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Effectiveness of Educational Supervision in Sultanate of Oman as Perceived by Teachers
Authors: Al Fahdi Rashid S. , Al Oriami Helis M. , Al Mehrzi Rashid S. , Al Rasbi Naser H.
Published: May 2022

The study aimed at identifying the effectiveness of educational supervision in public schools in the Sultanate of Oman. To achieve the aim of the study, a questionnaire was designed. It consisted of 49 items distributed into five domains. The domains are: enhancement of instructional and learning processes; school's activities and media; implementation, assessment, and development of curriculum; assessment of instructional and learning process; and teachers’ professional development. The validity and reliability of the questionnaire were examined. The sample of the study consisted of 592 male and female teachers. The results showed that educational supervision in Oman had high effectiveness on enhancement of instructional and learning processes, school's activities and media, whereas, it had medium effectiveness on the other three domains. Based on the results, few recommendations have been suggested.
Degree of Professionalism in the Teacher Preparation Program at the College of Education at Sultan Qaboos University as Viewed by Islamic Education Graduates
Authors: Al-Salmi Mohsin N.
Published: May 2022

The study aimed at identifying to what degree does the teacher preparation program at the college of education at Sultan Qaboos University enable Islamic education teachers to perform their professional roles as viewed by the graduates of the program. In order to achieve this aim, a questionnaire was designed consisting of 42 roles and falling under 5 themes. Having checked the instrument for validity and reliability, it was administered to a sample of 56 graduates of the program. The main findings of the study were: a) the teacher preparation program of Islamic education in the College of Education enabled the graduates to perform the professional roles at th moderate level; and there were no statistically significant differences at the level of 0.05 between the means of respondents attributable to the variables of gender and year of graduation in general, as well as at the level of each of the 5 themes. Some of the recommendations are to reinforce the highly viewed roles such as the humanitarian roles and the roles in the five themes. It is also recommended to support the roles that were viewed moderately in the program and to give seminars and workshop to Islamic education teachers as to perform the professional roles effectively.
The Effect of Score Resolution Method among Evaluators' Ratings of Writing Tasks and Number of Scoring Rubric Categories on the Operational Score
Authors: Al-Shayeb Abdelhafez Q.
Published: May 2022

The study aimed at investigating the reliability indices of the operational score calculated by three different methods of score resolution among evaluators' ratings of a writing task (the averaged score of the original ratings, the averaged score of the expert rating and the original ratings, the averaged score of the expert rating and the closest rating of the original ratings). Two scoring rubrics (five categories, seven categories) were used. The effect of score resolution method was examined, and scoring rubric in the operational score calculated in one of the above mentioned methods. Data were obtained from the answers of 232 male and female teachers to a previously developed writing task. The writings were blindly assessed by six raters using the two pre-developed scoring rubrics. The results revealed differences among reliability indices due to the resolution method used to calculate the operational score regardless of the scoring rubric being used. Repeated measures ANOVA with between-subjects factor revealed significant main effect of both factors i.e., score resolution method, and scoring rubric in the calculated operational score using one of the aforementioned resolution methods.
Re-calibrating and Re-standardization of Teacher Rating Scale of the Characteristics of Gifted Children in Basic Education Phase Using Rasch Model
Authors: Bakhiet Salah F.
Published: May 2022

The Arabic scale for teachers' rating of basic education gifted students' characteristics is considered one of the commonest Arabic measures used for initial identification of gifted students in some Arabic countries. One of the shortcomings of this scale, however, is that it is based on the classical theory of measurement. This study sought to recalibrate and re-normalize the scale in the light of Rasch's unidemisional model which rests upon the modern theory of measurement and to develop different criteria for interpreting the levels of individuals' traits. The scale was administered to 830 Basic Education students in Khartoum (age ranged from 7 to 12 years). Two groups of students participated in the study: a calibration sample (N = 250) and a standardization sample (N = 580). The statistical treatments were performed using the PSAW 18 and RUMM 2020 programs according to Rasch's unidimentional model. Six of the scale items were deleted for not conforming to Rasch's model. This left the scale with 31 items. Besides, new criteria for the scale were developed by obtaining the tscores that match the various ratings of the individuals' ability.
The Effect of Using Reciprocal Teaching Strategy on Students’ Reading Comprehension and Attitude toward Reading in Seventh Grade Students in Kuwait
Authors: Almaian Hend A.
Published: May 2022

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of using reciprocal teaching strategy on reading comprehension and on students' attitude toward reading for seventh grade students in Kuwait. The research sample consisted of 40 students distributed in two groups. The experimental group 20 was taught using reciprocal teaching strategy, while the control group 20 was taught using traditional methods. Two instruments were designed: a test to measure students reading comprehension and the other to measure the attitude toward reading. The results showed that there are significant statistical differences in test scores between the experimental group and the control group in favor ofthe experimental group. However, there were no significant statistical differences in students’ attitudes between the two groups. The study recommends that teachers in schools use reciprocal teaching strategy in teaching reading in order to develop students’ reading comprehension.
Illness Perception and Coping Strategies with Silicosis Patients
Authors: Aberkane Salah
Published: May 2022

