bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Perspectivas teóricas sobre la informalidad comercial
Authors: Valencia Burgos Luis Carlos , Ricardo Jiménez Luly Stephany
Published: December 2022

El artículo indaga y compara diferentes posturas que se tiene sobre la informalidad comercial en Latinoamérica, en donde se realiza una revisión detallada y analítica de este fenómeno; que se define como el conjunto de actividades comerciales no reguladas, que en estos países desborda la institucionalidad, generando un deterioro de la estructura social, económica, política e inclusive humana. Estas dificultades tienen su origen en una serie de situaciones como la pobreza, el desempleo, el desplazamiento, la migración, el analfabetismo, entre otros; las cuales son importantes conocer y analizar a fin de generar soluciones reales a estas profundas dificultades.
НАУКОВО-МЕТОДИЧНЕ ЗАБЕЗПЕЧЕННЯ РОЗВИТКУ ПРОФЕСІЙНОЇ ОСВІТИ В УМОВАХ СУЧАСНИХ ВИКЛИКІВ
Authors: Радкевич Валентина Олександрівна
Published: December 2022

У статті проаналізовано основні напрями розвитку національної системи професійної освіти в умовах воєнного часу та представлено важливі аспекти формування нової парадигми її повоєнного розвитку. Проаналізовано глобальні, національні й регіональні виклики, що сформували нову реальність для українського освітнього середовища. Окреслено можливості, перспективи, пріоритетні цілі розвитку професійної освіти України в умовах воєнного стану. Охарактеризовано трансформацію вітчизняного ринку праці та особливості управління його розвитком для забезпечення повоєнного відновлення країни. Показано прогностичну роль спільної діяльності науковців, освітян, роботодавців з розроблення і впровадження професійних та освітніх стандартів. Визначено основні напрями розвитку державно-приватного партнерства й дуальної форми здобуття освіти для вдосконалення в Україні державної освітньої політики і створення ефективної системи професійної освіти. Акцентовано на необхідності перегляду змісту соціогуманітарного складника професійної освіти та важливості підготовки педагогів для реалізації цілей соціогуманітарного розвитку майбутніх фахівців. Викладено завдання формування принципово нової системи професійної орієнтації населення України. Сформульовано основні напрями розвитку кар’єрної та підприємницької компетентностей майбутніх фахівців для скорочення безробіття шляхом розвитку молодіжного підприємництва та відновлення малого бізнесу. Окрему увагу приділено аналізу цифрових викликів системі професійної освіти та шляхів розвитку цифрової культури педагогів і цифрової компетентності здобувачів освіти. Проаналізовано євроінтеграційний досвід і завдання подальшої інтеграції національної професійної освіти в європейський освітній простір.
A content analysis of prefectural senior high school entrance exams: What aspects of English do they assess and how?
Authors:   Fujikawa Board of Education, O'Keefe Peter , Allen David ,   Ochanomizu University
Published: December 2022

Research into high-stakes English tests in Japan has typically focused on entrance examinations to university while few studies have investigated those for high school. In this study, a content analysis was conducted of 24 prefectural English entrance examinations for public high schools administered in 2022. We focused on the language skills and subskills targeted in the exams by referring to the socio-cognitive framework (Weir, 2005), and examined the item types and response formats, and readability of the reading passages. Key findings revealed that in terms of item distribution, the exams focus primarily on reading (62.38%), followed by listening (29.16%), and finally writing (8.46%). In terms of subskills, the exams tended to target comprehension of main ideas at the text level rather than comprehension of specific details or discrete linguistic knowledge at the sentence level. Overall, the findings highlight the convergence between the exam content and the goals of the MEXT course of study. However, the dominant focus on receptive skills remains, which presents a potential barrier to achieving positive washback from these high- stakes exams.
Test-taker self-assessment accuracy using the TOEIC speaking and writing can-do statements
Authors:   Nihon University, Harrison Jonathan , Vanbaelen Ruth ,   University of Tsukuba
Published: December 2022

Can-do statements have been integrated for decades into research and marketing strategies related to standardized tests of English for non-native language learners. For instance, while ETS indicated that TOEIC can-do statements are specifically for “decision making in organizations,” the Council of Europe created user-friendly statements that all stakeholders, including test takers, can use and understand. This study discusses a partial replication of a large-scale validity study with the purpose of developing a scale which can be used by examinees in combination with the TOEIC SW can-do statements for self-assessment. As part of an extracurricular program, 23 graduate-level EAL university students took the TOEIC SW and speaking and writing can-do self-assessment surveys. Results indicated that both self-assessment scales used in this study had moderate to strong correlations with TOEIC SW scores (r = 0.62–0.73) and TOEIC proficiency levels (r = 0.47–0.66). Self-assessment results using a Level Mean Average (LMA) scale correlated significantly with both speaking and writing test results and produced slightly higher percentages of test takers self-assessing within the true score zones of 1 SEM. For the most part, self-assessment predictive accuracy using these scales and true score zones was 52–57% for speaking and 43% for writing. Other findings were that EAL learners tended to underestimate their scores, and they more accurately self-assessed speaking than writing. If LMA scale accuracy at a particular level can be verified in future studies, claims could be made that TOEIC SW can-do statements have value for examinees.
Anorexia nerviosa. Una causa excepcional de derrame pericárdico severo
Authors: Ramos González-Cristóbal Inés , Párraga Gutiérrez Rocío , Gómez de Diego José Juan , De Agustín Loeches José Alberto
Published: December 2022

