Conceptual Level Research Articles

A personal perspective of the present status and future challenges facing thermal reaction rate theory.

Reaction rate theory has been at the center of physical chemistry for well over one hundred years. The evolution of the theory is not only of historical interest. Reliable and accurate computation of reaction rates remains a challenge to this very day, especially in view of the development of quantum chemistry methods, which predict the relevant force fields. It is still not possible to compute the numerically exact rate on the fly when the system has more than at most a few dozen anharmonic degrees of freedom, so one must consider various approximate methods, not only from the practical point of view of constructing numerical algorithms but also on conceptual and formal levels. In this Perspective, I present some of the recent analytical results concerning leading order terms in an ℏ2m series expansion of the exact rate and their implications on various approximate theories. A second aspect has to do with the crossover temperature between tunneling and thermal activation. Using a uniform semiclassical transmission probability rather than the "primitive" semiclassical theory leads to the conclusion that there is no divergence problem associated with a "crossover temperature." If one defines a semiclassical crossover temperature as the point at which the tunneling energy of the instanton equals the barrier height, then it is a factor of two higher than its previous estimate based on the "primitive" semiclassical approximation. In the low temperature tunneling regime, the uniform semiclassical theory as well as the "primitive" semiclassical theory were based on the classical Euclidean action of a periodic orbit on the inverted potential. The uniform semiclassical theory wrongly predicts that the "half-point," which is the energy at which the transmission probability equals 1/2, for any barrier potential, is always the barrier energy. We describe here how augmenting the Euclidean action with constant terms of order ℏ2 can significantly improve the accuracy of the semiclassical theory and correct this deficiency. This also leads to a deep connection with and improvement of vibrational perturbation theory. The uniform semiclassical theory also enables an extension of the quantum version of Kramers' turnover theory to temperatures below the "crossover temperature." The implications of these recent advances on various approximate methods used to date are discussed at length, leading to the conclusion that reaction rate theory will continue to challenge us both on conceptual and practical levels for years to come.

UN English-Language Discourse: Peculiarities and Applications in Describing the World Order

This research paper is set in the context of growing interest in globalization and its effects on contemporary English-language discourse. The focus on discourse in the United Nations can be explained by the pivotal role of this organization in identifying, shaping and spreading global trends. The underlying assumption is that conceptual, cognitive and semantic analyses of the UN English-language discourse enable a deeper understanding of the western worldview, which expands into other types of discourse with a broad audience (the media, education, etc.). The application of the conceptual metaphor theory allowed us not only to identify a conceptual level of the concepts used, but also to more comprehensively explore the image and value levels of these concepts in order to identify the various cognitive-linguistic tools that are used to construct a model of the world order and assess modern reality. The study showed that language behaviour can be described through the dichotomy of “unification – segmentation.” On the one hand, reality is represented as a “family” field of life (based on the conceptual metaphor THE WORLD IS A FAMILY) with inherent family values and obligations. On the other hand, the world is subject to explicit categorization through the conceptual opposition of FRIEND vs. FOE and the conceptual and metaphorical model of “The fairy tale of the just war.” Mechanisms of linguistic hierarchization of participants’ relations are also revealed with the help of conceptual metaphors RELATIONS AMONG STATES ARE PARENT–CHILD RELATIONS and THE LEADER STATE IS A NURTURANT PARENT. The results of the study may be useful for further research on contemporary English-language discourse in a cognitive-pragmatic way, with the possibility of using the identified conceptual metaphors to detect speech tactics and strategies, as well as for comparative analysis of the constructed English-language world view with language models represented by other official UN languages: Russian, French, Spanish, Chinese and Arabic.Transl.: Britsyna N. M. 2022. UN English-Language Discourse: Pecularities and Applications in Describing the World Order. Linguistics & Polyglot Studies. 8(3). P. 70–81. DOI: https://doi.org/10.24833/2410-2423-2022-3-32-70-81

Lessening The Cost of Whistleblowing Through Hierarchy Peer-Reporting Type: A Grid-Group Cultural Theory Perspective

