bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Këndvështrim mbi debatin për shamitë, statutet dhe besimin fetar
Authors: Xhoxhi Ledio
Published: November 2023

Ferexheja është një mbulesë, me anën e së cilës femrat muslimane mbulojnë fytyrën dhe trupin kur dalin nga shtëpia. Veshja e ferexhesë nuk është detyrim nga Kurani, por një metodë veshjeje, e cila ka dalë nga traditat e disa vendeve arabe. Në Kuranin e shenjtë theksohet vetëm mbulimi i trupit të femrave muslimane. Sipas teologëve, femrat muslimane duhet të kenë veshje estetike, me qëllim që të mos ekspozojnë pjesë të ndryshme të trupit. Në mbledhjen e datës 6 mars 1937 u miratua ligji “Mbi ndalimin e mbulesës së gruas”. Ligji gjobiste kundravajtësit deri në 500 franga ari, gjithashtu parashikonte penalitete të tjera edhe për bashkëshortët, baballarët etj.
Kongresi i I Musliman i përfundoi punimet më 12 mars 1923, i cili themeloi Komunitetin Musliman të Shqipërisë. Statuti i Komunitetit Musliman Shqiptar u miratua më 1 gusht të vitit 1929. Kongresi i III i Komunitetit Musliman Shqiptar, për sigurimin e mbarëvajtjes së punëve fetare dhe Vakfnore të komunitetit në fjalë, miratoi statutin e vitit 1945. Në statutin e Komunitetit Muslima Shqiptar të vitit 1950 thuhet se Komuniteti Musliman përbëhet nga muslimanët e çdo sekti.
Në statutin e vitit 1993 thuhej se Komuniteti Musliman i Shqipërisë është një bashkësi jopolitike, e pavarur që përfshin muslimant e Shqipërisë, mjafton që të mos jenë në kundërshtim me parimet themelore të fesë Islame. Pas statusit të vitit 1998, Komuniteti Musliman i Shqipërisë miratoi statusin e vitit 2002, ku theksohej se Komuniteti Musliman i Republikës së Shqipërisë, përfaqëson të gjithë muslimanët e Republikës së Shqipërisë dhe mbron interesat e tyre fetare Islame.
Në statutin e miratuar më 2005 theksohet se Islami është feja e shoqërisë njerëzore që u është shpallur të gjithë profetëve nga Ademi a.s. e deri tek Muhamedi a.s., ashtu siç thuhet në Kur’anin Fisnik. Kushtetuta e Shqipërisë siguron lirinë e besimit fetar dhe qeveria e respekton këtë të drejtë në praktikë. Shteti është laik dhe mbron lirinë fetare. Askush nuk ka të drejtë të shkelë të drejtat e njeriut, të cilat janë të garantuara në Kushtetutë.
Vështrim krahasimor i rrëfimit te “Një ambasadë e zullëve në Paris” dhe në esenë “Shqipëria si m’u duk”
Authors: Gega Alba
Published: November 2023

Rrëfimi është kuintesenca analitike në tregime dhe ese, e cila shkapërdredh fijet multifunksionale semiotike-semantike të tij. Si i tillë, ai na lejon që të analizojmë nga pikëpamja narrative edhe semantikat analitike-tregimtare dhe rrëfimore si tregimin “Një ambasadë e zullëve në Paris” madje në këndvështrim krahasimor me esenë “Shqipëria si m’u duk”.
Të dyja këto kryevepra kociniane kanë përzjerjen e rrëfimit në vetë të parë njejës dhe shumës, dhe rrëfimin në vetë të dytë dhe të tretë. Secila prej tyre ka një funksion të rëndësishëm narrativ dhe kuptimor në vepër dhe janë dominues në varësi të zhanërit: rrëfimi në vetë të parë për esenë dhe rrëfimi në vetë të tretë për tregimin. Ky rrëfim krahasimor vështrohet në disa pika kryesore, që lidhet me nocionin rrëfim si kategori semiotike.
“Frashëri i shquar, i panjohur”, vepër me karakter enciklopedik
Authors: Halili Gesjana
Published: November 2023

Thomas Frashëri na sjell në këtë vepër  për herë të parë fakte që nuk janë vetëm histori familjare. Vepra ka një karakter mirëfilli enciklopedik, kjo sepse autori vjen nga Shkolla e Vjetarëve në Francë dhe për kryerjen e këtij studimi, ai i ka shtuar analizës historiografike metoda ndërdisiplinore, duke shfaqur kështu ndikimin e parimeve të shkollës historiografike franceze. Në libër është paraqitur historia e një prej familjeve më të shquara të historisë së Shqipërisë, që njëkohësisht njihej edhe në Perandorinë Osmane. Frashëri njihet si mbiemri i përbashkët i vëllezërve Frashëri. Frashëri, po ashtu ishte një nga fshatrat e Toskërisë. Statusi i tij i veçantë që e përjashtonte nga dy sisteme taksash e mbrojti nga trysnia fiskale përgjatë dy shekujsh (1500-1700), duke i përcaktuar kështu fizionominë e tij sociale. Frashërlinjtë kanë një shfaqje relativisht shumë të hershme në histori, janë zhvilluar gjatë shekujve dhe degëzimet e tyre paraqesin veçori shumë të spikatura, duke filluar nga struktura e organizimit të tyre, aspektet ndërfetare, veprimtaritë etj. Vëllezërit Frashëri, Abdyli, Naimi dhe Samiu, përbëjnë trinomin e veçantë të historisë, kulturës dhe letërsisë shqipe. Ata, me veprën e tyre i dhanë frymëzim e forcë lëvizjes së Rilindjes Kombëtare, në fundin e shekullit të XIX. Pesha historike vendimtare e kësaj vëllazërie është ndjerë thellë dhe gjatë, në të gjitha shtresat e popullsisë shqiptare. Por natyrshëm lindin pyetjet: Si arritën Frashërlinjtë të quhen vëllazëri? Cili është konteksti historik i zonës ku u lindën dhe u rritën? Cilat janë degëzimet e hershme të tyre? Në historiografinë shqiptare kemi mësuar për shumë familje të mëdha shqiptare, si Topiajt, Toptanët, Muzakajt etj. Përse duhet të mësojmë në veçanti edhe për Frashërlinjtë përtej veprimtarisë së tyre ideopolitike-kulturore?
Genus Euphorbia L. (Euphorbiaceae juss.) in Serbia based on herbarium data from the collections BEO and BEOU
Authors: Đurović Sanja , Ranimirović Milana , Tomović Gordana , Petkovski Gorana , Niketić Marjan
Published: November 2023

