consulting practice. It has implications for the training of doctoral students by making a process available through which students and consultants could access and develop their personal frames of reference. The study shares valuable pedagogical and growth experiences from the perspective of the student in consulting psychology. The research advances the field of consulting psychology by introducing the notion of metaphors as potential space and stimulates further engagement in art-based qualitative inquiry from a socio-analytic stance. Findings: The findings suggest that metaphors have value because they create a connection to emotions, emotional processes and emotional work, facilitate the professional identity construction and reconstruction process and enable a shift from self-reflection to self-reflexivity. It is proposed that metaphors have the inherent capacity to act as potential space. Recommendations for Practitioners: Identity tensions could be alleviated through conscious identity work, when psychologists from different categories transition into consulting psychologists. We pose questions for practitioners to consider. Recommendation for Researchers: Doctoral programmes and research on doctoral studies should explicitly engage with both conscious and unconscious dynamics. This could relate to identity work, relationships and the power of reflexive practices. Impact on Society: Dropout rates of doctoral students are high. The time to complete the degree is also long. This comes at a price for the student, the institution and society. Aspects related to frame of reference, philosophical assumptions, and identity work to be done by the doctoral student should be considered as critical to doctoral programmes and doctoral education. Future Research: Future studies could investigate how consulting frames of reference relate to anxiety, identity and the well-being of doctoral students. Studies could also be conducted to see how the participants’ frames of reference in this study have further evolved over their consulting careers.
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Marks, CA. "A Radiotelemetry System for Monitoring the Treadle Snare in Programmes for Control of Wild Canids." Wildlife Research 23, no. 3 (1996): 381. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/wr9960381.
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A capture-status alarm system was developed to be used in conjunction with a humane snare device used for control of wild canids in Victoria. The alarm unit transmits a unique identity code as well as indicating the capture status of the snare. Large numbers of alarm units can be allocated to a single frequency as data transmission is short and governed by a pseudo-random timer. All status information is presented in alphanumeric format on a light-emitting diode display. The system is user-friendly and does not demand a high degree of skill to operate. The alarm can be incorporated with a number of trapping devices and should enhance the efficacy and humaneness of any trapping operations.
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Kurukulaarachchi, V. K. "Early Childhood Education Degree programme for Non-State Higher Education Institutes in Sri Lanka – Need Survey." CINEC Academic Journal 6, no. 1 (2023): 9–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.4038/caj.v6i1.113.
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Early Childhood Education (ECE) is the foundation of education which helps to develop the child’s cognitive, emotional, and physical aspects. Unquestionably ECE educators play a vital role. Hence, teacher education in early childhood context is very important. However currently in Sri Lanka only very few state universities conduct Bachelor of Education in ECE and Primary Education and while other Non-State Higher Education institutes (NSHEIs) offer Early Childhood Education degrees affiliated to foreign universities. Further, presently no NSHEI offer the Ministry of Education or University Grants Commission approved degree in Early Childhood Education. Hence in this context objective of the study is to investigate the need for the Bachelor of Education ECE Degree programme at NSHEI in Sri Lanka. Study conducted in one of the prominent NSHEIs (ABC institute) in Sri Lanka. Therefore, Case study method adopted, and quantitative measures have been complemented with the qualitative measures. Sample size is seventy-five student teachers at ABC institute. This is a survey research and data collection methods are questionnaire for student teachers and key informant interviews conducted with some key stakeholders in the state universities and three preschool owners in Colombo district. Results of the study revealed that benefits of the ECE Degree to students and for the country and emphasized it is very crucial to commence the ECE programme as it provides more opportunities to students since few opportunities and capacity restraint in state universities. Furthermore, study highlighted that ninety six percent student like to start ECE Degree and if the institute commence the programme ninety percent student would like to join the programme. Therefore, study can be concludedthat ABC as a NSHEI there is a good potential and opportunity to proceed with the ECE Degree and contribute to the foundation of the education in the country which add value to the system.
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Daley, Jo, Jill Coyle, and Chloe Dwyer. "Sheffield Hallam University and Nestlé." Higher Education, Skills and Work-Based Learning 6, no. 4 (2016): 370–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/heswbl-06-2016-0045.
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Purpose Following a competitive bid, Sheffield Hallam University were successful in developing and delivering a Corporate Business and Management Degree, for Nestlé UK and Ireland. The purpose of this paper is to present a case study of how the degree programme has evolved and been developed into an apprenticeship, the challenges faced and the partnership approach taken to overcome them. It will also explore the impact on the apprentices, Nestlé and Sheffield Hallam University. Design/methodology/approach Information presented in the paper is drawn from the organisations own work in developing a degree apprenticeship programme. It builds on information from the original project brief and the bid, as well as on-going evaluation of how the programme is progressing. Findings Responding to talent gaps in the general management population the development of a level 6 Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship provides progression for future managers of Nestlé, offering a fast-track route into a career in business and management. The evolution of this higher degree apprenticeship scheme and potential benefits are brought to life in this case study. Originality/value The paper is based on the authors own experience and employer consultation.
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Frusher, S. D., R. B. Kennedy, and I. D. Gibson. "Precision of exploitation-rate estimates in the Tasmanian rock-lobster fishery based on change-in-ratio techniques." Marine and Freshwater Research 48, no. 8 (1997): 1069. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/mf97200.
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Determination of exploitation rate is considered important for both stock assessment and establishment of fishery reference points. From 1992 to 1996, a project was undertaken to evaluate the change-in-ratio technique for estimating exploitation rates for male lobsters off southern Tasmania. Confidence limits of exploitation rate estimates were determined by bootstrap analysis. This showed wide confidence intervals around the estimates for the fishing years from 1992–93 to 1994–95. Bootstrap analysis was used to determine the appropriate sample size (number of pot-lifts) for improved precision in exploitation rate estimates for the 1995–96 fishing year. Results from field estimates confirm the expected decrease in confidence intervals. The level of exploitation had an inverse relationship to the precision of exploitation rate estimates. Relationships can be determined between the level of exploitation in the fishery and the degree of precision achievable for a set number of pot-lifts. Thus, sampling programmes can be designed to minimize cost and provide the degree of precision required for management strategies.
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Duran-Nebreda, Salva, Adriano Bonforti, Raúl Montañez, Sergi Valverde, and Ricard Solé. "Emergence of proto-organisms from bistable stochastic differentiation and adhesion." Journal of The Royal Society Interface 13, no. 117 (2016): 20160108. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsif.2016.0108.
