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Causation, Creaturely and Divine
Authors: Menuge Angus J. L. ,   Evangelical Philosophical Society
Published: March 2024

A biblical approach to reconciling God’s sovereignty with creaturely responsibility should avoid the extremes of global occasionalism and completely autonomous creatures. This paper evaluates the standard intermediary solutions offered by conservationists and concurrentists. It argues that while each contributes insights which a satisfactory account should retain, none is fully adequate. Even Leibniz’s sophisticated response, which accounts for providence, miracles, and moral responsibility, unacceptably abridges creaturely power to implement decisions. My alternative proposal seeks to explain how creatures can retain full responsibility for their actions even though God reserves the right to override creaturely power with His greater power.
A Rediscovered Tradition: European Pedagogy and Composition in Nineteenth-Century Midwestern Normal Schools
Authors: Fitzgerald Kathryn
Published: March 2024

This study examines composition at public Midwestern normal schools, the teacher training institutions of the nineteenth and early twentieth century. It argues that the unique social environment, educational aims, and intellectual traditions of the normal school gave rise to attitudes about composition theory, methods, teachers, and students that are much more compatible with composition’s contemporary ethic than those associated with the elite Eastern colleges where the origins of composition have most often been studied.
Review: The Rhetoric of Risk: Technical Documentation in Hazardous Environments
Authors: Waddell Craig
Published: March 2024

Beverly Sauer has spent a decade in the United States, Great Britain, and South Africa analyzing the ways in which the hazards of coal mining are documented and, consequently, the ways in which these hazards are or might be reduced.
Review: Arts of Living: Reinventing the Humanities for the Twenty-First Century
Authors: Cooper Marilyn M.
Published: March 2024

In this intriguing and sometimes frustrating book, Kurt Spellmeyer argues that “the humanities must change” (3), that they have become “isolated from the life of the larger society” (4) and instead need “to offer people freedom, and beyond that, to express real solidarity with the inner life of ordinary citizens” (223). His argument has many intriguing facets: it rejects the trickle-down vision of culture; it questions the value of Professionalization of academic disciplines; it excoriates the “prepackaged analytical systems”
An Essay on the Work of Composition: Composing English against the Order of Fast Capitalism
Authors: Lu Min-Zhan
Published: March 2024

This is an attempt to define what being a responsible and responsive user of English might mean in a world ordered by global capital, a world where all forms of intra- and international exchanges in all areas of life are increasingly under pressure to involve English. Turning to recent work in linguistics and education, I pose a set of alternative assumptions that might help us develop more responsible and responsive approaches to the relation between English and its users (both those labeled Native-Speaking, White or Middle Class, and those Othered by these labels), the language needs and purposes of individual users of English, and the relation between the work we do and the work done by users of English across the world. I argue that these assumptions can help us compose English against the grain of all systems and relations of injustice.
Plymouth Rock Landed on Us: Malcolm X’s Whiteness Theory as a Basis for Alternative Literacy
Authors: Miller Keith D.
Published: March 2024

Using Burkean theory, I claim that Malcolm X brilliantly exposed the rhetoric and epistemology of whiteness as he rejected the African American jeremiad—a dominant form of African American oratory for more than 150 years. Whiteness theory served as the basis for Malcolm X’s alternative literacy, which raises important questions that literacy theorists have yet to consider.
Made Not Only in Words: Composition in a New Key
Authors: Yancey Kathleen Blake
Published: March 2024

Made Not Only in Words: Composition in a New Key is the print version of the multimodal address that former CCCC Chair Kathleen Yancey gave at the 2004 CCCC convention. Discussing the myriad forms and purposes that writing can take today, she asks us to re-examine our beliefs about what writing is and how it should be taught.
Native Claims: Cultural Citizenship, Ethinic Expressions, and the Rhetorics of “Hawaiianness”
Authors: Young Morris
Published: March 2024

Looking at arguments put forth by courts, the State of Hawai‘i, and Native Hawaiian sovereignty activists, as well as constructions of Hawaiianness by Native Hawaiians and Locals on the mainland, the author analyzes a rhetorical shift from celebrations of cultural identity to assertions of nationhood and sovereignty on the part of Native Hawaiians that has at times made nonnative Locals feel displaced in the only “home” they have known. Both groups have had to deal with a legacy of U.S. imperialism and injustice, placing them at times in coalition to confront racism and at times in conflict.
Defining the Phoenix: Professional Development and the Conference on English Education
Authors: Swenson Janet
Published: March 2024

Considers the past, present, and future of the Conference on English Education (CEE) spring conference. Distinguishes between the missions of the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) and CEE and notes the spring conference has been suspended due to the organization’s budget deficit.
Knots on a Counting Rope: Teaching Stories
Authors: Key Daphne
Published: March 2024

Argues that reflecting on important “marker” stories in people’s lives by using counting ropes (based on the children’s book “Knots on a Counting Rope” by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault) helps students and teachers make sense of their complex worlds. Describes how they are used in the author’s language arts methods course. Describes a student-organized Spring literacy conference.
English in the News
Authors: Houtchens Bobbi Ciriza
Published: March 2024

