bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effects of a hybrid online and offline program for facilitating father-infant interactions in South Korea: a quasi-experimental study
Authors: Park Sae-Eun , Bang Kyung-Sook
Published: May 2022

Purpose: This study examined the effects of an educational program for fathers on improving father-infant interactions, child-rearing knowledge, and attachment.Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, the participants were recruited by convenience sampling among fathers with infants (2-6 months of age) residing in three districts of Seoul. Fifteen participants in the experimental group and 17 participants in the control group completed the follow-up investigation. A 5-week online and offline intervention program with five sessions was provided to the experimental group. The data were analyzed using generalized estimating equations (GEEs).Results: There was a significant difference in the change in father-infant interaction scores of the experimental group, especially in the caregiver aspect with a significance level of .100 in time and group-to-group interactions (B=6.46, p=.051, 95% confidence interval [CI]=-0.02-12.94). The changes between the groups and times were not statistically significant when it came to infant development knowledge and father-infant attachment.Conclusion: We conclude that hybrid online and offline education should be implemented as an effective method to improve fathers’ interactions with their children based on accurate knowledge about infant development.
Genetics of Menstrual Migraine and Their Association with Female Hormonal Factors
Authors: Kalarani Iyshwarya B. , Mohammed Vajagathali , Veerabathiran Ramakrishnan
Published: May 2022

Perimenopause is linked to increased migraine (Mg), especially menstrual Mg (MMg), influenced by hormonal changes. Compared to nonmenstrual attacks, menstrual attacks are more disabling and less responsive to treatment. Women with perimenstrual estrogen withdrawal have been linked to Mg during menstruation, whereas Mg during perimenopause has been linked to unpredictable fluctuations in estrogen levels. It has been widely established that female sex hormones play a role in Mg, but how it occurs remains unclear. This narrative review was identified using Medline and PubMed searches between 1946 and 2021. Search terms included “headache,” “migraine,” “menstrual migraine,” “menstruation,” “menopause,” “perimenopause,” “estrogen,” and “progesterone.” This article focuses on the candidate genes and female hormones that play a role in MMg. More study is necessary to understand better the environmental components that play a critical role in disease development. Currently, there is insufficient clinical evidence to support the function of menstrual Mg. The specific research facts examined MMg unique candidate genes and female hormonal factors that support their association and found MMg etiologic processes for generating an early diagnostic marker.
Air Pollution and Ischaemic Stroke
Authors: Ho Jamie S. Y. , Jou Eric , Tan Benjamin Y. Q. , Sharma Vijay K.
Published: May 2022

Air pollution is a significant contributor of cardiovascular diseases, including ischaemic stroke (IS), with substantial mortality and morbidity. However, associations between air pollution and IS remain unclear. Limited data are available on the relationship between IS and individual air pollutants. In this systematic review, we present an overview of the current literature about various individual ambient air pollutants that are believed to contribute towards incidence of hospitalization and mortality related to IS.
Safety and efficacy of microwave ablation to treat pulmonary nodules under conscious analgosedation with sufentanil
Authors: Cao Pikun , Meng Wenjun , Xue Guoliang , Wang Nan , Li Zhichao , Kong Yongmei , Wei Zhigang , Ye Xin
Published: May 2022

Purpose:

The present study was designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of computed tomography-guided percutaneous microwave ablation (MWA) to treat pulmonary nodules under conscious analgosedation with sufentanil.

Materials and Methods:

February to May 2021, 124 patients with 151 pulmonary nodules were enrolled in this study. The patients underwent 124 sessions of MWA. Sufentanil (0.25 μg/kg) was injected intravenously before MWA.

Results:

The technical success was 100% and no procedure-related deaths. The dosage of sufentanil was 16.6 ± 3.0 μg. The mean tumor diameter in the enrolled patients was 1.3 ± 0.8 cm. The intraoperative mean numerical rating scale (NRS) was 2.2 ± 1.7. Among the patients with NRS >3, seven patients had nodules adjacent to the pleura, while in ten patients, they were not adjacent. The mean systolic, diastolic blood pressure, and heart rate of patients were 139.1 ± 23.5 mmHg, 77.8 ± 12.3, and 76.1 ± 13.4 times/min, respectively, before sufentanil injection. The mean lowest systolic, lowest diastolic blood pressure, and lowest heart rate intraoperative were 132.9 ± 22.0 mmHg, 76.1 ± 12.1, and 74.0 ± 13.5 times/min. Twenty-six patients had mild adverse events including nausea (6.45%, 8/124), dizziness (2.42%, 3/124), vomiting(4.03%, 5/124), nausea and dizziness (2.42%, 3/124), nausea with vomiting and dizziness (2.42%, 3/124), urinary retention (1.61%, 2/124) and respiratory depression (0.81%, 1/124).

