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Optimizing Medical Goods Transportation Through Advanced Logistics Networks: A New Paradigm
Authors: Budniuk Olexandr , Havrychenko Dmytro , Shcherbakov Serhii , Olkhovska Аnzhela , Mazurenko Hanna
Published: June 2024

The purpose of the study is to model the process of assessing the level of organization of logistics networks for the transportation of medical goods. The object of the study is the modern logistics network for transporting goods in the Czech Republic. The scientific task is to formulate a model for assessing the level of organization of logistics networks for the transportation of medical goods. The research methodology includes a modelling method based on correlation-regression analysis and regression equations and a fuzzy modelling method. As a result of the use of these methods, it was investigated how different factors influence the transportation of medical goods. To summarize the analysis of these factors, a model was formed to assess the level of organization of logistics networks for the transportation of medical goods. However, the study has a number of limitations. So, first of all, the limitation concerns the use of the method of correlation-regression analysis and fuzzy modeling. The use of these methods does not allow us to cover the entire set of factors, and only some of them, the key ones, have the greatest impact on logistics networks. Moreover, our analysis focused exclusively on one country and its regions, which may limit the scope of application of the established methodology to other countries. Prospects for further research include expanding the methodological base and increasing the coverage of analysis to other countries.
Critical Factors that Influence the Effectiveness of Exploiting Toll Booth (Build - Operate - Transfer - Bot) Projects in Vietnam: Sponsorship Bank’s View
Authors: The Hien Dang , Van Thanh Ta , Quang Phu Tran
Published: June 2024

Vietnamese firms are particularly interested in the successful utilization of developments financed by toll stations (BOT). The research was done to determine the influence of a variety of variables on firms' capacity to efficiently utilize the BOT toll station project, including the following: From the standpoint of loan-financing banks. Financial statement information for five years (2018-2022) and the capacity profile of 35 firms that obtained loans from commercial banks to operate the BOT toll station project were gathered. Investment capital; economic efficiency; project operation personnel; project implementation experience; transparency in bidding; and location of BOT toll booths are all included in the research. Due to the fact that the data are temporal and spatial in nature, the panel regression approach is utilized using three models: (1) Using pooled OLS, (2) FEM, and (3) REM, the author estimated a regression model and evaluated it using the Hausman, Time Fixed Effect, and REM tests to determine the best appropriate model. The findings indicate that six factors influence an enterprise's capacity to exploit the BOT toll station project successfully, including investment capital; economic efficiency; project exploitation personnel; project implementation expertise; transparency in bidding; and location of the BOT toll booth. The outcome contributes to the corpus of knowledge by examining the chance of firms using the BOT toll station project efficiently in a developing nation like Vietnam. Additionally, it gives insight into public and private sector stakeholders' perspectives of how to efficiently use the BOT toll station project, which is critical for prospective stakeholders when deciding whether or not to invest in such projects.
The Relationship between the Application of Attractive Leadership among the Heads of Academic Departments and the Improvement of the Job Performance of Faculty Members at Universities
Authors: Atoom Hussein Mohamad , Atoum Yumna Ahmad , Momani Khaled Sulieman , Alazzam Safa' Fahmi
Published: June 2024

The study aimed to understand the relationship between the application of attractive leadership by heads of academic departments and improving the performance of faculty members at Al al-Bayt University from their point of view. The descriptive, correlational approach was used, and the sample included )222(faculty members who were randomly selected. A questionnaire consisting of 49 items related to attractive leadership and improving job performance was used after verifying its validity and reliability. The study results showed that the level of applying attractive leadership was high, and the level of improving job performance was also high. The results also indicate a statistically significant positive relationship between applying attractive leadership and improving job performance. Based on these results, the study recommends developing the skills of academic leaders at the university to enhance their understanding of the best practices of attractive leadership and how they affect improving job performance through organizing training programs and courses.
Examining the Impact of Auditors' Narcissism and Overconfidence on Audit Quality Through Auditors' Leadership Ability
Authors: Hemati Dehaghani Ahmad , Mohammadi Khoshoei Hamzeh , Saedi Rahman
Published: June 2024

Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of auditors' narcissism and overconfidence on audit quality through the leadership ability of auditors. Methodology: This research is applied in terms of its purpose and employs a survey methodology with structural equation modeling for data collection. The population of this study comprises all partners and managers who are members of the Institute of Certified Accountants of Iran and were employed in auditing organizations or private firms during the year 2022. A sample of 326 individuals was randomly selected based on Cochran's formula. Data were collected using standard questionnaires containing 84 Likert-scale questions. Descriptive and inferential analysis of the collected data and hypothesis testing were conducted using structural equation modeling (SEM) with partial least squares (PLS) approach using SPSS and PLS software. Findings: The findings indicate that the leadership ability of audit teams, led by partners and managers, has a positive and significant impact on audit quality. Furthermore, the narcissism of auditors positively and significantly affects audit quality through their leadership ability, while, according to the theory of leadership personality traits, overconfidence negatively and significantly affects audit quality through the leadership ability of auditors. Conclusion: Therefore, attention to leadership in audit teams and a moderate level of narcissism and confidence are necessary and essential for auditors in leadership positions.
A Comparative Study of Intense Continuous and Intermittent Aerobic Training on Physiological Factors in Football Players
Authors: Samavati Sharif Mohammad Ali , Ramezani Massoud , Siavoshy Hojjatollah
Published: June 2024

