bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
SEM AND IN VIVO STUDY OF ADHESION CHARACTERISTICS OF TITANIUM AND POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE SURFACES HEALING SCREWS
Authors: Meme Lucia , Rossi Roberto , Belfioretti Chiara , Grego Serena , Sampalmieri Francesco , Bambini Fabrizio
Published: May 2024

Background: The long-term maintenance of implants and the prostheses they support depends on many factors. Specifically, the patient's biotype is important where the presence of a significant thickness of keratinized gingiva should ensure the presence of a real biological seal, whose formation is also influenced by the healing screw. The healing screws normally used are made of titanium; however, their cost induces the dentist to use them for improper single use. The possibility of using materials other than titanium such as polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) for the construction of healing screws can therefore be advantageous.
Objectives: The aim of this experimental clinical study is to test new PTFE healing screws by exploiting their chemical-physical characteristics and undoubted economic advantages.
Materials and methods: 10 patients were taken into consideration and 2 implants were inserted in each. In each patient in the second phase, a titanium healing screw and a PTFE healing screw were inserted. After 7 days, they were removed to allow analysis under an electron microscope. Results: SEM analysis of the screws showed that the PTFE surface has the ability to accumulate much less organic material than the titanium control screws. Furthermore, PTFE healing screws have been shown to reduce the level of inflammation induced by reuse compared to traditional healing screws.
Conclusions: the reduced cost of the PTFE screw, together with the intrinsic characteristics of the material, represent promising characteristics, which can make their use advantageous in clinical practice.
X-RAY DENSITY OF BONE TISSUES OF THE DENTOGNATHIC APPARATUS IN CHILDREN WITH CONGENITAL UNILATERAL CLEFT LIP AND PALATE
Authors: Filonenko Valerii , Kaniura Oleksandr , Kopchak Andrii , Kiriienko Yuriі
Published: May 2024

Relevance: Physico-mechanical characteristics of the bone tissue of the jaws, in particular its density, determine the efficacy of orthodontic interventions and are a determining parameter when calculating the forces acting on the tissue via orthodontic appliances. Hounsfield X-ray attenuation scale (HU) was used to quantify density during computed tomography.
The aim to analyze the X-ray density of bone tissue of the upper jaw in children with congenital unilateral cleft lip and palate using the method of computed tomography of the skull.
Materials and methods: The subject of the analysis were measurement data of the X-ray density of bone tissues of the upper jaw of 42 children in the areas that correspond to the maximum stress under the influence of orthodontic appliances.
Results: It was clinically established that among all patients included in the study group, cases with left-sided clefts quantitatively dominate over right-sided ones. The results of measurements in the younger age group at the points of intersection of the compact plates of the floor of the maxillary sinus and the zygomatic alveolar ridge (ZAS and ZAI) indicate that the density is 16.6% higher on the healthy side than on the cleft side; 17.6% higher on the healthy side in the most concave points of the nasolabial buttress (NS and NI); and 14.9% higher on the healthy side at the junction of the compact plate of the hump of the upper jaw and the sphenoid bone (TSS and TSI). The zygomatic process of the upper jaw at the level of the zygomatic-maxillary suture (ZZS and ZZI) is the only site where the results on the healthy side and the cleft side did not show a statistically significant difference
DIGITAL PROTOCOL OF DENTAL IMPLANTATION WITH THE USE OF AN INDIVIDUAL BONE GRAFT AND THE CREATION OF A SOFT-TISSUE BARRIER
Authors: Lysov Alexander , Postnikov Mikhail , Krapchatov Vladislav , Bulycheva Bulycheva , Butygin Ivan , Alpateva Yulia , Lysova Valeria , Postnikova Elizaveta
Published: May 2024

The article presents a method of rehabilitation of a patient with partial secondary adentia in segment 3, complicated by atrophy of the alveolar process. During the treatment, bone augmentation was performed using an individual bone graft with simultaneous installation of dental implants, conditions were created for the formation of a soft-tissue barrier, permanent orthopedic structures were made based on installed implants. Common types of bone grafting according to Kuri and Urban are described.
A clinical case is presented: the initial situation, anamnesis, X-ray, CT scan. The logic of decision-making when choosing treatment in a given clinical case is described, taking into account the individual characteristics of the patient
Recent Progress in Ultrasonic Nondestructive Characterization of Material Microstructures: A Review
Authors:   Clover Park Technical College, Lakewood, Sha Gaofeng ,   The Public Authority for Applied Education and Training, Albannai Albdulaziz I.
Published: May 2024