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The rise of multicellularity in the early evolution of life represents a major challenge for evolutionary biology. Guidance for finding answers has emerged from disparate fields, from phylogenetics to modelling and synthetic biology, but little is known about the potential origins of multicellular aggregates before genetic programmes took full control of developmental processes. Such aggregates should involve spatial organization of differentiated cells and the modification of flows and concentrations of metabolites within well-defined boundaries. Here, we show that, in an environment where limited nutrients and toxic metabolites are introduced, a population of cells capable of stochastic differentiation and differential adhesion can develop into multicellular aggregates with conflict mediation mechanisms and a complex internal structure. The morphospace of possible patterns is shown to be very rich, including proto-organisms that display a high degree of organizational complexity, far beyond simple heterogeneous populations of cells. Our findings reveal that there is a potentially enormous richness of organismal complexity between simple mixed cooperators and embodied living organisms.
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Borucka, J., and S. Parrinello. "VREA PROJECT - A DIGITAL CURATOR FOR ARCHITECTURE AND DIGITAL PERSPECTIVES FOR HERITAGE MANAGEMENT AND ENHANCEMENT." International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences XLVIII-M-2-2023 (June 24, 2023): 289–96. http://dx.doi.org/10.5194/isprs-archives-xlviii-m-2-2023-289-2023.
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Abstract. Thinking about architectural education, one must face the challenges of the ever-changing and digital world and bear in mind the figure of the architect of the future - the curator of digital data. Nowadays the aim is to train specialists who know how to manage the production of digital products and are able to face the challenges of digital change in the field of architecture and architectural heritage management. Virtual Reality Engineering and Game Design for Architecture and Cultural Heritage (VREA) will be a new Master’s degree course designed to generate a new professional figure in charge of the technological evolution and at the same time having critical sensitivity towards the architectural heritage, its conservation, and enhancement. These objectives received funding as part of the call of European Erasmus Mundus Design Measures (ERASMUS-EDU-2021-EMJM-DESIGN) for the development of new, innovative, high-level integrated transnational study programmes at the Master level. VREA project aims to create a basis for a new international joint Master level course to create a new generation of architects and engineers equipped with the cultural and technical knowledge for managing Digital Twins in the field of Cultural Heritage, outlining at the same time the future course of study for architects and engineers. The result of the work is an innovative, international and comprehensive programme, strengthening the competences of all project participants and aimed at educating architects and engineers of the future, prepared for the challenges of the 21st century.
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Silcock, RG, LM Williams, and F. Smith. "Quality and storage characteristics of the seeds of important native pasture species in South-West Queensland." Rangeland Journal 12, no. 1 (1990): 14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/rj9900014.
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Seeds of native plants can be difficult to germinate reliably. In addition, the useful life of a carefully harvested seed lot needs to be known. This paper reports on the laboratory germination over eight years of seed of 27 native pasture species hand-harvested near Charleville after the 1972-73 summer and stored in a laboratory without special conditions. The legumes had prolonged hard-seededness and high viability. Forb species varied in their degree of hard-seededness and the level of initial dormancy, Most perennial grasses produced high quality seed which attained best germination between one and three years after harvest. The Andropogoneae had much poorer seed fill than most other species. Laboratory germination of annual and small seeded grasses was often low, even after scarification. Thus, the use of freshly harvested or old, untested seed of native rangeland species in - research programmes is very unwise.
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Hahn, Joshua, Aboozar Monavarfeshani, Mu Qiao, et al. "Evolution of neuronal cell classes and types in the vertebrate retina." Nature 624, no. 7991 (2023): 415–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41586-023-06638-9.
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AbstractThe basic plan of the retina is conserved across vertebrates, yet species differ profoundly in their visual needs1. Retinal cell types may have evolved to accommodate these varied needs, but this has not been systematically studied. Here we generated and integrated single-cell transcriptomic atlases of the retina from 17 species: humans, two non-human primates, four rodents, three ungulates, opossum, ferret, tree shrew, a bird, a reptile, a teleost fish and a lamprey. We found high molecular conservation of the six retinal cell classes (photoreceptors, horizontal cells, bipolar cells, amacrine cells, retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) and Müller glia), with transcriptomic variation across species related to evolutionary distance. Major subclasses were also conserved, whereas variation among cell types within classes or subclasses was more pronounced. However, an integrative analysis revealed that numerous cell types are shared across species, based on conserved gene expression programmes that are likely to trace back to an early ancestral vertebrate. The degree of variation among cell types increased from the outer retina (photoreceptors) to the inner retina (RGCs), suggesting that evolution acts preferentially to shape the retinal output. Finally, we identified rodent orthologues of midget RGCs, which comprise more than 80% of RGCs in the human retina, subserve high-acuity vision, and were previously believed to be restricted to primates2. By contrast, the mouse orthologues have large receptive fields and comprise around 2% of mouse RGCs. Projections of both primate and mouse orthologous types are overrepresented in the thalamus, which supplies the primary visual cortex. We suggest that midget RGCs are not primate innovations, but are descendants of evolutionarily ancient types that decreased in size and increased in number as primates evolved, thereby facilitating high visual acuity and increased cortical processing of visual information.
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MacQuarrie, Chris J. K., D. B. Lyons, M. Lukas Seehausen, and Sandy M. Smith. "A history of biological control in Canadian forests, 1882–2014." Canadian Entomologist 148, S1 (2016): S239—S269. http://dx.doi.org/10.4039/tce.2015.66.
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AbstractBiological control has been an important tactic in the management of Canadian forests for over a century, but one that has had varied success. Here, we review the history of biological control programmes using vertebrate and invertebrate parasitoids and predators against insects in Canadian forests. Since roughly 1882, 41 insect species have been the target of biological control, with approximately equal numbers of both native and non-native species targeted. A total of 161 species of biological control agents have been released in Canadian forests, spanning most major orders of insects, as well as mites and mammals. Biological control has resulted in the successful suppression of nine pest species, and aided in the control of an additional six species. In this review, we outline the chronological history of major projects across Canadian forests, focussing on those that have had significant influence for the development of biological control. The historical data clearly illustrate a rise and fall in the use of biological control as a tactic for managing forest pests, from its dominance in the 1940s and 1950s to its current low level. The strategic implementation of these biological control programmes, their degree of success, and the challenges faced are discussed, along with the discipline’s shifting relationship to basic science and the environmental viewpoints surrounding its use.
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Paul, Anirban, Sandipan Chatterjee, Chandrik Malaka, and Hemanta Saha. "Role of Plants for Evaluation of Air Pollution Tolerance Index on the Basis of Some Biochemical Parameters: A Concise Review." Ecology, Environment and Conservation 29 (2023): 27–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.53550/eec.2023.v29i03s.006.