Recent news stories related to literacy, literature, and language arts.
Talking About Books: Critical Conversations about Identity
Authors: Kauffman Gloria , Short Kathy G.
Published: March 2024

In this month’s Talking about Books column, Kauffman and Short consider books that were used in an exploration of “identity” in Kauffman’s fourth/fifth-grade, multiage classroom.
Silence, Listening, Teaching, and the Space of What Is Not
Authors: Mosher Ronna Scott
Published: March 2024

In this article, Ronna Scott Mosher considers what it means to listen in the context of teaching, and what it means to teach in the context of listening.
Grammar Standards: It’s All in Your Attitude
Authors: Birch Barbara
Published: March 2024

In this article, Birch offers a challenge for language arts teachers to reconsider their beliefs about the teaching of written grammar.
Encouraging Doubt and Dialogue: Documentation as a Tool for Critique: Documentation supports two teachers in studying and transforming the culture of ethnography in their classrooms.
Authors: Donovan Maggie , Sutter Cheryl J.
Published: March 2024

Two teachers describe how they use documentation to understand the learning that takes place in their classrooms. Sutter and Donovan pair their fourth-grade and first-grade students in yearlong partnerships to explore issues of social justice through a study of the Civil Rights Movement. Students and teachers together have developed a culture of ethnography and have used tools such as tape recorders, video tapes, and cameras to document and reflect on their individual and group learning.
Why Cauley Writes Well: A Close Look at What a Difference Good Teaching Can Make: Teachers create a community of practice that makes a difference in both the writing and the writing lives of students
Authors: Ray Katie Wood
Published: March 2024

A close look at the writing of one first grader, Cauley, reveals the extent to which good teaching has supported him to produce quality writing and to develop a strong sense of authorship.
Seeing Writing Instruction Differently: Lessons with Lasting Impressions: A teacher’s experiences with student writing across different contexts challenges her to ask new questions about writing instruction
Authors: Bintz William P. , Dillard Jill
Published: March 2024

This article is grounded in literacy as social practice and focuses on the theme of “seeing differently” -- particularly seeing writing instruction differently.
Collaborative Teaching, Genre Analysis, and Cognitive Apprenticeship: Engineering a Linked Writing Course
Authors: Beck Angela
Published: March 2024

This article recounts how a communications and an engineering department developed a collaborative teaching venture—a linked writing course—to provide mentorship for students learning how to write lab reports.
Exceptional James
Authors: Shafer Gregory
Published: March 2024

How does one nurture a student’s alacrity while fostering unity among less gregarious participants?
It’s a Guy Thing
Authors: Wilhelm Jeff
Published: March 2024

Discusses text features that tended to engage boys, and describes their desire to use literacy to share and socialize. Finds that boys were more different than alike, and that very particular conditions in the social context were more important than preexisting interests. Offers brief descriptions of 11 books the author has found to be appealing to many boys.
BOOK TALK: What Books Should Anyone Working with Teens Know?
Authors: Lesesne Teri S.
Published: March 2024

Presents an annotated list of 44 young adult books that represent the wide range of young adult literature available for teens. Represents a variety of genres from poetry to science fiction/fantasy to historical fiction and story collections. Lists the 2002 winners for six major awards.
From The Coaches’ Corner: What Is a Literacy Coach?
Authors: Buly Marsha Riddle , Coskie Tracy , Robinson LeAnne , Egawa Kathy
Published: March 2024

This is the first in a series of columns that will define and explore what it is to be a literacy coach or a classroom teacher working with a literacy coach. This first column offers a detailed definition that includes a helpful graphic.
Book Talk: Make New Friends but Keep the Old: New Books from Our Favorite Authors
Authors: Lesesne Teri S.
Published: March 2024

In an issue that abounds with new authors, Lesesne reminds us we still have pleasure to discover in some more familiar ones. Here are enticing synopses of eight new books from authors you and your students have come to know.
EDITOR'S MESSAGE: Finding the Frustration between Fear and Frustration
Authors: Beers Kylene
Published: March 2024

The March 2005 issue of Voices from the Middle is a tribute to the life and work of Louise M. Rosenblatt, a pioneer in reading theory and the teaching of literature, who died on February 8, 2005, at age 100.
The Relationship Between the Level of Student Participation in Organizations and Academic Achievement
Authors: Mariah  , Nurhakim Putri Rahmah , Cutwan Nurul  , Marna Sani  , Fetri Mulia Sari  , Fina Selfia
Published: March 2024

This research has high urgency because it explores the relationship between student participation in student organizations and academic achievement, especially in Sociology students at Teuku Umar University. Academic success and the role of organizations in achieving it are very important to improve the quality of education. The belief that active participation in organizations can shape time management and influence positive learning outcomes is the main basis for this study. Evaluation of previous studies revealed shortcomings in methods, research focus, and quality of results which this study addresses through quantitative methods and a focus on sociology students. This approach makes a significant contribution to understanding the relationship between student participation in organizations and academic achievement. Using questionnaires, observations, and interviews, this study explains the extent of the relationship between the variables of participation and academic achievement through simple linear regression. The results of the study provide a deeper understanding of the influence of student participation in student organizations on student academic achievement. Implications may form the basis of campus policies and practices to enhance students' experiences and support their success in various aspects of campus life. This research makes a significant contribution in filling the existing knowledge gap and stimulating further research
MEDIATION - A MECHANISM FOR CONDUCTING NEGOTIATIONS IN A DISPUTE
Authors:   LLC ", Kandashvili Irakli ,   Association of Mediators of Georgia"
Published: March 2024

