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STUDENTS’ SATISFACTION IN COLLEGE: IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BLENDED LEARNING METHOD
Authors: Kurniawan Shopyan Jepri , Wangid Muhammad Nur , Supriyanto Agus
Published: July 2022

The Covid-19 pandemic (CV-19-P) has significantly impacted various international educations, including education in Indonesia. The CV-19-P in Indonesia has also changed multiple performances in multiple sectors: education in post-CV-19-P conditions. Online and offline learning is a solution even though there has been a learning loss for students. The research goal is to identify students’ satisfaction (SS) with BL-M applying to university. A quantitative survey research approach was used, with a random sampling of 135 students from Indonesia who have experienced the impact of the CV-19-P. The instrument uses a satisfaction scale with the blended learning method. Students view blended learning during and after the CV-19-P with satisfied average criteria. The Ministry needs to create innovative and creative blended learning strategies collaborating with universities in Indonesia. The blended learning strategy can give students enthusiasm.

 

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INTEGRATION OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR EMPLOYABILITY AND GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELLORS IN IMO STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Chigbu Eberechukwu Francisca , Suleh Bala Albert , Nnadi Grace Chinyere , Mokwelu Blessing Obianuju
Published: July 2022

The study investigated the integration of digital technologies for employability and the global competitiveness of professional counsellors in Imo state. Three research questions and one hypothesis formulated to guide the study were tested at .05 level of significance. The study adopted a descriptive research design. The population of the study consisted of 330 professional counsellors from Imo state. The instrument used for the data was a 15-item questionnaire. The instrument was validated by three experts, one from the field of measurement and evaluation and two from Guidance and Counselling all from the Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Mean, standard deviation and chi-square were used for data analysis. The study revealed, among others, that the available digital technologies used by professional counsellors are telephone, video conferencing, WhatsApp, smartphones and computer games. It was also revealed that there is a significant influence of integration of digital technology on global competitiveness among professional counsellors in Imo state. The study recommended, among others, that government should also provide a training opportunity for counselors on ICT awareness as social network technologies are vital for counselling services.
 

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THE EFFECTIVENESS OF GROUP GUIDANCE WITH DISCUSSION TECHNIQUES TO IMPROVE DECISION MAKING FOR ADVANCED STUDY OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Authors: Kurniawati Riski Yuli , Wangid Muhammad Nur
Published: July 2022

The effectiveness of group guidance with discussion techniques to improve decision-making for advanced studies of high school students. Decision making for further studies is one of the most important things in a student's career development. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of group guidance using discussion techniques to improve decision making for advanced studies for high school students. The method used is an experiment using a pretest-posttest one group design using a subject of 8 students at SMA Negeri 2 Batanghari. For data analysis using the Wilcoxon TestAsymp value is obtained. Sig. (two-tailed) of 0.01 <concrete level (α = 0.05). It was concluded that group guidance with discussion techniques was effective in improving decision-making for advanced studies of high school students. From the results obtained, the researchers suggest on Guidance and Counseling teachers, use guidance groups using technique others to support success and effectiveness in providing information to students. For further researchers, it is recommended that they make more creative research with other, more innovative techniques, of course, it must be in accordance with the problems to be studied later.
 

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PARENTING STYLES: A SPRINGBOARD IN REALIZING IMPROVED ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN GHANAIAN CLASSROOMS
Authors: Ayisi-Boateng Hagar , Bentil Joseph , Adjei-Fianko Diana
Published: July 2022

While substantial literature exists on the parenting styles and students’ academic performance around the world, little is known about these variables in the Ghanaian context and much less in Asokore-Mampong Municipality. In view of this dearth of literature, this study investigated the parenting styles and academic performance of public Junior High Schools students in Asokore-Mampong Municipality, Ghana, within the context of Baumrind’s (1971) theory on parenting styles. In line with the pragmatist paradigm, this study utilized the sequential explanatory mixed methods research design where 545 students and 545 parents were sampled using a proportionate stratified random sampling technique for the quantitative phase of the study, while the convenience sampling technique was used to select 12 students and 12 parents for the qualitative phase of the study. After meeting validity and reliability requirements, a structured questionnaire and semi-structured interview guide were used to collect data for the study which was analyzed using descriptive statistics such as mean, standard deviation and inferential (independent samples t-test, One-way between group ANOVA, Pearson Moment Correlation) statistics and thematic analysis. The study revealed that the authoritative parenting style was most experienced among the students, followed by authoritarian, and permissive while the uninvolved parenting style was least experienced. It was further observed that generally, there was a moderate and statistically significant positive relationship between parenting styles and students’ academic performance. Besides, findings from the study’s hypotheses showed that sex, age, class, and parental marital status of students did not affect their perception of parenting styles they experienced. In line with these findings, it was concluded that parenting styles are vital in enhancing students’ academic performance, hence, it was recommended that the Ghana Education Service through the Asokore-Mampong Education Directorate and Parents Teachers Association (PTA) should constantly educate parents, reorient them to adopt appropriate parenting styles that are needed in specific situations so as to enhance the academic performance of students.
 