The main aim of this study is to show the illness perception effect on the selection of coping strategies in a sample of silicosis’ patients. A sample composed of 32 individuals (male patients) having silicosis, aged between 19 and 50 and living in the region of TKOUT\ Batna (Algeria) was adopted in this study. Two scales were used, the scale proposed by Moss Morris (the revised illness perception questionnaire IPQ_R) and the scale of Bolhane (Coping questionnaire). The statistical correlation analysis was used to determine the relationship between illness perception and coping strategies. Multiple Regression Analysis was also used to assess the predictive ability of the illness perception dimensions on the coping dependent variables. This study has provided insights about the relationship between illness perception and coping strategies in the considered sample. Therefore, it has shown that there is an effect of emotional representations in choosing the way to solve the problem, the way to search for the social support, and the positive reassessment among the individuals of the sample. It is to note that there is also an effect of treatment control, illness coherence in choosing the way of self-blaming among the individuals of the same sample.
Using the Learning Cycle Approach in Designing the Instruction of e-Marketing and its Effectiveness on Developing Systemic Thinking Skills and Motivation to Learn among Commercial Secondary School Students
Authors: Abdelaziz Hamdy A.
Published: May 2022

This aim of this research was to use the learning cycle approach in designing e-marketing subject and measure its effectiveness on developing systemic thinking skills and learning motivation among commercial secondary school students. To achieve this purpose, the researcher used a mixed approach of experimental and developmental research methodology. The researcher developed a systemic thinking skills test and a learning motivation scale. The researcher also developed a learning unit on the principles and concepts of emarketing to be used with students of Commercial Secondary Schools. These tools were applied on a sample consisted of 60 students from the commercial secondary schools during the 2011/2012 academic year. The results of this research revealed that the designed instruction based on the learning cycle approach has a statistical and a practical significance on developing systemic thinking skills and learning motivation among commercial secondary school students. Based on these results, a set of educational recommendations and suggestions were proposed.
The Administration Staff Appraisal Level of the Organizational Context at Ajlun University College
Authors: Rababah Omar A.
Published: May 2022

This study aims to test the organizational atmosphere from the staff perspective at Ajlun University College. Specifically, the study raises few questions: What are the dimensions of the organizational atmosphere at the university according to the educational administrative literature? What is the reality of the organizational atmosphere at Ajlun University College, Al Balqa Applied University? What is the operational proposal of developing the organization atmosphere at Ajlun University College? The researcher administered a twenty-four-item instrument to 95 members of the administration staff of the college. The major dimensions of the university organization were found to be: decision-making, social relationships, the organizational belonging, and the organizational atmosphere.The study revealed that the level of the organizational atmosphere was average.To improve the organizational atmosphere, the study recommends that meetings be arranged to bring together both the administration and the staff to discuss their problems, listen to their opinions and suggestions and enhance the financial and moral incentives through allocating proper budgets. The study also recommends conducting studies to identify the causes of the low level of effectiveness of some of the organizational dimensions.
The Phenomenon of Rioting among the Youth in the Eastern Province in Saudi Arabia and the Prevention Strategies
Authors: Mustafa Aziz A.
Published: May 2022

The phenomenon of rioting among youth is a social and security problem which constitutes a threatening danger to societies. The present study aimed to identify the underlying causes of rioting in Alkhobar and the preventive measures that can be taken to stop the manifestations of unrest among youth in future. Questionnaires, whose validity and reliability were properly confirmed, were distributed among randomly-chosen (n= 3700) youth from all the Eastern Province cities. The results revealed that the causes of rioting among Saudi youths are due to many factors like economic, religious, health, recreational, social and familial. The results also showed that there was no significant difference in the dimensions of the causes of unrest among the youth in respect to the city, community or group, with the exception of the economic factor which showed a tilt towards the unemployed. Regarding the importance of preventive measures and strategies to deal with these problems, many possibilities were presented to the participants who responded favorably to such a propositions. More research in this phenomenon is highly needed, taking into consideration other variables in order to identify them more realistically.
The Effectiveness of a Program Based on the Strategy of Positive Education in the Development of Self-Esteem of Kindergarten Children with Learning Difficulties
Authors: Badraldien Khadega M.
Published: May 2022

