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Studies on Canopy Parameters of Some Mangroves Along the Coast of Maharashtra
Authors: Kulkarni N A , Bhosale L J
Published: March 2023

Mangrove species, viz., Avicennia officinalis, Avicennia marina var. acutissima, Avicennia marina (dwarf), Rhizophora mucronata, Sonneratia alba, Aegiceras  corniculatum, Kandelia  candel were chosen for measurement of height of the tree and girth or circumference. The sampling was random and at least 50 records were made. The girth is measured by the tape. The measurement of the height is made with the help of Abney level. The Tables 1 to 8 records the values for girth, height and canopy cover as well as for correlation coefficient (r). There correlation between girth and canopy in all the species studied however in case of Avicennia officinalis and Aegiceras corniculatum girth and height show more co-relation than girth and C. cover. The positive co-relation observed between girth and canopy is more or less 0.7 except Avicennia marina (dwarf) Excoecaria  agallocha and Aegiceras corniculatum. The co-relation is observed in girth and height is difficult to explain. This case is observed in Avicennia  officinalis and Aegiceras corniculatum.
Status and Development of Exotic Crops in Khandesh Region of Maharashtra (India): A Plea for Agrobiodiversity Conservation
Authors: Khairnar S B , Patil M V , Patil D A
Published: March 2023

Selective utilization of limited crop species threatened some other crop species. This trend rendered some crop species into underutilised grain crops throughout.  At this backdrop, the present authors inventorised  agrobioversity in Khandesh region of Maharashtra(India).  The area was visited in different seasons.  The tribal farmers were interviewed to tap down information with respect to agroclimate, yield, characteristic features etc.  Actual field visits were also made in study area.  The crop species were deciphered using standard state, regional and district floras, besides the manuals and cyclopedia of cultivated plants.  Total 17 exotic crop species were investigated belonging to cereals, millets, pulses and edible oil-yielders.  The data accrued has been evaluated with the relevant national and international scenario.  A need for their conservation is earmarked with particular emphasis on underutilised millets.  The subject-matter is further dilated in view of their importance for the welfare tribal people in the area and developing countries.
Panini’s Astadhyayi in The Eyes of Plant Invasion on Indian Subcontinent
Authors: Patil D A
Published: March 2023

Indigenous plantlore is a manifestation in a given community, based on adaptation and wisdom of local people and environment. It develops over times and continues so also. This treasure of traditional knowledge is used to sustain the community and its bioculture. In long past, people of great understanding, christalized their wisdom in some treatises such as the Panini’s Astadhyayi. This treatise is understood and well known for the genesis and development of Sanskrit knowledge. Ancient Sanskrit scripts usually contain information concerning culture and sustenance based on plant world. The present author analysed it in view of plant invasion on Indian landmass in Panini’s time. Total 45 exotic plant species belonging to 44 genera and 29 angiospermic families are divulged from it. These belong to nearly all corners of the Old and New Worlds. Majority of them (28 species) are cultigens and still continue even in modern period in India. Of course, rest of them are wild, naturalised and presently constitute integral part of Indian biodiversity. The importance of such ancient treatises is dilated in this communication.
Phytochemical and Biological Effects of Newbouldia laevis : A Review
Authors: Rashed Khaled
Published: March 2023

Newbouldia laevis (L) plant is a medium sized angiosperm and it is from Bignoniaceae family. In Nigeria vernacular, it is called Aduruku. It is popularly known as the tree of life or fertility tree in Nigeria. The plant has been found to be effective in the treatment of elephantiasis, dysentery, rheumatic swellings, syphilis, constipation, pile and as a vermifuge to round worms. It has also been found useful for earache, sore feet, chest pain, epilepsy and children's convulsion. Previous chemical studies proved that it has flavonoids, tannins, terpenes, phenolics, saponins, cardiac glycosides and alkaloids.
Studies on Ethno-botanical Plants Used by Banjara Tribal Community of Hingoli District in Maharashtra, India
Authors: Chavan R T , Waghmare A A , Chaudhari S S
Published: March 2023

The Ethnomedicinal survey on medicinal plants and their traditional uses was carried out in Sengaon Dist. Hingoli in Maharashtra. These areas are floristically rich area; in this area different species are growing in their natural habitat. The Banjara community of these regions uses some of the plants as medicine for the treatment of human ailments. In this area 100 ethnomedicinal plants species belonging to 50 families were recorded from Sengaon Dist. Hingoli. Some of them, about 45 important plants are mentioned in this paper. These plants are arranged accordingly alphabetically, local names and family and parts used as medicine.
Plants of Temples and Religious Places in Khandesh Region (Maharashtra): An Ethnobotanical Perspective
Authors: Khare S M , Pawar Shubhangi , Patil D A
Published: March 2023

