bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A study of the use of code-switching: Functions and perceptions in a Thai tertiary EFL classroom
Authors: Jeanjaroonsri Rungsima
Published: November 2022

With the linguistic globalization of English, code-switching has become a common phenomenon in communication. In the classroom, however, there are polarising perceptions regarding alternating between languages. At one end, several researchers believe that language learning should be clear of the interference of first language so as to expose students to as much target language input as possible, while those who favor codeswitching contend that bilingual teaching is natural and more effective for teachers and students. The present study investigated the use of code-switching by a Thai university language lecturer in an English foundation course to see how code-switching was carried out in practice and what effects it had on English as a foreign language teaching and learning from the perspectives of the teacher and thirty-one students. Through classroom observations, a questionnaire and semi-structured interviews, it was revealed that code-switching was perceived positively and used for two main purposes. First, to accommodate language learning by making the target language more comprehensible and, second, to lower students’ affective filter by establishing rapport and supportive learning environment. It thus appears that the alternate use of students’ first language and the target language can be beneficial in the language classrooms to help promote language acquisition and cordial classroom interaction.
A PANDEMIA DA COVID-19 E O IMPACTO DA ATUAÇÃO DA IESOL EM PONTA GROSSA/PR
Authors: Barbosa Mariana Todorovski , Sartori Emily Mendes de Oliveira , De Moura Reidy Rolim , De Souza Helaine Christina Oliveira
Published: November 2022

Esse trabalho objetiva apresentar parcialmente as estratégias e ações realizadas pela Incubadora de Empreendimentos Solidários (IESol/UEPG) para continuidade da geração de renda no período de enfrentamento da Covid-19, que consequentemente produziu a restrição do contato físico e o isolamento social, como forma de combate a propagação da contaminação pelo vírus. Este trabalho é de caráter exploratório e qualitativo, com observação participante, pesquisa documental e bibliográfica. Pode-se destacar que as ações implementadas perpassaram a continuidade das atividades, porém de modo diferenciado, assim foi possível adequar algumas ações ao momento de pandemia, como a exposição dos produtos nas redes sociais, campanhas de conscientização sobre as medidas de proteção e de arrecadação de recursos por meio da “Vakinha Solidária”, fortalecimento da comunicação à distância, entre outras ações viáveis para a continuidade dos empreendimentos solidários e da renda das famílias durante esse momento e que a equipe da IEsol pôde contribuir junto aos grupos incubados.
Effect of supplemental malic acid on methane mitigation in paddy straw based complete diet for sustainable animal production in indigenous dairy cattle
Authors: BHARATHIDHASAN A
Published: November 2022

A study was conducted to evaluate the effect of supplemental malic acid on mitigation of methane emission for dairy cattle by in vitro and in vivo methods. The in vitro finding was validated by in vivo feeding trial in indigenous dairy cattle. Ten dairy cattle with uniform milk production were selected and divided into two groups with five animals each and they were fed with and without supplementation of malic acid at 0.39% in 60% paddy straw and 40% concentrate mixture based complete diet. The malic acid at 0.39% was the minimum level which resulted in highly significant reduction of methane by 15.95% and methane (ml) per 100 mg of truly digested substrate by 15.69%, respectively than control in in vitro study. The methane emission per animal per day and per kg dry matter intake (DMI) was significantly decreased by 3.26% and 3.11%, respectively in malic acid supplemented group than control. The methane emission per kg milk production was significantly reduced by 5.43% in malic acid supplemented group than control. The total volatile fatty acid (TVFA) and propionic acid were significantly increased by 2.69% and 11.71%, respectively in malic acid supplemented group than control. It was concluded that the supplementation of malic acid at 0.39% of paddy straw based complete diet significantly reduced the methane emission per animal per day and per kg milk production than control in indigenous dairy cattle.
Sustainability of migratory pastoralism through value addition during Covid-19 pandemic in Kachchh district
Authors: KUMAR DINESH , DASHORA KAVYA , SINGH SURYA PRAKASH , KUMAR VIVEK , NAIK S N , JANI HITESH , PORWAL VIKRAM KAPALI
Published: November 2022

This study was conducted among the Maldhari community to understand the sustainability of migratory pastoralism during Covid-19. Bhuj and Lakpat Talukas of Kachchh district, Gujarat were selected to study the effect of profile variables on the annual income and net income of the families. The study revealed that family size and taluka were the significant factors influencing total income whereas taluka was the only significant factor influencing net income. Due to reduced sale of milk resulting from Covid-19, most of the milk was converted i to khoa and the income generated from its sale was the major source of income for the migratory families. Cow dung fetched a minimal price which served as major source of their livelihood with no input cost. The value addition with better marketing facilities can significantly enhance the income of the pastoralists in the Kachchh district.
Plant architecture evolution for higher yields in cluster bean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba) under arid conditions
Authors: DADHEECH RAMA , SHARMA R , MAHLA H R , BHATT R K
Published: November 2022