Se conoce que los trastornos de la conducta alimentaria restrictivos suponen un déficit de nutrientes que tiene consecuencias fatales en el sistema cardiovascular, endocrino, digestivo y neurológico. El caso que se expone forma parte de ese 22% de pacientes con anorexia nerviosa que, debido a la hipoproteinemia desarrollan un derrame pericárdico. La particularidad del caso reside en que, a pesar de la severidad del derrame, este no presenta ningún signo de taponamiento, al contrario y de acuerdo con la etiología del mismo, el paciente se encuentra bradicárdico. Además, con la ganancia ponderal a lo largo de su ingreso se logra una mejoría del mismo.
Miocardiopatía restrictiva por amiloidosis de cadenas ligeras. Mejoría post CYBORD.
Authors: Vasquez Ortiz Zuilma Yurith , Viñas Mendieta Adriana E. , Ramirez Cervantes Rolando D. , Rosales Uvera Sandra , Jose Lizardo Maria
Published: December 2022

La amiloidosis cardíaca AL es una enfermedad por depósito extracelular de proteínas insolubles; sin tratamiento la supervivencia suele ser inferior a seis meses tras el inicio de síntomas de falla cardiaca. El esquema CYBORD-D es de primera elección por su seguridad y evolución favorable. Presentamos el caso de un paciente con amiloidosis AL con clínica de disfunción cardíaca y extracardíaca severa, además con todos los parámetros laboratoriales y ecocardiográficos de mal pronóstico. Al año de seguimiento, tras ocho ciclos de esquema CYBORD, presentó gran mejoría clínica, respuesta hematológica completa, disminución de biomarcadores cardíacos y progreso favorable de función cardíaca.
Kajian Etnosains pada Ramuan Tradisional Keraton Sumenep dan Kaitannya dengan Pembelajaran IPA SMP
Authors: Amalia Putri  , Nur Qomaria  , Ana Yuniasti Retno Wulandari
Published: December 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji pengetahuan asli masyarakat terhadap Ramuan Tradisional Keraton Sumenep dengan pendekatan etnosains. Etnosains merupakan pendekatan yang di dalamnya memuat rekonstruksi pengetahuan asli masyarakat ke dalam sains ilmiah. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif deskriptif. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui observasi, wawancara, dokumentasi, dan studi literatur. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa masyarakat Kota Sumenep menggunakan ramuan tradisional sebagai perawatan tubuh baik itu jamu, lulur, maupun ratus. Adapun pengetahuan asli masyarakat terkait ramuan tradisional diperoleh berdasarkan pengalaman yang diwariskan secara turun-temurun dari satu generasi ke generasi berikutnya. Berdasarkan hasil kajian ilmiah, pengintegrasian ramuan tradisional sebagai salah satu kearifan lokal Sumenep memiliki keterkaitan dengan materi pembelajaran IPA SMP sehinggga dapat dijadikan sebagai sumber belajar yang bermakna bagi siswa.
Pengembangan Modul Fisika Berbasis Kerja Laboratorium dengan Pendekatan Science Process Skill (SPS) Kelas XI SMAN 2 Pinrang
Authors: Rosita Rosita , Suhardiman Suhardiman , Lisdayanti Liling
Published: December 2022

Penelitian ini adalah penelitian reserch and development yang bertujuan untuk mengembangkan Modul Fisika Berbasis Kerja Laboratorium menggunakan Pendekatan Science process skill khususnyanya materi suhu dan kalor pada kelas XI IPA 4 SMAN 2 Pinrang yang memenuhi kriteria valid dan efektif. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan model 4-D terdiri atas pengembangan modul, angket respon peserta didik dan guru terhadap modul serta tes keterampilan proses sains. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa modul memenuhi kategori valid. Rata-rata respon peserta didik terhadap Modul  Fisika Berbasis Kerja Laboratorium dengan Pendekatan Science Process Skill berada pada kategori sangat positif. Modul Fisika Berbasis Kerja Laboratorium dengan Pendekatan Science process Skill layak digunakan sebagai sumber belajar kerena telah memenuhi kriteria valid dan efektif.
Peran Etnomatematika dalam Pembelajaran terhadap Karakter Siswa
Authors: Niken Sulfayanti
Published: December 2022

Selain pentingnya kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematika, juga terdapat hal penting yang perlu diperhatikan di zaman sekarang yaitu karakter positif siswa. Nilai budaya yang menjadi landasan karakter merupakan hal yang penting untuk ditanamkan dalam setiap diri individu. Dalam implementasi pelajaran matematika salah satu yang dapat menjembatani antara budaya dan Pendidikan adalah etnomatematika. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan peran etnomatematika dalam pembelajaran terhadap karakter siswa. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode systematic literature review. Dari 64 artikel setelah diseleksi sesuai dengan kriteria seleksi sehingga diperoleh 15 artikel yang terkait erat dengan kata kunci dan sesuai dengan kriteria seleksi. Melalui etnomatematika peserta didik memperoleh Pendidikan budaya serta Pendidikan karakter, melalui pengenalan budaya local menjadikan peserta didik lebih menghargai budaya mereka dan dapat mengamalkan nilai-nilai yang ada didalamnya yang akan memberi kontribusi dalam membentuk karakter bangsa.
Improving Students' Problem Solving Abilities through the Application of Auditory Intellectually Repetition Model
Authors: Ismunandar Denni , Rosyadi Rosyadi , Nurafifah Luthfiyati , Jofre Ahmad
Published: December 2022

