bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Assessing Ecosystem Level Carbon Loss and Mitigating Capacity of Rubber (Hevea brasiliensis) Plantations in Hilly Regions in India
Authors:   Agronomy/Soils Division, Rubber Research Institute of India, Rubber Board P.O., Kottayam, Kerala, India.  Email: ambili@rubberboard.org.in, Ambily Kannattuvadakkethil Krishnankutty , Ulaganathan Arumugham ,   Agronomy/Soils Division, Rubber Research Institute of India, Rubber Bard P.O., Kottayam, Kerala, India.  Email: ulaganathan.aru@gmail.com
Published: August 2024

Ecosystem level carbon loss and the resultant loss of CO2 mitigating capacity of rubber (Hevea brasiliensis) plantations of 23 and 30 years in a hilly urbanized terrain dominated by development and construction activities was investigated. The total carbon loss of the rubber ecosystem due to the destruction of a surface area of 10, 25, and 50 hectares of rubber plantation was derived from published data of destructive tree felling based on the biomass and carbon sequestration potential of one hectare of rubber plantation. The popularly cultivated clone RRII 105 since 1980 occupying 85% of the total rubber area in India was chosen for the study. The data was analyzed using ANOVA and Standard Error (SE) Means for the base data and extrapolated to ecosystem-level calculation. Results revealed a total ecosystem carbon loss of 2142, 5355, 10710 tons for 23 years and 3415, 8538, 17075 tons for 30 years under deforested area of 10, 25, and 50 hectares, respectively. The carbon loss (tons) from tree biomass (tons) removal was 570, 1425, 2850, litter fall was 575, 1438, 2875 and sheet rubber was 432, 1080, 2160 for 23 year plantation. In 30 years plantation, carbon loss from tree biomass was 1480, 3700, 740, litter fall was 750, 1875, 3750, and sheet rubber was 621, 1553, 3105 tons. Total soil carbon stock loss (tons) was 565, 1413 and 2825 for both 23 and 30 years, since the soil carbon stock was calculated similarly with one value for both plantation years. Other studied clones such as RRII 414, RRII 429, and RRII 417 recorded 44-50 percent higher carbon loss compared to RRII 105. The highest carbon loss was recorded in the central part and lowest in the area with severe drought. The study clearly depicts the importance of rubber plantations in mitigating climate change due to massive removal of rubber plantations, an important economically and environmentally sustainable agro ecosystem. The study recommends for putting in place appropriate policies and regulations to restrict the removal of economic tree plantations for ecosystem sustainability.
Climate Risks and Land Cover Dynamics of the Dibalo-Pingit-Zabali-Malayat River Watershed in Aurora, Philippines
Authors:   College of Forestry and Natural Resources, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Philippines.  Email: lbgrefalda@up.edu.ph, Grefalda Liezl Brogada , Pulhin Juan Magboo ,   College of Forestry and Natural Resources, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Philippines.  Email: jmpulhin@up.edu.ph, Garcia Josephine Encisa ,   College of Agriculture and Food Science, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Philippines.  Email: jegarcia4@up.edu.ph, Inoue Makoto ,   School of Human Sciences, Waseda University, Tokorozawa City, Japan.  Email: makinoue@waseda.jp
Published: August 2024

This study investigates the complex interplay between climate-related hazards and land cover changes in the Dibalo-Pingit-Zibali-Malayat (DPZM) River Watershed of Aurora province, Philippines. Historical typhoon data underscore the region’s vulnerability to extreme weather events, emphasizing the critical need to enhance disaster preparedness and management. Land cover analysis from 1988 to 2020 reveals substantial transformations, driven largely by agricultural expansion at the expense of forest cover. Specifically, closed forest areas decreased by 11% annually from 2010 to 2015, while open forest areas decreased by 31% from 1988 to 2003. Conversely, built-up areas, annual crops, and perennial crops increased by 3%, 9%, and 30%, respectively, reflecting growing human pressures from 1988 to 2003. These land cover changes have intensified watershed degradation, as evidenced by increasing landscape fragmentation and declining mean patch size. Such alterations heighten the watershed susceptibility to natural hazards and hinders its capacity to provide essential ecosystem services. The study underscores the urgency for science-informed watershed management strategies to mitigate climate risks and protect the livelihoods of communities reliant on the DPZM River Watershed. Prioritizing sustainable land use practices, forest restoration, and disaster preparedness is crucial for safeguarding the watershed’s ecological integrity and resilience in the face of ongoing challenges.
MONITORING CLIMATE EXTREME EVENTS TREND IN NIGERIA USING CLIMPACT2 SOFTWARE
Authors: Yahaya Otori Muhammed , Ogolo E. O. , Agele S. O. , Olanrewaju A. V.
Published: August 2024