Plants have been, since time immemorial, the focus of religious purposes for many human societies worldwide. Because of efficacious use in religious aspects, some plant species are said to be important. Certain plants are held sacred due to their intimate association with special locations like temple courtyards. These locations are easily overlooked for scientific investigations. People are closely associated with the plant-wealth in such places as well although on religious ground. These need to be tapped for indigenous wisdom for human welfare. The present authors inventorised three districts of Khandesh region (Maharashtra) to divulge plantlore. Total 28 species belonging to 27 genera and 21 angiospermic families are presently focussed touching four aspects viz., sacredness, miscellaneous uses, cosmetics and medicinal utilities. The worshippers, trustees and people intimately associated with temples and religious places have been interviewed to tap down traditional ethnobotanical information. This work provides an account of religious and cultural ways of conserving biodiversity. At the same, these places help improve local environment. Further studies in a country like India are desired to unearth the potentials of religious locations.
Psychometric Properties of the Persian Version of the COVID-19 Anxiety Syndrome Scale in Iranian College Students
Authors:   Department of Psychiatry, Golestan Hospital, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran., Rostami Hamzeh , Behrouzian Forouzan ,   Department of Psychiatry, Golestan Hospital, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran., Mousavi Asl Esmaeil ,   Department of Psychiatry, Golestan Hospital, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
Published: March 2023

Objectives The COVID-19 anxiety syndrome is characterized by threat monitoring, checking, avoidance, and worry. The COVID-19 anxiety syndrome scale (C-19ASS) is a self-report tool to measure this syndrome. The present study was aims to investigate the psychometric properties of the Persian version of C-19ASS in Iranian college students. Methods This is a correlational study. Participants were 251 students of Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences in 2020 who were selected using a convenience sampling method and filled self-report tools of compassion scale, C-19ASS and COVID-19 burnout scale (COVID-19-BS). The reliability using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient, convergent validity, divergent validity, and construct validity using confirmatory factor analysis were examined. the collected data were analyzed in SPSS v.25 and LISREL 8.8 applications. Results The results of the confirmatory factor analysis supported the one-factor and two-factor structure of the Persian C-19ASS, where the two-factor model had a better fit. Cronbach’s alpha for the overall scale and its subscales of Perseveration and avoidance were obtained 0.72, 0.71, and 0.70, respectively. The Persian C-19ASS score had a positive significant correlation with the COVID-19-BS score and a negative significant correlation with the compassion scale score, indicating the convergent and divergent validity of the Persian C-19ASS. Conclusion The Persian C-19ASS has good psychometric properties (validity and reliability) and can be used in evaluating different dimensions of COVID-19 anxiety syndrome in Iran. It is a short and practical tool that can be used in clinical and research settings.
Designing the Application of Verbal Fluency Test in Persian for Neurocognitive Evaluations
Authors:   Mental Health Research Center, Psychosocial Health Research Institute, Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Shariat Seyed Vahid , Shirdel Saeedeh ,   Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Kheradmand Shirin ,   Department of Visual Communication, School of Visual Arts, Isfahan University of Arts, Iran., Shirdel Alireza ,   Department of Electrical, School of Engineering, University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran., Ghasemizadeh Mehrdad ,   Department of Bioelectricity, School of Engineering, Amirkabir University, Tehran, Iran.
Published: March 2023

Verbal fluency test is a useful method to evaluate cognitive executive functions. Studies have shown that both types of verbal fluency test (phonemic and semantic) are influenced by brain damage. This test is rarely used by clinicians because it takes too much time to perform. Therefore, we decided to increase its speed and accuracy by designing a verbal fluency test application in Persian language. The study on designing the application of verbal fluency test in Persian was published in the journal of Basic and Clinical Neuroscience entitled “Verbal fluency performance in normal adult population in Iran: norms and effects of age, education and gender”. To design the application, two software engineers, one programmer, and one graphic designer had cooperation with each other. First, the programming was done. During the programming, the programmer first implemented the tables related to the test. Then, by entering constant variables, an initial layout in the form of a look-up table was developed. Then, the graphic designs were added to the application. By testing 100 different scores with the relevant table and receiving the output, the accuracy of the initial version was confirmed. After designing the software, field tests were performed by 10 clinicians to evaluate the application in terms of ease of use and main structural errors. Finally, by testing 100 different scores, the accuracy of the final version was confirmed. The verbal fluency test application in Persian can increase the use of psychological and cognitive tests by Iranian clinicians by increasing the speed and accuracy of tests.
Protective and Risk Factors of Mental Health in Iranian Children During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review Study
Authors:   Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran., Bahrami Giti , Takaffoli Marzieh ,   Social Welfare Management Research Center, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Vameghi Meroe ,   Social Welfare Management Research Center, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Published: March 2023

