Abstract:Intellectual capital has become an important aspect in determining a company's competitiveness in knowledge-based economies. However, little is known about how its different components, such as human, relational, structural, informational, and social capital, interact to influence marketing success, particularly among Chinese SMEs operating in a variety of regional economic environments. Previous research, which mostly focuses on large enterprises or certain industries, has not provided a complete understanding of how intellectual capital effects SME marketing outcomes in China's fragmented macroeconomic environment. This study closes this gap by experimentally examining the impact of five characteristics of intellectual capital on marketing performance, with a particular emphasis on the moderating role of regional GDP. Partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was used with SmartPLS 4.0 to analyze survey data from 78 Chinese SMEs. This study provides both practical insights for SME resource allocation and theoretical breakthroughs in intellectual capital management under environmental heterogeneity. One moderating variable and a short sample size are among the drawbacks. In order to capture evolving relationships between intellectual capital and performance over time, future research should employ longitudinal designs, increase the sample size, and incorporate more contextual factors (such as company size and industry type). Informational and structural capital considerably improve marketing effectiveness, but regional GDP has no discernible moderating influence, emphasizing the importance of internal intangible assets over external economic conditions for Chinese SMEs.
Abstract:This article proposes an analysis of the concept of Educating Cities, exploring both formal and nonformal spheres of education and their essential role in the co-creation of curricula and practices within and beyond school contexts. The investigation centers on the pursuit of building sustainable societies through education, emphasizing the potential of cities as conducive environments for the implementation of innovative educational strategies. In this regard, the article examines how the cocreation of curricula and practices contributes to social sustainability, considering the diversity of urban contexts, its citizens and the school stakeholders? Methodologically, the corpus of analysis was constructed through content analysis. The findings reveal that cities provide a rich and diverse context for implementing such innovative strategies. The results suggest that Educating Cities play a fundamental role in promoting sustainable societies, specifically, through the co-creation of curricula and educational practices. The integration of formal and non-formal educational spheres, both within and beyond the school environment, emerges as an effective strategy to address contemporary challenges and prepare citizens for active participation in community life.
Abstract:The insufficient data collection and low teacher-student interaction efficiency in programming courses are common problems encountered. In order to solve the problems, this study presents a data-driven smart teaching model (DD_STM) with a four-layers architecture, which are teaching interaction layer, data collection and storage layer, intelligent computing layer and intelligent decision application layer. Moreover, a smart teaching platform has been developed to support the implementation of DD_STM. Empirical study from “Foundations of Python Programming instruction” indicates that the smart teaching model significantly improves teacher-student interaction efficiency and promotes higher level of students learning participation. The positive outcomes may be attributed to the timely response from the smart platform and the effective feedback on students’ difficulties, which enhance students’ initiative in learning and thereby promote greater engagement in the learning process.
Abstract:This study explores the challenges primary school teachers face working with refugee children, focusing on peer bullying and the broader context of refugee students' integration into educational settings. The research highlights significant adaptation difficulties, communication barriers, and developmental disadvantages among refugee children. Nearly half of the refugee children reported communication issues, and many exhibited deficits in social-emotional and language development. The study also reveals a high prevalence of peer bullying, with 38.5% of refugee children engaging in bullying behavior and 48.7% being victims. Teachers emphasized the need for values education programs to address peer bullying, with 94.9% of participants supporting such initiatives. Love, respect, fairness, and friendship were identified as key values to be imparted. The study underscores the importance of comprehensive educational interventions, including teacher training, family involvement, and community awareness, to promote refugee children's social integration and well-being in primary schools.
Abstract:This study presents a bibliometric analysis of Brazilian scientific production on the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in cardiology between 2013 and 2023. A total of 31 publications indexed in the Scopus database were analyzed, involving 334 authors, with a notable increase in studies after 2018. The most productive and influential researcher was Antonio Luiz Pinho Ribeiro, from UFMG. A high level of collaboration among authors was observed, forming clusters based on coauthorship. The main types of documents were journal articles, conference papers, and reviews, primarily in the fields of medicine and computer science. The most frequent publication source was Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia, with the most cited work focusing on photoplethysmography signal analysis. Funding came mainly from national institutions such as CNPq and FAPEMIG. The most recurrent keywords were “artificial intelligence,” “machine learning,” and “cardiology.” International collaboration was strongest with the USA, China, and Portugal. The upward trend suggests growing interest and investment in the field.
