bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Correlation of Global Solar Irradiance with some Meteorological Parameters and Validation of some Existing Solar Radiation Models with Measured Data Over Selected Climatic Zones In Nigeria.
Authors: Osinowo Adekunle Ayodotun , Okogbue Emmanuel Chilekwu
Published: February 2021

Fourteen models comprising of 12 existing and 2 parameterized models are evaluated for predicting the global solar irradiance on a horizontal surface at six different sites representative of six different climatic zones of Nigeria namely; Mangrove swamp forest (Calabar), Sahel Savannah (Nguru), Montane Vegetation (Yola), Sudan Savannah (Kano), Tropical rain forest (Ibadan) and Guinea Savannah (Minna). Results showed that the two models from this study performed well in predicting global solar irradiance over the six different zones with slight overestimation in some cases and slight underestimation in others. However, out of the two models, model 14 had a better predictive ability. For the 12 existing models, Glover and mcCulloch model was found to be most suitable for the Mangrove swamp forest, Sahel and Montane zones while Raja and Twidell , Rietveld and Annandale et al models are respectively the most suitable models in the Sudan, Tropical rainforest and Guinea zones.
Enrichment Seminar and the Socio-Emotional Needs of Adolescents
Authors: Simpson Joanne D
Published: February 2021

The purpose of this qualitative case study is to explore gifted alumni perceptions of how participating in an Enrichment Seminar course met their socio-emotional needs as they relate to identity formation, and whether or not their academic achievement was influenced. The researcher used interviews, narrative questions, and surveys to gather data. The sample consisted of 30 participants who were surveyed using The Gifted Program Evaluation survey, which included narrative questions. The interview sample came from the population of 30, and included 15 participants. The participants for this study were from both genders, between the ages of 19 and 23 years old, and were of various ethnicities. The results reflect that participants perceived the Enrichment Seminar positively influenced their identity formation through self-knowledge provided by the curriculum, and relationship building. The participants also perceived that participation in the Enrichment Seminar course positively influenced their academic achievement through college and career preparation.
Poverty and Education in Algeria
Authors: MALIKI Samir , BENHABIB Abderrezzak , BOUTELDJA Abdelnacer
Published: February 2021

Using a multinomial logit measurement, we aim through this paper to quantify the relationship between poverty and education. A subjective measurement of poverty is used with non school factors in quantifying such relationship. For a better understanding of the linkage Poverty-Education, a Multinomial regression model is applied to a representative survey of 500 households in the region of Tlemcen. According to our results , variables such as: individual housing, household's head instruction's level ,expenditures on education , the gender (male), and the age are common variables whatever poverty status. As far as policy makers are concerned, education is seen as a vital player in economic and social development. Accordingly, the higher is the education level the more likely it contributes to household poverty alleviation. Our results are of great importance to Algerian policy makers as long as it shows some significant variables which should be taken in consideration in drawing policies.
INNOVATE, ENGAGE, AND IMPACT
Authors: Roland Karin Pafford , Buchanan William K
Published: February 2021

In 2013, AACSB International published its revised Standards recognizing the dynamic environments of both business schools and the business world. The catalyst of change includes fantastical advances in technology combined with Generations Y,Z, and (yes) Alpha who have adapted as wireless, multi-tasking, multi-device savants. These students have developed amid a plethora of stimuli and expect the same from their business education environment. This paper describes the use of experiential learning via the innovative, in-the-cloud ProBanker Simulation that engages students thirst for new technological experiences and their competitive natures. During the process students recognize that the skills and analytics involved can be applied to any business entity not just a financial intermediary.
MNC-Sponsored Multidisciplinary Industrial-Strength Capstone Design Projects in China
Authors: Chang Vincent
Published: February 2021

With a growing need to reform Chinese higher engineering education, University of Michigan—Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (JI) initiated multinational corporation-sponsored industrial-strength Capstone Design Projects (CDP) in 2011. Since 2011, JI has developed 96 corporate-sponsored CDPs since its inception, which include multinational corporation sponsors such as Covidien, Dover, GE, HP, Intel, NI, Philips, and Siemens. Of these projects, healthcare accounts for 27%, energy 24%, internet technology (IT) 22%, electronics 16%, and other industries 11%. This portfolio reflects the trends and needs in the industry, which provides opportunities for engineering students to develop their careers. An accumulated 480 JI students have been teamed up based on their individual backgrounds, specifically electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, and biomedical engineering. The corporate-sponsored rate grew from 0% in 2010 to 86% in 2014.
Need for In-Service Training for Teachers and It’s Effectiveness In School.
Authors: Omar Che Mohd Zulkifli Che
Published: February 2021

