bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Examination of Reflective Practice Levels in Tailored Structured Observation Journals
Authors: BELAGGOUN Ghania , DJOUIMA Leila
Published: August 2024

Reflective practice (RP) is crucial in the professional development of teachers. This process enables them to critically analyse their teaching practices leading to informed decisions that help them progress as practitioners. However, the level of reflection may vary from one teacher to another. The analysis of documents such as classroom observation grids and reflective journals can reveal the different levels of reflection. Both tools are essential to trigger reflection in student teachers and stimulate them to seek ways to improve their teaching practice during and after the training phase. Following a qualitative research design that employed document analysis as a research instrument, this study examined the different levels of RP in tailored structured observation journals. The participants of the study were seventeen fourth- and fifth-year English as Foreign Language (EFL) preservice teachers at École Normale Supérieure de Constantine (ENSC), Algeria who filled in structured observation journals during the observation phase of the practical training. Following the framework of Larrivee (2008) where three levels of reflection were identified: surface, pedagogical, and critical, the structured observation journals were analysed. The results of the study showed that surface reflection was the most documented level with 183 instances (n=183) related to the different teaching methods and strategies followed by pedagogical reflection (n=99) and critical reflection (n=11). The study revealed that the structured observation journals assisted preservice teachers in being more reflective while observing lessons. However, they still needed to enhance their critical reflection skills to improve their reflective practice.
Practical Guidelines for Implementing Translation into the EFL Classroom
Authors: BELHADIA Amar
Published: August 2024

The use of languages other than the target one in foreign language teaching (FL) contexts has been interestingly gaining ground recently. A multitude of research has shown that though dogmatically no other language than the target language should be used in the FL classroom, L1 is used by many teachers and learners. It is noteworthy that managing the class and building relationships with the learners are crucial to the success of the lesson; yet they cannot be realized via the target language, especially with less proficient language learners. This article falls into the realm of translation use in foreign language teaching. It attempts primarily to bridge the gap between theory and practice, through suggesting a set of practical guidelines for teachers wishing to implement translation into their classroom. These guidelines are meant to model the judicious use of L1, and thus answer teachers’ queries about where to introduce L1 exactly within the lesson procedure, and by means of which tasks. In order to achieve a maximum of teacher-friendliness, the suggested guidelines are designed in reference to a lesson procedure based on the textual approach, with the implementation of translation-based tasks throughout the phases of the lesson, while mentioning the aim behind the use of L1 each time a translation task is introduced
المترجم وإستراتيجية التسويق العصبي: من دور الخبير إلى دور الموطن
Authors: شواقري مريم
Published: August 2024

يهدف هذا البحث إلى تسليط الضوء على دور المترجم الذي لا ينفك يتغير يوما بعد يوم خاصة بعد ظهور ما يسمى بإستراتيجية التسويق العصبي التي تعد بمثابة قفزة نوعية في المجال الإشهاري و التجاري، إذ عرفت تطورا كبيرا تماشيا مع ظهور الحوسبة السحابية، التوطين، النشر الإلكتروني، تقنيات الذكاء الاصطناعي والتعلم العميق...الخ. ولعل من أهم الإشكالات التي تطرح: ما المقصود بإستراتيجية التسويق العصبي وكيف يمكن للمترجم أن يستغل آلياتها في توطين وأقلمة المواقع الإلكترونية وفي الدعاية للمنتجات وبالتالي إتاحتها للزبائن؟ خاصة بعد توافر خدمات التجارة الإلكترونية التي تعرضها مواقع متعددة على رأسها موقع أمازون موضوع دراستنا. إذ برهنا أن هذا الأمر قد أتاح فرصة أكبر للمترجم بصفته وسيطا اجتماعيا لإظهار مواهبه وعرض خدماته وللتعاقد مع الشركات المتعددة الجنسيات.
Nasib ASN Honorer: Tinjauan Ketidakamanan Pekerjaan(Sebuah Studi Kualitatif)
Authors: Rija Umami Fitria , Arifianto Chandra Fitra
Published: August 2024

