bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Tuzlu Koşullarda Bentonit Uygulamasının Makarnalık ve Ekmeklik Buğdayların Kuru Madde Verimi ve Mineral Besin Elementleri Üzerine Etkisi
Authors: AHA Fatma Dilay , ÖZKUTLU Faruk
Published: June 2023

Abiyotik stres etmenlerinden olan tuzluluk, bitki gelişmesinde gerilemeye ve önemli oranda ürün kaybına neden olmaktadır. Deneme, sera koşullarında tesadüf parselleri deneme desenine göre saksı denemesi şeklinde yürütülmüştür. Denemede, tuzlu koşullarda (4000 mg NaCl kg-1 toprak) ve artan bentonit (%0, %5 ve %10) dozları uygulanmıştır. Denemede bir ekmeklik (Vittorio) ve bir makarnalık (Cesare) buğday çeşitleri yetiştirilmiştir. Elde edilen sonuçlara göre, tuzlu koşullarda artan dozlarda bentonit uygulamaları sonucunda ekmeklik ve makarnalık buğdayların kuru madde verimlerinin arttığı belirlenmiştir. Ekmeklik buğdayların makarnalık buğdaylara göre daha fazla kuru madde ürettiği saptanmıştır. En fazla kuru madde verimi ekmeklik buğdayda %10 bentonit uygulamasından 150 mg bitki-1 olarak belirlenmiştir. Tuzlu koşullarda ve artan (%0, %5 ve %10 toprak) dozlarda bentonit uygulamaları sonucunda, ekmeklik ve makarnalık buğday çeşitleri kontrol saksılarıyla kıyaslandığında; yeşil aksam fosfor, potasyum, demir, bakır ve çinko konsantrasyonunda artış meydana gelirken kalsiyum, magnezyum, sodyum, mangan ve bor konsantrasyonları ise azalmalar meydana gelmiştir. Özellikle kumlu topraklarda orta derecede tuzluluk sorunu olan alanlara bentonit uygulamasının buğdayda mineral beslenme problemlerinin bazılarının giderilmesine katkısı olacağından %5 düzeyinde bentonit uygulanmasını önerebiliriz.
Image of Teaching Profession According to Teachers Evaluations
Authors: ERARSLAN Raşit , YAVUZ Mustafa
Published: June 2023

This study, which was carried out using a mixed method research model, aims to explain how teachers' thoughts and observations about the image of the teaching profession and their suggestions for solutions to the problems related to the image of the teaching profession are seen by those who perform the profession. The research was conducted in Konya. Quantitative data were obtained from 439 teachers by stratified random sampling method and qualitative data were obtained from 16 teachers by maximum diversity sampling method. According to the quantitative findings of the study, it was concluded that the image of the teaching profession was at a medium level, the sub-dimensions of professional and personal characteristics, professional attractiveness and status were at a high level, and the dimensions of social perception and media were at a low level. According to the qualitative findings of the study, most of the teachers who participated in the research see the image of the teaching profession at a very low level or negatively. In order for the image of the teaching profession to reach a better level, the statements that teachers should continuously improve themselves and exhibit positive behaviours, and the suggestions that the Ministry of National Education and political actors should take care of teachers and better explain the activities and practices of teachers to the society came to the fore.
Estilos de aprendizaje y rendimiento académico en estudiantes del I ciclo de una universidad privada de ciencias e ingeniería del Perú
Authors: Montes Lizardo Chachi , Salcedo Núñez Mariella , García Córdova José Fidel , Ccencho Pari Abraham , Tito Matos Roger Milthon , Camposano Córdova Álvaro Ignacio , Franco Carpio Cesar Alberto
Published: July 2023

Knowing the learning styles of a human group with whom learning activities are going to be developed is a great success, hence the formulation of the problem of this research is: What relationship exists between learning styles and academic performance in the students of the first cycle of a private University of Sciences and Engineering? being the general objective: Establish the relationship that exists between learning styles and academic performance of students of the I cycle of a private University of Sciences and Engineering and the hypothesis: There is a direct relationship between learning styles and academic performance of those of the first cycle of a private University of Sciences and Engineering.
The research was of a quantitative nature, basic type, correlational level and descriptive correlational design. The sample was taken in a probabilistic way made up of 200 students of the first cycle of a private University of Sciences and Engineering. Likewise, the technique of survey, filing and documentary analysis was used, the instruments being the inventory of Ralph's Learning Styles, bibliographic records and summary.
The most important contribution of the present investigation considers that based on the data analyzed and processed, with a significance level of 5%, to test the hypothesis, the "t" test was performed for independent correlated samples, using the SPSS 26 program where it is determined that there is a significant correlation between the learning styles and the academic performance of the students of the first cycle of a Private University of Sciences and Engineering, making use of Pearson's "r" with a score of 0.523 and t=8.63 for related cases.
Comportamiento clínico de deficiencia nutricional en grupos de mayor susceptibilidad en tiempos de pandemia por Sars-CoV-2 (Covid-19) en una región del trapecio andino del Perú
Authors: Ureta Jurado Raúl , Rivera Curipaco Jeral Maycol , Zea Montesinos César Cipriano , Tapia Camargo Marisol Susana , Carhuas Peña Lida Inés
Published: July 2023

Objetivo. Caracterizar el comportamiento clínico epidemiológico de deficiencia nutricional en grupos de mayor susceptibilidad en atendidos en las Instituciones Prestadoras de Servicios de Salud-IPRESS de primer nivel de atención en la región de Huancavelica.

Materiales y Métodos. Tipo de estudio descriptivo, nivel descriptivo, diseño no experimental, transaccional descriptivo, método científico y análisis documental. La población y muestra fue constituida por niños y gestantes, se utilizó la técnica de análisis documental y ficha de análisis documentario de contenido.

