Integration of the Framework for STEM Language Literacy Development of Engineering Students | Chapter 7 | Language, Literature and Education: Research Updates Vol. 7

This chapter discusses the implementation of a framework for developing STEM language literacy of engineering students in the context of STEM education. This framework was developed as part of the research project funded by the Science Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the topic “Enhancing Scientific and Professional Language Learning for Engineering Students in Kazakhstan through Digital Technologies” (Grant No. AP19678460). The article assesses students’ needs in the field of scientific communication and identifies key characteristics of scientific and technical discourse, including academic writing skills, use of STEM terminology, data visualisation, and analysis of scientific information. Based on a multifactorial SWOT analysis of the current state of scientific and language training at Abylkas Saginov Karaganda Technical University, the framework of scientific and language training has been developed, consisting of conceptual, content, technological, and evaluative-resultant blocks. The implementation of the framework involves the integration of linguodidactic approaches, digital technologies, and design thinking methods. It also describes measures to integrate the framework into the educational process, develop specialised courses, and create the digital program “STEM language literacy through design thinking” aimed at developing students' language literacy by means of digital technologies, including AI-powered learning. The proposed algorithm for implementing the framework includes diagnosis of the students’ level of scientific English language, creating a digital program, training teachers, and organising a pilot implementation. The results of the work emphasise the importance of comprehensive training of students in the field of scientific communication for the formation of competitive specialists in the context of digitalisation.

 

 

Author(s) Details

Damira Jantassova

 

Foreign Languages Department, Abylkas Saginov Karaganda Technical University, Karaganda, Kazakhstan.

 

Zhanat Azimbayeva

 

Russian Language and Culture Department, Abylkas Saginov Karaganda Technical University, Karaganda, Kazakhstan.

 

Saltanat Aitbayeva

 

Foreign Languages Department, Abylkas Saginov Karaganda Technical University, Karaganda, Kazakhstan.

 

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A Fresh Approach to Tackle School Learner Pregnancies: Applying the Framework for Safe and Successful Schools | Chapter 2 | Disease and Health Research: New Insights Vol. 9

 This chapter presents a framework that proposes strategies to manage school learner pregnancy using the theory for safe and successful schools. The framework's concepts emphasize a modern approach to running the health system of unique schools by educating and preparing all learners to achieve their highest potential irrespective of their health condition. This can be achieved by creating safe and inviting school environments, and using collaborative multi-tier systems that involve all relevant stakeholders. The framework further highlights the importance of creating such environments by working towards integrating services that address the academic, emotional, social, psychological, and mental health needs of school learners and teachers. The two main approaches that can be used to promote safe and successful schools include the use of the comprehensive integrated school improvement model and the best practices for safe and successful schools. Effective, thorough, and cooperative efforts that involve the commitment of all school personnel, the education department, the health department, the community, and other pertinent stakeholders are necessary to establish school safety and a healthy learning environment. To promote learning and prevent pregnancy and its problems, schools must implement methods that are reliable and efficient. They also need to give these strategies enough time to be put into practice and to be continuously evaluated. This chapter recommends strategies for fostering a welcoming environment for pregnant learners without compromising the high academic and social expectations for all learners. Furthermore, the education department needs to establish a thorough, age-appropriate sex education curriculum that begins in primary school and lasts into secondary school. Policies should be unambiguous, inclusive, and supportive of pregnant learners' rights to complete education. Moreover, schools should provide learners access to confidential health services through collaborations with community health nurses, to assist in the early detection and monitoring of pregnancies. Lastly, teachers and school personnel should receive thorough training on how to support pregnant learners.

Contribution: This chapter will highlight an innovative approach to prevent and manage learner pregnancies in schools using the theory for safe and successful schools. It will also contribute to the development of evidence-based learner pregnancy prevention and management initiatives.

 

Author (s) Details

 

Tshiamo N Ramalepa
Nursing Department, School of Healthcare Sciences, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Pretoria, South Africa.

 

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Enhancing Competitive Advantage through Business Intelligence System Adoption: A Strategic Framework for Improved Decision-Making in Organisations | Chapter 2 | Information Management and Technology: The Proceedings of the 10 th International Conference on Business and Management Dynamics (ICBMD), Edition 1

This paper aims to address gaps in managerial competencies by using Business intelligence systems to enhance competitive advantage. It focuses on adopting a business intelligence system as a digital strategy to improve business intelligence and address a long-time problem of information failures in organisations. The flow of quality information to make quality decisions is often ignored when measuring competitive advantage, yet, the quality of the information received by decision-makers can have a huge impact on the performance of an organisation. The question remains: How are managers getting the information to make decisions in this technological era? In some instances, information sent to decision-makers is still being prepared manually contrary to the demands of the fourth and the upcoming fifth industrial revolution where managers are expected to interact with gadgets. This paper explored ways of ensuring that managers can develop BI reports and configure the BI system to report directly to them to improve business intelligence. It answers the following questions: Do managers have the capacity to configure gadgets to report to them directly? What should be done to achieve this? We conducted qualitative research, to get a deep understanding. The results revealed that senior managers still over-rely on information supplied by humans, often prone to manipulation and errors. Supervisors try to block the free flow of information through a behaviour called gatekeeping. Senior managers lack the technical skills to develop BI reports in the BI system. This paper proposes the stages an organisation goes through to overcome this challenge. The practical implications of the findings suggest that, when BI systems are implemented effectively and utilized correctly, they contribute to informed decision-making and enhance competitive positioning in organisations.

