bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Penglibatan Ibu Bapa dan Komuniti serta Hubungannya dengan Motivasi Murid SJKC Sepanjang PdPR
Authors: Lo Mageret , M. Yasin Ruhizan
Published: April 2022

Motivasi dalam pembelajaran Bahasa Melayu dalam kalangan murid di SJKC dipengaruhi oleh pelbagai faktor antaranya ialah penglibatan ibu bapa dan komuniti. Pembelajaran Bahasa Melayu dalam kalangan murid di SJKC semakin mencabar dan menjadi kebimbangan ramai pihak kerana proses pengajaran dan pembelajaran yang tidak menentu akibat pandemik Covid-19. PdPR yang dilaksanakan sebagai pembelajaran alternatif bagi keberlangsungan proses pendidikian di negara kita memerlukan kerjasama, sokongan dan penglibatan ibu bapa kerana proses pengajaran dan pembelajaran berlaku di rumah sepanjang perintah kawalan pergerakan. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk meninjau penglibatan ibu bapa dan komuniti serta hubungannya dengan motivasi murid SJKC dalam pembelajaran Bahasa Melayu sepanjang pengajaran dan pembelajaran di rumah (PdPR). Kajian ini menggunakan reka bentuk kajian kuantitatif yang berbentuk tinjauan. Seramai 197 orang murid Tahun 6 yang bersekolah di Sekolah Rendah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina (SJKC) di daerah Sarikei yang terlibat dalam kajian ini. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan tahap penglibatan ibu bapa dan komuniti sepanjang PDPR (M=3.40, SP=0.76) dan tahap motivasi murid SJKC dalam pembelajaran Bahasa Melayu sepanjang PdPR (M=3.53, SP=0.77 berada di tahap sederhana. Dapatan juga mendapati terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara penglibatan ibu bapa dan komuniti dengan motivasi pembelajaran Bahasa Melayu murid SJKC (r=-0.79, p=0.00). Implikasi kajian ini memberi maklum balas kepada pihak sekolah agar menggalakkan penglibatan ibu bapa dan komuniti dalam pembelajaran Bahasa Melayu dalam kalangan murid SJKC ke arah meningkatkan motivasi dalam pembelajaran Bahasa Melayu.
Kepentingan Kecerdasan Emosi: Suatu Pemerhatian Awal
Authors: Nazira Noor Afzaliza , Mahbob Maizatul Haizan , Jamri Mohd Hafifi , Hassan Mohd Sufiean , Abdul Rani Nur Shazana , Khairuddin Khairi
Published: April 2022

Dewasa ini kita ditegaskan untuk lebih memahami diri kita dan lebih memahami emosi agar tidak berlaku perkara yang tidak diingini terjadi. Ditambah pula dengan keadaan negara kita yang kini dilanda wabak COVID-19 yang telah menjadikan semua kita hidup dalam keadaan yang serba ketakutan dan terpaksa menerima norma baharu. Pelajar juga terutamanya terpaksa menghadapi dan menerima kenyataan bahawa mereka kini terpaksa belajar secara atas talian dan ini amat sukar. Oleh itu, pelajar digesa untuk memahami emosi mereka dan cuba mengawal emosi di waktu pandemik ini. Kertas konseptual ini membincangkan kecerdasan emosi pelajar dari pelbagai sudut yang harus diambilkira demi untuk memastikan emosi mereka stabil. Perbincangan model Goleman juga diselitkan bagi memudahkan pelajar membuat penilaian terhadap diri mereka. Pengkaji menggunakan kaedah sekunder yang menggunakan data sedia ada daripada pelbagai kajian lepas. Tuntasnya, dalam meningkatkan emosi seseorang pelajar tersebut, mereka haruslah mengamalkan lima domain Goleman iaitu, pengurusan emosi, kesedaran kendiri, motivasi diri, empati dan kemahiran sosial.
Tahap Pengetahuan, Penerimaan, Kesediaan dan Amalan Pengajaran Guru Pemulihan Khas Terhadap Pengajaran Terbeza
Authors: Derbala Rathaneswaary , M. Yasin Ruhizan
Published: April 2022