Resultados. El 20,3% y 19,3% (año 2020 y 2021) de niños menores de 5 años con anemia leve, 12,4% y 11,1%; presentan anemia moderada y 0,4% y 0,3%; anemia severa; respectivamente; 5,0% y 4,8%; con desnutrición global; 5,0% y 4,7%; con sobrepeso, 1,4% y 1,1%; obesidad; 1,3% y 1,4%, con desnutrición aguda; 27,8% y 23,8%; con desnutrición crónica. Un 16,0% y 15,3% de gestantes con anemia leve, 17,7% y 16,0%; presentan anemia moderada y 0,8% y 0,7%; anemia severa; respectivamente y 35,5% y 29,6%; con sobrepeso, 25,5% y 7,0%; presentan déficit; respectivamente.

Conclusiones. Los grupos poblacionales consideradas de mayor vulnerabilidad; niños y gestantes aun presentan deficiencias nutricionales como la anemia y desnutrición (malnutrición).
أثر استراتيجية المراسل المتنقل في التوافق النفسي الاجتماعي و تعلم مهارة الارسال بالكرة الطائرة لدى طلاب المرحلة الاعدادية
Authors: حنين ميسم عباس  , نجلاء عباس نصيف
Published: June 2023

تعد استراتيجية المراسل المتنقل من الاستراتيجيات التي تحقق للطلاب اكبر فائدة ممكنة في تحصيلهم وتشجيعهم وتشويقهم فيكونوا متعاونين ومنتجين في المجموعات ، وبرزت اهمية البحث في التعرف على استراتجية المراسل المتنقل والتوافق النفسي الاجتماعي لمهارة الارسال بالكرة الطائرة، اما مشكلة البحث عدم وجود توافق وتركيزفي تنفيذ الوحدات التعليمية بين الطلاب يؤدي الى ضعف التعلم ، هدف البحث الى  التعرف على اثر استراتيجية المراسل المتنقل في التوافق النفسي الاجتماعي  وتعلم مهارة الارسال بالكرة الطائرة لدى طلاب المرحلة الاعدادية والذي يتم عن طريق اعداد مقياس التوافق النفسي الاجتماعي لطلاب المرحلة  الاعدادية ، واعداد وحدات تعليمية باستراتيجية المراسل المتنقل لمهارة الارسال بالكرة الطائرة لدى طلاب المرحلة الاعدادية،. واعتمدت الباحثتان المنهج التجريبي بالتصميم التجريبي للمجموعتين المتكافئتين التجريبية والضابطة ، وتتمثل حدود مجتمع البحث بطلاب المرحلة  الاعدادية لمدرستي 14 تموز واعدادية الميمون للبنين لدراسة الصباحية المستمرين بالدوام للعام الدراسي (2022.2021) البالغ عددهم (177) طالب حيث كانوا مقسمين الى (15) طالب عينة للاستطلاعية و(32) طالب للعينة التجربة الرئيسية مقسمين الى مجموعتين ، واما عينة الاعداد كانت (100) طالب  وتم استبعاد المتبقين، واعدتا الباحثتان مقياس التوافق النفسي الاجتماعي وفق خطوات منهجية متسلسلة ومعالجة احصائية ليكون ملائم لعينة البحث ، ومن ثم اعدتا منهج تعليمي يطبيق في الساحة الرياضية بمعدل وحدة تعليمية  واحدة في الاسبوع بواقع (7) وحدات تعليمية ، وبعد الانتهاء من اعداد المقياس تحققت الباحثتان من النتائج بواسطة الحقيبة الاحصائية ( spss) لتكون الاستنتاجات ان مقياس التوافق النفسي الاجتماعي هواداة صالحة لقياس طلاب المرحلة الاعدادية لتحققها الشروط العلمية ، واوصت الباحثتان بتطبيق استراتيجية المراسل المتنقل في تدريس مادة كرة الطائرة تساعد الطلاب في تحسين مستواى التوافق النفسي الاجتماعي لديهم وتفوقهم وتحسنهم على الطلاب الذين يدرسون الاسلوب المتبع من قبل مدرس المادة الاستاذ
ادارة استراتيجيات التكيف ودورها في دمج المعاقين لدى اللجنة البارالمبية الوطنية العراقية
Authors: مصطفى حميد حسين
Published: June 2023

تعتبر ادارة استراتيجيات التكيف احد اهم الركائز التي ينطلق منها ذوي الاحتياجات الخاصة نحو ممارسة الانشطة الرياضية المختلفة بما يتناسب وقدراته البدنية واتجاهاته وميوله بما يعزز مكانته الاجتماعية ويجعله عنصر فعّال في بيئته، ولعل عمل اللجنة البارالمبية الوطنية العراقية هو رعاية هذه الشريحة المهمة في المجتمع فنياً وادارياً فقد تناول البحث مدى الاثر والعلاقة لهذين المتغيرين, وقد حاول الباحث عرض إطار عملي تحليلي لآراء عينة مختارة من اللاعبين المعاقين اللذين اجابوا على مقياس ادارة استراتيجيات التكيف (المتغير المستقل) والعاملين في اللجنة البارالمبية الوطنية العراقية اللذين اجابوا على مقياس دمج المعاقين (المتغير التابع), فالعلاقة والاثر بين المتغيرين تنُم عن فهم منهجية التحسين وإدارة دفته مستقبلاً وهو أحد أهم أدوار القيادة الإدارية في الوقت الحاضر،انطلق البحث من مشكلة معبر عنها رعاية المعاقين امن قومي يجنبنا الوقوع في الكثير من المشكلات النفسية والجسدية، فهم ثروة الوطن الصامتة التي لابد ان تسمع صوتها للعالم خصوصاً بعد كم الانجازات الآسيوية والدولية التي حققتها اللجنة البارالمبية الوطنية العراقية في الآونة الاخيرة، رغم قلة اللاعبين المنتظمين في الفعاليات الرياضية ضمن اللجنة. هدف البحث الى معرفة دور ادارة استراتيجيات التكيف في دمج المعاقين بالمجتمع فضلاً عن العلاقة المترتبة على هذا التكيف في انخراطهم بالفعاليات الرياضية المناسبة لإتجاهاتهم وميولهم، حدد الباحث مجالات بحثه المكانية في مقراللجنة البارالمبية الوطنية العراقية، والزمانية للفترة من 1/1/2023 الى 15/4/2023، فضلاً عن البشرية المتمثلة بالجهاز الاداري والفني واللاعبين ضمن اللجنة البارالمبية الوطنية العراقية، اختبر الباحث علاقة الارتباط والتأثير بين                 " ادارة استراتيجية التكيف " الذي يمثل سلوك المعاقين و" دمج المعاقين " الذي يمثل سلوك القيادات الرياضية في اللجنة البارالمبية الوطنية العراقية وقد تم التوصل من خلال هذا البحث إلى عدة استنتاجات نظرية وعملية كان أهمها:- 1. وجود علاقة ارتباط معنوي بين ادارة استراتيجية التكيف ودمج المعاقين. 2. تأثر (المتغير التابع) دمج المعاقين في عينة البحث معنوياً بـ (المتغير المستقل) إدارة استراتيجية التكيف. واوصى الباحث بضرورة تبني اللجنة البارالمبية الوطنية العراقية سياسة محددة ومدروسة في مجال دمج المعاقين ويتضمن ذلك وجود خطط وبرامج عمل لتنفيذ مثل هذه السياسة من اجل استثمار طاقاتهم بالشكل الامثل.
Implementation of K-Means Clustering Method to Lecturers Based on Publications of National Journals and Accredited Sinta
Authors: Dahnial Dahnial
Published: July 2023

