Concept Of Transformation Research Articles

Peer-Interaction – collaborative learning to foster and observe conceptional transformation in science education

ABSTRACT Dealing with students’ conceptions is a central element of student-oriented teaching. Approaches, such as the mainly cognitive conceptual change theory, have been supplemented by a variety of affective and motivational factors. Little is yet known about the mechanism linking these factors. This qualitative study aims to shed light on the process of conceptual transformation. In order to study changes in conceptions, the Peer-Interaction-Method (PIM) was used. Students with different conceptions were matched to create a content related conflict. Learners were given an assignment on the topic of plant nutrition and asked to collaborate to develop a jointly supported solution. The expressions of the participants were examined from the perspective of the conceptual metaphor theory. Our data analysis makes it possible to visualise the learning process of the students and to explain its cause. The results suggest that instead of a conflict over content a social conflict shapes the development of the collaboration process. Overall, it was found that the PIM turns out to be a fruitful way of dealing with heterogeneity in conceptions. To provide the necessary infrastructure for the matching of learners with different conceptions in the school context, a digital plug-in for moodle e-learning platforms was developed.

MODERN PROBLEMS OF TRANSFORMATION OF RURAL AREAS AS A FACTOR OF INFLUENCE ON THE MANAGEMENT OF AGRO-INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISE

Rural areas play a key role in ensuring sustainable development, supporting the national economy, and preserving cultural heritage. Their development and support are important tasks of state policy and business centers. The aim of the article is to study the current problems of rural area transformation as a factor influencing the management of agro-industrial enterprises. The term "rural areas" has been clarified as a complex system that combines economic, environmental, and social aspects, creating conditions for sustainable development and improving residents' quality of life. The carried out research gives grounds to understand the transformation of rural areas as a process of changes that occur in rural areas under the influence of economic, social, technological, and environmental factors. This process includes several aspects that affect the structure, functioning, and development of agro-industrial enterprises in rural areas. The modern concepts of transformation of rural areas are analyzed, and their essence, prominent advantages, and disadvantages in the context of ensuring the efficiency of management of agro-industrial enterprise are clarified. The mentality of the rural population is a key player in the transformation of rural areas. Understanding and considering this mentality is crucial in developing more effective and sustainable strategies for rural area development, which in turn can lead to harmonious growth and improved quality of life in these areas. The formation of stereotypes about rural residents has a profound impact on the transformation of rural areas. It is essential to challenge and rethink these stereotypes, as doing so cannot only improve the perception of agribusiness but also contribute to the sustainable development of rural areas, making them more attractive and economically viable.

PENGEMBANGAN LEMBAR KERJA PESERTA DIDIK (LKPD) BERBASIS ETNOMATEMATIKA PADA MATERI TRANSFORMASI

This study aims to produce teaching materials in the form of ethnomathematics-based worksheets on Lampung batik motifs in understanding valid and practical geometric transformation concepts. The type of research used is Research and Development (R&D). This research produced a product in the form of ethnomathematics-based worksheets on transformation material at SMP PGRI Kesumadadi. The research procedure used is the Borg and Gall development model which goes through several stages including: potentials and problems, data collection, product design, design validation, design revision, product testing, and product revision. In the product trial stage, a limited trial was carried out involving 15 class IX students at SMP PGRI Kesumadadi. The research instruments used were material expert validation sheets, media expert validation sheets, and student response questionnaires. The results of this development research show that the assessment of the material expert validation obtained an average validation result of 88.12% with the validation criterion of "Very Valid". Furthermore, the results of the validation of media experts obtained an average validation result of 91.66% with the validation criterion of "Very Valid". The results of the analysis of the student response questionnaire at the limited trial stage obtained a percentage of 92.6% with the practicality criterion "Very Practical".

An Alternative Concept in Making Hybrid Flow Batteries into Dendrite-Free Full-Flow Batteries

: In this study, the author proposes an alternative concept of using electrostatic force of cation-exchange resin to attract metal ions and nanoscale conductors onto the polymer matrix to conduct the electrons for the plating/stripping of the metal species. Due to the even distribution of the positively-charged functional groups inside the cation-exchange resin, metal formation can also be well distributed and safety issue caused by metal dendrite can be eliminated. By applying this transformative concept, various hybrid flow batteries could be “upgraded” to dendrite-free full-flow batteries. Interestingly, this new concept could also be generalized for all metal-based aqueous and nonaqueous hybrid systems to upgrade them into next-generation full-flow battery systems. This work offers an alternative concept to deliver unprecedented battery systems and the proof-of-concept would be more easily implemented than anticipated.