Pengajaran terbeza merupakan pendekatan pedagogi yang diamalkan dalam institusi pendidikan dalam menggalas masalah keterbezaan murid dari segi kognitif, kecerdasan pelbagai, minat dan gaya pembelajaran murid. Pengajaran terbeza memberi impak positif kepada tahap pencapaian murid yang berkeperluan khas dan guru memainkan peranan penting dalam pelaksanaanya secara berkesan. Sehubungan dengan itu, kajian ini dijalankan bertujuan mengenalpasti tahap pengetahuan, penerimaan, kesediaan dan amalan pengajaran Guru Pemulihan Khas (GPK) terhadap pelaksanaan pengajaran terbeza di kelas pemulihan. Kajian kuantitatif deskriptif ini melibatkan seramai 190 orang GPK sekolah rendah dari tujuh buah daerah di Negeri Sembilan. Satu kajian rintis juga dijalankan terhadap 30 orang guru yang tidak terlibat dalam kajian sebenar bagi menilai kesahan dan kebolehpercayaan instrument kajian. Nilai pekali kebolehpercayaan bagi keseluruhan 40 item soal selidik menunjukkan nilai yang tinggi iatu Alpha Cronbach= α= .960. Data min, kekerapan dan peratusan juga diukur berdasarkan pengukuran skala likert dan dianalisis menggunakan perisian Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS) versi 26.0. Data kajian menunjukkan keempat empat aspek yang diukur terhadap GPK masing-masing mencatatkan nilai skor min keseluruhan yang sangat tinggi iaitu tahap pengetahuan (M=4.32, SP =0 .406), tahap penerimaan guru (M=4.56, SP= 0.414), tahap kesediaan guru (M=4.09, SP= 0.511) dan amalan pengajaran guru (M=4.14, SP= 0.470). Walaupun keempat empat aspek yang dikaji min keseluruhannya tinggi, namun GPK masih menujukkan minat dan kesediaan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dengan menghadiri kursus, bengkel jika diberi peluang. Tambahan pula, GPK juga menghadapi pelbagai kekangan dalam melaksanakan pengajaran terbeza di kelas pemulihan seperti kekurangan sumber dan bahan mengajar serta masalah pengurusan masa.
Tahap Pengetahuan dan Kesediaan Guru-guru Sains Sekolah Menengah terhadap Strategi Pembelajaran Berasaskan Otak dalam Pengajaran dan Pembelajaran
Authors: Mohd Fadzil Nordalila , Rahman Saemah , Surat Shahlan
Published: April 2022

Kajian tinjauan ini bertujuan untuk mengenal pasti tahap pengetahuan dan kesediaan guru-guru Sains sekolah menengah terhadap strategi Pembelajaran Berasaskan Otak (PBO) dalam pengajaran dan pembelajaran. Kajian melibatkan 100 orang guru Sains dari beberapa sekolah di daerah Kuala Langat, Selangor. Dalam kajian ini, instrumen soal selidik dengan lima skala Likert digunakan bagi tujuan pengumpulan data. Kajian rintis dijalankan terhadap 30 orang responden bagi menentukan kesahan dan kebolehpercayaan instrumen. Hasil kajian rintis menunjukkan item yang digunakan mempunyai nilai kebolehpercayaan yang tinggi dan kekal digunakan dalam kajian sebenar. Analisis statistik deskriptif digunakan untuk melihat min dan sisihan piawai manakala statistik inferensi MANOVA digunakan untuk menguji hipotesis kajian. Data yang diperoleh dianalisis menggunakan perisian komputer program Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS) 26.0. Secara umumnya, hasil kajian menunjukkan tahap pengetahuan guru mengenai PBO adalah tinggi manakala tahap kesediaan guru mengaplikasikan strategi PBO dalam PdPc adalah rendah. Analisis inferensi menunjukkan secara keseluruhannya tempoh pengalaman mengajar adalah tidak signifikan terhadap pemboleh ubah bersandar dalam kajian dengan nilai F=1.637 dan sig 0.139, p> 0.05. Jantina juga adalah tidak signifikan terhadap tahap pengetahuan PBO dan tahap kesediaan mengaplikasikan PBO dalam PdPc terhadap pemboleh ubah bersandar dalam kajian dengan nilai F= 1.195 dan sig 0.307, p>0.05. Oleh itu, kajian ini adalah diharapkan dapat membantu guru-guru mempelbagaikan strategi yang berkesan bagi meningkatkan motivasi dan kefahaman murid.
Pengalaman Perkembangan Semasa Pemimpin Sekolah Berprestasi Tinggi
Authors: Thomas Ujil Andrew Bin , Andin Christina
Published: April 2022

ABSTRAK

Kajian ini bertujuan untuk meneroka pengalaman perkembangan semasa pemimpin sekolah berprestasi tinggi di Sekolah Kluster Kecemerlangan (SKK) di negeri Sarawak. Kajian ini menggunakan reka bentuk kajian kes. Terdapat lima orang guru besar dari SKK telah terlibat dalam kajian ini. Data kajian diperoleh melalui kaedah temu bual lapangan separa berstruktur dan juga analisis dokumen. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan pemimpin sekolah berprestasi tinggi mempunyai lima usaha untuk meningkatkan kompetensi diri. Pemimpin sekolah berprestasi tinggi juga didapati mempunyai lima belas amalan yang sentiasa diamalkan. Dengan adanya usaha dan amalan ini, seterusnya mereka berupaya mengatasi cabaran dengan baik. Implikasinya, diharap dapatan kajian ini boleh membantu kita untuk memahami dengan lebih mendalam tentang usaha serta amalan yang boleh dijadikan panduan berdasarkan pengalaman pemimpin sekolah berprestasi tinggi sedia ada. Usaha dan amalan ini wajar dicontohi agar lebih ramai pemimpin sekolah berprestasi tinggi dapat dilahirkan.
Street Tree Performance Tests of Crabapple Cultivars: Initial Results
Authors: Gerhold Henry , McElroy Heather , Rhodes Heather
Published: April 2022

