A Cognitive–Operational Learning Architecture Proposal Addressing Emerging Needs in Maritime Education within the Context of Generational Transformation: The MOCA Model
Abstract
Keywords
- Maritime Operational Cognitive Architecture (MOCA)
- cognitive continuity
- progressive knowledge reconstruction
- multi-layered simulation ecosystem
- hybrid simulationenvironment
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Maritime Engineering (Other)
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Alper Topuz
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0009-0004-8509-214X
Türkiye
Publication Date
June 30, 2026
Submission Date
March 2, 2026
Acceptance Date
June 23, 2026
Published in Issue
Year 2026 Volume: 6 Number: 1