The Islamic Religion in Course Curriculums of High School History Textbooks in the Republic of Macedonia

History textbooks can and primarily should contribute to the strengthening of students’awareness of universal human values.However,history textbooks can also deepen the divisions,prejudices,and uncritical attitudes,contrary to the goals of education.The youth population,which is still building and creating their point of view towards the world is the main group in the education process.The learning period,in the elementary,as well as in the secondary education is of utmost importance for the development of every human.To that end,history,through the contents of the past largely shapes our perceptions of every individual,ourselves,and the others.Since we are living in a multiethnic and multi-confessional society,I have decided to conduct an analysis of the teaching contents of high school textbooks related to religion.Another reason for the analysis is the role of religion in the formation of Balkan nations,which have made it one of the key elements of their national identities.It is often given the role of raising and strengthening the national awareness,patriotism,as well as the country homogeneity,which most often leads to forming prejudices,divisions,and discrimination towards people of minority religions.The large volume of content related to the religion,and also the mere fact that Muslims are the second largest religion group in the population,I have decided to analyze the contents which are related only to the Islamic religion.The goal is to look for both the positive and negative sides of those contents in history textbooks in secondary schools,which are backed by state institutions that are supposed to take care of the development of competitive,creative,progressive,and ethically formed human potential.The critical review will give an additional impulse to the efforts of eliminating those parts of the teaching contents that create divisions and prejudices,especially in history textbooks,so that its studying can become the key factor in the building of trust between people of different religions.

Exploration and Research on Textbook Quality Evaluation Index System Based on Engineering Major in Higher Education

The report of the Chinese 20th National Congress put forward“strengthening the construction and management of textbooks”for the first time,which indicates the importance of textbook construction and highlights the vital position of textbooks in the overall development of the country.From the perspective of textbook quality,and based on the research and analysis of the policy requirements and current evaluation indicators of higher education textbooks,this paper establishes the textbook quality evaluation index system composed of basic indicators and evaluation indicators.This system is based on the principles of science,comprehensiveness,operability,and target-oriented approach.It provides a relatively scientific,objective,and fair reference system for the management and evaluation of textbooks.

The Existing Problems and Optimization Paths of Digital Textbooks Under Background of Internet

With the rapid development of information technology,the combination of terminal technology,big data and mobile Internet and textbooks has become an irresistible trend in the modern education field.Under the context of the Internet,carrying out education and teaching activities based on digital textbooks can give full play to the rich media,openness and interaction of digital textbooks,broaden students′horizon,enrich students′knowledge,and promote the improvement of students′ability and all-round development.However,in the specific teaching practice,there are also problems such as old compilation ideas,single compilation mode and low efficiency of personalized learning.Therefore,schools and teachers need to constantly innovate the presentation and arrangement of digital textbooks,strengthen technical support,deepen students′understanding of the teaching content of digital textbooks,promote the comprehensive development of students and improve the effectiveness of digital textbook teaching.

Measurement Analysis and Evaluation of Twenty- Five Years of Chinese Mathematics Textbooks: Visual Analysis Based on CiteSpace Knowledge Graph (1999-2024)

At present,textbooks based on core literacy have become the inevitable demands of China’s curriculum reform,and the literacy of textbook goal construction is the key to the implementation of core literacy requirements,which is a huge challenge for textbook compilers.In this paper,we use the visual metrology of the CiteSpace knowledge graph to analyze Chinese mathematics textbooks(1999-2024),hoping to guide the future direction of Chinese mathematics textbook research.

Knowledge Graph Analysis of International Chinese Language Textbooks Based on CiteSpace

Drawing upon relevant papers from Chinese core journals and CSSCI source journals in the CNKI China Academic Journals Full-Text Database spanning from 1992 to 2023,this study utilizes CiteSpace as a research tool to visually analyze the knowledge graph structure of research on international Chinese language textbooks in China.The study maps out the publication timeline,authors,institutions,collaborative networks,and keywords pertaining to research on international Chinese language textbooks.The findings indicate that research on international Chinese language textbooks commenced early and continues to maintain a certain level of research interest,yet lacks sufficient research output.Research institutions predominantly reside in universities and publishing groups specializing in language or education,with collaboration between institutions being relatively scarce.High-frequency keywords in recent research on international Chinese language textbooks include“Chinese language textbooks for the Foreigners,”“Chinese language textbooks,”“Teaching Chinese Language for the Foreigners,”“Textbook compilation,”“International Chinese Language Education and Localization,”which reflect a diversified research perspective with interdisciplinary trends.Future research priorities encompass research on localization,customization of textbooks,and evaluation of textbooks which represent forefront directions of research.

