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Morphological and molecular characterization of ‘Saragolla’ wheats (Triticum turgidum subsp. durum from Abruzzo, Italy)
Authors: Rascio Agata , De Simone Vanessa , Goglia Lorenzo , Paone Silvana , Pellegrino Maria , Sorrentino Giuseppe
Published: May 2024

A morphological and genetic characterization of autochthonous ‘Saragolla’ wheats, currently cultivated in Abruzzo Region (Italy), was carried out. Using 15 simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers and 24 UPOV morphological traits we compared: (a) 13 ‘Saragolla’ genotypes with traits of the italicum/apulicum botanical varieties (Saragolla (Sar.) italicum), (b) 26 ‘Saragolla’ genotypes with traits of leucurum/affine botanical varieties (Sar. leucurum), (c) 8 breeding varieties (pure lines), and (d) 5 Italian autochthonous wheats and 1 turanicum line (old wheats). One hundred twenty-six (126) alleles were identified. The number of alleles per locus spanned from 4 to 15 and the number of alleles per genotype varied between 12 and 21. Values of gene diversity (Nei) across the 53 genotypes was 0.17. The groups of Sar. leucurum and Sar. italicum genotypes were morphologically distinguishable from the groups of old wheats and pure lines. Likewise, the analysis of molecular data using the discriminant analysis revealed that genotypes with the Sar. italicum phenotype displayed distinct genetic differences from Sar. leucurum, pure lines and old wheats. These results make Sar. italicum genotypes distinguishable and eligible as a conservation variety. Ward's clustering analysis of the 53-genotype pool showed that the ‘Saragolla’ landrace is a valuable repository of genetic diversity.
The Implementation of Art Appreciation Courses in Chinese University General Education: A Case Study
Authors: YU Chang , WANG Xiang , Mascarinas Ada Marie Gallego , Rakthin Chatchai , Namtubtim Noppavan , Shen Yi , Anwar Khoirul
Published: May 2024

This research critically evaluates and assesses the current status of Art Appreciation Courses (AAC) within the General Education (GE) curriculum in Chinese universities. The investigation is focused on delineating the strengths, pinpointing the weaknesses, and identifying potential areas for improvement. The research methodology encompasses a thorough review of relevant literature and the implementation of a qualitative case study approach. Interviews were conducted with four AAC instructors, selected through purposive sampling, and their documents were subjected to analysis. The primary findings suggest that the instructors are committed to enhancing students' humanities knowledge, aesthetic education, and artistic abilities by developing appreciation skills. However, they encounter several challenges, including a limited knowledge base among students, inadequate course duration, insufficient facilities, and a tenuous connection between the course and the major. The instructors adhere to a teaching philosophy integrating aesthetic education using a situational model, cultivating positive attitudes and distinctive courses. Our study recommends several enhancements for Art Appreciation Courses (AAC) in Chinese universities. We suggest diversifying AAC topics and facilitating cross-cultural comparisons. Active learning should be promoted through interactive methods and participation in art activities. Interdisciplinary integration can be bolstered by collaborating with other disciplines. Lastly, resources should be augmented, and assessments should be diversified to foster creativity, and student engagement should be enhanced.
The Sustainability of Curriculum Reform and Implementation Through Teacher Participation: Evidence from Social Studies Teachers
Authors: Chimbunde Pfuurai , Moreeng Boitumelo Benjamin
Published: May 2024

Globally, there is a movement toward curriculum development and reform as states, governments, and education departments work to provide future-focused curricula to address the demands and difficulties of the 21st century. Despite public knowledge that curriculum reform and implementation are universal trends infested with intractable challenges, little is understood about why the participation of teachers in reform activities from design through implementation should be considered essential. This paper, a part of earlier work, reports on a qualitative case study examining how teachers made sense of their participation in curriculum reform and implementation activities. Twelve teachers representing six primary schools in Zimbabwe were interviewed in Focus Group Discussions and semi-structured interviews to gather data. Using the sense-making theory as a lens, thematic analysis of qualitative data suggests that teacher participation in curriculum reforms enables teachers to be co-designers, which in turn improves ownership of the innovations, leading to an improved implementation fidelity of the new curriculum as teachers are provided with the authority to go through the implementation process with a comparable level of rigor as policymakers. These insights could inform curriculum design and development policy, potentially improving curriculum implementation worldwide. The study implores policymakers to rope in teachers as potent fountains of curriculum content and as partners in curriculum design and development. The study contributes to scholarship on policy formulation and implementation in educational settings.
The Impact of Psychosocial Support Services On Students’ Development at a South African TVET College
Authors: Buthelezi Michael , Ntshangase Mohammed , Molise Habasisa Vincent
Published: May 2024