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Sufentanil is a feasible, safe, and effective analgesic for MWA in patients with pulmonary nodules. It can be used for clinical promotion.
Smart Technology Based Empirical Mode Decomposition (EMD) Approach for Autonomous Transmission Line Fault Detection Protection
Authors: Al-Zubaydi Nasser Ali Hasson
Published: May 2022

Many novel technologies of property energy and cell, solar power, batteries, and high-efficient combustion are widely investigated to conserve energy and reduce emissions. Transmission lines (TLs) play a serious role in transmitting generated electricity to different distribution units in facility engineering. The transmission lines function as a link between shoppers and a Power Station. Faults usually occur within the transmission when positioned in an open field. Quick identification and sick line faults square measures required for the conventional operation of the plant. A way like distinct moving ridge rework (DWT) and (EMD) is used to locate and identify faults to resolve this disruption. DWT is used to break down fault transients, as a result of which the info can be collected at the same time in each time and frequency domain. EMD decomposes the TLs voltage into Intrinsic Mode operation (IMFs). Four varieties of fault signals are square measurements produced by the grid-connected facility. Line faults square measure induced MATLAB/Simulink mistreatment.
Energy-Dependent Reflectionless Inverse Scattering
Authors: Kamimura Yutaka
Published: May 2022

We develop a reflectionless inverse scattering theory regarding an energy-dependent Schrödinger equation. A necessary and sufficient condition for scattering data to recover a pair of potentials of the equation is obtained, based upon a complex generalization of a representation of reflectionless potentials via the Hirota transformation. As an application, an inverse scattering method is established for finding

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-soliton solutions of a nonlinear evolution system that is an isospectral flow of the energy-dependent Schrödinger equation.
ANALISIS K-MEANS CLUSTERING PADA PEMETAAN PROVINSI INDONESIA BERDASARKAN INDIKATOR RUMAH LAYAK HUNI
Authors: Septianingsih Amin
Published: May 2022

Liveable houses, based on national and global have various indicators criteria, they are proper access to sanitation, adequate living space, building resilience, drinking water access, and living security. In addition, the government also pays attention to the housing ownership status variable. This research aims to map Indonesia provinces based on liveable houses indicator that consists of 9 variables, they are access to adequate housing, decent drinking water, electric lighting, decent sanitation, houses area <7.2 m2, the widest land floor, the widest bamboo wall, top of the widest fibers palm, house for rent/contract. This study uses K-Means Clustering analysis and coefficient silhouette width validation method to determine the level of cluster validation. The analysis results are 4 clusters, which cluster 1 consists of 10 members, cluster 2 consists of 19 members, cluster 3 consists of 3 members, and cluster 4 consists of 2 members. Cluster 1 is the lowest percentage for houses size variable with <7,2 m2, the widest fibers roof and ownership of rent/contract houses compared to other clusters. Cluster 2 has the highest percentage of liveable access variable and descent drinking water. Cluster 3 has the lowest percentage of liveable access, descent drinking water, electric lighting, and decent sanitation, while the highest percentage of houses size variable is <7,2 m2, The Widest Land Floor and Wall. Cluster 4 has the highest percentage of other variables of electric lighting variable, descent sanitation, the widest fibers roof, and ownership of temporary rent/contract houses. Meanwhile, has the lowest percentage of the widest land floor and bamboo wall, compared to other clusters
UPAYA MENINGKATKAN AKTIVITAS DAN HASIL BELAJAR DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN MODEL MIND MAP
Authors: Ekaputri Yanti Nazmai , Rosari Melni
Published: May 2022

This title was raised because researchers realized in managing classroom learning, especially in science learning that had not used a learning model that was centered on students, this situation had an impact on students who did not look enthusiastic during learning so that student learning outcomes were low or did not meet the Minimum Mastery Criteria ( KKM). The main issues in this study are: Efforts to improve the activities and learning outcomes of Natural Sciences; teacher ability and student activity in each cycle; and student learning outcomes in each cycle. One effort to overcome these problems is to use the mind map model. Mind map model is a learning model that is a way to obtain, store, and access information or learning material obtained by students processed by the brains of students. This model is a way of learning using pictures, symbols and colors that are very liked by children so that students are active and interested and motivated in following the lessons. Learning that can stimulate students to be more active and creative can improve student learning outcomes.The purpose of this study is: To find out how to improve the ability of teachers and activities of students in learning science by using the Mind Map model in class V MIN 7 Pessel, To find out how to improve learning outcomes of science by using the Mind Map model in class V MIN 7 Pessel. This type of research is a classroom action research (CAR) with the subject of the research being the students of class V MIN 7 Pessel totaling 17 people. The type of data used in this study is qualitative and quantitative data. Data analysis techniques used are the analysis of teacher ability, analysis of student activities, and analysis of student learning outcomes. The techniques and instruments of this study are tests and observations.The results showed an increase in the ability of teachers to manage learning in each cycle. Cycle I am 71.15% (enough), cycle II increased by 82.69% (good) and cycle III increased to 98.07% (very good). While the results of research on student activity in the learning process also showed an increase in each cycle, the percentage results in cycle I were 57.14% (less), cycle II 82.14% (good), and cycle III 96.42% (very good). Student learning outcomes through the application of mind mapping method in the initial test was 29.41% in the first cycle increased by 52.94%, the second cycle 82.35%, and the third cycle 94.11% and the final test increased to 100%. Thus, it can be concluded that the use of mind map models can improve learning outcomes of students in class V MIN 7 Pessel
Sindrom abdominalnog odjeljka u pasa
Authors: Faraguna Siniša , Smolec Ozren , Lipar Marija , Bosanac Tomislav , Ševerdija Ana , Ljubičić Đivo , Marinović Marko , Kokalj Ivo
Published: May 2022