The scattering and attenuation of high frequency ultrasonic wave in polycrystalline materials such as metal and ceramics have implication of material microstructures. Many studies have recently developed sophisticate forward models that corelate ultrasonic scattering and attenuation with different types of polycrystalline materials. Furthermore, some studies have proposal effective methodologies to nondestructively determine polycrystal microstructures from ultrasonic measurements, namely solving the inversion problems. Its applications cover titanium alloys in aerospace, carbon steels in transportation, additively manufactured components and machineries, to name a few. This paper reviews recent progress in ultrasonic nondestructive characterization of metal microstructures, including voids, grain size, crystallographic texture and grain boundary.
Comparison between PA and PWI/TFM Techniques for Non-Destructive Testing of Carbon Steel Weld
Authors:   Onet Technologies, Ke Weina
Published: May 2024

The Total Focusing Method (TFM) technique is an advanced Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Ultrasonic Testing

(UT) technique well known for its representative images of high resolution. It was firstly developed together with

Full Matrix Capture (FMC) acquisition which can be substituted later by Plane Wave Imaging (PWI) acquisition

for its improved acquisition speed and gain reserve without lowering the image quality. For these advantages, the

PWI/TFM technique is tending to be more and more widely implemented. This article presents some results of the

related study on PWI/TFM technique. Starting by PWI/TFM reconstruction principles, mainly on the influences

of beam steering settings and corresponding inspection coverage in predefined Region of Interest (ROI), it focuses

on the comparison on the indication amplitudes of planar discontinuities between classical Phased Array (PA)

technique and PWI/TFM technique.
Prevalence of coccydynia in postpartum women: a cross-sectional study in Lahore, Pakistan
Authors: Chatta Muhammad Ayaz Ul Haq , Najeeb Qurat Ul Ain , Harram Amjad Muqadas , Usman Muhammad
Published: May 2024

Coccydynia, a condition characterized by pain in the tailbone region, is frequently exacerbated by childbirth and particularly affects women due to increased pelvic stress and changes in posture during and following delivery. The condition, which resembles a cuckoo’s beak in shape, disproportionately affects females and those with obesity and can arise from various causes, such as trauma, infections, and degenerative diseases. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of coccydynia among postpartum women in Lahore, Pakistan, and to provide epidemiological data to better inform clinical practices and patient education for managing this debilitating condition. A cross-sectional study was conducted from April to August 2023 involving 163 postpartum women aged between 20 and 40 years who were recruited from five private hospitals in Lahore using nonprobability convenience sampling. Participants underwent clinical examinations and were interviewed using a structured questionnaire that incorporated historical health data and the Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) to assess coccygeal pain intensity. Clinical examination revealed that 88.34% of the participants were diagnosed with coccydynia, confirming the prevalence of this condition among the sample. The mean age of the participants was 25.89 ± 4.33 years. The average body mass index (BMI) was 22.46 ± 4.44, indicating a predominantly normal weight group. Common symptoms included pain worsening after prolonged sitting, reported by 85.89% of participants, and significant tenderness during tailbone palpation, reported by 82.82%. The prevalence of coccydynia in postpartum women highlights the need for focused attention to this condition in clinical practice. The findings emphasize the importance of targeted preventative measures and treatment strategies, specifically for postpartum women, to mitigate the impact of coccydynia. Further research is recommended to explore broader preventative strategies and refine treatment protocols to ensure better care for affected women.
As of Now
Authors: LaBrant Lou
Published: May 2024

The opening of a new school year is naturally the time for reflection on objectives. How can the English program be improved this year? In this article some guidelines are suggested by one well qualified to identify them. Dr. LaBrant, a past president of the National Council of Teachers of English, has been a professor of English education at Ohio State University and at New York University. Since her retirement from New York University she has served in special capacities on several university faculties. She is now at Dillard University, New Orleans.
What Are We Trying to Do in High School English?
Authors: Erickson Frances
Published: May 2024

The author answers the question which forms her title by identifying five aims of English instruction. Miss Erickson, who is head of the Language Arts Department,
Ballard High School, Seattle, read this paper at the 1958 convention of the National Council of Teachers of English.
Developing a Unit
Authors: Alwin Virginia
Published: May 2024

This article presents a specifically-illustrated guide to the development of a thematic unit. Dr. Alwin, whose previous articles on unit construction have been well received, is a former high school teacher and now an associate professor of English at the Arizona State College, Flagstaff.
Literature and the Beginning Teacher
Authors: Christopher Georgia
Published: May 2024

Miss Christopher, who last year was a beginning teacher in the Needham Broughton High School at Raleigh, North Carolina, is a good illustration of the well-worn adage, “learn by doing.” Neophyte teachers this year—and veterans, too—will be interested both in what Miss Christopher learned and what she did.
Writing and Composing
Authors: Evans Bertrand
Published: May 2024

“Thought-provoking” is a tired epithet. But thought, and perhapse ven controversy, should result from this article, which draws a sharp distinction between writing—which, the author says, is taught in most classrooms—and composing, which needs to be taught. Mr. Evans is a member of the Department of English, University of California, Berkeley.
Advice to My Son or The Linguistics of Suburbia
Authors: Millhauser Milton
Published: May 2024

