Idea Of Project Research Articles

Analytical leapfrogging? A conference presentation about ‘caring on the move’

AbstractThis paper discusses the idea of ‘analytical leapfrogging’ by considering how and why we can sometimes be tempted to jump over or ignore a more formal analytical phase in our research. It does this by discussing a vignette presented in a conference session relating to preliminary research on everyday mobilities, care and children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The paper offers some critical reflections on the implications of refracting early project ideas through our own lived experiences and the significance of our analytical histories in shaping the work that we do.

Current state of quality improvement research across cardiac ICUs: a Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Society (PCICS) survey.

Outcomes for children with heart disease improved over the past decades. Quality improvement (QI) research in paediatric cardiac critical care is a key driver of improvement. The availability and variability of QI research across the field is unknown. This project represents a step in understanding the role. The Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Society (PCICS) can serve to support institutions' needs, drive collaborations, and utilise available infrastructure at member institutions for improvement work. The PCICS Quality Improvement and Safety Committee developed a survey to assess the state of QI research. The survey was disseminated over several months and available via QR code at the World Congress of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery in 2023. Fifty-eight respondents completed the survey representing at least 38 unique institutions. Most respondents participated in QI research (52/58, 90%). Most QI projects were single centre (41% of respondents), and of those, the majority were from a minority of institutions (13 institutions [34% of total institutions]). QI support is available at slightly more than half of units, and 55% (32/58) have access to a QI specialist. QI support and rate of publications is significantly lower for small/medium units as compared to large units. Respondents suggested most interest from PCICS in networking with other members with similar project ideas (50/58, 86%). PCICS member institutions are committed to QI research, with limitations in support, local specialists, and networking. Increasing connectivity and accessibility to QI resources may reduce burden to individual members and institutions to achieve QI research.

Synthetic Study on Picrotoxane-type Sesquiterpenoids: Background of the Project Idea and Process of Completion in the Total Synthesis of Coriamyrtin

Synthetic Study on Picrotoxane-type Sesquiterpenoids: Background of the Project Idea and Process of Completion in the Total Synthesis of Coriamyrtin

Exploring the Ability of ChatGPT to Act as a Research Aid in Otolaryngology

AbstractRecently artificial intelligence (AI) platforms have developed at a rapid pace. To date no studies have explored AI platform ChatGPT’s ability to serve as an aid in research in the field of otolaryngology. The objective of our study is to evaluate the ability of ChatGPT to generate unique research ideas relevant to Otolaryngology. ChatGPT was tasked to generate novel research project ideas. Seven categories for all otolaryngology subspecialties were created: general otolaryngology, facial plastics and reconstructive surgery, rhinology and skull base surgery, pediatrics, head and neck oncology, laryngology, and otology/neurotology. Within each of the subspecialties, ChatGPT was prompted to provide research ideas for two specific research topics in order to gauge ChatGPT’s ability to explore specific domains. Ten prompts were entered for general otolaryngology, and five prompts were entered for each subspecialty and subspecialty topic. ChatGPT was subsequently prompted with the same query to generate systematic review ideas for each category. Ideas were deemed novel if there were no similar systematic reviews retrieved during the literature review on PubMed, Scopus, or Web of Science. Ideas were graded for Clinical Relevance on a scale of 0 to 5, 5 being considered highly relevant/would contribute greatly to patient care and 0 being considered not relevant/not beneficial to patient care. Two reviewers graded each response. Out of 100 systematic review ideas generated by ChatGPT, we found that the artificial intelligence platform was incapable of creating unique systematic review research ideas. However, the ideas that it did generate were largely feasible and clinically relevant. Future studies should investigate the ability of ChatGPT to generate research inquiries with non-systematic review methodologies and in more specific otolaryngology topics.