Purpose – This study examines the moderating effect of peer-reporting type on the influence of microsocial ethical environment, anonymous reporting channel, and perceived personal cost on internal whistleblowing intentions.Methodology – This paper is an empirical study using accounting students at Trunojoyo Madura University and Bahaudin Mudhary University as respondents. By distributing an online questionnaire and using incidental sampling, 156 responses were obtained. WarpPLS software version 7.0 is used to test the hypotheses.Findings – Microsocial ethical environment and perceived personal costs have a significant effect on whistleblowing intentions. Anonymous reporting channel do not have a substantial impact on whistleblowing intentions. Peer-reporting type moderates the influence of anonymous reporting channel on whistleblowing intentions. Still, it does not significantly moderate the effect of microsocial ethical environment and the impact of perceived personal costs on whistleblowing intentions. This research also provides empirical evidence that the hierarchical dimension is a suitable policy to use to report wrongdoing among accounting students at Trunojoyo Madura University and Bahaudin Mudhary University who take forensic accounting courses.Originality – This study is among the earliest to investigate the moderation effect of peer-reporting type. A previous study based on grid-group cultural theory proposes peer-reporting type as one of the antecedents of whistleblowing intentions, albeit at the conceptual level. The present study tries to further develop this concept (peer-reporting type) as a moderating variable by transforming the peer-reporting type concept into a research instrument. Limititation/Implication – The peer-reporting type questionnaire in this research was created referring to the peer-reporting type concept proposed by the previous study. This instrument is based on the four-dimensional concept of grid-group cultural theory, which is still at the conceptual level. Therefore, the validity and reliability of this instrument need to be tested further through settings, respondents, and others research.

The Importance of Contrary Forces in Education: On the Notion of Conflict in Tagore’s Religion of Man

Dealing with conflicts seems to be a great challenge in society today. But not only in society. Higher education displays an air of resoluteness with certainty and security that disguises the conflicts and the fear of conflicts in a substantial number of subjects. If not in a state of denial, higher education avoids taking up conflicts over issues, for learning. The detailed investigation of Tagore’s pedagogical writings, with a focus on the importance of conflicts in education, reveals a genuine embrace of conflicts for education. Conflicts are natural and necessary for the development and change of both the individual and society and the start of a ‘creative imagination’ to solve the problems we face in life. Contradictions in conflicts are not incompatible incongruities that are irreconcilable and mutually exclusive, but to the contrary, in need of each other. Contradictions do not represent different worlds but are substantial parts of one world: together they form a unity. Conflicting forces are necessary to create harmony. Creativity, imagination, love, art, and critical encounters are key elements in Tagore’s practical education aimed at finding similarities among people instead of emphasizing differences. Relations between people over the Identity of people. In other words, we need conflicts to become creative and imaginative human beings. The paper continues discussing conceptual and practical issues that seem necessary to get the teaching of conflicts in education off the ground. On the conceptual level, in particular our dealing with uncertainty and fear, the valuation of conflict and the need for uncertainty-researching education. On a practical level, I propose a certain teaching model, a supportive curriculum, a way of choosing genuine conflicts for education and finally, I argue for specific support and education of teachers, acknowledging the vital role teachers play in delivering the education that we need.

The role of GeoGebra software in conceptual understanding and engagement among secondary school student

This study aims to identify the impact of GeoGebra software on conceptual understanding and engagement in the topic of Functions and Quadratic Equations in One Variable in high school. The study was conducted in a quasi-experimental design with 60 students at a secondary school in Muallim district. The study results were analyzed using descriptive statistics, inference, and the Pearson Correlation. Descriptive analysis indicates that students have a strong grasp of the topic taught, particularly showing high conceptual understanding and maximum engagement in interactive activities. Inference statistics reveal a significant difference in conceptual understanding levels between the treatment and control groups among Level Four students regarding Quadratic Functions and Equations in a Variable. In addition, there were significant differences in student engagement between the treatment and control groups. There is a significant relationship between the level of student engagement and students’ conceptual understanding of Quadratic Functions and Equations in One Variable for both groups. In conclusion, using GeoGebra software has an impact on the relationship between understanding the concept and involving students in learning the topic of Quadratic Functions and Equations in a Variable.

