Scientific Research Activities Research Articles

Integrating FUCA, SRP, and OPARA Methods to Assess Faculty's Scientific Research Capacity

Faculty's scientific research activities are not only a primary task besides teaching but also play a crucial role in knowledge development and enhancing education quality. Evaluating the scientific research capacity of the faculty in a department helps identify capabilities and promote a competitive spirit, thereby improving the effectiveness and reputation of the educational institution. This study evaluates the scientific research capacity of outstanding faculty members in a Vietnamese university department by integrating three methods: FUCA (Faire Un Choix Adéquat), SRP (Simple Ranking Process), and OPARA (Objective Pairwise Adjusted Ratio Analysis). The evaluation data are based on the number of Scopus-indexed scientific articles published in an academic year. Q1, Q2, Q3, and Q4 ranked articles are used as evaluation criteria for each faculty member. The weights of the criteria are calculated with the use of ROC (Rank Order Centroid) and RS (Rank Sum) weight methods. For both methods, two faculty members with outstanding scientific research achievements were identified.

Research Progress and Teaching Exploration of Physical Processing Technology for Reduced-Salt Gel Meat Products.

Salt assumes a significant role in the production of meat gels. Excessive intake of salt adversely affects human health, and consumers' demand for reduced-salt meat products is escalating. This review primarily introduces the characteristics of the physical processing technology of reduced-salt gel meat products, such as the technology of ultrasonic, high-pressure processing, beating, plasma, and magnetic field, and its role in reduced-salt gel meat processing, and explores means to improve the teaching effect of the physical processing technology of reduced-salt gel meat products in the major of Food Science and Engineering. It was found that physical processing techniques, such as ultrasound, high-pressure processing, and beating, could enhance the solubility and processing performance of myofibrillar protein by improving the meat structure and protein conformation, increasing the interaction between proteins, water, and fat molecules, and enhancing the texture, water-holding capacity, and sensory quality of reduced-salt gel meat products. In the promotion and teaching of physical processing technology, it is necessary to strengthen interdisciplinary integration and scientific research activities according to the customs, laws and regulations of different countries and regions, combined with the development frontier of the technology, and develop reduced-salt gel meat products that meet local needs according to local conditions.

EXPERIENCE IN ORGANIZING STUDENT RESEARCH CLUB FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION

The relevance of this article is underscored by recent legislative changes in Ukraine, including the “Higher Education Law” and the “Law on Scientific and Technical Activity”, which have increased focus on integrating research into the educational framework of higher education institutions. These laws emphasize the need for a symbiotic relationship between higher education and scientific research, particularly in the training of medical students. They mandate new standards for the structure and objectives of scientific research activities within these institutions, encouraging the development of clear research agendas, updated educational resources to foster relevant competencies, and environments that support effective research endeavors. Cultivating a research-oriented professional requires concerted effort starting from the very beginning of a student’s academic journey. Broadening the engagement of medical students in Student Research Club activities is essential. Through participation in Student Research Club, students gain proficiency in navigating scholarly sources, acquire fundamental research skills, learn to apply theoretical knowledge in clinical contexts, and develop the ability to bridge theory with practice. Encouraging medical students to participate in professional competitions, conferences, and symposia at various levels is of great importance as well. Such activities hone public speaking skills, teach students how to engage and retain an audience, and prepare future healthcare professionals to be confident and persuasive communicators. Professional mentorship is vital for Student Research Club members. Faculty involvement, the guidance of Student Research Club advisors, scientific mentors, and leadership from the Student Research Club team are all critical to cultivating the research skills of emerging medical scientists. This article outlines the strategies implemented by the Department of Human Anatomy, Clinical Anatomy, and Operative Surgery at Dnipro State Medical University to engage early undergraduate students in scientific research.