Readers may be puzzled to find in the Journal an article on the values of Latin. But Mr. Millhauser, a professor of English at the University of Bridgeport (Connecticut), deals with one very old question, and several newer ones, in which English teachers are keenly interested.
An Approach to Teaching A Tale of Two Cities
Authors: Sister Mary Felice F.S.P.A.
Published: May 2024

Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities is still a much-taught selection in high school English courses. Sister Mary Felice, who teaches at Viterbo College, LaCrosse, Wisconsin, suggests some discussion questions and some individual student projects based on the novel.
Writing --- A Way of Life
Authors: Wonnberger Carl G.
Published: May 2024

The title of this article suggests the broad context in which the author discusses the school writing program. Within this context he deals with a number of practical problems in teaching. Mr. Wonnberger is head of the English Department in the Cranbrook School, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.
Now They Are Real Buddies
Authors: Stegall Carrie
Published: May 2024

Do teachers of subject so ther than English have responsibility for teaching communication skills? How can English teachers work with other teachers in making these skills function throughout the school day? These old questions led to positive action in Holliday, Texas, where the author teaches.
Remedial Reading Pays Dividends in the Junior High School
Authors: Turner Carla S.
Published: May 2024

The retarded reader is a problem for teachers of all subjects, but English teachers will welcome this specific description of the remedial reading program initiated at the Sarasota, Florida, Junior High School where the author teaches
A Varied Approach to Book Reports
Authors: Inhelder Lucile
Published: May 2024

There is nothing novel about an article on book reports. But there are some novel ideas for handling book reports in this account. Mrs. Inhelder teaches in the Will Rogers High School, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Linguistic Atlas Findings versus Textbook Pronouncements on Current American Usage
Authors: Malmstrom Jean
Published: May 2024

This article, based on an address given at the 1958 convention of the NCTE, reports the findings of a five-year study which compared information from the Linguistic Atlas of the United States and Canada with that from current textbooks about certain items of usage. The author is an associate professor of English at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Grammar Is Not a Purple Turtle
Authors: Kelly Chenault , Richards Bertrand
Published: May 2024

If the title of this article does not entice the reader to go further, this headnote will have no chance of doing so either! The article describes an experiment with a very different approach to grammar and language study. Chenault Kelly is an associate professor of English at the Eastern Illinois University, Charleston. Bertrand Richards is an English teacher in the Newton, Illinois, Community High School
The Stand of Robert Frost, Early and Lates
Authors: Cook Reginald L.
Published: May 2024

“What really means something to us is the way Frost, early and late, has practised the skills of a great tradition—rhyming skilfully, metaphorizing adeptly, and striking off passages that stick in the mind.” So concludes Professor Cook, a personal acquaintance of Robert Frost, author of The Dimensions of Robert Frost, and director of the Bread Loaf School of English. This essay traces Frost’s development in subject matter, viewpoint, method, and tone.
Dr. Zhivago and Babbitt
Authors: Oldham Janet
Published: May 2024

When this article went to press, Dr. Zhivago was the leading book on sales, rental, and library-withdrawalli sts. Mrs. Oldham, who teaches in the Madison Central High School, Richmond, Kentucky, draws an interesting comparison between the Russian novel and Sinclair Lewis’ Babbitt.
Macbeth and the Reluctant Reader
Authors: Calitri Charles
Published: May 2024

The title of this article is only partially descriptive of the content. After indicating how Macbeth might be approached in certain reluctant classes, the author presents some hard-hitting criticisms of the literature program in high schools and a suggestion for its re-orientation. Mr. Calitri is a teacher in the Benjamin Franklin High School, New York City, and the author of the recently-published novel, Strike Heaven on the Face.
Out of Chaos–Learning
Authors: Firari Harvey
Published: May 2024

This article explains how some adroit use of negative psychology may help in teaching poetry. The author teaches in the Culver Military Academy, Culver, Indiana.
Wallace Stevens and the World We Know
Authors: Doggett Frank
Published: May 2024

This introduction to the poetry of Wallace Stevens is the second in a series of articles on modem American poets. The first, on Robert Frost, appeared in the May issue. The author of this article is an unusual person. Formerly an English teacher, he has been for some years principal of the Jacksonville Beach, Florida, High School, known for its excellent English program. Mr. Doggett has two avocations–fishing and poetry, especially the poetry of Wallace Stevens. Two world’s records and a wall full of trophies in fishing and several articles on Stevens in leading literary magazines attest to his success in both.
Planning a Literature Program for the Junior High School
Authors: Reeves Ruth E.
Published: May 2024

The Journal policy of specific attention to the English program in the junior high school led the editor to arrange for the writing of this solid article. Mrs. Reeves, who is the supervisor of secondary school English in the Houston Public Schools, identifies three major principles which should underlie the literature program, and illustrates with specific examples.
Anthologiesin the High School Classroom? — Never
Authors: Warner John F.
Published: May 2024

