bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Relevansi dan Potensi Madrasah Diniyah dalam Menopang Sistem Pendidikan Nasional
Authors: Abdullah
Published: January 2023

Artikel ini membahas tentang potensi madrasah diniyah dalam pengelolaan system Pendidikan nasional. Dalam system pembelajaran pendidikan diniyah, tidak hanya menekankan pada aspek kognitif, tapi juga afektif, sehingga dalam membentuk karakter, pendidikan cukup efektif. Dalam madrasah diniyah proses pembelajaran dituangkan dalam kegiatan intrakurikuler dan ektrakurikuler. Kegiatan Intrakurikuler dalam kegiatan belajar mengajar di madrasah diniyah, penjatahan waktunya telah ditentukan dalam program. Pada prinsipnya kegiatan intrakurikuler merupakan kegiatan tatap muka antara siswa dan guru.Termasuk didalamnya kegiatan perbaikan dan pengayaan. Sedangkan jegiatan ekstrakurikuler ialah Kegiatan diluar jam pelajaran biasa, yang dilakukan didalam atau diluar madrasah dengan tujuan memperluas pengetahuan siswa. Kegiatan ini dilakukan secara berkala dalam waktu-waktu tertentu
Manajemen Sarana Prasarana dalam Menunjang Kompetensi Guru di SMP Al-Falah
Authors: Sa'diyah Halimatus , Jannah Maghfirotul
Published: January 2023

Penelitian ini di lakukan di SMP Al-Falah Jangkar, dengan tujuan untuk mendeskripsikan tentang manajemen sarana prasarana dalam menunjang kompetensi guru. Adapun metode penelitian menggunakan penelitian kualitatif. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan gambaran yang objektif, faktual, akurat dan sistematis, mengenai masalah-masalah yang ada di obyek penelitian. Data tentang obyek penelitian ini di peroleh dengan cara observasi, interview dan dokumentasi.
Dari hasil pembahasan yang di peroleh dari penlitian, dapat di simpulkan bahwa manajemen sarana prasarana dalam SMP Al-Falah sudah baik karena dapat di lihat dari bagaimana cara kepala sekolah dalam memanaj sarana prasarana melalui beberapa tahapanya itu perencanaan, pengadaan, pemeliharaan, penginventarisasian, dan terakhir penghapusan. Salah satunya tidak kalah penting adalah kelengkapan sarana prasarana mengikuti kemajuan jaman
Al Ghazali's Learning Approach
Authors: NJIS Erfan Efendi , Muhammad Hisyam
Published: January 2023

Some experts try to develop a variety of conceptual perspectives to find the best and most efficient learning approach design. Likewise, Muslim scholars also seem to be trying to contribute to the development of learning approaches. This article attempts to reveal the idea of Imam Al Ghozal as an Islamic scholar's perspective. The focus studied is the content of the book ayyuhā al-walad fī nasīhati al-muta'allimīn wa maw'izatihim liya'lamū wa yumayyizū 'ilman nāfi'an min gayrihi and efforts to formulate the perspective learning approach of the book. The study was carried out with a library research approach with content analysis techniques. The findings of the study provide a conclusion that the formulation of a learning approach needs to be directed at strengthening general science and religion in a balanced way. Not only strengthening religious scholarship, al Ghozali's ideas in the book studied emphasize the theocentric transformation to theo-anthrophocentric in religious learning.
Distance Learning Home Experience and the Food Preparation Skills of Grade 9 Students in Technology and Livelihood Education
Authors:   marygrace.malata@gmail.com, edna.briones@lspu.edu.ph, https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1157-518x, Laguna State Polytechnic University, San Pablo City Campus, San Pablo Laguna, Philippines, M. Aquino Mary Grace , O. Briones Dr. Edna
Published: January 2023

This study was conducted to determine the relationship between the distance learning home experience and the food preparation skills of Grade-9 students in Technology and Livelihood Education. The Descriptive-Correlational research design was adopted, and statistical tools such as Pearson r correlational analysis were utilized to test the relationship between the independent and dependent variables. Hypotheses were tested, and the findings revealed the following information: Using Pearson’s r correlation analysis, the data revealed that internet access is moderate negative significance to preparing fruits and vegetables, the use of a cooker, and cooking methods for Grade 9 TLE students. The knife is a moderate negative significance with online learning resources. Home assistance is moderate negative significance to preparing fruits and vegetables, using a cooker, and cooking techniques and thus the null hypothesis is not sustained. Hence, timely feedback, time allotment, and instructional delivery have no significant relationship with the food preparation skills of the learners thus the null hypothesis is sustained in this respect. It indicates that the learners experienced all the distance learning at home but when it comes to the food preparation skills, they still need the guidance of the teachers in performing their skills. It only shows that the teacher plays a vital role in improving the food preparation skills of the learners in distance learning. Having these findings, the study recommends that a comprehensive professional development program be implemented to ensure that online teachers will be given a chance to improve themselves in teaching virtually continuously; teachers are given technical assistance through training, workshop, coaching, and mentoring on class programming, and sharing of assignments, learning management specifically in managing online classes using the ICT and managing the school facilities and equipment may be considered as possible topics in the future learning and development programs for the teachers and future researchers may conduct a study on the distance learning experience of learners at home in the food preparation skills of the learners on a broader scale. Keywords: distance learning, home experience, food preparation skills, Technology, and Livelihood Education
Business Classification of the Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMES) Industry in Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines
Authors:   rbareno045@gmail.com, judygimena@gmail.com, jesszon.cano@bisu.edu.ph, Arcelo Memorial National High School – Cebu, University of Cebu – Banilad, Bohol Island State University – Candijay, Bohol, Philippines, A. Bareño Reynaldo , F. Gimena Judy Ann , B. Cano Jesszon
Published: January 2023