Background: Identifying new training methods to enhance athletes' physical fitness and physiological factors has become a major focus for coaches and sports specialists. Aerobic training, especially high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and intense continuous training, are recognized for their effectiveness in improving health and performance metrics. This study compares these two training methods to assess their impact on specific physiological factors in young football players from Hamadan city. Methode: This semi-experimental study involved 45 young football players who met specific inclusion criteria (e.g., non-smokers, no cardiovascular diseases, no recent structured exercise programs, etc.). The participants were randomly divided into three groups: an intense continuous aerobic exercise group, an intense intermittent program group, and a control group, each consisting of 15 players. The continuous aerobic group trained thrice weekly at 90-95% of their maximum heart rate, while the intermittent group performed 30 minutes of high-intensity training followed by 30 minutes of rest, also thrice weekly. Physiological factors, including maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max), heart rate, and blood pressure, were measured before and after six weeks of training. Results: Both training methods significantly improved the physiological factors compared to the control group. However, intense continuous aerobic training showed more significant and substantial improvements. VO2max increased significantly in both experimental groups but more so in the continuous aerobic group. Similarly, both training methods resulted in significant reductions in resting heart rate and blood pressure, with more pronounced effects observed in the continuous aerobic group. Conclusion: This study highlights the distinct impacts of intense continuous and intermittent aerobic training on physiological factors in football players. While both methods are beneficial, intense continuous aerobic training may provide more significant enhancements, making it a potentially more effective training strategy for improving the physical fitness and performance of football players. Further research could explore the long-term effects of these training methods and their impact on other performance metrics.
Construction and Validation of the Meaning Formation Scale in Adolescents
Authors: Nasiri Hamed , Faramarzi Salar , Namdarpor Fahimeh
Published: June 2024

Objective: The present study aimed to construct and validate the Meaning Formation Scale for adolescents aged 12-20 years in the city of Isfahan during 2022-2023. Methods and Materials: The research was conducted using a mixed-method approach with a sequential exploratory qualitative-quantitative design. The quantitative sample included adolescent girls and boys aged 12-20 years, from which 443 adolescents (248 girls and 185 boys) were randomly selected using cluster sampling. The Meaning in Life Questionnaire (Steger, 2010) was used to determine convergent validity, and the researcher-developed Meaning Formation Scale was completed by the researcher. Data were analyzed using SPSS-22 and Amos-26 software, employing correlation coefficients and confirmatory factor analysis. The content validity of this scale was confirmed by 15 psychology experts. Findings: The results of the factor analysis for the Meaning Formation Scale in adolescents, with five factors—Conflict Creation, Conflict Expression, Conflict Confrontation, Conflict Engagement, and Solution Attainment and Integration—showed an acceptable fit with the collected data (χ2/df = 1.82, CFI = 0.915, GFI = 0.903, AGFI = 0.859, and RMSEA = 0.043). Each component also demonstrated acceptable capacity for measuring the factors of the questionnaire. Additionally, the items related to each factor of the Meaning Formation Scale in adolescents exhibited acceptable internal consistency, with Cronbach's alpha coefficients for Conflict Creation, Conflict Expression, Conflict Confrontation, Conflict Engagement, and Solution Attainment and Integration being 0.83, 0.66, 0.71, 0.79, and 0.80, respectively, all of which were close to or above 0.70. Conclusion: It can be concluded from this study that the 36-item Meaning Formation Scale in adolescents is a suitable tool for use in various psychological, educational, and research domains.
Effectiveness of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy on Cognitive Emotion Regulation and Anxiety in Divorced Women
Authors: Sadat Rasti Mahrokh , Mohammadi Akbar
Published: June 2024

Objective: Emotion regulation encompasses skills related to the awareness and assessment of emotions, their regulation, and the adaptive use of them. The current study was conducted to examine the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy on cognitive emotion regulation and anxiety in divorced women. Methods and Materials: The research method was a quasi-experimental design with pre-test and post-test with a control group and random assignment. The sample size included 30 divorced women from the welfare counseling centers in areas 1 and 2 of Tehran, who were assessed in two groups (15 participants each) using convenience sampling and randomized replacement in the experimental and control groups. The experimental group participated in 12 sessions of cognitive-behavioral therapy by Heimberg and Becker (2002), while the control group received no intervention. Data were collected using the Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (CERQ) by Garnefski and Kraaij (2006) and the Beck Anxiety Inventory (1990). For analyzing the results, descriptive statistics followed by multivariate analysis of covariance and univariate analysis of covariance were used with SPSS.22 software. FindingsResults showed that cognitive-behavioral therapy led to an increase in positive emotions (p < 0.01) and a reduction in negative emotions (p < 0.01) and anxiety (p < 0.01) in the experimental group compared to the control group. Conclusion: Therefore, cognitive-behavioral therapy was effective and contributed to the improvement of cognitive emotion regulation and anxiety in divorced women. It is also beneficial in enhancing their mental health and assisting in improving their life conditions.
Predicting Marital Quality Based on Emotion Regulation, Self-Esteem, and Early Maladaptive Schemas in Women with Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia
Authors: Ghelichkhani Maryam , Shahbeik Soroush
Published: June 2024