This article may not be designed to win friends among editors and publishers of current anthologies, but it may influence people. Mr. Warner, an ex-marine and an English teacher at the Longmeadow, Massachusetts, High School, expresses some very frank opinions about the anthologies available for use in high school. (As one who enjoys publishers’ parties at the annual convention, the editor reminds readers that responses to the article should be addressed to the author, not the editor!)
The Teaching of English in the Soviet Middle School
Authors: Vogel Albert W.
Published: May 2024

Russian education is much in the spotlight, though newspaper columnists seem to know more about it than educators–or even than the Russians themselves! This article is based on an analysis of English language textbooks used in Soviet schools, and thus gives some indications of how English is taught in Russia. Mr. Vogel is a teacher at the Washington-Lee High School in Arlington County, Virginia, and is working on a doctoral dissertation in comparative education at American University.
Mark Twain’s Hymn of Praise
Authors: Marks Barry A.
Published: May 2024

As in past years, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer will be displayed prominently in Book Week exhibits throughout the nation this week. In this article, Mr. Marks traces meaning and structure in the novel, which affirms “that life at its best is an amalgam of the independent and the dependent, play and work, the life of adventure and the life of commonplace obligation.” Mr. Marks is an assistant professor of English at Brown University.
The Simpler Sentence: Key to Better News Writing
Authors: Keavy Hubbard
Published: May 2024

Both teachers and students, in English and journalism, will be interested in this analysis of good and poor writing in material written for the Associated Press. Mr. Keavy is Chief of the Los Angeles Bureau of the Associated Press and chairman of the AP’s Writing Committee. (See the footnote on page 461).
Plan for Meeting Individual Differences in Composition and Reading
Authors: Carroll Jane Z.
Published: May 2024

Journal readers welcome a certain number of articles on concrete approaches to immediate classroom problems. Naturally, readers may not agree with all of the many details in this article, but the most ardent searcher after specificity should be pleased. Mrs. Carroll teaches junior and senior high school English at Indian Lake, New York.
Carl Sandburg: the Poet as Nonconformist
Authors: Yatron Michael
Published: May 2024

Sandburg is a good beginning for the “anti-poetic” students, the author maintains in this discussion of some major ideas in Sandburg’s poetry. Mr. Yatron is an assistant professor of English at the Delaware State College.
A Grammatical Autobiography
Authors: Wolfe Don M.
Published: May 2024

An interesting way of helping students to apply grammatical concepts in building their own sentences is explained in this article. Dr. Wolfe, a professor of English at Brooklyn College, is a well-known author of textbooks for high school English.
Improving the Reading of Academically Untalented Students
Authors: Mingoia Edwin
Published: May 2024

Research leaves little doubt that poor reading is a prime factor in unsatisfactory work in various school subjects. The problem of the handicapped reader in high school has so many facets that no one is likely to agree with any one set of solutions. However, readers will find in this article a number of concrete suggestions for materials, procedures, and administrative arrangements that may help the student crippled in reading. Mr. Mingoia is the reading coordinator for the Barstow, California, Public Schools
A Teaching Approach to Poetry
Authors: Friedrich Gerhard
Published: May 2024

Many teachers will agree with the author that the teaching of poetry is often “a very unsatisfactory and problematical affair.” Dr. Friedrich discusses procedures in the teaching of poetry and illustrates an approach with Matthew Arnold’s “Dover Beach.” Dr. Friedrich is head of the English Department at Cedar Crest College, Allentown, Pennsylvani.
Developing Vocabulary: Another Look at the Problem
Authors: Deighton Lee C.
Published: May 2024

Mr. Deighton presents a point of view on the development of student vocabularies and discusses some specific teaching procedures. This paper was read at the
meeting of the Secondary Section during the annual convention in Denver last November. Mr. Deighton is Vice President of The Macmillan Company.
What Do You Expect?
Authors: Derrick Clarence
Published: May 2024

What does a university expect of the student in freshman English? Dr. Derrick, a professor of humanities and a teacher of freshman English at the University of Florida, Gainesville, answers the question in a new way. He presents a case-study analysis of the performance on examinations of three students of varying levels of success. The findings are illuminating.
“The Rime of the Ancient Mariner”: A Rereading
Authors: Creed Howard
Published: May 2024

Is Coleridge’s “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner“ supernatural extravagance or does it have a “meaning”? This discussion may help teachers to lead students to a broader understanding of a work that seemingly is entrenched in the high school literature curriculum. Mr. Creed is a professor of English at Birmingham-Southern College, Birmingham, Alabama
The Rutgers Plan for Cutting Class Size in Two
Authors: Diederich Paul B.
Published: May 2024