Enhancing science achievement through inquiry activities: the critical role of perceived teacher support

ABSTRACT In science education, scientific inquiry is crucial for developing inquiry skills and constructing scientific knowledge. However, the impact of scientific inquiry activities on student achievement continues to be debated. A number of counterintuitive findings highlight the need to explore the underlying factors influencing the effectiveness of inquiry-based learning. This study employed hierarchical linear models (HLM) to investigate the role of students’ perceived school teacher support in moderating the relationship between inquiry-based science activities and science achievement. The sample used in this study was drawn from Beijing, Shanghai, Jiangsu, and Guangdong in mainland China (B-S-J-G-China). These four provinces participated in the 2015 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) as a collective group. The dataset comprised 9,592 students (4,543 females and 5,049 males) from 261 schools. Results revealed a negative correlation between inquiry-based activities and science achievement, indicating that a higher frequency of inquiry-based activities was associated with lower science achievement. However, this association was positively and significantly moderated by the extent of school teacher support. These findings highlight the pivotal role of students’ perceived school teacher support in enhancing the effectiveness of inquiry-based practices and shed light on optimising inquiry-based educational strategies. This suggests that the effective implementation of inquiry-based activities requires the backing of supportive teachers, with broader implications for curriculum design and teacher development in science education.

NOAAGlobalTemp Version 6: An AI-Based Global Surface Temperature Dataset

Abstract The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Global Surface Temperature (NOAAGlobalTemp) dataset is widely used for scientific research, operational monitoring, and climate assessment activities. Aligning with NOAA’s mission values, NOAAGlobalTemp has been updated to version 6 (i.e., NGTv6), which includes two enhancements over its predecessor (NGTv5). The first enhancement is the expansion of the spatial coverage to encompass the entire globe and the extension of temporal coverage back to 1850 (an interim version of NOAAGlobalTemp with these features was released in February 2023). The expansion of spatial coverage is accomplished by utilizing surface air temperatures over the Arctic Ocean and by eliminating the data reconstruction mask used in NGTv5 that had suppressed interpolation in data-sparse regions. This change has important implications for global temperature trends since the Arctic region has been warming at a much faster pace, more than 4 times the global average, in the twenty-first century to date. The second enhancement is the implementation of a methodology based on artificial intelligence (AI) for reconstructing surface air temperature over the global land surface and the Arctic Ocean. The AI model employs an artificial neural network to fill data gaps and is demonstrated to be more robust, stable, and accurate than the previous gap-filling method, particularly in observation-sparse areas such as the polar regions. The model outperforms the previous approach across all evaluated statistical metrics, and the output reaches a stable state more quickly as observations are received, which facilitates climate monitoring. NGTv6 was released in February 2024.

R E V I E W of the textbook «Danilyan O. G., Dzoban O. P. Scientific research activities in the field of law. Kharkiv: Pravo, 2024. 269 p.» (Yurii Yu. Kalynovskyi, Doctor of Philosophical Sciences, Professor, Professor of the Department of Philosophy, Yar

Modern society can develop dynamically only on the basis of scientific research, which is the basis of various types of activity. In the information age, when science has become the main productive force, and the scientific and technical revolution is gaining an incredibly wide scope, the development of problems of methodology and logic of scientific research is considered one of the most urgent tasks. The continuous and constantly growing flow of scientific research, a significant increase in the number of subjects engaged in science - all this not only stimulates general interest in the problems of scientific knowledge, but also requires the analysis and development of new research methods used in modern science. Modern professional activity in any social sphere requires the skills and abilities of specialists to solve fundamentally new tasks, conduct research and qualitatively process information, creatively use the achievements of science and improve their qualifications. The professional activity of a lawyer is no exception. A modern jurist must use current scientific methods to carry out scientific research and to solve complex professional tasks.