Lecturer research or scientific results published both nationally and with Sinta accreditation. This is done to determine the level of publication of lecturer research results that have been published so that they can be easily disseminated so that the knowledge gained influences knowledge in general and has an impact on people's lives. The problem in this research is how to apply the K-Means clustering method with reference to the results of lecturer research publications based on national journals and sinta accredited journals. In this study, the researchers used the K-Means method, which has the goal of minimizing the objective function that has been set in the clustering process and maximizing the variation of data in other clusters. So researchers will look for the best number of clusters in the K-means method. The discussion is carried out based on the data that has been collected in the form of national journal weights and sinta accredited journal weights by utilizing Matlab R2013b software. From the results of system testing, lecturer clustering was obtained related to the results of journal weights, namely lecturers with high national scores and no sinta accreditation weights, lecturers with quite high national weights and high sinta accreditation weights, moderate national weights and low sinta accreditation weights, low national weights and high weights with low Sinta accreditation. This study resulted in the conclusion that the data was processed through several stages, starting with calculating the weight value of each issue of the national journal and sinta accredited journal. Then the results of these weights are recapitulated based on each lecturer so that it can be seen the total value of the lecturers' weights in publishing research results in the form of journals that have been published both in the form of national publications and sinta publications.
Implementation of Virtual Reality for Photography Exhibitions
Authors: Setyawan Rizky Syahputra , Hidayat M Mahaputra , Febrianti Lutfia , Firmansyah Moch Alif
Published: July 2023

Art exhibitions are one way to communicate a work of art while displaying creations that can be enjoyed by visitors. However, it takes a very high cost to make a good exhibition hall, and many people are too lazy to go to the exhibition if it is just to look around. In this era of technology 4.0, many new innovations have emerged in human life, one of which is virtual reality. Virtual reality is increasingly being used as an alternative to visiting a place without having to come there directly. This research aims to create an Android system using virtual reality that provides an experience to users viewing works virtually. Virtual reality prepares a representative space to display works and also does not need to incur high costs while still providing quality and complete information from exhibition speakers. This research was built using Blender and Unity.  In the application design analysis, there are four main stages: (1) analysis, (2) design, (3) product development, and (4) product testing. The results of the assessment conducted by the virtual reality lecturer obtained an average result of 89%. In addition, the results of trials for students obtained an average percentage of 94% and were included in the very good category. The results of this study show that AR has indeed proven feasible to be used as a learning medium in introducing photographic works with 2D and 3D Animation, and therefore the potential to make exhibitions in VR is also used for other courses and learning. The result of this research is that an Android-based virtual reality system can simulate the exhibition of artwork.
Các yếu tố rủi ro ảnh hưởng chi phí triển khai các dự án đầu tư xây dựng theo định hướng phát triển bền vững
Authors: Nguyễn Anh Thư , Trần Thế Anh , Nguyễn Thanh Phong
Published: June 2023

Xây dựng theo định hướng bền vững được chứng minh mang lại nhiều lợi ích môi trường, kinh tế và xã hội. Tuy nhiên, nhiều nhà đầu tư xây dựng đã không ủng hộ việc triển khai các dự án Công trình xanh (CTX) do chi phí ban đầu cao hơn so với xây dựng truyền thống. Cần phải xác định các yếu tố rủi ro làm tăng chi phí - rào cản quan trọng đối với việc thực hành các dự án “xanh”, từ đó kiểm soát rủi ro, hạn chế phát sinh chi phí làm giảm lợi nhuận, hiệu quả dự án. Nghiên cứu này góp phần nhận dạng, phân tích và đánh giá các yếu tố rủi ro ảnh hưởng chi phí triển khai các dự án đầu tư xây dựng theo hướng phát triển bền vững. Dựa trên kết quả phân tích dữ liệu của một trăm bảy mươi hai bảng khảo sát và phỏng vấn trực tiếp hơn mười chuyên gia, nghiên cứu đã xác định được ba mươi hai yếu tố, phân loại thành sáu nhóm nhân tố góp phần tạo nên sự khác biệt về chi phí gồm: “Thiết kế”, “Chi phí công trình xanh”, “Vật liệu”, “Môi trường – Xã hội”, “Quản lý dự án” và “Pháp lý – Hợp đồng”. Kết quả nghiên cứu cho thấy ngoài các yếu tố như thiết kế phức tạp, vật liệu xanh kém chất lượng, quá trình quản lý và thi công dự án kém hiệu quả thì chi phí tư vấn chuyên gia, chi phí đăng ký chứng nhận tiêu chuẩn xanh và các loại phí bảo hiểm xanh cũng làm tăng thêm chi phí xây dựng bền vững. Do đó, cần có sự tính toán, quản lý tốt ngay từ lúc lên ý tưởng thiết kế cho đến thi công, bàn giao và vận hành dự án xây dựng công trình xanh.
Nghiên cứu chế tạo bê tông cường độ cao siêu rắn nhanh sử dụng calcium aluminate vô định hình
Authors: Thắng Nguyễn Công , Nguyễn Văn Tuấn
Published: June 2023