 

Author (s) Details

 

Garikayi Emmanuel Gondo
University of South Africa (UNISA), Midrand, Republic of South Africa.

Lorna B Holtman
International Education and Partnerships, Durban University of Technology, ML Sultan Campus, PO Box: 1334, Durban, 4000, Republic of South Africa.

 

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Application of the Theory of Bending for Elastic-plastic Calculation of the Cabin Carcass of the Tractor | Chapter 7 | Fundamental Research and Application of Physical Science Vol. 4

 In this stage, a design method for the framework of the worm's cabin's bending importance and curvature in a flexible zone is presented. The projected technique procedure of the turning moment and curvature in a flexible zone linked with the established procedures of calculating an elastic district allow with count deformity of the framework design with able accuracy for the foundation of the tractor cabins.

Author(s) Details:

Khakimzyanov Ruslan,
Department Automotive and Manufacturing Engineering”, Tashkent State Transport University, St. Temiryulchilar, Tashkent-100167, Uzbekistan.

Shoikromov Shotemur,
Tashkent State Transport University, Tashkent-100060, Uzbekistan.

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Process Evaluation of Secondary Prevention by Structured Semi-Interactive Stroke Prevention Package in India| Chapter 10 | Perspective of Recent Advances in Medical Research Vol. 2

 Smoking is individual of the major causes of mortality general with any of 8 million reported dying each year. Smokers are more prone to zealous and bacterial respiratory contaminations like chronic obstructive pulmonary ailment (COPD) resulting in acute respiring failure and stated to have higher mortality rates in the former outbreak of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV). Smoking was found to have a statistically important relationship accompanying the severity of severe severe respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) effects among sufferers, including ICU admission, smokestack for building use, and higher mortality rates. The larger expression of the angiotensin-changing enzyme-2 (ACE2) receptor, a novel site of SARS-CoV-2 adhesiveness that causes COVID-19 infection in humans, with smokers further supported this link and established them in the zone of exposure for SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Author(s) Details:

Shweta Jain Verma,
Department of Neurology, Christian Medical College, Ludhiana, Punjab, India.

Puja Gulati,
School of Pharmacy, Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab, India.

Himani Khatter,
Department of Neurology, Christian Medical College, Ludhiana, Punjab, India.

Deepti Arora,
Department of Neurology, Christian Medical College, Ludhiana, Punjab, India.s

Aneesh Dhasan,
Department of Neurology, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.

Meenakshi Sharma,
Non-Communicable Diseases Section, Indian Council of Medical Research, New Delhi, India.

P. N. Sylaja,
Department of Neurology, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.

Jeyaraj Durai Pandian,
Department of Neurology, Christian Medical College, Ludhiana, Punjab, India.

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Development of an Economic Empowerment Framework for Small-scale Agro-processors in South Africa| Book Publisher International

 Any country that wants to experience sustained economic growth and development must make sure that all of its citizens have access to the economy. The purpose of this study was to provide a framework for economic empowerment for the administration of small-scale agricultural processors in South Africa. Globally, the role of agriculture is changing, and this is also true for the agro-processing industry. Since 1994, efforts to close policy loopholes and provide a supportive environment for small-scale agro-processors to participate fully in the formal sector have not produced the expected outcomes. However, the development of a successful small-scale agro-processing industry depends on government initiatives. The South African Agri-BEE Transformation Charter is a policy, however the framework is unclear. Its implementation has not adequately addressed the ongoing issue of small-scale agroprocessors finding it difficult to participate in the formal economy. Even while the South African government has made large expenditures across the board to narrow market gaps in agro-processing, the dominance of a select few massive commercial firms is growing. Whether post-apartheid South Africa's government policies have changed the inherited agro-processing system to allow small-scale agro-processors to enter the formal sector is the main contention of this study. The issue is whether the previous agro-processing system exists because the government failed to set up an empowerment mechanism that could rectify historical disparities in the agro-processing industry in South Africa. Data were collected from small-scale agro-processors in five South African provinces for the thesis using a mixed-method approach. The information was examined using both descriptive and inferential statistical methods, including correlation analysis, hierarchical multiple linear regression analysis, multiple linear regression analysis, one-way factorial ANOVA, and structural equation modelling. The study found that the internal resource status of small-scale agro-processors is directly influenced by the networks, inventories, and trademarks of organisations. Additionally, capacity building has the biggest impact on the economic empowerment of small-scale agroprocessors. On the other side, factors that support the integration of small-scale agro-processing into the formal economy include transformation and infrastructural tools, time management, output decision-making, interventions and participation, income generation, leadership, and interventions. The study's findings indicate that business networks and access to markets are both greatly improved by capacity-building. Market accessibility affects income creation and, as a result, the economic empowerment of small-scale agroprocessors. The study also showed that, while current policies, like Agri-BEE, focus on transformation, a business network is a crucial internal resource for small-scale agro-processing firms to participate in the formal sector. In order to help small-scale agro-processing businesses manage their operations more effectively and take part in the formal economy, an economic empowerment framework was created.