Monitoring Nigeria climate extremes is essential for building resilience, reducing vulnerabilities, and ensuring sustainable development in the face of Nigerian changing climate. ClimPACT2 software is used in this research to quantify climate extreme indices rate of change in the three Nigerian climate zones. The weather inputs were daily precipitation, minimum and maximum air temperatures secondary data obtained from ERA5 from 1979 to 2021. The peaks of the maximum day and night temperatures were observed to be on significant increase in all the regions. WSDI is significantly increasing per year in the Savannah by about 1.19 and 1.14, 1.10 in monsoon and 0.50 in Sahel regions. CDD is significantly increasing per year by about 0.33 in Akure, 0.44 in Lokoja, 0.12 in Port Harcourt and insignificantly by about 0.46 in Katsina while CWD is observed to be decreasing in all the regions. The number of wet and very wet days were observed to be decreasing over the years indicating drying days. SPEI drought index on time scales of 3, 6, 12 and 24 revealed significant increase in short time scale drought magnitudes of about 0.001 in Sahel while no significant change was observed in monsoon region. The analysis has shown significant warming trends in the Nigerian climate zones with significant implication on our climate, agriculture and overall environment leading to ecosystem disruptions. It is crucial for policymakers and stakeholders to take note of these trends and consider implementing measures to mitigate its impacts
QUALITY ASSESSMENT AND SAFETY OF COMMERCIALLY SOLD STEAK MEAT “SUYA” IN IBADAN METROPOLIS: A MENACE TO PUBLIC HEALTH
Authors: Oyewole Omoniyi Samuel , Balogun Daniel Adeiza , Alao Abdul-Zahir Olamide , Ibitoye Olufisayo S. , Ajao Taiwo Oluwatoyin , Ogungbemi Kunle , Oyewole Shuaeeb Niyi , Adeniyi B. M. , Lawal Hamdalah Adebusayo
Published: August 2024

The study evaluated the quality and safety of suya—a popular ready-to-eat meat—produce in Ibadan, Nigeria. Suya samples were analyzed from four local government areas: Ibadan North-West (SB), Ibadan North (BD), Oluyole (NG), and Egbeda (EG). The microbial analysis showed significant contamination, with total bacterial counts exceeding recommended limits. Although coliform bacteria were absent, but the presence of Staphylococcus aureusin samples from BD and SB highlighted evidence of poor hygiene. Additionally, Salmonella typhi and Pseudomonas aeruginosa were detected in BD samples, posing foodborne illness risks. Heavy metals were analyzed, with Zinc within safe limit, but chromium significantly exceeded the 1.0 mg/kg limit in all samples. Cadmium was slightly above the threshold in samples from NG and EG. While lead was within acceptable limits. Arsenic was alarmingly high across all the samples. Estimated daily intake (EDI) values for arsenic and chromium indicated significant exposure risks, with arsenic EDI surpassing the provisional tolerable daily intake (PTDI) in all samples. Target hazard quotient (THQ) values for chromium and arsenic were above 1 in most samples, indicating potential health hazards, and Hazard Index (HI) values exceeded the safe threshold in all the samples for non-carcinogenic assessment, indicating a high possibility of adverse health effects. Exposure to arsenic and cadmium has been linked to high cancer risks, according to carcinogenic risk assessment utilizing incremental lifetime cancer risk (ILCR) values; all samples had ILCR values over the acceptable risk range. This study emphasizes the necessity of strict food safety laws, improved hygiene among suya vendors and public...
PARADIGMATIC SHIFTS IN MULTIPARADIGMATIC EDUCATION REALITY
Authors: Lamanauskas Vincentas
Published: August 2024

There is no doubt that education is changing with the times. Our reality is characterised by instability and diversity, globalization/deglobalization, cultural resilience/non-resilience, fragmentation and transformation, etc. Education, in general, is a very complex aspect of human activity; it is a constantly transforming activity. Only comprehensive knowledge of education systems (and education as a system) guarantees effective educational changes in them.
Thus, the modern analysis of educational problems is inevitably associated with a multiparadigmatic approach and position. Knowing how the educational system changes (or would change) with the change of one or another educational paradigm, remains an essential matter.
PROBLEMS IN TEACHING ENGLISH ACADEMIC WRITING AMONG ESL LECTURERS AT PUBLIC AND PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES IN MALAYSIA
Authors: Azmar Khairunnisa , Razali Abu Bakar
Published: August 2024

English academic writing is fundamental at tertiary level as it is the main medium of communication in the academe. Over the years, ESL lecturers have not only struggled to search for the most suitable teaching approach(es) to teach academic writing but have encountered several other problems in their teaching, such as class size, students’ English proficiency levels, heavy workload, and others. Given these circumstances, a review of the literature has indicated there are scant studies that explore the problems faced by ESL lecturers where comparisons are made between public and private universities. Grounded in multiple case studies, four ESL lecturers from two public and two private Malaysian universities were purposively selected for the study. Data were collected from semi-structured in-depth interviews, lesson observations, and document analysis. A total of 12 interview transcripts were transcribed verbatim by the researchers, and data were analysed thematically using thematic analysis and cross-case analysis, where emerging themes were used to present the findings. Findings reveal that ESL lecturers at higher education institutions encountered problems, such as constraints in time, marking issues, students’ lack of interests and motivations, lecturers’ lack of interest in writing, lecturers’ lack of content and pedagogical content knowledge, and lack of institutional support. Hence, professional support should be given to ESL lecturers to overcome their teaching problems, and future research should explore the strategies employed by ESL lecturers to alleviate their teaching problems.
Keywords: ESL/EFL lecturers, English academic writing, qualitative case study
NEEDS ANALYSIS FOR DESIGNING AND DEVELOPING AN EFL TEACHING-SPEAKING MODULE FOR THE UNIQUE LINGUISTIC TAPESTRY OF CHINESE BUSINESS ENGLISH UNDERGRADUATES
Authors: Hu Ke , AlSaqqaf Asmaa
Published: August 2024

