bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PERCEPTION OF HISTORICAL THINKING SKILLS PRACTICE: AN OVERVIEW OF THE DIFFERENCES IN THE ACHIEVEMENT OF GIFTED AND TALENTED STUDENTS
Authors: Maarof Nurul Hafizah , Joli Nurul Suzaina , Hamzah Kamarul Zaman , Yusof Rorlinda
Published: September 2021

Teaching and Learning (PdP) in history subject has always been considered tedious by learners and mostly stigmatized by a mindset that learning history demands a high memory capacity for memorization of facts. However, this perception is completely untrue as the Ministry of Education Malaysia (MoE) has instilled creative and critical skills in subjects taught throughout Malaysia including history subjects. In History subjects, creative and critical skills are measured using Historical Thinking Skills (KPS) in its teaching and learning. It is aimed at not only focusing on facts memorising but also inculcating thinking skills of history itself as an element that can make the subject more exciting and able to promote patriotism to students. Therefore, this study was carried out to assess the extent of perception of KPS among gifted and talented students with different abilities at GENIUS@Pintar College, UKM. To achieve this goal, 410 students were randomly chosen to meet the study requirements in looking at perceptions of practices KPS among students with different abilities. All respondents are male and female students from Foundation 1 to Level 2, between 12 to 17 years old of age. Likert scale instruments have been used for data collection and as a measurement of the perception of practice KPS among students with different abilities including identification of historical evidence, interpretation of History, rationalization of History, the imagination of History, and identification of historical chronology.
THE TALE OF THE TWO LANGUAGES: THE QUEST IN UNDERSTANDING STUDENTS TOWARD ORAL COMMUNICATION
Authors: Hamzah Nurul Nazira , Manap Nor Ain
Published: September 2021

This study investigates how students with basic English and Arabic language proficiency from the foreign language perceive their oral communication challenges in completing their oral project for Oral Communication in English and Arabic Language Level 3 - Interviewing Native/Second language speakers in the target language. Qualitative research using the case study method was adopted. A total of 74 Arabic students & English were taken for this study is on purposeful sampling. Students were required to present a short reflective journal on their view of their project at the end of the semester to the teacher-researcher. Major findings indicate that students generally held a positive view towards the idea of approaching native speakers to practice the languages. Finally, to maximize the potential of the students, it is suggested that a need analysis should be conducted at the beginning of the semester to understand the needs and preferences of students when using the languages orally both inside and outside the campus, formal and informal use. Teachers should also try to utilize the potential of the mixed-ability group to enhance peer learning and sharing.
THE ROLE OF CSR COMMUNICATION IN STRENGTHENING CORPORATE REPUTATION
Authors: Wan Afandi Wan Nor Hidayah , Jamal Jamilah , Mat Saad Mohd Zuwairi
Published: September 2021

This conceptual paper discuss about the role of CSR communication in strengthening corporate reputation. A number of earlier studies argue that for CSR to be impactful on the stakeholders, corporations must communicate CSR information to their stakeholders. Thus, CSR communication plays a role in influencing customers’ perceptions and evaluations of corporate reputation. The author reviewed existing literatures that focus on corporate reputation and CSR communication. The review includes highlights on common measurements of corporate reputation and CSR communication tools and channels. Nevertheless, future studies may want to further investigate the relationship between CSR communication and corporate reputation with other possible mediating or moderating factor such as trust, csr knowledge and csr awareness.
ATIVIDADES DIDÁTICAS IMPEDIDAS E DILEMAS DE ENSINO NAS AULAS DE EDUCAÇÃO FÍSICA
Authors: Godoi Marcos , Borges Cecilia , Lémonie Yannick
Published: September 2021

Partindo do pressuposto de que a atividade realizada pelos professores emerge de conflitos psíquicos subjacentes, esta pesquisa analisa as atividades didáticas impedidas ou suspendidas, bem como os dilemas de ensino na educação física. A pesquisa mobiliza um estudo multi-casos com quatro professores, no qual o método da autoconfrontação simples foi utilizado, baseando-se no referencial da Clínica da Atividade. As atividades suspendidas ou impedidas estão vinculadas à riscos conjunturais externos relativamente independentes do ensino como a fenômenos relacionados à interação entre o professor e os alunos. Assim, as atividades impedidas ou suspendidas são causadas por restrições de tempo ou de materiais, fatores climáticos, quantidade de alunos, mas também por eventos analisados pelos professores como falhas nos procedimentos didáticos empregados. Dois dilemas de ensino foram particularmente evidenciados: 1) oferecer tarefas atrativas ou tarefas efetivas para o aprendizado; e 2) dividir equipes de futebol mistas ou separadas por gênero. Além disso, os resultados mostram que a abordagem metodológica utilizada nesta pesquisa favorece a compreensão das atividades didáticas impedidas e dos dilemas do ensino pelos professores contribui com o desenvolvimento profissional e permite expandir o poder de agir dos docentes.
ANÁLISE DE CONTEÚDO SOBRE AS DEFINIÇÕES DE COMPETÊNCIA, COMPETÊNCIA DIGITAL E COMPETÊNCIA DIGITAL DOCENTE
Authors: Paz Daiane Padula , Pontarolo Edilson , Santos Gilson Diztel , Bernartt Maria de Lourdes
Published: September 2021

