bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Associations between Metacognitive Reading Strategies and Critical Reading Self-Efficacy: Mediation of Reading Motivation
Authors: Bozgun Kayhan , Can Fatih
Published: February 2023

The aim of this study is to test the mediation of reading motivation between preservice teachers' metacognitive reading strategies and critical reading self-efficacy. For this purpose, a sample of 482 preservice teachers studying at the education faculty of a state university located in a city center in the Central Black Sea Region in the spring semester of the 2019-2020 academic year. Participants were determined by convenience sampling method. Self-efficacy Perception Questionnaire about Critical Reading Skills, Metacognitive Reading Strategies Scale and Adult Reading Motivation Inventory were used as data collection tools. In the analysis of the data, mediation analysis was performed with the Pearson Product-Moment correlation analysis using the Jamovi software. In the findings obtained, it was found that there were positive and highly significant relationships between dependent, independent and mediator variables. Metacognitive reading strategies were found to be significant predictors of reading motivation and critical reading self-efficacy. In addition, reading motivation was found to be a significant predictor of critical reading self-efficacy. According to the findings of the mediation analysis carried out as a result of provided these assumptions, it has been revealed that reading motivations have a partial mediating role between preservice teachers' metacognitive reading strategies and critical reading self-efficacy. In conclusion, reading motivation explains some of the relationship between metacognitive and critical reading.
Enhancing College Students’ Procedural Knowledge of Physics Using Blended Jigsaw-IV Problem-Solving Instruction
Authors: Cashata Zerihun Anibo , Seyoum Desta Gebeyehu , Gashaw Fikadu Eshetu
Published: February 2023

Jigsaw-IV Problem-solving method is innovative active learning instruction used to improve college student’s learning. The main purpose of the study was to investigate the effect of Jigsaw-IV problem-solving instruction on preservice physics teachers' (PSPT) procedural knowledge in college of teacher education in the Southern nation nationality region of Ethiopia. The study involves 136 first year PSPTs who are attending their preservice teacher education program in four colleges of teacher education. To achieve the goal of the study, a quasi-experimental research method with the pretest-posttest design was used. Procedural knowledge test was used for Data collection. The reliability of the test was checked using KR-20 and found to be 0.83. In treatment groups one, two, and three, the TECDRER (Thinking, Exploring, Choosing, and Manipulating), Discussing, Reflecting, Evaluating, and Re-teaching) model used in Jigsaw-IV problem-solving strategies (J-IVPSS), Jigsaw-IV (J-IV), and Problem Solving Strategies (PSS) were employed, while the customary method was employed for the comparison group. After checking all necessary assumption the data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics such as ANOVA and ANCOVA. The results showed that treatment groups performed significantly better than the comparison group. It was suggested that the J-IVPSS is a good approach to enhance PSPT's Procedural knowledge.
The Effectiveness of Hybrid Learning in Enhancing Academic Mindfulness and Deeper Learning of University Students
Authors: Essa Eman Khaled
Published: February 2023

With the escalation of the Covid-19 crisis, many educational institutions have turned to distance education, especially universities and higher education institutions, which may affect the quality of learning outcomes especially those related to deeper learning and academic mindfulness. The present study aimed at investigating the effectiveness of hybrid learning in developing academic mindfulness and enhancing deeper learning of a sample of university students, in addition to shedding the light on the relationship among the study variables. The research sample consists of 350 university students from both humanities and scientific majors at two faculties in a university in Egypt during the academic year 2021\2022. A quasi-experimental research design was used in this study to investigate the relationship among the variables of the study and to answer the proposed questions. As shown through the obtained results hybrid learning is considered one of the effective teaching and learning approaches, especially in recent years. During the Covid-19 pandemic using online learning was the most effective and available way to continue learning, however after this situation ends hybrid learning should be the basic method of learning especially for university students. The present study shows a positive significant correlation among the variables of the study including academic mindfulness, deep learning competencies levels, and hybrid learning, which stresses the importance of applying hybrid learning to have a high-quality outcome of the educational process.
Examining Lebanese Secondary Students’ Biology Learning Loss due to the Economic Crisis and COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Shaaban Eman
Published: February 2023

The economic crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic since 2019 forced both public and private schools in Lebanon to close for an extended period of time. Many topics were suspended from the curriculum due to decreasing the number of learning days. The predominant causes of learning loss are lengthy gaps or cutouts in students’ education. This study aims to investigate the impact of school closure on students’ learning, specifically the learning loss in biology at the secondary level during the period between 2019-2022. This is a mixed research: qualitative data was collected through document analysis to compare the topics covered in biology and the official exams for grade 12-Life Science section during the last two academic years with those covered and implemented before the dual crisis; and quantitative data through teachers’ questionnaire implemented to address the biology learning loss. The results revealed a huge learning loss in biology, more than 50 % of the biology program was not covered in grades 10, 11-S and 12-LS, and a decline in the quality of the official exams. Similar results were obtained in a parallel study addressing Lebanese secondary students’ learning loss in mathematics.
Design Specifications of Augmentative and Alternative Communication Apps for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Authors: Polat Hamza , Delialioglu Omer
Published: February 2023