Sindrom abdominalnog odjeljka predstavlja karakteristično stanje s povišenim vrijednostim intraabdominalnog tlaka višim od 12 mmHg, dilatacijom abdomena popraćeno zatajenjem unutarnjih organa: bubrega, pluća i krvožilnog sustava. Budući da se uz njega često javljaju i brojne komplikacije kao i zatajenje brojnih organskih sustava razvoj sindroma abdominalnog odjeljka predstavlja vrlo opasno i hitno stanje s visokom stopom mortaliteta. U humanoj medicini, ovaj sindrom je prepoznat već godinama, a do sada je dobro istražena i opisana njegova klasifikacija, etiologija, patofiziologija, klinička slika, dijagnostički postupci kao i smjernice za uspješno liječenje. U veterinarskoj medicini pojava ovoga sindroma u kliničkoj praksi vrlo često prolazi nedijagnosticirano. Zbog širokog spektra nespecifičnih simptoma koji se kod ovog oboljenja javljaju u pasa, kao i zbog prilično rijetkog prakticiranja mjerenja vrijednosti intraabdominalnog tlaka, razvoj sindroma abdominalnog odjeljka često se na vrijeme ne prepoznaje i/ili se kao takav pripisuje drugim patološkim stanjima različitih organskih sustava. Iz istog je razloga u veterinarskoj medicini do sada provedeno premalo kliničkih ispitivanja i znanstvenih radova u pasa, koji bi pružali odgovor i detaljnije objasnili etiologiju, mehanizam nastanka, progresiju, adekvatne dijagnostičke postupke te smjernice u liječenju ovoga sindroma. S obzirom da u pasa još uvijek nisu jasno definirane granične vrijednosti intraabdominalnog tlaka, teško je govoriti u kojem se trenutku javlja abdominalna hipertenzija i ako se javi hoće li rezultirati pojavom navedenog sindroma. Postavljanje egzaktne dijagnoze sindroma abdominalnog odjeljka u pasa je otežano s obzirom da do razvoja sindroma može doći zbog različitih traumatskih stanja, ozljeda, opekotina i različitih organskim ili sistemskih bolesti. Smjernice za liječenje za sada u veterinarskoj medicini nisu specifične, nije opisan jasan protokol liječenja u pasa, već se on odvija prema smjernicama preuzetim iz humane medicine. Sigurno je da je potrebno provesti dodatna znanstvena i klinička istraživanja koja će pridonijeti boljem shvaćanju ovoga sindroma. Usvojena nova znanja pridonijet će njegovu lakšem prepoznavanju, dijagnosticiranju i adekvatnom liječenju na dobrobit svih budućih pacijenata.
Título en español
Authors: Edelmiro J. Rodríguez-Sosa  , Orlando Parsi Ros
Published: May 2022

El tratamiento con bisulfito es uno de los más extensamente usados para evitar las reacciones de oscurecimiento en frutas y hortalizas. En este estudio se investigó la retención del bisulfito por el ñame Habanero cuando fue sumergido en soluciones de 4,000 ppm a diferentes niveles de pH y la duración de la inmersión. Se determinó que a mayor tiempo de contacto mayor es la absorpción de bisulfito por el ñame y que mientras más bajo es el pH mayor es la absorpción de dicho agente químico. La acidez en las muestras tratadas con bisulfito varió entre 0.095 y 0.143% y tendió a aumentar con la prolongación de la inmersión. Se encontró además que todas las soluciones y los períodos de inmersión inhibieron las reacciones enzimáticas de descoloración.
Título en español
Authors: M. A. Lugo-López  , M. Antoni
Published: May 2022

Observaciones y datos de una localidad en particular de la zona montañosa tropical y húmeda de Puerto Rico indican que aún en las épocas lluviosas ocurren períodos críticos de sequía. Se postula que si estos períodos de sequía se prolongan por más de 3 6 5 días consecutivos las consechas están sujetas a un déficit hídrico considerable que puede afectar los rendimientos particularmente en suelos de baja capacidad de retención de humedad aprovechable. El reconocimiento de este hecho puede ser de vital importancia en la planificación de las siembras y otras labores agrícolas. En este trabajo se propone el uso de un modelo gráfico sumamente sencillo y práctico que puede prepararse e interpretarse con facilidad.
Título en español
Authors: E. Pérez  , A. Pérez-López  , C. J. Torres  , J. Green
Published: May 2022

