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The Geological Collections of Trinity College, Dublin
Authors: Wyse Jackson Patrick N.
Published: August 2022

The Geological Museum in Trinity College Dublin has evolved through the amalgamation of a number of collections and museums of which two, the Dublin University Museum and the Museum of the Geological Society of Dublin, are the most important. Its history may be conveniently divided into three periods: 1, origins and the Dublin University Museum (1777-1857): 2, the Geological Museum in Deane and Woodward's Museum Building (1857-1956); and 3, the Geological Museum in modem times (1956-1990). These three stages, together with the acquisition of certain collections, are outlined below; the major collections of the Geological Museum, its present use, displays, and acquisition policies, are also summarised.
Un cimarrón en Mato Grosso, Brasil: construyendo una mirada afro-centrada en un contexto afrodiaspórico
Authors: Marinho de Carvalho Patrícia
Published: August 2022

Este artículo presenta algunos resultados de la investigación arqueológica que he desarrollado en los últimos 10 años en la comunidad cimarrona (quilombola, en portugués) del municipio de Vila Bela da Santíssima Trindade, ubicada en el Estado de Mato Grosso, Brasil. Se plantean cuestiones centrales para la arqueología del cimarronaje, principalmente en lo que se refiere a metodologías de campo colaborativas y multivocales que buscan dar visibilidad a las poblaciones afrodiaspóricas y sus cosmologías.
A sensitive and simple electrochemical technique for detecting ascorbic acid content in pharmaceutical and biological compounds
Authors: Mohammadi Sayed Zia , Mousazadeh Farideh
Published: August 2022

In the current study, a glassy carbon electrode (GCE) modified with graphene-CoS2 nanocomposite was investigated for electrochemical sensing of ascorbic acid. The electrochemical performance of the modified electrode was examined using differential pulse voltammetry (DPV), linear sweep voltammetry (LSV) and chronoamperometry (CHA) techniques. The electrochemical behavior of ascorbic acid at the graphene-CoS2/GCE displayed a higher oxidation current and lower oxidation potential than bare GCE. Under the optimal experimental conditions, the sensor presented a good linear response between the current and the ascorbic acid concentration range of 0.15–245.0 μM, with a low detection limit of 0.05 μM. Finally, the graphene-CoS2 nanocomposite-modified GCE was applied for the determination of ascorbic acid in real samples and displayed excellent recoveries.
RESILIENT HYBRID-TRIGGERED CONTROL FOR NETWORKED STOCHASTIC SYSTEMS UNDER DENIAL-OF-SERVICE ATTACKS
Authors:   College of Intelligent Systems Science and Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Zhao Ning , Zhang Huiyan ,   National Research Base of Intelligent Manufacturing Service, Chongqing Technology and Business University, Shi Peng ,   School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Adelaide
Published: August 2022

This paper investigates the stabilization problem for stochastic net-worked control systems under periodic denial-of-service (DoS) jammingattacks. First, the resilient hybrid-triggered communication scheme isdeveloped to reduce the network transmission data and improve theutilization eﬃciency, where a Bernoulli distribution is used to charac-terize the switching protocol between time-triggered scheme and event-triggered scheme. Then, a resilient hybrid-driven control protocol isdesigned, and a new switched stochastic system is constructed. Suﬃ-cient conditions of the mean-square exponential stability are derivedfor the underlying system under DoS attacks. Furthermore, a co-designscheme of the feedback gain and the hybrid-triggering parameter is ob-tained by solving linear matrix inequalities. Finally, a satellite controlsystem is employed to illustrate the virtue and applicability of the pro-posed approach.
FREDHOLM TOEPLITZ OPERATORS ON THE WEIGHTED BERGMAN SPACES
Authors:   P. G. Dept. of Mathematics, Utkal University,Vani Vih, Das Namita , Roy Swarupa ,   P. G. Dept. of Mathematics, Utkal University,Vani Vih
Published: August 2022

In this paper we have shown that if φ ∈ (L2h(dAα))⊥∩ L∞(D) andRangeT(α)φis closed, then the Toeplitz operator T(α)φ∈ LL2a(dAα)is a Fredholm operator of index zero and T(α)φis not of ﬁnite rank.Several applications of the result were also obtained. We further showthat if φ ∈ L∞Mn(D) is such that Tφis Fredholm and of index zero inLL2,Cna(dAα)then there exists ψ ∈ En×n= E ⊗Mnsuch that Tφ+δψis invertible for all suﬃciently small nonzero δ. Here E is a total sub-space of L∞(D) and Mnis the set of all n × n matrices with complexentries.
THE MINIMIZATION OF THE MEAN SQUARE OF THE DEVIATION OF A RANDOM SIGNAL FROM A GIVEN TARGET
Authors:   Institute of Mathematics ”Simion Stoilow” of the Romanian Academy, Bucharest, Dragan Vasile , Ivanov Ivan G. ,   Sofia University ”St. Kl. Ohridski”
Published: August 2022