Existe um evidente imbróglio terminológico e conceitual acerca dos termos competência, competência digital e competência digital docente na literatura acadêmica e documental. Visando colaborar com esclarecimentos pontuais, este artigo tem por objetivos: i) identificar definições de competência, competência digital e competência digital docente, no campo da educação, presentes em publicações de relevância acadêmica internacional; ii) analisar de forma quantitativa as contribuições sobre estes temas em um corpus selecionado de referências da área; iii) elaborar definições próprias sobre competência, competência digital e competência digital docente sob um ponto de vista educacional. A metodologia aplicada foi a Análise de Conteúdo, em um corpus de treze referências oriundas de buscas nas bases de dados Web of Science e Scopus, cujos procedimentos analíticos foram realizados com o auxílio do software Atlas.ti. Os dados revelaram que neste conjunto de referências há poucas definições explícitas destes termos e que, quando existem, há nuances nos entendimentos; contudo, percebeu-se que, mesmo em distintas formas de expressar tais conceitos, há elementos convergentes no entendimento dos autores, compostos por termos como habilidades, uso e literacia. Por fim, à luz do referencial selecionado, foi possível elaborar definições próprias que emergiram a partir deste estudo e que podem servir para referência e discussão de outros pesquisadores da área.
DESESTABILIZAÇÕES E APRENDIZAGENS DO SINDICALISMO BELGA NAS REESTRUTURAÇÕES PERMANENTES
Authors: Lomba Cédric
Published: September 2021

Este artigo analisa as práticas e reações dos coletivos sindicais no contexto de reestruturações permanentes da indústria europeia desde 1975. Parte-se do caso da indústria siderúrgica belga, onde as fábricas passaram por repetidos planos de redução de mão-de-obra, mas onde a taxa de sindicalização se manteve muito alta. A pesquisa combina pesquisa etnográfica em três fábricas da ArcellorMittal, entrevistas informativas e biográficas com trabalhadores, sindicalistas e gestores, assim como arquivos da empresa e dos sindicatos. O artigo primeiro destaca as reações da direção sindical para limitar os efeitos das reduções de pessoal e para contestar a implementação de uma lógica gestionária por parte dos especialistas. Em seguida, sublinha-se as transformações da morfologia do grupo com a redução dos delegados sindicais, a ampliação de suas atividades de defesa individual e coletiva dos trabalhadores e as reconfigurações das resistências organizadas na fábrica.
ON THE GRAMSHIAN ROOTS OF THE IDEA OF «SOFT POWER»
Authors: ГАДЖИЕВ К.С.
Published: September 2021

В статье предпринята попытка выявить и проанализировать историю происхождения, системные характеристики, предназначение, политические и предметные составляющие идеи «мягкой/умной силы» в современном геополитическом дискурсе. Главное внимание концентрируется на обосновании тезиса, согласно которому один из главных авторов этой идеи известный американский политолог и государственный деятель Дж. Най-мл. дал собственное название политико-культурному феномену, который использовался власть имущими в течение всей писаной истории. Показано, что при всех претензиях на объективность, идея выдержана в духе известных конструкций западного триумфализма и победы во всемирном масштабе западного либерализма. По сути дела, за ее основу взята идея культурной гегемонии как предварительное условие для завоевания власти, выдвинутая идеологом итальянских коммунистов в 30-х годах прошлого века. Рассматривая ценности политической демократии, прав и свобод человека, как системных и структурных составляющих «мягкой/умной силы», ее авторы подспудно проводят мысль об их использовании для завоевания американской гегемонии в культурной сфере как одного из возможных направления сохранения политической гегемонии США в современном мире.
A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE FUTURE: TRANSFORMATION OF THE WORLD POLITICAL SYSTEM – TRENDS, CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
Authors: ЕВСТИГНЕЕВ Р.А.
Published: September 2021

В статье рассматриваются особенности ряда известных прогностических концепций или «кратких историй» будущего на первую половину XXI века, а также ключевые тренды и тенденции современности, на которых они основаны. Отдельное внимание в этом ключе уделяется перспективам формирования ноократического миропорядка. Автор делает попытку осмысления ноократии сквозь призму интегральной теории и концепции спиральной динамики как потенциально перспективную модель будущего мирополитического устройства, соответствующую логике исторического развития.
CONTENT-STRUCTURAL ETHNOPOLITICAL SYNCRETIZATION OF RUSSIAN CIVIL IDENTITY (SOME NORTH CAUCASIAN PRACTICES)
Authors: АСТВАЦАТУРОВА М.А. , ДЗАХОВА Л.Х.
Published: September 2021

