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Mario Prost

2011-2015 Chariman, Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Manage the activity of ten fulltime faculty and three full time staff in the Department. The Department includes faculty and staff engaged in a full complement of environmental and occupational health research, educational programs, continuing education, and service both locally and around the world. The Department consists of three units, the Institute of Biosecurity and Disaster Preparedness, the Center for Environmental Education and Training, and the Environmental Health Research Laboratory. Students are trained at the Master and Doctoral level. Emergency Management students are trained at the undergraduate level.

S. A. Liddelow, Kevin A. Guttenplan, L. Clarke et al.

reading level and WMH interaction (b1⁄4-.030,[-.061, .002]) on processing speed, indicating that above a specific reading level, WMH had a negative overall effect on speed. Conclusions: Quality of education, as measured by reading level, moderated the relationship between cerebrovascular pathology—in the form of WMH—and cognition. However, this relationship was observed primarily among non-Hispanics, indicating that greater quality of education conferred reserve from the negative effect of WMH on memory and language abilities. Among Hispanics, quality of education did not protect against the effects of WMH on cognition. Between-group differences are likely caused by multiple factors, of which one may be the overall lower cognitive performance and educational levels among Hispanics compared to non-Hispanics. Future analyses will examine whether the relationship between reading level and WMH on cognition affect cognitive trajectories and dementia risk later in life.

Y. Sung, Kuo-En Chang, Tzu-Chien Liu

Mobile devices such as laptops, personal digital assistants, and mobile phones have become a learning tool with great potential in both classrooms and outdoor learning. Although there have been qualitative analyses of the use of mobile devices in education, systematic quantitative analyses of the effects of mobile-integrated education are lacking. This study performed a meta-analysis and research synthesis of the effects of integrated mobile devices in teaching and learning, in which 110 experimental and quasiexperimental journal articles published during the period 1993-2013 were coded and analyzed. Overall, there was a moderate mean effect size of 0.523 for the application of mobile devices to education. The effect sizes of moderator variables were analyzed and the advantages and disadvantages of mobile learning in different levels of moderator variables were synthesized based on content analyses of individual studies. The results of this study and their implications for both research and practice are discussed. This is a meta-analysis and research synthesis study for mobile-integrated education.110 published journal articles that were written over a 20-year period were coded and analyzed.The application of mobile devices to education has a moderate mean effect size.The effect sizes of moderator variables were analyzed.The benefits and drawbacks of mobile learning were synthesized.

S. Schwartz, Vincent Tinto

I. Graham, J. Logan, M. Harrison et al.

Gloria Ladson-Billings

T. Achenbach, C. Edelbrock

1877-0428 © 2012 Published by Elsevier Ltd. Selection and/or peer-review under responsibility of The Association of Science, Education and Technology doi: 10.1016/j.sbspro.2012.09.513 Professor, Department of Early Childhood Special Education, Woosuk University, South Korea Professor, Department of Psychology, Woosuk University, South Korea Professor, Department of Nursing, Woosuk University, South Korea Abstract

G. Becker

J. Cummins

Part 1 Theory as dialogue: issues and contexts language interaction in the classroom - from coercive to collaborative relations of power. Part 2 The nature of language proficiency: language proficiency in academic contexts critiques of the conversational/academic language proficiency distinction assessing second language proficiency among adults dilemmas of inclusion. Part 3 From bilingual education to transformative pedagogy: the threshold and interdependence hypotheses revisited research, theory and policy in bilingual education - evaluating the credibility of empirical data challenging the discourse of disempowerment through critical dialogue transformative pedagogy.

A. Whitehead

S. Ball

Cameron Mccarthy, Warren E. Crichlow

J. Calderhead

Bryant Candra Wijaya, Fanny Rahma Eka Aprianny, Amelia Putri Wahyuni et al.