This paper contains information on specimens of the genus Euphorbia L. collected in Serbia and deposited in the Herbarium of the Natural History Museum in Belgrade (BEO) and in the Herbarium of the University of Belgrade (BEOU). A total of 2199 herbarium sheets were examined, of which 915 are deposited in BEO and 1284 in BEOU. The catalogue with herbarium data on 37 taxa of the genus Euphorbia distributed in Serbia is presented as well as distribution maps for all recorded taxa.
Factor analysis of the Creative Thinking Test: Graphic Production
Authors: Japundža-Milisavljević Mirjana , Milanović-Dobrota Biljana
Published: November 2023

Development of creativity is an important segment of educational process. The goal of this research is to identify the factor structure of the Creative Thinking Test - Graphic Production of the applied on the sample of students with intellectual difficulties. The sample consisted of 76 students, age 9-14 (AS=11,54; SD=1,75), of both genders (53,3% boys and 46,7% girls), without neurological or multiple impediments. The creative potential of these students was tested using the Creative Thinking Test - Graphic Production. By analyzing the obtained resutls we identified two factors which explain the total of 67,6% of the variance. The first factor has four main factor weights (fragment-dependent boundary breaking, fragment-independent boundary breaking, humour, and new elements). The second factor includes linking by drawing lines, continuation, addition, and linking that contributes to the topic. Unconventional material manipulation as well as the use of abstract elements have the least factor weights. The two-factor model showed acceptable suitability indices and suggests the importance of conventional and unconventional ways of thinking for the creative process of students with intellectual difficulties.
Factor structure of the teacher autonomy scale
Authors: Malčić Borka , Marić-Jurišin Stanislava , Tančić Nataša
Published: November 2023

Teacher autonomy encompasses in its essence the (self)activity of the teacher, the right and opportunity to make decisions and choices, and finally accepting the consequences that come with those decisions. Accordingly, autonomy represents one of the core competences of the modern teacher and it is being increasingly in the focus of numerous pedagogical researches. The purpose of the study conducted and presented in this paper was to examine psychometric characteristics and determine factor structure of the Teaching Autonomy Scale (TAS). The study sampled 310 teachers of the upper-primary subjects and primary school grade teachers from 16 primary, mixed-sex public schools. The researchers have applied Horn's parallel factor analysis and initially extracted three factors, but due to a low reliability of the third subscale, a shortened version was suggested with two factors and 10 items. The first factor represents Curriculum autonomy, while the second one refers to General autonomy. The conclusion is that the TAS scale can be used in its modified version of 10 items and with a two-factor structure of the instrument.
Školska biblioteka kao odlično mesto za popularizaciju nauke i STEM oblasti
Authors: Radovanović-Pejović Mirjana , Duković Ana
Published: November 2023

The aim of this paper is to present certain activities of school librarians that contribute to students' critical and research view of the world. The freedom to choose the content and the design of many different activities in the school library enable students not only to learn, but to acquire new knowledge in a different way, through independent research. In that way, students accept the school library as a great place to start lifelong learning, acquiring knowledge and interdisciplinary competencies at school. By marking the anniversaries of famous scientists, we provide students with the opportunity to discover data and connect new facts with existing knowledge and experience and get to know the school library and other contents, not only literature.
Revenge pornography: Criminological and criminal law aspects
Authors: Dimovski Darko
Published: November 2023

The propensity to violence is inherent in every society. The development and growing use of modern technologies has lately provided another instrument for victimization of women on an unprecedented scale. This instrument is reflected in the emergence of deepfake and revenge porn as new forms of violence against women. The subject matter of analysis in this paper is revenge pornography, which will be observed from the criminological and criminal law perspectives. In the first part of the paper, after presenting the definition of the concept of revenge pornography, the author elaborates on the key characteristics of revenge pornography as an instrument for the victimization of women. The second part of the paper provides an overview of the normative solutions on this subject matter in certain countries. Given the fact that revenge pornography has been the subject matter of analysis of the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, the author analyzes the ECtHR case law on this issue. In the next part, the author presents the normative framework on this issue in the Republic of Serbia, viewed through the prism of revenge pornography. The final part of the paper focuses on the fight against revenge pornography, with the aim of providing adequate protection to female victims of this criminal offence. It is the only way to increase women's security and confidence that state bodies will provide adequate protection against the misuse of modern technologies.
Pengaruh Asupan Gizi Terhadap Tingkat Kecerdasan Linguistik dan Intrapersonal Anak di RA Kafala Mergosari Tarik Sidoarjo
Authors: Nitami Titak , Al Mubarok Ahmad Aly Syukron Aziz
Published: November 2023

