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RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TEACHERS’ PERCEPTIONS OF PRINCIPALS’ ENHANCEMENT OF ICT IN TEACHING AND LEARNING STRATEGY AND STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN NAIROBI CITY COUNTY, KENYA
Authors: Kimuya Consolata Muthoni , Kimani Gerald , Mwaura James
Published: September 2021

In a rapidly changing era, teachers’ perceptions of the principals’ management of school wide change strategies are crucial. ICT in increasingly being viewed as providing teaching and learning that increases learners’ creative and intellectual resources especially in today’s information society. The success is however dependent on the way principals manage the process of school wide-change. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between Teachers’ Perceptions of Principals’ Enhancement of ICT in Teaching and Learning Strategy and Students’ Academic Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Nairobi City County. The study fitted within cross-sectional descriptive survey designs with a target population comprising 94 public secondary schools, 94 principals, and 906 teachers. The schools were stratified to categories; national, extra-county, and county schools to ensure equal representation during sampling. Stratified simple random sampling methods were used to select schools, principals and teachers. The sample size comprised 30 principals and 304 teachers. Data was collected using teachers’ questionnaire and a school data form. Data were analysed through descriptive and inferential statistics. The hypothesis was tested at .05 alpha levels using linear regression analysis. It was found that there was a statistically significant association between teachers’ perceptions of principals’ enhancement of ICT in teaching and learning strategy and students’ academic performance (p < .001). It was concluded that principals’ enhancement of ICT in teaching and learning was perceived as a factor influencing students’ academic performance. The study brings to light that information and communication technology positively affects students’ academic achievement and retention and ICT was found more compelling, effective and valuable in teaching when contrasted with other techniques of teaching.

 

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PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT OF SCHOOL HEADS IN IMPROVING PROFESSIONALISM IN NEGRI BINAAN BASIC SCHOOLS IN KECAMATAN BUKIT SUNDI, SOLOK DISTRICT, INDONESIA
Authors: Sari Rahmi Septia , Anggreni BP Silvia , Rusdinal R. , Gistituati Nurhizrah
Published: September 2021

The Principal's Performance Assessment is carried out at the target schools which are the responsibility of the school supervisor. After the Principal's Performance Assessment was carried out at the target schools for the 2019/2020 Academic Year, the results were different from one school to another, even though they were under the same supervision of a supervisor. This is because the management and abilities of each school principal are different. With this Principal Performance Assessment, each school should be able to find a solution or try to display the school's color as best as possible. Based on the results of the assessment every year there must be improvements or improvements in the results achieved. Principal performance appraisal activities are carried out by supervisors at each target school for which they are responsible. When carrying out the assessment, the school supervisor conducts interviews, checks documents in accordance with the statement of each item in the instrument. The school supervisor gives an assessment of each item in the instrument according to the facts found at that time and no longer provides an opportunity for the principal to provide and complete something desired in the statement. Such actions are taken by supervisors, because the physical evidence required by the instrument statement must be carried out by the principal before the assessment takes place, especially since this activity is routine work every year. 

 

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MATHEMATICS EFFICACY AMONG STUDENTS WITH DYSCALCULIA IN PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS IN KANDARA SUB-COUNTY, MURANGA COUNTY, KENYA
Authors: Mariera Nicholas Matunda , Murugami Margaret , Muthee Jessina
Published: September 2021

The thrust of the study was to determine levels of mathematic efficacy among students with dyscalculia in public secondary in Kandara sub-county in Muranga County guided by Expectancy Theory (ET) of motivation developed in 1964 by Victor Vroom. The study adopted a descriptive research design. The population for study was 54 Public secondary schools in Kandara Sub-County, out of the 54 targeted schools 7 public secondary schools were sampled for the study. The target respondents were 7 principals, 7 teachers of mathematics, 1 from each school and 125 students were sampled for dyscalculia screening. Research instruments included: questionnaire for mathematics students with dyscalculia, dyscalculia screening instrument, mathematics self -efficacy scale and documentary analysis. Pilot study was conducted in Gaichanjiru Mixed and Kenyoho Secondary schools in Kandara Sub-County, Murang’a County. The validity of research instruments which were used for this study were first tried in a pilot study which helped in clarification of ambiguities prevalent before data collection while the reliability of the research instruments in this study was determined using Pearson product moment correlation coefficient formula. The study used stratified random sampling and purposive sampling to select the schools, teachers and students with dyscalculia respectively. Data for the main study was collected and analyzed both quantitatively and qualitatively (Mixed method research). Quantitative data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS 26.0), while qualitative analysis was done by organizing variables into themes. The study reveals that learners without dyscalculia exhibited high self-efficacy in mathematics while those with dyscalculia displayed low self-efficacy in mathematics. The researcher recommends that Students’ mathematics efficacy should be improved by inviting mentors or people who have succeeded in mathematical field to help boost their morale in the subject.