Cluster bean [Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (L.) Taub] is an annual legume well adapted to limiting soil moisture and wide range of temperature fluctuations. In order to realize the potential of the crop, systematic cluster bean improvement efforts in India were initiated since 1961. Early released varieties were identified through multilocation germplasm testing. Selections, hybridization and mutagenesis have been contributing to recent varieties with more shares emanating from hybridization. Some of the earlier released varieties are still popular with the farmers. The traits responsible for high yield in guar varieties have not been analyzed and probably resulting in release of similar types with no or marginal gains. Hence, present investigation was undertaken to evaluate popular varieties with respect to seed yield and other associated morpho-physiological traits. Thirty varieties procured from the Agriculture Research Station, Durgapura (SKRAU, Bikaner), CCHAU, Hisar and CAZRI, Jodhpur were evaluated during kharif 2013, 2014 and 2015 at the Central Research Farm, Central Arid Zone Research Institute, Jodhpur, India. The analysis of variance indicated non-significant variation for important yield and yield attributing traits like pods/plant, pod length, seed weight and nodes per plant. The various traits like branches per plant, number of clusters and pods per cluster complemented so as to have comparable number of pods per plant and yield. Most of the contribution to variance comes from environments indicating adaptive plasticity in cluster bean irrespective of varieties. The varieties released meticulously incorporated early partitioning and increased proportion of reproductive phase for high yield.
Genetic diversity in muskmelon (Cucumis melo)
Authors: MADHUMATHI C , REDDY D SRINIVASA , PRASAD B HARI VARA
Published: November 2022

The present investigation was carried out during 2014-15 and 2015–16 at Horticultural Research Station, Ananthrajupet, DRYSRHU, Andhra Pradesh to assess the genetic diversity in muskmelon, Cucumis melo. Genetic divergence evaluated using Mahalanobis D2 analysis revealed less to moderate diversity among fourty two genotypes. The cluster analysis of muskmelon exhibited a moderate clustering pattern and grouped genotypes into five distinct clusters with maximum of 37 genotypes in cluster I, two in cluster IV and one in each of cluster II, III and V. The highest inter-cluster distance (80.61) between Cluster III and IV indicating the genotypes of these clusters may give heterotic response and leads to better segregants. Among the morphological traits studied, fruit length (23.69%), pulp thickness (17.07%) and fruit girth (16.84%) contributed major share in the divergence of the genotypes which can be utilized for selection of individual genotypes for future crop improvement programme. Most of the genotypes accommodated into single cluster, probably they may share genetic similarity. The genotypes Papayee S-1, IC 321371, Kundan, Muskan and Arka Jeet, being divergent from others may serve as potential parents for breeding programmes.
Allelopathic activity of rhizosphere soil in alfalfa - Sorghum sp. mixed growing
Authors: Golubinova Irena , Serafimov Plamen Marinov , Vasileva Viliana
Published: November 2022

The allelopathic activity of soil from rhizosphere zone of alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) grown under cover of Sorghum bicolor L. Sorghum sudanense Piper Staf. and Sorghum vulgare var. technicum Korn. on the initial development of Lactuca sativa L. was assessed. The experiment was performed under laboratory conditions at the Institute of Forage Crops - Pleven, Bulgaria (2018-19). The highest inhibition effect showed the soil from the rhizosphere zone of Sorghum vulgare var. technicum (17.44) pure grown; alfalfa, grown under cover of Sorghum vulgare var. technicum (14.56) and alfalfa, grown under cover of Sorghum bicolor + Sorghum vulgare var. technicum (16.94). The lowest inhibition effect showed the soil from the alfalfa (6.32), Sorghum sudanense (7.62) both pure grown and alfalfa grown under cover of Sorghum bicolor (7.96). The results obtained indicate that depending on the allelopathic soil activity of Sorghum bicolor, Sorghum sudanense and Sorghum vulgare var. technicum, they can be used for the growing of alfalfa under the cover as a measure for weed control in the year of establishment of the crop and for the increasing the productivity also. The equivalence between the allelopathic soil activity in pure grown crops, assessed by the degree of inhibition in the germination and initial development of Lactuca sativa L. as well as their use as cover crops for alfalfa were found.
Price analysis and forecasting for decision making: Insights from wheat markets in India
Authors: Cariappa A G Adeeth , Kathayat Babita , Karthiga S , Sendhil R
Published: November 2022

Wheat occupies a prime position in supplementing the food security needs of India. Price forecast related to a food commodity is essential in executing policies which ensure market support. Keeping this in view, an attempt was made to forecast monthly wholesale wheat prices adopting ARIMA model in spatially separated markets of India using the historical data sourced from AGMARK price portal (July 2002-June 2018). Wheat prices exhibited a clearcut seasonality captured through monthly price indices. The prices were found to be highest during the crop season (November-March) as it is the production phase lacking market supply and lowest during post-harvest season (June- October) wherein supply surge is witnessed. The average seasonal price variation and intra-year price rise were found to be highest in Haryana, followed by Punjab. Forecasted prices estimated by fitting the ARIMA model were found to be higher for low or negligible wheat producing states such as Kerala and Karnataka, and lower for higher wheat producing states like Haryana, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Forecast performance the fitted models were further supported by using measures like RMSE, MAPE and MAE with 95% confidence interval. The study emphasized the need for effective dissemination of market information such as price forecast to farmers, agri-based industries and other concerned stakeholders which will help in decision making apart from tracking price volatility.
Spring sweet corn (Zea mays) response to irrigation levels, sowing methods and moisture conservation practices
Authors: Datta Debarati , Chandra Subhash , Chaturvedi Sumit , Bhatnagar Amit , Singh Gurvinder , Singh Veer
Published: November 2022

