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Foreign Language for Future Diplomats: What Integrated Education Approach Is Better?
Authors: Kyrda-Omelian Alla , Pashkov Oleksandr , Pashkov Andrei , Furs Oleh , Shcherbyna Olena , Viktorova Lesia , Lahodynskyi Oleksandr , Bloshchynskyi Ihor
Published: February 2022

The current study deals with the Foreign Language Training for university students seeking the Master Degree in International Relations. The research focuses on the efficient organization of Foreign Language for Specific Purposes (FLSP), including ESP, course regarding the professional competence: meeting specific needs of the program stakeholders, designing it for adult learners of intermediate or advanced levels, etc. The aim of the course participants’ training is to apply a foreign language in professional work situations. The learners are expected to get new knowledge and experience through integrated education that includes more than one subject and tends to be more effective. This article offers the theoretical and practical support for FLSP practitioners researching, designing courses and providing materials for learners of the Master programs in International Relations and related professional areas. The support includes problem-based training to develop students’ professional competence. The training focuses on the insights from designing an FLSP course for such students, the analysis of their future job responsibilities, the stakeholders’ needs, as well as the FLSP literature on integrated education approaches review, the Master study programs and Qualification Requirements.
Some characteristic features of the low-level jet field over the Arabian Sea during the Indian summer monsoon
Authors: PANT M. C.
Published: February 2022

Some characteristic features of the low-level jet over the Arabian Sea have been studied by using the Indo-Soviet Monsoon Experiment- 1973 and Monsoon Experiment- 1977 data. The meridional wind profiles show two distinct jet maxima over the extreme western Arabian Sea. The lower maximum occurs near 1.0 km in the north and lies well within the pronounced inversion layer. The upper wind maximum lies near 2.0 km toward the south above the inversion. Towards the east, the profiles indicate a stronger low-level maximum and the absence of the upper level wind maximum in the south. Thus, the downwind changes occurring in the wind field over the western Arabian Sea indicate a possible dynamic coupling between the two jet cores in this region. The low-level wind structure over the Arabian Sea indicates cold air advection to the south and warm air advection to the north of the jet core. Strong negative thermal wind shear is evident in the jet core.
Some characteristics of dynamical initialization of mass and Velocity fields in the lower latitudes
Authors: MOHANTY U. C.
Published: February 2022

A number of numerical experiments on dynamical initialization of geopotential and wind fields in the lower latitudes are carried out within the framework of a regional barotropic primitive equation (P .E.) model. In the earlier works of Kivganov and Mohanty 0979) an optimal procedure of dynamical initialization with consideration of an initial-value and boundary-value problem of a P .E. model in the lower latitudes is stated. In this paper with use of this initialization procedure and velocity field as input data some of the important properties of the dynamical initialization in the lower latitudes and the effectiveness of the integration of a P.E. model with the use of balanced data are demonstrated.
Fading of VLF atmospherics associated with torrential rain due to monsoon depression
Authors: SEN A. K. , SARKAR S. K. , BHATTACHARYA A. B.
Published: February 2022

The records of VLF atmospherics over Calcutta during the torrential rainfall due to violent monsoon depression in 1978, exhibit distinct long period fadings both at day and night. Interesting results obtained from an analysis of the round-the-clock atmospherics data and associated meteorological parameters, are reported in this paper. A tentative conclusion is reached suggesting an origin of the fading from atmospheric gravity waves generated in the centre of activity of the monsoon depression.
A comparative hydro meteorological study of the historical floods in the Yamuna river
Authors: GHOSH S. K. , GUPTA H. N. , JOHRI A. P.
Published: February 2022

An all time record flood occurred in the Yamuna river in September 1978 in Delhi surpassing the previous major floods of 1924. 1947 and 1976. This record flood caused colossal loss to life and property.

 

The present study deals with a detailed analysis of rainfall resulting in the floods and the associated synoptic situations.
Studies on chemical constituents of precipitation over India
Authors: MASKE S. J. , NAND KRISHNA
Published: February 2022

The rainwater samples collected at Background Air Pollution Monitoring Network stations in India during the year 1979 are analysed for the chemical constituents of precipitation. Tables given, show the concentration of Chloride, Sulphate, Nitrate, Sodium, Potassium and Calcium. As sufficient data for monsoon period (June to September) are available total concentration of above constituents for the above period have been worked out. The mean value of ratio Chloride to Sodium concentrations for monsoon period have also been worked out. The results of analyses are discussed.
Droughts and famines in India -A historical perspective
Authors: DAS P. K.
Published: February 2022

The frequency of famines and rainfall deficiency is described for the last quarter of the nineteenth century. Historical records suggest that there were 14 famines between the 11th and 17th centuries and another 12 famines in 9O.year period 1769 and 1958, with a sharp increase in number between 1860 and 1908. But, famines did not always coincide with years of drought. Past evidence suggests that many famines were caused by lack of 223 adequate communications.