В статье российская гражданская идентичность рассматривается как многосоставная и многоуровневая в силу полиэтничности российского общества и федеративного устройства государства. В поле исследования выделяется содержательно-структурная этнополитическая синкретизация российской гражданской идентичности в силу ее детерминированности объективными историческими и политическими обстоятельствами. Российская гражданская идентичность как идентичность политической нации содержит множество этнокультурных, а также и этнополитических элементов, которые включены в общий процесс социальной и политической синкретизации – более или менее успешной с участием множества субъектов – этнических сообществ. Исследуются некоторые практики этнических коллективов Северо-Кавказского федерального округа, которые являются активными участниками синкретизации содержания и структуры российской гражданской идентичности. Авторы выделяют позитивы и проблемы этнополитической синкретизации российской гражданской идентичности на примере северокавказского этнополитического процесса как субполитического процесса консолидации российского общества. Предлагаются рекомендации по оптимизации участия северокавказских этнических сообществ в содержательно-структурной синкретизации российской гражданской идентичности на современном этапе.
REGIONAL AND MUNICIPAL ASPECTS OF MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL DEVELOPMENT IN THE CONTEXT OF SOLVING THE PROBLEM OF SATURATING THE POLITICAL DISCOURSE WITH THE CONTENT OF CULTURAL EDUCATION
Authors: СТЕЦЕНКО В.В.
Published: September 2021

Актуальность исследования связывается автором с изменившимися социально-экономическими, а также политическими условиями жизнедеятельности Российского государства и общества. В обозначенных реалиях формируется запрос на качественно нового управленца, о чем свидетельствуют тенденции в развитии законодательства, а также заявления первых лиц государства. В рамках данной статьи автор осуществляет попытку осмысления возможных направлений повышения эффективности региональных и муниципальных практик развития кадрового потенциала. Для достижения обозначенной цели автор обращается к следующим задачам: изучить нормативно-правовой фундамент кадровой политики региональной и муниципальной власти; обозначить негативные факторы, препятствующие развитию кадрового потенциала; осуществить анализ научных платформ ведущих исследователей кадрового потенциала региональной и муниципальной власти; выявить и проанализировать перспективные программы и направления по развитию кадрового потенциала в различных регионах Российской Федерации. Автор обращается к аналитическим материалам, а также результатам мониторинга по вопросам эффективности кадровой политики на региональном и муниципальном уровнях власти. Методологической основой исследования послужили приемы контент-анализа трудов ведущих исследователей, политико-правового анализа норм российского законодательства, различных муниципальных и региональных программ и проектов, а также дискурс-анализа публикаций в СМИ и на информационных ресурсах. Результатом исследования стало выявление лакун в содержательно-смысловом наполнении программ, проектов и всей кадровой политики на региональном и муниципальном уровне. Автор обращает внимание на дефицит ценностно-смысловых, морально-нравственных, этических и культурных ориентиров в качестве приоритетных направлений развития управленческих кадров. Автор делает вывод о целесообразности актуализации просветительской парадигмы в контексте развития кадрового потенциала управленцев регионального и муниципального уровня с помощью институтов образования и воспитания.
THE INFLUENCE OF BRICS ON GLOBAL POLITICAL PROCESSES IN THE CONDITIONS OF MODERN GEOPOLITICAL CONFRONTATION
Authors: ГУРИНОВИЧ Д.Ф. , ЯВЧУНОВСКАЯ Р.А.
Published: September 2021

В статье анализируются возможности стран БРИКС воздействовать на политическое развитие международных отношений в новых геополитических условиях. Акцентируется внимание на диалоге как важном факторе нахождения консенсуса в отношениях как между членами БРИКС, так и с другими странами мира исходя из важности развития партнерства и стабильного сотрудничества.
Problems of Transateral Diplomacy: New Narrative or Old Binary Code?
Authors: ТУШКОВ А.А. , ЖИВОТОВА Д.А.
Published: September 2021

Проблема исследования транслатеральной дипломатии, как парадигмы, направленной на переосмысление внешнеполитических отношений и прекращение использования манипулятивности международных отношений в политической науке, становится все более актуальна. Концепция транслатерализмаподразумевает объединение для взаимовыгодного сотрудничества различных по политическим режимам и политической культуре государств, основанное на компромиссных решениях. При этом единство не является ни необходимым, ни желательным условием реформирования мирового порядка в эпоху углубляющейся глобальной неопределенности и осыпающемся миропорядке. Необходимы неформальные партнерские отношения между не-единомышленниками, выходящие за рамки традиционного бинарного мышления. В данной статье авторы попытались ответить на вопрос, который ставит экспертное научное сообщество: стоит ли большая дипломатия коллективного Запада на пороге трансформационных процессов, в основе которых стоит новый нарратив – транслатеральная дипломатия или остается на старых, бинарных мышлениях.
REASONS FOR INCREASING LABOR MIGRATION IN THE WORLD
Authors: АВАЗОВ С.Э.
Published: September 2021

Статья посвящена социально-политическому анализу причин усиления трудовой миграции в глобальном масштабе. Социально-экономические решения проблемы трудовой миграции на современном этапе его развития.
REBRANDING OF CHINA'S ROLE IN THE GLOBAL POLITICAL COMMUNITY
Authors: ФЕДОРЕНКО У.В.
Published: September 2021

