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MANAGING MATHEMATICS TEACHING ACTIVITIES FOR 7TH GRADE STUDENTS AT SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN NINH KIEU DISTRICT, CAN THO CITY, VIETNAM
Authors: Thu Nguyen Thi Anh , Dan Thai Cong
Published: September 2024

The research has systematized the basic theoretical and practical issues of teaching Mathematics (Math) for 7th Grade students in secondary schools in Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho City, and fully surveyed the current status of Mathematics teaching activities of five secondary schools in Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho City in recent years. Based on theoretical research and practical surveys, the study would propose measures to manage these activities more effectively. Each measure has its own purpose, meaning and importance, but they all influence and interact with each other. The results of the exploration of the urgency and feasibility of the proposed measures are quite high and can be applied to practical management. It is the study that has contributed to clarifying the theoretical basis, systematizing domestic and foreign research, identifying tool concepts as a basis for theoretical research, and pointing out the theoretical content of management of Math teaching activities for 7th Graders at secondary schools in Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho City. On that basis, the research chose questionnaires for 260 respondents, including 20 administrators, 40 teachers, and 200 students at 5 secondary schools in Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho City, to get data. The research results might be applied in managing Math teaching activities for 7th-grade students in all secondary schools in Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho City. At the same time, the findings would monitor the feedback results to further evaluate the applicability of the study as a foundation for insight research and wider application into practice for secondary schools nationwide as well.

 

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THE IMPACT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ON HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT: MODEL ANALYSIS AND EFFECTIVENESS OF E-HRM SYSTEMS
Authors: Abdallaoui Issaad , Elkharraz Abdelilah
Published: September 2024

The integration of information and communication technologies in the context of human resources management has completely reinvented organizational operating practices, transformed human capital management and streamlined internal processes. The aim of this paper is to examine the main theoretical and empirical frameworks of e-HRM, to verify their potentially positive impacts on organizational results, as well as their validity for the Moroccan market. Notwithstanding a number of strengths, e-HRM in fact represents a complex set of challenges surrounding technology, employee expectations and the dynamics of organizational change. In light of the mixed analysis including a strong literature review component and the identified potential key success factors, focused on empirical data, a specific SEM model for Moroccan business can be developed. The research results show that Performance Expectation, Effort Expectation, Social Influence and Enabling Conditions play the central role in the process of adoption and use of e-HRM systems. In addition, the support of managers and HR professionals, as well as the training and involvement of users, add to the effectiveness of this technology. Practical recommendations for companies wishing to implement e-HRM and key findings highlight both the technical and social dimensions of the process. The content of this study makes a valuable contribution to our understanding of the use of information and communication technology in HRM, providing the basis for future studies

JEL: M12, M15, O33, J24, L86

 

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REMOTE REVOLUTION: UNRAVELLING EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION DRIVERS IN MALAYSIA’S BANKING SECTOR THROUGH ALDERFER’S ERG MODEL
Authors: Kanapathipillai Kumaran , Mun Choong Kah , Raman Jeyanthi , Gom Rafael Johann
Published: September 2024

This research investigates the influence of remote work on employee motivation in the context of the banks of Malaysia. The research employed Alderfer’s ERG theory, and the quantitative method was used. In relation to this, a survey with self-administered questions was distributed among employees of various banks to investigate whether remote work condition influences their motivation. A response rate of 78% with 313 participants was received. After the data analysis, it was revealed that remote conditions do influence motivation. Additionally, it was found that such aspects as teamwork, social interaction, and personal development opportunities are improved, leading to higher motivation of employees. Moreover, it was found that working conditions and career advancement positively influenced motivation, while well-being did not have a significant effect. This implies that motivation is mainly influenced by the issues of relatedness and growth. In such a way, the conclusion can be drawn that banks should consider improving their remote work conditions. The existing research adds to the literature, as it investigated how different aspects of remote work affect motivation, which may guide the implementation of human resources strategies in the banking sector.
 

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A STUDY OF TITLE TRANSLATION OF 300 SONG LYRICS IN VIEW OF SKOPOS THEORY
Authors: Zhengwen Dan
Published: September 2024

The Song lyric is a precious cultural heritage of China’s classical literature. Hence, the English translation of the Song lyric aims to show this charming Chinese classic traditional culture to the world. Meanwhile, it is also an effective way to speed up the promotion of Chinese culture to the world in response to the call for the “internationalization of Chinese culture”. Throughout the history of the English translation of the Song lyric, translators at home and abroad have mainly focused on the main contents of the lyrics, analyzing them in detail from various angles, but few of them have conducted an in-depth study of the title translation of Song lyrics. According to the Skopos theory, the title translation of the Song lyric is a purposeful action, aiming to convey the relevant information to the readers under a specific cultural context in the most effective and relevant way. Therefore, the research presents a systematic study of the title translations’ strategies of the book 300 Song Lyrics under the guidance of the Skopostheorie, and expects that it will draw researchers’ attention to title translation of the Song lyric and make some contributions to improving its translation quality.
 