This essay discusses the need for in-service training for teachers and the effectiveness of in-service training in school. In-service training act as a catalyst for a teacher’s effectiveness. It is also a way of updating teachers’ skills and knowledge for improving teaching and learning which lead to better job performance. In-service training is important for teachers to face new challenges and changes in the education world. In-service training is also a fundamental aspect to improve teacher professionalism. The effectiveness of in-service training is important so that teachers can apply the knowledge acquired in teaching and learning. Few factors that contribute towards the effectiveness of in-service training are the role of administrator, attitudes of teachers, training needs and strategies in conducting in-service training.
Holistic Teaching Competence Aspects: Study Analysis In State Senior High School Of Makassar City Indonesia
Authors: Ernawati Andi , Sihes Ahmad Johari B
Published: February 2021

This research aims to determine the aspects of holistic competence in teaching in secondary schools. This study involved 370 respondents of teachers in the State Senior High School of Makassar City, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. The method of quantitative survey used in this research. Data were analyzed using the computer software Statistical Package for Social Science. Descriptive findings showed that the four aspects of holistic competence is required in teaching namely aspects of teaching knowledge, teaching skills, emotional, and spiritual of teachers have a mean of> 4 on a Likert scale of five points.
Chinese Principal Perceptions on the American School Leadership Standards
Authors: Luo Mingchu , Bland Paul , Church Edwin , Burk Caitlin
Published: February 2021

The purpose of this study was to examine the perceptions of Chinese school principals on the importance of American Educational Leadership Program Standards. Seventy three principals from a county in Guangdong, China completed the Principal Leadership Standards Questionnaire. The results of the study revealed that the Chinese principals perceived the majority of American leadership standards to be either important or very important in school administration. Perception differences among the leadership dimensions were significant. The principal leadership standards in the management of school organization and school instruction were perceived to be significantly more important than the leadership dimensions of school vision and collaborative partnership. The results of the study contribute to the development of school leadership training programs in China. Recommendations were made in using the framework of American leadership standards in China for the development and re-development of university programs and professional trainings in school leadership.
TEACHING A COURSE WITH ACTIVE LEARNING APPROACHES AND TRAINING OTHER TEACHERS ABOUT DEEP LEARNING STRETEGIES
Authors: Tyagi Pawan
Published: February 2021

This paper describes different stages of teaching a course using active learning approaches. For this study author has utilized MECH 488 Fuel Cell Science and Technology course. This paper describes the strategies for developing a student active teaching approach that relies on promising syllabus, conceptual quizzes, peer interaction, self-reflection through an after class feedback form. This paper will elaborate on the structure and effectiveness of the feedback form aiming to improving the student attention and participation in the class discussions. To promote active teaching at university campus author have started conducting workshops on deep learning strategies. Content of these workshops are based the author’s experience during active learning driven teaching.
Bullying Type in Gender Perspective in Senior High School Students, South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia
Authors: Mahmud Syahruddin , Bakar Zainudin Bin Abu , Djaffri Hadijah Binti
Published: February 2021

This paper aims to identify the bullying type in South Sulawesi, Indonesia from gender perspective by using quantitative study. Quantitative data were obtained by using a set of questionnaires from 545 respondents in six districts in South Sulawesi. The result showed that bullying types such physical bullying, verbal bullying, social bullying and cyber bullying are significantly difference in terms of gender in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Separately, the whole bullying type such as physical, verbal, social and cyber are also significantly different between male and female. The male students are more involved in bullying compared with female students. This finding hopefully can provide useful information for those who involved in bullying prevention program, school administrative staff and teacher.
Effect of Utilization of social media for competitive Advantage in Sri Lankan Hotel industry
Authors: Bulankulama S.W.G.K , Khatibi Ali , Shokri T.S.D.M
Published: February 2021

Competitive advantage occurs when an organization acquires an attribute or combination of attributes that allows it to outperform its competitors. These attributes can access through tangible, non-tangible assess and new technologies such as information technology as a competitive strategy in the business process can provide competitive advantage. Preble, Reichel, and Hoffman (2000) and Pine and Philips (2005) focused on the role of strategic alliances in the hospitality industry competitions. In this cross-sectional analytical study, aim was to test if there is an association between the variables of utilization of social media and competitive advantage in Sri Lankan hotel industry. Study subjects consisted of executive levels officers in thirty-four Sri Lankan hotel industries. Variables in utilization of social media and competitive advantage of the study were positively correlated (r = 0.6) and very high means. Also, Working capabilities of social media high significantly and positively correlated with competitive advantage (r = 0.70, p<.05), while it was (r = 0.50, p< .05) in personal experience of social media.
Cognitive Ontology based Framework for Networking Women in Sciences
Authors: I. T. Afolabi , O.O Oladipupo , I.E Ekanem
Published: February 2021