The results of several studies have shown that children with learning difficulties suffer from low selfesteem compared to normal children, which may affect their integration with their normal peers, social adaptation, and their academic superiority in subsequent years. Positive education is one of the modern strategies in education which is intended to focus on the positive and desirable behavior of the child rather than focusing on the negative or bad behavior. The present study aimed to find out the effectiveness of a program based on the strategy of positive educationin the development of self-esteem for children who suffer from learning difficulties. The study used the pre-academic skills scale to diagnose and sort children with learning difficulties and the self-esteem scale to determine the level of appreciation for children with learning difficulties for themselves before and after the implementation of the program. Overall, the results of the study indicated that the positive education program helped in developing children’s self-esteem and appreciation for themselves. The results showed that children of the experimental group had better selfesteem than the control group, and the positive education program had a significant impact on the development of self-confidence and self image. The results also indicated that the experimental group was better in integration and social interaction than the control group. The study recommended using the strategy of positive education not only with normal children but also with those with learning difficulties. The study also recommended that parents' and teachers' awareness of the importance of positive education and its impact on the growth of the child's personality and abilities should be enhanced.
Investigating the Validity of Student’s Portfolio in Classroom Assessment at the First Secondary Class in the Kingdom of Bahrain
Authors: Aldoseri Rashed H.
Published: May 2022

This research aimed to investigate the validity of the secondary student's portfolio by utilizing Messick's six-facet unified model of validity (content, structure, generalizability, external, substantive, consequences), as well as exploring teachers’ practices in using student’s portfolio for assessing students' achievement. The research was applied in two secondary schools in Bahrain, one for males and one for females. A random sample of 30 teachers from 130 teachers participated in the study. Two instruments were used: a 20-item questionnaire pertaining to teachers’ classroom assessment practices; and a 22-item form about the content of students' portfolio, with five dimensions. The results revealed that most teachers' assessment practices of the portfolio focused on students' activities and projects. Also, assigning grades to the students was another priority of teachers. Evidence of validity of students' portfolio in assessment according to Messick’s model was found. Inter-correlations ranged between 0.63 to 0.85; and reliability coefficients ranged from 0.84 to 0.92 among the 5 dimensions of the student portfolio. Regarding the generalizability validity, 47% of the variance of students’ scores in the portfolio is attributed to raters’ judgments about the relevance of portfolio components. Moreover, the results indicated evidence of the generalizability validity of the portfolio as depicted in the relationship between students' portfolio scores and students' GPA (r = 0.75) and between students' portfolio and students' scores in the national exam (r = 0.68). The researcher provided suggestions for further research.
Supervisory Working Alliance and Trainees’ Counseling Self-Efficacy: Implications for Developing Training Program of Counseling Students
Authors: Alaedein Jehad M.
Published: May 2022

The study, based on the model of Bordin (1983), aims to explore whether the supervisors' and trainees' perceptions of supervisory working alliance (goals, tasks and emotional bond) predict trainees' perceptions of counseling self-efficacy. The study sample consisted of 144 undergraduate and graduate counseling students from four Jordanian state universities, and 14 supervisors of these students. Results of multiple regression analyses showed that from the viewpoint of the trainees, goals in the supervisory working alliance were the predictor of their counseling self-efficacy, and explained 11% of the variation in selfefficacy. In addition, supervisors' perceptions of the trainees' counseling self-efficacy, explained 4% of the variation in their trainees' perceptions of counseling self-efficacy. The study showed that trainees, compared to supervisors, had higher levels of counseling self-efficacy and supervisory working alliance perceptions, with the exception of the emotional bond. Findings highlight the importance of studying the supervisor-supervisee relationship in the context of counseling training programs. The study's results have implications for improving the supervision outcomes and proposals for future studies.
Students’ Difficulties in Solving Physics Problems in Introductory College PhysicsCourses at King Saud University
Authors: Alshaya Fahad S.
Published: May 2022

The purpose of this study was to identify the difficulties facing students in introductory college physics courses at King Saud University in solving physics problems, by exploring faculty members' perceptions of these difficulties, and through analyzing students' answers to physics problems in final exams. The study mainly focused on four themes of difficulties, including: the problems verbal context, physics laws, mathematical skills and graphs or diagrams. The study also sought to learn about faculty's perception towards the degree of influence of the proposed solutions. The study sample consisted of 27 physics faculty members, in addition to 391 students. The study showed consistency between the faculty members' perception towards the difficulties of solving problems and the analysis of student answers in final exams. The difficulties related to the verbal context were the most common among students, whereas difficulties related to mathematical skills were the least common. In addition, the results revealed that there were also difficulties related to physical laws, and knowledge of graphs or diagrams. The findings showed that the perceptions of faculty members towards proposed solutions as being as a “high effect”on fourteen suggested techniques, while their perception towards the rest of the techniques were as “medium effect”. Finally, their perception towards only one technique was being of “low effect".
A Survey of Biology Alternative Conceptions among General Education Students in the Sultanate of Oman
Authors: Ambusaidi Abdullah Kh. , Al-Balushi Suliaman M. , Al-Hiji Saif , Al- Shuaili Ali H.
Published: May 2022