The article aims at a scientific discussion about and the promotion of the issue of mediation, a new form of alternative dispute resolution in Georgia. The entry into force of the Law of Georgia on Mediation is an important precondition for the establishment of a culture of dialogue in the country and for transitioning the country from the path of confrontation to the path of social peace. Today, mediation is key for parties in conflict to conduct negotiations and is often referred to as ‘a process of negotiation with the engagement of a third party’. However, awareness of mediation is not high, and therefore a gradual increase in public awareness in this direction is a significant step.
Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Teams Games Tournament Dengan Media Permainan Monopoli Ipa Pada Materi Sistem Ekskresi Manusia Untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Peserta Didik
Authors: Nurin Handini Iftitah , Budiyanto Mohammad
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan hasil belajar, keterlaksanaan pembelajaran, dan respon peserta didik terhadap pembelajaran Teams Games Tournament dengan menggunakan media monopoli IPA. Model yang digunakan yaitu model pre-experimental design dengan rancangan one group pretest-posttest design. Penelitian ini melibatkan 32 peserta didik kelas VIII-D di SMPN 15 Gresik. Teknik pengempulan data menggunakan tes, observasi, dan angket. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya peningkatan hasil belajar peserta didik pada materi sistem ekskresi dengan skor N-gain 0,63 yang menunjukkan kategori sedang. Hasil uji hipotesis dengan menggunakan uji t berpasangan dengan ? = 0,05 diperoleh nilai thitung > ttabel (17,031 > 2,0395), sehingga dalam penelitian ini H0 ditolak dan H1 diterima, yang menunjukkan bahwa terdapat perbedaan nilai hasil belajar yang signifikan sebelum dan sesudah diberikan perlakuan. Adapun keterlaksanaan pembelajaran pada setiap pertemuan mendapatkan hasil yang sangat baik dengan persentase pertemuan 1 sebesar 81,6%, pertemuan 2 sebesar 97,6% dan pertemuan 3 mendapatkan 100%. Hasil dari angket respon peserta didik mendapatkan respon positif terhadap pembelajaran TGT dengan media monopoli IPA. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa penerapan model pembelajaran Teams Games Tournament dengan menggunakan media monopoli IPA dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar peserta didik pada materi sistem ekskresi manusia.
COLMEIA DESIGN: ESPECULANDO FUTUROS SUSTENTÁVEIS NA MODA
Authors: Dani Muller Victoria , Barauna Debora
Published: March 2024

Este artigo é uma versão expandida do artigo “Colmeia Design: uma ferramenta para auxiliar designers a especularem sobre o desenvolvimento de sistemas produto-serviço” apresentado no Simpósio de Design Sustentável 2023. Nele é apresenta a ferramenta Colmeia Design, um conjunto de cartas especulativas baseadas nas abordagens críticas de design, desenvolvidas com o intuito de auxiliar designers a refletirem criticamente sobre a sustentabilidade na moda, proporcionando momentos de abertura projetual para a reflexão crítica, discussão e especulação sobre problemas relacionados à moda. Como metodologia foi realizada uma revisão bibliográfica sobre as abordagens críticas de design e como elas podem atuar para auxiliar a promover a sustentabilidade, e sobre o conceito de sistema produto-serviço. Além disso, a ferramenta também foi colocada em prática por meio de um workshop, no qual foi possível observar como ela pode auxiliar na especulação de futuros e no desenvolvimento de sistemas produto-serviço visando soluções sustentáveis.
AS INOVAÇÕES PARA O DESENVOLVIMENTO URBANO SUSTENTÁVEL: DESAFIOS E OPORTUNIDADES NO CONTEXTO DAS MUDANÇAS CLIMÁTICAS
Authors: Salgueirinho Osório de Andrade Guerra José Baltazar
Published: March 2024

Em um cenário caracterizado pelo crescimento urbano exponencial, o imperativo de um desenvolvimento urbano sustentável transcende a mera necessidade, posicionando-se como uma questão de urgência premente. Este editorial visa investigar o papel das inovações como vetores de transformação positiva, alavancando o desenvolvimento urbano de maneira sustentável e em consonância com os Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável (ODS) delineados pela Organização das Nações Unidas (ONU).
The implementation of differentiated learning in ELT: Indonesian teachers' readiness
Authors: Sofiana Nina , Andriyani Santi , Shofiyuddin Muh , Mubarok Husni , Candraloka Olyvia Revalita
Published: March 2024