The purpose of this study is to know the improvement of students' problem solving ability through the Application of auditory intellectually repetition (AIR) model. This research method uses the quantitative method by taking one experimental class. Samples were assigned from one Public Vocational School in Indramayu, by a purposive technique, based on the selection of teaching teachers. They were from X TKJ2 consisting of 29 students. Data retrieval uses a pretest and posttest of problem solving abilities. Based on the results of data analysis: (i) the student's pretest got the lowest and highest score respectively 6 and 23, and the average was 14.42, (ii) the student's posttest got the lowest and highest score respectively 21 and 38, and the average was 31.17. The maximum score for the pretest and posttest is 40. Based on the hypothesis test using the t-test obtained the observation value of t was 6 and the critical value of t was 2.03, because of that the AIR model was effectively implemented in learning in the classroom. Furthermore, a gain score test was carried out, and then the results were obtained by using the AIR model to improve students' problem solving abilities.
Application of Problem-Based Learning Model to Improve Problem Solving Ability
Authors: Rochana Siti , Wahyuniar Lilia Sinta , Mahdiyah Umi
Published: December 2022

This study aims to improve the problem solving ability of class VIII junior high school students. This research was conducted after the preliminary study it was found that problem solving abilities were still relatively low. Observational shows that more than 50% of class VIII students of SMP Muhammadiyah 3 Depok have poor problem solving skills. Based on the theory put forward some expert of experts, the researchers decided to apply the problem-based learning model. This study uses classroom action research design with a target of 50% of students having a problem solving ability score above the Kriteria Ketuntasan Minimal (KKM). There are four stage of this research, namely planning, implementation, observation and reflection. The data collection technique using the test and non-test techniques. Data analysis using descriptive analysis of quantitative and qualitative analysis descriptive. From the results of the study, it was found that 77% of students had problem solving scores above the KKM. Besides that, it was found that student were able to work on the questions in a more structured manner and could better understand the questions given.
Development of Inverce Matrix Module Related to Student’s Mathematical Connection Skills
Authors: Fadlurrochman Rizqon Fuadi , Sumartana Ammar Hanif , Apriyanti Leni , Piliang Anita Safitri , Sulastri Yayu Laila , Ahmatika Deti , Kosasih Usep
Published: December 2022

The purpose of this study was to describe the process and results of the development of the matrix Inverce module related to students' mathematical connection skill, as well as to describe the quality of the matrix Inverce module in terms of validity and practicality. The method used was design research with Plomp model, includes the initial research stage, development stage, and assessment stage. The data was obtained from interview, document analysis, and questionnaire. The result of this study showed that developed module was valid based on validation of material experts, media experts, and practitioner. The validation results of this module show that this module was quite feasible to use with a percentage of 80.83% from material experts and 75.93% from media experts, and was quite practical to use with a percentage of 76.90% from the educator's response questionnaire. From the validation results and educator responses, this module can be implemented as a learning resource or teaching material. In conclusion, the Inverce matrix module was declared fit and practical to be used as teaching material and learning resources.
Evaluation of Drape of Lined Two-Piece Set-in Sleeves on Tailored Jackets
Authors: Kludzi Edith Abla
Published: December 2022

The paper aimed to evaluate the drape of two-piece set-in sleeves of fully lined jackets developed and produced by level 300 Home Economics Education students in the University of Education Winneba. The study was conducted using fifty (50) respondents conveniently sampled from two hundred and seventy-one (271) level 300 students. Observation guide (assessment form) was used to collect data from the respondents. It was discovered from the result of the study that the mean of mean scores for the fit characteristic of the two-piece sleeve was 2.70 which is quite high. It is recommended that the findings be made available to all lecturers and students in the Department of Integrated Home Economics Education to serve as a guide to help improve on the performance of Level 300 students offering Clothing Technology 1 in subsequent years. It should also be made accessible to other educational institutions offering Clothing and Textiles.
The Role Music Plays in the Lives of Pre-School Children in the Offinso Municipality
Authors: Obeng Peter
Published: December 2022

The study sought to investigate the role of music in the lives of pre-school children in the Offinso Municipality and also examines how children respond to music within the pre-school learning environment. To arrive at a detailed description and identify pre-school musical experiences that will nurture their musical potential and also to observe and outline children’s actions and responses when they engage or participate in musical activities in pre-school learning environment, the researcher adopted a qualitative method approach in a conjunction with interpretivists’ paradigm and implemented the case study research strategy. The instruments used were interviews and observation. The study revealed that Children learn language structure, word formation, pronunciation, grammar, meaning, and usage of the words in the songs that they sing. Music is used for enrichment, enjoyment, self-esteem, language development, or for teaching other subjects. Children are natural musicians, and exposure to music during the early years enhances the learning process by promoting language development, creativity, coordination, and social interaction. There is a need to develop the early childhood music programme from the following perspectives; self-selected activities, opportunities for individual and small-group interaction, and developmentally and educationally sound musical activities.
Curriculum Reform in Brazilian Primary Education: Creating Global Citizens
Authors: Dias Murillo de Oliveira
Published: December 2022

