bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
EFL Teachers’ and Experts’ Perspectives Toward Assessment Literacy in Digital Environments
Authors:   Allameh Tabataba’i University, Tehran, Iran, Estaji Masoomeh , Banitalebi Zahra ,   Allameh Tabataba’i University, Tehran, Iran
Published: October 2023

Despite a large number of studies on teachers’ assessment literacy (AL) and the increasing interest in digital assessment, there is a paucity of research on teachers’ AL in digital environments (TALiDE). To bridge this gap, the current study explored the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on TALiDE, the roles, and competencies underlying TALiDE, and whether technology needs to be considered in the conceptualization of AL. The data were collected from an open-ended questionnaire and a set of interviews investigating the perspectives of 27 participants (12 experts and 15 EFL teachers). The findings, inferred from content and thematic analyses of data, reflected teachers’ raised awareness as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic experience, which resulted in an understanding of new approaches to assessment and increased value of TALiDE. Furthermore, compared to the existing literature on AL, roles and competencies underlying TALiDE corresponded to five main subthemes: teacher as a knower, implementer, confident technology user, moral agent, and learner. Finally, findings speculated a potential role for technology in the AL concept. This study can provide teacher trainers, educational policymakers, and course designers with implications for designing teacher development courses and programs to integrate TALiDE into their training practices.
In-service Teachers’ Intercultural Sensitivity
Authors:   Social Sciences University of Ankara, Turkey, Bal Nur Gedik
Published: October 2023

It is urgent to develop intercultural sensitivity (IS hereafter) for the society and especially for in-service teachers as they are the agents that help learners to acquire the intercultural competencies needed to live in a dramatically globalized world. However, few research studies focused on in-service teachers’ intercultural sensitivity though there were many studies conducted with pre-service teachers or university students. Therefore, the study’s objectives were to identify the intercultural sensitivity of teachers and seek any connections between their sensitivity and demographic variables. The questionnaire with demographic questions and an intercultural sensitivity scale received responses from 214 teachers. The results showed that the teachers’ general intercultural sensitivity was not significantly impacted by their age, gender, level of teaching, or the type of institution they worked at. Nevertheless, teachers with international experience had higher scores than those without international experience, and there was a positive relationship between teachers’ intercultural sensitivity and the length of their international experience. Teachers of general subjects showed lower intercultural sensitivity than those teaching English. Furthermore, multilingual teachers had much higher intercultural sensitivity than their monolingual counterparts. The implications of the study might guide some stakeholders such as in-service trainers and policy makers in teacher education.
Anxiety vs. Enjoyment in the Chinese EFL context: Which Predicts Listening Comprehension Better?
Authors:   University College London, UK, Zhu Lian , Aslan Erhan ,   University of Reading, UK
Published: October 2023

While foreign language anxiety has received abundant empirical attention, its relationship with foreign language enjoyment and specific language skills is not clearly understood. The present study explores the relationships between Chinese EFL learners’ foreign language listening anxiety (FLLA), foreign language enjoyment (FLE), and listening achievement. Participants (n=255) were undergraduate students majoring in different subjects at two large local universities in China. The Chinese Version of Foreign Language Enjoyment Scale (CFLES) and the Foreign Language Listening Anxiety Scale (FLLAS) were used to measure FLE and FLLA, respectively. Correlation analyses performed on the questionnaire data revealed that while listening achievement negatively correlated with FLLA, it was positively correlated with FLE. A multiple stepwise regression analysis revealed that, of the two variables, FLE was found to better predict listening achievement than FLLA. Additionally, listening comprehension was found to be significantly correlated with private enjoyment, but not with variables relating to learning atmosphere or teachers. These findings highlight the importance of positive emotions and experiences in the language learning process and have implications for classroom practice.
What do the Lecturers Think? EPIC Lecturers’ Perceptions of Implementing PBLL to Teach the Speaking Skills
Authors:   Ashkelon Academic College, Israel, Slabodar Ira
Published: October 2023