Ten crabapple cultivars are being evaluated as street trees in twelve communities. Using standardized methods, cooperators in the Municipal Tree Restoration Program design plantings, plant trees, and take annual measurements in the first three growing seasons after which they are repeated triennially. Growth in height and trunk diameter varied considerably among locations, as did exposure to diseases and insects. The principal pests were gypsy moth, Japanese beetle, scab, and aphid. The large fruit of Brandywine caused problems in one community, but not in two others. All ten cultivars grew well and remained healthy at most locations, which could be expected because they had been selected for superior street tree growth habit and disease resistance. Minor differences in performance of cultivars during the first three years were not large or uniform enough to recommend one over another, though this may change as evaluations continue. Until then, selections can be based on other traits such as color of flowers or fruit, tree size, and branching habit.
Diffusion of 14C-Flurprimidol in Various Carriers Through Excised Silver Maple Bark
Authors: Breedlove David , Foley Michael , Holt Harvey , Chaney William
Published: April 2022

Bark banding is one alternative to trunk injection of tree growth regulators (TGRs). The objective of this study was to compare the penetrability of various oils as carriers for a TGR applied to the bark. Five p.l of 14C-flurprimidol (225,000 dpm) and unlabeled flurprimidol dissolved in isopropyl alcohol and selected oils (Androc Basal Oil, ArborChem Basal, Arborchem Clean Cut, CWC Hy-Grade I, Exxon Aromatic 200, Exxon Orchex 796, Leffingwell Carrier #9, and N.G. Gilbert Riteway Oil) were applied to bark excised from silver maple (Acer saccharinum ). Bark discs, 1.35 cm diameter, were sealed in a diffusion chamber and the rates and amounts of 14C-flurprimidol that moved through the bark were measured by liquid scintillation spectrometry. Rate of diffusion, measured as dpm/day for nine days, was similar for each oil. The pattern of penetration was an initial flux the first 24 hours followed by a diminished rate of penetration by the end of day two and a gradual increase during the next seven days.
Stress Tolerant Trees for the Southern Great Plains
Authors: Pair John
Published: April 2022

The continental climate of the southern Great Plains is often extreme, and many deciduous forest trees do not adapt well to a prairie site. Nevertheless, through proper selection from climatic analogues in other countries and capitalizing on stress-tolerant native species, many adapted trees are available for urban plantings. Selection criteria include tolerance to summer heat, drought and sudden changes in winter temperatures. Matching species preference with soil and other site characteristics can improve tree survival and add diversity to the urban landscape.
Relationship Between Street Tree Diameter Growth and Projected Pruning and Waste Wood Management Costs
Authors: Churack Patrick , Miller Robert , Ottman Kenneth , Koval Charles
Published: April 2022

Total pruning time, waste wood stack time, waste wood yield, and average annual diameter growth rates were determined for various diameter classes (4-16 inch; 10- 40 cm) of honeylocust (Gleditsia tricanthos), green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica), Norway maple (Acerplatanoides), and littleleaf linden {Tilia cordata). Pruning time increased at a rate of 6 minutes per diameter inch (2.5 cm) and waste wood stack time increased at a rate of 1.5 minutes per diameter inch (1.5 cm) forall species combined. Waste wood yields increase at a rate of 3 pounds per minute pruning for all species combined. Maintenance costs and waste wood yields were higher for honeylocust than for green ash, littleleaf linden, and Norway maple.
Tree Roots in Sewer Systems in Malmo, Sweden
Authors: Rolf Kaj , Stål Örjan
Published: April 2022

Three sites with root intrusion problems in the City of Malmo were inspected to find different solutions to the problems. All sites had high maintenance costs due to the roots. Alternative measures for each site were selected. Each site was treated differently depending on the technical, aesthetical, cultural and economical values. At one site, pipes were relined, at another the trees were replaced with less aggressive species and at the third a decision is yet to be made.
Tree Shelters Accelerate Slow-Growing Species in Nurseries
Authors: Witmer Robert , Gerhold Henry , Ulrich Eric
Published: April 2022

Two experiments investigated the effects of tree shelters on height, caliper, and diameter growth of liners of 14 species and cultivars. In the first year at one nursery all nine varieties had greater height growth inside shelters, averaging 325% of controls without shelters, thus adding 1.1 feet (33 cm) to 2.3 feet (70 cm) to their height. After two years at the other nursery, the varieties had increased height growth inside shelters ranging from 111% to 484% of controls, or 0.3 feet (10 cm) to 4.2 feet (128 cm). Caliper growth either was adversely affected by shelters, as much as 0.4 inch (1 cm) in two years, or did not increase in proportion to height growth. Trees in shelters were less sturdy, but other studies indicate caliper growth in subsequent years may overcome this disadvantage.
Terminal Bud Cluster Pruning Promotes Apical Control in Transplanted Shade Tree Whips
Authors: Oleksak Brian , Kmetz-Gonzalez Monica , Struve Daniel
Published: April 2022

Transplant-induced loss of apical control, as measured by the central leader to total lateral branch caliper ratio, was documented for 'Patmore' green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica) and 'Autumn Purple' white ash (F. americana) by measuring trees one, two, five and 10 years after transplanting. For both species, the central leader to total lateral branch caliper ratio ranged from 0.3 to 0.5, regardless of the age from transplanting, indicating that large lower limb development (loss of apical control) was initiated at transplanting and persists for up to 10 years. Transplanted nursery grown 'Patmore green ash and 'Autumn Purple' white ash trees bud pruned to maintain a strong central leader had central leader to total lateral branch caliper ratios of 0.7 and 0.8, respectively. A pruning treatment, removing the lateral buds from the terminal bud cluster, reduced large lower limb development, maintained apical control and resulted in better lateral branch distribution in transplanted red oak {Quercus rubra) and 'Patmore' and 'Autumn Purple' ash whips than leaving the terminal bud cluster intact.
Costs Associated with Urban Gypsy Moth Control by Arborists: A Case Study
Authors: Vaughn Christopher , Straka Thomas , Ham Donald , Hedden Roy , Thorpe Kevin
Published: April 2022