Developing effective oral business English (OBE) curricula requires clearly understanding student needs. This study evaluated the speaking needs of Chinese English as a Foreign Language (EFL) undergraduates majoring in business English for specific purposes (ESP), aiming to inform the design of a teaching module that bridges the gap between current speaking abilities and the escalating demand for advanced communication skills in business contexts. A needs analysis questionnaire, reflecting the first phase of the ADDIE model (analysis, design, development, implementation, evaluation), was administered to 398 randomly selected participants using a quantitative, cross-sectional survey design. Results revealed that while students struggle with speaking errors and lack communication confidence, they favor interactive activities such as presentations, discussions, and role-plays. Concerns about current OBE pedagogy and materials highlight a need for more collaborative learning and teacher support. Statistical analysis using independent-samples t-test and one-way ANOVA showed no significant differences in speaking needs based on gender, age, years of English study, or English proficiency. However, a significant difference was reported between fourth-year and third-year students. This study offers some insights for developing more effective interventions to address the specific needs of Chinese business English undergraduates in Chinese ESP education.
Keywords: ADDIE model, Chinese EFL learners, module development, needs analysis, oral business English, ESP
TRENDS AND PERSPECTIVES IN EDUCATIONAL NEUROSCIENCE STUDIES
Authors: Yayla Duygu , Çalışkan Muhittin
Published: August 2024

Recent advances in educational neuroscience research underscore the need for a comprehensive analysis of articles in this field; such scrutiny can elucidate the practical implications of neuroscience findings in education and illuminate future research directions. The purpose of this study was to conduct a descriptive content analysis of articles published in the field of educational neuroscience. The data collected through the Educational Neuroscience Articles Classification Form were analyzed via content analysis. The diversity of research in the field of educational neuroscience and the growth in the number of studies in recent years demonstrate that this discipline represents a comprehensive and potentially effective field. In addition, developing concrete suggestions for practice strengthens the integration of educational neuroscience into educational practices. Furthermore, future research needs to focus more on converting theoretical knowledge into practical applications and assessing the impact of these applications. Moreover, increasing interdisciplinary cooperations is crucial for educational neuroscience to realize its full potential. Finally, further studies conducted through mixed methods and qualitative research methods provide a more comprehensive and in-depth understanding of educational neuroscience. On the other hand, the following recommendations have been made based on these insights: applied research studies can be conducted to directly integrate neuroscientific findings into educational practices. In addition, cooperation among educational scientists, neuroscientists, and researchers in the field of psychology can make the integration of neuroscientific findings into educational practices more efficient. Last but not least, research conducted through qualitative and mixed methods provides a more comprehensive and in-depth understanding of educational neuroscience.
Keywords: educational neuroscience, educational neuroscience studies, content analysis
THE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SCHOOL SUPPORT TEAM IN INCLUSIVE EDUCATION IN KINDERGARTENS
Authors: Rochovská Ivana , Klein Vladimír , Šilonová Viera
Published: August 2024

Inclusive education presents a significant challenge for contemporary society. All children should have the opportunity to develop according to their educational needs within an inclusive environment. The effectiveness of the school support team plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. This research aimed to explore the perspectives of teaching staff in kindergartens, including headmasters, teachers, and teaching assistants, regarding inclusive education, with a specific focus on their views and attitudes towards the roles of school special educators and teaching assistants in preschool education. A mixed-methods research strategy was employed to achieve this aim. Data were collected using a self-constructed questionnaire containing both closed and open items, completed by 394 respondents from 142 kindergartens. The findings indicated that teaching staff perceived the existence of a school support team as having a positive impact on addressing various children's issues and enhancing teachers' work. These results contribute to a broader understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the members of a school support team in kindergartens.
Keywords: inclusive education, kindergarten, preschool education, school special educator, school support team, teaching assistant
IMPROVING TEACHERS' ATTITUDES TOWARDS REFUGEE STUDENTS
Authors: Türkoğlu Özdemir Selin , Özkan Habib
Published: August 2024

In a classroom environment where refugee students are present, teachers' attitudes towards these students are considered to be one of the important key factors affecting the students' adaptation process to the education system and the society in which they live. Based on this important factor, the aim of the study was to improve teacher attitudes with the "Attitude Improvement Module towards Refugee Students" designed by the researchers and to contribute to professional development studies on the subject by taking teachers' views about the module. In the research process, an attitude scale was used to measure teachers' attitudes towards these students, covering the dimensions of communication, harmony and proficiency, it was applied to the teachers in the experimental and control groups before and after the module and the attitudes of the teachers before and after the module were analyzed. After the analyses, teachers' views were sought regarding the results. As a result of the quantitative analyses conducted in this mixed-method research, a decrease was observed in the arithmetic average of the communication and adaptation dimensions, while an increase was observed in the arithmetic average of proficiency in the dimension. According to the qualitative analysis, it was revealed that teachers had feelings such as "prejudices, inability to accept refugees, language problems" towards refugee students, but after the module was implemented, their feelings, such as "gaining awareness and empathic approach in refugee education", improved. Based on the findings, it is recommended to develop policies aimed at nurturing the emotional aspects of teachers as well as their proficiency in improving their attitudes towards refugee students.
Keywords: refugee student education, improvement of teacher attitudes, mixed methods, exploratory sequential designs
EVALUATION OF PRACTICES IN THE EDUCATION PROCESS IN THE CONTEXT OF AGENDA SETTING THEORY
Authors: Ulukaya Öteleş Ülkü , Demir Evcimen Fatıma Betül , Koçoğlu Erol , Avcu Kübra Melis
Published: August 2024