Bài báo trình bày kết quả nghiên cứu về việc sử dụng chất kết dính chứa phụ gia rắn nhanh aluminat canxi vô định hình (ACA) để chế tạo bê tông độ chảy cao, cường độ cao siêu rắn nhanh. Kết quả nghiên cứu cho thấy việc sử dụng phụ gia khoáng silica fume và xỉ lò cao hạt hoá nghiền mịn (GBFS) kết hợp với phụ gia rắn nhanh có khả năng chế tạo được bê tông với độ chảy lớn hơn 500 mm và cường độ cao rắn nhanh đảm bảo cường độ nén của bê tông sau 4h đạt trên 10 MPa và sau 28 ngày đạt trên 55 MPa. Bên cạnh đó, việc sử dụng GBFS với hàm lượng đến 30% theo khối lượng chất kết dính không làm ảnh hưởng đến tốc độ rắn chắc và phát triển cường độ của bê tông. Khi sử dụng ACA với hàm lượng 15%, cường độ của bê tông ở 4h và 28 ngày đạt tương ứng 23 MPa và 71 MPa. Mặc dù cường độ nén ở 4h thấp hơn so với mẫu sử dụng 20%ACA nhưng ở 28 ngày cường độ nén là tương đương. Bên cạnh đó, mẫu bê tông sử dụng ACA có khả năng chống thấm ion clo không có sự khác biệt so với mẫu đối chứng (không sử dụng ACA).
GENETIC RELATIONSHIP AMONG SOME GENERA OF THE FAMILY CACTACEAE
Authors: NAMA LA , ALTAMEME HJM
Published: July 2023

The family Cactaceae comprises many genera, has taxonomic controversies at the species level, and yet has not been studied at the genetic level in Iraq. The presented study focused on species genotyping based on the RAPD-PCR method. The classification of six species, i.e., Hylocereus undatus, Aloe vera, Opuntia ficus-indica, Espostoa guentheri, Echinocactus grusonii, and Mammillaria elongata, ensued based on phenotypic characters to determine their precise taxonomic names and evaluate kinship by constructing the phylogeny tree RAPD-PCR. The short oligo primers showed the highest polymorphic bands (100%), with no monomorphic and basal bands correlated among these species. This highly polymorphic relationship indicated that each species has a superior identity and unique evolutionary trend. The oligo primers were considered productive by showing highly distinct and sharp bands, while others showed faint bands. This research confirmed the efficacy of RAPD primers in measuring polymorphism, comparing genotypes, and identifying Cacti species using specialized RAPD markers.
GENOME-WIDE ANALYSES OF CORE REGULATORY MODULE SHATTERING CASCADE GENES IN CANOLA (BRASSICA NAPUS L.)
Authors: YAZIN M , ALI GM , RIAZ M , ALI S , RAHMAN HU , IQBAL A , KHAN SU , SHAKEEL M , MUNIR M , MOHIBULLAH M , KHAN MR
Published: July 2023

Premature seed shattering in canola causes massive losses in yield by up to 50% in adverse climatic conditions. In the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana, which belongs to the same family as canola, the Brassicaceae, eight genes participate in a shattering cascade. Phylogenetic reconstruction, syntenic relationships, genomics loci, promoter sequences, and identification of transcription factor-binding sites (TFBSs) faced shattering cascade genes’ analysis. Among these, three genes, SHATTERPROOF1, SHATTERPROOF2, and FRUITFUL (SHP1, SHP2, FUL), belonged to a MADS-box family implicated in fruit dehiscence zone and valve margin constitute a core regulatory module. But, in Brassica, the exact number of genes involved in shattering remained obscure. Grouping BnSHP1-N, BnSHP2-N, and BnFUL-N into their respective clades was according to phylogenetic reconstruction of core regulatory modules (SHP1, SHP2, and FUL) and from other species homologs. The eight shattering cascade genes showed no conservation, indicating their involvement in crushing through separate pathways. The increased number of homologs/paralogs in Brassica was due to occurrences of genome duplication or a triplication event during evolution. Exonization and intronization could be responsible for a variable number and size of the exons and introns in gene structures. Comparative genome synteny analysis of SHP1, SHP2, and FUL revealed correlation and evolutionary insights into gene region relationships in all Brassicaceae. Study results provided basic information on cloning, phylogenetic reconstruction, genomics loci, and identifying transcription factor-binding sites (TFBSs) of core regulatory module genes that might be helpful for developing shattering-resistant genome-edited plants to prevent future yield losses in canola.
RESEARCH ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN READING COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS, BLOOM’S TAXONOMY, AND CRITICAL THINKING COMPETENCE TO ADAPT TO THE PRACTICAL NEEDS OF TEACHING READING COMPREHENSION DEVELOPING CRITICAL THINKING: A CASE STUDY OF VIETNAM
Authors: Dieu Thuong Nguyen
Published: July 2023