Dewasa ini ketidakamanan dalam pekerjaan (job insecurity) menjadi hal yang mengusik para tenaga kerja, termasuk pegawai honorer. Terlebiu lagi ada wacana untuk menghilangkan pegawai honorer di lingkungan institusi pemerintahan. Penelitian ini dilakukan di Kantor Urusan Agama (KUA) Kecamatan Pamarayan, Kabupaten Serang, Provinsi Banten. Ketidakamanan kerja sebagai kondisi ketidakberdayaan untuk mempertahankan kesinambungan yang diinginkan dalam kondisi kerja yang terancam. Ketidakamanan pekerjaan mengacu teori Hallgren & Rosenbaltt adalah ketidakamanan yang dirasakan seseorang pekerja akan kelanjutan pekerjaan dan aspek-aspek penting yang berkaitan dengan pekerjaan itu sendiri. Pendekatan yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah kualitatif fenomenologi. Observasi wawancara dan dokumentasi digunakan untuk media pengumpulan data. Terdapat 3 orang informan dari pegawai honorer di KUA Kecamatan Pamarayan untuk diwawancarai. Metode tringulasi data dan reduksi hasil wawancara digunakan untuk menganalisis data. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dan analisis yang dilakukan, maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa gambaran ketidakamanan pada pegawai honorer KUA Kecamatan Pamarayan, Kabupaten Serang, Provinsi Banten, yaitu: dirasakan begitu berartinya pekerjaan yang sedang diemban. Selanjutnya, mulai munculnya kecemasan dan kegelisahan terhadap pekerjaannya itu. Sudah mulai berkurangnya fokus pada pekerjaan, walaupun adanya perasaan keterikatan antara pekerjaan tersebut dengan kepentingan pribadi dan masyarakat, serta mulai mengantisipasi alternatif pekerjaan lain apabila benar-benar pegawai honorer dihapuskan. Perlu adanya antisipasi dari pegawai honorer tersebut maupun kebijakan pemerintah untuk meminimalisasi kekecewaan pegawai honorer.
Perilaku Kepemimpinan Kepala Sekolah dalam Peningkatan Kinerja Guru
Authors: Juwita Ratna , Rohayani Ai
Published: August 2024

The principal's leadership behavior should be able to influence the behavior of subordinates to want to work together productively, efficiently, and effectively in order to achieve organizational goals. The success of an organization, both as a whole and various group in a particular organization is very dependent on the quality of leadership contained in the organization concerned. One of the successes of the principal's leadership behavior is to improve teacher performance. A qualified teacher means that the teacher is also a good teacher. A good and qualified teacher has characteristics in the form of a number of competencies. These competencies are teacher effectiveness, teacher cognitive ability, teacher personality, classroom management, mastery of information technology, and commitment and responsibility. This paper aims to present a discussion of principals' leadership behavior in improving teacher performance. This research is a qualitative field research with the research location in SMP Muhammadiyah Sukaraja, Sukabumi Regency. The data in this study were obtained from the results of observations, interviews, and documentation studies. The results of this study reveal that the principal's policy in improving the ability of teachers at SMP Muhammadiyah Sukaraja, Sukabumi Regency has made written and oral rules according to the school's vision and mission by involving teachers, school targets and school principals to formulate activities to improve teacher abilities such as: KKG. In addition, the principal as a leader in improving the discipline of teachers at SMP Muhammadiyah Sukaraja, Sukabumi Regency makes programs using good communication. This is reinforced by the principal's strategy as a leader in increasing the responsibility of teachers at SMP Muhammadiyah Sukaraja, Sukabumi Regency by involving all teachers and providing direct examples.
Pengembangan Program Ekstrakurikuler Kreatif dan Inovatif untuk Meningkatkan Minat Belajar Siswa SMK
Authors: Hilmi Wildan
Published: August 2024

This study examines the development of creative and innovative extracurricular programs to enhance students' learning interest at SMK Al-Falah Nagreg Bandung. In the modern era, the decline in learning interest at the vocational high school level is a major concern. The research aims to identify the impact of these extracurricular programs on students' learning interest and formulate recommendations for improving education at SMK Al-Falah Nagreg Bandung. Using a qualitative field approach, data were collected through interviews, observations, and document analysis. The findings show that the creative and innovative extracurricular programs have positively influenced students' learning interest, leading to increased engagement, creativity, social involvement, and academic achievement. Recommendations include further development of the extracurricular programs, instructor training, regular evaluation, parental and community involvement, and sharing research findings with other schools. The study aims to guide SMK Al-Falah Nagreg Bandung in improving education quality and motivating students to actively participate in the learning process. Furthermore, successful implementation of these programs can serve as a model for other vocational high schools facing similar challenges in student engagement.
Keywords: Program Development, Extracurricular, Creative, Innovative, Interest in Learning.
 
Abstrak:
Penelitian ini membahas pengembangan program ekstrakurikuler kreatif dan inovatif sebagai upaya untuk meningkatkan minat belajar siswa di SMK Al-Falah Nagreg Bandung. Dalam konteks pendidikan di era modern, penurunan minat belajar di tingkat sekolah menengah kejuruan menjadi perhatian utama. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengidentifikasi dampak program ekstrakurikuler tersebut terhadap minat belajar siswa dan merumuskan saran-saran untuk perbaikan pendidikan di SMK Al-Falah Nagreg Bandung. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif lapangan dengan mengumpulkan data melalui wawancara, observasi, dan analisis dokumen. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa program ekstrakurikuler kreatif dan inovatif telah memberikan dampak positif dalam meningkatkan minat belajar siswa. Siswa yang terlibat dalam program tersebut melaporkan peningkatan minat belajar, pengembangan kreativitas, peningkatan keterlibatan sosial, dan pencapaian akademik yang lebih baik. Saran yang diusulkan meliputi pengembangan lebih lanjut program ekstrakurikuler, pelatihan instruktur, evaluasi rutin, partisipasi orang tua dan masyarakat, serta berbagi hasil penelitian dengan sekolah-sekolah lain. Diharapkan hasil penelitian ini dapat memberikan panduan bagi SMK Al-Falah Nagreg Bandung dalam meningkatkan kualitas pendidikan dan memotivasi siswa untuk aktif terlibat dalam proses belajar.
Kata Kunci: Pengembangan Program, Ekstrakurikuler, Kreatif, Inovatif, Minat Belajar.
OPTIMALISASI TEKNOLOGI INFORMASI DAN KOMUNIKASI DALAM PENDIDIKAN AGAMA ISLAM: PERAN, DAMPAK, DAN TANTANGANNYA
Authors: Basyari Zen Anwar Saeful
Published: August 2024

