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Introducing Phenomenology in Action for Researching Networked Learning Experiences
No full textThis Round Table aims to introduce and discuss the book Phenomenology in Action for Researching Networked Learning, forthcoming (2024) in the Springer Book Series Research in Networked Learning. The wider aim of the Round Table is to continue our explorations of the place of phenomenology in networked learning. After a brief introductory overview of the book, our four invited discussants will present their response to the book, thus initiating general discussion with the audience on the roles, possibilities and challenges of using phenomenology to investigate networked learning
An Examination of the Cosmology and Medical Astrology of St. Hildegard of Bingen (CA. 1097 – †1179 CE)
Get PDFIn the heart of the twelfth century renaissance in the Latin west, the polymath, magistra, foundress and consecrated Benedictine virgin, St. Hildegard of Bingen, invites the superlative among all who encounter her and her vast and varied oeuvre. The twelfth century was a time of intellectual ferment, access to new Latin translations of astrological treatises from their eastern sources, and widespread social change against a background of anticipation of the end of humankind; the imminent apocalypse.
This study is a text-focused analysis of selected extracts from two complementary manuscripts attributed to Hildegard:
• Hildegardis Bingensis, Codex Berolinensis, MS Lat. Qu. 674, folios 103ra-116ra. TheThuringiae Revelationes (The Berlin Fragment), and;
• De duodecim signis et planetis (On the Twelve Signs and the Planets) in Liber 1 of Beate Hildegardis, Cause et cure de mundi creatione, København, Det Kongelige Bibliotek, Ny royal collection, MS 90b.2°.
For eight centuries, the Berlin Fragment of the Codex Berolinensis, attributed to Hildegard and enigmatically connected to her medico-scientific apocalyptic work – Causæ et curæ – awaited a full translation. Appearing in fresh translation, the study examines these manuscript sources for evidence of new perspectives on Hildegardian Neoplatonic cosmological views which could advance recent scholarship. The findings of the study create new tensions for scholars in three broad categories: 1) The Berlin Fragment is composed in an aphoristic but antiphonal, rhythmic style which echoes the structure of medieval Latin lyric poetry; 2) It introduces a planetary melothesia which has no apparent analog to prior forms of astral medicine unless juxtaposed to illuminated images from Visio II, II and IV of Hildegard’s Liber Divinorum Operum (Book of Sacred Works), and; 3) The new translation of De duodecim signis et planetis, re-examined astronomically with the aid of digital retrospective simulations of the medieval sky, argues for a reinterpretation within the context of eyewitnessed historical astronomical phenomena; then reconstructed and revealed in the medieval, zodiacal, astrological allegorical prose of Causae et curae
Entrepreneurial Education Pipeline: Lessons from Schoolteacher Training in Wales
No full textSupported by the National Academy for Educational Leadership (NAEL) and Careers Wales, this study examines the integration of entrepreneurial education into the Welsh school curriculum through three intervention phases led by the authors. These phases included teacher training initiatives, the development of progression frameworks, and the creation of resources aligned with the EntreComp framework. Drawing on cognitive science insights and practical workshops, the research reveals both the challenges and enablers faced by primary and secondary schools in fostering creative and enterprising competences. Key findings offer actionable recommendations for educators and policymakers to embed entrepreneurial learning across diverse educational settings.
Note: This abstract summarises work that is part of a full paper currently under review for publication
Cultivating Employability Competence: An Exploration Using Capital Theory from the Perspective of Chinese Language Practitioners in the 21st Century
Get PDFArtificial intelligence advancements, particularly in the field of language services, have demonstrated power in both augmenting and replacing human labour in the workplace. While the concept of employability has been extensively explored across a wide range of sectors, empirical research does not conclusively and clearly establish the capabilities required for individual language practitioners (LP) in response to massive changes. The main purpose of this research was to ascertain the components and mechanisms of LPs’ competence necessary for enhanced perceived employability (PE) in China. To achieve this, 19 open-ended interviews were conducted to investigate the construct of capital essential for LPs, and 320 subsequent online questionnaires were gathered to investigate the extent to which various capabilities were possessed in influencing the level of PE. The primary finding is the development of a framework consisting of four categories that contain a wide range of competencies and abilities deemed crucial for LPs’ PE. Second, a strong correlation and beneficial impact of capital on the PE of LPs were confirmed, with adaptability being identified as the most prominent factor. Third, valuable recommendations for enhancing the PE of LPs within the context of China were provided. The present study encompasses an examination of the latest advancements in professionalisation within the language service industry (LSI). The results of this study not only align with previous theoretical assessments but also contribute to the field of management science by emphasising the role of individual adaptability and the varied forms of capital within the realms of sociology and translation studies, drawing upon Bourdieu's theory of capital. The ultimate revised competence framework presents an innovative synthesis that extends existing models, offering a nuanced understanding of the multifaceted skills and attributes LPs require to navigate their professional landscape. This study addressed existing research vacuum in the field of LPs' competence and PE, and offers valuable insights for practitioners, employers, educators, and institutions to critically examine present difficulties and be adequately equipped for the future
The effects of depression on quality of life in the ageing population: A systematic literature review
Get PDFBackground/Aim: The overarching aim of this research is to examine the association of depression and quality of life in the ageing population. Depression is an ongoing mental disorder in the elderly which has negative outcomes on the quality of life (QOL). To enable effective health our quality of life is essential in all stages of life especially at older age, as it is becoming more of an issue due to the increase of ageing population.