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COURSEBOOK EVALUATION FROM STUDENTS’ PERSPECTIVES: A CASE STUDY OF AN ENGLISH COURSEBOOK USED AT A VIETNAMESE COLLEGE
Authors: Yen Cao Hoang
Published: July 2022

Evaluating coursebooks has always been an important process affecting the selection and implementation of coursebooks. The coursebook evaluation can be conducted before, while and after a coursebook is employed for a specific course. While the benefits of coursebook evaluation are recognized, recently published coursebooks are not evaluated properly in some contexts. The present study was designed to gain college students’ evaluation of a new coursebook recently used for their general English course and their recommendations for the editorial board. The findings led to the conclusion that the students shared positive perceptions of the book in general (M=4.17). Importantly, the students highly appreciated specific aspects of the book such as the design, the layout, the presented language and skills, the activities and cultural aspects as well. The study also provided students’ recommendations which the editorial board could take into consideration to improve the coursebook.

 

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THE INFLUENCE OF FAMILY HARMONY AND EMOTIONAL REGULATION ABILITY ON JUVENILE DELINQUENCY
Authors: Danisworo Dwi Laksmi , Wangid Muhammad Nur
Published: July 2022

This aims to discover the influence of family harmony and emotional regulation ability on the juvenile delinquency of public senior high school students in the region of Ekskotip Cilacap (former sub-districts-level region of Cilacap). The implemented types of study are ex post facto with correlational design. The population of the study is public senior high school students in the region of Ekskotip Cilacap with 320 students as the sample chosen by implementing the proportionate stratified random sampling technique. The implemented data collection instruments are the juvenile delinquency scale, family harmony scale, and emotional regulation ability scale. The results of the study show that: (1) there is an influence between family harmony on juvenile delinquency (R = 0.476; p < 0.05; t(-9.657) < -1.967); (2) there is an influence between emotional regulation ability on juvenile delinquency (R=0.369; t(-7.074) < -1.967; p < 0.005); (3) there is an influence between family harmony and emotional regulation ability on juvenile delinquency (R = 0.513; p < 0.005; F(56.704) > 3.024). The significant influence of family harmony and emotional regulation ability on juvenile delinquency is shown by the effective contribution of 26.3%. This study suggests that as a mean to prevent juvenile delinquency, it can be done by providing informational service on the effects of juvenile delinquency and service on content mastery about methods of emotional regulation as well as how the children participation in maintaining the family harmony.
 

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THE IMPROVEMENT OF STUDENTS’ SELF-CONTROL THROUGH GROUP GUIDANCE SIMULATION GAME TECHNIQUE
Authors: Berliani Aini , Wangid Muhammad Nur
Published: July 2022

This study aims to determine the improvement of students' self-control through the group guidance simulation game technique. The research design used was a quasi-experimental one-group pretest-posttest. The intervention given was group guidance with simulation games technique which was carried out for 4 meetings. The research subjects were 10 students of class X SMA. The data collection technique used a self-control scale. The results of the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test analysis showed the Asymp Sig (2 tailed) value of 0.004 <0.05 and from the mean of 88, it rose to 109, meaning that there was an increase in student self-control. This proves that the use of group guidance on the simulation game technique is effective for improving self-control in class X students of SMAN 1 Pesisir Tengah.
 

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A SURVEY ON THE CURRENT SITUATION OF LANGUAGE EDUCATION IN PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN HONG KONG, CHINA
Authors: Feng Yang , Wang Xiya
Published: July 2022

It was discovered through a questionnaire and interview survey of 570 students, 37 teachers, and 82 parents in six primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong, China, that: (1) each school has the right to choose teaching materials, and the legacy of former colonial education in related to teaching materials and teachers is serious; 90% of schools are public and government-funded schools that adopt traditional Chinese in teaching materials and Cantonese as a medium of instruction; other 10% of schools are private schools use English teaching materials and English as a medium of instruction; (2) There are few introductions to Chinese culture and the Chinese Mainland in broad language textbooks; students' everyday language is predominantly Cantonese. All schools offer one class hour of Chinese Putonghua every week, and students with fewer Putonghua class hours have a lower level. (3) While 63% and 74% of students and parents agreed to include Chinese culture and socialist fundamental principles in the instructional materials, only 30% of teachers agreed. (4) Nearly half of Hong Kong students and nearly half of their parents aspire to go to the Mainland for study or jobs. (5) Television and electronic media are the primary sources of information for teachers, students, and parents regarding the growth of the motherland's Mainland. Due to the high stress of daily life, few people have visited the Mainland, and 90% of them are looking forward to the opportunity to visit the Mainland for free.