The increasing necessity for authentic communication in English among college and university graduates has generated an emphasis on communicative instruction in academic English courses. Teaching speaking skills via the Project-Based Language Learning (PBLL) method is an example of this approach. While literature has mainly studied learner attitudes in pre-tertiary education, the current research attempts to explore the perceptions of lecturers who implemented PBLL regarding its effect on speaking. Eight lecturers at the exit level in an Israeli college were interviewed following the implementation of a PBLL session. Most of the accomplishments and the challenges mentioned in the interviews corresponded with the literature. The achievements included improving language skills and enhancing motivation and self-confidence, while being time-consuming was reported as a major challenge. Nevertheless, two outstanding results were revealed. First, students were able to give a public presentation in their target language. Second, lecturers’ perceptions of their role varied, ranging from mediation to minimal involvement, with the latter perception diverging from the PBLL theory. The insights from this research may serve as an incentive for both EFL (English as a Foreign Language) teachers and EPIC (English for Purposes of International Communication) lecturers to integrate speaking-focused PBLL into their curricula.
The Washback of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) as an English Language Proficiency Exit test on the Learning of Final-Year English Majors
Authors:   University of Foreign Language Studies, The University of Danang, Nguyen Huu Thanh Minh
Published: October 2023

Understanding the IELTS washback on learning in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) in higher education contexts remains limited. To fill in this research gap, this study investigated washback effects of the International English Language Testing System (hereafter called IELTS) as an English language proficiency exit test for final-year English majors in Central Vietnam from the perspectives of student psychology and learning behaviors by combining Hughes’ (1993) and Shih’s (2007) washback models to identify the specific washback mechanisms formed by the test factors related to the IELTS. Using a sample of 282 final-year English majors responding to an online questionnaire at a Central Vietnamese University, the factor structures for IELTS washback on learning from test factors were determined by Exploratory Factor Analysis and confirmed by Confirmatory Factor Analysis. Data analyses involved descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and multiple linear regression analyses. The study revealed that the IELTS exerted both positive and negative washback on the student psychology and learning behaviors. The students perceived the IELTS as difficult to achieve the required score. They also perceived IELTS as high stakes with various utility values for different aspects of life. The washback mechanisms showed that the test factors exerted effects on the IELTS washback formation in different manners and to different degrees.
Review of Vocabulary.com
Authors:   Washington State University, Kriama Maryam
Published: October 2023

Vocabulary acquisition is a dynamic process that involves acquiring and understanding words to effectively comprehend and communicate language. While children naturally learn many words indirectly, numerous words require direct instruction. Marzano and Pickering (2005) introduced the Six-Step Model, which provides a concise process for introducing and reinforcing new words to students. This model involves steps such as describing words, restating them, and incorporating visual aids. Additionally, activities, discussions, and games are utilized to engage students and provide multiple exposures to the new vocabulary. Yet, in recent times, the utilization of technology has become increasingly influential in the realm of vocabulary acquisition and learning. This media review focuses on the website application “Vocabulary.com” for learning and teaching English language vocabulary. The review is presented in three sections: (1) a general description of Vocabulary.com, (2) an evaluation of the application based on the criteria provided, and (3) some general recommendations for language teachers.
Review of Socrative
Authors:   Washington State University, Alderaan Hadir
Published: October 2023

Introduction This media review specifically evaluates the effectiveness of the Socrative platform for English language teachers. Although Socrative’s usefulness may extend to educators across all disciplines. The focus of this review is specifically on its effectiveness for English language teachers, it also explores its relevance to language learning in general. This review is structured in three sections. The first section presents a general description of Socrative, while the second section evaluates the platform using the established criteria. The last section provides English language teachers with general recommendations on incorporating Socrative into their formative assessment practices.
Self-regulated Learning and Second Language Writing: Fostering Strategic Language Learners (Book Review)
Authors:   Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia, Ifadloh Nur , Nufus Zahratun ,   STAI Rasyidiyah Khalidiyah (Rakha) Amuntai, Indonesia, Haura Raudhatul ,   Universitas Islam Kalimantan MAB, Indonesia
Published: October 2023