Strategies for Enhancing Young Children's Scientific Inquiry Skills

In recent years, with the continuous advancement of educational reform, the importance of scientific education in early childhood has become increasingly evident. Early childhood is a critical period for cognitive development and interest cultivation. Through scientific inquiry activities, young children’s cognitive development, problem-solving abilities, and curiosity about the surrounding world can be effectively promoted. However, the implementation of early childhood scientific inquiry education still faces numerous challenges, such as a lack of systematic theoretical guidance and insufficient strategies for improvement. This study aims to enhance the existing theoretical foundations of young children's scientific inquiry abilities and proposes specific strategies for improvement to foster the comprehensive development of children's scientific literacy.

RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS OF THE FORMATION OF THE SYSTEM OF STUDENT RESEARCH ACTIVITIES IN EUROPEAN UNIVERSITIES

The article presents a historical and pedagogical analysis of the formation and development of the system of student scientific research activities in European institutions of higher education. The evolution of this system is studied, tracing its roots from the birth of the first universities in the Middle Ages to the modern stage of higher education development in Europe. Special attention is given to analyzing the impact of world wars, technological progress, and globalization on the development of student research. The article examines the peculiarities of organizing student research activities in leading European universities, including the University of Oxford, the Technical University of Munich, and Leiden University. The role of student scientific societies in cultivating a research culture and shaping the scientific outlook of students is also analyzed. Attention is paid to the issue of financing student research activities, with various mechanisms for supporting student research considered, including state grants, university funds, and private company programs. The components of the student research activity system discussed ‒ such as the integration of research into the educational process, international cooperation, use of advanced technologies, interdisciplinary approaches, and alignment with societal needs ‒ demonstrate their effectiveness in training new researchers who can address modern challenges and contribute to the development of science and society. The purpose of the article is to conduct a historical-pedagogical analysis of student research activity systems in different European countries. The research methods applied: historical-pedagogical, literature analysis, synthesis, comparison, and theoretical generalization.

Record linkage as a vital key player for the COVID-19 syndemic

Abstract Chronicity, comorbidities, and social context influence COVID-19 risk and prognosis, drawing attention to a syndemic dimension. We discuss how linking routinely collected data and data collected through observational population-based cohorts can contribute to advance knowledge on the association between COVID-19 and chronic diseases and social indicators. Record linkage as a multidimensional tool may ultimately enable defining and optimizing of integrated strategies, which may create multilevel public health measures to foster solidarity on health in all policies when ethical and legal barriers under prerequisite data protection and privacy can be overcome. Legal discrepancies have been proving detrimental to research in member states, including those which already had established a margin for research for the common good without explicit consent. We hence call for further harmonization of data protection requirements for scientific research activities in the EU/EEA, focusing in particular on health-related research. A proposed framework demonstrates the role of record linkage as a trailblazing key player in research optimization due to its multidimensional possibilities calling for harmonization. Key messages • Further harmonization of data protection requirements for scientific research may create multilevel public health measures. • As a multidimensional tool, it optimizes integrated strategies and fosters solidarity on Health in All Policies (HiAP).

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on teaching and research activities in obstetrics and gynecology: a national two-stage, stratified, cluster sampling survey in China

BackgroundFew studies quantified the influence of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on medical teaching and scientific research activities in China. This is the first national study to investigate such topics from the viewpoint of physicians practicing obstetrics and gynecology in China.MethodsThis is a national questionnaire survey with online interviews for respondents. This two-stage, stratified, cluster sampling method was applied based on city categories (categories 1 to 3 correspond to < 10,000, 10,000 to 30,000, and > 30,000 beds, respectively), hospital levels (primary, secondary, and tertiary), and hospital types (general and specialized) in China among physicians practicing obstetrics and gynecology. Physicians documented notable alterations in both overall and specialized teaching and research engagements. Comparative analyses were conducted across diverse municipal and hospital attributes.ResultsData were collected from a representative sample of 11,806 physicians from 779 hospitals across 157 cities and 31 provinces. Notably, except for online seminars, a minimum reduction of 20% in both overall and specialized teaching and research activities was observed among physicians. Up to 61.7% (95% confidence interval 59.3–64.0) of physicians reported either a complete termination or a > 50% decline in resident training. Compared with category 1 cities and primary hospitals, category 3 cities and tertiary hospitals experienced greater reductions in items of resident or graduate education, visiting scholar, clinical trials, and laboratory studies (adjusted p values < 0.05), coupled with notable increases in online seminar participation (adjusted p values of 0.002 and < 0.001, respectively).ConclusionsAmidst the COVID-19 pandemic in China, activities requiring direct, face-to-face communication were more affected in resource-rich cities and general hospitals compared to resource-limited areas and specialized hospitals. Residency training experienced the most significant decline. Conversely, participation in online seminars increased, providing additional opportunities for continuing medical education.