The Industry 5.0 (I50) paradigm, blockchain-based applications and the smart city

PurposeAgainst the background of the I50 paradigm, this paper queries in what ways blockchain and blockchain-based applications deployed in the smart city context facilitate the integration of the I50 paradigm in smart urban contexts.Design/methodology/approachA mixed methods approach is applied. First, by means of desk research and thematic literature review, a conceptual model integrating the I50 paradigm, smart city and blockchain-based solutions is built. Second, science mapping bibliometric analysis (SciMat) based on keywords’ co-occurrence is applied to a sample of 491 research articles to identify key domains of blockchain-based applications’ use in smart city. Third, a semi-systematic literature review complements insights gained through SciMat. Fourth, the findings are interpreted through the precepts of the conceptual model devised earlier.FindingsThe key blockchain-based applications in smart cities pertain to two domains, i.e. the foundational, service facilitation-oriented domain, including security (and safety), networks, computing, resource management and the service delivery-oriented domain, including mobility, energy and healthcare. Blockchain serves as the key building block for applications developed to deliver functions specific to each of the thus identified domains. A substantial layering of blockchain-based tools and applications is necessary to advance from the less to the more complex functional domains of the smart city.Originality/valueAt the conceptual level, the intricacies of the (making of the) I50 paradigm are discussed and a case for I50 – smart city – blockchain nexus is made. Easton’s input–output model as well as constructivism is referenced. At the empirical level, the key major domains of blockchain-based applications are discussed; those that bear the prospect of integrating the I50 paradigm in the smart city are highlighted. At the methodological level, a strategic move is made aimed at restoring the literature review’s role as subservient to the key line of exploration, to justify and ultimately support it, rather than to showcase the literature review as the ultimate purpose for itself.

Масштабирование практики эффективного всесезонного туристического продукта

Nowadays the hotel development is growing dynamically, the actual indicators of the industry are increasing like for like, the planned indicators are being formed on the horizon 2030 and then. Dozens of large resort projects and hundreds of projects of suburban park hotels in various concepts and classes are being implemented. The most dynamic segment is recreational hotels offering tourists accommodation and vacation programs. Competition for the Russian tourist flow has formed, and this trend will intensify. The article shows methods of achieving the target efficiency of recreational hotels at the conceptual level — a key task for the planned development of a tourist product and meeting the needs of tourists.

Do arrests (and killings) deter violent extremism? A comparative analysis

ABSTRACT There is an ever-growing body of evidence that suggests that there exists a significant degree of overlap between violent extremism (VE) and ordinary crime, both at the conceptual level and in terms of patterns and predictors. Countries differ considerably in their approaches to countering violent extremism (CVE). Yet, at least in the west, one common feature is the criminal justice system, whose role is essentially the same for VE as it is for other forms of crime. Despite this, there is little quantitative research on policing and criminal justice system effects on VE. Among the few studies that do exist, most focus on single countries, and examine long observation periods. Our analysis compares two key democratic countries that have received less attention, Canada and Sweden, and finds evidence of heterogeneous effects and patterns concerning how arrests impact the risk of future VE. This suggests that studies focusing on single contexts may have limited generalizability and that current wisdom concerning deterrence-backlash effects is more limited than previously thought.

Conceptual awareness levels of digital logistics among Turkish university students

The logistics industry has witnessed the emergence of digital technology as a central topic of discourse, and terminology associated with digital logistics has gained extensive usage among professionals in the transportation, logistics, and international trade sectors. Digital logistics is highly dependent on the accumulation of data from the logistical activities conducted by organizations. The implementation of a digitalized process presents organizations with novel prospects, such as decreased operational expenses, increased efficiency, and reduced uncertainties associated with order fulfillment. Additionally, digital logistics facilitates the enhancement of distribution methods for businesses. The post-graduation knowledge levels of students become significant factors for potential employers. University education plays a crucial role in imparting academic and technical expertize in the domain of logistics; therefore, it is critical that logistics programs integrate a greater number of digital courses. Academic institutions play a pivotal role in enabling students to gain consciousness and comprehension of emerging patterns and concepts. In light of this, the purpose of this research was to determine “the extent of digital logistics and digitalization conceptual awareness” among university students. The results of the study will be used as a guide for educational institutions like colleges to follow when it comes to incorporating digital courses into their curriculum. It was decided to use questionnaires for the purpose of data collecting. A statistical analysis was conducted on the information gathered from the university students. While most students had a good grasp of the concepts of AI, VR, digital supply chain, and transportation management systems, female students showed less familiarity with these phrases than their male counterparts. It is possible for universities to provide students with the opportunity to acquire knowledge of digital logistics concepts through the implementation of training courses, workshops, programs, and term projects. It is advisable to promote students’ acquisition of knowledge regarding digital technologies through the implementation of additional courses. The educational experience and students’ overall level of awareness can be greatly enhanced through partnerships between IT firms and institutions.