Over the past 40 years, experts in the field of educational psychology have conducted extensive research on self-regulated learning (SRL) as a learning theory. The theory of SRL refers to a learner’s ability to understand and control their learning environment through goal setting, self-monitoring, self-instruction, and self-reinforcement in order to succeed in their studies (Schraw et al., 2006). Teachers who understand the application of self-regulated learning strategies may help their students gain important insight for transferring knowledge, skills, and abilities from one field to another. Furthermore, it helps the students prepare for lifelong learning and become autonomous learners. In her recent book Self-regulated Learning and Second Language Writing: Fostering Strategic Language Learners, Lin Sophie Teng explains the principles of using SRL theory in language learning, specifically through the application of SRL to students in a second language (L2) writing class. The book offers valuable knowledge for teachers to understand how to foster integrated strategies of SRL and language learning strategies in all of their students to succeed in language learning. [First paragraph]
Educação quilombola: as diretrizes curriculares e a realidade escolar
Authors: Dos Santos Micaelly Cardoso , Silveira Filho Vladimir da Mota , Falcão Rosângela Estevão Alves
Published: October 2023

No município de Garanhuns (PE) estão localizadas as comunidades quilombolas Castainho e Estivas, as crianças e adolescentes oriundos de ambas as comunidades estudam na Escola Virgilia Garcia Bessa que se encontra no próprio território do quilombo e está vinculada à secretaria de educação da cidade. Esse trabalho objetiva investigar a realidade escolar dessas comunidades e comparar com diretrizes curriculares estabelecidas. Para isso, realizou-se uma visita a escola, a fim de observar aspectos físicos e administrativos, posteriormente, foi realizada a leitura do Projeto Político-Pedagógico (PPP) da escola e da resolução que define as diretrizes curriculares nacionais para Educação Escolar Quilombola na educação básica com o propósito de verificar se a realidade escolar está de acordo com o que a lei propõe. Durante a visita foi constatado que a escola dispõe de espaços físicos adequados e uma equipe que atende à demanda. A leitura do PPP e das diretrizes curriculares permitiram verificar que algumas características da escola estavam em desacordo com o que a lei diz. Ao longo da pesquisa, foi possível observar um grande déficit quando o assunto é currículo quilombola, não existe uma identificação dentro da escola em questão por parte dos alunos pois o currículo não busca fortalecer esse vínculo. Essa é uma temática que ainda deve ser muito debatida e incentivada dentro das escolas quilombolas, a fim de fortificar o currículo juntamente com as tradições e lutas quilombolas, para gerar identificação e integração entre quilombo e escola.
فاعلية الإدارة بالأهداف كمدخل لتطوير إدارة النشاط الرياضي لدى العاملين في وحدات الأنشطة الرياضية بجامعات محافظة اربيل
Authors: علي توانا محمد
Published: October 2023

تهدف هذه الدراسة إلى التعرف على فاعلية الإدارة بالأهداف كمدخل لتطوير إدارة النشاط الرياضي في وحدات الأنشطة الرياضية بجامعات محافظة اربيل ولتحقيق هذه الأهداف تم استخدام المنهج الوصفي التحليلي، وتتكون مجتمع الدراسة من العاملين في وحدات الأنشطة الرياضية بجامعات محافظة اربيل والبالغ عددهم (97)، وتم استخدام الاستبانة كأداة رئيسية لهذا الغرض لتطبيقها على عينة الدراسة بلغ عددها (35) عاملا، واستخدم الباحث الوسائل الإحصائية الملائمة لتحليل البيانات ومعالجتها إحصائياً وتم استخدام البرنامج (SPSS)، وتوصلت الدراسة إلى أن هنالك إمكانية لتطبيق نموذج الإدارة بالأهداف في وحدات الأنشطة الرياضية بجامعات محافظة اربيل بدرجة متوسطة ، وأوصى الباحث بتعزيز اهتمام الإدارة العليا بتطبيق مبادئ الإدارة بالأهداف، كونها أسلوب إداري فعال يعمل على زيادة درجة مشاركة المرؤوسين في عملية صناعة واتخاذ القرارات.
تقييم الزخم الخطي لخطوات الاقتراب وعلاقته ببعض المتغيرات البيوكينماتيكية لمهارة الضرب الساحق العالي لدى لاعبات الكرة الطائرة
Authors: حنا سرى جميل , التماري قسور عبدالحميد عبدالواحد
Published: October 2023

