bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Estudio del régimen de combustión sin llama ante la variación de la carga térmica
Authors: Echavarría Juan D , Arrieta Andrés Amell
Published: November 2017

El presente estudio evaluó numérica y experimentalmente en un horno de 20 kW (a gas natural y con un factor de aireación de 1.2) la estabilidad del régimen de combustión sin llama ante la variación de la carga térmicausando diferentes flujos de aire (43 scfm, 63 scfm y 83 scfm) y una mezcla de Aire-Helio (Aire 82.02 scfm y Helio 7.06 scfm); esta última se utilizó con el fin de evaluar el comportamiento del sistema ante un incremento en el calor especifico del fluido de carga. El estudio se dividió en dos par-tes, una parte numérica y otra experimental. A partir de la simulación numérica se calculó el perfil de temperatura, el perfil de CO, el factor de recirculación Kv y la masa de productos de combustión recirculados. En la fase experimental los perfiles de temperatura mostraron una disminución en la temperatura de la cámara de combustión a medida que el flujo de aire de carga incrementaba, sin embargo, esta disminución no afectó la uniformidad térmica dentro del horno. Además la eficiencia útil mostró un incremento al pasar de un flujo de aire de carga de 43 scfm a 63 scfm,seguido de una disminución al incrementar la carga térmica.
Características estructurales de escuelas colombianas de hormigón reforzado con mampostería no reforzada
Authors: Acevedo Ana B , Zora Mejía Faver N
Published: November 2017

La evaluación de la vulnerabilidad sísmica del inventario de edificaciones de una región es de vital importancia para poder estimar el riesgo sísmico del lugar. Las escuelas constituyen una importante clase estructural porel alto número de personas que albergan, su rol social y la posibilidad de ser usadas como centros de atención en eventuales emergencias. En este artículo se presenta el análisis de las características de 77 edificios pertenecientes a 28 escuelas de los municipios de Medellín, Itagüí y Sabaneta(Colombia). Cada edificio es una estructura de pórticos de hormigón reforzado con muros de mampostería no reforzada. Dentro de los parámetros analizados se encuentra el número de pisos, altura de la edificación, área en planta, irregularidades en planta y en altura, presencia de columnas cortas, materiales de muros, dimensiones de columnas y muros, tipo desuelo, carga lateral de diseño, nivel de mantenimiento, año de construcción y existencia de daños o intervenciones de repotenciación. El análisis presentado constituye información valiosa que puede usarse para fines de estimación de la vulnerabilidad de este grupo estructural y, por lo tanto,de su riesgo sísmico.
Assign taxonomy to gene calls using Centrifuge v3
Authors: E Thornton Jr James
Published: November 2017

Uses a custom Centrifuge pipeline to assign taxonomy to gene calls.
A retrospective study of ectopic pregnancy at a tertiary care centre
Authors: Mehta Archana , Jamal Shehla , Goel Neerja , Ahuja Mayuri
Published: November 2017

Background: Ectopic pregnancy is a global problem and is the most common life-threatening emergency in early pregnancy leading to significant morbidity and fetal loss. It occurs in variable presentations. The rate of ectopic pregnancies has increased from 0.5% in 1970 to 2% today. The aim of this study was to determine the incidence, clinical presentation, risk factors, treatment, and morbidity and mortality associated with ectopic pregnancy.Methods: The present retrospective study was conducted over a period of three years in the department of obstetrics and gynecology at SMS and R, Greater Noida, UP from Feb 2014 to Jan 2017.A total of 80 patients with ectopic pregnancy were analyzed regarding clinical presentation, risk factors, operative findings and treatment modality.Results: Total number of 80 cases of ectopic pregnancies were admitted during this period against 2645 deliveries representing frequency of 3%. Majority of cases (43.75%) were in the age group of 25-29 years and 41.25% were gravida 4 and above. Risk factors were identifiable in 66.25% of cases. Previous abortion was the most common risk factor (31.25%). The classical triad of amenorrhea, pain abdomen and vaginal bleeding was present in 71.25% of cases. More than half of case (55%) had ruptured tubal pregnancy on admission. Unruptured tubal pregnancy was seen in 10% case. Interestingly we found one rare case of bilateral ectopic pregnancy. Salpingectomy by open method was the mainstay of treatment (86.25%).Conclusions: Ectopic pregnancy is still a major challenge in gynecological practice. In our country most of the cases present late after tubal rupture requiring radical surgical treatment. Early diagnosis and timely intervention in the form of medical treatment or conservative surgery not only reduces maternal morbidity but also preserves future fertility.
Проблемы реализации омниканального подхода при продаже лекарственных средств в Российской Федерации
Authors: Матосян Владимир Арменович
Published: November 2017