In order to increase the percentage of women in academics or researchers, there is need for a functioning research networking through which women can exchange ideas; ask questions and more importantly, mentorship, in Nigeria. In order to make for this, several recommendations have been suggested but are not scientific. Therefore, to bridge this gap scientifically, this paper is presenting an overview of a question and answering system framework that hybridize semantic search methodology and cognitive reasoning. The hybridization will enhance the question and answering accuracy especially due to the introduction of domain ontology for the semantic process. This paper also presents the output of the first phase of the implementation which is the development of the domain ontology for the question and answering system.
ROLE OF MARKETING AUDIT AND VALUE OF INFORMATION
Authors: KLINČEKOVÁ SILVIA , ŠALGOVIČOVÁ JARMILA
Published: February 2021

The paper deals with marketing audit and the importance of valued information which can contribute to the detection of opportunities and threats in the market. The introductory chapter of this article deals with the definition of marketing audit, individual characteristics and properties of the marketing audit. In further, we describe the methods and components of marketing audit. Then we point out the process of implementation for marketing audit. The article also contains a definition of information and its value in the marketing audit.
Ethnography Study
Authors: Kultgen Candace Mehaffey
Published: February 2021

Culture is cumulative; culture is found in groups of more than one, is passed from generation to generation, and experiences change. Harrison and Huntington (2000) posit culture is the “values, attitudes, beliefs, orientations, and underlying assumptions prevalent among people in a society” (p. xv). Culture is one of the driving forces that determine the success of a society (Berger & Huntington, 2002). Understanding different cultures can become a diverse and challenging endeavor under the best of circumstances. Research capabilities have added volumes of knowledge about how cultures are realized and understood amongst the multitude of different cultures existing and changing in today’s global world. In particular, ethnographic studies (found in qualitative research methods) have provided valuable tools in this quest to understand the variety, shapes and sounds of culture around the world. Chinese culture has proven to be no exception. According to Gao and Ting-Toomey,(1998) culture varies within societies and within communities, but one consistent cultural aspect found in Chinese culture are the teaching styles, which have remained remarkably the same for 2000 years. The purpose of this narrative ethnography study is to provide avenues in which teachers and professors can effectively communicate the valuable information contained in his or her lectures to Chinese students in China.
Informing the Less Informed
Authors: Sedofia John
Published: February 2021

For guidance in the school system to thrive and be effective, certain services must be rendered by the counsellor. One of such services is the information service. Counselling thrives a great deal on information and information regarding the immediate and remote environments of the counselee plays a very significant role in the counsellor’s work. Information is very vital for the survival of the human race. Accurate and timely information is needed to take good decisions. But the complex nature of today’s world brought about by scientific and technological advancements has rendered decision-making an ever difficult task for both young and old, especially the former. Of course, decision-making becomes difficult when the information that is required to make the right decisions is lacking. This paper throws the spotlight on the information service and how it can be used in the school guidance programme.
Support of Database Skills Testing
Authors: Telepovska Henrieta
Published: February 2021

The paper deals with a database system (DBS) component which is used for support of database skills testing of students. Testing is focused on Structured Query Language, especially statements of Data Manipulation Language, and relational algebra. DBS component consists of subcomponents which are realized as plugins to Learning Management System (LMS) Moodle. DBS component also enforces designed security policy and supports of errors processing.
Microsoft Excel add-in for the statistical analysis of contingency tables
Authors: Slezák Peter , Bokes Pavol , Námer Pavol , Waczulíková Iveta
Published: February 2021

This paper introduces “Contingency table analysis”, a freely available menu-driven add-in program for Microsoft EXCEL, written in Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), for basic univariate and bivariate statistical analyses of contingency tables. The program provides modules for the statistical analysis of proportions, 2 × 2 tables, stratified 2 × 2 tables, and R × C tables. We compare the results of the analyses performed using our software with those obtained by commercially available statistical software. The comparison shows that our software performs equally well. The use of the add-in facilitates the convenient prosecution of basic statistical analyses on contingency tables from within EXCEL, sparing us the additional cost, or the inconvenience of alternating between multiple platforms, often incurred in using a commercial statistical package.
Natural Radioactivity in Some Building Materials Originating from a High Background Radiation Area
Authors: A.A Kinsara , E.I Shabana , M.M.T Qutub
Published: February 2021

