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Student Participation and Interaction in Online Case-Based Discussions: Comparing Expert and Novice Facilitation
Authors: Long Yishi , Koehler Adrie A.
Published: December 2021

Discussion is an essential component in case-based learning (CBL), as it offers students the opportunity to consider diverse perspectives, clarify confusion, and construct understanding. As a facilitator bears most of the responsibility for the overall success of CBL, understanding how facilitation strategies influence interactions during discussions is worthwhile. However, previous CBL facilitation research has primarily considered student perspectives during case discussions, without examining relationships between facilitator experience and student interaction and participation. This study combined social network analysis and content analysis to compare the structure of expert and novice instructors’ discussion posts and to consider their relationship to student participation and interaction in online case discussions. Results showed that both the expert and novice instructors used facilitation strategies involving social congruence, cognitive congruence, and content expertise frequently in the discussions; however, when and how they used a combination of these strategies was noticeably different. These differences influenced student interaction. More specifically, students tended to interact with others more actively and densely as a result of questions initiated by the expert facilitator. Suggestions are provided for novice facilitators.
Introduction to the Special Issue: Highlighting AERA’s Online Teaching and Learning SIG 2021
Authors: Castellanos-Reyes Daniela , Richardson Jennifer C , Swan Karen
Published: December 2021

The ten research articles in this year’s issue showcased research devoted to advancing high-quality online learning around four themes: learner engagement, the use synchronous video-based communication to support teaching, instructors’ perspectives and experiences, and pedagogical recommendations.
Introduction to Section II
Authors: Rice Mary Frances
Published: December 2021

Introduction to articles in Section II.
Echographic characteristics of embrion development in normal pregnancy and placental insufficiency on the background of miscarriages
Authors: D. O. Kondria  , I. V. Kalinovska
Published: December 2021

The article presents the results of ultrasound examination of healthy pregnant women and those with miscarriages in early terms of gestation. The changes which are typical for primary placental insufficiency onset have been detected.
Some aspects of mastering practical skills by students at the departament of otorhinolaryngology
Authors: V. V. Berezniuk  , A. V. Kovtunenko  , A. V. Zaitsev  , A. A. Chornokur
Published: December 2021

The article reflects the current requirements for the study of «Otorhinolaryngology" against the background of the introduction of the European system of education into the Ukrainian one. In order to optimize the learning process and for the most effective mastering practical skills by students, a constant introduction of qualitatively new methodological support: guidelines, tests, computer technology, training videos, are needed.
Ways of improving the teaching of surgical disciplines cycle for students specializing in «Nursing» specialty (ECL – «junior specialist»)
Authors: S. Yu. Karatieieva  , O. I. Khomko  , R. I. Sydorchuk  , O. M. Plehutsa
Published: December 2021

According to the principles of credit-module system in educational process, we developed new curricula for teaching "Nursing in surgery". This article presents possible ways to improve the efficiency of the practical classes with students enrolled into specialty «Nursing» (ECL – «junior specialist»). In particular, the use of interactive classes model of didactic process effectively improves the digestion of thematic material. The main aim is to encourage active potential of students by involving them in the dialogue, open conversation, discussion of surgical patients’ clinical problems, evidence, and argumentation of their own view, analysis of their actions while dealing with situational and clinical tasks as well as working in the medical office and with patients. In the process of interactive teaching, students learn to think critically, make thoughtful decisions, communicate with each other.
Elements of credit module system in training internship doctors for the license integrated examination «Step-3. General medical practice»
Authors: V. S. Khilchevska  , L. V. Koliubakina
Published: December 2021

The paper shows that the effectiveness of training interns for the state test licensed exam depends on the quality of education at the core department, using elements of credit module system.
Changes of blood lipids under the influence of low-frequency magnetic therapy, depending on severity of anxiety
Authors: I. B. Zhakun
Published: December 2021

The study was aimed to investigate the influence of low-frequency magnetic therapy on parameters of lipid metabolism, depending on the severity of reactive and personsal anxiety. Normalization of blood cholesterol levels were observed after treatment in patients with severe anxiety and low baseline cholesterol levels.
The disturbance of large intestinal microbiota in patients with HIV/AIDS
Authors: V. D. Moskaliuk
Published: December 2021

In 76 patients with HIV-infection/AIDS a disturbance of microbiocenosis of the large intestine showing up the deficit of obligate microflora, and an increase of opportunistic microorganisms have been found. At all of the clinical stages of HIV-infection frequency of development of dysbiosis/disbacteriosis was significantly higher than in practicallyhealthy individuals (P<0,05-0,001). Strong direct correlation of dysbiosis/disbacteriosis depth with progress of HIVinfection has been established, which represent its clinical stages (r=0,74...0,91).
Pathogenetic features of hypertension treatment in patients with concomitant abdominal obesity and underweight
Authors: V. K. Tashchuk  , V. I. Denysiuk  , H. I. Hrebtii
Published: December 2021