In responding to the curriculum change in Indonesia to the Merdeka (Freedom) curriculum, the teaching and learning process should emphasize differentiated learning, including English Language Teaching (ELT). Despite the fact the teachers must implement it in their class, little research has examined the teachers' readiness and its affecting factors in implementing differentiated learning. This study aims to address this gap by exploring teachers' readiness in applying it and the factors affecting their readiness, by administering questionnaires and interviewing sixty public-school teachers of senior high schools who enrolled in the Subject Teacher Deliberation (STD) of English, in Central Java, Indonesia. The findings indicated that teachers were not ready in implementing content and process differentiation in ELT, but they just needed some improvements. Additionally, teachers had been ready in applying product and learning environment differentiation, but they still need a little enhancement. The factors affecting their readiness included insufficient training opportunities, limited time for planning and designing learning activities, difference of students' readiness in learning English, and the large number of students in each class. Furthermore, the study recommends that the Indonesian government should provide additional training and workshops for teachers, establish a clear and consistent guideline for differentiated learning, and facilitating collaboration and communication among teachers to share their best practice.
Beyond Blood Counts: Hematocrit Dynamics in Breast Cancer Monitoring
Authors:   Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Kampala International University, Uganda., E.I. Obeagu ,   School of Nursing Science, Kampala International University, Uganda., P.M. Aja ,   Department of Biochemistry, Kampala International University, Western Campus, Uganda, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Ebonyi State University, P.M.B. 053 Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
Published: March 2024

This review delves into the expanding role of hematocrit dynamics as a critical parameter in the monitoring and management of breast cancer. Moving beyond conventional reliance on blood counts, the analysis explores the intricate relationship between hematocrit fluctuations and various facets of breast cancer progression, treatment response, and overall patient outcomes. The review aims to elucidate the potential of hematocrit as a dynamic biomarker, offering insights into the underlying physiological changes associated with the disease. By examining the correlation between hematocrit levels and different stages of breast cancer, treatment modalities, and patient-specific factors, this review seeks to enhance the current understanding of hematocrit's prognostic and predictive value. Additionally, it explores the implications of hematocrit dynamics on therapeutic strategies, emphasizing the need for personalized approaches in breast cancer care. The synthesis of available evidence in this review underscores the significance of considering hematocrit as a valuable and dynamic parameter in breast cancer monitoring. The integration of hematocrit dynamics into clinical practice has the potential to refine diagnostic and prognostic frameworks, contributing to a more comprehensive and personalized approach to breast cancer management. In conclusion, this review provides a critical examination of the evolving landscape beyond blood counts, highlighting the emerging importance of hematocrit dynamics in enhancing our understanding and management of breast cancer.
Understanding the Trend of Diphtheria Outbreak in Nigeria from 1941-2023: A Narrative Review
Authors:   Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Kampala International University, Western Campus Ishaka, Uganda, D Makeri , P.D Peter ,   Department of Public Health, School of Allied Health Sciences, Kampala International University, Western Campus Ishaka, Uganda, T Pius ,   Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, School of Allied Health Sciences, Kampala International University, Western Campus Ishaka, Uganda
Published: March 2024

Diphtheria is a contagious infection caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae spread through respiratory droplets, typically from coughing or sneezing, and characterized by difficulty in breathing, heart rhythm challenges, and even death. Objective: This narrative review explored the trend of Diphtheria outbreaks in Nigeria and suggested a way to forestall reoccurrence. We search two bibliographic databases, PubMed and Scopus, to identify studies using the keywords “Diphtheria” and “Nigeria”. Approximately eighty-two (82) years after isolating virulent strains of Corynebacterium diphtheriae in Nigeria, the country still suffers recurrent outbreaks of Diphtheria, a vaccine-preventable infection. Between the years 1974 to 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) documented 40258 reported cases of diphtheria in Nigeria, although it missed 117 cases reported in Lagos, Benin, Katsina, and Borno between 2007 and 2017, where a 21.4% fatality was recorded in Borno alone. The current outbreak, labeled as one of the most severe outbreaks in Nigeria in recent years, so far, has 798 cases and 10% case fatality with the northern part of the country being particularly hard hit. The recurrence of the Diphtheria outbreak in Nigeria is attributed to incomplete vaccination exacerbated by poor vaccination coverage (e.g., < 50% in 2016), waning vaccine-induced immunity, maternal knowledge, and poverty. Incomplete immunization resulting from poor immunization coverage, poor sensitization, and lack of access to healthcare facilities is undoubtedly the single predominant determinant of Diphtheria outbreaks in Nigeria. There is an urgent need to promote complete immunization to prevent resurgence and re-emergence.
Being World Power and Economic Utility
Authors: Pálfi László
Published: March 2024