In a globalized and universal civilization, it is not enough to produce individuals who can count, read, and write. Effective global citizenship requires nurturing respect for others, and acting against racism, discrimination, and intolerance and also, developing skills related to issues inherent to global problems of a socio-political and environmental nature, including understanding and respecting universal values of tolerance, respectability, discipline, perseverance, diligence, as well as respecting the Brazilian cultural institutions and the World Heritage. This article presents a reform proposal for the National Curriculum Base (BNCC), with the insertion of Global Citizenship Education as a mandatory course, an unprecedented initiative. In addition, this article provides scholars with a new perspective on Elementary Education in Brazil, helping students to become constructive global citizens.
Security Matters and Academic Staff Service Delivery in Southwest, Nigerian Universities
Authors: Olumoyo A.E. , Adegun O. A. , Animasahun M.A.
Published: December 2022

The study examined the relationship between security matters and academic staff service delivery in Southwest Nigeria universities. It determined the levels of academic staff service delivery and the level of security in Southwest Nigeria universities. The study adopted the descriptive survey research and correlational research designs. The population of the study comprised of all the 8724 academic staff in all the 18 Southwest Nigeria universities. The sample for this study was 880 respondents; comprising 800 academic staff and 80 heads of departments from 8 universities in four states in Southwest Nigeria. Multistage sampling procedure which involved simple random sampling stratified and proportional stratified ransom sampling was used to select sample for the study. Two sets of instruments tagged. Security matters questionnaire (SMQ) and academic staff service delivery questionnaire [ASSDQ] were used for the study. The two sets of instruments were validated by face, content and construct validity by experts in the department of Educational Management and Test, Measurement and Evaluation and the reliability was ensured using Test-re Test method of reliability with SMQ and ASSDQ yielding reliability coefficients of 0.89 and 0.86 respectively. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The descriptive statistics of frequency counts percentage mean and standard deviation were used to answer the general questions while the inferential statistics involving Pearson product moment correlation and multiple regression analysis were used to test the hypotheses, all the hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The levels of security and academic staff service delivery in Southwest Nigeria University were moderate. The study showed that there was significant relationship between security matters and academic staff service delivery in Southwest; Nigeria universities. It was revealed that terrorism and cultism significantly affected academic staff service delivery. It was recommended that the government and their agencies, the university management should maintain the security of the school by funding the security unit with modern technological gadgets. So as to strengthen the security situations of Southwest Nigeria Universities. There should be policy and regulations against cultism and terrorism in universities which must also be adequately enforced to maintain a safe and secured school environment.
Crowdfunding and Marketing Performance of Microfinance Banks in Akwa Ibom State
Authors: Eno Ndifreke Akaninyene , Udonde Unyime Emmanuel , Ibok Nkanikpo Ibok
Published: December 2022

Crowdfunding has developed from being just a fundraising tool to a versatile marketing tool. Raising funds through crowdfunding has become a vital tool for start-up companies and most recently in the Microfinance banks to obtain investments they otherwise might not receive from more traditional sources such as banks, angel investors and stock markets. This adoption of crowdfunding for marketing purposes is not without its problems. Organizations would be well advised to consider not only the opportunities these platforms provide, but also their limitations, risks and the best crowdfunding platforms that will fit into their marketing objectives. In this regard, this study was carried out in order to assess the relationship between crowdfunding and marketing performance of microfinance banks in Akwa Ibom State. The researcher adopted a survey research technique in the study. The population size 16 microfinance banks within Uyo metropolis of Akwa Ibom State and a sample size of 366 employees was studied. The crowdfunding variables (independent variables) considered in the study were Equity-based Crowdfunding, Reward-based Crowdfunding and Lending-based Crowdfunding. The dependent variable was Marketing Performance. The hypotheses stated were tested using Spearman Correlation Coefficient at a 5% level of significance. From the data analysis, the major findings revealed a positive and significant relationship between Equity-based Crowdfunding and marketing performance of microfinance banks in Akwa Ibom State, (R = 0.770; P<0.05). The study revealed Reward-based Crowdfunding has having a positive and significant relationship on marketing performance of microfinance banks in Akwa Ibom State, (R = 0.855; P<0.05). The study also revealed that there is a positive and significant relationship between Lending-based Crowdfunding and marketing performance of microfinance banks in Akwa Ibom State, (R = 0.805; P<0.05). From the findings, it was concluded that there was a positive and significant relationship between Crowdfunding and marketing performance of microfinance banks in Akwa Ibom State. In line with this, it was recommended that companies, start-up businesses and financial institutions should adopt various crowdfunding platforms in their businesses as one of the means of raising finance for the company in order to boost their marketing performance.
Addressing Community Food Security Through Gardening: A Review
Authors: Buabeng Felix , Aduteye Erasmus Kabu
Published: December 2022