A field experiment was conducted during spring (February-May) of 2017-18 at GBPUAT, Pantnagar to assess the effect of irrigation levels, sowing methods and moisture conservation practices on soil moisture, crop growth, productivity of spring season sweet corn. The experiment consisted of 3- irrigation levels including irrigation at IW/ CPE ratios of 1.0, 1.2, 1.4, 2- sowing methods (flat, furrow) and 3-moisture conservation practices (control, mulch @ 6 t/ha, biochar @ 3 t/ha) laid-out in a split-plot design, assigning combination of irrigation and sowing methods to main-plots and moisture conservation practices to sub-plots. The pooled results revealed that husked cob yield (15.79 t/ha) and biological yield (39.47 t/ha) of sweet corn were highest in IW/CPE 1.4 which were significantly higher than other two IW/CPE ratios. Furrow sowing resulted 8% increase in husked cob yield over flat sowing, while soil biochar application being at par with mulching showed significantly higher (6%) husked cob yield over control. The interaction effect showed that biological yield was at par between irrigation at IW/CPE 1.2 under furrow sowing and IW/CPE 1.4 under flat sowing. B: C ratio was higher with IW/CPE 1.4 (1.57), furrow sowing (1.54) and mulch (1.54). Higher soil moisture content before irrigation at tasseling stage was obtained under IW/CPE 1.4 (16.3%), furrow sowing (6.4%) and mulch (24.9%) as compared to IW/CPE 1.0, flat and control, respectively. Thus, sweet corn in sandy loam soil should be irrigated at IW/CPE 1.4, sown in furrows and supplemented with mulch or biochar application for enhancing productivity and profitability during spring season (February-May).
Skjønnlitteraturen i det tverrfaglige - Når mellomtrinnselever leser skjønnlitteratur og lærer om rovdyr i en uteskoledidaktisk sammenheng
Authors: Halberg Haakon , Fiskum Tove Anita
Published: November 2022

Mellomtrinnselever fra 6 ulike skoler i Norge har lest skjønnlitteratur og deltatt på en rovdyrskole for å lære om rovdyrproblematikk og få et kunnskapsgrunnlag som kan brukes for å forstå ulike dilemmaer innenfor rovdyrforvaltning.  I denne artikkelen utforskes lesingas rolle og funksjon, på grunnlag av følgende problemstilling:Hva kan lesinga av skjønnlitteratur tilføre elevenes læring om og interesse for rovdyr og rovdyrproblematikk i en uteskoledidaktisk kontekst, og motsatt: hva kan et tverrfaglig uteskoledidaktisk undervisningsopplegg om rovdyr tilføre elevenes lesing av skjønnlitteratur? 115 mellomtrinnselever er intervjuet I grupper før og etter prosjektet. Deres lærere er intervjuet i etterkant. Resultatet viser at lesing av skjønnlitteratur i denne konteksten kan være fruktbart når det gjelder kunnskap, interesse og holdninger til rovdyrproblematikk, og at det tverrfaglige arbeidet kan virke positivt inn på elevenes leselyst og i en viss grad litterære forståelse. I artikkelen nyanseres og drøftes konsekvensene av dette.
Inventario de árboles con propiedades medicinales distribuidos en la provincia de Leoncio Prado
Authors: Guerra Lu José Kalión , Oré Cierto Luis Eduardo , Oré Cierto Juan Daniel , Loarte Aliaga Wendy Caroline
Published: November 2022

Se realizó el inventario de árboles con propiedades medicinales distribuidos en la provincia de Leoncio Prado, ubicado en la zona oriental del Perú, selva alta o Rupa Rupa que se caracteriza por altas precipitaciones con una gran biodiversidad, el trabajo se desarrolló mediante identificaciones directas, colecciones de campo, encuestas escritas y entrevistas directas a los pobladores de las comunidades, sobre los usos de estas plantas, reportando 87 especies arbóreas distribuidos para la zona, siendo la familia Euphorbiceae la que cuenta con mayor numero con 9 especies con propiedades medicinales, seguido de la familia Rubiaceae, Anacardiaceae, y Moraceae cada uno con 6 especies, estas especies arbóreas son utilizadas por sus propiedades como antidiarreicas, desinflamatoria, diuréticas, antipiréticas, antirreumáticas, cicatrizante,  estomaquica, estimulantes, anticancerígenos, galactogena, entre otros, por lo que indicamos que para la zona de estudio existen una diversidad de especies arbóreas que son utilizadas por sus propiedades medicinales.
Leveraging the Roles and Constraints of Think Tanks in Enhancing Industrialization in Tanzania
Authors: Mpambije Chakupewa Joseph
Published: November 2022