The European gypsy moth, (Lymantria dispart.) is an introduced forest pest that has significantly impacted hardwood forests and urban environments in the northeastern United States. In urban settings, homeowners allocate significant financial resources to mitigate gypsy moth damage. The objective of this study was to assess the costs of gypsy moth control-related services provided by arborists to homeowners. At present, cost information on this type of service is unavailable to urban resource managers. Urban cost data will allow for comparisons of treatment alternatives between residential and other urban situations. Cost data were obtained from two large commercial tree care companies operating in the northeastern United States. From these data, an average hourly rate of $104.70 was developed for the two companies (excluding materials). This rate was broken down into five major components: (1) labor, (2) overhead, (3) equipment, (4) mobilization, and (5) profit. Labor, overhead, and equipment costs accounted for approximately 48% of the total cost to the customer. Mobilization cost which included travel and setup time accounted for approximately 15%. The materials cost varied depending on the type of treatment chosen. Data reported in this study are limited to hydraulic application
Root Response of Mature Live Oaks in Coastal South Carolina to Root Zone Inoculations with Ectomycorrhizal Fungal Inoculants
Authors: Marx Donald , Murphy Michael , Parrish Teresa , Marx Selina , Haigler Dennis , Eckard Dorie
Published: April 2022

New fine root growth and ectomycorrhizal development were determined for mature live oak {Quercus virginiana) growing in a stressed landscape after soil injection of ectomycorrhizal fungal {Pisolithus tinctorius Pt) spores with or without fertilizer (12-48-8) or after vertical mulch application of a mix of Pt spores, soil-enriching bacteria, various organics, and water-managing gels. After 6 months, the injected spores stimulated more ectomycorrhizal development than the fertilizer or water-only control treatments. When spores and fertilizer were applied together, they increased by four times the fine root biomass and by three times the ectomycorrhizal development than observed in the water-only control. The estimated relative root absorbing potential of the roots was 14 times that of the control. After 4 or 6 months, the vertical mulch treatment stimulated six times more fine roots and twice the ectomycorrhizal development found in the control treatment. These differences reflected an 8 to 12 fold increase in the relative root absorbing potential of the fine roots and ectomycorrhizae. In both studies, Pt ectomycorrhizae accounted for over half of the ectomycorrhizal development. Natural ectomycorrhizal development ranged from 18 to 38 % of fine roots in control treatments. The results demonstrated that Pt spore and bacterial inoculants can be successfully introduced into the root system of mature live oaks in a stressed environment, increase fine root growth, and form abundant ectomycorrhizae.
EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE ON INFLUENCE OF GREEN INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL UPON
ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND HEALTH
ORGANIZATIONS
Authors: Albejaidi Fahad
Published: April 2022

Nowadays, organizations are taking keen interest to implement the green objectives and for this purpose organizations have initiated green activities because of continuous pressure from stakeholders. Harm to environment is the result of negligence of human behavior in organizations. Consumers are more interested in those services which are eco-friendly and have less harm to the environment. There are three dimensions reported in literature about green intellectual capital. The existing study has investigated the role green intellectual capital upon environmental performance, convenience sampling was used and primary cross-sectional data from 372 professionals and educational staff was collected. SPSS and AMOS-SEM was used for the data analysis. Results of EFA and CAF confirm the reliability and validity of the scales while hypotheses were tested using simple linear regression and structural model. All four hypotheses were accepted. Highest beta value is recorded for green structural capital. This implies that corporate image and trademark could bring more environmental performance. It is suggested that this model could be tested in other sector by adding mediators such environmental corporate social responsibility.
EFFECT OF BANKS MERGER AND ACQUISITION ON THE NIGERIA’S ECONOMIC
GROWTH: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF PRE AND POST PERFORMANCE
Authors: B.L.O Kazeem , A.O Ademola , A.D Ogunlokun
Published: April 2022

Business combination over mergers and acquisitions (M&As) have become global phenomenon to achieve economies of scale and higher productivity. This study examined effect of banks’ mergers and acquisitions on Nigeria’s economic growth prior to and after merger sessions. The study made use of secondary data obtained from Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Statistical Bulletin covering the period 1990–2004 for Pre-M&As and 2005–2019 for Post-M&As totaling 30 years. Descriptive statistics and ordinary least square regression were employed for data analysis. The results indicated that in the Pre-M&As era, bank’s capital base, credit granted to the private sector and bank spread positively enhanced economic growth howbeit; bank's gross credit adversely affected GDP. Findings also revealed that Post-M&As era contradicted Pre-M&As period, with all variables showing insignificant and unexpected relationship with economic growth, except credit granted to the private sector. This indicates that banks’ M&As has not positively and adequately impacted on Nigeria’s economic growth during period under consideration. As a result, the study recommends that banks’ regulatory and
supervisory framework should be strengthened and healthy competition should be promoted.
Impact of Individual Morality and Internal Control on Accounting Fraud Trends (Viewed From Literature Study)
Authors: M. Siahaan Audrey , T Siboro Danri , H. Sianipar Victor , Siboro Uli
Published: April 2022