South African Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) lecturers and student development practitioners are not sufficiently equipped to address psycho-social challenges encountered by students, and that negatively affects learning and teaching. The main aim of the study was to examine the impact of psycho-social support services on students’ development at a South African TVET college. The study used a qualitative phenomenological research technique. The participants of the study comprised a total number of 9 participants. The participants included 2 lecturers (one from NCV and the other from Report 191 programmes), 3 students from National Certificate Vocational (NCV) programme (L2-L4), 3 students from Report 191 programme (N4-N6), and 1 Student Development Practitioner of a South African TVET college who were selected through a simple random technique. Face-to-face interviews were used for data collection. Thematic analysis was adopted as a tool to analyse the data and findings revealed inadequate provision of counselling and the unavailability of peer tutoring as psycho-social support services that had a negative bearing on their development. The participants' low socio-economic level and the restricted availability of specialised psycho-social assistance for student development from a South African TVET institution were additional factors that negatively impacted their relatedness, competence, and autonomy. Future research is needed to examine the impact of psycho-social support services on students’ development at South African TVET colleges by using a larger sample of participants. The paper's findings indicate that the provision of counselling to students, understanding the impact of socio-economic status, and the availability of peer tutoring could develop students psychosocially at the South African TVET college in question. Furthermore, empowering lecturers and SDPs with psychosocial support skills helps them respond to the psychosocial challenges to student development.
Exploring Experiences of Visually Impaired Youths in Tertiary Education
Authors: Niraula Khadga
Published: May 2024

Several conventions worldwide have recognized impartial access to formal and high-quality education as a core human right for all youths, regardless of their disability. The study aims to explore the perception of visually impaired university students (VIs) in Nepal and determine their strengths and challenges to make recommendations for policy making and practice. Face-to-face and focus group interviews were conducted with 10 non-probability samplings: purposive and snowball VIs selected from various semi-urban settings. The interview content was transcribed, translated and a descriptive thematic analysis was done. Findings revealed that the majority of participants relied on their sighted peers in academics and other everyday activities, and that they received limited incentives from the government. They also faced significant challenges during their higher education including inaccessible supportive programs, unfavorable physical and instructional environments, inflexibility in coursework and examination, financial crises, inadequate learning resources and limited support. It is recommended that educators take part in disability-specific training programs, VIs have access to adequate academic resources and receive necessary assistance to improve instruction in inclusive settings.
Between & Betwixt: Considerations of Cross-Organizational Readiness in University/Public School Partnership
Authors: Moye Shallegra
Published: May 2024

University partnerships with public schools are an innovative opportunity to marry research and practice. One such endeavor was the Heinz Fellows Program at the Center for Urban Education in the School of Education at the University of Pittsburgh. The Heinz Fellows Program existed at the intersection of community engagement, public school praxis, and university collaboration, with a pursuit of equity and justice. Yet, despite four years of programming, significant investment from philanthropy, and deep commitment from the university and public-school partners, much of the services and activities were not sustained beyond the conclusion of the program. What has remained, though, are salient lessons about the preparatory work each organization must engage in prior to collaboration. A public school is an inherently complex organization, while a university is also complex, but in substantially different ways. Thus, to bridge the chasm, both organizations must participate in self-reflection about their readiness, resources, and right constituents to implement, evaluate, and sustain the collaboration. The article offers a robust framework to consider cross-organizational collaborative readiness and to guide future university/public school partnerships into sustainability.
Comparative Analysis of Differentiation Among Students in Higher Education Versus Elementary Education
Authors: DiLeo Rita
Published: May 2024

Diverse student populations with varying learning skills and linguistic barriers exist throughout elementary and higher education settings. Poorer learning outcomes are observed when students are not engaged or motivated to learn. This study aimed to determine techniques used in the classroom such as discussion and debate, research and inquiry or small group instruction that could lead to a positive effect when instructing students in these settings. The analysis included a review of the literature for the years 2000 through 2023 with a focus on learning outcomes. This literature review is limited to differentiation with small group instruction, with researcher highlighting the importance of individual learning proficiency. Based on the findings of this study, it can be implied that there is a return on the teacher’s time invested using the five fundamental principles of differentiation for achieving better student learning outcomes.
A Comparative Meta-Analysis on the Effectiveness of Three Types of Instructional Methods on Language Success
Authors: Alnajjar Abdallah A. , Ibrahim Mohamed
Published: May 2024

This study aims to examine the effectiveness of collaborative learning, augmented reality, and learning cycle models on students’ language success. This study employed meta-analysis methodologies to examine data derived from 54 studies with a sample size of 2,837 participants in Turkey. The data sources were obtained from online database searches on national and international databases from 2008 to 2022, published in Turkey. Through the random effects model, data analysis was done by Stata software to determine the overall effect size and the heterogeneity of the studies. The findings showed that all instructional methods were positively effective, including collaborative learning (g= 0.895) and augmented reality (g= 0.856), which had a high effect, while the overall effect of learning cycle models (1.485) had an excellent effect on the language success of students. Additionally, in the moderator analysis, there were no significant differences according to the type of publication, target class, sample sizes, or practice time. The investigators found that the significant positive effects were present for all three contemporary instructional methods. Therefore, these findings highlight that the use of the three examined instructional methods has the potential to improve student language achievement, and suggest that teachers should strongly consider implementing collaborative, augmented reality, and learning cycle activities within their language classrooms.
Ecopedagogy to Foster Global Perspectives
Authors: Monem Ruba
Published: May 2024

