World Transactions on Engineering and Technology Education



Volume 4, Number 1

Editorial  Board

Contents

Z.J. Pudlowski Editorial 5
W. Kuczborski A computer network laboratory based on the concept of virtual machines 7
H.M-Y. Chan, K-W. Mui & L-T. Wong The impact of industrial placements on students' learning experiences 11
S. Kolari, C. Savander-Ranne & J. Tiili Enhancing engineering students' confidence using interactive teaching methods - Part 2: post-test results for the Force Concept Inventory showing enhanced confidence 15
M.E. Gorman Teaching engineers about technology and policy: a simulation of the decisions involved in exploring Mars 21
P. Tsang, P. Kwok & S.Y-M. Tse Design of a WLAN experiment: a case study 25
M.J. Riemer A research programme into the depth and quality of English and communication skills in first year undergraduate engineering education in India, using Monash University (Australia) as a reference point 29
G. Hassapis & N. Pavlidou Teaching ICT courses to virtual classes by using e-learning environments that support collaborative work 35
J.Z. Zhang, R.A. Adams & K. Burbank The design of RF labs using Mini-Circuit modules to improve the quality of teaching in a course on wireless communications and systems 39
R.B. Ward Educating - ethics 43
A.S. Patil Global Engineering Criteria for the development of the global engineering profession 49
S.J. Hadjileontiadou & L.J. Hadjileontiadis A new trend in environmental education based on the neurofuzzy modelling of collaborative interactions 53
H.I. Abu-Mulaweh A portable experimental apparatus for demonstrating the thermo-siphon heat recovery system concept 57
M. Alias & K.H. Boon The effect of the explicit teaching of qualitative structural analysis method on learning in structural design 63
K. Jahan, J.W. Everett & M. Savelski The value of undergraduate research 67
C.J. Lemckert Integrated coastal zone management education using an industry affiliates programme 71
D.M. Boyajian The elusive straight line: a structural engineering example 75
F. Daver Restructuring a professional practice course for engineering students 79
K. Kotivas, M.L. Tsipa & D.N. Tsipas The development and implementation of a pilot internal evaluation procedure for postgraduate engineering courses 83
H-C. Hsiao, C-C. Lan & T-R. Chen Tailoring career intelligence: an example for electrical engineering students in Taiwan 87
K-J. Su, Y-J. Lee & Y-C. Tsai The paradigm of knowledge acquisition and social capital in engineering education: empirical research from Taiwanese universities 93
T-A. Tsai The effects of gender, cognitive style and family socio-economic status on the performance of learning spreadsheets using a Problem-Based Learning strategy 99
K.G. Viswanadhan, N.J. Rao & C. Mukhopadhyay The management of undergraduate engineering programmes: an exploratory study of Indian engineering education 103
O.P. Shrivastav Industrial maintenance: a discipline in its own right 107
K-L. Wen & Y-F. Huang The development of a grey clustering toolbox and its application to test score clustering 111
R.A. Davis & G.D. Oliver Issues relating to the profile of quality engineering research at the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech) 117
J.N. Libii Testing surgical bone reamers: a biomedical project in the fluid mechanics laboratory 121
K. Jitgarun, A. Therdyothin & A. Tongsakul A study of the present status, minimum requirements and expectation conditions that affect the peak demand of electrical energy at Thai vocational education institutes affiliated to the Office of Technology and Vocational Education Commission 125
G.G. Rogozin An analysis of student behaviour in light of H. Selye and C.G. Jung's theories: causes, consequences and the search for solutions to the problem 129
S. Kluj The application of a steam engine room simulator to engineering education and training 133
B-Y. Lu†, T-D. Han, O-Y. Yao, H-P. Yeh, H-Y. Chen, M-L. Tung, C.F. Ching & T-S. Kuo A comparison of two methods for the teaching of signal transformation 137
A. Puto, E. Gurgul & Z. Nagalewska-Radlowska Comprehensive ecological education as a determinant factor of regional competitiveness 141