 

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THE GROWTH OF PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION: AN OVERVIEW IN THE CONTEXT OF LIBERALISATION, PRIVATISATION AND MARKETISATION
Authors: Qureshi Fayyaz Hussain , Khawaja Sarwar
Published: September 2021

Economic policies encouraging private ownership (liberalisation, privatisation and marketisation) have allowed Private Higher Education Institutions (PrHEIs) to proliferate in most parts of the world, particularly since the 1990s. The number of private colleges and universities continues to grow in most countries at a remarkable rate, partly reflecting the demand for greater choice and more flexibility, which PrHEIs are able to offer. In some countries, PrHEIs even outnumber public higher education institutions (PuHEIs) or are at least expected to do so within the next decade. This is particularly the case in emerging and developing countries. The worldwide expansion of private higher education can be illustrated by the fact that one in three students globally is now enrolled in PrHEIs, and there are very few places in the world where public monopolies continue to prevent the emergence of alternative providers from the private sector. In the UK, the Government recognises that private, for-profit higher education institutions, the majority of which award degrees in conjunction with state universities, typically function more efficiently and work harder to improve the student experience. Their appeal among non-traditional students dovetails perfectly with Government rhetoric to make higher education more accessible and widen participation. A legal framework has been created that makes it easier for challenger institutions to enter the market and compete with the public higher education sector. A more streamlined, student-focused approach to the regulation of higher education in the UK is also designed to stimulate further growth and competition in the HE sector, ensuring that private colleges and universities remain a viable alternative to the public sector. 

 

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STRUCTURAL DOMAIN OF LEARNING AND TEACHING STRATEGIES IN THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS
Authors: Mallillin Leovigildo Lito D. , Cabaluna Johdel C. , Laurel Regilito D. , Arroyo Pilipinas America C. , Señoron Jr Teodoro M. , Mallillin Jocelyn B.
Published: September 2021

The study aims to describe the profile of the respondents in terms of age, gender, educational attainment, and number of years in teaching and to understand the structural domain of learning among the students in their academic performance in the area of cognitive domain of learning, affective domain of learning, and psychomotor domain of learning to include the approach on the teaching strategies of the students in their school achievement along the area of analysis and comprehension level, attitude towards the lesson, and academic performance. The quantitative research design is utilized in the study because it attempts to quantify and collect the statistical analysis on the various measures set in the research questions in the study. The purposive sampling technique is utilized in the study. This type of sampling is non-probability which is very effective in the domain of learning and expert knowledge on the needs of the study. The study comprised thirty (30) respondents only. Results show that structural cognitive domain of learning reveals the ability to construct meaning from their lesson as to function and activities in their module, structural affective domain of learning reveals that students have the active attention and proper motivation to learn, willingness to respond, and feeling of satisfaction, and students have the attitude of worth, beliefs, acceptance, preference, and commitment to values, and structural psychomotor domain of learning reveals that students can express their learning through gestures, posture, facial expression, and/or creative movement. On the other hand, approach to teaching strategies as to comprehension and analysis levels shows innovation, creativity, competition, and have the ability to present concepts in their outline lesson, approach to teaching strategies as to the attitude of students toward the lesson shows that students display strict compliance toward their lessons and activities, and approach to teaching strategies as to academic performance shows that students focus on their lessons and provides output in the learning process, and students pay close attention to the direction in their lesson set up by. Findings of the study show that there is no significant agreement between the structural domain of learning among the students in their academic performance and the approach on the teaching strategies of the students in their school achievement among the respondents.

 

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INFLUENCE OF DRAMA REHEARSALS IN REGULATING STUDENTS’ BEHAVIOUR AND MANAGEMENT OF DISCIPLINE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN CENTRAL REGION, KENYA
Authors: Pachomius Wambugu , Ndwiga Zachary Njagi , Wachira Rebecca
Published: September 2021

The use of drama rehearsals as a tool for inculcating discipline among students had been investigated by a number of scholars and education practitioners on global, continental and regional levels. However notable that drama rehearsals as a tool for inculcating discipline could be overlooked as a result of its demands, such as time. Therefore, purpose of the study was to determine effectiveness of drama rehearsals as a strategy in the management of discipline in secondary schools in central region, Kenya. The study used descriptive survey design. The target population was 79 deputy principals, 79 drama teachers, and 1888 drama students and non-drama students in secondary school in Central Region, Kenya. Both the census technique and random sampling were used to get a representative sample size of 419 respondents. Data was collected from the respondents using pretested questionnaires and was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical techniques with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS) and then interpreted. The study found that the relationship between drama rehearsals and management of discipline among secondary school students was significant. The study therefore recommended that there was need to for school administrators to facilitate more drama rehearsals in order to improve the levels of discipline among students. This will improve their communication skills and as a result bring more rapport between the students and administrators.

 

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THE POWERFUL LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS IN VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL SECONDARY EDUCATION IN TURKEY: TEACHERS' VIEWS
Authors: Güngör Gündüz
Published: September 2021

This research aims to determine the opinions of vocational high school teachers about the Powerful Learning Environment (PLE) approach in vocational and technical secondary education. This study, which was carried out with the qualitative research method, was designed with the phenomenological pattern. The participants of the research consist of 28 teachers. The data were obtained with a semi-structured interview form, and the descriptive analysis method was used in data analysis. According to the results of the research, the obstacles to creating a PLE in vocational and technical education are the theoretical weight of the course programs, work-orientedness in internship workplaces (rejection of the learning process) and outdated vocational field training program modules and workshop equipment. On the other hand, the suggestions for creating a PLE in vocational and technical education are using an on-the-job learning model and increasing the internship period, reducing the theoretical Intensity in the curriculum and emphasizing the practice and increasing teacher orientation, providing program, equipment and workshop materials suitable for technological development, constant communication and interaction between teacher-student-parent-internship employer, the establishment of commercial relations between vocational high schools and establishment of virtual companies in entrepreneurship clubs, meeting with industry representatives to adapt to the changing expectations of the post-pandemic industry and using the advantages of peer learning in vocational skills education.

