bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Islam and Women Entrepreneurship: Constraint or Enabler? A Qualitative Study
Authors: Borham Ashraf , Md Taib Rosfizah
Published: November 2024

This study delves into the perceptions and interpretations of Islam among Muslim women entrepreneurs and how it influences their entrepreneurial endeavors within the context of Egypt. In achieving this objective, a qualitative interpretive method was employed. In data collection, ten in-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with female entrepreneurs in Egypt. Accordingly, the contextualized analysis was used adopting the Islam feminist perspective to investigate the empowerment of Islamic feminism on women entrepreneurs to validate their business ventures and behaviors within the constraints of a patriarchal society. Based on the research framework, their interpretations and application of the Islamic beliefs were in line with Islamic feminist principles that challenged the prevailing patriarchal structures in Egypt. This research has contributed to the literature of entrepreneurship by investigating how Islam inspires and supports women entrepreneurs, particularly in the view of Islamic feminism.
Gender Differences in Financial Awareness and Financial Knowledge Among Tertiary Students in Malaysia
Authors: Chia Mei Si , Ismail Zuriadah , Yahaya Rusliza
Published: November 2024

A low level of financial literacy and the increasing trend of the young generation's bankruptcy rate has become a significant issue in Malaysia. Hence, this study aims to examine the level of financial knowledge and financial awareness among tertiary students in Malaysia. A total of 1,800 respondents were selected based on gender and location. There are from the Northern Region (Perlis, Kedah, Penang, and Perak), East Coast Region (Kelantan, Terengganu, and Pahang), Central Region (Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, and Putrajaya), and Southern Region (Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, and Johor). In this study, most respondents reported low financial knowledge but moderate financial awareness toward financial products. However, a factor of gender among the respondents shows a minor difference in financial knowledge and awareness which suggests that both indicators do not influence their low-level literacy and moderate awareness of finance products in Malaysia. To this extent, this study recommends that tertiary students raise their financial literacy before graduation. Tertiary students are encouraged to attend talks, webinar or seminars relevant to financial management to improve their financial knowledge and enhance their financial awareness toward financial products in Malaysia especially related to credit cards, car loans, personal loans, insurance, and mortgage. Educators and policymakers are urged to implement various financial education programs to improve literacy and awareness. In conclusion, this study contributed to Malaysia's literature on financial literacy.
A Framework of Teacher Satisfaction in UAE Primary Schools
Authors: Alhammadi Badria Ali Mohamed Humaid , Mohd Noor Mohd Asri
Published: November 2024

Schools face a lot of challenges related to the teaching staff. School principals who possess the traits of transformational leadership can change the behavior of teachers and inspire them to be productive and highly motivated in their work. Thus, the aim of this study is to develop a framework linking transformational leadership with teacher motivation and teacher satisfaction in Abu Dhabi primary schools. To validate this framework, quantitative methods based on SEM for conducting data analysis. Self-administrated questionnaire is data instrument. The data collection has been conducted on a sample of 450 teachers. Simple random sampling technique has been applied in the survey procedure. The findings reveal that modeling transformational leadership with teacher satisfaction through the mediating influence of teacher motivation is theoretically developed and empirically validated according to the result of fit-indices, specifically RMSEA = 0.042, CFI = 0.942, and TLI = 0.938. This result indicates that adopting transformational leadership style in schools provide clear vision of the teachers which influence them and raise their satisfaction, those teachers have the ability to foster a sense of direction and purpose among the teachers. They establish a collaborative and inclusive culture which motivate the teachers through inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, individualized consideration, idealized influence. This not only boosts teacher morale but also promotes a sense of ownership and commitment to the school's vision and mission.
Employing Fuzzy Delphi technique to validate Multiple Intelligence based Instructional Teaching Module for preschool children
Authors: Abdul Rahman Fadzilah Bee , Mustafa Zaida , Kharuddin Azrul Fazwan
Published: November 2024

Delphi method which is a technique and structured approach used to review and collect opinions of a group of experts, has its own weaknesses. The Fuzzy Delphi Method (FDM), derived from modifications of Delphi Method introduced by Kaufman and Gupta in 1988, is considered by many researchers as more superior in providing evidence of human linguistic system (which is the signature of Delphi Technique). In this paper, FDM was used to assess the key components and contents of an instructional module based on multiple intelligences (MI-Based Instructional Module). This development phase is part of a project to develop a MI-Based Instructional Module for 4 years old preschool children in Malaysia. This phase involves the views of 10 experts who are experienced in teaching preschool children and have deep knowledge in early childhood education. It is a rigorous statistical analysis to validate the validity of abstract concept of the MI-Based Instructional Module. Experts are required to validate the key components and contents of the MI-Based Instructional Module which include themes, sub-themes based on Bloom’s taxonomy, learning objectives, learning activities based on higher order thinking skills, multiple intelligence component and assessment for learning using seven-point linguistic before converting into triangular fuzzy numbers (TFNs). The validity of these key components and contents to make up the instructional module for 4 years old preschool children is very crucial to provide good learning experiences for learners that could enhance their innate potential; thus, FDM was used to provide evidence of validity of the instructional module. This article presents the results of the experts’ views and the appropriateness of FDM as a tool to provide information about the validity of a MIBased Instructional Module.
The evaluation of Come and Read, Sayang! English phonic software as teaching aid to the preschool teachers
Authors: Abdullah Mastura , Mohd Radzi Nor Mashitah , Zain Azizah
Published: November 2024