As a late colonial power, Germany was seeking to conquer territories in Africa and Oceania in the last third of the 19th century. The two major purposes for founding colonies were 1) to reduce the immigration of Germans to America; and 2) to represent the young German nation state as a mature power, which can compete with the United Kingdom (called simply England in the historical sources) and with the despised Western neighbour France. The most important lobby and pressure group of German colonial aims was the German Colonial Society (Deutsche Kolonialgesellschaft), a group of widely respected intellectuals, influential businessmen and politicians. After the accession on the throne of Emperor Wilhelm II, the colonial lobby became more influential, and the process of colonial expansion was accelerated. Nevertheless, there was an Achilles’ heel in this policy: gaining territories did not seem to be profitable in the short term. Thus, theorists and propagandists of colonization, such as Paul Rohrbach, published papers about possible measures that could have made the colonies financially fruitful territories. This thought remained vivid in the National Socialist era as well: Germany’s right to have colonies was explained on the base of the need for raw materials and the overpopulation of the German fatherland. This study has been written for the purpose to summarize the colonial economic policy of the German Kaiserreich and to briefly explain the economic plans of National Socialist German state regarding Germany’s former colonies in Africa.
Rwandan Patriotic Front 1990-1994
Authors: Sinkó Gábor
Published: March 2024

Adrien Fontanellaz and Tom Cooper. The Rwandan Patriotic Front 1990-1994. (AFRICA@WAR 24), Helion & Company Limited: Solihull, 2015. ISBN: 978-1-910294-56-7, pp. 64 (paperback)
 
Reviewed by Gabor Sinko
 
Doctoral School on Safety and Security Sciences, Óbudai University
 
Budapest, Hungary
 
sinko.gabor@stud.uni-obuda.hu
Gems of Germans in Namibia
Authors: Pálfi László
Published: March 2024

"What do we really need, water or diamond?” This question occurs very frequently in education of the Economics. And when a professor asks it, a student will answer with confidence, “Water, of course!” If this student has got some good knowledge in Biology, the professor and probably even the entire group will get the explanation that 60-70% of human body is water, and there is no survive without water, so “the only correct answer can be water”. Some student with rebellious mindset will preach about the bad condition of our planet, namely, how exploited the Earth is, when it comes to resources. Probably there will also be a more realistic student who will pose to his audience the question, “It’s obvious that we need water so badly, but what would you give to your beloved one, a nice ring with well-shaped diamonds, or a bottle of water?” After this short and improvised debate, our professor would introduce the concept of Giffen goods, and his students would have to approve the fact that people like to make decisions beyond their real interests. Therefore, the homo economicus remains a vulnerable character in further economic analysis.
Review of: “Russian Foreign Policy Towards the Middle East. New Trends, Old Traditions” edited by Nikolay Kozhanov
Authors: Khokhlova Alina
Published: March 2024

Review
The Mechanism Of The Criminal Justice System In Indonesia Towards Women's Legal Protection
Authors: Silalahi Togap , Dame Panjaitan Junifer
Published: March 2024

The reseach discusses the pervasive issue of sexual violence against women, particularly within the context of domestic and sexual violence. The challenges faced by victims are multifaceted, encompassing psychological conditions, dependence on perpetrators, lack of support from family and society, patriarchal stigma, biased law enforcement, and a deficient legal and social protection system. The hierarchical relationship between victims and perpetrators is deeply rooted in patriarchal social constructions, further exacerbated by discriminatory policies, such as those found in marriage laws. The research emphasizes the economic dependence of victims and societal stigmatization of women's sexuality, attributing blame to victims rather than perpetrators. Existing legal frameworks, exemplified by the Criminal Code, are deemed inadequate and necessitate reform to address various forms of violence against women. The study employs normative legal research methods, utilizing statutory and conceptual approaches, document studies, and observations. Results indicate that the criminal justice system, while having dual functions of crime containment and secondary prevention, often becomes a criminogenous factor. The discussion underscores the need for a more comprehensive and gender-sensitive legal system, drawing attention to international legal instruments and domestic regulations aimed at protecting women's rights and ensuring justice. In conclusion, the abstract advocates for a legal system that integrates gender perspectives and emphasizes the importance of an interdisciplinary approach to maximize protection against violence targeting women.
Certification of standard reference material® 1955a :
Authors: Wood Elena Shiao Ching , Mulloor Jerome , Nelson Michael A , Toman Blaza , Urbas Aaron A
Published: March 2024

Standard Reference Material (SRM) 1955a Homocysteine in Frozen Human Serum is intended for use in validating homocysteine measurement procedures used by in vitro diagnostics manufacturers, reference laboratories, and clinical laboratories in the United States and globally. A unit of SRM 1955a consists of three vials of frozen human serum, each of a different homocysteine concentration. This publication documents the production, analytical methods, and computations involved in characterizing this product.
The Impact of TikTok Influencers Endorser on Consumer Purchase Intentions for Scarlet Whitening Brand
Authors: Kasuma Achmad Bintang Herida , Rabbani Rahadian Rashief
Published: March 2024

This study examines the impact of TikTok influencers on consumer purchase intentions, focusing on Scarlet Whitening products. Utilizing a quantitative approach, data was collected via survey methods from TikTok users familiar with Scarlet Whitening products. Analysis revealed a significant correlation between TikTok influencers' endorsements and customer purchase intentions, highlighting the influencers' substantial role in shaping consumer behavior. The findings underscore the importance of considering social media influencers in contemporary marketing strategies, particularly for businesses in sectors like cosmetics and beauty. Academically, this study contributes to understanding digital-age consumer behavior, while practically, it offers insights for enhancing marketing plans through strategic influencer collaborations.
Healthy body is a guarantee of a healthy mind
Authors: Melkadze Kaltamze , Okreshidze Nino
Published: March 2024

School, family, and social environment play equally important role in establishing healthy lifestyle among young children. All the important skills should be developed from an early age. In order to achieve the third goal of sustainability “providing healthy lifestyle and well-being”, it is essential to have encouragement from the government as well as from society; total continuity of education; integration of modern scientific achievements in order to develop ecologically stable social patterns; coordination of teaching and upbringing; positive relationships between teachers and pupils.