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Several common plants such as, Mangifera indica, Pinus roxburghii, Thuja occidentalis, Tamarindus indica, Cassia fistula, Dalbergia sissoo, Quercus sp., Bauhinia recemosa etc. are available to absorb various pollutant gases. Plant leaves are the ideal indicator to measure the degree of air pollution and most plant have exhibited various physiological changes before showing any visible symptom in the leaves. Air pollution tolerance index (APTI) is a simple and efficient method for identifying plant species that can tolerate air pollution. It only requires four different types of leaf biochemical parameters, including the pH of plant leaf extract, the relative water content of the leaf, ascorbic acid, and the total chlorophyll content of the leaf. The amount of plant susceptibility to air pollution was assessed using the APTI score. Higher APTI-valued plants are extremely beneficial as a bio-monitoring tool for improving the atmosphere. For plantation programmes in newly constructed urbanized areas and avenues to produce pollution-free green environments, plant species with higher APTI values can be prioritized.
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Han, Bianca-Oana. "How Soft is Teaching Translation Softs?" Acta Marisiensis. Philologia 3, no. 1 (2021): 1–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/amph-2022-0049.
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Abstract Since technology has become an organic part of our lives, new skills are in order, and continuous updating is a must. The field of translation could not be left out of this evolution; therefore, the future translator needs to be trained to acquire new digital skills, in order to meet the market requirements. The paper focuses on the Course on translation software, freshly taught within the Master’s degree programme of Multimodal translation within our university.
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Garcia, Juan E., and Jesus Mba. "Distribution, status and conservation of primates in Monte Alen National Park, Equatorial Guinea." Oryx 31, no. 1 (1997): 67–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-3008.1997.d01-5.x.
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Equatorial Guinea has a new network of protected areas, but only Monte Alen National Park has any effective protection. As a contribution to the knowledge of this area, a survey of primate populations was carried out during a 7-month period in 1994. The results showed that there is a high primate diversity (15–16 distinct species) in Monte Alen. The three most commonly sighted monkey species were Cercopithecus nictitans (35.9–40.8 per cent of sightings), Cercopithecus cephus (28.9–43.5 per cent) and Cercopithecus pogonias (17.4–22.4 per cent). Mean distance covered to find any group of these guenons varied from 1.1km in open primary forest to 2.7 km in dense primary forest. Gorilla nests were more abundant in secondary forest near villages (5.15 nests/km), while chimpanzee nests were mostly found in primary forest (5.35 nests/km). Hunting pressure appears to be low but shifting agriculture has a significant impact on the conservation of the area. The degree of threat varies between species. Alternatives for better management of the area, such as educational programmes and sustainable use of natural resources, are suggested.
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Seddiki, Halima. "Technology Integration in Teaching English as a Foreign Language." Traduction et Langues 15, no. 2 (2016): 200–212. http://dx.doi.org/10.52919/translang.v15i2.703.
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This present work looks at technology integration in teaching English. In Algeria. The English language has started to replace the French language gradually. Nowadays, English is taught in Middle and Secondary Schools, as well as in universities. Accordingly, the English language takes a larger position in the field of teaching foreign languages. Thus, this requires the development of the teaching tools and materials in order to facilitate the profession of teaching. The introduction of ICT in education aims to facilitate the complex task of teaching a foreign language. In Algeria, although the university’s syllabuses do not make much use of the ICT, students and teachers show much interest. There has been much debate over the use of media, Internet, computers and many technology tools in Foreign Language teaching over the past few years. The techniques offered, the activities and the degree of application in the language teaching syllabus have undergone a number of serious changes alongside the evolution of technology. IT is important to point out the relevance of the integration of ICT as a necessary tool in education. Besides, the different Ministries of National Education and Higher Education have to react by bringing some changes at the level of the educational programmes.
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Hove, Baldwin, and Bekithemba Dube. "From War Studies to Peace Building and Social Transformation at the University of Zimbabwe in the Post-COVID-19 Era: New Directions." Journal of Culture and Values in Education 5, no. 1 (2022): 106–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.46303/jcve.2022.9.
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This paper uses a positive peace lens to examine the evolution of the War and Strategic Studies (WSS) degree curriculum, to the degree in Conflict, Peace Building, and Social Transformation (CPST) at the University of Zimbabwe in the year 2021, by considering the global pandemic and seeking new directions in the field. The paper addresses two questions: 1) What changes and factors provoked the change in direction, from the WSS curriculum to CPST, and 2) What are the potential benefits of repackaging the war and strategic studies degree programme? The paper argues that the paradigm shift accommodates pandemics like the COVID-19 which configured social, political, and economic patterns of life, and a new direction emerged, that is, a change of focus from negative to positive peace. Among the reasons for curriculum changes, from WSS to CPST, was the desire to give the programme a human face, and to align the degree so that it promotes the positive peace and sustainable development needed to address trajectories associated with emerging nonviolent threats to humanity – such as a global pandemics. Lastly, we see the new direction of the CPST as a counterhegemonic strategy to address confrontational and militaristic approaches to human conflict. COVID-19 has reminded us that confrontational politics are slowly becoming irrelevant for addressing the ambivalence of life, and in the struggle to contain global pandemics, which pose new threats to peace, security and development.
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Shanmugaratnam, K. "2005 Distinguished Academician Lecture: Evolution of Postgraduate Medical Education in Singapore – Role of Professional Associations." Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore 34, no. 11 (2005): 678–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.47102/annals-acadmedsg.v34n11p678.
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From 1910 to 1945, doctors in Singapore received postgraduate training through apprenticeship. During the early post-war period, some doctors in the public service were given scholarships to study in Britain and to obtain higher professional qualifications from the British Royal Colleges. The events that most influenced subsequent development of postgraduate education in Singapore occurred between 1956 and 1969: the formation of the Academy of Medicine and the Singapore Medical Association (SMA); organisation of courses for candidates preparing for examinations of the Royal Australasian and British Colleges; competition between the Academy and the University over responsibility for postgraduate medical education; the inauguration of the School of Postgraduate Medical Studies (SPMS); and the introduction of Master of Medicine (M Med) degrees in various medical specialties. From 1970 to 1999, there was expansion in several aspects of postgraduate medical education: SPMS awarded more than 2000 M Med degrees; the Singapore Medical Council (SMC) established a Register of Specialists and formed a Specialist Accreditation Board; the Academy formed Chapters in 10 specialties and developed Advanced Specialty Training programmes leading to Fellowship of the Academy of Medicine Singapore (FAMS); the SMA formed Societies in some 20 specialties; and a College of Family Physicians was inaugurated. There have been more developments from 2000 to 2005: the University restructured SPMS as a Division of Graduate Medical Studies within the Faculty of Medicine; the SMC implemented compulsory Continuing Medical Education; and the Academy converted 6 of its 10 Chapters into Colleges.
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Claveria, Oscar. "Business and consumer uncertainty during the pandemic: A sector analysis in European countries." Journal of Global Trade, Ethics and Law 1, no. 3 (2023): 1–25. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10080426.