In this paper we consider the problem of minimization of the mean square value of the deviation of a random signal z(tf ) from a given target ζ. The random signal z(tf ) represents the value at instant time tf of an output of a controlled dynamical system described by an Itˆo differential equation. Both the case when the set of admissible controls consist of general nonanticipative stochastic processes and the case when only piecewise constant controls are available are analyzed. We show that in both cases the optimal controls are in affine state feedback forms. Explicit formulae of the gain matrices of the optimal controls are provided.
COUNTING DISTRIBUTIONS IN RISK THEORY
Authors:   Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen, Kostadinova Krasimira Y. , Lazarova Meglena D. ,   Technical University of Soﬁa
Published: August 2022

In this paper we introduce some signiﬁcant counting distributionsin risk theory. The ﬁrst one is the I-Delaporte distribution. It is ageneralization of the Non-central negative binomial distribution. Thesecond distribution is the Non-central P´olya-Aeppli distribution. It isa sum of two independent random variables, one that is a Poisson andanother one, a P´olya-Aeppli distributed. The P´olya-Aeppli-Lindley,the compound P´olya and compound binomial distributions are alsoconsidered. They are mixed P´olya-Aeppli distribution with Lindleymixing distribution, compound negative binomial and compound bi-nomial distribution with geometric compounding distribution. Themain application of these distributions is that they can be used ascorresponding counting processes’ distributions in risk models
STATIC OUTPUT FEEDBACK REVISITED
Authors:   University ”Politehnica” of Bucharest, Faculty of Aerospace Engineering, Stoica Adrian-Mihail , Yaesh Isaac ,   Elbit Systems Ltd. Ramat Hasharon
Published: August 2022

The synthesis problem of static output feedback controllers within the anisotropic-norm setup is revisited. A tractable synthesis approach involving iterations over a convex optimisation problem is suggested, similarly to existing results for the H∞-norm minimisation case. The results are formulated by a couple of Linear Matrix Inequalities coupled via a bilinear equality, revealing, as in the H∞ case the duality of between the control-type and filtering type LMIs and allowing a tractable iterative method to cope with practical static output feedback synthesis problems. The resulting optimisation scheme is then applied to a flight control problem, where the merit of the anisotropic norm setup is shown to provide a useful trade-off between closed loop response and feedback gains
ON AN OBLIQUE PROJECTION METHOD FOR SOLVING THE EIGENVALUE PROBLEM OF THE COMPANION MATRIX
Authors:   Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics, Shumen University, Nedzhibov Gyurhan H.
Published: August 2022

IIn the present research, we take another look at the relatively newmethod for computing eigenvalues and eigenvectors of the Frobeniuscompanion matrix. The purpose of the paper is to interpret the methodconsidered in terms of oblique projection methods, i.e. as a Galerkintype method. Based on this dependence, we derive some new theoreti-cal results. We establish certain error estimates, which will contributeto further studies of the convergence analysis of the method under con-sideration
BEREZIN TRANSFORM OF INVERTIBLE POSITIVE OPERATORS
Authors:   P.G.Department of Mathematics, Utkal University, Das Namita , Sahoo Madhusmita ,   KIIT Deemed to be University
Published: August 2022

In this paper we introduce a class A ⊂ L∞(D) such that if φ ∈ Aand satisﬁes certain positive-deﬁnite condition, then there exists aψ ∈ A such that φ(z) ≤ αeψ(z), for some constant α > 0. Further,if φ(z) = hAkz, kzi, for some bounded positive, invertible operator Afrom the Bergman space L2a(D) into itself then ψ(z) = h(log A)kz, kzi.Here kz, z ∈ D are the normalized reproducing kernel of L2a(D). Ap-plications of these results are also discusseonly a non-standard growth condition. We show that our problem admits at least one weak solution. In order to do this, the main tool is the Berkovits degree theory for abstract Hammerstein type mappings.
A IMPORTÂNCIA DA IGUALDADE DE GÊNERO PARA O DESENVOLVIMENTO SUSTENTÁVEL: REFLEXÕES SOBRE O ORDENAMENTO JURÍDICO BRASILEIRO EM CUMPRIMENTO AO ODS Nº 5
Authors: Nacer Oliveira de Andrade Raissa
Published: August 2022

O presente artigo relata a importância da igualdade de gênero para o desenvolvimento sustentável e faz uma análise acerca do cumprimento, pelo Brasil, do Objetivo do Desenvolvimento Sustentável nº 5, frente a uma análise do Ordenamento Jurídico Vigente. Para tanto, foram explicados o conceito e a importância do desenvolvimento sustentável, o conceito de gênero e igualdade de gênero, uma ampla análise da igualdade de gênero no Ordenamento jurídico, trazendo reflexões históricas e uma análise do ODS nº 5, frente ao cumprimento pelo Brasil.  O objetivo é trazer uma reflexão sobre a importância do cumprimento ao ODS nº 5 à luz da reflexão sobre as normas existentes e a necessidade de políticas públicas inclusivas, educativas e integralizadoras. A metodologia utilizada no referido artigo, parte da premissa da pesquisa bibliográfica acerca do tema disposto.
Reciprocal Teaching Approach with Self-Regulated Learning (RT-SRL): Effects on Students Reading Comprehension, Achievement and Self-Regulation in Chemistry
Authors: Capanzana Carmela O. , Avilla Ruel A.
Published: August 2022