 

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SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS’ PERCEPTIONS OF THE CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS TO ONLINE ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING
Authors: Chinyere Ezeugo Nneka
Published: September 2021

The study determined secondary school teachers’ perceptions of the challenges and solutions to online assessment of learning. The study is a descriptive survey guided by two research questions and two null hypotheses tested at 0.05 level of significance. The instruments for data collection were Digital Literacy Test (DLT) and a structured questionnaire titled: Challenges and Solutions to Online Assessment of Learning (CASOAL). The reliability of DLT was determined using Kuder-Richardson formula 20 to be 0.81 and that of CASOAL was determined using Cronbach Alpha to be 0.72. The instrument was administered via telegram-x platform of secondary school teachers in Anambra state using Google forms. Data generated from the study were analysed using descriptive statistics and Anova. The findings revealed that secondary school teachers’ perceptions about the challenges and solutions to online assessment include among other things: poor internet connectivity in rural and remote areas, indication of poorer level of performance for students who struggle with technology; lack of certainty in terms of academic integrity and cheating; difficulty in scoring and correcting questions with open responses. It was recommended among others that school administrators should organise orientation for students and professional training for teachers on the use of online assessment.

 

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CAN MUSIC BOOST SELF-CONFIDENCE AND ACCEPTABILITY? A LIVED EXPERIENCE
Authors: Kihoro Muya Francis
Published: September 2021

Music is beneficial to all people, even those living with challenges, and can boost their self-confidence and acceptability in society. Educators know that practice is one of the key psychological principles of learning and that repetition will lead to perfection in all areas, especially so in playing instruments. The following account is a personal intervention with a low-esteem, mentally challenged boy using music. The intervention was done at Limuru, a small town in Kiambu County, Kenya. It involved teaching the boy how to play the keyboard. The boy’s self-confidence changed noticeably after he was accepted as an integral part of the worship group in his church. It is envisaged that sharing this experience can inform parents, guardians, social workers, teachers and other personnel who deal with struggling students, low esteem or mentally challenged individuals on the benefits of music intervention, even as it spurs interest in research on benefits of exposure to music.

 

 
THE IMPACT OF USING INFOGRAPHICS TO TEACH GRAMMAR ON EFL STUDENTS’ LEARNING MOTIVATION
Authors: Nhan Lam Ky , Yen Phuong Hoang
Published: September 2021

Infographics have increasingly been used in English language teaching. However, few studies have been conducted to explore the use of infographics in improving students’ motivation in learning grammar. The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of Infographics-based learning on students’ motivation on an English language grammar course. The study employed an experimental research design and the participation of sixty grade-11 students studying in a high school in Mekong Delta, Vietnam. There are two groups including one experimental group (n = 30) that used the Infographics-based learning; and the other a controlled group (n = 30) which was instructed using non- Infographics-based learning technique. A questionnaire was designed to measure students’ motivation after the treatment.

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TWO HEADS BETTER THAN ONE? PAIR PRESENTATION IN THE EFL CLASSROOM – A PANACEA FOR ANXIETY?
Authors: Tóth Zsuzsa
Published: September 2021

While the role of emotions in language learning is getting more and more attention in second language research, relatively few studies have investigated emotions related to specific classroom activities. This mixed-method practitioner research examined tertiary-level EFL learners’ affective reactions to a specific type of oral presentation: the pair presentation. The aim of the study was to examine whether making a classroom presentation feels to be a more positive and less anxiety-provoking experience if done in pairs rather than individually. 33 English Studies students were asked to choose a presentation partner and give a 10-20 minute joint presentation in one of their regular language development classes. Immediately after the talk, they were asked to indicate on two 10-point rating scales how pleasant/unpleasant they felt during the task and how much anxiety they experienced. Additionally, they were invited to reflect on their experiences in greater depth within 24 hours, responding to a set of open questions. The results of the study are discussed in comparison to those of an earlier investigation in the same setting, which focused on the emotional experience of individual presentation (Tóth, 2019). While the numerical findings suggest that presenting with a partner is neither less anxiety-provoking nor a substantially more positive experience, the post-task reflections show that most participants approve of the idea of pair presentation and only a minority of them prefer individual presentation. Providing insights into the complexities of learners’ emotional experiences and the practicalities of how they prepared for the joint presentation, the study sheds light on these conflicting results and has important implications for language teachers.