The study analyzed the performance of the structural remodeling of the myocardium and vascular endothelial function in patients with hypertension and varying body weight during the 3- and 6-month antihypertensive (lisinopril, amlodipine) and lipid-lowering (atorvastatin) therapy. Results of the study show that the smallest speaker regression of left ventricular hypertrophy and improvement of endothelial function of the vessels is determined in patients with deficiency of body weight.
Medical Centre for Infertility Treatment spermograms results
Authors: K. A. Vladychenko
Published: December 2021

Semen analyses, made in Chernivtsi Medical Centre for Infertility Treatment from 2010 through 2012 have been studied. Parameters were evaluated as recommended by WHO, 2000. 1,935 men were involved in the study. A general tendency of increasing asthenozoospermia by B category was established.
Evaluation of life quality in patients with acnes vulgaris
Authors: N. O. Voloshyna
Published: December 2021

Abstract. Preliminary few studies indicate that age, gender and duration of acne vulgaris (acne) affect the quality of life of these patients.Objective - to assess the impact of the duration and severity of acne on quality of life of patients in gender, age and professional aspects in connection with the treatment.Material and methods: 98 patients with acne aged 18-29 years, among whom 36 were males (36,73 %), and 62 (63,26 %) females have been examined. The assessment of acne severity classification was carried out according to the classification of the American Academy of Dermatology, while the quality of their life was assessed by means of SF- 36 questionnaire.Results. Mild acne was found in 6 (6,12 %) patients, moderate one in 72 (73,47 %), severe one in 20 (20,41 %) cases. It was established that clinically significant severity of acne was more common in younger male patients (22 years). However, a greater impact on quality of life was found in female patients, older than 22 years, with professions associated with being among a large group of people and in case of long course (more than 4-5 years) of dermatosis. Mild acne had little impact on quality of life.Standard complex acne treatment during two months significantly improved quality of life indicators of patients with moderate degree of acne and most of the indicators in those with severe disease, which, however, didn’t reach the indicators in the people of the control group, and it shows the necessity to improve the programme of treating and preventive measures concerning such patients.Conclusion: Patients with acne have significant changes in life quality, depending on their gender, age and professional peculiarities as well as on the severity of dermatosis course. Determining the indicators of life quality by means of SF-36 questionnaire is an important aspect of the patient’s physical and psychiatric health assessment as well as a reliable criterion of their treatment efficacy.
Effect of intestinal microflora on the pathogenesis of recurrent anal fissure chronic complications
Authors: A. H. Iftodii  , I. M. Kozlovska  , O. A. Olenovych  , O. V. Bilyk  , S. P. Brodovs’kyi
Published: December 2021

We study the influence of the stool microflora on the formation of anal fissures microorganisms and the role of the latter in the pathogenesis of chronic disease. Conducted bacteriological studies suggest that the pathogenesis of chronic anal fissure involved opportunistic and pathogenic organisms. General bacterial contamination of fissures was 3,75±0,27 lg CFU/sm3 in discharge, and quantitative content of certain bacterial species varied from 1,95±0,18 to 2,63±0,21 lg CFU in discharge. Therefore, the treatment of this pathology should include the therapy aimed at eradication of microorganisms by various antibacterial agents and methods.
Multimodal treatment of patients with advanced cervical cancer
Authors: O. V. Lukianchuk  , V. V. Lysenko  , M. A. Lysenko
Published: December 2021

Local progressive tumor growth involving the urinary tract with no distant metastases is known to be one of the features of cervical cancer in the advanced stages. Approximately 68 % of patients in stage T3-T4 have various uroevolution disorders. The severity of their condition often is caused by an increasing renal failure or a fever, those are associated with obstructive pyelonephritis and often are interpreted as the carcinogenic intoxication. Therefore, any special antineoplastic therapy methods are considered as unpromising even for patients without concomitant diseases. The authors conducted a retrospective analysis of 11 patients with the treatment of advanced non-metastatic cervical cancer, which included both surgery and neoadjuvant polychemotherapy (PCT). Our results demonstrate the advisability of multimodal phasing treatment of those patients, compared with palliative radiotherapy and symptomatic treatment.
Prospects for the implementation of the international classification of chronic diseases of the lower limbs veins (CEAP) (review of the references)
Authors: M. M. Voloshyn
Published: December 2021

This paper analyzes the international classification for chronic venous disease of the lower extremities (system CEAP) and delineates its potentialities for routine use in everyday practice of modern surgeons, with special attention to benefits and shortcomings of this scoring system. Using CEAP will allow researchers to integrate into the international scientific programs and practitioners - to unify approaches to the treatment of this disease.
Molecular-genetic aspects of pathology - modern scientific area of Bukovinian State Medical University: the new research school formation
Authors: L. P. Sydorchuk  , O. V. Kushnir  , S. A. Levytska  , A. A. Sokolenko  , I. Yu. Haborets  , J. V. Ursuliak  , O. M. Iftoda  , S. I. Ivashchuk  , L. V. Melnychuk  , Y. M. Yarynych
Published: December 2021

