Interactive Way Research Articles

E-PARTICIPATION IN URBAN PLANNING: ISTANBUL SENIN APPLICATION

In parallel with the developments in information and communication technologies, traditional participation in urban planning processes is gradually evolving into e- participation applications. For the effective use of e-participation applications, it is important to evaluate the effectiveness and quality of the applications in terms of participation mechanisms, design, interaction, structure, transparency, and security of processes. The aim of the study is to examine Istanbul Senin application in terms of e-participation, to investigate the use of this application by the citizens and to offer suggestions for its improvement.The study seeks answers to the questions of what the positive and negative aspects of the Istanbul Senin application are in the context of e-participation and how it is used by citizens. The study was designed in two stages. First, Istanbul Senin application was analyzed in line with the criteria for evaluation of e-participation platforms. Second, a survey was conducted to examine the use of this application. The sample group was determined on a voluntary basis and a sample of 100 participants was determined within a reasonable margin of error (10%), taking time and cost into account. Accordingly, issues such as informing and raising awareness of the citizens about the importance of participatory processes, increasing the familiarity of the application, improving the design and increasing the ease of use, improving the way of interaction have been emphasized for the Istanbul Senin application.

An Edge Cloud Based Coordination Platform for Multi-user AR Applications

Augmented Reality (AR) applications can reshape our society enabling novel ways of interactions and immersive experiences in many fields. However, multi-user and collaborative AR applications pose several challenges. The expected user experience requires accurate position and orientation information for each device and precise synchronization of the respective coordinate systems in real-time. Unlike mobile phones or AR glasses running on battery with constrained resource capacity, cloud and edge platforms can provide the computing power for the core functions under the hood. In this paper, we propose a novel edge cloud based platform for multi-user AR applications realizing an essential coordination service among the users. The latency critical, computation intensive Simultaneous Localization And Mapping (SLAM) function is offloaded from the device to the edge cloud infrastructure. Our solution is built on open-source SLAM libraries and the Robot Operating System (ROS). Our contribution is threefold. First, we propose an extensible, edge cloud based AR architecture. Second, we develop a proof-of-concept prototype supporting multiple devices and building on an AI-based SLAM selection component. Third, a dedicated measurement methodology is described, including energy consumption aspects as well, and the overall performance of the system is evaluated via real experiments.

Open-set learning context recognizing in mobile learning: Problem and methodology

Mobile learning allows for an interactive way of learning through devices like smartphones. However, current methods usually rely on pre-set situations and struggle to recognize new contexts when they come up during testing. To solve this, we suggest the Open-set Learning Context Recognition Model (OLCRM). This model uses data extracted from smartphone sensors to identify whether a learning context is known or unknown. It also uses a Dual Discriminator Generative Adversarial Network (DDGAN) to create high-quality fake examples, which helps improve the accuracy of recognizing contexts. Experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness of OLCRM in open-set learning context recognition problems.

Gamification in Foreign Language Classes (on the Example of Learning German)

Gamification in German classes is an innovative approach that incorporates game elements and mechanics into the language learning process. Gamification, which includes game elements such as points, levels and rewards, aims to increase students’ engagement and motivation in learning a foreign language. Various methods of gamification can be applied, including digital platforms, interactive exercises and learning games. Gamification not only makes learning German more enjoyable, but also creates a competitive and engaging environment where students can practice their language skills in a fun and interactive way. In addition, gamification provides opportunities for personalised learning, allowing learners to move at their own pace and focus on the areas in which they need to improve. Integrating gamification into German language classes shows promising potential to increase engagement, motivation and ultimately improve language proficiency. In recent years, this approach has received more and more attention as it makes the learning process more enjoyable and effective. In this article we will examine the prospects and relevance of gamification in foreign language classes.

Oral Health Education for Children: Development of a Serious Game with a User-Centered Design Approach.

Background: Children can learn efficiently with well-designed serious games. The use of applications to promote health has proliferated, but there is a lack of scientific studies on educational games in oral health. Materials and Methods: We developed the Brazilian version of a British and Jordanian oral health education game for children from the perspectives of Brazilian specialists and users. This descriptive study, with a qualitative and quantitative approach, comprised three phases: I-Experts' discussion of the appropriateness of the previous version of the game to Brazil; II-Development of the first Brazilian version of the game; and III-Evaluation of the first version with 15 children from 4 to 8 years of age. Results: In Phase I, the specialists agreed with the development of the Brazilian version of the game, with minor adjustments on: advice on eating; advice on oral hygiene habits, users' age group, game characters, and game purpose. Phase II: a version with a few changes in images and recommendations, written and spoken in Brazilian Portuguese. Phase III: The global average of correct answers in the game's tasks was 75.3%, ranging from 50.0% to 100%. Children reported having fun with the game, and most understood the content and its interface; their parents found the information relevant and enjoyed the gameplay with their children. Conclusions: The Oral Health Education Game offered basic information for preventing dental caries to Brazilian children aged 4-8 years old in an interactive and fun way; it could support professionals in improving oral health education.