Analysis of textbook outcomes for ampullary carcinoma patients following pancreaticoduodenectomy

BACKGROUND Textbook outcomes(TOs)have been used to assess the quality of surgical treatment for many digestive tumours but not ampullary carcinoma(AC).AIM To discuss the factors associated with achieving a TO and further explore the prognostic value of a TO for AC patients undergoing curative pancreaticoduodenectomy(PD).METHODS Patients who underwent PD at the China National Cancer Center between 1998 and 2020 were identified.A TO was defined by R0 resection,examination of≥12 Lymph nodes,no prolonged hospitalization,no intensive care unit treatment,no postoperative complications,and no 30-day readmission or mortality.Cox regression analysis was used to identify the prognostic value of a TO for overall survival(OS)and recurrence-free survival(RFS).Logistic regression was used to identify predictors of a TO.The rate of a TO and of each indicator were compared in patients who underwent surgery before and after 2010.RESULTS Ultimately,only 24.3%of 272 AC patients achieved a TO.A TO was independently associated with improved OS[hazard ratio(HR):0.443,95%confidence interval(95%CI):0.276-0.711,P=0.001]and RFS(HR:0.379,95%CI:0.228-0.629,P<0.001)in the Cox regression analysis.Factors independently associated with a TO included a year of surgery between 2010 and 2020(OR:4.549,95%CI:2.064-10.028,P<0.001)and N1 stage disease(OR:2.251,95%CI:1.023-4.954,P=0.044).In addition,the TO rate was significantly higher in patients who underwent surgery after 2010(P<0.001)than in those who underwent surgery before 2010.CONCLUSION Only approximately a quarter(24.3%)of AC patients achieved a TO following PD.A TO was independently related to favourable oncological outcomes in AC and should be considered as an outcome measure for the quality of surgery.Further multicentre research is warranted to better elucidate its impact.

The Role and Positioning of Digital Textbooks in Vocational Education in Relation to Teachers

In recent years,with the rapid advancement of digital technologies,digitization in vocational education has become a major trend.Among these advancements,digital textbooks have emerged at the forefront of digitization,significantly impacting both their form and content.This article aims to analyze the existing issues in the use of digital textbooks in vocational education and emphasize the importance of recognizing the vital role of teachers in the wave of digital textbook innovation.It is crucial to clarify the role and positioning of teachers to avoid inadvertently diminishing their classroom significance while prioritizing technological innovations.Teachers should fully leverage the role of digital textbooks as tools for organizing classroom activities and recognize the core and essence of classroom teaching as digital technologies enter the scope of vocational education.By doing so,teachers can contribute to the high-quality development of modern vocational education.

以Cecil Textbook of Medicine为语料库的医学英语词表构建

笔者以医学英语学习者为主要服务设计对象,以医学内科界的权威书籍Cecil Textbook of Medicine为语料库,以自主开发的词频统计软件获取的单词词频为依据,参考了GSL&AWL词汇表,构建了两个医学英语词汇表,分别是General Word List of Internal Medicine和Internal Medicine Terminology List,旨在提高医学英语学习者单词记忆有效性,也为医学英语的教材编写、教学大纲的确定以及在此基础上衍生的医学英语学习者语料库的完善和计算机辅助教学的展开提供一定的学术参考。

Textbook Evaluation

More and more researchers realized that what happened in classrooms was deeply influenced by the social and culturalcontexts outside and various articles and researches have been written or done to address this problem.The essay evaluates a teach-ing material from the perspectives of culture,society and politics by suggesting a few adaptations to the teaching material to make itmore culturally appropriate for Chinese learners.

Techniques of Activating Textbooks for Intensive Reading

This paper presents four teaching techniques of activating the textbook for intensive reading which include:injecting contemporary elements into the text,relating the text to students' life,questioning about the text challengingly and ingeniously,and spicing up the text.

Cultural Components in EFL Textbooks

The appraisal of textbooks not only before selection, but also after they have been used, is a valuable exercise for any teacher. It provides a greater perception of the book's strengths and weaknesses, which enables the teacher to focus on the weak points and adapt or supplement them accordingly. The paper will provide a detailed evaluation of an EFL textbook focusing on cultural assumptions considering the cultural content and methodology with reference to a specific teaching context by discussing the various aspects of culture reflected in the various components as well as the type of methodology and syllabus design the book follows. Finally, implication and adaptation of this textbook will be argued.

Research on the Writing Textbooks for English Majors at Polytechnics

Textbooks, as one of the important elements for the teaching effects and students' training aim and quality are the main carri-er and means for the realization of teaching objectives. The paper analyzes the problems of currently-used textbooks at the followingthree aspects, textbook users, compiling styles and contents, based on 31 popular English writing textbooks used at Polytechnics as re-search subjects. Aiming to improve textbook quality and English teaching reform at Polytechnics, the paper also puts forward the ideasof compiling English writing textbooks on the basis of Feuerstein's theory.

Cultural Infiltration of Foreign Literary Works in Senior High School Chinese Textbooks

Foreign literary works are an important part of Chinese textbooks in high schools.However,the exam-oriented education results in a marginalized and unsatisfactory teaching of foreign literary works.Based on the high school Chinese textbook by PEP(People's Education Press),teaching practices,and requirements of the new curriculum standards,this article analyzes the foreign literary works in the textbook,explores its value and the infiltration of cultural spirit in teaching,discusses the problems in teaching,as well as provides suggestions to them in hope to gain attention in the teaching of foreign literary works,broaden students' horizons,and cultivate their humanistic spirit.

