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ISSN: 1690-4524 (Online)


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Nagib C. Callaos


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A Transdisciplinary Approach to Enhancing Online Engineering Education Through Learning Analytics
Masikini Lugoma, Lethuxolo Yende, Pule Dikgwatlhe, Akhona Mkonde, Rorisang Thage, Lucky Maseko, Ngonidzashe Chimwani
(pages: 1-6)

AI Disruptions in Higher Education: Evolutionary Change, Not Revolutionary Overthrow
Cristo Leon, James Lipuma, Maximus Rafla
(pages: 7-18)

Education, Research, and Methodology: A Transdisciplinary Cybernetic Whole
Nagib Callaos, Cristo Leon
(pages: 19-33)

Enhancing Educational Effectiveness Through Transdisciplinary Practice: The ETCOP Model
Birgit Oberer, Alptekin Erkollar, Andreas Kropfberger
(pages: 34-40)

From Instruction to Interaction: Reflexive Learning Design for Cross-Generational Engagement at the Workplace
Gita Aulia Nurani, Ya-Hui Lee
(pages: 41-44)

GIS in Aquatic Animal Health Surveillance: A Transdisciplinary eLearning Initiative Integrating Education, Research, and Methodology (The Aquae Strength Project)
Eleonora Franzago, Rodrigo Macario, Matteo Mazzucato, Federica Sbettega, Manuela Cassani, Guido Ricaldi, Francesco Bissoli, Anna Nadin, Fabrizio Personeni, Manuela Dalla Pozza, Grazia Manca, Nicola Ferré
(pages: 45-50)

Reflexivity as a Compass: The European AI Act and Its Implications for U.S. Higher Education Institutions
Jasmin Cowin
(pages: 51-56)

Required General Education Program Evaluation: Bridging the Gap Between Educators and Administrators
James Lipuma, Cristo Leon, Jeremy Reich
(pages: 57-61)

Researching Ourselves
Jeremy Horne
(pages: 62-72)

The Self-Aware, Reflective Learner: Fostering Metacognitive Awareness and Reflexivity in Undergraduates Through Service-Learning
Genejane Adarlo
(pages: 73-81)


 

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Value Stream Mapping: Effective Process Improvement Tool in the Certification Process

Maija Kavosa, Inga Lapina


The potential of the construction industry resides in the knowledge, skills and abilities of its specialists. Certification bodies of construction specialists have become interested in using Lean methodology in order to measure or monitor their services efficiency. The aim of this case study is a practical demonstration of the Value Stream Mapping method or visualization and rationalization of the competence assessment process of construction specialists in order to develop possible solutions for the improvement of the certification process. The main finding is – the professional competence assessment process of construction specialists contains activities which are non-value-added and do not ensure compliance of the professional competence assessment procedure to the requirements laid down in the professional sphere.

Identification of the performance of the competence assessment process of construction specialists was made using Value Stream Mapping in order to visualize the activities creating value, as well as difficulties and challenges in each of the process stages of the competence assessment process in the construction field.

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