A new research area of molecular genetic studies of human pathology has been discovered by Bukovinian State Medical University ( BSMU ) since 2006, namely, arterial hypertension, acute coronary syndrome, intestinal dysbacteriosis, chronic sinusitis, congenital and acquired deafness and sensory deafness in children, open-angle glaucoma, chronic periodontitis, bronchitis, acute and exacerbation of chronic pancreatitis, obesity, metabolic syndrome, nonalcoholic fattyliver disease, cirrhosis, gastroesophageal reflux disease without/with type 2 diabetes mellitus, miscarriage, teen menorrhagia with thyroid gland's problem etc. In less than a decade in this area two doctoral and six PhD’s theses have been defended. MD, Professor Larysa Sydorchuk became a pioneer and a founder of the new perspective scientific school of molecular genetic studies at BSMU.
A case of torture of a victim in forensic practice
Authors: Ustinchenko Ihor
Published: December 2021

Speaking about violent actions, torture of other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment and punishment under the Istanbul Protocol, we bring a specific case from the practice of forensic medical examination of the Luhansk regional bureau.
Forensic medicine features injuries of protesters in Maidan
Authors: Mishalov Volodymyr
Published: December 2021

In the article the features of injuries of protesters in the street that was found during the forensic examination (osviduvannya) 304 persone, injured during active events of 18-20 February 2014 revealed that among the injuries first place belongs to gunshot injury, and that is its integral as abrasions, bleeding, wounds caused by elastic bullets and buckshot to the means of shock-traumatic and balls, meal and buckshot from firearms, 12 mm steel ball type «Blondeau» thermal, chemical burns, concussion, loss vision and hearing, traumatic amputation of fingers of light bursting noise grenades. In addition, the nature, volume and vast localization injury allowed to believe that light and noise grenades were deliberately and artificially filled with «police» additional damaging components which resulted in numerous wounds mainly in the lower limbs. The predominant localization of injuries were lower extremities and head. Severity prevailed minor injuries.
Plasma low molecular weight aminothiols in ischemic stroke patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Authors: Maksimova MYu , Ivanov AV , Nikiforova KA , Virus ED , Suanova ET , Ochtova FR , Piradov MA , Kubatiev AA
Published: December 2021

It was found that ischemic stroke (IS) results in decreased levels of a number of reduced forms of low molecular weight aminothiols (LMWTs). The study was aimed to assess the impact of type 2 diabetes mellitus (Т2D) on the total content, reduced forms and redox status of LMWTs in patients with IS. A total of 175 patients with IS in the internal carotid artery basin (the average age was 62 (55–69)) years) were assessed, who were admitted to the Center within the first 10–24 h since the onset of neurological disorder. The index group included 68 patients with IS and T2D (males made up 41.2%). The comparison group consisted of 107 patients with IS and stress hyperglycemia (males made up 57%), and the control group included 31 non-diabetic patients with chronic cerebrovascular disease (CCVD) (males made up 54.8%). The admission plasma levels of LMWTs were assessed by liquid chromatography in all patients. It was found, that IS in patients with T2D was associated with the rapid decrease in total cysteine (tCys), total glutathione (tGSH), total homocysteine (tHcy), reduced glutathione (rGSH), and glutathione redox status (GSH RS), along with the increase in cysteine redox status (Cys RS) and homocysteine redox status (Hcy RS). In contrast to patients with stress hyperglycemia developing during the acute period of IS, patients with T2D had lower tCys, tGSH, and tHcy levels. Thus, GSH RS of 4.06% or lower in the first 24 hours after the IS in patients with T2D was a predictor of poor functional outcome (mRS score was 3 or more 3 weeks after IS).
Effects of virtual reality exergame on psychophysiological and postural disorders in elderly patients
Authors: Khizhnikova AE , Klochkov AS , Fuks AA , Kotov-Smolenskiy AM , Suponeva NA , Piradov MA
Published: December 2021