Objectives With the emergence of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in the world, including Iran, the need for its prevention and treatment became a national priority for the countries. Children, as one of the most vulnerable groups, are affected by this pandemic in various dimensions. This study aims to identify and categorize the protective and risk factors of mental health problems in Iranian children during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods This is a systematic review. A search was conducted in international and national databases for the related studies, and the results were reported based on the PRISMA diagram. The quantitative studies were assessed by Joanna Briggs Institute’s Critical Appraisal Checklist. Finally, 9 studies were selected for the review. Results Among the reviewed studies, only one study was conducted in the entire Iran; more than 44% were conducted in Tehran. The study populations of more than 77% of studies were the children selected from the general population. The protective factors of mental health problems (anxiety and fear of COVID-19) in children included: High level of self-differentiation, positive parent-child conflict resolution tactics, older age, parents’ increased time of staying at home, and high educational level of mothers. On the other hand, the risk factors of mental health problems (anxiety, fear of COVID-19, and aggression) in children were: COVID-19-related anxiety in mothers, anxiety/stress/depression in mothers, children’s awareness of COVID-19, infection or death of a relative due to COVID-19, employment of parents as a medical staff, parents’ intrusion and hyperarousal, being a single child, and hearing loss. Conclusion Compared to other countries, limited studies have addressed the social determinants of mental health problems (anxiety, fear of COVID-19, and aggression) of children in Iran during the pandemic. Identifying and addressing the factors that threaten, exacerbate, or enhance Iranian children’s mental health through interventions and social measures can lead to breaking the ineffective cycle of inequality and discrimination, promoting mental health, and reducing harm in the face of future pandemics.
Effect of Online Metacognitive Training on Health Anxiety and Mental Health of Medical Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Authors:   Department of Clinical Psychology, , Ibn-e-Sina Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran., Asgharipour Negar , Nouri Siahdasht Nafise ,   Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University Of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Published: March 2023

Objectives Students are the spiritual assets of each country. Anxiety and mental health problems negatively affect their performance. This study aims to assess the effect of online group metacognitive training on the medical students’ health anxiety and general health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods This a randomized clinical trial. Participants were 56 students of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences aged 18-30 years who were selected by a convenience sampling method and were randomly divided into two groups of intervention and control. The intervention group received online metacognitive training at 8 sessions, each for one hour, while the control group did not receive any intervention. At three stages of pre-test, post-test, and one-month follow-up, they completed Salkovskis and Warwick’s short health anxiety inventory and the 28-item general health questionnaire. Data were analyzed in SPSS software, version 23. Using the repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) test. Results Metacognitive training was effective in reducing health anxiety and improving general health of students (P<0.05). The results remained significant one month after the intervention. Conclusion Metacognitive training online can reduce health anxiety and improve general health of medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mediating Role of Difficulties in Emotion Regulation and Experiential Avoidance in the Relationship between Attachment Styles and Severity of Relationship Obsessive -compulsive Disorder Symptoms
Authors:   Department of Clinical Psychology, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Naji Meydani Fatemeh , Doos Ali Vand Hoda ,   Department of Clinical Psychology, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Abasi Imaneh ,   Department of Clinical Psychology, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Noori Mohammad ,   Department of Clinical Psychology, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Published: March 2023

Objectives Relationship obsessive-compulsive disorder (ROCD) is one of the forms of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, focusing on intimate relationships. Identifying the mechanisms of ROCD can significantly expand our knowledge of the factors related to its development and exacerbation. This study aims to determine the mediating role of difficulties in emotion regulation and experiential avoidance in the relationship between attachment styles and the severity of ROCD symptoms. Methods Five hundred thirty-one participants (455 females and 76 males) were selected using convenient sampling from the general population of Iran. They completed the Experiences in close relationships-revised (ECR-R), the difficulties in emotion regulation scale (DERS), the acceptance and action questionnaire-II (AAQ-II), and the Relationship Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory (ROCI) online. SPSS software, version 22 and AMOS version 24 were used to analyze data. Results Attachment styles had a significant correlation with difficulties in emotion regulation, experiential avoidance, and ROCD symptoms (P<0.01). Moreover, the two variables of difficulties in emotion regulation and experiential avoidance had a mediating role in the relationship between attachment styles and ROCD symptoms. Conclusion Attachment styles can predict the ROCD symptoms directly and indirectly by the difficulties in emotion regulation and experiential avoidance. Difficulties in emotion regulation and experiential avoidance should be considered in treatment of ROCD symptoms, especially in those with insecure attachment styles.
Identifying the Main Factors of Providing Primary Preventive Care Services to the Elderly in Iran
Authors:   Department of Management Health Services, Faculty of Management, South Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran, Bahador Faezeh , Mahfoozpour Soad ,   Research Center Safety Promotion and Injury Prevention, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Masoudi Asl Iravan ,   Department of Management Health Services, Faculty of Management and Notices Medical, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Vahdat Shaghayegh ,   Department of Management Health Services, Faculty of Management, South Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
Published: March 2023