Си Цзиньпин полагает, что у Китая есть возможность до 2035 года сделать страну ведущей экономической, технологической и, возможно, даже военной державой в мире. На основании этого в статье рассматривается современная модель ведения внешнеполитической деятельности КНР, в которой страна стремится не только занять центральное положение на мировой арене, соизмеримое с собственной экономической и военной мощью, но также перестроить, изменить и переопределить элементы существующей системы в соответствии взглядам и интересам Китая.
Автором утверждается, что несмотря на уверенность в растущей материальной мощи Китая, стране все еще не хватает «дискурсивной силы» –способности оказывать влияние на формулировки и идеи, лежащие в основе международного порядка. Хотя китайское руководство мобилизовало интеллектуальные ресурсы, чтобы заполнить этот пробел, оно не изложило явно альтернативное видение того, как должен выглядеть мир.
CHINA`S MIDDLE EASTERN POLICY MAIN DIRECTIONS: BEYOND ECONOMIC INTERESTS
Authors: ПАХОМОВА Д.А.
Published: September 2021

В статье рассматривается курс Китая на Ближнем Востоке с целью определения роли и места Китайской Народной республики в контексте региональных отношений. Помимо экономических, преимущественно энергетических интересов, традиционно имевших для КНР первостепенное значение, сегодня Китай более активно продвигает и политическую повестку дня. В статье рассмотрены наиболее масштабные китайские инициативы для ближневосточного региона в области экономики и безопасности, проанализирована зарождающаяся китайская концептуализация ближневосточной политики. Последняя в настоящий момент носит максимально обобщенный характер, однако сам факт создания китайской стороной документов такого содержания представляется свидетельством намечающихся сдвигов в сторону более явной активности КНР в регионе. В ходе работы были проанализированы официальные документы и заявления, статистические данные и аналитические доклады, подготовленные коллективами авторов различных научно-исследовательских центров. Автор стремится к наиболее объективному анализу проводимого КНР политического курса, однако выстраивает аргументацию преимущественно в русле реалисткой теории международных отношений. В результате исследования выявлена тенденция к активизации китайской ближневосточной политики, а также вероятное намерение Китая закрепиться в регионе в качестве влиятельного внерегионального игрока.
“No one did a thing about it:” Adults’ beliefs about the effects of poor eating disorder education in U.S. public schooling
Authors: Jones Maegan E. , Blodgett Salafia Elizabeth H.
Published: September 2021

Introduction. Educational policies in the United States addressing eating disorders are lacking, despite noted increases in risk factors such as body dissatisfaction that occur throughout students' education. Similarly, there seems to be no available scientific information on the potential effects of this lack of education. Therefore, the aim of this study was to examine the type, amount, and frequency of information regarding eating disorders that college students recalled receiving throughout their educational careers.
Methods. The sample consisted of 43 participants, mostly female, from a tri-college area in the Midwestern U.S. Ten qualitative focus groups were conducted in order to assess a wide range of eating disorder topics, including education about eating disorders. The four education-related codes generated using thematic analysis by the researchers were: When participants learned about eating disorders, when they wish they learned, what they learned, and what they wish they learned.
Results. The majority of participants indicated only receiving occasional information in a health class if at all, and this often did not occur until mid-to-late adolescence, which is problematic as the risk factors for eating disorders would have begun years earlier. Most information centered on simplistic definitions of Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa. Participants said that education should be more in depth than simple definitions, and noted that this information should begin early in elementary school (ages 6-10). Participants also stated that they wished they had known more of the warning signs and how to seek help, as well as how to approach and help someone else.
Conclusions. This study shows how the U.S. education system may fail to inform youths about the risks for and consequences of eating disorders, potentially leaving them vulnerable to developing unhealthy habits. The data provide suggestions for future educational efforts, namely that information should start in schools in early childhood, as information later in their educational careers may be too late.
Keywords: Education, eating disorders, prevention, public policy
Role of Teacher Education in Preparing Teachers for Teaching in Religious Schools of Balochistan
Authors: Kiazai Abdul Nasir , Waheed Zarina , Rehman Saba
Published: September 2021

A large number of children in Balochistan attend religious schools (Madrasas) that have been criticized for spreading extremist views in the society. Teacher education institutions play a vital role in bringing cultural and religious harmony by producing prospective teachers who are able to cultivate tolerance, acceptance, patriotism, ethnic, religious respect and counter extremism, sectarian, and discrimination prospective. This qualitative exploratory study explores whether the prospective teachers in Balochistan are trained enough to teach in religious schools. The data were collected through in-depth interviews and focused group discussions. All teacher educators and prospective teachers from the universities that remained part of Pre-STEP or Teacher Education Project (TEP) assisted by USAID constituted the population of the study. Sample was selected through purposive sampling from two universities situated in Quetta. 10 teacher educators (5+5) and 10 prospective teachers (5+5) were selected as sample for interviews while two groups of prospective teachers (5 participants in each) were selected from the both case universities for focus group interviews. Data were analyzed through thematic analysis. The findings indicated that the prospective teachers and teacher educators considered the recent teacher education programs in Balochistan not enough to train teachers to teach in religious schools.