Diez clones de chironja se evaluaron por 6 años en las Subestaciones Experimentales Agrícolas de Isabela, Corozal y Adjuntas. El análisis estadístico de los datos proveyó estimados sobre la naturaleza y magnitud de los componentes de varianza de las 15 características que se presentan en el cuadro 2 . Los componentes de variación para las características de los clones fueron mayores que en las interacciones de primero y segundo orden. En la interacción variedad x localidad, la única característica que tuvo componente de variación significativo (al 1 %) fue el diámetro del injerto, la cual indica la necesidad de sembrar en varias localidades cuando se llevan a cabo experimentos similares a los que se informan. En la interacción variedad X localidad X año, las únicas características con sus componentes de variación significativos fueron el peso de las frutas por árbol, el Brix y el contenido de ácido cítrico, mientras que en ninguna de las características de la interacción de clones x años hubo componentes de variación significativos. La explicación sobre la interacción de genotipo x ambiente se presenta en el texto. La varianza para error entre parcelas (oe 2) fue bien grande relativamente, la cual sugiere que en un experimento de esta índole debe aumentarse el número de repeticiones.
INVESTIGATION OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TEACHERS’ USE OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES AND NOMOPHOBIA
Authors: Turgut Mustafa , İnce Murat
Published: May 2022

The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between nomophobia and the level of using educational technologies in teachers working in the centre of Zonguldak. A total of 274 teachers, 128 female and 146 male, participated in this study which was conducted by using a relational survey model. “Scale for Determination of Level of Teachers’ Educational Technology Usage” and “Nomophobia Scale” was used in the study as data collection instruments. T-test and one-way ANOVA were used to determine whether teachers’ educational technologies usage and nomophobia levels differed in terms of different variables. The relationship between teachers’ educational technologies usage and nomophobia levels was examined with Pearson Correlation Analysis. According to the results obtained from data analysis, while significant difference was found between teachers’ educational technologies usage levels in terms of the variables of gender, level of education, age and in-service training received on technology; no significant difference was found in terms of the variable of the length of service. In the scores obtained from the nomophobia scale given to teachers, no significant difference was found in terms of the variables of gender, length of service, level of education, age and in-service training received on technology. However, no significant relationship was found between teachers’ educational technologies usage and nomophobia levels. In the light of results obtained from the study, it is recommended to give in-service trainings to teachers where current technologies are introduced due to the rapid development of technology.
 

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ANALYSIS OF DIRECT TAXES AND GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT OF THE KENYAN ECONOMY
Authors: Obura Johnmark
Published: May 2022

Gross Domestic Product acts as an indicator of the economic growth of a country. To enhance economic growth, the government must initiate development that would spur such growth. Gross Domestic Product represents the rise or fall in per capita income. To facilitate such development, the government should ensure consistent income through taxation. The purpose of this study was to establish the relationship between direct taxes and the Gross Domestic Product of the Kenyan economy. The independent variable was direct tax while the dependent variable was real Gross Domestic Product. The Benefit theory of taxation was used in the study. Time series data collected from Economic Survey for 21 years covering the period 1999-2020 was used in the study. The data was analyzed using inferential statistics. The results showed that direct tax accounted for 84% of real GDP during the period under study (R2=.85) ad that there was a strong positive correlation between direct tax and real GDP (R=.916). Moreover, it was revealed that a unit standard increase in direct tax would significantly lead to .916 increase in real GDP (ß=.916, p<0.05). In conclusion, the study failed to accept the null hypothesis and concluded that Direct Taxes have a significant relationship with the Real Gross Domestic Product of the Kenyan economy. The study recommended that government should ensure an effective and efficient way of collecting and utilizing direct taxes since they have a direct bearing on the growth of the economy.

 

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COGNITIVE & BEHAVIOURAL PROCESSES IN DEVELOPING MENTAL READINESS TOWARDS L2 ONLINE LEARNING
Authors: Ibrahim Irma Wahyuny , Shahabani Nor Syahiza , Ghazali Izlin Mohamad
Published: May 2022

“To become a champion requires a good mental attitude toward preparation. You have to accept the most tedious task with pleasure”, Bruce Lee (1940-1973). The emergence of Online Distance Learning (ODL) amidst the pandemic Covid-19 forces the learners to have mental readiness in embracing the new normal mode of learning. This study is done to examine the presence of cognitive and behavioural processes that the learners experience, in developing their own mental readiness towards L2 online learning. 240 university students from several universities in Malaysia responded to the questionnaire. The quantitative data have been analysed by using SPSS version 26 to disclose percentage for the demographic profile and mean score for the variables. Findings indicate that cognitive and behavioural processes occurred when the learners develop mental readiness in L2 online learning despite being ambivalent about the effectiveness of e-learning class as compared to face-to-face class. The study suggests the importance of the stability of the external factors, such as the technicality and the support system, which include a positive environment and enough aid from their instructor/teacher, will enhance learners’ e-learning experiences.