On the relationships between tourism demand, carbon dioxide emissions and economic growth: a literature review

ABSTRACT Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and economic growth are fundamental determinants of international tourism demand. This study is a review of 105 studies on the relationships between tourism demand, CO2 emissions and economic growth that analyses the main results of this literature, detailing the proxies that are used to represent the main variables in question, the indicators used for their measurement, the geographical areas of analysis, the statistical and econometric methods used, and the main results obtained. The analysis shows the state of the art in this field of research, showing its limitations and suggesting several lines for future research at an empirical, conceptual, and methodological level. The study concluded that greater emphasis should be given to statistical and econometric modeling and to the investigation of other variables affecting the relationships between tourism demand, CO2 emissions and economic growth.

Conceptual methods for synthesis of reactive distillation processes: recent developments and perspectives

AbstractReactive distillation (RD) is a process intensification technique that offers major advantages over conventional technologies by enabling the integration of reaction and separation into a single apparatus. This integration introduces and exploits complex interaction between mass transfer, chemical reaction and hydrodynamics within an RD column; however, these complexities can hinder the adoption of RD by industry. Many approaches have been developed by the scientific community to advance understanding and to expedite the initialization of RD design at the conceptual level. This paper critically discusses recent developments in conceptual methods for synthesizing RD processes. This review paper is the first to consider the range of available approaches for assessing the technical feasibility, controllability, economic viability, and sustainability of RD units by taking into account various configurations in which RD is treated as a new unit operation, and as part of process synthesis in a different way of designing processes based on functions. The review also addresses complex configurations, such as advanced RD technologies. Special attention is paid to process modeling and simulation as well as to education. Knowledge gaps to be filled by further research are indicated. © 2024 The Authors. Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry (SCI).

Development of Multiculturalism Values in Religious Education and Its Implications for Multicultural and Democratic Student Ethics

Objective: The purpose of this study is to describe and analyze multicultural content; multicultural content implementation strategy; multicultural content cultivating strategies; and the implications of multicultural content in PAI on the multicultural nature of students at SMAN 4 Magelang. Method: This research uses a qualitative descriptive method with a case study approach. The data collection procedure is carried out in a natural setting, with the primary data source of PAI teachers. The data collection technique is more with passive participation observation, in-depth interviews with school principals, PAI teachers and learning documentation studies in schools. Data analysis was carried out following the Miles and Huberman model, which included three activities, namely data reduction, data presentation, and data verification. Result: The results showed that the content of multicultural values in the PAI book at SMAN 4 Magelang was explicitly and implicitly stated. Multicultural values extracted from PAI materials include Religious Moderation, Equality, Democracy, Justice, and Tolerance (MB-KDKT). The school added the value of courtesy and integrity (SI) which was extracted from local wisdom. So that all values when acronymized become MB-KDKT-SI. Conclusion: The approach used for the implementation of multicultural content in PAI by adapting James A. Banks' theory of multicultural dimensions and the application of hidden curricula. The practice is packaged in the form of developing a learning culture that integrates intracurricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular learning activities in conceptual, operational and internalization levels or dimensions. The cultivation of multicultural values refers to Thomas Lickona's moral domain theory which is packaged in the form of homestays in people's homes for a certain period, joint camps between religious believers and modelling by teachers and school leaders. The implications of multicultural content in PAI are reflected in the form of multicultural content of learners. His findings, theoretically, are in the form of a formal formulation of Multicultural Adab. Practically (its manifestation) is in the form of moderate attitudes and behaviours in religion, as well as equality, democracy, justice, tolerance, courtesy and integrity in the learning process and social interaction.