جاءت اهمية البحث في تسليط الضوء على واحدة من المهارات المهمة في لعبة الكرة الطائرة من خلال الخوض في خطوات الاقتراب لمهارة الضرب الساحق والتي تعتمد على سرعة تلك الخطوات في تحقيق نهوض مثالي عالي يسمح للاعب في تنفيذ الواجب الهجومي بدقة ومهارة مثالية، وان المشكلة كانت  في اختلاف مستوى لاعبات اندية النخبة في اداء تلك المهارة والتي تعتبر اساس الفوز لما لها من اهمية في احراز النقاط المباشرة، لذا  هدف البحث الى التعرف على العلاقة بين الزخم الخطي والمتغيرات البيوميكانيكية ودقة الاداء لمهارة الضرب الساحق لدى لاعبات اندية النخبة بالكرة الطائرة، وقد توصل الباحثان الى ان الزخم الحركي الخطي لخطوات الاقتراب له الاثر في بعض المتغيرات البيوميكيانيكية بدرجات متفاوتة طبقا لنوع الاداء. ولذلك اتم التوصية الى ضرورة تطوير السرعة الحركية لما لها من دور في رفع قيم الزخم الحركي الخطي وصولا لأداء تكنيكي  صحيح للاعبات.
Organizational Ethics and Its Role in Dealing with Work Stresses of the Working Staffs in the Directorate of Education at AL-Karkh the Second from Their Point of View
Authors: Al-Qaragholi Mahmoud Saied Latif , Al-Daoudi Mohammed Ali Fayadh
Published: October 2023

Institutions play a major role in the positive and negative impact on employees, as chronic work stress is an important contributor to the poor well-being of employees, as it suffers from nearly the majority of the workforce in the world, due to its impact on the reputation of the institution, its operations and its relationship with its customers, and that one of the reasons for the emergence of cases of stress The workplace is the ethical behavior of employees.
   So, the research aims to: building a measure of organizational ethics in DEK2nd from the point of view of its cadres. Building a measure of the work stresses of working in DEK2nd from their point of view. Identifying the level of organizational ethics practice in DEK2nd from the point of view of its cadres. Identifying the level of work stresses facing the working staffs in DEK2nd from their point of view. Identifying the level of work stresses facing the working staffs in DEK2nd from their point of view.
   The researcher used the descriptive approach using both survey and correlation methods, the research community included (275) employees from the working staffs in DEK2nd, The sample of the exploratory study, the preparation sample, and the application sample were chosen randomly, with (5, 162, and 108) employees, respectively, in order to collect information, a measure of organizational ethics was built, and the researcher also built a measure of job pressures, And then they were applied after the scientific conditions were met them. The data were processed statistically, using the arithmetic mean, percentage, simple correlation coefficient, Alpha chronbach coefficient, and simple and gradual linear regression equations. The researcher concluded several direct ones:The researchers verified the effectiveness of the organizational ethics scale in DEK2nd from the point of view of its staff, after reaching its preparation according to scientific procedures. The researchers verified the effectiveness of the work stress scale in DEK2nd from the point of view of its staff, after reaching its preparation according to scientific procedures. The Directorate of Education at AL-Karkh the second has an average level of organizational ethics from the point of view of its staff. The staff of DEK2nd have a medium level of working stress from their point of view.
The Effect of Proposed Training Program in Developing Maximum Speed and Speed Endurance of Basketball Players
Authors: Khalid Sherwan Saber , Ali Qahar Ahmed , Majidy Ihsandin Othman Abdulla
Published: October 2023

Basketball is sport which implies the combination of high-intensity actions with periods of lower intensity and/or recovery. success in elite basketball is mostly determined by fast and power-based sport-specific actions which rely on anaerobic pathways. The aim of the current study is to develop the running ability (maximum speed and speed endurance) of basketball players. The researchers applied experiment method of independent sample with pre and post-tests. (12) participants as the research sample randomly selected from population. They went through a six-week training program consists of speed and speed endurance exercises (individual and group drills). Pre and post tests were applied to determine the effect of the training program on players. The statistical package of social sciences (SPSS) used to analyze the data. The results show that the training program was sufficient to obtain positive effect on speed endurance for basketball players but it was not statistically significant, therefore, the researchers recommended conducting further studies to develop maximum speed of basketball players by utilizing different training methods.
تأثير التدريب الفردي القصوي على تركيز بروتينات بلازما الدم (ألبومين والكلوبولين) ومستوى الهيموكلوبين والإرسال الساحق للاعبات الكرة الطائرة
Authors: سلمان آمال صبيح
Published: October 2023