Twenty four samples of building materials, collected from utilized quarries dispersed randomly in a high natural background radiation area, were analyzed for 226Ra, 232Th and 40K by γ-spectrometry. This area lies in Hail province, Saudi Arabia. The collected samples were fragmented granites, granite gravels with clays, sands and crushed black rocks (mafic metavolcanic rocks). The results showed that the highest activity concentrations were found in the fragmented granite materials and ranged from 144-207, 671-1058 and 964-1440 Bq/kg with average values of 194, 912 and 1320 Bq/kg for 226Ra, 232Th and 40K, respectively. The lowest activity concentrations were found in the black rock materials which ranged from 19-39, 47-125 and 212-306 Bq/kg with average values of 24, 82 and 255 Bq/kg for 226Ra, 232Th and 40K, respectively. The radioactivity levels in the other materials lie somewhere in between. Granites and clays exceeded the proposed hazard indices for the usage as building materials and should be restricted, whereas the sands and the crushed black rocks complied with these indices and can be used without restrictions.
Determining Brand Personality of Nike Sports Shoes Using Aaker’s Brand Personality Scale
Authors: Mustamil Norizah , Chung Ho Yeow , Ariff Mohd. Shoki Bin Mohd.
Published: February 2021

This study was conducted to identify brand personality associated with Nike sports shoes among university students based on Aaker’s Framework of Dimension of Brand Personality. A total of 120 questionnaires were gathered from Management students of a Malaysian public university using Stratified Random Sampling method and analyzed using SPSS software. Findings showed that users of Nike sports shoes were highly associated with the personality: Imaginative, Cheerful, Down to Earth, Real, Charming, Trendy, Good-looking and Friendly. In addition, the most dominant dimension of brand personality of Nike sports shoes was the dimension of Dignified. Several implications were drawn based on the findings to enhance Nike’s markets in evaluating their product branding strategy. Consequently, this research contributes to theoretical knowledge and its application in the field of brand personality.
Quality of life (QOL) the essence of social work supervision
Authors: IELIAUSKIENĖ Rita
Published: February 2021

New challenges and priorities of social work modernization processes in the context of European integration and enlargement of the European Union are analysed in this theoretical article. Main attention is paid to the problematics of a person in a changing society. The priorities of citizens‘ activity in a society should be based on knowledge on the being of a personality, its entirety, because only by knowing the object of affection of our activity, we can allow it to create a vision of a better life and embody it in the real life.The article highlights the person‘s search for meanings in a changed world. The essence of a person‘s structure, importance of culture, morale, ethics and value thinking for creating life quality is revealed on a philosophical and theoretical level.The scientific problem presented in the article defines the following questions:- What attitude to personality of full value is important for a social worker when creating life quality?- Can a person‘s life quality be an essential motive of the supervision created?The object of the research were the attitudes of philosophers, psychologists and the author, their thoughs on the personality, its place in a changing world and creation of life quality as a motivation of social worker‘s supervision.
CONSTRUCTING THEORY WITH BIG RESULT NOW (BRN)
Authors: Balozi Mohamedi Abbasi , Othman Siti Zubaidah bt. , Issa Mohamed Faisal Mohamed
Published: February 2021

Purpose- This paper intends to discourse development of theory in the Tanzania context, based on potentiality of advancing of knowledge sharing theory globally. The aim of this paper is to develop a theoretical framework which essential for studying knowledge sharing behaviour which is critical significant for the organizational changes and national reforms as well for sustaining in tremendous competition. Moreover, the study established the needs to undergo investigation in order to illustrate the degree of performance of theory in the context of Tanzania, which will depict comparison with developed countries.Methodology- This paper reviewed the theory of planned behaviour and it portrayed TPB as underpinned theory for revising knowledge sharing in the context of Tanzania.Findings- The study revealed propositions which are fundamental in developing theory of planned behaviour for studying knowledge sharing in Tanzania context.Limitations of the study- this paper offers suggestions for proposition testing and direction for further studies in knowledge sharing behaviour.Implication of the study- the paper provides development of theory and practically, the research might provide insight for improving knowledge sharing practices in order to realise organizational development and national reforms(BRN) in the context of Tanzania.Value- This paper relies on theoretical approaches, particularly on advancement of theory of planned of behaviour under addition of the collectivist culture and interpersonal relation towards knowledge sharing behaviour in Tanzania.
Ιnsider Views of CLIL in Primary Education
Authors: Griva Eleni , Chostelidou Dora , Panteli Panayiotis
Published: February 2021

The present study attempted a comparative exploration of EFL teachers’ views in relation to integrating the CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) approach in the context of Greek and Cypriot primary education. It is considered that the provision of curriculum content in a second/foreign language (L2/FL) can be advantageous in terms of enhancing both subject knowledge and target language competence, and improving motivation for learning. In total, 248 Greek and 100 Cypriot Teachers of primary education filled in the questionnaire, which comprised five sections: a) the teachers’ CLIL experience, b) characteristics of CLIL, c) competences needed by CLIL teachers, d) integrating CLIL into the curriculum, e) training provision. The findings indicated that the teachers in both contexts acknowledged the challenge of integrating CLIL and its beneficial role in promoting mastery of both the FL and content, however, the data highly supported the teachers’ need for training in CLIL teaching.
Preliminary Courseware Conceptual Model for Dyslexic Children
Authors: Mahidin Eze Manzura Mohd
Published: February 2021