The editor is reasonably certain that there will be few neutral reactions to this article! Formulated in an institute for teachers at Rutgers University last summer, the administrative plan for teaching English outlined here is both imaginative and controversial. Several schools are planning to carry on foundation-financed experiments with the proposal. NCTE officials report that this plan, and others having to do with utilization of teacher time, will be discussed at a special program during the Golden Anniversary Convention in Chicago next November. Mr. Diederich is a research associate in the Educational Testing Service, Princeton, New Jersey.
Team Teaching Has Hldvantages
Authors: Smith Vernon H.
Published: May 2024

Team teaching of large classes is an innovation which has gained much momentum. The schools of Jefferson County, Colorado, have experimented with the plan under a grant from the Fund for the Advancement of Education. In this article Mr. Smith lists the advantages of team teaching of English as he and his colleagues see them.
When Do We Begin Teaching Beatnik Poetry?
Authors: Briggs F. Allen
Published: May 2024

“… it is possible that, as a tool of living, twentieth century Beat has as great a claim for attention as Elizabethan English,” says Professor Briggs in answering the question of his title. Dr. Briggs is an associate professor of English at Sul Ross State College, Alpine, Texas.
Paperback Buying Patterns
Authors: Zamchick David
Published: May 2024

Paperbound books are playing an important role in many classrooms. But what are students reading in paperbacks? This one-year survey of purchases from the Teen Age Book Club by several classes in one school gives some answers. Mr. Zamchick teaches at the South Senior High School, Great Neck, Long Island, New York.
Conflicting Assumptionins the Teaching of English
Authors: Carisen G. Robert
Published: May 2024

Everyone within the profession is aware of the great difference that exists in many schools between actual classroom practice in teaching English and practice based on research and modem theory. In this article Dr. Carlsen identifies the basic assumptions underlying “traditional” and “modern” teaching of English. Dr. Carlsen is head of the Department of English at the University High School, State University of Iowa, and a professor of English and education.
What Is a Good Unit in English?
Authors: Aim Richard S.
Published: May 2024

It seems appropriate, in the opening issue of the school year, to emphasize unit planning—thus the next three features. In this article, Dr. Alm, associate professor of education at the University of Hawaii, identifies criteria for evaluating teaching units in English.
Unit Ideas for the New School Year
Authors: Bennett Robert A.
Published: May 2024

Obviously a unit that has succeeded in one situation may not succeed in another. But this discussion of units that have been taught successfully may furnish some further ideas for unit planning this year. Mr. Bennett, as consultant in secondary curriculum for the Minneapolis Public Schools, has responsibility for the English program.
Images of the Hero—Two Teaching Units
Authors: Kegler Stanley B. , Simmons John S.
Published: May 2024

The authors outline two units, one for junior high school and one for senior high school, on the theme of the hero. Dr. Kegler is an associate professor of English education at the University of Minnesota and chairman of the English Department in the University High School. Mr. Simmons teaches senior English in the University High School.
Lord Jim and The Return of the Native: A Contrast
Authors: Hunt Kellogg W.
Published: May 2024

In a penetrating contrast of two commonly-taught English novels, the author finds Lord Jim superior in effectiveness to The Return of the Native. Dr. Hunt is a professor of English at the Florida State University.
Form and Function: A Quandary
Authors: Conlin David A.
Published: May 2024

The agonizing process of evolving a more accurate grammar for presentation in the classroom goes on. Dr. Conlin, a professor of English education at the Arizona State University, Tempe, succinctly examines the problem of form and function in structural grammar, pointing out that “in a modem analytic language we are still plagued with inflectional changes which at times point in the wrong direction. Since function determines meaning and therefore response, identification of function is of primary concern.”
Arts and the Devil
Authors: McColluma Mildred , Flora Betty
Published: May 2024

An unusual teaching unit which incorporates study of literature and other art forms, research techniques, and writing is described here by two teachers in the senior high school at Leavenworth, Kansas.
The School Library in the Space Age
Authors: Christ Henry I.
Published: May 2024

The alliance between English teachers and librarians is necessarily a firm one. In this article the author discusses aspects of that alliance as he reviews an important new publication of the American Association of School Librarians, Standardfs or School Library Programs Mr. Christ, chairman of the English Department in the Andrew Jackson High School, St. Albans, New York, was the NCTE representative on the committee which prepared the new volume.
Fiftieth Anniversary Issue: Two Basic Convictions About Teaching Literature
Authors: Tovatt Anthony L.
Published: May 2024

In developing his two major points, Dr. Tovatt deals directly with the question: What should literature do for young people? A high school teacher and at the same time a full professor of English, Dr. Tovatt teaches at the Burris School, laboratory school for the Ball State Teachers College, Muncie, Indiana. He is also chairman of the NCTE Committee on Senior High School Booklist, and since 1955 has been one of the co-editors of the department, “This World of English,” in The English Journal.
Fiftieth Anniversary Issue: Needed: A Sequential Program in Composition
Authors: Hach Clarence W.
Published: May 2024