Review on the Impact of Waste in Nigerian Manufacturing Firms and Waste Management Practices Using Machine Learning

Abstract: The study examined the impact of waste in Nigeria manufacturing firm and waste management practices using machine learning. This paper presents ways of interaction of man with his environment in terms of waste management in Nigeria with the aim of promoting sustainable development. It shows the policies, the agents making these policies less likely to happen and the damage it can cause for the next generation.This article presents how data has been collected and analyzed through survey and series of progressive steps and present some guidelines when practicing waste management. It presents how a region can discover and implement some efficient technique for efficient waste management and comes up with enormous constructive results.In order to automate and optimize garbage generation, collection, transportation, treatment, and disposal, this study examines a variety of machine learning techniques. In order to provide accurate and efficient forecasts for trash creation, segregation, and collection, the system combines several machine learning techniques, such as decision trees (DT), random forests (RF), k-nearest neighbors (KNN), support vector machines (SVM), and clustering algorithms

A new way of social interaction for educational purposes in architecture design studios during the pandemic

COVID-19 has challenged educational systems in whole parts of the world, including convenient courses and programs such as architecture. The architecture program is designed based on the design studios that deliver major parts of the activities in the program, such as design productions, project presentations, and receiving comments on the design activities from both instructors and juries. To test the students' satisfaction level with social interactions in design studio activities, a five-scale questionnaire was designed, and through Google Forms, the results were analyzed in SPSS. The findings reveal that communication, social interaction, and design activities are significant for the students. The students demonstrate overall satisfaction with the quality of the course delivery. However, the detailed design illustrates that students and instructors adopted an adapted way to the condition to reduce the risk by minimizing the group work and increasing the individual desk crits. This result shows that teamwork and peer learning were reduced during the pandemic.

YOUTH ENGAGEMENT IN CIVIL SOCIETY DEVELOPMENT IN UKRAINE: PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS

The article outlines the ways of engaging young people in the development of civil society in Ukraine. Socially and politically active young people are one of the necessary conditions for forming a democratic society and establishing sustainable and functioning civil society institutions. Therefore, in this paper, the scholars aim to identify the ways of youth interaction with public authorities in Ukraine and general levels of youth civic engagement, as well as to characterize the culture of citizenship as a factor in involving young people in civil society development. The research reveals the relevant issue regarding the prominent role of civil society in various spheres of activity of state authorities and local self-government bodies, a qualitatively new level of interaction between civil society, especially youth as an active part of it, and state and local self-government bodies in order to establish effective dialogue and partnership relations of state bodies authorities, local self-government bodies with civil society organizations.
 The research combined interdisciplinary approaches of several related scientific fields (political science, public administration and education), which allowed to set broader goals and find new ways for improving youth engagement in the development of civil society in Ukraine. The authors developed and conducted an expert survey on youth engagement in the development of civil society and identified possible ways to improve youth participation in public and political life. Authors interviewed 24 experts aged from 18 to 60 years from various fields who are interested in building a democratic state governed by the rule of law: leaders and members of public organizations, teachers of higher education institutions, scholars, deputies of regional and local councils, civil society activists and businessmen.
 It was determined that the effective participation of youth in decision-making processes consists in creating opportunities to involve youth in influencing, shaping, developing and promoting policy and development of services and programs. These opportunities are created by developing a range of formal and informal mechanisms for youth participation, from youth advisory groups to focus groups, from ongoing consultation work to supporting youth projects. As a result of the study, the authors developed a set of conclusions and recommendations addressed to educational institutions, public authorities, local governments and civil society organizations.