Legal and organizational problems of development and production of innovative medicines in Russia

The article outlines the range of problems facing the Russian pharmaceutical industry as a segment of the real sector of the economy that ensures the health of the population. The necessity of an integrated approach to the formation of a model for the organization of scientific research, innovation and production activities in the designated area is substantiated; an organizational model is proposed that ensures the development and production of innovative medicines; individual legal measures aimed at increasing the effectiveness of state support for the development and production of innovative medicines (normative consolidation of the concept of an innovative drug and a scientific and technological consortium, the inclusion of scientific and educational organizations of higher education among the subjects of industrial clusters). The results of the research can be used in law-making activities and public administration practice.

PEDAGOGICAL CONDITIONS FOR THE FORMATION OF GEOGRAPHY TEACHERSGEOECOLOGICAL COMPETENCE IN THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS

Today, the formation of competence of geography teachers is an actual task of higher education. To prepare a competitive personality capable of perceiving global problems, to functioning in new socio-economic, socio-cultural conditions, taking into account the modern concept of the joint existence of man and nature. Competence is the ability and knowledge in the field of interaction between geosystems and ecosystems, the influence of human activity on the surrounding nature, as well as the ability to adapt to changing environmental conditions and effectively respond to environmental threats and challenges.The article has an analysis of theoretical and methodological literature, the following concepts are specified and given to the following concepts: “competence”, “competency-based approach”. The pedagogical conditions for the effective formation of the competence of geography teachers in the educational process have been identified and substantiated, and the pedagogical technology for the formation of geography teachers’ competence in the educational process of the university (through the disciplines of the professional cycle, educational and scientific research activity) has been identified.

Аксиологический аспект воли в научном познании

Introduction. The article presents the axiological aspect of will as a phenomenon of a person's regulation of his behavior and scientific activity, in particular. The study of the mechanisms of volitional decisions in scientific knowledge is necessary, first of all, because the will is responsible for the formation of goals and the implementation of efforts to realize them. The purpose of philosophical research is to identify the ontological sources of the phenomenon of will and their axiological analysis in scientific activity leading to creative judgments. Theoretical analysis. The axiological approach allows us to explore the possibilities of the mind, as opposed to impulsive desires, in conditions of making volitional decisions both in science and other forms of knowledge. The ontological basis of will is the presence of an obstacle, overcoming which becomes the fulfillment of a goal. In scientific activity, the will prevents the manifestation of emotional excitement, acting as a determinant of scientific research activity. An axiological analysis of will as a value and a source of positive emotions demonstrates the achievement of a goal by satisfying the need to overcome an obstacle that has a correlation with the category of singularity. Conclusion. A value analysis of the phenomenon of will shows the possibilities of human thinking for the most productive scientific activity, expressed in a combination of the optimal level of emotional stress and strong will.