 

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CAREER GUIDANCE SERVICES TO TAKE STUDENT CAREER CHOICE DECISION
Authors: Ritonga Agusrini Najamatussyifa , Wangid Muhammad Nur
Published: July 2022

Career guidance for career choices is very important because it affects career choice decisions. This study aims to examine and determine the effect of career guidance services to make career decisions. The data collection method is using observation, questionnaire and interview techniques. The sample in this study was class X SMA Negeri 2 Rantau Selatan with 8 students. In data analysis using SPSS version 20 using one group Pretest-Posttest Design, the probability value sig.(2-tailed) is 0.000 <0.05, so H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted. So, it can be ascertained that there is an influence of career guidance services to make career decisions for students of class X SMA Negeri 2 Rantau Selatan.
 

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ALTERNATIVE PROVIDERS IN THE UK: UNDERSTANDING STUDENTS’ SATISFACTION AND CHALLENGES
Authors: Mariampillai John , Shaffi Shameem
Published: July 2022

In the United Kingdom (UK) higher education policy changes, especially since 2010, focus on supporting quasi-markets by allowing greater institutional competition and student choice. The decision to open-up the higher education market to alternative providers has resulted in the remarkable growth of providers gaining access to public-backed funding. There has been very little empirical study on alternative providers and/or students within alternative provider institutions, especially in the context of students studying for a degree programme. Using both the education and marketing literature, this article examines students’ perspectives on their educational experiences. This article reports on the outcomes of a small survey conducted with learners within alternative providers in the UK to capture learners’ satisfaction with their educational experience.
 

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ADAPTIVE THEORY APPROACH IN LEADERSHIP: A GUIDE TO EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND MECHANISMS
Authors: Mallillin Leovigildo Lito D.
Published: July 2022

The study aims to examine the process of adaptive theory in leadership as a guide to educational management mechanisms in terms of qualities and characteristics of leadership, challenges of leadership, strengthening accountability in leadership, problem solving process in leadership, and decision-making process in leadership. Quantitative research design is employed in the study. It adopts the pedagogical immersive method in education and in leadership mechanisms that constitutes challenges in the educational leadership theory and mechanism. Convenient sampling technique is also employed in the study. It is a non-probability technique sampling where the number of selected respondents is utilized in the study. The study comprised thirty-two (32) respondents only. Results show that qualities and characteristics of leadership foresees the change and understanding of the process in the educational system for a reluctant behaviors as a leader and teammates, and understands gradually the persistence and process of the pressure and willingness to handle the situation, challenges of leadership focuses on effective teachers and effective leaders in a broader principles and competency in learning and teaching in an instruction vision and practice and to innovate change for leaders to enact new resources in the educational system in creative challenges for new development realities and solutions to work, strengthening accountability in leadership recognizes accountability on hard work, doing the right thing, avoiding pinpointing responsibility, and ensure precautionary measures in a better relationship in the school organization and educational system and innovates change and behavior in the educational system that brings the organization in a significant and competence in the management for the quality of education, problem solving process in leadership focuses and defines a problem, and diagnoses the symptoms of the situation to include the techniques in solving in the process of the expected outcome and analysis and to provide a better solving skills in problem solving in ever changing environment in the school organization or educational setting, and decision making process in leadership conceptualizes the decision making and the style in effective leadership as creative approach and brainstorming in the problem or issues, and provides decision making and proper analysis style in the best outcome of the process in leadership for direct observation in the educational system. Findings show that there is a significant correlation on the process of adaptive theory in leadership as a guide to educational management mechanisms as observed by the respondents.
 

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THE IMPACT OF CONTEXT ON EFL LEARNERS’ VOCABULARY RETENTION
Authors: Nguyen Thi Cong Dung
Published: July 2022

Vocabulary is believed to be stored in memory through phonological and semantic routes (Papagno, Valentine & Baddeley, 1991). As such, learners can encode words by repetition or by inferring their meaning in a context. However, the effectiveness of the two techniques for learning vocabulary, namely rote rehearsal and context-based strategy, in acquiring foreign language vocabulary has been controversial and hence has encouraged more empirical evidence. This study was conducted to investigate which of these two techniques had the greater impact on students’ vocabulary retention. The results revealed that the vocabulary retention of learners in the context-based strategy outperformed those in the rote group at both test intervals. Although the differences between the two groups in the delayed test failed to reach significance, their outstanding results in the immediate test were much more striking. The findings, therefore, suggested that context was more favorable for achieving word meanings than rote rehearsal in general.
 