Objective: This study aimed to predict marital quality based on emotion regulation, self-esteem, and early maladaptive schemas in women with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. Methods and Materials: The research method was descriptive and correlational. The statistical population of the present study included all married women with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia who referred to specialized gynecologic oncology surgery centers in Tehran in 2022. A total of 120 individuals were selected through purposive sampling and responded to research instruments, including the Marital Quality Questionnaire (Busby et al., 1995), the Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (Gross & John, 2003), the Self-Esteem Questionnaire (Coopersmith, 1967), and the Early Maladaptive Schemas Questionnaire (Young, 2005). Data were analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficient and multiple regression analysis with SPSS software version 26. Findings: The findings indicated that there is a significant inverse correlation between the overall score of early maladaptive schemas and each of its dimensions and the emotional inhibition dimension of emotion regulation with marital quality in the sample individuals (P<0.05). This relationship between the cognitive reappraisal dimension of emotion regulation and self-esteem with marital quality was positive and significant. Additionally, simultaneous entry regression analysis showed that the predictor variables together could explain 32% of the variance in the marital quality score. Conclusion: In general, it can be concluded that psychological variables, including early maladaptive schemas, emotion regulation, and self-esteem, can predict marital quality in women with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. Therefore, the importance of these psychological variables should not be overlooked in improving the marital quality of this group of women.
Are the Socio-Economic Factors Predictors of EFL Students’ Writing Anxiety? A Study of Bangladeshi Tertiary Students
Authors:   United International University, Shurovi Marzia , Hasan Md. Kamrul ,   Manarat International University, Sultana Mahbuba
Published: June 2024

Writing is a very complex productive process that involves a number of socio-psycho-cognitive factors. So, a study on how all these factors affect students’ performance in Academic English courses could enable ELT practitioners to help them improve their writing ability. Hence, the objectives of this study were to explore the probable correlation between tertiary level students’ socio-economic background and their anxiety towards English writing, particularly with reference to their academic writing performance. Taking a quantitative approach, a survey design was employed to collect data from 78 EFL undergraduate students. Multiple regression was used for the data analysis. The results of the study revealed that most of the participants, irrespective of having an extrovert or introvert life, suffered from writing anxiety. The medium of school and an educated family background emerged as key points in the data analysis to lessen writing anxiety among the students. In addition, more prominently, father’s education was responsible for having less anxiety level in students’ English writing. Not only was father’s education the most contributing predictor of students’ anxiety in writing but it also had the largest effect on explaining students’ anxiety in writing. The findings of this study would have implications for EFL practitioners who deal with, and facilitate tertiary students’ effort to overcome writing anxiety, particularly in the context where the students come from various socio-economic backgrounds, along with distinctive affective factors.
Challenging Misinformation in the Online English Language Classroom in the Philippines
Authors: Valdez Paolo Nino , Ugalingan Gina , Leif Andrew Leif Andrew
Published: June 2024

A growing concern around the world is the spread of misinformation through communication technology. This has contributed to problematic scenarios such as oversimplification of complex issues, resistance to facts and even absence of a middle ground among diverse groups. More recently, the COVID-19 pandemic has not only crippled global processes due to the health risks posed among populations, but competition for resources among communities has also continued. In the case of education, teachers have been placed at the frontlines as they have been prompted to radically adjust approaches to teaching and learning since physical interaction with learners has been prohibited. An added complication is the problem of misinformation surrounding the COVID-19 virus and management of the pandemic among different agents of the state. In this piece, we share insights from our experiences in giving lessons on how to deal with misinformation in an online learning environment. Specifically, we argue that incorporating other languages/multimodal resources, structuring arguments and identifying potential opportunities for engagement are essential in developing critical thinking strategies that can address misinformation spread through the internet.
Vocabulary Enhancement Through Multimedia Learning Among Grade 7th EFL Students
Authors:   Universitas Advent Indonesia, Katemba Caroline Victorine
Published: June 2024

Educational online games and educational videos are classroom methods that incorporate multimedia into language teaching. Previous studies have suggested that the use of online games and educational videos in language learning enhances student performance. However, no studies have been done using three different groups to examine whether online games or educational videos are more beneficial for language learning than conventional teaching, if at all. This study intended to fill the existing gap in research about vocabulary acquisition, using an experimental research design with a pre-test at the beginning of the program and a post-test at the end of the program. These tests were administered to 93 seventh grade EFL students. The participants were divided into three groups and taught using educational videos, online educational games, and conventional teaching respectively. Statistical analysis showed that there was a significant difference among these three groups. The use of educational online games resulted in higher achievement than the educational videos and conventional teaching. These results suggest that multimedia learning has a significant effect on vocabulary enhancement.
Depression and emotional distress related to diabetes (type 1 and type 2)
Authors:   Department of Nursing, Frederick University, Nicosia, Cyprus, Argyriadis Alexandros , Kleanthous Efrosini ,   Department of Nursing, Frederick University, Nicosia, Cyprus, Vlachou Chrisi ,   Department of Nursing, Frederick University, Nicosia, Cyprus, Patelarou Athina ,   Department of Nursing, Hellenic Mediterranean University, Crete, Greece, Patelarou Evridiki ,   Department of Nursing, Hellenic Mediterranean University, Crete, Greece, Argyriadi Agathi ,   Department of Psychology, Frederick University, Cyprus
Published: June 2024