Author(s) Details:

Benjamin Manasoe,
North-West University: Business School, South Africa.

Victor M. Mmbengwa,
North-West University: Business School, South Africa.

Joseph N. Lekunze,
North-West University: Business School, South Africa.

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Industry 4.0: Advances and Applications | Book Publisher International

 The present period of globalisation and resource scarcity has resulted in a dramatic increase in the intensity of competitive manufacturing, driving businesses to meet higher standards with fewer employees and less resources. As a result of this circumstance, a new industrial revolution has emerged: Industry 4.0. Firms can lessen the negative impact of their operations on their triple bottom line and enhance efficiencies by implementing these technologies. This book offers a complete overview of Industry 4.0 applications, including not just implementation details but also a conceptual foundation for design principles. It also goes through the implications of Industry 4.0, which are represented in new company models and labour transformation. The book then looks at the fundamental technological advancements that make up Industry 4.0's pillars, as well as their potential technical and economic benefits, using real-world examples. Additionally, manufacturers are increasingly appreciating the value of the data generated by their processes and products. As a result of these changes, the manufacturing industry is being transformed into Industry 4.0, which is built on the integration of information and communication technologies with industrial technology. For decision-makers, the book presents a conceptual framework and a path for this transformation.

The book focuses on developing a plan for implementing Industry 4.0-related technologies in small and medium-sized businesses by creating a framework for better resource use and overall company efficiency. Second, it addresses the significant obstacles that these technologies face during and after adoption. By using an Analytic hierarchy technique to give a weighting factor for important implementation characteristics, an Industry 4.0 implementation approach has been developed to increase the accuracy of gauging SME technical maturity levels (AHP). Weight considerations were developed to identify and prioritise the most critical components for small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises. Radar charts are used to establish a total maturity score for the enterprise as a whole, ranging from 0-100, at the end of the maturity evaluation.

Author(s) Details

Suraj Kumar Mukti
Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Raipur, India.

Ajay Vikram Ahirwar
Department of Civil Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Raipur, India.

Animesh Agrawal
Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Raipur, India.

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Sustainability of Housing: The Conceptual Framework | Chapter 1 | Advanced Aspects of Engineering Research Vol. 5

 In reality, housing is more expensive than many consumer goods. It is extremely productive because it is thought to account for over 75% of household wealth. However, it swiftly sinks into a sea of inconsistency caused by imported knowledge clashing with users' local knowledge, practises, and traditions. As a result, even if housing tries to satisfy the needs of current users, it becomes exceedingly difficult to fulfil the demands of future users. This is the most important part of the paper. As a result, the study examines the components of housing infrastructure as well as the obstacles that consumers will face in satisfying their future needs. It draws its conclusions and recommendations by focusing on the long-term viability of housing's physical, cultural, and productive roles.

Author(s) Details

Adenipekun, Tai Martins
Department of Estate Management and Valuation, School of Environmental Studies, Lagos State Polytechnic, Ikorodu, Nigeria.

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A Detailed Conceptual Approach to Resources Allocation Scheduling | Chapter 8 | Theory and Practices of Mathematics and Computer Science Vol. 6

In everyday human activities, the issue of planning and allocating resources, both space and time, has created a lot of problems and has become of great concern. Several seminars and conferences were held to address the distribution of resources in various fields to select the best or suitable computational algorithms to solve this problem. The resource scheduling question deals with different parameters that are involved in the allocation of resources and related differences in the allocation of resources. The scheduling of resource distribution involves careful resource and time management for different users to prevent discrepancies in the timing of events. This paper provides a conceptual structure for solving problems with resource allocation scheduling using timetabling as a representative scheduling problem that involves careful resource and time management for different users to prevent conflicts in event timing. The work identifies the shortcomings of algorithms used to solve many timetabling problems such as the airplane roster, lecture schedules, etc. The paper aims to identify a good structure for the implementation of fuzzy algorithms that will be of great use to those who solve issues related to timetabling. Implementation of these system principles for the grouping of resources requires the requisite future works where there are no venue capacities to deal with such resources. A web implementation of the system is highly desirable and it could also integrate into it the development of other constraint-based scheduling activities such as review timetable.

Aurthor(s) Details:

A. A. Eludire
Department of Computer Science, Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji Arakeji, Nigeria.

C. O. Akanbi
Department of Information Communication Technology, Osun State University, Osogbo, Nigeria.

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