Keywords: Prospective Teachers; Religious Schools; Teacher Education Programs; Balochistan
Students’ Attitude towards Reading in English at Dalian University of Technology, China
Authors: Muhammad Farshad  , Panhwar Uzma Murad , Jumani Sakina , Sassi Saddam
Published: September 2021

The study was set to know, analyze, and finally realize the students’ attitude towards reading, specifically their attitude toward reading in the English language (L2). To find out the students’ attitudes towards reading was the main aim of the study. The participants’ general attitudes towards reading and their reading preferences were investigated through a survey based on a descriptive research design. From the population of 1200 Graduate (Masters/M.Phil.) students, a sample of 641 were selected using random sampling. The data collected by the questionnaire were analyzed by SPSS Statistics 20 program using mean, median, standard deviation, Cronbach’s alpha, and graphical representation. The survey shows that the students of the Dalian University of Technology had healthy reading habits and they had a positive attitude towards reading. Also, it was found that students' reading habits had a significant impact on students' academic performance. Later, the results were discussed. Finally, this study put forward some suggestions to cultivate the reading habits and attitudes of college students and improve their language level. A few of those suggestions are; the teachers should encourage students in participating in reading activities; Parents should promote reading culture at home; the school administration/library should provide all the required materials for reading; Lastly, the students should take reading as a hobby.

Keywords: Reading Attitudes, Academic Performance, Reading Preferences
Performance Based Prediction of the Students in the Physics Subject using Traditional and Machine Learning Approach at Higher Education Level
Authors: Ahmad Sarfraz Ahmad , Hussain Ishtiaq , Ahmad Rashid , Naseer Ud Din Muhammad
Published: September 2021

In higher educational institutions, it is not an easy task to judge the performance of the students timely which is becoming more challenging. Although institutions have gathered a lot of data about their students. They do not have some specific methods to extract meanings from it. The main objective of this study was to find out the performance-based prediction of the students using their demographic and academic factors by using traditional and machine learning approaches. Graduates and undergraduate students studying in KUST were the population of the study. The study was delimited to the department of physics. A total of ninety graduate and undergraduate students were selected randomly using a simple random sampling technique as the entire sample.  The result indicated that percentage in matric (Correlation = 0.304), intermediate (Correlation = 0.245) and National Aptitude Test scores (Correlation = 0.480) found the best predictors. Further research was recommended to predict students’ academic performance by taking other aspects of the students like personality, cognitive, psychological, and economic domain for making a dataset of the features which may be used in machine learning approach which is more reliable to judge the academic performance of the students at the higher education level.

Keywords: Performance, Challenging, Demographic, Prediction, Examination
Caring Behavior of Teachers: Investigating the Perceptions of Secondary School Teachers and Students in Lahore
Authors: Malik Muhammad Abid , Bashir Sadia
Published: September 2021

This study is designed to investigate perceptions of teachers and students about caring behavior of teachers. The purpose of the study is to gain better understanding about factors that play a role in the development of teachers’ caring behavior and teacher-student caring relationship. A scale employed by King and Chan (2011) has been adopted for this purpose. The revised scale consists of four main factors (Sense of Respect and Trust, Interpersonal Relationships, Academic Support, and Classroom Management), and twenty two items. Data were collected from 403 grade 9 students and 156 secondary school teachers who belonged to seven public secondary schools in Lahore. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis. The study revealed that both the teachers and students gave great importance to the teachers’ caring behavior. They agreed to the top two factors i.e. Sense of Respect and Trust, and Classroom Management. The opinions differed about the priority of the other two i.e. Interpersonal Relationships and Academic Support. When it came to individual items, the differences were more prominent as four out of top five items were different. There were no statistically significant differences based on teachers’ gender and education level, but their experience made a difference with less experienced teachers showing more inclination towards caring behavior. The study recommends the teachers to develop a culture of respect and care in the classroom by showing respect to the students, developing a culture of greetings, calling them with their proper names, appreciating good behavior, and involving them in decision making.

Keywords: caring behavior, teacher behavior, classroom environment, teacher-student relationships
Investigating the Challenges Faced by the Teacher Educators after Implementation of Pre-Service B.Ed (Hons.) Elementary Four-Year Program in Sindh
Authors: Gopang Abdul Sattar , Saleha Parveen  , Muhammad Kamran
Published: September 2021

The main purpose of this article is to bring up the challenges faced by the teacher educators during the implementation of B.Ed (Hons.) elementary program initiated by the provincial governments and HEC in collaboration with United State Agency for International development (USAID) in Pakistan. In this study two general universities i.e., University of Sindh and Karachi University were included which received the funding from USAID for upliftment of Elementary Education in the Sindh province, where this teacher educators’ program was piloted and later on fully implemented. In-depth semi-structured face to face interview schedule was developed to conduct the survey type qualitative research design. Five teacher educators from each university (N=10) through purposive sampling were selected and interviewed to collect the data. The gathered data were thematically analyzed on the pattern of Braun & Clarke (2006) approach. On the bases of the analyses, it was inferred that the program despite of its successful completion of first round faced many intrinsic problems such as the lack of trained human resources, lack of involvement of the concerned faculty in curriculum decisions, lack of implementation of the modern pedagogies for bringing quality into the program. Moreover, the external factors such as physical resources and the quality of the intake were also slanting the performance of the program to some extent. These finding are in alignment with the previous studies conducted in the similar context to assess the implementation of teacher education programs. However, the administration of the institutes of so far found playing active role in carrying on the program smoothly despite of the challenges. In the light of the findings of the study, it is recommended that the intervention to provide the funds as well as physical facilities at this stage is inevitable.