Introduction: Research on depression and emotional distress related to diabetes is limited, despite significant re¬search activity in this area being evident from recent literature. However, it is crucial, as indicated by recent findings, to examine this correlation, which may be linked to the improvement of the quality of life of patients with diabetes. Aim: The aim of this study was the analysis of depression and emotional distress related to diabetes. More specifi¬cally, it sought to delve deeply into the psychological aspects accompanying the management and experience of diabetes, shedding light on the potential emotional burdens and distress that individuals with this condition may face. Materials and Methods: This review utilized existing literature and scholarly databases such as Google Scholar and PubMed, as well as empirical studies concerning mental health. The study was conducted in Greece from September 2023 to February 2024. Results: Despite their similarities, depression and emotional distress related to diabetes are distinct conditions for mental health and require different evaluation and management strategies. Diabetes-related distress encompasses emotional experiences that overlap with several recognized mental health conditions, such as depression. Conclusions: In contrast to depression, diabetes-related emotional distress is not a psychopathological condition. It is an expected response to the diagnosis and management of diabetes, while depression refers to how people feel about their lives in general.
Family Change and Diversity in Canada
Authors: Clark Shelley , Brauner-Otto Sarah , AmaniChakani Mahjoube
Published: June 2024

Families in Canada, like those in other high-income countries, have undergone major changes in recentdecades. Women are having fewer children and are less likely to get married, resulting in smaller familyhouseholds and a growing proportion of children being raised by single or cohabiting parents. Divorcerates are declining, indicating that couples who do marry are more likely to stay married. Decisionsabout whether and when to marry or to have children are strongly influenced by ever-changingsocioeconomic factors and cultural values. Certain groups, including immigrants, visible minorities, and Indigenous peoples, follow distinctive patterns of family formation. Geography also shapesfamilies. Quebec and Nunavut stand out with very high cohabitation rates, and fertility is roughly 50% higher in rural than in urban Canada. These profound changes and striking variations have critical implications for the wellbeing of children and their families. Understanding these changes and the diversity in family patterns offers important guidance for developing tailored and effectivesocial policies regarding family, health, education, and housing.
Customer Satisfaction in Service Industry
Authors: Raza Shaikh Nawaz
Published: June 2024

When a consumer/customer is contented with either the product or services it is termed satisfaction. Satisfaction can also be a person’s feelings of pleasure or disappointment that results from comparing a product’s perceived performance or outcome with their expectations. It is clear that consumers are important stakeholders in businesses and that management places a high value on keeping them happy. Both companies and researchers have displayed a keen interest in the topic of customer happiness. Organizations now have an obligation to provide new services on top of what they already offer. A factor to figure out customer satisfaction is now service quality. Several academics have established a connection between customer happiness and service quality. The main purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between customer satisfaction and service quality in service sectors with respect to the service quality dimensions.
Estrategias de afrontamiento en pacientes mujeres con diagnóstico de cáncer del Hospital Caja Nacional De Salud
Authors: Méndez Pozo Carla Pamela
Published: June 2024

Cancer is a disease that has a strong emotional impact on people who suffer from it. For this reason, the objective of this research is to characterize the coping strategies used by women with a diagnosis of cancer in a treatable state in the Oncology department of the Caja Nacional de Salud Hospital during the year 2023. To carry out this research, a qualitative methodology was used. The research approach was non-experimental, descriptive and interpretive. Individual semi-structured interviews were carried out as a data collection method. The results obtained revealed that the coping strategies most used by cancer patients are spiritual strategies and perceived social support. That is, those patients who make greater use of spiritual strategies or perceive greater social support have a better ability to cope with the diagnosis of cancer.
ANALISIS BENTUK–BENTUK RESIKO PADA UMKM KERIPIK KENTANG MERAH ALEZA
Authors: Yeyen Aprilia Munthe  , Khawarizmi Annadi S  , Muhammad Haikal  , Tesalonika Simalango  , Rika Pandiangan
Published: June 2024

Penelitian yang dilakukan akan berfokus pada Analisis Bentuk –bentuk Risiko Pada UMKM Kripik Kentang Merah Aleza. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif, Analisis deskriptif kualitatif adalah pendekatan penelitian yang bertujuan untuk menggambarkan proses atau peristiwa aktual yang menjadi subjek penelitian. Data utama yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini berasal dari data observasi dan wawancara yang diperoleh langsung dari lapangan melalui informan yang berpartisipasi dalam penelitian ini. Teknik pengumpulan data dalam dokumentasi, wawancara dan observasi digunakan. Penelitian ini menemukan bahwa risiko dalam bisnis tidak bisa dihindari sepenuhnya, namun dapat dikelola dengan strategi yang tepat untuk mengurangi dampak negatifnya. Dengan memahami dan mengatasi risiko secara proaktif, UMKM seperti Kripik Kentang Merah Aleza dapat meningkatkan stabilitas operasional dan meraih pertumbuhan yang lebih baik di masa depan.
Tworzenie prostego i skutecznego postępowania cywilnego od uzyskania tytułu wykonawczego do jego wykonania: rozwiązania legislacyjne, doktrynalne i orzecznicze. Międzynarodowa Konferencja Naukowa, Konstancja, 5–6 października 2023 r.
Authors: Pędziszczak Małgorzata
Published: June 2024

Creating Simple and Effective Civil Proceedings from Obtaining an Enforcement Order to Enforcement: Legislative, Doctrinal and Jurisprudential Solutions International Academic Conference, Konstanz, 5–6 October 2023
Nowe przepisy o zaświadczeniach dotyczących orzeczeń sądów polskich w sprawach objętych zakresem rozporządzenia Bruksela II ter (art. 795(11a) – 795(11c) k.p.c.)
Authors: Trocha Bartosz
Published: June 2024