В статье рассматриваются некоторые аспекты работы хозяйствующих субъектов розничной торговли, а так же возможность применения ими технологических решений, позволяющих существовать и развиваться в неблагоприятных экономических условиях. Реализация омниканального подхода предполагает интеграцию всех каналов взаимодействия с потребителем в единую систему. Такая практика довольно широко востребована различными организациями. Дистанционная торговля, особенно посредством сети Интернет, представляет также интерес и для конечного потребителя. Существуют ограничения для реализации модели омниканальности, обусловленные нормами действующего законодательства в сфере реализации и обращения фармакологических средств. В свете ожидаемого снятия запрета на применение дистанционного способа продажи лекарственных препаратов принципы omni-channel будут находить все более широкое распространение в деятельности организаций розничной торговли.
Профессиональный самоменеджмент: источники знаний и базовые компетенции
Authors: Спивак Владимир Александрович
Published: November 2017

В статье рассмотрены перспективы восприятия самоменеджмента как полноценного вида науки и практики менеджмента. Достижения современного менеджмента, психологии, социологии и других гуманитарных наук должны быть признаны и использованы в качестве основ компетенций в области самоменеджмента. Автор предлагает широкий состав компетенций самоменеджмента, основанный на достижениях современной фундаментальных и прикладных гуманитарных дисциплин, способствующих повышению системности в решении проблем жизни, деятельности, развития человека и навыков менеджмента. Данный состав компетенций может служить как ориентиром в саморазвитии человека, так и основой развития его навыков менеджмента, определения областей самоисследований и тематики для преподавания самоменеджмента.
Повышение конкурентоспособности вузов: международный опыт академического предпринимательства
Authors: Киреева Наталья Сергеевна , Слепенкова Елена Васильевна , Шипунова Татьяна Сергеевна , Искандарян Роман Араратович
Published: November 2017

Актуальность исследования обусловлена проблемой возрастающей конкуренции на глобальном рынке образовательных услуг. Вузы ищут пути и способы повышения своей конкурентоспособности. Цель статьи – выявление компонентов конкурентоспособности вуза на основе изучения зарубежного опыта. Методы исследования – экспертный анализ показателей конкурентоспособности в различных рейтингах и исследованиях, анализ содержания сайтов университетов-лидеров, показавших высокий уровень академического предпринимательства. Результаты исследования: выявлены составляющие конкурентоспособности вуза, включающие востребованные программы, востребованных выпускников, развитую инфраструктуру и наличие стратегического видения своего развития. Делается вывод о том, что для поддержания конкурентоспособности требуется развивать и поддерживать институт академического предпринимательства. Значимость исследования: исследование выявило те направления, акцент на которых позволяет вывести вуз в число вузов-лидеров. Материалы могут быть полезны при разработке программ развития вузов.
Comercio mundial de bienes y servicios ambientales Desempeño y retos de la industria mexicana
Authors: Lara René , Sauer Petr , Sterbová Ludmila
Published: November 2017

Este artículo estudia las industrias ambientales de México y Estados Unidos en el marco del Tratado de Libre Comercio de América del Norte, donde la industria mexicana está rezagada por falta de fondos debido a las crisis económicas recurrentes. Si no se supera esa situación, los beneficios del comercio exterior para la industria ambiental mexicana seguirán siendo reducidos.
Explotación de recursos naturales y conflicto en Colombia
Authors: Sandoval Luis Eduardo , Marín Jaramillo Margarita , Almanza Ana María
Published: November 2017

Colombia se ha especializado en la extracción de recursos mineroenergeticos como oro, carbón, petróleo y ferroníquel. Estas actividades, en un contexto de debilidad estatal, han generado conflictos de diferentes dimensiones. El presente trabajo propone un indicador de conflicto relacionado con la explotación mineral, que permite clasificar cinco dimensiones de conflictividad: social, económica, cultural, política y ambiental. El indicador agregado muestra que los homicidios, la presencia de población afrodescendiente, las inundaciones, la contaminación, los incendios, la mortalidad infantil, los cultivos de coca y los delitos sexuales están altamente correlacionados con un mayor número de conflictos.
Medidas de desempeño por cocientes y dominancia estocástica de primer y segundo orden
Authors: Moreno Trujillo John Freddy
Published: November 2017

Se presentan los conceptos básicos de la teoría de dominancia estocástica y la definición de medidas de desempeño por cociente de Farinelli y Tibiletti (FT). Se establece una relación de consistencia entre la selección de prospectos de inversión por dominancia estocástica y las medidas FT y se muestra una extensión de esta relación al caso de la medida de desempeño Omega.
Ceramics as the conveyance of art
Authors: Boratav Olcay
Published: November 2017

