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This study was conducted with 126 students of a Psychology degree at a Spanish university. We combined different active methodologies of cooperative learning and randomly assigned the students to groups of four to work in weekly activities. Peers evaluated the oral presentations of their classmates, and then the professor and students provided feedback. At the end of the course, students completed an online questionnaire that assessed their self-perception of learning and improvement, of learning through their peers, of the usefulness of the contents and skills learned, and their satisfaction with deadlines and workload. The results showed that the combination of active methodologies led students perceive an improvement in skills, valuing them as useful, and showing their satisfaction even with workload and deadlines. The findings suggest that cooperative learning strategies, along with measures to mitigate social loafing, are effective in promoting students’ engagement in their learning process. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Most existing work on Federated Learning (FL) transmits full-precision weights, which contain a significant amount of redundant information, leading to a substantial communication burden. This issue is particularly pronounced with the growing prevalence of smart mobile and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, where data sharing generates a large communication cost. To address this issue, we propose a communication-efficient Federated Learning algorithm, FedCSTQ, based on compressed sensing (CS) and ternary quantization.FedCSTQ introduces a heuristic sparsification method that enhances information selection, thereby mitigating the accuracy degradation typically associated with CS. Additionally, the algorithm incorporates ternary quantization to process residuals after sparsity, further reducing the impact of accuracy degradation due to sparsity while guaranteeing a small amount of communication overhead. Experiments conducted on the publicly available datasets reveal that FedCSTQ outperforms the standard FL (FedAvg), SignSGD with a majority vote, FL using dithering(CEP-FL), and FL based on Compressed Sensing (CS-FL). Ablation studies further demonstrate the effectiveness of our method. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study explores the generative role of objects in design work. While the CSCW literature includes a range of contributions on infrastructure design and ways of accounting for diverse existing systems, practices and perspectives in design, the focus has typically been on the point of use, rather than the earlier stages of design processes. However, as more worker groups become involved in design there is a need to understand the microdynamics of collaborative design in this phase and the interplay between problem framing and exploration. We examined how the design of an information system in the health sector evolved through the instantiation and exploration of intermediary objects that become generative in the design process. The data comprised observations over 2 years from design meetings with a team of health professionals and software developers mandated to develop a system for the registration and sharing of patient information across primary care units. The analysis showed how intermediary objects formed focal points from which infrastructure design problems were framed and collectively explored. These processes required considerable negotiation and exploration within and between the interdependencies that become relevant in the design process. We identified how intermediary objects take different representational forms and become generative in two ways: By producing new or transformed objects, and by revealing layers of complexity inherent in the design problem. We discussed implications of the analysis as regards aspects of the infrastructure design that can be handled in the design team versus aspects that should be delegated to local adaptation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This qualitative study aimed to study and identify the strategies of Senior High School English teachers of Holy Trinity College of General Santos City for collaborative work. The researchers purposely selected seven (7) English teachers of the Senior High School Department of Holy Trinity College of General Santos City who are teaching the subjects Practical Research and Reading and Writing. To obtain the results of this study, the researchers utilized a structured and comprehensive interview guide. The participants were then able to share the collaborative works they are implementing, the challenges they face in the implementation of such, and most importantly the strategies for collaborative work. The study established two major themes in the strategies of the participants which are peer evaluation and educational guidance. Considering the findings of the study, it is recommended for the institution to strengthen the integration of the collaborative learning theory in collaborative works inside the classrooms to ensure that the benefits already innate in collaborative work is achieved. Furthermore, the researchers also recommend the future researchers to venture in a comparative study that will analyze and explore the strategies for collaborative work in diverse educational subjects and contexts which can provide a comprehensive understanding into the benefits of intervention or strategies for collaborative work. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Photographic equipment that had been used in scientific missions in Portugal's former Asian and African colonies and now held in the National Museum of Natural History and Science at Lisbon University are the focus of this study. It has been acknowledged that the description tool for cataloguing and accession used within the institution was too generic and could not account for the intersected fields and data necessary for characterising the technical and historical specificities of this equipment. To overcome this need, a literature review and a national and international survey were carried out to understand the descriptive methods and tools commonly used elsewhere. From this work it was concluded that there is no appropriate tool available. However, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the authors decided to begin focussing on designing a multilevel description prototype tool suitable for the specificities of the project and the collection. The prototype was then discussed and evaluated in a working session with a group of Portuguese photographers, conservators and cultural heritage sector workers. The collaborative nature of that work allowed for the improvement of the prototype, which is now under further review. This article presents the scope and concept behind the design of the description tool, and outlines the various working stages undertaken and the contents and structure covered by the prototype. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This article explores the world of dependable systems, specifically focusing on system design, software solutions, and architectural decisions that facilitate collaborative work on shared text documents across multiple users in near real time. It aims to dive into the intricacies of designing robust and effective document collaboration software focusing on understanding the requirements of such a system, the working principle of collaborative text editing, software architecture, technology stack selection, and tooling that can sustain such a system. To examine the pros and cons of the proposed system, the paper will detail how collaborative text editing software can benefit from such an architecture regarding availability, elasticity, and scaling. The intricate nature of this system renders this paper a valuable resource for prospective investigations within the domain of dependable systems and distributed systems. This research first examines the requirements of a real-time collaboration system and the necessary core features. Then, it analyzes the design, the application structure, and the system organization while also considering key architectural requirements as the necessity of scaling, the usage of microservices, cross-service communications, and client–server communication. For the technology stack of the implementation, this research considers the alternatives at each layer, from client to server. Once these decisions are made, it follows system development while examining possible improvements for the issues previously encountered. To validate the architecture, a testing strategy is developed, to examine the key capabilities of the system, such as resource consumption and throughput. The conclusions review the combination of modern and conventional application development principles needed to address the challenges of conflict-free document replication, decoupled and stateless event-driven architecture, idempotency, and data consistency. This paper not only showcases the design and implementation process but also sets a foundation for future research and innovation in dependable systems, collaborative technologies, sustainable solutions, and distributed system architecture. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Communication technology plays a crucial role in facilitating remote collaborative work. This study investigated sex differences in Perceived Participation Equality and User Experience across different communication formats, i.e., face-to-face communication, conventional video conferences, and Virtual Reality (VR). An empirical study was conducted involving 15 groups, each comprising three participants, who engaged in a decision-making task. A research model was developed to evaluate the interplay between perceived participation equality, empathy, and immersion. This model was employed across three communication conditions and included both male and female participants. These findings on sex differences in user experience could help create a connected, cohesive, and productive remote collaborative work environment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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As a basic subject, the study of human anatomy challenges the development of generic skills in students. Such is the case of collaborative work which is transcendental in the areas of healthcare work. Consequently, an inverted classroom is developed wherein teamwork activities are developed. The objective of this work is to analyze the impact of the flipped classroom on collaborative work in teaching anatomy. A quantitative, cross-sectional, non-experimental study that involved the implementation of a flipped classroom in an Occupational Therapy course in 2023 was applied. From 5 planned sessions, work was developed in 6 groups; they included content synthesis and clinical cases. At the end of the semester, a grade average (GA) was determined, along with a self-assessment (SA) and co-assessment (CA) measuring collaborative work through 3 sub competences (SC1-SC3) (scale 1.0 to 7.0). Statistical tests were applied to determine differences between SC1-SC3 according to SA and CA, by groups and if there is a relationship with GA. The Mann Whitney U test did not show differences between SA and CA. The Friedman test did not show differences between SC1-SC3. The Kruskal-Wallis H test found differences in sub competences according to groups; SC1 could influence GA, SC2 records differences in group G1 and G5, and "conflict management" (SC3) does not differ significantly between the groups. The Spearman correlation presented a weak positive association between the sub competences and GA, although the p-value was not significant. It is extremely necessary to promote collaborative work at the beginning of the undergraduate degree. In this context, human anatomy is an opportunity to promote its development. This can be generated within the framework of the inverted classroom promoting collaborative work activities, and academic performance as well. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Based on two research projects in the Brussels-based artistic workspace and NGO Globe Aroma, this paper shows how artists with a (recent) migration background make sense of the arts and the space in which they are produced. Born out of a need to counter the dominant presence of men in this artistic workspace and create a welcoming environment, textile-making and live radio were used as means of reclaiming space, fostering solidarity, and sharing personal narratives. Textile-making, traditionally associated with domesticity, was repurposed for public exhibition, challenging the dichotomy between private and public spheres. Furthermore, the projects challenged neo-colonial dynamics and traditional research methodologies. While asking which (micro-)political meaning these artists give to their works and practices, the paper also reflects on the cultural thresholds experienced by migrant artists wishing to access hegemonic arts institutions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This study focuses on the implementation of real-time 360° video for the initial training of elementary education mathematics teachers through tele-immersion. It examines how this technology influences the perception, interpretation, and decision-making of preservice teachers, referred to as noticing ability. Based on a descriptive qualitative design, the interactions and decisions of 32 future teachers involved in collaborative statistical problem-solving classes were analyzed. The methodology included four phases of collaboration and reflection, supported by a knowledge management and tele-immersion model using 360° cameras. The results indicated that tele-immersion facilitated a deep immersion in real pedagogical contexts, improving perception and decision-making skills at the level of experienced teachers. The immersion, in synergy with the collaboration between practicing teachers and academic trainers, facilitated an effective transition in several key categories, such as: the role, from student to teacher; the space, from university classroom to school classroom; the knowledge, from general to specific in solving and guiding statistical problems; and the activity, from design to implementation. Despite technical challenges, tele-immersion proved to be an invaluable tool for teacher training, promoting a deeper and more effective integration between theory and practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The global economy's digital infrastructure is based on free and open source software. To analyse how firms indirectly collaborate via employee contributions to developer-run projects, we propose a formal definition of 'industrial public goods' – inter-firm cooperation, volunteer and paid labour overlap, and participation inequality. We verify its empirical robustness by collecting networks of commits made by firm employees to active GitHub software repositories. Despite paid workers making more contributions, volunteers play a significant role. We find which firms contribute most, which projects benefit from firm investments, and identify distinct 'contribution territories' since the two central firms never co-contribute to top-20 repositories. We highlight the challenge posed by 'Big Tech' to the non-rival status of industrial public goods, thanks to cloud-based systems which resist sharing, and suggest there may be 'contribution deserts' neglected by large information technology firms, despite their importance for the open source ecosystem's sustainability and diversity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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In this study, we aim to find out what happens in moments of collaborative situations when a response is treated as missing, irrelevant, or insufficient, how such moments are handled, and what underlying interactional trouble those instances can reveal. The data are video recordings from multinational military observer training. Using the method of ethnomethodological conversation analysis (EMCA), we examine a team of two people taking part in a simulated patrolling exercise. We focus on instances when one team member, the driver, attempts to get the other, the team leader, to verbalise or confirm some decision regarding a future (joint) action.

One of the strategies that help to software reuse are the Software Product Lines (SPL), which are a set of products developed from common and variable features that meet specific needs of a domain. In this sense, feature models are a key tool to manage common features, variability, and customization of the line products; however, their definition is a complex task that requires the participation of a multidisciplinary team. Therefore, to achieve their definition, it is crucial to establish clear guidelines for communication and collaboration among stakeholders. The lack of effective collaboration may result in a poor definition of the model since it is a fundamental component for the construction of an SPL. This paper aims to present CINDERELLA, a collaborative approach to define feature models in SPLs, and to show its initial evaluation. Evaluation was carried out by defining an experiment in an academic environment. The experiment revealed that the students had a positive perception of CINDERELLA, highlighting its usefulness and completeness, although the clarity of its instructions needs to be improved. CINDERELLA is perceived as a user-friendly, useful, and complete approach to define feature models, because of its consistency and organization. However, its description needs to be improved and additional experiments in real contexts are required to confirm its applicability and effectiveness.

