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2. Redefining creative education: a case study analysis of AI in design courses
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Omran Zailuddin, Mohd Firdaus Naif, Nik Harun, Nik Ashri, Abdul Rahim, Haris Abadi, Kamaruzaman, Azmul Fadhli, Berahim, Muhammad Hawari, Harun, Mohd Hilmi, and Ibrahim, Yuhanis
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- 2024
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3. White paper - Transdisciplinarity in Digital Life Norway
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Hesjedal, Maria Bårdsen and Strand, Roger
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white paper ,interdisciplinarity ,convergence ,transdisciplinarity ,integration - Abstract
In 2014, the Research Council of Norway (RCN) launched its strategic initiative for biotechnology research called “Digital Life – Convergence for Innovation”. The Centre for Digital Life Norway (DLN) was created in 2015 as a national virtual centre for biotech research and innovation. At the time of writing the centre consisted of a national networking project, 17 directly funded research projects and 18 associated research projects, as well as a research school and a strategic innovation project. In 2021 the national centre has begun its second period, with more partners and an even clearer mandate to change the Norwegian biotech sector, by way of – metaphorically expressed – being a flagship and acting as a lighthouse. In the original vision, the flagship and lighthouse character of the Digital Life initiative was above all meant to rely on the development of a new style of knowledge production, characterised by the concepts of “integration”, “interdisciplinarity”, “convergence” and “transdisciplinarity”. Indeed, throughout the processes of policy development, planning and funding – as well as during the operational phase of DLN - the notion of transdisciplinarity has been emphasised: DLN research and DLN activities in general should be, or at least strive towards becoming, transdisciplinary. While the original strategic policy document for Digital Life (RCN, 2014) never explicitly defined transdisciplinarity as such, it was implicitly defined as a mode of collaboration and interaction between research disciplines that was “something more” than interdisciplinarity, with higher ambitions and with an aim of tighter integration of different types of knowledge in order to solve societal challenges.
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- 2021
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4. The wondrous life of legal documents: transformations and continuities in the encounter of Syrian papers with German bureaucracy
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Ferreri, Veronica and Leibniz-Zentrum Moderner Orient (ZMO)
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Sozialwissenschaften, Soziologie ,Syria ,paperwork ,citizenship and migration regimes ,Integration ,Integrationspolitik ,Asylpolitik ,Federal Republic of Germany ,bureaucracy ,constitutional state ,asylum policy ,legal order ,Bundesrepublik Deutschland ,Rechtsstaat ,Rechtsordnung ,Syrien ,ddc:300 ,integration policy ,Bürokratie ,war ,Migration, Sociology of Migration ,Social sciences, sociology, anthropology ,Migration ,Krieg - Abstract
This working paper traces the trajectory of Syrian official documents across Syria and Germany in times of political upheaval, flight and integration. Documents issued by the Syrian state continue to be a fundamental element in the life of Syrians in Germany as they are still needed for certain mundane, yet crucial, purposes. Syrians are therefore forced to engage with Syrian state bureaucratic apparatuses at a distance. The journey of the papers across time and geographical borders unveils the highly political ambivalences and tensions embodied in Syrian paperwork in the context of German policies of asylum and integration. In Syria, the documents and their retrieval are embedded in the politics of security governing the Syrian citizenship regime. On arrival in Germany, the papers gain new meanings in their encounter with the German integration process and legal system rooted in the Rule of Law. At the same time, the papers' enmeshment with German bureaucracy reproduces (from a distance) the political dynamics between Syrians and the Syrian state in the past. Situated at a crossroads of the web of state(-s) power in and between Syrian and German bureaucracies, the papers re-integrate Syrians’ past into their present in Germany. By revealing this complex web of relationships, this working paper offers a reflection on the limits of studying the European context of integration and asylum 'fromwithin'.
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- 2022
5. Research on the benefits of nature to people: How much overlap is there in citations and terms for 'nature' across disciplines?
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Howlett, Kate and Turner, Edgar C.
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PUBLIC health education ,MEDICAL periodicals ,INFORMATION sharing ,OUTDOOR education ,STUDENT records ,CLINICAL health psychology - Abstract
Research on the diverse benefits of nature to people is characterised by a broad range of disciplines involved, encompassing a variety of approaches, methods and terminologies. While a diversity of approaches is valuable, it can lead to difficulties in integrating and sharing findings, and could form a barrier to effective knowledge exchange, hindering the development and applications of research outputs.As a starting point for this scoping review, we chose four broad research areas (medicine, psychology, education and environment), selected to represent disparate approaches to research on the benefits of nature to people, within and across which to explore overlap in citations and terms used to describe nature.We conducted expert consultation and a snowball‐based approach to source publications, resulting in a sample of 210 papers spanning multiple disciplines within each of our four research areas. For each paper, we recorded the discipline of the journal in which it was published (publishing discipline), the discipline of its first author (first‐author discipline), the number of times journals of each discipline were cited in their bibliographies (cited discipline) and the term(s) used in the paper's title or abstract to describe the aspect of nature being explored (nature term).The cited disciplines were significantly different between publishing and first‐author disciplines, with papers from psychology, education and public health citing distinct communities of papers. However, disciplines generally cite a wide range of other disciplines, with articles in medical journals being particularly broadly cited.Nature terms were significantly different between publishing and first‐author disciplines, with some degree of consistency within disciplines (e.g. education papers consistently used a narrow range of nature terms, such as 'outdoor learning'). However, there was a notably high range of nature terms used within psychology and public health papers, indicating that research from these disciplines may be particularly prone to being overlooked by search strings.The wide range of disciplines cited is encouraging, since this indicates that diverse research areas are generally aware of each other's work. However, to avoid unnecessary expansion of nature terms and support searchability, we propose four key terms for nature: ('outdoor learning' OR 'outdoor education'), ('nature' OR 'natural'), ('green space' OR 'greenspace') and ('biodiversity' or 'trees'), which could be used across disciplines. We particularly propose that at least one of these be included in every paper, and all four should be included in review search strings. This is likely to result in a better understanding of the valuable, disparate contributions made by different disciplines to this expanding and important topic. Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog. Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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6. The sustainability awareness of banking institutions in Indonesia, its implication on profitability by the mediating role of operational efficiency
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Anis, Idrianita, Gani, Lindawati, Fauzi, Hasan, Hermawan, Ancella Anitawati, and Adhariani, Desi
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- 2023
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7. An innovative maturity model to assess supply chain quality management
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Cubo, Catarina, Oliveira, Rui, Fernandes, Ana Cristina, Sampaio, Paulo, Carvalho, Maria Sameiro, and Afonso, Paulo
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- 2023
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8. Model of multiperiod production-distribution for closed-loop supply chain considering carbon emission and traceability for agri-food products
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Yuniarti, Rahmi, Masudin, Ilyas, Rusdiansyah, Ahmad, and Handayani, Dwi Iryaning
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- 2023
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9. Dynamics of refugee settlements and energy provision: the case of forest stocks in Zambia
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Weber, Anna-Lena, Ruesink, Brigitte, and Gronau, Steven
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- 2023
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10. Performance management process integration in humanitarian supply chains: focusing on the natural disaster preparedness stage
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Jayadi, Ester Lisnati and Forslund, Helena
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- 2023
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11. Time-frequency analysis of the comovement between wheat and equity markets
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Ben Amar, Amine, Bouattour, Mondher, and Carlotti, Jean-Etienne
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- 2022
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12. Integration in banking efficiency: a comparative analysis of the European Union, the Eurozone, and the United States banks
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Kolia, Dimitra Loukia and Papadopoulos, Simeon
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- 2022
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13. Drivers of integration of green into supplier selections: a systematic literature review
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Ograh, Tonny, Ayarkwa, Joshua, Osei-Asibey, Dickson, Acheampong, Alex, and Amoah, Peter
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- 2021
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14. Supply chain quality management impact on organization performance: results from an international survey
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Fernandes, Ana Cristina, Vilhena, Estela, Oliveira, Rui, Sampaio, Paulo, and Carvalho, Maria Sameiro
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- 2022
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15. A Survey of Techniques for Discovering, Using, and Paying for Third-Party IoT Sensors.