In today's world, where the internet-based digitalization process has gained momentum, increasing the quality of learning in the educational process can be achieved by associating the transferred achievements with current topics and news in written and visual media by the teacher of the course, thus increasing the attention level of the learners in the learning environment. This situation, which shows the impact of the agenda on the educational process, increases the awareness level of the learners regarding the time period in which they live, the environment and the events that occur. In this direction, this study aimed to identify and evaluate the practices in the education process in the context of agenda setting, in line with teachers' opinions. This study, which was carried out with the phenomenology pattern, one of the qualitative research methods, was conducted with 30 teachers working in public schools. The data of the research were collected with a semi-structured interview form. The data obtained was analyzed with content analysis. As a result of the study, it was determined that the practical reflections of the activities prepared by the teachers based on the agenda setting theory were not sufficient in the context of learning.
Keywords: Agenda setting, educational practice, phenomenological design
Relationship between women's physical activity levels with sexual functions and satisfaction during Covid 19 pandemic
Authors: Işık Cansu , Kartal Aydın Yasemin , Baybostancı Ayşe
Published: August 2024

Objective: It aims to examine the relationship between the physical activity levels of women and their sexual functions and satisfaction during Covid19 pandemic process. Methods: The sample of the study, which was planned in a descriptive and correlational design, consisted of 233 women of reproductive age living in the province of Istanbul. The data were collected using the Personal Information Form, The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), The Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), and the Sexual Satisfactory Scale for Women (SSS-W). Results: According to IPAQ, 60.9% of women were in the minimally active category. The mean total scores of FSFI and SSS-W were 22.20±5.81and 83.71±13.99 respectively. No significant correlation was found between the physical activity levels of women and the total score of FSFI and its sub-dimensions. A very weak, positive correlation was found between mean scores of satisfaction and agreeableness, which sub-dimensions of SSS-W, and level of physical activity, a weak, negative relationship was found between the relationship and the total mean score of the anxiety sub-dimension. Conclusion: Many women were found to be minimally physically active, low in sexual function, and moderate in sexual satisfaction during the pandemic process.
Üniversite öğrencilerinin çevrimiçi alışveriş bağımlılığının incelenmesi: kesitsel bir çalışma
Authors: Çelik İnce Sevecen , Çelik Bekleviç Arzum
Published: August 2024

Amaç: Bu çalışmada Sağlık Hizmetleri Meslek Yüksekokulu’nun bir bölümünde okuyan eğitim gören üniversite öğrencilerinin çevrimiçi (online) alışveriş bağımlılığı durumları saptamak amaçlanmıştır. Yöntem: Bu çalışma tanımlayıcı ve kesitsel tasarımda yürütülmüştür. Bu çalışma Türkiye’nin batı bölgesinde yer alan bir üniversitenin 2022-2023 eğitim-öğretim yıllarında Sağlık Hizmetleri Meslek Yüksekokulu’nun bir bölümünde okuyan 133 öğrenci ile yapılmıştır. Araştırma verilerin toplanmasında “Kişisel Tanıtıcı Bilgi Formu” ve “Çevrimiçi Alışveriş Bağımlılığı Ölçeği” kullanılmıştır. Bulgular: Araştırmaya katılan üniversite öğrencilerinin yaş ortalaması 20.14±1.43’dür. Öğrencilerin %78.9’u kadın, %99.2’si bekâr ve %51.1’i ikinci sınıfta okumaktadır. Öğrencilerin %61.7’si çevrimiçi alışverişi tercih etmektedir. Öğrencilerin çevrimiçi alışveriş bağımlılığı ölçeğinden aldıkları toplam puan ortalaması 42.97±12.07’dir.  Öğrencilerin alışveriş tercihi, çevrimiçi alışverişte harcanan gider durumu, çevrimiçi alışveriş yoluyla bir ürünü alma sıklığı ve satın almayı tercih edilen ürün türünün öğrencilerin çevrimiçi alışveriş bağımlılığını etkilediği belirlenmiştir. Sonuç: Sağlık Hizmetleri Meslek Yüksekokulu’nun bir bölümünde okuyan eğitim gören üniversite öğrencileri örnekleminde yürütülen bu araştırma sonucunda öğrencilerin çoğunluğunun çevrimiçi alışverişi tercih ettikleri ve orta düzey çevrimiçi alışveriş bağımlılıkları olduğu belirlenmiştir. Bu sebeple sağlık hizmeti veren profesyoneller arasında önemli bir yerde olan ameliyathane hizmetleri öğrencilerinin ve gelecek neslin sahibi olan üniversite öğrencilerinin çevrimiçi alışveriş bağımlılığı açısından riskli bir grup olduğunun farkında olunması önemlidir. Gençlerde çevrimiçi bağımlılığı önlemek amacıyla girişimler planlanması önerilmektedir.
Türk toplumunun ulusal kanser tarama programları konusunda bilgi ve davranış düzeylerinin belirlenmesi: Kesitsel bir çalışma
Authors: Bekdemir Ak Özlem , Gençtürk Nuran , Şen Ebru
Published: August 2024