 

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THE IMPLEMENTATION OF DEBATE TECHNIQUE IN ENHANCING SECOND-YEAR ENGLISH-MAJORED STUDENTS' SPEAKING ABILITY AT DONG NAI TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY, VIETNAM
Authors: Nhan Truong Trong , Nhi Huynh Nhu Yen , Thao Nguyen Vu Thu , Tu Nguyen Van
Published: May 2022

Speaking is considered the most important skill when learning English since it directly shows how students can utilize English in communication to meet the goal of English learning. There are a number of techniques that can assist students to enhance their speaking ability and the debate technique is one of the suitable methods of improving students' speaking ability. As a result, the researchers wanted to determine whether the debate technique can enhance the students' speaking skills and to examine the classroom circumstance when the debate technique is used in a speaking class. The participants of this study are 30 English-majored sophomores at Dong Nai Technology University. In conducting the study, the researchers used classroom action research (CAR) with the pre-test, post-test, observation and questionnaire in order to evaluate the effectiveness of this technique in teaching and learning speaking skills. The researchers used a t-test to analyze the score of the students' results in pre-test and post-test. There was a significant difference between the pre-test results and the post-test ones, the mean scores obtained by the students in the post-test (7.0250) were better than the mean scores of the students in the pre-test (5.5267). The data of the score of students' attitudes towards the debate technique through the questionnaire was a high category. It could be concluded that debate was an effective method to enhance students' speaking ability in teaching and learning English.
 

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THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMUNICATIVE LANGUAGE TEACHING IN THE CONTEXT OF ONLINE LEARNING: A LITERATURE REVIEW
Authors: Hieu Nguyen Thi Minh , Giang Nguyen Truong , Tuyen Tran , Loc Nguyen , Ha Nguyen Dinh Nhu
Published: May 2022

With the occurrence of the COVID-19 crisis, there has been dramatically growth and adoption of online education. As a consequence of the epidemic, institutes have been compulsory to close, and teaching and learning have changed fully to home studying. As a result, numerous educational institutions have adopted online teaching and learning on a massive scale. To combine the Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) approach with a framework of computer-assisted language learning seems to be the best strategy during a coronavirus outbreak. This study offers a survey of the literature on Communicative Language Teaching in the situation of online teaching and studying. This paper begins with an overview, definition, and characteristics of CLT. It then examines how CLT can be beneficial in a virtual classroom: advantages and disadvantages. Besides, it discusses the approaches to using CLT in online teaching and learning. This paper's goal is to provide an effective overview that can be used for online language instruction. The study will add to our understanding of Communicative Language Teaching and its use in an online setting.
 

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PARENTAL PREDISPOSITION TO EDUCATION INFLUENCING FEMALE ENROLMENT IN ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY IN ANGLO-SAXON STATE UNIVERSITIES IN CAMEROON
Authors: Cheny Nfor Julius
Published: May 2022

Parental predisposition to education extends beyond the engagement with schools to the home life, and the expectations of values for education that are communicated directly or indirectly to children. The objective of this study is to assess the influence of parental predispositions to education on female enrolment in Engineering and Technology programmes in the Anglo-Saxon state universities of Cameroon. The study used an explanatory sequential mixed method research design, and a multi-stage sampling technique was used to randomly select 276 respondents from the universities of Bamenda and Buea. Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected using structured questionnaires and interview schedules with 10 parents whose children are admitted to engineering and technology programs in these English-speaking state universities. Content analysis was used to analyse the qualitative data. Descriptive statistics, point biserial and binary logit regression analysis were used to analyse the quantitative data and to test the hypothesis at p<.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that parental predisposition to education correlates significantly to students’ enrolment in engineering and technology. The null hypothesis was rejected and it was recommended that parents should engage prominently in children’s education through the provision of support both at home and in school.
 

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FACTORS INFLUENCING THE GHANAIAN PUBLICS’ ABILITY TO READILY RECOGNISE AND IDENTIFY ICONIC PERSONALITIES FROM THEIR ILLUSTRATED PORTRAITS
Authors: Edonu Kwamina Kurefi , Opoku Emmanuel Kwadwo
Published: May 2022

It is assumed that the fame of certain personalities in Ghana, Africa and the world has grown to iconic proportions and that they are well known both by name and physiognomy. However, there is no certainty that the Ghanaian public is visually aware of the physiognomy of these icons, and can easily recognise and identify them from their illustrated portraits. This study attempts to investigate people’s ability to recognise and identify iconic personalities from their illustrated portraits, through a survey of the sampled population in the Accra and Kumasi metropolises of Ghana. The sampled population consisted of 400 respondents made up of 200 each from Accra and Kumasi. The sample for each metropolis consisted of 50 JHS, 50 SHS, 50 tertiary students and 50 members of the general public outside the school system. Variations of illustrated portraits of three iconic persons were presented for identification. Most respondents especially, the JHS, SHS and the general public categories could not identify most of the images. This is as a result of their level of education, age, and knowledge of historical and current issues as well as the low level of publicity given to some of the iconic personalities. Again, most respondents in all the categories were not able to identify most silhouette drawings, with the exception of one in which the personality had distinct characteristics. This indicates that silhouette drawings may not be an ideal way of presenting portrait illustrations for identification. Results from the research has shown that the ability to recognise and identify iconic personalities is dependent on one’s level of education, knowledge of historical issues and age. It also depends on the level of publicity an iconic personality enjoys, what he or she does and nationality. The technique used in rendering portrait illustrations of iconic persons also influences people’s ability to recognise and identify those iconic personalities.

