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Accessible History: Putting a Century of "The Chronicles of Oklahoma" Online
Authors: Johnson-Freeman Whitney , Scott Megan , Carroll Hannah
Published: November 2024

Since 1921, the Oklahoma Historical Society has published The Chronicles of Oklahoma, a nonfiction journal focused on topics related to the state’s history. In 2020, the Oklahoma Historical Society partnered with the University of North Texas (UNT) Libraries to make the extensive back catalog of quarterly-published issues of the Chronicles publicly available online through the Gateway to Oklahoma History (The Gateway) digital library. The scope of the project eventually expanded to include preserving individual articles in the Gateway to promote their discovery and impact for researchers. This presentation describes the project management practices, workflows, and metadata standards that were used to support the project. It also explores the challenges and highlights the successes of this multi-year preservation project.
Using the ISSN Portal to Check the Status of Your Journal Collections Regarding Digital Preservation
Authors: Bequet Gaelle , Polchow Michelle , Keller Shannon
Published: November 2024

The Keepers Registry (Keepers) (https://keepers.issn.org), managed by the International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) International Centre since 2019, is the only service monitoring preservation arrangements for digital and digitized serials, including scholarly journals. Keepers Registry aggregates data supplied by sixteen partner archiving agencies—located in Asia, Europe, North America, South America—with its own data. It gives an overview of the preservation status of about 70,000 titles as of November 2022. The ISSN International Centre is currently developing a new service that will allow librarians to upload journal metadata (i.e. ISSNs, titles) via a tabular list and retrieve information about the extent of preservation for these titles. Returned data will contain names of preserving agencies, and for each agency, years covered by preservation compared with years of publication, an assessment of archived content completeness per agency, and related serial publishers. The presentation will ​include​ a demonstration of the service as well as a case study based on University of California, Davis collections, with preliminary title level data revealing only 40 percent of the collection has Keepers. Librarians were invited to give their feedback on the service and reflect upon its functionalities
Rehabilitation of the Constructive Dimension of Conflict as the Foundation of a Political Research Program for Shared Governance of the Enterprise
Authors: Benjamin Chapas
Published: November 2024

Research into corporate governance could benefit from a clearer recognition of the constructive role of conflict in democratic regimes. With a critical perspective, the current study seeks to demonstrate the political implications of the idea of shared governance in enterprises, which often gets reduced to a technical question in studies that adopt contractual or disciplinary views of corporate governance. In contrast, shared governance of an enterprise may require an implemented culture of conflict, as central to the productive organization. Such a culture can encourage complementarity among the personal projects prioritized by various stakeholders and the social union that they form. This orientation also enables a critical view on the evolution of corporate reform, which in turn raises new questions that can inform a research agenda capable of grappling with the polemogenic atmosphere surrounding and shaping the functioning of enterprises in the 21st century.
Employee share ownership and human resource management: between shareholder and partnership approaches to governance
Authors: SALESINA Marc , SCHMITT Valentin , STÉVENOT Anne
Published: November 2024

Using a novel dataset built from the REPONSE 2017 and the FEAS databases, this article highlights the links between employee ownership, HRM practices and industrial relations in French listed companies. We explore the effects of employee ownership intensity (proportion of capital held) and extent (proportion of employee shareholders), as well as the effects of their interaction. Our results suggest contrasting governance logics depending on whether we consider the intensity or the extent of employee ownership, between a shareholder approach on the one hand and a partnership approach on the other.
Microstructural Aspects on Brazing Stainless Steels for High Temperature Applications
Authors: Radu Bogdan , Opriș Carmen , Codrean Cosmin , Anghel Iasmina Madalina , Duma Iuliana
Published: November 2024

A wide range of applications request components that work in an environment where they are subject to high temperatures, combined with a corrosive action of the same environment. The components with a complex geometry can be obtained only using some assembling processes, among which are welding and brazing. One of the most important advantages of these processes is the possibility to obtain a sealed joint, that guarantees it to be waterproof. In comparison with welding process, brazing process has also an important technological advantage: it is a process that is able to produce a quality joint in a very small, narrow and tight places., where is very difficult or almost impossible to reach with other welding processes (e.g. GMAW/MIG – Gas Metal Arc Welding, GTAW/TIG – Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, SMAW – Shield Metal Arc Welding, FCAW - Flux Cored Arc Welding, SAW – Submerged Arc Welding). The research in this direction carried out in University Politehnica Timisoara, was focused on using brazing as a joining process to obtain a complex geometry part working in these environments. The brazed joint will create a dissimilar joint, putting in contact stainless steel with a Ag-Cu brazing alloy, which creates diffusion processes at microstructural level as well as phase transformations (due to thermal cycle and diffusion) which have a large impact on operating behavior of these joints. This paper presents some results on investigation phase and microstructural constituents transformations that took place in these brazed joints.
Delayed Umbilical Cord Clamping: and Improved Neonatal Outcomes
Authors: Dodampahala S. H. , McCully B. , Dabas Raman , Tran Que H.
Published: November 2024

