611. List strong and list normal edge-coloring of (sub)cubic graphsBorut Lužar, Edita Máčajová, Roman Soták, Diana Švecová, 2026, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: A ▫${\ strong edge-coloring}$▫ of a graph is a proper edge-coloring, in which the edges of every path of length▫$3$▫receive distinct colors; in other words, every pair of edges at distance at most ▫$2$▫ must be colored differently. The least number of colors needed for a strong edge-coloring of a graph is the ▫${\ strong chromatic index}$▫. We consider the list version of the coloring and prove that the list strong chromatic index of graphs with maximum degree ▫$3$▫ is at most ▫$10$▫. This bound is tight and improves the previous bound of ▫$11$▫ colors. We also consider the question whether the strong chromatic index and the list strong chromatic index always coincide. We answer it in negative by presenting an infinite family of graphs for which the two invariants differ. For the special case of the Petersen graph, we show that its list strong chromatic index equals▫$7$▫, while its strong chromatic index is ▫$5$▫. Up to our best knowledge, this is the first known edge-coloring for which there are graphs with distinct values of the chromatic index and its list version. In relation to the above, we also initiate the study of the list version of the normal edge-coloring. A ▫${\ normal edge-coloring}$▫ of a cubic graph is a proper edge-coloring, in which every edge is adjacent to edges colored with ▫$4$▫ distinct colors or to edges colored with ▫$2$▫ distinct colors. It is conjectured that ▫$5$▫ colors suffice for a normal edge-coloring of any bridgeless cubic graph and this statement is equivalent to the Petersen Coloring Conjecture. It turns out that similarly to strong edge-coloring, list normal edge-coloring is much more restrictive and consequently for many graphs the list normal chromatic index is greater than the normal chromatic index. In particular, we show that there are cubic graphs with list normal chromatic index at least ▫$9$▫, there are bridgeless cubic graphs with its value at least ▫$8$▫, and there are cyclically ▫$4$▫-edge-connected cubic graphs with value at least ▫$7$▫.
Ključne besede: strong edge-coloring, list strong edge-coloring, normal edge-coloring, list normal edge-coloring, Petersen coloring, Petersen coloring conjecture
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612. Advancing Inclusive Education in Higher Education:Challenges and Opportunities in Preparing Pre-ServiceTeachers to Support Students with DisabilitiesOluwatoyin Ayodele Ajani, Sithabile Ntombela, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: Purpose: This study aims to explore the integration of inclusive education for students with disabilities in higher education, with a specific focus on how pre-service teacher training curricula address this critical issue. It seeks to identify the challenges universities face in supporting students with disabilities and to examine the role of teacher education in advancing inclusive practices.
Study design/methodology/approach: A scoping review methodology was adopted, analysing literature published between 2000 and 2024. The review draws on a diverse range of academic sources to assess the state of inclusive education in highereducation, particularly in relation to teacher training programmes.
Findings: The study reveals that, despite significant global progress in fostering inclusive learning environments, substantial gaps persist in preparing teachers to meet the needs of diverse learners. These shortcomings are often attributed to theinadequate emphasis on inclusive pedagogies in pre-service teacher training and insufficient institutional support structures for students with disabilities. The findings highlight the necessity for continuous professional development for educators androbust, accessible support systems within institutions.
Originality/value: This review underscores the importance of revising pre-service teacher education programmes to embed inclusive education more comprehensively. It offers practical recommendations, including enhancing collaboration betweeneducators and disability support services and fostering greater institutional commitment to inclusivity. By addressing these areas, higher education institutions can better prepare future teachers to support the diverse needs of students with disabilities, contributing to the development of genuinely inclusive learning environments.
Ključne besede: inclusive education, pre-service teachers, higher education, disabilities, curriculum, institutional support
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613. Reimagining Internationalization in Higher Education Leveraging Crisis-Driven Strategic OpportunitiesOnise Alpenidze, Priya Baguant, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis:
Purpose: The present research examines to what extent crises, such as the recent pandemic, have opened new possibilities for higher education institutions—especially in developing countries—to attract international students. The study is intended to analyze how internationalization strategies have been readjusted under recent sectoral changes.
Study design/methodology/approach: Through a literary review and an investigation into current patterns of higher education, this study will construct a conceptual framework for universities in achieving sustainable revenues through internationalization, including major educational changes triggered by the pandemic.
Findings: The research shows that while the recent challenges have been significant, they also concurrently created opportunities for institutions which were previously less appealing to international students. The way online and hybrid learning modes have shifted has thus helped the universities to rebalance their strategic focus in ways compatible with the proposed framework.
Originality/value: This study provides a strategic framework for university administrators desiring to achieve financial sustainability via internationalization. The paper sets the stage for future empirical research and forms an important contribution to the use of online and hybrid learning modes toward attracting a larger international student body.