This study aims to determine the significance of the impact of individual morality and internal control on the tendency of accounting fraud. To obtain the data used journal and library data collection methods, data analysis methods used are descriptive methods, literature, and literature studies.This article concludes that individual morality has a significant negative impact on accounting fraud and internal control has a significant adverse effect on the tendency of accounting fraud.
Writing Anxiety of English 230 Students: Basis for a Designed Module
Authors: Rabaya Annabelle Pillone
Published: April 2022

This study was conducted to investigate the writing anxiety of all English 230 students during the second semester, school year 2014-2015 at Mindanao State University Marawi City. Specifically, the study sought to find out the level, types, and causes of the writing anxiety of the English 230 students. The researcher made use of both quantitative and qualitative methods of research. Findings revealed that majority of the teacher-respondents and parent-respondents preferred trilingual education. As to the language attitudes of Meranaw teacher-respondents and Meranaw parent-respondents on the use of Meranaw (Mother Tongue) as a language of instruction (LOI), majority of them favoured the use of Meranaw inside the classroom. However, in some aspects of mother tongue use as LOI, they showed vague understanding on the concepts relating to the difficulty of learners to learn Filipino as a subject if they are exposed to Meranaw language and the enhancement of their writing skills if Meranaw language is used in the classroom. They further expressed their negative attitudes on some aspects like the difficulty of learners to understand English if they are exposed to Meranaw language, their dependence on its use when learning English, and their dependence on translating English words into Meranaw. These respondents also have different views on the idea that there are adequate teaching materials to conduct learning in Meranaw; that, teacher’s difficulty in translating some English words into Meranaw language might give the learners problems in their comprehension; and that using Meranaw language as LOI will retard mastery of the English language. The Meranaw parent-respondents, however, have no opinion towards these ideas. Regarding the enhancement of pupils’ reading ability and their difficulty in understanding all Meranaw words, the teacher-respondents have no opinion towards it while the parent-respondents expressed agreement to these ideas.
Efficiency of Mobile Network Operators from Data Traffic Perspective Using Data Envelopment Analysis
Authors: Isma Ana Durrotul , Sitorus Palti Marulitua , Lubis Ratna Lindawati
Published: April 2022

The use of mobile data is increasing during the pandemic COVID-19 due to social distancing. Many daily activities depend on internet activity. Mobile network operators as internet service providers are required to be able to meet increasingly high data needs by providing a reliable network. This research aimed to determine, analyze, and compare the efficiency of mobile network operators before and during the pandemic COVID-19 using Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA). The variables used to measure efficiency in this research were company operational variables. The input variable was the number of BTS, while the output variables include the number of subscribers and data traffic.The data used in this research came from company annual reports from 2015 to 2020. This result shows that during the COVID-19 pandemic, the average efficiency value achieved by mobile network operators was higher than the previous years. Correlations between each variable with efficiency on each company are different. Telkomsel efficiency is mostly affected by the number of BTS, Indosat Ooredoo efficiency is by the number of subscribers, and XL Axiata efficiency is by data traffic.
Netizen Engagement in Twitter during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: G. Ledesma Sybill Krizzia , Cotejo Donna Grace
Published: April 2022

In the advent of Covid-19 where netizens were forced to stay at home, they stormed the internet to engage with other netizens in lieu of socialization. Among all social media sites, Twitter has become a popular platform for netizens to express their thoughts and beliefs on a variety of themes. Since the Covid-19 is a novel disease which everyone isn’t prepared for, the netizens have different responses toward it. This study, therefore, aimed to plot Covid-19 related trends to identify which trends were constantly discussed and were fluctuating. Given the observed descriptive analysis of these trends, this study then analyzed the data relating it to other Covid-19 related trends and to the existing data of Covid-19 cases. The topical categories identified from mining Covid-19 related trends include health, politics, government interventions, human activities, perceptions, and education. Moreover, it was found out that the rise and fall of Covid-19 cases in the country has no significant relationship to the trends on Twitter. Therefore, the netizens continue to discuss topics on Twitter regardless of the data on Covid-19 cases. The way the netizens communicate with other netizens and the way they react to the novel disease is, thus, unpredictable. This means there might be other factors that could have caused the netizens to engage with and discuss the different topical categories.
Postural Assessment of Locomotor Skills among Elementary Pupils of MSU-ILS
Authors: B. Glenda Malinis , A. Hendely Adlawan , A. Stephen Fadare , A. Dina Gumanoy,
Published: April 2022