The General Education Program in Literature (2018) of Vietnam is oriented toward capacity development for learners. Meanwhile, critical thinking is still a new and difficult problem for Vietnamese teachers. According to the survey results, they do not understand or do not know how to comprehensively assess critical thinking, including assessing critical thinking capacity in teaching reading comprehension. Those teachers assess students' cognitive ability mainly through the system of reading comprehension questions according to Bloom's taxonomy. By qualitative research method, the article has determined the correlation between reading comprehension levels and thinking levels (according to Bloom's taxonomy) and the levels of critical thinking competence, the correlation between reading questions comprehension (according to Bloom's taxonomy) ) and the levels of critical thinking competence, the correlation between reading comprehension questions (according to S.Toulmin's model) with Bloom's taxonomy, stages of critical thinking.
IMPACT OF COVID 19 PANDEMIC ON THE PERFORMANCE OF MEDICAL AID SOCIETIES IN ZIMBABWE
Authors: T. T Mutero Tanaka , Mveku Blessed , Bhibhi Peter , Chagwesha Munyaradzi , Mudzamba Mike
Published: July 2023

This research study was inspirational to know and understand the impact of COCOVID-19andemic on the performance of Medical Aid Societies in Zimbabwe. The objectives of the study were to determine the impact of COVID-19 on membership uptake, examine the impact of COVID-19 on the profitability of medical aid and assess the impact of COVID-19 on claims management. A literature review provided the foundation and knowledge, understanding and scholarly debates of the impact of COVID-19 medical aid societies. The study adopted the quantitative research methodology and constructed a questionnaire and conducted interviews distributing them to 80 correspondents. Data collected was analysed using IBM SPSS statistics version 20 and the findings of the data were represented on tables. The hypothesis of the study H0 was accepted as COVID19 had an impact on the membership uptake, profitability, and claims of medical AID Schemes in Zimbabwe. The sample size used was 80. Recommendations on how to manage medical aid societies’ performance in a crisis is according to the findings of the study are proposed. The recommendations include engaged membership, blockchain technology, and hybrid billing model. The study proposed that future researchers can compare the use of telehealth services in other countries during pandemics of this nature and its role in Zimbabwean Medical Aid societies for the sustenance of their performance.
TEACHERS AND LEARNERS’ EXPERIENCES OF IMPLEMENTING BLENDED LEARNING DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC LOCKDOWN IN MANGWE DISTRICT, ZIMBABWE
Authors: Moyo Mncedisi , Sibanda Lwazi
Published: July 2023

Implementation of blended learning should be characterised by an array of strategies for effective instructional delivery to take place in the classroom. Hence, this study sought to explore the experiences of teachers and learners on implementation of blended learning in Mangwe District Secondary Schools, Matabeleland South Province during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. This qualitative study was hinged on the interpretivist paradigm and employed a case study design. The participants who comprised eight teachers and twenty-four learners were purposively sampled from four secondary schools. Data collected through semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions were thematically analysed. The findings indicated that the flipped classroom, selfblend and flex approaches were mainly used to implement blended learning during COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in selected schools. The study further found that these strategies were implemented through the use of WhatsApp social media platform. The study concluded that in spite of the challenges encountered, selected schools made efforts to ensure that blended learning was implemented through the cited strategies. The study recommended that the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education should capacitate teachers on various learning management systems and online assessment tools through in-service training sessions to support implementation of blended learning.
FACTORS AFFECTING THE FREQUENCY OF ONLINE SHOPPING OF YOUNG CONSUMERS IN THE POST-COVID-19 ERA
Authors:   University of Urbino, Department of Economics, Society, Politics, Pencarelli Tonino ,   Urbino, Italy, Skerhakova Veronika ,   University of Presov, Faculty of Management and Business; Presov, Slovakia, Tirpak Denis ,   University of Presov, Faculty of Management and Business; Presov, Slovakia,
Published: June 2023

Background: Understanding of drivers of online shopping is crucial in today’s digitized world. The COVID-19 pandemic highly influenced young consumers shopping behavior and rapidly raised their preference for online shopping. Aims: The aim of this paper was to investigate which factors affect the frequency of young consumers’ online shopping in the post-pandemic era. Methods: The data were evaluated by application of the Generalized linear model. Sample: The primary data were collected through a self-administered questionnaire with 635 respondents. Results: The results showed that the perceived e-trust and the usage of social media (expressed through factors such as frequency of use and promotion on social media) influence the frequency of online shopping of these consumers. The research also revealed that males tend to shop online more than females. Conclusions: Social media usage, e-trust and promotion on social media proved as significant factors affecting the frequency of online shopping of young consumers. The factor of gender showed up significant too. Implications: It is important to differentiate the contents of the messages on social media based on gender and the customer segments to whom the communication and promotions on social media are addressed.
BIG DATA AND EXCHANGE RATE EFFICIENCY IN NIGERIA: ANY ROLE FOR INVESTMENT SENTIMENTS?
Authors:   Fountain University, Osogbo, Nigeria., Ayinde Taofeek O. , Adeyemi Farouq A. ,   Fountain University, Osogbo, Nigeria.
Published: June 2023

The efficiency of the exchange rate is a strong indicator to determine appropriate exchange rate returns. This study engages the use of big data to investigate exchange rate efficiency in Nigeria and further examine the role of investment sentiments. The study employs both the unit-root and variance ratio tests. Also, the granger causality test was employed to investigate the direction of causality. The data spanned 4,992 daily observations each for exchange rate and investment sentiments and cover the daily period 12/10/2001 – 5/13/2022. For further interrogation, quarterly and yearly data frequencies of these two variables were employed in order to explain the varieties of big data. With recourse to the effect of big data, results show that the exchange rate exhibits a random walk behaviour in Nigeria only for daily and quarterly data frequencies and not for the yearly data frequency. However, the causality test indicates that investors' speculations do not affect exchange rate dynamics in the country. As the exchange rate is found efficient in Nigeria, the monetary authority is enjoined to promote real-time information about the exchange rate to deflect undue speculations by investors. This study implies that the monetary authority in Nigeria should model exchange rate efficiency around its intrinsic data-generating process.
THE RELATIONSHIP AMONG GOALS, LEARNING STRATEGIES, AND SELF-EFFICACY BELIEFS. STRUCTURAL MODELING APPROACH
Authors:   Mercu Buana Yogyakarta University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Wahyu Ariani, Dorothea
Published: June 2023