Archaeological Excavation, Protection, and Display Engineering Design Practice: A Case Study in the Ruins of the Imperial City of the Minyue Kingdom

The Han Dynasty Ruins in Chengcun Village of Wuyishan City, also known as the Ruins of the Imperial City of the Minyue Kingdom, are located on the hilly slope southwest of Chengcun Village, Xingtian Town, Wuyishan City, Fujian Province, China. These are ruins of a Han Dynasty city. Wuyi Mountain’s World Cultural and Natural Heritage Committee declared it a World Heritage Site in 1999. It is also the only imperial city site from the Han Dynasty that has been declared a World Heritage Site in China, and it is the most well-preserved large-scale imperial city site from the Middle Ages on the Pacific Rim. This study used comprehensive archaeological techniques, including archaeological excavation work, site information recording, erosion situation analysis, and geological surveys, to design and implement protective engineering projects in response to existing problems. In this study, the researchers conducted a geological survey of the study area to analyze the topography, rock and soil distribution characteristics, groundwater storage conditions, and geotechnical engineering conditions. At the same time, they explored the preservation status of the site, including the preservation status of the East Gate and the East City Wall, and they analyzed the causes of damage. Finally, the investigation and analysis results guided the design of a site display project, which included safeguarding against collapse and erosion, treating trees and shrubs, and designing the exhibition project for the East Gate. This study provides some practical reference for the excavation and archaeological work of the royal city in the surrounding areas. At the same time, in terms of the technical process of the project, it is also hoped to provide ideas for international ancient city excavation, display, and protection projects.

Navigating Opportunities for Middle Level Education Research: The MLER SIG Research Agenda

In 2016, the Middle Level Education Research Special Interest Group (MLER SIG) of the American Educational Research Association (AERA) published The MLER SIG Research Agenda, a white paper identifying critical issues and concerns facing the field of middle level education. Since its release, much has changed. This manuscript is a revised version of The MLER SIG Research Agenda. More than 40 researchers from across the globe collaborated to develop an agenda for future middle level research that illuminates strategies for moving middle level education forward in support of young adolescents within the current state of affairs. The research summarized in this manuscript represents eight focus areas: (a) middle grades curriculum; (b) middle grades pedagogies; (c) middle level certification and licensure; (d) middle level leadership; (e) middle level schools, classrooms, culture, and learning environments; (f) middle level teacher development; (g) social and emotional wellbeing; and (h) young adolescent identity and experiences. Each group summarized the current literature in their area and developed a list of questions to guide future middle level education research. This manuscript is intended to start conversations, generate ideas for research projects, and contribute new knowledge to the field of middle level education.

Developing Servant Leadership through Experience and Practice: A Case Study in Service Learning.

Servant leadership is characterized by a core altruistic calling and central attributes of genuine caring, humility, and empathy, and in recent years, has become a style of leadership recommended to be addressed in sports management classrooms because of its associated positive outcomes and emphasis on ethical behavior and decision-making. As the relevance and popularity of servant leadership continue to grow, it gives rise to matters of how this approach to leadership can be better studied and taught to current and aspirant sports professionals. Thus, the purpose of this qualitative case study is to analyze a community-based service-learning project as a mode for developing servant leaders as part of a college sports management curriculum. Nineteen upper-level college sports management students participated in this study by serving as mentors in an after-school program for underprivileged elementary school students for 12 h across the course of six weeks. Participants then completed a written reflection upon the conclusion of the service project. Content analysis of these reflections suggests that service learning may be a positive method for developing servant leaders. The article closes with a discussion of findings, proposed future research questions, as well as ideas for future service-learning projects aimed at developing servant leaders.