Physical education for kids is to help develop their fundamental motor skills and refine their movement. Physical education has evolved from simple drills to various activities to improve the physical well-being of individuals and communities. The purpose of the study was to assess the postural assessment of locomotor skills among elementary pupils attending Mindanao State University Integrated Laboratory School (ILS), Marawi City, Lanao Del Sur, the Philippines. This was a descriptive study. Data was collected from 247 pupils in grades 1 to 3 were used for the study using convenient and stratified sampling techniques. The instrument used for this study was an erect line apparatus drawn in cloth with string hung in front and a digital camera. Data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistics of frequencies, percentages, mean scores, and Pearson correlation moment. The study found that most of the pupils were between the ages of 8 years (31.98%), males 131 (53.34%), the majority had good postural assessment (239, 96.76%) and had a slight marked deviation in locomotor skill performance in walking skill 134 (54.25%). There is no significant association with profile of the respondents and postural assessment. There was no relationship between the profile along age, gender, BMI, and locomotor skill performance. However, it was discovered that postural assessment and locomotor skill performance has a highly significant relationship. We must hire physical education teachers to kindergartens, primary, and elementary schools to teach locomotor skills effectively to pupils. Also, the school administrators should support the physical education teachers to provide the necessary programs to enhance pupils' posture and locomotor activities.
Cash Benefits of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4ps) in Surigao Del Norte, Philippines
Authors: C. Tiu Chanda , S. Piollo Marivie , C.Guerra Dr.Erlita , B.Olaivar Rodora , D.Ariar Myrna , Ederio Nikkot.
Published: April 2022

4Ps is a poverty reduction strategy that provides grants to extremely poor households to improve their health, nutrition and education particularly of children aged 0-14. This program is a lead-project of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), in support of Department of Education (DepEd), and Department of Health (DOH).This study aimed to determine the sufficiency of the actual cash allocation received by the beneficiaries as to health, nutrition and education and problems they encountered with regards to the implementation of the program. Descriptive design using Survey Technique was utilized in this study, wherein the 854P’s beneficiaries of San Francisco, Surigao del Norte were participants of the study. Based on the findings of the study, the cash grant for health and nutrition, and education were insufficient to cover the actual expenses on health and educational needs of the beneficiaries’ children. Moreover, delayed cash releases and strict rules and regulations were the major problems pointed out by the beneficiaries. It is recommended that DSWD in support with other lead agencies must come up with entrepreneurial/livelihood training and workshops for beneficiaries to augment the income and sustain their daily needs.
Implementation of Gaussian Mixture-Based Background Segmentation and the Level of Service of a Signalized Intersection
Authors: P. Guilalas Angelus Vincent , D. Yu Lady Bridgette
Published: April 2022

The common major problem of all urban and developing cities or provinces is traffic congestion. Moreover, Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, Philippines is one of the developing provinces that experiencing congestion in particular Rizal St. and San Nicolas St. intersection which needs improvement. This study aimed to perform analysis of the intersection to rate its performance quality using Level of Service (LOS) based on the calculated control delay in seconds per vehicle. The Vehicle Analyzer Application (VAA) WAS created to show the number of vehicles detected by adjusting the threshold value from the slider. It WAS applied by Mixture of Gaussian with shadow detection as a background segmentation using the image processing techniques and algorithm (image segmentation, bilateral filter edge detection and contours) to be able to get the vehicle count on each lane and the classification of the vehicles. The SECOND video processed by the VAA classifier got the highest F1 score accuracy percentage of 80.86% taken last November 15, 2018 due to a fair weather, noise, small movements of the camera, occlusions, pedestrians passing IN the road, and the bit rate and resolution of the video that contributed error. Following the calculations of a Signalized Intersection Methodology of HCM 2000, the intersection has a control delay of 33.1 sec/veh and an LOS C which causes much higher delays that results noticeable congestion and fair progression of vehicles.
Employability of Bachelor of Science in Fisheries Graduates at Marinduque State College-Department of Fisheries - Banuyo, Gasan, Marinduque
Authors: Paloma D. De Chavez,
Published: April 2022

Employability of every Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) graduates is a measure of the competencies, skills and knowledge provided by a particular State University or College. This serve as the outcomes of how the graduates were being prepared and ready for the real job. Hence, it is a great responsibility of the Institutions to ensure their graduates meet market demands. This study primarily focus on the employability of Bachelor of Science in Fisheries graduates of Marinduque State College (MSC) – School of Fisheries and the extent of the contributory factors of the course that helped the graduates to be employed. A total of 205 graduates, with 162 or 79% were the respondents of the study. Modified Graduate Tracer Study (GTS) Questionnaire adapted from MSC and CHEd was utilized following the descriptive method of research. Results revealed that 70.20% of the respondents were employed on various types of occupations and 76.67 % of which were related on the course. The results further proved that MSC produces marketable and appropriately trained graduates with majority landing in course-related jobs within a short period after graduation. In terms of their academic-acquired skills and competencies, graduates believe that these are relevant which helped them to be more competent on their workplace and agreed that the course has conveyed positive impacts. However, expansion of tie-ups with other state universities and private entities is recommended to at least maintain the high employability level of the graduates.
The role of psychosocial risk factors on the prevalence of low back pain amongst Grade 12 learners in public schools in the greater Durban area
Authors:   , Seethal Verusha J.
Published: April 2022

