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“Mujeres en terrenos de hombres”: Discursos de género en escuelas secundarias técnico-profesionales
Authors: Sevilla Maria Paola , Carvajal Francisca
Published: August 2020

En la Educación Técnica Profesional (ETP) secundaria existe una fuerte segmentación por género entre áreas formativas asociadas a distintos estatus y retribuciones salariales. En particular, las mujeres son minoría en establecimientos que imparten especialidades asociadas a los sectores de Electricidad, Metalmecánica y Construcción, donde las estructuras y culturas refuerzan la imagen masculina de las profesiones. A partir de 19 entrevistas realizadas en 6 establecimientos de 3 regiones de Chile, este artículo analiza los discursos de docentes directivos y de aula que emergen en estos entornos. Se identifican tres tipos de discursos según la aproximación al género de los estudiantes: (1) el género invisibilizado, al considerarse inadecuada esta categoría para abordar problemáticas en el espacio escolar; (2) el género de posiciones binarias, que naturaliza y elogia roles tradicionales diferenciados por el sexo biológico; y (3) el género visibilizado en el afuera, que reconoce desigualdades entre hombres y mujeres, pero situándolas en el mercado laboral. Se concluye que las tres posiciones discursivas, al invisibilizar, normalizar o situar fuera del espacio escolar las inequidades de género desestiman posiciones de responsabilidad y agencia en los docentes que transformen culturas y estructuras que imperan en los centros escolares y que perpetúan la división sexual del trabajo.
Muddy sensemaking: Making sense of socio-emotional skills amidst a vague policy context
Authors: Muñiz Raquel
Published: August 2020

Education laws and policies have moved toward promoting socio-emotional (SEL) skills, adopting numerous terminologies in their standards. However, the incremental change has left compensatory education practitioners who are committed to promoting SEL opportunities with little guidance when the programs’ governing policies do not include language acknowledging the importance of SEL to student success. Additionally, the ongoing debate in the SEL field about which taxonomies might best capture the skills and the lack of conceptual clarity offers these practitioners little additional guidance. Drawing on sensemaking theory, this case study examined how practitioners in a compensatory education program made sense of SEL skills through their practice. The study used a case-based design with multiple methods, namely, document review, observations, and pre- and post-program semi-structured interviews. The study employed sensemaking theory and CASEL’s SEL framework in the thematic analysis of the documents, observations, and interviews to understand how practitioners made sense of the concept of SEL. The findings indicate three key aspects important in the practitioners’ sensemaking process: the local environment established by the federal policy and the leaders’ policy interpretation, which emphasized the importance of SEL skills; their articulation of their conceptualization of SEL skills at the beginning of the program; and the usefulness of an SEL skills conceptual framework. I discuss the policy and equity implications at the federal and local level.
Hydrocele in Pediatric Population
Authors: Patoulias Ioannis , Koutsogiannis Efstathios , Panopoulos Ioannis , Michou Panagiota , Feidantsis Thomas , Patoulias Dimitrios
Published: August 2020

Hydrocele is a collection of fluid within the tunica vaginalis. Based upon the etiology and the pathophysiology, it is divided into, the primary and secondary. The primary hydrocele includes the neonatal or the congenital, the communicating and the non-communicating or the closed or the adult type. The secondary hydrocele can develop in the substrate of a pre-existing disease. After systematic and thorough systematic and thorough research of the relevant literature, we aim at describing all the aspects of this entity, with specific emphasis on the issues that remain unanswered from the scientific community.
Perception of Undergraduate Students at the Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové Regarding Their Endodontic Education and Suggested Improvements
Authors: Kapitán Martin , Vavřičková Lenka , Suchánek Jakub
Published: August 2020

Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the perception of undergraduate dentistry students at Charles University, Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové, the Czech Republic regarding their endodontic education within the context of the Undergraduate Curriculum Guidelines for Endodontology by the European Society of Endodontology (ESE). The secondary aim was to compare this perception among students in the Czech and English groups. Methodology: A questionnaire survey was conducted among fifth year students at the very end of their studies. Results: The students returned 60 filled questionnaires, making the response rate of 75.9%. More than two thirds of the respondents declared that they were competent at or had knowledge of most of the major competencies defined by the ESE. Eighty seven percent of respondents felt competent to perform a root canal treatment on anterior teeth; 86.7% on premolars; and 48.3% on molars. Nearly all respondents (98.3%) recommended more opportunities to practice on patients. Conclusions: The overall perception of the students was that their endodontic education was sufficient and largely conformed to the guidelines. Insufficient exposure to endodontic practice on patients was identified as a deficiency. There were no significant differences in perceptions between the two study groups.
Pierre Robin Sequence: Diagnostic Difficulties Faced while Differentiating Isolated and Syndromic Forms
Authors: Meshram Girish Gulab , Kaur Neeraj , Hura Kanwaljeet Singh
Published: August 2020