Background - Learning is a necessity for everyone, including employees. Many employees in Indonesia choose to continue their studies for self-development. This is inseparable from the learning strategy chosen. Aims - This study aims to investigate the relationship between the three models of achievement goals, learning strategies, and self-efficacy beliefs. Methods - Correlation analysis for testing the relationship between variables in accordance with the study hypothesis was carried out after the questionnaire was declared valid and reliable. A SEM with a two-step approach was used to test the relationship model simultaneously. Sample - The study was conducted with 506 university working students participating in undergraduate programs in economics and business in Indonesia using a survey questionnaire. Results - The model that was found to be the most appropriate was self-efficacy beliefs, which mediated the relationship between achievement goals and learning strategies. The mastery approach was a dimension of achievement goals that consistently and positively influenced each other with deep learning strategies and self-efficacy beliefs. The beliefs also consistently and negatively influenced each other with surface learning strategies. Conclusions - The result indicated a consistent relationship and influence between mastery goals, deep learning strategies, as well as self-efficacy beliefs or between performance-avoidance goals, surface learning strategies, and self-efficacy beliefs. Implications - This study also strengthened the understanding that individuals with high self-efficacy beliefs have a goal to outperform their peers but are inconsistent in the selection of strategies.
PRE-SERVICE PRIMARY TEACHERS’ TPACK IMPROVEMENT THROUGH LISTENING ACTIVITIES: DESIGN, OBSERVE AND EVALUATE
Authors: GÜNBAŞ Nilgün , GÖZÜKÜÇÜK Meral
Published: June 2023

Pre-service teachers are mostly trained with traditional methods in their institutions and as a result, they do not become competent in technology integration in education. To successfully integrate technology in education, it is necessary for teachers to have knowledge of the content and the pedagogical techniques to teach this content with technology (TPACK). The purpose of this study was to contribute to pre-service primary school teachers’ TPACK. For this purpose, the content was selected as listening, the most ignored skill taught in language education. In a qualitative framework, a case study approach was utilized. Eight pre-service primary teachers were selected with convenience sampling from a public university in Turkey. For eight weeks, the pre-service teachers learned block-based visual programming and designed visual and audio listening texts in pairs. Their projects were undertaken with fourth grade students, and they observed the students’ interactions with these projects. Upon the completion of this process, a semi-structured interview form, prepared by the researchers, was used to gather the pre-service teachers’ views. Results showed that they increased their technological pedagogical content knowledge in the TPACK framework. They also developed a better sense of entertaining, active, and individual learning environments.
Pelatihan Pembuatan Pewarna Alam dari Daun Rami dan Teh Hitam Tambi serta Pewarnaan Pada Bulu Dombos di Kabupaten Wonosobo
Authors: Muslim Ikhwanul , Chalil Nono Chariono , Koesneliawaty Elly , Nuramdhani Ida , Ichwan Muhamad , Eka MUlyani RR Wiwiek , Christian David , Yuniarti Yayu Eka , Karlina Mia , Jamaludin Fauzi , Atnes Elok Septiana
Published: June 2023

Kabupaten Wonosobo merupakan daerah penghasil kekayaan alam yang berlimpah, diantaranya berupa domba yang dikenal dengan dombos, tanaman rami dan teh yang dikelola PT Perkebunan Tambi. Politeknik STTT Bandung melalui unit UP2M melaksanakan program pelatihan 2 hari untuk memanfaatkan kekayaan alam tersebut menjadi produk tekstil yaitu bulu dombos dan pewarna alam dari daun Rami dan teh hitam. Sebanyak 20 orang aktif berpartisipasi dalam kegiatan ini sebagai peserta pelatihan yang semuanya merupakan warga kabupaten Wonosobo. Kegiatan dihadiri pula oleh praktisi serat Rami yaitu Bapak Akhmad Wibowo dan turut serta dukungan dari Bapak Agus Wibowo selaku Kepala Dinas Pariwisata dan Budaya kabupaten Wonosobo. Hasil kegiatan ini berupa ekstrak cair daun Rami, teh Tambi hitam dan bulu dombos yang telah diwarnai oleh kedua pewarna alam tersebut.
Harvesting Done Right: the Use of Outcome Harvesting Method in Project Evaluation
Authors: Kosheleva N.
Published: June 2023

In our journal’s first issue of 2022, we talked about Outcome Mapping — the method that involves building behavioral change maps1. It is based on the idea that projects and programs result in observable changes in the behavior of the people and organizations targeted by these projects and programs. The Outcome Harvesting methodology discussed in this paper takes an open approach to the outcomes: while traditional evaluation focuses primarily on the intended outcomes (changes) that were foreseen in the development phase of the project or program being evaluated, Outcome Harvesting seeks to identify all the changes that the project or program being evaluated has led to. What steps should be taken on the way to “harvesting” the outcomes and what should be considered?
A Theater that Begins with a Human. Community Theater as a New Art Form
Authors: Kim E.
Published: June 2023

In our new column, “In Simple Words,” we will publish materials that, as the title states, are written in simple words, without trying to be “scientific”. These articles are more like essays, representing their authors’ views and reflecting socially significant topics. “Real people, real stories, real us,” that’s what Elena Kim and Asya Belyaeva, creators of Moscow-based “This Is Us” community theater, say about themselves. Community theater is a new concept in performing arts, but numerous experts have already noticed its therapeutic power. Here, viewers tell their stories and see them immediately come to life on stage, thus becoming co-creators of the performances. This opinion piece by Elena Kim describes how and why community theater works and how it presents a model of the world and our relationships in the world.
Linear to Circular: an Alternative Model of Economic Development
Authors: Egorova E.
Published: June 2023