Keywords: B.Ed elementary teacher educator program, implementing program, challenges
Deweyan Progressive Education within Ontario Elementary Health and Physical Education
Authors: Ryan Prof. Dr. Thomas , Ryan Daniel T.
Published: September 2021

The objective is to explore Deweyan Progressive Education within Ontario Health and Physical Education. The need to review this area was instigated within the last two years as the Ontario provincial government in Canada has implemented new 2019 Ontario Health and Physical Education curricular guide which contains significant modernizations. The document established a concern for mental health development, online safety, bullying prevention, road safety, substance abuse, concussions, and healthy body image within the 250-page document. The authors undertook a latent content analysis revealing a challenge to compress this curricular content into Health and Physical Education classes that are infrequently scheduled. Teachers, it is understood, will learn that students need progressive instruction and constructive feedback as they practise, reflect, and learn experientially in a safe environment. This review supports educators as they work to better understand the term progressive education and its current pertinence.

Keywords: Dewey, philosophy, progressivism, health instruction, physical education
Depression, Anxiety and Fear due to COVID-19 in Pakistan: A Study based on Learning Perspective
Authors: Farhat Jan  , Muhammad Azeem Qureshi  , Dr. Malik Mureed Hussain
Published: September 2021

Psychological pressures leading towards instability of psychological states like anxiety, stress, fear and depression. The main objectives of present study were to explore the existence of anxiety, depression and fear among public. A cross-sectional study was conducted from 15th April to 4th May, 2020. Three research instruments including Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCS), Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS) and Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS) were used. 530 valid questionnaires were received in response to online survey. The results showed that 518 (97.7%) of individuals have fear. The results indicated that those 403 (76.0%) respondents were non-anxious and 127 (46.0%) people were anxious. Depression and non-depression rate was 55.5% and 45.5% respectively. It was revealed that anxiety, depression and fear have significant positive correlation. It was also found that females faced more anxiety, fear and depression than males. Results indicated that following precaution against coronavirus reduces anxiety, depression and fear. Students were found to have higher mean scores on FCS, SAS and SDS as compare to working and unemployed individuals. Compared to students of intermediate, graduation and post-graduation, Undergraduates had higher mean scores which show more fear, anxiety and depression. Therefore, it is requirement due to outbreak of COVID-19 to facilitate psychological state of general public.

Keywords: COVID-19, Anxiety, Depression, Fear, Correlation
Age-Dependent Prevalence of Malaria in Akeddei Community in South-South Nigeria
Authors: Funwei Roland I.
Published: September 2021

Background: Malaria is highly endemic in Nigeria, making malaria morbidity and mortality a leading public health challenge. The most at risk population of malaria attack is under-five years’ children. However, malaria is presumptively treated in older age groups. This study aimed to determine the age-dependent prevalence of malaria amongst three age groups in a rural community in south-south Nigeria.
Methods: A community-based cross-sectional survey comprising febrile and afebrile participants (n = 300) were randomly selected and included for the study. The study participants were grouped into three groups: under-five years old children (n = 100), older children of aged 6-15 years (n = 100) and 16 years and above (n = 100). Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDTs) and Giemsa-stained microscopy were used for malaria diagnosis and parasite detection. Clinical and demographic parameters as well as malaria prevalence were analyzed. The level of statistical significance was considered at ρ = 0.05
Results: Malaria prevalence in the under-five age group was 73% by RDTs and 49% by microscopy. For the 6–15 years, the prevalence of malaria was 60% and 43% by RDTs and microscopy respectively while RDTs accounted for 38% and microscopy 17% for the 16 years and above group.
Conclusion: Artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs) administration to older children and adults should be based on parasitological confirmation of suspected cases with at least malaria RDTs to reduce drug pressure.
Characterisation of Finger Dermatoglyphics Traits and other Biometric Indices among Health Science Undergraduates of the Osun State University, Nigeria
Authors: Dare Joseph B.
Published: September 2021