Amaç: Türk toplumunun ulusal kanser tarama programları konusunda bilgi ve davranış düzeylerini belirlemektir. Yöntem: Tanımlayıcı-kesitsel tipte olan araştırma, 18 yaş üzerinde, 384 kadın ve erkek katılımcıyla yürütüldü. Veriler, Anket ve Bilgi İndeksi Formuyla sosyal medya aracılığı ile toplandı. Verilerin değerlendirilmesinde Kolmogorov-Smirnov normallik testi, varyans homojenliğinde Levene testi; tanımlayıcı istatistikler için frekans, yüzdelik, ortalama, standart sapma; gruplar arası karşılaştırmalarda ise ki-kare, Mann Whitney U, Kruskal Wallis testleri kullanıldı. Bulgular: Kadınların, lisansüstü mezunlarının, sağlık profesyonellerinin ulusal kanser tarama programları konusunda bilgi indeks ortalama puanları anlamlı derecede yüksek bulundu. Ailesinde kanser öyküsü olanların olamayanlara göre bilgi indeks ortalama puanları daha yüksek saptandı. Her iki cinsiyette de kanser tarama testlerini düzenli olarak yaptıranlarda, kadınlarda HPV-DNA testini düzenli olarak yaptıranlarda bilgi indeks ortalama puanları anlamlı derecede yüksekti. Kadınlarda düzenli olarak kendi kendine meme muayenesi yapma oranları yüksek saptanmasına rağmen, klinik meme muayenesi yaptırma, mamografi çektirme, pap-smear, HPV-DNA testi yaptırma, her iki cinsiyette de gaitada gizli kan testi ve kolonoskopi yaptırma oranlarının oldukça düşük olduğu görüldü. Sonuç: Ulusal kanser tarama programları konusunda kadınlar, eğitim seviyesi yüksek olanlar, sağlık profesyonelleri, ailesinde kanser öyküsü olanların bilgili indeks ortalama puanları yüksek olmasına rağmen aktif olarak ulusal kanser tarama programlarına katılım oranları düşüktür. Kanser insidans ve mortalitesini azaltmak için halkın ulusal kanser tarama programları konusunda sosyal medya ve basın-yayın organları yoluyla bilgilendirilmesi ve kanser tarama hizmetlerine ulaşımın kolaylaştırılması önerilebilir.
REPRESENTASI FEMINISME DALAM FILM ENOLA HOLMES 2 (ANALISIS SEMIOTIKA JOHN FISKE)
Authors: Kamil Aulia , Rochmaniah Ainur
Published: August 2024

Film berperan sebagai alat komunikasi massa yang berfungsi mempengaruhi penonton berdasarkan isi pesan yang terkandung didalamnya. Banyak media bermunculan dengan subjek perempuan, membahas isu dan orientasi seksual dalam berbagai divisi. Tak terkecuali dunia perfilman, isu feminisme menjadi salah satu genre dalam “Enola Holmes 2”. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana representasi feminisme yang ditampilkan dalam film Enola Holmes 2. Untuk mencapai tujuan tersebut, peneliti menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan menggunakan analisis semiotik dari John Fiske berdasarkan kode-kode televisi. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan nilai-nilai feminisme pada tataran realitas melalui tata cara berpenampilan, tata rias dan kepribadian. Pada level representasi, nilai-nilai feminis ditunjukkan melalui kode kamera, adegan, dan dialog. Pada tataran ideologis, nilai-nilai feminisme direpresentasikan mewakili aliran liberal yang mendiskriminasi perempuan yang diperlakukan tidak adil di toko Enola Holmes.
Optimalisasi Kelompok Sadar Wisata (Pokdarwis) dalam Meningkatkan Pengunjung Pantai Gemah, Kabupaten Tulungagung Pasca Pandemi COVID-19
Authors: Purnawati Laily , Qorib Fathul
Published: August 2024

Gemah Beach, a prominent tourism icon in Tulungagung, has gained popularity on social media and substantially contributes to both local and governmental revenue. However, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2019 led to a significant decline in visitor numbers, necessitating strategic development efforts to revive interest in the post-pandemic era. This study aims to analyze the policies and factors influencing visitor interest, as well as the role of the Tourism Awareness Group (Pokdarwis) in managing the beach. Data was collected through interviews, observation, and documentation, with the researcher serving as the primary instrument. The data was processed qualitatively using purposive sampling, and validity was ensured through interactive analysis techniques and triangulation. The findings reveal that Pokdarwis successfully increased visitor numbers post-pandemic by improving human resources, enhancing infrastructure, and promoting the beauty of Gemah Beach through trending social media campaigns.Pantai Gemah, ikon pariwisata di Tulungagung, populer di media sosial dan signifikan bagi pendapatan masyarakat dan pemerintah. Wisata ini mengalami penurunan pengunjung akibat pandemi 2019. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan pengembangan untuk menarik kembali minat pengunjung pasca pandemi. Kelompok Sadar Wisata (Pokdarwis) di Pantai Gemah telah berusaha mengembangkan kelembagaan dan pengaturan. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis kebijakan dan faktor yang mempengaruhi minat pengunjung serta peran Pokdarwis dalam pengelolaan pantai. Data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi, dengan peneliti sebagai instrumen utama dan diolah secara kualitatif menggunakan purposive sampling. Teknik analisis interaktif dan triangulasi digunakan untuk memastikan keabsahan data. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Pokdarwis mampu meningkatkan kembali pengunjung pasca pandemi melalui peningkatan SDM, perbaikan dan penambahan sarana prasarana, serta penyebaran informasi tentang keindahan Pantai Gemah melalui media sosial.
The Roles of Men in the Dating Violence Phenomenon
Authors: Jatmiko Vivin Septiani , Avina Diyah Ayu Amalia
Published: August 2024