Pierre Robin sequence (PRS) is characterized by the triad of retrognathia, glossoptosis, and airway obstruction. PRS may occur in isolation or in conjunction with other syndromes. Distinguishing isolated and syndromic forms of PRS helps clinicians decide the management plan. We describe two cases of PRS of Indian ethnicity and describe some of the difficulties that we faced while distinguishing isolated PRS from syndromic PRS. Both cases had a similar clinical presentation. However, one of the cases had a positive family history of congenital deafness and cleft palate, whereas the other case had apparent upper limb anomalies. These facts heightened the suspicion of an associated syndrome. However, based on the available facts and after thorough investigations, a tentative diagnosis of isolated PRS was made for both the patients. Both the cases were managed conservatively and were advised a long-term follow-up. When the associated anomalies are few, minor or concealed at birth, longitudinal follow-up of all PRS cases combined with thorough diagnostics including chromosomal analysis could help differentiate syndromic PRS from isolated PRS. Regardless, all cases of PRS require a multidisciplinary approach.
Thyrotoxic Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis Triggered by Dexamethasone Administration
Authors: Polamaung Waraporn , Kongkit Jaruwan , Yimnoi Parichat , Boonchaya-Anant Patchaya , Snabboon Thiti
Published: August 2020

Thyrotoxic hypokalemic periodic paralysis (THPP) is a disease characterized by recurrent episodes of muscle weakness due to intracellular potassium shifting in the presence of high levels of thyroid hormone. It occurs more commonly amongst young Asian men with underlying Graves’ disease. Attacks are commonly precipitated by ingestion of carbohydrate-rich meals or alcohols, stress or strenuous exercise. Herein, we describe an adult Thai man suffering from a hypokalemic periodic paralysis attack after receiving a dexamethasone injection. The diagnosis of Graves’ disease was confirmed by his thyroid function test and a presence of thyrotropin-receptor antibody. His weakness and hypokalemia responded well to potassium supplement and a non-selective beta blocker, while his thyrotoxicosis was initially controlled by an anti-thyroid medication and subsequently with a subtotal thyroidectomy. Clinicians should beware of this manifestation when administering steroids in the thyrotoxic patients, especially of Asian male descent.
Causes and consequential costs of anthropogenic climate change
Authors: Novak David , Synwoldt Christian
Published: August 2020

On the one hand, this paper examines the costs directly caused by climate change, also com- paring the possible costs for preventing damage; on the other hand, it compares the effects of the radiation propulsion caused by anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions on anthropogen- ic heat generation through the use of all types of fuels. In addition to the global warming ef- fect caused by anthropogenic heat radiation, there are also local heat islands that are affect- ed by a much greater rise in temperature.

Purpose: A cost comparison of the damage caused by climate change and a quantitative com- parison of the direct heat development through the use of fuels with the radiative forcing through anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions.Design / methodology / approach: In both cases, the research method is based on the analysis of public databases such as the International Energy Agency (IAE), as well as published lit- erature on global energy supply and the Federal Statistical Office.

Results: The expected consequential damage caused by climate change will probably present most states with insoluble financial burdens. The radiation propulsion from anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions makes an 80 times greater contribution to global warming than the anthropogenic heat generation from all types of fuels.

Research / practical implications: Future research should show the consequences for the economy and the acquisition of money on the one hand and on the other hand include the ef- fects of global warming and the heat islands, both of which lead to a loss of habitat. Originality / Value: This paper has both the expected follow-up costs in view as well as the causes and effects of anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions.
Corporate Social Responsibility, Analysis Using the Boston College Method in a Company of the Automotive Industry in Chihuahua
Authors: Ramos Pedro Javier Martínez , Bencomo Myrna Isela García , Cisneros Hilda Cecilia Escobedo , Reyes José Gerardo López
Published: August 2020

The objective was to analyze the social responsibility construct through the Boston College method in a company of the automotive chain in Chihuahua from June to  November 2018. The hypothesis to contrast was this: the company of the automotive chain is in its transformation stage to social responsibility. The methodological approach was qualitative, based on the inductive method and the design was transectional, descriptive and not experimental. The sampling frame and units of analysis were based on the list of personnel provided by HR; a structured interview of open questions was applied to seven hierarchical levels of the organization. The main strategic finding is that only 20% of respondents consider that social responsibility is present in the organization; this shows that the personnel is not involved and ignores that the company has social responsibility practices.
Bioplastics for packaging in cosmetic sector towards a circular bioeconomy model
Authors: Matarazzo Agata , Vizzini Ludovica , Arfo' Sergio , Pulvirenti Edoardo
Published: August 2020