AbstractThe concept of art has varied according to space and time perspective in each and every period and it has emerged in different forms in every culture. Artists or designers produce a wide range of forms with different materials representing the period and culture while creating their ceramics. Ceramics symbolizes a thousand-year-old endeavor as well as being considered as one of the arts. It has shed light on the history in different shapes and cultures in addition to undertaking the task of conveyance of art with original structure and formal style in the works of art. Ceramics makes identity differences thanks to background knowledge, form and decorative techniques and originality. Art is not for society’s sake; it aims to relieve the tension, to satisfy pleasure, to enable people to see and hear, to use and to evaluate. Different cultures have generated new styles in their ceramics by integrating creativity into their own traditions and techniques as well as interacting with Mayan vases and pots, Greek pottery, Anatolian ceramics and tiles. Some of these impacts have been so profound in ceramics that they have been passed on from generation to generation.This paper seeks to address to the following questions: How was ceramics used in different cultures and periods with composition features such as form, decoration, motif and figure; and how has it undertaken the task of conveyance of art by investigating what features they have.

Keywords: ceramics, art, conveyance of art, form, figure.
Visual rhetoric in educational animations: An analysis on TED Education Lessons
Authors: Senoymak Merve Ersan
Published: November 2017

Abstract

 

Today, developments in the field of computer technology have facilitated the application of animations in computer environment and also led to the widespread use of animation in the scope of computer-aided education. Educational animations engage the learners of all ages and make the learning experience enjoyable in many areas such as physics, chemistry, biology and social sciences. Thanks to the possibilities of animation, many concepts that might be difficult to learn with static images can be described very attractively and in a catchy way. At this point, rhetorical figures can be applied to animations in order to increase the effectiveness of the messages. TED Education Lessons can be given as a successful example of educational animations in this field. TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) Education is a series of lessons run by a private non-profit foundation, under "Lessons worth Sharing" slogan. These lessons are 3-10 minutes of educational and enjoyable animations, which are created with the collaboration of professional educators and animators. There are various animations on TED Education webpage that aim learners starting from the age of primary school and higher. Through TED Education lessons, this research examines how education takes the advantage of animation and how animations benefit from the rhetorical figures.

Keywords: Animation, visual rhetoric, rhetorical figures, educational animations, TED Education.
From the editor
Authors: İlhan Ayse Cakır
Published: November 2017

Message from EditorDear Readers,It is a great honor for us to publish seventh volume, first issue of Global Journal of Arts Education.Global Journal of Arts Education is an international peer-refereed journal that provides an international form for research in the field of the art and creative education. The journal welcomes a wide range of theoretical and methodological approaches to research, and encourages submissions from the broader fields of education and the arts that are related with learning and teaching through art education. The journal publishes original research articles or comprehensive reviews on design, culture, architecture, aesthetics, arts history, arts ethics, graphic design and ceramics that are related with the area of education.Articles focusing on acid precipitation and historical monuments and statues, animal and bird motifs of India, ceramic wall panels, educational animations and teenagers' graphical skills have been included in this issue. The topics of the next issue will be different. You can make sure that we will be trying to serve you with our journal with a rich knowledge in which different kinds of topics are discussed in each volume and issue.A total number of twelve (12) manuscripts were submitted for this issue and each paper has been subjected to double-blind peer review process by the reviewers specialized in the related field. At the end of the review process, a total number of five (5) high quality research papers were selected and accepted for publication.We present many thanks to all the contributors who helped us to publish this issue.Best regards,Prof. Dr. Ayse Cakir IlhanEditor – in Chief
From the editor
Authors: İlhan Ayse Cakır
Published: November 2017

Message from EditorDear Readers,It is a great honor for us to publish seventh volume, second issue of Global Journal of Arts Education.Global Journal of Arts Education is an international peer-refereed journal that provides an international form for research in the field of the art and creative education. The journal welcomes a wide range of theoretical and methodological approaches to research, and encourages submissions from the broader fields of education and the arts that are related with learning and teaching through art education. The journal publishes original research articles or comprehensive reviews on design, culture, architecture, aesthetics, arts history, arts ethics, graphic design and ceramics that are related with the area of education.Articles focusing on metaphoric perceptions on architectural design education, interior architecture, pottery development, producers of contemporary art and 20th Century quest for new art and interdisciplinary approach have been included in this issue. The topics of the next issue will be different. You can make sure that we will be trying to serve you with our journal with a rich knowledge in which different kinds of topics are discussed in each volume and issue.A total number of eleven (11) manuscripts were submitted for this issue and each paper has been subjected to double-blind peer review process by the reviewers specialized in the related field. At the end of the review process, a total number of five (5) high quality research papers were selected and accepted for publication.We present many thanks to all the contributors who helped us to publish this issue.Best regards,Prof. Dr. Ayse Cakir IlhanEditor – in Chief
Metaphors of English as a foreign language
Authors: Bas Melike , Gezegin Betul Bal
Published: November 2017

