Due to the rapid smartification of cities and houses we have experienced over the years, (future) citizens are urged to familiarize themselves with sensors and actuators as elementary components of the Internet-of-Thi...
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(纸本)9783031735370;9783031735387
Due to the rapid smartification of cities and houses we have experienced over the years, (future) citizens are urged to familiarize themselves with sensors and actuators as elementary components of the Internet-of-Things (IoT) paradigm. Learning experiences must pivot towards engaging mechanisms and electronic kits to empower learners to take on the active role of designers. This paper investigates the possibility of engaging 230 high-school learners by enabling them explore professional technologies of STMicroelectronics, relying on hands-on activities, and verifying the impact of working in collaboration. To do so, the protocol distinguishes collaborative and individual phases, and participants auto-assessed the perceived level of engagement in each phase by an anonymous post-questionnaire administered immediately after the inperson workshop. Our findings reveal statistically significant differences, indicating a strong preference among participants for collaborative work-a trend that aligns with existing literature. This study sheds light on the positive effect of collaborative learning approaches in engaging young minds in the realm of emerging technologies.
This study examines the importance of 'innovation capability' in modern organizations and its potential to enhance business performance in the era of Industry 4.0. Data was collected from 57 Kazakhstani firms ...
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ISBN:
(纸本)9783031543265;9783031543272
This study examines the importance of 'innovation capability' in modern organizations and its potential to enhance business performance in the era of Industry 4.0. Data was collected from 57 Kazakhstani firms through an online survey. The study utilized structural equation modeling to analyze the relationships between innovation capability and business performance indicators. The findings reveal a positive link between a firm's ability to innovate and its business performance. Technologies that facilitate and foster innovation have been identified as having a significant impact on organizational performance when compared to other factors, including structured processes, employee skillsets, and leadership support. Consequently, the findings strongly recommend that organizations prioritize their investments in innovation-enabling technologies, such as mobile learning and interactive communication, to improve their market position and financial performance. The study underscores the importance of adopting these technologies as a crucial driver of success in today's competitive landscape.
The study examines the effectiveness of the innovative Job Lab collaborative approach in teaching graduates English. The Job Lab model, introduced by the University of Zilina, Slovakia, prepares students for the globa...
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ISBN:
(纸本)9783031519789;9783031519796
The study examines the effectiveness of the innovative Job Lab collaborative approach in teaching graduates English. The Job Lab model, introduced by the University of Zilina, Slovakia, prepares students for the global market through student-centred learning. We focus on improving learners' language proficiency, teamwork, and communication skills. Fifty graduates were randomly taken and divided into two groups (T-test). The study compared the experimental group (N = 25), which received Job Lab collaborative training, to the control group (N = 25), which received traditional teaching. Pre/post-tests and questionnaires were used to collect data, which showed that the experimental group had better testing results towards professional topic-based English language learning. Data was examined statistically using SPSS software (M, SD). Findings revealed that the experimental group, mainly due to students' active collaborative participation and technology tool implementation, achieved better testing results and showed higher cognitive skills in language learning after the intervention. The study recommends a Job Lab approach in teaching English to reduce speaking anxiety and enhance students' communicative higher-level cognitive skills.
Effective problem solving and decision making require the implementation of systems thinking. People with a high ability for systems thinking are better able to recognize patterns, relationships, and feedback loops in...
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ISBN:
(纸本)9783031530210;9783031530227
Effective problem solving and decision making require the implementation of systems thinking. People with a high ability for systems thinking are better able to recognize patterns, relationships, and feedback loops in complex systems. This, in turn, enables them to foresee prospective challenges and find improvement opportunities. The goal of the study was to evaluate systems thinking among engineering students, so as to provide insight for educators that may help in the design of activities that integrate systems thinking both holistically and efficiently. Ninety-two students from the University of Texas at Tyler completed an anonymous self-report questionnaire on systems thinking. The data show that there are no significant differences amongst students depending on extrinsic characteristics. Specifically, the findings can be used to formulate suggestions for integrating systems thinking into various engineering curricula.
This study examines the impact of ESG scores and political connections on firm stock performance during unstable market periods. High ESG scores enhance a firm's stock performance, indicating investors recognize E...
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ISBN:
(纸本)9783031674334;9783031674341
This study examines the impact of ESG scores and political connections on firm stock performance during unstable market periods. High ESG scores enhance a firm's stock performance, indicating investors recognize ESG factors as indicators of long-term stability. Political connections alone don't boost a company's stock return but become significant when combined with leverage. Firms with political connection may substitute sustainable ESG practices with lobbying to mitigate market turbulence.
One of the challenges that the industrial cybersecurity is facing is the lack of trained workers. The MQTT protocol is being used extensively in both IoT and OT environments to send messages between different processe...