As society continues to evolve, the consistent growth of information and communication technology (ICT) has become imperative, particularly in the realm of education. The incorporation of ICT into educational systems is now a necessity, even within Islamic religious education, where it can significantly enhance the learning experience. This study aims to analyze the role and impact of ICT in Islamic religious education. Utilizing a qualitative approach through library research, the study explores the importance and implications of ICT in this context. Key findings reveal that while ICT facilitates learning and improves educational outcomes, it also presents certain challenges, particularly for those less adept at using technology. The study highlights the need for comprehensive training for educators and students to effectively integrate ICT into the curriculum. Furthermore, the research underscores the importance of developing tailored ICT solutions that address the unique needs of Islamic religious education. The continuous advancement of ICT necessitates its adoption in education to ensure that learning processes remain relevant and effective. This research contributes to ongoing discussions about the integration of technology in education, emphasizing its critical role in enhancing Islamic religious education while addressing potential barriers to its effective implementation.
MANAJEMEN PEMBIAYAAN PENDIDIKAN YANG EFEKTIF DI MADRASAH TSANAWIYAH SWASTA
Authors: Amaliyah Kholishotul , Giu Isra Yanuar
Published: August 2024

Education financing is crucial for supporting operational needs, staff salaries, employee welfare, improving the teaching and learning process, maintaining and acquiring facilities and infrastructure, enhancing student guidance, improving teacher professional development, educational administration, and supervision. The quality of the teaching and learning process can be enhanced when the set objectives meet the necessary requirements. However, the education sector in Indonesia faces various serious issues, including inadequate budget allocation from the government. This research aims to describe the practices and identify effective education financing management to enhance access and the quality of education in MTs Sains Qurani Azzakiyyah. The research employs a descriptive method with a qualitative approach, utilizing interviews, observations, documentation, and literature review for data collection. The results indicate that effective education financing management involves optimizing the use of available funds, allocating budgets efficiently, and distributing resources to support an effective learning process. Key findings include specific strategies implemented at MTs Sains Qurani Azzakiyyah that led to significant improvements in educational quality and accessibility. Optimal management of educational costs is essential for achieving high standards in school quality.
PENGEMBANGAN BAHAN AJAR ELEKTRONIK PADA MATERI AKHLAK MATA PELAJARAN PENDIDIKAN AGAMA ISLAM
Authors: Kafi Muhammad Kafnun
Published: August 2024

The development of electronic teaching materials for Ahlak (moral education) in Islamic Religious Education (PAI) is essential to facilitate the understanding of Ahlak concepts in a more interactive and engaging manner for students. This study aims to design and develop effective electronic teaching materials by utilizing information technology to enrich the learning process. The research methodology used is a literature study, which includes a critical analysis of literature related to the development of electronic teaching materials and Ahlak theories. The findings indicate that the use of electronic teaching materials can enhance students' engagement and understanding of Ahlak by providing more dynamic and interactive content. This development allows students to learn at their own pace, access learning materials from various devices, and gain a deeper understanding of moral and ethical values. The implications of this research highlight the need for integrating technology into moral education and propose innovative approaches in designing relevant and engaging teaching materials. The study also identifies several limitations, such as technology accessibility and challenges in measuring the effectiveness of learning. Future development prospects include the adoption of similar approaches by other educational institutions and regular evaluations to ensure the effectiveness of electronic teaching materials.
PENDEKATAN KONSTRUKTIVIS DALAM DESAIN PEMBELAJARAN PENDIDIKAN AGAMA ISLAM
Authors: Ilma Miska Unil
Published: August 2024