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THE DIGITAL SHIFT: EVOLVING INSURANCE LANDSCAPE AND CONSUMER-CENTRIC DIGITALISATION AT ETIQA INSURANCE, KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA
Authors: Kanapathipillai Kumaran , Bakar Nur Syukrina Binti Abu , Bakhari Nor Anizah Binti Mohd , Roslee Farah Adila Binti Mohammad
Published: September 2024

This research aims to analyse the transformative impact of digital technologies on consumer behaviour in insurance shopping at Etiqa Insurance. This study assesses the relationships between three independent variables (mobile application utilisation, digitalisation preferences, and digitalisation adaptation) and their influence on consumer behaviour. The Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) was used as a theoretical framework to investigate how individuals participate in digital consumerism for insurance purposes. This quantitative study was undertaken using the stratified random sampling method. A total of 400 responses provided the data for this research. This study has uncovered the complex patterns behind consumers' behaviour when purchasing insurance through digital technology. This study reveals strong positive relationships between the independent variables and consumer behaviour. This highlights the fact that significant technical shifts are influencing the way consumers experience and feel satisfied with the insurance they buy. However, the research also identifies challenges like privacy concerns and the potential for option overload, which could limit the full potential of digitalization. Furthermore, this study provides empirical information that sparks academic debate and proposes ways to enhance digitalisation in the insurance industry. This gives novel insights for both scholars and practitioners. Moreover, this study addresses the current gaps in the literature and provides guidance to Etiqa Insurance and similar companies on how to optimise their digital strategies to align with customer preferences. This is crucial for enhancing overall customer satisfaction and fostering loyalty among clients who use digital channels for insurance purchases.
 

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SUPPLEMENTARY OPEN AND DISTANCE EDUCATION FOR IMPRISONED ADULTS
Authors: Koutzeklidou Vassiliki , Sakkoula Nektaria (Nora) , Lionarakis Antonis
Published: September 2024

The adoption and implementation of distance education in the prison school context implies new roles for teachers, formal and non-formal learners and educational materials, while enhancing openness as an integral feature of a distance education environment. This study – through a participatory action research – seeks to explore how teachers have applied e-inclusion to enable inclusive online teaching/learning strategies, emphasizing the interaction of digital tool learners and teachers. Needs emerged that helped to clearly show the necessity of face-to-face teaching but also the existence of complementary distance education to prevent the digital divide from increasing the difficulties of students with special educational needs, in relation to the possibilities of distance education in prison schools. The investigation of the educational needs of institutionalised adults from their own perspective was defined as the basis for the creation of appropriate and effective educational material. The novelty of the material lies in the fact that it presents information in a way of active involvement of the trainees in the learning process. In the design of the multimodal educational material, the purpose and expected results were used, so that the trainee could evaluate their progress on their own. Our aim was for learners to be able to improve their knowledge across the whole range of teaching contents by developing cognitive and social skills.
 

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IS THERE AN INTERRELATION BETWEEN THE KNEE PEAK ISOKINETIC TORQUE AND BODY COMPOSITION?
Authors: Mahmood Maan Hasan , Albayati Moatasem Azeez Kahlid , Niyazi Ahmed Sadiq
Published: September 2024

composition parameters. For this purpose, 10 healthy athletes participated in our study. The isokinetic strength measurement was carried out with an isokinetic dynamometer in 60os-1 motion angle. Body composition measurement is carried out with a body composition analyzer. When the data were analyzed; significant correlations were not detected between isokinetic and body composition parameters (p>0.05). As a result, it can be said that there is no significant positive or negative correlation some isokinetic strength parameters and body composition in athletes.
 

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DETERMINING NUMERICAL REFERENCES OF SOME BIOCHEMICAL VARIABLES AS PREDICATIVE INDICATORS IN OFFENSIVE SKILLFUL PERFORMANCE OF YOUNG FOOTBALLERS
Authors: Abbood Mustafa Abdul Zahra , Ridha Wisam Hameed Abdul
Published: September 2024

The research aims to devise, with predictive equivalence for interactive skill performance, options for some biochemical indicators as well as resistance to rubber layers. Categories of which the research included the human field in young football players, and determined the time frame for a period from 22/9/2023 to 25/1/2024. The researchers used the descriptive approach in the style of correlational and predictive relationships. The research sample consisted of 50 players from youth football clubs in Maysan Governorate. The researchers applied skill tests and extracted the scientific foundations for them. The SPSS system was also used to obtain the results of the research. The researchers concluded the independent variables contributed a high percentage to offensive skill performance, as well as devising a predictive equation through which offensive skill performance can be predicted in terms of some biochemical variables in the research sample. The researchers recommended, according to the results and conclusions reached that coaches must pay attention to biochemical indicators as they are one of the basic requirements that affect athletic skill performance, as well as adopting predictive equations as an indicator of the players' condition in offensive skill performance in the future.
 