Nutritional intake for early childhood is very important because it affects the process of growth and development until they are in adulthood, the benefits of nutritional intake for early childhood include maintaining health, increasing therefore, the fulfillment of the best nutritional intake will affect children's learning achievement at school. This type of research is quantitative-associative, with data collection techniques using observation and documentation, while data analysis techniques using Computer Program techniques, namely SPSS Version 25 for windows. There is a significant positive effect with a low degree of nutritional intake on the level of linguistic intelligence in RA Kapala Mergosari Tarik Sidoarjo. This is evident from the results of empirical research finding that the influence of learning aqidah morals on assertive behavior in Tables 4.23 and Tables 4.24 can be explained that the value of the correlation coefficient (rxy) between nutritional intake and the level of linguistic intelligence is 0.646 and Fcount (F Change) = 27.282 and Ftable = 4.05 with p-value = 0.000 <0.05. This Ha is accepted or proven true, while the null hypothesis (H0) is rejected. The magnitude of the coefficient of determination (R Square) is 0.646. There is a positive influence of nutritional intake on intrapersonal intelligence in RA Kafala Mergosari Tarik Sidoarjo. One of the factors that influence children's intrapersonal intelligence is nutritional intake consumed through daily food. Based on table 4.27 and table 4.28 it can be explained that the value of the correlation coefficient ( rxy) between nutritional intake on intrapersonal intelligence 0.658 and Fcount (F Change) = 28, 924 and Ftable = 4.05 with p-value = 0.002 <0.05. Thus, the effect of nutritional intake on intrapersonal intelligence is significant.
An toàn cháy cho nhà và công trình - Thiết kế theo tính năng và một số tham số cần xem xét ở Việt Nam
Authors: Hoàng Anh Giang
Published: November 2023

Performance based design is an approach that being supported in several countries for constructions design in general, and design of fire safety for buildings in particular. However, in the aspect of authority, to pursue this design approach it is needed to provide relevant regulations that replace to current prescriptives onces. By reviewing major features of performance based standards that are applied in some countries, this paper would like to figure out and suggest the parameters should be considered and clearified for establishing the regulations on performance based design for fire safety of building that correspond to the specific features of Viet Nam.
Competencias digitales en la educación técnico-productiva
Authors: Medina Monge Oscar Aldo , Palacios Garay Jessica Paola
Published: November 2023

Desde la inserción de la internet y las nuevas tecnologías de información y comunicación surgió la necesidad de aprender el uso de estas nuevas tecnologías es así como en todos los ámbitos de la educación nace la necesidad de adquirir competencias digitales. En el Perú la educación técnico-productiva no escapa de la necesidad de adquirir competencias digitales tanto para el aprendizaje como para el desenvolvimiento técnico de los egresados de este tipo de educación. Junto con la innovación y la necesidad de dar valor agregado, la educación técnico-productiva funcionan bajo una serie de características tradicionales, sin embargo, el desarrollo de competencias digitales es una necesidad nueva e inminente para este tipo de formación educativa. es por ello que el presente artículo resalta la necesidad del desarrollo de competencias digitales en este tipo de entornos de enseñanza, que involucran un esfuerzo de los gobiernos, y la comunidad académica en su conjunto.
A közös kereskedelempolitika uniós külkapcsolati jogon belüli jelentősége: jogfejlődési-jogtörténeti megközelítés
Authors: Budai Péter
Published: November 2023

A legtöbb uniós joggal foglalkozó megközelítés az Európai Unió Bíróságának esetjogát emeli a középpontba. Esetenként azonban szükséges lehet más megközelítéseket is alkalmazni annak érdekében, hogy az uniós jogfejlődés egyes aspektusai árnyaltabban azonosíthatók legyenek. Erre remek például szolgálhat a közös kereskedelempolitika. A kereskedelempolitika hosszú ideig központi (majdhogynem egyeduralkodó) szereppel bír az uniós külkapcsolati jog fejlődése során, amelyre rámutat az Európai Unió Bíróságának esetjoga is. A tanulmány ugyanakkor az esetjog mellett kifejezetten a közös kereskedelempolitika születésének körülményeit és korai szakaszát kívánja bemutatni: a nemzetközi kontextust, az EGK-Szerződés korai időszakában a közös kereskedelempolitika helyzetét, valamint az Európai Bizottság viszonyulását a szakpolitikai területhez. Ezen túl a tanulmány kitér az abban az időszakban az uniós jogi szakirodalom álláspontjára a közös kereskedelempolitika esetén, amely álláspontok rámutatnak a szakpolitika egyes tartalmi és hatásköri kihívásaira. Ezek a körülmények és tényezők azon túl, hogy alátámasztják az Európai Unió Bíróságának pragmatikus megközelítését, rámutatnak arra is, hogy a nemzetközi környezet, a Bizottság és az akadémiai szféra milyen befolyással volt a közös kereskedelempolitika alakulására.
Az emberi jogok és a jog interdiszciplináris megközelítése
Authors: Ormóshegyi Zoltán
Published: November 2023