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ISBN:
(纸本)9783031526664;9783031526671
One of the challenges that the industrial cybersecurity is facing is the lack of trained workers. The MQTT protocol is being used extensively in both IoT and OT environments to send messages between different processes. The aim of this work is to provide the needed tools (virtual machines) and knowledge (practices) to teach the students progressively to understand how the MQTT protocol works, audit the security of its implementation and resolve the weaknesses found. The sessions are thought from a offensive & defensive point of view, making the learners adopt an attacker and defender mindset. Besides, a methodological approach has been taken to increase the difficulty of the topics related to with the protocol. For that, six practices have been designed with different scenarios to, first, learn about the protocol and then progressively improve the security level of the environment. While the first scenarios cover the analysis of the protocol and its basic security functions, in the last ones, a scenario where the IT and OT network zones are segmented, but conduits are not properly implemented can be found. This implementation permits lateral movements from IT to OT environments. That way, the students will see the danger posed by the presence of an exploitable vulnerability.
When referring to the Roles of Higher Education for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with awareness of the importance and a desire to contribute to the achievement of the goals in concert with all organizations b...
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ISBN:
(纸本)9783031533815;9783031533822
When referring to the Roles of Higher Education for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with awareness of the importance and a desire to contribute to the achievement of the goals in concert with all organizations by 2030 as endorsed by the 193 United Nations member states at the end of 2022, the Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna (RMUTL) management team has made an effort to drive the organization to engage in this role through the establishment of a high-potential working group for preparing and applying to participate in the World University Ranking "Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings", a platform focusing on selecting and ranking universities according to their proportion of creating positive impact on society and the environment. To ensure the validity of our results, the research team has adopted a qualitative paradigm aimed at addressing the research question, in the matter of understanding and readiness of RMUTL in bringing organization into the university ranking process that is both for an engagement with an international drive and an increase in competitiveness to strive for excellence, through the perspectives of selected executive representatives and working team representatives;and eventually;it brought to the conclusion based on the approval of the working group that RMUTL is ready to bring the organization to participate in the assessment of 6 goals out of 17 goals of the SDGs.
Universities are an integral player of the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Today, almost all universities have startup centers, creative or innovation hubs, co-working spaces, etc. in their structure. A significant part of...
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ISBN:
(纸本)9783031533815;9783031533822
Universities are an integral player of the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Today, almost all universities have startup centers, creative or innovation hubs, co-working spaces, etc. in their structure. A significant part of startups is born in universities and undergo their first testing there. Ukrainian universities train students in wide range of specialities and employ specialists from various fields, which allows to create university startup clinics, including Law Clinic, Business Model Innovation Clinic, Finance Clinic, HR& Culture Clinic, Sales& Marketing Clinic, as well as Soft Skills Clinic and Tech & Digitalization Clinic. The main tasks for each department are disclosed. For the launch of such clinics, a structured algorithm ("action protocol") is proposed in the paper. The goal is to test various projects in their early stages (stages of uncertainty). The lecturer-student-business interaction is outlined. In sum a favourable environment for the creation of innovative projects is generated. The launching of "multi specialised" startup clinics in Ukrainian universities is a vital step for reforming the education system and a practical step towards the introduction of practical-oriented training as well as raising the impact of Ukrainian entrepreneurial ecosystem locally and globally.
The utilization of evolving technologies has recently upgraded challenging methodologies in fields of humanities, such as pedagogy and psychology, by providing tools that serve the processes of diagnosis and treatment...
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ISBN:
(纸本)9783031543265;9783031543272
The utilization of evolving technologies has recently upgraded challenging methodologies in fields of humanities, such as pedagogy and psychology, by providing tools that serve the processes of diagnosis and treatment of human dysfunctions. Medical data comprise sensitive information and require special handling in the design of systems that serve it. Based on these principles, the processes involving the creation of software for mobile devices alongside its operative web environment are presented in this paper;these modules overall are appropriated to suit the diverse needs of persons undergoing rehabilitation, training and therapy aiming to restore cognitive functions to their former conditions, and if possible, enhance the acquisition of skills through their use. A distinction was made between Piaget's stages of cognitive development and Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences. The resulting software has five basic functions and was designed in collaboration with the Cochlear Implantation Center of the AHEPA University Hospital. The aforementioned system utilizes Stable Diffusion (TM) (text-to-image) AI technology as well as Ionic (TM) - React (TM) technology. Emphasis is paid to stages of cognitive development linked to musical intelligence adeptness.
This descriptive study reports norms for team process and outcome measures for various populations. We collected the data using the Comprehensive Assessment of Team-Member Effectiveness (CATME) Team Tools system. We o...
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ISBN:
(纸本)9783031519789;9783031519796
This descriptive study reports norms for team process and outcome measures for various populations. We collected the data using the Comprehensive Assessment of Team-Member Effectiveness (CATME) Team Tools system. We observed gender differences for Task Conflict and Psychological Safety with small effect sizes. We observed differences on multiple team process variables with a range of effect sizes based on reported race/ethnicity, with some effect sizes approaching moderate (d > 0.5). We discuss possible explanations for systematic differences, but report no evidence that can support any particular explanation. Instructors should know that such differences exist to consider how those differences might affect their interpretation of peer evaluation data.
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