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LONG-TERM STUDENT ENGAGEMENT IN PRIVATE FOREIGN LANGUAGE TUTORING
Authors: Montenegro Aida
Published: July 2022

What motivates a teenage girl to begin and continue having private language tutoring? This qualitative study presents a detailed examination of the motivations and experience of a German female teen in language tutoring. After three years of private tutoring, data were gathered by the tutor-researcher through scenarios, an interview, and a collage. Analysis of the transcribed responses revealed that having well-defined goals and clear thoughts about the connection between the school subject and its value (e.g., intrinsic and utility) help the tutee achieve her goals, (re)establish them, and make more conscious and strategic decisions. Specifically, the tutee’s mastery goals, school culture, and proactive interaction were conducive to improving the flow of tutoring (agentic engagement) and facilitating long-term engagement. Results also show that student engagement may be prolonged when these conditions are consistently encouraged by the tutor. This study builds on Achievement Goal Theory and the concepts of behavioral, emotional, cognitive, and agentic engagement.
 

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EXPLORING TEACHERS’ BELIEFS AND PRACTICES OF DIALECTAL VARIATION IN THE SPANISH FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLASSROOM IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY IN GERMANY
Authors: Korell Johanna Lea
Published: July 2022

This study examines opinions and teaching practices on language varieties from the perspective of Spanish teachers who teach at secondary schools in Germany and thus addresses a desideratum of the discourse on foreign language didactics. The question in focus is what teachers think about varieties, what their attitudes are towards them and when, how often, why and how they address them in Spanish lessons. The basis of the analysis is data collected through an online questionnaire, containing both quantitative and qualitative elements and is subjected to a statistical and qualitative content-analytical evaluation. Finally, core aspects are summarized and possibilities for future research are identified.
 

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UNDERSTANDING ORGANIZATIONAL REMOTE ENGAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEE SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION IN POST-COVID TIMES WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO STARTUPS IN INDIA
Authors: Maheshwari Aman
Published: July 2022

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The world has been struck by the ultimate calamity of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has wreaked havoc on organisations, in particular, because employees working in these organisations have been affected in terms of their emotional, cognitive, and psychological aspects, resulting in inefficiency in both their professional and personal lives, and ultimately acting as disarray for the organization's culture. In this rising economy with intense market pressures and stakeholders’ rising expectations, startups have been striving hard to ensure long term-viability with respect to new adaptations. The pandemic's impact on these startups has highlighted the importance of adaptability and resilience in their workforce, expedited the transition to a new digital chevalier and emphasised the prominence of human resources in these historic times, predicting HR's future significance and function following COVID-19. The study's goal is to highlight the characteristics that can help these startups modify their systems before and after the epidemic, deploy remote engagement strategies while minimising risks, and increase productivity while refining their culture. This research paper analyzes recent startup changes that are necessary for the professionals in these startups to redefine remote engagement techniques, which functions as a driving force in employee transformation, resulting in an enabling change in their startup culture, which is inescapable in the future. This research paper analyzes recent startup changes that are necessary for HR professionals to redefine remote engagement techniques, which functions as a driving force in employee transformation, resulting in an enabling change in their startup culture, which is inescapable in the future. In order to conduct this study, a convenience-based sampling was conducted on 25 HR professionals working in different startups in India.

 

JEL: L10; L20; J10

 

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A POSTCOLONIAL READING OF GRACE OGOT'S LAND WITHOUT THUNDER
Authors: Rouabhia Ridha
Published: July 2022

Colonialism has been a destructive force that has affected colonized peoples at different levels. The inevitable interaction between the colonizer and the colonized produced a conflict of ideologies and a clash of cultures.   Literature has been a reflection of this dark part of human history, among which short stories reveal almost exactly what larger literary genres maintain in terms of ideology and culture. This paper aimed to analyze Grace Ogot's collection of short stories, entitled Land Without Thunder, from postcolonial perspectives. The approach used was descriptive qualitative, according to which most stories were thoroughly analyzed. This analysis showed that Land Without Thunder had presented ideologically conflicted discourse. Moreover, Ogot intended to use much of her native language and dialect to identify her people's indigenous culture. This paper may be limited in theory as the collection of these stories also tackles gender-oriented issues and psychological conflicts, which require different theories other than the postcolonial. In future papers, it is suggested that Land Without Thunder be read from both feminist and psychoanalytic perspectives.
 