Balance impairment at advanced age is a serious medical problem that often has significant implications and affects the quality of the patient’s life. Among the underlying causes are overall slowness of motor response and vestibular syndrome. Virtual reality exergames, including reaction and balance training, hold promise for managing balance dysfunction. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of a combination rehabilitation program containing elements of virtual reality exergame on the postural and psychophysiological parameters of elderly patients with small vascular disease The study was conducted in 24 patients with small vascular disease (median age: 66 years). All patients underwent a virtual reality rehabilitation program. Psychophysiological, postural and clinical evaluations were performed at baseline and after the program was completed. Balance function measured on the Berg scale improved significantly and was 53 [52; 55] after the training program vs 50 [45; 54] at baseline (p < 0.05). The strategy of balance control also changed: the Romberg ratio was 266 [199.5; 478.5] before rehabilitation and 221 [149.25; 404] after the program was completed (p < 0.05). The most pronounced changes in the measured psychophysiological parameters occurred in the simple audiomotor reaction, which improved from 210 [174.25; 245.5] at baseline to 180.5 [170.5; 208] after rehabilitation (p < 0.05). Thus, the combination balance and reaction virtual reality training is an effective rehabilitation method for advanced-age patients with balance impairment.
The Necessity of Endowing EFL Learners with the Fifth Language Skill: A Key to a Successful Learning Experience
Authors: ZAGHAR Fatma , Wafaâ ZAGHAR El-Alia
Published: December 2021

In this increasingly interconnected epoch, the teaching of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) along with culture that is considered as a fifth skill has become inevitable. Therefore, EFL teachers are impelled to introduce cultural instruction in their classes. They are then advised to combine the teaching of language skills with the foreign culture because it prepares their learners to behave successfully in intercultural encounters, gain solid cultural knowledge, overcome cultural obstacles, and promote their cultural awareness. The main questions addressed in this research focus on the inclusion of the cultural component in language subjects’ syllabuses, and the type of teaching strategies that can ameliorate the status of cultural instruction. This study points out the key importance of implementing intercultural information in EFL contexts founded on a case study undertaken at the University of Oran 2 in Algeria. This paper targeted a group of Master II students by using an array of data collection means including a questionnaire given to the learners, an interview done with the teachers, and classroom observation sessions carried out by the researchers. The major aims of this work were to verify the learners’ perceptions of cultural learning, and outfit students with core foundations of culture. The results demonstrated that the incorporated teaching techniques have enriched the students’ cultural understanding and intensified their linguistic adeptnesses. It is suggested that these teaching initiatives can aid learners be compassionate, understandable, and tolerant human beings.
Improving Classroom Observation through Training: A qualitative Study in College of Technology in Oman
Authors: Mohammed Abdullah AL-Balushi Haroun , Saazai bt Mat Saad Noor
Published: December 2021

Historically, classroom observations have been conducted in educational establishments for different purposes such as evaluation of teachers, promotion, curriculum design, or professional development. In this study, the researchers aimed to improve the effectiveness of the classroom observation process in an English Language Center based in a College of Technology in the Sultanate of Oman. The study adopted a qualitative research methodology and semi-structured interviews as the data collection tool. In the first stage, observers and teachers were interviewed to understand the existing classroom observation process. Based on the initial data, a training program was developed with materials from international good practice projects. Finally, the changes were identified through the second set of interviews with the participants. The major results of this study suggest that the training program contributed positively to the perceived effectiveness of the classroom observation process, reduced anxiety related to this process, and led to more balanced participation from both the observers and the teachers. Moreover, the implementation of the pre-observation conferences started taking place and post-observation meetings included more constructive feedback. This study adds to the literature on the importance of classroom observation training with a practical training program. This practical approach can be adopted in similar contexts with some adaptation to meet the specific needs of educational institutions. The researchers suggest a qualitative research approach to accompany any such future training to measure the effects of the training program.
PENGARUH PERSEPSI KEYAKINAN DAN BAGI HASIL TERHADAP MINAT MENABUNG DI BANK SYARIAH
Authors: Angriani Sari , Hariadi Sugeng
Published: December 2021

Islamic Banking is a banking institution that runs with the principles of sharia. In every business activity, Islamic banks always use the laws of Islam listed in the Qur’an and Hadith. This study aims to determine the influence of perceptions of beliefs, and profit sharing perceptions of interest in saving. This research is a quantitative descriptive research with survey method. The population in this study are Surabaya students who are saving in Bank Sharia. Instrument test, classical assumption test, and data analysis test in this study using SPSS. From the results of the study, it is known that the perception of belief has a positive and significant effect to the interest of saving, and the perception of the results have a positive and significant impact on interest in saving.
Australian music teacher’ reflections and concerns during the pandemic: Resetting the use of technologies in 21st century classroom practice
Authors: Joseph Dawn , Merrick Bradley
Published: December 2021