Industries including SMEs employed contractual employees to cater to the high demand of the labor force during peak months. Through this, they will be able to save costs on benefits. This study explored the experiences of the employer and employees of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Mandaue City, Cebu, 2022. This study utilized descriptive research using quantitative data. In particular, the study was conducted in the selected barangays where there the target small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were located. Using the purposive sampling technique, the respondents of this study were the ten (10) representatives and employees under a short-term employment contract of the small and medium-sized enterprises in Mandaue City, Cebu. Frequency count and the simple percentage were computed to analyze the data about the profile of the small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The majority of the small and medium-scale enterprises operating in the selected barangays in Mandaue City had 10-99 employees and owned Php3,000,000.00 to Php15,000,000.00. Moreover, more of them were engaged in logistics, warehousing, trading selling construction supplies, and real estate and offering air and sea freight forwarding, trucking, household removals, warehousing, inventory management, courier services, and door-to-door delivery. Also, a good number the SMEs cater to the logistics, warehousing, and trading market. Keywords: Human resource management, labor relations, short-term employment, small and medium-sized enterprises, Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines.
School Attendance and Health Guide App
Authors:   College of Technology and Allied Sciences Bohol Island State University, Cogtong, Candijay, Bohol, Philippines, Amora Epifelward Niño , V. Romero Kennery , C. Amoguis Rennan , G. Tuyor Rodelou , E. Olandria Jonas , N. Olandria Evangeline , B. Auxtero Mae , B. Romero Pamela Joy
Published: January 2023

The Department of Education’s step in reopening the classes at the elementary level is very challenging as the virus still exist and dangers students and teachers from contracting the virus. For the teachers and the principal, performing the tasks set by the national and local IATF including manual getting of temperature, attendance, and sending notifications to parents is time-consuming and still, both the students and they face the risk of contracting the virus. Using the scrum framework of the agile methodology, the researchers conducted a series of interviews with the person in charge to discuss the challenges experienced while performing these tasks. All the challenges were listed as user stories, given priority, and designed corresponding modules as solutions. Using raspberryPi, thermal sensors, Mobile System for Global Communication (GSM) modules, and a web application, the researchers designed an Internet of Things-based solution. The researchers presented the output to the principal and received a go signal for implementation. During the run of the implementation, the system performed well according to its design and received positive feedback from the teachers and the principal. However, as the needs of the real world change with time, it is recommended to do further research to further enhance the system whenever the real world demands. Keywords: Micro-controllers, Internet of Things, Ultraviolet C, Covid Response, Sensors, Wireless Technology, Web Application
Research Needs Assessment of Teaching and Non-Teaching Personnel: As Input to Research Development Plan
Authors:   https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8434-9589, adonisfcerbito@yahoo.com, Dr. Carlos S. Lanting College Quezon City, Philippines, F. Cerbito Adonis
Published: January 2023

This study explored the current status of the research competencies of teaching and non-teaching personnel of the college that will aid as input to the college’s research development plan. The 110 teaching and non-teaching personnel served as respondents in the Research Competency Scale survey and employed a descriptive correlation research design. A Welch’s t-test and a Pearson Correlation were utilized to test the difference and relationship of variables. Findings revealed that the research competency of the teaching and non-teaching personnel is “moderately competent.” Their sources of research competencies were ranked as follows: 1-research ethics, 2-research inquiry/literature reviews, 3-dissemination of research/scholarly writing, 4-quantitative research processes, 5-qualitative research processes, and 6-research sampling methods. There is no significant difference between the research competencies of teaching and non-teaching personnel. Furthermore, education attainment significantly positively affects personnel’s research competencies. Teaching and non-teaching personnel with a higher level of academic degree (graduate studies) has a higher level of research competencies as compared to personnel who do have bachelor’s degree. Henceforth, it is vital to develop a comprehensive plan to increase the research competencies of teaching and non-teaching personnel. Keywords: research competency, teaching, non-teaching, academic degree
Teachers’ Evaluation of the K-12 Junior High School English Curriculum and Its Implementation in the 4th District of Camarines Sur, Philippines
Authors:   https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2795-1047, sheena.miradora@deped.gov.ph, San Ramon Pilot National High School, Senior High School Department San Ramon, Lagonoy, Camarines Sur, Philippines, S. Miradora, Ph.D. Sheena
Published: January 2023

