Formation of a collaborative society

The MilUNI knowledge portal, based on the knowledge base developed in ATOM software has been created at the authors' workplace with the aim to form a collaborative society of military universities. The analysis of the collaborative society concept is presented. The description of the MilUNI project is included. Some areas for university cooperation are proposed, as well as the measures facilitating the formation and development of the collaborative society

Morphology in the Era of Large Surveys

The study of galaxies has changed dramatically over the past few decades with the advent of large-scale astronomical surveys. These large collaborative efforts have made available high-quality imaging and spectroscopy of hundreds of thousands of systems, providing a body of observations which has significantly enhanced our understanding not only of cosmology and large-scale structure in the universe but also of the astrophysics of galaxy formation and evolution. Throughout these changes, one thing that has remained constant is the role of galaxy morphology as a clue to understanding galaxies. But obtaining morphologies for large numbers of galaxies is challenging; this topic, "Morphology in the era of large surveys", was the subject of a recent discussion meeting at the Royal Astronomical Society, and this "Astronomy and Geophysics" article is a report on that meeting.Comment: Meeting Report article published in the October 2013 issue of the Royal Astronomical Society journal Astronomy and Geophysics. 4 page pdf with colour image

Collaborative Environment as a Means of Forming Success of a Future Teacher of Elementary Classes in Project Activity

Objective: The purpose of the study is to determine whether future elementary school teachers are successful in project activities and whether a properly organised collaborative environment affects the outcome of project activities. Background: In conditions when a person is the most important value and main capital of a society, the goal and product of the educational system should be human intelligence and personality. Therefore, for domestic education today, the issue of raising the status of the teaching profession and the modernisation of teacher education has become serious. The article reveals the problem of the successful formation of a future primary school teacher in project activities through a collaborative environment. The authors define the concepts of "project activity", "the success of the future primary school teacher in project activity", "projec", "collaborative environment". Method: The methodology for organising a collaborative environment in project activities is determined. The study involved two groups; the sample was 107 pupils. Results: A programme for diagnosing the successful formation of a future primary school teacher in project activities is presented. Criteria, indicators (motivational, cognitive, activity) and levels of success formation of the future primary school teacher in project activities (intuitive, reproductive, creative) are defined. Conclusion: As part of the study, the authors determined that a collaborative environment is an effective means of success for a future primary school teacher in design. A collaborative environment was defined as the collaboration of a teacher and pupils in solving a problem, completing a task, or creating a product

Pengembangan Model Pembelajaran Science, Environment, Technology, and Society (SETS) Dilengkapi Collaborative Mind Mapping untuk Memberdayakan Literasi Lingkungan pada Materi Pencemaran

Vidhy Andika Setyaningrum. 2016. The Development of Science, Environment, Technology, and Society (SETS) Learning Model completelly Collaborative Mind Mapping to Empowering Students’ Environmental Literacy on the Environment Pollution Material. Thesis. Supervised by the 1st supervisor: Puguh Karyanto, S.Si, M.Si., Pd.D., the 2nd Supervisor: Dr. Suciati, M.Pd., Science Education Master Study Program, Teacher Training and Education Faculty, Sebelas Maret University Surakarta. Abstract SETS learning model completelly collaborative mind mapping is a learning model that provides an understanding of the relationship between science, environtment, technology, and society completelly collaborative mind mapping as complementary advantages, and disadvantages each other. The aim of this research are: (1) Knowing the characteristics of SETS completelly collaborative mind mapping learning model; (2) Assesing the product feasibility of SETS completelly collaborative mind mapping learning model; (3) Assesing the product effectiveness of SETS completelly collaborative mind mapping learning model. This research used Research Development method (R&D) which is based on Borg and Gall (1983) that is modified to be 10 steps, they are: 1) research and information collecting; 2) planning; 3) develop preliminary form product; 4) preliminary field test; 5) main product revision; 6) main field test 7) operational product revision; 8) operational field test; 9) final product revision; and 10) desimination and implementing. Paired sample T-test is used for test analysis. The results showed: 1) The characteristics of the model SETS completelly collaborative mind mapping lies on the relationship between elements of the model that is science, the environtment, technology, and society, and has a syntax that consists of: a) initiation through collaborative mind mapping tecniques; b) the formation of the concept; c) aplication of the concept; d) strengthening of the concept; and e) assesment; 2) The feasibility of the model SETS completelly Collaborative Mind Mapping is rated excellent qualified by learning model experts with the percentage (83,82%); (83.63%) from the material experts; (100%) from learning instrument experts; (90.39%) from the practitioner average score; and (84.77%) from students’ average score; 3) SETS completelly Collaborative Mind Mapping learning model effectively increases environmental literacy by N-gain, it is low qualified by 0.31 and the testing result of Paired simple T-test sig (0.000<0.05). Conclution: SETS completelly Collaborative Mind Mapping learning model can interest environmental literacy student. Keyword: learning model, SETS, collaborative mind mapping, Environmental Literacy