Jelen tanulmány célja, hogy kapcsolatot találjon a jogtudomány és a teológia között. A tanulmány első részében az emberi jogok interdiszciplináris megközelítését adja. Ez a fajta megközelítés a keresztyén teológia felől közelíti meg a témát. A második fő részben a jog és törvény fogalmának a tisztázásra tesz kísérletet a szerző. Teszi ezt úgy, hogy bemutatja a római jog által használt fogalmakat, a természetjogi és jogpozitivista megközelítést tárgyalva. Végül pedig egy újszerű interdiszciplináris megközelítés bemutatására törekszik.
A gyülekezési jog fogalma és hazai szabályozása, különös tekintettel Magyarország alkotmányos változásaira
Authors: Bódi Stefánia
Published: November 2023

Ebben a tanulmányban a reformkortól kezdve a gyülekezési jog szabályozásának változásait és az adott korszak jellegzetes gyűléseit kívánom összefoglalni, bemutatva Magyarország történelmi korszakait és azok alkotmányos berendezkedését. Jól látható, hogy a politikai jogokat eltérően szabályozták az adott időszak demokratikus vagy antidemokratikus jellegének megfelelően. Eltérő volt korszakonként a szabályozás színvonala és terjedelme is. A cikk a hatályos szabályozás bemutatásával zárul.
Wartime Usury in the first years of the Second Polish Republic (1918-1920). Introductory Remarks.
Authors: Pokoj Jakub
Published: November 2023

Wartime usury was among the most vital problems the Polish reborn state had to cope with between 1918 and 1920. Combating wartime usury between 1918 and 1920 remains a research topic which is still analysed insufficiently despite the fact that the fight against wartime usury at this time had a great impact on the further legislation. Poland not only had to mitigate the shortages of numerous goods of first necessity, but also with the issue of discrepancies of provisional legislation. The struggle against wartime usury was a test of particular importance for the reborn Polish state.
Foreign Investment And Economic Growth In Indonesia (Panel Data Approach, Granger Causality And Vecm)
Authors: Imam Awaluddin,  , Nurbetty Herlina Sitorus,  , Lies Maria Hamzah,  , Dian Fajarini
Published: November 2023

Foreign Investment (PMA) is one element that plays an important role as a source of state investment. FDI is becoming more important and is considered a catalyst for economic development, a source of transfer of technology and innovation from developed to developing countries.

This study aims to examine the relationship between FDI and GDP in Indonesia. The analysis tool used is the cointegration test to determine the long-term relationship between FDI and GDP, and the causality relationship between FDI and GDP using the Granger causality (GC) test which is based on VECM. This study uses data on FDI, GDP, and labour with a panel data approach from 33 provinces in Indonesia for the period 2010 - 2020.

The results of the study did not show a causal relationship between FDI and GDP, labour in Indonesia. From the results of the Impulse response from the VAR, it tends to diverge, the FDI response to GDP and labour is quite good. This shows that FDI brings externalities from technological innovation, increasing the ability of the workforce requires time for learning. The ability of human resources and the absorption capacity of local companies will affect the transfer of technology brought by FDI.
Technical reports completed by Montana Technological University's Geophysics Field Camp near Virginia City, Montana
Authors:   Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology
Published: November 2023

Compilation of the reports from the Geophysics Field Camp: ERT, VLF, and seismic near the springs and seismic along Alder Gulch.
РОЛЬ ПОЗАКЛАСНИХ ЗАНЯТЬ З ФІЗИЧНОГО ВИХОВАННЯ У ЗМІЦНЕННІ ЗДОРОВ’Я УЧНІВ ЗЗСО
Authors: Т.С. Зорочкіна , О.В. Кучай , Н.В. Рокосовик
Published: November 2023

У статті розкрито роль позакласних занять із фізичного виховання школярів у зміцненні їх здоров’я на основі аналізу праць учених. Здійснено аналіз змісту позакласної роботи з фізичного виховання учнів ЗЗСО, виокремлено основні форми організації позакласної роботи, а також розглянуто особливості організації позакласної роботи з фізичної культури в закладах загальної середньої освіти. Ключові слова: позакласні заняття, позакласна робота, фізична культура, фізичне виховання, спорт, здоров’я, учні, школа.
ПРОФЕСІЙНА ПІДГОТОВКА МАЙБУТНІХ ФАХІВЦІВ ФІЗИЧНОЇ КУЛЬТУРИ ДО ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ В ІНКЛЮЗИВНОМУ СЕРЕДОВИЩІ
Authors: Д.А. Пріма , Г.О. Гац
Published: November 2023

У статті проаналізовано теоретико-методичні аспекти проблеми професійної підготовки майбутніх фахівців фізичної культури до діяльності в інклюзивному середовищі. Поняття «професійна підготовка майбутнього фахівця фізичної культури до діяльності в інклюзивному освітньому середовищі» визначено як цілеспрямований процес спеціально організованого навчання здобувачів у закладі вищої освіти, спрямованого на усвідомлення ними важливості та необхідності створення безбар’єрного здоров’язбережувального середовища у майбутній професії, адаптованого до потреб кожної дитини, формування знань, умінь і навичок індивідуалізації та диференціації у фі- зичному вихованні дітей з особливими освітніми потребами, забезпечуючи для всіх суб’єктів освітнього простору можливості ефективного саморозвитку Ключові слова: діти з особливими потребами, інклюзія, інклюзивне освітнє середовище, майбутній фахівець фізичної культури, професійна підготовка, професійна діяльність, фізичне вихованн
Metode Ahlu Ro’yi dan Ahlu Hadis dalam Menetapkan Hukum
Authors: Eril  , Fadli  , BN Andi Muh. Taqiyuddin , Fadly
Published: November 2023