Universities on the way to open science implementation: theoretical and practical context

Problem setting. Despite certain progressive movements of universities towards open science, currently one of the problems that hinders progress is the achievement of balance, systematicity, and consolidation in taking measures that contribute to the openness of scientific researches, to ensuring wide access to scientific inventions, discoveries and developments, contribute to expanding the possibility of their use for the advancement of knowledge and real changes in the world, and also to stimulation of innovations. Purpose of the research. The experience and practices of implementing open science in universities become an illustration to note as soon as possible the extent of their impact on achieving a greater level of transparency, integrity, reliability, reproducibility and accessibility of research discoveries in order to make certain social impacts for the benefit of social progress. Analysis of recent researches and publications. The scientific and theoretical understanding of the trends in the development of open science, the evolution of information systems, and electronic archives that support the availability of research data and discoveries is reflected in the works of T. Yaroshenko, S. Nazarovets, A. Lyubchych, L. Luparenko, P. Gaitanou, I. Andreou, J. Leitao, D. Pereira and others. Article`s main body. The article examines the new roles and impacts of open science, open data, and open access on the modernization of the scientific research field in the context of global challenges and the digital transformation of universities. It has been proven that an essential characteristic of the changes taking place under the influence of the modification of means and systems for the implementation of the open science principles is the mandatory online presentation of research data, facts recorded in research materials, which helps not only to acquire, but also to overcome the gap in the knowledge of interested persons, ensures the transparency of scientific researches. in the difficult conditions of martial law, remote work, the importance of implementing a system approach when calculating the main indicators of scientific and scientific and technical activity in universities is increasing, in connection with this, a new “Regulatory framework of open science” and metrics for evaluating scientific researchers are being developed, taking into account the principles of open science. Such important aspects of open science as storage, management and sharing of industry research data must comply with the FAIR guidelines (Findability, Accessibility, Interoperability, Reusability) and be based on the development and application of modern technologies. This, in our opinion, will allow: better integration of data on scientific activity in electronic information systems (IS); to consolidate research datasets and make them accessible and compatible; to support their storage, legal multiple use for scientific purposes; to make easier the search for scientific information in systems and on the Internet. Thanks to technology and the intensification of the universities movement towards open science, scientific cooperation and information exchange is expanding, and that benefits science and society; scientific knowledge becomes more open, more accessible for use; the processes of creation, assessment and circulation of scientific knowledge are accelerated; everyone’s right to participate in scientific progress and its benefits is more fully realized. Conclusions and prospects for the development. It was made the conclusion about the importance of the formation and use of the entire complex of network resources and platforms, international and national practices of the open science implementation in universities as an action plan agenda in the construction of modern ecosystem of scientific research activities of higher education institutions and in the support of the national scientific infrastructure in ensuring the availability of Ukrainian research with their further integration into world science.

THE ROLE OF THE UNIVERSITY IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: A STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF STUDENT AND FACULTY TRENDS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TAMANRASSET

Purpose: This article studies and analyzes the role of the university in achieving the goals of sustainable development, by revealing the orientations of students and faculty members of the University of Tamanrasset regarding the contribution of higher education and scientific research activities to the economic, social and environmental development of Tamanrasset region and the challenges that prevent the university from performing its functions in the best possible way, in addition to presenting proposals that would contribute to the integration of the university into its local and national environment and keeping pace with changes at the global level. Methodology: The descriptive approach was adopted in this study, where descriptive indicators of educational activity and scientific publications of professors and students of Tamanghasset University that serve the goals of sustainable development were analyzed. The study also used the questionnaire tool to arrive at a standard model that helps in accurately interpreting the results obtained through various statistical data. Results: The results indicate the importance of the university's functions in achieving the sustainable development goals, as the correlation coefficient between them reached 0.7, with an emphasis on the greater impact of scientific research compared to higher education. The results also showed that the level of university education and scientific research is still modest at the University of Tamanrasset, which was reflected in its performance in achieving the sustainable development goals due to several reasons, the most prominent of which were the weakness of educational programs and curricula and the absence of incentives for individual and collective initiatives related to finding solutions to economic, social and environmental issues in the region. Practical Implications: The study suggests that the university should support university education for sustainable development by undertaking specific activities that translate into the university’s work and its relations with the environment, and that educational programs and curricula should take into account labor market expectations and social and economic challenges, in addition to stimulating and valuing scientific research to solve issues with a local dimension and supporting individual and collective initiatives related to the environment through scientific clubs and student organizations to spread environmental awareness among students. Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by providing a detailed analysis of the role of the university in achieving the sustainable development goals, which have become a topic of increasing interest due to the environmental challenges facing the world in recent years. The unique focus of the study on the University of Tamanrasset provides valuable insights and recommendations for valuing the outcomes of higher education and scientific research in Algeria in general and in the Tamanrasset region in particular to support sustainable development.