The literature has emphasized the positive impact of mobile technologies with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) apps for enhancing the functional communication skills of individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Although various AAC apps are available, the system design of such apps presents assorted challenges, particularly for those with ASD in different cultures. Designing useful and engaging apps by considering the affordances of mobile technologies and the characteristics of individuals with ASD may contribute to the success of interventions. In this regard, the purpose of this study is to examine the design specifications of AAC apps based on the considerations of subject-matter experts from an instructional system design (ISD) perspective. The current research employed a design-based research framework, including different methods. An AAC app named as EBA was developed by following design specifications as suggested by the field experts to answer the research questions. The results of the study revealed several enhancements in usability, flexibility, and feasibility issues of AAC apps, and highlighted the importance of (a) personalized apps, (b) simple user-interface, (c) hierarchical representation of visuals, (d) responsive apps, (e) help and documentation, and (f) parent control service. Directions for future research are proposed.
Teachers’ Digital Technology Competencies for Use in Distance Education in Schools
Authors: Alomari Akram Mahmoud
Published: February 2023

Educators used distance education to respond to the Corona pandemic. The research question focuses on teachers' perceptions toward the use of ICT competencies in distance education, taking training courses into account. The study included 206 primary school teachers from Jordan's northern schools. A questionnaire designed specifically for this study was used, and its validity and reliability coefficient of 0.82 was confirmed. The findings revealed statistically significant variations in the sign of the training courses variable in favor of the teachers who got training. It is frequently regarded as insufficient by teachers' perspectives on the application of ICT competencies. As a result, respondents understand the necessity for and importance of using ICT for distance preparation and teaching and consider it a vital component of their professional development. The findings recommended incorporating competencies linked to teaching online (electronic course management, computer applications, networking, and educational materials creation), into training programs.
أوجه عناية العلماء بعلم فضائل القرآن الكريم
Authors: Ali Khousrof Marwah Mohsen , Abdo Khaled Nashwan
Published: February 2023

ملخص

تناولت هذه الدراسة علم فضائل القرآن الكريم وأوجه العناية به عن طريق التعريف بهذا العلم، وأهميته، وبداية نشأته وتأليف العلماء فيه، ومميزات التأليف في علم فضائل القرآن، ثم ذكرت أنواع فضائل القرآن وقد تم تقسيمها إلى ثمانية أقسام، وقد تعرضت الدراسة لبعض المسائل المتعلقة بعلم فضائل القرآن؛ كحكم المفاضلة بين سورة القرآن الكريم، وكيفية الاستفادة من الفضائل، والأخذ بالفضائل المروية في فضائل القرآن الكريم، وحكم العمل بالحديث الضعيف الوارد فيها، وأن العلماء لم يلتزموا في تناول فضائل القرآن الكريم طريقة محددة، ولم يسيروا في التصنيف سيرة واحدة، فقد تعددت طرقهم في عرضه.

Abstract

This study dealt with the science of the virtues of the Noble Qur’an and the aspects of care for it by defining this science, its importance, the beginning of its inception and the authorship of scholars in it, and the advantages of authorship in the science of the virtues of the Qur’an. related to the science of the virtues of the Qur’an; Such as the ruling on the comparison between Surah the Noble Qur’an and how to benefit from the virtues, adopting the virtues narrated in the virtues of the Noble Qur’an, and the ruling on working with the weak hadith contained in it, And that the scholars did not adhere to a specific method in dealing with the virtues of the Noble Qur’an, and did not follow the classification in one biography.
أساليب الخطاب القرآني في تحقيق مقصد حفظ المال
Authors: Yousef Elatrash Radwan Jamal
Published: February 2023

ملخص

المدقق الخبير يجد نقصاً في الدراسات العلمية حول أساليب الخطاب القرآني في تحقيق مقصد حفظ المال. لهذا فإن هذه الورقة تتناول مقصداً واحداً هو مقصد حفظ المال من خلال الأساليب المتنوعة لتحقيقه وما يميزه عن غيره. ومن المعلوم أن مقاصد الشريعة الخمسة  وكلها تسعى لتحقيق غرض واحد هو: درء المفاسد وجلب المصالح، ومن أهم المقاصد الشرعية التي يجلب بها المصالح ويدرأ بها المفاسد لكل الخلائق على السواء هو مقصد حفظ المال. لذا فإن هذه الورقة تهدف إلى إثارة أساليب الخطاب القرآني من خلال الاستقصاء والتركيز على كيفية عرض هذه الأساليب الدالة على حفظ المال وتنميته. وسيراً مع طبيعة الموضوع فإن البحث يقتضي أن يعتمد على المنهج الاستقرائي ثم المنهج التحليلي. وقد خلص البحث إلى أن القرآن الكريم في تنوع أساليبه أكد على حفظ المال، ورغب بكتابة الدين والإشهاد وقبول شهادة النساء صيانة لحقوق الناس من الأموال والأعراض. كما أثبت البحث أن هناك أساليب أكدت أن إتلاف المال بدون غاية نبيلة ومقاصد سامية تجلب المصالح وتدرأ المفاسد فإن ذلك يعد من المحرمات التي نهى عنها الخطاب القرآني.