This study was conducted with the aim of developing and evaluating Come and Read, Sayang! English phonics software as a teaching aid for preschool teachers. The development and evaluation of this software is implemented based on the ADDIE Instructional Model which consists of Analysis Phase, Design Phase, Development Phase, Implementation Phase and Evaluation Phase, while the Bottom Up Model is used as a guide to develop software learning content. Quantitative research was used to collect data from respondents under the Implementation Phase. The Usability questionnaire was used as an instrument to collect data on the usability of the software as a teaching aid for preschool teachers. A total of 34 preschool teachers from Zon Juara in Daerah Kuantan were involved as respondents to test the usability of the software through Usability Test under the Implementation Phase. These respondents were selected through purposive sampling technique. The content of the questionnaire was validated by five experts with a validity index of .82. The alpha coefficients for the usability assessment are between .92-.99. By using this software, users can apply phonics skills to pronounce words. Thus, it meets the standards of Kurikulum Standard Prasekolah Kebangsaan (KSPK) (Revised 2017). Implications from a methodological point of view, adherence to the five phases of the ADDIE Instructional Design Model has successfully helped researchers to produce an English phonics software that can be used as a quality teaching aid and complies with the KSPK.
Comparison of digital assessment and documentation systems used in the early childhood education in Turkey, Germany and Spain
Authors: Özdil Gülşah , Simsek Fatma Merve , Tuğluk Mehmet Nur
Published: November 2024

This is a comparative education study that aims to compare the digital documentation systems used in the preschool education programs and institutions in Turkey, Germany and Spain and to reveal the similarities and differences between these systems. The study was planned as a qualitative research in terms of its descriptive aspect, and as a comparative educational study in terms of its content and method. Comparative education helps us to understand how education systems are shaped by the wealth, ideology, social-cultural characteristics of the country, and the effects of globalization on educational policies and practices in different regions and countries. The study aims to examine the existing data through document analysis and to compare and better understand preschool education conditions by making in-depth observations in order to compare digital documentation systems by focusing on the dimension of observation. The study group consists of the digital documentation systems used in Turkey, Germany and Spain. The EBA system developed by the Ministry of Education in Turkey, KITALINO digital documentation used in Germany and Transparent Classroom application used in Spain were examined in the study. In the analysis of the data, digital documentation systems were shown in tables in line with the determined criteria and comparisons were made. Based on these comparisons, comments and suggestions were made. It was observed in accordance with the results of the comparative education study that there are various applications in the early childhood education in Turkey, Germany and Spain in terms of digital documentation.
Using play to improve the social and emotional development of preschool children
Authors: San Nang Mo Hline , Myint Aye Aye , Oo Cherry Zin
Published: November 2024

Every child deserves the opportunity to play during their preschool-age towards optimal development of physical, intellectual, social and emotional. However, parents or caregivers from the remote villages in Myanmar have not raised awareness of the play with their preschoolers. There was no preschool program in these remote villages in Myanmar. Therefore, this study aims to support parents and caregivers to nurture the social and emotional development of preschool children using play. This study shows them how they can create an environment for their preschoolers to improve the social and emotional development and the empirical evidence of the children development using play. Drawing on a pre-test-post-test control group design, a total of 90 preschool children involving 45 children in the experimental group and 45 children in the control group were observed before, during, and after the play program by using social and emotional development surveys. The descriptive and inferential data analysis results revealed that there was an effect of play program on preschool children’s social and emotional development. The program helps preschool children to optimize their social and emotional development. Implications of the results for the development and implementation of the play program are discussed.
Preschool teachers’ beliefs and classroom practices of child-centred learning at private preschools in central region, Malaysia
Authors: Leng Anna Phang Wai , Hui-Shen Carynne Loh , Dhamotharan Mogana , Che Mustafa Mazlina
Published: November 2024

Preschool education is an essential early learning experience in the world of education. It has been recognized as the most critical period in child development as quality preschool education makes significant contribution for the development of the whole child. Malaysia preschool education is always emphasizing on the holistic approach with developmentally appropriate preschool programme. The mission is to bring about a paradigm shift from ‘teacher-centred’ to “child- centred’ education to promote active learning in the 21st century classroom. Classroom practices are the educational process for effective teaching and learning. It is the fundamental to young children’s learning. Therefore, teachers’ beliefs and practices are crucial for improving the educational processes. The objectives of this study are to explore the preschool teachers’ beliefs and classroom practices for child-centred learning in preschool education, as well as to investigate the relationship between teachers’ practices and beliefs. This study adopted the quantitative approach. Descriptive statistics and Pearson correlational analysis were used to analyse the data collected. The participants involved 580 preschool teachers of the private sectors in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur areas. A questionnaire of 52-item was used. This tool was administered to measure preschool teachers’ beliefs and classroom practices. In conclusion, the result reported that teachers’ beliefs and classroom practices showed high degree of practices. However, the findings revealed that the reciprocal relationship with parents needs to be enhanced. Further findings indicated that there is strong relationship between teachers’ beliefs and classroom practices.
https://ejournal.upsi.edu.my/index.php/SAECJ/article/view/3331
Authors: Abdullahi Nimota Jibola Kadir
Published: November 2024