Universities are active agents of social change through knowledge, providing citizens with the necessary abilities to face professional challenges. This work aims to evaluate and analyse the adaptation of emotional regulation in learning situations of group work in virtual and hybrid (virtual and presential) environments, of a group of students of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences belonging to a Chilean university and a Spanish university. Method: A total of 107 students from a Chilean university and a Spanish university, all of them enrolled in the degree in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences, participated in the study. The instrument used was the Adaptative Instrument for Regulation of Emotions questionnaire. Results: The analysis of the data shows that there are some significant differences (p ≤ 0.05), between the groups of students who worked virtually and those who worked in hybrid situations, in the aspects related to personal motivations (learn from my classmates, not to disappoint my working group, and enjoying the experience of working in a group). The students who worked online resolved conflicts mainly through individual regulation mechanisms with significant differences in relation to the students who worked in hybrid mode. No significant differences were found in the socioemotional challenges or in the balance of the metacognitive experience. Conclusion: The group that worked in hybrid learning valued group purposes over personal purposes and used the social regulation mechanism over individual regulation in conflict resolution. On the other hand, the group that worked virtually valued group and personal purposes equally and used the mechanism of individual regulation and social regulation to solve difficulties. Differences between students who worked in virtual and hybrid environments may be due to greater social interaction and group dynamics in hybrid environments, as well as differences in culture and access to resources and technology.

In 2020, the Global Media Monitoring Project (GMMP) marked its silver anniversary by releasing its sixth report on the representation of women in the global media landscape, and in 2021, the NGO Plan International unveiled the tenth edition of its report “State of the World’s Girls: The Truth Gap”. The study focused on how misinformation impacts equal opportunities for girls, adolescents, and young women worldwide, and proposed strategies to combat the “truth gap”. These examples showcase the collective efforts made in recent decades by professionals, academia, institutions, NGOs, and activists to enhance the state of information globally. The aspiration is ambitious, aiming to make information more transparent, accessible, and inclusive, fostering equality, truth-seeking, and the visibility of women, young people, and rural populations. However, the findings from the GMMP reports, as well as the analysis conducted by Plan International and numerous other works, underscore that despite evident social changes worldwide—particularly in the educational, labor, and social realms for women—access to truthful and high-quality information remains elusive. Simultaneously, studies reveal a declining public trust, especially among young people, in traditional media, a shift to alternative information sources, and a deterioration in the quality benchmarks of the journalism profession. Journalism, a pursuit of truth from sources to the public, has historically been and should remain a pillar upholding democracy and freedom. This article employs a qualitative case study methodology to analyze the best practices proposed across various domains to safeguard information quality. Special attention is given to initiatives that aim to involve women and young people in the collective effort against misinformation.