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ASSESSING THE ROLES OF SPORT IN MITIGATING THE RISING POVERTY AMIDST SUBSIDY REMOVAL AMONG THE YOUTH OF EBONYI STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Orji Scholastica A. , Ngwakwe Patricia C. , Njoku Nkechi C. , Eluu Patrick Eni , Anyaeru Michael Joseph , Nwafor Jude N. , Ohuruogu Ben N. , Ujebe Nome , Ogueri Emmanuel O. , Alor Rosaline , Onuenyim Ngozi , Nwoba Martin O. E. , Nwafor Kenneth Adibe , Aleke Christian O.
Published: September 2024

Sports can be beneficial to people globally, particularly Nigerian as nation, in alleviating poverty, economic recovery and job creations. The paper assessed the roles of sport in mitigating the rising poverty among the youths of Ebonyi State, amidst subsidy removal in Nigeria. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study consisted of all the 73690 youths in Abakaliki metropolis of Ebonyi State. The sample size of the study was 125 selected using the topman method. A semi-structured questionnaire titled, “Roles of sports in poverty eradication among youths of Ebonyi state”. Data collected were analysed using mean and standard deviation. The result of the study indicated that sports could be used to mitigate the rising poverty amidst subsidy removal among the youth of Ebonyi State Nigeria. There are entrepreneurial opportunities in sports for poverty eradication among youths and there are opportunities in sports facility repairs and maintenance for poverty eradication among youths. Based on the findings, the paper recommended that the government at all levels should organising sporting competitions at all the tiers of the government for youth’s talent development and that there is a need for building facilities and equipment in all the local governments in Nigeria to enhance youth’s sports development.
CHOOSING SOME SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE THE INTEREST IN LEARNING PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS AT UNIVERSITY OF FINANCE-MARKETING, VIETNAM
Authors: Vuong Nguyen Minh
Published: September 2024

Using regular scientific research methods in the field of physical education and sports, the topic selects solutions to increase interest in physical education classes for students at the University of Finance-Marketing, contributing to improving the quality of physical education training in the school. On that basis, the topic has selected and built 5 solutions to increase interest in physical education classes for students in accordance with the practical conditions of the school.
 

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THE PRACTICE OF PHYSICAL STRENGTH OF FEMALE STUDENTS AT THE VIETNAM NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM
Authors: Ngoan Mai Van , Sơn Nguyen Quang , Toan Le Vu Ngoc , Tran Ho Dac Nam
Published: September 2024

This study aims to provide comprehensive and precise scientific information about the practice of physical strength of female students at the Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City (VNUHCM). The study employed literature synthesis, expert interviews, pedagogical assessment, and statistics in physical training and sports to sort out tests of female students’ physical strength at VNUHCM. Based on this, the physical strength of 19-year-old VNUHCM students was assessed by reference to Decision No. 53/2008/ Đ-BGD&ĐT issued by the Ministry of Education and Training. The results showed that the physical strength of the 19-year-old VNUHCM female students judged “Good” accounted for 4.37%, “Acceptable” accounted for 5.69%, and “Failed” accounted for 89.94%.

 

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DENTAL MANAGEMENT OF CHILD WITH HORNER SYNDROME: A CASE REPORT
Authors: Pandey Priyambana , Gupta Sonal , Singh Utkarsh , Saket Antra , Ojha Riya
Published: September 2024

Aim: The purpose of the case report was to highlight the various features of Horner syndrome to aid in diagnosing this syndrome, which has classic clinical features like miosis, ptosis, and anhidrosis, along with poor oral hygiene and carious teeth. Background: Francois Pourfour du Petit originally defined the disease in 1727 when discussing the outcomes of an animal experiment in which intercostal nerves were removed, and the ipsilateral eye and face were the subsequent subjects of modifications. Claude Bernard, a French physiologist, provided a more detailed description of it in 1852 Case report: Thus, to highlight the features of Horner syndrome, we are presenting a case report of a 6-year-old female child who reported to the department with a chief complaint of pain in the lower correct back teeth region. There was no significant prenatal or postnatal history.