This study aimed at investigating Omani general education alternative conceptions in some biological concepts. To achieve this aim, a two-tier MCQs biology test, consisting of 40 items, was constructed. The test was verified by a panel of experts in science teaching to check its validity, whereas the reliability was calculated using Cronbach alpha for internal consistency. Alpha value was 0.85. The test was administered to 1013 students, randomly selected from four educational governorates in the Sultanate of Oman in the 2010/2011 school year. The results of the study showed that Omani general education students held several alternative conceptions in all four domains of the biology: systems and life processes, reproduction and heredity, cell and its functions and diversity and adaptation. Accordingly, the study proposed several recommendations based on the results.
The Effectiveness of Cooperative Play in Developing the Basic Thinking Skills of Kindergarten Pupils
Authors: Khaled Mohammad Bani
Published: May 2022

This study aimed to know the degree of possessing basic thinking skills and the effectiveness of the cooperative play in developing these skills for kindergarten pupils. The sample of the study consisted of 50 pupils between the ages of 5-6 years selected randomly. The pre-test ensured that the two groups were equal in the basic thinking skills. After the statistical analyses of data, the results showed that the most practiced basic thinking skill by the pupils in kindergarten was the reasoning skill, while the skill of conclusion was the least practiced one. Finally, the results of the study showed that there were statistically significant differences in the basic skills of thinking on the scale as a whole and its dimensions, including: memory, classification, prediction, conclusion, and reasoning, and all were in favor of the experimental group.
The Effects of Using the Reciprocal Teaching Strategy in the Literary Texts Teaching on Developing the Literary Appreciation Skills of the Third Grade Intermediate Female Students
Authors: Al- Baker Fahad A.
Published: May 2022

The study aimed at identifying the effects of using the reciprocal teaching strategy in the literary texts teaching on developing the literary appreciation skills of the third grade intermediate female students. The study was conducted on a random sample of the third grade intermediate female students (n=48) in Riyadh, KSA that was divided into two groups: The experimental group (n= 24) studied the literary appreciation skills using the reciprocal teaching strategy whereas the controlled (n=24) studied the same material but using the traditional method of teaching. The study employed a list of the literary appreciation skills appropriate for the third grade intermediate level, and a test to measure their mastery of those skills. The pre- and post-treatment application of the research instruments revealed that there is weakness in the students' mastery level of the literary appreciation skills, and that most of the literary appreciation skills require development. The study also revealed that there are statistically significant differences between the experimental group and the controlled group, the former excelled the latter reflecting an efficacy of using the reciprocal teaching strategy. In view of the findings of the study, some suggestions and recommendations were proposed for future research.
The Relationship between Palestinian Student Teachers’ Perception of Computer Technology and their Attitudes to Use it in Teaching
Authors: Sabri Khawla S. , Rabee Jamal M.
Published: May 2022

The objectives of the study were as follows: To examine the validity (or adequacy) of using the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) with pre-service student teachers in the West Bank (Palestine), to identify the perceptions of student teachers with respect to ease and utility of using computer technology, and to identify the attitudes of student teachers toward computer technology and their intention to use it in teaching. To achieve these objectives, six null hypotheses were formulated. The sample consisted of 260 student teachers. A questionnaire was used to collect the data. The Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) technique was used to analyze data. Results revealed that the fit between the data TAM model was acceptable. Also, the results revealed that student teachers used computer technology with ease and this had a positive direct effect on their perception of its usefulness. In addition, perception of usefulness had a positive direct effect on the attitude of student teachers toward its use, which in turn, had a positive direct effect on their intention to use it. However, the perception of student teachers with respect to using computer technology with ease had no direct effect on their attitude toward its use, and their perception of usefulness of its use had no direct effect on their intention to use it.
Goal Orientations among Yarmouk University Students and their Relationship with Self- Regulated Learning
Authors: Banimufarrej Ahmad Y. , Alawneh Shafiq F.
Published: May 2022

This study aimed at exploring the relationship of goal orientations with self-regulated learning among Yarmouk University students in light of faculty and gender. The sample of the study consisted of 684 students. Two scales were used: a goal orientations scale, and aself-regulated learning scale. The results showed statisticallysignificant differences in the means of participants' scores on the goal orientation scales due to the student gender in mastery goals, and performance-avoidance goals; females scored higher on these subscales than males. No significant gender difference was found in performance-approach goals. The results also showed significant differences in the means scores on the self-regulated learning scale due to gender; females once again scored higher than males on all skills, except for the planning and goal specification skill. No significant difference, however, was found in self-regulated learning due tostudent faculty or the interaction between faculty and gender.
Construction of a Scale for Emotions Management of the Educational Supervisors in the Sultanate of Oman
Authors: Al Hosni Salim K. , Zamili Ali A. , Al Kharusi Hussain , Kazem Ali M.
Published: May 2022