This study embarked on managing teaching approach in early childhood care education towards skill development in Nigeria. This study determined the relationship between learner-centered approach, active learning, higher-order thinking and skill development of early childhood care education learners in North-central zone, Nigeria. Quantitative research designed was used for this study. Stratified random sampling technique was used to select 338 head teachers and 361 teachers making a total number of 699 participants in public primary school with early childhood care education centre. Data was collected using Managing Teaching Approach in Early Childhood Care Education and Skill Development Questionnaire (MTAECCESDQ). Pearson product moment correlation coefficient and linear regression analysis were used to analyze the data collected. The findings show that learner-centered approach, active learning and higher-order thinking were positively and significantly correlated with skill development. Therefore, it was recommended that head teacher should continue to encourage the teachers to make use of learner-centered approach so as to improve learners’ retention of knowledge and promote personalized learning and development. Also, head teachers and teachers should continue to inspire learners to participate in active learning in order to improve their critical thinking. Furthermore, the teachers should continue to guide learners to develop effective higher-order thinking so as to develop flexibility in thinking and reasoning skills to achieve early childhood care educational goals and objectives in Nigeria.
Selecting elastic-damping parameters of seismic isolating bearings of a highway bridge
Authors: Grenevich Ksenia M. , Kokareva Anna V. , Pronkin Egor S. , Uzdin Alexander M. , Dolgaya Anjelika A. , Shermukhamedov Ulugbek Z. , Rakhimzhonov Ziyovuddin K. , Shulman Stanislav A.
Published: November 2024

Seismic isolation of a road bridge in the seismic region of Uzbekistan with a design seismicity of 9 degrees on the MSK-scale is considered. A special feature of the bridge is the large mass of the spans, which is almost 50 times greater than the reduced pier mass. At a first glance, this rules out tuning the isolation to mass dynamic regime. The rigidity of seismic isolation is determined basing on the condition of limiting the mutual displacement of spans. Even at this limitation, seismic loads were reduced by approximately two times, i.e. by one intensity number. A more effective isolation method has been proposed, that is, when one span is rigidly fixed to the pier and the other is seismically isolated, and then the isolation can be tuned, ensuring the operation of the isolated span as the mass damper. In this case, the load on one of the piers is reduced by more than two times and that on the adjacent pier by more than four times.
The stiffness of the joint connection of the translucent filling with the elements of the supporting frame of translucent facade systems
Authors: Antonov Anatoly S. , Manushin Vadim S. , Shmelev Gennady N.
Published: November 2024

Problem statement. The study of the rigidity of nodes between elements is one of the directions of improving the calculation schemes of translucent facade structures. By analogy with other types of structures, the introduction of the rigidity of nodes obtained as a result of numerical and (or) experimental studies into the calculation scheme allows us to obtain a picture of the stress-strain state closer to the actual operation of the structure. As a result of it the prediction of the behavior of the structure under the action of various loads becomes more accurate. In addition, the study of the rigidity and behavior of nodes of translucent structures under static loads opens up space for moving on to the issue of the operation of facade systems under dynamic loads (pulsation component of wind load, seismic loads).
The objectives of the study are: experimental studies of the rigidity of the connection node of the translucent filling with the elements of the supporting frame of the TFC, numerical studies of TFC fragments taking into account the obtained rigidities and analysis of the influence of the rigidity of the node on the operation of the SFC fragment.
Results. The graphs of the dependence of displacements on forces reflecting the rigidity of the studied node were obtained, calculation schemes were created taking into account the obtained rigidities, the results were analyzed, further directions for the study of translucent facade structures were determined.
Conclusions. The significance of the obtained results lies in identifying the influence of the rigidity of the glazing connection node with the pillar/beam and the inclusion of fragments of the glazing TFC in the calculation scheme as a whole on the spatial operation of translucent facade systems.
Experimental tests of dynamic effects on nodal connections of a three-story building made of LSTC
Authors: Begaliev Ulugbek T. , Abdykadyrov Askat Z. , Abdykalykov Daniyar B.
Published: November 2024

The article presents the results of vibration tests of a three-story building made of light gauge steel constructions, a comprehensive analysis of the results of experimental data and calculation results of a representative building, as well as the possibility of using LGSC systems in construction in the Kyrgyz Republic.
Tinjauan Teologi Hukum Perkawinan dalam Ulangan 12:13-30 Vs Dokumen Peraturan Pernikahan Kudus GMIT
Authors: Neolaka Semua Anugerah Hansela , Rungkat Merry Kristina
Published: November 2024