Reciprocal teaching is an interactive approach which provides students with reading strategies such as predicting, question generating, clarifying, and summarizing while self-regulated learning encompasses strategies which students use to achieve better learning outcomes. In this study, the effects of Reciprocal Teaching approach with Self-Regulated Learning (RT-SRL) to reading comprehension, achievement and self-regulation among nine graders in chemistry were investigated. The study utilized quasi-experimental pretest-posttest research design to a total of one hundred thirty one (131) nine graders from four intact sections in a public high school in Lopez, Quezon. In this study, purposive sampling was employed since the participants were not randomly assigned to groups and were already assigned to different class sections before the conduct of the study. Three validated instruments used in the study included: Reading Comprehension Test for assessing students reading comprehension; Achievement Test for assessing students achievement; and Self-Regulation Questionnaire (SRQ) for measuring students self-regulation. Statistical results revealed that RT-SRL had significant effects on students reading comprehension and achievement but had no significant effect on students self-regulation in chemistry. Results also showed that students and teachers responded positively on the use of RT-SRL in learning and teaching chemistry, respectively. It is recommended that RT-SRL be employed in teaching science and chemistry in K to 12 curriculum.
Development of Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) in College Statistics
Authors: Marquez Leticia V.
Published: August 2022

The study developed a Computer Assisted Instructional (CAI) learning material in College Statistics using ADDIE Model based on the performance of the students in a local government managed university in Manila. A descriptive developmental method of research designed the CAI learning material in college statistics using the ADDIE model. This model is composed of the five phases; analyzing, designing, developing, implementing and evaluating result provide details of the participants for the validation and evaluation of the CAI. Results reveal that the material is suited to the needs of the students, lessons are adequate to attain the objectives, and the lessons are suited to the students. Furthermore, results show that topics such as introduction to statistics, the measures of central tendency and measures of variations, can be taught using CAI in teaching college statistics as recommended by the graduates who took the board examination.
The Training of Educators in Praxis. Experiences Drawn from the Master's Degree in Intercultural Education
Authors: Gil-Jaurena Ines , VelÃ¡zquez Belen Ballesteros , Melero Hector S.
Published: August 2022

This paper aims to defend and illustrate the way university teaching can contribute to overcoming the dichotomies of theory and practice, research and action, scientific knowledge and professional knowledge in the training of educators. To this end, the first section addresses the commitment towards emancipatory research in response to how and with whom to research, from both collaborative and participatory perspectives; the second introduces the intercultural focus as a framework for moving beyond dichotomization; and the third part stresses the role of university education in overcoming these logics, illustrating how our university teaching promotes educational praxis in its dual role as a reflective practice, of research and intervention, in the Euro-Latin American Master's Degree in Intercultural Education run by the Spanish National Distance Education University (UNED). To conclude, we list a number of aspects, which we suggest should be promoted in order to provide a renewed perspective on socio-educational intervention and research.
Acquiring Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency in Mathematics
Authors: Agcaoili Rachel B.
Published: August 2022

This study determined how Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency (CALP) is acquired using the Cognitive Academic Language Learning Approach (CALLA) as an instructional model. This intervention was implemented to a Mathematics content focusing on solving one-step word problems. Action research design was used to achieve this primary objective. Thirty-eight purposively chosen students from the first grade served as participants. A pre-test and post-test consisting of eight word problems in addition and subtraction were given to the participants to determine the academic language used. The CALLA Learning Strategies in Mathematics Questionnaire was accomplished to determine the learning strategy used. Think aloud protocols added information on the language learning strategy used. The statistical treatment included obtaining the mean, frequencies, and percentages. Results showed that academic language proficiency and learning strategy used have improved. The CALLA instruction may have provided positive effect on the initial acquisition and development of competence in the target language. The study suggests that Mathematics teachers may try using the CALLA instructional model to develop their students' use of academic language and learning strategies. This approach necessitates the students' close supervision and proper guided practice in following instructions/directions. Language specialist should help math teachers incorporate the use of academic language and learning strategies in the syllabus design.
Familial, Educational, and Economic Values and Experiences of Single Parents
Authors: Abing Olive Joy G.
Published: August 2022

This study employed a descriptive-analytical design using both quantitative and qualitative methods of research. It aimed to analyze the familial, educational, and economic values and experiences of single parents in the province of Capiz. The instruments included researcher-made questionnaire, focus group discussion guide and in-depth interview guide. The questionnaire was administered to 393 respondents who were chosen using random sampling. The results revealed that single parents view familial, educational and economic values as moderately important values. However, they consider familial values as the most pressing among the three. Single parents also have fair and balanced experiences in terms of child rearing practices, time management, financial management and self-image perception. Among the four, the highest rated experience where they struggle the most is on financial management and self-image perception. Their usual coping mechanism is spending quality time with their children followed by keeping themselves busy at work or at home. This study reinforced the fact that for the single parents, family is the most important unit that they could belong to. This study also concluded that education is being viewed as a necessity in uplifting the single parents' status thus, they exert much effort in educating their children. It is highly imperative that studying unconventional families in their struggle to live a normal life should be the subject of more researches in order to help and understand them better. Through this study, many researchers could be enjoined to conduct more studies as they will have sufficient literature which could guide them in their research pursuit.
Facebook short response: The 10/90 model and comment and-reply strategy
Authors: Cacho Reynald M.
Published: August 2022