 

Abstract

The expert examiner learns need of scientific studies on the methods of Quranic discourse in accomplishing the purpose of saving money. Therefore, this paper deals with one objective, which is the objective of saving money through various methods of achieving it, and what distinguishes it from others. It is well known that the five objectives of Sharia, all of which seek to achieve one goal, are warding off corruption and bringing about benefits. Therefore, this paper aims to raise the methods of Quranic discourse through investigation and focus on how to present these methods that indicate the preservation and development of money. In line with the nature of the research, it requires to depend on the inductive method and then the analytical method. The research concluded that the Holy Qur’an, in its diversity of methods, emphasized the preservation of money, and desired to write down the debt, to testify, and to accept the testimony of women, in order to preserve the rights of people in terms of money and honor. The research also proved that there are methods that confirmed that wasting money without a noble purpose and lofty purposes brings interests and ward off evils, as this is one of the things forbidden by the Qur’anic discourse.
أسلوب القسم في (جزء عم) دراسة بلاغية
Authors: Abulgasim Abdulhadi Ahmed
Published: February 2023

ملخص

أسلوب القسم من الأساليب الإنشائية ، ومفهومه في الاصطلاح لا يختلف كثيرا عن مفهومه اللغوي، حيث يكون القسم منصبا على القرآن الكريم والحديث النبوي الشريف ... ، وقد ورد القسم في العديد من الآيات ، تارة بلفظ ( الأيمانْ ) ، وتارة بلفظ ( الحَلِف ) ، وأحيانا تسبقه حروف القسم وهي : ( الباء ، التاء، الواو ) أي : ( بالله وتالله ووالله ) . وقد تنوع القسم في ( جزء عم ) ، منه ماجاء مفردا ، ومنه ماجاء متعددا ، ومنه ما اشتمل على النوعين داخلا في العديد من السور . وإذا كانت الحكمة من القسم هو أن يزداد المؤمن إيمانا ويقينا ، فإن درجة إيمانه لا تحتاج إلى دليل أو برهان ، فإيماننا بالله وتصديقنا بكتابه ،  هو أساس العقيدة ، وركيزة الإيمان . هذا فيما يخص المؤمن ، أما الكافر فإذا كان الهدف من القسم إقناعه بالحجة والدليل ، فهو أصلا منكر وجاحد ومكذب بالقرآن . أما عن ضروب القسم في ( جزء عم ) فهذا موضوعنا الذي نحن بصدده ، وهو ما سنفصل فيه القول في دراسة بلاغية تهدف إلى الغرض المطلوب . وأي فصاحة أو بلاغة تعدل بلاغة القرآن الكريم أو ترقى إلى مستواه ...؟

 

Abstract

The oath's style is one of the structural methods; its terminological concept does not differ much from its linguistic concept. Our study focuses on the oath in the Noble Qur’an and the noble Prophet’s hadith…. The oath was mentioned in many Quranic verses, sometimes with the word “faith”, and sometimes with the word “swearing”. Sometimes it is preceded by the letters of the oath, which are: ("bi","ta" and "wa") (biAllahi, taAllahi, and waAllahi) meaning: (to swear by Allah). The oath has varied in Juz Amma (Amma part), some of it came singly, some were multiple and some of it included both types as in many verses (surahs). If the wisdom of the oath is to increase the believer's faith and certainty, then the degree of his faith does not need evidence or proof, as our belief in Allah and his book is the basis of belief and the pillar of faith. That is with regard to the believer. While for the disbeliever, if the aim of the oath is to convince him of the argument and evidence, then it is already denounced, ungrateful, and denies the Quran. As for the types of swearing in (Juz Amma), this is our topic that we study, which we will elaborate on in a rhetorical study to reach the desired purpose. which eloquence can modify the rhetoric of the Noble Qur’an or rise to its level…?! It is clear to us through this study that the highest percentage of the swearing in Juz Amma came in the swearing with cosmic phenomena and what nature included in both its silent and moving types. Perhaps this is due to the fact that these phenomena are a great proof of the wonderful creation of Allah.
مبدأ المسؤولية في ضوء الحكم الراشد "دراسة تحليلية"
Authors: A Mahmoud Belal J , Bin Artalim Zaim Muntaha
Published: February 2023

ملخص

معايير الرشاد في النظام السياسي الإسلامي كثيرة، منها شرعية المحاسبة والمسؤولية، وأهمية هذا المعيار تتجلَّى من كونه أحدَ صور التكافل السياسي الذي أرسى الإسلام مبادئه، حيث إنَّه يرتكِزُ على إشراك الحاكم والمحكوم في إدارة شؤون الحكم، وأن ليس أحدا في النظام الإسلامي مُعْفًى من المسؤولية؛ ما يُفضِي بدوره إلى تقويم الحاكم والمحكوم على حدٍّ سواء. ويُظْهِرُ مشكلةَ البحث التساؤلُ عن التصور الإسلامي لهذا المبدأ، وما يثوِّره هذا التساؤل من القضايا ذات الصلة، نحو: ما الأسس التي تنهض بالمسؤولية وفقا للتصور الإسلامي؟ وما علاقته بفروض الكفايات والتي من أهمِّها ما يتعلق بالنظام السياسي؟ ثمَّ هل تقتصر المسؤولية على أحد دون غيره، وعلى الآخرة دون الدنيا؟ وحيث إن المسؤولية أحد صور التكافل السياسي، فما مراتب المسؤولية في الحكم الراشد؟ ويهدف البحث إلى بيان التصور الإسلامي لمعيار المسؤولية، والكشف عن مستوياته في الحكم الراشد. وفي سبيل ذلك سلك الباحثان المنهجين الاستقرائي والتحليلي. وانتهى البحث إلى جملة من النتائج، من أهمها: ابتناء المسؤولية على ركني التكليف والمحاسبة، وأن المخاطب بالمسؤولية ثلاثة مستويات، هي: الحاكم والأمة والفرد، وكلٌّ منها يضطلع بتكاليفَ تتَّسِق وإمكاناته، ويخضع للمحاسبة عليها.