Marriage as a phenomenon that has long existed in human history, in its development is now regulated in various areas, including religion. The Synod of Gereja Masehi Injili di Timor (GMIT) in its organization also formed regulations on holy marriage. Cross-Textual Hermeneutics is used to analyze the law of marriage in Deuteronomy 22:13-30 with the regulations regarding holy marriage in the GMIT’s Theological Texts and Pastoral Regulations of Holy Marriage Service. These two different texts have the same subject matter about the sanctity of marriage, adultery, rape, and divorce. However, they differ in terms of law and sanctions. The juxtaposition of these two different texts makes us aware that the dynamics of today require contextualization, including in the rules in the religious realm. Keywords: law, regulation, marriage, Deuteronomy, GMIT
Community Lessons on Participatory Forest Management Performance within the Mau Forest Complex, Kenya
Authors: Makindi Stanley M.
Published: November 2024

Forest resources are faced with challenges that range from mismanagement, overutilization, conflicts and competing claims. Consequently, this has given rise to legislation and policy to protect forests. However, many governments in developing countries have difficulties in implementing sustainable forest management (SFM). One of the strategies advocated to foster SFM is participatory forest management (PFM). The PFM approach has been practised formally in Kenya since 2005 when the Forests Act of 2005 came into force. The aim of this study was to assess PFM performance since the inception of three Community Forest Associations (CFAs), namely Nairotia, Nyangores and Olenguruone in the Transmara Forest Block within the Mau forest complex, Kenya. The data and information ranged from reviews from field meetings and in-depth focus group discussions with CFA members, Kenya Forest Service (KFS) officials and various key stakeholders. The results indicated that there are variations in results and progress towards PFM implementation in Kenya. While a number of activities had been carried out at each of the CFAs reviewed in the study, there was variation in terms of how the forest management agreements and plans were being implemented. In particular, the level of community and stakeholder participation, number of consultative meetings held and level of donor funding to facilitate participatory forest management plans (PFMP) development and project activities. A number of issues were also noted by CFAs as having been omitted in the management plans, specifically, benefit sharing. The absence of benefit sharing framework was cited often as a major drawback in PFM as it has constrained some of the anticipated benefits from forest activities. However, the community members indicated that there was improved awareness amongst them of the need to conserve the forest resources and controlled access to sustainable utilization of the forest resources
What might melatonin supplementation provide for humans beyond improved onset to sleep?
Authors: Shea Leticia A.
Published: November 2024

Melatonin is widely available as a dietary supplement and/or medicine for sleep. It is an endogenous hormone produced in the pineal gland of the brain, with metabolites providing additional beneficial mechanisms such as supporting long-term memory. Melatonin is well known as a hormone that plays a role in the circadian rhythm (sleep cycle), but additional mechanisms such as antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory activity are elucidated from animal research models. This article discusses melatonin supplementation and the current understanding of how it may provide benefits beyond the use as a sleep aid including a review of the evidence in how it may aid in mitigating components of cognitive decline.
Analisis Implementasi Kebijakan Pekerja Alih Daya UU Ciptaker No. 6 Tahun 2023 Pasal 66 dan Pasal 81
Authors: Putri Anggreany Haryani
Published: November 2024

Dalam era persaingan usaha yang sangat kompetitif akibat perkembangan ekonomi global dan kemajuan teknologi, perusahaan di Indonesia cenderung fokus pada bisnis inti dan menggunakan alih daya (outsourcing) untuk mengelola fungsi non-inti guna meningkatkan efisiensi operasional dan menekan biaya. Meskipun outsourcing memberikan keuntungan seperti fokus pada bisnis utama dan pengurangan beban pengembangan SDM, terdapat kekhawatiran mengenai dampak negatifnya terhadap pekerja, seperti ketidakpastian status, ketidakadilan upah, dan perlindungan kerja yang minim. UU No. 6 Tahun 2023 tentang Cipta Kerja, dengan konsep Omnibus Law, memperkenalkan fleksibilitas yang lebih besar dalam penggunaan tenaga outsourcing, menggantikan UU No. 13 Tahun 2003 Ketenagakerjaan, namun menuai kontroversi dan penolakan dari kalangan pekerja karena dianggap merugikan mereka. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskripsi kualitatif dan analisis yuridis untuk mengkaji tantangan dan kendala serta solusi dari implementasi pasal 66 dan 81 UU Cipta Kerja. Pembahasan menunjukkan bahwa meskipun UU Cipta Kerja bertujuan meningkatkan kesejahteraan dan investasi, perubahan regulasi mengenai outsourcing dan ketenagakerjaan menimbulkan kekhawatiran terkait pengurangan hak dan perlindungan pekerja, yang dapat berdampak negatif pada kesejahteraan mereka.Kata Kunci : Alih Daya, Omnibus Law, Undang-Undang Cipta Kerja
Electrodes: Flat vs Pin-Type Topology in Alkaline Water Electrolysis
Authors: Lavorante María José , Frias Micaela Fragueiro , Mola Nelson Jesús Vichera , Bustos Marcelo
Published: November 2024