Background: Low back pain (LBP) is the most prevalent musculoskeletal condition experienced by human beings and the most common cause of disability in developed nations. Psychosocial factors, involving aspects of social and psychological behaviour, have previously been documented as potential risk factors in the development of adult LBP. However, more research is required to fully understand the role of psychosocial risk factors on the prevalence of LBP amongst adolescents. Objective: To determine the prevalence of LBP and to identify selected psychosocial risk factors associated with LBP amongst Grade 12 learners in the Greater Durban area. Methods: A population-based study was conducted amongst a stratified random sample of 20 public secondary schools in all three educational districts in the Greater Durban area. Data was collected by means of a structured questionnaire administered to the sample population consisting of Grade 12 learners. Using an exploratory research design, the individuals reported on demographics as well as prevalence, severity, frequency and chronicity of LBP. In addition, data was obtained regarding various psychosocial risk factors including depression, exam stress and anxiety, socio-economic status, family history of LBP, smoking, alcohol and drug abuse amongst the respondents. Results: The prevalence of LBP was 57.42% with a median frequency of 8 times a month. About a third (33.9%) of the respondents experienced difficulty bending whilst 35% reported that their LBP spread down to the legs below their knees. The daily activity most affected by LBP was having a good night‟s sleep (50.6%), followed closely by playing sports (47.4%) and concentrating in class (46.6%). The majority of the respondents that suffered from LBP had taken pain relief medication (47.1%) whilst only 21% of the respondents had missed school because of LBP. With regards to the psychosocial risk factors under investigation, three of the risk factors did not show any association to LBP. They included socio-economic status, smoking and recreational drug use. In contrast, five psychosocial risk factors showed an 6 association to LBP. They included alcohol abuse, family history, exam stress, anxiety and depression. Finally, after adjusting for all other risk factors for adolescent LBP, depression and high exam stress showed the strongest correlation with the occurrence of LBP amongst Grade 12 learners in the Greater Durban area. Conclusion: LBP amongst adolescents is a common problem that increases with age, representing a risk for LBP in adulthood. The researcher is of the opinion, that this illustrates the need for further investigations with more profound studies on the risk factors so that more light can be shed on how to manage this ever-growing problem.
A survey to determine the perceptions of parents in the central Durban area towards paediatric homeopathy
Authors:   , Harripershad Sheromani
Published: April 2022

Introduction The aim of this study was to determine the knowledge and perceptions of parents towards homeopathy. Parents with children below 5 years, who attended a registered Crèche or Educare within the central Durban area (Appendix H – ‘Register’ and Appendix I ‘Map’) were approached. Objective The objective of the study was to determine the knowledge, attitudes and parent’s experience with paediatric health care provision towards homeopathy. The awareness of parents with regard to the benefits of homeopathic treatment for children as a possible alternative was also determined. Methodology A survey method in the form of a questionnaire was employed to investigate the perceptions of parents towards homeopathy in the treatment of their children. The target population for this survey was parents, whose children were below 5 years of age and attended a registered Crèche or Educare in the central Durban, Berea, Musgrave and Morningside areas (Appendix I – ‘Map’). The data accumulated was evaluated and analyzed statistically using the SPSS version 17.1. Results A total of 300 questionnaires were distributed and a total of 140 (46.6%) questionnaires were returned. With regards to legitimacy of homeopathy most parents (72.1%) perceived homeopathy to be a legitimate form of medicine. 70.92% of all respondents were aware that homeopathy has a scientific basis. It was encouraging to note that 10.64% of the sample consults with a homeopath when their child is ill or indisposed. The majority of respondents (77.14%) indicated that homeopathic treatment should be available in hospitals and clinics. Only 3.57% felt that it should not be incorporated in hospitals and clinics. This indicates that most respondents perceive that integrated medicine is needed in a hospital setting. The majority of respondents (90.71%) felt that there should be more awareness of homeopathy. Despite the lack of knowledge, a large number of respondents indicated that homeopathy should be available for most medical conditions. Conclusion This study reveals that most respondents had a positive view of homeopathy in general and were enthusiastic to learn more about homeopathy. Although people are aware that homeopathy exists, a lack of knowledge and understanding of its methods and principles prevents them from seeking homeopathic treatment. A need to provide basic homeopathic education to the public exists. Education initiatives should aim to differentiate homeopathy from other alternative therapies, to dispel the confusion and to eliminate misconceptions about homeopathy. This study indicates that by educating the public on paediatric homeopathy, more individuals would be likely to seek homeopathic treatment for their children.
An investigation into the risk factors and management of rugby injuries in the greater Durban area
Authors:   , Tuck Andrew Murray
Published: April 2022

Objective: Majority of studies to date have focused on injury profiles and types of injuries in rugby, without looking at the risk factors associated and the management of these injuries. It was thus the aim of this study to determine the risk factors and management of rugby injuries in the greater Durban area. Methods: This was a prospective, cross-sectional based study, using a self-administered questionnaire, developed specifically for this research utilizing a focus group and pilot study. The questionnaire details a patient injury history, rugby history, resources, management, coaching and training parameters. Letters of informed consent and the questionnaire were distributed to 300 players / coaches for completion and data was analysed using Pearson’s correlation and t-tests. Results: A response rate of 70% (n=210) was achieved. Selected risk factors were found to be significantly related to current and / or previous injury. New risk factors which did significantly impact injury, were also determined. Conclusion: It is advised that coaches and players take note of significant injury risk factors and management protocols in order to improve player health and decrease injury risk. Further research may look into the factors identified in order to set up better structures in order to prevent further injuries.
The knowledge and perception of second and third year medical students at The Nelson Mandela School of Medicine towards chiropractic
Authors:   , Maharajh Sarvesh
Published: April 2022