This paper presents an action research project designed to explore how a Facebook group wall discussion is integrated as the flexible learning activity (FLA) in an undergraduate teacher education program literature course. It describes the nature, patterns and nuances of the short responses and how teacher-student and student-student interactions in the online course enrichment activities are formed. Data was gathered through content analyses of comments and replies including an online forum. Although action research is limited by its generalizability and focus, the study yields innovative and interactive ways of keeping students to be academically and emotionally engaged through the consistently prevailing 10/90 model ratio of teacher and students online content contribution shared respectively. Positive theme generations and active interactions of students are mostly evident. Pedagogical online functions of teacher and student-student connections are recognized to support how the project became a viable platform for idea expression, fun, freedom and flexibility, and thus converting students' regular online social media behaviors into academic works. Considerations for the next cycle via Facebook group or related platforms are also extended. Finally, data-driven results with student stakeholders' inputs justifiably espouse relevant theoretical propositions and pedagogical model or lessons for both teacher-practitioners and academic researchers to try in different setting, in other courses, and/or to investigate further.
Preventing Homework Copying through Online Homework in a Math Class
Authors: Sarmiento Celina P. , Prudente Maricar S.
Published: August 2022

This article presents a potential solution to one of the prevailing issues of paper-and-pencil homework in mathematics–copying. We investigated the reasons why students copy homework and determined how they usually do it. Then, we used the information gathered to design an online homework using the features of MyOpenMath, an open source learning management system that can possibly address the limitations of traditional homework. A set of online homework that administers algorithmically generated parallel homework questions to each student, provides immediate feedback, and offers students unlimited attempts to get the problem right was developed as a result. After which, we explored how students approached the online homework and studied if it was able to prevent copying of homework among students. A class with 32 participants was observed for this endeavor. Interviews, outputs, and reflection papers from the class were analyzed to reach our aims. Two studen cases were presented to demonstrate how homework copying is usually done and to further examine and comprehend the impact of online homework. Student A narrated how online homework at MyOpenMath prevented him from copying and forced him to engage in answering homework. Student B's experience described why some students allow others to copy their homework and how the online homework led her to  tutor her classmates. By and large, the MyOpenMath online homework was able to prevent copying among students and was able to generate remarkable improvement to students' homework answering practices.
Mathematical Creativity in Solving Non-Routine Problems
Authors: Fortes Erminda C. , Andrade Rose R.
Published: August 2022

The study used the descriptive design to explore the students' mathematical creativity in terms of fluency, flexibility and originality in solving six non-routine problems. Thirty (30) participants chosen using stratified sampling from 123 Grade 10 students, were asked to solve six nonroutine problems. In each of the three sessions, two problems were answered by them, after which they were asked to write a journal about their experiences in solving a problem and then they were interviewed. Solutions of the participants which succeeded by an interview that were interpreted using validated rubrics described their mathematical creativity in terms of fluency, flexibility and originality. Results show that students may be described as “moderately creative” in all three components fluency, flexibility, originality. Likewise, the over-all level of mathematical creativity in solving nonroutine problems is moderately creative. Consequently, the researchers derived pedagogical implications to improve the mathematical creativity of students.
Stylistics Variation: Understanding Gay Lingo in Social Perspectives
Authors: Rosales Helen Espeño , Careterro Marigrace Despi
Published: August 2022

Gay lingo is one of the languages commonly spoken by gays and their friends. It manifests linguistics traits that prevent non-speakers from interacting with its speakers. This qualitative research used a case study combined with discourse analysis through production task and elicitation to determine the background of gay lingo speakers, gay lexicon, coinage, social context, and social perspectives of gay lingo speaking. The researcher used semi-structured interviews and survey (using questionnaires) to gather data from purposively selected 12 (gay and non-gay) senior high students and teachers in a secondary school. The study found that the stylistics variation of gay lingo is in the word coinage through phonology, and morphological transformations, among others. The social context of gay lingo is to provide cover for sensual topics, to gossip, and to upscale one's status. For non-gays, gay lingo speaking is a means to remove communication barriers. Gays perceive gay lingo speaking of non-gays as affirmation. Discursive studies of gay lingo is needed, while studies on the effects of gay lingo on the mainstream language is also recommended.
Perception of STEAM Teachers on the Influence of Work-Life Balance on Well-being and Teaching Performance
Authors: Quintana Crystal B. , Mercado Felixberto M. , Balagtas Amelita O.
Published: August 2022