Delayed cord clamping (DCC) has emerged as a critical practice in modern obstetrics, offering significant benefits to both term and preterm infants. Immediate cord clamping was widely practised to facilitate neonatal care and manage maternal health concerns. However, growing evidence underscores the advantages of delaying cord clamping for 1-3 minutes post-birth. This practice enhances neonatal outcomes by increasing blood volume, improving iron stores, and ensuring a smoother transition to independent physiological function. The physiological benefits of DCC, including better oxygenation and higher haemoglobin levels, contribute to a reduced risk of neonatal anaemia and support long-term health. Additionally, DCC has been associated with improved breastfeeding success and is particularly valuable in low-resource settings where access to comprehensive healthcare may be limited. The practice is endorsed by major health organizations such as the World Health Organization and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, reflecting its importance in promoting neonatal health.This article explores the historical context, physiological mechanisms, and global guidelines that inform DCC, highlighting its role as a low-cost, easily implementable intervention with substantial benefits. While there are instances where immediate clamping may still be necessary, particularly in cases of neonatal distress, DCC is increasingly recognized and accepted globally as the standard of care that optimizes neonatal outcomes.
An unusual Presentation of Caudothalamic Haemorrhage as Fever in a Term Neonate
Authors: Wickramaarachchi W. M. S. K. K. , Jayalath A. G. I. U. , Randeny Shobhavi , Mettananda Sachith
Published: November 2024

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Postoperative groin lymphocele: an overview of old and new therapeutical strategies
Authors: Borghese Ottavia , Sposato Francesco , Luparelli Antonio , Paolini Julia , Jacchia Elena , Annuvolo Pierfrancesco Antonio , Lorusso Silvia , Minucci Marta , Tshomba Yamume
Published: November 2024

Lymphatic complications (lymphoma and lymphorrae) following vascular access or interventions in the groin are frequently benign but may increase the risk of wound infection, need for reintervention, and prolong the length of the hospital stay.
Several management strategies have been developed so far, including percutaneous drainage, chemical sclerotherapy, and surgery, but a validated treatment algorithm has yet to be established in the current literature.
In this paper, the authors investigated the indications and outcomes of currently available strategies for treating groin lymphocele following surgical dissection of the femoral vessels and suggested an algorithm for treating this potentially severe complication.
Qualitative process evaluation of a disability-inclusive ultra-poor graduation programme in Uganda
Authors: Mugeere Anthony , Shakespeare Tom , Carew Mark T.
Published: November 2024

Background: There is a paucity of evidence regarding what works to help persons with disabilities escape the trap of poverty. To address extreme poverty among the general population, poverty graduation approaches have gained popularity. These programmes combine direct livelihood assistance (e.g. provision of assets) with wider support given to individuals (e.g. skill development). However, these interventions have rarely been adapted to be disability-inclusive.Objectives: The present research is a qualitative process evaluation of a disability-inclusive poverty graduation intervention, implemented in Uganda from 2020 to 2022. The study focusses on contextual influences on the intervention and mechanisms of impact according to the perspectives of implementers and intervention recipients, with a complementary analysis of structures and resources used to deliver the intervention derived from a desk-based review of programme reports.Method: In all, 15 implementers and 23 persons with disabilities who received the intervention were interviewed using semi-structured interviews. Interview data underwent framework analysis.Results: National infection prevention measures and loss of intervention funding associated with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) were identified as contextual influences on the intervention. Respondents highlighted increases in social empowerment and positive changes in societal attitudes to disability as routes through which the intervention had a positive impact. However, instances of jealousy from community members not receiving the intervention were also an unintended consequence.Conclusion: Results are discussed in terms of practical implications for delivering similar interventions in other contexts.Contribution: This study contributes new knowledge about the key factors that influenced the effectiveness of a disability-inclusive poverty graduation intervention.
Attitudes of primary healthcare nurses towards people living with mental illness in Botswana
Authors: Moremi Selebogo M. , Olashore Anthony A. , Opondo Philip R.
Published: November 2024