This study aims at investigating the conceptual metaphors of students on English as a foreign language. Participants are students of English (n=80) at Amasya University preparatory classes. Students’ metaphors are collected via metaphor elicitation sheets with the prompt “English is like ... because ...” and analysed both qualitatively and quantitatively. The findings reveal a variety of underlying conceptualizations that reflect different individual mappings across conceptual domains such as PRODUCT, INNOVATION, INSTRUMENT, HARDSHIP, NEED, OBLIGATION and JOURNEY. The results show that students generally have positive views on English as a foreign language, and they consider it as a necessity in their lives. The study is significant in the sense that it emphasizes the use of metaphor as an efficient cognitive tool to better grasp students’ beliefs of their foreign language. Additionally, it provides an opportunity for the teachers to better understand how language students perceive English as a foreign language.
Keywords: Foreign language teaching, English, metaphor
An efficient algoritm for classification of EEG eye state data
Authors: Nasibov Efendi , Dogan Alican
Published: November 2017

AbstractA recent technology which makes possible for us to interact with automated systems without using any body part is called Brain Computer Interface (BCI). In its concrete applications, electroencephalogram (EEG) is benefited by a BCI environment for being capable of obtaining brain waves. In our study, evaluation of success rates of the predictions made by C x k - Nearest Neighborhood (Cxk-NN) Algorithm for EEG Eye State Data whose states are called â€œOpened Eyeâ€œ and â€œClosed Eyeâ€œ is applied. This EEG Eye State dataset is obtained from UCI Machine Learning Repository on the web and it is a highly-used benchmark data on this field. As there are only two classes of the signals, we test binary classification performance of our classification algorithm (Cxk â€“NN). Comparison of those values with the ones obtained by the other successful classification algorithms in the literature applied on the same data set also take place in our study. Cxk-NN is an instance-based classification method advanced from simple k â€“ Nearest Neighborhood Algorithm, and improved success results are observed when it is compared with k-NN.

Keywords: brain computer interface (bci), classificaiton, eeg, c x k - nearest neighborhood algorihtm.
Message from the editor
Authors: Ibrahim Dogan
Published: November 2017

Message from Editor

Dear Readers,

It is a great honor for us to publish sixth volume, third issue of Global Journal of Information Technology: Emerging Technologies.

Global Journal of Information Technology: Emerging Technologies focuses on contemporary research addressing Information technology including emerging technologies, strategy, change, infrastructure, human resources, sourcing, system development and implementation, communications, technology developments, technology futures, national policies and standards.The journal also publishes articles that advance our understanding and application of research approaches and methods covering information technology, its evolution and future prospects. It is intended to be a multi-disciplinary international journal aimed at revealing results of research on information technology.

The journal seeks to encourage academically robust papers, research, critical reviews and opinions on the organizational, social and management issues associated with significant information-based technologies. Articles focusing on colony algorithm, classification of eeg eye state data and integration of Facebook in high education classrooms have been included in this issue. The topics of the next issue will be different. You can make sure that we will be trying to serve you with our journal with a rich knowledge in which different kinds of topics are discussed in each volume and issue.

A total number of nine (9) manuscripts were submitted for this issue and each paper has been subjected to double-blind peer review process by the reviewers specialized in the related field. At the end of the review process, a total number of three (3) high quality research papers were selected and accepted for publication.

We present many thanks to all the contributors who helped us to publish this issue.

Best regards,

Prof. Dr. Dogan Ibrahim

Editor â€“ in Chief
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Authors: Bozkurt Prof. Dr. Tulay
Published: November 2017

Message from Editor

 

Dear Readers,

 

It is a great honor for us to publish seventh volume, first issue of Global Journal of Psychology Research: New Trends and Issues (GJPR).

 

Global Journal of Psychology Research: New Trends and Issues welcomes original empirical investigations and comprehensive literature review articles focusing on psychological issues and related disciplines. The mission of the journal is to publish articles of professional interest for members of psychology. The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to; the following major areas of psychology science including clinical psychology, developmental psychology, social psychology, experimental psychology, industrial and organizational psychology, traffic psychology, forensic psychology, psychometric psychology, sports psychology, health psychology, educational psychology, media psychology and neuroscience psychology.

 

Articles focusing on vividness, verbal and figural creativity, communication, prediction of extra marital relationships based on identity status, empathy, negative and positive perfectionism and childhood obesity are included in this issue. The topics of the next issue will be different. You can make sure that we will be trying to serve you with our journal with a rich knowledge in which different kinds of topics are discussed in 2017 Volume.