Education today is undergoing significant changes from the old paradigm to a new one. The traditional learning approach that focuses solely on memorization and understanding simple concepts is deemed insufficient to achieve educational goals, especially in the 21st century. Therefore, both the government and education practitioners are adopting a new paradigm, including in Islamic Religious Education (PAI), which aims to provide more than just knowledge to students. This study aims to design and develop effective electronic teaching materials for PAI using a constructivist approach. The research methodology used is a descriptive qualitative study with a literature review research design. The findings indicate that the constructivist approach can be applied to PAI education to achieve more optimal learning outcomes. The use of electronic teaching materials enhances students' engagement and understanding of Ahlak through dynamic and interactive content. The implications of this research highlight the importance of integrating technology into moral education and propose innovative approaches in designing relevant and engaging teaching materials. However, this study also identifies several limitations, such as technology accessibility and challenges in measuring learning effectiveness. Future development prospects include the adoption of similar approaches by other educational institutions and regular evaluations to ensure the effectiveness of electronic teaching materials.
Systematic Literature Review (SLR) Computational Thinking Learning Science in the Period 2012 - 2021
Authors: Suharto Hari
Published: August 2024

The study review of the literature systematic displays an overview of research on computational thinking in learning science in the period 2012 to 2021. In the process of selection of data in this study using a flow diagram of a Prism that can show the activity of the inclusion and exclusion of the search results data. The search is performed through the database of Springer to establish some inclusion criteria. The research variables analyzed include the distribution of publications per year, the frequency of the emergence of the term “computational thinking” in the title of the document. The number of authors publishes computational thinking year, the country's most productive research in computational thinking, as well as the number of citations in the research. The results show the publication of the study of computational thinking, the frequency of the emergence of the term computational thinking on the title of the study as well as the author of the most there in 2020, whereas in the period 2012 to 2021 the state the most to contribute in the research of computational thinking, i.e. the USA as well as publisher of research in computational thinking the most is Journal of Science and Technology which has published research in computational thinking by 56 times in one decade
A Systematic Literature Review of Mobile Learning Applications in Environmental Education from 2011-2021
Authors: Widiastuti Nabila Lailil
Published: August 2024

This systematic literature review aims to capture the trends in the use of mobile learning in environmental education from the Springer database. As inclusion criteria, all article journals should be written in English and published between January 2011 and September 2021. The categories to be analyzed were the distribution of annual publications, the number of publications by journal, the number of authors, research methods, the use of the terms mobile learning or environmental education in the title, and the most productive countries. A total of 378 research articles published in the last decade on mobile learning showed a gradual increase over the last ten years. The most published articles about mobile learning are in 2020. In addition, the most commonly used research method is research and development, the most frequently published articles in this field have 3 authors, the most productive journal is Education and Information Technologies, and the most productive country is the US.
Internalization of Religious Character in Biology Learning (Case Study at SMPIT Qurratta A'yun Ponorogo)
Authors: Damayanti Herli , Nuraini  , Saputro Anip Dwi
Published: August 2024

Researchers conduct research in SMPIT Qurrata A’yun Ponorogo, a civilization school that combines sciences and Islamic religion with a school model that is able to integrate qouli knowledge and kauni become one unit in learning. This study uses a qualitative approach, a case study type and data collection techniques through interviews, observation and documentation. Data analysis used descriptive techniques by using data reduction flow, presentation, and conclusion. The results of the study at SMP IT Quratta A’yun Ponorogo show that religious character values are internalized through religious activities and self-development through tahfidz Qur'an, and other religious activities. The steps used in internalizing religious characters in biology learning have three stages, namely: the value transformation stage, the value transaction stage,  transinternalization of values. It is expected that biology teachers will always maximize their learning activities by inserting the Al-Qur'an and Hadith in the biology learning process.
Dissemination of Children's Literary Work to Optimize Virtual Language Laboratory at Elementary School Education Department
Authors: Asri Susetyo Rukmi  , Sukartiningsih Wahyu , Subrata Heru , Damayanti Maryam Isnaini , Hendratno  , Istiq'faroh Nurul
Published: August 2024

The rapid development of Science and Technology (IPTEK) in the 21st century has led to changes in curriculum, media, and technology. Good learning media can make abstract concepts to be easily understood. The 21st century learning requires ICT-based learning which requires interactive media. Teachers must ensure that learning can run well and learning objectives can be achieved. Virtual laboratories can be used in learning (VLab). VLab can be utilized in class or for self-learning. Virtual lab-based learning overcomes 21st-century learning difficulties. The virtual laboratory is an interactive medium where students can observe phenomena in order to fulfill learning objectives. The results of the study show that (1) The Language VLab at http://pgsd.fip.unesa.ac.id/page/vilab-language is feasible to use. The user response test to VLab Language shows 84.5% feasibility. The results of VLab Language dissemination have been optimal that can be seen through the enthusiasm of VLab Language visitors;  (2)The results of data collection showed that 50% of students, 30% of lecturers, and 20% of professors visited the Language VLab. Students frequently visit the Language VLab. While, the title of the fairy tale book that is often read and downloaded by readers is entitled "The Country of Learning".
The Impact of Watching Foreign Movies Using English Subtitles on ESP Vocabulary Comprehension and Composition of Words in English
Authors: Siregar Nelia Fariani , Wibowo Sandi Nasrudin , Noah Bren
Published: August 2024