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sofisticación 4.0 en las mypes del municipio de Banderilla, Veracruz.
Authors: Arce Castro Bertha Alicia , Arroyo Grant María Georgina , Bonilla Hernández Nora María , García Banda Agustin Jaime
Published: September 2021

Este documento centra su atención en las mypes del municipio de Banderilla, Veracruz, con el objetivo de conocer el grado de adopción a la tecnología digital y su inclusión a la Industria 4.0 con la productividad del negocio y la educación formal del empresario.  Los materiales y métodos se obtuvieron mediante la aplicación de encuestas diseñadas de acuerdo a la metodología de Relayn 2020. Los resultados permiten afirmar que los niveles de educación formal del empresario y la productividad de su negocio guardan una asociación positiva con el uso de tecnologias digitales.
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This paper focuses its attention on MSMEs of the municipality of Banderilla, in the State of Veracruz, its objective is knowing the degree of digital technology it has adopted and its inclusion into industry 4.0 in the business productivity and formal education of the entrepreneur.  The materials and methods were obtained through the application of surveys designed in accordance with the methodology established in the Latin American Business and Management Studies Network (Relayn) 2020. The results allow us to affirm that the levels of formal education of the entrepreneur and the productivity of the business have a positive association with the use of digital technologies.
Innovación en los procesos de distribución, mediante el uso de las TIC. Un estudio exploratorio en las mipymes
Authors: Antonio Vidaña Paula Rosalinda , Martínez Navarrete Daniel , Muñoz Palacios Luz del Carmen , Ruiz López Carlos Alberto
Published: September 2021

El presente estudio tuvo como objetivo identificar el nivel de adopción de las TIC´s en los procesos de distribución de las Micro, Pequeñas y Medianas Empresas (MIPyMES). El estudio fue concluyente de tipo descriptivo, que por tomar la muestra en un momento específico es transversal simple, aplicando una muestra de 483 encuestas en un periodo de febrero y mayo 2020, en los municipios de Orizaba e Ixtaczoquitlán.  Se obtuvieron resultados, que en un 23.1% consideran que no necesitan medios como redes sociales, el 34.1% consideran no necesario el usar el servicio de paquetería, lo cual fue un punto discursivo como parte del análisis, entre otros resultados mostrados.
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The objective of this research consisted of identifying the level of impact Information and Communication Technologies (Ict) had in distribution processes in micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The study consisted of a conclusive descriptive type: which, due to the application of a survey during a specific period, it is a simple cross-sectional study applying a sample of 483 surveys between the months of February and May 2020, in the municipalities of Orizaba and Ixtaczoquitlan, in the State of Veracruz. Results showed that 23.1% considered that they had no need for media such as social networks, 34.1% considered the use of postal or parcel services unnecessary, which was a discursive standpoint as part of the analysis among other given results.
Medidas adoptadas ante la covid-19 por las empresas argentinas socialmente responsables
Authors: Solari Estefanía , Sebastian Mónica Patricia
Published: September 2021

El siguiente trabajo tiene como objetivo principal: “analizar las medidas adoptadas por las empresas argentinas socialmente responsables ante en Covid-19”. La población objeto de la investigación fueron las 53 primeras empresas que componen el ranking MERCO-RSE publicado para Argentina (corresponde al año 2018). Del análisis de la información publicada por las empresas (meses abril-mayo2020) respecto a su accionar en prácticas de RSE frente al Covid-19, se efectuó un análisis de contenido, complementándose el análisis con tablas de contingencia, Pruebas Chi-2 de Pearson y análisis de correlación. Entre los principales hallazgos se destacan que: a) un 45.29% realizan donaciones y acciones tendientes a la concientización; b) de las acciones emprendidas un 60.38% se dirigen a la comunidad en general y; c) que a mayor puntuación en el MERCO RSE empresas, mayor la implementación de acciones frente al covid-19.
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The objective of this article is the analysis of actions taken against COVID-19 by Socially Responsible Enterprises. The target population that was investigated consisted of 53 Socially Responsible Enterprises in MERCO-RSE Argentina ranking (Spanish Corporate Reputation Monitor-Socially Responsible Enterprises) (2018). To do so, the content of the information published by the enterprises was analyzed. Among the main findings, we detected that: a) 45.29% performed donations and actions tending towards awareness, b) 60.38% focused on community actions in general and c) the higher an enterprise ranked in MERCO-RSE, the greater were the contingency actions taken against COVID-19.
responsabilidad social corporativa: asunto de la productividad en las mypes
Authors: Corona Mayoral Elsa Elena , Tenorio Prieto Noemí del Carmen , Gamboa Olivares Delia del Carmen , Torreblanca Zorrilla Adalberto
Published: September 2021

El propósito de este trabajo de investigación es conocer la influencia de la aplicación de la Norma ISO 26000 en relación con la productividad de la micro y pequeña empresa en el municipio de Veracruz en Veracruz, México. Respecto a la metodología, se realizó un análisis de 502 empresas, mediante un instrumento que fue validado y aplicado con 230 ítems integrados en siete partes; para llevar a cabo esta investigación, este trabajo se enfocó en las preguntas 33 y 34 (Posada, Peña & Aguilar, 2020). Los resultados obtenidos tienden a demostrar que existe una correlación positiva media entre la aplicación de la Norma ISO 26000 y la productividad de las micro y pequeñas empresas.
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The purpose of this investigative research is to understand how the application of ISO 2600 Standards influence productivity within micro and small enterprises located in the municipality of Veracruz, in the State of Veracruz, Mexico. With redards to the methodogy, the analysis of 502 enterprises was performed with the of an instrument which was validated and integrated with 230 items in seven parts. To carry out this investigation, this research focused on questions 22 and 34 (Posada, Peña, & Aguilar, 2020). The results that were obtained tend to demonstrate the existence of a positive correlation mean; between the application of ISO 26000 standards and productivity in micro and small enterprises.
Geochemical Analysis of Groundwater for Drinking, Irrigation, and Human Health Impacts in Uddanam Area of Srikakulam District of Andhra Pradesh, India
Authors: Kumar Y. Vinod , Naik V. Gopi , Veeraswamy G. , Balaji E.
Published: September 2021