Classroom practice around the globe has changed considerably due to the global pandemic. Although ICT (information and communication technology) is at the heart of 21st century teaching and learning, many teachers and students had to make significant adjustments shifting from face-to-face to remote (online) delivery in response to lockdowns and government restrictions since March 2020. This paper focuses on one focal question: ‘What were some of the concerns using ICT during Covid-19 pandemic?’ which was part of a wider Australian study ‘Re-imaging the future: music teaching and learning, and ICT in blended environments in Australia’. The authors seek to understand how music teachers look to employ technology in ways that connect teaching frameworks to 21st century classroom practice. As part of the ongoing study, they present preliminary survey data gathered between March–June 2021 from a range of music teachers around the country. Using thematic analysis, they discuss advantages, disadvantages, opportunities, and challenges in relation to responses that thematically relate three key elements: pedagogy, social interaction, and technology. They identify concerns and call on music educators to reset what, how, and why they teach when using technology to develop 21st century competencies, as the future of schooling continues to change its landscape due to the pandemic.
Technological progress spillover effect in Lithuanian manufacturing industry
Authors: Markauskas Mantas , Baliute Asta
Published: December 2021

Research background: Various methods for technological progress assessment and evaluation exist in the context of economic development. Each of the methods possesses distinct advantages and disadvantages in analysis of technological progress fluctuations. For most neoclassical growth theories, technological progress measures are included as exogenous variables, thus excluding evaluation of factors influencing technological progress variation throughout time.

Purpose of the article: The aim of this article is to offer improvements on classical technological progress evaluation methodologies for manufacturing industries, separating effect of intersectoral technological progress spillover effect from internal factors influencing technological progress growth and perform analysis in the case of Lithuanian manufacturing industry.

Methods: Earlier research papers used linear time series regression and vector autoregression methods to assess technological progress values and define equations explaining effect of different manufacturing level indicators on technological progress measure growth. This research paper uses results of previously mentioned methods and performs simulation analysis applying agent-based modelling framework.

Findings & value added: The conducted vector autoregression analysis has showed that two variables which influence technological progress most significantly are labor productivity measure and gross profit value. Sensitivity analysis emphasizes that effect of these two variables on technological progress growth is substantially different. Increase in gross profit value affects technological progress growth for wider range of sectors from Lithuanian manufacturing industry (15 out of 18 analyzed sectors? technological progress measure values are affected by changes in gross profit, while changes in labor productivity influence technological progress values in the case of 9 sectors). Rising gross profit values also produce intersectoral technological progress spillover effect more significantly, while growth in labor productivity measure has stronger effect on technological progress fluctuations for sectors which are able to exploit this effect. Presented research suggests improved methodology for intersectoral technological progress spillover effect assessment in the context of manufacturing industries.
Airline E-ticket Online Purchase Intention Among University Student
Authors: Mahdzar Mazlina
Published: December 2021

Purchasing products and services via online is an important way of doing business for many tourism and hospitality intermediaries and travel operators. This study aims to examine the relationship linking students perspective of cognitive factors and their intentions to purchase online airline e-ticket from online travel agencies. Using convenience sampling, a total of 302 survey questionnaires were distributed to hospitality and tourism students in UiTM via google form. 245 responses were received and used for data analysis. Regression results revealed that two cognitive factors have significant relationships with students intentions to purchase airline e-ticket online. These include perceived risks and web security. Of these two attributes, web security have the most significant impact on students intentions to purchase airline e-ticket online. The study provides insights to online travel operators on the factors to concentrate in improving their services to customers as well as assist them in boosting their sales in the future and to achieve customer loyalty.
Corporate Responsibility And Motivating Corporate Zakat Payment
Authors: Ab Rahman Siti Maziah , Setapa Mariam , Rusli Iman Nur Amirah , Nor Paizin Muhsin , Abdul Wahab Mohd Hafeez Al-Amin
Published: December 2021

Zakat is one of the five pillars of the Islamic faith, which is an obligatory form of "charity", and every Muslim is expected to contribute. The use of zakat is not only to purify property but to purify the hearts of zakat payers from selfishness and wealth greed. Although it is part of Muslims obligation to pay zakat, the amount collected recorded is still lower and not optimal. The issue on zakat business payment is not often debated particularly on how to increase the number of business zakat payer. This is because zakat on wealth is more than total zakat on the business. Malaysian zakat institution still faces several obstacles to increase the collection of business zakat. Most of the previous studies on this issue they do not explain more detail about the factor of knowledge of payers on business zakat payment and also the role of zakat institution. Hence, the purpose of this research is to identify corporate responsibility and motivating corporate zakat payment. This research also used the Resource-Based View (RBV) Theory. For this study, data were collected using in-depth interviews as a method of collecting data which is a qualitative method. The reason influenced corporate responsibility and motivating corporate zakat payment are "level of knowledge", and "leadership of zakat institution". The case study is using Hotel Perdana Kota Bharu.
A study On Organizational Commitment and Job Satisfaction Among Employees at Selected Government Agencies in Kelantan
Authors: Amran Atiela , Mohd Firdaus Kozako Intan-Nurul ‘Ain , Aminuddin Azwan-Shah , Aminuddin Hanitahaiza , Aminuddin Hanitahaiza , Zakaria Ibhrahim
Published: December 2021