 

In recent years research has been directed towards development of drought indices. Using an index Bhalme and Mooley (1981) found droughts in 1951, 1965-66,1972 and 1.974. Two years of consecutive drought in 1.965 and 1966 was a rare event.

 

In the second part of this paper we describe .a stochastic prediction technique based on autoregresson for monsoon rainfall. This is a variation of ARIMA, which has been used in econometrics but has an interesting application in Meteorology.
The sub -divisional rainfall distribution across the Western Ghats during the southwest monsoon season
Authors: RAMACHANDRAN G. , BANERJEE A. K.
Published: February 2022

The behaviour of rainfall across the entire length of the Western Ghats has been examined for the monsoon season (June to mid-September) for a period of 7 years (1970-1976). It is found that the relation between weekly mean rainfall of the meteorological sub-divisions on either side of the Ghats is one of positive correlation in the northern and central sectors and of negative correlation in the southern sector. All these three Bombay and correlations are significant at 1 % level. An explanation for the interesting change in the correlation from north to south of the Ghats is presented on the basis of synoptic analysis.
Climatological signals from the annual growth-rings of selected tree species of India
Authors: PANT G. B.
Published: February 2022

Growth pattern of selected tree species of the Indian region is studied in relation to its local environment. Growth-ring analysis is done for the samples of Teak from Western Ghats and Chir Pine from Nainital region. Ring-width data for the samples show a significant environmental signal. The tree-growth/environment relationship is studied using the response function analysis and multiple linear regression technique. The historical and climatological data on severe droughts in western U.P. hills is examined in relation to the ring-width index values for Chir from the region.
Use of virtual reality technology in education
Authors: Дайнеко Е.А. , Нұрғазиев Д.Қ. , Цой Д.Д. , Сейтнұр А.М. , Дайнеко Е.А.
Published: February 2022

Прогресс в области информационных технологий привел к появлению нового направления –смешанной реальности, т.е. наложение дополненной и виртуальной реальностей, которая представляет собой созданный с помощью технических средств мир, передаваемый человеку через слух, зрение, обоняние и т.д. Одно из применений данной технологии заключается в образовательной среде. Компьютерное моделирование объектов, реализованное в форме виртуальных физических экспериментов, находит все большее применение в процессе обучения. Таким образом, разрабатываемые в рамках данной работы программного продукта, позволяющего визуализировать и управлять объектами на основе технологий с шестью степенями свободы (6DOF) виртуальной реальности, представляет собой актуальный, современный продукт с широкой областью применения, не имеющий аналогов в Казахстане.
The Literacy Learning Progressions and the Reading and writing standards: Some Critical Issues.
Authors: Greaney Keith , Tunmer William
Published: February 2022

The new Reading and Writing Standards for years 1-8 (2009) and the Literacy Learning Progressions (2010) are the two documents that have been published to inform the New Zealand national standards in literacy. An earlier draft Literacy Learning Progressions document was circulated nationwide in 2007 to allow for submissions from interested parties. While most of the original content from the draft Progressions was retained in the final version, there was one major change. The draft document included two earlier benchmark assessment checkpoints; one at school entry

and one after six months. However, both these earlier checkpoints have been deleted from the final Progressions document. We discuss some of the likely reasons why these earlier benchmark checkpoints may have been deleted and the implications of these deletions.
Becoming Educultural: Collaborative Projects in the Arts.
Authors: Macdonald Dianne
Published: February 2022

Manurewa Intermediate students were given an experience only the arts can provide as they collaboratively researched, responded to and celebrated a school mural project. The mural project was initiated by Shane Hansen through the Principal Iain Taylor and coordinated by Dianne Macdonald, a Professional Learning Leader at Manurewa Intermediate School. The thrust of the project: To paint an artwork environment that told the school’s story ‘Listen to Culture’. The mural, titled Pumanawatanga, which is 2.4 metres high and 20 metres long, was designed and painted by thirty Year 7 and Year 8 students in Terms 3 and 4 in 2009, in collaboration with local New Zealand artist Shane Hansen. The underpinning aim ofthis project was to support students’ learning in arts education through a focus on ‘culture’. Shane’s influences include his Maori, Chinese and European heritage, the environment, his family and other New Zealand artists such as Gordon Walters and Dick Frizzell. Shane draws from a world of bold colours and what has been described as an optimistic post-modern playfulness.
Putting Play Back into the Playground.
Authors: Couper Llyween
Published: February 2022