The current study's goal is to discover the geochemical analysis of groundwater in the uddanam area of the Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh, India. In the current study area, 50 groundwater samples were collected and analyzed for physicochemical properties such as cations, anions, total hardness, conductivity, and alkalinity. This was assessed for its suitability for drinking and irrigation purposes by calculating pH, EC, TDS, hardness, and alkalinity in addition to major cations (Na+, K+, Ca2+, Mg2+) and anions (HCO3-, Cl-, SO42-, NO32-, F-). Chemical indices such as SAR, percent Na, permeability index, RSC, Kelly's Ratio, Magnesium Ratio, and Non-carbonate hardness (NCH) have been calculated based on the analytical results. Water with high alkalinity may be aesthetically unfit for drinking, whereas water with high TDS and TH may not be recommended for consumption by people suffering from kidney and related diseases. Geogenic, anthropogenic influence, agricultural activity, and mineral dissolution, Presence of high TDS and TH levels were the primary causes for chronic kidney disease (CKD), not suitable for drinking and irrigation purposes.
OVERVIEW OF PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING AND FORGIVENESS OF CHRISTIAN YOUTH IN NORTH SUMATERA
Authors: Heng Pamela Hendra , Nelwan Desiree Gracia , Lathiifah Septi
Published: September 2021

The entire world is being attacked by a pandemic outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) or what we know as COVID-19. The Indonesian government policy of limiting the crowd of people when socializing affects various activities of young people at church, including in North Sumatera. This causes the psychological well-being (PWB) of the youth to be disturbed. Research shows Christian youths carry out activities such as wasting time on social media and online games that may lead to gambling (Jap et al., 2013) while neglecting their education, which is contrary to Christian teachings. Constantly pressured for neglecting responsibility and doing sins may affect PWB in youth, and forgiveness from God, their family and themselves may help increase PWB. Pre and post-test of PWB and forgiveness are administered. The instrument used is the PWB questionnaire based on Ryff's (1995) theory and TRIM-18 based on McCullough and Hoyt (2002). The subjects are adolescents and young adults aged 11-40 years in North Sumatera. Results show that both variables are high. There were differences based on participants’ educational background and whether or not the participants read the bible everyday in the PWB post-test data. As for the forgiveness, results show that there were differences based on educational background and occupation in the pre-test data, while in the post-test data, there is a difference based on how many times an individual reads the bible in a day.
STEWARDSHIP AND RESPONSE: John Wesley’s Moral-Theological Economics
Authors: Buskirk Gregory P. Van
Published: September 2021

This article examines Wesley's moral-theological economy as a hermeneutical circle that moves from stewardship to response through the structure of our moral psychology that responds to God's gracious initiative manifest throughout creation. The first part describes Wesley's Economics of Stewardship, followed by Wesley's Moral Psychology of Response and Perfect Love. While the final part, responding to the Poor as Stewards of God's Grace. The conclusion of this article is that stewardship is God's sole proprietor who requires the use of responsibility made possible through God's free initiative and ongoing throughout Creation means establishing a relationship with him, starting with our relationship with the poor. Wesley's wisdom of stewardship is thus embodied in his moral theological dynamics of response as stewards, called to use ourselves wisely in the trust of what has been entrusted to us.
THE ART OF ACHIEVING WHOLENESS: Adult-Learning in Presence and Listening Intercultural Encounter in Healthcare and Counselling before and during Covid-19
Authors: Elsdörfer Ulrike
Published: September 2021

Counselling in healthcare is a method-based encounter between two persons. This is at least the definition according to psychology. One person, the client, has the chance to express mental, social and physical problems. The other person, the counsellor or therapist, makes use of her or his knowledge, intuition and responsiveness, in order to explore and heal. Spiritual counselling follows the same procedure. The counsellor is a trained religious person, aspects of spirituality give a distinct notion to the process. Group therapies relate to the needs of people in indigenous worlds, and non-western thinking as well as post-colonial analysis assists to make visible deep social shifts between different societies in a globalized world. Presence and listening are the two dominant qualities of a therapist, a counsellor or a spiritual advisor in this context. What happens, if exactly these qualities are rejected by needs of healthcare? How are the impacts of a globalized pandemic like COVID-19 on this concept of therapy, counselling and encounter in spiritual dimensions? What will lead to a form of community and social life? How does mental health prevention look like in times of challenges?
The role of technology in times of crisis: a case study of conceptual gains in desmos geometry lessons
Authors: Ataide Pinheiro Weverton , Ippolito Desiree R
Published: September 2021