Managing Digital Assets in a Collaborative Environment, 2016

This file consists of the slides for a presentation at the joint Annual Meeting for the Society of Georgia Archivists and the Society of Florida Archivists, held in Savannah, Georgia. The presentation focuses on the collaborative approach taken by members of the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library, in both the Digital Services Department and the Archives Research Center, to build a digital preservation program. Topics discussed include the formation of the Digital Preservation Working Group, the ongoing activities of the ArchivesSpace Working Group, and steps taken to maximize the skills and interaction of staff throughout the AUC Woodruff Library.Delivered as part of a panel session, titled "Practical Tools for Managing Born Digital Collections and Managing Digital Assets in a Collaborative Environment," on October 13, 2016, at the Hilton Desoto Hotel in Savannah, Georgia

Finnish SMEs and the development of the innovative collaboration platform

Global patterns of innovative platforms for the collaboration of SMEs have resulted in the formation of SME ecosystems to connect with new markets. Finland is an innovative country, trying its best to form a national SME collaboration platform to later connect to global SME networks. The study investigates factors involved in the development of such collaborative platforms. First, the conceptual framework of collaborative platforms was synthesized from SME networking literature. Then 30 SMEs from Finland were surveyed and analysed by statistical tools. The results provided support for a conceptual framework in terms of a relationship between six factors and their impact on the development of the platform. An implication for managers is that if they are welcoming enough toward a collaborative platform, there will be better evaluation of the financial situation of the company.©2019 The International Society for Professional Innovation Management (ISPIM)fi=vertaisarvioitu|en=peerReviewed

Learning log-based automatic group formation: system design and classroom implementation study

Collaborative learning in the form of group work is becoming increasingly significant in education since interpersonal skills count in modern society. However, teachers often get overwhelmed by the logistics involved in conducting any group work. Valid support for executing and managing such activities in a timely and informed manner becomes imperative. This research introduces an intelligent system focusing on group formation which consists of a parameter setting module and the group member visualization panel where the results of the created group are shown to the user and can be graded. The system supports teachers by applying algorithms to actual learning log data thereby simplifying the group formation process and saving time for them. A pilot study in a primary school mathematics class proved to have a positive effect on students’ engagement and affections while participating in group activities based on the system-generated groups, thus providing empirical evidence to the practice of Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL) systems

Bridging the Sport and Recreation Divide

In this article we examine sport and recreation\u27s collaborative potential. We begin by identifying some differences between the two fields of study and by acknowledging what heretofore have been some inherent incompatibilities. We discuss how these differences and incompatibilities might be overcome through a paradigm shift based on the fields\u27 common appreciation of the importance of play. We then demonstrate the collaborative potential by illustrating the relevance of play to ameliorating the pervasive obesity problem confronting contemporary society. We conclude by suggesting that an alliance between sport and recreation may result in synergistic effects that strengthen their respective standing within higher education by enhancing contributions to public policy formation, opening new avenues for research, increasing opportunities for research funding, and improving academic offerings

Strengthening public administration with good collaborative governance

This article discusses the strengthening of the science of public administration in achieving the goals of the state by building an empirical model of the interaction and relations of civil society organizations with the government in the development of decentralization. The concept of collaborative governance that was raised was intended to overcome public problems, implemented by involving multi-stakeholders in planning, implementation, and evaluation through integrated collective agreements in a governance system. This study uses a qualitative approach, and the data are analyzed interactively to answer the issue of interaction and relations between civil society organizations and local governments, especially in Malang Regency, East Java, which has a high level of development dynamics with the heterogeneity of the population. The initiation of cross-stakeholder collaboration in development policy shows the openness of the government in the context of autonomy which can be used as basic capital to improve the quality of services to the community, especially in basic services. The existence of civil society organizations is not only a regional strategic partner but as an agent of development. Interaction and relationships that are built can strengthen the distributive role of government in public affairs. The involvement of civil society organizations as a node of local democracy in regional development can strengthen public administration based on values to realize social equality. Therefore, good collaborative governance which is held must uphold local values as a locomotive driving the formation of strong institutions in implementing the country's vision

Collaboration Made It Happen! The Kansas Archive-It Consortium

This case study explores the formation, current membership, and future goals of the Kansas Archive-It Consortium (KAIC), one of the larger consortia contracting with the Web archiving service Archive-It. KAIC, which is composed of the state historical society and five public universities, has its foundation in a statewide culture of collaboration, and participants have agreed on an informal governance structure with a strong commitment to broadening accessible web resources for researchers. After establishing consortial consistency during its first two years, members have shared documentation with partners and are beginning to do collaborative collecting. In the future, the consortium will seek additional members and work with Archive-It to develop a consortial search tool. This web archiving collaborative has helped member institutions overcome challenges by having group discussions, sharing documentation and guidelines, and jointly serving a primary user group, Kansas residents