 

 

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A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF EARLY LANGUAGE COMPETENCIES BETWEEN BOYS AND GIRLS IN PRE-PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN BUSIA COUNTY, KENYA
Authors: Onyango Consolata Nabwire , Begi Nyakwara , Mugo Juliet W.
Published: September 2024

This study aimed to find out the difference in early language competencies between boys and girls in pre-primary schools. This study used Joyce Epstein's parental involvement model to inform the study, while correlation design was used to guide the study. The target population was pre-primary school children plus their teachers and parents in 67 public schools and 40 private schools. Out of these schools, 7 public schools and 4 private schools were sampled. Early language skills checklist, questionnaire, and interview schedules were used for data collection. A pilot study was conducted in two primary schools. Content validity was used to determine the research tools' validity, whereas the reliability of the instruments was established using the test-retest method. When analyzing qualitative data, thematic analysis was used, while quantitative data was analyzed using inferential statistics, where frequencies, percentages, and means were generated. A t-test and correlation were used to test null hypotheses. Results revealed that female pupils were better in early language competencies, with a mean score of 2.35, as compared to boys, who had a mean score of 2.28 with a mean difference of 0.07. This outcome implies that the mean performance for female children was a bit higher than that of boys. The average language competency of both boys and girls was 2.32. The results were not significant at 0.05 level of significance and, therefore, were rejected, meaning that there was no significant difference in early language competency between boys and girls. Therefore, these results imply that gender did not influence children's early language competencies. The differences in language acquisition competencies between boys (M = 2.30; SD = .843) and children in private school (M = 2.34; SD = 1.060); t (252) = -.639, p = .523, two-tailed) was considered not significant, indicating no significant difference in children’s early language competencies between boys and girls. The study concluded that female learners acquired higher early language competencies than male learners. Female learners had an advantage over males in the acquisition of early language competencies. The study recommended that Public school administrators and managers should encourage parents to offer voluntary services that enhance the acquisition of language competencies, encourage parents to make frequent calls to the school to inquire about their children's acquisition of language skills and attend organized language functions. The Ministry of Education needs to begin programs in schools where parents are encouraged to be actively involved in the acquisition of their children's language competencies.
 

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Prologue - the contribution of teacher and writer Kostas Christakis
Authors: Drossinou–Korea Maria
Published: September 2024

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PEDAGOGICAL INTERVENTION PRACTICES FOR ADOLESCENTS IN SECONDARY SCHOOL: TRIBUTΙΟΝ TO THE TEACHER AND WRITER KOSTAS CHRISTAKIS
Authors: Panopoulos Nikolaos , Drossinou-Korea Maria
Published: September 2024

In the context of the tribute to the author and teacher, Kostas Christakis, this paper examines issues in special education related to the pedagogical intervention practices for adolescents in secondary school. The discussion revolves around Christakis' books, "The Child and the Adolescent in the Family and the School" and "Behavior Problems of Children and Adolescents". Pedagogical management addresses students' behavioral problems, emphasizing the crucial role of both the school and family environment. This study aims to highlight pedagogical intervention practices for adolescents in secondary school, providing insights into the pedagogical interventions necessary for managing adolescents' behavioral issues at school and at home.
 

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ANÁLISE DO CENSO ESCOLAR 2020: UM PANORAMA SOBRE A EDUCAÇÃO ESPECIAL NA EDUCAÇÃO BÁSICA NO BRASIL / ANALYSIS OF THE 2020 SCHOOL CENSUS: AN OVERVIEW SPECIAL EDUCATION IN BASIC EDUCATION IN BRAZIL
Authors: Marcondes Renato , Noronha Adriela Maria , Da Silva Sani de Carvalho Rutz , Shimazaki Elsa Midori , Da Silva Silvio Luiz Rutz , Mamcasz-Viginheski Lucia Virginia
Published: September 2024

Este artigo tem por objetivo analisar os dados do Censo Escolar 2020, apresentando um panorama das matrículas, recursos especializados e atendimento educacional especializado disponibilizado ao público-alvo da educação especial. Para isso, apoiou-se no referencial do paradigma inclusivo e na análise do censo com auxílio do Software Excel ®. Os resultados apontam para um aumento de matrículas da educação especial, porém, evidenciam que os recursos disponibilizados e atividades especializadas ficam aquém do número de matrículas, também se evidencia a presença de classes especiais. Por fim, os desafios, apesar dos avanços, ainda são muitos.

This article aims to analyze data from the 2020 School Census, presenting an overview of enrollments, specialized resources and specialized educational services available to the target audience of special education. To do this, it is based on the inclusive paradigm framework and census analysis with the help of Excel ® Software. The results indicate an increase in special education enrollments; however, they show that the available resources and specialized activities fall short of the number of enrollments, and special classes are also evident. Finally, there are still many challenges despite the advances.

 

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EFFECT OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY AND TRAINING ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES AT PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, AKROPONG-AKUAPEM, GHANA
Authors: Perdison Ivy Danquah , Anku Francis Kwame , Bright Brew
Published: September 2024

The study examined how assistive technology type and training affected physical disability students' academic performance at the Presbyterian College of Education in Akropong-Akuapem. The study found that screen readers, braille displays, and speech-to-text improved academic achievement. Participants employing these technologies had significantly higher post-test results than pre-test scores. The study also found that assistive technology training improved academic achievement. The trained experimental group had higher mean pre- and post-test scores than the control group. This emphasises the need for extensive training to maximise assistive technology benefits for students with physical disabilities. Voice recognition technology improved academic performance slightly, but not significantly. This technology may need more research and development to promote academic performance in this environment. This study adds to the evidence that assistive technology and training improve college students' academic performance with physical limitations. To develop inclusive learning environments and promote equitable opportunities for students with disabilities, teachers and institutions must carefully choose and implement assistive technology and training initiatives. The report recommends integrating assistive technology into schools to help students succeed. Future studies should examine the efficacy of diverse assistive technologies and training methods and solve implementation issues.
 