أهمية البحث في الارتقاء بمستوى لزوجة الدم من خلال زيادة تركيز البروتينات في البلازما الدم وهذا يساعد على سرعة سريان الدم ونقل الطاقة والمخلفات وهو مهم في التدريب والمنافسة القصوى للاعبي الكرة الطائرة وخاصة في تنفيذ الإرسال الأصعب وهو الإرسال الساحق وبذلك نعطي مفهوم وأهمية التدريب الفردي في هذه الناحية للمدربين وأهمية في الجانب الوظيفي والفسلجي للاعبي الكرة الطائرة ، وكانت اهم أهداف البحث هو التعرف على تأثير التدريب الفردي القصوي على تركيز بروتينات بلازما الدم ( ألبومين والكلوبولين) ومستوى الهيموكلوبين  والإرسال الساحق  للاعبات الكرة الطائرة ،وعليه تم الاستنتاجات  التدريب الفردي القصوي حقق أهداف ومبادئ علم التدريب من خلال زيادة تركيز بروتينات بلازما الدم ( ألبومين والكلوبولين) ومستوى الهيموكلوبين والإرسال الساحق للاعبات الكرة الطائرة وتم التوصية اعتماد التدريب الفردي القصوي لأنه حقق أهداف ومبادئ علم التدريب وخاصة في زيادة تركيز بروتينات بلازما الدم (ألبومين والكلوبولين) ومستوى الهيموكلوبين والإرسال الساحق للاعبات الكرة الطائرة.
تأثير تمرينات مهارية على وفق التحكم بالحجم المرتفع في تطوير بعض المؤشرات الوظيفية والكيميوحياتي ومهارتي الإرسال والضرب الساحق للاعبي الكرة الطائرة الشباب
Authors: محمد عمر علي حسين
Published: October 2023

تجلت أهمية البحث، في إخضاع التمرينات المقترحة على وفق حجم مرتفع عن المستوى الحقيقي وخاصة في أداء الإرسال والضرب الساحق للاعبي الكرة الطائرة  أكيد سوف يحدث التكيفات الوظيفية والمتغيرات الكيميوحياتية بالإضافة إلى رفع مستوى تطور هاتين المهاريتن المهمة في اللعبة. وتجلت مشكلة البحث التي تم ملاحظة الوحدات التدريبية لم تصل إلى مستوى اللاعب من ناحية حجم الحمل وهذا حسب رأي بعض الخبراء والمختصين لا تساعد على التطور ومواكبة مستوى المباراة المتصاعد مما يتطلب الاستعانة بالتمرينات المهاري ذات إحجام أعلى من مستوى اللاعب في المباراة لغرض التكيف الوظيفي والمهاري لنوعية وتخصص المهارة.
            وكانت أهم أهداف البحث: التعرف على تأثير التمرينات مهارية على وفق التحكم بالحجم المرتفع في تطوير بعض المؤشرات الوظيفية والكيميوحياتي ومهارتي الإرسال والضرب الساحق للاعبي الكرة الطائرة الشباب، وتكونت عينة البحث لاعبي الكرة الطائرة الشباب في نادي هبهب الرياضي، واحتوى البحث على الاختبارات الوظيفية وكذلك التجربة الميدانية في تطبيق التمرينات. وتم استنتاج: التمرينات المهارية على وفق التحكم بالحجم المرتفع حققت المطلوب في تطوير بعض المؤشرات الوظيفية والكيميوحياتي ومهارتي الإرسال والضرب الساحق للاعبي الكرة الطائرة الشباب وعليه تم التوصية بالآتي: اعتماد التمرينات المهارية على وفق التحكم بالحجم المرتفع لأنها حققت المطلوب في تطوير بعض المؤشرات الوظيفية والكيميوحياتي ومهارتي الإرسال والضرب الساحق للاعبي الكرة الطائرة الشباب.
أثـــر استخــدام استراتيجية ويتـــلي فــي تـــعلم الاداء الفنـــي والانجاز لرمـــي الرمح للطلاب
Authors: Khdhim Myasash  Abd Ali , Abdulrasool Tiba Hussein , Aldewan Lamyaa Hasan
Published: October 2023