Abstract

The criteria of guidance in the Islamic political system are many, including the legitimacy of accountability and responsibility, and the importance of this criterion is evidenced by the fact that it is one of the forms of political interdependence that Islam established its principles, as it is based on the involvement of the ruler and the ruled in the management of governance affairs, and that no one in the Islamic system is exempt from responsibility; Which in turn leads to the evaluation of the ruler and the ruled alike. The research problem shows the question about the Islamic conception of this principle, and what this question raises from related issues, towards: What are the foundations that promote responsibility according to the Islamic conception? And what is its relationship to the assumptions of competencies, the most important of which is what is related to the political system? Then is the responsibility limited to one person and not another, and to the afterlife rather than the world? Since responsibility is one of the forms of political interdependence, what are the levels of responsibility in good governance? The research aims to clarify the Islamic conception of the criterion of responsibility, and to reveal its levels in the good governance. To this end, the researchers followed the inductive and analytical approaches. The research concluded with a number of results, the most important of which are: responsibility is based on the two pillars of assignment and accountability, and that the responsibility is addressed to three levels: the ruler, the nation, and the individual, and each of them bears costs that are consistent with its capabilities, and is subject to accountability for it.
Dynamic Microservice based scalable approach to list product deals
Authors: Abhijeet R. Raipurkar  , Pratik K. Agrawal  , Radha Malichkar  , Snehal Mopkar  , Chetan Pardhi  , Saiyyed Khhizr Aalam
Published: February 2023

Customers always have to compare product prices and offers across several websites when they go to purchase a specific item. The solution seeks to address the fore mentioned issue. The comparison that Google Search now offers is focused more on text search than anything else. The pricing and any available coupons or discounts on that website are not listed. This paper proposes a solution- a price-deals-lister, a microservice based website which scrapes the various e-commerce websites and get the deals available, stores them in database and later the request processor unit will take the data from the database according to the user’s request and show it to the user. Customers and retailers alike will benefit from this initiative because it allows them to quickly and easily access all the data with just one click. Anyone can access the website and compare the offers found on other e-commerce websites. In view of the Market analysis, Shopkeepers can use a website to verify the current market price of a product, especially retailers that must offer their goods with tight margins. After that, they can raisethe product’s price in their store and sell it for a fair amount to make a profit. Shop owners can learn about various lucrative offers that are currently being offered for a specific product and utilize that knowledge to better serve their customers. Producers can research the products that consumers are most interested in and concentrate on making those products. Additionally, by providing the finest deals to the clients, they might consider various strategies for increasing the profitability of the products.
The Analysis of Implicature and Cooperation Principles in Animation Web Drama a Day Before us: Pragmatic Study
Authors:   Nasional University, Jakarta, Indonesia, Adinda Rurani , Farawansa Indah ,   Nasional University, Jakarta, Indonesia
Published: February 2023

This research aims 1) to find the types of implicature and examine the realization of the cooperative principle found in animated web drama speech, 2) to examine the realization of the cooperative principle found in animated web drama speech. The success of communication can be seen in the use of language in relation to context (pragmatics) and it is also not uncommon in films, and there are many implied meanings expressed in the form of implicatures to be conveyed. This research used Grice’s theory (1975) of cooperative principles and implicatures. The data used speech and conversational dialogues that contain forms of implicatures and cooperative principles. The research method used qualitative. Based on the results of the analysis, 7 data of conventional implicatures were found and 14 data of conversational implicatures. The form of the principle of cooperation from the observance of the maxims was found in 10 data 4 maxims of quality, 1 maxim of quantity, 2 maxims of relevance, 3 maxims of manner and the manifestation of the principle of cooperation from violation of the maxims was found in 11 data 3 maxims of quantity, 5 maxims of relevance, 3 maxim of way).
Conversational Implicature in the Webtoon Suddenly, I Became a Princess
Authors:   Nasional University, Jakarta, Indonesia, Sachiya Fahdi , Zahrah Lulu Kamelia ,   Nasional University, Jakarta, Indonesia
Published: February 2023

In conversation events, sometimes the speech contains a specific purpose that is different from what is said. This condition is done by someone to disguise his speech. This research discussed the conversational implicature contained in a webtoon. The aims of this research 1) to describe the conversational implicatures and intentions contained in the webtoon Suddenly, I Became a Princess, and 2) to analyse the conversational implicatures and intentions contained in the webtoon. This research used qualitative descriptive methods. The data collection technique used the listening technique with advanced techniques in the form of note-taking techniques by collecting data in the form of conversational sentences between characters from episodes 21-41 which contain conversational implicatures. The data were analyzed by classifying conversational implicature using three types of conversational implicature (Yule, 2014) which are divided into general conversational implicature, special conversational implicature, and scaled conversational implicature. The results of the analysis, there were 42 utterances which contain conversational implicature, 17 utterances of general conversational implicature, furthermore 20 utterances of special conversational implicature, and 5 utterances of scaled conversational implicature.
Relationship between Training Evaluation and Perceptions about XYZ Corporate University
Authors:   School of Business Management, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Fitrianti Dhea Tirta , Bangun M. Yuni Ros ,   School of Business Management, Institut Teknologi Bandung
Published: February 2023