Background: The global disease burden attributable to mental and neurological disorders has been increasing over the years. World Health Organization (WHO) recommends the integration of mental health services into existing primary healthcare framework as one strategy for dealing with the burden. Understanding the attitudes of nurses towards people with mental illness is important for a successful integration and management outcome of patients.Aim: This study aimed to determine primary healthcare nurses’ attitudes towards people with mental illness.Setting: The study was conducted at Greater Lobatse health district, one of the primary healthcare districts in Botswana.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 202 nurses working in the greater Lobatse health district from 01 May 2023 to 30 November 2023. Convenience sampling was used. Data were collected using a structured self-administered questionnaire.Results: The prevalence of negative attitudes was 51.5%. The mean age (standard deviation [s.d.]) of respondents was 33.4 (8.0) years. Being a non-specialised nurse (B= –0.184; p = 0.014), having a personal history of mental illness (B = –0.215; p = 0.002), and having poor knowledge about mental illness (B = –0.149; p = 0.032) were associated with negative attitudes.Conclusion: More than half of the respondents have negative attitudes towards people with mental illness. This justifies the need for training and educational programmes and anti-stigma campaigns among primary healthcare nurses to mitigate negative attitudes.Contribution: This study provides insight into primary healthcare nurses’ attitudes towards people with mental illness.
Gut fungal profile in new onset treatment-naïve ulcerative colitis in Saudi children
Authors: El Mouzan Mohammad , Al Quorain Abdulaziz , Assiri Asaad , Almasoud Abdullah , Alsaleem Badr , Aladsani Ahmed , Al Sarkhy Ahmed
Published: November 2024

Background:

Although the role of fungi in gut inflammation in IBD has been suggested, data are still limited in ulcerative colitis (UC). Our aim was to describe the gut fungal profile in a pediatric UC in Saudi Arabia.

Methods:

Fecal samples from children with UC and control samples provided by healthy school children were collected. The fungal DNA was analyzed using Shotgun metagenomic procedures. Shannon alpha diversity, beta diversity, differential abundance, random forest classification algorithm, and area under the curve were analyzed.

Results:

There were 20 children with UC and 20 healthy school children. The median age and range were 13 (0.5–21) and 13 (7–16) years for children with UC and controls, respectively. Male subjects were 40% and 35% for UC and controls, respectively. At diagnosis, the UC extent was E4 (38%); E3 (25%); E2 (37%) and 35% had a PUCAI ≥65. The reduction of alpha diversity and the significant dissimilarity in children with UC were similar to those of most published studies. However, a significant difference was found at all taxa levels with a remarkable enhancement of Candida genus and Saccharomyces cerevisiae in children with UC. Three species were identified as fungal signatures and an area under the curve of 98.4% (95.1–100% CI), indicating an association with UC that has not been reported thus far.

Conclusion:

We report significant fungal dysbiosis in children with UC consistent with published literature. However, the report of potential fungal signature and a strong association with UC deserves further studies with a bigger sample size from other populations.
An outbreak of Clostridium perfringens infection on a training ship anchored in Busan, Korea
Authors: Kim Seonmi , Son Hyunjin
Published: November 2024

OBJECTIVES: In September 2023, an outbreak of food-borne disease occurred among students on a training ship docked in Busan. This was an epidemiological investigation with the aim of improving infection prevention activities and group meal service practices on board ships.METHODS: In this study, a case was defined as an individual who experienced diarrhea more than twice a day during their training period aboard the training ship. A total of 171 exposed individuals including 6 food handlers was well-defined; therefore, a retrospective cohort study was conducted. We administered a questionnaire and conducted laboratory tests including 38 rectal swab samples. Relative risk (95% confidence interval) for each food item was calculated.RESULTS: Of the 165 students and school staff members, 41 met the case definition, resulting in an attack rate of 24.8%; all cases were students. The shape of the epidemic curve was unimodal, with the peak from 00:00 to 06:00 on September 7, 2023. Clostridium perfringens was detected in 9 cases, and no other pathogens were found. Significant relative risk was shown in 11 different food items.CONCLUSIONS: C. perfringens was the causative pathogen of this outbreak on the training ship. Due to the lack of preserved food samples, the exact source of infection could not be confirmed. Ships are not classified as collective dining facilities, leaving them in a management blind spot. Therefore, specialized guidelines, voluntary inspections by the operating entities, and continuous education for managers and staff are necessary.
Starodavna Kitajska: zgodovina Kitajske od najstarejših časov do dinastije Qin
Authors: Saje Mitja
Published: November 2024

Knjiga podaja pregled najstarejših obdobij kitajske zgodovine, ki ga dopolnjujejo poglavja iz gospodarske in družbene ter kulturne in verske zgodovine. Po kronološkem redu je prva v opusu Zgodovina Kitajske. Podobno kot druge knjige sledi enotnemu konceptu časovne razporeditve obdobij glede na kulturno zgodovino in vladanje dinastij, v skladu z razlago v poglavju o periodizaciji kitajske zgodovine. Na začetku obravnava različne poglede na kitajsko zgodovino in predstavi zgodovinske spremembe naravnih razmer. Zatem osvetli problematiko, povezano s paleolitsko poselitvijo Kitajske, ter poda pregled razvoja neolitskih in bronastodobnih kultur na kitajskem ozemlju. Temu sledi potek dinastičnih vladavin, kjer so izpostavljene posamezne značilnosti, ki so bile pomembne za proces oblikovanja kitajske civilizacije. Na koncu se osredotoči na družbene spremembe, ki so botrovale nastanku in hitremu razcvetu filozofskih misli, ter na vse dejavnike, ki so omogočili uveljavitev enotnega cesarstva.
Elements, Contexts, and Attributes of Teacher Leadership Identified by College Professors in southeastern Mexico
Authors: Domínguez-Castillo José Gabriel , Cisneros-Cohernour Edith Juliana , Vega-Cauich Julio Isaac
Published: November 2024