Re-imagining the Factors Influencing the Choice of Project Management Tools and Techniques in Tanzanian Infrastructure Projects: Elicitation of Practitioners’ Perspectives

Construction project Management tools and Techniques (CPMTT) are vital for the success of construction projects. Nonetheless, there is a paucity of studies that examined the factors influencing the choice of CPMTT in developing countries, particularly, Tanzania. The objective of the study was to analyze the factors influencing the choice of CPMTT in Tanzanian public infrastructure projects, with the aim to fill the knowledge gap. The study was descriptive in nature and employed a mixed method approach. Using purposive and snowball sampling techniques, data was collected from 60 out of 70 Project management practitioners including Consultants and project Coordinators within Dar-es-salaam Metropolitan Development Projects (DMDP) and similar infrastructure projects. Fifty valid responses were received equivalent to 83% response rate and interviews were done. Quantitative data from respondents was analyzed using IBM SPSS v25. The directed content analysis method was employed for qualitative data from 10 Resident Engineers to supplement the quantitative results. Using factor analysis, four groups of organization support, ease of access and usefulness of tools, fulfilment of project objectives, and project environment and idea generation were determined to influence the choice of CPMTT. Project managers frequently choose tools that are easily accessible without considering the organization's project objectives or resource commitment. The findings could be used as a guide for project practitioners to critically assess the areas of weakness and select CPMTT that can help address those weaknesses and hence improve project delivery in Tanzania, an unexplored context. Project managers are called to re-imagine project needs based on priority and select the CPMTT that satisfies the needs based on experience, skills and project objectives as crucial factors in the selection of CPMTT rather than using their discretion. This would improve the delivery of infrastructure projects and, hence, performance outcomes in the construction sector in Tanzania and other emerging countries. This study was limited to DMDP public infrastructure projects in Tanzania. Keywords: Construction Project Management Tools and Techniques (CPMTT), Decision analysis, mixed-methods, Tanzania

Институт проектного офиса в организациях с бимодальным управлением

Today a lot of attention is paid to project management. This is due both to the special importance of supporting strategic advantage (rapid changes, an objective reduction in the life cycle of modern products and an increase in dependence on customer needs can critically devalue the assets and potential of the organization), and to the need to find solutions to problems without disrupting the overall functioning and taking into account the risks associated with resistance to change. In management practice, projects are often equated with programs and interpreted as a set of pre-planned activities, which requires maintaining the "top" management, providing resources for the implementation of these activities. Meanwhile, the key in projects is budgeting tasks, results of operations, and not activities, individual operations. At the same time, within the framework of the tasks set, the set of their constituent operations should not be administered. If this condition is not met, then there will be no positive effects of the project associated with novelty (discoveries), changes, development. Another innovation of the 21st century for managing the development of organized systems is bimodal management. This article discusses the features of project management in private and public organizations when they use modern bimodal management, as well as the problems of functioning of a special project support structure — the project office. The author's approach to projects as a partnership is proposed, in contrast to a special organization of resource management and operations with a bias towards coordination and control activities, in principle alien to the idea of projects as activities of personally interested persons outside the framework of official or functional duties and powers. The article shows the restrictive conditions of the project method and proposals for overcoming them in the field of public administration.

Prioritising water-related regional development project ideas based on stakeholder involvement activities: A case study from Szigetköz, Hungary

Szigetköz—a large island of the Danube in Hungary—is attracting a new wave of interest in water-related regional development projects from the public and private sectors alike. The revived interest in the Szigetköz floodplain area, which has historically endured the adverse effects of large-scale water management initiatives, draws attention to the necessity for careful consideration and the active involvement of local stakeholders in the decision-making process.In our research, we conducted various stakeholder engagement activities, including interviews, questionnaires, and workshops. These activities helped define the problems and objectives of each stakeholder group. Through collaborative consultations, we gathered over 100 proposed water related development project ideas. Additionally, to address key issues in project development and selection, we evaluated the integrative potential of each proposed project, considering the number of distinct water management issues it addressed. We also assigned an attitude score to each project, derived from the diverse objectives of various stakeholder groups, and analysed these quantities using a multiple-criteria analysis.This paper details a novel approach to assess and rank the proposed water-related regional development project ideas based on the calculated integrative potential and attitude scores. The goal was to prioritise and further develop these proposed projects to benefit Szigetköz and its surrounding areas.Main results of the study have shown the average project scored between 0.33–0.50 in integrative potential out of a maximum of 1.00 For positive attitude score the average was between 0.28–0.43, out of a maximum of 1.00 while for the negative attitude score the average project scored between -0.14–0.00 out of a minimum of -1.00.The ranking of projects that was based on these scores, highlighted three types of proposed projects that need to be further developed in different ways. The top-ranked positive attitude integrative projects need cost-benefit calculations involving all ecosystem services to justify their economic sustainability. Top-ranked opposing attitude integrative projects need conflict resolution to be socially sustainable. Finally, project ideas that scored low on integrative potential need to be developed to make use of blue-green infrastructure, and circular economical advancements to foster their environmental sustainability.