The energy transition is already underway, and hydrogen plays a crucial role by enabling renewable energy storage without emitting carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. Given the intermittency of renewable energy sources, energy storage is essential in this transition. Hydrogen technologies are recognized as promising solutions. One method to produce green hydrogen is through water electrolysis using renewable energy sources, a process identified with significant potential for decarbonization. However, it needs to enhance efficiency, reduce component costs, and consequently, production costs to expand its adoption. Alkaline water electrolysis for hydrogen production is a mature technology with commercially available megawatt (MW) scale installations. To enhance the performance of alkaline electrolyzers, this study focuses on evaluating flat and pin-type electrodes. To analyze their performance, the electrodes were tested at, 20 degrees Celsius, varying electrode distances between them. Tests were conducted in an electrochemical cell, where different operating voltages were applied incrementally, from 0.1 [V] every 30 seconds, across a range of 0 to 2.7 [V]. From the analyzed distances, the highest current densities were obtained at 1.95 [mm] for the pin type and 4.59 [mm] for the flat. Comparing performances at comparable distances, it is observed that the flat electrode generates a higher current density than the pin type. Although the pin-type electrode increases its surface area by approximately 83%, it hinders the detachment of bubbles, causing them to remain on the electrode’s surface for a longer time and reducing its performance.
Alopecia Após Hepatite Autoimune: Relato De Caso
Authors: Silva Santos Bárbara Helena da , Ono Karen Yumi , Rossini Marielle Marchi , Silveira Kiane Christie da , Moura Priscilla Guerra
Published: November 2024

Introdução: Pacientes com hepatite autoimune podem ter um risco aumentado de desenvolver outras doenças relacionadas à imunidade, como por exemplo, a alopécia areata. A maioria das manifestações extra-hepáticas da hepatite autoimune são conhecidas, mas o número exato de pacientes afetados por distúrbios de pele é pouco discutido, sendo tais manifestações geralmente negligenciadas ou subnotificadas.
Objetivo: Relatar um caso de alopecia após hepatite autoimune atendido em nosso Serviço.
Método: Tratou-se de uma paciente de 13 anos de idade atendida no Serviço de Pediatria do Hospital Universitário São Francisco na Providência de Deus – HUSF, localizado na cidade de Bragança Paulista - SP.
Relato do Caso: Este relato descreve o caso de uma paciente de 13 anos de idade que foi admitida inicialmente com icterícia em evolução, que começou na conjuntiva ocular e progrediu para todo o corpo, apresentando dispneia, fadiga, edema, ascite e dor abdominal. Os exames revelaram hepatopatia crônica, pneumonia, derrame pleural e pericárdico, além de esplenomegalia e provável colelitíase. A paciente recebeu tratamento com antibióticos, diuréticos e vitamina K, com melhora respiratória, mas mantendo ascite e icterícia. Posteriormente, foi diagnosticada com hepatite autoimune e, após alta hospitalar, desenvolveu alopecia total. Após o fato, iniciou corticoterapia com melhora clínica, e atualmente faz tratamento contínuo de tacrolimus, prednisona e vitamina D, sem indicação de transplante hepático, a despeito da não remissão total dos sintomas.
Conclusão: Este caso clínico destaca a complexidade do diagnóstico e manejo da hepatite autoimune em uma paciente pediátrica, inicialmente apresentada com icterícia e sintomas inespecíficos que evoluíram para um quadro mais grave com ascite e envolvimento respiratório. A combinação de exames laboratoriais e de imagem foi crucial para a identificação da hepatopatia crônica, culminando no diagnóstico final com base em marcadores autoimunes. A resposta ao tratamento com corticoterapia foi positiva, evidenciando a importância da intervenção precoce, embora a paciente tenha desenvolvido alopecia como complicação. O caso ressalta a relevância do acompanhamento contínuo, visto que, apesar da melhora clínica e ausência de necessidade imediata de transplante hepático, a paciente permanece sem remissão completa dos sintomas. Este relato sublinha a necessidade de abordagens multidisciplinares e vigilância prolongada no manejo de doenças autoimunes pediátricas.
Synthesis of the 1,5-disubstituted tetrazole-methanesulfonylindole hybrid system via high-order multicomponent reaction
Authors: Aguilar-Morales Cesia M , Frías-López América A , Emilio-Velázquez Nadia V , Islas-Jácome Alejandro , Granados-López Angelica Judith , Araujo-Huitrado Jorge Gustavo , López-Hernández Yamilé , Hernández-López Hiram , Chacón-García Luis , López Jesús Adrián , Cortés-García Carlos Jesús
Published: November 2024

A series of 1,5-disubstituted tetrazole-indole hybrids were synthesized via a high-order multicomponent reaction consisting of an Ugi-azide/Pd/Cu-catalyzed hetero-annulation cascade sequence. This operationally simple one-pot protocol allowed high bond-forming efficiency and creating six new bonds (two C–C, three C–N, and one N–N). Additionally, the products were evaluated against breast cancer MCF-7 cells, finding moderate activity in the compounds substituted with fluorine and chlorine.
Assessment of Selected Pesticides Levels in Some Rivers in Benue State-Nigeria and the Cat Fishes Found in Them
Authors: Ikese C.O. , Adie P.A. , Onogwu, P.O. , Buluku G.T. , Kaya P.B. , Inalegwu, J.E. , Ajayi S.A , Ukpoju-Ebony, O.M. , Gabriel, O.J. , Adekalu, O.A. , Awodi G.O.
Published: November 2024