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DO SOCIO-CULTURAL FACTORS AFFECT THE PERFORMANCE OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSES? – IN THE PERSPECTIVE OF LITERATURE REVIEW
Authors: Sadiku Kosovare Mustafa
Published: July 2022

With the rapid development of technology, different businesses, in addition to operating in their country of origin, now have much easier to establish this activity in different countries. Certainly, there are many external and internal factors that affect the performance of businesses and we, in this paper are focused on socio-cultural factors that affect the performance of the international business in terms of literature review. From the review of various literatures, we have come to the conclusion that the key factors that affect the performance of an international business are: 1) Culture; 2) Language; 3) Level of education, 4) Customer preferences. Socio-cultural aspects are one of the most important environmental factors that have a considerable impact on international business economic activity and performance. Furthermore, managers of foreign subsidiaries have no control over socio-cultural issues. The goal of this research is to explain how certain socio-cultural aspects influence the performance of overseas subsidiaries. The contribution of the article is shown in the determination of essential socio-cultural characteristics that international business considers in order to evaluate the actual performance of foreign subsidiaries and their management, based on the acquired results.

JEL: L20; L23

 

 
NETNOGRAPHY STUDY ON CONFORMING BEHAVIOR IN NEW MEDIA AND IDEOLOGICAL ONLINE SOCIAL NETWORK COMMUNITIES
Authors: Başaslan Zaim , Aydın Bayram Oğuz
Published: July 2022

Due to the spiral of human-technology-society-communication, today's society has experienced, perhaps, the fastest and most extreme change in human history in the last two hundred years. The phenomenon of technological life, so ingrained in the culture of living as a community, has come to affect the way we live, think and even die. In this study, the effect of technology has been specifically examined on the basis of the dominance of the concept of ideology on the phenomenon of community. Then, the effects of ideology on online social networking groups were studied. The state of harmony and opposition that emerged in society and human behavior with the effect of technology has been the aim parameters of this study. Its methodological structure was designed with the Netnographic research method, and online social networking groups on the Facebook platform created the specific study area of the research. In the Constitutional Amendment Referendum held in Turkey on April 16, 2017, it was observed that the votes of individuals active in social networks were determined by the famous names they identify with. Therefore, it has been seen that ideological conformity behavior occurs with identification in the context of elections.
 

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DIMENSIONS OF ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENTION OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: AN EXPLORATORY FACTOR ANALYSIS
Authors: Mante Joelito T. , Abellanosa Gaudencio G.
Published: July 2022

This research aimed to figure out the factors of entrepreneurial intention among senior high school students in various public secondary schools in Tugbok District, Davao City. The non-experimental quantitative research design adopting exploratory factor analysis was used. Three hundred ninety-one respondents were chosen from various public secondary schools through the stratified, random technique. An online instrument using google forms was used to gather the data. Data reduction analysis reduced the multi-dimensionality set of data. Varimax rotation explored the data set with 25 iterations. Factor loadings below .500 were eliminated to realize a more vital separation of components, and eigenvalues greater than one were exposed. The data adequacy was determined by Keiser-Meyer-Olken and Bartlett's Test of Sphericity tested the facts if it is appropriate for factor analysis. Catteel-Scree Plot determined the factors retained, and Thematic analysis was used to generate the constructs. Results showed six dimensions of the entrepreneurial intention of senior high school students, including self-efficacy, perceived desirability, entrepreneurship education, need for achievement, the propensity to risk, and the propensity to act.

 

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INFLUENCE OF TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION ON PERFORMANCE OF BAR AND RESTAURANT BUSINESSES IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA DURING COVID-19 CRISIS
Authors: Odhiambo Erastus Ngura
Published: July 2022

The recent Covid-19 crisis has wreaked havoc on the performance of businesses in the whole world. The most hit is the hospitality industry, especially the bar & restaurant businesses, which are considered high human density areas. This study sought to examine the influence of technology & innovation as a survival strategy on the performance of bars & restaurants in Nairobi County, Kenya, in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic. The study was based on diffusion of innovation theory and business resilience theory. The population under study was a total of 6,383 licensed bar & restaurant businesses in Nairobi County. The study adopted a survey design and a sample of 100 dive bars & restaurants that was representative of the whole population was selected. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression models and used textual explanation, and charts to present the results. The study achieved a response rate of 89%, which was sufficient for generalization. The study found that the crisis had a major negative impact on profitability, staff reputation, supplier relationship, compliance and public reputation. It also noted that there was a loss of jobs and revenue from the establishments due to the crisis. The study noted that technology & innovation had a significant negative influence on business performance when adopted during a crisis. The study recommended that the government consider allocating a stimulus package to cushion businesses during the crisis as the finding noted the loss of revenue and massive job losses in the sector. Secondly, the government and investors should have a general crisis management policy for bar & restaurant businesses during the crisis as the study noted that performance was affected negatively attributable to non-preparedness or lack of policy. The study further recommended that the investors adopt mission-critical strategies earlier in their business cycle as opposed to adopting them only during a crisis, as the study noted that adopting rush strategies does not yield any positive influence on the performance. For the scholars, the study also recommended a further exploratory study on more factors influencing the performance of bar & restaurant businesses during crisis so that the subsequent studies will have an exhaustive list of strategies to examine.