Ključne besede: internationalization in higher education, Crisis-Driven strategies
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614. Assessing the Effect of Knowledge Management Practices on Organizational Performance in the Construction Industry in EthiopiaDenbeshu Jabo, Kris Law, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis:
Purpose: This study focuses on the Ethiopian construction industry, a context that has not been extensively explored in knowledge management. It aims to assess the influence of knowledge and knowledge management practices on organizational performance, assess factors that affect organizational performance in the construction industry, identify barriers that impede knowledge management improvement in the Ethiopian construction industry, and propose a KM framework model suited to the Ethiopian construction industry context.
Study design/methodology/approach: The study employed a mixed-methods research approach with a convergent research design. A web-based questionnaire was created using Google Forms to collect quantitative data and distributed to 190 selected participants, including company owners, general managers, project managers, and senior professionals. 101 valid responses were received, resulting in a response rate of 53.2%. Among these valid responses, 80 were from male participants and 21 from female participants, all included in the data analysis.
Findings: The study indicated that knowledge management practices significantly affect organizational effectiveness, decision-making, innovation, and overall performance in Ethiopia's construction industry. The study identified several challenges, including inadequate knowledge-sharing practices among professionals, poor documentation and information storage systems, and weak mechanisms for learning and integrating new information and knowledge within the Ethiopian construction sector.
Originality/value: The research shows how knowledge is used and its connection to organizational performance within the industry. It emphasizes that organizational performance can be enhanced by adopting a knowledge management framework designed for the Ethiopian construction sector. Additionally, this study is the first to explore the effects of knowledge management practices on organizational performance at the organizational level in the Ethiopian construction industry.
Ključne besede: knowledge management, organizational performance, construction industry, Ethiopia
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615. Criticism of the ‘Learnification’ Paradigm in Higher Education in Gert Biesta’s WorksMaria Jakubik, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: Purpose: This paper presents arguments and contra-arguments related to the dominant ‘learnification’ paradigm in higher education based on Gert Biesta’s selected works.
Study design/methodology/approach: The methodology is a deep and critical analysis of Gert Biesta’s views on the dangers of the widespread ‘learnification’ paradigm in education.
Findings: . The criticism focuses on six areas, namely on (1) purpose of education, (2) learning, (3) teaching, (4) role of the students, (5) role of the teachers, and on (6) curriculum, didactics, and pedagogy.
Originality/value: We believe that our paper is a modest contribution to the recent discourses and critical debates in education.
Ključne besede: learnification paradigm, purpose of education, higher education
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616. The Impact of Knowledge Sharing on Public Healthcare Delivery Strategy: A Case Study in KenyaLynus Ekuwam Ebenyo Nakiporo, Kris M. Y. Law, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: Purpose: The study aims to investigate the impact of knowledge sharing (KS) on institutional performance through healthcare outcomes at a public institution in Kenya. The case study is the Lodwar County Referral Hospital (LCRH) under the Turkana County Government.
Study design/methodology/approach: The study adopted a quantitative approach using a case study survey method. Standardized and structured survey questionnaires were used to collect quantitative data from healthcare workers. A digital survey questionnaire using a 5-point Likert scale was used to collect data enabled by SurveyCTOCollect after piloting. Correlation and regression analyses were used to test the relationship between independent and dependent constructs.
Findings: The results reveal that organizational culture (OC), leadership support and encouragement (LSE), clear communication channels (CCC), availability of technology tools (ATT), and knowledge sharing protocol (KSP) are the key drivers of institutional knowledge sharing culture at the LCRH. Moreover, the study uncovers that an individual’s knowledge-sharing behavior directly impacts institutional performance through problem-solving effectiveness across healthcare workers at the LCRH. The study further reveals that knowledge sharing practices strongly impact institutional performance at the LCRH.
Originality/value: This study makes a remarkable contribution to the scientific body of knowledge, advancing the significance of KS in powering public sector transformation and accelerating service delivery improvements in Turkana County and Kenya. The invaluable and original insights provide the springboard for actionable, objective, and impactful KS programming in the public sector in Kenya.
Ključne besede: knowledge sharing, Institutional performance, Healthcare outcomes
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617. Dynamic Pricing Model Factors: Configure-to-Order Product and Business-to-Business Sales PerspectiveJoni Koskinen, Tomi Kanniainen, Janne Harkonen, Harri Haapasalo, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: Purpose: Dynamic pricing is a pricing strategy in which product prices are dynamically adjusted based on factors relevant to the pricing model. This study aims to fill a research gap in understanding the dynamic pricing of Configure-to-Order (CTO) products in the business-to-business (B2B) sales context. The primary objective is to understand the dynamic pricing model factors that influence the pricing of CTO products.
Study design/methodology/approach: This study involved a qualitative exploration of mechanical industry product pricing through an extensive literature review and thematic analysis of rich data mainly obtained through semi-structured interviews.
Findings: The findings suggest that the widely discussed pricing model challenges significantly affect configure-to-order (CTO) pricing models. CTO-specific challenges stem from product complexity, high customization, and unique configurations, which make pricing more intricate. This study clarifies the dynamic pricing model factors relevant to the business-to-business CTO product context in the mechanical industry, and highlights how configurability shapes these factors. This unique aspect of CTO products introduces additional dimensions to pricing considerations, which require tailored approaches for effective implementation.