Organizational Commitment is one of the main topics discuss in today’s working environment.  Most of the scholar agreed that to make the employees highly commit to the organization, employees must have satisfaction with their work.  Further study related to this area is still needed to identify the most important criteria to the specific industries.  Hence, this study conducted a non-experimental study in which researchers investigated and analysed the relationship between organizational commitment and job satisfaction, in which focuses on continuance, normative, and affective commitment.  There are 140 valid responses collected from three government agencies in Tanah Merah, Kelantan.  Regression analysis were used for this study to identify the relationship between two variables.  The result of descriptive statistics showed that continuance commitment represents the highest mean score for this study.  Meanwhile, Organizational Commitment has a moderate, positive, and significant relationship towards job satisfaction (r=598, p<0.01).  It can be concluded that most of the respondents used to have affective commitment towards the organization where they remain members and part of the organization.  Findings of this study shed light on how to build a sustainable employee in government agencies. The researchers also suggest several recommendations for future research for this study.
The Mediating Effect of English Self-efficacy on the Relationships between Motivation to Learn, Intention to Share Knowledge, and Job Performance Among Military Personnel
Authors: Mohd Zin Siti Haizam , Nazri Mohammad
Published: December 2021

Extensive research on the relationship between employees' use of English in the workplace and their job performance has revealed that the use of English at work leads to increased job performance and positive interactions among staff. In relation to this, a good command of English among military staff, especially officers, is of great importance to the Armed Forces, as military personnel often serve abroad and need to be proficient in communicating their instructions and orders to a foreign team. Previous research has also shown that self-efficacy is a significant predictor of job performance; however, the role of self-efficacy in learning English language skills has not been widely explored as mediator in the relationship between motivation to learn, intention to share knowledge, and job performance. Therefore, this paper aims to develop a conceptual framework that can be used to improve the understanding of English self-efficacy and its relationship with employees’ motivation to learn, intention to share knowledge, and capability to complete a given task. This framework informs and guides future research that will test the hypothesized relationships. The findings would assist the English Department of the Education Directorate of the Malaysian Armed Forces to design or revise military training syllabi and approaches.
Determining Drivers of Financial Management Behavior Among Working Adults In Malaysia
Authors: Mohamad Arshad Afiza Azura , Mohamad Arshad Azlin Shafinaz , Mohd Zin Zahariah , Lubis Arief Wibisono , Mohamed Haniffa Putri Hana Najla
Published: December 2021

Financial management behavior encompasses of four main fields such as saving, expenditure, borrowing and investment. The purpose of this paper is to determine the driver that influences financial management behavior among Malaysian working adults. A survey questionnaire was distributed to 300 Malaysian working adults in three sectors which are the government sector, private sector and self-employed using convenience sampling. A total of 273 responses were collected and deemed usable. The findings of the study found that financial knowledge and financial attitude have a significant and positive relationship to financial management behaviour among Malaysian working adults while the locus of control has a negative relationship with financial management behavior among Malaysian working adults. Recommendations are put forth at the end of the study.
Does Consumers Attitude and Perceived Behavioral Control Impact the Purchase Intention of Halal Cosmetic Products?
Authors: Abd Aziz Zarith Delaila , Hussein Norashikin
Published: December 2021

Halal cosmetics industry is a fast growing sectors which reflects the recent rise of the Muslim population globally. The demand for halal cosmestic is projected to increase along with a considerable growth in socioeconomic status. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to explore the extent at which female students in one public university in Selangor has been impacted by attitude and perceived behavioral control on their purchase intention of halal cosmetic products. Survey methods and the purposive sampling were used to collect from 119 respondents.The result revealed that attitude has a high impact on female students in forming their purchase intention for halal cosmetic products. Meanwhile perceived behavioral control shows the lowest impact on respondents. The result of this study assists marketing expert and cosmetic manufacturers to design the best marketing initatives to understand the cues that give impact on consumer purchase intention.
Factors Influencing the Purchase Intention of Young Consumers Towards Healthy Food Products in Malaysia
Authors: Mohammad Mardhiah , Majid Muhammad , Ramdhan Nur’ Asyiqin , Mohammad Noorita
Published: December 2021

The incidence of overweight and obesity has shown an increase in the last decade due to improper diet habits and imbalanced intake of healthy food. The situation could be prevented if the young consumers prefer healthy foods. Therefore, this study was aimed to explore the relationship of health consciousness, health values, and health orientation towards purchase intention of healthy food products in young consumers. An online survey was designed and distributed targeting university students in the peninsular of Malaysia. The result of the analysis showed that health values and health orientation indicated a significant relationship to influence the young consumer purchase intention toward healthy food. However, health consciousness showed no significant relationship. In these relations, advertising agencies and policymakers can use these findings to explore further the opportunities to cater to this young generation in the future.
Predicting Mathematics Students’ Continuance Intention toward Learning Mathematics
Authors: Abdullahi Muhammad , Mohd Ayub Ahmad Fauzi , Sulaiman Tajularipin , Abdul Manaf Umi Kalthom
Published: December 2021