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DEVELOPMENT OF INDIAN LEGISLATION FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES SINCE INDEPENDENCE
Authors: Aneraye Avinash Vitthalrao , Mousina Samanta
Published: September 2024

The disability acts are not about the enjoyment of specific acts, as they are about ensuring the equal enjoyment of all human rights/acts without discrimination for persons with disabilities. The Constitution of India provides equal rights to its citizens to enjoy their lives respectfully and walk with dignity and integrity. Persons with disabilities are an integral part of society, and each government put their initiatives to include persons with disabilities in the mainstreaming society. It is the responsibility of the government to take care of persons with disabilities in respect of their education, vocational training, employment, and other aspects so that they may be integrated into an inclusive society. Therefore, the government is providing different types of concessions, reservations, and other facilities to persons/ children with disabilities. The government has implemented different legislations, policies, and schemes for the inclusion of persons with disabilities into mainstream society. The government takes various information to ensure the rights of persons with disabilities including the PwD Act, 1995, National Trust Act 1999, and RPwD Act, 2016. This study focuses on the awareness of acts and laws among various professionals, parents of PwDs, stakeholders, and the community regarding the various provisions and clauses for disabled persons available in India. These legislations ensure that the PwD can enjoy the right to equality, life with dignity, and respect for their integrity equally with others (RPwD Act, 2016). The laws of disabilities in India need to be understood from various perspectives of differently-abled persons in their attainment of persona and dignity. There is a need to understand and address the issue of attitudinal barriers so that the rights of persons with disability are upheld.
 

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CATASTROPHES NATURELLES PROVOQUEES PAR L’ÉROSION RAVINANTE DANS CERTAINS QUARTIERS VULNÉRABLES DE LA VILLE DE KIKWIT EN RÉPUBLIQUE DÉMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO
Authors: Théotime Mutungu Kuleta , Alexis Vuni Simbu , Godefroid Mubanga Nzo Ayum , Fils Makanzu Imwangani , Bias Mpuru Mazembe , Félicien Miti Tseta , Françis Lelo Nzuzi
Published: September 2024

Des processus de ravinement très virulents provoquent des catastrophes naturelles dans la ville de Kikwit (RD Congo). Certains quartiers vulnérables comme Ndeke-Zulu sont victimes, et des conséquences énormes y sont déplorées. Deux grands ravins ont particulièrement attiré l’attention et fait l’objet de cette étude : le ravin de « Arrêt Foire » et de « Lukwilu » en passe de couper la ville en différents morceaux. Des observations approfondies, menées entre le 8 décembre 2019 et le 6 décembre 2023, ont permis d’en déterminer les aléas et le contour des dégâts énormes que ces deux ravins ont infligés à l’environnement urbain particulièrement sur le foncier, les routes, l’habitat, la ressource en eau et les rivières dans les quartiers impactés. Compte tenu de l’inefficacité de la lutte antiérosive menée par les acteurs locaux, l’étude préconise l’aménagement des infrastructures de drainage des eaux de pluie en combinaison avec un couvert végétal couvrant, visant à diminuer les mouvements de masses, responsables des catastrophes liées à l’érosion accélérée. 

Very virulent gullying processes cause natural disasters in the town of Kikwit (DR Congo). Certain vulnerable neighborhoods like Ndeke-Zulu are victims, and enormous consequences are deplored. Two large ravines particularly attracted attention and were the subject of this study: the “Arrêt Foire” and “Lukwilu” ravines, which are about to cut the city into different pieces. In-depth observations carried out between December 8, 2019, and December 6, 2023, made it possible to determine the hazards and the outline of the enormous damage that these two ravines have inflicted on the urban environment, particularly on land, roads, habitat, water resources and rivers in the impacted neighborhoods. Given the ineffectiveness of the anti-erosion fight carried out by local actors, the study recommends the development of rainwater drainage infrastructures in combination with a covering plant cover, aiming to reduce mass movements responsible for disasters. Linked to accelerated erosion.