This study aimed to construct of a scale for emotions management of the educational supervisors in the Sultanate of Oman. It aimed to find out its psychometric properties in terms of validity, reliability, and performance norms. The sample size consisted of 335 supervisors from the Omani educational governorate. The scale was applied during the first semester of the academic year 2010-2011. The validity was verified by three methods: face validity, factorialvalidity and concurrentvalidity. Since there were no significant differences in the scale averages of males and females, the norms were derived for both males and females combined. Finally, a number of recommendations and suggestions have been introduced.
The Effect of Dramatizing the Teaching Unit of Beni Abbas Caliphs in History of Arabs and Muslims Textbook on Sixth Grade Students' Achievement and on their Social Interactional Skills Enhancement
Authors: Obeidat Hani H. , Tawalbeh Hadi M. , AL-Aroud Mansour B.
Published: May 2022

The current study aimed at identifying the effect of dramatizing the teaching unit of Beni Abbas Caliphs in 6th grade History of Arabs and Muslims Textbook on improving students' achievement as well as enhancing their social interactional skills. In order to achieve the objectives of the study,three instruments were developed: dramatizing a teaching unit (namely: Beni Abbas Caliphs), a 25-item achievement test, and a social interactional skills scale. All three research instruments were subjected to validity and reality testing. The present study adopted a quasi-experimental design which entailed an experimental group (N = 46) and a control group (N = 44) from DairAlla directory of Education in the academic year 2011/2012. The study reported statistical significant differences in participants' achievement in favor of the experimental group. Significant statistical differences (=0.05) on social interactional sills scale were reported and in favor of the experimental group. The present study recommends thatMinistry of Education need to dramatize history textbooks and to train teachers on using drama in teaching history.
Psychological Help-Seeking Attitude and Locus of Control among College Student
Authors: Al-Bahrani Muna
Published: May 2022

This study investigated psychological help-seeking attitude and its relation to gender, year in college, accommodation, and locus of control among college students. A total of 152 students (55.3% female and 44.7% male) participated in this study. Self-report data on psychological help-seeking attitude and locus of control scale were assessed. Results showed participants held positive attitude towards help-seeking. Help-seeking attitude did not vary by gender, year in college, and accommodation. Significant contribution attributed to locus of control. Externally locus of control type participants indicated more positive help-seeking attitude than internally type.
Teachers' Evaluation of the Omani EFL Basic Education Textbooks
Authors: Al-Humaidi Salma
Published: May 2022

The purpose of this study was two-fold: first, to develop a tool for evaluating the EFL textbooks in the Omani Basic Education schools, and second, to involve teachers in the evaluation process. Three research questions were asked: (1) What are the relevant criteria for evaluating the Omani EFL textbooks used in Basic Education schools? (2) To what extent do the textbooks match the evaluative criteria? (3) Does teachers' evaluation of textbooks vary according to gender and experience? An evaluation checklist including 42 criteria in question form was developed and validated. In fall 2008, 73 EFL teachers (35 males and 38 females) from Muscat and Al-Dakhiliya regions used the checklist to evaluate the grade 10 textbooks of the Basic Education stage. Data analysis showed that the evaluative criteria are reflected to some extent in the textbooks and that there was no statistically significant difference in teachers' evaluations of the textbooks due to gender and experience. It was recommended that EFL textbooks be evaluated and teachers be involved in the evaluation process. In addition, the Colleges of Education should offer a course on textbook evaluation.
Perspectives of Primary School Science Teachers, Supervisors and Parents towards Assessment for Learning
Authors: AlAbdulkarim Iman O. , Omar Suzan H.
Published: May 2022

One of the major problems of the Continuous Assessment System (CAS) in elementary schools is that it assesses students' learning more than helping them improve their understanding and knowledge of scientific concepts and skills. It also does not assess their behavioral and social skills. This research aims to introduce assessment for learning, where the teacher gathers information about the student's current knowledge and skills then provides them with feedback to help them improve learning. The study consists of two parts: a survey of the science teachers, supervisors and parents' opinions in comparing the two assessment systems (tested for validity and stability). The second part was to apply assessment for learning in science classrooms by six teachers for a period not less than six weeks. Interviews were used to collect data and a new form of report card was proposed to assess student performance. Findings indicate significant differences between assessment for learning and CAS in favor of the former. The teachers noticed positive results in the knowledge and understanding of scientific concepts and skills of the students, and a marked improvement in social and behavioral skills.
A importância do conhecimento da enfermagem obstétrica na prevenção de hemorragia pós-parto
Authors: Carmo Aline Lima do , Rodrigues Valeska Sobreira Dias , Fonseca Daniel Silva da
Published: May 2022