Teacher leadership has its beginnings in Western countries as a response to fast changes that have taken place in the social, political, and economic environments. Currently in the Latin American context it has become a focus of interest for educational researchers particularly because the incipient research on the topic in these contexts. This study focused on knowing the elements, contexts, and attributes identified by college teachers about teacher leadership southeastern Mexico. All full-time faculty from a college at a public university (50) participated in this study, 20% of whom have formal administrative functions in addition to their teaching. The main findings show that: the main elements that are related to the concept of teacher leadership are behaviors focused on interpersonal relationships and school innovation. Regarding the contexts, the development of teacher leadership is often based on institutional context and collaborative work. Regarding the attributes, special emphasis is placed on interpersonal relationships, change, and individual development and recognition. No significant differences were found in the perceptions of participants who have an administrative appointment and those who do not, regarding the contexts and attributes of teacher leadership, except for the elements of the concept of teacher leadership between men and women.
Genetics solutions for improved chicken production in Ghana
Authors: Osei-Amponsah Richard , Aboagye Poku Ricky , Agyemang Duah Ebenezer , Naazie Augustine , Ayizanga Raphael , Njamba Harrisson , Esatu Wondmeneh , Yitayih Birhanu Mulugetta , Dessie Tadelle
Published: November 2024

The Tropical Poultry Genetics Solutions project intervention in Ghana, a collaboration between the International Livestock Research Institute and the University of Ghana, with support from Ghana’s Ministry of Food and Agriculture, seeks to test the adaptability, productivity and farmer preferences of tropically adapted improved dual-purpose chicken genotypes under different production systems. Poultry farmers from two agroecological zones in five of the 16 regions of Ghana were selected to participate in the project. These farmers were provided with selected tropically adapted chicken genotypes, namely Kuroiler and Hubbard, to manage under their production system, and data was collected on bird performance in terms of body weight, egg production, quality and overall acceptability by the farmers. The findings indicate a high farmer preference for, and significantly better (p ≤ 0.05) growth performance of the introduced chicken genotypes compared to local chickens. For instance, the introduced birds reached an average weight of 2kg within 18 weeks, compared to local chickens which required 30 weeks on average to reach 1.6kg under semi-intensive production management conditions. Additionally, the egg production and carcass attributes of these selected genotypes were found to be comparable to those of the local chickens. Based on these positive results, we recommend the multiplication and widespread adoption of Kuroiler and Hubbard chicken strains among smallholder farmers in Ghana. By doing so, we anticipate improved chicken production, increased income generation, enhanced livelihoods and protein food security in the country.
Placental Abruption: Unveiling Persistent Challenges and Management Strategies from the Obstetrical Intensive Care Unit Experience in Fes, Morocco
Authors: Benchekroun Fatima Zahrae , Oulidi Ilias Jerrar , Chafai Kaoutar , Zahr Soufiane Bengelloun , Doughmi Djoudline , Benlamkaddem Said , Berdai Mohamed Adnane , Harandou Mustapha
Published: November 2024

Introduction: Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) remains the leading cause of maternal mortality, with placental abruption (PA) being a serious and challenging etiology. Late diagnosis and inadequate management of PA can exacerbate PPH and worsen maternal outcomes. This work aims to analyse the epidemiological, clinical and Para-clinical profile of PA in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU); as well as to determine the profile of coagulopathy in PPH and to discuss various treatment modalities. Materials & Methods: This retrospective, descriptive, non-interventional study reviews cases of PA requiring ICU admission at Hassan II University Hospital in Fez from January 2019 to December 2023. Results: Forty-two patients met the inclusion criteria, with a mean age of 32 years. Primiparae constituted 33.4% of the cohort. 78.6% lacked prenatal care. The average gestational age was 32 weeks. Preeclampsia was the predominant risk factor (57.1%). Symptoms included mostly slow fetal movements, hemorrhage, and abdominal rigidity. At admission, 26% of patients exhibited hemorrhagic shock. General anesthesia was used in 82.5% of cases. In the operating room, 12% of patients received fibrinogen, and 50% received tranexamic acid. Blood transfusions were administered to 67% of patients, with an average of 2.14 packed red blood cells (PRBCs), 5.3 platelets (PLTs), and 3.5 fresh frozen plasma (FFP). Surgical interventions included hysterectomy, B-Lynch procedure, and vascular ligature. The mean duration of mechanical ventilation in the ICU was 3.66 days. The maternal mortality rate was 9.5%, and five newborns survived to discharge. Conclusion: This study emphasizes the need for a multidisciplinary approach and early intervention to manage PPH from PA effectively, and highlights the importance of national programs to address modifiable risk factors.