Em 2020, da noite para o dia, educadores de todo o mundo viram a necessidade de reinventar o ensino e aprendizagem desde que a pandemia do COVID-19 se espalhou pelo mundo. Este trabalho foi realizado no início da pandemia com 5 grupos de alunos de graduação de pedagogia. O principal objetivo desta pesquisa foi investigar como o ensino de matemática em um projeto completamente virtual poderia colaborar para a o desenvolvimento da literacia matemática dos estudantes. A tecnologia usada foi o programa online Desmos Geometria e o aplicativo Zoom. Os métodos utilizados nesta pesquisa tiveram caráter ambos quantitativo e qualitativo. Pré e pós testes foram utilizados para checar os ganhos dos alunos antes e depois da intervenção. O caráter qualitativo desta pesquisa foi realizado por meio de análises dos vídeos coletados pelo aplicativo Zoom. Os testes utilizados neste estudo mostraram que a tecnologia contribuiu significativamente para o aumento na pontuação do pré-teste e do pós-teste. Contudo, este estudo também encontrou que o computador não funcionou como tutor para os alunos. A tecnologia somente satisfez a função de ferramenta durante este estudo. Suponhamos que para alcançar todos os objetivos, seja necessária a presença de um professor moderador que ajude os alunos a corrigirem seus erros ou esclarecer dúvidas durante as lições. O uso de vídeos no final de cada lição também poderia ser usado para ajudar alunos a investigarem se os objetivos foram alcançados.
METODE GRAMATIKA DALAM PEMBELAJARAN BAHASA ARAB
Authors: Kusnadi Kusnadi
Published: September 2021

Metode merupakan salah satu alat untuk mencapai sebuah tujuan pembelajaran. Selain itu juga, metode juga sebagai pelicin jalan pengajaran menuju tercapainya tujuan yang telah ditetapkan sebelumnya. Pada metode gramatikal ini, guru tidaklah mengajarkan kemahiran berbahasa, tetapi terfokus pada pembelajaran gramatika (Nahw sharaf). Dalam pengajarannya, guru berasumsi bahwa ramatika atau kaidah-kaidah bahasa lebih penting dibandingkan dengan kemahiran berbahasa. Ciri utama yang dimiliki metode ini. Pertama, menitik beratkan keterampilan membaca, menulis, dan terjemah. Tetapi kurang memperhatikan keterampilan membaca. Kedua, menggunakan bahasa ibu peserta didik sebagai bahasa pengatar dalam proses belajar mengajar. Dengan kata lain, metode ini menggunakan penerjemahan sebagai strategi utama dalam mengajar. Ketiga, memperhatikan sisi gramatikal sebagai sarana pembelajaran bahasa asing. Keempat, guru sering kali memfokuskan analisis gramatika atau tata bahasa pada kalimat-kalimat bahasa yang dipelajari. Metode gramatika dan terjemah sangat menekankan pembelajaran pada kosakata dan tata bahasa. Keterampilan membaca dan menulis adalah keterampilan yang diutamakan dalam pembelajaran. Bahasa tulisan lebih diutamakan daripada bahasa lisan karena itulah kemudian para peserta didik mempelajarinya. Bahan pelajaran bahasa disusun berdasarkan urutan tata bahasa pada bahasa sasaran (bahasa arab).
FACEBOOK SEBAGAI ALTERNATIF MEDIA PENGEMBANGAN MAHARAH KITABAH
Authors: Rahmat Linur  , Mahfuz Rizqi Mubarak
Published: September 2021

Artikel ini bertujuan untuk mengungkapkan peran facebook sebagai media alternatif dalam pengembangan kemampuan Maharah Kitabah para pengguna. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif dengan mengungkapkan berbagaimacam fenomena yang terjadi khususnya pada aspek penggunaan media sosial facebook dalam menunjang pengembangan kemampuan Maharah Kitabah. Peneliti juga menggunakan pendekatan literatur dan pernyataan dari beberapa ahli untuk memperkuat hasil penelitian, Dalam penelitian ini, Peneliti menyimpulkan bahwa facebook dapat digunakan sebagai media alternatif dalam pengembangan Maharah Kitabah. Fitur kolom status memungkinkan para pengguna untuk mengungkapkan ide, gagasan, dan pendapat mereka menggunakan tulisan bahasa Arab. hal ini dapat menumbukan kepercayaan diri mereka untuk berbahasa Arab secara aktif. Fitur komentar yang tersedia di setiap status facebook bermanfaat bagi pengguna lainnya untuk memberikan respon berbentuk pertanyaan, evaluasi, atau bahkan pujian. Di sisi lain, beberapa grup/kelompok belajar bahasa Arab yang tersedia di facebook mampu memberikan dampak positif dalam pengembangan maharah lainnya seperti Maharah Istima’, Maharah Kalam, dan Maharah Qira’ah.
REORIENTASI PENGAJARAN BAHASA ARAB
Authors: Ramli Ramli
Published: September 2021

Fenomena pengajaran dan pembelajaran bahasa Arab di Indonesia dewasa ini cukup memprihatinkan. Jumlah peminat bahasa Arab dari tahun ke tahun semakin mengalami kemunduran. Motivasi dan minat siswa belajar bahasa arab juga sangat rendah, termasuk mahasiswa jurusan bahasa arab. Hal ini disebabkan karena orientasi dan prospek bahasa Arab yang kurang menjanjikan. Oleh karena itu, para pemerhati bahasa arab harus segera mengambil langkah untuk melakukakan reorientasi pengajaran bahasa arab. Siswa dan mahasiswa bahasa arab tidak boleh lagi diarahkan semata-mata untuk menjadi guru dan dosen bahasa Arab, tetapi juga harus diarahkan untuk menjadi penerjemah dan peneliti dalam bidang bahasa Arab. Lembaga penerjemahan dan penelitian bahasa Arab harus segera dihidupkan demi untuk menampung lulusan bahasa Arab setelah menyelesaikan studynya di perguruan tinggi. Dengan orientasi yang jelas serta prospek yang menjanjikan, bahasa Arab akan banyak diminati oleh mahasiswa.