 

A total number of twelve (12) manuscripts were submitted for this issue and each paper has been subjected to double-blind peer review process by the reviewers specialized in the related field. At the end of the review process, a total number of six (6) high quality research papers were selected and accepted for publication.

 

We present many thanks to all the contributors who helped us to publish this issue.

 

Best regards,

 

Prof. Dr. Tulay Bozkurt

 

Editor â€“ in Chief
Syrian refugees in Turkey and governance of refugee camps
Authors: Kahraman Selcuk , Örselli Erhan , Bayrakçı Erdal
Published: November 2017

Abstract

 

From Syria, in which the domestic quagmire erupted in 2011 migrated more than three million people in the late five years according to formal statistics. After emergence of migrant influx, Turkey embraced open door policy and built sheltering centers in the neighboring cities right after the appearance of migration wave. There are 253.748 refugees in 10 provinces at 24 different according to data on September 2016. Firstly, this study aims at investigating the various camps located on the different parts of the world built due to migration waves and whether they met the foundation targets of not. Secondly, the governance of refugee camps in Turkey and the position of these camps in refugee crisis is to be concerned and compared in compliance with the similar instance in the world and Turkey from a multidimensional perspective.

Keywords: Syrian refugees, governance, refugee camps.
The 2015 legislative elections in Portugal: A constitutional analysis
Authors: Silva Maria Magalhaes , Matos Andre
Published: November 2017

Abstract

The 1976 Portuguese Constitution implemented a hybrid government system known as semi-presidential. This modality combines characteristics from the two more conventional systems: the presidential and the parliamentarian. In this context, the selection of the Prime-Minister does not directly come from the voters. Instead, it results from the Presidential nomination bearing in consideration the results of the legislative elections. Furthermore, it also lacks the majoritarian support from the National Parliament. Hence, the government becomes an organ political accountable before the President and the Parliament. The current Parliament was elected on October 4, 2015. Yet, the electoral results were striking, as they allowed more than one possibility for the formation of the Portuguese government, including post-electoral partisan agreements, which was an unprecedent situation in the country. The present paper aims to describe the electoral process referred to above, through factual analysis and its constitutional framework.

Keywords: Constitution, elections, government, politics, Portugal.
The effect of community participation on conflict management
Authors: Apipalakul Chanya , Jaimooka, Enkachai , Ngang Tang Keow
Published: November 2017

AbstractThis study aimed to investigate the relationship and effect of community participation and conflict management on gold mining resources in Khaochetluk sub-district, Tapkhlo district, Phichit province, Thailand. There were 224 participants derived from a total population of 1,712 who had participated in this study. Researchers employed cross-sectional descriptive research design utilizing questionnaire as an instrument to collect data. This instrument has been piloted and found to be validated after checking by three experts and reliable with high value of Cronbachâ€™s alpha coefficient. The obtained data was analyzed not only using descriptive statistics such as percentage, mean score, standard deviation but also inferential statisticssuch as Pearson product moment correlation, stepwise multiple linear regression. Findings of the study indicated that both variables namely community participation as well as conflict management were at moderate level. Additionally, Pearson correlation coefficients revealed that community participation had significant, positive, and moderate relationship with conflict management (r = 0.456) at the significant level of 0.01. Consequently, result of this study revealed that there were two significant predictors toward conflict management. These two significant predictors were â€˜involvementâ€™ andâ€˜empowermentâ€™ components of community involvement which have successfully contributed 20.1 percent variance of conflict management at 0.01 significant level. Qualitative findings indicated that an establishment of platform to provideopportunities for community participation. An appointed committee needs for monitoring purposes. This study is able to promote the importance of community participation in conflict management.

Keywords: Community participation, conflict management, gold mining resources.
Stimulating youth entrepreneurship in the public sector’s organizations
Authors: Tirziu Andreea-Maria , Vrabie Catalin
Published: November 2017

An entrepreneurial education and work culture brings changes in the relation between the public sector’s organizations and its interested parties. More precisely, it is a question of changing managerial and organizational education practices towards self-direction, innovativeness, flexibility and responsibility. Understanding how public sector’s organizations operate in an entrepreneurial manner is also helpful for supporting growth within the business community. This article aims at presenting a framework on young people’s possibilities of becoming successful entrepreneurs within the public sector’s organizations, showing a literature review that concentrates on the entrepreneurship subject, with focus on youth and the public sector’s field. The results are the research made by using studies on this subject, thus leading to a proper use of entrepreneurial means, knowledge and start-up activities that allow an evolved education, self-responsibility and autonomy. We will see that the entrepreneurship concept has been expanded and a strong tendency is in favor of placing entrepreneurship in the center of attention, being regarded as natural in more contexts than the economic one. The wide understanding aims at developing abilities – power of initiative, energy, creativity, cooperation and responsibility, whereas the narrow understanding is more aimed at students obtaining business and self-engaging knowledge regarding personal growth activities.
Keywords: Social innovation, public sector, youth, entrepreneurship education
Investigation of the relationship between physical activity level and quality of life of university personnel
Authors: Aydogan Aslan , Tinazci Cevdet
Published: November 2017