Objectives: The ageing of the population lead to various problems in terms of health care. An important issue related to the promotion of elderly health is preventive care. The health care systems make appropriate changes in the structure and process of providing these services to the patients. This study aims to identify the most important factors of providing primary preventive care services to the elderly in Iran. Methods & Materials: In this descriptive-survey study, the variables were measured using a questionnaire and the causal relationships between them were identified. First, the factors affecting the provision of primary preventive care services to the elderly in selected countries including Iran were compared. Then, using the experiences of a panel of experts (n=12), an initial questionnaire was designed. To obtain consensus from the panel of experts, a Delphi process was carried out in three rounds. After determining the face and content validity of the questionnaire and assessing its reliability using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient, the questionnaire were completed by 176 experts. To measure the effect of the components on the main variable, the structural equation modeling (SEM) was used. Results: The model had 6 dimensions (planning, organizing, resource supply, monitoring, leadership, and preventive care). The factor load for the variable of planning was 0.68 (t=5.22); for organization, 0.56 (t=4.54); for resource supply, 0.47 (t=3.65); for monitoring, 0.59 (t=2.67); for leadership, 044 (t=3.05); and for preventive care, 0.650 (t= 3.85). Eight indicators were identified for the planning dimension, six indicators for the organization dimension, seven indicators for the resource supply dimension, seven indicators for the monitoring dimension, three indicators for the leadership dimension, and six indicators for the preventive care dimension. Conclusion: Planning, preventive care, monitoring, organizing, resource supply, and leadership are the most important factors of the provision of primary preventive care services to the elderly in Iran. Development of infrastructure, scientific and practical measures, promoting the health culture, and the seriousness of the health system in using the existing capacities and facilities, can help increase the quality of life and reduce health costs and disease burden in the elderly.
Effect of Cognitive Rehabilitation on Cognitive State and Depression of Older Men With Mild Cognitive Impairment Living in Nursing Homes
Authors:   Department of Psychology, Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Sistan and Baluchestan, Zahedan, Iran., Gheysari Fateme , Mazaheri Mehrdad ,   Department of Psychology, Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Sistan and Baluchestan, Zahedan, Iran.
Published: March 2023

Objectives: Aging is a sensitive period in life. Due to the increase in the aging population and the possibility of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and depression in the elderly, it is necessary to prevent Alzheimer’s disease in these patients by improving their cognitive status and depression. The present study aims to investigate the effect of cognitive rehabilitation on the cognitive status and depression of older men with MCI. Methods & Materials: This is a quasi-experimental study with a pretest/posttest design using a control group. The study population consists of older men aged ≥60 years with MCI living in a nursing home in Kerman, Iran in 2021. Using a purposeful sampling method, 24 eligible older men were selected and randomly assigned to two groups of control (n=12) and intervention (n=12). Evaluation of cognitive state and depression was performed using the Mini-Mental State Examination and the Geriatric Depression Scale, respectively before and after the intervention. Cognitive rehabilitation program was presented at 12 one-hour sessions in the intervention group. The data were analyzed using analysis of covariance in SPSS software, version 19. Results: The cognitive rehabilitation program had a significant effect on improving cognitive state and reducing depression in the elderly with MCI (P<0.05). Conclusion: The cognitive rehabilitation program is recommended as a non-pharmacological treatment to improve cognitive status and reduce depression in older men with MCI.
Effect of Shoes With Toe Rocker Angles of 10 and 15 Degrees Compared to Control Shoes on Plantar Pressure, Force and Contact Surface in Healthy Older Adults: A Clinical Trial
Authors:   Department of Orthoses and Prostheses, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Rehabilitation Sciences and Social Health, Tehran, Iran., Bagheriankhuzani Najmeh , Bahramizadeh Mahmood ,   Department of Orthoses and Prostheses, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Rehabilitation Sciences and Social Health, Tehran, Iran., Aboutrabi Atefeh ,   Department of Orthoses and Prostheses, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Rehabilitation Sciences and Social Health, Tehran, Iran.
Published: March 2023