Characterizing teacher support of debugging with physical computing: Debugging pedagogies in practice

Objectives . Physical computing systems are increasingly being integrated into secondary school science and STEM instruction, yet little is known about how teachers, especially those with little background and experience in computing, help students during the inevitable debugging moments that arise. In this paper, we describe a framework, comprising two dimensions, for characterizing how teachers support students as they debug a physical computing system called the Data Sensor Hub (DaSH). The DaSH enables students to program sensors to measure, analyze, and visualize data as they engage in science inquiry activities. Participants . Five secondary school teachers implemented an inquiry-oriented instructional unit designed to introduce students to working with the DaSH as a tool for scientific inquiry. Study Method . Findings drew on video analysis of the teachers’ classroom implementations of the unit. A review of the data corpus led to the selection of 23 moments where the teachers supported an individual or small groups of students engaged in debugging. These moments were analyzed using a grounded perspective based on Interaction Analysis to characterize the teachers' varied interactional approaches. Findings . Our analysis revealed how teachers’ moves during debugging moments fell along two dimensions. The first dimension characterizes teachers’ positioning during the debugging interactions, ranging from a positioning for teacher understanding to a positioning for student understanding of the bug. The second dimension characterizes the inquiry orientation of the teachers’ questions and guidance, ranging from focusing on the debugging process to focusing on the product – or fixing the bug. Further, teachers’ moves often fell along different points on these dimensions in any given interaction given nuances in the instructional context. Conclusions . The framework offers a first step towards characterizing teachers’ debugging pedagogy as they support students during debugging moments. It also calls attention to how teachers do not necessarily need to be programming experts to effectively help students learn independent and generalizable debugging strategies. Further, it illustrates the variety of expertise that teachers can bring to debugging moments to support students learning to debug. Finally, the framework provides implications for the design of professional learning and supports for teachers as they increasingly are asked to support students in computing – and debugging – activities across a range of disciplines.

Performances of the e-Nauka Portal in the Republic of Serbia and Its Significance for Researchers

In recent years, digitalization has been recognized as a significant and necessary process that leads to better results, both in the education and in the scientific research. The legal and strategic framework in the Republic of Serbia follows the modern trends of the concept of open science, open knowledge, digital transformation and a unique digital format of scientific production. The Ministry of science, technological development and innovation, in cooperation with the Office for information technology and electronic administration, created the necessary conditions for dynamic the development of the scientific research and innovation system, especially in relation to the digitalization process and the establishment of an information platform, in the form of a unified national information system of scientific research activities: eNauka [eScience]. The concept of eNauka is an innovative tool that improves the efficiency and transparency of scientific processes in Serbia. The eNauka portal in the Republic of Serbia is dedicated to promoting scientific research, innovation and academic achievements within the scientific community of the Republic of Serbia. This portal provides access to scientific articles, research papers and academic publications authored by researchers from Serbia, which enables the spread of knowledge and the encouragement of scientific cooperation within the country. The eNauka portal was opened in full capacity for all active researchers in Serbia on July 3, 2023, and contains data on scientific research organizations in the Republic of Serbia, researchers and their scientific results. The goal of this paper was to bring closer to the academic community the capabilities and performance of the eNauka portal, its structure, the way and importance of data editing, with special reference to issues related to researchers’ profiles and their editing. The paper is methodologically based on a theoretical, preliminary desk analysis of relevant contemporary standpoints in domestic and foreign theory, a normative analysis of current legislative sources, an inductive and deductive approach in researching the operational performance and advantages of the eNauka portal, as well as the quantitative analysis of relevant statistical indicators of relevant parameters regarding the profile that each researcher has on the eNauka portal. The results include the analysis of data related to editing the researcher’s profile and the opportunities offered by the eNauka portal. The conclusion refers to the importance and advantages of the eNauke portal. Finally, it should be noted that one of the key functions of eNauka is the evaluation of scientific results. More precisely, the system provides the possibility of monitoring and evaluating research results, which is of great importance for the academic community.