Originality/value: The original contribution is provided by identifying the dynamic pricing model factors for business-to-business configure-to-order products in the mechanical industry context.
Ključne besede: dynamic pricing, dynamic pricing model factors, Configure-to-Order, CTO product, Business-to-Business sales, B2B, mechanical industry, product management
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618. Data Protection in Pre-Tertiary Schools In GhanaEphrem Kwaa-Aidoo, Elizabeth Serwaa Baah, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: Purpose: The study examines data protection practices in pre-tertiary schools in Ghana, specifically focusing on compliance with the Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843).
Study design/methodology/approach: It adopts a mixed-method approach, surveying representatives from one hundred schools and interviewing representatives from sixteen schools and two education offices. Respondents were staff assigned to manage school data from three strata: the basic school level, senior high school level, and the Ghana Education Service.
Findings: The findings reveal a general awareness of data protection laws among staff handling and managing data. However, it also uncovers a significant gap in their understanding of principles and legal obligations. The study also identifies a lack of coordination, formal guidance, inadequate consent procedures, and fragmented implementation strategies in data protection practices. Furthermore, the use of varied data protection mechanisms by different schools suggests a lack of standardised security protocols, which is likely to result in security gaps. This is particularly noteworthy considering the frequent data transfers and the challenging data protection environment that combines physical and digital storage methods in potentially unsecured locations across multiple schools.
Originality/value: The findings can contribute to developing a standardised data protection policy for Ghanaian pre-tertiary schools, enhanced employee training, and increased awareness to ensure effective compliance and protection of personal data in Ghana’s pre-tertiary education system, thereby mitigating potential risks of data breaches and privacy violations.
Ključne besede: data protection, pre-tertiary schools, Ghana
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619. Exploring Post-COVID-19 Teacher Experiences: Advancing Technology-Driven Professional Development for Contemporary EducationOLUWATOYIN AJANI, Samantha Govender, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis:
Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the post-COVID-19 experiences of teachers regarding technology-driven professional development activities. It aims to explore the challenges, opportunities, and best practices for equipping teachers with the digital competencies necessary to navigate online and blended learning environments effectively. The study seeks to provide actionable insights for enhancing teacher professional development in the evolving digital landscape of education.
Study Design/Methodology/Approach This study employs a systematic literature review (SLR) to synthesise existing research on technology-focused professional development activities for teachers in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. It critically analyses literature on the challenges faced by teachers, the strategies employed to address these challenges, and the outcomes of professional development initiatives aimed at enhancing their digital skills.
Findings The study highlights the heightened demand for technology-driven professional development, driven by the increased reliance on digital tools for teaching. Key challenges identified include limited access to technological resources, time constraints, and resistance to change. However, the study also identifies effective strategies for overcoming these barriers, such as personalised learning pathways, peer collaboration, and ongoing support systems. These approaches empower teachers to integrate technology into their pedagogy, improving learner engagement and learning outcomes.
Originality/Value This research provides valuable insights into the critical role of technology-driven professional development in the post-COVID-19 educational landscape. It emphasises the necessity of cultivating a technologically proficient teacher workforce and offers practical recommendations for policymakers, educational institutions, and educators. By addressing the intersection of teacher professional development and technology integration, this study contributes to the ongoing discourse on preparing educators for the digital age and enhancing the effectiveness of teaching practices in a technology-driven educational ecosystem.
Ključne besede: E-Learning, online, professional development, active participation
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620. WhatsApp and Wellness: Exploring the Motivations and Challenges in Health Literacy and Health Information Seeking Among African ImmigrantsSunday Olaniran, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate health information seeking behavior of African Immigrants in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Methodology: Survey research design was employed in this study. Web-based questionnaire was used to collect data from 32 participants who are members of a WhatsApp Group for African Immigrants in Vancouver BC. Descriptive statistics of simple percentage was used to analyze the data.
Findings: The study examined motivation for using WhatsApp as a source of health information seeking, familiarity with and affordability of healthcare plan in Vancouver BC, and the healthcare access challenges of African immigrants. While most respondents reported familiarity with the healthcare system in Vancouver, BC, only a few of them had a family physician, indicating a gap between perceived knowledge and practical engagement with healthcare professionals. Many participants relied on WhatsApp for health information; however, such platforms often provide only temporary solutions, underscoring the importance of professional healthcare consultations.
Limitations: The study’s participants were selected through purposive sampling which cannot be representative of the population as a whole. Also, using a Web-based questionnaire as a data collection instrument and focusing on the participants who are members of a Whatsapp Group restricted the size of the sample.
Originality: This study contributes to the ongoing discourse on the use of Social Media beyond mere social interaction. It also creates a call-to-action for healthcare stakeholders in multicultural societies on the need to rethink culturally-appropriate healthcare access.
Ključne besede: WhatsApp, health literacy, health information seeking
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