English is one of the few international languages, therefore almost all countries have English lessons. Using English language movies to develop their vocabulary comprehension is the main goal of the study as English language movies possess the benefit of authentic input. Motivating students and more opportunities to develop their vocabulary and their comprehension also the composition of words in English. This research was conducted so that we can find out the benefits we get if we use English subtitles when watching foreign series or movies. This is one way to increase the amount of vocabulary that can be mastered and make it easier for us to memorize English vocabulary. With existing subtitles, we can also understand the conversation by itself. This research will be assisted by collecting information in the form of online questionnaires through Google Forms. The conclusion obtained from this study is that by watching English films we can develop our English skills in the aspect of Listening. Second, English subtitles can have a positive impact, especially if we are trained in aspects of Reading and Writing, because by paying attention to subtitles we can understand the composition - the order of words that exist. Third, it can facilitate the enrichment of our vocabulary or vocabulary so that we have more vocabulary that we know.
Teachers’ Attitudes Towards Desirable Intercultural Competences Necessary for Working in Multicultural Classrooms
Authors: Adili Bujar , Ameti Makfirete , Zenki-Dalipi Arbresha
Published: August 2024

Teachers’ intercultural competence is a key factor in the consistent implementation of intercultural principles in teaching practice. The study conducted among primary school teachers in North Macedonia aimed to examine the effect of sociocultural factors on the perception of desirable intercultural competencies for working in multicultural classrooms. 217 primary school teachers from multiethnic regions in North Macedonia participated in the study. The Scale for Assessing Desirable Intercultural Competences (SADIC) was used to collect data. Descriptive statistical procedures were employed in data processing to determine descriptive characteristics, and the comparison of respondents’ attitudes was conducted using the t-test and ANOVA. Additionally, a post hoc test (Scheffe’s test) was performed to determine the significance of the differences. The results showed a significant effect of sociocultural factors on the perception of desirable intercultural competencies. These perceptions range from teamwork skills to motivation for continuous learning and education, non-violent conflict resolution skills, a critical approach to societal events, openness to different cultures, and the ability to see problems from the perspective of culturally different students. This research forms a potential basis for considering the approach to designing a school that is open to diversity.
Promoting Awareness about Pedagogical Content Knowledge
Authors: Ouerghi Meissa , Kilani Chiraz
Published: August 2024

The purpose of this research is to evaluate the impact of the feedback gained from targeted self-confrontation on a teacher’s knowledge about his own practice. To do so, we opted for a case study within a qualitative approach. Through a sequence of self-confrontations, we employed content representation (CoRe) as a tool to advance a teacher’s pedagogical content awareness. We investigated the evolution of content representation during three self-confrontations assisted by CoRe. And we used the outcomes to draw up a CoRe design for each self-confrontation. The topic of teaching was air components and combustion. The results show an important increase of content aspects considered by the teacher during self-confrontation. We concluded that CoRe is an efficient tool that can contribute to elicit teacher’s awareness about the significant aspects of content pedagogical knowledge.
One Size Does Not Fit All: Lessons from a Case Study during COVID-19
Authors: Park Junpyo
Published: August 2024

This research illustrates effective teaching approaches and modalities in higher education that were developed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Anonymous survey questionnaires, collected from 9 sections of college economics courses, reveal how students perceive their learning experiences. Survey responses from the students show that they enjoy different types of instructional strategies as well as the use of educational software like Flipped Classroom and HyFlex. Students also greatly appreciate a flexible and safe learning environment with clear organization, open communication, easy accessibility, and learning support. Finally, this paper discusses the students’ own opinions on future improvements for higher education as well as suggestions on education policy.
An Instrumental Exploratory Case Study on Educators’ Perceptions of Professional Development for 1:1 Technology Use
Authors: LeDune Chad , Chametzky Barry
Published: August 2024

Professional development is necessary for the effective use of technology in the constructivist learning environment. Indiana’s fifth through eighth-grade public educators were not provided adequate professional development on how to use 1:1 technology in a constructivist learning environment. The purpose of this study was to investigate the role professional development plays with 1:1 technology use in the constructivist learning environments of Indiana’s fifth through eighth-grade public classrooms. There was a gap in research related to perceptions of Indiana’s fifth through eighth-grade educators on the role of training for technology implementation in a constructivist learning environment. The technology acceptance model (TAM) and constructivist learning theory (CLT) served as the basis for the theoretical framework. The study’s qualitative data was analyzed through inductive, thematic analysis. Research questions focused on the role of technology in Indiana’s fifth through eighth-grade classrooms and the benefits of professional development for using technology in constructivism. Participants taught core subjects in Indiana’s fifth through eighth-grade classrooms and had three years of teaching experience at a school implementing 1:1 technology. Data collection from 15 educators occurred on Zoom using semi-structured interviews and a focus group. Analysis revealed a lack of district-provided technology training, the advantages and prominent role of technology, its contributions to constructivism, and the prominence of constructivism in the classroom. Future studies could investigate educators beyond Indiana in grades K through 12 and use an alternate theoretical framework such as TPACK.
The Economic Evaluation of Marketed Surplus, and Factors Affecting It and Marketing Efficiency of Milk and Milk Products in Karnataka, India
Authors: Rebasiddanavar Revappa M , Verma Ajay , Relekar Swati Prakash
Published: August 2024