This research aims to reveal the history of the ahlu ro'yi and ahlu hadith priests and reveal the legal istinbath methods of ahlu ro'yi and ahlu hadith. This research is qualitative, and the type of research is library research. The data collection method used is a literature study. The research results show that; 1) Imam ahlu Ro'yi is Imam Abu Hanifah and Imam Ahlu Hadith is Imam Malik bin Anas with a different style of life, including his educational history, which influenced the Istinbath method between ahlu ro'yi and ahlu hadith. 2) The method of istinbath ahlu ro'yi is to take ascent by using and making the basis of the Qur'an, al-Sunnah, Opinions of the Companions, Qiyas, Istihsan, Ijma', and al-'Urf. As for the method of Istinbath Ahlu Hadith, that is taking as a basis by using and making the basis of the Qur'an, al-Sunnah, Ijma ahlu al-Madinah, Fatwa of the Companions, Khabar ahad, Qiyas, Istihsan, Maslahah mursalah, Sadd zara'i, Istishab , and Syar'u man Qablana. Abstract lenght is between 200-250 words in English in italics with Times New Roman 10 point. Abstract should be clear, descriptive, and should provide a brief overview of the problem studied. Abstract topics include reasons for the selection or the importance of research topics, research methods and a summary of the results.

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Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengungkap sejarah imam ahlu ro’yi dan ahlu hadis  dan mengungkap metode istinbath hukum ahlu ro’yi dan ahlu hadis. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif, jenis penelitian adalah library research. Metode pengumpulan data  yang digunakan adalah studi literatur. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa; 1) Imam ahlu Ro’yi adalah imam Abu Hanifah dan Imam Ahlu Hadis adalah imam Malik bin Anas dengan corak kehidupan berbeda, diantaranya dalam riwayat pendidikan yang mempengaruhi metode Istinbath antara ahlu ro’yi dan ahlu hadis. 2) Metode istinbath ahlu ro’yi, yaitu beristinbat dengan menggunakan dan menjadikan sebagai dasar al- Qur’an, al-Sunnah, Pendapat para sahabat, Qiyas, Istihsan, Ijma’,dan  al-‘Urf.  Adapun metode Istinbath Ahlu Hadis, yaitu beristinbat dengan menggunakan dan menjadikan sebagai dasar al-Qur’an, al-Sunnah, Ijma ahlu al-Madinah, Fatwa para sahabat, Khabar ahad, Qiyas, Istihsan, Maslahah mursalah, Sadd zara’i, Istishab, dan Syar’u man Qablana.

Kata Kunci: Ahlu Ro’yi, Ahlu Hadis, Istinbat.
Use of Distiller´s Dried Grains with Solubles (DDGS) from corn or wheat in broiler diets
Authors:   Agricultural Academy, Agricultural Institute - Stara Zagora, 6000, Bulgaria, Hristakieva Pavlina , Mincheva Nadya ,   Agricultural Academy, Agricultural Institute - Stara Zagora, 6000, Bulgaria, Ivanova Ivelina ,   Agricultural Academy, Agricultural Institute - Stara Zagora, 6000, Bulgaria, Oblakova Magdalena ,   Agricultural Academy, Agricultural Institute - Stara Zagora, 6000, Bulgaria, Ivanov Nikolay ,   Agricultural Academy, Agricultural Institute - Stara Zagora, 6000, Bulgaria, Slavov Ivan ,   Agricultural Academy, Agricultural Institute - Stara Zagora, 6000, Bulgaria
Published: November 2023

The production of grain-based bioethanol is increasing due to the rising demand for biofuels and the global decline in fossil fuel sources. Distiller’s dried grains with solubles (DDGS) from corn or wheat are the main by-product of bioethanol fermentation, primarily through dry milling technology, and have been used as low-cost animal feed. With the increase in ethanol production from grains, the production of DDGS from corn or wheat also increases. Several studies have found that DDGS has high nutritional value but variable composition, and researchers have found ways to enhance its quality and safety. Various approaches have been proposed to improve the digestibility and nutritional value of DDGS. However, despite its high nutritional value, DDGS has not yet been fully studied and is less utilized in broiler feeding. The benefits and risks associated with the use of DDGS have been studied for a long time, but more research is needed to establish quality and safety standards for DDGS. This review aims to highlight the challenges of using DDGS in broiler chicken nutrition.
Maximized and Minimized Off-Record Politeness Strategies in Hacani’s Short Stories
Authors: Fakhir Omar Mohammed
Published: November 2023

The current paper tried to answer the question: How are Hacani’s short stories texts maximized and minimized to save face? It is imperative to study the maximized (i.e. hyperbole) and minimized (i.e. understatement) off-record strategies among Northern Kurmanji EFL university students. Therefore, the current study tackled the use and availability of these strategies as manifested in written discourse. The researcher followed the methodological procedures of Content Analysis (CA) by Berelson and Krippendorff, as well as Brown and Levinson’s Model of Politeness. Tackling maximized (hyperbole) and minimized (understatement) off-record politeness strategies, the results manifested that from the total of 41 instances, 70.7% of samples have been hyperbolically maximized while only 29.3% of the discourse have been minimized. It was reflected that many social affairs presented in Hacani’s short stories have been treated by revealing and inspiring new ideas. Hence, concentrating on specific ideas, hyperbole, as an off-record strategy, simply saved the face of readers. In contrast, understatement was less commonly used in order to reduce the degree of severity of certain situations, leaving room for a more favorable interpretation of distasteful topics. It was helpful to consult Excel and SPSS software to test statistical differences between hyperbole and understatement. Finally, it is recommended that other off-record strategies are used to analyze literary texts between Kurdish dialects or between Kurdish and English languages.
A Study Examining the Influence of Principals’ Situational Leadership Practices on Teachers’ Organizational Commitment in Bhutan
Authors: Lotey Gyeltshen
Published: November 2023