A Study on English Translation of Poems and Lyrics by Mao Tse-tung from the Perspective of Metaphor

Mao Tse-tung is a great revolutionist, and his poems have always been praised as “A poem wins a country”. Metaphor is a process to understand and experience one thing through another thing, with its core to create undiscovered connections between ontology and metaphor, it is to combine two dissimilar things together. Poems and Lyrics written by Mao Tse-tung are rich in metaphors, this paper compares and studies four English translations of Mao Tse-tung’s poems(translated by Xu Yuanchong, Foreign Languages Press, Wang Huiming and Gu Zhengkun) from the perspective of metaphor at conceptual level, and discusses how translator deal with verbal metaphors and nominal metaphors. The results find that most of the translators choose to retain metaphors in the target language in order to accurately convey the information of the poems, which is suitable to translate metaphors in the poems.

Islamic Education Perspective of Mahmud Yunus

The thinking of Islamic education in the perspective of Mahmud Yunus is a holistic and innovative approach that emphasizes the integration between Islamic teachings and modern knowledge, character building, inclusivity, and the use of participating teaching methods. The contribution of Mahmud Yunus' thought in the field of Islamic education has not only had an impact at the conceptual level, but also seen in its implementation in modern pesantren educational institutions in Indonesia. Many of the holistic and innovative principles he proposes have been applied successfully, helping to shape Islamic education that fits the demands of the times and the needs of the Indonesian people. The goal of Islamic education is to create Muslim individuals who are strong in faith, have noble character, are knowledgeable, and have practical world skills. Mahmud Yunus also championed an Islamic education curriculum that unites religious knowledge and general science, as well as integrated Arabic language teaching. His thinking influenced modern pesantren educational institutions in Indonesia in developing holistic and modern Islamic education in Indonesia.

Alternative Framework in Electrochemistry among Secondary Schools Students in Johor, Malaysia

The presence of an alternative framework in the students’ minds acts as the main hindrance to students exhibiting profound understanding of scientific concepts, which in turn promotes the application of scientific knowledge to solve daily life context problems. This research is done in two phases. In the first phase, the research aims to identify the alternative framework among students on the concept of electrochemistry, and in the second phase, it develops an instructional module for secondary school students on the concept of electrochemistry by using the five-phase Needham constructivism model approach to overcome the alternative framework that exists in the students’ minds. In this paper, however, only the findings of the first phase are reported. The instrument used for this study is the electrochemistry test developed based on previous research and validated by experts. This paper and pencil test is used in the first phase of the research as a data collection tool. This research adapted a quantitative research design. The data from the electrochemistry test is analyzed using statistical packages for social sciences (SPSS) 20.0 to get the descriptive data as findings of the first phase of the study. The findings of the first phase of this study indicate that the conceptualization level of students in electrochemistry is poor. Multiple alternative frameworks among students were identified from the analysis of the students’ responses. This study contributed to existing literature by identifying the alternative frameworks present precisely in electrochemistry. The study recommends incorporating mobile technologies in the data collection process and in developing online instructional modules to be more accessible to educators throughout the country and to steer the chemistry education world to a higher level in the Malaysian education system. Enlightening the alternative framework existent in the students’ knowledge schemata immensely facilitates educators worldwide in planning their instructional approach in the classroom for this specific scientific concept.

Social evaluative implications of sensory adaptation to human voices.

People form social evaluations of others following brief exposure to their voices, and these impressions are calibrated based on recent perceptual experience. Participants adapted to voices with fundamental frequency (f o; the acoustic correlate of perceptual pitch) manipulated to be gender-typical (i.e. masculine men and feminine women) or gender-atypical (i.e. feminine men and masculine women) before evaluating unaltered test voices within the same sex. Adaptation resulted in contrastive aftereffects. Listening to gender-atypical voices caused female voices to sound more feminine and attractive (Study 1) and male voices to sound more masculine and attractive (Study 2). Studies 3a and 3b tested whether adaptation occurred on a conceptual or perceptual level, respectively. In Study 3a, perceivers adapted to gender-typical or gender-atypical voices for both men and women (i.e. adaptors pitch manipulated in opposite directions for men and women) before evaluating unaltered test voices. Findings showed weak evidence that evaluations differed between conditions. In Study 3b, perceivers adapted to masculinized or feminized voices for both men and women (i.e. adaptors pitch manipulated in the same direction for men and women) before evaluating unaltered test voices. In the feminized condition, participants rated male targets as more masculine and attractive. Conversely, in the masculinized condition, participants rated female targets as more feminine and attractive. Voices appear to be evaluated according to gender norms that are updated based on perceptual experience as well as conceptual knowledge.

SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT OF AN INDUSTRIALIZED HOUSE

The PRO.CRE.AR. Bicentenario (Argentine Bicentennial Single-Family Housing Credit Program) implemented between 2012 and 2015 approximately, included a model of wooden houses, thus enhancing in Argentina the opportunity to have a house built with industrialized wooden elements. The paper compares at a conceptual level the construction of the same house (similar to the prototype named “Maderera”) as a traditional building, i.e., with brick masonry and reinforced concrete, and instead with industrialized wood construction as funded by the PRO.CRE.AR program: the comparison focuses on the amount of CO2 incorporated in the two constructive solutions. Alongside this assessment, conducted on the basis of estimated quantities of materials and data found in the literature, the paper examines the amount of CO2 not produced over the lifetime of the house when photovoltaic elements and solar panels are possibly adopted for local energy production and then discusses the positive impact of any energy storage systems. The results regarding the building energy demand and the CO2 saved support the choice of building industrialization for the wood supply chain, propose additional options for the deployment of wood construction, and evaluate the impact of home PV & solar panels for sustainability and integration into the technological system.

A Study on Consumer's Buying Behavior of Second-hand Products from Digital Platforms

The rapid development of the internet, which enables online interaction on digital platforms at any time, has made online communication almost one of the main means of communication. Today, consumers can easily connect to the internet 24/7 from anywhere in the world on their smartphones, computers and tablets. In this context, digital platforms have become new markets for businesses, and consumers have been able to purchase goods or services from anywhere in the world at any time. The mutual interaction here is realized through the internet. While the speed and convenience provided by the Internet to businesses and consumers paves the way for the creation of a new consumer pool in terms of corporate, the excessive time spent in stores by consumers accustomed to shopping in the real environment makes shopping in the virtual environment more attractive. In this article, the factors affecting the purchasing behavior of consumers who purchase second-hand products from digital platforms will be examined at a conceptual level.

Spanish version of the short European Health Literacy Survey Questionnaire HLS-Q12: Transcultural adaptation and psychometric properties.

Health literacy has a direct impact on the health of populations. It is related to education, capacity for self-care, and management of health resources. The Health Literacy Survey Questionnaire HLS-Q12 is one of the reference instruments but has not yet been adapted to Spanish. The aims of the study were to cross-culturally adapt and evaluate the psychometric properties of the Spanish version of the HLS-Q12. Data was collected from June 2020 to March 2022. The sample consisted of 60 patients who initiated cancer treatment for the first time within a clinical trial. Double direct translation, back-translation, cognitive debriefing with a 10-patient sample, and an expert committee were used for cross-cultural adaptation. For validation of the HLS-Q12, a psychometric analysis was performed to assess feasibility, reliability, sensitivity to change and construct validity with other measures such as health-related quality of life, empowerment, and health needs. The HLS-Q12 is equivalent at the semantic, conceptual, and content level to the original version and its psychometric properties demonstrated good internal consistency with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.88 and a McDonald´s omega of 0.91, a high degree of fit for the confirmatory factor analysis, and a statistically significant sensitivity to change (p = 0.025). Based on robust psychometric values, the Spanish version of HLS-Q12 was found to be a good cross-culturally adapted tool for collecting correct information on health literacy in cancer patients regardless of tumour type or stage. Although more studies are needed, this version of HLS-Q12 could be used in research for collecting data on the health literacy needs of Spanish-speaking patients.

How is the conceptual level of students associated with learning outcomes in math? Testing the mediating role of math anxiety and the moderating role of motivating style

How is the conceptual level of students associated with learning outcomes in math? Testing the mediating role of math anxiety and the moderating role of motivating style