This study explores geometric concepts embedded in the ornaments of Tegowangi Temple through an ethnomathematical perspective. Previous studies on temple-based ethnomathematics have primarily focused on general geometric forms, with limited attention to specific concepts and their pedagogical relevance, particularly in the context of Tegowangi Temple. Addressing this gap, this research aims to identify and analyse the concepts of reflection, similarity, and circles within the temple’s ornamental structures. A qualitative exploratory design with an ethnographic approach was employed. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation, and analysed using domain and taxonomic analysis to interpret mathematical representations within cultural artefacts. The findings reveal that reflection is evident in the symmetrical structure of corner kala ornaments, in the similarity of the yoni's proportional dimensions, and in circular concepts in the decorative patterns of the Perwara Temple. These concepts were derived through systematic visual and structural analysis of ornament forms. Conceptually, the study contributes to a deeper understanding of geometry in cultural contexts, while pedagogically, it provides contextual learning resources for junior high school mathematics

Carol Christian, Antonella Nota, Noreen Grice et al.

Astronomy, a captivating field that draws upon science, mathematics, and engineering, has traditionally relied on visual representations to convey the wonders of the cosmos. While this approach effectively engages the sighted population, the use of imagery can exclude individuals with blindness or visual impairment (B/VI). Astronomical research is incorporated into press releases, media, outreach efforts, and educational systems aimed at enhancing public interest and often skill in science, but visual materials can hamper a population with B/VI. This paper explores the potential of 3D printing as an assistive technology providing an alternative to imagery. We produced textured 3D prints of astronomical research data from the Hubble Space Telescope (HST). Useability assessment of materials is an important phase of production before integration into structured programs, and we used a multi-phased approach in our prior research to create and test appropriate textures for 3D astronomical prints. This paper describes the last step of reviewing our 3D prints through informal useability sessions with diverse individuals. The assessment indicated our 3D prints provide reliable, informative representations of astronomical data appropriate for public use especially for public information, outreach programs, and science education for individuals with BVI.

Md Millat Hosen

The current study describes a cost-effective method for adapting large language models (LLMs) for academic advising with study-abroad contexts in mind and for application in low-resource methods for acculturation. With the Mistral-7B-Instruct model applied with a Low-Rank Adaptation (LoRA) method and a 4-bit quantization method, the model underwent training in two distinct stages related to this study's purpose to enhance domain specificity while maintaining computational efficiency. In Phase 1, the model was conditioned with a synthetic dataset via the Gemini Pro API, and in Phase 2, it was trained with manually curated datasets from the StudyAbroadGPT project to achieve enhanced, contextualized responses. Technical innovations entailed memory-efficient quantization, parameter-efficient adaptation, and continuous training analytics via Weights & Biases. After training, this study demonstrated a reduction in training loss by 52.7%, 92% accuracy in domain-specific recommendations, achieved 95% markdown-based formatting support, and a median run-rate of 100 samples per second on off-the-shelf GPU equipment. These findings support the effective application of instruction-tuned LLMs within educational advisers, especially in low-resource institutional scenarios. Limitations included decreased generalizability and the application of a synthetically generated dataset, but this framework is scalable for adding new multilingual-augmented and real-time academic advising processes. Future directions may include plans for the integration of retrieval-augmented generation, applying dynamic quantization routines, and connecting to real-time academic databases to increase adaptability and accuracy.

Ferdinand Verhulst

Economic growth depends on capital investments and on investments in education and innovation. The model introduced here will specifiy aggregate output as determined by aggregate supply of capital and education investment. After formulating and analysing such a model in section 2 we will consider the effectiveness of education for the growth of the National Product. It turns out that small changes of the quality of education has a considerable impact on economic growth. Secondly we consider the influence of chaotic fluctuations of capital investments caused by hype-cycles or erratic policies. In section 3 we introduce a continuous control on education investments depending on consumption. In this 3-dimensional macro-economic model it turns out that a tipping point exists where increase of consumption affecting the amount of education and innovation leads to decline of economic growth.

