bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Sustainable Iodized Salt Fortification Reduces the Risk of Underweight Among Under-Five Children
Authors: Nadiyah  , Idrus Jus'at  , Kusumaningtiar Devi Angeliana , Novianti Anugrah
Published: October 2023

Objective: Underweight is related to many factors including family socioeconomic factors. Stunting is defined as early-life linear growth retardation that is associated with increased morbidity and mortality, decreased physical, neurodevelopmental, and economic capacity. Underweight is more common in stunted children than in wasting/thin children. The purpose of this study is to examine the risk factors for underweight in under-five children in the stunting locus area, West Java, Indonesia   Method: The study used a cross-sectional study design from May to August 2023 and involved 309 under five children who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The data used includes the household socioeconomic factors, hygiene and sanitation factors, and children characteristics. The dependent variable was the nutritional status of children as measured by the weight-for-age index. The children were classified as underweight if their z-score was less than -2 standard deviation (< -2 SD). Bivariate analysis employed the chi-square test. Multiple logistic regression test was used for multivariate analysis with a significance value <0.05.   Results: Results showed that 20.4% of children were underweight. Logistic regression test showed that the usage of less iodized salt raised the risk of underweight in children (OR: 1.789; 95% CI:1.004-3.218), while low father's education increased the risk of underweight (OR: 1.895; 95% CI: 1.070-3.354).   Conclusion: Local government support of sustainable iodized salt fortification is required, as is the inclusion of social aspects of the family and gender in the implementation of nutrition programs.
Impacts of COVID-19 on the Return of Sustainable Stocks of Thailand
Authors: Phutornkotara Kulanart , Nonthapot Sakkarin
Published: October 2023

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the impact of Covid-19 pandemic and vaccination on the sustainable stock price in the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) which be controlled by economic factors (as consumer price index and exchange rate)
 
Method: This paper employs Panel Autoregressive Distribution Lag model. These panel data were collected from the 93 sustainable stocks in SET during January 2017 to September 2022.
 
Results: The empirical results reveal that the COVID-19 pandemic caused the decline of the stock price, while the vaccination caused of the price increasing. In addition, the exchange rate depreciation also pushed the stock price and consumer price index (CPI) increasing pull the price down.
 
Conclusion: The results of this study revealed the influences of a terrible incident as an obstacle for the economic sector at the global level, i.e., the COVID-19 pandemic and its solutions/vaccines, and the influences of economic factors affecting the prices in the sustainable stock group. Therefore, the use of measures to promote vaccination would reflect the investors’ confidence in sustainable stocks.
Teaching Strategies Against Artificial Intelligence in the Learning of 21st Century Students
Authors: Jiménez María Margoth Bonilla , Ríos Ibsen Daniel Maldonado , Bonilla Angélica María Sánchez , Gámez María Rodríguez
Published: October 2023

Objective: Analyze pedagogical strategies regarding artificial intelligence.

 

Methods: A documentary exploration was used with the use of the PRISMA model, 33 documents were studied.

 

Results: The results indicated that the variable, teaching strategies, must have characteristics such as innovation, flexibility, criticism, prospective and guiding level, which allows facing the interference of artificial intelligence that has levels of understanding and versatility with applications. and uses.

 

Conclusions: Students can use Artificial Intelligence appropriately to develop their knowledge, considering that its trend will increase, and teachers must adapt to the new technological reality.
Legal Protection for Environment and Coastal Community from Marine Ecosystem Degradation and Climate Change Impact
Authors: Naswar  , Maskun  , Mukarramah Nurul Habaib Al , Angi Josse Charmario Wara , Paliling Valeria Erika Sari
Published: October 2023

Objective: This research aims to explore international and Indonesian legal framework in environment and coastal community protection from marine ecosystem degradation and climate change impact, further examining its application through empirical examination.
 
Theoretical Framework: Diversified legal approaches by international law and its harmonization to Indonesian law for protecting the environment and coastal community and the implementation of regulations for legal protection and access to justice for the environment and coastal communities.
 
Method: This article utilizes a combination of normative and empirical legal research, which applies various legal instruments and field observation as primary data and secondary legal materials to be descriptively analyzed in order to reveal the legal issues.
 
Results and Conclusion: The main findings show that the current laws, regulations, and policies are not yet able to effectively provide legal protection for the environmental degradation and coastal community to mitigate and adapt with climate change impacts, due to the lack of implementation and absence of a harmonized legal framework on climate change mitigation and adaptation from national, regional, to local level.
 