 

JEL: L10; L20; J10

 

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IMPACT OF PERSONAL SELLING AND SALES PROMOTION STRATEGY ON MARKET PERFORMANCE OF SELECTED MANUFACTURING COMPANIES IN LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Ibeh Jeremiah Ifenlourchukwu , Nnabuko Justitia Odinachukwu , Nwajimeje Joel
Published: July 2022

Understanding how personal selling and sales promotional strategy impact on the market performance after high capital investments is crucial to the contribution of the food and beverage companies to national economic growth; however, there is a dearth of information on this subject matter. The main objective of the study is to examine the effect of personal selling and sales promotion strategy on the market performance of selected manufacturing companies in Lagos State Nigeria. specifically, the study determines the effect of sales promotion on the market performance of manufacturing companies in Lagos Nigeria and determines the effect of personal selling on the market performance of these manufacturing companies in Lagos Nigeria. The econometric technique involving descriptive research, correlation coefficient and multiple regressions was used for the data analysis. A population and sample of 24 product promotional-related managers were drawn through a census sampling technique. Two research instruments – Annual Report/Financial Statement and Questionnaire were used for data collection. The result of the study indicates that there is a significant predictive impact of sales promotional strategy on the market performance and that there is a significant contribution of the promotional tool on the profit margin level of all six companies. The study, therefore, concludes that personal selling and sales promotion strategies have a positive and significant impact on the market performance of selected manufacturing companies in Lagos, Nigeria. Amongst the recommendations is that staff saddled with the implementation of personal selling and sales promotional strategy should devote time and resources to it since it largely influences the profitability of the companies.

 

JEL: J24; L60; L20

 

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USAGE OF ICT TOOLS IN THE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF MATHEMATICS IN THE BASIC SCHOOL CLASSROOM
Authors: Essuman Stanley Appiah , Korda Denis Redeemer , Essigyan Prince Kwapong , Febiri Sabina Asieduwaa , Aboagye Dacosta
Published: July 2022

ICT (Information and Communication Technology) is an important part of the teaching and learning process. This study investigates the usage of ICT tools in teaching Mathematics and the problems associated with the use of using these tools to teach. The study also sought to find out the relationship between the gender of teachers and their usage of ICT tools. A simple random sampling was used to sample the respondents for the study. The study’s findings revealed Mathematics teachers in the basic schools do not integrate ICT tools during teaching and learning. However, lack of computers, inadequate training and lack of access to the internet was also revealed to be some of the key barriers to the successful integration of ICT tools in the teaching and learning of mathematics. Findings from the study further revealed that male teachers integrate ICT tools in their teaching more than their female colleagues. It is recommended that the study should be conducted in other regions in Ghana or the senior high schools and the results be compared with our research. Also, workshops should be organized for teachers to teach and encourage them to integrate ICT effectively during their teaching and learning.
IMMIGRANT YOUTH LEADERSHIP IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT THROUGH SPORT PARTICIPATION IN A NEW COUNTRY
Authors: Kaya Adem , Faulkner Paula E. , Martinek Thomas , Rotich Jerono P. , Baber Ceola Ross
Published: July 2022

The purpose of the study was to explore how immigrant youth develop leadership identity through sport participation in a new country. A purposive sample of 15 immigrant and refugee youth participating in a local sport club in the southeastern United States was selected for the study. All of the participants were male; ranged in age from 13 to 18 years old. The country of origin for one was Mexico, while the remaining 14 came from eight different countries in sub-Saharan Africa. This instrumental case study involved in-depth interviews twice with each participant and a group interview with all of them. The researchers used several strategies to establish credibility, including adherence to IRB guidelines for human subjects’ research. Inductive analyses yielded two major categories with several themes for each; (a) sport participation, and (b) leadership skills. Findings related to these themes led to several implications for schools, community-based organizations, and sport clubs that provide programs for immigrant and refugee youth.
 

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THE CURRENT STATUS OF CONTENTS AND FORMS OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION GAMES FOR 5-6-YEAR-OLD CHILDREN IN DONG THAP PROVINCE, VIETNAM
Authors: Gam Nguyen Thi , Dung Nguyen Hung
Published: July 2022

The article is written to provide accurate, scientific, and comprehensive information on the present status of contents and forms of how physical development activities are organized for kindergartners in Dong Thap province, Vietnam. According to surveys of kindergarten teachers and administrators, it is figured out that gross motor games are the most regularly employed for physical training among preschoolers. The games are frequently conducted inside schoolyards and guided by teachers in 21 to 30 minutes.
 