Mohammed Er-Riyad Er-Riyad, Maroua El-Jihaoui, Ibrahim Bamohammed

Crowdfunding platforms are considered valuable tools within Islamic finance due to their potential compliance with Islamic Sharia principles and their absence of any suspicion related to usury (Riba). These platforms are new financing mechanisms based on raising funds from potential contributors to finance specific projects. This research aims to shed light on crowdfunding as a form of financing that can be classified within Islamic finance. The research also explores crowdfunding's role in financing disaster relief efforts and aiding disaster-stricken regions by providing financial solutions managed via digital platforms launched specifically for this purpose. As an example of crowdfunding to mitigate the aftermath of natural disasters, the research examines the "Tasharuky" platform. The platform primarily funds operations that mitigate the effects of certain natural disasters in accordance with Islamic Sharia rulings in regions across the Middle East, Indonesia and Africa.

Kehinde Peter Animasahun, Racheal Toluse Omoniyi, Taiwo Racheal Adeloye et al.

To determine the occurrence and causes of missed nursing care (MNC) among nurses in Nigeria. This was a hospital-based cross-sectional study done among nurses working in a hospital in Nigeria from August to November 2024. Sixty-two nurses were selected using the convenience sampling technique. Data was collected through self-administered MISSCARE survey tools. Pearson correlation was used to explore the relationship between continuous variables at P<0.05. The occurrence of MNC was 38.7% (95% confidence interval [95% CI]: 1.49 to 1.74). Commonly, MNCs were turning off patients (3.73 [standard deviation [SD]=0.99]), patient teaching/education (3.94 [SD=0.92]), review of collected lab results (3.77 [SD=1.10]), assessment of medication effectiveness (3.95 [SD=0.96]), attending interdisciplinary care conference (3.26 [SD=1.30]), and discussing patient expectations (3.77 [SD=1.13]). Inadequate number of staff (41.9%), inadequate number of support staff (38.7%), medications were not available when needed (41.9%), supplies/equipment not available when needed (43.5%), equipment not functioning correctly when needed (35.5%), tension of communication breakdowns with other department (32.3%), tension or communication breakdown within nursing team (32.3%), and communication breakdown with nurse assistant (32.3%) were the identified causes of MNC. Male nurses (Odds ratio [OR]: 1.1, 95% CI: 0.129 to 2.627), nurses who had less than one-year work experience (OR: 3.0, 95% CI: 0.090 to 71.820), nurses with diplomas (OR: 2.3, 95% CI: 0.017 to 16.468), and nurses with a degree as educational qualification (OR: 1.5, 95% CI: 0.170 to 5.395) were factors associated with MNC. The study concluded that a low occurrence of MNC was found. There is a critical need to enhance nursing care; nurses should improve their care regarding patient turning, patient teaching/education, review of collected lab results, communication, and assessment of medication effectiveness. Further investigation is required to gain a deeper insight into the reasons behind missed care and the criteria nurses use to prioritize neglected care.

Peidong Guo, Yueheng Liu, Luyin Tan et al.

Nowadays, many of the top-selling video games include options to purchase loot boxes as paid virtual items. As research progressed, loot boxes have been found to have similar characteristics to gambling, and there has been an ongoing debate as to whether loot boxes can be defined as gambling. In order to better study loot boxes, psychometrically meaningful scales are necessary. The Risky Loot Box Index (RLI) was developed by Brooks and Clark, which is the most commonly used tool to assess the use of loot boxes. This study aimed to translate the original RLI into Chinese and evaluate its psychometric properties. Two samples were recruited through online gaming forums (n = 143) and offline internet cafes (n = 236). An exploratory factor analysis of the online sample yielded a one-dimensional nine-item model, with the factor focused on risky behaviors associated with loot boxes. The confirmatory factor analysis carried out on the offline sample corroborated the results obtained from the exploratory factor analysis, and the Chinese version of the RLI displays satisfactory psychometric properties. Furthermore, the Problem Gambling Severity Index (r = 0.57, P < 0.001) and the Internet Gaming Disorder Scale-Short Form (r = 0.67, P < 0.001) were found to be significantly associated with the RLI. We also found that players with high RLI scores may have higher levels of anxiety and depression, and they were more willing to spend money on loot boxes, with some spending nearly all their earnings. Interestingly, no significant correlations between age, gender, education, or income level, and the RLI were found.