The Course of the Trochlear Nerve Presented via a 3-Dimensional Photorealistic Anatomic Model

Several factors contribute to the anatomical complexity of the trochlear nerve, including small diameter, complex and longest intracranial course, deep location, and numerous neurovascular relationships. A 3-dimensional (3D) photorealistic model of the cranial nerves provides a detailed and immersive representation of the anatomy, enabling one to improve surgical planning, advanced surgical research, and training. The purpose of this work is to present a 3D photogrammetric study for a more intuitive and interactive way to explore and describe the entire course of trochlear nerve. Two injected-fixed head human specimens (4 sides) were examined. The dissection protocol was divided into the following steps: 1) brain hemisphere exposure; 2) hemispherectomy dissecting all cranial nerves and partial removal of the free edge of the tentorium; 3) middle fossa and lateral wall of cavernous sinus exposure; and 4) orbital exposure. A detailed 3D photogrammetric model was generated for each dissection step. Four main volumetric models were generated during a step-by-step layered dissection of the entire nerve pathway highlighting its different segments. Finally, a full and integrated model of the entire course of the nerve was created. The models are available for visualization on monoscopic display, virtual, and augmented reality environment. The present photogrammetric model provides a more comprehensive understanding of the nerve's anatomy in its different segments, allows for customizable views thus simulating different perspectives, and can be a valuable alternative to traditional dissections. It is an advanced tool for surgical planning and surgical simulation as well as virtual reality representation of the anatomy.

Clinical significance of low expression of CADM3 in breast cancer and preliminary exploration of related mechanisms

BackgroundCell adhesion molecule 3 (CADM3), a transmembrane glycoprotein on cell membranes, plays a role in the way of ligand and receptor interaction. However, there are few studies on CADM3 in tumors, and how it works in breast cancer (BC) remains unclear.MethodsThe Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) database and clinical samples were used to analyze CADM3 expression and its correlation with clinicopathological factors and prognosis. Its correlation with immune infiltration was analyzed by TCGA. The effects of CADM3 on proliferation and migration were investigated by cell clonal formation, CCK-8, cell scratch and transwell assay. Protein interaction network was prepared and the function prediction of related genes was conducted. The correlation between CADM3 and MAPK pathway was further explored by western blot experiment.ResultsThe expression of CADM3 in BC tissues were significantly lower than that in adjacent normal tissues. High level of CADM3 was related to better prognosis of BC patients. CADM3 was an independent prognostic factor for BC. Expression of CADM3 was significantly associated with the status of ER and PR, age and PAM50 subtypes. CADM3 positively related to many immune infiltrating cells. Overexpression of CADM3 can notably reduce cell proliferation and migration. CADM3 was related to MAPK pathway and the phosphorylation of ERK1/2 and JNK1 was inhibited in BC cells with high CADM3.ConclusionsOur research reveals the clinical significance of CADM3 in BC and indicates the critical roles of CADM3 in immune infiltration and MAPK pathway.

Диалог как приоритетная стратегия межкультурного взаимодействия в условиях новых ориентиров

The article considers the actual problems of the dialogue of cultures in the context of contradictory socio-cultural processes. Based on the study of the modern cultural situation, it is concluded that dialogue is the only possible way of interaction between cultures of the world space. As an example, the author cites Russia, which historically has a desire for dialogue with communities and cultures of the Eurasian space. The transformation-al processes taking place in the modern world have determined the inclusion of Russia in the format of Eura-sian intercultural cooperation. In this article, the author sets the task to consider the initial attitudes of the study of intercultural dialogue, to determine its practical potential in establishing intercultural interaction with the countries of the eastern continent; to show that in the context of a steady trend towards Eurasian cooperation between different cultures as independent entities acting from their own positions, dialogue becomes a promis-ing model of intercultural interaction. The scientific novelty consists in the following: the importance of intercul-tural dialogue for mutual understanding between Eastern and Russian cultures is explicated; intercultural dia-logue is analyzed as a priority strategy for intercultural interaction in the context of the Eurasian partnership; it is shown that the Eurasian peoples, which differ significantly from each other, have common values that have developed over a long period of joint existence. Being a phenomenon unique in its depth, dialogue is able to stimulate the optimal way of cultural interaction between Russia and the East in the context of the “change of epochs” and the search for a new spiritual paradigm.

A closer look at reinforcement learning-based automatic speech recognition

Reinforcement learning (RL) has demonstrated effectiveness in improving model performance and robustness for automatic speech recognition (ASR) tasks. Researchers have employed RL-based training strategies to enhance performance beyond conventional supervised or semi-supervised learning. However, existing approaches treat RL as a supplementary tool, leaving the untapped potential of RL training largely unexplored. In this paper, we formulate a novel pure RL setting where an ASR model is trained exclusively through RL via human feedback metrics, e.g., word error rate (WER) or binary reward. This approach promises to significantly simplify the annotation process if we could replace the conventional onerous annotation with a single numeric value in a human–computer interaction (HCI) way. Our experiments demonstrate the feasibility of this new setting and also identify two main inherent issues in conventional RL-based ASR training that may lead to performance degradation: (1) the mismatch issue between the action and reward has been commonly overlooked in Connectionist Temporal Classification (CTC) based models, which is attributed to the inherent CTC alignment mapping issue; (2) the classic exploration–exploitation trade-off still exists in the sampling stage of RL-based ASR, and finding the balance between them becomes a challenge. To address these issues, we first propose a new RL-based approach named CTC-aligned Policy Gradient (CTC-PG), which provides a unified formulation for different sampling strategies and alleviates the mismatch issue of action and reward in CTC-based models. Moreover, we propose Focal Sampling to balance the trade-off between exploration and exploitation with a flexible temperature parameter. Experiment results on LibriSpeech dataset showcase the effectiveness and robustness of our methods by harnessing the full potential of RL in training ASR models.