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The Italian cosmetic industry is experiencing a period of constant growth.    The materials used for industrial packaging are often produced in compliance with the hygiene standards imposed by the rules of the sector but without looking at the environmental aspect, how they are produced and how these packaging will be disposed of.  In recent years, consumers' environmental awareness has increased thanks to fast and accessible media, like the internet, and to a greater consciousness of the institutions. The average consumer is no longer satisfied with the generic product found at the point of sale, but he informs himself, evaluates, and relies on companies that embrace the culture of sustainability. The aim of this paper is the analysis of the technological and environmental advantages coming from the benefit of Bio-based polymers applied to the sector of cosmetic packaging, through a project of a new start up based on production of bioplastics for that sector.
THE EFFECT OF COMPANY ACTIVITIES ON DEBT COMPOSITION AND PROFITABILITY ON PUBLIC COMPANIES IN INDONESIAN FOOD AND BEVERAGE INDUSTRY
Authors: Robin Jonathan LCA , Militina Theresia
Published: August 2020

This study aims to analyze the effect of company activities which projected in the Total Asset Turn Over (TATO), Inventory Turn Over (ITO), and Fixed Asset Turn Over (FATO) variables on Debt Composition (DAR) and Net Profit Margin (NPM) on Indonesian Public companies in food and beverages sector during 2013-2019. The research data is sourced from 21 issuers, 7 issuers do not include financial statements and losses, therefore the sample size is 14 issuers. Data were analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis and path analysis. The results showed that simultaneous company activities: TATO, ITO and FATO have significant effect on DAR and NPM. DAR has no significant effect in mediating the influence of TATO, ITO and FATO on NPM. Overall, DAR played a role in weakening TATO's influence on NPM. As for ITO and FATO, DAR played a role in strengthening ITO's influence and FATO's influence on NPM.
Resolving the Mark-to Market vs Historical Cost debate: where do we go from here?
Authors: Chatham Michael , Kopf Jerry
Published: August 2020

Mark-to-market accounting has been one of the most hotly debated changes in accounting. Some, including the past Federal Reserve Chairman, Ben Bernanke, cited it as one of the causes of the 2007-2008 U.S. economic crisis.  Many in the accounting community disagree with the Chairman and feel that movement away from historical cost has been a positive for transparency. Though countless individuals have voiced either their opposition or their support of mark-to-market accounting, each of them seems to view the debate as one between either historical cost or mark-to-market. After reviewing the arguments for both historical cost and mark-to-market in detail, we conclude the production of two financial statements, a traditional Balance Sheet based on historical costs, and a Statement of Financial Condition based on mark-to-market, would be relatively inexpensive to produce and would better provide the information needed by different users employing said financial information for, invariably, different purposes.
An analysis of factors that influence diners to use restaurant review websites
Authors: Brewer Prawannarat
Published: August 2020

The purpose of this study is to explore why diners use restaurant review websites and how restaurant owners can obtain maximum benefit from these sites. By employing the Stimulus-Organism-Response framework, three key attributes of a restaurant review website were explored to discover their impact on consumers’ attitudes and behavioral responses. These attributes included performance, appearance, and content. A mock restaurant review website was created according to the results of in-depth interviews with participants who frequently used restaurant review websites. In the final study, an online survey was conducted. Data were collected from residents of the Southeastern U.S. and yielded 529 completed responses. The results provided support for the structural model. The three attributes of a restaurant review website had significant influences on consumers’ recommendation adoption and intentions to revisit the site in the future. Research implications, limitations, and suggestions were discussed
Crowdfunding: An Emerging Source of Raising Funds In Nigeria
Authors: Aladejebi Olufemi
Published: August 2020

Crowdfunding has become a new phenomenon of raising capital for business. Crowdfunding is prevalent in developed nations, while it is just getting popular in developing countries. The research method used for the research was multiple case studies. The purposive sampling method was used to select the five participants for the research. The questionnaire contained fifteen questions. Eighteen themes were generated from the questions. As a result of Social distancing for protection under COVID 19, questions were sent to the respondents via the Google form. The thematic analysis result revealed that agricultural business is the most popular when it comes to crowdfunding. It is an opportunity for entrepreneurs to raise money from another source, easier to access funds through crowdfunding. The crowdfunding approaches used to raise funds by the five participants are loans, hybrid, reward-based, and royalty-based approaches. Crowdfunding is an effective funding alternative for entrepreneurs.
Hybrid Entrepreneurship: Combining Employment and Self Employment in Nigeria
Authors: Aladejebi Olufemi
Published: August 2020