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Dawod, Anas, Georgakopoulos, Dimitrios, Jayaraman, Prem Prakash, and Nirmalathas, Ampalavanapillai
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INTERNET of things ,CITATION networks ,EVIDENCE gaps ,THIRD-party software ,CITATION analysis - Abstract
The Internet of Things (IoT) includes billions of sensors and actuators (which we refer to as IoT devices) that harvest data from the physical world and send it via the Internet to IoT applications to provide smart IoT services and products. Deploying, managing, and maintaining IoT devices for the exclusive use of an individual IoT application is inefficient and involves significant costs and effort that often outweigh the benefits. On the other hand, enabling large numbers of IoT applications to share available third-party IoT devices, which are deployed and maintained independently by a variety of IoT device providers, reduces IoT application development costs, time, and effort. To achieve a positive cost/benefit ratio, there is a need to support the sharing of third-party IoT devices globally by providing effective IoT device discovery, use, and pay between IoT applications and third-party IoT devices. A solution for global IoT device sharing must be the following: (1) scalable to support a vast number of third-party IoT devices, (2) interoperable to deal with the heterogeneity of IoT devices and their data, and (3) IoT-owned, i.e., not owned by a specific individual or organization. This paper surveys existing techniques that support discovering, using, and paying for third-party IoT devices. To ensure that this survey is comprehensive, this paper presents our methodology, which is inspired by Systematic Literature Network Analysis (SLNA), combining the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) methodology with Citation Network Analysis (CNA). Finally, this paper outlines the research gaps and directions for novel research to realize global IoT device sharing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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16. Cross-cutting best practices for new product development (NPD) in turbulent environments: the effects of integration and co-creation
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Panizzon, Mateus, Vidor, Gabriel, and Camargo, Maria Emília
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- 2022
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17. Corporate social responsibility as a legitimation strategy in a merger
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Thelisson, Anne-Sophie and Meier, Olivier
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- 2022
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18. Quality issues related to the design and construction stage of a project in the Indian construction industry
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Khan, Sharmin, Saquib, Mohammad, and Hussain, Anwar
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- 2021
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19. Towards Just and Integrated Energy Transition in Taiwan: A Socio-Spatial Perspective.
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Liu, Kuan-Ting and Dąbrowski, Marcin
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CONSCIOUSNESS raising ,RENEWABLE energy sources ,SOCIAL injustice ,LAND use ,AGRICULTURE - Abstract
Energy justice remains relatively under-researched outside of the Western context, especially in Asia. This paper addresses that gap by investigating the process of energy transition in Taiwan through the socio-spatial lens and institutional points of view. The paper underscores the urgency of recognizing and addressing the overlooked social injustices across different territories, advocating an integrated planning approach that incorporates a just energy transition perspective to reduce the uneven negative impacts of deploying renewable energies across communities and regional territories. Drawing on a case study of the Changhua region, the paper identifies conflicts arising from the rapid deployment of renewable energy, such as land use changes that displace farming activities and negatively affect rural stakeholders. The findings suggest the need to urgently address the gap between top–down goals in energy transition and bottom–up considerations to raise awareness and prevent injustices that risk deepening the existing socio-economic inequities. This paper also proposes a new framework for both new research and policy for (just) energy transition, incorporating distributional, procedural, and recognitional concerns together with a critical view on the cross-scale and cross-sectoral integration as part of the spatial planning process. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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20. Two Decades of Integrated Flood Management: Status, Barriers, and Strategies.
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Grigg, Neil S.
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FLOOD risk ,FLOOD damage ,WATER management ,FLOODS ,HUMAN migrations ,KNOWLEDGE base - Abstract
Losses from flood disasters are increasing globally due to climate-driven forces and human factors such as migration and land use changes. The risks of such floods involve multiple factors and stakeholders, and frameworks for integrated approaches have attracted a global community of experts. The paper reviews the knowledge base for integrated flood risk management frameworks, including more than twenty bibliometric reviews of their elements. The knowledge base illustrates how integrated strategies for the reduction of flood risk are required at different scales and involve responses ranging from climate and weather studies to the construction of infrastructure, as well as collective action for community resilience. The Integrated Flood Management framework of the Associated Programme on Flood Management of the World Meteorological Organization was developed more than twenty years ago and is explained in some detail, including how it fits within the Integrated Water Resources Management concept that is managed by the Global Water Partnership. The paper reviews the alignment of the two approaches and how they can be used in tandem to reduce flood losses. Success of both integrated management approaches depends on governance and institutional capacity as well as technological advances. The knowledge base for flood risk management indicates how technologies are advancing, while more attention must be paid to social and environmental concerns, as well as government measures to increase participation, awareness, and preparedness. Ultimately, integrated flood management will involve solutions tailored for individual situations, and implementation may be slow, such that perseverance and political commitment will be needed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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21. Examined in Theory—Applicable in Practice: Potentials of Sustainable Industrial Heritage Conservation in a Contemporary Context—The Case of Belgrade.
