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Culture Centers in Higher Education: Perspectives on Identity, Theory, and Practice
Par Lori D. Patton. 2011
Are cultural centers ethnic enclaves of segregation, or safe havens that provide minority students with social support that promotes persistence…
and retention?Though Black cultural centers boast a 40-year history, there is much misinformation about them and the ethnic counterparts to which they gave rise. Moreover, little is known about their historical roots, current status, and future prospects. The literature has largely ignored the various culture center models, and the role that such centers play in the experiences of college students. This book fills a significant void in the research on ethnic minority cultural centers, offers the historic background to their establishment and development, considers the circumstances that led to their creation, examines the roles they play on campus, explores their impact on retention and campus climate, and provides guidelines for their management in the light of current issues and future directions.In the first part of this volume, the contributors provide perspectives on culture centers from the point of view of various racial/ethnic identity groups, Latina/o, Asian, American Indian, and African American. Part II offers theoretical perspectives that frame the role of culture centers from the point of view of critical race theory, student development theory, and a social justice framework. Part III focuses specifically on administrative and practice-oriented themes, addressing such issues as the relative merits of full- and part-time staff, of race/ethnic specific as opposed to multicultural centers, relations with the outside community, and integration with academic and student affairs to support the mission of the institution. For administrators and student affairs educators who are unfamiliar with these facilities, and want to support an increasingly diverse student body, this book situates such centers within the overall strategy of improving campus climate, and makes the case for sustaining them. Where none as yet exist, this book offers a rationale and blueprint for creating such centers. For leaders of culture centers this book constitutes a valuable tool for assessing their viability, improving their performance, and ensuring their future relevance – all considerations of increased importance when budgets and resources are strained. This book also provides a foundation for researchers interested in further investigating the role of these centers in higher education.Handbook of Superconductivity: Characterization and Applications, Volume Three
Par David A. Cardwell, David C. Larbalestier, Aleksander I. Braginski. 2021
This is the last of three volumes of the extensively revised and updated second edition of the Handbook of Superconductivity.…
The past twenty years have seen rapid progress in superconducting materials, which exhibit one of the most remarkable physical states of matter ever to be discovered. Superconductivity brings quantum mechanics to the scale of the everyday world. Viable applications of superconductors rely fundamentally on an understanding of these intriguing phenomena and the availability of a range of materials with bespoke properties to meet practical needs.While the first volume covers fundamentals and various classes of materials, the second addresses processing of these into various shapes and configurations needed for applications, and ends with chapters on refrigeration methods necessary to attain the superconducting state and the desired performance. This third volume starts with a wide range of methods permitting one to characterize both the materials and various end products of processing. Subsequently, diverse classes of both large scale and electronic applications are described. Volume 3 ends with a glossary relevant to all three volumes. Key Features: Covers the depth and breadth of the field Includes contributions from leading academics and industry professionals across the world Provides hands-on familiarity with the characterization methods and offers descriptions of representative examples of practical applications A comprehensive reference, the handbook is suitable for both graduate students and practitioners in experimental physics, materials science, and multiple engineering disciplines, including electronic and electrical, chemical, mechanical, metallurgy and others.Jamaica Primary Language Arts Book 3 NSC Edition
Par Jennifer Peek. 2024
Jamaica Primary Language Arts covers all the Language Arts strands under the National Standards Curriculum and assists students in interacting…
with methodologies and content not only in Language Arts but also in other disciplines across the NSC.The Four Cs of communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity take centre stage in these appealing and engaging books. Students will be supported and encouraged in their journeys to becoming life-long learners. The books are task-oriented and student-centred, with many activities which students will find both engaging and relevant. - Explore and develop phonemic awareness through a variety of games and activities- Learn and use literary terms and learn how to engage with different types of text- Guide students to an understanding of the structure of language- Explore written communication for a variety of purposes- Ensure a smooth transition to the next phase of learningJamaica Primary Language Arts Book 5 NSC Edition
Par Daphne Paizee. 2024
Jamaica Primary Language Arts covers all the Language Arts strands under the National Standards Curriculum and assists students in interacting…