The study explored the evaluation and extent of implementation of K-12 Junior High School (JHS) English Curriculum as assessed by the Basic Education teachers along with the eight (8) domains such as reading comprehension, listening comprehension, viewing comprehension, vocabulary development, literature, writing and composition, oral language and fluency, and grammar awareness. More so, it also determined the significant relationships between the evaluation and implementation of the English curriculum in the entire grade levels, school locations, and school types. Descriptive- correlational design was utilized to evaluate the JHS English Curriculum and gauge the teachers’ implementation of the curriculum. Weighted mean and Spearman’s Rank Order Correlation were utilized to statistically treat the data. Findings revealed that the majority of teachers rated highest on the Literature domain while rated lowest on vocabulary development. The teachers in all grade levels experienced problems and challenges in the implementation K-12 JHS English Curriculum. Further, there is no significant relationship between the evaluation and implementation of K-12 JHS English Curriculum as assessed by teachers in the entire grade levels, across school types and school locations except Upland Partido. Accordingly, it was recommended that teachers must attend training, seminars, and graduate studies to fully understand and upgrade their competencies and skills to enhance the curriculum and its implementation to fit the needs and interests of the learners. Keywords: Curriculum Evaluation, Curriculum Implementation, Junior High School English Curriculum, Mainland Partido, Coastal Partido, Upland Partido
Uncovering the Structure of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between Higher Education Institution and Stakeholders: A Move Analysis
Authors:   https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1148-2706, maryannronithl@gmail.com, Kapalong College of Agriculture, Sciences and Technology, Kapalong, Philippines, P. Libago, LPT, MAEd Mary Ann Ronith
Published: January 2023

This qualitative study utilized move analysis aimed at uncovering the structures of Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) between Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and Stakeholders. Fifteen (15) corpora were analyzed based on the framework of Salim (2008) and the World Meteorological Organization (2012). The result of the study reveals that the most frequent moves and steps in all the corpora gathered were Move 1 (M1) Title, Move 3 (M3) Date of Agreement, Move 4 (M4) Parties’ Identity which consists of Move 4 Step 1 (M4.S1) Parties’ Names, Move 4 Step 2 (M4.S2) Parties’ Address, Move 4 Step 3 (M4.S3) Parties’ status/position, Move 5 (M5) Aim of the MOU, Move 6 (M6) Content including its steps: Move 6 Step 1 (M6.S1) Scope of understanding, Move 6 Step 2 (M6.S2) Mutual expense and reliance, Move 6 Step 3 (M6.S3) Confidentiality, Move 6 Step 4 (M6.S4) Implementation and termination and Move 6 Step 5 (M6.S5) Modifications. Further, Move 7 (M7) Signatures including its steps: Move 7 Step 1 (M7.S1) Names Move 7 Step 2 (M7.S2) Addresses and Move 8 (M8) Focal points. Overall, it is important to note that there are variations that exist in certain local adaptations and differences in how MOUs are constructed and written. Therefore, the result speaks that the widely accepted conventions of writing MOUs in the research locale highly vary from the existing moves which are mentioned in the theoretical framework of the study. This justifies the intent of the research which was to investigate the structure of MOUs since new results were found and explained in this paper. Keywords: Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs), stakeholders, higher education institution, qualitative-move analysis, Province of Davao del Norte
Validita resocializace vězňů, sociální percepce a sociologická akceptace
Authors:   Katedra sociální politiky a sociální práce, Masarykova univerzita v Brně, Fakulta sociálních studií, Strouhal René
Published: January 2023

The validity of resocialization makes it clear which paths to take in treatment programs. The perception and acceptance expressed by the research brings informatics about the favorable and negative attitude of society towards this activity In the second case, both prison staff and released prisoners may experience multiple ambivalent feelings. A starting point for presenting the meaningfulness of resocialization also appears to be greater awareness and demonstration of personal testimony.
2 Samuel and the Architecture of Poetic Justice
Authors: Kozlova Ekaterina E.
Published: January 2023

The so-called Succession Narrative abounds in references to locales and architectural structures used by royals and their aides to their advantage in matters of private and national interests. This article considers two episodes, which feature individuals lamenting near entrance ways: in 2 Sam 13:1–20 Tamar, David’s daughter, laments on either side of the door to Amnon’s private quarters; and in 2 Sam 18:33–19:1–4, David laments over the city gate. Using studies on the intersection of place, ideology, and behaviour and analysing the bolted door and the chambered gate within their immediate contexts and a wider narrative space (i.e., the Absalom crisis), this article discusses the role these structures play in the construction of David’s reign.
Prediction of hydraulic fracturing fracture parameters based on the study of reservoir rock geomechanics
Authors:   JV «Vietsovpetro», Vung Tau, Vietnam, Agishev E. R. , Dubinsky G. S. ,   Ufa State Petroleum Technological University, Ufa, Russia, Mukhametshin V. V. ,   Ufa State Petroleum Technological University, Ufa, Russia, Bakhtizin R. N. ,   Ufa State Petroleum Technological University, Ufa, Russia, Andreev V. E. ,   Ufa State Petroleum Technological University, Ufa, Russia,   Institute of Strategic Research of the Republic of Bashkortostan , Ufa, Russia, Kuleshova L. S. ,   Institute of Oil and Gas, USPTU (branch in the city of Oktyabrsky), Russia, Vafin T. R. ,   Institute of Oil and Gas, USPTU (branch in the city of Oktyabrsky), Russia
Published: January 2023