Abstract: The success of learning mathematics depends largely on students’ satisfaction in learning the subject. This, along with other factors such as perceived usefulness in learning mathematics, will eventually increase students’ intention to continue learning mathematics. This study integrated the Expectancy Confirmation Model (ECM) and perceived enjoyment, with the main purpose of developing a fitting structural model that investigates whether the ECM model can be extended and used in the context of mathematics students' learning continuance. The study used a correlational research design conducted on 12 tertiary colleges in the northwestern zone of Nigeria. Proportionate stratified random sampling technique was employed to select 366 Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) III mathematics combination students for this study out of a total population of 2761 NCE III mathematics students based on the Cochran formula. The findings indicate that the most significant factor affecting the college of education (COE) mathematics students' continuance intention is the belief of their perception of the usefulness of learning mathematics to their daily life activities. Satisfaction and perceived enjoyment in learning mathematics also positively influence students' intention to continue studying mathematics. The current research adds to the theory by replacing the ECM's confirmation of expectation construct with the construct of perceived enjoyment and introducing new associations to describe mathematics students' continued intention to learn mathematics.

Keywords: Mathematics, Tertiary colleges, Colleges of education, Expectation Confirmation Model (ECM), Continuance Intention, Partial Least Square (PLS).
Postgraduate Students’ Perceived and Actual Performance in Critical Reading Skills
Authors: Shamida Arieff , Kaur Sidhu Gurnam , Md Nawi Sofwah
Published: December 2021

Abstract: The democratisation and commodification of education has witnessed an increase in postgraduate education as it is one of the main sources contributing to the advancement of knowledge, technology, and innovation. However, despite the significant rise in numbers, the returns at both the global and national      levels      have      been low due to high attrition and low completion rates among the students. One among the numerous factors cited has been the postgraduate students’ limited competencies in language and research skills. In terms of language, postgraduate students are expected to possess      good working knowledge of the English language and be able to read academic literature and write their thesis with      acceptable standard of English. Therefore, the main aim of this paper was to assess postgraduate students’ perceived and actual performance in critical reading skills. This study involved a total of 50 postgraduate students from a private university in Malaysia. Data for this study were collected using a questionnaire and a reading test based on the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) Reading Examination Paper. The findings revealed that there was a significant difference between the two performances. Students held a higher perception of their ability when compared to their actual performance in critical reading skills. These results indicate that there is a need for innovative approaches to develop postgraduate students’ critical reading skills so that they can successfully complete their      studies within the given duration and graduate on time.

 

Keywords: Critical Reading, Performance, Postgraduate Students, Postgraduate Study
Clause-sensitivity of Inflectional Morphology in L2 English
Authors: Shuhama Yuji
Published: December 2021

Abstract: The Interface Hypothesis (Sorace, 2000) developed in line with the Minimalist theory of grammar (Chomsky, 1995 et seq.) supports the view of L2 acquisition that syntactic properties are acquired early while the acquisition of interface properties is delayed. One of the interface properties is inflectional morphology on English verbs, which involves subject-verb agreement at the syntax-morphology interface. Previous studies have revealed that for learners of L2 English, acquiring third person singular -s is harder than regular past -ed due to the absence of meaningless morphemes in L1. However, one question has been disregarded: Where in a clause are these morphemes inserted more successfully? Given that subordinate clauses are more complex than main clauses, this study examines the clause-sensitivity of L2 inflectional morphology. 44 Japanese university students learning English as L2 were asked to complete a grammaticality judgment test and write an essay about a specified topic. The learners’ inflection pattern was surveyed through the test scores and text analysis of the essays. Results show that -s tends to be omitted regardless of clause types, but -ed is omitted more frequently in complement clauses than main clauses. These are due to negative L1 transfer on L2 inflectional morphology and our findings imply the importance of clauses as meaningful units in L2 grammar instructions.

 

Keywords: Clause-sensitivity, Inflectional morphology, L2 grammar instructions, The Interface Hypothesis.
Assessment and Evaluation on Text Readability in Reading Test Instrument Development for BIPA-1 to BIPA-3
Authors: Rahmawati Laili Etika , Sulistyono Yunus
Published: December 2021

Abstract: Nowadays, text readability is of great importance. Simple but very often ignored, readability statistics can provide information about the level of difficulty of the readability of particular documents and increase an evaluator’s credibility. Hence, this research aims to examine the readability index of the test instrument for BIPA (Bahasa Indonesia Untuk Penutur Asing), evaluate the student's reading ability, and analyze the relevance readability index and cloze test result. The study was carried out through an experiment involving 21 international students in several Muhammadiyah Universities. The students were provided with three sets of reading instruments from BIPA-1 to BIPA-3. Data analysis was carried out with correlation analysis. The result showed that the reading instrument difficulty was at a fairly easy to moderate level. Gunning Fog score and Automated Readability Index were the most relevant tool to the student's test achievement. This research implies the importance of test instrument evaluation. Assessment of the readability of the text is vital in the process of developing an appropriate test instrument.