In order to maintain the recent attained low middle-income status, Tanzania needs to invest heavily in the industrialized economy so as to spur multiple economic growths. While some efforts have been made to facilitate industrialisation, think tanks have not been given the desired attention notwithstanding their critical roles in increasing the pace of industrialization. By using critical integrative literature review method, this paper posits that, in Tanzania, think tanks have lightly partaken in the industrialization process in areas like; forging better industrial policy, undertaking a niche in research for industrial development, collaborating with other think tanks from global North to elevate industrialisation and giving technical expertise through consultancy for industrial development. While think tanks have played the role of pushing for Tanzania’s industrial path, their scope is hampered by several setbacks including their nascent stature, unqualified personnel, funding as well as poor political support. This article holds the view that think tanks have the capacity to facilitate sustainable industrial development having increased their capacity to conduct large scale industrial research capable of influencing policy change at the national level. In this regard, the government should increase the level of commissioning local think tanks to conduct several policy related tasks that influence industrial development. This will be possible if the government will honour setting aside 1% of its GDP to research and development to ensure the sustainability of TTs.
Fen Bilgisi Öğretmen Adaylarının Mesleğe Özgü Yaratıcılıklarının Gelişiminin İncelenmesi: Boylamsal Bir Araştırma
Authors: ALKAN Şenem , CENGİZ Canan , KİRMAN BİLGİN Arzu
Published: November 2022

Bu çalışmanın amacı, fen bilgisi öğretmen adaylarının mesleğe özgü yaratıcılıklarının gelişimini incelemektir. Boylamsal araştırma yöntemi ile yürütülen bu araştırmaya üçüncü sınıfta öğrenim gören 83 fen bilgisi öğretmen adayı katılmıştır. Akademik dönem süresince öğretmen adaylarından dört farklı çalışma yaprağı tasarlamaları istenmiştir. Bahsi geçen çalışma yaprakları ortaokul fen bilimleri dersi öğretim programında yer alan yaşam becerilerini geliştirmeye yönelik verilen görevlerdir. Adaylar veri toplama aracı olarak kullanılan çalışma yapraklarını yaşam becerilerine yönelik verilen eğitim süresince geliştirmişlerdir. Çalışma yaprakları adayların mesleğe özgü ürünleri olarak kabul edilmiştir. Çalışma yapraklarının bölümleri (dikkat çekme, etkin uğraşı, değerlendirme) özgünlük, akıcılık, esneklik ve kavramsal uygunluk açısından ayrı ayrı analiz edilmiştir. Araştırmanın sonucunda adayların mesleğe özgü yaratıcılıklarının geliştiği belirlenmiştir. Adayların çalışma yapraklarından aldıkları esneklik ve özgünlük değerlerinin akıcılık ve kavramsal uygunluk değerlerinden daha düşük olduğu ortaya çıkan bir diğer araştırma sonucudur. Aynı zamanda üçüncü sınıf fen bilgisi öğretmen adaylarının mesleğe özgü yaratıcılıkta çalışma yapraklarının dikkat çekme ve etkin uğraşı bölümlerinde değerlendirme bölümüne göre daha çok problem yaşadıkları tespit edilmiştir. Eğitim politikacılarının fen bilgisi öğretmen adaylarının mesleğe özgü yaratıcılıklarını geliştirecek şekilde lisans ders içeriklerini güncellemeleri önerilmektedir.
Resistance of Opuntia ficus-indica cv ‘Rojo Pelon’ to Dactylopius coccus (Hemiptera: Dactylopiidae) under greenhouse condition
Authors: Berhe Yemane Kahsay , Portillo Liberato , Vigueras-Guzman Ana Lilia
Published: November 2022

Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill.), is called "beles" in the Tigray region of Ethiopia, where it is used for multiple purposes, such as food, fodder, and fences; however, in recent years the introduction of the cochineal (Dactylopius coccus Costa) to this region has caused it to become a plague that has affected thousands of hectares, causing an economic and social problem. Six cultivars: three from Opuntia ficus-indica (‘Atlixco’, ‘Chicomostoc’, and ‘Rojo Pelón’) and three others O. cochenillifera (‘Nopalea’ and ‘Bioplástico’) and O. robusta (‘Robusta’) were tested for resistance to D. coccus in completely randomized design (CRD) experiment with six replications under greenhouse conditions, for two seasons (cycles). Matured cladodes were infested by attaching a paper bag with ten ovipositing female D. coccus. The number of insects at different stages and yields were recorded, log transformed (insect count data), and subjected to statistical analysis. The number of nymphs (stages I and II) was significantly different in both cycles (P=0.0000). The insects died at the nymph I stage at ‘Rojo Pelón’ and ‘Robusta’, in contrast, they completed their life cycle at ‘Atlixco’, ‘Chicomostoc’, and ‘Nopalea’ cultivars. Insects at ‘Bioplástico’ cultivar remained in the nymph I stage the whole experimental period; the molting was hampered. Although some crawlers started settling (nymph I) at ‘Rojo Pelón’, they couldn’t survive and developed, and this confirms that this O. ficus-indica cultivar is resistant to D. coccus.
Rapid Profiling of Saponin Extracts from Stichopus horrens Sea Cucumbers by Mass Spectrometry
Authors: Torreno Vicenzo Paolo , Dumalan Rafael Junnar , Batoctoy Dessa Camille , Juinio-Meñez Marie Antonette , Yu Eizadora
Published: November 2022