How well a school performs largely depends on the commitment of teachers and the degree of their commitment greatly depends on the versatility of school leaders. For this reason, school leadership serves as an inner powerhouse of both school effectiveness and teachers’ commitment towards their organization. This quantitative research is conducted to examine situational leadership practices and their relationship with teachers’ commitment towards their organization in Bhutan. Using a simple random sampling method, 305 teachers in higher secondary schools of Bhutan were selected for the study. The descriptive analysis confirmed that overall Bhutanese principals’ situational leadership practices were found at a moderate level. Additionally, results showed a positive correlation between the principal’s situational leadership practices and the organizational commitment of the teachers. Although, the effect size of principals’ situational leadership was not found high, nevertheless, the study established that the coaching and directing dimension of principal’s situational leadership practices are good predictors of teachers’ organizational commitment.
Relative Importance of Instantaneous Death Detector in Resolving Death and Homicide Cases
Authors: Benjo O. Paca
Published: November 2023

This study determined the relative importance of an instantaneous death detector in resolving death and homicide cases. The study employed the sequential explanatory design. The investigators and criminalists of the different law enforcement agencies in Southern Leyte were taken as respondents and informants. Complete enumeration was used wherein 35 respondents answered the study questionnaire. On the other hand, comprehensive purposive sampling was utilized for the qualitative data, with seven participants interviewed. The collection of data was completed over a month. Through descriptive statistics, the results revealed that the existing methods used by investigators and criminalists in determining the estimated time elapsed since the death of the cadaver are observations of the postmortem changes, interview of witnesses, and laboratory examination. Meanwhile, Collaizi’s descriptive phenomenological data analysis identified four themes, covering: 1) immediate location of the suspects; 2) speedy identification of the suspects; 3) capability of determining the time elapsed since the death of the cadaver beyond twelve hours; and 4) portability of the device. These findings indicate that the instantaneous death detector is critical in investigating death and homicide cases. Furthermore, it is significant in the identification and location of a running criminal since it can instantly display the time of death of the cadaver on its screen. Thus, the study suggests developing and utilizing the device in the province of Southern Leyte and the international arena.
NOVICE AND EXPERT LEARNERS’ NOTION and MUTIPLE INTELLIGENCES AS DETERMINANTS OF PERFORMANCE IN BASIC CHEMISTRY
Authors: Rex M. Lucino
Published: November 2023

Poor science performance is prevalent in public schools like Limasawa National High School. To address this issue, this study determined if intelligence type and notion of novice and expert learners have bearing on their performance in chemistry. Intelligence type and notion were gathered through descriptive-survey while chemistry performance was measured through a teacher-made test. Results showed that novice learners’ intelligence type and notion had no significant relationships with their performance while expert learners’ notion and performance showed a significant relationship. Novice learners’ performance therefore does not depend on intelligence types and notion but expert learners’ performance depends on the latter.
A Path Model of Students’ Physics Performance in Cooperative Learning Environment
Authors: Edelyn A. Cadorna
Published: November 2023

Cooperative learning is an effective method of improving students’ academic performance. There is, therefore, a need to maximize the use of this method in promoting learning outcomes. The study investigated how cooperative learning conditions, ability levels and interpersonal attraction affect performance and how the effects of cooperative learning conditions on performance can be mediated by peer interaction and attitude towards Physics. The study utilized the causal research design using 90 students with different ability levels. Path analysis procedure was used to estimate the coefficients of the structural equations of the proposed causal model. Results revealed that cooperative learning condition significantly influences peer verbal interaction. It has no significant direct effect but has a significant indirect effect (through peer verbal interaction) on Physics Learning. Students’ ability level and interpersonal attraction do not significantly influence peer verbal interaction. Peer verbal interaction significantly influences attitude towards Physics. Peer verbal interaction in combination with the attitude towards Physics significantly influences Physics learning. Since the hypothesized model is not entirely acceptable, a re-conceptualized model was constructed. This new model indicates that the use of cooperative learning with positive reward interdependence results in the high peer verbal interaction that resulted in a more positive attitude and consequently enhances Physics learning.
Econometric Evidence on Academic Performance in Basic Calculus of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Senior High Students
Authors: Leomarich F. Casinillo  , Ma. Rachel Kim L. Aure
Published: November 2023