Perception on the influence of work-life balance on well-being and teaching performance of higher education institution Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture and Mathematics (STEAM) teachers in Region IV-A CALABARZON (CAVITE, LAGUNA, BATANGAS, RIZAL AND QUEZON) was explored in this descriptive research. Work-life benefits available in educational institutions include equal access to promotion, training and sickness leaves. Using weighted mean and frequency, teacher-respondents confirmed that their personal life is sometimes affected by work. Qualitative data gathered through semi-structured interviews identified the perceived impact of work-life balance to the well-being and teaching performance of STEAM teachers which included effects on physical health, job and family satisfaction, psychological well-being, emotional state and relationship with students when teaching, time-management, and burnout tendencies. Results of this study may assist educational institutions to develop, review, and provide written policies on work-life balance of teachers as well as non-teaching personnel.
Performance Feedback and Monitoring Notebook (PF&MN): Influence on Performance, Students’ Views and Achievement in Physics
Authors: Logmao Dario L.
Published: August 2022

This study determined the influence of Performance Feedback and Monitoring Notebook (PF&MN) on the seven areas of performance, the views of two classes of Bachelor of Graphics Technology major in Architecture Technology (BGT-AT) composed of 59 students is in this feedback mechanism on assessments (formative and summative), and their achievement in Physics. The PF&MN is an assessment portfolio, containing necessary information of the students, a summary of the students’ accomplishments, answer sheets for written assessments, and feedbacks for each assessment. The notebook was used for the assessments and served as the record of the scores obtained in each test. Surveys before taking the post achievement test obtained the views of the students on the use of the notebook, and its influence on performances. Results showed that the notebook has a high positive influence in the area of “assessment of learning” and moderate positive influence on the other six areas of performance considered in this study. The notebook monitored performance, profoundly reflected the performance, and encouraged students to perform better in Physics. There was a significant change in the achievement of the students in this study, which may be due to the influence of the notebook on performance in Physics; thus, using the PF&MN continuously in Physics and other subjects is highly recommended.
Defining Quality Higher Education in an Emerging Economy: A Case of Cebu, Philippines
Authors: Aca-ac Felix Jr. S. , Baes Isabelle Sofia M. , Balbuena Angela Gabrielle , Cañon Divine Grace , Justiniani Romina Pauline P. , Laoagan Ikecraig Jean , Tan Tiffany Adelaine
Published: August 2022

For a robust economy, unemployment may be caused by job-mismatch, and job-mismatch is often associated with unemployable degree holders. A possible reason for this mismatch is the lack of a standard definition of what is quality higher education (HE) from the perspective of various stakeholders, namely, the educators, employers, and students. To get their definitions of quality HE, we interviewed 10 educators and eight employers from different industries using a non-probability sampling technique. For the sixty students, we used systematic sampling technique and purposive sampling. We collected and categorized their responses using an unstructured interview format and a thematic analysis approach, respectively.  Our findings suggest that all three stakeholders based their perception of quality HE through the relevance of curriculum and quality of graduates. The quality of the educators, availability of resources, and societal impact also affect the perceived quality of the HEIs. Since the business environment is fast-changing, the HEIs need to invite the industry to participate in the student learning process, curriculum design, and in the process of upgrading their resources.  Secondly, aside from the employability of the graduates, HEIs should also focus on the graduates' ability and willingness to learn new knowledge and skills on their own.
Hispanic Poems in Philippine Literature: Materials in teaching Regional Culture and History
Authors: Gilbas Sherill A.
Published: August 2022

This paper discussed the use of Hispanic poems as sources of Filipino culture and local historical data (directly or indirectly mentioned in the poems), in teaching regional culture (of Bicol) and history. The poems are originally written in Spanish language and are translated into English by Hornedo. The analysis employed qualitative-descriptive approach of literary criticism, anchored on the theory of New Historicism and formalist-contextualist approach. In particular, the analysis delved on the content rather than on form and structure. Findings revealed that the poems are good sources of information about the image of the places in terms of physical and cultural milieu. Furthermore, the poems were found to be reflective of reliable materials in understanding Bicol soil and of the way of life of its inhabitants. These findings suggest that literature and history be taught side by side with original materials from a certain locality that eventually unveil cultural identity.
Senior High School Students’ Perceptions and Attitudes toward the Use of Google Maps as Instructional Tool in Earth Science
Authors: Landicho Christoper Jan B.
Published: August 2022

This study investigated the use of Google Maps as an instructional tool in Earth Science. A conveniently sampled senior high school class (n=34) participated in a formative online Google Map activity. The students inferred the location of landforms usually associated with faults using the Terrain view of Google Maps during the pre-lecture and intervention phase. A short lecture explaining how these land features can possibly be deduced using Google Maps followed. After the lecture, the students re-observed the maps with Google Maps, reexamined their previous answers and modified them, if necessary. After the activity, the students answered a self-evaluation form (SEF) which sought to gather their insights regarding the use of Google Maps in their Earth science class. The results revealed that the majority of the respondents expressed positive attitudes toward using Google Maps in classroom learning. They have had meaningful engagement with this online geospatial tool in their lessons in Earth science. However, challenges such as slow internet connection and limited exposure and practice were also noted by the students. Future researchers may look into the application of Google Maps in other lessons or learning competencies, a wider coverage among schools, and the integration of other geotechnologies in teaching the Earth sciences.
Influence of Euphemistic Texts on Students’ Corrupt Communication Usage, Empathy and Prejudice
Authors: Frigillano Shirley D.
Published: August 2022