Sea cucumbers produce bioactive compounds known as saponins. Structurally, these triterpene glycosides contain different sugar moieties that are attached to a lanostane-based aglycone backbone. This study aims to rapidly profile the saponins of the Philippine sea cucumber, Stichopus cf. horrens, by mass spectrometry (MS). MS and tandem MS (MS/MS) were acquired using a UPLC-QToF (ultra-performance liquid chromatography–quadrupole time-of-flight) mass spectrometer. The aglycone and glycan components of the saponins were determined from the corresponding MS2 spectra. A total of 22 saponins were detected, nine of which were similar to known sea cucumber saponins. Some of these saponins – such as holothurinoside C, holothurinoside H, impatienoside A, and stichloroside A2/B2 – have been shown to be effective as antitumor, anti-cancer, or antifungal compounds. The other 13 saponins we detected appear to be unique as these have not been previously reported. Glycan and potential aglycone components of the new saponins based on MS/MS are proposed. The methods used in this study may be used to rapidly profile saponin compounds in sea cucumbers and quickly identify bioactive compounds or new saponins that may be of interest.
Waste Profile and Waste-to-Energy Conversion Potential of Medical, Hazardous Industrial, and Electronic Residual Wastes in Metro Manila, Philippines
Authors: Manegdeg Ferdinand , Rollon Analiza Rollon , Magdaluyo Eduardo , Ballesteros Florencio , de Sales-Papa Louernie , Clemente Eligia , Macapinlac Emma , Ibanez Roderaid , Cervera Rinlee Butch
Published: November 2022

Waste disposal is an important issue that needs to be addressed, not only for health and environmental reasons but also for its social and economic impacts. Three important waste streams that contribute to the growing amount of wastes generated come from medical, industrial, and electronic residual wastes. These residual wastes are usually just being dumped or disposed of in sanitary landfills. Apart from finding solutions to these environmental waste problems, these wastes can be a possible source of energy that can support our energy sustainability. In this study, three different waste streams, medical, industrial, and electronic wastes in Metro Manila – the capital region in the Philippines – were profiled and investigated for their potential as waste-to-energy (WTE) feeds. The daily generation, types of wastes, and heating values were studied. The total generated daily waste for medical wastes, hazardous industrial wastes, and residual electronic wastes that have a potential for WTE was about 143,834 kg/d or about 52,500 tons/yr. Its total energy potential was about 4,727 GJ/d. These large amounts of residual WTE feeds can potentially support daily energy needs, as well as mitigate problems associated with the typical disposal of these hazardous and residual wastes.
Measuring Up to the Challenge: Enhancing the Capacity of ARAICoBeH System by Enabling Coral Colony Size Measurement
Authors: Cadeliña Patrick Lawrence , Yñiguez Aletta
Published: November 2022

The health of many coral reefs around the globe is being threatened by a variety of local and global stressors, which makes it even more important to assess and monitor them. While the coral cover is one of the easiest and used quantifiers of reef health, the addition of coral colony sizes provides deeper insights into reef recruitment potential, fecundity, and possible environmental conditions for survivability. The use of the ARAICoBeH (A Rapid Assessment Instrument for Coastal Benthic Habitats) System can already provide similar coral cover and composition results as common methods in coral reef monitoring yet are faster and cheaper. The capacity of the ARAICoBeH System was expanded to coral measurements by adding paired lasers, and results were compared with tape measurement and photoquadrat methods. The time and cost to conduct this study were also compared for the three methods. The results illustrate that the ARAICoBeH System with paired laser attachment was able to provide digital reference points that can be used as a scale to accurately measure coral colonies. Colony sizes across different coral lifeforms derived from the system correlated well overall with the two commonly used methods. The colony size distributions from ARAICoBeH more closely resembled the distribution from the photoquadrat data than from the tape measure method. While the varying resolution of images from the ARAICoBeH System took longer to process, the overall time and cost to conduct this study were faster and cheaper, respectively. From these findings, the addition of paired lasers proved to enhance the capability of the ARAICoBeH System as a viable, low-cost, and rapid coral reef assessment method.
Distribution of the Mindanao Spiky-helmed Pygmy Grasshopper Misythus echinatus (Stål, 1877) (Tetrigidae: Cladonotini)
Authors: Patano Romeo , Mohagan Alma , Amoroso Victor
Published: November 2022

Misythus Stål, 1877 (Tetrigidae: Cladonotinae) is a diverse genus of pygmy grasshoppers with 27 species and two subspecies, all of which are endemic to the islands of the Philippines. Here, the emphasis is put on the spiky wingless pygmy grasshopper, Misythus echinatus (Stål, 1877). The species is endemic to northern Mindanao and adjacent islands (Siargao Island, Bucas Island, Surigao, Iligan, and Butuan). The last published records originate from 1916 and most of the specimens hitherto reported lacked habitat descriptions and especially images of the species in its natural environment. In this study, we report the species for the first time from Bukidnon and Davao regions; we update its distribution in Mindanao and describe its natural habitat with supporting images. An updated distribution map for this species is provided, together with detailed measurements of male and female specimens, in order to make a comparison between different populations possible.
To Speak or Remain Silent: The Case of Reporting Crime Victimization to the Police
Authors: Alasaas John Paul
Published: November 2022