Keywords: Fibrinogen, Placental Abruption, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Tranexamic Acid, Transfusion, Morocco
Arguing for Access: Teachers’ Perspectives on the Use of Argumentation in Elementary Mathematics
Authors: Marks Krpan Cathy , Sahmbi Gurpreet
Published: November 2024

This study investigates teachers’ perspectives on the use of a mathematical argumentation teaching strategy in elementary mathematics in which students disprove mathematical statements they already know to be false. Mathematical argumentation is a process through which students develop an argument about a mathematical concept and rationalize its truth or untruth through mathematical reasoning but is if often underused in mathematics. In this study we focused on a argumentation tasks which involved providing students with number statements which they already knew to be false, and inviting them to argue, using visuals, numeric notation, and/or written explanations, why it was false. Through practical action research, seven teachers from two different schools implemented this approach in their mathematics programs to one hundred and thirty-one students over the course of five months. Findings indicate this approach was easy to implement, improved student engagement, supported learners who struggled and deepened students’ mathematical knowledge. We believe that this approach can be used as a precursor to more formal proofs and provide more access for teachers and students in exploring mathematical proofs in elementary classrooms.
Design Thinking for Innovative Learning: Crafting a Collaborative Activity Package to Enhance Teamwork Skills in Science Education
Authors: Maneewan Chanikan , Hemtasin Chulida , Thongsuk Tawan
Published: November 2024

This study aims to enhance teamwork skills among lower secondary school science students through a Learning Activity Package (LAP) using the design thinking process. The research evaluates the experiences of science teachers and students to identify areas for improvement in teamwork skills, which is achieved through interviews and observations in the Empathise Define phase. Insights from this phase are used in the Ideate Prototype phase to develop and refine collaborative learning activities, focusing on communication, collaboration, and problem-solving. Rooted in cooperative learning theory and utilising a design thinking framework, the study employs a user-centred approach with tools like personas and user journey maps. The project, through expert evaluations and an iterative design process, aims to contribute significantly to the development of teamwork skills, preparing students for future workforce demands.
Mapping Digital Transformation of Municipalities through the Lens of Institutional Isomorphism
Authors: Patalon Marcel , Wyczisk Anja
Published: November 2024

This paper examines the role of institutional isomorphism in influencing digital transformation (DT) within municipalities. It addresses the gap in understanding how coercive, mimetic, and normative pressures shape municipal strategies and operations as they adopt and implement digital technologies. Through a systematic literature review and thematic analysis, the study identifies key actors in municipal DT and maps out the domains of action in which institutional pressures are influential. The findings indicate that municipal DT can be seen as a bridging-issues field, where coercive pressures often stem from regulatory mandates requiring compliance with digital standards, where mimetic pressures arise from the need to emulate successful digital practices, and where normative pressures are related to professional standards and expectations within the administrative context. The study concludes that institutional pressures significantly dictate the pace and direction of digital innovation within municipalities. Understanding these pressures is crucial for municipal leaders to effectively manage and implement DT initiatives that are both compliant and innovative. Recommendations for future research include empirical studies to validate theoretical models and explore the variability in DT across different municipalities by considering their unique environments and challenges.
Positive Leadership Development and Leadership Types in Finnish Leaders’ Narratives
Authors: Ström Kristina , Wenström Sanna , Uusiautti Satu
Published: November 2024

This study focused on Finnish leaders who participated in a training program called “Positive Leadership Training”. The purpose of this study was to enhance the general understanding regarding the emergence of positive leadership in leaders, as they themselves described. A narrative research approach was chosen, and the data were collected from leaders’ diaries (N = 12) that they maintained and updated during the training program. The analysis of narratives and narrative analysis were conducted. The analysis of the narratives was divided into four categories, each representing the way leaders described the emergence and development of their positive leadership. While some leaders described strong empowerment, others seemed to be searching for their own identities as positive leaders. Furthermore, leaders also described positive leadership in terms of action, and deliberation and courage were the core categories in their leadership narratives. The narrative analysis revealed the following four leadership types: humane thinker, enthusiastic developer, courageous experimentalist, and identity worker, typifying the variations between empowered and emerging leadership narratives and between prudence and the active execution of leadership. The results highlighted the role of authenticity in leadership development and the benefits of positive leadership training for leaders with different backgrounds.
Developing a Questionnaire to Assess Self-Efficacy in the Teaching Profession
Authors: Yamasaki Katsuyuki , Uchida Kanako
Published: November 2024