Originality/value: This paper recommends to encourage key stakeholders, especially public sector to empower its intervention tool by regulating strategic development plans which are in line with mitigation and adaptation from climate change and will not contribute to any environmental degradation.
Paradigm Shifts in the Judiciary and Punishment of Criminals in Anglophone Cameroon: The Indigenous and Colonial Account
Authors: Ngam Confidence Chia
Published: October 2023

Anglophone Cameroon is an area conterminous with the present-day North and South Western Regions of the Republic of Cameroon that were colonized by Britain from 1922-61. It is presently inhabited by about 4 million people emerging from approximately more than 50 tribal units and several clans. These heterogeneous ethnic entities were /are pronged into one by a shared colonial history (German 1884-1916 and British,1916—61).The former initiated the eradication of pristine judicial and punishment systems within this niche and the latter established a relative dual system based on mutual consent and/or sacrifice. This area has undergone transmutations with changing nomenclatures and configurations in all dimensions with that of the judiciary and punishments of criminals and criminality topping the chart. 1 All of these developments have shaped the habits of the indigenous folks completely eradicating some and repositioning others to suit the changing realities. The judicial system along with its application of punishment as a deterrent to crime or non-conformity with the law is at the epicentres of this paradigmatic shift which this article is all about. From the analysis of primary and secondary evidence combed through qualitative data collection methods, this paper examines the shifts in the judiciary and crime occasioned by transmutation within this historical niche. It has answered questions like (a) how was the judicial system in the area presently named Anglophone Cameroon prior to the German protectorate and what were the indigenous conceptions of crime here (b)How did the Germans appreciate and influenced this judiciary and punishment of those who violated the Law as well as(c), the paradigm negotiated and established by the British colonial imprints along with its lasting impact after independence? It is a contribution not only to judicial historiography but also to changing landscape of justice and crime in Africa as defined by colonial im
Coverage of Diabetes Mellitus Prevention and Management in Nigerian Newspapers
Authors: Ikechi Chibitam Kem , Ihejrika Prof W.C. , Mbazie Dr S.C.
Published: October 2023

This work analysed the coverage of diabetes prevention and management in Nigerian newspapers, taking into cognisance the negative impact and the enormity of diabetes challenges in the country. The objectives were to: find out the frequency of coverage of Diabetes Mellitus in Nigerian newspapers; determine the prominence given to the coverage of prevention and management vis-à-vis other information on the disease; find out the depth given to stories on prevention and management of Diabetes Mellitus and other information about the disease; find out aspects of the contents of Diabetes Mellitus reported by The Nation, This Day, Punch and The Guardian newspapers; ascertain the sources of information relied upon by The Nation, This Day, Guardian and Punch newspapers on the prevention and management as well as other information on the disease.; examine the level of exposure of Port Harcourt Residents’ to diabetes mellitus health messages in the newspapers . The work was anchored on the Health belief model, Development Media and the Social responsibility theories. The content analysis method was used and code sheet was used as instrument for data collection. The population for content analysis was 1488 , the purposive sampling technique was used to select newspapers that published only diabetes stories. Findings revealed that The Nation, This Day, Guardian and Punch did not report diabetes prevention and management stories frequently and did not give prominence to items of diabetes mellitus. The researchers recommended that newspapers in Nigeria should play their role by exposing the people to dangers of diabetes, also by reporting diabetes prevention and management methods. That the government should develop diabetes prevention and management communication plan as they have done for HIV/AIDs and COVID19.
Wrong Usage of English Tenses in Student’s Essays: The Nigerian Experience
Authors: Chiedu Rosemary Ebele
Published: October 2023

The paper examines wrong usage of English tenses in sentences contained in students’ essays. English as a language has distinct and peculiar rules governing its usage and the rules guiding the correct use of tenses is one of them. The theory adopted for this study is Error Analysis by Pit Corder and it is adopted because it has been observed over the years that learners and users of a second or foreign language, most often than not, transfer the grammatical and semantic features of their first language (mother tongue) to the language that is being learnt. During the study, it was discovered after a careful data analysis of students’ essays that English tenses are most of the time wrongly used by students. One of the recommendations given is that students should be encouraged and made to familiarize themselves with the distinctive English tense system so that they can easily identify their inadequacies in English tense usage and aim at improving on them to enhance their level of proficiency in English language usage generally.
Occupational Hazards and Safety Practices Among Workers of Correctional Centers in Rivers State
Authors: Onwukwe Ndidi Aleruchi
Published: October 2023

The security of the prison personnel has just lately grown to be a serious problem. Because of the nature of the job, correctional guards often encounter perilous circumstances. While working as prison guards or transporting inmates, many correctional officers have suffered injuries or have been killed. However, administrators of correctional facilities now place a higher priority than ever on the physical and mental well-being of their staff. Examined workplace hazards and employees' opinions of safety procedures at the Nigerian Correctional Center in Rivers State. Four goals, four appraisal questions, and two hypotheses served as the appraisal's guiding principles. The appraisal used a hybrid approach that included quantitative and qualitative approaches. 205 employees of correctional facilities made up the appraisal's population, from whom 136 were selected using a multistage selection technique. Data were gathered using an interview guide and verified self-structured questionnaire with a reliability value of 0.903. Following the examiner's instrument administration, 132 fully completed copies of the instrument were retrieved, representing a 97% return rate. Data analysis techniques included percentage, mean, standard deviation, chi squares, and discourse analysis. The employees were exposed to a range of risks, including physical, biological, chemical, and psychological risks, with physical risks predominating, in congruent with the upshots. With a reactive approach to worker safety and hazard management, the correctional institutions' overall hazard control measures were subpar. However, the workers' safety procedures were generally sound, as evidenced by their high mean scores for pre-employment instruction, the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and the availability of first aid kits at the workplace. In congruent with the appraisal's upshots, the pe
Some Coagulation and Haematological Parameters of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Positive Individuals Accessing Clinic in Haart Centers in Esan South-East Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria
Authors: Friday Itseghosimhe Egiemhe , Anslem Ajugwo
Published: October 2023

Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has significantly reduced the scourge of Human Immunodeficiency Virus and its associated mortality, but systemic complications, haematological changes and other complications have been reported in patients receiving HAART (or ART).
An Assessment of Medical Doctors - Nurses Collaborative Working Relationship and Associated Factors Towards Improving Clients ' Healthcare in ATB University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi
Authors: Aliyu D. A. , Sharon I. S. , Adamu M. , Waziri B. B. , Umar S. , Dauda M. J.
Published: October 2023

The study was carried on the assessment of medical doctors' - nurses' perception on their collaborative working relationship and associated factors towards improving client’s health care problems in ATBU Teaching Hospital Bauchi. It adopted a descriptive survey research design and collected data from medical personnel in ATB University Teaching Hospital Bauchi. The number of respondents used in this study was 720 doctors and nurses. Out of this population, sample of 254 respondents were selected in this study based on stratified proportionate sampling and the accidental sampling techniques. The instrument for data collection used in this study was a structured questionnaire. It was validated and a pilot study was carried on 30 doctors and nurses in Specialist hospital in Bauchi metropolis. A reliability coefficient of 98 of the instrument was obtained. The result shows that nurses and doctors perceived their working relationship positively and that nurses’ and doctors’ responsibilities is collaborative and complimentary to each other. Factors that influences positive working relationship between doctors and nurses the study discovered, include effective mutual respect and trust, and effective communication. In addition, the study also discovered that providing opportunities for joint training programs and workshops between doctors and nurses will encourage mutual respect and recognition, and will improve the collaborative working relationship between them. However, majority of the respondents did not believe that all the positions of authority in the hospital should be held by the medical doctors.
Awareness and Utilization of Artificial Intelligence-Based Systems in Biomedical Translation in Nigeria
Authors: Teibowei Marie Therese , Agbai Dr Edward
Published: October 2023

Good communication can enable better diagnosis, increases patient compliance with treatment recommendations, reduce the medical errors committed by personnel, and stirs positive mood and satisfaction in patients. However multilingual capabilities of AI can facilitate translations into local languages, making healthcare information accessible to a broader patient population. The study investigated the extent of awareness and utilization of artificial intelligence-based systems in biomedical translation amongst health professionals in medical tertiary institutions in Bayelsa State. Descriptive survey design was adopted for this study. Two research questions were raised to guide the study. The population of the study comprised all three hundred and forty-three professionals in the three medical tertiary institutions in Bayelsa State. A sample of 299 respondents were drawn from the population using systematic random sampling technique. The instrument for data collection was a “Awareness and Utilization of Translation APP Scale (AUTAS)” developed by the researcher and validated by experts. The reliability co-efficient of 0.82 was obtained using Cronbach Alpha formula which was considered appropriate for this study. The research questions were answered using mean and standard deviation. The findings revealed that the level of awareness and the extent of utilization of artificial intelligence-based systems in biomedical translation amongst health professionals in medical tertiary institutions in Bayelsa State is low. It was recommended among others that medical professionals should be effectively exposed to artificial intelligence-based systems in biomedical translation as this will enhance sustainability medical practice in Nigeria.
Islam: A Religion of Global Peace
Authors: Mashema Bashir Lima , Haruna Ayuba Bala
Published: October 2023

Islam is a religion derived from the Arabic word “Salam”, means “peace”. Here, it means peace with Allah as the sole creator of all humans, animals, plants, angels, jinn etc. It also means total submission to the will and command of Allah. As a religion of global peace, Islam has bequeathed to humanity a civilization that has presented itself as the greatest heritage that bestowed to humanity enlightenment, knowledge and prosperity, thereby redeeming mankind from the misery and. Even, when Islam was conquered and dominated by foreign powers, its influence has remained unlike other civilizations remained. It resisted eliminations or even complete burial in the sounds of time. This, was made possible because of the great importance attached to knowledge and the pursuance of it by Islam as can be seen from the Qur’an, the Hadith and books of scholars of Islam. This closely links to the great qualities of peace making exhibited by the prophet of Islam Muhammad (SAW), the role model per excellence the world had ever produced. The Qur’an and Hadith are so fundamental on peace and peacemaking. Both the Qur’an and Hadith have turned the ignorant and ruthless society into a beacon of peace with scandalous characters turned into righteous servants of the Almighty, Who lived with love and fear of Allah, and His glory with him deeply set in their refined hearts. Thus, Islam as religion of global peace has a lot to offer on the problems of insecurity in Africa. The paper intends to show the position of peace in Islam as a solution to the problem of insecurity particularly in Africa
Pauline Henotic Ecumenism (??????? - Ephesians 4: 3, 13) in Promoting Christian Unity and National Integration in Nigeria.
Authors: ATOWOJU Ven. Ayodele Adeyinka
Published: October 2023