The main objective of this paper is to discuss the preliminary conceptual courseware model to support dyslexic children in reading. The construction of the model has incorporated suitable teaching and learning methods for dyslexic children. To study the effect of the model, a prototype courseware was developed and tested by dyslexic children. The model is called “E-Z-dyslexia”.
Learner friendly School Approach in Kenya
Authors: Sang James Kimeli , Mutua Sebastian , Korir Susan Jelagat
Published: February 2021

Numerous empirical evidence from around the globe, suggest that guidance and counseling programs are critical in the establishment of learner friendly schools for all children. This paper sets out to examine the role of guidance and counseling in creating learner friendly secondary schools in Kenya. An exploration of the impacts of guidance and counseling on academic development of students in secondary schools is also done. To this end, focus is set on student’s discipline, student’s personal and social development and their academic development. A discussion is further made linking effective study skills, students’ discipline, classroom behavior and improved interpersonal relationships. It is inferred here that students will understand themselves better, accept others and obey authority. Guidance and counseling therefore is an invaluable asset in creating learner friendly environment in the school.
Implications of Borehole Water as A Substitute for Urban Water Supply
Authors: NNENNA DURU PATRICIA
Published: February 2021

Water is a necessity for human existence. It is needed for man’s daily activities. Federal Housing estate, Egbeada was being supplied water from the ministry of public utilities in the 1980s and 1990s. With the expansion of Owerri urban and the consequent population growth of the same, the ministry could no longer meet the water need of the estate. This inability of the Government to meet this need has led to the proliferation of boreholes in the area. Out of 335 housing units in the estate, 199 have boreholes. About 20 houses were randomly selected for oral interview. Water analyses were also carried out from 5sampled boreholes. Result showed that the water in the area is slightly acidic. Recommendations were also made based on the result of the findings.
REVOLUTIONARY METHOD OF TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
Authors: Pinheiro Marcia R
Published: February 2021

We have identified serious problems involving transliteration and phonemic teaching, and we then suggest that we do not make use of the IPA or transliteration when teaching English. We present a draft of a method that makes use of our ears and knowledge instead.
Understanding, Interpreting and Answering the Question of What Is Being Properly
Authors: Zhiyong Dong , Junliang Hu
Published: February 2021

We have to master six propositions and judges, which are connected each other tightly, in the process of understanding, interpreting and answering the question of what is being properly. They are :1) Being is the representative of all converted forms of the verb of be, and further the representative of all English words; 2) words are the representative of languages; 3) languages are one of the main ways in materializing the human thinking and its results, that is, languages are one of the main ways of expressing the processes of human thinking and its results; 4) the processes of human thinking is the process of subjective disposition on objects, the results of human thinking are the results of human subjective dispositions on objects; 5) subjective dispositions are the processes of humans dispositions on objects，which include the results of human subjective dispositions previously, from multi-aspects, multi-strata, multi-disciplines, in human minds, and the subjective dispositions are the contents of the activities of human minds; 6) the true function and aim of raising the question of what is being continually from ancient Greece to now by Occidental scholars is that they want to know what is subjective dispositions and the relationship between subjective dispositions and their linguistic expressions.
Effects of Young and Ageing Population on Education Expenditure
Authors: Nordin Nur Haiza , Ismail Normaz Wana , Nordin Nur Naddia
Published: February 2021

The motivation of the study is to analyze the impact of young and ageing population on education expenditure in China and India as demographic projection forecast that the percentage of population in India are increasing overtime. The used of long time series data of China and India from 1970 to 2011 helps us to identify the long-run relationship between young and ageing population and education expenditure. The result of the bound test showed that there is a stable long-run relationship between young population and education expenditure, while ageing population is negative relationship with education expenditure. In fact, short-term and long-term result revealed that the young population influences education expenditure in China and India.
Product Distribution in the Low Temperature Conventional Pyrolysis of Nigerian Corn Stalks.
Authors: Eseyin Anthonia E , Ekpenyong Kieran I. , Dangoggo S. M , Anyebe Onyanobi Abel , El-Giar Emad M
Published: February 2021