Mr. Hach here proposes a specific program in writing which he feels is needed for average and above-average students in grades seven to twelve, and indicates the type of evaluation of student writing he thinks essential. Mr. Hach is chairman of the English Department in the Evanston Township High School, Evanston, Illinois.
Fiftieth anniversary issue: Grammar and Usage: Progress but Not Millennium
Authors: Corbin Richard
Published: May 2024

The area of grammar and usage has been a tempestuous one in the last few decades. This discussion provides remarkable perspective on the problem. Mr. Corbin has been widely associated with the study of language because of his co-authorship of the popular Guide to Modem English (Scott, Foresman, 1955) and his authorship of other books and articles. For some years head of the English Department in the Peekskill, New York, High School, Mr. Corbin is now chairman of English in the Hunter College High School, New York City. In November he completes a term as chairman of the Secondary Section of the NCTE.
Faulkner’s Snopes Saga
Authors: Bigelow Gordon E.
Published: May 2024

The Snopes saga was brought to a close, according to its author, with the publication last year of The Mansion Dr. Bigelow, an associate professor of English at the University of Florida, Gainesville, contributes an important commentary on the meaning of Snopesism.
Structural Grammar in California High Schools
Authors: Alva Charles
Published: May 2024

How many teachers are teaching the new structural grammar? What do they think of its possibilities? Though Dr. Alva’s survey, which asked these questions, involves only California, the findings reported here are of general interest. Dr. Alva is a lecturer in education at Stanford University.
A Search for Self-Definition: The Picture of Life in the Novel for the Adolescent
Authors: Petitt Dorothy
Published: May 2024

The role of the junior novel in the literary education of adolescents has been well defined in the past two decades. The problem, however, is to select from the spate of books those of real literary value. Miss Petitt here examines some of the junior novels ranked as outstanding by critics of the genre.
Catalyzing Change: Analyzing the Dynamics and Impact of EndSARS Protests in Nigeria
Authors: Emoedumhe Inagbor , Obieshi Eregbuonye , Ogbemudia Isaac , Aidonojie Paul
Published: May 2024

The EndSARS protests that swept across Nigeria in [insert year] marked a pivotal moment in the nation's history, representing a collective outcry against systemic police brutality and an impassioned demand for justice and accountability. Rooted in the discontent with the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), the movement garnered unprecedented momentum, drawing diverse groups into a unified call for societal change. However, given the current Nigeria situation after the EndSARS protest, does it p and social media activisming impact on the socio-political landscape of Nigeria? It is in this regard, that this study adopts a comprehensive approach, combining qualitative and quantitative analyses to provide a nuanced understanding of the motivations behind the protests, the profile of the protesters, and the strategies employed to amplify their voices. Concerning this, ……. questionnaires were distributed among the respondents and the result obtained was analyzed using a descriptive and analytical method. The findings of the study unravel the intricacies of the EndSARS protests, shedding light on the diverse backgrounds of the participants and their shared grievances which is necessitated by bad governance. Furthermore, it assesses the immediate and long-term impacts of the protests on policy reforms, public perception, and the overall discourse surrounding governance and accountability in Nigeria. The study further conclude and recommend the need for a transformative potential of grassroots movements in challenging systemic issues. It emphasizes the need for sustained efforts to address the root causes of social discontent and advocates for continued civic engagement to ensure lasting change. It was further recommended that there is a need to include policy reforms, institutional changes, and ongoing dialogue between the government and civil society to build a more just and accountable society. Keywords: EndSARS, Protests, Governance, Nigeria
Exploring Nexus between Transportation System and Economic Development in Nigeria: A Case of Railway Passenger Travel
Authors: Odutayo Dina , Adisa Raji , Olayiwola Solanke
Published: May 2024

Studies frequently explored the relationship between economic performance and transport investments. However, how the performance of the economy relates to the usage of transport in Africa and Nigeria in particular is poorly explored prompting investigation on the nexus between railway passenger travel and economic development in Nigeria. The study employed the Vector Auto-Regressive (VAR) Model to analyse the 60-year annual time series data of railway passenger movement, annual GDP, and inflation. Results indicate about 72.5% of the variables entered in the model accounted for 72.5% of changes observed in railway passenger traffic with Lag 1 of passenger travel exerting the most substantial influence on the output. The result further shows Inflation and GDP (x= 0.485223; P= 0.7846.) as well as their lags are redundant in forecasting the 60-year data. The study concludes that economic performance does not influence travel by railways among passengers using railways in Nigeria. Keywords: Economic performance, Railway, Passenger travel, Transportation system
Innovation and Organizational Performance in Nigerian Startups: A Study of Selected Entrepreneurial Ventures
Authors: Odunayo Henry , Fagbemide Olugbenga
Published: May 2024