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Nikolić, Marko, Šćekić, Jelena, Drobnjak, Boško, and Takač, Ena
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The industrial heritage of the city of Belgrade is the focus of this research, which highlights the possibilities of preserving industrial heritage from the perspective of a contemporary context and sustainable development. Guided by theoretical principles on the preservation of cultural and industrial heritage, their values, authenticity and spirit of place, as well as the idea of the necessity of integrating industrial heritage into the contemporary context, this paper aims to examine the possibilities for the preservation of industrial heritage following theoretically established principles, with the introduction of new uses and sustainable solutions. The analysis of the case studies of Belgrade's industrial heritage presented in this paper results from research conducted by the teachers, associates and students of the University of Belgrade, Faculty of Architecture. The research focuses on the possibilities of translating the principles of preserving cultural and industrial heritage from their theoretical definition to practical application. The students' conceptual solutions for protection, revitalisation and presentation of the analysed case studies represent the research results. An important aspect of this paper is defining the criteria for valorising students' conceptual solutions, which are aligned with the principles of preserving cultural heritage and establishing sustainable development. The valorisation of students' conceptual solutions through a defined set of criteria indicates real possibilities for the simultaneous preservation of all the values of industrial heritage and its transformation into a social, ecological and economic resource of the contemporary city. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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22. The role of blockchain to secure internet of medical things.
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Ghadi, Yazeed Yasin, Mazhar, Tehseen, Shahzad, Tariq, Amir khan, Muhammad, Abd-Alrazaq, Alaa, Ahmed, Arfan, and Hamam, Habib
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DATA privacy ,DATA protection ,HEALTH care industry ,COMMUNICATIONS industries ,MEDICAL technology ,BLOCKCHAINS - Abstract
This study explores integrating blockchain technology into the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) to address security and privacy challenges. Blockchain's transparency, confidentiality, and decentralization offer significant potential benefits in the healthcare domain. The research examines various blockchain components, layers, and protocols, highlighting their role in IoMT. It also explores IoMT applications, security challenges, and methods for integrating blockchain to enhance security. Blockchain integration can be vital in securing and managing this data while preserving patient privacy. It also opens up new possibilities in healthcare, medical research, and data management. The results provide a practical approach to handling a large amount of data from IoMT devices. This strategy makes effective use of data resource fragmentation and encryption techniques. It is essential to have well-defined standards and norms, especially in the healthcare sector, where upholding safety and protecting the confidentiality of information are critical. These results illustrate that it is essential to follow standards like HIPAA, and blockchain technology can help ensure these criteria are met. Furthermore, the study explores the potential benefits of blockchain technology for enhancing inter-system communication in the healthcare industry while maintaining patient privacy protection. The results highlight the effectiveness of blockchain's consistency and cryptographic techniques in combining identity management and healthcare data protection, protecting patient privacy and data integrity. Blockchain is an unchangeable distributed ledger system. In short, the paper provides important insights into how blockchain technology may transform the healthcare industry by effectively addressing significant challenges and generating legal, safe, and interoperable solutions. Researchers, doctors, and graduate students are the audience for our paper. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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23. Land Cover and Land Use Ontology—Evolution of International Standards, Challenges, and Opportunities.
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Mushtaq, Fatima, O'Brien, C. Douglas, Parslow, Peter, Åhlin, Mats, Di Gregorio, Antonio, Latham, John S., and Henry, Matieu
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ZONING ,LAND cover ,CLIMATE change mitigation ,LAND use ,ENVIRONMENTAL management - Abstract
Knowledge of land is of central importance to manage the impact of mankind upon the environment. The understanding and treatment of land vary greatly across different regions and communities, making the description of land highly specific to each locality. To address the larger global issues, such as world food production or climate change mitigation, one needs to have a common standardized understanding of the biosphere cover and use of land. Different governments and institutions established national systems to describe thematic content of land within their jurisdictions. These systems are all valid and tuned to address various national needs. However, their integration at regional or global levels is lacking. Integrating data from widely divergent sources to create world datasets not only requires standards, but also an approach to integrate national and regional land cover classification systems. The ISO 19144 series, developed through the collaboration between the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), offers a meta-language for the integration of disparate land classification systems, enhancing interoperability, data sharing, and national to global data integration and comparison. This paper provides an overview of classification system concepts, different stages for the development of standards in ISO and the status of different standards in the ISO 19144 series. It also explores the critical role of the ISO 19144 series in standardizing land cover and land use classification systems. Drawing on practical case studies, the paper underscores the series' potential to support global sustainable development goals and lays out a path for its future development and application. Using these standards, we gain not only a tool for harmonizing land classification, but also a critical level for advancing sustainable development and environmental stewardship worldwide. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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24. Toward Fully Automated Personalized Orthopedic Treatments: Innovations and Interdisciplinary Gaps.
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Luo, Yunhua
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ARTIFICIAL intelligence ,BIOPRINTING ,ORTHOPEDIC apparatus ,FINITE element method ,COMPUTER-assisted image analysis (Medicine) - Abstract
Personalized orthopedic devices are increasingly favored for their potential to enhance long-term treatment success. Despite significant advancements across various disciplines, the seamless integration and full automation of personalized orthopedic treatments remain elusive. This paper identifies key interdisciplinary gaps in integrating and automating advanced technologies for personalized orthopedic treatment. It begins by outlining the standard clinical practices in orthopedic treatments and the extent of personalization achievable. The paper then explores recent innovations in artificial intelligence, biomaterials, genomic and proteomic analyses, lab-on-a-chip, medical imaging, image-based biomechanical finite element modeling, biomimicry, 3D printing and bioprinting, and implantable sensors, emphasizing their contributions to personalized treatments. Tentative strategies or solutions are proposed to address the interdisciplinary gaps by utilizing innovative technologies. The key findings highlight the need for the non-invasive quantitative assessment of bone quality, patient-specific biocompatibility, and device designs that address individual biological and mechanical conditions. This comprehensive review underscores the transformative potential of these technologies and the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration to integrate and automate them into a cohesive, intelligent system for personalized orthopedic treatments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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25. COVID-19 Pandemic and Sustainable Urban Transformation: Perspectives on City-Level Actions and a Framework for the Future.