This quasi-experimental study investigated the influence of euphemistic texts (words used to substitute unethical, taboo, or harsh expressions) on the corrupt communication usage, empathy and prejudice levels of 39 education students. The participants, who were purposively chosen, were exposed to selected euphemistic texts for three months. The study utilized three validated researcher-made instruments for data gathering. The descriptive statistics, t-test for dependent sample, and Pearson’s r obtained the quantitative results. The interview, observation, and journal writing were utilized to gather further information. Findings showed that using euphemistic texts diminished the participants’ corrupt communication usage, maintained higher level of empathy and lowered their prejudice level. Avoiding harsh expressions was the most common manifestation of changed behavior among the participants. The study suggests that using euphemistic texts may be an effective alternative strategy in developing higher empathy level and minimizing prejudice, especially in lowering the extent of corrupt communication usage of the participants while speaking.
Exploring Parental Involvement in Early Childhood Education in Philippines: A Case Study
Authors: Bartolome Melissa T. , Mamat Nordin bin
Published: August 2022

Despite the attempt to increase parental involvement (PI) in school, there is a gap in understanding it from stakeholders' perspectives. This descriptive case study explored PI in early childhood education in Philippines from kindergarten stakeholders' perspectives. This study employed two phases: phase 1 focused on document analysis and phase 2 on the interview of stakeholders, in which purposive sampling technique was used to recruit 65 participants. Data from the two phases went through content and thematic analysis. The findings revealed four themes: 1) meaningful home-school interaction; 2) collective in-school engagement; 3) structured at-home learning support; and 4) refining stakeholders' capacity. These findings underscore the significance of strong PI and the need for crafting policies that will set guidelines for smooth implementation of programs and increase stakeholders' school engagement. This study requires further investigation in understanding PI focusing on the viewpoints of various stakeholders within the different regions of the country to validate its findings.
A phono-lexicostatistical analysis of Bikol-Sorsogon varieties
Authors: De la Torre Ryan G. , Gonong Gina O.
Published: August 2022

This descriptive-comparative research analyzed eleven Bikol-Sorsogon varieties. A word list of 200 basic vocabulary words served as instrument in gathering the data through semi-structured interviews. This study used purposive sampling in selecting twenty two participants based on the criteria that screened for Bikol-Sorsogon native speakers. Phono-lexicostatistics finalized the data analysis which comprised of phonetic and lexical comparison, phonetic and lexical similarity calculation, and data interpretation with regard to the relationship between the speech varieties. The percentages of apparent cognates revealed four main groups among the eleven Bikol-Sorsogon varieties. This relationship also validated the findings of preceding researches which classified Bikol-Sorsogon varieties into four subgroups. Thus, phono-lexicostatistics proved to be a systematic and effective method in analyzing several language varieties with only limited data available. With the dearth of literature and studies in Bikol-Sorsogon varieties, this research should serve as starting point for a more exhaustive linguistic investigation.
Exploring Teaching Strategies and Challenges Towards a Holistic Context-Based Special Education Teaching Strategies Program
Authors: Pocaan Jordan M.
Published: August 2022

This phenomenological research study explores the challenges and strategies of six identified special education teachers in the Legazpi City Division. The study employed in-person interviews using a validated instrument and audio recordings. The study focused on the assessment of students' current levels of functioning, planning and individualized education programs, collaboration and consultation with multidisciplinary team members, and adaptation of content activities. Using coding as data analysing results revealed that reading and discussion method, monopolizing decisions, and additional cost in modifying instructional materials were the major challenges. Moreover, the individualized instructions, strong motivation, and classroom policies, content, and modifying instructional materials were major strategies. The study formulated a holistic context-based special education teaching strategies program that highlights the faculty management program, the students support program, and the administrative support program. Faculty development programs aid teachers in not being left behind. Investing in teachers' professional growth is suggested.
Guiding Children Through Self-Learning Modules (SLM): Exploring Parents' Experiences
Authors: Ramirez Marilou T. , Naparan Janus A. , Naparan Genesis B.
Published: August 2022

Parents have to take over the challenges in teaching children during the pandemic. This phenomenon became instrumental and significant as the education system tried to overcome the temporary suspension of face-to-face classes by adopting distance learning. This qualitative case study explored parents' experiences in teaching their children at home. The researchers interviewed 12 kindergarten parents who taught their children at home using self-learning modules (SLM). Based on the results, the parents' experiences centered on their roles as learning facilitators, their encountered challenges, and their strategies to manage them. Regardless of the educational attainment of kindergarten parents, they experienced difficulties in their new involvement in their child’s learning. On the other hand, some perceived their new role as a rewarding job and treated their children as their motivation to teach their children using self-learning modules. Therefore, there is a need to intensify the capacity building of parents to help them facilitate their children’s learning with ease.
Kronik Hastalığı Olmayan Seksen Yaş ve Üstü Kadınlarda Beslenme Alışkanlıklarının Değerlendirilmesi: Kalitatif Çalışma
Authors: ŞAHİN KAYA Aysel , DİLEK Filiz , ARABACIOĞLU Nura
Published: August 2022