Global perspectives instruction often focuses on current news events, neglecting deeper human connections between local and global issues. This paper proposes ecopedagogy as a solution. Ecopedagogy is a critical approach that emphasizes the interconnectedness of people and the environment. By integrating ecopedagogy into interdisciplinary units, teachers can engage students in meaningful activities that develop critical thinking, cultural competence, and a sense of responsibility for the planet. Examples of ecopedagogical strategies include collaborative projects addressing local environmental challenges, journal prompts reflecting on personal connections to nature, and outdoor learning experiences. By fostering social-environmental awareness, ecopedagogy empowers students to become stewards of the earth and active agents of change who contribute to a more sustainable future. Exploring environmental issues through a global lens exposes students to diverse cultural perspectives and worldviews. This exposure fosters respect for environmental and social values, laying the foundation for meaningful cross-cultural dialogue and collaboration.
Understanding the Process of Changes in Science Beliefs and Classroom Practices from Immersive Research Experience for Science Teachers
Authors: Hubbard Lindsey , May Katy , Jackman-Ryan Stella , Thomson Margareta M.
Published: May 2024

This study explored 8 high school science teachers’ experiences in an 8-week immersive research laboratory professional development program. The aim was to understand their motivation for participating and what factors influenced changes in beliefs about science instructions. Mentor scientists and their lab members hosted teachers for the duration of the program allowing teacher participants to become active members of research. Results showed that participants used three major lenses to understand their research experience: self as educator, self as learner, self as researcher. The use of overlapping lenses provided participants with the impetus to change beliefs about science and research practices in their classrooms. Ample time and collaboration in professional development is critical to changes in beliefs about science instruction.
Social and Healthcare Educators’ Competence in Well-Being at Work – A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Mikkonen Kristina , Pirttisalo Johanna , Pramila-Savukoski Sari , Immonen Kati , Koskenranta Miro , Tuomikoski Anna-Maria , Männistö Merja , Sjögren Tuulikki , Koivula Meeri , Koskimäki Minna , Kuivila Heli-Maria
Published: May 2024

The study’s purpose was to describe the competence in well-being at work of social and health care educators and the factors influencing it. Cross-sectional study. Data were collected using a questionnaire from social and health care educators (n=243) working at ten randomly selected educational organizations. K-means clustering was used to identify three distinct educator profiles. Educators belonging to profiles 1 and 2 exhibited low competence in managing work well-being. All profiles exhibited intermediate competence in promoting work well-being. Competence in appreciating the work of educators was either intermediate or high in all three profiles. Managers working in educational organizations need to ensure and support educators’ well-being.
Exploring Dental Students’ Perceptions of their Clinical Learning Environment: A Qualitative Study to Evaluate the Curriculum
Authors: Oderinu Olabisi Hajarat , Balogun Mobolanle , Pugsley Helen
Published: May 2024

Learning in a clinical environment is central to a health professionals’ educational journey including Dentistry. Implementation of curriculum within the clinical learning environment (CLE) prepares dental undergraduates for professional practice. Evaluation is an important part of curriculum design which provides the evidence to support improvements and continuous development. Engaging learners in evaluation process creates a learner centered approach which has well documented benefits to inform educators if learning needs are being met from their perspective.  To explore dental student’s perceptions of their CLE to evaluate the implementation of the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) curriculum. Four focus groups were undertaken with a total of 16 participants to explore their learning experiences. Students were asked to identify what they perceived as enablers and barriers which affect their learning and make suggestions for improvement. Transcripts of audio data were thematically analyzed, coded and themes identified. The themes identified related to teachers’ attributes and improvements in physical facilities that enable their learning and pressure to perform the required quantity of clinical procedures, perceived inadequate supervision of chairside teaching, and lack of specific feedback on performance.  Suggestions for improvements provided useful insights on issues related to perceived challenges. Learning could be improved by exploring quality of consultations over quantity to mitigate low patient availability, lack of treatment materials to meet clinical procedure requirements, and utilising simulation to gain valuable experience. Finally, developing small units of dental communities of practice (CoP) to facilitate learning opportunities could enhance the learner’s experience.
A Bibliometric Analysis of Articles on Bibliometric Studies in Science Education
Authors: Konu Kadirhanogullari Meryem , Ozay Kose Esra
Published: May 2024

This study aims at a detailed analysis of bibliometric studies in science education through articles published in peer-reviewed journals. The bibliometric network analysis performed on 846 articles in the Scopus database was conducted on the bibliographic data obtained using the VOSviewer program. In the citation analysis phase, the bibliometrix program, Lotka's law and author impact ratio measurements were used. The results obtained provide trends in the field of science education and important clues for researchers. According to the results obtained, it was determined that the most studies were carried out in 2022, according to years. According to the keyword analysis, it showed that the most frequently used keywords in articles were “education”, “research”, “bibliometrics”, “citation analysis”. Looking at the most frequently used terms, the terms “research productivity”, “pandemic”, “h index”, “average” are respectively according to their high relevance scores. It has emerged that the most cited countries are the Spain, America, China, Brazil respectively. “Scientometrics”, “Sustainability (Switzerland)”, “Computers and Education”, “Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology” are the most cited journals in studies.
Preservice Mathematics Teachers’ Promotion of Self-Regulation (PSRL) in Time: A Mixed Methods Study
Authors: Cihangir Meryem , Ader Engin
Published: May 2024