In Japan, school teachers experience mental health issues, leading to absences or leave from their duties. While extended working hours significantly contribute to this problem, diminished self-esteem has emerged as the primary causal factor. Reduced self-esteem is frequently correlated with diminished self-efficacy across multiple facets of teaching. Consequently, fostering self-efficacy in the teaching profession is essential for preventing health-related problems. In this regard, early intervention among students aspiring to become school teachers is crucial for prevention. This study aimed to develop a self-efficacy questionnaire tailored for students pursuing teaching careers, as effective preventive interventions require scales to evaluate self-efficacy. Following the development of an original questionnaire with both content and face validity, a web-based survey was administered to the participants via a Japanese survey company. The analysis included 422 participants (176 males and 246 females). Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses confirmed factorial validity, identifying three distinct factors: collaboration with others, student guidance, and classroom and teaching management. Additionally, a higher-order factor denoting global self-efficacy in the profession emerged from the total scores of these three factors. Internal consistency was observed across all subscales and the global scale, with scores demonstrating an undistorted distribution, indicative of a normal distribution. The study concludes with a discussion of its limitations and suggestions for future research. This questionnaire could facilitate the implementation of diverse interventions aimed at promoting teachers’ well-being and adaptability.
Exploring Chemists’ Understandings of the Nature of Science with their Levels of Expertise
Authors: Ariyaratne Tulli , Akerson Valarie
Published: November 2024

Several Nature of Science (NOS) studies have been conducted on different categories of professionals and different age groups. Even though NOS is considered a structural facet of scientific literacy, not much research has been conducted on the NOS ideas of scientists and science professionals. This cross-sectional study investigated the nature of science (NOS) views of 40 participants who have or had exposure to chemistry research using a qualitative comparative analysis approach, in one chemistry department in a large Midwest R-1 university. The participants' chemistry research exposure varied from no research to 31 years of experience. Undergraduates, graduate students, postgraduate researchers, faculty, and scientists were recruited for this study to examine how their NOS understanding develops in relationship to their research exposure. These categories of participants demonstrated different and unique patterns of answers related to aspects of NOS. Science content knowledge and research exposure indeed enhanced science learners'/researchers’ NOS understanding, but NOS understanding is not developed in direct proportion to the amount of science content knowledge or research experience that an individual gained. It was observed that professionals with the same expertise level responded to NOS questions similarly, and professionals with different levels of expertise answered NOS questions in significantly different ways.
Teachers’ Research Characteristics, Competencies, Motivation, and Challenges: Basis for Research Manual
Authors: Insorio Alvin O.
Published: November 2024

The study aimed to investigate the teachers' research characteristics, competencies, motivation, and challenges in conducting research, which served as a basis for developing a research manual. Explanatory sequential design was employed to elicit quantitative and qualitative data. Nine hundred teacher respondents using convenience sampling and twenty-five master teachers using purposive sampling voluntarily participated. Findings reveal that teachers were interested in teaching and learning research themes but produced less research based on the number of completed, presented, and published research papers. Also, they were moderately competent in conceptual, methodological, data analysis and interpretation, and dissemination and utilization aspects but more competent in technical aspects. However, they were extrinsically motivated to do research work to get promoted someday to get higher salaries. On the other hand, they were intrinsically motivated to do research work to improve their knowledge and skills and solve school problems. Meanwhile, teachers’ challenges arose, like low-level competence, limited time, financial problems, and low parental and learner support. Hence, a research manual was based on the teachers’ competencies, motivation, and challenges that must be created locally.  So, school administrators may implement research-capability programs to upgrade the teachers’ research competencies, provide technical assistance, and finance the teachers’ research projects to motivate them.
An Examination of the Relationship between Family Climate, Emotional Authenticity, and Technology Addiction among University Students
Authors: Cantekin Omer Faruk , Ozen Umit
Published: November 2024

This study aims to examine the relationships between family climate, emotional authenticity, and technology addiction among university students. The research was conducted with 1,012 university students, based on a descriptive-relational survey model. Data were collected using family climate, emotional authenticity, and technology addiction scales, and analyzed through descriptive analysis, t-tests, ANOVA, Pearson correlation, and multiple linear regression analysis. The results indicate that participants generally have a positive family climate. In terms of emotional authenticity, it was found that students have a moderate ability to express their emotions and understand the emotions of others. The levels of technology addiction were also found to be generally moderate. The model used in the study revealed that the independent variables explained 35.6% of the variance in technology addiction. It was found that as family relationality (β=-0.18), cognitive harmony (β=-0.07), acceptance of external influence (β=-0.17), and emotional avoidance (β=-0.37) increased, technology addiction decreased, while an increase in intergenerational authority (β=0.17) led to an increase in technology addiction. These findings highlight the impact of family relationships and individuals' emotional experiences on technology addiction. Furthermore, it was found that family climate, emotional authenticity, and technology addiction scores significantly differed according to gender and class level. These findings contribute to the understanding of important socio-psychological factors affecting technology addiction among university students.
Upper Secondary School Student Digital Information Fluency: A Second-Order Confirmatory Factor Analysis
Authors: Muangchan Sarannisa , Sukkamart Aukkapong , Pimdee Paitoon , Ployduangrat Jaruwan , Thongkaw Akkarin
Published: November 2024