During 2008 and 2009, a group of nine Resource Teachers: Learning and Behaviour (RTLB) from Canterbury met as a Community of Practice to investigate the way that play in the school playground contributes to the social competence of students. While the original concern was around the needs of students who were unable to manage their behaviour in the playground, the focus shifted to question how the school playground can be viewed as an important learning environment for all children.
The RTLB Playground Focus Group, as they were known, began by discussing the differences between play, games and sport. They collected advertisements and considered the impact thatthe marketing of toys and equipment has had on choices for play, including the demise of traditional games. Some members of the Focus Group informally surveyed their schools’ reasons for changing break-times, the role of duty teachers, student voice, choices in the playground and strategies for the successful inclusion of all students in their playground. Survey participants were advised that the findings would both inform RTLB work in the region, and were intended to be published.
It was soon found that there is an enormous body of research around bullying and physical violence and play in early childhood, but very little concerned with the design or physical structure of playgrounds or the role of adults in the playground. Some researchers like Hickman (2009) and Leff, Power, Costigan, and Manz (2003) have explored children’s perceptions and playground experiences in an attempt to assess the climate and school environment, and the balance of power between adults and children.
This paper was born out of the work of the Playground Focus Group, but also reports on issues confronting schools in relation to play and school playgrounds.
Increasing the Teacher Rate of Behaviour Specific Praise and its Effect on a Child with Aggressive Behaviour Problems.
Authors: Moffatt Thelca
Published: February 2022

A single-subject design was used to investigate the effectiveness of an increase in teacher behaviour- specific praise statements to address anti-social behaviours demonstrated by a student who displays aggressive behaviours. Researchers agree that praise is effective in improving problem behaviours. They also agree that training teachers to use behaviour-specific praise can increase the level of praise teachers give to students. Baseline assessment was carried out and used to examine the teacher’s use of behaviour-specific praise statements before intervention and the potential influences these statements had on the target child’s aggressive behaviour, participation and engagement. The results indicated that the teacher’s use of specific praise increased, and the child demonstrated positive changes with an increase in appropriate behaviour, and a decrease in aggressive behaviour.
The Long Term Implication of RTLB Support: Listening to the Voices of Student Experiences.
Authors: Pillay Poobie , Flanagan Paul
Published: February 2022

Resource Teachers: Learning and Behaviour (RTLB) have supported more than 15,000 students since RTLB 1999 by assisting teachers to manage and support students with learning or behaviour difficulties within inclusive classroom environments. Research indicates that there are long term positive educational effects for students receiving short-term intervention such as those provided by RTLB. This article reports on a narrative study that explored these effects for a small group of boys in their secondary schooling. The article outlines the study and its key results. One significant finding is consideration for how immigrant students are transitioned into NZ schooling.
Hero Stories: A Coping Strategy for a Child who has Autism.
Authors: Jones Linda , Merry Rosina , Mitchell Donna
Published: February 2022

This paper explores Hero Stories, a different narrative approach developed to support a child with autism to gain self-control and allow him to navigate his world as a competent and capable learner. It examines the development and use of ‘Hero Stories books’ as a strategy for assisting a child with autism to cope with stressful situations within the home and school, and explores how these stories can contribute to enhancing a child’s sense of themselves as thinkers and powerful learners, in charge of their lives.
A Comparison Study of the Effectiveness of the Lexia Reading Programme.
Authors: Ness Mike , Couperus Josh , Wiley Matthew
Published: February 2022

This study evaluates the efficacy of the Lexia Reading (LR) programme with a cohort of 37 students in a Decile 1 primary school. The students were randomly assigned to experimental (who used LR) and control groups (who did not use LR). The WIAT-II was used to provide pre and post measures of literacy skills. Results indicated that students who used LR did not outperform students in the control group and no statistical significance was found between the two groups at post -test. The study discusses the evidence base that Lexia presents in support of LR and raises questions in relation to LR efficacy. The study concludes that the LR computer programme’s evidence base and efficacy is equivocal.
Looking at Reflection within a Community of Practice of RTLBs.
Authors: Soljan Ivanka , Stanghan Yvonne , Henry Anna
Published: February 2022

The term ‘reflection’ is defined as a contemplation of one’s teaching craft with the view to improving it (Edwards & Thomas, 2010). Reflection is supported by a number of theories and is considered a key component of RTLB work. A community of practice (CoP), when used as a space for reflection, provides the potential for multiple and critical lenses to examine practice and enables a deeper, clearer understanding of casework. This article discusses some of the theory relating to reflection, positions reflection within a community of practice, and illustrates how it can be applied in the RTLB context.
Elements of Inclusion: Findings from the Field.
Authors: McMaster Christopher
Published: February 2022

The Ministry of Education has set the target of 100% of New Zealand schools to be ‘mostly’ inclusive by 2014. But what are the essential elements of inclusion? This paper explores essential core elements that allow inclusion to flourish. Based on an extensive time in the field as part of a year-long doctoral research project, these elements are: relationships; shared experiences; advocacy, and a sense of identity. Strengthened and welded together through transparency, inclusive cultures and more inclusive practices have been seen to develop and grow.
Teacher Aides: The Fine Art of Balance.
Authors: Ferguson Miriam
Published: February 2022