A healthy lifestyle is a guarantee of increasing life expectancy and avoiding various diseases. Physical activities make positive influence on receptor and intellectual processes. Those students who are involved in physical activities at school, are characterized by high level of physical development. Their central neurological system functions adequately. Their bodies have high abilities of adaptation. A diet should also be taken into consideration. It should include more vitamins and minerals and less fat and sugar. In most cases young people aren’t aware of the importance of a healthy lifestyle. A lot depends on school and family environment, parents and teachers. They should encourage young people to keep a daily routine, eat rationally, do sport relevant to their age to be healthy and capable of working.
Strengthening the EU’s defence cooperation
Authors: Gvalia Natali , Khaduri Tamar
Published: March 2024

In an expeditiously changing world, security challenges have become more intricate, multifaceted and complex. The 21st century is an epoch of strategic competition and multisided relations. The influence and rate of occurrence of hybrid security threats are constantly rising and deepening. World is in era of transition, characterized by creating new dynamics by emerging players along with significant shift of geopolitical and economic power, and currently, global attention is drawn to the Russian aggression against Ukraine, which is the consequent catalyst for the EU states, obligating them to take more responsibility and  improve  security and defence. Russia does not use force only to dominate on Ukraine, but this war aims to reverse and strike down western dominance - it is a big threat-economically, militarily, and politically. In an international competition, other powers are challenging the European countries’ ability to protect their interests and values that was the motivation for the idea of collective security building called "strategic sovereignty".  For this reason, both defence and security fields are essentially important for the European Union. The EU leaders have long been trying to improve common defence policy - the European Union External Action Service in 2011, and later in 2016, the EU Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker called for a common defence fund, a “European headquarters.“ In March 2022, the EU council approved the Strategic Compass. The Compass gives the European Union an ambitious plan of action for strengthening the EU's security and defence policy by 2030 (EU, 2022. French President Emmanuel Macron urged Europe to invest in its own collective security framework in the face of Russian military moves on the bloc’s doorstep - "Europe needs to finally build its own collective security framework on our continent."  We argue about the prospects of collective security and the fact that it may now be time for the EU member States to take the necessary decisions.
Prácticas de enseñanza de matemáticas y desarrollo profesional de educadores infantiles
Authors:   Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas, de Oliva Laís Helena Besseler , Lopes Celi Espasandin ,   Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas
Published: March 2024

Este capítulo discute la relación entre los procesos de formación y el desarrollo profesional de los docentes que actúan en Educación Infantil, a partir de una investigación de maestría realizada por los autores, cuyo objetivo fue investigar las experiencias de formación y práctica pedagógica, con las matemáticas, de docentes de niños que trabajaban en la ciudad de Campinas y tenían en común la participación en un grupo de estudio de Matemáticas. Específicamente, buscamos relacionar las contribuciones de un grupo de estudio colaborativo al desarrollo profesional de los docentes. La investigación demostró ser relevante para la educación, pues apunta a la necesidad de formación continua de los docentes y la pertinencia, en la etapa de Educación Infantil, de prácticas con Educación Matemática que forman parte del cotidiano de los niños y se relacionan con otras áreas de la vida. conocimientos, para que así puedan desarrollarse en todas sus dimensiones.
Directores y estrategias relacionadas con las dimensiones de las comunidades profesionales de aprendizaje
Authors:   Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, Rojas Hernández Joel Alberto
Published: March 2024

El presente estudio tiene como tema central las comunidades profesionales de aprendizaje (CPA), por lo cual se estableció el objetivo de principal de describir las estrategias que permiten la promoción de las dimensiones de las CPA en una institución educativa privada desde la perspectiva de los integrantes del equipo directivo, incluyendo coordinadores de área y directores de nivel. El estudio siguió los pasos de la metodología cualitativa, donde se recogió información a través de entrevistas de tipo semiestructuradas, la cual fue analizada en matrices de procesamiento, para luego proceder a aplicar el open y axial coding. Los principales resultados describieron las estrategias según las dimensiones de las CPA. Para la dimensión visión, misión y valores compartidos, se tienen el reforzamiento de la integralidad y vivencia transversal del espíritu de familia. La dimensión liderazgo compartido y de soporte incluye la formación de docentes líderes; y la política de puertas abiertas. Para la dimensión práctica profesional compartida, se resalta el proceso de empoderamiento brindado a los coordinadores; y el soporte enfocado en el trabajo unificado. Respecto a la dimensión aprendizaje colectivo y de soporte, se identificaron el subvencionamiento, y los procesos de evaluación. Y en la dimensión condiciones de soporte, se consideraron la ayuda entre docentes, y el apoyo sostenido.
Sistematización de prácticas educativas. Una herramienta para difundir la gestión del conocimiento
Authors:   Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia, Gutiérrez Ortiz Lina Maria , Lara Buitrago Paola Andrea ,   Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia
Published: March 2024