 

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INSTRUCTIONAL POLICY AND QUALITY OF BUSINESS STUDIES TEXTBOOK IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KENYA
Authors: Bekele Sarah Getahun , Amollo Paul Odundo , Mwangi John Kamau , Ganira Khavugwi Lilian
Published: May 2022

Meticulously developed business studies textbook facilitates individualized learning contributing to the achievement of learning objectives even in the absence of the teacher. Think-pair and share is accelerated as learners are likely to discuss amongst themselves new knowledge acquired through business studies textbook hence boosting learner enthusiasm in construction of knowledge. However, instructional information in business studies textbook may not necessarily facilitate realization of specific objectives where policy governing textbook selection, acquisition and review is inadequate and missing full implementation. Nevertheless, in an instance where the instructional policy guiding textbook selection, acquisition and review are adhered to, the quality textbook is availed to learners in secondary schools in Kenya. This study adopted an exploratory research design through qualitative approach to data collection and analysis. Further analysis showed that textbook selection, acquisition and review influence quality of textbooks used in secondary schools thereby determining quality of learning through textbook contributing to achievement of academic excellence for lifelong learning. Therefore, it is recommended that educational policies be developed considering the needs of the curriculum as well as the learners in order to boost learner mean score in secondary schools in Kenya.
 

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PROBLEMS RELATED TO PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS EXPERIENCED BY NEW TEACHERS
Authors: Alincak Fikret , Berk İbrahim Halil , Öztürk Mehmet Faik
Published: May 2022

In this study, the problems faced by the new physical education and sports teachers were investigated. For this purpose, the interview, which is one of the qualitative research methods, was used in the research. The working group consisted of physical education teachers who have just started working in the Gaziantep Provincial Directorate of National Education. Maximum variation sampling, which is one of the purposive sampling methods, was used in the selection of the study group. Face-to-face interviews were conducted with the participants. Interviews were held by obtaining permission for the place and time they deemed appropriate for them. A tape recorder and note-taking technique were used to record the interviews. As a result, it has been determined that physical education and sports teachers, who have just started to work, generally have problems with regulations and legislation, but they have problems due to the lack of communication with the administration and parents. As a result, it has been determined that physical education and sports teachers, who have just started to work, generally have problems with regulations and legislation, but they have problems due to the lack of communication with the administration and parents. Physical education and sports teachers who participated in the research stated that they had problems in classroom management due to lack of equipment and insufficient physical environmental conditions.
CASE STUDIES OF HIGHLY INTELLIGENT COLLEGE STUDENTS: FRAMEWORK FOR COUNSELING INTERVENTION
Authors: Balijon Meshel B. , Abulon Edna Luz R.
Published: May 2022

There is the need to have an in-depth exploration of these highly intelligent college students in order to have a framework for counseling intervention specifically for them. The intentions were to understand and describe the challenges, coping mechanisms and insights of these participants. The research method being utilized in this study was qualitative, using a case study design. The researchers employed purposive sampling based on the characteristics or criteria stipulated in this study which means that there were existence of specific characteristics or criteria that manifested as being highly intelligent. The researchers decided to focus more on six (6) first year college students of the said locale, ages 18-19 years old from the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Teacher Education and College of Nursing departments. The researchers made use of inclusive criteria: IQ test results, Entrance Tests Results and Senior High Scholastic Report Cards in order to determine students who manifest being highly intelligent. Inclusion Criteria of being highly intelligent were sought: IQ of 120 and above or 90 to 99 in the percentile range; then entrance test results should have a general average of 90 to 99 and for the senior high school report card it should show a General Point Average of 90 or above. Findings highlight a need to; 1) establish a contextualized challenge that will generate validity of the needs of the participants, 2) research should assess the effects of challenges by associating coping mechanisms, which implies the subsequent development of a framework for counseling interventions, and 3) assess interventions to enhance understanding of the ways in which they improve coping with pressure, or may fail and the mechanisms which may explain these outcomes. However, guidance counselors cannot intervene with the needs of these highly intelligent students because they do not know how to address their needs. Hence, they must be equipped to give such help and should very well know the needs of these highly intelligent college students.
 

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APPLICATION OF CONJOINT ANALYSIS TO MODEL MILLENNIALS’ PREFERENCE FOR SMARTPHONE ATTRIBUTES
Authors: Aivie O. Tobias , Murcia John Vianne B.
Published: May 2022

The decision to buy smartphones comes with the consideration of several factors, especially among millennials who have been known to be very painstaking when it comes to smartphone specs. With this, this study was conducted to provide a scenario of how millennials behave when it comes to buying smartphones and identify the relative importance of the features or attributes (battery, screen size, storage, storage space and main camera resolution) in determining millennials’ best and least-preferred models of a smartphone. A total of N=400 millennials responded to a market survey that employed twenty (20) software-generated plancards. Using metric conjoint analysis (a marketing research technique), this study found out that as far as millennials in Digos City are concerned, the screen size of a smartphone is the most important attribute, while the battery of a smartphone is the least important attribute. On aggregate, a smartphone with 6 inches screen size is most preferred, while a smartphone that has a non-removable battery is the least preferred attribute level. The additive model of conjoint analysis further revealed that the most preferable smartphone is one that has a removable battery, with 6” screen size, has a microSD slot storage, with 64 GB storage space and 12 megapixels as main camera resolution, while the least preferred combination is one that has a removable battery, 4” screen size, no microSD slot storage, 16 GB storage space and 16-megapixel main camera resolution. Implications of this market research are also discussed.