Hybrid entrepreneurship is when a person is in employment and simultaneously engaging in entrepreneurial activities. Hybrid entrepreneurship is referred to as ‘side hustle' in Nigeria. Hybrid entrepreneurship may be an option in a situation where salaried workers are not sure of retaining their employment. The theoretical framework for the study is learning and real options theory. A quantitative research technique was used for the study. Questionnaires were administered to 150 respondents using a purposive sampling method. One hundred forty-five questionnaires were valid and analysed using a 5 Likert scale. It was observed that most of the hybrid business owners were employees in the public sector; the ages of the hybrid business owners were majorly between 31 and 50. Autonomy and the need for extra income are the main reasons employees run a business alongside their work.
Effect Of Debt Financing On Financial Performance Of Listed Non-Financial Firms In Kenya
Authors: Kibunja Philip Njau , Fatoki Olanrewaju Isola
Published: August 2020

This study sought to examine the effect of debt financing on the financial performance of non-financial firms listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange in the five-year period 2013 to 2017. Using a sample of 23 listed non-financial firms data was collected from published financial statements of the sampled firms and analysed statistical using the panel data regression method. The independent variables were short-term, medium term and long-term debt while the explained variable was return on equity. Three control variables, firm size, sales growth and growth opportunities, were included and considered as having an effect on the relationship between the independent and dependent variables.  The study results observed that medium-term debt had a negative and statistical significant relationship with return on equity. Long-term debt had a positive but statistically insignificant relationship while short-term debt had a negative relationship with return on equity.
Evaluation Of Accounting System Used By Small And Medium Scale Enterprises In Odo-Ona Nla/Idi Ayunre Ward
Authors: Elijah Adeyinka Adedeji  , Zaynab Shakrullah
Published: August 2020

For a successful business endeavor, accounting is considered as the conduit and essential tool of achieving its target. It has always concerned itself with determining how a business is doing. The level of book keeping and accounting in SMEs have created many problems against the effective operation and accountability of these businesses. The study seek to determine the extent to which Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in Odo-Ona Nla/ Idi-Ayunre ward use accounting record keeping system in their business and to examine their perception towards accounting record keeping systems in their business. Achieving this objective, the paper adopts a quantitative and qualitative approach in which a semi structured questionnaire was used as the main data collection method. The researcher used purposive and simple random sampling techniques to reduce the possibility of research limitations.

A total of 50 semi-structured questionnaires were distributed to various SMEs in Odo-Ona Nla/ Idi-Ayunre Ward at Oluyole Local Government in Ibadan. Forty-three (43) were returned and completely answered for the purpose of data analysis.  The primary data collected were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS). The analyzed results are presented into graphical and descriptive representations such as tables, percentages, and graph.

 The findings indicate that majority of SMEs that maintain accounting records fail to keep complete accounting records and it also indicate that SMEs have many issues triggers to have negative attitudes in compliance to proper record keeping for their business, including cost associated, Time consuming and Tax avoidance. The paper concludes that a concerted effort should be made by the government and other stakeholders to set out proper guidelines for record keeping and proposes that SMEs owners be trained on key skills for records and information management which will enable them keep records of their business activities.
How can Educational Leaders Promote Greater Student Engagement Remotely During COVID-19
Authors: Hilliard Ann Toler , Foose Renee
Published: August 2020

This study has been presented in order to share information as to how educational leaders can promote a greater opportunity for student engagement remotely during the COVID-19 crisis.  Adjusting in more ways than one during COVID-19 has been challenging for many students and faculty members at universities globally.  The leader sets the tone while working and sharing with faculty members ways to  engage students at an adequate level to continue student learning experiences remotely.  Adaptability and adjustments that most students and faculty members are making during this crisis have been notable by families and community leaders.   With educational leaders taking the lead, the major emphasis for this study was to focus on best practices for engaging students in the most productive ways during the COVID-19 crisis.
ILLUSTRATIONS IN TOTEMISM AND MYTHOLOGY AS PANACEA FOR ENHANCING CULTURAL STUDIES AMONG IGBO SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN NIGERIA
Authors: Onuora Chijioke Noel , Alu Nkem Fortyunes , Echem Samuel Ogba , Ezike Stephen Ezeh , Ogu Jovita Charles
Published: August 2020