This research focuses on the roles of men discussed in the subject research papers on dating violence. Dating violence is one of the phenomena that has been drawing attention to various researchers since 1990s due to the high percentage of dating violence cases in various countries and the negative effects it has caused to the involved parties. The selected research articles were analysed using systematic literature review (SLR) by using PRISMA Diagram. According to the analysis, a discourse may have implications in forming power, which, in turn, may lead to blinding knowledge. This research finds that the dominant discourse exists in most of the selected research papers, where men being positioned as offenders in dating violence incidents. The emergence of the dominant discourse is attributed by the presence of controls on the institutions (publishers). The influence of controls can be seen in the positioning of men portrayed as masculine, dominant, and rough by the majority of the journal editorial boards and authors; such a framing may form the dominant course in that particular type of research. Furthermore, the massive usage of quantitative research in the dating violence topic is seen as further forming a single fact. In essence, the dominant course results in the silent majority, a condition where male victims are reluctant to seek help from police authority or their social community on their violence cases.
Analisis Dampak Stabilisasi Ekonomi terhadap Pembatalan Impor Beras dari India ke Indonesia pada Tahun 2023
Authors: Ifantri Subrantas , Kumara Diva Zaidan Patria
Published: August 2024

The purpose of this study is to analyze the cancellation of India's rice exports to Indonesia. At the end of 2023, it was canceled but this was beyond the prediction of the Indian food ministry and the government there was no ban on the export of non-basmati rice Using a descriptive qualitative research type method. Data is collected by understanding the material in scientific articles, news sites, government sites. Descriptive method is used in this research to explain the bilateral relationship between the two countries and the failure of rice exports to Indonesia. The results found that India was experiencing inflation and set a policy to meet domestic needs first, for this urgent condition India canceled rice exports to Indonesia. This was also based on the chaotic harvests of India's Haryana and Punjab regions.  This export protection aims to ensure sufficient availability of non-basmati white rice in India, and to prevent price spikes, the Indian government changed the export policy on rice. The research findings state that the cancellation of exports was because India was experiencing inflation and set a policy to meet domestic needs first, for this urgent condition India canceled rice exports to Indonesia. This was also based on crop failures in several regions in India which required repeated planting which took longer than targeted and also had an impact on the price of Indian rice which rose dramatically.Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menganalisis pembatalan ekspor beras India ke Indonesia. Diakhir tahun 2023 melakukan pembatalan namun hal tersebut diluar prediksi kementrian pangan India dan pemerintah tidak ada larangan ekspor beras non basmati Menggunakan metode jenis penelitian kualitatif deskriptif. Data dikumpulkan dengan melakukan pemahaman materi di artikel ilmiah, situs berita, situs pemerintah.  Metode Deskriptif digunakan dalam peneliti ini untuk menjelaskan hubungan bilateral kedua Negara dan gagalnya ekspor beras ke Indonesia. Hasil penelitian menemukan bahwa India yang sedang mengalami inflasi dan menetapkan kebijakan untuk memenuhi kebutuhan dalam negeri terlebih dahulu, atas kondisi yang mendesak ini India membatalkan ekspor beras ke Indonesia. Hal ini juga didasarkan atas kacaunya panen daerah Haryana India dan Punjab India.  Proteksi ekspor ini tujuannya untuk memastikan ketersediaan beras putih non-basmati di india yang cukup, serta agar tidak terjadi lonjakan harga maka pemerintah India megubah kebijakan ekspor pada beras.  Temuan penelitian menyebutkan bahwa pembatalan ekspor dikarenakan India yang sedang mengalami inflasi dan menetapkan kebijakan untuk memenuhi kebutuhan dalam negeri terlebih dahulu, atas kondisi yang mendesak ini India membatalkan ekspor beras ke Indonesia. Hal ini juga didasarkan atas kegagalan panen di beberapa daerah di India yang mengharuskan melakukan penanaman berulang yang memakan waktu lebih lama dari yang ditargetkan juga berdampak pada harga beras India yang naik drastis
Defending the Anthropocentric Purpose of Secondary Education: The Role of the Teacher in Open and Distance Education in Greece
Authors: Kounatidou Theognosia (Sia) , Mavroidis Ilias
Published: August 2024

The fundamental aim of secondary education ought to be anthropocentric. However, despite legislative intentions mandating secondary education to foster the intellectual and psychophysical development of students, this goal remains unmet. Contemporary schools, influenced by various factors, uphold principles that diminish their human-centred essence. The pedagogical role of the teacher emerges as a critical factor in this discrepancy. Within an open and distance learning framework, the teacher's role transitions towards that of an advisor, enhancing student autonomy. In such settings, the educator acts as a facilitator of learning, focusing on effective communication with students to address their needs, which emerge from active engagement in the learning process. This paper aims to investigate, through a literature review, how the teacher's role in open and distance education environments can cultivate a human-centred dimension in Greek education. Key findings highlight that the advisory role of the teacher includes fostering collaborative learning experiences for students by promoting the creation of online research communities, developing digital educational resources, encouraging self-directed learning and providing them with critical feedback. This role, when effectively executed, promotes student autonomy and active participation in the learning process, thereby enhancing their educational experience and fostering positive sentiments towards their involvement.
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) Integrated Curriculum in the Elementary School
Authors: Brown Susannah L. , Powers Jillian R. , Musgrove Ann T. , Gay Wemette Susan
Published: August 2024