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Callenberg, Mia, Barnwal, Aloke, and Bakarr, Mohamed Imam
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COVID-19 pandemic ,CITIES & towns ,SUSTAINABILITY ,SUSTAINABLE urban development ,ECONOMIC recovery ,URBANIZATION - Abstract
Cities were at the center of the COVID-19 pandemic due to the concentration of affected populations and economic activities that needed to be revived to support global recovery. While cities offer strong economic and social benefits due to density, proximity, and global connectivity, the pandemic had a tremendous impact on their vital functions. It resulted in lost lives and livelihoods and deepened economic and social divides. Furthermore, the pandemic exacerbated many existing environmental challenges in cities. This presented an opportunity to tackle these interlinked challenges in an integrated manner. Evidence suggests that many city leaders integrated environmental sustainability as an important element to complement their emergency responses. Drawing from experiences in cities around the world, particularly those participating in the Sustainable Cities Program supported by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), this paper describes how integrated solutions were applied to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic. Consistent with a Healthy Planet Healthy People concept, a framework is proposed for sustainable urban transformation and to build cities that are resilient to shocks and stresses. With global environmental benefits at the core, the framework highlights the importance of integration, inclusion, and innovation as key approaches in steering the future green growth and prosperity of cities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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26. A Survey of AI Techniques in IoT Applications with Use Case Investigations in the Smart Environmental Monitoring and Analytics in Real-Time IoT Platform.
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Panduman, Yohanes Yohanie Fridelin, Funabiki, Nobuo, Fajrianti, Evianita Dewi, Fang, Shihao, and Sukaridhoto, Sritrusta
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ENVIRONMENTAL monitoring ,ARTIFICIAL intelligence ,IMAGE recognition (Computer vision) ,INTERNET of things ,NATURAL language processing ,AUDITORY perception - Abstract
In this paper, we have developed the SEMAR (Smart Environmental Monitoring and Analytics in Real-Time) IoT application server platform for fast deployments of IoT application systems. It provides various integration capabilities for the collection, display, and analysis of sensor data on a single platform. Recently, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become very popular and widely used in various applications including IoT. To support this growth, the integration of AI into SEMAR is essential to enhance its capabilities after identifying the current trends of applicable AI technologies in IoT applications. In this paper, we first provide a comprehensive review of IoT applications using AI techniques in the literature. They cover predictive analytics, image classification, object detection, text spotting, auditory perception, Natural Language Processing (NLP), and collaborative AI. Next, we identify the characteristics of each technique by considering the key parameters, such as software requirements, input/output (I/O) data types, processing methods, and computations. Third, we design the integration of AI techniques into SEMAR based on the findings. Finally, we discuss use cases of SEMAR for IoT applications with AI techniques. The implementation of the proposed design in SEMAR and its use to IoT applications will be in future works. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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27. Interdisciplinary Integration of Computational Thinking in K-12 Education: A Systematic Review.
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YENI, Sabiha, GRGURINA, Nataša, SAELI, Mara, HERMANS, Felienne, TOLBOOM, Jos, and BARENDSEN, Erik
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DIGITAL technology ,ACTIVE learning ,SCHOOL integration ,ATTITUDES toward technology ,EDUCATIONAL technology ,EDUCATION research - Abstract
There is an increasing interest in the integration of computational thinking (CT) in the K-12 curriculum. By integrating CT into other disciplines, the aim is to equip students with essential skills to navigate domain-specific challenges. This study conducts a systematic review of 108 peer-reviewed scientific papers to analyze in which K-12 subjects CT is being integrated, learning objectives, CT integration levels, instructional strategies, technologies and tools employed, assessment strategies, research designs and educational stages of participants. The findings reveal that: (a) over two-thirds of the CT integration studies predominantly focus on science and mathematics; (b) the majority of the studies implement CT at the substitution level rather than achieving a transformation impact; (c) active learning is a commonly mentioned instructional strategy, with block-based languages and physical devices being frequently utilized tools; (d) in terms of assessment, the emphasis primarily lies in evaluating attitudes towards technology or the learning context, rather than developing valid and reliable assessment instruments. These findings shed light on the current state of CT integration in K-12 education. The identified trends provide valuable insights for educators, curriculum designers, and policymakers seeking to effectively incorporate CT across various disciplines in a manner that fosters meaningful skill development with an interdisciplinary approach. By leveraging these insights, we can strive to enhance CT integration efforts, ensuring the holistic development of students' computational thinking abilities and promoting their preparedness for the increasingly interdisciplinary domains of digital world. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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28. Integration of 3DGIS and BIM and its application in visual detection of concealed facilities.
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Wang, Xiaoyu and Xie, Mingxia
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GEOGRAPHIC information systems ,BUILDING information modeling ,THREE-dimensional modeling ,DATA integration ,MULTILEVEL models ,INFORMATION services - Abstract
The multi-level modeling technology of Building Information Modeling (BIM), combined with Three-dimensional Geographic Information System (3DGIS) macro-scene visualization technology and location information, can realize the transmission of decentralized information from various disciplines to multi-disciplinary collaborative information sharing services. It can be applied independently for the whole life cycle, which plays a positive role in reducing the cost and improving the efficiency of engineering planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance. In this paper, the data integration and function integration methods of 3DGIS and BIM are designed. In order to avoid the breaking problems caused by attribute information loss and excessive simplification in the process of BIM data integration, the attribute mapping between 3DGIS and BIM based on Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) and City Geography Markup Language (CityGML) and the data simplification method considering the geometric characteristics of BIM are designed. By setting the relevant preconditions and thresholds of patch merging, on the premise of maintaining the structural characteristics of BIM data surface, reduce the amount of model data to improve the efficiency of BIM data loading, rendering and display effect in 3D geospatial scene. Through the data and function integration of 3DGIS and BIM, we can effectively manage the data of large-scale model, and calculate and obtain the geospatial location and direction of key parts of buildings through the coordinate transformation of BIM, which can effectively assist the rapid and accurate positioning of BIM in virtual 3D scene and expand the visualization ability of 3DGIS. By effectively integrating 3DGIS and BIM, this paper gives full play to the spatial management advantages of 3DGIS and the component management advantages of BIM. The rationality and operability of the method are verified by its application in the operation and maintenance management project of concealed facilities in actual buildings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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29. Integracja pracowników z Ukrainy, Białorusi i Gruzji - nowe wyzwania dla ZZL w organizacjach w Polsce.
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Ścibior-Butrym, Anna
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- 2024
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30. The Integration of Islamic Values in Daily Clinical Practice among Healthcare Professionals: A Scoping Review.