Objectives: The present study aims to investigate the effect of shoes with toe rocker angles of 10 and 15 degrees, compared to control shoes, on the plantar pressure distribution, force, and contact surface in healthy older adults to help maintain the independence and function of the elderly and prevent possible injuries. Methods & Materials: In this clinical trial, 35 healthy older adults (15 males and 20 females) with mean age of 65.2±4.37 years, who were selected using a convenience sampling method from those with no lower limb deformity, no orthopedic and neurological diseases, and with ability to walk without assistance devices. Three types of shoes were used including traditional shoes as controls, shoes with a toe rocker angle of 10 degrees, and shoes with a toe rocker angle of 15 degrees. The maximum plantar pressure in eight anatomical areas were measured using the Pedar system. Repeated measures ANOVA was used for data analysis. Results: There was no significant difference in pressure distribution (P>‌0.05), force (P>‌0.05) and contact surface (P>‌0.05) in eight anatomical areas of the sole of the feet between the three study groups. Conclusion: It seems that the use of shoes with toe rockers do not affect the plantar pressure distribution, force and contact surface in older adults. These shoes can be used without the fear of changing the plantar pressure distribution and causing pain and injury in the elderly.
Assessing the Mediating Role of Depression in the Relationship Between Feeling of Loneliness and Social Functioning in the Elderly
Authors:   Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran., Zakizadeh Roya , Bahreini Masoud ,   Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran., Farhadi Akram ,   Faculty of Health, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran., Bagherzadeh Razieh ,   Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran.
Published: March 2023

Objectives: Due to the rapid growth of the elderly population, it is very important to pay attention to their mental health indicators including feeling of loneliness, social functions and depression. This study aims to determine the mediating role of depression in the relationship between feeling of loneliness and social functioning in the elderly. Methods & Materials: In this correlational cross-sectional study, 318 older adults covered by the comprehensive health centers in Bushehr, south of Iran in 2018 were selected using a simple random sampling method. To collect data, Russell’s UCLA loneliness scale (version 3), and Goldberg’s general health questionnaire (Depression and social dysfunction subscales) were used. We applied the partial least squares-structural equation modeling to analyze the data in PLS Graph version 3.00 software. The significance level was set at 0.05. Results: The mean age of the participants was 66.74±5.87 years; 55.3% were male and the rest were female. The results showed that feeling of loneliness directly (β=0.199, P<0.01) and through mediation by depression (β=0.183, P<0.001) could cause social dysfunction. Felling of loneliness and depression together explained 20% of the variance in social dysfunction. The outer and inner model fit indices indicated the models’ good fit. Conclusion: Feeling of loneliness directly or by causing depression can reduce the social functioning of the elderly. The results of this study can be used in designing effective interventions to increase the social functioning of the elderly.
Factors Affecting the Intergenerational Relationships in Nursing Homes in Iran Using Grounded Theory Appraoch
Authors:   Department of Nursing, School of Nursing, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Dakhteh Harouni Mahboubeh , Norouzi Kian ,   Department of Gerontology, School of Nursing, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Fallahi Khoshknab Masoud ,   Department of Nursing, School of Nursing, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Faday Vatan Reza ,   Department of Gerontology, School of Nursing, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Seyedbager Madah Sadat ,   Department of Nursing, School of Nursing, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Published: March 2023

Objectives: In nursing homes, intergenerational relationships has of particular importance because people of different ages and from different generations interact with each other. Health care workers, including nurses, can cover a wide range of intergenerational relationships in the form of care provided to the elderly. Despite the importance of intergenerational relationship among the elderly, the related challenges in nursing homes in Iran have not been studied yet. Therefore, this study aims to identify the factors affecting intergenerational relationships in nursing homes in Iran. Methods & Materials: This is a qualitative study that was conducted in three nursing homes in Tehran, Iran using the grounded theory method. Participants were 13 older residents and 8 employees working in nursing homes (Five nurses, one supervisor, one psychologist and one nursing home manager) who were recruited purposively. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect data and sorted by constant comparison method. Data analysis was performed using Strauss and Corbin’s grounded theory method. Results: Data analysis yielded five main categories. “Intergenerational tensions” was the main variable. The causal condition for this variable was titled “Tensions based on psychological factors”. The contextual factors in nursing homes were in a group titled “defective platform of intergenerational relationships”. The intervening factors included facilitators of and barriers to intergenerational relationships. Strategies was titled “Efforts to preserve existence” and consequences were titled “living with insecurity”. Conclusion: Generational differences between nursing home residents and staffs make it difficult to establish effective relationships between them which can cause poor quality care. The findings can help nursing home managers to apply strategies to remove barriers to intergenerational relationships and know how to improve these relationships and create greater cohesion between generations so that it can lead to better care and subsequently improved quality of life in the elderly.
The self-esteem and academic performance of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering’s students at the Technological National University of Lima Sur, 2022 [La autoestima y rendimiento académico de los estudiantes de Ingeniería Mecánica y Eléctrica de la Universidad Nacional Tecnológica de Lima Sur, 2022]
Authors: Reyes Narváez Ronald Juven , Tacuri Toribio Roberth Lozano , Campos Llana Miriam Esther , Paucar Meléndez Ignacio , Urbina Puma Luis , Lara Castillo Marlon Alfonso , Manrique Flores Saul Robert , Morales  Pacora Víctor  Henrry , Ruelas Parede Maciel Dina , González Lucero Juan Roosevelt
Published: March 2023