Pre-service mathematics teacher conducting prospective analysis: A case study on practice didactical design research

This study aims to understand how pre-service mathematics teachers conduct prospective analyses comprehensively. A qualitative research method with a case study design was used. The participant was Mrs N, a pre-service mathematics teacher who conducted research using DDR methodology in a grade 9 junior high school in Sindang, Majalengka, involving 48 students. Data were collected by analyzing empirical evidence from Mrs. N's prospective analysis process by uncovering the various stages of a prospective analysis. An iterative approach was used to analyze the data by refining the research questions through discussions and regular meetings with Mrs. N. The process ensured adaptability to new insights and understandings from the empirical data. Our findings reveal that the teacher draws upon fundamental philosophical principles from didactical design research, including hermeneutics, phenomenology, and ethnomethodology. By embracing these approaches, the teacher gains valuable insights into conducting research within an interpretive paradigm, allowing for a deeper exploration of the meaning of concepts, the purpose of learning, and the cultural influences that shape the educational process. Additionally, our study sheds light on the emergence of transpositional didactics theory as the prospective teacher delves into understanding the meaning of the geometrics transformation concept.

Kajian Teologis Transformasi Batiniah melalui Lensa Teologi Paulus: Dampak Praktis bagi Umat Kristen

This research aims to explore the concept of inner transformation in Paul's theology and analyze its practical impact on the daily lives of Christians. This study focuses on key verses in Paul's letters that describe the process of transformation of the heart and mind through faith in Christ. Through this approach, this research will also identify the real and concrete implications of Paul's theology in shaping the behavior and practical lives of Christians.

Free vibration analysis of closed and open horizontal cylindrical shells utilizing coupled transfer function method and differential transform method

This article aims to analyze the free vibration of closed and open horizontal circular cylindrical shells based on the concept of state-space transformation in conjunction with the differential transform method (DTM). The governing equations of the cylinders were developed based upon Sanders’ thin shell theory. Then, the set of coupled governing differential equations transformed into nine first-order differential equations. Afterwards, the well-established semi-analytical scheme so-called DTM was employed to solve the differential equations. The numerical investigation of the present method was also comprehensively carried out by analyzing some closed and open cylindrical shells with different boundary and compatibility conditions. To ensure the correctness of the results, the outcomes were compared with experimental and other numerical results, especially with the well-known finite element method. Furthermore, some plots of two-dimensional and three-dimensional mode shapes for the first and second axial modes are depicted.

Green Transformation of Mining towards Energy Self-Sufficiency in a Circular Economy—A Case Study

This article presents the concept of green transformation of the coal mining sector. Pump stations that belong to Spółka Restrukturyzacji Kopalń S.A. (SRK S.A., Bytom, Poland) pump out approximately 100 million m3 of mine water annually. These pump stations protect neighboring mines and lower-lying areas from flooding and protect subsurface aquifers from contamination. The largest cost component of maintaining a pumping station is the expenditure for purchasing electricity. Investment towards renewable energy sources will reduce the environmental footprint of pumping station operation by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The concept of liquidation of an exemplary mining site in the context of a circular economy by proposing the development/revitalization of a coal mine site is presented. This concept involves the construction of a complex consisting of photovoltaic farms combined with efficient energy storage in the form of green hydrogen produced by water electrolysis. For this purpose, the potential of liquidated mining sites will be utilized, including the use of pumped mine wastewater. This article is conceptual. In order to reach the stated objective, a body of literature and legal regulations was analyzed, and an empirical study was conducted. Various scenarios for the operation of mine pumping stations have been proposed. The options presented provide full or nearly full energy self-sufficiency of the proposed pumping station operation concept. The effect of applying any option for upgrading the pumping station could result in the creation of jobs that are alternatives to mining jobs and a guarantee of efficient asset management.

GIRILOYO WRITTEN BATIK MOTIFS VIEWED FROM AN ETHNOMATHEMATICS PERSPECTIVE

School mathematics which is often studied is generally formal, rigid and strict. Students still experience difficulties in applying mathematical concepts in everyday life. The results of PISA of Indonesia 2023 show that the mathematical literacy skills of Indonesian students are currently still relatively low. The independent curriculum provides flexibility for teachers to develop mathematical literacy skills with innovative mathematics learning models based on real life contexts, one of which is culture. Ethnomathematics as a research study that links culture and mathematics. The aim of this research is to find out the results of an ethnomathematics study on giriloyo batik motifs, especially on sidomukti, sidoluhur and sidoasih motifs. This type of research is qualitative research with an ethnographic approach. The methods used for data collection are interviews, observation and documentation. The results of this research showed that the giriloyo batik motif contains the concept of geometric transformation in the form of reflection. Keywords: Ethnomathematics, Written Batik, Geometric Transformation