With the beginning of the Industrial Revolution we have been following a linear economic model. The shortcomings of this system, with its pressure on nature and its focus on constant economic growth, have now become so obvious that they beg the question: where do we go from here? There is an alternative to this obsolete economic model, the so-called circular economy. In this article, we review its basic ideas and structural features.
Physicochemical, Sensorial and Antioxidant Properties of Sardine Fish Patties Incorporated with Different Natural Additives
Authors: Chong Chi-Cheng , Ab Aziz Muhamad Faris , Ismail-Fitry Mohammad Rashedi
Published: June 2023

Sardine fish patty is a processed seafood product that easily spoiled because of oxidation. Oregano, cloves, cinnamon, turmeric, and green tea contain antioxidant properties that could preserve the fish patty. This study aimed to incorporate these ingredients into sardine fish patties and investigate their effects on the physicochemical properties, sensory evaluation, and lipid oxidation of the patties. The fresh sardine patties were treated with 0.5% of oregano (PWO), cloves (PWC), cinnamon (PWCI), turmeric (PWT) or green tea (PWGT) before being cooked, cooled and chill-stored for 12 days. No significant effects of the treatments were observed on moisture content, cooking yield, and shrinkage of the patties. The incorporation of turmeric significantly (P<0.05) affected all colour parameters on the patties (PWT). Although PWGT showed slightly increased values in some texture profiling parameters, the PWGT also showed positive acceptability regarding sensory evaluation for most of the eating quality parameters. A significant (P<0.05) reduction in TBARS values in the patties incorporated with green tea (PWGT), while increased scavenging activity values of the PWGT and cloves (PWC) were observed. Thus, the study implied that green tea demonstrated a good effect on sardine fish patty, as compared to spices, which could be a potential natural preservative to preserve the fish product during storage.
Development of A Plant-Based Meat Product Supplemented With Red Amaranth Antioxidants For The Elderly
Authors: Putthawan Pornhathai , Chaiso Surachai
Published: June 2023

This study was aimed at developing a protein-rich food formulation for the elderly using ingredients derived from soybean, sacha inchi, wheat flour, quinoa, and perilla seed. First, the protein content of all ingredients was analyzed. The results showed that the highest protein level (48.54%) was seen in sacha inchi. Then, sensory test by elderly adults was evaluated. The formulation which had the highest sensory acceptance comprised 33% soybean, 40% sacha inchi, 20% wheat flour, 5% quinoa, and 2% perilla seed. The effect of stabilizers (xanthan gum and sodium alginate) at levels of 0.1 and 0.2%, respectively, was studied. It was found that 0.1% sodium alginate produced the highest sensory score. Measurements of the texture and water absorption of the formulation showed that the values for hardness, cohesiveness, springiness, adhesiveness, chewiness and gumminess were 1003, 0.25, 0.45, 0.17, 110, and 222, respectively, while water absorption was 51.10%. An aqueous extract of Amaranthus dubius was subjected to analysis of levels of polyphenols and anthocyanins, as well as antioxidant capacity and cytotoxicity. The aqueous extract had polyphenol, anthocyanin, DPPH radical-scavenging and FRAP levels of 41.13 µg GAE/mL, 458 mg/L, 62.7%, and 14.8 µg Trolox/mL, respectively. At a concentration of 2000 µg/mL, the crude extract exerted 22% average anti-proliferative effect on P388, KB, Hela and HepG2 cells. Different extract levels were added to the product, and the acceptability of the concentrated extract was re-evaluated. The results showed that the concentrated extract at 0.5% level of incorporation had the highest acceptance rating as a meat analogue. The energy per 100 g of the plant meat sample was 247.95 kcal, while its contents of protein, fat, carbohydrate, ash, and dietary fibre were 24.71, 6.27, 23.17, 2.52 and 6.76%, respectively. Thus, the plant meat product supplemented with A. dubius extract could be an alternative and safe diet for the elderly.
Ultra-Processed Food Consumption About Body Mass Index (BMI) of Public University Students in Malaysia
Authors: Ganesrau Girijah , Ali Asma' , Mohamed Hamid Jan Jan , Zainuddin Ahmad Ali , Yusof Hayati Mohd , Jean Sim Why
Published: June 2023

The Malaysian Nutrition Research Priorities for the 12th Plan (2021-2025) has identified a critical need for research on the consumption of ultra-processed foods among public university students in Malaysia. Despite this need, there is a lack of empirical research on the relationship between ultra-processed food intake and body mass index (BMI) in this population. To address this gap, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between the consumption of ultra-processed foods and BMI in public university students in Malaysia. A cross-sectional study design was employed, involving 250 respondents aged 18 years and above. Data was collected through a self-administered questionnaire, which consisted of three parts: a socio-demographic profile, anthropometric measurement, and a 24-hr dietary record. Food and beverage consumption was classified using the NOVA food categorization system (composed of Group 1: Unprocessed or minimally processed foods, Group 2: Processed culinary ingredients, Group 3: Processed foods, and Group 4: Ultra-processed foods), and energy intake was calculated using the Nutritionist Pro software and food guidance books. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 20.0. The results showed that the average daily caloric intake was 1821.74 ± 439.03 kcal, with 31% of the total intake being contributed by ultra-processed foods (Group 4). The average energy intake from Group 1 and 2 was 1225.95 ± 414.90 kcal, Group 3 was 33.52 ± 73.83 kcal and Group 4 was 562.27 ± 344.71 kcal. The average BMI was 23.10 (7.38) kg/m2, which falls within the normal category. The analysis revealed a significant positive correlation between ultra-processed food consumption and BMI (rs=0.16, n=250, p=0.014). This study provides valuable insights into ultra-processed food consumption patterns among Malaysian university students using the NOVA classification system and highlights the importance of reducing such consumption to prevent nutritionally related diseases among public university students in the country.
Sustainability and Climate Risk Data
Authors: Marczis David , Mihálovits Zsolt , Sebestyén Géza
Published: June 2023