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THE STATUS OF STUDENTS’ INTEREST IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS ACTIVITIES AT THAI NGUYEN HIGH SCHOOL, VIETNAM
Authors: Cuong Do Ngoc , Tuan Nguyen Duc
Published: July 2022

Interest plays a role in motivating people to participate actively in activities. Therefore, an important factor to improve the quality of Physical Education (PE) is to stimulate the learners' interest in PE and sports activities. Through document study, interviews, pedagogical observation and examination, the research assesses the status of interest in PE and sports activities among students at Thai Nguyen high school. Students' interests are assessed by specific signs in terms of cognition, emotions, actions and the results of the training process.
 

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VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY STUDY OF THE RUNNING-BASED ANAEROBIC SPRINT TEST FOR EVALUATING ANAEROBIC POWER PERFORMANCE AS COMPARED TO WINGATE TEST IN INDIAN MALE TRACK AND FIELD SPRINTERS
Authors: Chatterjee Subhra , Chakraborty Sounak , Chatterjee Subhojit
Published: July 2022

Aim: To investigate the criterion validity and relative and absolute reliability of the running-based anaerobic sprint test (RAST) in Indian male track and field sprinters. Material and Methods: Thirty five (n = 35) Indian male sprinters participating in 100m, 200 m and 400 m sprint racing randomly performed RAST and Wingate test as the criterion measure of anaerobic power with one trial each on two separate days. Data were analyzed using the Student’s paired t-test, Pearson’s linear correlation test, intra-class correlation coefficients and Bland and Altman’s plots. Results: Criterion validity was strong and positively significant for average power (r = 0.644, p < 0.000); however, the RAST significantly overestimated maximum and minimum anaerobic power compared to Wingate as revealed by paired t-test. The RAST showed good relative reliability for average power, ICC = 0.628 (0.373 - 0.795: 95% CI) and the higher internal consistency was found only for average anaerobic power value (α = 0.772). In the Bland-Altman analyses, linear regression analyses revealed that both means of differences and limits of agreement were found to be low in cases of average and minimum values of anaerobic power and fatigue index and the results were also not found to be statistically significant, resulting in good reliability. Conclusion: The RAST is a practicable field test to estimate levels of average anaerobic power of track and field sprinters. Coaches and trainers can use RAST for anaerobic power assessment that does not require the use of sophisticated and expensive equipment.

 

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SELECTING MEASURES TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR NON-INTENSIVE TRAINING STUDENTS OF HA TINH UNIVERSITY, VIETNAM
Authors: Hung Nguyen Xuan , Thanh Nguyen Van
Published: July 2022

This article is the result of a study of the situation of physical education work at Ha Tinh University. On that basis, having selected some measures to contribute to enhancing the quality of teaching physical education for students of Ha Tinh University, thereby improving the efficiency of physical education at the university.
 

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ACTUAL SITUATION OF DEGREE OF MEETING SOCIAL NEEDS FOR PROFESSIONAL CAPACITY OF BACHELOR OF SPORTS MAJORING IN BASKETBALL AT BAC NINH SPORT UNIVERSITY, VIETNAM
Authors: Toan Pham Duc
Published: July 2022

Through interviews and sociological investigation, the study found out the actual situation of employment of basketball alumni at Bac Ninh Sport University, Vietnam. On that basis, 23 criteria were selected to ensure reliability to assess the actual situation of meeting social needs for professional capacity of human resources who are Bachelors of Sports majoring in Basketball at Bac Ninh Sport University, Vietnam.
 

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INVESTIGATION OF FITNESS TRAINERS' AFTER EXERCISE RECOVERY KNOWLEDGE LEVELS IN TERMS OF VARIOUS VARIABLES
Authors: Karka Mert , Akcan Fırat
Published: July 2022

The aim of this study is to examine the post-exercise recovery knowledge levels of fitness trainers in terms of various variables. 150 fitness trainers (103 men, 47 women) were included in the study on a voluntary basis. A structured questionnaire consisting of two parts was used as the data collection method in the research. In the first part of the form, a questionnaire consisting of questions determining the descriptive features was applied, and in the second part, the Sports Recovery Knowledge Test developed by Aydemir et al. was used. The validity and reliability study of the scale was conducted by Aydemir et al. in 2020. SPSS statistical program was used for the statistical analysis of the obtained data. As a result of the analysis of the data, no significant difference was found between the participants' knowledge levels of recovery in sports in terms of gender variable (p<0.05). On the other hand, a significant difference was found between the age variable and the level of recovery knowledge in favor of the groups aged 26 and over (p<0.05). Similarly, when educational status, level of experience and experience, and recovery knowledge levels were compared, a statistically significant difference was found in favor of those with good education, advanced level and high experience (p<0.05). As a result; It can be said that fitness trainers with good education, experienced and upper-level coaching certificates have better recovery knowledge levels. Based on this result, it is thought that increasing the training levels of fitness trainers, as well as raising their levels and increasing their experience, may contribute to the increase in quality.
 