Green Transformation of the Real Sector in Turkey: A priority Evaluation with DEMATEL Methodology

Increasing awareness of global changes in the natural environment, such as climate change and increasing biodiversity loss, has led to the concept of green transformation. Green transformation is a broad concept that includes objectives such as environmental sustainability, conservation of natural resources, combating climate change and ensuring energy efficiency. While the transition to green transformation provides advantages such as reducing greenhouse gases from fossil fuels, increasing energy efficiency, increasing the use of clean energy resources, reducing dependence on natural resources that increase carbon emissions, and new business opportunities, green transformation projects have disadvantages such as high initial investment costs, the installation of renewable energy infrastructure, the variable structure of renewable energy resources can cause problems in energy storage, and the need for energy storage technologies due to the fact that resources such as wind and solar are not continuous and predictable, imposing extra costs on businesses. Given the disadvantages of green transformation, it is important to pay attention to policies and strategies to overcome these challenges. A sustainable green transformation requires balanced and comprehensive policies to mitigate these challenges and maximize the benefits. This study aims to examine the green transformation of the real sector in Turkey and to rank the most effective strategies for transition to green transformation. It is aimed to rank the criteria that play the most role in the transition to green transformation and to offer solutions to the criteria. The critical success factors of the green transformation of the real sector in Turkey are evaluated in line with the answers given by three expert opinions. The data obtained from the expert opinions were analyzed by DEMATEL method, which is one of the multi-criteria decision-making methods. In the study, the eight most frequently mentioned criteria in the literature were identified. In the study, the criteria for the green transformation of the real sector in Turkey; increasing legal regulations for green transformation, increasing green financing opportunities, consumer preferences and behaviors, qualified workforce / green collars specialized in environmental issues, use of recyclable materials, increasing environmental social responsibility projects, combating air and environmental pollution, increasing investment in environmentally friendly energy resources factors were evaluated. As a result of the analysis, it was found that the most important criterion for the green transformation of the real sector in Turkey is the need to increase legal regulations for green transformation. The second most important criterion for the green transformation of the real sector in Turkey is to increase green financing opportunities for green transformation. Turkey needs to achieve a more stable legal framework and more supportive financing opportunities to transition to green transformation.

Analyzing the Concept of Spatial Transformation through the Example of Selimiye Bath

Baths are places that have survived to the present day as proof of cleanliness throughout history. The impact of the baths seen in civilizations has diminished with the use of bathrooms in houses, and has been transformed by losing its spatial function with urbanization. In this direction, the article examines the development of baths in terms of wet spaces with a chronological classification and analyzes the sections of Selimiye Bath, an Ottoman bath, before spatial transformation (undressing, warmth, warmth, ashtray) and after spatial transformation (food and beverage space) with on-site observation method. With the visual data obtained with this method, for the place that started to serve under the name Nevmekan Selimiye after the spatial transformation; historical texture, material, color, etc. It can be said that it is a successful spatial transformation study by functioning with functions related to the space without breaking its atmosphere with elements such as.

Анализ социальных проектов в стратегических документах цифровой трансформации Республики Коми

The article interprets the concepts of digitalization and digital transformation discussed in the regulatory legal acts, documents of international organizations and scientific publications. It analyses legal acts regulating the processes of digital transformation for industries and subjects of the Russian Federation. The current strategic directions in the field of digital transformation of economic and social sectors determine largely the general and project content of strategies and digital transformation programmes of the regions. The main attention is paid to the consideration of health, education and culture projects in the strategy and digital transformation programme of the Komi Republic. Underlined is the lack of official monitoring for the implementation of digital transformation projects and the possible analyzing the situation only according to the data in the regional media, which complicates the unbiased assessment.

Eksplorasi Etnomatematika pada Permainan Tradisional Congklak di Kelurahan Srengseng Sawah

Ethnomathematics contributes greatly to the improvement of mathematics learning, because it relates to students' experiences in everyday life that touches the realm of local cultural arts so that students become more understanding of the mathematical concepts explained. This study aims to explore the concept of mathematics in the traditional game of congklak in Srengseng Sawah Village. This research is a qualitative research with an ethnographic approach. The data collection techniques used are observation, interview and documentation. The instruments in this study were researchers, observation guidelines, interview guidelines and documentation. Based on the research analysis and discussion of the history and philosophy of the traditional game of congklak, mathematical concepts in the game of congklak such as the concept of flat shapes, namely semicircles, circles, rectangles and spatial shapes, namely half a ball; the concept of transformation in this case reflection / mirroring; the concept of arithmetic calculation operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. The game also has cultural and philosophical values.