Sociolinguistics Analysis on Language Style in Niki Songs

Sociolinguistics enables us to comprehend how the language reflect and even shape evolving relationships and ways of interaction in a society. This study is focusses on the language style used on Niki songs. The aim of this study is to find out the differences and similarities of the language style used in “Backburner” and “Anaheim” songs, and to determine the most dominating type of language style used based on Martin Joos’ theory. A descriptive qualitative research technique was used to analyze the data in this study. The data being examined is from Niki’s songs. The result of the study showed three language styles are utilized in "Backburner" out of a total of 28 data points: consultative style (9 data, 32%), casual style (12 data, 43%), and intimate style (7 data, 25%). On the other hand, there are three language styles utilized in "Anaheim" out of a total of 35 data: consultative style (11 data, 31.5%), informal style (11 data, 31.5%), and intimate style (13 data, 37.5%). Furthermore, the most dominating style employed in "Backburner" is casual, while "Anaheim" is intimate, and both songs have an overall informal style.

Sosialisasi Pencegahan dan Penanggulangan Kebakaran Hutan pada Anak-Anak di Desa

Belaban Ella Village is one of the villages that meets daily needs by utilizing forest resources. Burning land clearance is the cheapest and most convenient way to meet basic demands. Forest fires may be started by the clearing of land, particularly in the dry season. The aim of this community service activity is to educate, particularly the student at SMPN 6 Belaban Ella Village, about the risks, prevent, and control the forest fires. The activities were carried out face to face at the village hall, Belaban Ella Village, Menukung District, Melawi Regency. The interactive lecture method was used to deliver knowledge to 31 participants. In the course of the activity, a questionnaire is used for monitoring and evaluation. The results of the questionnaire showed that participants' understanding increased by 94% after delivering knowledge related to forest fire prevention and control. The participants were excited to participate in the exercise because of the interactive way in which the content was delivered. By learning about the prevention and control of forest fires, students may develop a greater awareness of environmental issues and help to reduce the number of forest fires.

Development of Android-based learning media on trigonometry for 10th graders

One of the main challenges in learning mathematics is bridging students' difficulties in learning abstract material and teachers' weaknesses in presenting the material in an engaging, interactive, and relevant way for students. Technology can be adapted and integrated into mathematics learning activities as an alternative way to overcome these problems. This research aims to develop Android-based learning media on trigonometry material for 10th graders at SMA Negeri 10 Kupang that is valid, practical, and effective. The research and Development (R&D) method with the ADDIE model produced the product. The subject in this study is 10th graders at SMAN 10 Kupang. Interviews, questionaries, and tests were used to collect the data in this research primarily to assess the product's validity, practicality, and effectiveness. The results show that Android-based learning media on trigonometry material is very valid, with an average score of 4,52. The product has also been assessed to be very practical to use by students both in small and large group trials, with the average scores being 4,76 and 4,61, respectively. Android-based learning media is also effective for students learning trigonometry, confirmed by the high percentage of classical completeness in small-group trials (86%) and large-group trials (88%).

Tugen culture and art: A critical study of Tugen mother language (form) in preservation of Tugen cultural identity

This paper examines and analyses the use of Tugen's mother language, which is explicitly manifested in both verbal and nonverbal communication. To understand the Tugen culture, it is imperative to examine the deeper and hidden meanings expressed in the use of the Tugen mother language as an integral part of Tugen culture in the preservation of its cultural identity. A superficial use of Tugen's mother language will lead to a misinterpretation of Tugen cultural identity. The study discusses the use of Tugen's mother language in instilling a set standard of behaviour being expressed in art (nonverbal communication, e.g. models, symbolism, magical objects, ceremonial dance, etc.) and beliefs/spiritual, physical, social and ideational environment (verbal communication). This study is intended to enhance knowledge, skills and countless norms guiding people’s way of interactions and coping with the ideational environment by identifying norms affecting knowledge, rituals, ideas, magic, and emotions which are being shared by the Tugen people so as to cope with the various and numerous demands of life. Therefore, the Tugen mother language forms an integral part of the modern educational system. The paper concludes that without a proper understanding of the deeper and hidden use of Tugen's mother language, it will result in the misrepresentation of Tugen culture, and that the proper use of the Tugen mother language will also lead to protection, provision and treatment against the exigencies of life experienced in the physical and spiritual world, especially in handling stressful life challenges to the "known meaningful" worldview of the Tugen people.