Milk is perishable in nature and its shelf-life is very short in unprocessed form. This must therefore be disposed of or converted as soon as possible into different milk products. Two major districts in Karnataka namely, Mandya and Dharwad were selected purposively for the purposed study. From each selected block, one village was selected in random fashion. Twenty-five milk producer households were sampled in each of the selected villages to collect the desired information. Various techniques like marketed surplus and regression analysis were used for analyzing the data. Marketed surplus is quantity of produce brought to the market for sale. Therefore, farmers of various herd size categories need to identify the contribution and the maximum share in the marketed surplus of milk. For the present study, consideration was given to the number of milk animal assets, family size, land holding, milk production per day, milk price and net return obtained from milk production among various factors influencing the marketed milk surplus. Overall marketed surplus of milk was highest for large herd size category households (84.15 per cent) followed by medium (82.63 per cent) and small category households (80.76 per cent). Producer’s share in consumer’s rupee was observed 100 per cent in case of direct channel because no milk marketing agencies were present in this channel. The value of the coefficient of multiple determination ( was 0.722 which means only 72.20 per cent of the total variation in marketed surplus of milk was explained by the variables included in the regression model. Due to increase in family size, the family consumption requirement of milk increases which negatively affects the marketed surplus of milk. Encouraging knowledge sharing among farmers could help improve overall dairy management. These measures could help maximize the marketed surplus of milk and stabilize the dairy market.
The Impact of (IFRS 9) Adoption on Financial Performance: The Modifying Role of the Internal Audit Board
Authors: Sellami Yosra Mnif , Ali Maha Mohsen
Published: August 2024

The study aims to identify the impact of applying the international standard (IFRS 9) on the financial performance of Iraqi commercial banks. As well as measuring the impact of applying the international standard (IFRS 9) and the internal audit board on the performance of Iraqi commercial banks. To verify the research hypotheses, a sample of 165 observations of Iraqi banks was selected, and their financial statements for the period (2012-2022) were used. The statistical results obtained showed that there is an impact of applying the international standard (IFRS 9) on the financial performance of Iraqi commercial banks, and therefore commitment to applying the international standard (IFRS 9) will lead to improving performance in Iraqi commercial banks. The research results also showed that there is a statistically significant relationship between the size of the internal audit board as one of the corporate governance mechanisms that adjusts the relationship between the application of the international standard (IFRS 9) and the financial performance of Iraqi commercial banks. It also showed that there is no statistically significant relationship. The independence of the internal audit board as one of the corporate governance mechanisms adjusts the relationship between the international standard (IFRS 9) and the financial performance of Iraqi commercial banks. Finally, there is a statistically significant relationship between the percentage of women’s representation in the Internal Audit Board as one of the corporate governance mechanisms that moderates the relationship between the application of the international standard (IFRS 9) and the financial performance of Iraqi commercial banks, The study recommends Iraqi banks must pay attention to applying the (IFRS9) standard for financial instruments, as it provides many benefits in improving financial performance. and the need to pay attention to the effective application of corporate governance mechanisms, and the imposition of penalties by the Iraq Stock Exchange on listed institutions and banks that do not implement effectively or partially. and Issuing laws that stipulate the application of corporate governance principles, Future research could be Integration between the business model and international financial reporting standards and their impact on the value relevance of accounting information.
Corporate Failures: A Pathological Exposition of the Global Financial Industry
Authors: Arogundade Adesina Musa , Joy Owolabi, Titilayo , Ajao Owolabi, Sunday
Published: August 2024

Large-scale business failures marked the beginning of the twenty-first century, which culminated into the global financial crisis. The most well-known disaster, Enron, exposed evidence of corporate greed, fraud, and financial manipulation. The year 2023 also brought with it historic business collapses, with big banks collapsing one after another. This study looked into the primary reasons why companies fail and offered solutions to improve the situation. For this study, a desk research approach was employed whereby materials from previously conducted surveys, articles, journals, documents from public libraries, the internet, and other sources were reviewed. From the findings of the study, it is concluded that the major endogenous factor that leads to corporate failure revolves around bad/poor corporate governance as well as poor risk management practices. Frequent changes in government policies (i.e. exogenous) is a major cause of corporate failures. It is recommended that organizations should eschew multi-disciplinary approach to corporate governance, including economics, psychology, sociology, and law. There should be strong collaboration and co-operation between the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Finance Officer (CFO) in order to strengthen corporate governance through maximised stakeholder value, transparency and accountability and efficient capital allocation.
Understanding Breakfast Skipping: Perceptions among Senior High School Students
Authors: Angeles Jernel Kendy Lou , Bertoldo Renz Anthony , Romero Alteah Heart , Flores Kayla Mae , Ortega John Eric , Castillo Joe Carl
Published: August 2024