As economic actors face increasing pressure to be socially responsible and environmentally conscious, investors look beyond traditional financial metrics and seek data to support their decision-making. Measuring and reporting sustainability and climate risks is a relatively new discipline with several interrelations to economic, financial, risk management, and other cognitive study areas such as climate sciences, and have come a long way in the last couple of years. We are in the middle of the evolutionary process, as data availability and coverage are much better than a decade ago. However, there is still a lot to do until the new metrics and indicators are fully embedded in risk management frameworks and decision-making processes, similar to traditional risk measures. In our essay, we will explore the role of third-party data vendors for sustainability, ESG, and climate risk-related information, their importance in the modern investing world, and review the major challenges. We give an insight into the evolution of the market of data vendors and also the regulatory landscape. Finally, we explore the unique roles of central banks and their challenges in implementing actions in sustainability.
Knowledge Management in Local Wisdom of Mor Hom Natural Dyed
Authors: Theeramongkol Praparnporn , Kee-Ariyo Chayapat , Soteyome Thanapop , Mongkholrattanasit Rattanaphol
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this study was to investigate Mor Hom natural dye using a qualitative research approach and local knowledge. Relevant primary and secondary data were collected through in-depth interviews with three sets of key informants, including community scholars, natural-dyed Mor Hom clothing businesses, and academics, and a participatory observation procedure involving a total of 15 participants from five local wisdom areas in Phrae province, Thailand. The content analysis revealed that the natural dye Mor Hom is inherited from the progenitors through communion with the inheritors through narrating, remembering, following, trial and error, and testing until completed. In order to determine Mor Hom local knowledge from the respondent’s implicit information, knowledge management technologies are required. In wisdom management, knowledge storage is demonstrated and organised using a method of learning by practise, learning from previous teachings, and studying from successful individuals in natural dyeing, or “best practice”, to generate explicit knowledge. In addition, they were developing a knowledge management guideline for natural dyeing wisdom that the community could use to learn and share information. In addition, the local perception of the district is extremely conservative because Mor Hom represents Phrae when people discuss this region. For the community and all concerned parties, the outcome of this research is a handbook and an electronic book for managing the local knowledge of Mor Hom natural dyes.
Volatile Compound Profiles of Raw and Roasted Peanut Seeds of the Runner and Virginia Market-types
Authors: Weissburg Jacy R. , Johanningsmeier Suzanne D. , Dean Lisa L.
Published: June 2023

The unique flavor of peanuts that develops during roasting is the primary driving force for the consumption of peanut products. Although rarely consumed raw, the raw state of the peanut contains the precursors involved in the transformations that lead to the distinct flavor development in roasted peanuts. Volatile compounds extracted from the headspace above raw and roasted peanut samples of the runner and virginia market types by solid phase microextraction were characterized using two-dimensional gas chromatography coupled with time-of-flight mass spectrometry. The roasting treatment and peanut market-type each had a significant impact on the types and concentrations of small molecular weight compounds found. Among 361 sample components detected, 290 compounds were found to be significantly different between the raw and roasted treatments (p < 0.05). The roasted samples contained pyrazines, pyrroles, thiazoles, and furans. Alcohols were the primary compounds found in the raw peanut samples. Additionally, 107 compounds were found to differ significantly between roasted runner and virginia-type peanuts. Virginia-type peanuts contained higher levels of linoleic acid oxidation products, such as 2-octenal, hexanal, and 1-octen-3-one. More significant distinctions in volatile compounds were recognized between runner and virginia market types than previously observed. In total, this study reported 119 volatile compounds that have not previously been reported in roasted peanuts, including 11 furans, seven pyrroles, five pyridines, and 12 pyrazines.
السلوك الحراري لعدة أنظمة جدران غير حاملة مناسبة للاستخدام في مناطق المناخ الحار
Authors: حسن عاطف
Published: June 2023

لتقليل الاعتماد على الطابوق كمادة أساسية في تشييد جدران غير حاملة في الأبنية الهيكلية، تم اقتراح عدة أنظمة خفيفة الوزن وذات معامل انتقال حراري منخفض مع استخدام الحجر الكلسي سمك (100) ملم لأغراض التقوية والجمالية، تم اختيار هذه النماذج ضمن الظروف المناخية لمدينة بغداد ]خط عرض 33.2 درجة شمالاً[ ولليوم الـ (21) من كل شهر (على مدار العام 2012) ومقارنة السلوك الحراري لها مع الجدار التقليدي المشيد من الطابوق سمك 240ملم.اتضح من خلال الدراسة ان استخدام النظام المصنع من ثلاث طبقات من الخشب المضغوط مثبت بينها عازل حراري سمك 50 ملم وفجوة هوائية سمك 50 ملم يوفر طاقة كهربائية حوالي %42 مما يستهلكه الجدار التقليدي صيفاً وخلال الشتاء يوفر %39 بينما يكون التوفير السنوي %41 وعند استخدام الألواح الجبسية بديلاً عن طبقة الخشب المضغوط الداخلية ينخفض التوفير الى %27 صيفاً، %6 شتاءاً وعلى مدار العام كان التخفيض %17 . أما التغليف من الخارج بالسيراميك ذو السطح الأملس أو الخشن، اتضح بأن استخدام السيراميك ذو السطح الخشن يوفر طاقة في حدود %35 صيفاً، %6 شتاءاً وعلى مدار العام يكون التوفير %22 . بينما استخدام السيراميك ذو السطح الأملس فيحقق توفير %17 صيفاً، %9 شتاءاً وعلى مدار العام يكون في حدود %13 ونسبة تقليل وزن الجدار المقترح تكون في حدود%(7-13) من وزن الجدار التقليدي وكذلك كلفة التشييد قد انخفضت بمقدار %27 من تكلفة إنشاء الجدار التقليدي.