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Nowadays, the phenomena of the Arabic teaching and learning are very apprehensive. The number of the Arabic applicants decreases year after year. The motivation and the interest of the students to study Arabic is also very low and weak, including the students of the Arabic department itself. It is caused by the orientation and the prospect of the Arabic department which are thought not to be good and promising. So that, the Arabic observers should do reorientation of the Arabic teaching and learning. The students should be aimed not only to be Arabic teachers and lecturers but also to be translators and researchers in Arabic field. The translation and research institution should be established as soon as possible because this institution can accommodate the Arabic alumni later after they finished their study at the university. With the definite orientation and promising prospect,   the Arabic department will attract many students.
Sosialisasi dan Edukasi Pola Hidup Bersih dan Sehat di SDN 01 Mangunharjo Madiun
Authors: Deviga Lidia , Arum Radian
Published: September 2021

Anak usia sekolah merupakan kelompok usia yang kritis . karena pada usia tersebut seorang anak rentan terhadap masalah kesehatan. Selain rentan terhadap masalah kesehatan, anak usia sekolah juga berada pada kondisi yang sangat peka terhadap stimulus sehingga mudah dibimbing, diarahkan dan ditanamkan kebiasaan yang baik, termasuk kebiasaan berperilaku hidup bersih dan sehat. Kegiatan pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan layanan kesehatan dan penyuluhan pentingnya kesehatan diri dan keluarga melalui perilaku hidup sehat, pendidikan kesehatan, menjaga pola makan, dan memberi pemahaman tentang penanganan penyakit degeneratif sederhana yang dapat dilakukan oleh dirinya sendiri atau keluarga. Kegiatan ini dilakukan di SD Negeri 01 Mangunharjo Madiun. Kegiatan ini dilakukan untuk memberikan penyuluhan dan edukasi kepada anak anak di SD Negeri 01 Mangunharjo tentang bagaimana cara menjaga pola hidup bersih dan sehat dan bisa mereka terapkan di lingkungan sekitar. Kegiatan ini tidak hanya memberikan demonstrasi, tetapi juga secara langsung mempraktekan dan mengajari bagaimana cara menjaga pola hidup bersih dan sehat. Antara lain memberi  perlengkapan lengkap mandi pada anak anak dan anak langsung mempraktekan cara gosok gigi yang benar, cara mencuci tangan yang benar, cara membuang sampah , dan cara membersihkan diri dari kotoran dan kuman. Kegiatan ini melibatkan dua dosen dan empat mahasiswa STIKES Bhakti Husada Mulia Madiun untuk prodi D3 Farmasi . Kegiatan pengabdian dilakukan pada tanggal 13 oktober 2018, di SD Negeri 01 Mangunharjo Madiun. Sampel dari Kegiatan pengabdian ini adalah siswa kelas III dan IV dengan jumlah siswa sebanyak 62 anak. Dari hasil kegiatan penyuluhan dan edukasi pola hidup bersih dan sehat, ternyata masih banyak anak anak yang belum tau bagaimana cara menjaga pola hidup bersih dan sehat. Dan dengan adanya kegiatan ini akhirnya anak anak menjadi tau dan mengerti bagaimana cara menjaga pola hidup bersih dan sehat agar terhindar dari segala penyakit. Karena dengan membiasakan pola hidup bersih,, badan akan menjadi sehat,pikiran jernih dan akan mudah untuk belajar sehari hari di sekolah.
Boswellia serrata ROXB. EX COLEBR. (Salai): An Ayurvedic Herb with Anti-inflammatory Potential
Authors: Chaudhary Gitika , Kumari Isha
Published: September 2021

Medicinal plants hold a very significant place in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and nutraceutical industries. Boswellia serrata is one
of such plants which is used in the pharmaceutical as well as cosmetic industry for so many purposes. This medicinal tree belongs to the family Burseraceae and called Indian Olibanum in English and Salai in Hindi. It is found in many Indian states including Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Andhra Pradesh etc. It is a well-recognized plant in Ayurvedic pharmacopeia. It is used in folk medicine practices to treat many human ailments such as inflammation, joint pain, cough, diarrhoea, dysentery, stomach pain, edema, hydrocoele, toothache and headache etc. The characteristic feature of the plant is its oleo-gum-resin which is a complex mixture of many therapeutically important phytochemical constituents such as boswellic acids. The main therapeutic activities associated with this plant are anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, anti-bacterial, anti-oxidant, hepatoprotective, nephroprotective, diuretic, anti-obesity, analgesic and anti-cancer. The present study has summarized the therapeutic and pharmacological value of Boswellia serrata along with its utilization in the Folklore medicinal system.
Formulation and Evaluation of Floating Tablets of Tofacitinib Citrate
Authors: Rathi Sanjesh G. , Chaudhari JayKumar G.
Published: September 2021