Lack of unity among the variegated ethnic groups in Nigeria has largely been responsible for ethno-religious, socio-political, economic and security challenges in Nigeria. This has inadvertently militated against national integration and achievement of the Sustainable development goals. The constitution and various government policies established for the unification of all Nigerians have failed to achieve the desired result, calling for transformation and genuine cohesion and love in promoting unity and development as advocated by Paul. Exegetical and hermenetical methods were used. Premised on OOOO theoretical framework. The word ??????? (henoteta) was used twice by Paul in Ephesians 4:3 and 13, these are the only two places where the feminine noun features in the New Testament. In these two passages, they both relate to the unity of the Spirit that produces a common faith and knowledge of the Son of God – ??? ??? ??????? ??? ??????? ??? ??? ?????????? ??? ???? ??? ????. Such unity suggests that ecumenism amongst Christian denominations is not only a possibility; it is also a necessity as far as the Christians profess one Christ. This unity is however far from ecclesiological unionism, but organic unity. The church is vulnerable when its diverse lines of doctrines, dogmas, praxis, sacraments and ministerial structures and ethics are emphasised. This suggests that a cohesive antidote would be the emphasis on the philosophy of unity amidst her diversity and relationship with people of other faiths. This study reveals that Christianity is formed on divergent traditions that produced various strands of practices, which in turn produce different Christian sects and denominations. Therefore, a bonding in faith through the invisibility of henotic unity, which the pericope (Eph.4:3,13) suggests will enhance the cohesion of the church spititually, socially, economically, politically and structurally in the midst of doctrinal differences and ethnic dive
Women and Culture of Violence and Abuse in Yoruba Land in the Context of Luke 13:8-16
Authors: Adetunji Emmanuel
Published: October 2023

In most of the cultures in the world, women are considered to be inferior to men. African culture, Yoruba in particular, though diverse, is not an exception. Women are wives and mothers. They do the cooking, the mending, the sewing and the washing. They take care of the men and are subordinate to male authority. They are largely excluded from high status occupations and from positions of power. The most basic division of labour appears to be founded on sex or gender. Clearly women are biologically different from men; but gender roles in most societies are a product of culture rather than biology. The division of labour on the basis of sex supported and justified by a value system which gender roles as normal, natural, right and proper. In every society, a higher value is placed on culture than on nature. This paper is aimed at identifying gender violence and abuse, social cultural factors which continue to act against the principles of social justice and equality despite all the national and international initiatives on the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women. The paper adopted Black feminism as it affects the female in general. It then suggests that man and woman are created in the image of God and no one is inferior to the other. The work concludes by showing the world that violence, abuse and marginalizing women in the society is a crime against humanity and both male and female should rise up to fight it as a crime against gender or violence against women.
Personal Variables and Job Performance of Health Workers in Northern Sentorial District of Cross River State, Nigeria
Authors: Adie Justine Akunke
Published: October 2023

Although both researchers and practitioners are aware that an employee's performance changes during the course of a work, this personal variable and job performance variability is poorly understood and is frequently viewed as error. In the current study, which aimed to investigate the significant influence of personal variable on health workers job performance. Three objectives, research questions and hypothesis was raised for the study. Stratified sampling technique was used to select 118 health workers that was used for the study. The result of the findings was that gender, years of experience and health workers highest educational significantly influenced the health workers job performance. In conclusion, health workers employee who wish to have maximum performance from the staffs should make sure to employ staffs with the right qualification. Finally it was recommended that health workers should try as much as possible to work on the personal factors so as to be very productive in their place of work or assignment. Key words: personal variables, job performance, health workers.
Strategies For Reducing Anxiety in Pre-Operative Adult Patients
Authors: Chieke Joseph C. , Ogbaka Luke C. , Okunna Ogochukwu K.
Published: October 2023

The paper is aimed at reducing pre-operative anxiety in adult patients. Pre-operative anxiety is the fear or anxiety experienced by patient preparing for surgery. The study was a descriptive survey research design. It was guided by one research question. The population of the study was 238 doctors and nurses working in the surgical wards of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Teaching Hospital Amaku, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. The entire population was used for the study. The instrument for data collection was questionnaire. The instrument was validated by two experts from the Department of Adult and Continuing Education and Science Education respectively, all from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Data collected were analysed using Mean statistics and Standard deviation. The findings of the study show that all the twelve items except two were accepted as strategies for reducing pre-operative anxiety of adult patients. The respondents disagreed with” helping patient to accept that he is anxious”(2.48) and” massaging of patients hand before surgery” (2.49) ,as strategies for reducing anxiety. Based on the findings, it was recommended that surgical teams should take it, as a matter of duty, to explain to patient every bits of procedure they want to carry out on a patient
Evaluation of the Consequences and Implications of the Domestic Petrol Pump Price Increase in Nigeria by the Bola Tinubu Administration
Authors: Aruofor Rex Oforitse , Ogbeide Daniel Risiagbon
Published: October 2023