Totemism is the philosophy in which animals and inanimate objects called totems are accepted as harmless co-habitants of man. Myths are folkloric tales of origins and existence, which are as doubtful as they are credible. In assessing Totemic and Mythological Imagery for cultural studies, the study specifically sought to; (i) measure the extent to which Igbo cultural images can hold students’ attention during cultural studies, and (ii) explore Igbo totemic and mythological themes for traditional synthesis in art. The research was experimental and descriptive survey. The 4-week long vacation experiment comprised 40 Junior Secondary School students of ages 12-14 (treatment, n=20; control, n=20) randomised from 60. The subject foci were; (i) Cultural Studies; Igbo, Social Studies and Agriculture, and (ii) Art; Fine art, Poetry and Drama. Three study instruments were used; (i) Igbo Totemic and Mythological Illustrations Scoring Chart (ITMI-SC), (ii) Igbo Totemic and Mythological Illustrations Mean Rating Table (ITMI-MRT), and (iii) Igbo Totemic and Mythological Illustrations Post-test Impact Assessment Mean Rating Table (ITMIPIA-MRT).  The post-test course tagged; Igbo Totemic and Mythological Illustrations Post-test Impact Assessment Test (ITMI-PIAT) involved the treatment and control groups in a free-topic choice of artistic contents. Findings showed that the treatment group progressed in cultural studies with artistic illustrations and subsequently explored Igbo mythological contents freely in art. During the ITMI-PIAT post test, the treatment group excelled beyond the control group members who were significantly atelic. It is recommended that teachers adopt artistic pedagogies for ethnographical studies while injecting traditional contents in art learning processes.
Social Networking and Adolescents’ Behavioural Problems (Drug abuse, Bullying and Cultism) in Uyo Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Authors: Ekot Mildred , Umoh E. I.
Published: August 2020

The study aimed at investigating the influence of social networking on adolescents’ behavioural problems (Drug abuse, bullying and cultism) in Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design. The population for the study was 14,739 from 14 public secondary schools in the study area, and a sample size of 601 students was selected through a multi-stage sampling technique. The instrument used for data collection was a structured questionnaire developed by the researchers. Data obtained were analysed using Mean and simple regression analysis. Results showed that Facebook was the most frequently used social networking site. Findings also revealed that social networking had significant influence on drug abuse (P<.05) and cultism (P<.05), but the influence on bullying tendency was not significant (P>.05). On the basis of the findings, it was recommended among others, that individuals, groups, civil societies and the government should continue to sensitize the public on the dangers of all anti-social behaviours through social networking sites to help reduce their rate of involvement. Further studies was also recommended to explore the influence of social networking on a non-student adolescent population or out of school adolescents.
Contribution of Home Based Psychosocial Issues On Students Academic Performance In Public Secondary Schools In Migori County, Kenya.
Authors: Okongo Calvince , Odera Florence Y. , Sichari M.
Published: August 2020

The home environment plays pivotal roles in determining children’s future. Every other parent strives to be a role model to be emulated by the children right from childhood to maturity level when these children can now stand strong to respond to the societal demands of life. However, when the home environment is not cordial to the children, this could lead to psychological, biological, mental and social dysfunction a reflection of cognitive disorientation especially for the students in secondary schools. The above situation would undoubtedly lead to a performance which does not measure to the threshold of the learning institutions in which the children have been admitted to pursue their studies .Students in high schools are in critical periods with myriads of psychological, social and academic issues which affect them most of which require personal and confidential psychotherapeutic interventions that the parents themselves could avert to ensure successful completion of secondary education.   The key objective of the study was to establish the contribution of home based psychosocial issues on the students’ academic performance in public secondary schools in Migori County. The paper explores the extent to which parental attachment, socio economic status of parents and parental involvement which are all home based psychosocial factors contribute to the academic performance of both boys and girls .The study findings will challenge the care takers who in this case are the parents and guardians and teachers to understand the psychosocial turmoil students face as they struggle to make ends meet educationally. The findings of this study may assist the Government, NGOs, Principals and all the education stakeholders to understand and create more resources  preferably trained personnel who could be knowledgeable in therapeutics skills to best manage students who might not have had  the best home based care and attention.
Intertribal variation with respect to BMI: A Study on tribal Women of Bastar, Chhattisgarh. India
Authors: Verma D. K.
Published: August 2020

Body mass index (BMI) is the most established indicator to assess nutritional status. The aim of the present study is to determine variation between Bhatra and Dhurwa women of Bastar, Chhattisgarh with respect to BMI and also to evaluate variation in magnitude of BMI in relation to socio-anthropometric determinants. Anthropometric data from290 Bhatra women and 207 Dhurwa women of reproductive age group were collected cross-sectionally and BMI is calculated in relation to the socio-economic status of tribal women. BMI is determined by measuring the weight and height of selected respondents by using standard techniques. Result reveals that Bhatra women are slightly heavier and taller than Dhurwa women. The mean BMI is found to be higher in Bhatra women (19.98± 0.15 Kg/M²) than Dhurwa women (19.70±0.18 Kg/M²). The mean values of mean BMI in relation to different socio-anthropometric determinants indicate state of normal nutrition in women of both tribal groups of Bastar except women of body weight ranged 30-41Kg., sitting height vertex ranged59-66cm and height vertex ranged 160-178cm. The present study reveals that the prevalence of chronic energy deficiency (CED) is higher in Dhurwa women (31.88%) than Bhatra women (27.58%). However BMI suggested that the prevalence of obesity in Bhatra women (3.45%) is higher than Dhurwa women (2.90%). The factors like age, menarcheal age, educational status, occupational status and different anthropometric determinants showed an impact over BMI magnitude among both tribal women of Bastar. However statistical analysis indicates non-significant intergroup differences among them except women of illiterate group, sitting height vertex ranged 59-66 cm and height vertex ranged 160-178 cm.  Sources of mean BMI of various tribal women of India indicates that tribal women of Bastar are nutritionally better and show state of normal nutrition in comparison to them.
Reciprocal Peer Coaching an Instrumental Case Study of the Journey of a Three Year Doctoral Cohort
Authors: Bernadowski Carianne
Published: August 2020