This research aimed to investigate the components of digital information fluency (DIF) skills among high school students. The sample comprised 354 teachers from schools supervised by the Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC) Secondary Educational Service Area Offices (SEAOs), selected through multiple-stage random sampling. Their opinions concerning student DIF skills were collected via a questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics and a 2nd -order confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Results revealed a high overall level of opinion among technology teachers regarding student DIF skills, with Digital Data Communication (DDC) exhibiting the highest weight (β = 1.00, R2 = 1.00), followed by Digital Literacy (DL) (β = 0.97, R2 = 0.95), and Digital Information Management (DIM) (β = 0.91, R2 = 0.83). This study contributes to the literature by providing insights into the perception of DIF skills among teachers, shedding light on areas of emphasis in digital fluency education. Additionally, it offers valuable implications for curriculum development and teacher training programs aimed at enhancing students' digital literacy in today's information-rich environment.
Incorporating Gamification in Second Language Learning: A Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: Mohd Lazim Noor Farahani , Ali Azwadi , Mohin Mohaida , Sidik Siti Sakinah
Published: November 2024

In the contemporary digital era, the utilization of gaming has emerged as a prevalent method for actively engaging students in the learning processes at various levels of academic curricula and within the broader educational community. This trend is particularly pronounced in English language teaching curricula, especially among learners whose mother tongue is not the English language. The judicious incorporation of gaming activities into courses pertaining to English as a second language (ESL) holds substantial promise for augmenting student learning, motivation, and knowledge acquisition across diverse disciplines. The present study conducts a bibliometric analysis focused on the utilization of gamification in ESL teaching and learning. The study's primary objective is to furnish a descriptive analysis of scholarly documents, authors, citations, and interconnections among authors. To achieve this objective, data extracted from the Scopus database are subjected to analysis. In addition to descriptive analyses, the extracted data undergo scrutiny using the VOSviewer software, facilitating the discernment of visual representations encompassing authors' interconnections, keywords connectedness and clusters indicative of research topics within the examined scholarly landscape. Using bibliometric analysis techniques, our investigation of the citation relationships among 61 publications has successfully identified two predominant themes influenced by gamification: language learning and student motivation. The discernible evidence of a rising number of publications focusing on gamification and ESL within the examined literature highlights the growing significance of this intersection. This study holds practical implications for serious game designers, English language educators, and educational institutions.
Figure-Based Approach in Creating ChatGPT-4o-Resistant Multiple-Choice Questions for Introductory Biology Courses: An Instructional Guide
Authors: Lee Kyeng Gea , Lee Mark J , Lee Soo Jung
Published: November 2024

Online assessment is an essential part of online education, and if conducted properly, has been found to effectively gauge student learning. Generally, text-based questions have been the cornerstone of online assessment. Recently, however, the emergence of generative artificial intelligence has added a significant challenge to the integrity of online assessments. In particular, it has been reported that large language models, like ChatGPT-4o, show high performance on text-based questions. In comparison, ChatGPT-4o exhibited significantly reduced performance on figure-based questions in our study. In an effort to counter the recent encroachment of ChatGPT-4o into online assessment, we propose a step-by-step instructional guide for a method in creating figure-based multiple-choice questions that are resistant to ChatGPT-4o. This involves generation of a ChatGPT-4o-resistant figure, writing the question text based on it, and evaluating the final question on ChatGPT-4o. If successfully created, ChatGPT-4o response could be subject to random guessing. Our results showcase four representative examples for introductory biology courses and illustrate a systematic approach to compose questions based on qualitative analysis of ChatGPT-4o responses. In combination with other assessment methods, our method aims to serve as a tool to alleviate the current challenge that educators face for online assessments.
Statut de la personne morale en droit pénal
Authors: Muskens Louis
Published: November 2024

Cette thèse explore en profondeur le statut juridique des personnes morales en droit pénal, en examinant les interactions complexes entre le droit civil, le droit pénal et le droit administratif tant sous l’angle matériel que procédural. Par une analyse détaillée, l'auteur met en lumière les mutations du droit pénal face à l'essor des personnes morales, en abordant des thèmes tels que le principe de non-punissabilité ainsi que ses correctifs et exceptions. Il livre également une réflexion critique sur les tensions entre les principes cardinaux du droit pénal et la nécessité de sanctionner les personnes morales qui a conduit à une réémergence préoccupante des sanctions administratives parapénales. Cet ouvrage offre une perspective unique et approfondie sur un sujet d'actualité, tout en esquissant des pistes de réforme pour une meilleure intégration des personnes morales dans le système pénal.
Juan de Ávila y la Inquisición (II): Las personas del tribunal
Authors: Ollero Pina José Antonio
Published: November 2024