The paper analyses art. 795(11a)–795(11c) of the Code of Civil Proceedings introduced under the amending Act of 26 January 2023. New regulations include certificates that concern rulings of Polish courts that are covered by Regulation 2019/1111 (Brussels II ter). The legislator has determined their function as supplementary and detailing the application of standards provided for in the Regulation. According to the analysis of the wording of new regulation as well as the justification to its bill, at least several components have not been treated with due care. Diagnosed problems result primarily from the insufficient cohesion of adopted solutions with other institutions of civil trial law, including but not limited to its form determined in the present wording of the Code of Civil Proceedings.
Przegląd orzecznictwa Sądu Najwyższego za 2023 rok z zakresu sądowego postępowania egzekucyjnego w sprawach cywilnych I. Zagadnienia
Authors: Laskowska-Hulisz, Pustkowski Agnieszka, Arnold
Published: June 2024

Review of the Case Law of the Supreme Court for the Year 2023 Concerning Judicial Enforcement Proceedings in Civil Matters
ATM TRANSACTION WITHOUT A CARD VIA BIOMETRIC AND HAND RECOGNITIONMETRIC
Authors: Bandari Manisha , Dr GVS RAJU
Published: June 2024

Studying the system that allows for more secure cash withdrawals from ATMs is the main goal of this research. It is an approach, banker will be capture the clients phone number and prints during opening account, and only the consumer will have access to the ATM. When a customer accesses an ATM, the system will begin to function. There is an entrance switch first. Upon entering, the consumer is required to place his finger on the fingerprint module. After that, the system verifies the user's identification and the finger's legitimacy. For all of recorded time, humans have recognized one another based on a variety of traits. We recognize people based on their facial expressions and voices when speaking with them. Computer systems have historically relied on user knowledge (passwords, PINs), or possessions (keys, magnetic or chip cards) for identity verification, or authentication. On the other hand, things like cards and keys frequently get lost or stolen, and passwords are frequently forgotten or revealed.Using a characteristic that accurately describes the individual in question will lead to more trustworthy identification or verification. Based on the concept of observable physiological or behavioral traits, biometrics provide automated techniques for identity verification or authentication.
A Decade of Invasive Candida Infection in Neonates: A Retrospective Study at a Tertiary Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Thailand (2008–2018)
Authors: Prempraphan Pathaporn , Puengwongtrakul Manisara
Published: June 2024

OBJECTIVE: To determine the epidemiology of invasive candida infection in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at a tertiary care center in Thailand over 10 years.METHODS: A retrospective descriptive study was conducted. Participants were enrolled from all neonates diagnosed with invasive candidiasis infection (ICI) in Vajira Hospital between 2008 and 2018. Demographic data, microbiological results, and neonatal outcomes were reviewed.RESULTS: During the study period, 9,031 neonates were admitted to the NICU. A total of 14 neonates were diagnosed with ICI, giving a prevalence of 1.5 cases per 1,000 infants admitted to the level II and III NICU. The median (IQR) gestational age and birth weight were 28.5 weeks (27.0, 31.0) and 1,053 g (850.0, 1,586.5), respectively. In all, 10 (71.4%) and 8 (57.1%) neonates had positive blood and urine cultures, respectively. All infants had negative cerebrospinal fluid cultures. Among 14 neonates diagnosed with ICI, 7 (50.0%) neonates had positive cultures for Candida albicans. The overall mortality rate of neonates with ICI was 21.4%.CONCLUSION: ICI exhibits a low incidence rate within Vajira Hospital. This occurrence is demonstrably associated with prematurity, extremely low birth weight infants, and a demonstrably high mortality rate.
Why We Must Accept the Existence of the Gray Zone Propositions For a TD Chair
Authors:   Vice-president of the International Institute of Social Auditing (Paris), LANDIER Hubert
Published: June 2024

Abstract: The gray zone is that which eludes common knowledge and all forms of expression. It can only be explored personally, outside the certainties that impose themselves on us unintentionally. This exploration is a manifestation of our inner freedom. It leads to the discovery of misidentified realities that lie outside what we thought we knew. The existence of this grey zone also constitutes a space, an in-between, which enables two people to exchange ideas and, through disputatio, to discover and qualify new realities, whether in the scientific, artistic or spiritual field. From a transdisciplinary perspective, this is how we move to another level of reality, beyond the initial contradictions that set one person's view against the other's view. The certainties of one and the other fade in the face of the discovery of realities that escape the clear-cut categories of what is true and what is false in our own opinion. Being reveals itself as both true and false, depending on how we understand it. This approach is based on the principles of phenomenology1 and transdisciplinary analysis2, and it seeks to overcome the causes of conflict and violence between human beings and between human communities.
Effects of Phonological Awareness Instruction on Reading Acquisition of the English Language in Lebanese Private Schools
Authors:   , Khattab Ghina
Published: June 2024

The current study examined the effects of phonological awareness instruction on children’s reading achievement in Lebanese private schools at the preschool level. In addition to phonemic awareness, two variables - rhyme and letter-sound knowledge, were included to ascertain if a relationship exists between rhyme and letter-sound knowledge to phonological awareness and its importance in achieving a higher level of literacy development. The target sample was the preschool level in the Lebanese private school (ages 4, 5 & 6). The instrument used to collect data was a 35-item assessment test. One-hundred and eighteen children were assessed in Kindergarten II from three different schools which implement diverse instructional methods in learning a second language (English). Results showed a significant difference between the average scores of children receiving the two instructional methods; phonological awareness and letter-sound knowledge, and the average scores of children who only received letter-sound knowledge and/or rhyme instruction. No evidence was found for a significant difference between children who received rhyme and letter-sound knowledge instruction and children who only received letter-sound instruction.
Identifikimi i nevojave për zhvillim profesional të edukatoreve në Kosovë
Authors: Gashi Mevlude
Published: June 2024