Reciprocal Peer coaching is a viable pedagogical strategy to use with doctoral students in order to encourage engagement, retention, collaboration, and engagement in a cohort model. This study explored a peer coaching model that randomly paired students in a three-year cohort doctoral program. Results indicated that doctoral candidates found that peer coaching and peer collaboration was beneficial both academically and personally. Moreover, candidates continued their relationship with their peers from year one to year three. Three themes emerged which included random assignment, building relationships through dialogue, and obstacles to success.
Literature Review of The influence of Integrating Social Media as E-Learning Tools into Teaching and Learning the English Language
Authors: Alsheehri Nada , Alenezi Hayfa Ali , AlMutairi Awatif , Almaqrn Riam K.
Published: August 2020

This study as a literature review aimed to explore the impact of the integration of social media (SM) tools into universities’ English language classrooms. Currently, the English language plays an essential and fundamental role in education. Therefore, it is crucial for learners to obtain a good understanding of the English language in the academic environment. Teaching students by traditional methods might not help to improve their English language skills. One technique that can be applied to improve learning skills quickly is utilising E-learning tools and SM in teaching strategies. Hence, this paper examines the influence of the integration of E-learning tools and strategies such as SM in teaching and learning English language in Saudi university classes. This new strategy has been chosen as it allows learners to access information anywhere without restrictions of time, and it can support them to obtain an in-depth understanding of English language content. Finally, this study will provide some recommendations and suggestions for future work.
Assessment Of The Implementation Of Contents For Secondary School Biology Curriculum In Three States In Southwest, Nigeria
Authors: Akinnodi Oladamola Dickson
Published: August 2020

The study assessed the implementation of contents for secondary school biology curriculum in three states in Southwest, Nigeria. The descriptive research design of the survey type was used in this study. The population of the study comprised all Biology teachers in all the public secondary schools in Ondo, Osun and Oyo States. The samples for the study consisted of 180 biology teachers drawn from 180 public secondary schools in the three states. The sample was selected using multistage sampling procedure. An instrument tagged Inventory on Implementation of Biology Curriculum (IIBC) was used for collecting the data for the study. The validation process was exempted since an inventory was used. The responses obtained were collated and analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings of the study revealed that Biology curriculum contents were not fully covered. It was also revealed that most of the schools do not meet the recommended standard of at least 2 periods per week for practical work in Biology. It was further revealed that the implementation of the contents of Biology curriculum in secondary schools do not differ among the three states considered in this study. It was recommended among others that Biology teacher should intensify efforts to see that the biology curriculum contents are covered and implemented.
True Science for Government Leaders and Educators: The Main Cause of Global Warming
Authors: Herndon J. Marvin
Published: August 2020

Government leaders and educators ought to be able to rely on scientists to tell the truth about climate change, but science has been tainted by politics. Real science, unlike politics, is all about telling the truth, truth that is securely anchored to the properties of matter and radiation. The current, high-profile, politically-driven, climate-change debate centers on two disparate ideas, namely, either global warming is caused by carbon dioxide or is not occurring at all. Neither is correct. Evidence from World War II indicates that particulate pollution, not carbon dioxide, is the cause of global warming. The difference between daily high and nightly low temperature data, tracked over time over a large geographic area, provide evidence that global warming is in fact occurring, which is independent of carbon dioxide. Particles in the lower atmosphere (troposphere) are heated by solar radiation and by radiant heat from the Earth, and transfer that heat to atmospheric gases by molecular collisions. The resultant heating increases atmospheric temperature, and reduces the temperature difference relative to air near the surface, which reduces atmospheric convection, and concomitantly reduces convective heat transport from the surface. This is the mechanism whereby particulate pollution causes global warming.
Writing Anxiety and Facebook-mediated Feedback
Authors: Yufrizal Hery , Sutarsyah Cucu , Sudirman
Published: August 2020