An interdisciplinary research team consisting of university professors and elementary school educators examined the impact of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) programs at an elementary school in Florida, United States, and the elementary school students' knowledge, identities, and attitudes toward STEAM learning experiences. In this paper, researchers discuss the findings of this explanatory mixed methods study (Fraenkel et al., 2012), by following up the quantitative analysis with qualitative inquiry to gain deeper insight into of participants' responses on a pre-activity questionnaire and a post-activity questionnaire. Open-ended responses on the pre- and post-questionnaire were thematically coded independently by three researchers using a priori codes and discussed collaboratively to connect to quantitative analysis. Research questions include: what are participants' self-reported STEAM knowledge, identity, and attitudes before and after participating in the lessons, and how did the STEAM lessons impact participants' STEAM knowledge, identity, and attitudes? Results indicate an increase in knowledge of figuring out how devices and applications work and solving problems with technology. Concerning identity, students indicated higher recognition in programming robots and utilizing technology while attitudes increased in multiple dimensions, including a desire to consider future STEAM careers. Teaching and learning strategies for reforming elementary school Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and STEAM education in the United States as a dependable human resource for a competitive workforce is a significant part of the study and impacts the field of education.
Application of Restorative Justice to the Crime of Sexual Violence against Women
Authors: Ganen Seknun  , Hadi Tuasikal  , R.S. Rakia A. Sakti , Nima Norouzi
Published: August 2024

This research highlights the background of Indonesia as a state of law, where state power is regulated by law to achieve legal order. However, the implementation of laws to protect women from violence still poses weaknesses that affect the sense of justice and impunity for perpetrators. As an alternative solution, the Restorative Justice approach is proposed to resolve acts of sexual violence by involving victims and perpetrators in dialogue and joint recovery, in accordance with the principle of consensus. This research uses the normative juridical method by analyzing relevant regulations and literature as well as conducting interviews at the Teluk Bitung District Police. It was found that the Restorative Justice approach can be a more inclusive and restorative alternative for victims and perpetrators of sexual violence. However, to implement it effectively, certain conditions need to be met, including admission of guilt, consent of the victim and perpetrator, and support from the police or prosecutor's office. The results show that this approach has the potential to provide a fairer resolution and have a positive impact on efforts to prevent and respond to violence against women in Indonesia.
Pandemi Döneminde Öğretmenlerin Çevrimiçi Ölçme Değerlendirme Süreçlerindeki Değişimler: Bir Durum Çalışması
Authors: Atabay Melek , Kesik Kübra , Komar Özkan , Eren Aslıhan , Çakıroğlu Ünal
Published: August 2024

Eğitim kurumlarının Covid-19 pandemisine hazırlıksız yakalanmaları birçok ülkede geçme/kalma üzerine kurulu ölçme ve değerlendirme sistemlerini askıya almalarına neden olmuştur. Hızlıca adapte olunmaya çalışılan bu süreçte öğretmenler çevrimiçi öğretim yaptıkları için mevcut ölçme değerlendirme yöntemlerini bazı durumlarda değiştirmek durumunda kalmışlardır. Bu kapsamda bu çalışmanın amacı, farklı branşlardaki ortaokul öğretmenlerinin uzaktan eğitim süresince kullanmış oldukları ölçme değerlendirme yöntemleri belirlemek ve öğretmenlerin pandemi sürecinde bu yöntemlerin uygunluğu hakkındaki değerlendirmelerini ortaya koymaktır. Öğretmenler ile yapılan mülakatlar ile yürütülen çalışmada, veriler içerik analiziyle analiz edilmiştir. Sonuç olarak öğretmenlerin pandemi döneminde ölçme değerlendirme uygulamaları; dersin doğası, öğretmen tutumu, süreçte kullanılan değerlendirme yöntem ve araçları, öğrenen özellikleri, geri bildirim, öğrenme çıktıları, geçerlilik ve güvenirlik boyutlarında şekillenmiştir. Dersin doğası, öğretmen tutumu, öğrenen özellikleri ile geçerlilik ve güvenirlik çevrimiçi değerlendirmeyi sınırlandırıcı unsular, yöntem ve araçlar, geri bildirim ve öğrenme çıktılarının ise çevrimiçi değerlendirme sürecinin kolaylaştırıcı unsurları olduğu bulgular sonucunda ortaya çıkmıştır. Elde edilen bulguların, acil uzaktan öğretim süreçleri için oluşturulacak değerlendirme modellerine ilişkin çalışmalara katkı sağlayabilir.
Artificial Intelligence and Education: An Insight Through Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: Uysal Mehmet , Topal Murat , Demir Kaymak Zeliha
Published: August 2024

The utilization of artificial intelligence has experienced significant growth and expansion in recent years. The education field is not an exception, and this development holds the potential for revolutionary impacts on the educational landscape. These radical effects can improve learning experiences by making them more effective and efficient. The objective of this research is to illustrate the evolution of the artificial intelligence landscape within education, identifying shifts in research focus over time and assessing the performance of publications and authors. This study was designed as a systematic literature review. Data were collected from the Web of Science database, which is considered to contain the most cited and high-quality publications in the international literature and offers the opportunity to download and analyze the appropriate data required for systematic literature reviews. After the queries which contain filters to obtain pertinent literature 1164 publications have been found. Although studies on artificial intelligence in the field of education can be traced back to the 1980s, the majority of publications have emerged within the last five years. Notably, journals centred on technology in education have published the highest number of articles. While publications in various languages, such as Spanish, Russian, and Portuguese, exist, English (92% - 1074) serves as the lingua franca for discussions on artificial intelligence in education.
Vocabulary Instruction Strategies Employed by Preschool Teachers
Authors: Yörüko Melike , Bayat Nihat
Published: August 2024