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M. A., Mahmood, N., Mohd Yusof, S., Saidi, and A., Che Ahmad
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MEDICAL personnel ,EMPLOYEE attitudes ,RELIGIONS ,INTERNET searching ,MEDICAL practice - Abstract
Islam is a major world religion that has a universal system encompassing every aspect of daily human activities. In this regard, Islam also provides principles and values related to the practice of medicine. However, it is not known how much of the practices have been practiced in daily clinical settings. Therefore, this paper aims to chart the overview of the studies and publications that have been done related to the integration of Islamic principles and values being incorporated in clinical practice. This paper is a scoping review. Databases like PubMed, PLOS, BMJ, Cochrane, EBSCo, Emerald, ProQuest, ScienceDirect, Scopus, and ACI were used to conduct the literature search. MeSH terms like "Islam," "religion and medicine," and "attitude of medical staff" are among the keywords used, along with synonyms like "Islam," "Islamic," "Muslim," "medicine," "clinical," "practise," "healthcare," "professionals," "Islamic medical practise," "doctor," "nurse," and "healthcare professionals." The Boolean operators "AND" and "OR" were applied during the search. In addition to databases, manual internet searches were conducted to find relevant papers. The review has found that Islamic concepts and ideals have been sporadically incorporated into medical practice worldwide, whether by Muslim or non-Muslim healthcare professionals. The three key themes related to Islamic practice in medicine: are (a) attitude and character of healthcare professionals, (b) clinical decisionmaking, and (c) holistic spiritual care. There is still a big gap and differences in integrating Islamic values into clinical practice. Further work on defining and constructing a framework for a holistic Islamic medical practice is warranted. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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31. Systematic Literature Review of MBSE Tool-Chains.
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Ma, Junda, Wang, Guoxin, Lu, Jinzhi, Vangheluwe, Hans, Kiritsis, Dimitris, and Yan, Yan
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ENGINEERING systems ,SYSTEMS engineering ,SYSTEMS development ,ENGINEERING - Abstract
Currently, the fundamental tenets of systems engineering are supported by a model-based approach to minimize risks and avoid design changes in late development stages. The models are used to formalize, analyze, design, optimize, and verify system development and artifacts, helping developers integrate engineering development across domains. Although model-based development is well established in specific domains, such as software, mechanical systems, and electrical systems, its role in integrated development from a system perspective is still a challenge for industry. The model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tool-chain is an emerging technique in the area of systems engineering and is expected to become a next-generation approach for supporting model integration across domains. This article presents a literature review to highlight the usage and state of the art to generally specify the current understanding of MBSE tool-chain concepts. Moreover, the results are used for identifying the usage, advantages, barriers, concerns, and trends of tool-chain development from an MBSE perspective. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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32. Continuous integration in urban social-ecological systems science needs to allow for spacing co-existence: This article belongs to Ambio's 50th Anniversary Collection. Theme: Urbanization.
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Haase, Dagmar
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URBANIZATION ,SYSTEMS theory ,URBAN research ,ANNIVERSARIES ,COLLECTIONS - Abstract
Urbanization brings benefits and burdens to both humans and nature. Cities are key systems for integrated social-ecological research and the interdisciplinary journal of Ambio has published ground-breaking contributions in this field. This reflection piece identifies and discusses integration of the human and natural spheres in urban social-ecological research using the following foundational papers as important milestones: Folke et al. (1997), Ernstson et al. (2010) and Andersson et al. (2014). These papers each take unique approaches that aim to uncover core properties—processes, structures, and actors—of urban systems and set them into mutual relationship. This piece will end with a forward-looking vision for the coming 50 years of urban sustainability and resilience study in Ambio. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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33. Paediatric oncologists' perspectives on Strategic solutions to develop Integrated Cancer Palliative Care: feedback intervention theory as an explanatory Framework.
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Salins, Naveen, Rao, Krithika, Damani, Anuja, Hughes, Sean, and Preston, Nancy
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HEALTH services accessibility ,PEDIATRICIANS ,PALLIATIVE treatment ,HUMAN services programs ,QUALITATIVE research ,CANCER patient medical care ,STRATEGIC planning ,THEMATIC analysis ,ATTITUDES of medical personnel ,ONCOLOGISTS ,PSYCHOSOCIAL factors ,INTEGRATED health care delivery ,MEDICAL referrals - Abstract
Background: Globally, children with cancer often experience delays in palliative care referral or are infrequently referred. Therefore, we conducted a qualitative study to gain insight from paediatric oncologists into what enables or deters palliative care referral. Strategic solutions to develop integrated palliative care was a critical study theme. In this paper, we have explained and interpreted these strategic solutions through the lens of feedback intervention theory. Methodology: The study findings were interpreted using Kumar's six-step approach that enabled systematic evaluation of a theory's appropriateness and alignment with the researcher's paradigm, methodology, and study findings. It also explained how theory informed analysis and elucidated challenges or the development of new models. The feedback intervention theory appraises the discrepancy between actual and desired goals and provides feedback to improve it. Results: Strategic solutions generated from the study findings were coherent with the aspects elucidated in theory, like coping mechanisms, levels of feedback hierarchy, and factors determining the effect of the feedback intervention on performance. Paediatric oncologists suggested integrating palliative care providers in the team innocuously, improving communication between teams, relabelling palliative care as symptom control, and working with a skilled and accessible palliative care team. The paper proposes an infinite loop model developed from the study, which has the potential to foster integrated palliative care through excellent collaboration and continuous feedback. Conclusion: Applying feedback intervention theory can bridge the gap between actual and desired practice for integrated cancer palliative care in paediatric oncology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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34. Concept of Spaceborne Ocean Microwave Dual-Function Integrated Sensor for Wind and Wave Measurement.
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Li, Hang, Liu, Wenkang, Sun, Guangcai, Chen, Changhong, Xing, Mengdao, Zhang, Zhenhua, and Zhang, Jie
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WIND measurement ,OCEAN waves ,SYNTHETIC aperture radar ,MICROWAVES ,DETECTORS ,OCEAN ,SPACE-based radar ,RADAR meteorology - Abstract
Dedicated to synchronously acquiring large-area, high-precision, and multi-scale ocean wind and wave information, a novel concept of a spaceborne ocean microwave dual-function integrated sensor is proposed in this paper. It integrates the functions of a scatterometer and SAR by sharing a single phased-array antenna. An overview of the scientific requirements and motivations for the sensor are outlined firstly. In order to fulfill the observation requirements of both the functions, the constraints on the system parameters such as frequency, antenna size, and incidence angle are analyzed. Then, the selection principles of these parameters are discussed within the limitations of antenna area, bandwidth, available time, and cost. Additionally, the constraints on the time sequence of transmitting and receiving pulses are derived to ensure that there is no conflict when the two functions operate simultaneously. Subsequently, a method for jointly designing the pulse repetition frequency (PRF) of both the functions is introduced, along with zebra maps to verify its effectiveness. At the end of the paper, the system and performance parameters of the sensor are given for further insight into it. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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35. CONTEMPORARY CONSIDERATIONS OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SCIENCE AND RELIGION.