Enterprise collaboration systems are open to interpretive flexibility, resulting in a multitude of approaches to achieving the same task. This exploratory study provides insights into the diverse ways collaboration system professionals use collaboration technology. Data was collected about the systems, applications and type of documents they use for the typical work scenario of preparing and documenting online team meetings. The collected data was translated into visual representations of the collaborative work that happens around social documents. The results of the study reveal that there is no uniform approach and that the information involved in this process is not stored in a defined location but distributed across different systems, spaces and containers. Whilst there are observable similarities in the way employees carry out the scenario, the detailed steps are different for each case. Even within the same organisation there are fewer similarities than might be expected. The fact that the information relating to the same collaboration scenario is distributed across different storage locations reveals potential problems from an information management perspective with regards to information retrievability and accessibility. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Universities are active agents of social change through knowledge, providing citizens with the necessary abilities to face professional challenges. This work aims to evaluate and analyse the adaptation of emotional regulation in learning situations of group work in virtual and hybrid (virtual and presential) environments, of a group of students of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences belonging to a Chilean university and a Spanish university. Method: A total of 107 students from a Chilean university and a Spanish university, all of them enrolled in the degree in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences, participated in the study. The instrument used was the Adaptative Instrument for Regulation of Emotions questionnaire. Results: The analysis of the data shows that there are some significant differences (p ≤ 0.05), between the groups of students who worked virtually and those who worked in hybrid situations, in the aspects related to personal motivations (learn from my classmates, not to disappoint my working group, and enjoying the experience of working in a group). The students who worked online resolved conflicts mainly through individual regulation mechanisms with significant differences in relation to the students who worked in hybrid mode. No significant differences were found in the socioemotional challenges or in the balance of the metacognitive experience. Conclusion: The group that worked in hybrid learning valued group purposes over personal purposes and used the social regulation mechanism over individual regulation in conflict resolution. On the other hand, the group that worked virtually valued group and personal purposes equally and used the mechanism of individual regulation and social regulation to solve difficulties. Differences between students who worked in virtual and hybrid environments may be due to greater social interaction and group dynamics in hybrid environments, as well as differences in culture and access to resources and technology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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In navigation applications, Artificial Intelligence (AI) can improve efficiency and decision making. It is not clear, however, how designers should account for human cooperation when integrating AI systems in navigation work. In a novel empirical study, we examine the transition in the maritime domain towards higher levels of machine autonomy. Our method involved interviewing technology designers (n = 9) and navigators aboard two partially automated ferries (n = 5), as well as collecting field observations aboard one of the ferries. The results indicated a discrepancy between how designers construed human-AI collaboration compared to navigators' own accounts in the field. Navigators reflected upon their role as one of 'backup,' defined by ad-hoc control takeovers from the automation. Designers positioned navigators 'in the loop' of a larger control system but discounted the role of in-situ skills and heuristic decision making in all but the most controlled takeover actions. The discrepancy shed light on how integration of AI systems may be better aligned to human cooperation in navigation. This included designing AI systems that render computational activities more visible and that incorporate social cues that articulate human work in its natural setting. Positioned within the field of AI alignment research, the main contribution is a formulation of human-AI interaction design insights for future navigation and control room work. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Different studies suggest that collaborative argumentation among peers promotes school learning, especially the comprehension of concepts. However, the available evidence shows that the relationship between argumentation and learning is not direct but instead mediated by development processes that, in turn, promote learning. The goal of this study is to understand the mediating role that the development of argumentative inner speech may play in the process of constructing knowledge through collaborative argumentation. A case study was conducted in which one child (fourth grade) was tracked throughout an entire unit in which he and his peers argued collaboratively class after class. We assessed the students individually before and after in their learning (oral and written) and written argumentation skills. The collaborative work from all the classes was videoed and analysed through discourse analysis. The student showed significant progress in both delayed learning and written argumentation compared to the group. Furthermore, the analysis of oral tests shows that the argumentative interactions that initially appeared in the discussions among peers were internalized so he could understand the concepts involved on an individual level. The article discusses the implications of these results in understanding the role of discursive interactions in school learning processes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of this study was to explore the nature, emergence