El capítulo presenta el resultado de la tesis La sistematización de prácticas educativas en el Colegio Jaime Hernando Garzón Forero de Bogotá como herramienta de difusión para la Gestión del Conocimiento, colegio perteneciente a la Organización Alianza Educativa de Bogotá. Las prácticas educativas de la institución educativa son analizadas mediante la Feria de Innovación durante el periodo de los años 2018 al 2021, lo que permite observar el distanciamiento existente entre la sistematización de experiencias y la generación del conocimiento. Con el objetivo principal de esta investigación, se busca develar las razones por las cuales la sistematización de experiencias educativas no se asocia con la gestión del conocimiento, a fin de establecer los alcances o limitaciones de la sistematización de dichas experiencias. La investigación propone una perspectiva cualitativa basada en la hermenéutica interpretativa histórica. Para lograr esto, se utiliza la entrevista y el análisis documental. Tras el análisis de resultados se concluye que tanto la generación de conocimiento como la sistematización de experiencias presentan desconocimiento en los conceptos, y limitaciones en la motivación del docente. Esto se traduce en la falta de condiciones adecuadas para la sistematización, así como en la escasez de estrategias de gestión educativa. Además, es fundamental reconocer la importancia de valorar la reflexión del docente como parte integral del mejoramiento hacia la calidad educativa.
Las motivaciones que genera la beca CONACyT en estudiantes al ingresar al posgrado
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas, Capetillo Mayorga Claudia Esmeralda , Salas Luévano Marco Antonio ,   Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas, Calderón García Rocío ,   Universidad  Autónoma de Guadalajara
Published: March 2024

El objetivo de este trabajo es analizar los factores motivacionales que determinaron el ingreso al posgrado y las expectativas que genera la beca CONACyT en estudiantes de la MIHE. El diseño fue descriptivo, con metodología mixta. El universo (301 estudiantes de cinco generaciones de la MIHE), la muestra convencional del 25 % (75 estudiantes). Se diseñaron dos instrumentos enviados vía correo electrónico (formulario) contestado y regresado, la información fue tratada con Excel. Los resultados indican que la motivación académica en los estudiantes es fundamental para estudiar un posgrado, así como la búsqueda del conocimiento y la formación como investigador. La motivación social es importante para el prestigio o reconocimiento social. La dimensión económica, resulta necesaria pero no determinante para decidir estudiar un posgrado, es para solventar gastos personales, entre otros. Se concluye que la motivación social y la económica determinan un papel secundario en los resultados obtenidos, se rechazan las hipótesis correspondientes. Son las motivaciones académicas las que determinan el ingreso. Otros motivos fueron de carácter individual, y se acepta a la motivación social como factor determinante para seleccionar e ingresar al posgrado.
Strategic Planning and Performance: A Quantitative Study
Authors: Nazari Mehrdad , Desai Kavitha
Published: March 2024

Objective: Employee engagement is a pivotal factor in organizational success, influencing productivity and retention. This study aims to evaluate how role flexibility and employee planning affect employee engagement at Tata Motors, exploring these relationships within the context of an evolving automotive industry. Methodology: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 350 employees of Tata Motors, using the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale, Role Flexibility Scale, and Employees' Planning Scale. Data were analyzed through Pearson correlation to assess relationships between variables and linear regression to determine their predictive power on employee engagement. Findings: Descriptive statistics revealed moderate to high levels of engagement (M=4.56, SD=0.98), role flexibility (M=3.89, SD=0.75), and planning (M=4.20, SD=0.88). Pearson correlation coefficients indicated significant positive relationships between employee engagement and role flexibility (r=0.62, p<0.001), and employee engagement and employees' planning (r=0.57, p<0.001). The regression model was significant (F(2, 347)=149.58, p<0.001), explaining 46% of the variance in employee engagement (R²=0.46, R² adj=0.45). Conclusion: The findings confirm that both role flexibility and employees' planning significantly predict employee engagement at Tata Motors. These results underscore the importance of adaptive work roles and effective planning in enhancing engagement, suggesting that targeted HR interventions focusing on these areas could be beneficial in boosting employee engagement levels.
Development of a Social Media Branding Model for Marketing Consultancy: A Study on Content Sharing Practices
Authors: Jafari Parisa , Fakhimiazar Sirous , Iranzadeh Soleyman , Budaghi Khajenobar Hosein
Published: March 2024