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Đurić, Drago M. and Nurkić, Petar I.
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POPULARITY ,RELIGIONS ,AGE - Abstract
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36. Identifying the promising production planning and scheduling method for manufacturing in Industry 4.0: a literature review.
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Chen Chen, Tiong Lee Kong, and Wu Kan
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LITERATURE reviews ,PRODUCTION scheduling ,INDUSTRY 4.0 ,PRODUCTION planning ,MANUFACTURING industries ,RESEARCH personnel - Abstract
Industry 4.0 technologies create a connected ecosystem that allows for real-time monitoring, control, and optimization. This enables the manufacturing industry to move the ultimate goal of their businesses from lean to leagile. Then, to meet the needs of leagile manufacturing, an integrated production planning and scheduling system is needed. The academic world responds to the need by the growth of papers. Many methodologies, models, frameworks, and methods have been proposed. Literature abounds on classifying them, yet it remains inconclusive mainly on their applicability to Industry 4.0. In this regard, this paper conducts a literature review aiming to show the state of the art and discover the most promising production planning and scheduling method for Industry 4.0 among the many. Lastly, on the basis of this study, recommendations on possible future research directions are provided for researchers, and the design of the next-generation production planning and scheduling system for Industry 4.0 is also suggested. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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37. Instead of 'writing against' and discarding 'immigrants' integration, why not reconceptualize integration as a wicked concept?
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Kutor, Senanu Kwasi, Arku, Godwin, and Bandauko, Elmond
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IMMIGRANTS ,NATIONALISM - Abstract
Over the years, some scholars have not only written against the concept of immigrant integration but have called for its rejection and abandonment. Critics argue that the concept is normative, objectifies others, mirrors outmoded imaginary of society, orients towards methodological nationalism, and a narrow emphasis on immigrants in the forces defining integration progression. Nonetheless, the concept continues to receive academic and policy attention. Against the backdrop of this polarized view, this paper raises an important question relating to the benefit or otherwise of writing against the concept of integration in the field of integration studies. Specifically, the paper asks: Is it appropriate to write against and reject the concept of integration? The paper responds to this question from a provocative conceptual perspective. Here, the paper argues that when the concept is purged of its inherent criticisms and rather reconceptualize as a wicked concept, it still offers a unique analytical spectrum with which scholars can approach several substantive critical questions regarding immigrants' integration. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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38. The uncanny valley of integration
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Naqvi, Hasnat Raza
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integration policy and syllabus in KRLE ,assimilation ,integration law ,integration ,religious education ,KRLE ,parliamentary debates ,Christianity ,Multiculturalism ,ideational analysis ,white papers - Abstract
This thesis sought to analyse Norwegian Integration Act and policies and to examine whether it is multicultural or assimilatory in nature. This was done by studying the Integration Act, policies through white papers and other official documents as well as through parliamentary debates. Lastly, the thesis examined religious education by examining the subject called KRLE and how it is being taught through syllabus in schools in Oslo. This thesis examined both assimilation and multiculturalism and examine whether Norwegian policies are assimilatory in nature or multicultural, which might be the variable which gives this thesis some sort of value, as there is little research combining these in one thesis/article and that in the same context, the Norwegian in this context. It was argued that multiculturalism and assimilation are two philosophies or ideologies. Assimilation can be defined as a desired outcome for a society where members would be culturally indistinguishable from one another, which implies a process of becoming the same, an absorption of immigrants within the host society’s culture. Multiculturalism can be defined as a policy which supports cultural diversity and supports the right of minorities to preserve their cultural identities ensuring that they get access to the society, and which encompasses legal principles and commonly shared values dominant in the society. Multiculturalism and assimilation were operationalised in order to examine them through the empirical data, by applying certain instruments to each of them. In order to capture multicultural ideas, this thesis sought to apply the qualitative research design called ideational analysis. The objective of ideational analysis is to examine ideas from texts; hence it was argued that it was wise to apply this research design. The findings suggest that through some multicultural instruments find multiculturalism being applied, but overall, one could find that the integration law, the white papers and other official documents, parliamentary debates, and the religious education, are more inclined towards being assimilatory in nature. The three out of four hypotheses posed in the thesis seems to be correct, and thus one could argue that policies have a goal for assimilation. One could see multiculturalism being applied in practice as a way adapting to the society, but not as an official governmental goal. Coming to religious education, findings suggest that Christianity as a religion is being given emphasis at the expense of e.g., other religions and philosophies of life. This is done so, because of cultural heritage, as religion is regarded as an integral part of the culture.
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39. Republika Mauretanii - na pograniczu Maghrebu.
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SALAMON, JUSTYNA
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Copyright of Acta Politica Polonica is the property of Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Szczecinskiego / University of Szczecin Press and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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- 2023
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40. How to integrate youth in regional sustainability transformation processes: Tools, structures, and effects
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Fischer, Cornelia and Radinger-Peer, Verena
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41. Demystification and Actualisation of Data Saturation in Qualitative Research Through Thematic Analysis.
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Naeem, Muhammad, Ozuem, Wilson, Howell, Kerry, and Ranfagni, Silvia
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QUALITATIVE research ,THEMATIC analysis ,RESEARCH questions ,RESEARCH personnel - Abstract
The concept of saturation in qualitative research is a widely debated topic. Saturation refers to the point at which no new data or themes are emerging from the data set, which indicates that the data have been fully explored. It is considered an important concept as it helps to ensure that the findings are robust and that the data are being used to their full potential to achieve the research aim. Saturation, or the point at which further observation of data will not lead to the discovery of more information related to the research questions, is an important aspect of qualitative research. However, there is some mystification and semantic debate surrounding the term saturation, and it is not always clear how many rounds of research are needed to reach saturation or what criteria are used to make that determination during the thematic analysis process. This paper focuses on the actualisation of saturation in the context of thematic analysis and develops a systematic approach to using data to justify the contribution of research. Consequently, we introduce a distinct model to help researchers reach saturation through refining or expanding existing quotations, codes, themes and concepts as necessary. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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42. An Improved GPS/INS Integration Based on EKF and AI During GPS Outages.
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Ebrahimi, A., Nezhadshahbodaghi, M., Mosavi, M. R., and Ayatollahi, A.