Este estudio parte del análisis del sentido de la votación y de la sentencia que pusieron fin a la causa inquisitorial de Juan de Ávila para proseguir con una investigación sobre las personas que compusieron la junta de asesores y el tribunal que la dictó. Su objetivo no ha consistido sólo en la identificación de las mismas, sino que se ha extendido a la exposición de aspectos fundamentales de sus respectivas biografías, particularmente del desarrollo de sus carreras hasta 1533, aunque sin que se perdiera de vista la evolución posterior. Se ha reconstruido de esta manera una prosopografía específica para la cuestión que nos preocupa. La orientación de sus decisiones sobre el proceso de Juan de Ávila no es independiente del cómo fueron estos individuos. Se entiende que el conocimiento de cado uno de ellos, la posibilidad de establecer los rasgos fundamentales de sus personalidades, procediendo desde el conocimiento de sus orígenes familiares y sociales, así como de la formación que poseían, ayudan a explicar el contexto histórico y generacional en que ellos, como jueces, y Juan de Ávila, como reo, estuvieron situados.
Algo más sobre la nota de posesión de la versión árabe de la Colección canónica y la datación del códice 1623 de la Real Biblioteca de El Escorial
Authors: Monferrer-Sala Juan Pedro
Published: November 2024

La nota versificada que figura al final del libro VII, fol. 333r, de al-Qānūn al-Muqaddas, “el Santo Canon”, es de gran importancia para poder saber a qué obispo perteneció el códice y la época en la que fue traducido el texto del latín al árabe. En este artículo ofrecemos una serie de valoraciones y argumentaciones sobre estos dos aspectos: qué obispo fue el poseedor del texto y cuándo pudo ser hecha la traducción del original latino. Añádese una postrera alusión sobre su posible traductor.
The Impact of Digital Transformation on Luxury Brand Marketing and Consumer Experience
Authors: Dhingra Aanya
Published: November 2024

This research explores the transformative effects of digital innovation on luxury brand marketing and consumer experience. It focuses on how luxury brands like those within the LVMH Group have integrated digital strategies such as e-commerce, social media, and artificial intelligence (AI) to maintain exclusivity and engage consumers. The paper highlights how digital transformation is reshaping marketing strategies and redefining customer experiences. By analyzing case studies and current market trends, the research reveals how digital technologies present both challenges and opportunities for luxury brands to balance their heritage and modernity in an increasingly digital world.
Addressing the Deficiencies in Classroom-Based Mental Health Support: A Comprehensive Analysis of Challenges and Strategic Solutions
Authors: R. Chandran Neil
Published: November 2024

Mental health has become a critical concern in educational settings, as students face mounting pressures from academic expectations, social dynamics, and broader societal challenges. An estimated 20 percent of teens suffer from a diagnosable mental health disorder, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, yet schools are still unable to handle this crisis. It is in the classroom that most daily life of students is spent, yet this setting is often ill-equipped with appropriate mental health infrastructure to deal with the needs of both educators and their students. The consequence of this is poor academic performances, disturbed social relationships, and long-standing mental health consequences for students. Most school mental health programs currently operate on meager budgets and understaffing; student-counselor ratios are often far from being at recommended levels. Stigma associated with mental health often leads to struggles that make it even more debilitating on top of everything else. The literature review of case studies and empirical evidence explains how lack of appropriate mental health support affects the students with respect to their academic achievements, social development, and future opportunities. We conclude by making practical recommendations that will help improve the mental health facilities of schools, underpinning systemic changes needed in the increase in funds, training for teachers, policy reform, and integrating mental health awareness into the school curricula. These solutions will help in creating a more supportive, inclusive, and mentally healthy education ecosystem that eventually makes the student academically and emotionally capable.
Economic and Social Impact of the English Premier League
Authors: Kapoor Ahaan
Published: November 2024

Over time, sports have not just been acknowledged but celebrated as a transformative force in cultural and social development. They are crucial in shaping communities and driving economic growth (Aygün et al., 2023). Football has transcended its status as a mere leisure activity and has become a significant economic and social force, especially in developed nations. Among football leagues worldwide, the English Premier League (EPL) stands out as a beacon of how sports can intersect with economic and social development to create widespread, positive impacts. The EPL, widely considered one of the most prestigious and competitive football leagues globally, has emerged as a significant economic powerhouse. Its matches draw millions of viewers globally, and its clubs generate billions of pounds in revenue each season. This financial success has far-reaching effects on the broader economy, contributing to local and national economic growth through increased revenue generation, job creation, and substantial tax contributions. The league's economic influence extends beyond the stadiums, impacting various sectors such as media, tourism, and real estate, making it a critical component of the UK's economy.