The article is devoted to the search for ways to reduce the risks of water inflow during hydraulic fracturing and its more reliable design in order to increase technological efficiency. The methodology and approach to forecasting the parameters of hydraulic fracturing fractures based on the study of geomechanics of reservoir rocks are presented. Analytical, laboratory and field studies were carried out. The design adjustment was tested when planning hydraulic fracturing, the possibility of using such an algorithm of actions and its success were shown. Recommendations are given on the correct design of hydraulic fracturing and improving the quality of work, which reduces the risk of flooding of the productive reservoir. Keywords: hydraulic fracturing; geomechanical properties of the formation; increase in production; reduction of waterflooding.
Innovation and investment aspect energy transition to renewable energy sources
Authors:   Ufa State Petroleum Technological University, Ufa, Russia, Gaisina L. M. , Litvinenko I. L. ,   MSUHE, Moscow, Russia, Magomaeva L. R. ,   Grozny State Oil Technical University named after Academician M.D. Millionshchikov, Grozny, Russia, Muradov M. M. ,   Sumgait State University, Sumgait, Azerbaijan
Published: January 2023

The article comprehensively considers the economic aspects of the process of transition of the global economy to the use of renewable energy sources. An assessment was made of the potential investment and physical needs of energy based on renewable sources, and a study was made of the potential of the global economy to meet these needs. An analysis was made of the previously implemented actions of the governments of the countries of the world and business in the direction of the formation of an energy sector based on the use of renewable energy sources. Obstacles to the transition of the global economy to renewable energy sources of an economic and resource nature have been identified. The analysis of the experience of the countries of the world in overcoming the relevant obstacles and the formation of conditions by states to reduce the barriers for the entry of a global investor into the energy sector based on renewable resources was carried out. The most significant results from the point of view of the formation of energy based on renewable sources were studied and an assessment was made of their use for the formation of energy based on renewable sources in other countries of the world. Considerable attention is paid to the experience of the EU as an interstate integration group, the most integrated in the process of formation of energy based on renewable sources. Based on the results of the analysis of innovative and investment aspects of the energy transition to renewable energy sources, energy development trends until 2050 were formulated and a system of recommendations was developed for the implementation of the energy transition in the countries of the world. Keywords: energy; renewable energy sources; innovations; investments; state regulation; modernization.
Aerobic-peroxide oxidation of naphthalene in the presence of transition metal on a nanocarbon carrier
Authors:   Nagiyev Institute of Catalysis & Inorganic Chemistry, ANAS, Baku, Azerbaijan, Zeynalov E. B. , Naghiyev Y. M. ,   Nagiyev Institute of Catalysis & Inorganic Chemistry, ANAS, Baku, Azerbaijan, Huseynov A. B. ,   Nagiyev Institute of Catalysis & Inorganic Chemistry, ANAS, Baku, Azerbaijan, Nadiri M. I. ,   Nagiyev Institute of Catalysis & Inorganic Chemistry, ANAS, Baku, Azerbaijan, Guliyev A. D. ,   IPP named after acad. Y. Mammadaliyev, ANAS, Baku, Azerbaijan, Salmanova N. I. ,   Institute of Geotechnological Problems of Oil, Gas and Chemistry, Azerbaijan State University of Oil and Industry, Baku, Azerbaijan, Abbasov M. H. ,   Nagiyev Institute of Catalysis & Inorganic Chemistry, ANAS, Baku, Azerbaijan
Published: January 2023

The paper describes the results of aerobic-peroxide catalytic oxidation of naphthalene in the presence of iron-containing multi-walled carbon nanotubes Fe@MWCNT. The active nanocarbon substrate containing α-iron atoms and carbides realizes by the Fenton reaction active formation of active particles and intensive oxidation of the hydrocarbon under rather mild conditions. It was found that at the temperature range 333 - 353K, in the presence of hydrogen peroxide (30% aqueous solution) and Fe@MWCNT (Fe ≈3.7 wt. %), under intense air current, the reaction proceeds without destroying the cyclic structure of the molecule with predominant formation of phthalic anhydride and naphthol. Identification of the functional groups of the main target products was performed by the infrared (IR) spectroscopy. The results obtained can be proposed for further development of such studies and bringing them into compliance with the standards of the industrial process. Keywords: aerobic oxidation of hydrocarbons; oxidation of naphthalene; hydrogen peroxide; multi-walled carbon nanotubes; nanocarbon catalysis; Fenton system, oxygencontaining aromatic compounds.
Food Insecurity in Africa: Drivers and Solutions
Authors: Delgado Caroline , Tschunkert Kristina , Smith Dan
Published: January 2023

This paper explores how climate change, violent conflict, the Covid-19 pandemic and the cost-of-living crisis combine to drive rapidly increasing levels of food insecurity. These drivers play out differently across and within regions and countries, and this paper focuses on how a combination of the drivers plays out on the African continent. It looks at four subregions—North Africa, the Horn of Africa, the Sahel, and Central and Southern Africa—and several countries within these regions. Africa is the continent with the highest proportion of people—just over 20 per cent— facing hunger. Africa also carries the heaviest burden from the impact of climate change. In 2021 18 countries in sub-Saharan Africa experienced armed conflicts. The economic fallout of climate change, conflict and the Covid-19 pandemic has widened inequality and sharpened societal divisions. Addressing the impacts of these compounding crises and breaking the vicious cycle of climate change, food insecurity and conflict requires a concerted effort by local, national, regional and global humanitarian, development and peacebuilding actors, governments and donors. To this end, the paper concludes with nine recommendations on the way forward.
Nexus of Authentic Leadership and Smart Organization Through Strategic Ambidexterity and Improvisational Capabilities: A Conceptual Model
Authors: Al-Shyyab Yaser Mohammad , Irtaimeh Hani J.
Published: January 2023