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ARTIFICIAL intelligence ,INERTIAL navigation systems ,RADIAL basis functions ,MULTILAYER perceptrons ,ARTIFICIAL satellites in navigation ,KALMAN filtering ,ELECTROMECHANICAL devices - Abstract
Inertial navigation system (INS) is often integrated with satellite navigation systems to achieve the required precision at high-speed applications. In global navigation system (GPS)/INS integration systems, GPS outages are unavoidable and a severe challenge. Moreover, because of the usage of low-cost microelectromechanical sensors (MEMS) with noisy outputs, the INS will get diverged during GPS outages, and that is why navigation precision severely decreases in commercial applications. In this paper, we improve GPS/INS integration system during GPS outages using extended Kalman filter (EKF) and artificial intelligence (AI) together. In this integration algorithm, the AI receives the angular rates and specific forces from the inertial measurement unit (IMU) and velocity from the INS at t and t − 1. Therefore, the AI has positioning and timing data of the INS. While the GPS signals are available, the output of the AI is compared with the GPS increment; so that the AI is trained. During GPS outages, the AI will practically play the GPS role. Thus, it can prevent the divergence of the GPS/INS integration system in GPS-denied environments. Furthermore, we utilize neural networks (NNs) as an AI module in five different types: multi-layer perceptron (MLP) NN, radial basis function (RBF) NN, wavelet NN, support vector regression (SVR) and adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS). To evaluate the proposed approach, we utilize a real dataset that has been gathered by a mini-airplane. The results demonstrate that the proposed approach outperforms the INS and GPS/INS integration systems with the EKF during GPS outages. Meanwhile, the ANFIS also reached more than 47.77% precision compared to the traditional method. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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43. When all you have is a hammer - integration challenges in coastal zone planning.
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Sørdahl, Patrick Berg and Kvalvik, Ingrid
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This paper critically examines the evolution of integration as a concept in coastal zone planning through an analysis of Norwegian municipal coastal zone plans spanning a 35-year period. By drawing on the framework of governmentality, we show how the coastal zone and the activities taking place there are being subject to problematizations, rationalizations and technologies for promoting integration. This illustrates how previous spatial dispositions themselves become problematized at later points, giving rise to new rationalizations and new technologies of governing, revealing a dynamic redefinition of integration in response to complex coastal governance challenges. What integration entails is not a given. Instead, it’s a fluid concept, evolving over time in meaning and intent. The paper also shows how ambitions for integrated or comprehensive planning can obscure the purpose of planning and increase complexity. With integration being framed as an undisputed answer to conflicts in the coastal zone, the difficulty of managing the multitude of coastal activities does not lead to a critical discussion on whether ‘integration’ is a fruitful ambition. Instead, it becomes an argument for yet more integrative efforts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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44. Haptic experience to significantly motivate anatomy learning in medical students.
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Manrique, Martha, Mondragón, Iván F., Flórez-Valencia, Leonardo, Montoya, Luisa, García, Ananías, Mera, Carmen Alicia, Kuhlmann, Angelika, Guillén, Fabricio, Cortés, Michelle, and Gutiérrez Gómez, María Lucía
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LEARNING ,SHOULDER ,COMPUTED tomography ,MEDICAL students ,SCAPULA - Abstract
Background: Currently, multiple tools exist to teach and learn anatomy, but finding an adequate activity is challenging. However, it can be achieved through haptic experiences, where motivation is the means of a significant learning process. This study aimed to evaluate a haptic experience to determine if a tactile and painting with color marker interactive experience, established a better learning process in comparison to the traditional 2D workshop on printed paper with photographs. Methods: Plaster bone models of the scapulae, humerus and clavicle were elaborated from a computerized scan tomography. Second year undergraduate medical students were invited to participate, where subjects were randomly assigned to the traditional 2D method or the 3D plaster bone model. A third group decided not to join any workshop. Following, all three groups were evaluated on bone landmarks and view, laterality, muscle insertions and functions. 2D and 3D workshop students were asked their opinion in a focus group and answered a survey regarding the overall perception and learning experience. Evaluation grades are presented as mean ± standard deviation, and answers from the survey are presented as percentages. Results: The survey demonstrated the students in the 3D model graded the experience as outstanding, and in five out of the six questions, answers were very good or excellent. In contrast, for students participating in the 2D workshop the most common answers were fair or good. The exception was the answer regarding the quiz, where both groups considered it good, despite the average among all groups not being a passing grade. Conclusions: To learn the anatomy of the shoulder, the conventional methodology was compared with a haptic experience, where plaster bone models were used, enabling students to touch and paint on them. Based on the focus group and survey this study revealed the 3D workshop was an interactive experience where, the sense of touch and painting greatly contributed to their learning process. Even though this activity was useful in terms of learning bone landmarks, view muscle insertions, and establish relations, further activities must be developed to increase their understanding regarding their function, and its relevance in a clinical setting. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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45. Integration of the Food Supply Chain as a Driver of Sustainability: A Conceptual Framework.
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Bezat-Jarzębowska, Agnieszka, Krieger-Güss, Stephanie, Jarzębowski, Sebastian, and Petersen, Brigitte
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SUSTAINABLE development ,STOCHASTIC frontier analysis ,FOOD supply ,SUPPLY chains ,FOOD industry - Abstract
This paper presents a conceptual framework aimed at exploring the connections between integration within the food supply chain and the three pillars of sustainability: economic, environmental, and social. The analysis combines theoretical insights with empirical research, specifically focusing on the economic aspect of sustainability, measured through efficiency. The study emphasizes the critical role of integrating participants across the food supply chain to achieve sustainability goals. It discusses methodologies for assessing integration levels within the chain, providing a theoretical and analytical basis for modeling integration and efficiency within the supply chain. To empirically validate these relationships, an extended stochastic frontier analysis (SFA) method was applied to selected sectors within the food processing industry. The results demonstrate that enhancing integration with suppliers and buyers can significantly improve efficiency within the food chain. In conclusion, through deductive reasoning, this study asserts that integration plays a pivotal role in advancing economic sustainability objectives within the food sector. This framework contributes to a deeper understanding of how integration influences sustainability outcomes, offering valuable insights for stakeholders aiming to enhance sustainability in food systems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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46. Sustainable environmental design: evaluating the integration of sustainable knowledge in Saudi Arabian architectural programs.
