Full grading detection method of earth-rock materials by combining preliminary screening and video image recognition by Huawei Zhou, Liang Zhu, Yihong Zhou, Dongfeng Li, Tao Fang, Chunju Zhao, Zhipeng Liang, Fang Wang, Lei Lei

“…The results of the grading test align well with the sample data, demonstrating an accuracy exceeding 97 % and a relative error maintained within 2 %. …”
Get full text

Study on the difference of composition between traditional and modern lime used in the restoration of Qufu San Kong Ancient Architectural by Peng Zhao, Hongying Duan, Yunsheng Zhang, Yang Shen, Xinjian Li, Haiyou Shen, Weiwei Zhu, Guojian Liu, Bo Pang

Get full text

PrQS firms’ perspectives impacting on the employability of quantity surveying graduates by Tiyiso Mavasa, Rolien Terblanche

“…Further studies on how university degrees are aligned to the performance of graduates in practical industry could be explored. …”
Get full text

INITIATING SMART PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IN LAGOS: SETTING THE TONE FOR AFRICAN CITIES by Desmond AMIEGBEBHOR, Boluwatife POPOOLA

Get full text

A novel approach to refining mesoscale geometric modeling for segregation in concrete by Qifan Ren, João Pacheco, Jorge de Brito, Yao Wang, Jianhua Hu

“…The results show that 1) The generated geometric models with $$NoL$$ NoL ranging from 1 to 10 align well with real segregation in concrete and can accurately represent the majority of segregation cases resulting from various experimental factors; 2) The $$NoL$$ NoL reflects the segregation level: more layers indicate a more heterogeneous mesostructure; 3) The larger aggregates of the generated models tend to settle at the bottom, while smaller aggregates rise toward the top, leading to uneven vertical distribution, especially as the $$NoL$$ NoL increases; 4) the mix 1 with low aggregate content can represent the construction material with large segregation, while the mix 2 is inverse.…”
Get full text

A participatory data-driven approach for unpaved road condition monitoring by Keegan Mbiyana, Mirka Kans

Get full text

Regulatory and Policy Framework for Social Housing in Latvia: Current State and Future Directions by Dobariya Sagar Pragajibhai, Sanchaniya Rashmi Jaymin, Kundziņa Antra, Stamure Iveta

Get full text

Demographic Trends and Evolving Housing Needs in Latvia: Implications for Social Housing Policy by Sanchaniya Rashmi Jaymin, Černeckienė Jurgita, Patel Shruti Jitendrakumar, Kundziņa Antra

Get full text

Summative assessment in Dutch bilingual secondary education by Tessa Mearns, Catherine van Beuningen, Niels Nederlof, Nivja de Jong

“…Based on the principle of constructive alignment (Biggs, 1996), it is logical to assume that such integration carries through to assessment. …”
Get full text

El papel de la Unión Europea en el triángulo Cuba, EE.UU. y Venezuela by Susanne Gratius

“…Since the establishment of diplomatic relations with Cuba in 1988, the European Union‘s policy towards the island shifted between a major political alignment with the United States (in 1996 and 2003) or with Cuba (1988-1993 and since 2014). …”
Get full text

Competency-based postgraduate medical education as an institutional initiative in a low- middle-income country: program directors’ perceptions of early implementation by Qamar Riaz, Muhammad Rizwan Khan, Mushtaq Ahmed

“…Simultaneously, deficiencies were observed in faculty’s constructive feedback and timely documentation following workplace-based assessment (WPBA); holistic assessment of residents’ competencies; residents’ understanding of WPBA intent; administration of WPBAs in busy or extended service locations; longitudinal continuity of clinical postings; empowerment of program directors; and alignment of institutional policies. …”
Get full text

Paradoxical Increase in Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Gradient in a Patient Undergoing Mitral Valve Repair and Septal Myectomy by Devika Poduval, Thushara Madathil, P Nagarjuna, Tony Joseph, Praveen Varma, PK Neema

“…The Doppler-derived gradient depends on the magnitude of the flow across a narrowed orifice and the alignment of the Doppler with the flow. Septal myectomy is indicated in symptomatic obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) patients with peak instantaneous gradient > 50 mmHg. …”
Get full text

Teacher experience of intercultural group work in higher education by Becky Bergman, Jan Van Maele, Helen Spencer-Oatey, Raffaella Negretti

“…While the review reveals little research exists at present, a thematic analysis of the articles revealed a focus on virtual group work and individual course initiatives around aspects such as facets of constructive alignment, facilitating student interaction, designing the group work, and negotiating institutional settings. …”
Get full text

Bringing Diplomacy into the Classroom: Stimulating Student Engagement Through a Simulated Treaty Negotiation by Rebecca Byrnes, Peter Lawrence

“…The value of simulations as an effective method to assess both skills and conceptual knowledge is also analysed using a model based on Biggs’ ‘constructive alignment’ approach. The article provides a complete set of materials for running an international treaty negotiation simulation exercise which can be utilized in international law, international relations, international environmental law and negotiation subjects at university. …”
Get full text

Scénariser dans et avec la vidéo pédagogique : Relations entre logiques de conception et logiques d’usage  by Gaëlle Molinari, Marion van Brederode, Valérie Lussi Borer, Giulia Ortoleva

“…The results show that, despite only partial alignment with several multimedia design principles, students appreciate the videos, particularly for their continuity with in-person teaching. …”
Get full text

A case method for Sales and Operations Planning: a learning experience from Germany by Luiz Felipe Scavarda, Bernd Hellingrath, Tobias Kreuter, Antonio Márcio Tavares Thomé, Marcelo Xavier Seeling, Jan-Hendrick Fischer, Raquel Mello

“…This paper presents a case method for S&OP and the learning experience of its application at the University of Münster (Germany). The “constructive alignment principle” was applied with a “team teaching” approach, involving an executive from the case company. …”
Get full text

“Russian Bear” - the Dynamics of Changes in the Image of Russia in the World by E. A. Kotelenets, M. S. Zatulovskaya, M. Y. Lavrentieva

“…The authors assert that this image is practically not developed in the Western media in the context of constructive alignment of international relations, the destructive component of the image is usually emphasized. …”
Get full text

Strategies for enhancing the quality of virtual education: perspectives of medical sciences faculty and students - a qualitative study by Maryam Saeedi, Marzieh Panahi

“…Results The findings revealed two main categories: instructor-related strategies, including regular and scheduled teaching, engaging content design, alignment with in-person learning, effective virtual assessment, standardized assignments, active student engagement, and constructive interaction with students; and managerial/organizational strategies, including monitoring faculty teaching quality, empowering faculty members, supporting low-income students, and improving infrastructure. …”
Get full text

Difficulties Encountered In the Conduct of Student Researches by Kingie Micabalo, Jesszon Cano, Ryan Montilla, Arsenio Robert Tan, June Ace Navarro

“…The study concluded that constructive alignment between teaching and learning in the proposal stage, conducting the research, and writing the paper must be practiced to ensure the stronger realization of students’ journey and output in doing research.…”
Get full text

Exploring National Identity in World Sports: A Thematic Analysis of Media Portrayals of Morocco’s National Team in the 2022 FIFA World Cup by Elham Abdullah Ghobain, Rania Mjahad, Suha Alansari

“…An A.I. tool was utilised to verify the consistency and reliability of themes derived from traditional thematic analysis. The alignment of themes from both approaches enhances the study’s credibility, validating narratives constructed around the Moroccan national team. …”
Get full text