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<strong>Abstract. </strong>This paper examines the evolution of business and consumer uncertainty at sector level amid the coronavirus pandemic in 32 European countries and the European Union. Since uncertainty is not directly observable, we approximate it using a geometric discrepancy indicator. This approach allows us quantifying the proportion of disagreement in business and consumer expectations of 32 countries. We have used information from all monthly forward-looking questions contained in the <i>Joint Harmonised Programme of Business and Consumer Surveys</i> conducted by the European Commission: the industry survey, the service survey, the retail trade survey, the building survey and the consumer survey. First, we have calculated a discrepancy indicator for each of the 17 survey questions analysed, which allows approximating the proportion of uncertainty about different aspects of economic activity, both form the demand and the supply sides of the economy. We then use these indicators to calculate disagreement indices at the sector level. We graphic the evolution of the degree of uncertainty in the main economic sectors of the analysed economies up to June 2020. We observe marked differences, both across variables, sectors and countries since the inception of the COVID-19 crisis. Finally, by adding the sectoral indicators, an indicator of business uncertainty is calculated and compared with that of consumers. Again, we find substantial differences in the evolution of uncertainty between managers and consumers. This analysis seeks to offer a global overview of the degree of economic uncertainty in the midst of the coronavirus crisis at the sectoral level.
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Jowers, Michael Joseph, João Queirós, Rui Resende Pinto, et al. "Genetic diversity in natural range remnants of the critically endangered hirola antelope." Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society 190, no. 1 (2020): 384–95. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/zoolinnean/zlz174.
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Abstract The hirola antelope (Beatragus hunteri) is considered to be the most endangered antelope in the world. In the ex situ translocated population at Tsavo East National Park, calf mortality and the critically low population numbers might suggest low genetic diversity and inbreeding depression. Consequently, a genetic study of the wild population is pivotal to gain an understanding of diversity and differentiation within its range before designing future translocation plans to increase the genetic diversity of the ex situ population. For that purpose, we assessed 55 individuals collected across five localities in eastern Kenya, covering its entire natural range. We used the complete mitochondrial DNA control region and microsatellite genotyping to estimate genetic diversity and differentiation across its range. Nuclear genetic diversity was moderate in comparison to other endangered African antelopes, with no signals of inbreeding. However, the mitochondrial data showed low nucleotide diversity, few haplotypes and low haplotypic differentiation. Overall, the inferred low degree of genetic differentiation and population structure suggests a single population of hirola across the natural range. An overall stable population size was inferred over the recent history of the species, although signals of a recent genetic bottleneck were found. Our results show hope for ongoing conservation management programmes and that there is a future for the hirola in Kenya.
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Shapiro Goldberg, Daphna, Itai van Rijn, Moshe Kiflawi, and Jonathan Belmaker. "Decreases in length at maturation of Mediterranean fishes associated with higher sea temperatures." ICES Journal of Marine Science 76, no. 4 (2019): 946–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/icesjms/fsz011.
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Abstract Fish size at maturation influences lifetime reproductive success and is an important parameter in managing stocks. Fish tend to reach maturity at a smaller size in warmer water; however, the generality of this pattern is a matter of controversy. The mechanisms by which temperature influences fish size at maturation are not well understood, particularly in natural populations, but may have broad implications if climate change continues to warm the seas. In this study, we use populations of 16 fish species across the Mediterranean Sea to evaluate the association between different temperature metrics and fish size at maturation, and to understand the variation among species. We found that both mean annual temperature and growing degree days (GDD) were the best supported environmental predictors of fish size at maturation. This suggests that the mechanisms affecting size at maturation may differ from those affecting maximum size, for which maximum temperature was the best predictor. Across species, we found that the effect of temperature is stronger for more active species, while other species-level predictors had limited influence. The correlation of fish size at maturation to specific temperature metrics should help fisheries and conservation programmes better predict the effects of climate change on fish populations.
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Ye, Hongli, Tianci Wang, Shuangxi Liu, Cui Zhang, and Youqiong Cai. "Fabrication of Pt-Loaded Catalysts Supported on the Functionalized Pyrolytic Activated Carbon Derived from Waste Tires for the High Performance Dehydrogenation of Methylcyclohexane and Hydrogen Production." Catalysts 12, no. 2 (2022): 211. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/catal12020211.
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The pyrolytic activated carbon derived from waste tires (PTC) was functionalized to fabricate the high performance of Pt-based catalysts in the dehydrogenation of methylcyclohexane and hydrogen production. Structural characterizations evidenced that the modification partially influenced the surface area, the pore structure, and the oxygen-containing functional groups of the supports. The techniques of CO pulse, transmission electron microscopy, and hydrogen temperature-programmed reduction were utilized to investigate the dispersion degrees and particle sizes of the active component Pt, and its interaction with the various functionalized supports, respectively. The results manifested that Pt particles loaded on the functionalized PTC-S had the largest dispersion degree and the smallest size among those loaded on PTC and other functionalized PTC (i.e., PTC-K and PTC-NH). Finally, the Pt-based catalysts were successfully applied in the dehydrogenation reaction of methylcyclohexane to yield hydrogen. The results revealed that the Pt catalyst over the functional PTC-S support exhibited a more excellent conversion of methylcyclohexane (84.3%) and a higher hydrogen evolution rate (991.5 mmol/gPt/min) than the other resulting Pt-based catalysts.
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Sullivan, L. A., and R. T. Bush. "Iron precipitate accumulations associated with waterways in drained coastal acid sulfate landscapes of eastern Australia." Marine and Freshwater Research 55, no. 7 (2004): 727. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/mf04072.
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Iron precipitate accumulations from surface environments surrounding waterways (such as the side of drains and soil surface horizons) in acid sulfate soil landscapes were analysed for their mineralogy, micromorphology and chemical properties. Schwertmannite (Fe8(OH)5.5(SO4)1.25) was the dominant mineral in these accumulations. Goethite (α-FeOOH) was the other iron precipitate mineral identified in these accumulations and the data indicate that this iron mineral was formed from schwertmannite, often as pseudomorphs after schwertmannite. The schwertmannite in these accumulations had similar morphology and chemical properties to schwertmannite reported for environments affected by acid mine drainage. The activity of Fe3+ in the drainage waters in these landscapes appears to be controlled by schwertmannite during both low flow (dry season) and flood conditions. Iron precipitate accumulations contained appreciable amounts of stored acidity (i.e. titratable actual acidity of between 164 and 443 mol (H+) t–1, and 1900 to 2580 mol (H+) t–1 of schwertmannite upon complete conversion to goethite) that tends to buffer these waters to very acidic conditions (i.e. pHs ~3.0–3.5). The relationship between water quality (i.e. pH and sulfate concentration) and type of iron precipitate mineral formed should enable the mineralogy of the iron precipitates in these surface environments to be used to help identify the degree of severity of degradation in these acid sulfate soil landscapes and to monitor the effectiveness of remediation programmes.