With the emergence of the Bola Tinubu administration on May 29, 2023 in Nigeria, one of the first policies embarked upon was the removal of fuel subsidy and subsequent increase of domestic pump price of petrol to an average of N600.00/liter. This has resulted in massive hue and cry on the social media, where some have alleged that the fuel subsidy is indeed a lie, while others have insinuated and alleged that the recent increase of the pump price of petrol is at the instance of the advice by World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). However, it is believed that Government exists to make policies for the common good of the people it governs and to manage the satisfaction of the Political, Economic and Social concerns of the economy. Since governance has to do with the people and their welfare, it requires a good leader who is capable of listening to the people in addition to being aided by capable institutions with expertise and capacity with well trained personnel. Is this the case in Nigeria? It is believed that extant policy advice to developing economies by International organizations are based on quantitative tools and paradigms that are either subjective or are partial in their analysis and therefore their prescriptions become counter-productive and self-defeating. This study is a bold attempt to use the total differential systems modeling approach (ecostatometrics) to analyze the true consequences and implications of the new policy of domestic petrol pump price increase on the Nigerian economy as a whole. The result is that the whole economy will be depressed given the two options considered. Output of all sectors will fall and all incomes and consumption will also fall. Inflation will be astronomical and the economy will not grow due to the policy and many Nigerians may die as a result. To ameliorate the situation, Government should embark on massive investments, build
The Impact of Federalism and Constitutional Formula in furthering Sustenance Development of States in Nigeria: A study on Niger Delta
Authors: Odinga B. C. , Akani N. K. , Kokpan B. S.
Published: October 2023

Before the abolition of the principle of derivation in Nigeria, Nigerian’s economy was basically on Agriculture and the principle, made it unarguably, that the Northern part of the country, that had the higher resources, was paid hundred percent however, as the country’s economics mainstay moved from Agriculture to oil and gas resources, the constitution introduced the formular of revenue sharing which reserved bulk of the proceeds to the federal government given that Nigeria practices federalism, and the balance of the proceeds shared among the other states. Indeed, federalism birthed the constitutional power of federal ownership of natural resources whose effect is the devolving of political and economic power to the state and other components to the federal government. This Paper appraises the activities and effect of the Exploration and Exploitation of oil and gas resources on the Niger Delta Region
SDG 2030 Agenda and Human Rights in Nigeria: Assessing Legislative Challenges and Strategies to Foster Inclusivity
Authors: Archibong Esther Edet , Ibia Kene-Unwana
Published: October 2023

As the global community strives to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030 Agenda, Nigeria, as Africa's most populous nation and largest economy, plays a critical responsibility in achieving these ambitious goals. The study critically assessed the legislative challenges that impede the realization of both human rights and the SDGs in Nigeria. Human rights have taken a significant role in international jurisdictions, transcending geographical boundaries, inclusive of rights inherent to all individuals by virtue of their humanity. While promoting the right of life, liberty, fair trial, and human dignity, are enshrined in the Nigerian Constitution, instances of human rights violations persist, despite the presence of human rights groups and the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). This paper examined human rights scholarly literature in Nigeria, identifying key challenges facing the achievement of SDG 2030 of United Nations, whose main agenda seeks to enhance public access to information and protect human rights in line with national and international agreements. It highlights institutional barriers, and the need for improved policy coherence to create an enabling environment for sustainable development. This study identifies challenges stemming from inadequate monitoring systems, manipulation of adjudication processes, low salaries, indebtedness, and security deficiencies. To foster inclusivity and progress, the researcher proposes a multifaceted approach that combines legal reforms, policy interventions, and civil society engagement. Specific strategies include the enactment of comprehensive human rights legislation, targeted measures to address social and economic inequalities, accountability, judicial autonomy, public awareness and participation to empower the populace to seek redress for rights violations. These strategies aim to create a synergy between human rights and SDGs, aligning national priorities with global objective
Assessment of Radionuclide Concentrations in Oil Producing Communities in Bayelsa West Senatorial District, Bayelsa State, Nigeria
Authors: Oghenerukevwe Okevwemeke Moses , Avwiri Gregory O. , Agbalaga Ezekiel O.
Published: October 2023