The Nigerian startup ecosystem has emerged as a dynamic player in the global entrepreneurial landscape. However, the path to success is fraught with unique challenges, and understanding the drivers of innovation and organizational performance is paramount. This study aims to investigate these critical factors within the Nigerian context. The central objectives of this research are to explore the relationship between access to technology, human capital, and financial resources and innovation; assess the efficacy of context-specific performance metrics in representing organizational performance; examine the impact of government policies and a supportive ecosystem on innovation and organizational performance; and scrutinize sectoral variations in the innovation-performance relationship within Nigerian startups. A quantitative research design was employed, using a stratified random sampling technique to ensure sectoral representation. Survey data, paired with statistical analyses, were used to test hypotheses and generate insights from the findings. The results of the study provide valuable insights into the Nigerian startup ecosystem. The findings highlight the significance of resource allocation, context-specific performance metrics, government support, and sector-specific strategies. Access to technology, human capital, and financial resources positively influences innovation, while context-specific performance metrics enhance organizational performance assessment. Government policies and a supportive ecosystem have a positive impact on innovation and performance. Sectoral variations necessitate tailored strategies. The study recommends strategic resource allocation, adoption of context-specific metrics, collaboration with government initiatives, and sector-specific focus to enhance startup success. These recommendations are instrumental for startups, policymakers, and stakeholders in the Nigerian entrepreneurial ecosystem. Keywords: ecosystem, entrepreneurship, performance, innovation, startup
The Economics of Planned Obsolescence of Manufactured Goods: A Case Study of Ceramics and Leather Products
Authors: Alkali P. , Olatunji T. , Morakinyo A.
Published: May 2024

One of the developments that trailed the evolution of technology and industrialization at the turn of twentieth century is the policy or theory of planned obsolescence. Professionals were given the power to determine the lifespan of products as they so wish. To achieve this, the third requirement for standardized products which is durability must be compromised resulting to products with inbuilt assigned life circle which must end at an appropriate time deem fit by the manufacturers. It was argued that product durability constitutes economic paralyses preventing economies from consuming the abundant raw materials, limiting the space for constant reproduction to create employment for millions of job seekers. This research aimed to examine the economic impact that this policy has on leather and ceramic products. The objective is to investigate the conditions that surround the obsolescence of leather and ceramic products and other variables that correlates the economic implication and the degradation technology or mechanism behind this planned obsolescence of leather and ceramic products. The methodology focuses on three main areas which are: influence and impacts of demand side, the supply side, the environmental side and lastly, the one sided and two sided markets. Findings reveal that increase in demand and production motivated producers to implement the policy of planned obsolescence thereby arresting the shift in preference to other products of manufacture. Equally, the manufacturers understood the technicalities of product grading thereby using this device to influence or manipulate consumers to abandon some products in preference for others. It also revealed that, this policy of induced purchase and periodic change of dysfunctional or obsolete goods impact negatively on the economy of consumers. More, all abandoned and unused products end up as waste and are the causes of environmental degradation. Lastly, findings also blamed the depletion of our natural resources on the policy of planned obsolescence of products of which leather and ceramic products are included. The article concludes by noting that, businesses thrive on account of this policy, but it induces wasteful spending and increased environmental waste and degradation. Keywords: Obsolescence, ceramics and leather products, economy.
The Impact of Information and Communication Technology on the Academic Achievement of Creative Art Students in Secondary Schools
Authors: Adeloye Adebayo , Kayode Tope , Ariyo Emmanuel , Jeje Omotunde
Published: May 2024

This study assessed the effects ICT tools on academic performance of creative arts students in selected Nigerian secondary schools in Ondo state. The study adopted pre-test post-test quasi experimental research design. One hundred and sixty (160) creative arts students were purposively selected from four schools in Akure south local government area of Ondo state based on gender and academic track records. The selected students were divided into two groups; the control group and the experimental group. One objective and two research hypotheses were generated for the study. Data was gathered from both primary and secondary sources. A set of teacher made text and ICT Instructional Packages such as instructional videos were used for data collection. Experimental group was taught using ICT Instructional packages while the control group were exposed to conventional method of teaching. The schools were selected based on the availability of ICT gadgets and access to power supply. The study revealed that students taught with the ICT Instructional packages performed significantly better than those taught using conventional teaching method. The data collected was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Independent sample t-test was used to test the hypotheses. The result also shows that the use of ICT based Instructional packages in teaching creative arts is not significantly affected by the gender of the students. It was therefore recommended that the application of ICT-based instructional strategy should be encouraged as an effective tool for teaching and learning in secondary schools in Nigeria. The government and private directors of schools are also encouraged to provide more ICT gadgets to schools in order to make teaching and learning more effective. Keywords: ICT, Art, Design, Secondary school and Academic performance.
Religious Leaders as Conscience of the Nigerian Society: A Contextual Application of Matthew 14:1-5
Authors: Oghenevwede Tom , Ejenobo David
Published: May 2024