Textbook outcomes in hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery

The concept of textbook outcome (TO) has recently gained popularity in surgicalresearch and has been used to evaluate the quality or success of different surgicalprocedures, including hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) operations. TO consists ofindividual outcome parameters that each reflect different domains of careincluding structure, process, and individual outcomes;in turn, the composite TOmetric represents the optimal course after a surgical episode. TO can be used toassess patient-level outcomes, hospital performance, center designation andquality metrics. In addition to being an outcome measurement, TO may also belinked to healthcare costs. Future efforts should be directed towards establishing auniversal definition of TO in HPB surgery so that surgeons and hospitals canassess and compare outcomes, identify shortcomings and improve real worldpatient outcomes.

Textbook Outcome as a measure of surgical quality assessment and prognosis in gastric neuroendocrine carcinoma:A large multicenter sample analysis

Objective:Quality assurance is crucial for oncological surgical treatment assessment.For rare diseases,singlequality indicators are not enough.We aim to develop a comprehensive and reproducible measurement,called the"Textbook Outcome"(TO),to assess the quality of surgical treatment and prognosis of gastric neuroendocrine carcinoma(G-NEC)patients.Methods:Data from patients with primary diagnosed G-NEC included in 24 high-volume Chinese hospitals from October 2005 to September 2018 were analyzed.TO included receiving a curative resection,≥15 lymph nodes examined,no severe postoperative complications,hospital stay≤21 d,and no hospital readmission≤30 d after discharge.Hospital variation in TO was analyzed using a case mix-adjusted funnel plot.Prognostic factors of survival and risk factors for non-Textbook Outcome(non-TO)were analyzed using Cox and logistic models,respectively.Results:TO was achieved in 56.6%of 860 G-NEC patients.TO patients had better overall survival(OS),disease-free survival(DFS),and recurrence-free survival(RFS)than non-TO patients(P<0.05).Moreover,TO patients accounted for 60.3%of patients without recurrence.Multivariate Cox analysis revealed non-TO as an independent risk factor for OS,DFS,and RFS of G-NEC patients(P<0.05).Increasing TO rates were associated with improved OS for G-NEC patients,but not hospital volume.Multivariate logistic regression revealed that nonlower tumors,open surgery,and>200 mL blood loss were independent risk factors for non-TO patients(P<0.05).Conclusions:TO is strongly associated with multicenter surgical quality and prognosis for G-NEC patients.Factors predicting non-TO are identified,which may help guide strategies to optimize G-NEC outcomes.

A“Projectized”Approach to EST Translation Textbook Compilation

Setting out from the shortfalls of present EST translation textbooks,i.e.,similar structure and lacking diversity,we survey teachers and students of EST translation,and find problems regarding example choosing and lack of emphasis on CAT technology.Based on translation theory and translation talent training theory,a new“projectized”approach to compiling EST translation textbooks is put forward,which advocates that translation textbooks construct an environment with an initiator,consignor,original writer,translator,user,and receiver.The approach is expected to promote the practical value of EST translation textbooks and empower them with the ability required by the translation industry.

Literature Review of Multimodal Discourse Analysis of Textbooks

With the rapid development of modern technology,textbooks have been undergoing great changes from the traditionallypaper-based form to the multimodal form.Multimodality has become a major feature of textbook discourse.Multimodal discourseanalysis is a new approach to discourse analysis based on the semiotic theory of systemic functional linguistics.This paper providesa detailed review of multimodal discourse analysis(hereafter MDA) in modern linguistics and some previous researches on textbookdiscourse.Then it further outlines what have already been done on textbook discourse from the perspective of MDA.

An Overall Review of English Textbook Evaluation at Home and Abroad

Textbook evaluation is very important in both teaching and learning. The research of the English textbook evaluation in China develops relatively late, so study of the textbook evaluation theory is very important for the present college English teaching in China. The present study introduces some Influential textbook evaluation system and their theoretical characteristics at home and abroad, and points out researchers can detail the textbook evaluation theory in order to evaluate some special areas in English.

Readability Assessment of Textbooks in Low Resource Languages

Readability is a fundamental problem in textbooks assessment.For low resources languages(LRL),however,little investigation has been done on the readability of textbook.In this paper,we proposed a readability assessment method for Tibetan textbook(a low resource language).We extract features based on the information that are gotten by Tibetan segmentation and named entity recognition.Then,we calculate the correlation of different features using Pearson Correlation Coefficient and select some feature sets to design the readability formula.Fit detection,F test and T test are applied on these selected features to generate a new readability assessment formula.Experiment shows that this new formula is capable of assessing the readability of Tibetan textbooks.

A Textbook on Biomaterials That Appeals to a Wide Readership from Undergraduate, via Instructor to Researcher

Introduction to Biomaterials: Basic Theory with Engineering Applications is an expertly written and comprehensive textbook that comfortably fills a hole in the market for an up-to-date teaching resource on biomaterials. It covers a range of material types, processing options and characterizations, and describes in detail their multidisciplinary applications. It should appeal to not only undergraduate students of biomedicine and bioengineering but also postgraduate and postdoctoral researchers in material science related to human biological systems.