with methodologies and content not only in Language Arts but also in other disciplines across the NSC.The Four Cs of communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity take centre stage in these appealing and engaging books. Students will be supported and encouraged in their journeys to becoming life-long learners. The books are task-oriented and student-centred, with many activities which students will find both engaging and relevant.- Explore and develop phonemic awareness through a variety of games and activities- Learn and use literary terms and learn how to engage with different types of text- Guide students to an understanding of the structure of language- Explore written communication for a variety of purposes- Ensure a smooth transition to the next phase of learningJamaica Primary Language Arts Book 4 NSC Edition
Par Jennifer Peek. 2024
Jamaica Primary Language Arts covers all the Language Arts strands under the National Standards Curriculum and assists students in interacting…
with methodologies and content not only in Language Arts but also in other disciplines across the NSC.The Four Cs of communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity take centre stage in these appealing and engaging books. Students will be supported and encouraged in their journeys to becoming life-long learners. The books are task-oriented and student-centred, with many activities which students will find both engaging and relevant. - Explore and develop phonemic awareness through a variety of games and activities- Learn and use literary terms and learn how to engage with different types of text- Guide students to an understanding of the structure of language- Explore written communication for a variety of purposes- Ensure a smooth transition to the next phase of learningJamaica Primary Language Arts Book 6 NSC Edition
Par Josh Lury. 2024
Jamaica Primary Language Arts covers all the Language Arts strands under the National Standards Curriculum and assists students in interacting…
with methodologies and content not only in Language Arts but also in other disciplines across the NSC.The Four Cs of communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity take centre stage in these appealing and engaging books. Students will be supported and encouraged in their journeys to becoming life-long learners. The books are task-oriented and student-centred, with many activities which students will find both engaging and relevant.- Explore and develop phonemic awareness through a variety of games and activities- Learn and use literary terms and learn how to engage with different types of text- Guide students to an understanding of the structure of language- Explore written communication for a variety of purposes- Ensure a smooth transition to the next phase of learningJamaica Primary Language Arts Book 2 NSC Edition
Par Diana Anyakwo. 2024
Jamaica Primary Language Arts covers all the Language Arts strands under the National Standards Curriculum and assists students in interacting…
with methodologies and content not only in Language Arts but also in other disciplines across the NSC.The Four Cs of communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity take centre stage in these appealing and engaging books. Students will be supported and encouraged in their journeys to becoming life-long learners. The books are task-oriented and student-centred, with many activities which students will find both engaging and relevant. - Explore and develop phonemic awareness through a variety of games and activities- Learn and use literary terms and learn how to engage with different types of text- Guide students to an understanding of the structure of language- Explore written communication for a variety of purposes- Ensure a smooth transition to the next phase of learningJamaica Primary Language Arts Book 3 NSC Edition
Par Jennifer Peek. 2024
Jamaica Primary Language Arts covers all the Language Arts strands under the National Standards Curriculum and assists students in interacting…
with methodologies and content not only in Language Arts but also in other disciplines across the NSC.The Four Cs of communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity take centre stage in these appealing and engaging books. Students will be supported and encouraged in their journeys to becoming life-long learners. The books are task-oriented and student-centred, with many activities which students will find both engaging and relevant. - Explore and develop phonemic awareness through a variety of games and activities- Learn and use literary terms and learn how to engage with different types of text- Guide students to an understanding of the structure of language- Explore written communication for a variety of purposes- Ensure a smooth transition to the next phase of learningJamaica Primary Language Arts Book 4 NSC Edition
Par Jennifer Peek. 2024
Jamaica Primary Language Arts covers all the Language Arts strands under the National Standards Curriculum and assists students in interacting…
with methodologies and content not only in Language Arts but also in other disciplines across the NSC.The Four Cs of communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity take centre stage in these appealing and engaging books. Students will be supported and encouraged in their journeys to becoming life-long learners. The books are task-oriented and student-centred, with many activities which students will find both engaging and relevant. - Explore and develop phonemic awareness through a variety of games and activities- Learn and use literary terms and learn how to engage with different types of text- Guide students to an understanding of the structure of language- Explore written communication for a variety of purposes- Ensure a smooth transition to the next phase of learningJamaica Primary Language Arts Book 5 NSC Edition
Par Daphne Paizee. 2024
Jamaica Primary Language Arts covers all the Language Arts strands under the National Standards Curriculum and assists students in interacting…
with methodologies and content not only in Language Arts but also in other disciplines across the NSC.The Four Cs of communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity take centre stage in these appealing and engaging books. Students will be supported and encouraged in their journeys to becoming life-long learners. The books are task-oriented and student-centred, with many activities which students will find both engaging and relevant.- Explore and develop phonemic awareness through a variety of games and activities- Learn and use literary terms and learn how to engage with different types of text- Guide students to an understanding of the structure of language- Explore written communication for a variety of purposes- Ensure a smooth transition to the next phase of learningJamaica Primary Language Arts Book 2 NSC Edition