Objetivo: Apresentar as condutas de prevenção de hemorragia puerperal, enfatizadas em evidências científicas, como um importante fator para o conhecimento e a prática profissional dos enfermeiros obstetras. Método: Trata-se de um estudo bibliográfico, descritivo, do tipo revisão integrativa, onde utilizou-se os seguintes critérios de inclusão: artigos completos, em português ou inglês, indexados e coletados nas bases de dados LILACS, MEDLINE e BDENF, em uma visão temporal entre 2010 a 2020. Resultados: As evidências científicas selecionadas demonstraram que a prevenção da HPP exige um bom preparo da equipe multiprofissional, destacando-se a atualização constante, bem como a utilização de protocolos com abordagem multidisciplinar. Conclusão: O enfermeiro obstetra, juntamente com a sua equipe, precisa aplicar, preferencialmente, a conduta ativa como medida preventiva durante o terceiro período do parto, ter o conhecimento e a habilidade necessária para identificar a causa da hemorragia e implementar, o mais precocemente possível, o tratamento prescrito, dessa forma, diminuindo cada vez mais a taxa de mortalidade materna por este fator.
The influence of organizational culture, work motivation, work discipline, and work ethic on the performance of Widyaiswara human resources development agency of Bali Province
Authors: Mudita I Wayan , Yudana I Made , Natajaya I Nyoman , Ariawan I Putu Wisna
Published: May 2022

This research was conducted to know the effect of organizational culture, work motivation, work discipline, and work ethic on the performance of the Widyaiswara human resource development agency of Bali province. This research includes ex post facto research in the form of correlation because the independent variables are not controlled directly, do not exist before, and are not manipulated. The entire population of the Widyaiswara of the Bali Province Human Resources Development Agency became the research sample. The sampling technique used is the census method, which uses the entire population as the research sample. All data were collected using a questionnaire technique with likert scale. The analysis process in this research is assisted by using SPSS 24.0 for Windows. The results of the study indicate that there is a significant influence between organizational culture, work motivation, work discipline, and work ethic on the performance of the Widyaiswara human resource development agency in the province of Bali. So it is very important to develop these four variables to support teacher performance.
prospective study of aetiology and outcome of acute kidney injury in type 2 diabetes patients
Authors: George Jisa
Published: May 2022

Introduction: Acute kidney injury (AKI) describes the clinical syndrome earlier called acute renal failure. AKI is defined as structural or functional abnormality of the kidney that manifests within 48 h, as determined by blood, urine, tissue tests or by imaging studies. AKI is depicted by rapid (over hours to days) decline in glomerular filtration rate, retention of nitrogenous waste products and perturbation of the extra-cellular fluid volume, electrolytes and acid-base homeostasis. AKI constitutes approximately 5% of hospital admissions and up to 30% of admissions to intensive care units (ICU). Materials and Methods: A prospective study was conducted at Department of General Medicine, ESIMC & PGIMSR, KK Nagar, Chennai from March 2021 to February 2022 (1 year). Study population was Type 2 diabetic patients with acute kidney injury irrespective of age and gender. Evaluation included detailed history taking and physical examination. Acute kidney injury was assessed on the basis of their serum creatinine and/or urine output fulfilling the KDIGO criteria. Results: The study was conducted in a total of 300 diabetic patients who developed acute kidney injury. There were 188 males and 112 females. The aetiology and outcome of acute kidney injury in the above patients were found out.
Evaluation of non-articular causes of shoulder pain
Authors: Shaker Sarah W. , Osman Ahmed M. , Arafa Hanan M. , Sakr Hossam
Published: May 2022

Background: To evaluate the accuracy of high resolution ultrasound (USG) and MRI in the diagnosis of rotator cuff tears (RCT) and to determine if high resolution USG compares favorably in sensitivity and specificity to MRI in the diagnosis of non-articular causes of joint pain. Material/Methods: In this prospective comparative study, 52 patients with clinically suspected rotator cuff tears underwent both ultrasound and MRI of the shoulder. The USG and MRI were interpreted by two radiologists experienced in musculoskeletal radiology and blinded to findings of each other. Comparison was done using MRI as a standard reference. Results: The agreement between USG and MRI for diagnosis of RCTs was statistically significant ; USG showed a sensitivity of 90.6% and a specificity of 75% for tendinopathy, a sensitivity of 64.3% and a specificity of 81.6% for partial-thickness tears, a sensitivity of 41.7% and a specificity of 90% for complete width full-thickness tears and a sensitivity of 40% and a specificity of 95.7% for incomplete width full-thickness tears; diagnostic efficacy for all cases with tears was 80.8%. Conclusion: Considering the comparable diagnostic efficacy of USG and MRI, the former modality can be used as a first-line investigation for diagnosis of RCT.
Experimental Evaluation and Approach of Enhancement in Generation of Automatic Unsupervised Extractive Text Summarization of Marathi Text By Using Machine Learning Algorithm
Authors: Dhawale Apurva D. , Kulkarni Sonali B. , Kumbhakarna Vaishali M.
Published: May 2022

The Text summarization has immense importance in the arena of Natural Language Processing. The summarization can be done in two ways: abstractive and extractive text summarization. Here, the language is a vast query, because we have large number of national and international languages. By studying the literature, the Marathi language is chosen for this work and we are trying to make a framework where all the students giving competent examinations can have summarized Marathi e-news articles by using extractive text summarization. For this objective we have used TextRank algorithm which has proven very effective for different languages. This paper demonstrates the summarization techniques on Marathi e-news articles using Gensim Library of TextRank algorithm and comparative analysis of summaries generated by using both TextRank and ROUGH method.
Prevalencia de asma, rinitis, dermatitis atópica en escolares, San Pedro Sula, Honduras, 2020
Authors: Suazo Juan Fernando , Pineda Reenie Helena , Casco Funes de Núñez Elizabeth
Published: May 2022