In view of the global energy crises and the ongoing renewable energy studies, clear understanding of the product distribution in the pyrolysis of lignocellulose from different corn plant components is required. Unextracted lignocellulose from the dry corn stalks was pyrolysed at 200oC and 250oC for 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes and 120 minutes, respectively in an in house reactor. Liquid (bio-oil), gaseous and solid (bio-char) products were obtained. Their volumes and masses were determined. The volumes of the liquid and gaseous products produced increased with retention time and temperature while the masses of the solid products decreased with retention time and temperature. The pyrolysed corn stalks produced 17.93% bio-oil, 43.33% bio-char and 38.74% gases. The reaction order and rate constants were determined. The reaction was found to be first order. The bio-oil compounds that were detected by GCMS were identified from the MS library and characterized into: acids, ester, alcohol, phenol, alkane, multicomponent compounds and miscellaneous oxygenates. The bio-oils samples obtained were shown to be comparable with those produced by other processes.
Transitioning Nurse Practitioners into Assistant Professors
Authors: Oden Kristy , Dawson Jenny
Published: February 2021

As the nursing shortage continues to increase, there is a need for qualified nursing faculty. The development of the Doctorate of Nursing Practice, a terminal degree with a focus on clinical practice, has the potential to bridge the gap of nursing faculty. Nurse practitioners are transition into education. Nurse practitioners are experts in various practice areas but novice nursing faculty. Mentoring of new faculty by seasoned faculty is a way to grow excellent nursing faculty and increase retention of employees. Many resources exist to make this transition smooth.
Participatory Strategic Planning in a Public University
Authors: Papalardo Isabela , Tomé de Godoy Maria Tereza , Braga Vinícius Sobreira
Published: February 2021

The experiences of participatory strategic planning are still restricted in the public sector. There are few studies about it concerning public universities. Onward this belief, came the idea of creating a participatory strategic planning methodology appropriate for a Public University. The objective is to show how it was developed and implemented across the University. Initially was defined some concepts required to understand the methodology, and then presented how the method was developed and applied. Also shows the adjustments made in order to the make planning proper to a public university context
Liberal Democratic Perspective Of The Nigerian State
Authors: Oreoluwa Akintayo Joshua
Published: February 2021

Since it emergence into the political dictionary centuries ago; democracy has been frequently used as a “loose” concept. It has overtime the years developed off-shoots and branches, part of which is liberal-democracy. This study was undertaken to examine the practice of liberal-democracy of the Nigerian State. The study relied on secondary source of data collection. From the findings of this paper, liberal-democracy in the Nigerian state is characterized by problems of corruption, election rigging, ill-preparedness among others, which have hampered the practice. Furthermore, the study pinpoints how these “democratic evils” have been hindering the practice of free-flow democracy. Finally, the study outlines some suggestions to ensure a democracy capable of guaranteeing maximum practice of freedom in the Nigerian state.
Support, Identity and Ethical Development
Authors: Thomas Jim , Harmon Helen Marie
Published: February 2021

This paper examines the relationship of social support and related concepts, student development, and ethical development. Ethical development has typically been examined in terms of the influence of institution type, size, college major, religious orientation, experiential learning, demographics, and life experiences. Research has produced inconsistent results based on these factors. This paper examines the role of support in promoting student development and subsequently promoting student ethical judgment as a path for a distinct student population. Social support is examined along with social capital, mattering, and marginality. Ethical development is examined through Checkering’s identity development theory. The paper highlights one path to increasing student ethical development, by using support to promote student development.
Female Superintendents and the Effects of Mentoring Relationships
Authors: Bynum Yvette P. , Young Clara
Published: February 2021

Women make up the majority of personnel in today’s school systems yet few are employed in the highest position-superintendent. In one southern state, the State Department of Education (2009) reported 22 % of superintendents were women. Nationwide, the percentage is 24.1% (Kowalski, McCord, Petersen, Young, & Ellerson, 2011). However, in comparison to the number of women who begin their careers in education, there is still a wide inequity between the percentages of those in the ranks and those in positions of superintendent (Katz, 2012). One of the reasons for the lack of women in upper level administration is the lack of mentoring, both formal and informal. Therefore, mentoring becomes an essential element in providing the guidance and support for women who aspire to be in a leadership position.This study examined the effects of career and psychosocial mentoring functions on the careers of women superintendents currently serving in a southern state by exploring both informal and formal mentoring relationships and the way these relationships serve as effective tools on the position attained and career development. The results of this study showed that the career mentoring functions and psychosocial mentoring functions had a statistically significant impact on the careers of female superintendents. Findings from this research indicate that mentoring relationships have the potential for female administrators to make successful career advancement.
Analysis of Ecological Classroom Teaching of Senior High School English Under the Background of Two Tests of One Year in Foreign Language NCEE
Authors: Zhao Yonggang
Published: February 2021