 

Keywords: BIPA, cloze, difficulty, instrument, readability.
Leisure Time Spending Tendencies of University Students: The Case of TRNC
Authors: Karaderi Birkan
Published: December 2021

Abstract: Nowadays, the significance of leisure time is increasing in our daily life. In addition to entertainment and relaxation, individuals can make use of their leisure time as self-developed and productive. This study aims to reveal the leisure time trends of university students. The population of the research consists of students studying at Girne American University in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). Research participants consisted of 582 university students. One hundred thirteen of the participants are men, and 81 of them are women. The survey technique utilized, which is one of the field research methods, was applied to collect the research data. SPSS 22.00 package program was used in the analysis of the study. As a result of the research, it was seen that the participants mostly preferred passive activities. Furthermore, it was concluded that the crucial thing concerning the students participating in the study from the governments of TRNC and local administrations to make the most of their free time is the opening of more leisure time areas. In line with the opinions of the participants, it was concluded that the leisure time opportunities offered by the government and local administrations of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus for students are not sufficient. These results highlight the importance of leisure activities for successful individuals throughout their life span.

 

Keywords: Leisure, Leisure time spending, University students, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
Design of Teachers’ Wellness Program: The Experience of Filipino School Principals
Authors: Ortillo Emelito , Ancho Inero , Ancho Inero
Published: December 2021

Abstract: This study was conceptualized to identify how Filipino school principals designed a wellness program as basis for general guidelines for the design of teachers’ wellness program. The researchers used descriptive method, particularly case study method of research. Five public elementary school principals with implemented teachers' wellness programs were chosen as the participants of the study. Instruments used to gather data were prepared by the researchers and has been validated by the experts in the field. Participants were asked to answer questions through interviews. From the results of the interview different strategies emerged and were considered to make the program more effective and successful to the participants such as needs assessments, stakeholders’ involvement, listening to the stakeholders, stakeholders’ consultations, establishment of committee and gathering of resources. As to the outcome of the program, happiness, a healthy lifestyle, a positive attitude, professional growth, and dimensions of wellness should be considered. Stakeholders’ involvement and their willingness make the program possible, successful and well-managed. Their expertise, time and commitment strengthen the program as well as the camaraderie of the stakeholders. The leadership style of the principals also plays a big role to make the program properly designed, implemented and managed. They have the power to influence or make the teachers motivated and committed to their work.

 

Keywords: Guidelines, Principals, Program design, Stress, Teacher wellness
DETERMINATION OF PETROLEUM HYDROCARBONS CONTENT IN SOILS FROM SUPLACU DE BARCĂU, ROMANIA
Authors: ȘEUTE Loredana Mihaela , COSTIN Dan Florin , ROBA Carmen Andreea , BIZĂU-CÂRSTEA Maria Lucia
Published: December 2021

The level of pollution with petroleum compounds was evaluated in Suplacu de Barcău area based on the assessment of total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH) concentrations in soil. As source of contamination, one active and another inactive petroleum extraction wells were chosen, and the concentrations were determined by fluorescence spectrometry. The results indicated alarming exceedances of the intervention thresholds, especially in the area where the activity is stopped, thus indicating long-term accumulation of pollutant and persistence in soil.
THE PHENOMENOLOGY OF ELEGANCE: AN OUTLINE
Authors: SIMIONESCU-PANAIT Andrei
Published: December 2021

Elegance ranks low on the list of debated topics in philosophy, mainly because of the fleeting and mundane character of phenomena that it relies on for its existence. However, the rise of kinaesthesia as an important topic in today’s philosophical and phenomenological environment facilitates the inclusion of elegance in the canon of philosophical debates. This article reviews two important positions regarding elegance, that of Renaissance philosopher Baldassare Castiglione and of 20th Century realist phenomenologist Dietrich von Hildebrand. First, we underline three aspects of Castiglione’s concept of sprezzatura and showcase the significance and purpose of practicing elegance. This step is succeeded by a close look at von Hildebrand’s attachment to a realist phenomenological frame for understanding why he denies elegance the status of an ideal value. Last, we look at the connection between elegance and three ideas from a hybrid phenomenology from Husserl and Sheets-Johnstone. These connections form the basis for filling the significant gap between Castiglione’s Renaissance take on elegance and von Hildebrand’s realist perspective with a new phenomenological project regarding elegance.