Teacher aides have been part of New Zealand classrooms for many decades. Initially, they were employed to perform clerical and supervisory duties that required no professional training, such as typing, duplicating and playground supervision. Over the years, however, their role has changed significantly. They now play a pivotal role as a ‘people resource’ in supporting the New Zealand Ministry of Education’s philosophy of inclusion.
The most effective teacher aides are working in positive inclusive contexts in which they are respected and valued, however, their role is full of inconsistencies and will likely to remain so until there are some systemic changes made in government policy. This paper argues that teacher aides can be a powerful resource; however their use must be carefully considered so that the fine art of balancing the social and academic needs of a student with special educational needs is sensitively planned, and where possible, underpinned by the professed needs of that student and their family. Teacher capability needs to be built so there is increased ownership for all students.
“... nowhere is education an uncomplicated ‘good’;it produces both justice and injustice, equity and inequity and the issue is to understand why, when and how” (Walker, 2003, cited in Rutherford, 2009, p.90).
Farewell to Joanne Cunningham.
Authors: Abraham Quentin , Coleman Peter
Published: February 2022

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Te Kotahitanga: The Effective Teaching Profile and its Impact on Māori Student Achievement.
Authors: Pillai Gayathri
Published: February 2022

Te Kotahitanga is a Kaupapa Maori research and development programme that aims at improving Maori student achievement. Through interviews with students, teachers and whanau, the characteristics of teachers who made a difference were identified. These characteristics were drawn together to form the Effective Teaching Profile (ETP). This literature review provides a brief background on the Te Kotahitanga programme with an emphasis on the ETP, and its impact on Maori students’ achievement in secondary schools. The educational disparities that exist and perpetuate for indigenous (Maori) learners in Aotearoa/New Zealand are discussed as a rationale for implementing Te Kotahitanga in schools. This literature review explores the principles of the ETP and how these impact on Maori achievement. The ETP is also considered from a Resource Teacher: Learning and Behaviour (RTLB) viewpoint.
Differentiation in the Secondary School Classroom.
Authors: Tapper Nicholas , Horsley Jenny
Published: February 2022

Before graduating from my year as a student in an initial teacher education programme, I am tasked with demonstrating my ability to show how I am able to achieve equitable outcomes for ‘priority student groups’. My success or failure in this hinges on a number of factors. Arguably, the most important factor is the quality of practice I observe during this time. In this paper, I describe my experience in a secondary geography classroom where my teacher mentor places the learners at the forefront of her professional decisions. I highlight differentiated learning as it is applied to a diverse group of students. The effective use of teacher resources to support differentiated learning are identified and the influence of the opportunity to see this practice is discussed.
The educational experiences of students with Asperger Syndrome.
Authors: Tippett Jennifer
Published: February 2022

The Ministry of Education 3 policy, Special Education 2000 (SE 2000) was intended to promote a model that ensured all students received an education that involved successful experiences [Ministry of Education, 1996). Students with Asperger Syndrome (AS) often have difficulty adapting to and achieving these successful experiences in their educational environment. This paper summaries the findings from a research project that was designed to investigate the issues that arise for students with AS determine whether or not these experiences are generally positive or negative, and examine to what extent teachers have knowledge of AS Data was gathered from interviews with three students their parents and their teachers and a survey to examine teacher knowledge. Data was also gathered from nine interviews and twenty-nine questionnaires. This paper reports on the data gathered from the interviews. The emerging issues were: Difficulties accessing the curriculum, social difficulties misunderstanding of parents' roles, teacher responsibility, bullying lack of teacher aide support, placement difficulties and sensory and environmental factors. The study concluded that the educational experience of the students was generally negative. The level of teacher knowledge was low, although the majority of teachers expressed an interest in gaining further knowledge.
Ministry of Education, industry and community partnership strategy.
Authors: Sutherland Alison
Published: February 2022

An education, industry and community partnership can provide an effective intervention for secondary school age students who are alienated from the education system and are exhibiting challenging, problematic behaviours. This article outlines a Ministry of Education/SpecialEducation (MOE/SE), industry and community partnership that addresses the concerns of having students outside the school community during the school day. Case studies provide two examples of collaborative partnership in action.
Three models for understanding gifted education.
Authors: Page Angela
Published: February 2022

The Ministry of Education (2000) handbook, Gifted and talented students: Meeting their needs in New Zealand Schools requires each school to show they are identifying and catering for their gifted and talented students. The terms 'gifted' and talented' represent a range of diverse special abilities rather than describe a single homogenous group or category. Three theories or models of giftedness and talent development are presented in this article, namely Renzulli's(1986) Three ring conception of giftedness, Gardner' (1986) Theory of multiple intelligences, and Gagne's (1992) Differentiated model of giftedness and talent. Each defines and categories giftedness and talent according to their own criteria. Schools are recommended to have a sound understanding of theories and principles underpinning gifted and talented education, such as those presented in this article, in order to meet the Ministry of Education's requirements and to successfully meet the needs of students who are identified as gifted and talented.
Nurturing talent through curriculum integration.
Authors: Brough Chris
Published: February 2022