Par Diana Anyakwo. 2024
Jamaica Primary Language Arts covers all the Language Arts strands under the National Standards Curriculum and assists students in interacting…
with methodologies and content not only in Language Arts but also in other disciplines across the NSC.The Four Cs of communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity take centre stage in these appealing and engaging books. Students will be supported and encouraged in their journeys to becoming life-long learners. The books are task-oriented and student-centred, with many activities which students will find both engaging and relevant. - Explore and develop phonemic awareness through a variety of games and activities- Learn and use literary terms and learn how to engage with different types of text- Guide students to an understanding of the structure of language- Explore written communication for a variety of purposes- Ensure a smooth transition to the next phase of learningJamaica Primary Language Arts Book 6 NSC Edition
Par Josh Lury. 2024
Jamaica Primary Language Arts covers all the Language Arts strands under the National Standards Curriculum and assists students in interacting…
with methodologies and content not only in Language Arts but also in other disciplines across the NSC.The Four Cs of communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity take centre stage in these appealing and engaging books. Students will be supported and encouraged in their journeys to becoming life-long learners. The books are task-oriented and student-centred, with many activities which students will find both engaging and relevant.- Explore and develop phonemic awareness through a variety of games and activities- Learn and use literary terms and learn how to engage with different types of text- Guide students to an understanding of the structure of language- Explore written communication for a variety of purposes- Ensure a smooth transition to the next phase of learningThis book presents research studies investigating innovative curriculum design, effective teaching pedagogies, skilling and assessment of relevant competencies, and innovative…
and learning-associated technology. The book is categorized into three sections: (I) Innovative and digital learning environments; (II) Assessment and development of future professional competencies; and (III) Innovative curriculum design and teaching pedagogies. It serves as a useful resource for academic instruction in higher education. Employers, administrators, practitioners, postgraduate students, and postsecondary students in general will also find it informative.Unraveling Race, Politics, and Gender in Trinidad and Tobago’s Economic Development
Par Jeetendra Khadan, Inder Jit Ruprah. 2024
This book delves into Trinidad and Tobago's development with a fresh lens. It stands as the inaugural empirical exploration of…
the country's unique attributes, including its diversity, ex-British colony status, small-state categorization by population size, and its dependence on hydrocarbons.Through meticulous empirical analysis, this book scrutinizes the nation's economic, social, and political outcomes within the context of these four distinctive parameters, offering fresh insights into the country's development trajectory.What sets this book apart is its unwavering commitment to a data-driven approach. Drawing upon a vast array of databases from both international and national sources, it provides a thorough examination of development indicators, household welfare metrics, firm-level performance, and individual perspectives on a wide range of political, economic, and social issues.For scholars, policymakers, and anyone with an interest in understanding how unique contextual factors shape a Trinidad and Tobago's development, this book offers an enlightening and data-rich perspective on the nation's journey towards progress and prosperity.Digital Technologies in Education: Selected Cases (Studies in Systems, Decision and Control #529)
Par Rostyslav Shchokin, Anna Iatsyshyn, Valeriia Kovach, Artur Zaporozhets. 2024
Among the technologies that significantly change the modern world of human existence, it is worth mentioning, first of all, digital…
technologies. These technologies are actively and relentlessly implemented and integrated into all spheres of human activity and society, becoming a powerful catalyst and a determining source of social development. According to such a scenario of development, society acquires the features of digital, thus defining digital technologies as its leading technology. This process is called the digital transformation of society. The wide use of digital technologies to provide free access to information and knowledge is a basic principle of the digital society. Digital society significantly changes traditional ideas about work, education, culture, communication, social and political life. The development of citizens' digital culture is the main condition for the successful construction of a digital society. Therefore, it is important to carry out scientific research and targeted training to improve the qualifications of specialists in various branches of the economy, in particular, educators and scientists to acquire digital competence. After all, these specialists are key figures in ensuring the process of digitalization of education and science. The book presents various aspects of the digital transformation of education and science. A comprehensive view of the current state and prospects of the use of digital technologies for education and science is provided. The experience of using digital technologies and tools for training and improving the qualifications of specialists of various specialties, as well as for the preparation of future PhDs, is described. The book is addressed to education workers, managers, scientists, graduate students, librarians, and all those who are interested in the process of digital transformation of education and science.Return Migration and Crises in Non-Western Countries (Mobility & Politics)