Feedback can be classified into two common types, namely teacher and peer feedback. Teacher feedback is feedback provided by teachers and peer feedback is feedback provided by other students. The aim of this article is to explore writing feedback provided by students and its impact to the quality of writing by students who reeceive the feedback. The research was undertaken to higher education students enrolled in wtiting class.  The result showed that writing in foreign language makes the students experience different dimensions of writing anxiety, such as somatic anxiety, avoidance behavior, and cognitive anxiety.
The Relationship between Reinforcement of Employee’s Customer-Centric Behavior and Employee Motivation Factors.
Authors: Kang Eungoo
Published: August 2020

Currently, there is little doubt that factors such as intensifying competition, high job turnovers, increased market diversity and technological advances demand the present organizations to invest in strategies that encourage customer-centric behaviors. To overcome these challenges and ensure employees to be more customer-oriented, the present author suggests integrated solutions based on prior major motivation theories such as Theory X and Y, Maslow's theory and Herzberg's two factor theory. As a result, the present research explains methods that companies can use to ensure that employees are motivated and satisfied, insisting that employee satisfaction and motivation play a huge role in ensuring that the organization is running smoothly and effectively. Also, the present author points out that adopting better employee incentive programs motivate employees to embrace practices that ensure customer satisfaction and company productivity. Organizations that fail to use the most appropriate incentives to drive their employees suffer huge losses.
Holocaust and Parallax
Authors: Mayer Gabriel
Published: August 2020

Our objective is to demonstrate the shifting nature of Holocaust cultural memory and the attendant historiography as it accelerates in the chronotrope of present and future history. This is the manifestation of a parallax effect exacerbated and complicated by polity, transnational viewpoints on genocide, and the convenient utilization of a "unique event” as code language in real-time global politics and the necessities of economic value. What suffers is a myriad of cultural expressions ranging from literature to art and museology to heritage landscapes. This work leads into an expose to show how state actors transpose them into malevolent political tools and steal good-intentioned academic progress.
Don't shoot!: State-wide police shootings, adolescent risk-taking behaviors, and the historic influence of wealth
Authors: Smith Nina , Harper Jim , Smith Ché , Young Deja
Published: August 2020

The present study uses Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory as a framework for understanding the influence of state-wide fatal police shootings and wealth on a host of adolescent risk-taking behaviors (i.e. sexual risk taking, tobacco use, drug use, alcohol use, and suicide risk). Using data from the Youth Risk Behavior Survey, associations were tested among black and white adolescents from five states (N=13,314). State-wide police shootings were positively associated with drug use, alcohol use, and suicide risk among black adolescents. In contrast, state-wide police shootings, alone, were not associated with any risk-taking behaviors among white adolescents. However, wealth mattered, such that increases in wealth were significantly associated with lower sexual risk-taking, drug use, and suicide risk for white adolescents. Wealth was only associated with lower alcohol use among black adolescents. Our results indicate that state-wide fatal police shootings may shape adolescent health in unfavorable ways – namely among Black youth. Wealth may serve as a buffer against the negative effects of state-wide fatal police shootings.
Food Safety Practices of Household Food Preparers in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
Authors: Udoh Ekaette , Udoh Edet
Published: August 2020

Generally, study analysed the food safety practices of household food preparers in Akwa Ibom state. A multi-stage sampling procedure was used to collect cross-sectional data from 457 respondents. Specifically, study determined the prevalence, margin and intensity of and factors influencing food safety practices of household food preparers. Given two critical indices 0.62 and 0.42, the study showed that the prevalence of best food safety practices is 49.45% and 97.8% respectively. Results of the disaggregated mean prevalence show that households that carry out less than best food safety practices do so sometimes and not often respectively while those who carry out best practices, do so most times. The mean margins, based on the two respective critical indices 0.62 and 0.42, suggest that, minimally, policy could seek to raise the value of the food safety and dietary practices index of households with less than best practices by 0.08 and 0.04 respectively. The values of the intensity (of the mean margin)0.009, 0.002 and 0.004, 0.0003 , in pairs each representative of the two critical indices-0.62 and 0.42,  show that the deviation is more severe when the mean is adopted as critical index both when only deviating and all households are considered. Results of the fractional probit regression indicated that education, household income and confidence in safety labels are statistically significant in explaining the probability of households carrying out food safety practices. The gap between households who carry out less than best and best food safety practices should be bridged.
Civic Entrepreneurship The Implementation of Civic Innovations in the Governance of the University of Zambia
Authors: Kanyamuna Vincent
Published: August 2020

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Solutions to logistics challenges faced by fishmongers in handling and distributing processed fish. A case study of Anyanui and Keta Districts of Ghana
Authors: Ankoma - Sey Felicity , Ewedji Christabel , Adjei Richard Gyasi , Ahiafakpor Micheal
Published: August 2020