XYZ Corporate University plays a role in developing employee competencies, supporting XYZ Corporation performance, and filling competency gaps. One of the performance indicators is the Customer Satisfaction Index. The data shows that there is a gap, where the assessment from the participants states that the average rating has met the target, but the scores from superiors and business unit heads are still far from the target score. This brings forth the question of relationship between elements of training evaluation that influence perceptions towards XYZ Corporate University and how to improve it. Quantitative research methodology is used in this research with primary data gathered from employees of XYZ Corporation who filled out a set of questionnaires. For analysis technique, linear regression analysis is performed. From these results, XYZ Corporate University needs to prioritize Learners’ Reaction and Changed Behavior after Learning, because increasing these two independent variables can affect the four dependent variables, namely positive perceptions of XYZ Corporate University. Of the five levels of training evaluation, Level 5, namely return on Training Investment, does not show a significant effect on perception, so further research is needed to examine its effect on training.
Efforts to Improve Backhand Short-Serve Motion Ability in Badminton: Literature Review
Authors:   Sport Science Study Program, Faculty of Sports and Health Science, Yogyakarta State University, Marito Cristine , Nasrulloh Ahmad ,   Sport Science Study Program, Faculty of Sports and Health Science, Yogyakarta State University
Published: February 2023

Service is a basic technique in starting a badminton game, not only that serve is also one of the initial attacks that starts in a match. Backhand short serve is a form of serve in badminton. The ability to move short-serve backhands is one of the basic techniques that are important to master in the game of badminton. This paper aims to examine efforts to improve the ability to move short service backhands in badminton. Data searches are carried out using Google, Google Scholar and Google Books search engines with keywords for efforts to reduce the short-serve movement of the backhand in badminton. Based on research studies, it is known that many factors affect the ability to move short service backhands in badminton games, both movement techniques and training and learning factors.
The Role of Bureaucracy on the Effectiveness of Public Services
Authors:   Lecturer, Public Administration Study Program, Faculty of Social and Political Science, Majalengka University, West Java, Indonesia, Kuswati Yeti , Kusmayadi Dody ,   Lecturer, Public Administration Study Program, Faculty of Social and Political Science, Majalengka University, West Java, Indonesia, Hartati Tati ,   Lecturer, Public Administration Study Program, Faculty of Social and Political Science, Majalengka University, West Java, Indonesia
Published: February 2023

Poor public services in Indonesia are not new. Many facts on the ground show the low level of public service delivery, such as the number of discrimination services, the absence of certainty of the cost and time of service, and the low level of public satisfaction with public services. Optimizing public services carried out by the government bureaucracy is not easy, and considering the renewal of various aspects entrenched in the circle of government bureaucracy in Indonesia. Among some of these aspects is the culture of bureaucracy that is not conducive that has long colored the mindset of bureaucrats since the colonial era. The procedures and ethics of service developed in the bureaucracy in Indonesia are very far from the values and practices that value the nation's citizens as sovereign citizens.
Level of Tax Avoidance Intersector: Case Study of Companies Listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange
Authors:   Directorate General of Taxation, Indonesia, Aristyatama Hanung Adittya , Riyadi Agus ,   Directorate General of Taxation, Indonesia
Published: February 2023

Indonesia's Economic growth and investment increase in 2021 need to be maintained by the Government by mitigating tax avoidance activities. This study aims to examine differences in the level of tax avoidance between business sectors. The sample in this study uses companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2021, consisting of 514 companies. Kruskal Wallis analysis and the Wilcoxon rank-sum (MannWhitney) test were used to testing the hypotheses. The results show that the mining sector differs significantly from all other sectors. This result implies that government policy changes in mitigating tax avoidance activities for the mining sector can be applied specifically to that sector. Meanwhile, the Government must be more careful in making policy changes for other sectors because it will affect several sectors simultaneously.
Language Competence as a Factor of Shaping Human Identity
Authors:   Doctoral student of Khazar University, Ibrahimova Firuza Shakir
Published: February 2023

If we take a deep look at the analysis of the word “competence” in the term of language competence, we will see that this concept has certain foundations outside of linguistics. This word plays an important role in all fields related to professional life, such as sociology, pedagogy, psychology and even personnel management. A competency is a consciously controlled set of abilities or skills in a specific domain. Competence also requires knowledge as well as the ability to solve problems in the field. The relevant fields are often the professional fields that people master. It is an undeniable fact that competence is acquired through training and experience and is measured according to established standards. If we look at the science of psychology, we will see that there are “personal” and “professional” types of competence. Since our goal is to examine the term “competence” from the linguistic aspect, we can say that a person’s language competence is, first of all, a part of its personality. On the other hand, this is one of the most important factors that shape professional life. So what do we mean by language competence? Thus, the language knowledge and skills necessary for the language to realize itself in speech activity are called language competence. It is possible to call “language competence” the ability of a language user to both express himself/herself and understand the other party correctly while using the language. It is an accepted reality that language is universal, that is, it is related to the expressive ability of a person, related to thought, words and gestures, attitude and hidden beliefs, cultural creation. On the other hand, language is a cultural object that is related to specific or historical conditions, in other words, it is built in conditions of participation and cooperation with all individuals of society.
Enhancing Higher Education Student Class Attendance through Truancy Reduction Program at the University of Namibia
Authors:   Department of Intermediate and Vocational Education, Faculty of Education and Human Sciences, University of Namibia, Rundu Campus, Intja Natalia S. , Mangundu AnnaFrugentta ,   Department of Early Childhood Education and Care, Faculty of Education and Human Sciences, University of Namibia, Rundu Campus, Haingura Rebekka, K. ,   Department of Early Childhood Education and Care, Faculty of Education and Human Sciences, University of Namibia, Rundu Campus, Moyo Irmagard ,   Department of Intermediate and Vocational Education, Faculty of Education and Human Sciences, University of Namibia, Rundu Campus
Published: February 2023