alarming rate at which moral decadence is eating up the Nigerian society has become a very serious problem to social psychologists. From the craze for materialism, to an increase in ritual killings and kidnappings, youths who go by the name Yahoo Boys have polluted the moral atmosphere. Various organizations have been set up by the Government and non-governmental organizations to try to stem the tide. The results do not seem to conform to the enormity of the problem. This work posits another dimension to seeking solution to this problem. Using the encounter between King Herod and John the Baptist as narrated in Matthew 14:1-5 this work interrogates the texts to identify how religious leaders can play the function of the conscience of the society in ensuring that morality prevails in the society. Using the textual critical method of study, the hermeneutics contained in the text were identified and contextualized to the current Nigerian environment. The work identified seven distinct areas in which religious leaders in Nigeria can make their impact felt in becoming the conscience of the society. It is the contention of this work that religious leaders are most appropriately poised to lead the crusade against moral degradation in the Nigerian society. Keywords: Religious Leaders; Morality; Conscience.
Engaging the Efficacy of Nigerian Popular Gospel Music and Pentecostalism for Nigerian Church Growth
Authors: Akande Sunday
Published: May 2024

In the 1970s and 1980s there was the emergence of Pentecostalism that gave rise to the establishment of many Churches in Nigeria. Among the churches that were established are ; Deeper Life Bible Church, New Living Faith Church also known as Winners Chapel, The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Gospel Faith Mission and many others. The rate at which other churches are springing up and the founding of many other branches is alarming till date. The Proliferation of churches led to the existence of churches everywhere in Nigerian society. However, the numeric increase or proliferation of Churches in Nigeria is not attributed only to the mode of worship, prayers and to signs and miracles introduced to Churches through Pentecostalism but also influenced by music. The value of music should never be lost sight of in worship. The relationship between music and Pentecostalism cannot be undermined as music cannot be separated from worship. This paper examines the efficacy of contributions of music in genre, form and performance practice in Church growth, specifically in Nigeria. This research reviewed the history and explosion of Pentecostalism in Nigeria. The materials used in this research were sourced from books, journals, magazines and Internet. Historical research design was used for this study. This paper concludes that the mystic effect and intrinsic value of music affects church growth and should be considered as a viable tool together with Pentecostalism for Church growth in Nigeria. Keywords: Efficacy, Music, Pentecostalism, Church Growth
Benin Traditional vs. The Holy Aruosa Religions: A Comparative Analysis
Authors: Bienose-Osagiede Belinda , Ubuane Gabriel , Udemba Chioma
Published: May 2024

This work is a critical evaluation of the traditional religion (worship of God through deities) vis-a-vis the emergent Holy Aruosa religion (direct worship of God, without intermediary) among the Benin of Nigeria. The work traces the histories of both religious approaches and argues that the Benin people were exposed to Western cultural influences and civilization which in turn necessitated a mixture of traditional religion and Christianity known as the Holy Aruosa. The literary research work is conducted among Benin people of Edo state, looking into written records and conducting oral tradition. The work examines the interaction between Holy Aruosa and Benin traditional religion. It gives insight into the traditional and religious lives of the people as a means of unification, identification, socialization, social stratification and ways of appreciating God (Osanobua) and posits that Holy Aruosa best represents this channel. It argues that the Holy Aruosa emerged as a response to new alignments in the social structure. The works indicates that the Benin elite-introducers of the new religion also achieved another purpose being able to modify one aspect of the indigenous religious system: the ritual approach to Osanobua. The research therefore concludes that the Benin traditional religion is the matrix for the Holy Aruosa institution; hence, Holy Aruosa religion is an offshoot of Benin traditional religion, noting, however, that the adherents of Benin traditional religion remain undaunted in their worship of Ogun, Olokun, the ancestors and the hero-divinities. Keywords: Holy Aruosa, Benin Traditional Religion, Deities
Sociological Examination of Selected Themes in Ayinla Omowura's Selected Songs
Authors: Adeleye Adeyemo
Published: May 2024

Songs play important roles and are part and parcel of life in all African (Yoruba) societies. It may appear of the opinion that hardly do singers/musicians contribute anything positive towards the growth and development of the society, but the fact remains that there are no Yoruba traditions that do not communicate one important message or the other to the listener. Individual artists speak to the larger society through their songs, though their view of occurrences in the society may be different, their objectives are usually the same, either in shaping the society or to amend it. Based on the above, this paper seeks to examine and discuss sociological themes in Àyìnlá Ọmọwúrà’s songs (a Yoruba Apala musician). Selected sociological themes in his songs will be discussed and analyzed, to highlight the didactic messages the artist was trying to pass across to the society. Materials such as journals, books, google and so on that will add value to the work will be used. The theoretical framework adopted for the study is the sociology of literature. Late Ayinla Omowura did not fold his hands and the study concludes that he was also very concerned with what is going on in the society. Through his songs, he educated and corrected the ills in the society. Keywords: Sociological examination, themes, Ayinla Omowura’s songs.