As many residents struggle with access to fresh produce (fruits and vegetables) and continue to face food insecurity issues, community gardens can be used as a strategy in alleviating these challenges and helping families reduce pandemic-related economic losses by supplementing their diets with nutritious foods. Community gardens are a great way to increase food security, improve public health and reduce crime rates. With a variety of setups, locations, and goals, they can play an important role in making healthy, ethical, and sustainable food available to all people. Having abundant fresh produce readily available in the community reduces grocery bills for families and provides food options when they are low on groceries. Saving money and reducing food insecurity are two benefits. This was crucial during the pandemic when many people experienced financial losses due to unemployment, and it is still crucial given the rising price of food today. This paper, through a rigorous literature review, examines the contributions, and the positive impacts of community and home gardens towards addressing food insecurity and the overall well-being of household members and determines the type of gardening people practice, and common crops grown.
Production Status and Relevance of Anchote (Coccinia Abyssinica (Lam.) in Ethiopia: A Review
Authors: Gudeta Abune
Published: December 2022

A review was undertaken to obtain the related research results and facts on the production status and relevance of Anchote (Coccinia abyssinica (Lam.)) in Ethiopia with the aim of delivering the synthesized and summarized information to the beneficiaries. Anchote (Coccinia abyssinica (Lam.) Cogn.) belongs to the family cucurbitaceae is indigenous to Ethiopia. It is grown for its edible root tuber and leafy vegetables in western and south western parts of Ethiopia. The most economical part of Anchote is the tuberous root with diversified potentials of food, animal feed, medicinal and starch production, that will contribute towards food security, income generation, and resource base conservation. According to the existing tradition, the suitable production area of Anchote is believed to be the home garden which strategically reduces the burden for women who are actively engaged in the cultivation of Anchote. An improved understanding of the production, utilization, and estimated future economic importance of these crops has potentially far-reaching implication in research and development areas at both the international and, national levels.
Impact of persistent Rise in Food Prices on the Nigerian Economy
Authors: Echebiri Udochukwu Victor , Abode Josephine Olohije , Aigbe Eric Andrew , Onaghise Isibor Andrew , Amolo Onyebuchi Benedicta
Published: December 2022

When the price of food increases uncontrollably, and some variables like transport fare, fuel prices, insecurity rises, this will affect almost everything else such as house rent, school fees, consumption, mentioning just but a few. The study adopts a survey research design approach to examine the effect of rise in food prices on the Nigerian economy. The population of the study is made up of Civil Servants (CS), food vendors (FV), other consumers (OC), and private sectors’ workers (PS) concerned with concerned with food consumptions. A sample size of 248 persons was selected at random, and was divided into 36 civil servants, 118 food vendors, 59 other consumers, and 35 private sector workers. The paper adopted questionnaire design with 5-likert scale response, structured in line with the questions and hypotheses. The paper further uses the Pearson correlation coefficient to test the hypotheses. The showed that the recent rise in food prices has a negative significant impact on the economic growth in Nigeria, and that there is no improvement on Nigerian economy because the rise in food prices has a significant effect on the purchasing power, and finally the finding showed that there is a significant relationship between rise in food prices in Nigeria and food security. The study recommends that government should expand social protection programs for the poor household in both rural and urban, and also increase their medium-term and long-term investments in agricultural research and extension, rural infrastructure, and market access for small farmers.
Digital Literacy and Study Performance: The Case of Students in Ho Chi Minh City
Authors: Pham Dien H. , Nguyen Thy T.A.
Published: December 2022

Challenges in measuring digital competence among the higher education students from different disciplines and universities in Ho Chi Minh city is confronted in this study. The results confirm that the scales proposed and applied in foreign studies can also be able to apply in the context of Vietnam. The first effort was paid to measure digital competence using a quantitative method among Vietnamese students in 2021 with the emerging of E-learning alternative which is clearly triggered by the Covid 19 pandemic. The significant components that construct the digital competence levels of observed students include the skills in understanding and using information, the skills in using technology and computers, the skills in communicating via E-learning channel, and the skills in effectively using images. All the above skills are presented in the activities within the higher education context. The results provide some insights into the differences in digital literacy between the groups of students whose English levels are different as well as the students who attained different study performance. The better literacy the higher GPA that students obtain. By providing empirical evidence to policy implications, contribute to the sake of technology development benefiting study performance and working competencies of the graduates in the digital era.
Organizational Effectiveness of Brewing Firms in South East Zone of Nigeria: Exploring the relative importance of Dynamic Capabilities
Authors: Umoh Victor A. , Nsien Christiana B. , Effiom Michael B.
Published: December 2022

This study was conducted to investigate the relative importance of dynamic capabilities on the organizational effectiveness of brewing firms in the South East Zone of Nigeria. The survey research design was used in the conduct of the study. The population was 204 and sample size 135 determined through Taro Yamen’s (1967) sample size determination formula. The questionnaire used in the study achieved 76.47% response rate. Data analysis was done with regression method.Findings of the study indicated that dynamic capabilities had a significant positive influence on organizational effectiveness of brewing firms in South East Zone of Nigeria; It was also revealed thatreconfiguration capability had the most important influence(Beta =0.406, t=2.904, p<0.05), learning capability came second (Beta 0.217, t=2.211, p<0.05) and sensing capabilitythird(Beta =0.039, t=2.179, p<0.05). It was recommended that brewing firms in South East Zone of Nigeria should give attention to formulating and implementing their strategies for organizational effectiveness in line with findings made in this study.
Financial Literacy and Financial Inclusion for Small-Scale Enterprises in Sunyani Municipality in the Brong -Ahafo Region of Ghana
Authors: Ameyaw Mabel
Published: December 2022