This study was conducted to determine the factors influencing the victim’s decisions to report to the police and the victim’s coping mechanisms after the process of victimization. The qualitative-case study research method was used. An adopted interview guide was used as the primary data-gathering instrument, and thematic analysis was used in analyzing data. There were six (6) participants who participated in this study. The purposive sampling method was used in choosing the participants. Results of the study revealed that victims have reasons to report and not to report their victimization to the police. It comes from several factors stemming from personal which the victims seek justice, fear, socio-economic status; police factor which includes trust in the police and lack of evidence, and sociological factor which is the influence of known people. Victims’ coping mechanisms are emotion-focused coping; avoiding reminders of crime and getting support.Reporting of crime to the police is a behavior that is dependent on several factors. Reporting of crime to the police is a behavior that is dependent on several factors. Depending on the factors, the crime can either be reported or not. Victims decide whether to seek help from the police, to seek a private solution, to re-evaluate the situation, or to do nothing at all. The factors that may influence a person to report or not to report a crime reflects societal problems hounding not only the police but the communit as a whole. The victim’s decision to report their crime victimization is necessary for the quest for more balanced yet effective measures to address actual crime situations. Victims use many possible coping strategies at their disposal and their choice of strategy which is a combination of cognitive skills in problem-solving, history, and individual personality variables. These coping mechanisms will help them get over their crime victimization.
Lived Experiences of Teachers Implementing Online Learning: Springboard to Quality Basic Education
Authors: Doctolero Arnel , Guira Glenn
Published: November 2022

Public schools have turned to online education as a supplementary pedagogical technique to augment classroom instruction considering the country's widespread closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Consequently, learners must adapt to the move from face-to-face learning to fully online learning, where synchronous video conferencing, social media, and asynchronous discussion forums become their principal avenues for knowledge building. This phenomenological inquiry determined the lived experiences of public-school teachers involved in the implementation of online learning during the COVID-19 health crisis. It involved 25 public school teachers in the Schools Division Office of Ilocos Sur who were chosen using purposive sampling. The study employed an interview guide and scrutinized it using Colaizzi’s perspectives. The narrations generated four major themes: lack of knowledge towards online education, hope amidst resources constraints, challenges, and coping strategies. Teaching online classes during a crisis, was difficult for teachers because of the stress of dealing with the COVID-19 and the associated uncertainty and dread. Teachers, despite a variety of difficulties and crises, implemented coping strategies that reduces their stress and burnout. The study recommends a comprehensive capacity building towards enhancing the teacher’s competency towards online learning. Interventions to prevent teacher stress should be adapted to support their mental health and well-being.
Parental Mediation in Children’s Social Media Use
Authors: Corpuz Adrianne Lorenzo , Mariñas Ma. Karel , Vea Jemimah Keziah Chen , Adriatico Maria Deleilah
Published: November 2022

With the growing influence of social media in the country, this study aimed to discover the varying parental mediation strategies being implemented. It also highlighted the present beliefs and conception of the parents on mediating their children’s social media usage, as well as what they conceive as its long-term effects. The study utilized purposive sampling method, which enabled the researchers to conduct an in-depth interview with 8 informants, all of whom are residents of Barangays Acosta and Caunayan, of Batac City, Ilocos Norte, and are parents of children aging between 5 to 17 years old.The compiled and collated information revealed that restrictive mediation and active mediation are the two most-used common types of mediation strategies. In addition, the informants posed a positive outlook to parental mediation, backing their perception of it as beneficial, regardless of the lack of varying strategies. Withal, this study proved that parents perceive parental mediation as an avenue of life lessons in the form of time management, being aware of the threats of social media, and discerning what is right and wrong in social media. Ultimately, an infographic material was created for the sole purpose of entailing the necessary information embedded in the findings of the study.
REAL: The Psycholinguistic Functions of Hedging
Authors: Guira Jan Rich , Domingo Ryan Roi
Published: November 2022

This descriptive-qualitative study premeditated functions of hedges in a psycholinguistic perspective in presentations of non-native English speakers enrolled at Benguet State University, Philippines.It employed two-way analysis of the hedges used by the different presenters by analyzing first the hedgesthen an interview on the reasons why they have used the hedges in their presentations. Results of the study revealed that there are different hedges used by the presenters. As to the psycholinguistic functions of hedging, four major themes emerged which was collectively referred to as REAL: a) Referencing; b) Emotional and Organizational Construct; c) Agreed Knowledge; and d) Linguistic Access. It was also found that first language has an impact on their use of hedges. Thus, it was concluded thatnon-native speakers of English in graduate studies use hedges in their presentations for various purposes to clearly and effectively express meanings and messages in the academic context. Furthermore, with REAL as a psycholinguistic model or framework, it was highly recommended that other domains of adult speech be explored to expand the understanding of hedging in communication.
Context of Digital Divide in the New Normal: Implication for the Schools of the Future
Authors: Europa Hananiah Mishael , Azarias Ranec , Mamaclay Reinelle Yvette , Querol Hazel Riva , Cuyo EiraMhay
Published: November 2022