Breakfast is essential part of our meal. However, breakfast skipping is prevalent among students. This study explores the perception of breakfast skipping among Senior High School students in Digos City, focusing on the beliefs about breakfast and the perceived benefits of breakfast consumption. Anchored in Nutrition Theory, which links regular breakfast consumption to enhance cognitive performance and academic success, the study aims to assess students’ understanding of the importance of breakfast and explore potential demographic influence, including sex, academic strand, grade level, and age. A descriptive quantitative research design was employed, utilizing an adapted survey questionnaire distributed to 204 Senior High School students across different academic strands. The survey measured two dimensions: beliefs about breakfast and perceptions of its benefits, using a Likert scale. Statistical analyses, including the Mann-Whitney U and Kruskal-Willis tests, were conducted to identify significant differences in perceptions based on the respondents’ demographic profiles. Results revealed that the overall perception of breakfast skipping was high, indicating that students generally recognize the importance of breakfast. However, there were no significant differences in perceptions when analyzed by sex, academic strand, grade level, or age. These findings suggest that while breakfast is valued, interventions to promote regular breakfast consumption should focus on individual preferences rather that targeting specific demographic groups. The study underscores the need for comprehensive strategies and programs to encourage students to have healthy breakfast habits, which could positively impact their cognitive performance and academic achievements. This research contributes to broader understanding of breakfast habits among Senior High School students, providing valuable insights for educators, policymakers, and parents in developing effective nutritional interventions that support students’ academic and cognitive development.
Live Table Size Fish Transportation Practices in Nepal: Present Status and Its Prospective
Authors: Husen Md. Akbal , Hussain Saddam , Mehta Shiv Narayan
Published: August 2024

This study provides insights into live fish trans­portation practices in Nepal. This study is based on primary and secondary data which were collected from various sources. Demands of fish have been increasing in the country due to awareness of peoples about health and also increased population of Nepal. Pond aquaculture contribution was 72.7 % in total fish production of Nepal. Aquaculture production is mainly from pond fish farming of Terai region from where live fish have been supplying in the major cities of Nepal. Live table size fish fetch higher price in the market. However, farmers and venders were not using the proper protocol from harvest to deliver of fish to the destination and its causes stress on fish and detrimental effect on the muscle quality, mortality and economic losses. Naini and Silver carp mortality were recorded up to 20% as reported by respondents. The loading weight of fish varied species wise and seasons and it is ranges from 40-70 kg/500 litres of water in plastic water tank. Since, the live fish traders/venders doesn’t know how the live fish is harvested, handled and transported, therefore to impart practical knowledge, the farmers should be trained about the best practiced of live table size fish handling and transportation to ensure healthy live fish for the consumer of Nepal.
Current Management of Gallstone Pancreatitis: A Narrative Review
Authors: Rajah Kumar Hari
Published: August 2024

Acute gallstone pancreatitis is the most common cause of acute pancreatitis, and the management depends on its severity. Acute gallstone pancreatitis can be divided into mild or severe acute pancreatitis. The management of acute gallstone pancreatitis can be divided into endoscopic management with endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and definitive treatment in the form of laparoscopic cholecystectomy. There is still no consensus on the most appropriate time for performing endoscopic treatment in gallstone pancreatitis and if early or delayed laparoscopic cholecystectomy should be performed. The diagnostic ability of endoscopic ultrasound and magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) is also discussed. We have conducted this review article to look at the diagnosis and treatment of acute gallstone pancreatitis.
On Some Stochastic Parabolic Systems Driven by New Fractional Brownian Motions
Authors: El-Borai Mahmoud M. , El-Nadi Khairia El-Said
Published: August 2024

Vector-valued functions of new fractional Brownian motions are considered. The concept of stochastic integrals are generalized. Formulas of Ito are also generalized. Some stochastic parabolic systems driven by new fractional Brownian motions are studied. Uniqueness and existence theorems are proved. These findings have potential applications in fields such as financial mathematics, where modeling with fractional Brownian motion is relevant.
Effect of Foliar Nutrition on Growth, Yield and Yield Attributes of Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) under Medium Black Calcareous Soil
Authors: Vaghani J. J. , Vala D.  R. , Patel R. V. , Poonia T. C.
Published: August 2024