Background: Finger dermatoglyphics has been useful in diagnosing genetically related diseases and detecting crimes. A cross-sectional study was carried out to establish the relationship between fingerprint traits and biometric indices
Methods: Finger dermatoglyphics data were obtained using the ink method among the Health Sciences Students of Osun State University, Osogbo, Nigeria. Finger pattern intensity, finger pattern distribution, and finger ridge counts were measured and compared. These were done by counting and classifying ridge patterns and pattern configuration of arches, loops, and whorls and counting their ridge densities. The subject’s height, weight, and colour of the pupil were measured and recorded, respectively
Results: The ulnar loops and arches were the most predominant finger patter ns in females, while males showed significantly spiral whorls. The sex differences between these patterns were not statistically significant (P>0.05). Subjects with brown pupils demonstrated higher ulnar loop and elliptical whorl, while those with black pupils possessed significantly well-distributed arches, and were insignificant in pattern width and intensity. Body Mass Index (BMI) polymorphism showed the lowest pattern size (Finger Ridge Counts) demonstrated by significantly reduced total finger ridge count among the subjects with BMI range of 24-26 and predominance of the concentric whorl, radial loop, and arches. However, higher pattern size was observed in subjects with a higher BMI value 27-29 BMI range with corresponding ulanr and spiral whorl respectively.
Conclusion: This study demonstrated the prevalent biometrics measure of finger dermatoglyphics traits, in relations to the biometrics distribution of pupillary colour and body mass index among the Health Sciences Students of Osun State University, Osogbo Nigeria
Segmentation and quantification of solar PV losses using data-driven algorithms to help better design and operational monitoring
Authors: Chaudhary Pooja , Chiluveru Vijay Bhaskar
Published: September 2021

In the current scenario of increasing demand for solar Photo-voltaic (PV) systems, the need to predict their feasibility and monitor performance is more than ever. Although PV systems are known for their reliability, they are not above the damaging effects of their surroundings. Various lossy phenomena affect overall plant performance. In this paper, several of such losses, namely thermal, soiling, module degradation and inverter clipping, are discussed. Algorithms to evaluate these losses are proposed which are data-driven and empirical in nature. This is done as an effort to leverage the analytical capabilities provided by the plant data. The paper also compares the estimated losses with those obtained using the PVsyst simulation. As the latter is an independent industrial standard, it helps in understanding the ground reality of PV performance and insights for better operational monitoring. These insights are of immense business value and are aimed at optimizing performance and thereby revenue. As part of our asset management, all the solar PV plant components have sensors whose measurements are sent to the servers on a real-time basis. This is incorporated into our analytics portal which is used for operations and monitoring. The data used for this study is time-series in nature with a temporal least count of 5 minutes (instantaneous values spaced every 5min throughout the period of data capture). The actual data and its list of parameters is dependent on solar plant capacity and design site. For the reference dataset, a grid-connected solar rooftop PV plant in India was studied and its loss parameters were estimated. The plant components are discussed in the prologue of the results section. Solar PV is such a technology which has been enjoying increasing demand and this market scenario is quite favourable for innovation in energy research. This paper hopes to not only introduce the context of PV losses but also tries to engage the motivation to adopt data-driven and empirical methodologies to understand modern systems. This approach is better in the sense that it only gets better at prediction as time goes by and there is more data. Industrial research such as the above work in critical analysis of PV systems not only helps identify possible limitations but also suggest room for improvement. Since energy generation and project cost are key towards maximizing revenue, these estimation models aimed at predicting PV losses are to be deemed indispensable. As with any estimation, there is no one unique way of hitting the bull’s eye that is to know the exact value. The algorithms proposed above are very much dependent on the quality and quantity of data. However, the comparison between losses estimated using plant data and standard simulation using energy modelling can act as feedback towards improving the design and maintenance of such PV systems.
A Distributed Bi-behaviors Crow Search Algorithm for Dynamic Multi-Objective Optimization and Many-Objective Optimization
Authors: Aboud Ahlem , Rokbani Nizar , Mirjalili Seyedali , Alimi Adel
Published: September 2021

Dynamic multi-objective optimization problems (DMOPs) and
Many-Objective Optimization Problems (MaOPs) are two classes of the optimization
filed which have potential applications in engineering. Modified
Multi-Objective Evolutionary Algorithms hybrid approaches seem to be suitable
to effectively deal with such problems. However, the Crow Search Algorithm has
not yet considered for both DMOP and MaOP. This paper proposes a Distributed Bi-behaviors Crow Search Algorithm (DB-CSA) with two
different mechanisms, one corresponding to the search behavior and another to
the exploitative behavior with a dynamic switch mechanism. The bi-behaviors CSA
chasing profile is defined based on a large Gaussian-like Beta-1 function which
ensures diversity enhancement, while the narrow Gaussian Beta-2 function is
used to improve the solution tuning and convergence behavior. The DB-CSA
approach is developed to solve several types of DMOPs and a set of MaOPs with
2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10 and 15 objectives. The Inverted General Distance, the Mean
Inverted General Distance and the Hypervolume Difference are the main
measurement metrics are used to compare the DB-CSA approach to the
state-of-the-art MOEAs. All quantitative results are analyzed using the
nonparametric Wilcoxon signed rank test with 0.05 significance level which
proving the efficiency of the proposed method for solving both 44 DMOPs and
MaOPs utilized.
Criminal-legal aspect of countering the sex industry in foreign countries
Authors: Sheveleva Svetlana , Bidzyan Jemma
Published: September 2021

The article presents the experience of criminal law counteraction to the turnover of sexual goods and services in some foreign countries (Germany, Norway, USA, France, Switzerland, Japan, etc.). The purpose is to identify the most effective mechanisms for countering the turnover of sexual goods and services in foreign countries.
Professional legal mobility of graduates of univesities of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russian Federation: myth or reality
Authors: Vasiliev Vyacheslav , Suprunov Aleksandr , Gorbachev Vladimir
Published: September 2021