Many studies across different eras have dealt with the topic of leadership and from different aspects, despite the large number of researches over time, management researchers have recently begun to define modern concepts of leadership, this study aims to review the theoretical literature on identifying Authentic Leadership “AL” represented by (Self-Awareness “SA”, Balanced Processing “BP”, Internalized Moral and Ethical Perspectives “IMEP” and Relational Transparency “RT”) and its impact on the Smart Organization “SO” represented by (Understanding the Environment “UE”, Continuous Learning “CL”, Resources Mobilization “RM”, and Finding Strategic Alternatives “FSA”) and to examine the Mediating role of Strategic Ambidexterity “SAM” and the moderating role of Improvisational Capabilities “IC”.
Scaffolding Self-Regulation in an Online English Language Course: Utility of Contract Learning
Authors:   Department of English Language, University of Zanjan, Zanjan, Iran, Mohammadi Sima , Zandi Hamed ,   Language Teaching Group, Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences (IASBS), Zanjan, Iran
Published: January 2023

As students’ achievement is correlated with self-regulation, finding interventions promoting self-regulated learning (SRL) in online courses is a current focus of research. However, few studies have explored the potential of contract learning in scaffolding and developing SRL in non-traditional learners who have work and family and are at risk of dropout. Here, we investigate the utility of contract learning using a qualitative approach. Using a qualitative approach, we collected data from the experience of one teacher and seven non-traditional learners in an online English for Specific Purposes (ESP) course. The data were collected from teacher logs over eight months and semi-structured interviews with the students. The results of deductive thematic analysis of the data indicate that contract learning positively affected the forethought, performance, and self-reflection phases. Further, despite the cognitive, emotional, external, motivational, and behavioral challenges aggravated by the pandemic, the teacher’s efforts to implement contract learning affected the persistence and effort, goal setting, strategic planning, and time management of most learners (N = 4). Possible reasons for the learners’ success and failure and the implications for developing SRL skills in students at risk of dropout in online English courses are discussed.
Let Their Voices be Heard: IELTS Candidates’ Problems with the IELTS Academic Writing Test
Authors:   Kharazmi University, Arefsadr Sajjad , Babaii Esmat ,   Kharazmi University
Published: January 2023

According to the IELTS official website, IELTS candidates usually score lower in the IELTS Writing test than in the other language skills. This is disappointing for the many IELTS candidates who fail to get the overall band score they need. Surprisingly enough, few studies have addressed this issue. The present study, then, is aimed at shedding some light on why IELTS candidates usually score lowest in writing by investigating IELTS candidates’ problems with the IELTS Academic Writing test. To this end, 10 Iranian IELTS candidates were interviewed concerning the difficulties they had with this test. The interview summaries were subjected to thematic analysis. The results suggested that IELTS candidates may face four main problems with the IELTS Academic Writing test: insufficient time, unclear and difficult-to-understand task instructions, “distant” topics, and overvaluation of advanced vocabulary and grammar in the scoring system. The study suggests that IELTS candidates’ problem of scoring lowest in the Writing test may not be entirely due to deficiencies in their writing skills, and that certain features of the IELTS Academic Writing test may aggravate undesirable testing outcomes. The implications of the results of the study are discussed.
Mind-Mapping Technique and Writeabout Application Integration in an Online Writing Class: An Indonesian Vocational University Context￼￼
Authors:   Politeknik Perkeretaapian Indonesia Madiun, Indonesia, Pratiwi Damar Isti , Puspitasari Armyta ,   Politeknik Perkeretaapian Indonesia Madiun, Indonesia, Fikria Ainun ,   Politeknik Perkeretaapian Indonesia Madiun, Indonesia
Published: January 2023

While writing has evolved away from the conventional method of using pens and paper in favor of digital tools (Li et al., 2019), English teachers continue to face difficulties in teaching writing. This study shows how mind-mapping and the program, Writeabout, can be merged for online writing classes in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) clasrooms. It reports on a classroom-based research with a qualitative research design which includes class observations and essay analysis of first-year undergraduate students enrolled in the Railway Mechanical Technology program in Indonesia during the academic year 2020/2021. The analysis of students’ essays via TOEIC-adopted writing criteria showed that the students lacked competence in vocabulary (range: 2-5), grammar (range: 2-5), and sentence quality (range: 2-5). However, their text organization skills were a bit higher (range: 3-7), which was likely due to the course instructions’s incorporation of mind-mapping techniques. The findings revealed that incorporating the mind-mapping technique and the Writeabout application into online writing lessons can have a positive effect on students’ writing.
ELT Scholars’ Attitudes towards Inclusion of Intercultural Competence Assessment in Language Proficiency Tests
Authors:   Department of English, Tonekabon Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tonekabon, Iran, Kazemian Mohammad , Khodareza Mohammad Reza ,   Department of English, Tonekabon Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tonekabon, Iran, Khonamri Fatemeh ,   University of Mazandaran, Babolsar, Iran, Rahimy Ramin ,   Department of English, Tonekabon Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tonekabon, Iran
Published: January 2023