An assessment of radionuclide concentration in oil producing areas in Bayelsa West Senatorial District, Bayelsa State have been evaluated. In this study, a total of twenty five (25) soil, samples were collected for laboratory analysis. The survey was achieved using a factory calibrated Gamma Scout radiation meter and a Gamma Spectroscopy with Sodium Iodide (NA(TI) Detector used for counting and detection of radionuclide contentration of all samples. The results obtained in the study showed that the average concentrations for 40 K, 238 U and 232 Th in soil samples are valued at 520.888 ± 134.119 ???? ?1 , 18.495 ± 4.983 ???? ?1 and 11.463 ± 2.472 ???? ?1 respectively. The ?? ?? has an average value of 74.675 ± 16.934 ???? ?1 . The ? ?? has an average value of 0.21 ± 0.049 while the average value of ? ?? is 0.26 ± 0.064 which falls below the permissible level. The absorbed dose rate (D) due to 40 K, 238 U and 232 Th in soil samples has an average of 37.23 ± 8.692 ???? ?1 . This was also below the world average of 60???? ?1 . Annual effective dose equivalent (AEDE) has an average value of 45.66 ± 10.654 µ??? ?1 . This was also below the world average value. Annual Gonadal Equivalent Dose (AGED) and Representative Gamma Index (? ? ) were valued at 269.13 ± 63.095 ???? ?1 and 0.59 ± 0.117 respectively. Generally, the obtained value of 40 K was higher than the permissible level while 238 U and 232 Th where lower than the recommended standard value of 400 ???? ?1 , 33 ???? ?1 and 35 ???? ?1 (UNSCEAR, 2000). Therefore, the use of the soil for industrial and domestic poses no radiological threat to human health.
Evaluation of Open Inquiry Learning Model for Physics Teachers
Authors: Quitaneg-Abaniel Arra
Published: October 2023

This research responded to the need to provide teachers with a clear model of inquiry-based instructions to help teachers implement this learning approach and take advantage of its benefits. The study employed an action research design, wherein the researcher designed and evaluated an Open Inquiry Learning Model in Physics (OILMP). The learning model was implemented to Grade 12 students under STEM track (n=30). The model defined the roles of teachers and students in an open inquiry learning approach. Findings revealed that teachers should orient, elicit questions, facilitate in the learning process, motivate the students, validate information, ask questions, summarize lesson, assess students and provide immediate feedback. Students' roles are to complete KWL chart, conduct research, validate or evaluate information, ask questions, plan for investigations, investigate, and report research and findings. This model provided complete details on how open inquiry may be facilitated in the Philippine setting.
The Diffusion of the Interest in the Academic Disciplines as Predictor for the Philippine Industries
Authors: Quimilat Max Teody
Published: October 2023

The pressing problem of unemployment and underemployment in the Philippines is viewed to be a product of job mismatch which in turn is a result of the diffusion of the interest in academic disciplines in the country. This interest has become the input to the work force of the Philippine industries. The highly diffusive academic disciplines were identified using time series data from 2008 to 2017 enrollment in eighteen tertiary academic disciplines. The spreading of these academic disciplines was then calculated using the Bass diffusion model. The findings showed that the spread of interest in academic disciplines has the characteristic of the Bass diffusion model. Only four among the top ten highly diffusive academic disciplines matched the current industry demands for jobs, an indication of a job mismatch. The contention of the study is that, as long as the selection of students in a tertiary academic discipline continues to be determined through the Bass diffusion model coupled with unmeaningful government policies in education, the country will always lag in its industrial development.
The Alternative Learning System - Balik-Paaralan Para sa Out-of-School Adults Program Vis-à-Vis Completers' Perceptions, Experiences and Achievements
Authors: Javillonar Mark , Elma Elna Jay
Published: October 2023

This study was undertaken to assess the program implementation of Alternative Learning System - Balik-Paaralan para sa Out-of-School Adults (ALS - BP-OSA) in its one of selected school implementer through identifying the completers' reasons for enrolling in the program, its effects on their lives, and their personal views toward the program. It utilized a descriptive-phenomenological research design involving 18 participants selected to participate based on their availability and capability. The participants' reasons to enroll in and views toward ALS-BP-OSA, their experiences, and achievements have manifested the program's positive effect on their lives as a whole. It is deemed suitable that the program must be implemented in a broader scope to reach out to out to all the out-of-school youths in the locality. Increasing the program's fund allocation and continuous review and update of the curriculum are likewise suggested.
Filipino Pedagogies from Social Mimesis
Authors: Reyes Wensley
Published: October 2023

Social Mimesis Pedagogies are pedagogies emerging from social practices (e.g., livelihood, habits, lifestyles). The paper aims to highlight the pedagogical ideas of Filipino educators and contribute to the discourse of Filipino pedagogies by documenting and highlighting a developing trend among Filipino educators of being inspired and reflective of social practices resulting in the development of pedagogical frameworks. The research utilizes a documentary research method that reviews basic documents and sources from their respective proponents. For ethical purposes, the author requested the proponents to read the final article for the additional elucidation of their ideas and concepts. The research identified three elements in the development of these Filipino pedagogies from social mimesis: inspiration (moved by or influenced by); reflection (deliberate thinking and inference); and adaptation (written for education or expressed in a pedagogical form). Filipino pedagogies are localized pedagogies that reflect social practices. The study recommends to further inquire into these attempts of Filipino educators.
Ang Guro bilang Frontliner: Karanasan ng mga Guro sa Filipino sa Panahon ng Pandemya
Authors: Noval Arnel
Published: October 2023