This study aims to determine the extent to which preschool teachers utilize vocabulary instruction strategies. The participants of the research conducted in a survey model consisted of 240 preschool teachers working in central districts of Antalya, Turkey. In this research, the Vocabulary Instruction Strategies Scale, designed for preschool teachers in a five-point Likert scale, and the 'Personal Information Form' were used as data collection tools. In accordance with the research questions pertaining to the employed strategies, descriptive statistics calculations were conducted. Furthermore, Mann Whitney U, Kruskal Wallis H, One Way Anova, and Independent Group t-tests were applied for inquiries related to demographic variables. As a result of the applied statistical analyses, it has been determined that the participants consisting of preschool teachers employed word teaching strategies at a high level. The participants' levels of employing vocabulary instruction strategies did not show any significant differences based on their educational level, years of service, the age group they teach, and the type of school where they work. Recommendations are provided in line with the findings obtained from the research.
A Descrıptıve Review of Common Knowledge Constructıon Model Studies in Science Educatıon: Turkısh Case
Authors: Tasdere Ahmet , Sezen Tolunay
Published: August 2024

This study aimed to examine the Common Knowledge Construction Model (CKCM) studies published in Turkey within the scope of science education by using descriptive content analysis. Articles and postgraduate theses published on CKCM between 2011-2022 were analyzed based on different parameter. Publication types, needs for publication, aims and focuses, studied science topics-contents, methods, data collection tools, samples/research groups, teaching techniques applied in the model, and results of the studies were analyzed separately for these articles and theses. The delimitations in identifying the studies to be analyzed are as follows: I) the studies were published during the period of 2011-2022, II) the context was relevant to Turkey and III) the focus was CKCM in science education. As a result, a total of 21 research articles and 16 postgraduate theses (8 master's and 8 doctorate theses) were obtained. That very few studies had been conducted on CKCM was cited as the most common need in the reviewed studies. Developmental studies were conducted widely and most of the studies were carried out with experimental methods. Questionnaires-scales and achievement tests were used most frequently in data collection processes. It was found that Predict-(Explain)-Observe-Explain (P(E)OE) and Conceptual Change Text (CCT) were the most frequently used teaching techniques within the scope of CKCM. While the science subjects that were taught varied, socio-scientific issues (SSI) (water pollution, greenhouse effect, human-environment relations etc.) were found to be the most frequently taught science subject content. The obtained results were discussed by taking into account the similarities and differences of CKCM with other teaching models. According to the analyzed parameters, some specific recommendations are given.
Ecological risk assessment of heavy metals in surface sediments and their impact on macrobenthos in Asan Bay, South Korea
Authors: Liang Jian , Ma Chae-Woo , Kim Kwang-Bae
Published: August 2024

Bay ecosystems with unique economic and ecological value are more vulnerable to heavy metal pollution than other marine ecosystems. In South Korea, rapid economic development has exacerbated heavy metal pollution in bay environments. This study analyzed concentrations of seven heavy metals and the structure of macrobenthic community in Asan Bay. Five heavy metal indices (PLI, Pn, RI, TRI, and MERMQ) were used to assess ecological risk. Additionally, spearman correlation, biota–environment matching (BIO-ENV), and redundancy analysis (RDA) were utilized to determine the influence of heavy metals on macrobenthic communities. Although average concentrations of seven heavy metals were below sediment quality guidelines (SQGs), the average concentration of Cd was close to the threshold effects level (TEL). The nemerow pollution index (Pn) and the potential ecological risk index (RI) indicated that Cd was the primary heavy metal contributing to ecological risk. Spearman correlation, BIO-ENV, and RDA indicated that heavy metals were the main environmental factors influencing macrobenthic communities in Asan Bay. However, five heavy metal indices (PLI, Pn, RI, TRI, and MERMQ) did not show a response to the macrobenthic communities. Overall, low concentrations of heavy metals have a certain negative impact on macrobenthic communities in Asan Bay. This study can serve as an important reference for marine environmental protection and policy-making in Asan Bay.
The Carpathian Agriculture in Poland in Relation to Other EU Countries, Ukraine and the Environmental Goals of the EU CAP 2023–2027
Authors: Zieliński Marek , Łopatka Artur , Koza Piotr , Gołębiewska Barbara
Published: August 2024

This study discusses the issue of determining the direction and strength of changes taking place in the structure of agricultural land in the mountain and foothill areas of the Carpathians in Poland in comparison with Slovakia, Romania and Ukraine. The most important financial institutional measures dedicated to the protection of the natural environment in Polish agriculture in the Areas facing Natural and other specific Constraints (ANCs) mountain and foothill in the first year of the CAP 2023–2027 were also established. Satellite data from 2001 to 2022 were used. The analyses used the land use classification MCD12Q1 provided by NASA and were made on the basis of satellite imagery collections from the MODIS sensor placed on two satellites: TERRA and AQUA. In EU countries, a decreasing trend in agricultural areas has been observed in areas below 350 m above sea level. In areas above 350 m, this trend weakened or even turned into an upward trend. Only in Ukraine was a different trend observed. It was found that in Poland, the degree of involvement of farmers from mountain and foothill areas in implementing financial institutional measures dedicated to protecting the natural environment during the study period was not satisfactory.