The practice of interaction between civil society institutions and the authorities on the consideration of citizens' appeals in the Russian Federation

The object of the study is the interaction of public authorities and civil structures. The subject of the study is the practice of interaction in the process of considering citizens' appeals by public authorities and civil society institutions. The author substantiates the importance of interaction between public authorities and public organizations in the process of considering citizens' appeals. Attention is drawn to the fact that in the federal laws regulating the process of reviewing citizens' appeals, there are no rules for the participation of civil society institutions in joint consideration of citizens' appeals with public authorities. The author suggests ways to improve the mechanisms of interaction between public authorities and civil society in order to effectively meet the needs of citizens and ensure their rights and legitimate interests, and the development of the country. The research methods are institutional analysis, analysis of documents related to citizens' appeals and identification of reactions to them from authorities and public organizations, comparative analysis of the practice of considering appeals, logical method, generalization method, monitoring. The scientific novelty of the study is the generalization of the practices of joint consideration of citizens' appeals by civil society institutions and public authorities and the justification of rational mechanisms to increase the effectiveness of this activity. The main conclusions of the conducted research are the facts that the joint consideration of citizens' appeals is one of the ways of interaction between public authorities and civil society. Joint consideration of appeals provides for the participation of non-profit organizations, experts and volunteers in the discussion of complaints, applications and proposals of citizens. This allows for a more objective assessment of difficult situations among citizens and contributes to making the right decisions. Such interaction makes it possible to increase the level of trust in the state.The main contribution of the author to the research of the topic is the addition of a database on effective practices of interaction between civil society and government.

Implementation of Character Education Cultivation Through Uwais Alqarni Character Film in Banu Thurayya Kindergarten

Character education is an important aspect in children's personal formation. Good character includes not only academic knowledge, but also positive moral, ethical, and personality values. One effective way to instill character education in children is through the use of visual media, such as movies. The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of the use of visual media, especially the film character Uwais Alqarni, in character learning in Banu Thurayya Kindergarten. This research will explore the extent to which the film is effective in shaping positive values, as well as identifying and detailing potential problems that arise in its application. The method used in this study is qualitative with a descriptive analysis approach. The results of this study show that the implementation of character education cultivation through the film character Uwais Alqarni in Banu Thurayya Kindergarten is an innovative and effective step. Through this approach, children can learn in a fun and interactive way, while gaining a deep understanding of the positive values in Islam. The influence of visual media, especially through the film character Uwais Alqarni, in character education in K TK Banu Thurayya brought a striking positive impact. The film provides an immersive visual portrayal of Islamic values and moral character, creating an immersive and meaningful learning experience for children. Through the appeal of visual stories, children not only gain knowledge about Islamic teachings, but also permeate these values through the behavioral model of the character Uwais Alqarni

Usage of Augmented Reality in Physics Education: Erasmus+ KA201 Project ARphymedes

School physics is often mentioned as one of the least preferred subjects because the concepts can be complex and difficult to understand. At the same time, experiments are an important aspect to illustrate the process/concept/phenomenon, but there is often not enough time to do so. An interactive way that could increase students’ motivation during these times and allow them to deepen their knowledge of physics is through the use of augmented reality. The aim of this paper is to present the project AR Physics made for students (acronym: ARphymedes), which addresses the above problem.

ECONOMIC IMPLICATIONS OF DECLINING FISHERIES IN PAKISTAN

The entry of fishing vessels to the coastal waters of Pakistan stands out extra vividly in relation to the ascending number of declining catches of fish in the country. Unlike other reports, which depend only on media, this study which is qualitative employs local stakeholder insights to bring up this issue in its full context in the Pakistani coastal artisanal fisheries sector. Developing it further brings out the complexity of the study and deconstructs the simplistic narratives, showing the multifaceted difficulties the area is going through. The analysis finds that the interaction of poverty and the degradation of resources is complex in its complexity and dynamic nature of the poverty–credit market relationship. This issue could not only resolve the existing inefficiencies in credit and product markets but also pave the way for more effective interactions between the banks and the public. Besides, fishery degradation is not only a single factor of poverty that necessitates comprehensive actions to improve the overall capability of the communities and to treat the root causes.