This mixed methods study was conducted to investigate mathematics preservice teachers’ (PTs) promotion of self-regulated learning (PSRL) with respect to time through participation in a self-regulated learning (SRL) enriched seminar course. PTs’ self-efficacy beliefs for promotion of self-regulation (SE-PSRL) over time was also investigated. Forty-four PTs participated in the study. They were divided into two sections and the SRL enriched seminar course was implemented with the experimental group for one academic term. The control group followed a parallel course without a particular focus on SRL. Participants were administered two different scales that measured their SE-PSRL and PSRL four times during the semester. Qualitative data were also gathered through semi-structured interviews with 9 participants. Mixed design analysis of variance (ANOVA) were conducted separately for SE-PSRL and PSRL scores to investigate the differences between the groups with respect to time. Results of the study indicated that while participants’ SE-PSRL scores differed statistically (F(3,126) = 9.13, p = .00, η2= 0.18), PSRL scores did not differ according to time and group (F(3,126) = 0.20, p = .90, η2= 0.01). The results from the quantitative analyses did not exactly conform with the hypotheses and interview data pointed towards various reasons for such unanticipated findings.
The Cost of Doing Homework: Online Homework Systems with Access Codes from a Social Justice Perspective
Authors: Clinton-Lisell Virginia , Kelly Alison E.
Published: May 2024

The use of online homework systems that require the purchase of an access code has become widespread. The purpose of this study is to examine student experiences with and perceptions of online homework systems with access codes. Postsecondary students (N = 966) completed a survey about the financial costs, perceptions of quality, engagement with, and learning with online homework systems. Most students (79.5%) indicated that they had been required to purchase an access code for an online homework system. Of those who had been required to purchase an access code, 29.4% reported their grade was hurt because they could not afford an access code. Students reported online homework systems were moderately helpful for learning. When considering students who have been historically underserved by higher education, Black students reported more courses with required access codes for homework and reported that online homework systems were more helpful than other students. Latino/a/x students were more likely to report their grades were hurt by not affording access codes (47.9%) than other students. First-generation students reported they avoided courses with online homework systems (36.9%) more than continuing-generation students (23.9%). Overall, the findings indicate that the cost of online homework systems is a barrier to education, and alternatives should be further developed and promoted.
Formulation of self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery system (SNEDDS) of combined 70% ethanolic of Begonia medicinalis herbs and Moringa oleifera leaves
Authors: Asita Nur , Zubair Muhammad Sulaiman , Syukri Yandi , Sulastri Evi
Published: May 2024

Background: Benalu batu (Begonia medicinalis) and kelor leaves (Moringa oleifera) are empirically used as alternative therapies by people in Central Sulawesi to maintain their health. Our previous research showed that the combination of these two plant extracts possessed an immunomodulatory activity. Self-Nanoemulsifying Drug Delivery System (SNEDDS) formulation was performed to improve the extract's bioavailability, solubility and stability.
Objective: This study aims to formulate and characterise SNEDDS preparations of combined ethanolic extract of B. medicinalis herbs and M. oleifera leaves and further test its stability.
Method: SNEDDS formulation was started by screening for proper oil, surfactant, and co-surfactant. The formula was then optimised using a ternary phase diagram and characterisation. The stability test was performed using centrifugation, heating-cooling, and freeze-thaw cycles.
Results: The optimal SNEDDS formula consists of isopropyl myristate (10%), tween 80 (50%) and propylene glycol (40%). The characterisation values obtained were: Transmittance value 83.785 ± 0.275%, particle size 18.666 ± 0.208 nm, polydispersity index 0.664 ± 0.0085, and zeta potential -39.20 ± 0.2 mV. The formula was stable during three stability evaluation tests.
Conclusion: The optimal formula met the SNEDDS characteristics requirements and showed good stability.
Joseph Conrad’s Criticism of Imperialism and Colonialism Through Literature
Authors: Contreras Efrain
Published: May 2024

This paper looks into the early criticism of imperialism and colonialism through literature. Mainly through Joseph Conrad’s novella Heart of Darkness. The paper examines how Heart of Darkness paints the reality created by King Leopold II of Belgium in the Congo. Conrad does this through his characters, which not only criticize King Leopold, but other colonial powers of the time as well. The book is also used by Conrad to share his personal experience in the Congo and to spread awareness of the hypocrisy of nationalism and imperialism. This paper highlights the influence of the book and its contributions to the global agenda to end King Leopold's rule in the Congo.
The Students’ Perceptions on Learning Media to Teach in Descriptive Text
Authors: Purwanto Syilviana Eka , Megawati Fika
Published: May 2024