In this paper I discuss the benefits of curriculum integration for gifted and talented students in the regular classroom setting. Although this approach to curriculum delivery enhances learning for all learners, the focus of this article is the gifted and talented student in this paper I begin bydescribing the approach and the teacher's role in the process I then explore how curriculum integration differentiates learning, enhances cultural inclusiveness and crosses traditional subject boundaries. Examples of integrated units are woven throughout this paper to illustrate how this approach can be implemented in practice.
The "why" of who we are. Exploring the cultures of practice of Ministry of Education, Special Education occupational therapists and physiotherapists.
Authors: Carlsson Simons , Hocking Clare , Wright-St Clair Valerie
Published: February 2022

This qualitative study sought to describe the shared "culture of practice" of a group of Ministry of Education, Special Education occupational therapists and physiotherapists. Data from individual semi-structured interviews, enriched by insider observations, were thematically analysed within a cultural constructs framework An ethos of practice underpinned by notions of collaborative practice, occupational practice, social justice and building inclusive society was revealed, with core attitudes, values and beliefs commensurate with practice within an inclusion philosophy and organisational culture. That ethos is distilled into seven guiding principles. Therapists who were interviewed emphasised the enormity of the attitudinal shift entailedin leaving biomedical philosophies behind and embracing inclusion philosophy. The findings highlight the need for therapy-specific induction, supervision and mentoring for entering therapists, and the importance of preparing graduates for practice in non-medical settings.
Exemplar assessments of all learners in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Authors: Margrain Valerie , Clements Shelley
Published: February 2022

This article defines assessment exemplars and considers their purpose in New Zealand school and early childhood contexts. The role of exemplars in supporting assessment for learningand the extent to which education rights and inclusive practice are evident in exemplars are considered. The article suggests that learners with special education needs are not clearly represented within the New Zealand Curriculum Exemplars, but that diverse abilities are included in the early childhood exemplars. A number of questions are posed for consideration within future exemplar development in order to ensure that learners with special education needs are positively represented and included.
Parental suggestions for facilitating acceptance and understanding of autism.
Authors: Wastney Bernie , Te Kooro-Baker Gayle , McPeak Carolyn
Published: February 2022

This article contains the transcript of a session one mother ran in her child's class. The aim of the session was to give dass members a better understanding of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in general and of her son in particular. The effectiveness of her approach is evident in the follow-up stories children wrote and in the experiences this mother recounts Included as an appendix & a questionnaire developed by three Maori parents of children with AD. These questions were used to assist them in selecting schools to meet their children's special and cultural needs.
On children transitioning to new cultural and linguistic settings. "When in Rome it's okay to be a tourist…"
Authors: Ballam Nadine
Published: February 2022

There may be an implicit assumption amongst some New Zealand educators that minority cultures should assimilate wholly into the New Zealand way of life, shedding aspects of their own culture that conflict with the mainstream. Some others assert that encouraging minority students to maintain their culture, including language and traditions, results in positive academic and social achievement. This paper challenges some of the possible covert assumptions that may be prevalent amongst educators; assumptions that prevent these children from transitioning smoothly into our schools. It outlines the importance of valuing cultural differences, promoting a sense of personal identity and encouraging the use offirst languages.
The professional learning community. A fulcrum of change.
Authors: Hellner John
Published: February 2022

Paralleling the accelerating pace of educational change in the last two decades has been the development of a professional learning community (PLC) in schools. Characterised by teacher collaboration and a spirit of enquiry, the PLC represents a response to change and an opportunity to benefit teachers, students and schools, using an approach most suited to adults. The paper undertakes a literature review of various aspects of the PLC: attributes; evolution; benefits; and measurement of the PLC.
Does the Oxford reading pen enhance reading accuracy and comprehension for students with reading difficulties in a classroom environment?
Authors: Johnson Ian
Published: February 2022

This article was undertaken to determine whether the Oxford Reading Pen (OP) could enable students with reading difficulties to read and comprehend text at their chronological age. A small sample of students with reading difficulties was involved in a trial to ascertain the impactof using the OP within their classroom reading activities. The results gained were positive and the potential of the OP as an effective complementary tool for classroom use is discussed. The importance of carefully matching assistive technologies to student needs is highlighted as "one size does not fit all".
The importance of educating student teachers in inclusive education. A disability perspective.
Authors: Neilson Wendy , Brink Ashlie
Published: February 2022