Edukatoret, të cilat realizojnë veprimtarinë edukative me fëmijët e grupmoshave nga 0-6 vjeç, shpesh gjatë punës së tyre ballafaqohen me sfida dhe pengesa të ndryshme. Përgatitja e tyre profesionale ka të bëjë më shumë me anën teorike të punës me fëmijë, e më pak me anën praktike, prandaj trajnimet që kanë ndjekur edukatoret, duke qenë të punësuara në institucione parashkollore dhe në shkolla, u kanë ndihmuar në realizimin më të efektshëm të punës së tyre. Edukatoreve u janë ofruar trajnime nga MASHT-i, nga IPK-ja dhe nga OJQ-të e ndryshme, por asnjëherë nuk është bërë ndonjë hulumtim se cilat programe trajnimi kanë më shumë nevojë t’i ndjekin edukatoret.
Qëllimi i këtij hulumtimi ishte të identifikojë nevojat e edukatoreve për zhvillim profesional, në mënyrë që, bazuar në nevojat e tyre, të organizohen trajnime në të ardhmen.
Hulumtimi është përshkrues dhe karakterizohet nga qasja kuantitative dhe kualitative.
Hipoteza, nga e cila jemi nisur, është: Edukatoreve u ofrohen trajnime pa vlerësuar gjendjen se për cilat programe trajnimi kanë më shumë nevojë ato, për realizim më të efektshëm të punës së tyre. Pyetjet kërkimore që e orientuan këtë hulumtim janë: Cilat janë nevojat e edukatoreve për zhvillim profesional, krahas trajnimeve që u janë ofruar deri më tani? A vlerësohen nevojat e edukatoreve për zhvillim profesional, para se të ftohen për pjesëmarrje në ndonjë trajnim? Respondentët e këtij hulumtimi janë nga 50 edukatore të institucioneve parashkollore publike, 50 edukatore të institucioneve parashkollore private dhe 50 edukatore të klasave parafillore në kuadër të shkollave fillore, në disa komuna të Kosovës. Hulumtimi është realizuar me pyetësor për edukatore.
Rezultatet paraqesin nevojën e ofrimit të trajnimeve të shumta për edukatore, e raste të veçanta më shumë ka nevojë për trajnime të edukatoreve që punojnë në IP private. Është e nevojshme të bëhen vlerësimi dhe monitorimi i edukatoreve për nevojat e tyre për trajnime. Zbatimi i kurrikulës bërthamë për klasën përgatitore paraqitet më shumë si vështirësi sesa si e dobishme. Ka nevoja të theksuara për krijimin e kushteve më të mira për punë në institucione parafillore/parashkollore në Kosovë.
Nga rezultatet e këtij hulumtimi kanë dalë rekomandime që mund t’u shërbejnë hartuesve të programeve të trajnimit, zhvilluesve dhe ofruesve të programeve të trajnimit, si dhe zhvilluesve të politikave arsimore, për të planifikuar programe të nevojshme të trajnimit, të cilat mund të ndikojnë pozitivisht në ngritjen e cilësisë së punës në edukim parashkollor në Kosovë.
Faktorët që ndikojnë në mësimdhënie dhe nxënie efektive në shkollë
Authors: Shala Safete
Published: June 2024

Hulumtimi u realizua në mënyrë që të kemi një pasqyrë të qartë lidhur me faktorët që ndikojnë në mësimdhënie dhe nxënie efektive në shkollë.
Qëllimi i hulumtimit ishte identifikimi i faktorëve që ndikojnë në mësimdhënie dhe nxënie efektive në shkollat e Kosovës. Në hulumtim janë përfshirë nxënës dhe mësimdhënës nga shkollat e arsimit parauniversitar në Kosovë, klasat (6-9).
Hulumtimi ishte i përzier, sasior dhe cilësor. Të dhënat sasiore i kemi marrë nga burime të ndryshme, duke përfshirë të dhënat nga shqyrtimi i literaturës, raporteve të ndryshme, lidhur me mësimdhënien dhe të nxënit efektiv në arsimin e mesëm të ulët.
Popullatën e hulumtimit e përbëjnë nxënësit dhe mësimdhënësit e shkollës së mesme të ulët, kurse mostra përbëhet nga gjithsej 150 nxënës dhe 85 mësimdhënës të klasave 6-9, nga rajone te ndryshme të Kosovës. Të dhënat e hulumtimit (sasiore) u mblodhën nga nxënësit dhe mësimdhënësit, përmes postës elektronike, për shkak të pandemisë globale, covid-19.
Të dhënat janë analizuar dhe përpunuar në programin SPSS dhe janë paraqitur rezultatet në formë të tabelave dhe me diagrameve.
Gjetjet e hulumtimit, nga hipoteza e parë e shtruar rezulton me vlerë të Regresionit, R Square të jetë 19% dhe niveli i signifikancës është 0. Për hipotezën e dytë vlera e R Square rezulton të jetë 25.8% dhe niveli i signifikancës është 0. Për hipotezën e tretë vlera e R Square rezulton të jetë 38.2% dhe niveli i signifikancës është 0.
Sipas rezultateve të hulumtimit, mësimdhënësve u duhet që të arrijnë dhe të realizojnë në tërësi prioritetet që ndihmojnë përmirësimin e cilësinë së mësimdhënies dhe nxënies efektive.
Rezultatet e këtij hulumtimi pritet të ndikojnë në përmirësimin e faktorëve për një mësimdhënie dhe nxënie efektive në shkollë.
Përfundimet dhe rekomandimet e hulumtimit janë në shërbim të shkollave gjatë zbatimit të faktorëve kryesorë që ndikojnë në mësimdhënie dhe nxënie efektive.
Vlerësimi i performancës së drejtorëve - një analizë e praktikës së vlerësimit në shkollat publike në Kosovë
Authors: Mehmeti Selim , Shala Luljeta
Published: June 2024

