Academic Articles & Research Papers

The Model of Righteous Governance in the Qur’anic Interpretation of Imam Musa al-Sadr

In the contemporary world, where societies encounter extensive cultural, religious, and ethnic diversity, the issue of righteous governance and the attainment of an efficient model for managing such diversity constitutes one of the fundamen...

Cross-Cultural Biology Teaching Using Next-Generation Science Standards

This study explored Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) in cross-cultural biology teaching through collaborative lesson studies involving educators from the USA and the Philippines. We employed grounded theory and examined iterative fe...

Perception among medical students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, regarding alcohol and substance abuse in the community: a cross-sectional survey

Abstract Background This study was conducted to examine the perception and views of medical students regarding the extent of alcohol and substance abuse in the community and the possible predisposing factors for this problem. Methods It is ...

Positive leadership and management in residential child care: what do these involve and how do we bring them about?

This short article reports on an interview with Graham McPheat, Senior Teaching Fellow, University of Strathclyde. Drawing on his experience as a children's homes manager and educator, Graham offers a starting point for debates about the na...

INTERVIEW: An Interview with Professor Stephen Krashen

The multiple roles and functions of English in South Korea

In the field of language and identity, the subcategory of gender has been an area of growing interest (Pavlenko, 2001; Norton & Pavlenko, 2004; Menard-Warwick, 2008; and Higgins, 2010). Adopting the view of gender as “a system of social rel...

برنامج تدريبـى قائـم على الدمـج بين بحــوث الفعــل وإطار التعليــم مـن أجــل التنميــة المستدامــةESD وأثـــره فى تنمية عمــق المعرفـة والکفــاءة البحثيــة وممارسات التدريس المستدام لدى معلمى العلوم بالمرحلة الإعدادية

هدف البحث إلى التحقق من أثـــر برنامج تدريبـى قائـم على الدمـج بين بحــوث الفعــل وإطار التعليــم مـن أجــل التنميــة المستدامــة فى تنمية عمــق المعرفـة والکفــاءة البحثيــة وممارسات التدريس المستدام لدى معلمى العلوم بالمرحلة الإعدادية. ول...

Problem-Based Learning Approach to Review the Principles of Green Chemistry Applied to a Polycondensation Reaction

Science Education International ¦ Volume 32 ¦ Issue 2 107 ORIGINAL ARTICLE INTRODUCTION The problem-based learning (PBL) methodology is a student-centered approach that is related to the learning process that occurs when students deal w...

Using 3D printing technology to improve the quality of teaching engineering drawing course

Although 3D printing is only two decades old, dramatic improvements have occurred in the production cycle. At the present time many big industrial centers, such as the automotive industry, medical equipment industry, military industries, as...

Faculty perceptions of a professional development program for developing CUREs and promoting inclusive and equitable teaching

ABSTRACT The Diffusion of Innovations (DOI) model can be used to explore how faculty prioritize learning about and adopting new pedagogical approaches. Here, we use the DOI framework to contextualize biology faculty perceptions of a profess...

Active Participation and Interaction, Key Performance Factors of Face-to-Face Learning

During the last decade and, particularly, from the restrictions on mobility brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, online and digital teaching is positioning itself as an alternative to face-to-face teaching. As of today, however, the soundness ...

Interdisciplinary Class Observation in Higher Education: Lessons Learned from the Professional Development Experience of Four Teachers

Peer observation of teaching has been adopted as a method to improve the quality of teaching. It involves observers providing descriptive feedback to their peers on learning and teaching practices. However, although extensively described in...

Isolation, characterization and virulence assessment of Type 1d CP bovine viral diarrhea virus originating from Inner Mongolia, China

In recent years, bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) has been associated with increased respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases in cattle. Comprehensive monitoring and investigations into the virus's pathological features are crucial for d...

Tema 1: Refitting existing simulations to meet with new learning objectives – from supply chain management to virtual collaboration

This paper discusses the application possibilities of business simulation games in teaching. By application possibilities we mean the different ways of arranging the learning sessions using the one and same simulation game. Thus, we are not...

Leveraging AI to optimize vaccines supply chain and logistics in Africa: opportunities and challenges

Examining the current situation of the vaccine supply chain in Africa, the article highlights the importance of AI technologies while outlining the prospects and problems in vaccine supply chain management in Africa. Despite the significanc...

Mapping the landscape of work-life balance of teachers: a bibliometric review of scholarly contributions

Abstract The research on work-life balance of teachers highlights the significant challenges faced by educators in balancing their professional and personal lives. The study emphasizes the evolving role of teachers, the impact of technology...

Miscellanea

[Summary generated by ChatGPT] Overview: Babylonia 4/2005 is a miscellanea issue offering a wide range of reflections, research, and classroom practices rather than focusing on a single theme. Key concerns include language policy in Swis...

El trabajador universitario: entre el malestar y la lucha Professors: between discomfort and fight

Las modificaciones en el mundo del trabajo producidas por la crisis de acumulación capitalista han transformado así mismo las condiciones de desarrollo de la labor docente. En un mundo cada vez más complejo y competitivo, la institución uni...

Impact of using virtual and concrete manipulatives on students’ learning of fractions

Fraction is considered one of the main topics in mathematics in the early years. Many students struggle to progress in fractions in the classrooms and on exams. Teaching strategies are among the most important factors affecting student lear...

TECHNOPARTICIPATION: Intermeshing performative pedagogy and interruption

Arguing for the positive disruptive nature of interruption, this article concentrates on my current performative and pedagogic usage of Skype in order to promote the positive aspects of interruptive elements within performative pedagogy. Re...