The policy that “two tests of one year in Foreign language college entrance examination” requires English classroom teaching of taking “promoting the healthy growth of students' as the starting point and end point, reversing the one-sided test orientation and promoting quality education which is identical with the concepts of ecological teaching. This paper explains the reasons why it’s necessary to apply ecological teaching into English classroom, what principals should be adopted and how to carry out ecological teaching in classroom teaching.
Creating Improved Communication Between Nursing and Physicians
Authors: Murray Katie S , MD Scott Mullen , Ed Bardia Behravesh , Brimacombe Michael , Carlton Elizabeth , Roop Lori , Unruh Greg
Published: February 2021

Background: Optimal communication between all members of the healthcare team is important to ensure safe and efficient patient care.Objective: To improve communication between nurses and resident physicians by developing and implementing a paging protocol.Methods: A resident-led workgroup was assembled to identify opportunities for improving communication. A survey was designed to assess current practices and perceptions related to resident and nurse communication. A facilitated focus group of residents and nurses met on two separate occasions to review the survey results and develop a set of mutually agreeable paging guidelines. The group chose to adopt the ISBARR communication tool and planned educational interventions accordingly. Residents and nurses were resurveyed roughly three months’ post-intervention.Results: The results indicated a 12.8% reduction (p=0.017) in the percentage of nurse respondents that “never” inquire whether or not another nurse on the unit needs to speak with the same physician prior to paging. A 10.3% increase (p=0.033) in resident respondents that “usually” receive grouped pages, and an 11% reduction (p=0.042) in the percentage of resident respondents that “never: receive grouped pages. However, only 53.3% (n=60) of nurse respondents and 44.1% (n=68) of resident respondents felt their ISBARR training was adequate. Moreover, only 38.4% and 30.9% of nurse and resident respondents, respectively felt the paging guidelines and ISBARR had improved overall communications between the two groups.Conclusions: While the follow-up survey results revealed some improvements in paging practices, the need for continued education was clear.
Miller triangle-based model trains Chinese residents as confident “system-based practice” competency instructors
Authors: Yang Ying Ying , Yang Ling Yu , Huang Chia Chang
Published: February 2021

Junior members of medical system including residents and clerks should be trained early for ACGME system-based practice (SBP) competency to improve primary patient care quality. Twelve second-year (R2), twelve first-year (R1), and twelve postgraduate year-1 (PGY1) residents were enrolled into group A, B and C, respectively, as trainees. After three training protocols had been completed, a writing test, self-assessed questionnaire and mini-OSTE and bedside-assessment were used in auditing the four Miller triangle levels of the SBP, namely competency, performance, and teaching ability. Baseline expert-assessed, faculty-assessed, self-assessed SBP proficiency were relatively low for the PGY1 residents. After three training protocols, SBP proficiencies, performance, and teaching abilities were improved to similar levels cross the three training levels of residents based on the expert-assessed writing test-audited assessments and on the faculty and standardized clerk-assessed bedside-/mini-OSTE-audited assessments. Overall, this study is characterized by its use of a multi-faceted approach to the training and auditing of the SBP competency across different levels of residents. The Miller triangle-based different protocols used to teach group A, B and C were equally beneficial and fitted their needs; namely the different levels of the trainees; specifically, each level was able to augment their SBP proficiency.
A university without departments and colleges -A new structure to strengthen disciplinary and interdisciplinary education and research
Authors: Bililign Solomon , Schimmel Keith , Roop J. P. , Meyerson Gregory
Published: February 2021

A 21st century workforce must be trained to solve not only major national and global challenges but to fit into the current complex work environment. The challenges cannot be solved by a single discipline and require interdisciplinary solutions only possible through the collaboration of physical, biological, and social scientists along with engineers. The 21st century student needs to be educated so they can combine disciplinary depth with the ability to reach out to other disciplines. Such training requires a cost-effective higher education structure that promotes and sustains interdisciplinary research and education (IDRE). The current structure has failed to achieve this. In response to this failure, some private universities like Dartmouth and Olin and public institutions like the University of California Merced (UC Merced) are experimenting with giving up traditional department silos and majors in favor of an interdisciplinary organization. These programs can serve as models for what is to be done in U.S. higher education and may also serve as models for emerging universities in the developing world.
Today’s Cutting Edge In Research Education Increases Tomorrow’s Employability
Authors: Dhillon Hardip Kaur , Jin Beatrice Low Wei
Published: February 2021