The goal of this research is to replace the lecture method in junior high school with learning media in the form of animation films for descriptive text learning. The researchers doing the study used both qualitative and quantitative methods. The information for this study was gathered through surveys, interviews, figuring out how people rated things on a Likert scale, and analyzing the themes that came up. The people who were studied were seventh graders. 50 students filled out the form, and 10 students were chosen at random to be interviewed. Using a Likert scale with a percentage of more than 90% in each group, the results of this study were calculated. Coding analysis showed that using cartoon films as a learning tool for students is interesting, memorable, easy to understand, effective, and efficient. Researchers found a common theme, which was interest in science, interest in learning, and wonder. There is also a connection between these ideas. The results of this study should make it easier for students to write what they want to say and help them find new ways to make learning more fun.
Managing the Orientation Towards Competition in Handball of Students of the Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences
Authors: Abbas Omar Nouri
Published: May 2024

The research aims to identify the management of the orientation towards competition in handball for students of the Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences and the differences in the management of the orientation towards competition in handball for the students of the Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences according to the gender variable (males - females). The researcher used the descriptive method because it is suitable for the research procedures. The research community consisted of students from the Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, third stage, morning study at Al-Mustansiriya University / College of Basic Education for the academic year (2023 - 2024). The sample consisted of (90) male and female students distributed into three sections, with (65) males and (30) females. The researcher randomly selected a sample of (50) of them, with (25) males and (25). The research tool was the management of orientation toward competition, designed by (Mohamed Hassan Allawi) to measure the management of orientation toward competition for students of physical education and sports sciences because it represents one of the important dimensions of athletic achievement goal orientations. The researcher used the statistical package (SPSS), version (25), to obtain the results. The researcher concluded from the results that there is a case of managing the orientation towards competition among the students of the Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, as well as the absence of significant differences in the case of managing the orientation towards competition among the students of the Department of Education and Sports Sciences according to the gender variable (males - females).
Analisis Kemampuan Berpikir Kreatif Siswa dalam Kegiatan Market Day di Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Oktaviani Nurriska Tieto , Supriyadi Supriyadi
Published: May 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menjelaskan kemampuan berpikir kreatif melalui kegiatan hari pasar. Pendekatan ini menggunakan kualitatif dengan jenis studi fenomenologi. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa dan guru kelas kelas VI di SDN Kalisampurno 1 Tanggulangin. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan teknik observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Teknik Analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis interaktif Miles melalui tiga alur kegiatan secara bersamaan, yaitu reduksi data, kodensasi data, dan menarik kesimpulan atau verfikasi. Pengujian hasil data penelitian yang dikumpulkan dilakukan dengan teknik uji triangulasi, baik teknik maupun sumber. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kegiatan hari pasar di sekolah dasar dapat menubuhkan kemampuan berfikir kreatif dengan empat indikator, yaitu berfikir lancar, berfikir luwes, berfikir orisinal dan berfikir rinci.
Fenomena Verbal Bullying Siswa Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Pebriana Siti Hajar Anisa , Supriyadi Supriyadi
Published: May 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk memahmi fenomena pembulian verbal siswa sekolah dasar. Pendekatan dalam penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian kualitatif dengan jenis penelitian fenomenologi. Objek dan subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas V di SDN Kalisampurno 1 Tanggulangin. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa fenomena perilaku pembulian verval ditemukan terdapat lima bentuk pembulian verbal, yaitu: (1) mengejek; (2) memanggil dengan sebutan orang tua; (3) mengucapkan kata kasar; (4) menyoraki, dan (5) mempermalukan. Kelima perilaku pembulian verval tersebut dipahami sebagai sesuai yang biasa dan bukan dinilai sebagai suatu bentuk penindasan atau tindakan yang buruk. Pembulian verbal dipersepsikan oleh subjek sebagai sesuatu yang menyenangkan, walaupun berdampak menimbulkan sikap saling tidak menghargai dan perkelahian.
Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Kooperatif Jigsaw Tipe II terhadap Kemampuan Penalaran Sains Siswa dalam Kurikulum Merdeka di Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Taniatara Maulydia Briegga , Wulandari Fitria
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh rendahnya kualitas penalaran ilmiah di sekolah dasar menyebabkan peneliti mencari solusi untuk meningkatkan kualitas penalaran ilmiah di sekolah dasar dengan menggunakan model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe Jigsaw II. Tujuan dari model pembelajaran ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh model pembelajaran kooperatif Jigsaw terhadap penalaran ilmiah siswa kelas IV SD Negeri Pucang 4 Sidoarjo. Jenis penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan menggunakan desain eksperimen one group pretest-one posttest. Hasil uji normalitas nilai kelompok eksperimen dan kontrol mempunyai data berdistribusi normal, uji homogenitas menunjukkan sebaran data homogen, dan uji hipotesis terdapat pengaruh yang sangat tinggi pada Jigsaw Type II model pembelajaran kemampuan penalaran siswa kelas IV SD pada kurikulum mandiri.
Eksistensi Tungku Tigo Sajarangan dalam Pemerintahan Nagari Parambahan Kabupaten Tanah Datar
Authors: Eriyanti Fitri , Rhydho Fhathir Titian
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis temuan penelitian berupa eksistensi Tungku Tigo Sajarangan dalam Pemerintahan Nagari Parambahan kabupaten Tanah Datar. Penelitian ini berangkat dari fenomena kurang terlihatnya eksistensi Tungku Tigo Sajarangan dalam Pemerintahan Nagari karena kuatnya dominasi Wali Nagari Parambahan serta kurang terlihatnya cheks and balances yang dilakukan aktor Tungku Tigo Sajarangan dalam penyelenggaraan Pemerintahan Nagari. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode deskriptif. Adapun informan dalam penelitian ini adalah Wali Nagari Parambahan, Ketua Badan Permusyawaratan Rakyat Nagari (BPRN) Parambahan, Ketua Limbago Nan Salapan, Niniak Mamak, Alim Ulama, Cadiak Pandai, anggota KAN dan masyarakat Nagari Parambahan. Penelitian menggunakan teknik pengumpulan data melalui observasi, wawancara, dan studi dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa eksistensi Tungku Tigo Sajarangan belum maksimal, itu terlihat dari belum pernah aktor Tungku Tigo Sajarangan mengusulkan sebuah rancangan peraturan nagari, masih kurangnya keterlibatan langsung Tungku Tigo Sajarangan dalam pengawasan kinerja Wali Nagari, namun dalam penyerapan aspirasi masyarakat telah dilakukan Tungku Tigo Sajarangan dengan cukup baik dengan memanfaatkan modal sosial yang mereka miliki.
METABOLITE CONTENT AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF SPENT COFFEE GRAIN FERMENTED WITH Pleurotus pulmonarius MYCELIUM
Authors: Castillo-Zamudio Rosa Isela , Vargas-Sánchez Rey David , Sánchez-Escalante Armida , Esqueda-Valle Martín , Torres-Martínez Brisa del Mar , Torrescano-Urrutia Gastón Ramón
Published: May 2024