Rationale: To the best of my knowledge, studies have explored the relationship between depression and quality of life however no systematic literature review has been established to determine the association of depression on quality of life in the ageing population. This can contribute to a better understanding and knowledge using existing research to summarize the literature. Understanding the negative impact psychologically and physically depression has on the ageing population will help adapt future practitioners on the needs of the population
Methods: The research methods used for this literature review consisted of three online databases (PubMed, ProQuest Central, EBSCO) collecting final articles of 25 studies relevant to the aim which included only cross-sectional studies, worldwide.
The findings outlined that depression is associated with QOL affecting negatively with poorer health. This affected socially, physically and environmentally, with an increase of depression if the condition was not maintained.
The conclusion issued from this review is that efforts need to be implemented in the healthcare systems including more funding to improve the long-term impact on the quality of life in the ageing population and mental disorde
Development of a Bagging-based Ensemble Model for ECG Classification
Get PDFThe importance of computational methods, particularly the application of machine learning models in cardiovascular disease classification and recognition, is rapidly growing. CNN, LSTM, and Transformer models have demonstrated in various studies that, when implemented with robust architectures and supported by ample datasets, they can achieve highly accurate results. This study explores the application of bagging techniques to three base models: CNN, LSTM, and Transformer, for both binary classification on the PTB dataset and multiclass classification on the MITBIH datasets. The findings indicate that the CNN model outperforms the other two models under the selected parameters and across ten epochs achieving 0.95 for binary classification and 0.96 for multiclass classification. Additionally, the use of bagging techniques results in a slight deterioration, likely due to the weaker performance of the Transformer and LSTM models
Protein Function Prediction Using Graph Convolutional Network
Get PDFThis project advances protein function prediction by integrating protein language models (PLMs) and graph convolutional networks (GCNs), addressing the limitations of traditional methods that rely heavily on sequence similarity. The proposed model leverages diverse protein features, including sequences, protein-protein interaction (PPI) networks, and InterPro domains, to create a robust computational framework.
Utilizing the Evolutionary Scale Modeling (ESM-1b) PLM, high-dimensional feature embeddings are generated from protein sequences. These are integrated with PPI network data and InterPro domains through a two-layer GCN, enabling the model
to capture complex interdependencies. The model’s performance was evaluated
using metrics such as Fmax and Area Under the Precision-Recall Curve (AUPR) across different Gene Ontology (GO) categories: Molecular Function (MFO), Biological Process (BPO), and Cellular Component (CCO).
The findings demonstrate that the model outperforms the most advanced techniques currently in use for BPO and CCO forecasts. However, MFO predictions require improvement, suggesting that future efforts should concentrate on more accurately identifying sequence-specific motifs.
The study problem and objectives are presented first in the report, which is structured to give a thorough overview. A review of the literature, the research technique, and a detailed analysis of the experimental data are then included. The study concludes with reflections, highlighting areas for future research and the broader implications for biomedical and biotechnological applications
Understanding the Extent of Social Media on Gen-Z Consumers Within Fashion Industry: A Focus on Zara, UK
Get PDFImpact of Trust on Continuous Usage within Internet Only Banks (IOB) of the UK: A Quantitative Study on Continuous Trust
No full textInternet-only banks (IOB) are an outcome of the financial technology sector and the latest addition to the banking industry. Despite having tremendous growth in terms of adoption, the industry lacks consumer trust in the UK financial market. The research investigates the impact of trust on continuous usage of internet only bank consumers in the UK to develop a continuous trust framework. A conceptual framework was developed based on the TAM and trust integrated model, IS success model and the trust restoration framework to address the research problem from multidimensional perspectives of trust.
The quantitative approach was adapted during this research and primary data was collected from existing users of IOBs in the UK by deploying a self-administered survey questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and the structural equation modelling (SEM) were implemented to analyse the primary data. There were 8 exogenous and 2 endogenous variables in the proposed framework with 9 hypothesised relationships.
The findings suggest that continuous trust of IOB users is influenced by their calculative trust, perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, information quality and transparency of the system. On the contrary, familiarity and institution-based trust factors (Structural assurance and Situational normality) did not have any significant impact on continuous trust of consumers. Furthermore, continuous trust of consumers impacts their continuous usage of the system by means of increasing their usage, recommendation and using it as their primary account in future. The demographic and usage profile findings portray the limited usage pattern of consumers.
The study contributes to the theoretical knowledge domain of continuous trust and post adoption literature. Additionally, it draws practical implications and recommendations for the banking industry. Whilst financial technological integration can give traditional banking an edge and advantage over the newcomers in the industry, increasing consumer trust and confidence will be beneficiary for the internet only banks in the long run to achieve consumer loyalty. Further research has been recommended in this sector to investigate regulatory and systematic factors that can contribute towards risk management of the internet only banks.
Key words:
Continuous trust, consumer behaviour, continuous usage, internet-only banks, financial technology (FinTech)
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