The major objective of the present study was to identify the contributory factors of truancy among higher education students at the university of Namibia. Besides that, it was aimed at gaining a comprehensive understanding of the truancy reduction program which the university may adopt to help lessen the situation. A broader view of attendance issues in higher institutions is becoming more prevalent in literature. Also, the rise of higher institutions of learning has been accompanied by a sharp increase in the journey to source for approaches of enhancing class attendance amongst university students. The sample comprised 48 full-time students from the faculty of Education and Human Sciences aged between 17 to 60 years old from the University of Namibia’s Rundu campus. Data was collected using the open-ended online survey questionnaire. The questionnaire consists of two sections, one on respondents’ demographic data and the other on higher education students’ class attendance. A pilot study had been conducted to validate the instrument. Respondents were sent the link via the WhatsApp platform for them to respond to. Responses were monitored by the corresponding author using google docs. Data were analysed thematically. Results demonstrate that truancy among university students is significantly influenced by students, lecturers, and the university and a thorough grasp of the truancy reduction programme that institutions may use to help reduce truancy should be imposed.
Epidermolysis Bullosa Acquisita in a patient with End Stage Renal Disease: Case study
Authors: Umar Rana Muhammad , Azhar Ali Khan  , Waqar Ahmad
Published: February 2023

Epidermolysis Bullosa Acquisita (EBA) is a rare disorder characterised by sub- epithelial mucocutaneous blistering. Its presentation may be in the form of inflammatory bullous eruption or non-inflammatory tense bullae, milia, and scarring. EBA is an immune disorder mediated with antibodies against type VII collagen, which is a major component of basement membrane zones of the skin and mucosa. Adults are more commonly affected; however, a few paediatric cases have also been reported. Risk factors for its development are still under study. Very few cases are seen of EBA in patients with End Stage Renal Disease and its association with this chronic illness is still under study. This case report presents the case of a patient whose lesions were initially misinterpreted for Calciphylaxis, but histological diagnosis revealed inflammatory EBA.
Keywords: Epidermolysis bullosa acquisita, End stage renal disease, Inflammatory bullous eruption.
Knowledge and perception of medical students towards the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare
Authors: Hania Ahmer  , Saad Bin Altaf  , Hamza Mustufa Khan  , Ibrahim Ahmad Bhatti  , Salwan Ahmed  , Sanah Shahzad  , Sajida Naseem
Published: February 2023

Objective: To assess the knowledge and perception of medical students regarding the utility and applications of artificial intelligence in medicine.
Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted at the Shifa College of Medicine, Islamabad, Pakistan, from February to August 2021, and comprised medical students regardless of gender or year of studies. Data was collected using a pretested questionnaire. Differences in perceptions were explored relative to gender and the year of studies. Data was analysed using SPSS 23.
Results: Of the 390 participants, 167(43.1%) were males and 218(56.9%) were females. The overall mean age was 20±1.65 years. There were 121(31%) students from the first year of studies, 122(31.3%) second year, 30(7.7%) from third year, 73(18.7%) from fourth year, and 44(11.3%) from the fifth year. Most participants 221(56.7%) had a good familiarity with artificial intelligence, and 226(57.9%) agreed that the biggest advantage of using artificial intelligence in healthcare was its ability to speed up the processes. In terms of gender of year of studies, there were no significant differences on both counts (p>0.05).
Conclusion: Medical students, regardless of age and year of studies, were found to have a good understanding of the usage and application of artificial intelligence in medicine.
Key Words: Artificial intelligence, Medical students, Education, Perception.
Dissecting the understanding of students about our teaching methods – a single institute, analytical cross-sectional study
Authors: Athar Unsa , Mubashir Muhammad , Afzal Muhammad Zeeshan , Usmani Natasha Taha
Published: February 2023

Objectives: To measure the perception of medical students regarding different methods of active learning, and its association with the year of study.
Method: The analytical cross-sectional study was conducted at Shalamar Medical and Dental College, Lahore, Pakistan, from May to September 2020, and comprised medical students of either gender from first to final year of studies. Data was collected using an online questionnaire regarding different methods of active learning and e-learning. Perceptions and their association with the year of study were worked out. Data was analysed using SPSS 16.
Results: Of the 270 subjects, 155(57.4%) were females and 115(42.5%) were males. Overall, 39(14.4%) students were from the first year of studies, 32(11.9%) second, 47(17.4%) third, 120(44.4%) fourth and 32(11.9%) were from the final year of medical studies. Most students preferred class lectures as the teaching method of choice 240(89%), followed by small group discussions 156(58%). Students showed positive perception of different learning methods except e-learning 78(28.89%). The association between perceptions and the year of study was statistically significant (p< 0.05).
Conclusion: Students apparently enjoyed using different interactive methods, but were apprehensive about online learning.
Key Words: Active learning, Different methods of active learning, E-learning, Medical education, Online learning, Perception of medical students.
The necessity for the education of medical students’ communication skills in the preclinical years of their MBBS program
Authors: Esha Rafique
Published: February 2023

My manuscript is a letter to the editor. therefore it's not applicable.
Using Artificial intelligence technology- for diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease before emerging of symptoms
Authors: Maryam Nasrumminallah  , Rehan Fatima , Sawairah Mukhtiar
Published: February 2023