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EDGAR, JOHN SINTEMA. "EVOLUTION OF PRE-SERVICE PRIMARY TEACHERS' TPACK-MATH PROFILES." Journal of Global Research in Education and Social Science 11, no. 4 (2018): 166–75. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.1419658.
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In this digital era with a rapid evolution of technology, it is a must for teachers and pre-service teachers to have information and skills necessary for the use of technology in mathematics instruction. The Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) framework was used at various levels of research related to use and integration of different technologies in instruction. However, studies focusing on pre-service primary teachers’ development of TPACK-Math have not provided comprehensive descriptions of pre-service teachers’. TPACK-Math development from the time of entry into their Bachelor’s degree programme until the time they leave university. TPACK-Math implies the application of TPACK to the teaching and learning of mathematics. In TPACK-Math the focus is on the relevance of TPACK skills in a mathematics classroom. Therefore, the purpose of the current study was to investigate the evolution of pre-service primary teachers' technological pedagogical content knowledge in relation to their grade level (i.e. year of study) as a variable of analysis. The study employed the survey model with data collected from 166 first, second and fourth year male and female students from the Didactics of the Experimental Sciences, Social Sciences, Mathematics Department of the Faculty of Education and Social Work at the University of Valladolid in Spain. As a data collection tool, a 59-item, 8-factor and five-point Likert type Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge Scale were used. The one-way Analysis of Variance was utilized to test for statistical significance. According to the results of the ANOVA test, there was a significant difference of pre-service teachers’ TPACK-Math profile based on their grade level.
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Shkromada, Oksana, Andriy Paliy, Oksana Yurchenko, et al. "INFLUENCE OF FINE ADDITIVES AND SURFACTANTS ON THE STRENGTH AND PERMEABILITY DEGREE OF CONCRETE." EUREKA: Physics and Engineering 2 (March 31, 2020): 19–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.21303/2461-4262.2020.001178.
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The results of studies to determine the effect of titanium dioxide nanoparticles (nanoTiO2), finely dispersed anatase crystalline titanium dioxide (anatazTiO2) and surface-active substances (surfactants) on the compressive strength, degree of permeability and thermal stability of concrete samples are presented. Adding particles of nanotitanium, anatase titanium and surfactants up to 2 % to cement accelerates the hydration process and increases the strength of concrete, and also has a strong effect on its microstructure. As a result of the studies, it is experimentally proved that the compressive strength of concrete increases with the addition of titanium dioxide (nanoTiO2) nanoparticles by 23.2 %, finely dispersed anatase crystalline titanium dioxide (anatazTiO2) by 21.7 % to 5 % concentration by weight. In addition, the introduction of these additives reduces the permeability of concrete. This is due to a decrease in the absorption of concrete by water with the addition of nanotitanium and anatase titanium. The introduction of additives from 1 % to 5 % by weight in concrete reduces the depth of chloride penetration by 10–15 times, compared with the control. The use of temperature-programmed desorption mass spectrometry (TPD-MS) method has shown that an increase in the percentage of TiO2 nanoparticles to 5 % in concrete mixtures correlates with an increase in microporosity and dispersion level of these mixtures, which causes a shift in the peaks of intense gas evolution from the samples when heated to the side low temperatures (for example, carbon dioxide CO2). The resulting concrete samples are planned to be used for the manufacture of floors in livestock buildings. The injected additives are selected because they are not toxic substances and, in contact with the biological environment of livestock buildings (urine, feces), will not react with them
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Oksana, Shkromada, Paliy Andriy, Yurchenko Oksana, et al. "INFLUENCE OF FINE ADDITIVES AND SURFACTANTS ON THE STRENGTH AND PERMEABILITY DEGREE OF CONCRETE." EUREKA: Physics and Engineering 2 (March 31, 2020): 19–29. https://doi.org/10.21303/2461-4262.2020.001178.
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The results of studies to determine the effect of titanium dioxide nanoparticles (nanoTiO<sub>2</sub>), finely dispersed anatase crystalline titanium dioxide (anatazTiO<sub>2</sub>) and surface-active substances (surfactants) on the compressive strength, degree of permeability and thermal stability of concrete samples are presented. Adding particles of nanotitanium, anatase titanium and surfactants up to 2 % to cement accelerates the hydration process and increases the strength of concrete, and also has a strong effect on its microstructure. As a result of the studies, it is experimentally proved that the compressive strength of concrete increases with the addition of titanium dioxide (nanoTiO<sub>2</sub>) nanoparticles by 23.2 %, finely dispersed anatase crystalline titanium dioxide (anatazTiO<sub>2</sub>) by 21.7 % to 5 % concentration by weight. In addition, the introduction of these additives reduces the permeability of concrete. This is due to a decrease in the absorption of concrete by water with the addition of nanotitanium and anatase titanium. The introduction of additives from 1 % to 5 % by weight in concrete reduces the depth of chloride penetration by 10–15 times, compared with the control. The use of temperature-programmed desorption mass spectrometry (TPD-MS) method has shown that an increase in the percentage of TiO<sub>2</sub> nanoparticles to 5 % in concrete mixtures correlates with an increase in microporosity and dispersion level of these mixtures, which causes a shift in the peaks of intense gas evolution from the samples when heated to the side low temperatures (for example, carbon dioxide CO<sub>2</sub>). The resulting concrete samples are planned to be used for the manufacture of floors in livestock buildings. The injected additives are selected because they are not toxic substances and, in contact with the biological environment of livestock buildings (urine, feces), will not react with them
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Giraldeau, Luc-Alain, and Louis Lefebvre. "Individual feeding preferences in feral groups of rock doves." Canadian Journal of Zoology 63, no. 1 (1985): 189–91. http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/z85-028.
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The crop contents of 57 urban rock doves (Columba livia) that died accidentally during a capture and tagging programme revealed a very strong degree of individual variation in feeding preferences. This demonstrates that gregarious foragers exploiting coarse-grained habitats do not always copy each other's food choices. The existence of such individual variability is a necessary condition for the establishment of skill pools in flocks of feral pigeons.
