- Volume 11, Number 2 (2023)
VIRTUAL VALUES: PAVING THE WAY FOR THE COLLECTIVE FUTURE OF HIGHER EDUCATION THROUGH ONLINE LEARNING INITIATIVES
Elizabeth Rodriguez
This study critically examines the evolving landscape of online learning and its potential implications for higher education in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The extensive literature on the future of online education and its intersection with technology is explored. Borden's assertion of a transformative period in education within the digital age, compounded by the challenges posed by the ongoing pandemic, is investigated. Borden calls for the creation of a solid framework for online learning but does not provide specific recommendations or policy guidelines. Govidnarajan and Srivastava's argument that the pandemic serves as a catalyst for global experimentation in higher...
MONETIZING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY: A DEEP DIVE INTO AIP'S COPYRIGHT NAVIGATION
Daniel Kaimana Nakamura
This paper delves into the transformation of pricing mechanisms for financing scholarly communication in the field of physics throughout the twentieth century. While historical accounts have extensively covered shifts in physicist numbers, research types, and scholarly society infrastructures due to major events like World War II and the Cold War, the evolution of pricing strategies in response to changing research funding sources and intellectual property environments remains understudied. Drawing from archival records of the American Institute of Physics (AIP), this study explores how AIP adapted its pricing mechanisms amidst declining revenue from author page charges and reader subscriptions. Specifically, it...
DOCTRINE IN TRANSITION: A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE ON THE EVOLUTION OF COMMUNIST INTERNATIONAL POLICY
Piotr Andrzej Wójcikowski, Magdalena Elzbieta Nowak
The aftermath of World War I in Europe fostered optimism within the Bolshevik ranks, as they believed that the flames of revolution were poised to spread to other nations. The Communist International, initiated by Vladimir Lenin in March 1919, assumed a pivotal role as the epicenter of the global communist movement and a means to advance this revolutionary agenda. While the Communist International's primary mission was the promotion of communism and the mobilization of the working class to champion their rights, it also undertook covert, less formal responsibilities. Between the post-war years and 1923, it maintained close collaboration with the...
FROM ZEBRA CROSSINGS TO SIDEWALKS: UNRAVELING PEDESTRIAN DYNAMICS IN RWANDA'S URBAN SPACES
Marie Claire Uwamahoro
This study investigates and evaluates the challenges faced by pedestrians in the City of Kigali, focusing on issues affecting their mobility and safety. Utilizing a qualitative research methodology with structured and unobtrusive data collection techniques, the research reveals significant obstacles in the urban environment. The findings highlight that pedestrian mobility remains inadequate, with notable issues including the lack of pedestrian-friendly infrastructure, insufficient road signage, limited information on pedestrian behavior, and the suboptimal performance of existing traffic signals. Furthermore, the study underscores the pressing challenges of road crossings and the absence of proper footpaths, zebra crossings, and shelter facilities at bus...