Modern conditions of service for graduates of higher education institutions of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia in the territorial bodies of internal Affairs, among the many law enforcement requirements imposed on young professionals, additionally indicate that it is not necessary to form a sufficiently high level of professional legal mobility, the ability to easily start professional law enforcement activities in a different direction from the one in which his training was carried out at the university of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia. In this article, in addition to studying the concept and content of professional mobility, the reasons for its insufficient level among graduates of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, proposals are formulated for its improvement, transformation from a semi-mythical category into the reality of the service of an employee of the territorial body of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia.
Abuses of the sujects of criminal prosecution and their reflection in the criminal law
Authors: Shcherbinin Evgeny
Published: September 2021

The presented article examines the system of existing criminal law norms on responsibility for illegal criminal prosecution. The article examines the rights and obligations of subjects empowered to carry out such activities. Based on these powers, possible abuses in the course of criminal prosecution in a private, private-public and public order are analyzed, a comparison of offenses is made in relation to qualifications according to the norms of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. The analysis of the system of special criminal law norms has revealed imperfections in which the abuse of the subjects of criminal prosecution is criminalized.
Tensiones, emociones y aprendizaje en estudiantes universitarios en tiempos de pandemia
Authors: Guerrero Azpeitia Luis Arturo
Published: September 2021

En esta investigación, se tuvo como objetivo describir las percepciones que manifiestan estudiantes universitarios de su proceso formativo al transitar de una modalidad presencial a una virtual en época de la pandemia por SARS-CoV2. El objeto de estudio fue construido desde una perspectiva sociológica que asocie las condiciones objetivas y la correspondiente producción de subjetividades. Metodológicamente, se recuperaron tres momentos: 1) determinación de capitales sociales y tecnológicos; 2) construcción de clases sociales a partir de la determinación del volumen y estructura de capital; y, 3) detección de percepciones de estudiantes. Los resultados (alfa de Cronbach de 0.913) establecen que a menor volumen y estructura de los estudiantes manifiestan un menor desempeño académico, menor proclividad a un trabajo en línea, mayor necesidad de un acompañamiento académico y un menor seguimiento institucional. A manera de conclusión se identifica una acentuación de las condiciones de desventaja en aquellos grupos vulnerables.
Arquitectura y Estudios Urbanos en la complejidad del siglo XXI La FAU-UCE desde el sur
Authors: Echeverría Bucheli Rosa Mishell , Bermeo Álvarez Sergio Andrés
Published: September 2021

En la actualidad la arquitectura enfrenta un proceso de globalización con patrones que están cambiando las estructuras urbanas, sociales, económicas y culturales hacia el paradigma de la complejidad, con dinámicas en constante interacción, resultando para los estudios urbanos un conjunto intrincado y difícil de comprender. Este cambio requiere una visión sistémica para reconocer tanto las propiedades del objeto, como el comportamiento de los sujetos en torno a un sistema arquitectónico, que en conjunto suman más que el todo. Es importante la reflexión desde la academia, asumiendo una enseñanza interdisciplinar y con una visión epistemológica desde el sur global.
Lógicas de justicia y emancipación: Una lectura de Nancy Fraser
Authors: Fernández B. Javier
Published: September 2021

El presente trabajo es una lectura sobre el pensamiento de Nancy Fraser, basado principalmente en el texto “¿De la distribución al reconocimiento? Dilemas de la justicia en la era <>. En éste, sostenemos que es posible encontrar aportes significativos por parte de la pensadora norteamericana, toda vez que permitiría articular políticas que rebasen los meramente identitario y económico, posibilitando mixturas fundamentales para en una sociedad por venir. Se reflexiona en torno a cómo la propuesta de Fraser haría sentido con nuevos derroteros y darían cuenta de elementos en debate actualmente que construirían un nuevo orden de sentido desde la teoría política.
Jogorvoslati aktualitások : D.383/20/2019. számú határozat
Authors: Horváth Éva
Published: September 2021

A Közbeszerzési Értesítő Plusz jelen számában folytatjuk az előző számban megkezdett, az ajánlattevő szerződés teljesítéséhez szükséges alkalmasságával kapcsolatos jogesetek ismertetését. Az előző számban az Európai Unió Bírósága által e tárgyban meghozott ítéletre történt kitekintés, míg a jelen számban a Közbeszerzési Döntőbizottság két határozatát ismertetjük.
First record of Heimbra bicolor Subba Rao, 1978 (Hymenoptera, Eurytomidae) in São Paulo state, Brazil
Authors: Perioto Nelson W. , Lara Rogéria I. R.
Published: September 2021

Heimbra bicolor Subba Rao, 1978 (Hymenoptera, Eurytomidae) was previously known in Mexico, Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil, with records in Federal District and Rio Grande do Norte, Minas Gerais, and Santa Catarina states. Here, we newly report this species from the state of São Paulo based on three females collected at Estação Ecológica de Jataí, in the municipality of Luiz Antônio, São Paulo state, Brazil. Additionally, we provide a map with the geographical distribution of the species based on the new record and literature. This record increases the number of species of Heimbra known in São Paulo state to two species.