This study was aimed to investigate the effect of regular physical activity level on quality of life. The sample of the study included 363 personnel working at Near East University during May-June 2015. Data of the study were collected with “Demographic Information Form”, “Short form of International Physical Activity Evaluation Survey” and “Quality of Life Scale SF-36”. Data were analyzed with SPSS package program. Percentage, frequency and chi-square values were calculated and manova, anova and post hoc tests were applied for data analysis in order to determine if there is a significant difference between the variables. According to the results, it was revealed that males are more active than females. It was also figured out that married academic personnels are more active than single academic personnels; single administrative personnels are more active than married administrative personnels. When the quality of lives of academic and administrative personnels are compared, the significant difference in social and mental dimensions was observed in the favor of administrative personnel. When physical activity levels of academic and administrative personnels considered based on their age group; it was found that the most active personnels are 30 and under the age of 30 in both two groups. When quality of life levels of university personnel are considered based on age group; it was revealed that there was a significant difference in social and mental dimensions for 31 and above age group when compared to 30 and below age group. As a result of this research, it was figured out that physical activity levels of males when compared to females and physical activity levels of married participants when compared to single participants are higher. In terms of quality of life, it was revealed that administrative personnel are more healty in social and mental dimensions when compared to academic personnel. When physical activity levels based on age group are considered, the most active participants were 30 and above the age of 30 in both groups. When quality of life of university personnels are compared based on age group, it was revealed that 31 and above age group has higher levels of quality of life in social and mental dimensions when comapred to 30 and below age group.
Keywords: Physical activity, university personnel, quality of life.
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Authors: Ozcinar Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zehra
Published: November 2017

Message from Editor

Dear Readers,

It is a great honor for us to publish fourth volume, first issue International Journal of Innovative Research in Education (IJIRE).

International Journal of Innovative Research in Education welcomes original empirical investigations and comprehensive literature review articles. The journal aims to promote new innovative ideas in all fields of education.

The journal provides an international platform for researchers, managers, scientists, professionals and professors of educational sciences to publish high quality refereed papers comprising comprehensive leading trends of education.

Topics on product design education, cultural heritage acquirements in social studies curriculum, teachersâ€™ perspectives on using smart boards and tablet pc in teaching, attitudes of the teachers towards Fatih Project and the relationship between maternal acceptance-rejection levels and preschool childrenâ€™s social competence and emotional regulation skills are included into this issue. The topics of the next issue will be different. We will be trying to serve you with our journal with a rich knowledge in which different kinds of topics are discussed in the next volume.

A total number of fifteen (15) manuscripts were submitted for this issue and each paper has been subjected to double-blind peer review process by the reviewers specialized in the related field. At the end of the review process, a total number of five (5) high quality research papers were selected and accepted for publication for this issue.

 

We present many thanks to all the contributors who helped us to publish this issue.

Best regards,

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zehra Ozcinar

Editor â€“ in Chief
Annelerin kabul-red düzeyleri ile okul öncesi dönemdeki çocukların sosyal yetkinlik ve duygu düzenleme becerileri arasındaki ilişkinin incelenmesi
Authors: Bayındır Dilan , Güven Gülçin , Sezer Türker , Akşin Ezgi , Yılmaz Elif
Published: November 2017

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to analyze the relationship between maternal acceptance-rejection levels and preschool children’s social competence and emotional regulation skills. Sample of the research, which was designed according to relational scanning model, consisted of 303 mother-child pairs who were attending a pre-school educational institution during 2014-15 academic years, in Istanbul; they were selected by random sampling and they have participated in the research voluntarily. The tools used for data collection were “Personal Information Form”, “Parental Acceptance-Rejection Questionnaire-Mother Form (PARQ)”, “Social Competence and Behavior Evaluation-30 (SCBE-30)” and “Emotion Regulation Checklist”. Maternal acceptance-rejection levels were evaluated by themselves, whereas children’s social competence and emotional regulation skills were evaluated by their teachers. The obtained data were analyzed by Pearson correlation test and t-test, using appropriate statistics software. As a result of the study, it has been found that there is a positive and significant relationship between mother’s acceptance level and children’s “Social Competence” subscale of SCBE-30 and their emotional regulation skills.