A study was conducted to laid out under medium black calcareous soil during rabi 2019-20 at the Instructional Farm, Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh. The experiment followed a randomized block design (RBD) with three replications, comprising with 10 treatments. The results of the field study indicated that growth, yield and yield attributes of chickpea was significantly influenced by foliar nutrition. The growth, yield and yield attributes parameters viz., plant height (44.50 cm), no. of branches per plant (9.31), no. of nodules per plant (9.88), no. of pods per plant (42.65) and test weight (16.30 g), seed (2395 kg ha-1) and stover yield (3675 kg ha-1) were recorded significantly higher under 100% RDF + 1.0 % (Mono Ammonium Phosphate) at 30 and 45 DAS, at harvest, but plant population and number of seeds per pod did not affect significantly with foliar application of WSF at harvest. At 50 DAS plant height (34.78 cm) and number of branches per plant (6.35) are also significantly highest.
Role of Tribespeople in the Sustenance of Biodiversity and Agroecosystem
Authors: T Shahlas Binth.
Published: August 2024

Most ecoregions worldwide have experienced significant habitat conversion, with high levels of transformation and inadequate protection prevalent across Europe, South and Southeast Asia, Western South and North America, Western Africa, and Madagascar. Conversely, ecoregions requiring substantial protection and minimal conversion are largely found in the Arctic, Northern Amazon, North Asia, and Central Australia. Historically, long before formal conservation strategies emerged, tribespeople developed sophisticated conservation practices that effectively preserved environmental richness. These practices included sophisticated codes to prevent overhunting and maintain biodiversity. Tribespeople, acting as guardians of wildlife, engage in diverse livelihoods that include agriculture, hunting, and gathering edible plants. They also contribute to genome conservation at both community and individual levels. However, tribal communities face significant challenges such as eviction for conservation purposes, loss of control over natural resources, displacement, and legal issues. Solutions to these challenges have been explored through isolation, assimilation, and integration approaches. To reconcile conservation with tribal rights, it is crucial that conservationists protect the land rights of tribespeople, consult them on their needs, and support their traditional practices. Evidence increasingly shows that tribespeople, who manage a wide range of species crucial for their food, health, and economic security, are exceptionally skilled at environmental stewardship. Thus, conservation efforts should focus on upholding tribal land rights as a cost-effective solution, leveraging the tribes' deep-rooted knowledge and practices for better environmental outcomes.
Sonographic Assessment of the Umbilical Cord Diameter (UCD) to Determine the Gestational Age among Pregnant Women in a Healthy Nigerian Population
Authors: Eze Joseph C , Onyeugbo Ebube , Ohagwu Christopher C , Ugwuanyi Daniel C , Ogolodom Michael P , Agbo Julius A.
Published: August 2024

Background: The knowledge of the exact gestational age of a foetus is required for comprehensive pregnancy care.
Objective: The aim of this study is to assess the umbilical cord diameter in order to determine foetal gestational age using ultrasonography.
Methods: A purposive sample of four hundred singleton pregnancies with gestational age of between 14 to 40 weeks were considered for this study.  Transabdominal ultrasound scans were performed and measurements of the Umbilical Cord Diameter (UCD) were obtained in a cross-sectional plane of the umbilical cord at a point 2.0 cm away from the point of insertion into the foetal abdomen.
Results: The mean UCD value was 13.3 mm±6.17mm. Mean recorded value for AC, FL, HC, BPD were190 mm± 90.60 mmSD, 43.6mmmm± 18.93mm, 211.8mm ± 78,34mm, 61.32± 22.64mm respectively. Umbilical cord diameter correlated positively with the LMP and AC (r = 0.993, p < 0.0001; r = 0.952, P = 0,0001) respectively. A strong positive and significant correlation was also noted between the UCD and other dating parameters (r = 0.925 P = 0.0001; r = 0.955, P = 0.0001, r = 0.972, P = 0.0001) respectively for FL, HC and BPD.
Conclusion: The UCD can be a good alternative to determine foetal gestational age and wellbeing.
Estimation of Surface Runoff from Dapoli Watershed Using Remote Sensing and GIS
Authors: Tsopoe Y. S. , Bhange H. N. , Ayare B. L. , Ingle P. M. , Bansode P. B.
Published: August 2024

Soil and water are the two basic natural resources for the survival of living organisms and the future of the world depends largely on the effective management, utilization and development of these resources. In this present study, Dapoli watershed located in Ratnagiri District of Maharashtra, has been considered as the study area for the estimation of surface runoff by SCS Curve Number method using remote sensing and GIS. SRTM DEM of 30m resolution and SENTINEL 2 satellite imagery of 10m resolution were used to generate thematic maps such as elevation map, HSG map, stream order map and LULC map. The results of this study showed that the highest rainfall was observed in the year 2021 and the lowest rainfall was observed in the year 2015. The maximum and minimum annual runoff depth from 1993-2022 were in the years 2021 (2505.14 mm) and 2001 (734.81 mm) respectively. The study revealed that in the past 30 years, 41.68% of the rainfall was contributed to runoff and SCS-CN method coupled with remote sensing and GIS can serve as a useful tool for estimating surface runoff in the coming years for similar watersheds.