National Defence University, Pakistan

About: National Defence University, Pakistan is a education organization based out in Islamabad, Pakistan. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Decision support system & Population. The organization has 802 authors who have published 816 publications receiving 3701 citations. The organization is also known as: National Defence University of Pakistan & National Defence University Islamabad.

Serious Game Mechanics, Workshop on the Ludo-Pedagogical Mechanism

Abstract: Research in Serious Games SG, as a whole, faces two main challenges in understanding the transition between the instructional design and actual game design implementation and documenting an evidence-based mapping of game design patterns onto relevant pedagogical patterns. From a practical perspective, this transition lacks methodology and requires a leap of faith from a prospective customer in the ability of a SG developer to deliver a game that will achieve the desired learning outcomes. A series of workshops were thus conducted to present and apply a preliminary exposition though a purpose-processing methodology to probe various SG design aspects, in particular how serious game design patterns map with pedagogical practices. The objective was to encourage dialogue and debate on core assumptions and emerging challenges to help develop robust methods and strategies to better SG design and its interconnectedness with pedagogy.

Improvement of educational activities in order to develop the logistics system of the Armed forces of Ukraine

Abstract: In the article, the authors considered the logistics system of the NATO countries, analyzed a number of components of the training and certification of qualified logistics specialists, searched for ways to adapt their skills to military applications in the context of Ukraine’s integration with NATO. The necessity of introducing the training of logistics specialists in higher military educational institutions, military educational units of higher educational institutions is substantiated, and recommendations for their preparation are given.

Humanities education and military affairs in modern scientific discourse

Abstract: The article deals with the human education problems, its role and significance for the national identity formation in the context of modern scientific discourse. The basic principles of humanitarian education and its key aspects are covered. It is emphasized that the issues of formation of outlook, Ukrainian identity, civic position, military culture are among the most urgent problems of revival and development of the Ukrainian army. It is determined that humanitarian knowledge is an important component of the higher education system and allows the formation of a person, a citizen and a patriot, not a narrowly trained professional. The role of the humanitarian component in higher education institutions is to call upon not only the transfer of scientific knowledge to the students, but also to form their value orientations and to increase the level of culture. In this context, sound thinking requires calling for the humanitarian component of education as an important factor in social change. There is a discrepancy between the amount of humanitarian knowledge (disciplines) and the possibility of their assimilation within the allotted time; formation of various humanitarian pedagogical practices; continuing to reproduce traditional forms of teaching that have largely exhausted themselves; the humanitarian component of education is poorly responsive to the problems and demands of the present. The terms “hardskills” and “softskills” are described as the core competencies that shape higher education institutions. It is determined that one of the important tasks of today is to train specialists of the new type who have key competences formed at a high level; capable of continuous updating and updating of knowledge; have a good command of foreign languages at a level sufficient for the implementation of quality professional foreign language communication. Modern modular educational technologies should be oriented to the new system of knowledge and will allow their updating and renewal in the conditions of continuous education throughout the officer's service. It is emphasized that the development of a humanistic strategy in military affairs is of great importance in creating a unified space of historical memory and shaping national identity - increasing the teaching of humanitarian disciplines in higher education institutions of the defense forces aimed at training the new type of specialists who have the key competencies of an officer-leader, patriot. It is noted that in military educational institutions of the armies of the leading countries of the world considerable attention is paid to the teaching of the social sciences as a problem of national security. The main ways to increase the effectiveness of the higher military education system of Ukraine in accordance with European requirements have been formed.

Modeling and Simulation of Railway Vehicle Using ADAMS/Rail

Abstract: The aim of this paper is to develop computer simulation model of railway vehicle using multibody system (MBS) package. ADAMS/Rail was used in modeling and simulating complex realistic railway vehicle system to study their dynamics response to curve and straight track inputs. The Malaya Railway Limited or Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) railway vehicle is used as reference model to develop computer simulation model in ADAMS/rail. Curve track input was based on KTMB rail network with maximum curve radius of 1000 m. Straight track input with random vertical irregularity was applied to the 1000 m track to evaluate the vehicle behavior response to track vertical roughness. The results show the roll angle, lateral and vertical acceleration of the carbody was increases with the increases of vehicle speed.