Ginalugad nito ang karanasan ng mga guro sa Filipino bilang frontliner ng edukasyon sa panahon ng pandemya sa pagsabay sa mga pangangailangan ng bagong kadawyan. Sinuri rin nito ang hamon at motibasyon ng mga guro sa pagtuturo sa kasagsagan ng COVID-19 pandemya. Ginamit sa pag-aaral ang penomenolohikal na pananaliksik at Collaizi’s seven steps of data analysis. Labinlimang guro sa Filipino ang napili gamit ang purposive sampling at sinangguni upang magbahagi ng kanilang mga karanasan sa pagtuturo sa panahon ng pandemya. Natuklasan sa pag-aaral ang mga hamon sa pagtuturo gaya ng usad-pagong na internet connection, pagbuo, pagkolekta at pagwawasto ng modyul, banta sa pisikal at mental na kalusugan, at kakulangan sa gadget at iba pang learning resources. Samantala, ang motibasyon naman ng mga guro sa pagtuturo ay may temang mag-aaral ang puso ng pagtuturo, breadwinner si titser, kagustuhan at komitment sa sinumpaang propesyon, at pamilya ang lakas at sandigan sa pagtuturo. Kung kaya, ang motibasyon ng mga guro sa Filipino ay humihimok sa kanila upang paghusayan ang pagpapaabot ng kalidad na edukasyon sa kabila ng banta ng pandemyang COVID-19.
Policies and Practices on Civic Education (CE), Global Citizenship Education (GCE), and Multicultural Education (MCE) of a National University in Vietnam
Authors: Soriano Portia , Mancao Maria Carmela , Valenica Minda
Published: October 2023

This study describes the policies and practices on civic, global citizenship, and multicultural education of a national university in Vietnam. Data collected through focus-group discussions and interviews from selected officials and faculty members of the university were analyzed, categorized, and compared with the reviewed studies on CE, GCE, and MCE. Results of the study showed that the university's policies and programs complement the goals of CE, GCE and ME, and are invariably reflected in the university’s curriculum and admission policies, some of which are explicitly promotive of mutual understanding, respect for differences and cultivation of civic participation in its curriculum and pedagogical practice.
Ang Sitwasyon ng Pagtuturo-Pagkatuto ng Etnoastronomiya sa Batayang Edukasyong Pansekondarya ng Agham
Authors: Daza Renalyn , Esma Irene Fe , Ingel Rizza Mae , Suan Michael Andio , Bosque Ariel
Published: October 2023

Nasisipat ng tao ang kalangitan batay sa kaniyang kaalaman, kultura, at kinabibilangan. Subalit, di-sapat ang diskurso sa paaralan dahil sa ibang oryentasyon ng kaalaman at kagamitan sa batayang edukasyon ng Pilipinas. Kaugnay rito ang pagdodokumento sa kalagayan ng pagtuturo ng etnoastronomiya sa sekondarya, at pagtanggap ng mga guro dito tungo sa pagpapasimula ng maka-Filipinong edukasyon. Isinakatuparan ito sa pagsasarbey sa mga guro ng agham; pagsasagawa ng panayam at konsultasyon sa mga eksperto sa larang ng astronomiya, etnoastronomiya, at edukasyong pang-agham; at pagsusuri ng mga lokal at banyagang pag-aaral at literatura hinggil sa pilosopiya ng edukasyon at etnoastronomiyang Filipino. Nasipat ang pagtaliwas sa pilosopiya ng edukasyon sa pagtuturo ng agham, pagtitiyak sa astronomiya, at pagtugon sa punang malakolonyal. Gayundin ang kakapusan sa reperensiya ng etnoastronomiya at kaalaman ng mga guro hinggil dito. Mula rito, ang nalikhang saliksik ay magagamit bilang reperensiya sa pagtuturo para sa lalong pagpapaunlad ng maka-Filipinong astronomiya.
Students' Conceptual Understanding and Confidence on Balancing Chemical Equations Using Particulate Drawings
Authors: Verangel Genara , Prudente Maricar
Published: October 2023