In addition to this result, it has been found that mother’s acceptance level didn’t differentiated according to age and gender of the child; however the average scores of PARQ’s “warmth/affection” sub-dimension have been differentiated in favor of the daughters. It has been found that “Social Competence” and “Anger-Aggression” subscale of SCBE-30 were significantly differentiated according to gender; “Anger-Aggression” scores of the boys were higher than the girls, whereas “Social Competence” scores of the girls were higher than the boys. Moreover, it has been found that “Lability-Negativity” subscale scores of Emotion Regulation Checklist have been differentiated according to gender; girls showing less labile/negative emotional reactions. Finally, it has been found that child’s social competence and emotional regulation skills increase as the age increases.

Keywords: Maternal acceptance-rejection, social competence, emotional regulation.
Perspectives of teachers and students regarding testing and assessment in mathematics examination
Authors: Tezer Murat , Özreçberoğlu Nurdan
Published: November 2017

Abstract
 
This research aims to allow teachers working for the Ministry of Education in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) in the 2016-2017 second academic term to prepare the mathematics exams, to fulfil and apply the assessment and evaluation aims and to determine the fulfilment level. Survey was conducted on teachers and the student views. Students were randomly selected based on grade point. This research investigated whether there is a significant relationship between the teachers' gender. Data was collected by the researchers' survey. Semi-structured interview forms and content analysis were used to collect student views.
Keywords: Mathematics exams, assessment, evaluation, teacher views, student views.
An overall assessment of the educational roles TV contents play in raising children’s historical consciousnes
Authors: Isliyen Fadime Simsek , Isliyen Mustafa
Published: November 2017

This study attempts to determine what kind of effects the contents of TV children consume have on their cognitive development and whether they have any contribution to their educational lives. In this study, the effect of television usually on education especially on history education has been discussed. To reveal this effect clearly, children aged 7 to 8 who had not received history education and whose historical consciousness had not yet developed fully were included in the study. Face to face interviews were used to collect data for the study. Based on the consideration that pictures are the best way for children to express themselves, the children in this study were asked to draw pictures of what the word “Ottoman” reminds them. The children were asked questions based on the Ottoman representations they drew. In this way, data related to the content of television program children watch (cartoons, soap opera, TV program etc.) and to the ways they use these content in practice were collected. Based on the data obtained, the positive and negative effects of television content were presented and some suggestions with regard to the ways children at developmental ages can benefit from TV contents were made in the discussion section.
Keywords: Television, Ottoman, children, education, history
Message from editor
Authors: Ozcinar Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zehra
Published: November 2017

Message from Editor

Dear Readers,

It is a great honor for us to publish fourth volume, second issue International Journal of Innovative Research in Education (IJIRE).

International Journal of Innovative Research in Education welcomes original empirical investigations and comprehensive literature review articles. The journal aims to promote new innovative ideas in all fields of education.

The journal provides an international platform for researchers, managers, scientists, professionals and professors of educational sciences to publish high quality refereed papers comprising comprehensive leading trends of education.

Topics on the effect of using writing to learn activities in social studies on studentsâ€™ academic achievement, assessment and evaluation in math exams through the perspectives of teacher and student, course books of â€˜education of religion and ethicsâ€™ lesson in primary and secondary schools in Turkey, assessment of the educational roles TV contents play in raising childrenâ€™s historical consciousness, the effect of led lighting design on visual arts and violence against women and reasons are included into this issue. The topics of the next issue will be different. We will be trying to serve you with our journal with a rich knowledge in which different kinds of topics are discussed in the next volume.

A total number of twenty (20) manuscripts were submitted for this issue and each paper has been subjected to double-blind peer review process by the reviewers specialized in the related field. At the end of the review process, a total number of six (6) high quality research papers were selected and accepted for publication for this issue.

We present many thanks to all the contributors who helped us to publish this issue.

 

Best regards,

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zehra Ozcinar

Editor â€“ in Chief
An course examination in the context of constructivist learning: Art and activity through the platform of Coursera
Authors: Kucuktamer Tugba , Yardibi Nursel
Published: November 2017

With the widespread use of the Internet, it is observed that many concepts and practices in daily life are being reshaped. This form is also reflected in the field of education and e-learning processes are gaining importance in this context today. This article deals specifically with the Coursera platform, the Mass Online Open Lecture (MOOC) for life-learning learning activity, which has become a requirement of the modern age and which allows the individual to be constantly up-to-date. In general, the Coursera assessment is an art module and this module has been examined specifically for Art and Effective lesson. The data evaluated in the introductory section are examined in the framework of the web page design related to this course, the level of access to the related course materials and the level of using the interaction tools. The results obtained were then evaluated in the constructivist teaching model perspective. According to the constructivist teaching model, teaching does not occur through information transfer, but through the experience of the student. The Art and Activity course in Coursera's art module has been reviewed in the context of the constructivist teaching model. In this study, it is concluded that interactive education technology is designed to the theory of constructivist teaching model and in this sense, the learner has features suitable for learning by experiential learning. The review was conducted on a single course in the arts module on the Coursera platform. Examination of the entire module and platform with other examinations in terms of the constructivist teaching model will contribute to achieving a holistic result.
Keywords: Learning to life, MOOC, Coursera, constructivist teaching, educational program
Redefining Learning: Kolb's Theory of Learning Styles with Gardner's Multiple Intelligences
Authors: Kaushik Pulkit
Published: November 2017