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Aloshan, Mohammed
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BUILT environment ,ARCHITECTURAL models ,DUTY ,ARCHITECTURAL education ,ARCHITECTURAL design ,ARCHITECTURAL designs - Abstract
By aligning Saudi Vision 2030 with the UN's SDGs, this study highlights the significant role of integrating sustainable environmental design knowledge into architectural education in Saudi Arabia. Viewing this integration as a moral obligation, it emphasizes equipping future architects with the skills to create environmentally responsible and resource-efficient buildings, fostering a sustainable and resilient built environment. This paper aims to examine the degree of integration of sustainability knowledge and assess the structural models incorporated into the architectural programs of six Saudi Arabian universities. Adopting a quantitative approach with qualitative insights, this research focuses on universities certified by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) or accredited by recognized national and international bodies. This study is limited to the meso-level (curricular management) and includes structural models, course descriptions, learning outcomes, course sequences, and alignment with program visions and missions. A comprehensive review was conducted on all courses related to sustainability, collecting data from program websites. The main variables analyzed included sustainable environmental knowledge, total contact hours dedicated to sustainability courses, distribution across various course types, and patterns over a 5-year period. The units of analysis encompass program plans, vision and mission statements, learning outcomes, course syllabi, and descriptions. The findings reveal significant disparities in sustainability emphasis among programs, with Imam Abdul Rahman Al-Faisal University dedicating 42% of contact hours to sustainability, compared to 25 to 11% at other universities. This study highlights the need for integrating sustainability across design studio levels to provide students with practical skills across disciplines. Most programs use a "linear/parallel" or "partially integrated" model, requiring sustainability principles in graduation projects. However, elective sustainability courses are unpopular and do not adequately address curriculum gaps. This study highlights the necessity of further investigating the effectiveness of incorporating sustainability knowledge in architectural programs. Exploring specific areas for future research to enhance the integration of sustainability in architectural education is also recommended. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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47. Thirlwall’s Law, Investment, Productive Chains and Domestic Markets.
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Vázquez Muñoz, Juan Alberto
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DOMESTIC markets ,FOREIGN investments ,DEMAND function ,INDUSTRIALIZATION ,COINTEGRATION - Abstract
Copyright of Mexican Journal of Economics & Finance / Revista Mexicana de Economia y Finanzas is the property of Instituto Mexicano de Ejecutivos de Finanzas and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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48. Self-Sensing Electromechanical System Integrated with the Embedded Displacement Sensor.
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Wang, Shuxian, Liu, Shiyou, Su, Zuqiang, Liu, Linlin, and Tang, Zhi
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INTELLIGENT control systems ,MEASUREMENT errors ,DETECTORS - Abstract
Conventionally, the electromechanical system requires the installation of auxiliary displacement sensors and only the amount on the drive part and motion end, which increases volume, cost, and measurement error in the system. This paper presents an integrated measurement method with a sensing head, which takes the equal division characteristics of mechanical structures as part of the sensor, thus, the so-called self-sensing system. Moreover, the displacement is measured by counting the time pulses. The sensing head is integrated with the entire electromechanical system, including the driving, transmitting, and moving parts. Thus, the integration of the sensing part is greatly improved. Taking the rotary table as a special example, and the sensing head embedded into each part of the system, displacement information is obtained by the common processing system and fused by the adaptive weighted average method. The results of the experiment show that the fusion precision of each component is higher than only the motor position information as the feedback. The proposed method is a practical self-sensing technology with significant volume reduction and intelligent control benefits in the industry, especially suitable for extremely small and narrow spaces. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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49. Facilitating Integration Through Team-Based Primary Healthcare: A Cross-Case Policy Analysis of Four Canadian Provinces
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Shannon Berg, Nelly D. Oelke, Alexandra Lukey, Mylaine Breton, Stephanie Montesanti, Paul Wankah, Lee A. Green, Sara Mallinson, Caille Pritchard, Catherine Donnelly, Sharon Johnston, Isabelle Gaboury, Simone Parniak, and Karin Maiwald
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Medicine (General) ,Health (social science) ,Knowledge management ,Sociology and Political Science ,business.industry ,Policy Paper ,Health Policy ,Primary health care ,Integration ,Policy analysis ,Primary care ,Team-based care ,Financial management ,Integrated health services ,Health services ,R5-920 ,Interprofessional teams ,Primary healthcare ,Information system ,System integration ,Performance measurement ,business ,Pace - Abstract
Introduction: Team-based care can improve integrated health services by increasing comprehensiveness and continuity of care in primary healthcare (PHC) settings. Collaborative models involving providers from different professions can help to achieve coordinated, high-quality person-centred care. In Canada, there has been variation in both the timing/pace of adoption and approach to interprofessional PHC (IPHC) policy. Provinces are at different stages in the development, implementation, and evaluation of team-based PHC models. This paper describes how different policies, contexts, and innovations across four Canadian provinces (British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec) facilitate or limit integrated health services through IPHC teams. Methods: Systematic searches identified 100 policy documents across the four provinces. Analysis was informed by Walt and Gilson’s Policy Triangle (2008) and Suter et al.’s (2009) health system integration principles. Provincial policy case studies were constructed and used to complete a cross-case comparison. Results: Each province implemented variations of an IPHC based model. Five key components were found that influenced IPHC and integrated health services: patient-centred care; team structures; information systems; financial management; and performance measurement. Conclusion: Heterogeneity of the implementation of PHC teams across Canadian provinces provides an opportunity to learn and improve interprofessional care and integrated health services across jurisdictions.
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50. Participation and Social Innovation as a Compass towards Integration: The Rationale behind the INTE-great Project.
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Cuconato, Morena
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SOCIAL innovation ,SOCIAL participation ,POLITICAL refugees ,OPERATIONAL definitions ,SOCIAL values - Abstract
This paper presents the theoretical and operational approach of the AMIF-funded project INTE-great "Stakeholder Partnership for the Integration of Migrants", which has the aim of building a stronger integration strategy and ecosystem for migrants, in particular asylum seekers, refugees and migrants with subsidiary protection (women, men, families and LGBTIQ+) at the urban level through cross-sector stakeholder partnerships, developing an innovative integration strategy framework (ISF) according to which five pilot initiatives will be tested through experimentation in five partnering countries (IT, ES, EL, CY and IE). The paper is structured as follows: After retracing the main development of the integration concept in different social sciences, we propose the operational definition of integration adopted in the project. We then concentrate on the role of migrants' participation in enhancing a more effective integration path, before presenting the way in which we interpret the meaning of social innovation in the five pilot initiatives of the INTE-great project. We conclude by highlighting that a multistakeholder partnership adopting a real participatory migrant approach in the codesign, implementation and evaluation of the pilot initiatives constitutes the added value of social innovation in the field of migrants' integration services. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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