Bu araştırmanın amacı; kronik hastalığı olmayan seksen yaş üstü kadınlarda beslenme alışkanlıklarının belirlenmesidir. Kalitatif araştırma yöntemine uygun olarak tasarlanmış çalışmanın örneklemini Tekirdağ ilinde ikamet eden seksen yaş üstü on yedi kadın oluşturmaktadır. Verilerin toplanmasında; ‘’kişisel bilgi formu’’ ve literatürden yararlanılarak hazırlanan yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formu kullanılmıştır. Veriler derinlemesine görüşme yöntemi ile toplanmıştır. Araştırmada elde edilen sonuçlara göre; katılımcılarım çoğunluğunun günde üç ana iki ara öğün tükettiği, her gün meyve yediği, süt ürünleri tükettiği, ev yapımı ürünler kullandığı sonucuna varılmıştır. Elde ettiğimiz sonuçlar doğrultusunda; sağlıklı ve dengeli beslenme, hazır gıda tüketimi yerine mevsiminde sebze - meyve tüketimi ve ev yapımı ürünlerin kullanımı konusunda toplumda farkındalığın arttırılmasını önermekteyiz.
PROBLEMATIKA IMPLEMENTASI KEBIJAKAN DALAM PENANGANAN WABAH CORONA VIRUS DISEASE 19 (STUDI KASUS PADA PEMERINTAHAN DESA BEJI KECAMATAN KEDUNGBANTENG KABUPATEN BANYUMAS)
Authors: Purboyo Taufik , Aini Farida Nur
Published: August 2022

AbstrakRegulasi dan implementasi adalah merupakan dua variabel yang saling berkaitan dalam mendukung sebuah kebijakan publik, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendiskripsikan problematika implementasi kebijakan dalam penanganan Covid-19 hal ini dirasakan penting karena penanganan covid-19 adalah merupakan program nasional. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif diskriptif. Dari hasil penelitian menunjukkan masih adanya tumpang tindih aturan dan berbagai permasalahan tentang implementasi kebijakan.Kata Kunci :Implementasi dan Regulasi KebijakanÂ AbstractRegulation and implementation are two interrelated variables in supporting a public policy, this study aims to describe the problems of policy implementation in handling Covid-19, this is felt to be important because handling Covid-19 is a national program. This research method uses descriptive qualitative method. The research results show that there are still overlapping rules and various problems regarding policy implementation.Keywords: Policy Implementation and Regulation
PENGEMBANGAN DESA WISATA SEBAGAI UPAYA PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT
Authors: Mamuri Johar , Saputra Anggara Setya
Published: August 2022

Pengembangan desa wisata membutuhkan partisipasi masyarakat lokal dalam seluruh tahapan pengembangan dimulai dari perecanaan, pelaksanaan maupun pengawasan. Akan tetapi pada kenyataannya sering kali masyarakat justru tidak dilibatkan, partisipasinya malah terabaikan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji sejauhmana keterlibatan masyarakat lokal dalam pengembangan desa wisata menggunakan strategi pengembangan desa wisata yang mengedepankan partisipasi masyarakat lokal. Penelitian ini dilakukan di Kecamatan Kedungbanteng tepatnya di Desa Melung kabupaten Banyumas. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan cara studi pustaka, wawancara, serta observasi. Sedangkan metode analisis yang digunakan adalah analisis deskriptif. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa peran pemerintah dalam pengembangan desa wisata terlihat masih dominan, padahal bila mengacu kepada tata kelola pemerintah seharusnya hanya menjadi fasilitator, sedangkan pelaksanaan dan pengawasan diserahkan kepada masyarakat. Pengembangan Kebijakan desa wisata berbasis masyarakat sebagai upaya pemberdayaan masyarakat sangat perlu sekali diterapkan agar masyarakat merasakan dan mendapatkan manfaat dari adanya desa wisata.

Kata Kunci: Kebijakan, Desa Wisata, Pemberdayaan Masyarakat.

ABSTRACT

The development of a tourist village requires the participation of local communities in all stages of development starting from planning, implementation and supervision. However, in reality, people are often not involved, their participation is neglected. This study aims to examine the extent of the involvement of local communities in the development of tourist villages using a tourism village development strategy that prioritizes the participation of local communities. This research was conducted in Kedungbanteng District, precisely in Melung Village, Banyumas Regency. Data was collected by means of literature study, interviews, and observation. While the analytical method used is descriptive analysis. The results of this study indicate that the government's role in the development of tourist villages is still dominant, even though when referring to governance, the government should only be a facilitator, while the implementation and supervision is left to the community. The development of community-based tourism village policies as an effort to empower the community really needs to be implemented so that people feel and benefit from the existence of a tourist village.