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Bingham, Tricia Jane, Josie Wirjapranata, and Allen Bartley. "Building resilience and resourcefulness." Information and Learning Science 118, no. 7/8 (2017): 433–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ils-05-2017-0046.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to outline the evolution of academic and information literacy (AIL) teaching initiatives in a first-year core social work course at the University of Auckland. It traces the development of AIL teaching, support and assessment activities over a 10-year period as part of a collaborative project involving librarians, learning advisors and an academic staff member. The paper clearly outlines the challenges arising because of the rapidly evolving and complex information environment in which tertiary students find themselves, as well as the student-centred pedagogical approaches which can assist them in navigating this environment and developing resourcefulness and resilience in undertaking research. Design/methodology/approach The case study presented in this paper outlines the evolution over a 10-year period of AIL teaching and activities taken to specifically develop AIL integration for the first-year core course, Sociology for Human Services, for the degree of Bachelor of Social Work. At its core, this case study demonstrates the application of reflective practice on the part of library staff, academic staff and student learning advisors with a view to implementing AIL initiatives which not only addressed information needs for assignment completion at university but also took a holistic view of students’ lives, recognising the importance of AIL in their civic, social and work lives. Reflection involved challenging key assumptions about the teaching of AIL initiatives and what constituted success and failure; gaining a better understanding of new and developing information environments in which students currently operate; and identifying existing and emerging AIL frameworks which could best equip students to survive and flourish in these environments. The paper focuses on the drivers, challenges, successes and impact of implementing and adapting AIL activities as well as the learning design and pedagogical approaches implemented to scaffold and develop initiatives with the whole three-year degree structure in mind. Special reference is paid to the application of new and emerging AIL frameworks, including the Research Skills Development Framework (Willison and O’Regan, 2006) and the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education (Association of College and Research Libraries, 2015). The paper also outlines how mapping to graduate attributes, learning outcomes and core practitioner competencies can strengthen AIL and assessment activities. Findings Application of new and emerging frameworks of research and AIL can enhance both teaching and assessment activities in an undergraduate degree programme. This paper outlines a move away from reliance on teaching of tools and resources to a focus on mastery of threshold concepts and deeper understandings of the importance of information and academic literacy capabilities in study, work and civic life. The approach outlined here fosters the development of informed learners who are resilient and resourceful and who can easily navigate within the complex information environment in which they find themselves. This case study further demonstrates that students appreciate and recognise the value (as well as the transferability) of these capabilities to other areas of their life both at the tertiary level and post academia. In a practice-based course such as this one, the application of key frameworks and an understanding of expected practitioner competencies and graduate attributes can also help address a generally recognised research practice gap common in undergraduate practice-based courses. The paper further outlines the benefits of a collaborative approach to the integration of AIL. Such collaborative initiatives bring the fresh perspectives and deeper understanding; apart from this, they also serve as a springboard to work with other academic staff to develop AIL initiatives at different stages of a degree programme. Research limitations/implications This paper focuses on the development of AIL skills in one social work course at the University of Auckland. The information presented here may not be relevant for other disciplines or institutions. Practical implications This paper takes both a theoretical and practical approach. Challenges in the development of AIL initiatives are clearly contextualised within relevant pedagogical and AIL theories. Practical solutions for common challenges are clearly outlined. It is hoped that the problem − solution approach outlined in this paper will benefit other information professionals and academic staff who are implementing AIL in the current tertiary environment. Social implications Students find themselves in an increasingly complex information environment. Traditional information literacy (IL) skills may no longer meet their needs in this rapidly evolving environment. This paper outlines how application of current research frameworks, practitioner attributes and a focus on mastery of core threshold concepts can build information resilience and resourcefulness and better equip them to access, evaluate and utilise information both for their study and work and life beyond academia. Originality/value Demonstrating clear trends in how IL initiatives have developed over the past 10 years, this paper provides practical examples of how new and emerging research and threshold concept frameworks can be applied to the integration of AIL initiatives in undergraduate degree programmes.
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Kolev, Vasil, and Asya Ivanova. "ART MANAGEMENT: A NEW DISCIPLINE ENTERING THE CULTURAL AND ACADEMIC LIFE IN PLOVDIV." CBU International Conference Proceedings 5 (September 23, 2017): 666–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.12955/cbup.v5.1004.
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This paper presents the conditions of economic and political changes within the 90s in Bulgaria and the necessity of a new way of thinking at managing cultural institutions in the conditions of the market economy. As a response to that problem it was created the first of its kind in Bulgaria master’s degree program „Art management.“For that purpose a brief overview of the formal models of funding the arts worldwide are presented along with the characteristics at regional levels which led to the creation of the new educational programme.The main disciplines studied in the educational module aiming to develop a new set of skills among artists are listed with a brief introduction of their scope. A local survey conducted at the Academy of Music, Dance and Fine Arts – Plovdiv, analyzing the interest of the first of its kind in Bulgaria master’s degree program „Art management“ is presented. The initial result of the evolution of the educational programme based on the number of students enrolled per year are the motivation for the start of a lager research project “ÄRT” funded by the SRF, Ministry of Education and Science.
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Valls-Figuera, Robert G., Mercedes Torrado-Fonseca, and Judith Borràs. "The Impact of International Student Mobility on Multicultural Competence and Career Development: The Case of Students from Latin America and the Caribbean in Barcelona." Education Sciences 13, no. 9 (2023): 869. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/educsci13090869.
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Every year, an increasing number of students decide to study abroad in non-English-speaking countries, and Spain is recently a very popular destination within Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) communities. This paper attempts to deepen our knowledge of the impact of international student mobility (ISM) on students’ multicultural identity and career development. To do so, the experiences of 10 LAC students who completed a one-year degree programme in Barcelona are examined. Semi-structured interviews were employed to evaluate the international experiences one year after their completion. During their post-mobility interviews, participants were able to reflect on the ISM through a structured dialogue that allowed them to analyse the experience from a distance. Findings indicate that the ISM helped them to grow personally and professionally and, one year after the stay, they are aware of this evolution. They show an increase in their self-confidence, and they see the experience as an opportunity for personal maturity. This suggests that universities should consider the importance of offering guidance to these students when they end their master’s degree and are considering their plans for the future.
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F.A. Hussein, Amira, and Hamid E. Ali. "Estimating awareness of health care workers and degree of implementation of antimicrobial resistance policies; a cross-sectional study from Egypt." EJMM-Volume 30-Issue 2 30, no. 2 (2021): 15–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.51429/ejmm30203.
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Background: The problem of Antimicrobial resistance crises (AMR) is a threat to health and economy. Misuse of antimicrobials in human, animals and plants, lead to evolution of more aggressive bacterial strains that are resistant to most of known antimicrobials. Projections suggest that the problem will cause economic inequality, and numerous speculations about a near health crises mostly in developing countries where the burden of resistance is highest. The objective of this study is to assess awareness and degree of implementation of world health organization WHO strategies of antimicrobial resistance; an initiative for improvement. Methodology: analytical, cross- sectional study that employed interviews for implementation of the research. Results: 100% of HCW are aware of antimicrobial resistance problem. 45% of physicians have their policy in treatment with antibiotics while 35% have no policies at all. Regarding training in infection control, only nurses received training about infection control while other HCW do not. Infection control practitioners are the only ones aware of surveillance and research in infection control; while others do not. Conclusion: Global action plan objectives of WHO are partially implemented. Lack of standardized policies and regulations in antibiotic stewardship, infection control; in addition, absence of programmed training for physicians about infection prevention control are among the main finding in impeding the application of WHO objectives.