The study aimed to determine if there is a significant relationship between self-esteem and academic performance. For this reason, research on self-esteem was carried out to improve academic performance in higher education. The type of research is applied, being the level of descriptive and correlational research. The research was cross-sectional, since the survey was carried out only once using the technique of the questionnaire and notes. The sample is simple random 56 students. It was shown that emotional and personal self-esteem occupies 64.3% (36) at the highest level; 21.4% (12) represent family self-esteem; 14.3% (8) is the minimum of the study. Therefore, self-esteem improves in the academic performance of students; however, it is necessary that teachers consider emotional and personal self-esteem in their classes. It was determined that more than 50% of the respondents are above 2.00, that is, they have a favorable attitude. On average, the subjects are located at 1.93 (favorable). Likewise, 0.599 scale units deviate from the average. Therefore, self-esteem benefits the student. Finally, it is concluded that there is an adequate significant relationship between self-esteem and the academic performance of university students, since 9.4877 > 4.445a; then, the null hypothesis is accepted and the alternative hypothesis is rejected, that is, it is favorable.
The Impact of Ethical Climate on Work-Family Conflict and Job Stress: An Empirical Research from Türkiye
Authors: Daskin Mustafa , Pala Kenan
Published: March 2023

One of the most important factors in the execution of ethical values, ethical rules and ethical climate and their acceptance among employees is to determine what is right and wrong. In this sense, to explain moral rules to employees or managers and to make moral practices available stays critical. It has been proven that ethical climate in tourism and hotel businesses gives positive results in the working environment. In this context, the current study aimed to examine the impact of ethical climate on work-family conflict and job stress in a Turkish hotel setting. A sample of full-time frontline personnel was chosen for this study, and 131 usable questionnaires were individually collected from them on the survey grounds. A quantitative method was used in this study and SPSS 20 version was applied for the study analyses such as descriptive statistics, factor analysis, correlation and regression. The findings depicts that ethical climate was found to be negatively related to work-family conflict but this relationship was not significant. On the other hand, a significant negative relationship was confirmed among ethical climate and job stress. There is paucity of research regarding the outcomes of ethical climate in hotel settings, so the current work sheds light on the recent literature and provides implications for the industry role players. Keywords: Ethical climate; Work-family conflict; Job stress; Hotels; Türkiye
Вітчизняна освіта і наука як основа розвитку потенціалу суспільства
Authors: РІБЦУН Юлія
Published: March 2023

Третьої суботи травня в Україні відзначають професійне свято працівни-ків науки. Саме тому щорічним традиційним заходом Інституту є проведеннянауковцями спільно з психолого-педагогічними працівниками закладів дошкіль-ної, шкільної, вищої освіти, навчально-реабілітаційних, інклюзивно-ресурснихцентрів Всеукраїнського марафону в рамках Днів науки. Цьогоріч марафонтривав упродовж 16 – 24 травня. На ньому всі сім відділів змогли презентуватисвої вагомі наукові здобутки, які користуються значним попитом серед науково-педагогічних працівників і ефективно впроваджуються в практику.
Розвиток мережі закладів дошкільної освіти для дітей з порушеннями слуху
Authors: ЛИТОВЧЕНКО Світлана
Published: March 2023

У статті проаналізовано систему дошкільної підготовки дітей з порушеннями слуху, окреслено су-часний стан та існуючі проблеми у наданні корекційно-розвивального супроводу дітям дошкільноговіку з порушеннями слуху; схарактеризовано перспективні новації розвитку спеціальних закладівосвіти у межах освітніх реформ в Україні (за матеріалами обговорення із педагогами). Критеріямидля аналізу визначено: зміст освіти (питання освітніх програм, доцільність створення спеціальнихпрограм для дітей з порушеннями слуху, у чому має полягати специфіка), категорії особливихосвітніх потреб вихованців / учнів (лише діти з порушеннями слуху, діти з іншими особливимипотребами); рівень здобуття повної загальної середньої освіти: базова середня освіта, профільнасередня освіта (для педагогів спеціальних шкіл, НРЦ); специфіка супроводу (особливості корек-ційно-розвивальної складової, перелік курсів, обов’язковість для всіх, особливості проведення ко-рекційно-розвивальної роботи для вихованців / учнів різних вікових груп); власний критерій, важ-ливий для оцінки змін (параметр, який учасники опитування обирали самостійно). Акцентовано нанеобхідності варіативності типового навчального плану та освітніх програм, диференціації змістунавчання, що враховує індивідуальні освітні потреби вихованців (учнів), можливості індивідуальноїадаптації програми, визначення індивідуальної траєкторії розвитку та навчання. Фактично йдетьсяпро «рівні підтримки» в освітньому процесі – підхід, який сьогодні активно розробляється для на-ціональної системи освіти дітей з особливими освітніми потребами.
TEN THESES ON MODERN NATURAL SCIENCE EDUCATION
Authors: Lamanauskas Vincentas
Published: March 2023