La prevalencia de las enfermedades atópicas va en aumento de manera importante, especialmente en la población infantil a nivel mundial según la Organización Mundial de la Salud. Dentro de estas enfermedades están incluidas el asma, rinitis y la dermatitis atópica. Objetivo: Determinar la prevalencia de asma, rinitis y dermatitis atópica en escolares de 6 a 12 años en San Pedro Sula, Honduras en el año 2000. Pacientes y Métodos: Estudio descriptivo, cuantitativo, no experimental. La muestra fue de 1500 escolares matriculados en diversas escuelas que fueron seleccionadas por un método no probabilístico por conveniencia. La recolección de datos se realizó mediante la aplicación de un instrumento tipo encuesta a escolares que cumplían con los criterios de inclusión y contaban con consentimiento informado. Los datos se tabularon en SPSS. Resultados: La prevalencia de asma fue 24.46% (367), rinitis 17% (255) y dermatitis atópica 11.69% (175). Se encontró que 15.73% (236) tenían asma y rinitis; 9.53% (143) asma y dermatitis; y 8.40% (126) padecían rinitis y dermatitis. Además, 7.93% (119) padecían de las tres enfermedades. Conclusión: Los datos de prevalencia de asma y de dermatitis atópica en Escolares de San Pedro Sula son mayores a los encontrados en estudios de prevalencia de dichas enfermedades en Latinoamérica. Sin embargo, la prevalencia de rinitis en San Pedro Sula es menor en comparación a la señalada en estos estudios.
Resistencia antirretroviral en pacientes con virus de inmunodeficiencia humana en Hospital Nacional Mario Catarino Rivas
Authors: Banegas Carball Krisia Maria o , Martínez Lópe Raquel Andrea z , Romero Dura Carlos Alberton , Morales Cortez Douglas Isaac , Flores Castellanos Isis Sarahi , Erazo Karen
Published: May 2022

La terapia antirretroviral de primera línea utilizada en el país desde hace varios años, consiste en un inhibidor de la transcriptasa reversa no nucleósido con dos inhibidores de la transcriptasa reversa nucleósidos, está asociada al fallo terapéutico y se ha reportado resis- tencia a la misma. Objetivo: conocer la resistencia a la terapia antirretroviral de primera línea en pacientes tratados por Virus de Inmunodeficiencia Humana en Hospital Nacional Mario Catarino Rivas desde octubre 2016 al 2017. Pacientes y métodos: Investigación observacio- nal, descriptiva; tipo cohorte transversal, retrospectiva. Población de 313 pacientes a quienes se le realizó prueba de genotipo, de los cuales se tomaron como muestra 291 pacientes distri- buidos por grupos: sin previa exposición a antirretrovirales, pediátricos, con 12 meses de trata- miento y 48 o más meses de tratamiento a quienes se les realizó prueba de genotipo. Resulta- dos: Hubo amplificación en el 52% (152) de los pacientes, de los cuales el 56% (85) presentó resistencia a tratamiento antirretroviral, con prevalencia de resistencia de inhibidores de transcriptasa reversa análogo de nucleósidos del 75% (64), los inhibidores de transcriptasa reversa no nucleósidos (ITRNN) con 89% (76) y los inhibidores de proteasa del 15% (13). Se encontró una prevalencia de resistencia primaria del 19% en pacientes de diagnóstico nuevo. Conclusión: Se recomienda el cambio de primera línea de terapia antirretroviral ya que se identifica- ron mutaciones de resistencia a los ITRNN en un 91% en los pacientes con diagnóstico recien- te y sin exposición a ARV. La OMS recomienda retirar los ITRNN como primera línea e incluir fármacos con mejor barrera genética, cuando los niveles de resistencia para los ITRNN sean >10%.
Las relaciones históricas de Nicaragua con Estados Unidos y su implicación en el contexto nacional (1937-1963)
Authors: Pavón Moya Kelvin David
Published: May 2022