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Imposter Syndrome: Doubting Success
Authors: Imran Rayaan , Ali Mohsan , Shuja Muhammad Hamza
Published: February 2023

Dear Madam, Imposter syndrome is defined as the psychological experience in which one believes that their accomplishments were purely due to chance and not based on merit(1). It is no shock that this phenomenon is common in a highly competitive and intellectually demanding medical career. This syndrome not only strives amongst medical students, but also amongst physicians far ahead in their careers(2).
A recent study has demonstrated that mental illnesses and their associated phenomena are present in 21.0% of the adults in the United States(3). The results of this study are a reason for concern, especially amongst students in Pakistan, where experiences such as the imposter syndrome contribute to the already poor mental health and access to mental health treatments(4). This form of self-doubt results in a decline in emotional paralysis and a decline in productivity and confidence(5).
A detailed online literature search on PakMediNet and PubMed surprisingly resulted in no articles addressing the occurrence of imposter syndrome and its adverse effects on Pakistani students, demonstrating the severe lack of attention given to this phenomenon. Medical students exhibit high-stress levels and self-doubt(6), but no diagnosis is ever reached. Therefore, the need of the hour is to conduct studies regarding imposter syndrome in medical schools. Since the field of medicine is highly romanticized in Pakistan, people are not enlightened regarding these aspects among medical students, especially the ones in top medical schools, as well as the high achievers.
Furthermore, it is pivotal for medical institutions to bring forth and initiate programs that empower the members of the healthcare profession to recognize and address this phenomenon. In addition, easy access to therapy and/or counselling sessions provided by medical educational programmes shall allow medical students to enhance their overall mental health. It shall contribute to decreasing cases of psychological illness and social isolation. Medical educators must also realize that it is not only the underperforming learner who struggles and needs support but also those who are far ahead in their medical careers. The participation of parents is also imperative; they must be made aware of this syndrome to allow them to identify the possible signs of the syndrome on a personal level. Encouraging students to celebrate their successes, share their thoughts, and accept the presence of the imposter syndrome will promote a healthier social and academic lifestyle producing good quality members of the healthcare system of Pakistan.
KONSISTENSI ANALISIS JABATAN DALAM PEJABAT PADA PEMERINTAN DAERAH KABUPATEN RAJA AMPAT
Authors: Prajultya Nindy Arumdita
Published: February 2023

Analisis jabatan adalah proses dan prosedur untuk mendapatkan data jabatan yang diproses menjadi posisi informasi dan disajikan untuk kepentingan program kelembagaan, manajemen, kepegawaian dan pengawasan. Hasil analisis ini sangat penting untuk dipertimbangkan sebagai pertimbangan utama dalam setiap pengangkatan posisi struktural, terutama di lingkungan pemerintah daerah. Masalahnya adalah bahwa pemerintah daerah masih tidak konsisten dalam menerapkan hasil analisis pekerjaan untuk tujuan menunjuk pejabat struktural mereka, termasuk di dalam Pemerintah Kabupaten Raja Ampat. Ini berarti bahwa keputusan tentang pengangkatan pejabat struktural masih cenderung menggunakan pertimbangan politik, sehingga tidak memenuhi prinsip merit system.
Pengelolaan Keuangan Kalurahan Poncosari Kapanewon Srandakan Kabupaten Bantul Tahun 2021
Authors: Suparwanto Suparwanto , Nugroho Tri
Published: February 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan menjawab permasalahan bagaimana pengelolaan keuangan kalurahan Poncosari Tahun 2021. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode deskripsi kualitatif. Hasil penelitian yang penulis dapatkan adalah bahwa dalam proses perencanaan APBKal sudah sesuai aturan, namun tahapan-tahapan perencanaan yang dilakukan waktunya melebihi ketentuan. Untuk pelaksanaan, Pelaksana Kegiatan Anggaran tidak membuat Dokumen Pelaksanaan Anggaran. Penatausahaan sudah sesuai ketentuan dan menggunakan aplikasi siskuedes. Pelaporan, pemerintah kalurahan belum membuat laporan realisasi APBKal semester pertama. Untuk pertanggungjawaban, pemerintah kalurahan telah dilaksanakan sesuai aturan. Pengelolaan keuangan kalurahan Poncosari belum sepenuhnya sesuai regulasi yang ada.
GESTÃO ESCOLAR: CONTRIBUIÇÕES DA ANÁLISE SWOT NO ENSINO
Authors: Alves Guimarães Ueudison , Martins dos Santos Rafaela da Conceição , Roque Silvania Maria , Grigório Vania
Published: February 2023

A presente pesquisa bibliográfica procurou discorrer a respeito da gestão escolar, sobre suas oriundas e inúmeras transformações sociais, econômicas, políticas, científicas e tecnológicas, que forçaram organizações e funcionários a buscar respostas aos desafios modernos, constituindo um fluxo para aquisição, armazenamento, distribuição e utilização do conhecimento. A governança precisa realizar a gestão escolar e para dar suporte pode se utilizar da análise SWOT (abreviação do inglês Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities e Threats - em português: Forças, Oportunidades, Fraquezas e Ameaças – FOFA) que verifica os fatores externos e internos, positivos e negativos. O objetivo deste estudo é descrever os princípios da Gestão Escolar nos processos Democráticos e Pedagógicos no âmbito educacional, bem como as dimensões e implicações que correspondem ao tema em estudo que venham contribuir para uma melhor qualidade no ensino, através da utilização da análise SWOT.
MORTALIDADE PELOS PRINCIPAIS GRUPOS DE DOENÇAS CRÔNICAS NÃO TRANSMISSÍVEIS EM 25 MUNICÍPIOS DO MARANHÃO, BRASIL
Authors: Costa Oberdan Santos da , Gouveia Luís Borges
Published: February 2023