and maintenance of episodes of shared regulation and their relationship with argumentative discourse during collaborative work in the sciences. It consisted of an exploratory case study that tracked two groups in the fourth year of primary school (eight participants) through four collaborative activities. The sessions were filmed and analysed for their social regulation and argumentative discourse patterns. The frequency and length of the episodes identified and the association between regulation and argumentation were examined. Additionally, all the episodes of shared regulation of fundamental aspects of the task were further analysed. The results showed that argumentation was significantly associated with shared regulation and that counter-arguments were present when regulation focused on understanding the content. Disagreement within the group, individual regulatory behaviours and the characteristics of the activities appeared as relevant dimensions in the emergence and maintenance of the episodes of regulation of fundamental aspects of the task. The implications for educational practice and research are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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In 2020, the Global Media Monitoring Project (GMMP) marked its silver anniversary by releasing its sixth report on the representation of women in the global media landscape, and in 2021, the NGO Plan International unveiled the tenth edition of its report "State of the World's Girls: The Truth Gap". The study focused on how misinformation impacts equal opportunities for girls, adolescents, and young women worldwide, and proposed strategies to combat the "truth gap". These examples showcase the collective efforts made in recent decades by professionals, academia, institutions, NGOs, and activists to enhance the state of information globally. The aspiration is ambitious, aiming to make information more transparent, accessible, and inclusive, fostering equality, truth-seeking, and the visibility of women, young people, and rural populations. However, the findings from the GMMP reports, as well as the analysis conducted by Plan International and numerous other works, underscore that despite evident social changes worldwide—particularly in the educational, labor, and social realms for women—access to truthful and high-quality information remains elusive. Simultaneously, studies reveal a declining public trust, especially among young people, in traditional media, a shift to alternative information sources, and a deterioration in the quality benchmarks of the journalism profession. Journalism, a pursuit of truth from sources to the public, has historically been and should remain a pillar upholding democracy and freedom. This article employs a qualitative case study methodology to analyze the best practices proposed across various domains to safeguard information quality. Special attention is given to initiatives that aim to involve women and young people in the collective effort against misinformation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The conventional design cycle in human–computer interaction faces significant challenges when applied to users in isolated settings, such as astronauts in extreme environments. Challenges include obtaining user feedback and effectively tracking human–software/human–human dynamics during system interactions. This study addresses these issues by exploring the potential of remote conversation analysis to validate the usability of collaborative technology, supplemented with a traditional post hoc survey approach. Specifically, we evaluate an integrated timeline software tool used in NASA's Human Exploration Research Analog. Our findings indicate that voice recordings, which focus on the topical content of intra-crew speech, can serve as non-intrusive metrics for essential dynamics in human–machine interactions. The results emphasize the collaborative nature of the self-scheduling process and suggest that tracking conversations may serve as a viable proxy for assessing workload in remote environments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of this article is to identify strategic planning based on collaborative work to improve the interdisciplinary activities of teachers at Teddy Gardel Buenaventura School. Education, the educational system and teachers are constantly facing challenges, both inside and outside the classroom, in pedagogical, administrative, management, teaching, academic and strategic planning aspects for the improvement of the educational system, among other factors. Therefore, this research is intended to study these challenges in the strategic, strategic, collaborative work and interdisciplinary situation of current education, specifically, in the Teddy Gardel Buenaventura school. It is a case study, in which the population is constituted by 20 teachers and the sample is of 10 teachers. The instrument used for data collection is a questionnaire composed of 10 questions and Focus group. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, we focus on the constructs of social presence and engagement as essential components for a successful telecollaboration. We look at their complex interactions at both individual and collective levels, within groups – themselves made up of local pairs – as well as within and beyond the framework set by the course design.The data collected came from participants in a Franco-German telecollaboration (N=25), and consisted of answers (N=25) (numerical and textual) to a pre- and post-survey, texts from portfolios completed by participants throughout the tasks and follow-up interviews (N=12). By adopting a mixed methods approach, the quantitative results were complemented by a content analysis of the textual data.The results show the presence of different forms of engagement and social presence at the different levels mentioned; they also highlight an interconnection between the degree of social presence within the groups and the degree of individual and collective engagement in the telecollaboration. The establishment of a co-constructed frame between the members of a group is conducive to the expression of social presence and agentic engagement within this group; the relational foundation enables the group to develop as a learning community that is not necessarily intended to last beyond the telecollaboration period.