The levels of selected pesticides in some rivers in Benue State-Nigeria and the cat fishes in them, were assessed. QuEChERS method was used for sample clean-up and GC-MS was used for the actual quantitation of the analytes. Whereas in the water samples collected from the rivers, pesticides levels ranged between Not detected to 0.005 ppm, in the cat fish samples, pesticides residues ranged between Not detected to 0.024 ppm. The results obtained show that, where pesticides were present, they were present only in trace amounts, that were below their respective guideline values in drinking water or their maximum pesticide residue limit in food. Hence, there are no immediate risks of the toxicities associated with these pesticides if water or cat fish from rivers in the study area were consumed. However, fishes from River Otobi are more likely to be associated with a wider spectrum of pesticides toxicity following a prolonged bioaccumulation than fishes from River Royongo, seeing as the former contains the highest number of pesticides residue types (7) while the latter have the least (4).
English Podcast Tours as Interpretative Media
Authors: Toapanta Rodríguez Gustavo Enrique , Lescano Toapanta María Marlene
Published: November 2024

One of the dynamic forms of the interpretive medium has involved podcast tours, which represent an innovative digital tool of engaging visitors with educational and cultural information in tourism. This paper discusses the use of podcasts as a means of delivering interpretive information normally provided for guided tours. Examines how podcasts improve accessibility, encourage deeper engagement through digital listening content, and how they compensate for the lack of use of English as a lingua franca for communication between foreign visitors and tour guides. To this end, the research aims to analyze the influence of podcast tours in English as digital tools in interpretive communication with foreign visitors in Nueva Loja Tourist Park, Sucumbíos province. An exploratory research method was used by changing guide written scripts into auditory information and measuring the results through interviews and surveys with tourist guides and foreign visitors in the park. The results suggest that podcast tours can never replace face-to-face experiences, yet they may be a necessary complement. The article concludes with a discussion of the potential for podcast tours to innovate and extend interpretive media in tourism in terms of technologies.
Enseñar en la era digital: virtualidad y redes sociales en el aula
Authors: Alape Sánchez Diana Erica , Peña Cerpa Jaider Manuel
Published: November 2024

Este documento es parte de un ejercicio de investigación llevado a cabo dentro de las actividades académicas del Doctorado en Educación de la universidad UMECIT. Se realizó una revisión documental bajo un enfoque descriptivo, con el objetivo de obtener un acercamiento al estado del arte del uso de las redes sociales en el aula y explorar las ventajas y los desafíos didácticos para su implementación en el proceso de enseñanza y aprendizaje. Una vez establecidos los criterios de inclusión/exclusión, se seleccionaron 18 documentos de bases de datos y buscadores académicos como Scielo, Redalyc, Dialnet, Mendeley y Google académico, aplicando palabras clave como “TIC en educación, redes sociales en el aula, virtualidad y didáctica”. Se encontró que dentro de las ventajas documentadas de usar redes sociales en el aula está: la promoción del aprendizaje autorregulado, el trabajo colaborativo y el desarrollo de competencias más allá de lo cognitivo, entre otras. Por otro lado, los desafíos incluyen: la dificultad en el uso de plataformas, la abundancia de distractores y la resistencia al cambio. Partiendo de esta base se realizan unas recomendaciones de estrategias para la integración didáctica de las redes sociales en el aula, esperando proporcionar una visión equilibrada y comprensiva de acerca de su uso y así aprovechar al máximo sus posibilidades transformadoras en espacios de aprendizaje formal.
Factores De Riesgo Psicosocial Y Burnout En Profesionales De La Educación; Propuesta De Vademécum Docente Basado En Mindfulness
Authors: Flores Suárez Alejandro Alex , Herrera Beltrán Isabel
Published: November 2024

En el presente artículo se analizan aquellos riesgos psicosociales que se sufren en la profesión de un docente, en especial, focalizando la atención sobre el profesorado de Educación Secundaria Obligatoria y la relación de causalidad que ejerce respecto al síndrome de Burnout, así como las principales medidas preventivas que existen para intentar combatirlo y mitigarlo. Toda esta serie de cuestiones y conceptos se presentan siguiendo un esquema de tipo analítico o sistemático, partiendo de una visión general que conduce hacia una perspectiva cada vez más particular sobre la temática de estudio evaluando el nivel de exposición a los riesgos psicosociales percibido por un grupo de docentes del Instituto Santa Teresa de la ciudad de Jaén. El cuestionario utilizado para la evaluación fue el cuestionario CoPsoQ-ISTAS21 en su versión corta. Su aplicación permitió observar diferencias notables en las dimensiones relativas a “Exigencias psicológicas”, “Inseguridad sobre el futuro”, “Doble presencia” y “Estima”.
Desarrollo y Validación de un Método Analítico por Espectrofotometría Uv/Vis para la Determinación del porciento disuelto de tabletas de paracetamol
Authors: Arias Rivas Kassandra , García Lemus Raúl Cuahutemoc , Garduño Adriana Cavazos , Cortez Alvarez César Ricardo , Abud González Monserratt
Published: November 2024