Par Jungwon Yeo. 2024
This edited book focuses on the intersection of return migration and crises in non-Western countries. The book explores a wide range…
of theoretical and methodological perspectives while offering practical insights to address the intricate issues surrounding return migration and crises. The topics covered within this volume include return migration trends, the pivotal roles and contributions of return migrants, the social, psychological, and policy challenges faced by returnees, emerging issues stemming from return migration in their home countries, and the public and formal responses to return migration and the reintegration of returnees, and the roles of crises in these areas.This edited volume brings together diverse perspectives of academic researchers, practitioners, and policymakers on return migration. The book features cases of multiple non-Western countries in Asia (Philippines, China, India), Europe (Lithuania, Turkey, & Ukraine), the Middle East and North Africa (Morocco), and South America and the Caribbean (Mexico, Peru & Dominican Republic). Findings provide a unique opportunity to critically explore current thinking on return migration and investigate the relationship between migration and crisis from varying policy and operational viewpoints. This book, hence, attends to practitioners to develop creative solutions to both global and local policies and practices of return migration management in emerging market countries, which will support and accommodate both their returnees and residents amid challenging times.Recent Advances in Aerospace Engineering: Select Proceedings of MRAE 2023 (Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering)
Par Sanjay Singh, Perumalla Janaki Ramulu, Sachin Singh Gautam. 2024
The book presents the select proceedings of 2nd International Conference on Modern Research in Aerospace Engineering (MRAE 2023). It covers…
the latest research in the field of aerospace engineering and space technology. Various topics covered in this book are aerospace propulsion; space research; avionics and instrumentation; aerodynamics, wind tunnel and computational fluid dynamics; structural analysis and finite element method; aerospace materials and manufacturing system; air safety and airworthiness; aircraft control system and stability; aircraft maintenance, overhauling, NDT and other technical tests; autonomous airborne systems; airborne defence systems; AI and ML applications in aerospace engineering; unmanned aerial vehicles and flight mechanics. The book will be useful for researchers and professionals in aerospace engineering and space science and technology.Chinese Science Fiction: Concepts, Forms, and Histories (Studies in Global Science Fiction)
Par Mingwei Song, Nathaniel Isaacson, Hua Li. 2024
This volume brings together emerging approaches and addresses shifting paradigms in Chinese science fiction studies, offering a window on fan…
cultures, internet fiction, gender, eco-criticism, post-humanism and biomedical discourse. These studies present a “second wave” of Chinese sf studies, re-evaluating the canon of Chinese sf print and cinematic production, and expand the range of critical approaches to the subject. The structure of the volume is both chronological and theme-focused. These studies also demonstrate that Chinese science fiction represents a significant contribution to modern Chinese cultural production, both in terms of its value, speaking powerfully to our modern condition, and its sheer volume in terms of production and consumption. Chinese science fiction speaks to both China’s rapidly shifting reality, its political multiplicity and its formless future, voicing the anticipations and anxieties of a new epoch filled with accelerating alterations and increasing uncertainty.This book constitutes the workshops that have been held in conjunction with the 27th Pacific-Asia Conference on Knowledge Discovery and…
Data Mining, PAKDD 2023, which took place in Osaka, Japan, during May 25–28, 2023. For RAFDA 2024, Workshop on Research and Applications of Foundation Models for Data Mining and Affective Computing, 15 submissions have been received and 9 full papers have been accepted for publication. For IWTA 2024, International Workshop on Temporal Analytics, 4 full papers have been accepted from a total of 6 submissions.Patterns: Theory of the Digital Society
Par Armin Nassehi. 2024
We are inclined to assume that digital technologies have suddenly revolutionized everything – including our relationships, our forms of work…
and leisure, and even our democracies – in just a few years. Armin Nassehi puts forward a new theory of digital society that turns this assumption on its head. Rather than treating digital technologies as an independent causal force that is transforming social life, he asks: what problem does digitalization solve? When we pose the question in this way, we can see, argues Nassehi, that digitalization helps societies to deal with and reduce complexity by using coded numbers to process information. We can also see that modern societies had a digital structure long before computer technologies were developed – already in the nineteenth century, for example, statistical pattern recognition technologies were being used in functionally differentiated societies in order to recognize, monitor and control forms of human behaviour. Digital technologies were so successful in such a short period of time and were able to penetrate so many areas of society so quickly precisely because of a pre-existing sensitivity that prepared modern societies for digital development. This highly original book lays the foundations for a theory of the digital society that will be of value to everyone interested in the growing presence of digital technologies in our lives.