Despite of the fact that natural science education questions are constantly discussed, it is necessary to give much more real attention to this area. It is obvious that the spectrum of the topics of natural science education is too wide and one short article should not manage to cover all burning questions. The author has not raised a task to „exhaustively discuss“ the problems of natural science education. The author held the view that it is important to draw attention to some key moments.
EFFECTS OF GROUP LEARNING ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
Authors: Vrioni Rudina
Published: March 2023

This paper addresses two teaching approaches that many faculty members in Albania pursue nowadays when they teach large classes: the lecture approach and the group or cooperative learning approach. It describes the effects of both approaches on the academic performance of adult students. An empirical study is conducted with 243 students from the Faculty of Foreign Languages, University of Tirana, who are enrolled in the course of Communication Skills. The analysis presented, attempts to show that group learning provides opportunities for negotiation (of form, content and classroom rules of behavior), which create an environment favorable to learning. In contrast, the large class lecture-centered approach is shown to provide rare opportunities for student engagement, transfer of knowledge to new situations, long term knowledge retention and motivation for further learning. Placing the analysis within the role of group communication in the enhancement of one’s academic, social and personal knowledge, this study demonstrates that when teachers move from primary reliance on the lecture to group learning, they lead their students to academic and cognitive benefits. The purpose of this study is to give empirical support to the use of group approaches in large class settings.
Key words: education, group learning, lecture, students.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF AGRO-DEALERS IN ENHANCING DISSEMINATION AND ADOPTION OF THE “PUSH PULL” TECHNOLOGY AMONG SMALLHOLDER FARMERS IN WESTERN KENYA
Authors: Wambugu Maina Stephen , Gowland-Mwangi John
Published: March 2023

Despite “Push pull” technology’s (PPT) effectiveness in increasing maize yields by controlling Stem borer and striga weeds, its full benefits are yet to be realized. PPT involves planting Napier grass around maize intercropped with Desmodium. Agro-dealers are often used to spread PPT but knowledge of its effectiveness was inadequate. This study sought to provide the missing information using a cross-sectional research design to collect data from a proportional stratified random sample of 102 agro-dealers in Western Kenya. A valid, closed-ended questionnaire whose 0.85α reliability was above the 0.70 acceptable was used. Data were analysed using Chi-square at 0.05α set a priori. Results: Agro-dealers’ effectiveness in communicating PPT was independent of their knowledge of it, Desmodium plant or seriousness of the striga problem but depended on frequency at which farmers sought advice from them; gender, education and years in business did not affect agro-dealers’ effectiveness; and those visited most by farmers were more effective in disseminating PPT. Conclusions: Agro-dealers are appropriate for educating males and females and spreading PPT through them enhances adoption. Recommendations: Extension providers should train and involve agro-dealers in disseminating PPT and selling certified seeds.
Key words: agro-dealers, Desmodium seeds, effectiveness, farmers, maize, Napier grass, push-pull technology, Stem Borer, Striga weeds, Western Kenya.
THE PROBLEM OF DEVELOPMENT OF ABILITIES FOR DIALOGUE WITH THE METAPHORIC INTERLOCUTOR
Authors: Ermolaeva Elena
Published: March 2023

The education of a dialogic person capable of humane and creative interaction with other people, the surrounding world, culture, and her/himself is one of the most important goals of modern education. This paper presents a conceptual study in which the essence of dialogic interaction is analyzed and in accordance with it the main tasks of dialogic education in high school and university are clarified. Particular attention is paid to metaphoric dialogue, because of its role in the educational process and because of its importance for the contemporary culture. The study is based on the concepts of the classics of the dialogue theory of the 20th century (M. Buber, M. Bakhtin, G. Gadamer, and others) as well as on some works of contemporary researchers into dialogic pedagogy. We have analyzed dialogic interaction in terms of the struc¬ture of abilities that its participants need to have. We have identified the three main prerequisites of the dialog, closely connected with one another (which define three main tasks of dialogical education). These are: (1) a dialogic relation between participants of the dialogue with one another and with the dialog proper (the emotional and ethical basis of the dialogue); (2) antinomic thinking (its intellectual basis); (3) a procedurally open perception of the world (a prerequisite of the creative development of one's own meanings). Key words: dialogic interaction, dialogic development of students, prerequisites of the dialogue, tasks of dialogic education.
TREKKING BACK TO MAINSTREAM FOR INCLUSIVE EDUCATION
Authors: Chimbala Kalenga Rosemary , Fourie Elsa
Published: March 2023