O trabalho verifica a Taxa Média de Crescimento de Mortalidade (TMCM) pelos quatro principais grupos de Doenças Crônicas Não Transmissíveis (DCNT), incluindo doenças Cardiovasculares, Câncer, Doenças Respiratórias e Diabetes em 25 municípios do estado do Maranhão, Brasil no período de 2010-2019. Métodos: Análise da TMCM de todos os grupos de causa de mortes, verificações da mortalidade por grupo de DCNT, percentuais de mortalidade por grupos de DCNT e da TMCM dos grupos de DCNT por sexo com base nos registrados de óbitos do Sistema de Informações sobre Mortalidade (SIM), disponibilizados eletronicamente pelo Departamento de Informática do Sistema Único de Saúde do Brasil (DATASUS). Os resultados indicam que os grupos de DCNT (doenças cardiovasculares, diabetes, doenças respiratórias e câncer) têm percentuais de mortalidade acima de (15,00%, 5,00%, 5,00% e 3,00%) respectivamente. Juntos, eles representam 37,93% dos óbitos nos 25 municípios. As TMCM têm crescimento elevado com maior prevalência para doenças cardiovasculares em indivíduos do sexo masculino e feminino, diabetes nos indivíduos do sexo masculino, doenças respiratórias nos indivíduos do sexo feminino e Câncer nos indivíduos do sexo feminino nesses municípios. Conclui-se que é essencial a realização de novos estudos, principalmente nos municípios com os maiores percentuais de mortalidade e TMCM para ajudar os profissionais da área da saúde no aprimoramento das estratégias das políticas de saúde e enfrentamento das DCNT.
ÇOKLU DEZAVANTAJLILIK BAĞLAMINDA TEK EBEVEYN KADIN ÖĞRETMENLERİN MADDİ KOŞULLARI VE GEÇİM STRATEJİLERİ: ANKARA ÖRNEĞİ
Authors: Alpar Başak Işıl , Çiçek Şeyma , Özlü Büşra , Filik Murat
Published: February 2023

Birden fazla dezavantajın varlığı durumunun aynı kişide birleşmesiyle meydana gelen çoklu dezavantajlılık bağlamında dünyada ve Türkiye’de sayıları gün geçtikçe artmakta olan tek ebeveyn kadınların durumu dikkat çekmektedir. Kadınlar ücretli ve ücretsiz emekleri ile iktisadi ve sosyal hayatın devamlılığında kilit bir noktada yer almakta, çocuk yetiştirmek gibi ağır bir görevi tek başlarına üstlendiklerinde ise başka olgular devreye girmektedir. Bu konumdaki kadınların çalışan yoksulluğu yaşamaları ise maddi koşulların ve geçim stratejilerinin önemini artırmaktadır. Bu çalışmanın amacı; Türkiye’de anne ve çocuklardan oluşan çekirdek ailelerin, tek ebeveyn ve çocuklardan oluşan aileler içindeki oranının en yüksek olduğu il olan Ankara’da devlet okullarında görev yapan tek ebeveyn kadın öğretmenlerin maddi koşullarının ve geçim stratejilerinin olgular üzerinden incelenmesidir. Çalışma fenomenoloji deseninde tasarlanmış, yarı yapılandırılmış mülakat yöntemi ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Geçim stratejileri ihtiyaçları öteleme, daha az maliyetli olanı ikame etme, borçlanma, ek gelir ve klasik tasarruf yöntemleri üzerinden şekillenmiştir. Ek gelir imkanlarını sınırlandıran, hem nitelikli hem çalışan kadın olma avantajını dezavantajlılığa dönüştüren olgulara rastlanmıştır. Türkiye’de tek ebeveyn, nitelikli ve çalışan yoksul olan kadınların sosyo-ekonomik profiline duyarlı özel sosyal politika önlemlerine ihtiyaç duyulmaktadır.
MEDIDAS DE INOVAÇÃO E AVALIAÇÃO DA PRODUTIVIDADE DAS MICRO E PEQUENAS EMPRESAS – MPES DO TRIÂNGULO MINEIRO SOB A PERSPECTIVA DO PROGRAMA BRASIL MAIS
Authors: Zarelli Paula Regina
Published: February 2023

Este estudo objetiva avaliar a relação entre as dimensões do radar da inovação e a produtividade das micro e pequenas empresas da região Triângulo Mineiro, participantes do Programa Brasil Mais do biênio 2021-2022. A partir de uma abordagem descritiva e pesquisa de campo realizada pelos Agentes Locais de Inovação – ALI, realizou-se análise quantitativa por meio do relatório obtido com os resultados do instrumento Radar da Inovação e Indicador de Produtividade do Sebrae (2020), em 181 empresas concluintes dos Ciclos 1 e 2 do Programa, na mensuração inicial (T0) e 165 na mensuração final (Tf), sendo a base de dados do estudo de ordem secundária. Como principais resultados, identificou-se correlação moderada entre as medidas não financeiras (radar da inovação) e correlação fraca na avaliação do impacto da inovação na produtividade, o que expressa algumas lacunas sobre a mensuração da inovação nas MPEs.