The study sought simple indigenous logistics solutions to challenges faced by fishmongers with respect to the handling and distribution of processed fish in the Anyanui and Keta Districts of Ghana. It aimed at designing a handling and distribution unit (HADU) to substitute the conical frustum shaped basket (kenten), which is traditionally used for the purpose.  This was a follow-up to a research that sort to curtail identified challenges, including improper stowage, perceived overloading, listing of cargo on transport vehicle, crushing and contamination of the processed fish during transit.   Observation, simple mathematical calculations, interviews and experimental testing were employed in the study. The researchers’ considered designing a HADU with characteristics similar to the intermodal ISO container. The HADU was to be appropriate for transporting the processed fish by standard tricycles, trucks, and water crafts.  Its volume was calculated to be equivalent to that of the kenten, so as to preserve the measurements of products per unit traditionally supplied to customers, thus not complicating the pricing of contents per unit HADU for the traders.  With height 40 cm, length 43 cm and width 56 cm, the resultant cuboidal shaped HADU, had handles, corner posts with extensions and corner fitting spaces.  The HADU could be loaded in larger numbers on various sizes of trucks and tricycles compared to the kenten. It also solved the in-transit logistics challenges when stacked at a recommended maximum height of three.  Upon its acceptance by the fishmongers, the HADU’s concept was recommended to be sold to basket weavers, to try raw materials other than cane, which will lower its production cost.
Management of Indigenous Toys, Modern Toys and Animation For Early Childhood Education In Rivers State, Nigeria.
Authors: Ukala Chinyere Catherine
Published: August 2020

This study examined the management of indigenous toys, modern toys and animation for early childhood education.  Three research questions and three hypotheses guided the study.  The study adopted a description survey design with a population of 655 primary schools that house early childhood centres spread across the 23 Local Government Areas of Rivers State.  A sample size of 164 head teachers in early childhood education centres was drawn using stratified random sampling technique representing 25% of the population.  A self-designed instrument titled Management of Indigenous Toys, Modern Toys and Animation for Early Childhood Education Questionnaire (MITMAFECEQ) was used for data collection.  Face and content validities of the instrument were done by experts in the related areas while reliability coefficient of 0.88 was computed through Cronbach internal consistency reliability technique.  Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions while z-test was used to test the null hypotheses at 0.05 alpha level of significance. It was found among others that the management of indigenous toys enhances spatial, numeric and logical development and reasoning while management of modern toys increase the development of electronic skills among pupils. It was recommended among others that early childhood education can be achieved through proper use of indigenous toys in order to instil manual calculation ability in children.  The children should be allowed access to modern toys and animation in order to enhance their prowess and dexterity in handling life events and facing future life's challenges in this digital world of 21st century.
Limitations of Rural Health Services and Assessment Pregnant Mothers in the Pandemic Covid-19 of the Papua Province Indonesian
Authors: Irab Semuel Piter
Published: August 2020

Background

Pandemic infectious diseases cause morbidity and deaths to increase over time globally. Corona virus disease-19 (Covid-19) is an infectious disease found in China in Wuhan City, and spread very quickly to Indonesia and Papua Province. The purpose of this study was to determine limitations of the rural health services, and  assessment of the pregnant mothers in the pandemic covid-19 Papua Province of Indonesian.

Methods

The cross sectional study design, is a type of research to see the relationship between the limitations of rural health services, according to the assessment pregnant mothers in the pandemic covid-19 Papua Province. Jayapura City and Jayapura Regency research sites, which represents all Cities/Regencies in Papua Province. The population is all pregnant mothers  in Jayapura City and Jayapura Regency. The samples was 89 pregnant mothers living in rural areas. Data analysis using the Chi-Square test (χ2).

Results

The limitation of integrated health service post was very less 38,2% and very good 22,5%. The community health center is very less 41,6% and good 22,5%. Hospitals are very less 31,5% and very good 25,8%. The practice of doctors / midwife is less 30,3% and very good 31,5%. The limitations of antenatal care were very less 38,2% and good 22,5%. The limitation treatment of the sick pregnant mothers was 39,3% and good 22,5%. The prevalence covid-19 rural is very high 40,4% and low 20,2%. Assessment of the significant pregnant  mothers with  prevalence covid-19 of rural, the limitations of integrated health service posts, community health centers, hospitals, doctor/midwife practices, limitations in pregnant mothers, and limitations of treatment for sick pregnant mothers.

Conclusion

The adverse effects of the pandemic covid-19 are increasing day by day, the provincial government of Papua implements health protocols to protect the public, in other parts of pregnant mothers who don't suffer from corona virus, but suffering from other illnesses and wanting to visit a health service unit is limited.