Se realizó el desarrollo y validación de un método analítico por espectrofotometría Uv/Vis para su posterior utilización en la determinación del porciento disuelto de tabletas de paracetamol para estudios de intercambiabilidad mediante el factor de similitud de distintas marcas que contienen paracetamol al compararse con la referencia. La validación de un método analítico incluye la evaluación de una serie de parámetros de evaluación y es un proceso que establece mediante estudios de laboratorio que el método es apropiado para el uso propuesto. El paracetamol es un analgésico y antipirético descubierto en el siglo XIX y en la actualidad es uno de los medicamentos de venta libre más utilizados para el tratamiento del dolor y la fiebre. Para la validación se utilizó como referencia la guía de validación de la Comisión de Control Analítico y Ampliación de Cobertura (CCAYAC) en su documento P-058 para métodos fisicoquímicos normalizados y así garantizar sus criterios tanto de aplicabilidad como de confianza. De acuerdo a la guía el método desarrollado resultó ser lineal, exacto y preciso para el objetivo con el cual fue diseñado.
Teoría de Aprendizaje por Descubrimiento de Jerome Bruner, en el Proceso de Formación Científica Básica de las Ciencias Naturales en los Estudiantes de Segundo Grado del Colegio Metropolitano del Sur del Municipio de Floridablanca
Authors: Martínez Villarreal Luz Dary , Zapata Jaimes Víctor Alfonso
Published: November 2024

Como base para esta investigación se consideraron los principios básicos de la teoría de Jerome Bruner, la cual establece una serie de pasos a nivel cognitivo que permiten a los estudiantes generar la construcción de su propio conocimiento a través del aprendizaje por descubrimiento de manera consciente y más efectivo. De esta manera se genera en los estudiantes herramientas que les permiten descubrir aprendizajes más enriquecedores y significativos. Esta investigación se enfocó en despertar el interés científico en una muestra de 8 niños entre 7 y 8 años de diferentes escalas de rendimiento académico, que cursaban el segundo grado de primaria del colegio metropolitano del sur del municipio de Floridablanca, a través de un enfoque interpretativo-cualitativo, bajo un diseño de campo. Así mismo, se seleccionó el método Investigación Acción Participativa, a través de la aplicación de talleres dentro del aula de clases para verificar posteriormente su incidencia. Se puede concluir que a través de la investigación se evidencia una mejoría importante en el proceso de enseñanza y aprendizaje de los informantes sugiriendo que la práctica efectuada a través de los talleres suscitó en los estudiantes interés, mejor atención, comprensión y participación en su proceso de aprendizaje.
Videojuegos educativos como herramienta didáctica y su implementación en la enseñanza-aprendizaje del derecho
Authors: Carrazco Delgado Mario Octavio , Mendoza Pérez Marco Alberto , Juárez Landín Cristina , García Ibarra José Ramon Silverio
Published: November 2024

El presente trabajo de investigación tiene como objetivo principal la implementación de un videojuego educativo, utilizado como una herramienta didáctica en la enseñanza-aprendizaje del Derecho. Para su creación, se utilizó la Realidad Virtual (RV). La RV es considerada un área de la Inteligencia Artificial (IA). La IA juntamente con la RV han impulsado enormemente la investigación en muchas áreas, incluyendo la educativa. La metodología empleada fue SCRUM para su desarrollo y fue programado en Unity. Unity ha sido un referente para crear RV y el desarrollo de videojuegos educativos o serios. Se tiene muy poca referencia o escasa aplicación de la RV en el área educativa del Derecho. El resultado obtenido al implementar el videojuego educativo por medio de un simulador ha permitido tener una herramienta didáctica que, a través de la simulación, la interacción y sin la presencia de un profesor, estimula el aprendizaje situado, colaborativo, por descubrimiento y significativo. Asimismo, estimula los procesos cognitivos como emoción, atención, pensamiento, percepción, memoria, lenguaje, sensación, inteligencia, comprensión y razonamiento. A su vez, apoya en la enseñanza-aprendizaje del Derecho.
Caracterización de la avifauna como estrategia didáctica para el fomento de pedagogía ambiental en el colegio COEDUGAR CCP de Garzón Huila
Authors: Sánchez Castro Liliana Lucía , Chávarro Perafán Mary Leydy
Published: November 2024