In schools today inclusion involves a challenge to attitudes and expectations within educational communities.
The New Zealand Disability Strategy (Minister for Disability Issues, 2001), is a guide for government action to promote a more inclusive society. Out of its 15 Objectives, Objective 1encourages and educates the community and society to understand, respect and support disabled people. Objective 3 looks at providing the best education for disabled people.Objective 5 fosters leadership by disabled people. The summary states that New Zealand will be fully inclusive when it's a society that highly values our lives and continually enhances our full panicipation.
Educators must be committed to The New Zealand Disability Strategy because its main locus is about a fully inclusive community. Often, through role models, strong messages challenge negative assumptions and prove that there are alternative ways of looking at the world. Generally, those who are the most critical to implementing inclusion, such as teachers, are introduced to the notion by individuals for whom it is a theoretical, rather than a lived concept.
This article involves a sharing of experiences of two women who are involved in teaching inclusion at tertiary level, who live with physical disabilities and who have proved this to be a powerful combination in changing attitudes.
Pervasiveness, and determinants assessment of chronic kidneys disease in Pakistani population: A 2-year cross sectional study
Authors: Hafiz Muhammad Attaullah  , Razzaq Aqib , Rashid Sundas , Hafeez Sania , Ul Ain Qurat , Hassan Umama , Rafiq Seemab , Shirazi Jafir Hussain , Adnan Qazi
Published: February 2022

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) prevalence studies has been carried out in various parts of the world including Pakistan. Unluckily, the majority of these studies focused on the urban settings, neglecting the rural areas. current study has found very serious outcomes about CKD prevalence in remote areas. CKD was found gender specificity as well as geo-specificity in prevalence of CKD. PURPOSE: Aim of this study was to assess CKD prevalence in the least accessed and underdeveloped areas of Pakistan. METHODS: The area of study was Bahawalpur Victoria Hospital (BVH). Bahawalpur. The study was carried out between January 1, 2018- December 31, 2019. STATISTICS: All statistical parameters were calculated with the help of MS Office 360, GraphPad Prism 8, and SPSS 16. RESULTS: The most vulnerable locales were hinterland and underdeveloped regions. When we demarcate our studies putting focus on the gender, we found that male gender was more susceptible to the disease than the female one. Quinquagenarians were found to be among those most affected. Whereas octogenarians were among those with the least affected ratio. CONCLUSIONS: We reach the conclusion that since rural areas being the ones most affected, there is dire need to enhance the gambit of research to a higher level.
Effects of Inspiratory Muscle Training on Dyspnea And Pulmonary Function Test In Asthmatic Patients.
Authors: Ghaffar Nida , Zia Wajeeha , Saeed Arslan , Bilal Muhammad , Amjad Maria , Ur Rehman Syed Shakil , Umer Arshed Muhammad
Published: February 2022

Asthma is a heterogeneous disorder with coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. People suffering from asthma have enlarged resistance of airways, along with lung hyperinflation and air trapping, which results in the impairment in inspiratory muscle and alterations in thoraco-abdominal mechanics. Physical therapy approaches can give better results. Inspiratory muscle training is non-pharmacological treatments that enhance asthma control with convenient easy and safe way. Objective: To find the effects of inspiratory muscle training on dyspnea and pulmonary function test in asthmatic patients. Methods: A quasi-experimental study was conducted on twenty four patients of asthma. Patients were assigned into either Inspiratory Muscular Training group or Conventional asthmatic rehabilitation group, both groups were treated for 6 weeks with 3 sessions per weeks. Bprg’s scale and Functional pulmonary assessment were used for analyzing the effects of treatment before and after the duration of 6 weeks. Data was analyzed by SPSS. 25. Results: The mean age of patients in group A and B was as respectively, 30.75 ± 7.26 and 30.25 ± 6.21 years. There was statistically significant difference between two groups with p value <0.05 on Borg scale. Dyspnea value decreased to greater extent in Group B with mean value 2.76 ± 0.58 as compared to Group A with mean 2.11 ± 0.86. Fatigue value decreased to greater extent in Group B with mean value 2.76 ± 0.58 as compared to Group A with mean 2.00 ± 0.80. The mean difference on pulmonary function test in inspiratory muscle group was greater as compared to other group. Conclusion: The study concluded that Inspiratory Muscle Training was more effective as compare to Conventional asthmatic rehabilitation in reducing dyspnea and improving pulmonary functional capacity.
DETERMINATION OF COMPETENCE, INDIVIDUAL CARACTERISTICS, EDUCATION AND TRAINING ON SATISFACTION WORKING THROUGH THE PERFORMANCE OF EMPLOYEES IN HR DEVELOPMENT AGENCY KARIMUN DISTRICT
Authors: Kurniawan Ady , Indrayani Indrayani , Khaddafi Muammar , Ngaliman Ngaliman
Published: February 2022