JEL: D01; D40; D83; L63

 

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ONLINE EDUCATION DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC - OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES: A CASE STUDY IN THE SOUTH OF VIETNAM
Authors: Nhi Huynh Nhu Yen , Nhan Truong Trong
Published: May 2022

The Covid-19 pandemic has led all Vietnamese students to study at home since 2021. Therefore, a number of universities in Vietnam have shifted to online learning platforms to keep their academic activities going. The challenge is whether learners can absorb all knowledge through online learning? Between the two learning platforms, traditional and modern, what will be the impact on learners? and what needs to change in teachers? Therefore, in order to have an overview and partly clarify the questions of education 4.0, the authors carried out this research among 200 Vietnamese students to highlight the significance of online education. The results indicated that the majority of the respondents (91%) are willing to online classes to manage their studies during a time of the global pandemic. The respondents claimed that the convenience and flexibility of online classrooms make it the right option while students’ self-discipline and broadband connectivity matters in rural areas make it a challenge for most students when taking advantage of online classrooms.
 

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SPECIAL NUTRIONAL NEEDS FOR ATHLETES AND EXERCISERS
Authors: Tambalis Konstantinos D.
Published: May 2022

The main goal of this narrative review was to incorporate the recent scientific knowledge on the special nutritional needs that are necessary for specific populations of athletes and exercisers (e.g., children, females, vegans) under several training conditions and sports, in addition to proper recommendations for safe administration. The association between nutrition, exercise, and health is an essential part of athletes' and exercisers' competitive and training programs. The quality, quantity, composition, and timing of food consumption are significant to make sure that athletes could train more efficiently to decrease the risk of illness and injury. Athletes who deteriorate their energy intake or use uncontrolled weight loss practices, eliminate certain food groups from their diet, or follow other extreme nutritional philosophies, are at greater risk for micronutrient deficiencies. Fluid intake before, during, and after exercise training or/and competition is significant, particularly in specific circumstances such as hot climates, altitude, etc. Vegetarian and vegan athletes may be at higher risk for low energy, protein, fat, creatine, carnosine, omega-3 fatty acids, as well as essential micronutrients such as iron, calcium, riboflavin, zinc, and β12. Athletes should be adequately informed about the proper use of sports nutrition and ergogenic supplements. These products should only be used after careful evaluation for safety, efficacy, effectiveness, and compliance with relevant legislation. The most significant point to achieving complete and effective nutrition among travelling athletes is planning and preparation while eating properly and hydrated could decrease the potential adverse effects of jet lag and long flights. An effective, healthy, targeted, and complete diet among athletes of different sports should make available sufficient amounts of energy, protein, and carbohydrates depending on the specific sport to make certain sustained exercise training performance and to maintain and improve exercise performance.
 

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INVESTIGATION OF ENTREPRENEURIAL CHARACTERISTICS OF HIGH SCHOOL MANAGERS - IRAQ-KERKUK SAMPLE
Authors: Abdulrahman Mardin Tahseen , Fişekçioğlu Bülent
Published: May 2022

The aim of this study was to determine the views of teachers about the entrepreneurial characteristics of high school administrators working in Iraq / Kirkuk and to determine whether these views differ in terms of various variables. For this purpose, a total of 499 volunteer teachers and managers participated in the study. Data were collected by Entrepreneurship Scale were used as a data collection tool. SPSS package program (SPSS Inc., Chicago, Illinois, ABD) was used for analyzed obtained data. The relationship between sub-dimensions of the entrepreneurship scale was calculated by Pearson (r) correlation technique. The Independent Sample T-test was used to compare the expressions in the sub-dimensions of the entrepreneurship scale, and the One Way ANOVA test was used in more than two categories. In the analysis of the differences between the categories in the ANOVA test LSD test was used. Statistical results were examined at 0.05 significance level. As a result, the demographic characteristics of the participants included in the study did not show a significant difference in entrepreneurial characteristics. In some of the sub-dimensions of the entrepreneurship scale, it was determined that there were significant on some variables (marital status, duration of service, institution, welfare level).
 

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NIGERIAN MEDIA REPORTAGE OF CHILD RIGHTS PROTECTION: ANAMBRA RESIDENT JOURNALISTS’ PERCEPTIONS ABOUT CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS
Authors: Ihechu Innocent Paschal , Umeh Kobimdi Cordelia , Ekweonu Chinedu Lawrence
Published: May 2022

This study investigated the challenges of child rights reporting in Nigerian media. It aimed at understanding the challenges as directly perceived and encountered by the key players in media content production; the journalists. To achieve the objective of this study, two research approaches were adopted – survey and Focus Group Discussion (FGD). The participants for the study were drawn from the list of all registered journalists in Anambra State numbering 456. The study found out that reporting child rights issues in Nigerian media proved to be a herculean task as journalists are faced with a plethora of challenges ranging from media ownership policies to cultural and religious beliefs which do not conform to the Child Rights Acts. Suggestions that entail active participation of the various stakeholders in child care and development; the media, religious leaders, parents and the government were proffered by the journalists themselves as the best possible panacea to curb the identified challenges. On that basis, the study proposes government interventions on strict and uniform implementation of the Child Rights Acts across all states of the federation as well as media policies that prioritize child rights issues in their media contents.
 