Although collaborative work has a long tradition in a large part of the cooperative movement, the processes of labour precariousness in recent years, together with phenomena such as entrepreneurship and social innovation, have made these forms of work more visible and relevant. Based on a sociological approach and a qualitative methodology, three cases of recently formed organisations, which represent new experiences of cooperativism with social aims, are discussed. The article explores the conditions in which collaboration takes place and identifies some of the most significant paradoxes, tensions and discomforts that take place in these working environments. Finally, it reflects on how these collective strategies are shaping work and life alternatives that try to resist the processes of individualisation and precarisation in which they are developed.

This article explores the world of dependable systems, specifically focusing on system design, software solutions, and architectural decisions that facilitate collaborative work on shared text documents across multiple users in near real time. It aims to dive into the intricacies of designing robust and effective document collaboration software focusing on understanding the requirements of such a system, the working principle of collaborative text editing, software architecture, technology stack selection, and tooling that can sustain such a system. To examine the pros and cons of the proposed system, the paper will detail how collaborative text editing software can benefit from such an architecture regarding availability, elasticity, and scaling. The intricate nature of this system renders this paper a valuable resource for prospective investigations within the domain of dependable systems and distributed systems. This research first examines the requirements of a real-time collaboration system and the necessary core features. Then, it analyzes the design, the application structure, and the system organization while also considering key architectural requirements as the necessity of scaling, the usage of microservices, cross-service communications, and client–server communication. For the technology stack of the implementation, this research considers the alternatives at each layer, from client to server. Once these decisions are made, it follows system development while examining possible improvements for the issues previously encountered. To validate the architecture, a testing strategy is developed, to examine the key capabilities of the system, such as resource consumption and throughput. The conclusions review the combination of modern and conventional application development principles needed to address the challenges of conflict-free document replication, decoupled and stateless event-driven architecture, idempotency, and data consistency. This paper not only showcases the design and implementation process but also sets a foundation for future research and innovation in dependable systems, collaborative technologies, sustainable solutions, and distributed system architecture.

Objective: Design an artificial intelligence system based on information from the environment that can recommend the shortest path to an individual or vehicle, or robot that moves between two points with the lowest risk of contagion with coronavirus COVID-19. Methodology: The cooperative strategy for path reduction involves a management and monitoring system and two explorer agents. Explorer agents are equipped with path planning algorithms (GBFS and A*) enhanced with incremental heuristics in order to find two different sets of preliminary paths (the first in direction start-goal and the second in the opposite direction). Subsequently, a management and monitoring system estimates a preliminary shortest path for each path planner then obtains a shortest path by comparing the paths attained with the path planners. This research emerges within the field of distributed intelligence in robotics to determine the benefits of teamwork interactions compared to individual work. In this study, 300 tests that involve the cooperative strategy were executed using ten different environments. Results: The results of this paper illustrate that in 79 % of analyzed situations, definitive shortest estimated paths obtained by cooperative strategy outperformed preliminary paths found individually by path planners. Over 20.5 % of tested cases yielded significant path reductions (greater than 100 % in relation to the shortest definitive path). Conclusions: In this work, an artificial intelligence system was designed, whose tests show a good performance. The intelligent system uses Distributed Intelligence implemented in a cooperative team formed by a management and monitoring system and two explorer agents, who, based on information from the environment, recommend the shortest path to an individual or vehicle or robot who wants to travel between two points located in an environment at risk of contagion with coronavirus COVID-19. Financing: This work was supported in part by the Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira through Vicerrectoría de Investigaciones Innovación y Extensión, Project name: Sistema de obtención de rutas más seguras bajo situación de pandemia caso covid-19, Project code: 3-20-11, and in part by the Universidad Nacional de Colombia.

The objective of this scientific article was to analyze digital tools and their importance in the collaborative work of teachers. From the methodological perspective, the study was worked under a quantitative approach with a descriptive level, using the survey technique and the questionnaire as an instrument. The sample consisted of 100 teachers from different educational levels. Among the results, the use of e-mail, messaging platforms, Google drive, Google Docs and Microsoft teams was highlighted. Subsequently, it was concluded that digital tools play a fundamental role in teachers' collaborative work in the modern era. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]