Digital divide becomes a vital and salient term in the field of education especially in this time of pandemic. Reviewed studies revealed a dearth of studies on the context of digital divide brought the paradigm shift in education during the new normal education. In such light, this case study was conducted to describe what it is like to be learning using the new learning modalities amidst the digital divide that the pandemic has brought to the learners and the teachers. In achieving this objective, the researchers interviewed six (6) students followed by member checking procedures. The cool and warm analyses of interview transcripts revealed their challenges, coping mechanisms, and views on the new learning modalities amidst the digital divide they are facing. The challenges are lack of digital skills, lack of devices, and lagging to poor internet connection. To cope with these challenges, they employ the two L’s: look of assistance and lean efforts in learning. With these challenges and coping, they view learning in the new normal as difficult and technology-driven. This study concludes that students remain steadfast and determined in learning despite being confronted with the challenges in the light of the digital divide during the new normal education. As such, studies should be conducted to formulate an intervention program that shall address the challenges of the students in the new normal learning and beyond.
An Empowering and Reconciling Presence
Authors: Olana Gemechu
Published: November 2022

There is no doubt that religion, depending on its core values, has a solid contribution to society’s wellbeing and worldview. Max Weber has demonstrated how a dominant religion can affect the development of a given society depending on its teaching, attitudes, and values. The dominant ethical values and attitudes in religion may well reinforce the existing social economic and political culture or invite transformation in protesting against the present order of existence. We can clearly observe this assumption when we study the role of religion in Ethiopian Society in general. In some cases religion was the main societal factor that influenced not only people’s relationship but also the structural reality of the society. When closely studied it cannot be missed to observe how dominant religions had both empowering as well as disempowering effects on Ethiopian society in general.
Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a “Living Dead” in Africa
Authors: Bitrus Ibrahim
Published: November 2022

Bonhoeffer’s life and thought have brought about radical social reformation in Africa as a whole and South Africa in particular. By and large, Bonhoeffer’s life and theology have the power to transform life. Whoever reads Bonhoeffer’s witness theology without radicalizing his or her life and thinking has not really read Bonhoeffer. Hardly anyone engages Bonhoeffer’s life and thought and remains the same! This is what Bonhoeffer is up to as a “living dead.” He impacts not just theological thinking and sociopolitical situations, but also lives in South Africa and beyond. But it is not simply Bonhoeffer as a living dead who continues to transform lives, but the living Christ himself through Bonhoeffer’s life and thought.
Da fraude no atendimento da cota de gênero : uma análise do recurso especial nº 193-92 à luz da teoria dos precedentes formalmente vinculantes
Authors: Frederico Carvalho
Published: November 2022

Estuda o precedente firmado pelo Tribunal Superior Eleitoral a partir do julgamento do Recurso Especial no 193-92.2016.6.18.0018/PI no que concerne às consequências do reconhecimento de fraude no atendimento da cota de gênero para candidaturas nas eleições proporcionais. Busca-se contextualizar o julgado com a teoria dos precedentes formalmente vinculantes trazida pelo Código de Processo Civil de 2015 e identificar os contornos do entendimento firmado e sua relevância para a decisão de casos futuros.
Textile design and traditional cultural properties in Nigeria: A batik textile exploration
Authors: Anyanwu Chinwe , Chukueggu Chris Chinedu , Orubu Sotonye Allen
Published: November 2022

The rapidity of moral degeneracy and bankruptcy in Nigeria and elsewhere is only symptomatic of the apparent fact that African cultures have been under serious threat, through the invectives of alien cultures through globalization. Efforts must therefore be made at arresting the drifting cultural values through the conservation and preservation of traditional cultural properties, such as traditional motifs and their cultural meanings. However, there have been scanty in-depth research to establish a possible nexus between textile design and preservation of motifs of cultural artefacts. This study examined the exploration of the utility of textile design as a veritable instrument in achieving the clarion call by Traditional Cultural Properties (TCP). In this study the Igbo oji isi ato and ududo motifs and their cultural significance were highlighted. The practice led research approach was adopted. The results showed that the batik textile design could be adopted in the preservation of traditional cultural properties in Nigeria. The oji isi ato and ududo batiks were specifically explored and found to be a veritable mechanism that could be leveraged upon in the preservation of symbols and motifs of traditional cultural properties. It is therefore recommended that scholars should explore more areas to achieve the conservation and preservation of motifs of cultural artefacts and traditional cultural properties to arrest the drift in moral values among the youth.
Reinforcing relief sculpture work: A key to proper adhesion
Authors: Appiah James Ekow
Published: November 2022