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URBAN MENUS. Parametric Consensus-Based 3D Future Planning | URBAN MENUS. Planificación paramétrica futura basada en el consenso 3D
Authors: Spinadel Laura Patricia
Published: May 2022

Este artículo describe el propósito y funcionamiento de URBAN MENUS, una herramienta especulativa para la ideación de futuros posibles para las ciudades basada en el análisis de impactos.
Nisha-Amalaki in Uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus- A Case Report
Authors: Wale Savita Arjun  , Patekar Rashmi  , Mohammed Nazir KK
Published: May 2022

During the last few years India has maximum increase of Type 2 diabetes mellitus. Type 2 diabetes is characterized by high blood sugar, insulin resistance, and relative lack of insulin. There are approximate 72.96 million cases of diabetes mellitus in adult population of India. In modern era single anti-diabetic drug is not sufficient for glucose control. These days multidrug therapy is building its popularity for maintaining glycaemic levels. A 59-year-old female presented with known case of Type 2 diabetes with evidence of polyuria, itching over extremities, and fatigue was poorly controlled despite a drug regimen consisting of oral metformin and glimepiride. Her Blood Sugar level was constantly around 200 mg/dl in spite of having modern medicine with adjusted doses. She has administered Nisha-Amalaki Churna with warm water early in the morning along with standard conventional treatment for 8 weeks. The effect of therapy was evaluated at the interval of 4 weeks for 8 weeks which is done on the basis of objective parameters. Objective parameters were fasting and post prandial Blood Sugar Level. Nisha-Amalaki churna has reduced Blood Sugar Level to normal. It also reduced the dose of conventional drug which may cause side effects with long term use. There is a need for combined multidisciplinary treatment to maintain suggested glycaemic control. Thus, the present case study is to understand the significant effect of Nisha-Amalaki as an adjuvant to standard conventional treatment in chronic uncontrolled type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
Bhagandara: A Review Article on Types of Bhagandara and its Management
Authors: Rabiya Shaikh  , Maitree Patel
Published: May 2022

Ayurveda is an eternal branch considered as the science of life. Its prime motto is maintaining the health of healthy individual first and then curing the disease, which promotes a disease free, healthy life span. Ayurveda is an abundant ocean full of knowledge consisting of eight superior branches. Amongst them Shalya Tantra is the prime branch rich in surgical concept. History reveals that the period of Acharya Sushrut was the golden era of surgery where various surgical procedures were performed. More over in regards of anorectal and perineal surgery, Acharya has expounded much, with an approach of emphasise both surgical and Para surgical measures.

Bhagandara can be screened in ancient Ayurvedic texts and varying systematic, scientific detailed descriptions are found. It is the common ano-rectal disease prevalent in the population worldwide. Because of its tedious nature of healing Bhagandara is considered difficult to be cured also it is found to be one amongst the Ashta Mahagada, where Acharya has explained the limitation of the treatment by considering it as Duschikitsya Vyadhi. Hence this article has emphasized on the available discretion on various types of Bhagandara and its management.
Integrative Approach in the Management of Janusandhivata w.s.r. to Osteoarthritis
Authors: Pushpendra Kumar  , Kiran M. Shah  , Rakesh R. Tiwari
Published: May 2022

Janusandhivata is a Vataj disorder in which Vata resides in Janu sandhi (Vimarga gaman) and produces various signs and symptoms according to its Gunas. In modern sciences Janusandhivata is correlated with osteoarthritis. In the present study integrative measures like allopathy medicines, Ayurvedic medicines and Karmas, yoga, naturopathy and exercises are studied for the effective relief of symptoms of Janu sandhigata vata i.e., OA. Integrative measures are studied to provide effective and fast relief to the patient. Modern treatment provides instant relief while on the other hand Ayurveda heals by curing the disease from root and is considered Apunarbhav chikitsa which means it prevents recurrence of the disease. Other measures aid in achieving the ultimate goal of cure from the disease.
A Comprehensive Overview on Pathogenesis and Management of Osteoarthritis vis-a-vis Sandhigatavāta
Authors: Rashmi Kathait  , Ajai Kumar Pandey
Published: May 2022

The most common joint condition encountered in clinical practice is osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee, which is a primary source of impairment in the elderly. It is a multifactorial chronic degenerative condition characterised by loss of articular cartilage, enlargement of bone at the borders, subchondral sclerosis, and a variety of biochemical and morphological changes to the synovial membrane and joint capsule. OA clinically similar to Sandhigatavāta of Ayurveda is one of the eighty types of Nānātmaja Vātavyādhi. The aetiopathogenesis, symptoms, and treatment of Sandhigatavāta found in a very concise format in classical texts. The authors have tried to put an emphasis on OA related to its prevalence, aetiology and pathogenesis based on Sadkriyākāla along with management by incorporating the knowledge of literary and data base resources in order to establish a guideline for the rational use of treatment modalities. The present approach may be useful for clinicians and researchers to plan appropriate strategy of management and research in the field of OA