Evidence-based medicine (EBM) is now considered a fundamental basis for clinical practices globally. There is an enormous necessity of going beyond merely reading research articles to actually applying research studies to solve patient management problems on a day to day basis. In order to have a cutting edge in a very competitive, international trade of education, Monash University Malaysia encourages Year 1 and 2 undergraduates to engage in various research projects, available within the School of Medicine during their semester breaks. This paper demonstrates a student’s use of experiential learning, reflective journaling and blended Learning while engaging in a research project. The basic research skills acquired early in the undergraduate MBBS curriculum is expected to achieve advance level research skills as the medical student completes the fifth year of the course. Hence, today’s cutting edge of developing research skills early increases the chances of tomorrow’s employability and employment in evidence based health care settings.
Tobacco Smoking among Medical Students in the Middle East
Authors: Alzayani Salman , Hamadeh Randah R
Published: February 2021

A cross sectional study was conducted on medical students enrolled in the Arabian Gulf University in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The objective was to describe medical students’ tobacco smoking behavior and to provide recommendations for promoting a healthy lifestyle among them. A self administered anonymous questionnaire was used, which included questions on demography and tobacco smoking behavior. The study showed that 10.8% only of the medical students were current smokers, either on daily or occasional basis. However, 27.0% of the males were current smokers compared to 4.2% of the females (p<0.001). The mean and median ages of starting to smoke were 17.43±2.3 and 18 years, respectively. The prevalence of smoking was higher among students of years 3 and 4 than in years 1 and 2.Tobacco smoking behaviors cluster among students according to gender and medical year. Urgent interventions are needed to promote smoking cessation among medical students.
Education Technology Policy In Teaching And Learning
Authors: John Christina , Ali Mohamad Bin Bilal
Published: February 2021

This research is to develop a Education Policy Technology in teaching and learning. The process of developing policies work involves the Delphi technique works. The Delphi Technique implementation process chosen by the researcher which it involves five rounds? Seven qualified experts appointed by the expertise and have the criteria in the policy area. The policy was developed based on the standards ISO 27001 and Security Policy Information and Communication Technology for the Public Sector by MAMPU (Malaysia Administrative Modernization and Management Planning Unit) . Integrated Model Delaney in Development Policy adopted by researchers for the process of developing the policy area. Future policy development outcomes can be applied at the Institute of Teacher Education In Malaysia (ITEM) and indirectly provides a guide to future teachers who will be placed in primary schools as their guide in conducting teaching and learning in technology education. The final formulation of collecting data represent the opinions and comments of experts which will be used as a complete production of the draft policy.
Remote Sensing and Topographic Information in a GIS environment for Urban Growth and Change
Authors: Albattah Mahmoud M. S
Published: February 2021

Urbanization results in the expansion of administrative boundaries, mainly at the periphery, ultimately leading to changes in landcover. Agricultural land, naturally vegetated land, and other land types are converted into residential areas with a high density of constructs, such as transportation systems and housing. In urban regions of rapid growth and change, urban planners need regular information on up to date ground change. Amman (the capital of Jordan) is growing at unprecedented rates, creating extensive urban landscapes. Planners interact with these changes without having a global view of their impact. The use of aerial photographs and satellite images data combined with topographic information and field survey could provide effective information to develop urban change and growth inventory which could be explored towards producing a very important signature for the built-up area changes.
Non-traditional Security Disputes of Sri Lanka
Authors: Kumara Jeewaka Saman
Published: February 2021

From the 1970s onwards, social constructivists criticized the intense narrowing of the field of security studies imposed by the military and nuclear obsessions of the Cold War. Further, they argued that these traditional issues have not disappeared, but that other, non-military sources of threat now seemed more pressing. Hence, the nature and magnitude of security within the states should be considered from different angles such as economic security, food security, health security, environmental security, personal security, community security and political security. In the context of small states, the issue of security has multiple dimensions in the complexities of the state. Apart from the traditional aspect of security threats of small states, the non-traditional aspect is very important to identify the security threats of small states. One of the most important aspects of non-traditional security thus, is that people should be able to live in a society that honours their political security. In this broader context this study makes an effort to answer whether the political security of Sri Lanka is being challenged in the context of power political paradigm. Further the research problem has been answered by using standard research tool including descriptive and analytical methods and also the research involves both qualitative and quantitative methods. As a developing small state, Sri Lanka is an electoral democracy. The 1978 constitution vested strong executive powers in the president, who is directly elected for a six-year term and can dissolve Parliament. The prime minister heads the leading party in Parliament but otherwise has limited powers. The 225-member unicameral legislature is elected for a six-year term through a mixed proportional-representation system. Elections are open to multiple parties, and fair electoral laws and equal campaigning opportunities ensure a competitive political process. Despite the war’s completion and an improvement in security throughout Sri Lanka, the situation of political security remained grim. Some observers’ charge that centralizes approach of the ruling party of the Government of Sri Lanka has led to a lack of protection of political security. In this broader context, there is an argument that the situation of political security of Sri Lankan remains grim.