This study sought to examine the relationship between financial literacy and financial inclusion among owners/managers of SSEs in the Sunyani Municipality. Primarily, the research examined the financial literacy level, the extent of financial inclusion, and the relationship between financial literacy and financial inclusion for SSEs in Sunyani Municipality, which was necessary for their business. The study’s objective employed primary data and used a mixed method approach as well as a descriptive design survey design to randomly sample 230 owners/managers from five categories of SSEs in the Sunyani Municipality. The findings revealed that managers with high financial literacy were more likely to have sound judgment about financial issues, make the right decision among financial alternatives, and have sound personal finance practices. In addition, it was found that the extent of financial inclusion depended mainly on SSEs’ knowledge levels of financial products/services. The positive outcomes of being financially literate and financially inclusive were driven by behaviour such as planning expenditures and building up a financial safety net. Since financial literacy is necessary for business financial inclusiveness, it was recommended to SSEs strive for financial knowledge to enable them to make good financial decisions and aid their financial inclusiveness. Again, any policy that aims at the growth and development of SSEs with adequate training and education to help increase their financial status which will affect their financial inclusion.
Intravenous pentamidine for Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia prophylaxis in immunocompromised patients without human immunodeficiency virus: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors:   The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Chiu Chia-Yu , Ching Patrick
Published: December 2022

Review question / Objective: Breakthrough PJP rate and adverse reactions in HIV-uninfected immunocompromised patients who received intravenous pentamidine. Rationale: Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) is a first-line Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP) prophylaxis agent, but intravenous pentamidine (IVP) every 4 weeks (Q4W) is commonly used in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-uninfected immunocompromised hosts because IVP is not associated with cytopenia and delayed engraftment. Breakthrough PJP rate on TMP-SMX prophylaxis, incidence of adverse reactions, and adverse events requiring discontinuation of TMP-SMX have been described in the literature. However, breakthrough PJP rate and adverse reactions are not well characterized in IVP.
Efficacy and Safety of PRC-063 for Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis from randomized controlled trials
Authors:   The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Zhu Shixin , Gao Heng , Chen Gang
Published: December 2022

Review question / Objective: We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis from randomized controlled trials to evaluate the efficacy and safety of PRC-063 for Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Condition being studied: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is diagnosed with the core symptoms including inattention, hyperactivity and/or impulsivity.Current treatment options for ADHD include pharmacological treatment， behavioral therapy, and combination therapy of the two treatments above. Methylphenidate (MPH) and the extended-release formulation, as a first-line pharmacological treatment of ADHD, have been widely researched in the world.
Convivencia y la educación sexual en la calidad educativa
Authors: Ortega Medina Carlos Albero , Ortega Medina Laura Milena , Ortega Medina Rocio Mabel , Londoño Villamizar Alonso
Published: December 2022

La sana convivencia, cumple un papel fundamental en la educación, esta debe fundarse en el respeto mutuo , respeto por la diferencia , la cual nace en una adecuada educación sexual, sin embargo .Los hallazgos publicados en el Journal of educational psychology revelaron en su estudio iniciado en Illinois, que el 24 por ciento de los niños del estudio sufrieron intimidación crónica a lo largo de sus años escolares, lo cual se relacionó de manera constante con un menor rendimiento académico y menos participación en la escuela, el 18 por ciento del grupo había sufrido intimidación moderada lo cual aumentó con el paso de los años. Menos problemas académicos fueron observados entre aquellos que sufrieron menos intimidación, con el tiempo, alrededor del 26 por ciento del grupo; también se evidenció una tendencia respecto al sexo del grupo, mostrando que el género masculino fue más propensos a sufrir bullying crónico. Un total de 32 por ciento de los niños dijeron que habían experimentado poca o ninguna intimidación (Pombo, 2017), el flagelo de la convivencia y la inadecuada educación sexual escolar desencadena problemas de rendimiento académico y de intimidación escolar, el estudiante se siente limitado y con temor a participar.
Práctica docente y pandemia: la enseñanza de los maestros sanmigueleños en tiempos de confinamiento
Authors: Naranjo Rodriguez Mario Alejandro
Published: December 2022