This research explores challenges faced by the schools when learners from specialized institutions are referred back to mainstream for Inclusive Education. Ecosystemic perspective on Inclusive Education and systems theories underpin this paper. The study was done through interviews, field notes and observations of 120 participants comprising of the Senior Management Teams, educators and parents. The GDE 450 ‘A’ forms were also analyzed. The findings indicate that schools face many challenges in managing diverse learner needs. A lot has been published on Inclusive Education, but none of them offer ecosystemic management strategies for the school management teams, teachers, parents and learners. Key words: ecosystemic theories; inclusion; Inclusive Education; systems theory.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE INFLUENCE IN THE 21st CENTURY ALBANIA AND ENGLISH LOANS IN THE ALBANIAN LANGUAGE
Authors: Pata Kapo Irena
Published: March 2023

The intake of English lexis in the Eastern Europe countries has been increasing considerably since the end of their political, social and cultural isolation. Having one of the most severe and violent political systems Albania was probably more eager to accelerate the exchanges with the ‘outer world’ and its integration in Europe. Thus adapting to the international context English language was, and still is, one of the mediators to achieve this integration. From the linguistic perspective what results from this languages contact are the loans, neologisms, and even ‘pseudo – loans’ (Albanian words with the form or the pronunciation of the donor language - English in this case, but that do not exist in the donor language). In this context this paper states some of the extra-linguistic factors (historical, social, political and other factors) which conditioned and determined the language contact between English and Albanian and that would further lead to a considerable number of borrowings from English. Pseudo loans and other new Albanian words created under the influence of English language are briefly discussed under the title of ‘Language shifting’. The study also describes Albanians’ attitude toward English language, which is found to be definitely a positive attitude. Based on the above overview of English-Albanian contact and on some of the linguistic outcomes deriving from it, is concluded that the impact of English language and culture in the Albanian context is of a considerable degree, and that the outcomes of this impact are only at the primary stages of identification and examination.
Key words: Albanians’ attitude to English, English-Albanian contact, language shifting.
A TEXTILE-BASED LEARNING GAME AS A DESIGN CHALLENGE: A LEARNING BY DESIGN PROJECT IN TEACHER EDUCATION
Authors: Pöllänen Sinikka , Vartiainen Leena
Published: March 2023

High quality teachers and teacher education are the key components in meeting the challenges education has confronted over the past few decades. Thus, the focus in teacher education can no longer be on theory-based and lecturing-based pedagogy. This article describes one pilot-project in teacher education which may break down the traditional concept of a curriculum unit, disciplines, and knowledge-based and teacher-centred instructional strategies. This pilot-project was contextualized within the framework of learning-by-design. The students’ design challenge was to produce a textile-based learning game for teaching textile material knowledge at school. The idea of this article is to describe the produced learning game, the students’ learning process, and their experiences while playing the game with pupils. The data derives from artefacts, essays and portfolios from two craft student teachers. The project changed the learners’ practices: the students had to solve the design challenge; they needed different kinds of skills, multi-disciplinary knowledge, holistic thinking, information processing, critical evaluation and co-operation to support the activity. The produced learning game integrated different school subjects. Almost invariably, all the pupils liked to learn textile material knowledge through playing, the only thing the students would have altered was the size and the rules of the game.
Key words: contextualizing, learning-by-design, learning game, teacher education, textile material knowledge.
STUDENTS’ DESIRE TO ENGAGE IN COGNITIVE ACTIVITIES, FAMILY OF ORIGIN CHARACTERISTICS AND NEED FOR COGNITION SCORES
Authors: Popoviciu Salomea A. , Barbu Anna , Costea Damaris , Culda Lavinia , Culda Sergiu
Published: March 2023

In this research 30 graduate students were asked to complete the Need for Cognition Scale. The individual scores were compared with: (1) school performance and the desire to engage in cognitive activities measured by: grade point average, the last three books read and interest in recent social events; (2) number of members in family of origin—especially the number of siblings—parental educational attainment, perceived cognitive abilities of siblings, rural-urban differences and parental encouragement of education; (3) gender, age and sibling position. A qualitative analysis of students’ subjective perspectives on need for cognition scores was also included. The results of this research show that participants with a higher need for cognition were more likely to have a higher level of school performance and a greater desire to engage in effortful cognitive activities. Participants that had a higher sibling position, parents with a higher level of educational attainment and that came from an urban background scored higher on need for cognition scale. Participants with a lower need for cognition had a larger number of siblings and perceived the cognitive abilities of siblings as higher. Parental encouragement of education, gender and age of participants were unrelated to the need for cognition scores.
Key words: cognitive activities, family of origin, need for cognition.