Intercultural Competence Assessment (ICA) has recently become a central issue in applied linguistics in general, and language testing and assessment in particular. The present paper aims to investigate the difference between native and non-native assessment experts’ beliefs about incorporating ICA in the Language Proficiency Assessment (LPA). Basic qualitative research design was employed and questions were emailed to 97 native and non-native language testing and assessment experts of whom 32 participants returned their responses (response rate = 33%). Moreover, 10 of the experts were interviewed to triangulate the data. The data were analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively. The results demonstrated that there were no significant differences between native experts and non-native experts’ attitudes towards whether ICA should be included in the LPA. Despite this finding, some native speaker experts strongly disagreed with the notion while some other non-native scholars supported it. This study may be helpful to Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) assessment experts who argue for the inclusion of ICA in the LPA, believing that such an inclusion would benefit not only second language proficiency assessment but also efforts in designing more effective instructional syllabuses.
Promoting Academic Integrity in Remote/Online Assessment – EFL Teachers’ Perspectives
Authors:   University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Oman, Vellanki Surya Subrahmanyam , Mond Saadat ,   University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Oman, Khan Zahid Kamran ,   University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Oman
Published: January 2023

The hasty adoption of remote teaching (RT) by educational institutes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic has drastically impacted teaching, learning, and assessment. With most institutes unprepared for sudden lockdowns, and many educators lacking online teaching and assessment experience, old methods of assessment continued to be used, at least initially. When concerns about academic integrity soon followed, new pedagogical concepts and modes were trialed in the hopes of addressing perceived inadequacies. This study, using a mixed-method design, investigates teacher-participants’ perceptions of online assessment and academic integrity. It explores the challenges they believed had a detrimental effect on the latter – technical difficulties, problems due to lack of physical presence, student behavioral issues, and concerns about assessment design and process. This study also discusses teacher-participants’ suggested approaches to safeguarding against dishonesty, including modifications in design, conduct, and evaluation of quizzes and exams. Finally, it ends with teacher-participants’ recommendations and suggestions for policy-level changes to help minimize the adverse effects of prolonged RT.
The Effects of Repeated Oral Reading Practice on the Retention of High-Frequency Multiword Items for EFL Learners: Multiple Dimensions
Authors:   Hsing Wu University, New Taipei, Taiwan, Chang Anna C-S
Published: January 2023

Research has shown that second language (L2) learners generally lack multiword expression knowledge, and L2 researchers and practitioners have tried various techniques to assist L2 learners to acquire it more efficiently. This study adopted an under-researched technique—repeated oral reading—to enhance the retention of high-frequency multiword items by 62 EFL college students divided into experimental (n =38) and control (n =24) groups. Fifteen unfamiliar multiword items comprising only known individual words were selected through a pre-test based on a theme-based text. All students received a formal instruction first, followed by the experimental group orally reading the text six times under a time constraint. A two-week delayed post-test was used to test students’ retention of four dimensions of multiword knowledge: aural forms and aural meanings, and written meanings and use. Except for use, the experimental group significantly outperformed the control group in the other three dimensions. Four fixed factors (oral reading speed, prior vocabulary knowledge, dimensions of multiword knowledge, and the number of words per item) were analyzed via GLMM. Results showed three factors had significant effects on retaining multiword items except oral reading speed. Based on the results, pedagogical implications are discussed and suggestions are made.
Corporate Social Responsibility of Mining Companies in the District of West Sumbawa (Case Study of Mining Company PT. Amman Mineral Nusa Tenggara, AMNT)
Authors:   Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Mataram, Burhanudin Burhanudin , Abidin Zainal ,   Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Mataram, Muttaqillah Muttaqillah ,   Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Mataram, Wardani Laila ,   Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Mataram, Suprianto Suprianto ,   Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Mataram
Published: January 2023

Mining ownership in West Sumbawa Regency shifted from PT. Newmont Nusa Tenggara (NNT) to become PT. Amman Mineral Nusa Tenggara (AMNT). PT. AMNT is committed to improving the welfare of the people in West Sumbawa Regency and especially Sekongkang District through CSR programs. This study aims to examine the effect of community satisfaction recipients of CSR assistance on company commitment and sustainability of CSR programs carried out by PT. AMNT. Based on the results of a study of 56 respondents, it was found that the level of satisfaction of the community receiving CSR assistance with the company’s commitment and sustainability of the CSR program carried out by PT. AMNT is quite low. However, there is an influence between the satisfaction of the community receiving CSR assistance and the company’s commitment to the sustainability of PT. AMNT and there is an influence between the company’s commitment to the sustainability of the CSR program on the compatibility of the CSR program with the needs of the community which has been carried out by PT. AMNT.
Estilos de aprendizaje y estudio de un breakout en Física y Química de Bachillerato
Authors: Quintanal Pérez Felipe
Published: January 2023