Low academic performance in high school mathematics is a deeply-rooted concern in the Philippine education system. With the implementation of the K to 12 Education program, this has drawn more concern in the academe, most especially in mathematics. Basic Calculus is a mathematics course that usually serves as requisite to different collegiate courses which may hopefully be useful in their respective major fields. This study was conducted to evaluate the different factors affecting the academic performance in Basic Calculus of all senior high schools enrolled in SY 2017-2018. Using a mixed-method research approach, this paper employed Grade 11 STEM students enrolled from the time of the study. A structured questionnaire on students’ perception towards Basic Calculus served as instrument to gather information. Descriptive measures were used to summarize the different factors and regression modelling was undertaken to identify the significant factors influencing the academic performance of the students. Results of the study revealed that in order for the students to perform well in Basic Calculus they must first understand the basic skills in Pre-calculus. The students may perform well when they highly favor the said subject. Furthermore, students’ academic performance in Basic Calculus may still remain to be limited by knowledge, interest, and capability. Hence, academic performance of the said subject was not derived from socio-demographic profile of students, economic resources, and student’s perception to teacher but to their past knowledge and interest in mathematics.
Diversity Management and Learning in Multiethnic Classrooms in College of Teacher Education in Southern Ethiopia: Special Focus at Bonga CTE
Authors: Getachew Robo Gebremariam  , Befekadu Zeleke Kidane  , Robyn M. Gillies
Published: November 2023

This study examined the state of diversity management and learning at Bonga College of Teachers’ Education. The mixed research approach was employed in the collection, analysis and interpretation of data. The participants of this study were 373 students and 150 instructors which were selected through proportional stratified sampling, comprehensive sampling and purposive sampling techniques. Instruments of data collection included questionnaires, focus group discussion, in-depth interview, and document analysis methods. Quantitative data were analyzed by employing both descriptive and inferential statistics. Qualitative data were analyzed and interpreted by incorporating personal reflections and insights separate from descriptive notes and excerpts from subjects. This paper asserts that diversity has a bearing on instruction. The results suggest that effective classroom diversity management is one of the facilitating factors for effective college instruction. We recommend that stakeholders of the Teachers’ Education College may well consider learners’ diversity in planning, implementing and evaluating instruction in higher education institutions.
The Need for a National Language as an Emergent Feature of Ethnic and Linguistic Diversity Interaction
Authors: Mark B. Galdo
Published: November 2023

This paper investigates an emergent feature of ethnic and linguistic fractionalization of 215 countries. The study utilized primary data from the Ethnic Fractionalization and Linguistic Fractionalization Index of 2018. With the use of statistical data, the datasets were processed to analyze the threshold value and synergies. The results showed that the emergent feature is fractionalization as a function of linguistic and ethnic diversity. A vital finding in empowering national language in most fractionalized countries has been discovered. Thus, there is a need for national language as a driving force to reflect its communal individuality to the world.
Variances of the Impact of Meso-Economic Factors on Global Competitiveness
Authors: Ann Shiela C. Del Rosario
Published: November 2023

This study explored the variances of the impact of meso-economic actors of global competitiveness through cluster analysis and revealed statistical modeling of the combinations of these actors. The World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Index (GCI) of 2017 was used to cluster the countries according to meso-economic features of their global competitiveness corresponding to variables such as innovation, technological readiness, higher education and skills, and health and primary education. The findings generated four clusters of countries where countries belonging to cluster 3 have favorable characteristics having very high values in the four variables. When innovation and technological readiness were combined, each to the two education actors (higher education and skills, and health and primary education), the combination of innovation and the two education actors yielded an ideal model as characterized by countries belonging to cluster 2 compared to the combination of technological readiness and the two education actors. The model generated by countries in cluster 2 indicated that as innovation and the quality of education increase, the competitiveness of countries also increases. The regression model in cluster 2 can be explained by the 26.70% of the variances of the data. The combination of education and innovation contributes to the countries’ global competitiveness in cluster 2 than when technological readiness and education are combined. Technological readiness can only impact to the global competitiveness of countries as a whole when education translates its use into innovation. Unless the education sector will use technology more than a tool to drive teaching and learning transforming its output to innovation, only then will it have significant impact to the global competitiveness.
THE IMPLEMENTATION AND PRACTICES OF FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM OF SUCs
Authors: Lilibeth S. Tindugan
Published: November 2023

This study looked into the implementation of Faculty Development Program (FDP) of State Universities and Colleges in the Provinces of Leyte including their considered best practices. The main instrument was a researcher-made questionnaire which underwent the process of validation, pilot-testing, and reliability test deduced from the 93 regular faculty members of Eastern Visayas State University, Visayas State University, and Southern Leyte State University. Male and female faculty members were almost equal in number. Majority were holders of Doctoral degree but were still Instructors with no designations. They were between 46–50 years of age and had 21 or more years of experience as teachers. They were mostly Catholics. On the average, 52.69% of them availed the FDP provisions. They considered assistance in Thesis/Dissertation writing and opportunities for service credits, field trips, socializations, sports and other recreational activities as best practices. They understood the policy on requirement and allocation of scholarship assistance. The administration is generally supportive, and monitoring scheme existed. Budget allocation, policy dissemination, faculty orientation, and monitoring procedures were the observed limitations of the FDP. Thus, SUCs in Leyte made efforts in promoting the implementation of FDP because it is functional and best practices were identified. To address the gaps observed, an improved FDP for the next five years is proposed.
Variance in Agency Satisfaction Rating
Authors: Catherine M. Garcia  , Carla L. Bulacan
Published: November 2023