Spent coffee beans are agro-industrial waste that contain nutrients and bioactive compounds that can be recovered by fungal fermentation-assisted extraction using edible fungal strains. In this study, the metabolite content and antioxidant activity of the aqueous extract of spent coffee beans fermented in a submerged culture using the mycelium of Pleurotus pulmonarius were evaluated. The total carbohydrate, phenol, flavonoid, and caffeoylquinic acid contents of the extract were determined, as well as the antioxidant activity by free radical and cation inhibition, reducing power, and lipid oxidation inhibition. The experimental design was completely randomized using a factorial arrangement, with three independent experimental replicates. The data were examined using analysis of variance (ANOVA) and the Tukey-Kramer mean comparison test (p ≤ 0.05). To determine the association between variables and parameters evaluated, a principal component analysis was used. The results showed that the aqueous extract obtained by submerged culture fermentation using P. pulmonarius and different levels of spent coffee beans presented a high content of metabolites such as carbohydrates (70.2 %), phenols (64.5 %), flavonoids (61.9 %), and caffeoylquinic acid (90.8 %), as well as a higher antioxidant activity by inhibiting the formation of 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH•) and 2,2′-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS•+) radicals (31.6 and 31.9 %, respectively), lipid oxidation (70 %), reducing power (14.9 %), and Ferric Reducing Antioxidant Power (FRAP) (89.4 %), compared to the control. Furthermore, the first two main components explained 91.3 % of the variation, revealing that fermented samples with and without mycelium differed in terms of metabolite content and antioxidant activity, which were dependent on the proportion of wasted coffee beans. In conclusion, the fungal fermentation of spent coffee beans is a potential strategy for the recovery of antioxidant ingredients.
Integrating Smartphone Sensor Technology to Enhance Fine Motor and Working Memory Skills in Pediatric Obesity: A Gamified Approach
Authors: Saha Sudipta , Basu Saikat , Majumder Koushik , Das Sourav
Published: May 2024

Childhood obesity remains a pervasive global challenge, often accompanied by deficits in working memory and fine motor skills among affected children. These deficits detrimentally impact academic performance. Despite limited evidence, home-based interventions targeting both fine motor skills and working memory remain underexplored. Leveraging game-based approaches holds promise in behavior modification, self-management of chronic conditions, therapy adherence, and patient monitoring. In this study, a novel smartphone-based game was meticulously developed to target the enhancement of working memory and fine motor skills in a cohort of thirty-two obese or overweight children. Over two weeks, participants engaged in regular gameplay sessions within the comfort of their homes. Pretest and post-test assessments yielded compelling evidence of significant improvements, with statistical significance established at a robust 95% confidence level. Notably, participants exhibited a progressive trend of improvement in their gameplay performance. Recognizing the profound impact of academic achievement on future socioeconomic trajectories, regardless of weight management outcomes, the importance of bolstering cognitive skills cannot be overstated. This innovative intervention offers a pragmatic and cost-effective solution to empower children to cultivate essential cognitive abilities within their home environment. By fostering the development of working memory and fine motor skills, this intervention holds promise in facilitating improved academic performance and, consequently, enhancing long-term prospects for these children.
Conocimientos sobre prevención de hipertensión arterial en adultos mayores centro poblado Florida Perene – Chanchamayo 2023
Authors: Villegas Félix Teresa Leonor , Cajahuanca Surichaqui Diana , Huaman Lopez Pilar , Tacunan Córdova Milagros , Tinoco Blanco Vicky , Surichaqui Mendoza Adela Eva
Published: May 2024