Keywords: Policy, Tourism Village, Community Empowerment
Applying Understanding of Earth Systems, Including Climate Change, to Exploration of Other Ocean Worlds
Authors:   University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, Grebmeier Jacqueline
Published: August 2022

Earth’s polar and deep ocean systems and how they are affected by environmental changes provide analogs for understanding key processes acting in other ocean worlds, from physical and geological dynamics to chemical and biological processes. Subglacial lakes in Antarctica that are overlain by multiple kilometers of ice, as well as polar ice shelves underlain by subsurface areas of the ocean, are key sites for studying processes operating at ice-water and rock-ocean interfaces on Earth and on icy worlds. Hydrothermal vents at the seafloor release chemicals that provide energy for life and are also key areas for cross-linked Earth and planetary studies relevant to deep oceans dynamics. The presence of chemosynthetic microbes that are then consumed by multicellular life forms provide an analog for examining the potential existence of life in some subregions within ocean worlds. Here, we discuss the various Earth system processes that may have analogs on other ocean worlds and the benefits of collaborative Earth and planetary science investigations.
Data Mining Pengelompokan Akta Nikah Berdasarkan Usia Nikah atau Domisili Menggunakan Metode Clustering: Studi Kasus Kemenag Langkat
Authors: Nurlaila Nurlaila
Published: August 2022

A park in a limited sense is a plot of land that is arranged in such a way that it has beauty, comfort, and security for the owner or user. Based on the scale and shape, the park can be called a garden, park, or landscape. Now the park is not only filled with plants or large trees but has varied, one of which is by making ornamental grasses. A decision support system is used in the selection of grass types to make it easier for users to decide which grass to use for gardening. The VIKOR method is a Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) method that can be used to select more than one criteria. it can be seen that the first alternative to choose the best grass for gardening is peking, swiss and pescue grass with a value of Q = -0.6 and 0.05 and has the right to be recommended as a type of grass for gardening.

Keywords: Park, Vikor Method, Decision Making System
Mendiagnosa Penyakit pada Ayam Petelur Menggunakan Metode Certainty Factor
Authors: Nasution Sartika
Published: August 2022

The nutritional status of chickens has a major effect on productivity and it is closely related to the health of chickens. Several diseases in chickens have an economic impact because they can reduce the quality of good chicken eggs to the detriment of farmers. The main problem which is the toughest challenge in chicken farming is the emergence of disease, so its management needs to be done efficiently and professionally. However, farmers usually only know the symptoms that occur in sick chickens, without knowing what disease they are suffering from. As for veterinarians, it is difficult to find, and it takes a long time to handle chickens because the cage is far from residential areas. The Certainty Factor method can be applied to diagnose laying hens disease based on the symptoms of laying hens. Based on the results of the CF calculation, the diagnosis of Avian Encephalomyelitis (AE) in red laying hens with a confidence value of 0.9654 × 100% or 96.54% and calculated with the value of Avian Influenza / Bird Flu with a confidence value of 0.6 × 100% or 60%. Thus, red chicken A is said to be diagnosed with Avian Encephalomyelitis (AE) with a Certainty Factor confidence value of 96.54%. Handling for AE disease is AE vaccination using MEDIVAC AE-Pox at the age of 10-14 weeks. With the application of giving through a wing web.

 Key words : Laying hens, Certainty Factor
A Metrics-based Approach for Assessing Architecture-Implementation Mappings
Authors: Diaz-Pace J. Andres , Cian Berrios Rodrigo , Tommasel Antonela , Vazquez Hernan C.
Published: August 2022

Several automated techniques for assisting engineers in creating mappings between source code (e.g., classes) and architecture elements (e.g., modules) have been proposed. They are generally assessed via precision and recall metrics. However, these metrics can only be evaluated post-mortem, i.e., once an expert created and validated all the mappings. In practice, given a set of mappings, engineers would like to assess their quality without (effortfully) validating the whole set. In this context, we explore a suite of quality metrics as an architectural fitness function for a ranking of mappings, which helps engineers select a useful list of those mappings. We empirically analyzed the evolution of our metrics in two projects using different mapping techniques.
Investigating the Perception of Success in Software Projects Among Developers from a Brazilian Software Company
Authors: Nascimento Cláudio , de Mello Rafael
Published: August 2022

Understanding and properly applying agile practices in software development projects is a common challenge for developers. Consequently, the expected benefits of these practices may not be perceived, hampering developers from reaching critical success factors of software projects. This work aims to investigate the perception of success in software projects in the context of a Brazilian software company whose development process is based on Scrum. Besides, the development teams from this company follow several technical and non-technical agile practices. For this purpose, we conducted an opinion survey with 17 developers distributed among four development teams of this company. The survey findings revealed prevailing gaps in the teams' perception of critical success factors in their projects despite following a common subset of agile practices addressing them. Among others, the gaps include a lack of perceiving realistic schedules, clear requirements, and good quality management. Aiming at improving this scenario in the company, we plan to conduct a collaborative action research with one of the development teams investigated.