Estimating causal effects for binary outcomes using per-decision inverse probability weighting.

Micro-randomized trials are commonly conducted for optimizing mobile health interventions such as push notifications for behavior change. In analyzing such trials, causal excursion effects are often of primary interest, and their estimation typically involves inverse probability weighting (IPW). However, in a micro-randomized trial, additional treatments can often occur during the time window over which an outcome is defined, and this can greatly inflate the variance of the causal effect estimator because IPW would involve a product of numerous weights. To reduce variance and improve estimation efficiency, we propose two new estimators using a modified version of IPW, which we call "per-decision IPW." The second estimator further improves efficiency using the projection idea from the semiparametric efficiency theory. These estimators are applicable when the outcome is binary and can be expressed as the maximum of a series of sub-outcomes defined over sub-intervals of time. We establish the estimators' consistency and asymptotic normality. Through simulation studies and real data applications, we demonstrate substantial efficiency improvement of the proposed estimator over existing estimators. The new estimators can be used to improve the precision of primary and secondary analyses for micro-randomized trials with binary outcomes.

The Theory of Projection

Abstract Whitehead’s process philosophy offers a wide range of speculatively generalized concepts that allow for an application in transdisciplinary research. The notion of projection is an often-overlooked detail of his philosophy that not only appears in his far-reaching theory of perception, but also constitutes an integral part of his theory of extension as the formal foundation of his metaphysical project. His perceptive theory relies on the idea of projection as the fundamental ontological relationship that lifts the past into the present. Projections of sensa describe one side of the ‘double-barreled’ theory of perception and the spatial relations of the contemporary world. The microscopic projection is just as fundamental for perception and for the integrity of a relational theory of becoming, as the perceptual projection is necessary ingredient for symbolic modes of experience. The simple projection in the mode of presentational immediacy is the basis of temporary stability of events and of any perceptual situation in the biological realm. Whitehead was aware of the possible misconceptions that this term might lead to. Discussing his remarks on the hierarchical variety of different modes of projection can resolve those misconceptions and throw a new light on the importance of projection for interdisciplinary inquiries.

Evaluation on Digital Online Videos-Project of Algebra Material

It's a challenges to learn algebra at the faculty of informatics in Sorong, Papua Barat, Indonesia. This suggested learning materials that were engaging and interactive and focused on practical skills. Algebra courses at times assign online digital video projects as a learning strategy. In this study, the skills of students in video-projects along with additional online, digital assignments pertaining to algebra were observed, examined, and determined. The ICSDR (Identify, Conceptualize/Connect, Storyboard, Develop, Review/Reflect, and Refine) methodology was utilized as the framework for a digital online video production. The ICSDR methodology makes algebraic content interactive for education and helps students in understanding the idea of online digital video projects. This study employed a hybrid approach, including project-based learning , descriptive theoretical-practical evaluation, and subjectively analysis. As a result, students are passionate about using applications for producing movies and working on assignments such as online digital video projects. This increased skills and experience in terms of video processing and video editing. Results from the subjective video evaluation were fairly good in terms of concepts, creativities, theories, and problem solving as practice questions. Keywords: e-learning, digital video, ICSDR, project-based learning

Introducing New GRAPPA Projects.