Qëllimi i këtij studimi ishte të hulumtojë dhe të analizojë praktikën e vlerësimit të performancës së drejtorëve të shkollave publike në Kosovë, të reflektuar nga raportet e vlerësimit të drejtorëve dhe nga perceptimet e drejtorëve të vlerësuar dhe vlerësuesve të tyre. Duke përdorur qasjen cilësore në studim, modelin vlerësues zhvillimor të studim rastit, është synuar të analizohen aspektet praktike në vlerësimin e performancës së drejtorëve të shkollave, përdorimi i standardeve të praktikës profesionale për drejtorë të shkollave për vlerësim dhe për orientim të përmirësimit të performancës së drejtorëve të vlerësuar, sfidat dhe mundësitë e implementimit të kësaj politike arsimore në Kosovë. Pjesëmarrës në studim ishin 10 drejtorë të shkollave publike në arsimin e detyrueshëm, të cilët kanë kaluar të gjitha procedurat e vlerësimit të performancës së tyre, si dhe 5 vlerësues të drejtorëve (inspektorë të arsimit dhe zyrtarë të arsimit), të cilët kanë qenë pjesë e komisioneve të vlerësimit të drejtorëve në dy vitet e fundit. Mbledhja e të dhënave është bërë nga shqyrtimi i dokumenteve zyrtare të vlerësimit të drejtorëve, analiza e raporteve të vlerësimit përmbledhës të drejtorëve, si dhe përmes intervistave gjysmë të strukturuara. Përpunimi i të dhënave u referohet parimeve të qasjes cilësore dhe metodës e analizës së përmbajtjes. Rezultatet e studimit tregojnë se politika aktuale e vlerësimit të drejtorëve të shkollave publike në Kosovë, ka një progres të ngadalshëm në zbatim, ashtu edhe në përmbushjen e qëllimeve të vlerësimit. Zbatimi përcillet me sfida në përdorim të standardeve për drejtorë të shkollave gjatë vlerësim dhe në identifikim të fushave për përmirësim e nxitje të përgjegjësisë personale. Studimi siguron një kontribut modest për të kuptuarit e realiteteit në implementimin e politikës së vlerësimit të drejtorëve në Kosovë, të sfidave dhe të mundësive në fushë të studimit. Rekomandimet e nxjerra nga ky studim mund të shërbejnë si bazë për studime të mëtejme, përmirësim të politikës dhe praktikës së vlerësimit të drjetorëve të shkollave, me qëllim rritjen e kapaciteteve dhe aftësive profesionale të drejtorëve të shkollave publike në Kosovë.
Harmonizimi i teksteve shkollore të matematikës (klasa e tretë) me Planin dhe Programin mësimor zyrtar
Authors: Bytyqi Lirije
Published: June 2024

Në këtë punim analizohen Plani dhe Programi mësimor i matematikës së klasës së tretë dhe teksti bazë Matematika 3, i botuar nga shtëpia botuese “Dukagjini” së bashku me Fletoren e punës dhe tekstet e tjera ndihmëse të matematikës. Analiza tregon se përmbajtja e teksteve shkollore të matematikës kryesisht është hartuar në bazë të kategorive dhe nënkategorive mësimore të përcaktuara në programin e matematikës dhe pastaj janë zbërthyer në njësi mësimore. Kategoritë mësimore që më së shumti kanë përmbajtje programore dhe rezultate të pritura janë Aritmetika dhe algjebra, pas saj vijon Gjeometria dhe matjet, pastaj në radhë vjen Përpunimi i të dhënave, e së fundmi si kategoria më me pak përmbajtje mësimore del se është Kategoria e bashkësive.
Problem në vete paraqet numri i madh i detyrave të vendosura në tekstin bazë të matematikës dhe në fletoret e punës. Në mungesë të librave udhëzues për mësues dhe në mungesë të udhëzimeve në tekste të nxënësve, një numër i konsiderueshëm i mësimdhënësve, të nxitur edhe nga kërkesat e prindërve brenda një ore mësimore zhvillojnë 7-8 detyra të formave të ndryshme, në brendësinë e të cilave kemi një numër të konsiderueshëm të nën detyrave. Pothuajse secila detyrë kërkon sqarim të veçantë.
Analiza jonë dhe përvoja praktike tregon se për të arritur rezultatet optimale në lëndën e Matematikës mësimdhënësi duhet të sistematizojë, të planifikojë dhe të programojë mirë përmbajtjen mësimore dhe të zgjedhin zhvillimin e detyrave që përfaqësojnë në mënyrë më të plotë realizimin e planit dhe programit mësimor dhe nevojat e nxënësve. Analiza rekomandon përfshirjen më të madhe të mësuesve në hartimin e teksteve shkollore, si dhe trajnimin e tyre për realizimin e planit dhe programit mësimor, duke u mbështetur në rezultate të pritura të përcaktuara në Planin dhe Programin zyrtar.
Rëndësia e funksionimit të komunikimit shkollë-prind
Authors: Plakolli Zehrije
Published: June 2024