La práctica docente es un aspecto de la educación cuyo significado cambia constantemente para responder a las circunstancias diversas que demandan los entornos educativos, sobre todo los altamente tecnologizados. El objetivo es analizar las maneras en cómo se conforma la práctica docente de los maestros sanmigueleños, su desarrollo dentro de los procesos de enseñanza durante el confinamiento, y la adopción de las tecnologías. Optamos por un estudio etnográfico desde donde se recurre a los interlocutores a través de entrevistas (abiertas y semiestructuradas), en las cuales consta un bagaje de preguntas guía, que posibilitan generar una narrativa más amplia y diversa. Se encontró que los docentes emplazan su trabajo gracias al hecho de transponer en gran magnitud las prácticas de la realidad pre pandemia hasta las circunstancias del confinamiento. Los docentes atravesaron un proceso progresivo de adopción tecnológica que evoluciona rápidamente para luego estancarse debido a las limitaciones tecnológicas del entorno. Se concluye que, la domesticación de la tecnología en los maestros sanmigueleños, se efectuó de manera básica en cuanto al manejo y uso de tecnologías para el proceso educativo, lo que significó un primer acercamiento a la adquisición de competencias digitales.
Siembra de agua madre "Ta pue pi aktu", práctica ancestral de la cosmovisión indígena del pueblo de Pasto, una pedagogía en educación etnoambiental"
Authors: Gangotena Rosero Esteban Julián , Córdoba Mora Vilma Lorena , Bermúdez Quintero Luis Carlos
Published: December 2022

El cuidado de la madre agua en el resguardo indígena del gran Cumbal en tiempos ancestrales se realizaba de acuerdo a su cosmovisión, permitiéndoles vivir en armonía con la madre tierra (pacha mama). Actualmente la disponibilidad de agua está siendo afectada por procesos antrópicos que han causado degradación a los ecosistemas de páramos y disminución progresiva en la regulación natural del régimen hidrológico, creando la necesidad de adelantar tareas de educación ambiental para la preservación del recurso hídrico. La presente investigación se desarrolló en el departamento de Nariño, municipio de Cumbal en la Institución Educativa Técnica Agropecuaria Indígena Cumbe (IETAIC), con el semillero de investigación, con el objetivo de implementar procesos de educación ambiental propia, a través de la recopilación de los saberes ancestrales sobre la siembra de la madre agua (SIMA), para el cuidado de este recurso. El proceso investigativo se desarrolló bajo el enfoque cualitativo–etnográfico y la aplicación de herramientas de recolección de datos como entrevistas a profundidad, focus group y observación participante, bajo la metodología investigación acción participativa (IAP). Los datos recabados fueron clasificados y categorizados, y a partir de estos se realizó una triangulación de la información obteniendo resultados contundentes en la necesidad de recuperar la práctica ancestral SIMA desde los saberes ancestrales, la sagraliadad del territorio y la identidad cultural del pueblo Pasto; como conclusión se obtuvo el que estos saberes ancestrales se deben considerar dentro los currículos, como estrategias pedagógicas de educación contextualizada desde y para el territorio, logrando contribuir a una educación etnoambiental para el pueblo Pasto.
Gestión escolar y calidad educativa: En las instituciones educativas del nivel primario – Cusco
Authors: Mamani Cruz Ivonne , Huarancca Ramirez Delfina , Vilca Cruz Abigail Yessica , Apaza Rivas Edwin , Contreras Rivera Robert Julio
Published: December 2022

La finalidad del presente artículo es realizar una revisión de literatura crítica y exhaustiva  que brinde la posibilidad de  comprender y explicar las relaciones entre gestión escolar y la calidad educativa en las instituciones educativas del nivel primario Cusco con el objetivo de hacer uso flexible y analítico de los mismos para así generar índices de mejora de la calidad dentro de la práctica pedagógica y escolar en general a partir del compromiso conjunto de la comunidad educativa bajo una visión conjunta que involucre con responsabilidad a los actores en mención, que además sea liderada por el gestor educativo. Para tal efecto la investigación aplicada es cualitativa de corte fenomenológico y hermenéutico, utilizándose el análisis documental para lo cual fue necesario hacer uso de diversa base de datos como Scopus, Scielo, Alicia, Danet, Procuest entre otros, así como operadores boleanos como el AND; y el gestor Mendeley que coadyuvo con el análisis y comparación de la referencia bibliográfica.

Cabe señalar que los hallazgos encontrados ayudan a corroborar que los resultados no se pueden generalizar ya que los contextos son diversos por lo que   la calidad educativa no se puede llegar a estandarizar.
Artroplastia total de rodilla en adultos mayores
Authors: Hernández Amparan Dra. Saray , Villamar Véliz Dra. Domenica Mirella , Villamarin Andino Dr. José Alejandro , Almeida Guijarro Dr. Kevin Paul , Herrera Herrera Dra. Gabriela Salomé , Herrera Castillo Dra. Michelle Berenice
Published: December 2022