Competency-based HR management is a must, as a paradigm of the approach that is considered the most urgent to emphasize that the human element is the main element of organizational success. However, organizations to be able to provide quality state civil servants in order to support the achievement of the goals and objectives of the organization with high performance standards need to continuously improve the mtu and quality of its human resources. In addition, the competencies possessed by each employee individually can support the implementation of the organization's vision and mission through the strategic performance of government organizations. In this research, the title under study is: Competence Determination, Individual Characteristics, Education and Training on Job Satisfaction through Employee Performance at the Karimun District Human Resources Development Agency.
THE INFLUENCE OF ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE AND WORK ENVIRONMENT ON EMPLOYEE LOYALTY WHICH AN IMPACT ON THE PERFORMANCE OF EMPLOYEES OF PT PATRIA MARITIM PERKASA (PMP) BATAM
Authors: Kusuma Andhi , Indrayani Indrayani , Satriawan Bambang , Wibisono Chablullah
Published: February 2022

The cause of this research is to understand the affect of organizational culture and work environment towards the loyalty of personnel in addition to their impact at the performance of employees of PT. Patria Maritim Perkasa Batam. approach of statistics collection on this observe is a questionnaire, remark, documentation. strategies of descriptive and quantitative techniques with course evaluation that may be used to measure the affect of organizational culture and work surroundings towards the loyalty of employees as well as their effect at the overall performance of employees of PT Patria Maritim Perkasa Batam. based totally on a take a look at of the free variable F (organizational culture, work environment) mutually have a fantastic and huge impact against the variable is certain ( the loyalty of personnel and employee performance).
EFFECT OF WORK ASSESSMENT, WORK DISCIPLINE AND ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT TO EMPLOYEE CAREER DEVELOPMENTPUBLIC WORKS AND SPATIAL ARRANGEMENTS REGENCY OF KARIMUN
Authors: Andykhatria Andykhatria , Indrayani Indrayani , Almansa Fitra Mohamad , Syahril Syahril , Hutasoit Hasudungan , Wayan Catra Yasa I
Published: February 2022

Competency-based HR management is a must, as a paradigm of the approach that is Career development is the process of improving skills, positions, and responsibilities. This study aims to determine the influence of performance assessment, work discipline and organizational commitment to employee career development. The population of this study is Civil Servants in the Public Works and  Spatial  Planning Office  of Karimun  Regency which  amounts to  66 employees with a sample of 65 employees. The type of research used in this study is associative research. The method that can be used in this study is to use structural equation modeling (SEM) analysis based on variance, namely Partial Least Square (PLS). The research data was collected by questionnaire instrument. The results of the analysis in this study found that performance assessment had a positive and insignificant effect on employee career development (β = 0.270, p = 0.131) so it can be concluded that the results of the study rejected the first hypothesis. The results of the work discipline analysis showed a significant negative result with a probability value (β = -0.300, p = 0.026) so it can be concluded that the results of the study support the second hypothesis. The results of the organizational commitment analysis showed a significant positive result with a probability value (β = 0.293, p = 0.039) so that it can be concluded that the results of the study support the third hypothesis. The study also showed that 21% of employee career development variables were influenced by performance assessment variables, work disciplines and organizational commitments while another 79% were influenced by other variables.
JAM'UL QUR'AN MASA NABI MUHAMMAD SAW
Authors: Irpina Irpina , Istiqamah Istiqamah , Anisa Nuril
Published: February 2022

The Qur'an is the word of God which is full of miracles, and will always be in accordance with the development of the times and times. Muslims should use the Al-Quran as a solution to every problem they face because the development of the Ulum Al-Qur'an era has a very broad discussion so that it seems complicated to understand and the dominant Arabic language is also the reason most people in Indonesia find it difficult to learn it. Rasulullah SAW was the first person to memorize the Quran. Some of the Companions also wrote the Koran on their own initiative on palm fronds, stone slabs, thin boards, leather or wood leaves, saddles, and pieces of animal bones. the factor that prompted the codification was the large number of qurra who were killed on the battlefield so it was feared that this would continue to happen and have an impact on the extinction of the huffazh companions and lead to the extinction of the Koran itself.
Tinjauan Yuridis terhadap Pelaku Kekerasan Anak yang Mengakibatkan Kematian Berdasarkan Undang-undang Nomor 35 Tahun 2014 Tentang Perlindungan Anak
Authors: Nian Susanti  , Suparnyo
Published: February 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tinjauan yuridis terhadap pelaku kekerasan anak yang mengakibatkan kematian berdasarkan Undang-Undang Nomor 35 Tahun 2014 Tentang Perlindungan Anak. Jenis penelitian ini adalah yuridis normative. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Undang-undang telah menjamin terpenuhinya hak-hak anak agar tetap hidup, tumbuh, berkembang, dan berpartisipasi secara optimal sesuai dengan harkat dan martabat kemanusiaan, mendapat perlindungan dari kekerasan diskriminasi, demi terwujudnya anak Indonesia yang berkualitas, berakhlak mulia, dan sejahtera. Dalam kasus putusan No. 2/Pid.Sus-Anak/2018/PN Bnr sudah sesuai dengan Undang-undang di atas karena penerapan sangsi bagi pelaku anak sangat beda dengan yang dilakukan orang dewasa. Dalam penjatuhan hukum menurut penulis sudah relevan dimana dalam penjatuhan hukuman berdasarkan pasal tersebut hukuman bagi si pelaku anak memang lebih mengarah kepada pembinaan mental sesuai UU Perlindungan anak.
PENINGKATAN HOTS DALAM PEMBELAJARAN BAHASA INDONESIA MELALUI MODEL PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS MASALAH (PROBLEM BASED LEARNING) DI IAKN MANADO
Authors: Palar Yolanda Nany
Published: February 2022