 

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DIAGNOSTIC HYDRO-QUALITATIF DES EAUX DU BASSIN VERSANT DE LA RIVIÈRE KALAMU À BOMA, KONGO CENTRAL, R. D. CONGO / HYDRO-QUALITATIVE DIAGNOSIS OF WATER IN THE WATERSHED OF THE KALAMU RIVER IN BOMA (KONGO CENTRAL, D.R. CONGO)
Authors: Vuni Simbu Alexis , Aloni Komanda Jules , Mabiala Mulomba Philippe , Kisangala Muke Modeste , Lelo Nzuzi Francis , Nzau Umba-di-Mbudi Clement
Published: September 2024

Dans le cadre d’un contrat de rivière Kalamu à Boma, un suivi de la qualité des eaux a été réalisé en 2022. Les paramètres physico-chimiques et bactériologiques ont été suivis sur neuf sites de prélèvement de l’amont jusqu’à son embouchure et soumis aux analyses. Les activités anthropiques dans le bassin versant sont en effet très variées, elles ont entraîné l’occupation de l’espace jusqu’au lit majeur et sont de ce fait susceptibles de créer des problèmes de pollution environnementale. Les analyses physico-chimiques et bactériologiques ont mis en évidence la relation entre les activités anthropiques et la qualité physico-chimique et bactériologique des plans d’eau particulièrement sur certains sites. Les analyses microbiologiques de coliformes totaux des eaux a varié entre 3000 à 70000 mg/l, les coliformes fécaux entre 1400 à 85000 mg/l, et pour Escherichia coli 300 à 20 000 mg/l. Les résultats des analyses physico-chimiques montrent que les eaux de la rivière ne présenteraient pas de danger majeur pour la santé humaine et l’environnement. D’une manière générale, les eaux de la rivière Kalamu à Boma sont plus sensibles aux pollutions. Cette pollution se manifeste entre autres par les inondations dont est victime la population riveraine et par les perturbations chimiques des eaux.

As part of a Kalamu River contract in Boma, water quality monitoring was carried out in 2022. The following physicochemical parameters: pH, electrical conductivity and TDS, were analyzed from upstream to its mouth. The results highlighted the relationship between anthropogenic activities and water quality, particularly on certain sites. Anthropogenic activities in the watershed are very varied, they have led to the occupation of space up to the major bed and are therefore likely to create environmental pollution problems. Microbiological analyzes of total coliforms in water varied between 3000 to 70,000 mg/l, fecal coliforms between 1400 to 85,000 mg/l, and for Escherichia coli 300 to 20,000 mg/l. The results of the physicochemical analyzes show that the waters of the river do not present a major danger to human health and the environment. Generally speaking, the waters of the Kalamu River in Boma are more sensitive to pollution. This pollution manifests itself, among other things, in the flooding suffered by the local population and in the chemical disturbances of the water.

 

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TEACHER’S VIEWS ON THE RELEVANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL ENGLISH CURRICULUM: IMPLICATIONS FOR POLICY, PRACTICE AND THEORY
Authors: Kivihya Carolyn D. , Indoshi Francis C. , Oyoo Samuel O.
Published: September 2024

The English curriculum in schools in Kenya is prepared by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD). This institute mainly relies on input from curriculum experts at the national level, denying classroom teachers the opportunity to express their views in developing a quality education system for its learners. This results in misinterpretations of curriculum intentions consequently impacting on learner achievement in annual English national examinations. The curriculum in use for teaching English in Kenya was last reviewed in 2002. Given the educational changes that have taken place over the years, the curriculum may have become obsolete. The purpose of this study was to assess teachers’ views on the relevance of the English curriculum. The study was guided by three objectives: establish relevance objectives of the English curriculum, determine the relevance of the content of the English curriculum and determine the relevance of suggested resources of the English curriculum. This study was carried out among teachers of English in secondary schools using a descriptive research design. A sample of 180 teachers of English was used. The study used a questionnaire with Likert-type questions as the main instrument for data collection. Qualitative data analysis established that the objectives on reading and listening and speaking skills, content on reading and writing skills, and nine of the suggested resources scored low means when compared to the composite mean. This was an indication that the objectives, content and suggested resources of the English curriculum had discrepancies which ought to be addressed in order to align and make the curriculum relevant to the current needs of learners.
 

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Adaptive Neural Network Finite-Time Control for a Wind Turbine System
Authors:   1 Laboratory of Automatic Control (LAJ), University of Jijel, 18000 Jijel, Algeria, BOUNAR Naamane , KHEBBACHE Hicham ,   1 Laboratory of Automatic Control (LAJ), University of Jijel, 18000 Jijel, Algeria, BOULKROUNE Abdesselem ,   1 Laboratory of Automatic Control (LAJ), University of Jijel, 18000 Jijel, Algeria, LABDAI Sami ,   2 Laboratoire des Technologies Innovatives (LTI), UR UPJV 3899, University of Picardie “Jules Verne”, Amiens, France, CHRIFI-ALAOUI Larbi ,   2 Laboratoire des Technologies Innovatives (LTI), UR UPJV 3899, University of Picardie “Jules Verne”, Amiens, France
Published: September 2024