The present research work done with an objective of preparation and evaluation of floating tablets of Tofacitinib Citrate drug with
Hydroxy propylene methyl cellulose (HPMC), Polyox N-60K, Carbopol 934 P and Guar gum polymers. Floating tablets were based on effervescent approach using sodium bicarbonate a gas releasing agent. Direct compression method was used in present study for preparation of tablets. Effect of polymers was evaluated by studying drug release and floating time. In-vitro drug release profile indicates that sustained nature increased by increasing the concentration of polymer. The formulation containing Polyox N-60K and Carbopol 934 P in combination was optimized as it showed drug release up to 12hrs. Optimized formulation F18 was found stable during stability condition up to 1 month.
Formulation and Evaluation of Delayed Release Pellets of Ivabradine Hydrochloride
Authors: Rathi Sanjesh G. , Shah Shrenik K. , S Sohansinh , G. Parmar Himanshu
Published: September 2021

The aim of preset research work is to formulate and evaluate delayed release pellets of Ivabradine HCl. Pellets are prepared using
extrusion-spheronization process and the process parameters are optimized. Polymer coating done with Kollicoat SR 30 D as rate
controlling polymer and finally enteric coating done with Eudragit L30D-55. Drug release in formulation F1-F9 studied and it found
that the low polymer concentration (2 %) was unable to retard the drug release up to 12 hr so concentration increased batch by batch
and finally 12 % coating batch gives desired results which retard the drug release up to 12 hr. also found that the drug release was
very low after more % coating than the 12 %. Hence based on that the F5 batch was optimized batch and its found stable during
stability study of 1 month.Delayed release pellets of Ivabradine HCl was successfully prepared using Kollicoat SR 30 D as rate
controlling polymer.
http://habibiaislamicus.com/index.php/hirj/article/view/220
Authors:   PhD Scholar, Department of Islamic Studies, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, Rahman Sami ur
Published: September 2021

The word Dir is derived from Sanskrit language, which means a place of worship or a monastery. The Greek would call Dir as "Goraaye". At some point in the past the word "yaghestᾱn" was used as the name for Dir, Bajaur and Gilgit areas. Dir is comprised of beautiful valleys in the high peaked Hamalyas mountains in the province of Khyber pakhtunkhwa. It was a princely state. It is bounded by Chitral to the northe west, swat to the east, Malakand to the south, Bajaur and Afghanistan to its south west. At the time of independence of Pakistan, the state of Dir was ruled by Nawab shah jehan. Dir was acceded to Pakistan in 1969. It was given the status of district in 1970 and in 1996 it was devided into two districts ,i.e lower and upper Dir. Dir has produced many renowned personalities in the politcs as well as in the religious field. This article belonges to the religious scholars ('ulamᾱ) of District Dir and their remarkable contributions in the field of Fiqa, specially in the Urdu language. Some of these scholars are; Maulana Abdul Ghani, Qazi wali Ur Rahman,Qazi Adusalam, Maulana Hzrat Said, Dr Izaz Ali, Shaikh Abdul haleem,Qazi Hazrat Mahmood,Mulana Abdullah and Mulana Zia Ul Haq. In this research paper introduction of the Ulamᾱ-e-Dir and their services of Fiqa in Urdu language have been mentioned which will help inculcate the readers their outlook and will be an advantageous adition to the research endeavors.
Investigation of the Nutritional and Quality Properties of Meatballs Added with Bee Pollen and Apigenin
Authors: DEMİR Tuğba , AĞAOĞLU Sema
Published: September 2021

Objective: The present study was carried out to investigate the possibility of using different levels of bee pollen and apigenin extract in beef meatballs to evaluate shelf-life, nutritional and quality properties of beef meatball under different storage conditions.

Materials and Methods: It was determined, using the HPLC method, that bee pollen contains a high level of apigenin under optimal conditions. Bee pollen and apigenin were added to meatballs at different concentrations in five groups. Meatballs were made with control, 1-2% bee pollens/apigenin. Quality and safety evaluation of meatballs were determined by sensory, physicochemical, biochemical and microbiological tests. The analyses were conducted at 1st, 3th, 7th and 14th days of interval.

Results: A statistically significant decrease was found in FFA, POV and TBARS levels of meatballs on different days of storage (p
Transformational Leadership and Work Engagement on Turnover Intention of Employees in the MNCs in Vietnam: The Moderating Role of Job Satisfaction and Organizational Size
Authors: Arokiasamy Anantha Raj A. , Alice Tamah
Published: September 2021

Specifically, this research paper aims to provide a more detailed understanding of how transformational leadership can influence employee’s morale and attrition intentions, using the exploration of job satisfaction and organizational size as a moderator. The survey included 652 employees from sixteen MNCs operating in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Data was analyzed using AMOS software package version 24.0. The results have shown that transformational leadership has a positive impact on work engagement and work engagement has a mitigating effect on turnover. In addition, it suggests that job commitment influences the connection between transformational leadership and the employee’s desire to make a transition. This study’s result will benefit the managers who wish to reduce employee turnover by leveraging on the transformational leadership style of management. In larger organizational settings, empirical evidence supports this theory. Both theories were afforded empiric support. Discussions, conceptual and administrative consequences, shortcomings, and potential guidance are also presented.