For decades of experience in teaching Chemistry, a chemical equation is usually balanced by writing a coefficient before the formula of atoms, ions, or molecules. In this study, the effect of a pedagogical intervention on the understanding and confidence of students was investigated by combining the guided-inquiry approach and the process of drawing of particles on balancing a chemical equation in a Philippine science classroom context. This action research gathered both qualitative and quantitative data in two phases. Initially, a three-tiered concept test determined the students' initial understanding and perceived confidence in balancing chemical equations using particulate drawings. The inquiry-based worksheets were implemented and investigated for its effectiveness. Specific cases from reflection responses and interviews were presented. The use of three-tiered tests and inquiry-based particulate worksheets exhibited significant change and a moderate positive correlation between conceptual understanding and confidence. This study was able to help Grade 11-STEM students improve their understanding and became more confident in learning the unseen particulate level of Chemistry concepts.
Parents' Perceptions in an Institutional Flexible Learning Program
Authors: Morales Marie Paz Escano , Canoy Dhana , Escobia Irma , Montebon Darryl
Published: October 2023

Parents play a vital role in supporting their children's learning. This paper mainly explored parents' perceptions of a flexible learning program in one laboratory school in Metro Manila. Convenient sampling was used to identify the participants. There were 86 parents who voluntarily participated in this study via survey which utilized a convergent parallel mixed-method research design. For the quantitative data, descriptive statistics was employed. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the qualitative data. Relevant findings revealed three themes namely, home-school communication, facilitation of instruction, and class time. Online communication tools can be maximized to provide feedback, monitor learners’ status, and set up consultation time. The facilitation of instruction provided opportunities for active participation, independent learning, and production of creative outputs. Class time may be designed to provide sufficient synchronous meetings for learning and to accommodate parents' schedules. The results of the study provided insights to revisit policy implementation in flexible learning and developed preparedness of parents in supporting their children's learning.
Reading Strategies Used by Elementary Students When Comprehending Digital Texts
Authors: Tan Josemari
Published: October 2023

Filipino youths are shifting away from reading printed texts in the 21st century as more information becomes accessible via the Internet. This study aims to determine the digital reading comprehension levels of Grade six pupils, their use of online reading strategies, and whether proficient and less proficient digital readers use different reading strategies. One hundred seventy-four sixth-grade students at a public elementary school in Naga City, Philippines, took digital reading comprehension and strategy-use tests during the 2019-2020 academic year to achieve this purpose. Of the three types of online reading strategies (global, problem-solving, and support), the elementary students reported employing more support strategies than the other types. Moreover, proficient digital readers highly use reading strategies across the three types, while less-proficient digital readers employ the strategies moderately. However, most participants showed a lack of proficiency in digital reading skills. It is recommended that literacy teachers teach the judicious use of online reading strategies to assist elementary students in comprehending digital texts.
bell hooks and Luce Irigaray's Feminist Pedagogies in Education-Related Films
Authors: Domingo Rosallia , Biana Hazel
Published: October 2023

In this paper, we inquire about bell hooks and Luce Irigaray's ideal feminist classroom and propose a disruption of traditional pedagogy through the use of films as teaching pegs. Using a hooks-Irigaray feminist pedagogical framework, we look at the representations of classroom dynamics in ten education-related films from the 1960s to the 2000s as identified by Matthew Lynch in The Edvocate. We examine classroom portrayals of the following factors: (1) teacher's mindset, (2) perceived curriculum, and (3) interactions between students and teachers. We find that of the ten films, only four present the feminist pedagogical ideal of hooks-Irigaray. These films are To Sir with Love, Teachers, Dead Poets Society, and Freedom Writers. These films portray a transgressive-constructivist teaching approach which disrupts marginalizing processes of traditional pedagogy, and addresses multicultural diversity, power asymmetry, and dialogue built upon integrity and trust. These films may serve as examples for teachers, and bring forth new reflections and visualizations of what may constitute actual feminist pedagogical best practices.
Hypothyroidism and growth hormone deficiency as a complication of Turner Syndrome: Case Report
Authors: Chacho Aucay Homero Abel , Naula Naula Manuel Patricio , Peralta Lata Gabriela Estefanía , Tenorio Córdova María Emilia , Chimborazo Guaman María Rosa , Guncay Salazar Angela del Rosario , Guzmán Nugra Tania Mariela
Published: October 2023

Turner syndrome is a rare disease with a global prevalence of 64 per 100 000 live births, due to the total or partial loss of a sex chromosome of the 45X pair, mosaic karyotype. It is associated with multiple complications such as hypothyroidism, growth hormone deficiency and other endocrine disorders. Case presentation: female patient, 27 years old, who since childhood presented severe growth problems, in addition to psychomotor problems; with the passage of time there was no improvement in her height for age, so a genetic disorder was suspected. At 9 years of age, a genetic karyotype test was performed and the diagnosis of Turner Syndrome was confirmed. To this diagnosis was added: hypothyroidism, hypogonadism and osteopenia of the hip and spine. Therefore, her treatment was mainly based on hormone replacement therapy with estrogen and progesterone derivatives, such as estradiol and medroxyprogesterone acetate until she was 16 years old; in addition to growth hormone. Over the years her clinical picture improved significantly, especially in her growth, reaching her final height of 1,49 cm.Conclusion: currently the patient remains stable with a lucid neurological condition, continues with her hormone replacement therapy for hypothyroidism and osteopenia