El presente artículo tiene como propósito analizar las funciones diplomáticas, históricas, políticas-económicas entre el gobierno estadounidense y nicaragüense, particularmente durante la etapa conocida como: la dictadura militar somocista (1937-1963), ofreciendo una profunda visión analítica de los hechos de mayor impacto en la sociedad nacional. El método que se ha utilizado en esta investigación es el deductivo e inductivo, análisis-síntesis a través de la lectura, fichaje y el análisis de diversas fuentes académicas localizadas en repositorios digitales como Scielo, Dialnet y La Referencia, así como espacios físicos como la Biblioteca Central Salomón de la Selva y Centro de difusión de las humanidades (CDIHUM). La técnica empleada en este texto es la revisión documental, lo cual permitió la recopilación de información para enunciar los conceptos que sustentan el estudio de los fenómenos referidos al tema. Como conclusión tenemos que la implantación de las políticas exteriores por parte del gobierno de los EEUU en Nicaragua dio como resultados: en primer lugar, a grupos separatistas libero-conservador como también simpatizantes al antiimperialismo, ambos grupos armados para luchar contra el sistema imperante. Asimismo, este período se tomaron distintas medidas para reforzar esta relación y, en segundo lugar, la instalación de empresas estadounidenses en el territorio en favor de sus intereses derivando en la explotación a las clases desprivilegiadas. Todo esto habría sido un plan orquestado desde los EEUU para neutralizar el comunismo en su afán de expandirse al Mundo en el contexto de la Guerra Fría.
Assessment Of Entrepreneurship Education As A Tool For Self-Reliance In Colleges Of Education In Adamawa State, Nigeria
Authors: USMAN Ahmed , Thomas, K.  , Gambo, I
Published: May 2022

The study assessed entrepreneurship education as a tool for self-reliance in Colleges of Education in Adamawa state, Nigeria. It specifically determined the extent to which entrepreneurship education promote educational development, adequacy of resources and identified the constraints facing teaching and learning of entrepreneurship education. Multi-stage random sampling technique was used to sample the respondents in the college of education, where a sampled 106 was drawn. The data obtained were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, rating and lickrt scale. The results revealed that entrepreneurship education encourages students to join businesses (mean score =.62), promotes economic development (mean score =.58) and self-reliance (mean score =4.55). it further revealed that there were inadequate staff (mean score =1.23) teaching environment (mean score =1.19) and materials for learning were inadequate (mean score =1.24). the major constraints facing teaching and learning of entrepreneurship education were inadequate materials for learning (mean score =2.82), skilled personals (mean score =2.78) poor remunerative to staff concern (mean score =2.67) and poor funding (mean score =2.63) it was concluded that education focuses on the overall development of students and the entrepreneurial curriculum system lays the foundation for the overall improvement of students and the entrepreneurial ability. The study recommended both governmental and non-governmental organizations should provide support to the institutions through the provision of funds, facilities and equipment and internship /houseman ship after graduation in entrepreneurship course as students’ industrial work experience scheme programme for all students should be made
Breeding biology of Chukar Partridge Alectoris Chukar (gray) in Garhwal Himalaya, Uttarakhand
Authors: Bisht M. , Kukreti Manish , Kumar Suneet
Published: May 2022

Present paper reports on breeding biology of Chukar partridge Alectoris chukar studied in district Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand. Observations made from August 2008 to October 2009 revealed that Chukar breeds in spring-summer. Pairing between male and female occurs from mid February, territory formation in March, nesting and egg laying observed in the month of April. Four to 12 eggs were layed in simple scrape or on open ground having small vegetation cover. Only grass cover was recorded more than fifty percent. Hatching success was recorded 60 to 90 percent.
Traditional agroforestry system practiced in Kupwara: A border and backward district of Jammu & Kashmir
Authors: Bhat Gh. , Mugloo J. , Rather T. , Singh Amerjeet , Mir A.
Published: May 2022

To evaluate the existing Agroforestry Systems in Kupwara, (J&K) the study was undertaken in year 2006-2007 on block level basis in randomly selected 6 blocks which accounted for 50% of the sampling areas. Trees species, Poplar species, Salix species, Ulmus wallichiana, Juglans regia, Robinia pseudoacacia, etc. were found growing inside crop fields, on the boundaries at high densities under different Agroforestry Systems. The same species forms different communities. Agriculture crop were grown with different kinds of fruit trees, viz Apple, Peach, Pear, Plum, Apricot. However, Peach, Pear, Plum, Apricot trees were grown at scattered places in the orchards. Maize was found to be grown by the farmers throughout districts. However, Paddy was confined only to plain parts. The fuel wood needs were fulfilled by the adjoining forests.
Membangun Motivasi Pariwisata Pantai Bidadari Desa Sugih Waras Melalui Kelompok Sadar Wisata
Authors: Renaldi Muhammad , Desy Misnawati  , Bastian Jabir
Published: May 2022

This research aims to build tourism motivation through tourism conscious groups. The theories used by researchers are Neo-Frued Personal theory and Mc Clelland's Theory of Motivation. The method of research is a qualitatively declutive approach. Then the object of the study was in Bidadari Beach, Sane Sugih Village, Banding Agung, south Sumatra. For the study subjects, namely, camat, vice chairman of UPTD, a tourist conscious group and people who are considered elders in Sugih Waras Village The results of this study show that tourism motivation through tourism conscious groups is very important for the community. The motivation can create a charm sapta so that it invites tourists to visit and can open jobs such as restaurants on the beach, homestays to water game rides.