Në raportet tona ndaj punës, jetës, familjes, shoqërisë dhe nevojave të përditshme, secili prej nesh ka nevojë të ndryshojë diçka. Dhe, për të bërë ndryshime në harmoni me nevojat, së pari duhet të ndryshosh mënyrën e të menduarit, apo bindjen për këtë. Marsel Prust thotë: “Zbulim nuk do të thotë të kërkojmë gjëra të reja, por nevojiten sy e mendime të reja”.
Shoqëria jonë, aktualisht, po përballet me ndryshime të shumta, shumica e të cilave bëhen në mënyrë spontane, konfuze, që sjellin shumë shqetësime shoqërore-edukative. Disa nga këto ndryshime janë shumë shqetësuese për stabilitetin tonë social, përgjithësisht, sepse çështja e edukimit të të gjitha strukturave sociale te ne është e neglizhuar dhe pa ndonjë strategji nga MASHT-i. Rëndësia dhe efikasiteti i institucioneve edukative për fëmijët është në rënie dhe sistemi arsimor nuk është si një “politikë” ditore kalimtare, kompetentët arsimorë duhet të bëjnë një platformë më largpamëse për edukimin dhe ndërgjegjësimin e gjithanshëm të komunitetit dhe të shoqërisë përgjithësisht. Shoqëria jonë ka nevojë për ndërgjegjësim në çdo segment jetësor, duke filluar që nga ndërgjegjësimi për kulturë të punës, për ruajtje të ambientit jetësor, për edukim shëndetësor, për integrim social etj.,keshtuqeeshte e nevojshme një strategji për edukimin e të rinjve, prindërve, familjeve dhe komunitetit.
Problemet nëpër shkolla, në familje dhe në komunitet shtohen në mënyrë shqetësuese. Të rinjtë, përherë e më shumë, shfaqen më të rebeluar në raport me ambientin, me prindërit, me familjen, me shoqërinë, me jetën dhe me vetveten. Interesimi i tyre për mësim është në rënie të vazhdueshme e në anën tjetër kureshtja për gjëra të dëmshme dhe devijuese rritet për ditë dhe si pasojë, prindërit, familja, edukatorët dhe shkolla kanë vështirësi të shumta me këta nxënës – fëmijë. E megjithatë, tepër rrallë ose kurrë, nuk dëgjohen fjalët krizë e shkollës, e familjes ose krizë arsimore...!
Shqetësimet dhe pakënaqësitë e familjes dhe të shkollës janë si pasojë e një inercioni të pranishëm në çdo segment arsimor dhe kjo situatë shtron nevojën për hulumtime dhe shqyrtim të kësaj problematike, sepse diferenca në mes të nevojave e kërkesave shoqërore për arsim dhe asaj që në realitet bëhet për aftësimin real të nxënësve është e madhe (d.m.th. është një ndryshim i madh në mes të asaj që thuhet e shkruhet zyrtarisht dhe asaj që realizohet në realitet). Shkolla më nuk është vend ku zhvillohet dhe edukohet në mënyrë të denjë fëmija- nxënësi.
Ndër faktorët e kësaj situate shqetësuese, përveç institucioneve arsimore, është edhe faktori prind-familje (“Na jepni nëna të mira, që të na japin qytetarë të edukuar”
Zhvillimet në planet dhe programet mësimore të gjuhës shqipe në arsimin e detyruar
Authors: Gojani Hajrije Devetaku-Gojani
Published: June 2024

Planet dhe Programet mësimore të gjuhës shqipe të hartuara pas Kornizës së Kurrikulit të Ri të Kosovës të vitit 2001, për dallim nga Programet e mëhershme, që orientoheshin kryekëput në përmbajtje mësimore, sjellin një qasje të re të mësimdhënies së gjuhës. Kjo qasje e kombinuar fokusohet në rezultate mësimore, por që e ka të përcaktuar edhe përmbajtjen, e cila i orienton mësimdhënësit e gjuhës shqipe në procesin mësimor. Risitë në Programet e reja mësimore vërehen si për nga struktura e tyre ashtu edhe për nga qasja metodologjike. Në këtë punim janë analizuar Planet dhe Programet mësimore të gjuhës shqipe në arsimin e detyruar në Kosovë 2003-2005, në të cilat përfshihen struktura e tyre, qasja me të cilën janë hartuar ato, përparësitë, dobësitë dhe funksioni i tyre. Analiza ofron informacione të rëndësishme, të cilat do t’i shërbejnë Ministrisë së Arsimit, Shkencës, dhe Teknologjisë, Institutit Pedagogjik të Kosovës, hartuesve të kurrikulave dhe Planeve e Programeve të reja, mësimdhënësve, dhe të gjithë partnerëve të tjerë, të cilët do të mund të krijojnë një koncept të qartë për zhvillimet e tyre, për risitë, për përparësitë dhe mangësitë, të cilat do t’u shërbejnë në të ardhmen, qoftë me rastin e rishikimit të Programeve, qoftë në rast të analizave apo diskutimeve që mund të bëhen për to. Analiza mbështetet në dokumentet e Planeve dhe Programeve mësimore të arsimit të detyruar, në klasat 1-9, në Planet dhe programet e viteve të 90-ta, në dokumentet e Kornizës së Kurrikulit, në dokumentin e vlerësimit të hapave të parë të Planeve dhe Programeve dhe në analizat e Institutit Pedagogjik të Kosovës.