Травмата от голямата промяна: полската и българската литература и преходът след 1989 година

The article follows Piotr Sztompka’s concept of the social transformation as collective cultural trauma in the postcommunist countries. Its symptoms, adaptive strategies and impact on the cultural sphere are described in Bulgarian and Polish context with examples from both literatures. Even though the post-1989 transformation is related to a major liberalization and overhaul of the ideological control and censorship in literature – an overall positive development – certain authors emphasize on the negative aspects of this social change in the cultural field. Vladimir Zarev’s Decay and Jan Polskowski’s Traces of Blood are analyzed as examples of novels which depict these negative outcomes of the post-1989 period. The text compares their depiction of the main charecters’s struggles, as well as the traumatic nature of their adaptation on the new postcommunist societies.

UKRAINIAN MILITARY EDUCATION: ЕURO-АTLANTIC VECTORS OF TRANSFORMATION

The article provides a systematic analysis of the state's political vectors in the field of military education. Determining the strategic course of Ukraine towards full membership in the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization has become a priority task for the security and defense sector in the field of military education. It is proved that the activities of the military education system are regulated both by the normative documents on the basis of which the military education system directly functions and by the normative legal documents relating to the higher education system in general. Changes in the legislation and regulatory framework of higher education are systematized. The main state documents that facilitate the implementation of the best practices of NATO partner countries in the training of modern Ukrainian military personnel are identified. The main tasks of the Strategy for the Development of Higher Education in Ukraine, in accordance with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, to intensify cooperation between Ukraine and the European Union in the field of higher education, which are necessary for reforming and modernizing the higher education system, promoting convergence in higher education within the framework of the Bologna Process, improving the quality and increasing the importance of higher education, deepening cooperation between higher education institutions, and enhancing the mobility of students, researchers, research and teaching staff are identified. The main provisions of the Policy of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine in the field of military education and the Concept of Transformation of Military Education of Ukraine, which focus on the professionalization of military education, organization of continuous professional development, systematic study of national and international security trends, as well as changes in the principles and methods of armed struggle in the context of integration into the Euro-Atlantic security space, are analyzed. The significant role of the NATO DEEP-Ukraine program in the process of updating and optimizing the curricula of domestic military universities is determined.

Опыт истолкования соотношения созерцания и преобразования в учении И. Канта

The author of this article sees the research problem in the fact that I. Kant in his ontological substantiation of the theory of knowledge shifted from the concept of contemplation to the concept of transformation, considering transformation to be the main factor that determines the method of cognition and constructs the object of knowledge. Kant – the founder of classical German Philosophy – uses the terms contemplation and transformation in an epistemological sense, taking into account a certain ideological foundation laid by the cultural and historical conditions of the epoch that were reflected in his teaching. At that time, the idea of the subject’s dominance, that was ruling the worldview of the new European man, was being established in culture. According to Kant, humans are beings whose normal state is that which corresponds to their consciousness. This state must be created by a person him/herself. Kant is talking about a world in which the phenomena of nature are transformed by humans. From that moment on, history began to move faster than the natural environment. The centre of a new, accelerated (compared with natural processes) development started to take shape, which allowed humans to escape from the influence of purely natural processes while remaining in the same space with them. Nature handed activity to humans. According to B.F. Porshnev, an updated periodization of a historical process, if it is objective and captures the process’s own rhythm, turns out to be acceleration. This was the context in which Kant’s epistemological approach originated. The assertion of the subject’s dominance transported thinkers to an ontologically new world, ruled not by the naked necessity of nature, condemning humans to a contemplative position that was criticized by K. Marx in his first thesis on Feuerbach, but by necessity linked with consciousness. This necessity is established by consciousness and becomes a conscious necessity, redefined by Kant and by a person him/herself.

Zero-defect manufacturing in the textile industry: a review of current advances and challenges

With the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0) and advances in digital technology, zero-defect manufacturing (ZDM) has become a transformative and attractive concept that has the potential to reshape the manufacturing landscape. In this structured literature review, recent developments in ZDM in the textile industry from 2004 to 2023 are examined, with a focus on detection, repair, prediction, and prevention. Through bibliometrics analysis and evaluation of the current situation of ZDM technology, four main shortcomings are highlighted, to be specific, limitations in automated defect detection, incomplete artificial intelligence (AI)-based repair strategies, restricted predictive research, and focused prevention mechanism. Meanwhile, open challenges that require urgent attention are explored, that is systematic ZDM strategy integration, data management complexity, and demand for flexible ZDM frameworks. To address these shortcomings and challenges, three further prospectives are proposed, including addressing research imbalance, vision for an integrated ZDM system, and evolutionary predictive models. These prospectives aim to advance the field and drive the holistic development of ZDM technologies in the textile industry by promoting a more intelligent production strategy with higher quality and less waste.