In the public sector, the only way to assess performance is by measuring citizen’s satisfaction. One of the factors that affect customer satisfaction in the public sector is leadership. With regards to the president’s administration, no study yet was conducted regarding its impact on the overall performance of the national agencies during his/her term. Moreover, the consistency of the national agencies’ performance per president has not yet been studied. This study utilized a descriptive design using exploratory data analysis to analyze the consistency in the agency ratings for two presidential terms in the Philippines from the last two decades. Through manual clustering, the agencies were grouped according to underlying common functions. Results showed that the performance of the agencies in the justice and social welfare groups are almost the same regardless of who the incumbent president is. However, the finance group shows a big difference in the mean and standard deviation of the agencies between two presidential terms. The results of the study show that President X’s finance group has lower means and higher standard deviations than that of President Y’s finance group, which suggest that the latter is probably more effective in improving the financial stability of the country. Thus, the president’s leadership has a significant impact on the performance of the agencies under the finance group.
Analysis of College Enrollment System Using Six-Sigma (DMAIC) Methodology
Authors: Elvira E. Ongy
Published: November 2023

This paper shows how Six-Sigma methodology was applied to address systems issues such as operational variations that cause the defects of the enrollment system. This method provides a structured framework which identifies, quantifies, and eliminates sources of variation in the chosen system. Primarily, this study aimed to identify the problems of the enrollment processing and develop improvement measures to alleviate the problems identified. Descriptive research design employing survey method was used to collect the data from the respondents who are undergraduate continuing students of Visayas State University. Data were collected following a non-probability convenience sampling technique where 50 respondents were selected according to their availability during the enrollment period. Result shows that the process sigma was -2.54 with PPM defects of 996,017. This sigma level indicates that the process was not performing well. Using the DMAIC methodology, it was found out that the long queues of the enrollment are mainly caused by bottlenecks which occurred in assessment and printing of COR where effective capacity was not enough to process the demand of 177 students per day. It is therefore recommended that the capacity for assessment and printing should be increased by adding two personnel and the registrar should have a forecast on the enrollees to have a good estimation on the number of sections per subject to offer. With the aid of Six-Sigma methodology, measures were identified to alleviate the causes of variations based on what is critical to the customer for an improved and sustained performance of the enrollment processing.
The Fractal Dimensions of Environmental Performance Index
Authors: Cerenio Adriatico  , Vangilit Retome  , Ryan Placa  , Julieta Placa
Published: November 2023

This paper investigated the hidden dimensions of the environmental performance index distribution of 177 countries utilizing fractal analysis. Results showed countries with lower EPI are more pervasive than countries with higher EPI. It also indicated a strong significant relationship existed between GDP per capita and HDI on countries’ EPI scores. On the other hand, developing countries would be in danger of facing numerous environmental challenges. In this paper, the researchers proposed a new theory on "dynamic model for the national economy and environment resources" suggesting that nations that are vigilant in addressing environmental concerns will have higher poverty incidence since EPI drives the nations into poverty.
NET LINGO Initialism: An Agent-Based Model on Language
Authors: Norlyn L. Borong  , Mark B. Galdo
Published: November 2023

This study aims to determine how long grammar 0 (native language) has adopted grammar 1 (Net lingo) and to stimulate how language change manisfest between the two linguistic variants. This study uses an agent-based simulation software called NETLOGO 5.2.1 (2005), in which the principal is Uri Wilensky. After 130 runs, the result revealed that the higher the threshold value, the fastest it adopts the language (grammar 1). In general, net lingo is accelerating the evolution of language. People using the Net Lingo influence those who don’t. However, the cycle continues as the person who uses the NET LINGO gets back to its native language years after. Therefore, the net lingo affects our own and native language that leads people to lead linguistic innovation.
Remote Open Broadcaster Electronics: Alternative New Normal Learning Platform for Electronics Technology and Engineering
Authors: Eric G. Pardiñan  , Romarico A. Loremia  , Arnulfo P. Nilo Jr.  , Gerry B. Caligdong  , Orlando J. Padal  , Edgarito B. Burgos  , Ramil G. Lantikse
Published: November 2023

The COVID-19 outbreak has led to the creativity among nations to utilize technology for remote learning, distance education, and online learning. Hence this paper focused on the implications of these transformations on engineering and technology education. The article introduced an online, hybrid instructional learning platform, adapting technology trends pertinent to Education 4.0 called Remote Open Broadcaster Electronics (ROBE). The study used an experimental research design, which sought to compare learning in terms of knowledge, practical skills acquisition, and craftsmanship. The study used two instruments based on the instructional objectives of lessons on Programming and Automation. Data gathered were analyzed using weighted mean, standard deviation, and T-test analysis. Cohen’s Kappa was also used to determine respondents’ inter-rater level of agreement using the ROBE platform. Results showed ROBE contributed to the group’s academic success that had used the learning platform compared to the group that utilized the usual face-to-face lectures or skills demonstration. The researchers somehow expressed that despite the existing gaps and mixed findings, a list of significant future scope recommendations may promote student engagement.
Analysis of the Current International Migration Using Fractal Statistics
Authors: Constantino G. Medilo, Jr.  , Ariel B. Lunzaga
Published: November 2023

Now that human civilization has entered into the age of information, it is not clear if there are hidden push and pull factors that caused the current global distribution of migration. This study focused on finding the hidden dimensions of recent international migration using an emerging statistical tool called fractal statistical inference, which is a method that stemmed out from the theory of Benoit Mandelbrot. Utilizing the descriptive-correlational design to describe the current pattern of international migration to look for hidden dimensions, this study found out that the 2013 global distribution of international migrants is no longer a fractal distribution. It further revealed that, although not the only factors, human development index and the number of refugees are the hidden dimensions of modern international migration distribution. This study concluded that the Push-Pull Theory of Migration by Lee is still applicable.