Background: Many previous South African studies exploring the relationship between the public, chiropractic and other health care professionals have indicated a poor level of knowledge and perception between the researched populations. The aim of this study was to determine the knowledge and perceptions of second and third year medical students at The Nelson Mandela School of Medicine towards chiropractic. Objectives: The objectives of this study were firstly, to document the demographic details of the second and third year participants, secondly, to determine the level of knowledge and exposure of the second and third year participants to chiropractic, thirdly, to determine the perceptions of second and third year participants regarding chiropractic and to compare this between second and third year participants, fourthly, to determine the utilization of chiropractic by second and third year participants, and finally, to determine any relationship between demographic factors, knowledge, perception and utilization of chiropractic. Method: A survey method was employed with the measuring tool being a questionnaire. It was decided that only second and third year medical students would be included in the study. Results: The response rate of the study was 42.5%. It was found that the majority of participants were female, of Black ethnicity and all participants were younger than 33 years old. Participants had a wide range, and a relatively satisfactory level of knowledge of chiropractic, however, the 3rd year participants had a significantly higher mean knowledge score than the second years. There was a wide range of perceptions of chiropractic, but a relatively negative level of perception. There were no significant differences in perception scores between the groups (p=0.859). III The third year participants seemed to have a better view of the scope of chiropractic than second year participants. The utilization of chiropractic by the participants, their friends and family was found to be low. A few areas of concern, with regards to the limited exposure that medical students at The Nelson Mandela School of Medicine have towards chiropractic, were raised. Conclusion and recommendations: It can be concluded that second and third year medical students from The Nelson Mandela School of Medicine had a generally poor knowledge and perception of the chiropractic profession, which may be a possible reason for the poor communication between chiropractors and qualified medical practitioners. The presence of chiropractic students, who served as human anatomy demonstrators at The Nelson Mandela School of Medicine, may have had an impact on the results of the study. It is therefore recommended that further studies be done to investigate the effect that these demonstrators have at The Nelson Mandela School of Medicine. Basic information on chiropractic should also be included at The Nelson Mandela School of Medicine to educate medical students on chiropractic.
Enhancement of Test Bench DD 10-01
Authors: Tarasenko Viktor , Mukhlya Oleg , Zheshko Alexander , Syrbakov Andrey
Published: April 2022

The work considers questions related to the diagnosing of high-pressure fuel-injection equipment of modern diesel engines. Comparative analysis of the use of modern benches for testing injectors and fuel-injection equipment of motor-and-tractor diesel engines on the basis of common-rail injection system “Common Rail” is cited. Engineering modification of fuel bench DD 10-01 for testing injectors of common-rail injection system “Common Rail” of “Euro 3, 4, 5, 6” class was proposed with regard to the requirements for the design of modern test benches. Functionality of modified bench DD 10-01 with specification of main characteristics and its basic measures when testing injectors of modern diesel engines is considered in detail. Test calculations of basic components of modified bench drive were carried out using computer simulation by means of strength analysis. Keywords: TEST BENCH, COMBUSTION ENGINE, POWER SYSTEM, INJECTOR, PRESSURE, DRIVE, CLUTCH
Application of calcium-containing technogenic materials of alumina production as ameliorants
Authors: Shepelev Igor , Zhukov Evgeny , Eskova Elena , Golovnykh Nikolai , Kiryushin Evgeny , Pilyaeva Olga
Published: April 2022

For utilization of sintering furnace gas purification facilities dust, in addition to the closed dust-turnover scheme, it is proposed to partially withdraw it from the electrostatic precipitators and direct it for use in agriculture. The fields of electrostatic precipitators of alumina production furnaces contain various chemical compounds, therefore it is advisable to use the dust, selected from 1-3 fields of electrostatic precipitators of sintering furnaces, containing more than 30% calcium oxide, as fine powder as ameliorant for deoxidation of soils. The positive influence of introducing wastes of gas-cleaning facilities of sintering furnaces into acidic soil on the increase of morphometric indicators of plant development, germination energy, germination rate, mass of sprouts of test cultures (garden cress and soft spring wheat) has been shown. Experimental studies have shown that plants that were grown in the soil with the addition of this dust have a more developed root system and stronger shoots. Keywords: ECOLOGY, SPECKING STOVES, ELECTROPHILTER DUST, AGRICULTURE, MELIORANT, ACIDIC SOILS
OpenFOAM for Francis Turbine Transients
Authors: Salehi Saeed , Nilsson Håkan
Published: April 2022

The flexibility and fast responsiveness of hydropower systems make them a reliable solution to overcome the intermittency of renewable energy resources and balance the electrical grid. Therefore, investigating the complex flow fields during such operation is essential to increase the reliability and lifetime of future hydropower systems. The current article concerns the utilization of OpenFOAM for the numerical study of Francis turbines during transient load change operations. The details of employed models and numerical schemes are thoroughly explained. The Laplacian smoothing algorithm is applied for the deformation of the guide vane domain. The impact of different mesh diffusivity parameters on both load rejection and acceptance operations is studied. It is shown that general slip boundary conditions cannot be used for slipping points on the guide vane upper and lower surfaces. Instead, different alternatives are introduced and compared. The developed framework is tested on a high-head Francis turbine. Different transient operations are simulated and results are compared to the experimental data. It is shown that OpenFOAM can be employed as a trustworthy CFD solver for numerical investigation of Francis turbines transient operations.