PROJECT-RESEARCH ACTIVITIES IN SEXUAL EDUCATION OF ADOLESCENTS

Background. Sexual education in schools plays a huge role in preventing deviant behavior among adolescents. Firstly, sexual education helps adolescents understand their bodies, emotions and feelings; this contributes to the formation of a healthy self-image and relationships with others. Second, knowledge about sex and sexual relationships helps prevent undesirable consequences such as early pregnancy, infections and violence. Thus, sexual education in schools is an important tool in preventing deviant behavior among adolescents, helping them develop healthy relationships, make informed decisions and avoid dangerous situations. Purpose. Is to study the role of project-research work with adolescents within the framework of sexual education as prevention of deviant behavior among adolescents. Materials and methods. To solve the identified issue, the following research methods were used: analysis of foreign and domestic sources on organizing sexual education; questionnaires, observations, analysis of the organization of project-research work and consideration of possible inclusion of deviant behavior in adolescents in the scope of preventive measures. Result. Research shows that adolescents who have completed a sex education program based on project-research activities postpone the onset of their sexual activity more often and are more responsible in their use of contraception. Project-research activities are an effective tool for achieving the goals of sex education since they allow students to actively participate, develop critical thinking and discuss sensitive topics, help adolescents understand their needs and desires, and learn to build healthy relationships.

Spanish Scientific Research Activity on Human Trafficking as Seen Through Bibliometric Indicators

ABSTRACT This study analyzes the research on the trafficking of persons carried out by authors affiliated with Spanish institutions through a review of the scientific literature based on a bibliometric analysis of articles indexed in Scopus (2000–2022). The units of analysis were documents, sources, authors, keywords and terms of the abstracts. From each document were collected: authors, title of the document, year, journal, cited by, affiliations, authors by affiliations, abstract, authors’ keywords, references and language of the original document. The analysis was carried out through unidimensional bibliometric indicators related to scientific production, collaboration and dissemination, and multidimensional bibliometric indicators. The results show an increase in the production of articles, in co-authorship, and with research largely concentrated in the academic sphere and with little cooperation with foreign institutions. Secondary research using qualitative methods predominates. There is a focus on sexual exploitation centered on women as victims. This bibliometric review addresses UN Sustainability Goal 5.2: eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres, including trafficking and sexual and other forms of exploitation and has implications for practice, policy, and continued research.

Merevolusi Pendidikan dengan Kecerdasan Buatan Chatbots: Meningkatkan Pembelajaran dan Penilaian

This study explores the integration of AI chatbots in education to enhance learning and assessment. Focusing on their implementation in classroom teaching and small-scale scientific inquiry activities, the research aims to improve interactions between teachers and students by introducing new learning topics, methods, and providing feedback. The study involved 18 participants 11 fifth-grade and 7 sixth-grade students from a university-run science talent program. Findings highlight benefits such as increased engagement, personalized learning experiences, and automated assessment capabilities. Examples from language learning, mental health support, and academic advising illustrate chatbots' versatility in education. Overall, AI chatbots have the potential to transform education by offering tailored learning experiences, enhancing student engagement, and facilitating efficient assessment. The study suggests further exploration of chatbots' role in promoting student initiative within scientific inquiry learning.