Every year at the Group for Research and Assessment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis (GRAPPA) annual meeting, new project ideas are presented and discussed with a view to obtaining feedback and support. Arising from previous work, a project proposal was presented at the 2023 meeting; the project aims to improve early diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) by comparing a physician-based vs a patient questionnaire-based approach. This project has received the backing of the GRAPPA research committee, but additional funding will be required. A second project, approved by GRAPPA, was presented on delivering an epidemiology training module before the GRAPPA annual meeting in 2024, which will target both established GRAPPA clinicians and trainees. Attendance at such a module would enhance the quality of research in psoriatic disease.

Exploring generative AI literacy in higher education: student adoption, interaction, evaluation and ethical perceptions

Purpose Current knowledge and research on students’ utilization and interaction with generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools in their academic work is limited. This study aims to investigate students’ engagement with these tools. Design/methodology/approach This research used survey-based research to investigate generative AI literacy (utilization, interaction, evaluation of output and ethics) among students enrolled in a four-year public university in the southeastern USA. This article focuses on the respondents who have used generative AI (218; 47.2%). Findings Most respondents used generative AI to generate ideas for papers, projects or assignments, and they also used AI to assist with their original ideas. Despite their use of AI assistance, most students were critical of generative AI output, and this mindset was reflected in their reported interactions with ChatGPT. Respondents expressed a need for explicit guidance from course syllabi and university policies regarding generative AI’s ethical and appropriate use. Originality/value Literature related to generative AI use in higher education specific to ChatGPT is predominantly from educators’ viewpoints. This study provides empirical evidence about how university students report using generative AI in the context of generative AI literacy.

ТВОРЧЕСКАЯ САМОРЕАЛИЗАЦИЯ МОЛОДЁЖИ В УСЛОВИЯХ СОЦИАЛЬНО-КУЛЬТУРНОЙ ДЕЯТЕЛЬНОСТИ: ПУТИ ДОСТИЖЕНИЯ ЭФФЕКТИВНОСТИ

The purpose of the study is to consider the potential of socio-cultural activities in the creative self-actualization of modern youth, and develop rec-ommendations for increasing the effectiveness of their fullfiling. The recom-mendations (main research results) concerning cultural leisure institutions con-stitute the following: high level of professionalism, morality of specialists hold-ing events for young people; orientation of the younger generation towards universal, spiritual values, development of aesthetic culture as components of the individual’s creative development and self-realization at the proper level; quality, availability of leisure activities for the group. The importance of de-veloping creative youth spaces that open up wide opportunities for creative self-realization is noted and the project idea for creating such a space is high-lighted. The article is based on the axiological approach. The main methods as analysis of scientific literature, questioning have been used.

Study on Campus Landscape Micro-Renewal Design under Sustainable Design Theory: The Hainan University Youth Memory Square Renovation Project

With the rise of global sustainable development, sustainable design theory is increasingly applied to landscape design. Campus landscape micro-renewal is closely tied to sustainable design. As important places for teachers and students to work and study, campuses require thoughtful landscape micro-renewal design based on sustainable design theory. This paper uses sustainable design theory to study campus landscape micro-renewal design, focusing on three main aspects: First, it analyzes the policy and industry background of sustainable design theory to clarify the needs for campus landscape renewal. Second, it examines the connotation of sustainable design theory and micro-renewal design theory, elucidating their application methods and strategies in campus landscape micro-renewal. Third, it discusses the practical application of sustainable design theory in campus landscape micro-renewal, proposing design strategies based on specific project conditions. The case study of the Youth Memory Square at Hainan University aims to further promote sustainable campus development and provide design ideas for future campus landscape micro-renewal projects.