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SELECTED NURSING STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC STRESS: COPING AND ACHIEVEMENT STRATEGIES AMIDST COVID-19
Authors: Cabaluna Johdel , Del Rosario Maria Karmela , Antipala Kyla Christine , Alvaran Mariden Claire , Candelaria Camille Faye , Eder Vennieve Jane , Castelo Ashley Nickole Alexisse
Published: July 2022

Online classes are proven to be challenging for students during the COVID-19 pandemic. The researchers determined the nursing student's academic stress: coping and achievement strategies amidst COVID-19 at Wesleyan University, Philippines during the Academic Year 2020–2021 (second semester). The study was quantitative descriptive, which utilized total enumeration sampling to examine the entire population of the 177 Level II nursing students. Survey questionnaires were adapted and collected through Google Forms, which were analyzed using frequency and percentage, total weighted mean, and Kendall’s tau. Thus, this study determined the demographic profile, age, sex, religion, academic stress, coping, and achievement strategies of the respondents. In conclusion of this study, respondents have a high level of academic stress and use adaptive coping strategies and self-motivation to learn learning strategies. Researchers recommended to universities, colleges, and professors some considerations to enhance the academic performance of students.
 

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ESTABLISHING HOW HEAD-TEACHERS’ CLASSROOM VISITATION PRACTICE INFLUENCES STUDENTS’ PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC JUNIOR SCHOOLS IN KEREN SUB-ZONE, ERITREA
Authors: Yosief Yodit Tesfagabr , Okemasisi Kinikonda , Mesmer Paulos, W.
Published: July 2022

The purpose of this study was to establish how head-teachers’ classroom visitation influences students’ performance in public junior schools in Keren Sub-zone. The study was guided by systems theory and employed mixed-method approaches with a concurrent triangulation design. The study targeted public junior schools in Keren Sub-zone Anseba Region. Systematic sampling, simple random sampling and purposeful sampling were used to select 44 teachers, 326 students, five head-teachers, and two Educational Officers of the Keren Sub-zone. A total of 377 respondents took part in the study. Questionnaires were used to collect data from teachers and students, whereas interview was conducted to get information from head-teachers and Educational Officers. The quantitative data was analysed descriptively with the help of SPSS Version 21 and reported in frequency tables and percentages. The qualitative data was organized into themes based on the research questions and reported in a narrative form and direct quotations. The study established that in the high-performing schools, head-teachers practiced the classroom visitation activities better than those in poorly performing schools thus the reason for low performance in some public junior schools in Keren Sub-zone. The study concluded that in low-performing schools, head-teachers have not been considering some of the key classroom visitation practices such as supervision by walking around, monitoring of students’ discipline, and physical lesson observation. The study recommended that the ministry of education intensify supervision in the public junior schools to strengthen the quality of instructional supervision by the head-teachers. The study suggested that a similar study be done in other sub-zones in Eritrea to find out if the same findings can be established.
 

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AUDIENCE RECEPTION OF ALCOHOL ABUSE MESSAGES AMONG THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED IN KENYA
Authors: Abook Brian , Mulwo Abraham Kiprop , Njoroge Fredrick
Published: July 2022

Visual impairment is viewed as one of the most threatening disabilities. About 40-50 per cent of the people with disabilities who have visual impairment may be categorized as heavy drinkers. Most studies conducted to establish the information needs of visually impaired people have concentrated on the format of the information. Yet, accessible health information is key to reducing health inequalities in health care experienced among the visually impaired. Very few empirical studies have examined the health information needs of the visually impaired. Some of the gaps related to the types of health information include non-format aspects like the content type, timing and sender of the messages. This study investigates the audience reception of alcohol abuse messages among the visually impaired in Kenya. Using a purposive sampling procedure, 25 participants with visual impairment were identified from rehabilitation centres and institutions for the PWDs within Nairobi County. Data was generated through in-depth interviews, then recorded, transcribed, analyzed thematically, and presented in narrative form according to the themes. Study findings indicate that people with visual impairment were unconformable with the way media consistently portrays them as needing assistance and as an instrument of sympathy to elicit mercy. The visually impaired face difficulties satisfying their information needs through media content that focuses more on visuals and less on audio description. Their exclusion made them perceive that messages were only targeting the general population and thus were not as effective. Nevertheless, they sought assistance from intermediaries such as religious leaders, local authorities, teachers, friends, and close family members when they faced difficulty interpreting messages. Intermediaries largely buffered their challenges in interpreting messages. Apart from tailoring messages to suit the needs of the visually impaired, there is a need to involve them in actively developing and disseminating messages in Kenya.
 

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