Objective: The research examines the strategic and tactical aspects of content sharing as a means to enhance visibility, engagement, and brand loyalty in the digital realm, drawing on perspectives from managers and experts in marketing consultancy. Method: Employing a mixed-methods approach, which combines qualitative interviews and quantitative surveys, the study provides insights into current practices, challenges, and opportunities that marketing consultants face in utilizing social media for branding. Findings: Through qualitative analysis, the study identifies key factors influencing successful branding on social media, including the creation of appealing content and strategic interaction with customers. Conclusion: This research contributes to the advancement of knowledge in the field of social media marketing and offers practical recommendations for industry professionals, enabling them to adapt to the dynamic nature of online branding in the digital age. Recommendations are provided for leveraging digital marketing strategies to improve brand image and performance, ultimately aiming to guide businesses in navigating the evolving landscape of social media branding.
Post-Operative Complications Among Patients Treated with Cystogastrostomy for Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Authors: Ullah Niamat , Sharif Gul , Khan Sajjad Mohamad
Published: March 2024

Background: Pancreatic pseudocysts represent a clinical challenge, often resulting from pancreatitis, trauma, or surgery. Traditional management strategies have ranged from conservative treatments to surgical interventions, with varying degrees of invasiveness and associated complications. The evolution of minimally invasive techniques, such as laparoscopic cystogastrostomy (LCG), has offered new avenues for treatment, albeit with an imperative need for a thorough understanding of their outcomes and efficacy.
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the post-operative complications among patients undergoing LCG for pancreatic pseudocysts, contributing to the body of knowledge on patient outcomes and informing clinical practice.
Methods: A descriptive case series was conducted at the Department of General Surgery, Lady Reading Hospital, from April 2023 to October 2023. Seventy patients with pancreatic pseudocysts, confirmed via imaging, were included. Those with previous surgeries for pseudocysts were excluded. All procedures were performed by a single experienced consultant. Post-operative complications were monitored within 24-48 hours, including anastomosis leakage, pneumoperitoneum, bleeding, and perforation. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 25, employing mean and standard deviation for continuous variables, and frequencies and percentages for categorical ones. Chi-square tests were used to explore the association between gender and complications, with significance set at p<0.05.
Results: Among the patients, 55.7% were female, and 44.3% were male. Post-operative complications included anastomosis leakage (11.4%), pneumoperitoneum (7.1%), bleeding (18.6%), and perforation (4.3%). No significant association was found between gender and any complication (anastomosis leakage p=0.68, pneumoperitoneum p=0.25, bleeding p=0.63, perforation p=0.42).
Conclusion: LCG for pancreatic pseudocysts is associated with a notable incidence of complications, including bleeding as the most common. The lack of significant gender disparity in complication rates underscores the procedure's applicability across a diverse patient demographic. These findings advocate for refined surgical techniques and patient management strategies to minimize post-operative risks, contributing to the advancement of care for individuals with pancreatic pseudocysts.
TWO LATE CLASSIC ROYAL BURIALS FROM BUENAVISTA DEL CAYO, BELIZE
Authors: Yaeger Jason , Cap Bernadette , Brown M. Kathryn
Published: March 2024

We describe two Late Classic royal tombs excavated by the Mopan Valley Archaeological Project at Buenavista del Cayo. Feature 385-6, excavated in 2018, was located in Structure 3c and dates to around AD 600. The large masonry tomb contained an individual laid to rest on an elevated wooden bier, accompanied by 19 ceramic vessels, obsidian and stingray spine bloodletters, a mirrored headdress, and a jade bead. Among the more remarkable findings in the tomb were hundreds of desiccated popcorn kernels and two pyrite mirrors, one with Teotihuacan-style painting. Feature 385-30 is another masonry tomb, excavated in 2019 in Structure 3b. Dating to the late 7th century AD, this tomb contained an adult individual wrapped in textiles, accompanied by two jade artifacts and 27 ceramic vessels, some of which were elaborately painted. Of particular note, two parallel rows of chert lithics were found immediately under the body: a row of five very fine, large bifacial axes, and a row of nine eccentrics. Three additional eccentrics were found near the head. These tombs indicate that the line of kings that was established at Buenavista by at least ca. AD 450 reigned for at least two centuries.
ARUS KAS OPERASI, TINGKAT HUTANG DAN UKURAN PERUSAHAAN TERHADAP PERSISTENSI LABA
Authors: Fikri Ramadhan Muhammad , Yamasitha  , Indah Mayang Sari Fitri
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini adalah untuk menguji pengaruh Arus Kas Operasi, Tingkat Hutang, dan Ukuran Perusahaan Terhadap Persistensi Laba. Arus Kas Operasi, Tingkat Hutang, dan Ukuran Perusahaan digunakan sebagai variabel independen dan Persistensi Laba digunakan sebagai variabel dependen. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada perusahaan manufaktur sekror industri barang konsumsi yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) tahun 2017-2021. Cara penentuan sampel dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode purposive sampling sehingga dari 81 populasi diperoleh sampel sebanyak 27 perusahaan. Data pada penelitian ini di analisis dengan teknik analisis metode data panel. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Arus Kas Operasi tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Persistensi Laba. Sedangkan Tingkat Hutang berpengaruh signifikan negatif terhadap persistensi laba. Sedangkan Ukuran Perusahaan berpengaruh signifikan positif terhadap Persistensi Laba. Selanjutnya Arus Kas Operasi, Tingkat Hutang, Ukuran Perusahaan berpengaruh signifikan secara bersama-sama terhadap Persistensi Laba