La artrosis de rodilla es un trastorno muy común que afecta el cartílago articular y es aceptada como un importante problema de salud pública. Es una de las principales causas de deterioro de la función que reduce la calidad de vida en todo el mundo. La artroplastia total de rodilla es el tratamiento quirúrgico preferido para la artrosis en etapa terminal, con gran importancia al evaluar los resultados postoperatorios a fin de ayudar en la toma de decisiones sobre el manejo de esta patología, el objetivo de esta investigacion, radica en de determinar los resultados funcionales y las complicaciones de la artroplastía total de rodilla, mediante una metodología de revisión sistemática cualitativa de ensayos clínicos controlados, se admitieron aquellos artículos publicados en inglés o en español, y cuya fecha de publicación se encontrase ubicada entre 2018 y 2022, como resultados se obtuvo que posterior a una artroplastía los pacientes demuestran que existe diferencia significativa en la mejora de la amplitud articular, dolor, equilibrio, marcha, cicatrización y estancia hospitalaria utilizando la movilización pasiva continua frente al tratamiento de fisioterapia habitual para la artroplastia total de rodilla, de tal forma se concluye que la aplicación de la movilización pasiva continua, a largo plazo, no aporta ningún beneficio en cuanto a la amplitud del rango articular, dolor y mejora de bipedestación y marcha en comparación con el tratamiento convencional de fisioterapia postoperatorio en la artroplastia total de rodilla. A corto plazo se consigue una mejora del rango de movilidad articular a la flexión de la rodilla.
Gender-focused analysis in rural agricultural producers in Los Rios, Ecuador
Authors: Díaz Chong Migdalia , Gortaire Díaz David , Jiménez Vera Yete , Aguilar Parra Jeanelly Cecilia
Published: December 2022

This article aims to explore the producers’ vision about gender in Los Rios rural communities and the access of women to equal resources, services, and products in the agriculture area. A survey was carried out using a simple probabilistic sample of 130 producers among men and women inside different agriculture associations. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The study confirms that women and men do not work on similar conditions regarding access to resources, training and extension services, access and property of land and inputs, although there is not a gap between women and men on a socioeconomic level. We highly recommend promoting public policies that could benefit women and promote a gender-neutral policy where decision-makers need to move to address the structural causes of inequalities, starting at the intra-household and community level.
Case Study: Gamification as a strategy for vocabulary learning in university students
Authors: Gortaire Díaz David , Sandoval Pérez María José , Romero Ramírez Elma , Mora Aristega Julio
Published: December 2022

Research have shown that gamification can have a great and positive impact in students’ motivation and engagement with their learning. Since Covid-19 and social distance happened, teachers needed to adapt and create the conditions for students to continue with their learning, to boost their interest and motivation in a virtual environment. As a result, the use of online games seemed to be a way to grab students’ attention and to increase their level of participation in class while learning new vocabulary. Some authors have commented that at least 10 to 17 encounters might be necessary for word meaning to be recalled. Games used as a tool in vocabulary learning in a second language allow repetition through failure taking away the shyness or shame to try it again. The aim of this survey was to know the perception on the effectiveness of using online games when learning vocabulary at the English area of the Technical University of Babahoyo. The results showed that most teachers are willing to use online games. Even though some of them found it difficult to use games based on their content, they realized that gamification helped most of the students to engage in class. Students were more open to receiving information when experimenting with progress and persisted in their learning when they receive feedback repeatedly. Nevertheless, vocabulary acquisition also involves other aspects besides the meaning which opens new doors for this study to expand and explore in further research.
Consumo de alcohol en el personal de enfermería de un hospital de segundo nivel de atención
Authors: Castillo-Martínez MCE. Guillermo , Torres-Benítez Dr. José Martín , Arriaga-Martínez MCE. Jorge Luis
Published: December 2022

El objetivo fue describir el consumo de alcohol en el personal de enfermería y sus diferencias por edad, sexo y turno. El diseño del estudio fue con un enfoque cuantitativo, de tipo descriptivo y diseño trasversal, con un muestreo no probabilístico en 120 profesionales de enfermería asistenciales. Se empleó una cédula de datos sociodemográficos y se aplicó el cuestionario de identificación de los trastornos por consumo de alcohol (AUDIT). Resultados: Se observó que el 93.3% de los profesionales de enfermería han consumido alcohol alguna vez en la vida, el 78.3% en el último año, el 51.7% en el último mes y el 21.7% en los últimos 7 días. Por otra parte, se identificó que el 38.5% de los profesionales de enfermería presentan consumo de riesgo y síntomas de dependencia, el 23% de los participantes se encuentran con un consumo perjudicial de alcohol. Por sexo se reporta diferencias en el consumo de riesgo en las mujeres (x2 = 6.094, p = .014), mientras que los hombres con el consumo perjudicial (x2 = 8.125, p = .004). Por edad y turno no se encontró diferencias con respecto a los patrones de consumo de alcohol en los profesionales de enfermería (p = >.05).
Calidad de vida de los estudiantes de una universidad de la ciudad del Cusco en tiempos de pandemia
Authors: Gibaja Oviedo Arminda , Aco Corrales Eder Arturo , Colque Candia Wilbert , Escobar López Javier Efraín , Cornejo Conza Karen , Carpio Sánchez Marco Fernando , Durand Gonzales Miriam
Published: December 2022

El presente trabajo de investigación tiene como objetivo describir la calidad de vida de los estudiantes universitarios de una universidad de la ciudad del Cusco durante la etapa crítica que se vivió por el estado de emergencia generado por la pandemia del COVID-19. El trabajo de investigación fue de enfoque cuantitativo, diseño no experimental y alcance descriptivo. La muestra estuvo conformada por 9,779 estudiantes de las cinco Facultades de las 20 Escuelas Profesionales de la Universidad. Se evidenció que el 50.5% de los estudiantes de la universidad muestra un nivel de calidad de vida poco adecuada; el 24.2% adecuada; el 19.5% inadecuada; el 3.1.% muy adecuada; y el 2.7% muy inadecuada.