Transformative smart rural tourism in adversity of the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond

The coronavirus pandemic has reinforced the need for sustainable, smart tourism and local travel, with rural destinations gaining in their popularity and leading to increased potential of smart rural tourism. However, these processes need adjustments to the current trends, incorporating new transformative business concepts and marketing approaches. In this paper we provide real life examples of new marketing approaches, together with new business models within the context of the use of new digital technologies. Via hermeneutic research approach, consisting of the secondary analysis of the addressed subject of smart rural tourism in adversity of the COVID-19 and 6 semi-structured interviews, the importance of technology is underscored in transforming rural tourism to smart rural tourist destinations. The respondents in the interview section were chosen based on their direct involvement in the presented examples and geographical location, i.e. France, Slovenia and Spain, where presented research examples were developed, concretely within European programmes, i.e. Interreg, Horizon and Rural Development Programme (RDP). Interviews were taking place between 2022 and 2023 in person, email or via Zoom. This two-phased study demonstrates that technology is important in transforming rural tourism to smart tourist destinations and that it ushers new approaches that seem particularly useful in applying to rural areas, creating a rural digital innovation ecosystem, which acts as s heuristic rural tourist model that fosters new types of tourism, i.e. smart rural tourism.

Unveiling the impact: A mixed-method inquiry into the impact of leadership development programs

PurposePrior research and theory have shown that transformational leadership can be developed through leader development programs (LDPs). To explain how this happens, research suggests a strong connection between an individual’s leader self-concept and their leadership behavior that can be manipulated through LDPs. The purpose of this article is to delve deeper into this phenomenon to understand how development occurs and to better understand how an LDP can improve leadership behaviors by influencing one’s self-concept and ultimately reduce the training transfer gap. As a broader goal, this article contributes to the existing literature on the value proposition of investing in LDPs.Design/methodology/approachWe conducted an explanatory sequential design mixed-methods study to measure the development of participants and the impact of the program. The quantitative phase of the study used self-report surveys to measure the LDP’s impact on participants’ transformational leader behavior (TLB) and concept of themselves regarding leadership, their leader self-views (LSVs). The study also measured the relationship between LSVs and later enactment of leadership behaviors as the second hypothesis. The subsequent qualitative study was designed to understand the mechanisms that might explain the quantitative results.FindingsThe study’s empirical findings indicate a positive relationship between LSVs (efficacy, self-awareness and identity) and distal leader development outcomes (TBLs). The study’s findings also provide support for the claim that LDPs convert knowledge and skills into TLB, expanding an individual’s capacity to be effective in leadership roles and processes (Day & Dragoni, 2015). Qualitative results also show LDPs improve leader behavior by influencing their self-efficacy via providing tools and knowledge as well as building experimental mindset.Originality/valueBy showing LDPs' long term impacts, this paper demonstrates why short-term leadership development programs are worth investing.

Land, reconfigured: Defying the laws of physics, upholding the rules of the market in the metaverse

Land ownership, occupancy, and use are enduringly central components of economies and societies across the world. Even in a capitalist economy increasingly mediated through digital technologies, land remains foundational to wide-ranging aspects of social life. However, conceptualizations of land fundamentally transform through virtual environments like the Metaverse, where digital or virtual land is a core feature. This article examines the construction and use of land under digital capitalism, specifically in the online virtual reality environment Metaverse. Studying virtual land markets in this environment, we show how land exists in continuous material and conceptual transformation via myriad landmaking technologies. Virtual landmaking offers new capital accumulation possibilities while simultaneously reifying existing market logics and creating new fictions around land. We emphasize how, despite its newness, virtual landmaking in the Metaverse relates to landmaking efforts that predate digital capitalism, from state-led large-scale engineering projects to land grabs and colonial expansion. Simultaneously, land reconceptualization in the Metaverse reflects new economic dynamics germane to digital capitalism, including commodification and assetization, and the rise of digital platforms as both market creators, through digital renderings, and rentier intermediaries. Throughout, we highlight the distributional and political stakes of reconfiguring land via new technologies.