La siguiente investigación fue efectuada durante el curso 2020–2021, en el que se ha planteado la caracterización de los estilos de aprendizaje y, una vez obtenidos, una metodología de gamificación con alumnos de 1º de Bachillerato de la asignatura de Física y Química en la modalidad de Ciencias. Los objetivos principales de la indagación han sido la determinación de las preferencias de los estilos de aprendizaje y el fomento del aprendizaje significativo de la materia a través de una metodología innovadora. Esta ha consistido en la implementación de un breakout y en la realización de una encuesta de percepción estudiantil. Los resultados más destacados han sido la obtención de un porcentaje significativo de preferencia en estilos adecuados para el aprovechamiento de la asignatura, la valoración elevada de muchas de las actividades planteadas en el breakout y el aumento de la motivación de los discentes. De los resultados obtenidos se infiere que los estilos han supuesto el marco adecuado para el uso del breakout, pues han favorecido la participación del alumnado y han colaborado con la gestión de su aprendizaje. Como conclusión principal se revela el potencial que presenta la gamificación en el proceso de enseñanza–aprendizaje de los estudiantes.
Pengaruh Lama Perebusan Terhadap Kadar Protein Teripang (Holothuria sp.) di Desa Kakara Halmahera Utara
Authors: Rivanly Kitong Angga , Olivia Akerina Febrina , Lioni Amahorseja Anggeline , Kour Femsy
Published: January 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh perebusan terhadap kandungan protein pada teripang (Holothuria sp.). Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksperimental yakni analisis laboratorium terhadap teripang Holothuria sp. yang diperoleh dari perairan Desa Kakara, Kecamatan Tobelo, Kabupaten Halmahera Utara. Penelitian menggunakan 4 perlakuan dengan 3 kali pengulangan. Kriteria lama perebusan adalah P1 (5 menit), P2 (10 menit), P3 (15 menit), dan P4 (20 menit). Hasil uji statistik menunjukkan nilai signifikan dimana dengan nilai P-value < 0.05 yakni 0.000 . Maka dilanjutkan dengan uji Duncan, hasil uji Duncan  menunjukkan bahwa ada perbedaan nyata terhadap kadar protein P1, P2, P3, dan P4  dengan nilai rata – rata  17,06% kandungan protein pada perebusan P1, 19,44% pada P2, 20,85% pada P3, dan 22,50% pada P4.  Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa ada pengaruh lama perebusan pada protein teripang (Holothuria sp.) .
Potensi Kulit Buah Naga sebagai Pewarna Alami untuk Meningkatkan Profil Sensoris Kue
Authors: Grace Sipahelut Sophia
Published: January 2023

Salah satu bahan penunjang dalam membuat kue adalah bahan pewarna.  Pewarna yang ditambahkan pada kue bisa terdiri dari pewarna alami maupun pewarna sintetis.  Namun sangatlah disayangkan bahwa pada saat ini pewarna kue masih menggunakan pewarna sintetis dan berbahaya bagi kesehatan.  Kulit buah naga memiliki potensi sebagai pewarna alami dengan warna merah alami yang dihasilkannya.  Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menentukan konsentrasi kulit buah naga yang tepat sebagai pewarna alami dalam pembuatan kue yang paling disukai konsumen.  Penentuan kesukaan konsumen menggunakan uji organoleptik dengan 30 panelis semi terlatih.  Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ekstrak kulit buah naga dapat digunakan sebagai perisa alami pada kue.  Kue dengan penambahan konsentrasi ekstrak kulit buah naga 20% merupakan produk yang paling disukai oleh konsumen.
Karateristik Peternak Ayam Buras di Kecamatan Teluk Ambon dan Respon Terhadap Gangguan Kesehatan Ayam
Authors: Takamokan Lukman , Tagueha Astri Dwyanti , J. Wattiheluw Muhammad
Published: January 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui karateristik peternak ayam buras di Kecamatan Teluk Ambon dan mengetahui respon mereka terhadap beberapa gangguan kesehatan pada ayam. Variabel yang diamati yaitu umur, tingkat pendidikan, pekerjaan, sistem pemeliharaan, jumlah kepemilikan, kemampuan mengidentifikasi jenis penyakit dan gejala klinis. Data diambil dari peternak di lima desa secara purposive sampling dengan kriteria memelihara > 10 ekor ayam dan lama usaha lebih dari 1 tahun, kemudian dianalisis secara deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan 90% peternak berusia produktif, 58% berpendidikan SMA, pekerjaan utama berada pada sektor primer, 70% menerapkan sistem pertanian semi intensif, dan populasi ayam yang dipelihara yaitu 1642 ekor ± 16,6 ekor dengan jumlah ayam dewasa mendekati setengah dari populasi. Peternak mampu mengenali beberapa jenis gangguan kesehatan, seperti berak kapur, ngorok, snot, tetelo, cacingan, dan persendian bengkak. Kemampuan mengidentfikasi gejala penyakit bervariasi dan dilatarbelakangi oleh seberapa sering gangguan tersebut ditemui pada ayam yang dipelihara. Diantara tiga variabel yang secara signifikan dan berasosiasi positif dengan kemampuan peternak mengenali gangguan kesehatan ayam, peternak yang menerapkan sistem semi intensif memiliki kekuatan asosiasi paling tinggi. Peningkatan pengetahuan sangat dianjurkan melalui penyuluhan berkelanjutan yang disesuaikan dengan karateristik peternak di lokasi penelitian.
The cost-benefit of robotizing selected accounting processes
Authors: Borowiec Leszek
Published: January 2023