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Smt., I. Rama Haritha Dr. Gandham Sri Rama Krishna Dr.N.G.S. Prasad. "FOOTPRINTS OF THE TEACHER FOR STUDENT'S CAREER DEVELOPMENT." International Journal of Advance and Applied Research 9, no. 6 (2022): 461–64. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7071063.
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<strong><em>Abstract:</em></strong> <em>It is a fact to note that “Education is power” by means of which one can achieve anything in life. By virtue of acquiring knowledge through education one can get recognition and reputation in the society. According to evolution theory, life has begun with a single cell and took lot of transformation in reaching the complete shape. Thus one must have patience and perseverance in attaining the state of perfection. To achieve this state of perfection socialization must be achieved. And this can only be achieved through education. Education is of basic importance in the planned development of a nation. The education system has also an intimate bearing on the attainment of the general objectives of the plan in as much us it largely determines the quality of the human resource and the social climate of the community. We have maintained the same system of higher education with slight modifications over a period of more than 70 years of independence. In spite of all the ‘revolutions’ happening in the country such as IT and boom in Service sector, we have done precious little to transform higher education to suit the needs of a country undergoing such revolutions. When it comes to skills, higher education is having its future shock. Future has come too fast and it has overwhelmed higher education. In order to do so, universities must allocate sufficient proportion of credit to life and soft skills such as communication in English, problem-solving, critical thinking, leadership etc. it would suffice to enlist the 21<sup>st</sup> century skills and integrate them in all degree programmes. </em>
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Boso, Susana, Pilar Gago, José-Luis Santiago, et al. "Variation in Susceptibility to Downy Mildew Infection in Spanish Minority Vine Varieties." Plants 12, no. 14 (2023): 2638. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/plants12142638.
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Downy mildew is one of the most destructive diseases affecting grapevines (Vitis vinifera L.). Caused by the oomycete Plasmopara viticola (Berk. and Curt.) Berl. and de Toni, it can appear anywhere where vines are cultivated. It is habitually controlled by the application of phytosanitary agents (copper-based or systemic) at different stages of the vine growth cycle. This, however, is costly, can lead to reduced yields, has a considerable environmental impact, and its overuse close to harvest can cause fermentation problems. All grapevines are susceptible to this disease, although the degree of susceptibility differs between varieties. Market demands and European legislation on viticulture and the use of phytosanitary agents (art. 14 of Directive 128/2009/EC) now make it important to know the sensitivity of all available varieties, including minority varieties. Such knowledge allows for a more appropriate use of phytosanitary agents, fosters the commercial use of these varieties and thus increases the offer of wines associated with different terroirs, and helps identify material for use in crop improvement programmes via crossing or genetic transformation, etc. Over 2020–2021, the susceptibility to P. viticola of 63 minority vine varieties from different regions of Spain was examined in the laboratory using the leaf disc technique. Some 87% of these varieties were highly susceptible and 11% moderately susceptible; just 2% showed low susceptibility. The least susceptible of all was the variety Morate (Madrid, IMIDRA). Those showing intermediate susceptibility included the varieties Sanguina (Castilla la Mancha, IVICAM), Planta Mula (Comunidad Valenciana, ITVE), Rayada Melonera (Madrid, IMIDRA), Zamarrica (Galicia, EVEGA), Cariñena Roja (Cataluña, INCAVI), Mandrègue (Aragón, DGA) and Bastardo Blanco (Extremadura, CICYTEX). The highly susceptible varieties could be differentiated into three subgroups depending on sporulation severity and density.
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Yan, Qiangu, Jinghao Li, Xuefeng Zhang, Jilei Zhang, and Zhiyong Cai. "In situ formation of graphene-encapsulated iron nanoparticles in carbon frames through catalytic graphitization of kraft lignin." Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology 8 (January 1, 2018): 184798041881895. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1847980418818955.
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Multilayer graphene-encapsulated iron nanoparticles in carbon frames were prepared through catalytic graphitization of kraft lignin as carbon sources using irons as the catalyst at the temperature of 1000°C under argon atmosphere. The effects of different iron loadings on the formation of multilayer graphene-encapsulated iron nanoparticles were investigated using thermogravimetric analysis and temperature-programmed decomposition. The evolution of gaseous products (H2, CH4, CO, and CO2) was measured using an online mass spectroscopy during the catalytic thermal decomposition of kraft lignin. Solid products were measured and characterized by elemental analysis, nitrogen adsorption, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, and Raman spectroscopy. Thermogravimetric analysis curves indicated that peak temperatures of lignin decomposition and carbonization shifted to lower temperatures with an increase of iron/lignin mass ratio. Experimental results showed that the lignin graphitization degree and conversion level to graphene materials increased significantly with the increase of iron/lignin mass ratio.
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Stamoulis, Konstantinos, Stelios K. Georgantzinos, and G. I. Giannopoulos. "Damage characteristics in laminated composite structures subjected to low-velocity impact." International Journal of Structural Integrity 11, no. 5 (2019): 670–85. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijsi-10-2018-0063.
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Purpose The present study deals with the numerical modeling of the low-velocity impact damage of laminated composites which have increasingly important applications in aerospace primary structures. Such damage, generated by various sources during ground handling, substantially reduces the mechanical residual performance and the safe-service life. The purpose of this paper is to present and validate a computationally efficient approach in order to explore the effect of critical parameters on the impact damage characteristics. Design/methodology/approach Numerical modeling is considered as one of the most efficient tool as compared to the expensive and time-consuming experimental testing. In this paper, a finite element model based on explicit dynamics formulations is adopted. Hashin criterion is applied to predict the intralaminar damage initiation and evolution. The numerical analysis is performed using the ABAQUS® programme. Findings The employed modeling approach is validated using corresponding numerical data found in the literature and the presented results show a reasonable correlation to the available literature data. It is demonstrated that the current model can be used to capture the force-time response as well as damage parameter maps showing the intralaminar damage evolution for different impact cases with respect to the physical boundary conditions and a range of impact energies. Originality/value Low-velocity impact damage of laminated composites is still not well understood due to the complexity and non-linearity of the damage zone. The presented model is used to predict the force-time response which is considered as one of the most important parameters influencing the structural integrity. Furthermore, it is used for capturing the damage shape evolution, exhibiting a high degree of capability as a damage assessment computational tool.