A methodological framework for the implementation of urban living lab on circular economy co-design activities

Circular Economy (CE) has the potential to tackle many of the challenges we are facing nowadays. It represents nothing less than a paradigm shift, as closing and shortening material loops means adopting completely new ways of producing and consuming. In the European Union, CE is a key strategy to achieve climate neutrality target by 2050, to face the biodiversity crisis, to guarantee economic growth and social wellbeing, within planet boundaries, in accordance with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Stakeholders’ engagement is a crucial point of the transition pathway based on a systemic approach through a co-creation process. Urban areas are the main field of the circular transition process in which all the urban actors, i.e., public institutions, academic and research bodies, economic operators, citizens and civil organizations, are involved. An effective operational tool to realize stakeholders’ involvement and co-creation processes is the methodological approach of Urban Living Labs (ULLs). Although ULLs have already been tested and implemented worldwide, there is no description of a step-by-step methodology to implement ULLs aimed at co-creation of project ideas on CE, to be realized in a specific territory. This paper aims to define a methodological framework for implementing ULLs focused on co-designing CE activities. The proposed methodology is based on four main phases: (i) scouting and analysis of the territorial context, (ii) listening and exploration, (iii) participation, (iv) execution. A detailed description of each phase as well as the first application of this framework in different urban communities are presented.

Factors Influencing Undergraduate Final Year Project Idea Selection: A Comprehensive Review for IT and CS Students

This study sought to identify and categorize factors influencing undergraduate students' Final Year Project (FYP) idea selection in Information Technology (IT) and Computer Science (CS) fields. The study adopted a systematic approach, analyzing relevant literature post-2010 from various databases. The review scrutinized factors under three primary categories: student, supervisor and environment. Eight articles were selected for analysis based on their relevance to IT and CS. Factors were categorized based on recurring themes and their frequencies were examined and presented in detailed tables. Student-centered factors (58.5%) prominently influenced project idea selection, with Student Interest, Future Ambition and Mastering English Language being noteworthy. Supervisor-centered factors (14.6%), such as Supervisor’s Area of Interest and environment-centered factors (26.8%), including Availability of Literature influenced project selection. The study concludes that institutions should prioritize strategies to enhance student-centered factors, supporting interests, future ambitions and language proficiency.

FEATURES OF THE BACHELOR’S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM “POLISH STUDIES – LANGUAGE, CULTURE, SOCIETY” AT THE JAGELLONIAN UNIVERSITY (for Chinese Students)

The article examines the special 2-year double degree diploma program of the Bachelor’s Education Level “Polish studies – language, culture, society” for Chinese students at the Institute of Polish Glottodidactics of the Jagiellonian University. This is an innovative project, the idea of which appeared back in 2006, when a cooperation agreement was signed between the Jagiellonian University and the Chinese State Administration for the Development of the Chinese Language, but the idea was implemented in 2019–2020. The turning point in this direction was 2013, when the government of the People’s Republic of China adopted the initiative of the One Belt, One Road global infrastructure development strategy, which led to a number of reforms not only in the economic, but also in the educational sphere, in particular in the teaching of Polish as a foreign language. Poland became an important point in the development of the implementation of the idea of this global project as a transfer between Western Europe and China. In accordance with the signed agreement and the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages in Poland Chinese students deepen their knowledge of the Polish language, history and culture and acquire new skills and abilities. This program is implemented in two main parts (2 + 2). The first four semesters take place at the student’s home university in China, and the next four semesters are at the Jagiellonian University. The main task of this program is to train specialists who, on the one hand, have a high level of language skills, but, on the other hand, they must also have knowledge of the country whose language they are studying, have a broad global perspective and be able to participate in a strong competition and international cooperation. Also, the article pays special attention to the prerequisites for the creation of the program “Polish studies – language, culture, society”, describes the main tasks and academic disciplines, the topics of diploma theses, and also explains the mechanisms of using the experience of Polish colleagues on the Ukrainian reality. Key words: Double Degree Program, Polish Studies, Chinese students, Institute of Polish Glottodidactics, Jagiellonian University.