Purpose: The aim of the study is to present changes in the direction of automation and robotization in accounting processes and to analyze the financial costs and benefits of implementing these improvements on selected examples.
Methodology/approach: The article reviews the literature and reports published by major consulting companies on the subject. In order to verify the available materials, the methods of analysis and synthesis were used. In the empirical part, the article was prepared based on three examples presenting the use of robots in the accounting pro-cesses carried out by a company operating in Poland.
Findings: The automation of accounting processes and implementing robotization make it possible to reduce the costs of accounting functioning while increasing the con-trol and quality of accounting/accounting processes. The potential for cost savings de-pends, in particular, on the type of automated process, its complexity (current labor consumption), and the labour costs currently incurred to support these processes. Based on empirical materials, the scope of tasks performed by robots using RPA technology was analyzed, together with an assessment of the costs and benefits of three selected pro-cesses, with actual data of an entity operating on the Polish market at our disposal.
Originality/value: The article deals with the current and relatively little-known area of modern accounting practices. It is one of the first studies to refer to the issues of robotization in accounting along with the cost-benefit analysis of selected processes implemented in the enterprise.
The disclosure of tax risk in the financial reports of public companies
Authors: Wencel Agnieszka
Published: January 2023

Purpose: The purpose of the article is to analyze the scope and quality of tax risk disclosures in financial reports. With this objective, the following research question was formulated: In what areas and in what detail do listed companies in Poland disclose information about tax risk? The subject of tax risk disclosures was raised due to numerous changes to fiscal regulations introduced in recent years aimed at tightening the tax system. In the common opinion of entrepreneurs, the structure and content of the new regulations are ambiguous, raise many doubts, and impose on taxpayers a wide scope of reporting to tax authorities. In conjunction with the imposition of additional penal and fiscal sanctions, it leads to an increase in tax risk.
Methodology/approach: A literature review was conducted, and legal acts were analyzed. Also, qualitative empirical research of the content of financial reports was carried out using the original simplified disclosure index.
Findings: The results of the survey indicate large disproportions between companies in the scope of disclosed information, and the lack of consistency between various aspects of disclosures. It is also disturbing that the only conducted fiscal inspections help draw attention to this area of business risk.
Originality/value: The issue of tax risk disclosure has not been analyzed by Polish researchers so far; thus, this article fills a research gap. The results of the research ex-pand the existing knowledge about disclosures in financial reports. They are also of prac-tical importance both for the companies and their stakeholders.
Imágenes y prácticas en torno a las cabezas trofeo. Contribución al estudio de la colección de cerámica nazca del Museo Etnográfico Juan B. Ambrosetti
Authors:   Facultad de Filosofía y Letras, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Bovisio María Alba , Costas María Paula ,   Facultad de Filosofía y Letras, Universidad de Buenos Aires
Published: January 2023

La existencia de cabezas humanas intervenidas postmortem y destinadas a ofrendarse en espacios funerarios o ceremoniales está abundantemente documentada en la arqueología andina, sobre todo en la costa sur peruana. A los hallazgos arqueológicos se suma la presencia en diversos objetos del motivo identificado como cabeza trofeo. A través de información arqueológica y etnohistórica, así como el análisis iconográfico, indagamos en este artículo acerca del rol que cumplen las imágenes identificadas con este motivo en relación con la elaboración de la cabeza trofeo como entidad que desempeña funciones rituales y cosmológicas. Para ello, nos concentramos en la cultura nazca, trabajando con una colección no estudiada aún de cerámica perteneciente a dicha cultura, que se encuentra en el Museo Etnográfico Juan B. Ambrosetti, de la Facultad de Filosofía y Letras de la Universidad de Buenos Aires.
What’s Up? Social Isolation, Loneliness, and Social Media use among Persons with Acquired BrainInjury
Authors:   The North Wales Brain Injury Service NHS Wales, Blockley Hollie ,   Bangor University, Bangor, UK, Brown Nicola ,   Headway Gwynedd North Wales, Coetzer Rudi ,   Bangor University, Bangor, UK,   Swansea University, Swansea, UK
Published: January 2023

Background: Acquired brain injury can lead to both perceived and actual social isolation. Social media has been proposed as having the potential to reduce social isolation after a brain injury. Research has revealed mixed results into the relationship between social media use and social isolation, and there has been little research of those with an acquired brain injury. Objective: The aim of this study was to examine potential associations between social media use, subjective, and objective social isolation among persons with an acquired brain injury. Method: The participants in this study were 40 members of the support group Headway. Questionnaires were used to measure social media use, loneliness, and social isolation. Results: There were no significant correlations found between social media use and subjective, or objective social isolation. There were significant correlations between loneliness, social isolation, and demographic factors. Conclusion: This study found a high prevalence of loneliness in this sample of individuals with an acquired brain injury. Future research should further explore factors associated with social media use contributing to, or protecting against social isolation, to reduce the high levels of loneliness reported in this population. Keywords: Acquired brain injury; social media; loneliness; social isolation