This study attempts to bridge David Kolb’s theory of Learning Styles Howard with Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences to overcome criticisms to both. The necessity to sequentially achieve Kolb's four learning stages (concrete experience, reflective observation, abstract conceptualization, and active experimentation) and their respective preferred combinations are discussed as an onset. Succeeding that is an analysis of Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences which claims intelligence to be one of eight types of independent arenas of competence, all independent of each other (linguistic. analytical, musical, bodily, interpersonal and intrapersonal, spatial and naturalist). Both theories suffer from certain drawbacks. For instance, Kolb’s theory has sufficient empirical support but lacks scientific backing while Gardner's theory is bereft of empirical support but founded on clinical research on central nervous system. Utilizing a combination of both theories the study examines possibilities to improve quality of education, training and pedagogical advice. The purpose of this study is to examine both theories in detail so as to isolate unique concepts both scientifically accurate and empirically compelling with the intent to formulate a compound theory through active use of pragmatism and quality control. The paper further presents a real life model to overcome impediments faced by the two theories and proposes revisions in learning techniques to facilitate absorption of knowledge and synthetization of information in general educational practice at both amateur and professional level. Keywords: education, learning styles, learning theory, multiple ıntelligences, pedagogical.
Engaging head, heart and hands: Holistic learning approach for education for sustainable development
Authors: Mahmud Siti Nur Diyana
Published: November 2017

Abstract
 
Sustainable development requires simultaneous and balanced progress in four dimensions i.e; social, economic, ecological and political, those are totally interdependent. Sustainability issues often regarded as complex and difficult to be understood through single discipline. Therefore education for sustainability learning requires integration of various teaching and learning approaches. With this concern in mind, the purpose of this paper is to discuss the holistic learning approach which engaging the head, heart and hands, for Education for Sustainable Development in one higher education institutions in Malaysia. By using the multiple case study design, three sustainability related courses which are from various disciplines was selected as cases. The findings from the semi-structured interview with the lecturers, focus group with students, class observations and course outline analysis showed the unifying framework of head, heart and hands learning and teaching approach. This unifying learning approaches that engage and develops the "whole person": affective, cognitive and practical dimensions and abilities, and in relation to "real-world" issues and concerns, seems provide better opportunity for learning for education for sustainability.
Keywords: Education for sustainable development, higher education, transformative learning, systemic learning.
Using fairy tales as a model to enhance learners’ writing organization skill
Authors: Yavaş Çelik Gamze , Yavuz Fatih
Published: November 2017

Writing is one of the most difficult skills for both teachers and learners in that it is interfered with many factors, especiallythe cognitive ones. In a writing process, along with the grammar and vocabulary knowledge, organization is a crucial toolthat achieves the ‘flow’ of writing. A well-prepared organization scheme makes the writing process easier for teachers tomanage and for learners to write. The purpose of this paper is to present some theoretical information about improvingwriting organization skill with the help of fairy tales’ plot line as a model. After an extensive review of literature about thetopic, some conclusions were drawn and recommendations were made for further studies.Keywords: Writing skills, writing organization skill, fairy tales.
Squash (Cucurbita maxima D.) Seed Oil as Thermal Stabilizer for Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Authors: Labasan Kristin B. , Manuel Neil Arvin Jr. A. , Cabuang Trishia Ann G.
Published: November 2017

Thermal stabilizers such as lead, a toxic heavy metal, are incorporated in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) which is thermally unstable. Due to environmental concerns, organic thermal stabilizers like squash seed oil were used in the study. Squash seed oil was extracted using improvised distillation. Two PVC flat sheet samples, with and without thermal stabilizers, were fabricated through incorporation of squash seed oil. Physical characterization, lead content determination, and thermal characterization were performed. Physical characterizations on the PVC samples were done by exposing the two samples in high temperatures. Yellowish brown stains formed in both PVC samples indicated that certain areas degraded due to long heat exposures. Absence of lead in the degraded samples was confirmed through US EPA Method 3050B, thus indicating nontoxicity of both the thermally stabilized and unstabilized PVCs. Thermal characterization was done through the improvisation of Differential Scanning Calorimeter. Results showed that the fabricated PVC was able to resist heat significantly longer by 168 seconds, compared to the unstabilized PVC by 81 seconds. Squash seed oil improved the thermal stability of PVC, therefore having the ability to replace the toxic thermal stabilizers.