Abstract:BACKGROUND: Down Syndrome is a genetic disorder and the most common chromosomal abnormality. It is predominantly characterized by muscle hypotonia and joint hypermobility. Gait analysis is a systematic study of human locomotion that involves evaluating body motions, body mechanics and muscle activity. OBJECTIVE: To analyse “Two-Dimensional Analysis of Gait Parameters in Children with Down Syndrome. METHODOLOGY: Non-experimental study, convenient sampling, sample size was 12. Participants both boys and girls were selected with age group of 6- 12 years were included in the study. PROCEDURE: 12 Participants were selected according to age group with Down Syndrome. And were asked to walk in a 5 meter’s track, their gait was captured using a Nikon D3300 camera that captures video at 60 frames per second in 1080p in MPEG-4 camera and gait analysis was performed using GaitOn software. Spatiotemporal and kinematics variables were assessed by using 2D gait analysis with software from Auptimo technologies. RESULTS: Gait analysis of Down Syndrome children’s significant difference in ankle plantar flexion, knee hyperextension and hip flexion in lateral view and in anterior view shows knee adduction, in posterior view shows ipsilateral pelvic drop and rear foot eversion at p<0.05. CONCLUSION: This study concludes the Down Syndrome children shows marked changes in ankle, knee, hip joint, knee abduction/adduction, pelvic drop, rear foot angle and Spatiotemporal parameters.
Abstract:Contemporary job market requires graduates to have comprehensive interdisciplinary knowledge and skills in order to be able to apply different approaches to solving problems in the modern workplace. Interdisciplinary education is believed to have an impact on preparing graduates to view things from different perspectives and apply higher-order thinking and analytical skills in a current and futuristic work environment. The purpose of this study is to explore faculty perspectives on the impact of interdisciplinary education on preparing students for future careers. The study was conducted using a qualitative case study of a federal university in the United Arab Emirates. The paradigmatic position was interpretive. Thirteen faculty members who are currently teaching interdisciplinary courses were purposely selected to take part in semi-structured interviews. It was found that interdisciplinary education provided various work-related graduate attributes and skills that prepared them for the evolving work environment. The study concludes that interdisciplinary education plays an indispensable role in getting graduates ready for work and is also influential in their selection of career choices.
Abstract:This study explores the effectiveness of an interdisciplinary social studies curriculum designed for gifted seventh-grade students, focusing on climate crisis, global citizenship, and sustainability themes. Grounded in the urgency of environmental education, the curriculum integrates scientific, technological, and social knowledge to foster critical and creative thinking. Utilizing an action research methodology, the study involved iterative planning, implementation, observation, and reflection cycles with twelve gifted students in a Turkish Science and Art Center (SAC). Data were collected through digital portfolios, performance tasks, rubrics, and student reflections. The findings revealed increased environmental awareness, improved data literacy, enhanced empathy through drama activities, and effective use of technology in sustainability projects. Students developed and partially implemented personal eco-action plans. The study contributes to the field by offering a scalable model of interdisciplinary education tailored to gifted learners, highlighting the need for sustainable and student-centered practices in curriculum design. Recommendations for teacher training and policy support are also presented.
Abstract:Classroom teaching and students' learning have been widely concerned. To support the implementation of effective classroom teaching, this study examines the current state of instructional practices and student learning by surveying 541 college students. The questionnaire is divided into three main aspects, in which students are asked to assess their learning experience in college: motivations for choosing their major, their learning status, classroom performance, and feedback from teachers. Research results show that the motivation for choosing undergraduate majors positively affects students' learning. However, if teachers do not continue to provide the necessary guidance and high-quality courses to students, they will lose interest in their majors. For freshmen, teachers should be more concerned about their learning status, because they have the lowest adaptability to university learning. In addition, we also find that dumb classroom teaching, performing classroom teaching, still exists, and classroom teaching efficiency is low. Further analysis indicates that the teaching effectiveness of teachers, including teacher-student communication, positive motivation from teachers to students, and the content of their teaching, has a direct effect on students' learning. The low efficiency of classroom teaching is primarily attributed to an underdeveloped and ineffective classroom ecological environment. In the concluding section, this paper proposes a set of targeted strategies to rebuild and enhance the classroom teaching ecology, aiming to foster more effective teaching and meaningful student engagement.
Abstract:In this study, shielding performance and pressure drop of the honeycomb, square and circular ventilation holes in a microwave furnace, which is operated at 2450 MHz, were evaluated. The effect of hole diameter, hole to hole distance and hole depth to the shielding and pressure drop were considered as variables. A simulation model prepared on Comsol Multiphysics v.5.2a and the results compared with the theoretical equations. The pressure drop and shielding performance decreases and increases with increasing hole diameter and hole to hole distance, respectively. Increasing hole depth causes a reduction in pressure drop but it enhances the shielding performance.