The recent relief sculpture works showed lack of bonding properties for the work to last long. Therefore, this study sought to reinforce relief sculpture letters for better adhesion. A practice-based method was used, consisting of the following steps. The wall nailling, binding, and cement grouting were used in constructing relief sculpture letters. This was done to reinforce the work. First, the template (mould) was made from plywood, traced onto the cement rendering, and hacked the layout of the letters to give the key. In the second step, the mould was mounted or fixed onto the cement rendering for hacked areas to show through the template. This was followed by fixing the wall nails and binding wire in the mould and applying the cement grout onto them. Finally, cement mortar was filled into the mould. It was found that the wall nails and the binding wire had reinforced the relief sculpture letters, while the cement grout also exhibited a good bonding. As a result of this, the relief sculpture lettering did not crack or peel-off from the cement surface. By using wall nails, binding wire, and cement grout as reinforcing agents, it can be concluded that relief sculpture works can withstand tensile or shear stresses caused by forces.
Fabric symbology: Correlation between President Akufo-Addo’s fabric choice and his COVID-19 addresses to Ghanaians
Authors: Navei Nyamawero , Donkoh Samuel
Published: November 2022

Although there is no mandatory (legal) dress code for the President of Ghana, it is noteworthy that the President’s choice of garment for public engagements, as the first Iconic Figure of the land, is a critical identity construction issue with an additional possibility of promoting the indigenous Ghanaian textile products for massive (inter)national patronage. This remains a pertinent concern to Ghanaian fashion devotees and scholars. This qualitative descriptive study, therefore, examines eight (8) random-purposively sampled authentic Ghanaian print fabrics (garments) adorned by President Akufo-Addo for his COVID-19 addresses to establish their nonverbal correlative communication repositories with the contents of the messages delivered to Ghanaians. The study elicited views through interviews from seasoned Ghanaian fabric manufacturing experts and fabric retailers regarding the symbology of the sampled fabrics. It was found that the Ghanaian authentic print fabrics (garments) adorned by President Akufo-Addo for his COVID-19 updates symbolically correlated with the contents of the addresses delivered to Ghanaians. Therefore, the President’s continuous use of Ghanaian authentic print fabrics for his COVID-19 addresses communicates his Ghanaian nationalistic identity; promotes the beautiful and symbolically rich Ghanaian fabrics for the patronage of a larger (inter)national market. This stands to attract massive market for Ghanaian print fabrics thereby positively impacting the economic gains of the ailing Ghanaian textile industry. It would therefore be novel if further investigation is conducted on the possible economic impact of the President’s adornment of authentic Ghanaian print fabrics (garments) for public occasions on the Ghanaian textile industry.
qualitative inquiry into kete weaving as a developing culture in the Akatsi district
Authors: Kpogo Robert Richard Yao , Quarshie Benjamin , Ameyaw Henry Ofosu
Published: November 2022

In Ghana, Kente or Kete weaving is known to be done predominantly in areas of Bonwire, Ashanti Region and Agotime, Volta Region however the art is gradually gaining prominence in other communities in the Volta Region. This paper investigates and documents Kete weaving as a developing culture within the Akatsi District in the Volta Region of Ghana through a qualitative inquiry. The study focused on the history, production and marketing of the art using narrative and descriptive designs and thematic analysis approaches. Using the purposive sampling method, a total of 20 respondents constituting elders, weavers and cloth sellers participated in the study. The study found that the origin of Kete weaving has no roots in the Akatsi District however the art is fast growing as an occupation among the male youth in the district whereas the females, both young and old en.gage in trading the woven fabric and its accessories. Sadly, the future of this occupation is blurred as the ingenious weavers are faced with challenges including a lack of capital and infrastructure to industrialise their craft. Through the findings, this paper establishes that the art of Kete weaving in the Akatsi District is a fertile industry that when expanded and sustained can help create more jobs, thus reducing the poverty rate and improving the standard of living. The Commission for Technical and Vocational Educational Training (CTVET) needs to provide the weavers with additional training on creativity for a wider market target. It is recommended that the Government of Ghana through the Akatsi District Assembly provide infrastructure and financial support for the weavers. Private investors within the fashion industry are entreated to extend their business acumen towards the weavers for expansion.
Higher education’s outcomes-based education: Bane or boon?
Authors: Genelza Genesis Gregorious
Published: November 2022

Outcomes-Based Education (OBE) encompasses the learning, awareness, abilities, and viewpoints that students should learn to attain their successful and satisfying life cycles as human beings, members of society, and at employment. However, OBE has recently become a topic of debate and controversy. Some critics consider this educational approach ineffective, while others see it as  solution to a country's educational problems. In this context, it is important to consider the nature of outcomes-based education and the challenges that come with its implementation in the Philippines. Rather than criticizing the notions associated with it, this paper focuses on such a reflection. The paper introduces several important notions (both good and bad) in Outcomes-Based Education and recommends methods in which these concepts may perhaps be studied further. This  paper is  not purposed to negate the system nor to agree with the sets of standards embedded in this kind of system in Philippine education but to establish awareness on how this system works. But if  OBE will be a miracle cure in the Philippines (or a plague to the country), Filipinos must play their part in order to achieve the  ideal goals since they are the ones who are greatly affected either way.