Wind energy is an environmentally friendly renewable resource, widely regarded as one of the most effective means to achieve sustainable development goals. A large number of variable-speed wind turbines (WT) around the world utilize double fed induction generators (DFIG). In the typical configuration of these systems, the stator is connected directly to the grid, while the wound rotor is powered via a bidirectional converter. This DFIG-WT configuration is effective for converting wind power due to several advantages: it operates at various speeds while keeping the stator frequency synchronized with the grid, supports both sub-synchronous and super-synchronous operating modes, and features a power converter that is minimized on the rotor side. Controlling such system presents a challenging engineering problem due to their nonlinear and interconnected dynamic models. The DFIG-WT must operate under severe operating conditions such as stochastic wind variations and parametric changes. Numerous robust controllers have been developed for DFIG-WT, focusing on achieving asymptotic stability in closed-loop control systems to ensure tracking error convergence over infinite time. Ensuring finite-time error convergence is essential in practice. This paper introduces a new adaptive neural network finite-time control approach for a variable-speed DFIG-WT. The main control objective is power extraction maximization while enhancing the wind energy system performance regarding convergence rate, tracking precision, and robustness to uncertainties. The proposed control approach utilizes adaptive neural network systems to handle system uncertainties effectively. The closed-loop control system finite-time stability is thoroughly confirmed and established through rigorous verification using the concept of finite-time Lyapunov stability of nonlinear systems. The effectiveness of the suggested controller is validated in numerical simulation using the Matlab/Simulink software.
Standards Medical Students Set for Themselves when Preparing for the Final MBBS Examination
Authors: Senanayake MP , Mettananda DSG
Published: September 2024

Introduction: Determining whether the standard of an examination is appropriate is a difficult task. It is important for examiners and examinees to be aware of the standard of the examination. We compared the examination standards perceived by medical students with that of the examiners. Materials and

Methods: A descriptive comparative study was carried out on a sample of final-year medical students from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo. All final-year students of a given year of intake were requested to devise true/false type, negatively marked, 5-response multiple-choice questions at a standard they thought suitable for students sitting the final MBBS examination in Paediatrics. Ambiguous and wrongly worded questions were excluded. A “mock” multiple-choice question paper of randomly selected student generated multiple-choice questions was held a fortnight prior to the final paediatric examination. The students were unaware that the multiple-choice questions in the “mock” examination had been devised by their peers. Marks obtained at the “mock” and final examinations were compared and the difficulty index was calculated for both papers.

Results: Correlation between marks obtained at the 2 multiple-choice question papers was moderate (r = 0.67) and significant (P <0.01). The mean marks for the “mock” examination, 47.1% [standard deviation (SD) ±9.2], and for the final examination, 58.9% (SD ±8.7), showed a statistically significant difference (P <0.0001).

Conclusion: This study showed that student-set multiple-choice questions correlated significantly with those of the university but were of a tougher standard.
Assessing Professionalism in Early Medical Education: Experience with Peer Evaluation and Self-evaluation in the Gross Anatomy Course
Authors: Bryan RE , Krych AJ , Carmichael SW , Viggiano TR , Pawlina W
Published: September 2024

Introduction: As today’s healthcare model moves toward more streamlined and corporate industrialism, it is our responsibility, as doctors, to ensure the integrity of medicine’s foundation in professionalism. The erosion of professional values not only creates a climate of animosity, but reverberates negatively to impact the development of students, who model their behaviour after those they most respect. This hazard has spurred an evaluation of medical school curricula, with a new emphasis on professionalism in the philosophy of medical education. Courses such as Gross Anatomy that, in the past, offered “pure content,” are now being used to teach and evaluate professionalism. The goal of this study was to determine if peer evaluation and self-evaluation used in conjunction and implemented early in the medical curriculum, can serve as useful tools to assess and provide feedback regarding professional behaviour in first-year medical students.

Materials and Methods: From 1999 to 2003, students at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine evaluated themselves and their peers during the Gross and Developmental Anatomy Course. Numerical evaluations and written comments were statistically analysed within established categories of professionalism and correlated with academic performance, gender, and peer rating and self-rating.

Results: The majority of written comments pertained to inter-professional respect, responsibility, and excellence. Students who gave higher peer evaluation and selfevaluation scores provided more positive comments, and students performing well in the course provided more positive comments about their peers and themselves than did those struggling academically. Students consistently rated their peers higher than themselves, and male students rated themselves higher than did female students.