Estudio de investigación con el objetivo identificar la avifauna presente en el Parque Temático PRAE MITBOT mediante el diseño y uso de una cartilla, como estrategia didáctica en facilite el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje y el fomento de cultura ambiental en estudiantes de SSO Servicio Social Obligatorio de Coedugar CCP Colegio Cooperativo La Presentación en el departamento del Huila. Se aplicó a la muestra de estudio, la técnica de entrevista abierta y focus Group para su validación, como instrumentos, se diseñó dos cuestionarios de Google forms, el primero encaminado a conocer los presaberes de avifauna y y cultura ambiental, el segundo, para evaluar la utilidad de la cartilla, después de su creación como E-book en Calameo y la interacción con esta, expuesta a través del código QR. El enfoque del estudio es cualitativo, de alcance descriptivo, con un diseño IA Investigación acción, se desarrolló en dos fases, antes y después de la interacción con la cartilla; el muestreo es de naturaleza homogénea y para el análisis e interpretación de datos, se utilizó el software ATLAS. Ti combinado con el análisis de contenido. Los hallazgos evidencian, que los sujetos consideran la cartilla como una herramienta valiosa para la enseñanza-aprendizaje y un recurso para fomentar valores ambientales.
Análisis Comparativo de la Vida Útil de los Componentes Críticos de Vehículos Militares (Chevrolet D-MAX modelo 2015) en Desempeño Urbano y Rural
Authors: Gómez Valencia Elider , González Silva Ronald , Cardozo Miranda Brayan Ignacio , Ospina Molina Jhonatan , Medina Gamba Andrés Felipe
Published: November 2024

El presente estudio analiza el desgaste de los componentes críticos de los vehículos militares Chevrolet D-MAX modelo 2015, utilizados por la escuela de caballería del ejército nacional de Colombia. El objetivo principal es realizar un análisis comparativo del desgaste que sufren estos componentes cuando los vehículos operan en entornos urbanos frente a entornos rurales, con el fin de proponer un plan de mantenimiento preventivo adaptado a las necesidades específicas de cada contexto operativo. Los vehículos que operan en entornos rurales enfrentan condiciones de terreno difíciles, lo que afecta principalmente componentes como los filtros de aire y combustible, los amortiguadores y el sistema de escape. Por otro lado, los vehículos que operan en áreas urbanas presentan un mayor desgaste en los frenos, sistemas de suspensión y otros componentes debido a las frecuentes paradas y arranques causados por el tráfico. El estudio se justifica por la necesidad de mejorar la durabilidad y eficiencia de estos vehículos en misiones militares, reduciendo así los costos de mantenimiento y aumentando su disponibilidad operativa. Se emplea un enfoque mixto, combinando análisis cuantitativos de datos técnicos sobre el desgaste de los componentes, con datos cualitativos obtenidos mediante entrevistas a técnicos y conductores. La hipótesis plantea que la implementación de un plan de mantenimiento preventivo adaptado a las condiciones operativas de cada entorno puede prolongar la vida útil de los componentes y reducir los costos de mantenimiento. Los hallazgos de este estudio podrían servir de base para optimizar las estrategias de mantenimiento en vehículos militares, mejorando su rendimiento y operatividad. (Tessaro et al., 2017)
Pengaruh Kualitas Pelayanan Dan Brand Image Terhadap Kepuasan Pelanggan Dan Dampaknya Pada Loyalitas Pelanggan PT. Mutiara Bintang Abadi
Authors: Diki Ari Kurnia  , Mariana Rachmawati
Published: November 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh kualitas layanan dan brand image terhadap kepuasan pelanggan serta dampaknya terhadap loyalitas pelanggan di PT. Mutiara Bintang Abadi. Penelitian ini mengkaji hubungan asosiatif antara variabel-variabel tersebut. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan semua variabel yang terdiri dari kualitas pelayanan (X1), brand image (X2), kepuasan pelanggan (Y), dan loyalitas pelanggan (Z) memiliki tingkat signifikansi < 5% yang artinya secara simultan terdapat pengaruh signifikan antara variabel kualitas pelayanan dan variabel brand image terhadap loyalitas pelanggan dengan kepuasan pelanggan sebagai variabel intervening. Secara parsial (Uji t) hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa kualitas layanan dan brand image berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kepuasan pelanggan. Selain itu, hasil analisis juga menunjukkan bahwa kualitas layanan dan brand image berpengaruh signifikan terhadap loyalitas pelanggan. Selanjutnya, kepuasan pelanggan terbukti memiliki pengaruh signifikan terhadap loyalitas pelanggan.
Leadership Style, Motivation, and Internal Communication Influence PT XYZ Employees Work Effectiveness Via Job Satisfaction
Authors: Fitrathul Ihsan  , Liswandi Liswandi  , Yohanes Joni Pambelum
Published: November 2024

Every organization or company needs to effectively utilize working time, which means that in a company or institution, time should be used efficiently without wasting any. The objective of this study is to analyze the impact of leadership style, motivation, and internal communication on work effectiveness by means of job satisfaction at the PT XYZ office. This study utilizes a quantitative approach, utilizing primary data sources. A purposive selection strategy was used to choose a sample of 87 employees from PT XYZ. The study's findings indicate that internal communication has the most significant impact on job satisfaction. The leadership style has a substantial positive impact on work effectiveness. This suggests that as the level of leadership style increases, the level of work effectiveness also increases. Motivation does not significantly influence work effectiveness, suggesting that higher levels of motivation do not influence work effectiveness. Internal communication significantly positively impacts work effectiveness. Job satisfaction does not influence work effectiveness, suggesting that higher levels of job satisfaction do not influence work effectiveness. Leadership style significantly influences job satisfaction positively. However, the results differ for motivation, which does not significantly influence job satisfaction. This suggests that higher levels of motivation do not influence job satisfaction.