This research aims to improve HOTS (High Order Thinking Skill) in learning Indonesian through the Problem Based Learning Model at IAKN Manado. This research uses descriptive qualitative analytic method. Based on the research results obtained (1) Problem-based learning model (PBM) is a learning model that requires students to think critically and creatively in answering or solving problems related to learning Indonesian language. The problem is related to language skills, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing, but is more focused on productive skills, which are speaking and writing. In applying this model, students become active, creative, and critical in solving problems. (2) Critical and creative attitude in solving problems in learning Indonesian language can directly improve the high-level thinking skills (HOTS) of IAKN Manado students. That means HOTS (High Order Thinking Skill) or the ability to think at a higher level is one of the skills or abilities that students need to have in finding solutions to the problems offered in learning Indonesian language. Problem Based Learning Model is one of the learning models that can improve HOTS. Conclusion: Based on the results of the analysis related to the development of student ability as evidenced by the initial test, test cycle 1, and test cycle 2. In the initial test, the score is dominated by score 1 with an interval of 0-39 reached a percentage of 48%, while a score 4 with an interval of 85-100 reached  0%. At the end of cycle 1, an increase in score 4, which increased to 15%, while score 1 decreased to 7% and the same result applies to the end value of cycle 2. In cycle 2 the score 4 continued to increase and reached a percentage of 30%. The data shows that the application of the problem based learning model in the Indonesian Language course at IAKN Manado was able to improve higher order thinking skills (HOTS). Suggestions: 1) Problem-based learning model is able to encourage students to develop and improve critical and creative thinking skills in efforts to solve problems. This shows that the application of problem based learning model can improve higher order thinking skills (HOTS). 2) Problem-based learning model is able to improve the ability to think at a higher level (HOTS) which is portrayed through an increasingly critical and creative way of thinking and encourage all the potentials in students. In addition, problem-based learning can increase the courage of students so that they are automatically active in learning activities. Problem-based learning model can be used in learning Indonesian language and other subjects as well.
PERUBAHAN EPISTEMOLOGI DUNIA: SERANGAN TERHADAP EPISTEMOLOGI KRISTEN YANG OBJEKTIF
Authors: Gunawan Ronald
Published: February 2022

Changes in World Epistemology: Attacks on Objective Christian Epistemology. In ancient times people knew the truth horizontally just good and bad. This methodology is not only used by Christian theists but for those who reject the existence of God as the foundation of truth. Until the 20th century, there was a new methodology used to achieve truth, which was very different from the old methodology, which is subjective truth or truth that depends on individuals who know. These changes are very large and spread everywhere from the start of philosophical thought, art, until now began to affect theology and faith today. This paper was written by combining the methods of literature study and deconstruction to the root of the problem to discuss the brief history of the characters who started this thought from Hegel to ignite Kierkegaard's thoughts and from there provide space for the New Age Movement to enter. Then the researcher will discuss how Christianity responds to this new methodology Biblically and finally gives implications in the form of how this methodology is used to provide answers related to questions that for hundreds or even thousands of years since the days of Ancient Greece and even before it has been questioned by humans.
STRATEGI PENGINJILAN DILINGKUNGAN KAUM WARIA KAMPUNG BANDAN JAKARTA
Authors: Sianipar Rikardo P. , Setiawan Imam Teguh
Published: February 2022

This researh reviews the evangelistic strategies of transvestites in the Jakarta bandan village, who are entitled to the way of salvation through the gospel. Judging from the number of transvestites who do not understand the direction and purpose of escaping, a biblical evangelistic strategy can lead them to repentance that is truly and pleasing to their original nature as men. The form of research carried out is qualitative with methods of observation, literature and interviews with sources in the Jakarta Bandan village area. Resource persons, discuss that they have not been able to solve the lives of transvestites. Researchers see very significant results to restore the lives of transvestites through biblical evangelistic strategies. A change of life and a smarter mindset for the personal awakening of transvestites. Researchers concluded, evangelism is a request that must be done for every person who believes in the word of God. Of course, by applying biblical evangelism, one must go through competent education, training and learning. It seems to be big enough so that transvestites from the Jakarta bandan village can do the word of God that they have received.