Objetivo: Determinar el nivel de conocimientos sobre prevención de hipertensión arterial en adultos mayores del centro poblado la Florida del Perene - Chanchamayo 2023. Material y Métodos: Investigación básica, descriptiva, no experimental, corte transversal.  La población de estudio estuvo conformada por 70 adultos mayores del centro poblado la Florida del Perene – Chanchamayo. La muestra fue censal.  Resultados: El nivel de conocimientos sobre prevención de hipertensión arterial en adultos mayores del centro poblado la Florida del Perene - Chanchamayo 2023.  Es bajo 72,9% (51), medio 20% (14) y alto 7,1% (5). El nivel de conocimientos sobre generalidades de hipertensión arterial   es bajo 51,4% (36), medio 30% (21) y alto 18,6% (13).  El nivel de conocimiento sobre prevención de hipertensión arterial en la dimensión alimentación es bajo 55,7% (39), medio 31,4% (22) y alto 12,9% (9).  El nivel de conocimiento sobre prevención de hipertensión arterial en la dimensión actividad física es bajo 62,9% (44), medio 32,9% (23) y alto 4,3% (3). Conclusión: El nivel de conocimientos sobre prevención de hipertensión arterial en adultos mayores del centro poblado la Florida del Perene - Chanchamayo 2023.  Es bajo 72,9% (51).
Hacia un Modelo de Gobierno de APIs, Mapeo Sistemático de la Literatura
Authors: Suescún Monsalve Elizabeth , Tabares Betancur Marta , González Palacio Liliana , Vásquez Escobar Mariana
Published: May 2024

Las empresas digitales emergentes están provocando una profunda transformación que permean las grandes organizaciones, las sinergias permiten mantener su posición en los mercados modernos. Para comprender plenamente este ciclo de cambio, resulta imprescindible considerar el papel de las Interfaces de Programación de Aplicaciones (APIs), las cuales habilitan la transformación a través de innovadores modelos de negocio. En el ámbito financiero, es un hecho innegable que las Fintech utilizan de manera activa las APIs para impulsar los negocios digitales. No obstante, los bancos de gran envergadura se enfrentan a nuevos y desafiantes obstáculos para generar nuevo valor en colaboración con estos innovadores socios digitales, o bien, para adquirir nuevas capacidades de forma individual mediante la implementación estratégica de las APIs. En ese contexto, se presenta un mapeo sistemático de la literatura con el objetivo de mostrar una visión amplia y estructurada sobre el estado actual del conocimiento relacionado al gobierno de APIs en el sector financiero enmarcado en un proyecto de investigación para este sector y específicamente para recaudos en la banca. Del estudio se concluyó que las APIs son indispensables en los ecosistemas actuales, ellas permiten que consumidores, funcionarios, desarrolladores de terceros, Fintech, minoristas y otros componentes como algoritmos, datos, procesos y funcionalidades se comuniquen, Por tanto, los negocios necesitan ser rediseñados para definir reglas que les permita competir y ampliar sus márgenes, sin las APIs no es posible abrazar el mundo digital.
Estado de la investigación en sistemas de administración de colecciones de biodiversidad: Un mapeo sistemático de la literatura
Authors: Valdés-Iglesias Karina , Ocharán-Hernández Jorge Octavio , Pérez-Arriaga Juan Carlos , Delfín-Alfonso Christian Alejandro
Published: May 2024

Las colecciones de biodiversidad permiten tomar decisiones para la preservación de un ecosistema. Ya que poseen una relación entre el aumento o disminución de la población de especies ligado a la erosión de su hábitat. Por lo que el crecimiento de estas ha impulsado la necesidad de migrar hacia sistemas de administración de biodiversidad que sigan el ciclo de vida establecido por la Ingeniería de Software. Es crucial tener un conocimiento actualizado sobre el estado del arte en los sistemas de administración de colecciones de biodiversidad, conocer las estrategias que se han implementado en conjunto de los beneficios para investigaciones académicas. Motivando a la futura implementación de los sistemas y proveyendo una base de los elementos a considerar para su construcción. Por esta razón, se llevó a cabo un mapeo sistemático de la literatura en base a la guía de Kitchenham, abordando las características y esfuerzos en este campo. Los hallazgos revelan: (i) El desarrollo de sistemas de administración de colecciones de biodiversidad está experimentando un crecimiento significativo a nivel nacional. Al igual que universidades han comenzado a implementarlos en sus herbarios. (ii) La tecnología predominante empleada es PHP en el framework de Laravel, principalmente debido a sus funciones incorporadas que facilitan el desarrollo de aplicaciones con recursos limitados. (iii) Los estándares más comúnmente utilizados son el International Code of Botanical Nomenclature y el Darwin Core. (iv) Los sistemas de administración de colecciones de biodiversidad ofrecen beneficios sustanciales al mantener la consistencia y accesibilidad de los datos, facilitando así la toma de decisiones para la preservación de la biodiversidad. (v) Los atributos de calidad de mayor interés incluyen: accesibilidad, facilidad de aprendizaje, reconocimiento adecuado, desempeño en tiempo real e interoperabilidad que puede apoyar en la definición de requisitos no funcionales durante el desarrollo de sistemas. (vi) Los sistemas de administración de colecciones de biodiversidad a nivel local muestran una mayor frecuencia de desarrollo en el ámbito botánico en comparación con el zoológico, esto debido a la facilidad de recolección. Estos hallazgos proporcionan una justificación sólida para la implementación de sistemas de administración de colecciones de biodiversidad, junto con pautas para sus funcionalidades principales y atributos de calidad relevantes. Asimismo, ofrecen un punto de partida valioso para el desarrollo de futuros sistemas en este ámbito.
Pecsétviaszgombával a fiatal bőrért? A Genoderma lucidum bioaktív komponenseinek hatása a bőr öregedési folyamataira
Authors: Bodó Enikő , Molnár Edit , Pályiné Krekk Zsuzsanna
Published: May 2024