Conclusions: Implementing peer evaluation and self-evaluation early in the medical curriculum is a valuable exercise in teaching first-year medical students assessment skills when evaluating their behaviour, as well as the behaviour of their colleagues.
Facilitation of Students’ Discussion in Problem-based Learning Tutorials to Create Mechanisms: The Use of Five Key Questions
Authors: Azer Samy A
Published: September 2024

Without the appropriate facilitation of discussion in a problem-based learning (PBL) course and the use of specific educational tools that enhance cognitive skills, students might deprive themselves of achieving the deep learning experience expected to take place in a PBL course. One of the educational tasks in PBL is the creation of mechanisms for hypotheses made by the students, based on their knowledge of the basic sciences and the psychosocial issues raised in a particular case scenario. The whole task is student-constructed and should enhance their ability to explain the scientific basis of the symptoms and clinical signs of the patient enlisted in the case. Because students usually discuss the case without enough prior related knowledge, they might find it difficult to address different aspects of their mechanisms. These gaps in knowledge may be considered part of their “learning issues”. In tutorial 2 (a PBL case is usually discussed in 2 or 3 tutorials at the maximum; each tutorial is 2 hours long), students should be able to build a comprehensive mechanism reflecting their deep understanding of the problem. However, students might not be able to integrate information learnt and their mechanisms might show a number of shortcuts and/or lack integration of information, and the flow of the pathophysiological changes may not be logical. This manuscript describes 5 key open-ended questions in PBL tutorials to facilitate students’ discussions as they create their mechanisms.
Addressing Issues of Maldistribution of Health Care Workers
Authors: Salafsky B , Glasser M , Ha J
Published: September 2024

Introduction: The maldistribution of health care workers is a near-universal problem, particularly in developing countries. Shortages have become most critical over the past 2 decades with both out-migration of health care workers from developing to developed countries, and intra-country disparities between urban centres and rural regions. A variety of solutions have been proposed and tried, but in recent years the problem has become increasingly serious.

Programme Description: Over the past 15 years, we have conceptualised and implemented a programme directed at the re-supply of rural physicians to our own state, Illinois, which was recently ranked as low as sixth worse in the US with regard to physician manpower shortages in rural areas. More recently, this programme has been expanded to include other health care workers where there are equivalent shortages in health services accessibility, and the entire programme is now designated as the National Center for Rural Health Professions.

Programme Evaluation: Currently, the physician programme enjoys a 65% to 70% success rate in terms of the return of physicians to rural communities; a success largely due to the unique selection process, training, and the close relationship between students and faculty. Here, we describe this programme in detail, in the hope that elements of this somewhat unique programme may be “exportable”.
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Learning Foreign Languages
Authors: Bakhromkhodja Makhamadkhodjaev
Published: September 2024

The article explores the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the process of learning foreign languages, analyzing both positive and negative aspects of this phenomenon. Based on current research and practical examples, the article discusses the impact of various I-technologies, such as machine learning and natural language algorithms, on the effectiveness and efficiency of language learning. The analysis examines the advantages of AI, such as accessibility, individualization of learning and the possibility of real-time feedback, as well as disadvantages, including limitations in understanding the context, lack of flexibility and dependence on technical means.
Developing Students' Communication Skills in English Lessons
Authors: Baxavedinovich Allanyazov Marat
Published: September 2024

In modern society, there is a tendency to create a single global economic space, which entails an increase in the interconnections between people from different countries. This suggests that intercultural communication is reaching a completely new level, in which representatives of different countries are increasingly interacting with each other more closely.
Ethical Issues Confronting Indonesia: An In-Depth Analysis of the Hambalang Corruption Case and its Impact on Anticorruption Measures and Governance
Authors:   Faculty of Administrative Sciences, Brawijaya University, Malang, Indonesia, Subagio Subagio , Sjamsudin Sjamsiar ,   Faculty of Administrative Sciences, Brawijaya University, Malang, Indonesia, Hidayati Firda ,   Faculty of Administrative Sciences, Brawijaya University, Malang, Indonesia, Wike Wike ,   Faculty of Administrative Sciences, Brawijaya University, Malang, Indonesia
Published: September 2024

This study conducts a nuanced examination of ethical challenges confronting Indonesia, centering on the Hambalang corruption case. Through an indepth analysis, the study scrutinizes the intricate ethical dimensions of the scandal and investigates its broader ramifications on anti-corruption measures and governance in the nation. The research aspires to offer nuanced insights into the complex interplay between ethics, governance, and corruption, aiming to contribute to the ongoing discourse on ethical governance and anti-corruption strategies in Indonesia.
Javanese Language Learning Media Innovation Post-Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors:   Faculty of Languages and Arts, Yogyakarta State University, Wijayanti Sintha , Nurhayati Endang ,   Faculty of Languages and Arts, Yogyakarta State University
Published: September 2024

Entering the new normal, there is a change in the habits of students in using gadgets and technology. However, faceto- face learning activities need to be carried out again to foster a social spirit. The author is interested in knowing the innovations that have been carried out from previous studies and their application in the classroom. So it is hoped that it can be a depiction of innovation and inspiration for teachers throughout Indonesia. The research is a qualitative research with a narrative literature review approach to make an analysis and synthesis of existing knowledge. The results of this study divide innovations into several types, namely: Multimedia classroom learning using learning aids; applications on smartphones in the form of catalogs and games; illustrated stories, print and online comics; audio learning podcasts make it easy to access lessons where and when; as well as youtube javanese videos to maintain the javanese language. Teachers need to have new innovations or use existing innovations to deliver learning materials.