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Hermiston, M. L., and J. I. Gordon. "Organization of the crypt-villus axis and evolution of its stem cell hierarchy during intestinal development." American Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology 268, no. 5 (1995): G813—G822. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/ajpgi.1995.268.5.g813.
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The small intestinal crypt of the adult mouse represents a model system for studying cell renewal. One or more functionally equivalent stem cells located within the crypt fuel a continuous regeneration of the gut's four principal epithelial cell lineages. These lineages differentiate during a geographically well-organized migration along the crypt-villus axis. This axis does not complete its morphogenetic program until the third postnatal week. We examined the organization of the crypt-villus axis and its stem cell hierarchy in postnatal day 1 (P1) to P28 transgenic mice. These mice contained transcriptional regulatory elements from the liver fatty acid binding protein gene linked to a human growth hormone (hGH) reporter. Adult male and female animals exhibit a striped pattern of hGH accumulation in their villus-associated epithelial cells: vertical coherent bands of wholly hGH-positive epithelial cells derived from a monoclonal crypt and vertical coherent stripes of wholly hGH-negative epithelial cells derived from an adjacent crypt extend to the apical extrusion zone of their common villus. Villus striping develops in a proximal-to-distal wave that extends from the duodenum to the jejunum by P7 and to the ileum by P14. Striping occurs as a result of a loss in the ability to support transgene expression. The decision appears to affect all cells within a stripe, irrespective of their position along the basilar-to-apical axis of a villus, suggesting that it is programmed by the nascent crypt's multipotent stem cell(s). Suppression of transgene expression traverses the crypt-villus axis more rapidly than the rate of epithelial cell migration. The boundary between stripes is very sharp and does not contain cells with transitional levels of the hGH reporter, indicating that the epithelial components of the crypt-villus axis have a higher degree of organization at this stage of development than appreciated previously.
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Ayllon, Fernando, Jose L. Martinez, Francis Juanes, Stephen Gephard, and Eva Garcia-Vazquez. "Genetic history of the population of Atlantic salmon, Salmo salar L., under restoration in the Connecticut River, USA." ICES Journal of Marine Science 63, no. 7 (2006): 1286–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.icesjms.2006.04.003.
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Abstract The Connecticut River lost its Atlantic salmon population as a result of human activity 200 years ago. Cultured stocks, derived mainly from the Penobscot River, were employed to restore the population, and an annual run of salmon has been successfully re-established, although the population is not yet self-sustaining. We examined variation at microsatellite loci in historical scale and modern tissue samples to evaluate the degree and direction of any genetic changes that have occurred in the introduced population. The current genetic pattern of the Connecticut River population is very similar to that of its Penobscot River donor population. We found no differences in heterozygosity, mean number of alleles per locus, number of migrants, or FST values between the two populations, suggesting that no genetic bottlenecks had occurred during the restoration programme.
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Buchan, Graeme D., Ian F. Spellerberg, and Winfried E. H. Blum. "Education for sustainability." International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education 8, no. 1 (2007): 4–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/14676370710717553.
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PurposeTo describe the development and structure of a new Master's‐level subject entitled “Aspects of sustainability: an international perspective” as a potential model, adoptable by other tertiary‐level educators.Design/methodology/approachThis paper describes the evolution and re‐shaping of a subject designed for postgraduate students from diverse programmes (from science‐based to sociology‐based). It was re‐designed in 2004, in part to support the co‐introduction by Lincoln University of two new, globally innovative Masters degrees, but also as a contribution to the Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (DESD, 2005‐2014). The two new degrees are taught and awarded jointly by Lincoln University and a partner European University, and thus are based on unique Northern‐Southern hemisphere linkages. We describe the subject content (including its major assignment), and its evaluations by students.FindingsA successful subject has been developed, but it required a step change in its structure in order to (a) retain connectedness and common themes across its wide‐ranging topics, and (b) meet the expectations and aspirations of multi‐disciplinary, multi‐national classes.Practical implicationsThis paper details the key ingredients of a subject designed to prepare postgraduate students for careers involving sustainability at international or regional level. The subject's structure is a potential model for adoption in other tertiary programmes.Originality/valueThe subject's structure is highly appropriate for a multi‐disciplinary, multi‐national student group, and demonstrates one university's efforts to contribute to DESD. The format of the main assignment is offered as a model for adoption by others engaged in education for sustainability.
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Wang, Xiaowei, Juntao Chen, Ming Xiao, and Danqi Wu. "Seismic Response Analysis of Concrete Lining Structure in Large Underground Powerhouse." Mathematical Problems in Engineering 2017 (2017): 1–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/4106970.
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Based on the dynamic damage constitutive model of concrete material and seismic rock-lining structure interaction analysis method, the seismic response of lining structure in large underground powerhouse is studied in this paper. In order to describe strain rate dependence and fatigue damage of concrete material under cyclic loading, a dynamic constitutive model for concrete lining considering tension and shear anisotropic damage is presented, and the evolution equations of damage variables are derived. The proposed model is of simple form and can be programmed into finite element procedure easily. In order to describe seismic interaction characteristics of the surrounding rock and lining, an explicit dynamic contact analysis method considering bond and damage characteristics of contact face between the surrounding rock and lining is proposed, and this method can integrate directly without iteration. The proposed method is applied to seismic stability calculation of Yingxiuwan Underground Powerhouse, results reveal that the amplitude and duration of input seismic wave determine the damage degree of lining structure, the damage zone of lining structure is mainly distributed in its arch, and the contact face damage has great influence on the stability of the lining structure.
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Abdullah, Zidny Sholehan. "DESIGN AND BUILD A CHILDREN'S TEMPERATURE MONITORING SYSTEM USING THE MLX90614 TEMPERATURE SENSOR AND NODEMCU ESP-12E BASED ON ANDROID." Journal of Engineering and Scientific Research 4, no. 1 (2022): 18–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.23960/jesr.v4i1.67.
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The degree of children's health reflects the nation's health status, because children as the nation's next generation have abilities that can be developed in continuing the nation's development. The limited parental monitoring of children, so the authors make a child temperature monitoring device that can make it easier for parents to monitor their child's temperature in real time. This study uses a sensor temperature of the infrared MLX90614, NodeMCU ESP-12E as a controller programmed with the Arduino software idea later in the show via the LCD and the application blynk. This system was developed based on the needs of the children's monitoring system. The results of this research are that a child temperature monitoring system has been realized that can monitor the condition of a child's body in real time. Metode used isto compare data between Thermometer Gun with sensor systems ML X90614, then obtained an average difference of 0.0190 C and an average error of 0.053%.
 
 Keywords: Infrared sensor, MLX90614, real time, monitoring