Recently, it has been a growing interest for the benefits of consuming or using commercially available medicinal mushrooms, i.e. macrofungi that have positive physiological effect in general, or particularly in relation to skin aging. The aim of our study is to summarize the results supporting that bioactive components of Ganoderma lucidum acts as anti-aging agent in the skin and contribute to keeping it young. Here we review the effects of mushroom extracts on the pigmentation of skin or skin cells, wound healing, and inflammation in in vitro cell cultures and in vivo animal experiments. We also examine case reports and clinical studies that confirm wide dermatological and cosmetic use of Ganoderma lucidum.
Advancing Research and Training on Ageing, Place and Home
Authors: Papp Katalin
Published: May 2024

HOMeAGE Doctoral Network Older Adult Reference Group MeetingHorizon Europe (HORIZON) Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral NetworksHOMeAGE (101073506)
Reflexos da lei nº 13.415/2017
Authors: Nogueira Helante Amorim , Sobral Gésica Mayara Souza , Gonçalves Marli  Clementino
Published: May 2024

A educação pública é um direito inalienável garantido pela Constituição Federal de 1988, e por não poder restringi-lo, o capitalismo vem transformando-a em uma mercadoria de grande valia, afinal, é na influência ideológica dos indivíduos que os grupos financeiros conseguem manter o controle social e comercial da sociedade, por essa razão reformas como a do ensino médio permitem definir o tipo de sociedade que se busca (re)criar. O objetivo deste trabalho é discutir os interesses que fundamentam as reformas educacionais e sobretudo apontar a quem interessa esse modelo mercantil de educação que reformulou o ensino médio brasileiro levando-o a padrões segmentados e profissionalizantes. Nossa hipótese é de que as orientações do Banco Mundial contribuem para a expansão da privatização da educação ao mesmo tempo que criam mecanismos para uma educação reprodutora e para a crítica do conhecimento.
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Authors: Moura Suzana , Lorenz Martins Rosemari
Published: May 2024

Este trabalho é um micro conto sobre sentimentos e sensações da infância, expressos em forma de escrita criativa.
ENT Manifestations of COVID-19 in a Dedicated Covid Hospital: Prospective Observational Study
Authors:   M.S.(E.N.T.), DNB, Fellowship (Head and Neck Oncology and Plastic Micro Vascular Surgery), PGDMLE(Medical Law), Senior Divisional Medical officer, Selection Grade and Consultant, Department of ENT and Head and Neck Surgery, Jagjivan Ram Hospital, Western Railway, Mumbai Central, Mumbai, India, Santosh Kulkarni Anuja , Babu Merlin ,   DNB (ENT), Ex-DNB Trainee, Department of ENT and Head and Neck Surgery Jagjivan Ram Hospital, Western Railway, Mumbai Central, Mumbai, India
Published: May 2024

Background: The Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is global challenge to public health. The study investigates all possible manifestations and their prevalence pertaining to ENT in COVID-19 in our cohort.
The Role of ICAM-1 Expression in Renal Tissue in the Progression of Diabetic Nephropathy in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Department of Nephrology and Efferent Therapy, S.M. Kirov Military Medical Academy, 194044, Saint Petersburg, St. Academician Lebedeva, 6, Russia, Ryabova TS , Rakityanskaya IA ,   Professor, Doctor of Medical Sciences Department of Allergology, Immunology and Clinical Transfusiology, Municipal Outpatient Hospital no. 112, 195427, Saint Petersburg, St. Academician Baykova, 25/1, Russia
Published: May 2024

Introduction: Diabetic nephropathy is the main microvascular complication of diabetes mellitus (DM). Intercellular adhesion molecule 1 (ICAM-1) plays a critical role in the development of morphological changes in renal tissue in patients with type 2 (T2DM) diabetes mellitus. The work is devoted to studying the role of ICAM-1 (CD54) expression in renal tissue in the development and progression of morphological changes in diabetic kidney disease (DKD) in patients with T2DM