ومن أجل النهوض بالمستوى الجيد للطلاب في فعاليات العاب القوى بكافة انشطتها وطرائق وأساليب تعليمها وتدريبها المتنوعة بما يلائم مستوياتهم يحتم على مدرس المادة أن يكون ملماً بشكل جيد بأساليب وطرائق التدريس الحديثة كافة.
     لذا تكمن أهمية البحث باستعمال استراتيجية ويتـــلي في تعلم الاداء الفنـــي لفعاليـــة رمـــــي الرمــــح للطلاب، فضلاَ عن معرفة أفضلية ( استراتيجية الجدول الذاتي أم المنهج المتبع )  في متغيرات البحث، استخدم الباحث المنهج التجريبي ذو المجموعتين الضابطة والتجريبية ذات الاختبارين القبلي والبعدي وكانت عينة البحث من طلاب كلية التربية البدنية وعلوم الرياضة- جامعة الكوفة للعام الدراسي 2022-2023 والبالغ عددهم 16 طالباً من مجتمع أصل بالغ عدده 42 طالباً إذ تم اختيارهم بالطريقة العشوائية البسيطة ( القرعة ) وتم استخدام الحقيبة الاحصائية (spss) لاستخراج النتائج، ومن خلال عــرض النتـــائج وتحــليلها ومنــــاقشتها وجد ان هــناك تأثـــير استراتيجية ويـــتلـــي في تعلم فعالية رمي الرمح بين المجموعتين ولصــالح المــــجـــموعة التـــــجريبـــية .
أثر ارتفاع درجات الحرارة على بعض المؤشرات الوظيفية وحدة الانتباه للاعبات منتخب مدينة البصرة بسلاح سيف المبارزة
Authors: عبد الامير حيدر , جاسم عمار , حميد مشتاق
Published: October 2023

هدفت الدراسة الى : التعرف على الفروق في القياسات والاختبارات بعد جهد المباربات للمؤشرات لوظيفية ومظاهر الانتباه بين الحرارة العالية والمعتدلة، حيث استخدم الباحثون المنهج الوصفي وحدد الباحثون مجتمع البحث بلاعبات منتخب محافظة البصرة للمبارزة فئة المتقدمات والبالغ عددهن (8) لاعبات وقد تم اختيار العينة من مجتمع البحث بالطريقة العمدية بلغت (6) مبارزات بنسبة (75%)، وأجريت  التجربة الرئسية الخاصة بدرجات الحرارة المعتدلة والتي تتراوح بين (27-28 ) درجة مئويه  بتاريخ 16/ 12/ 2022  وفي الساعة 10 صباحا وعلى قاعة المبارزة في كلية التربية البدنية وعلوم الرياضة جامعة البصرة، ثم قام الباحثون بإعادة التجربة على نفس العينة بتاريخ 10/ 03 /2023  وفي نفس القاعة وبتمام الساعة العاشرة صباحا واجراء نفس الأسلوب والآلية السابقة لاجراء الاختبارات قبل وبعد أداء جهد المباربات ولكن بدرجة حرارة (40-41) درجة مئوية. وتم اخذ البيانات المطلوبة وثم المعالجة الاحصائيا وقد تم التوصل الى اهم الاستنتاجات وهي أن التدريب وأداء المنافسات في درجات الحرارة المعتدلة له آثار أيجابية على الوسط الداخلي واستجابات الوظيفية للرياضيين وعملياته العقلية ومنها حدة الانتباه وهذا ينعكس على مستوى الأداء في المباريات، وان درجات الحرارة العالية تؤثر سلبا على استجابات الجهاز الدوري، لذا اهم ما اوصى به الباحثون يجب اختيار الأجواء المعتدلة من اجل توظيف قدرات اللاعبين والاستمرار بالاداء لزمن اكبر وابعاد ظاهرة التعب بسبب الحرارة العالية.
تأثير أسلوب التنافس الجماعي با استخدام أدوات مساعدة في تطوير مهارة التهديف بكرة القدم
Authors: عبود مصطفى فرهود , عوفي محمد , عوفي حيدر
Published: October 2023

تتجلى أهمية البحث في التعرف على مدى تأثير استخدام أسلوب التنافس الجماعي با استخدام أدوات مساعده في تطوير مهارة التهديف بكرة القدم وعداد وحدات تعليمية تخدم تعلم مهارة التهديف وتطويرها وكانت اهم أهداف البحث  التعرف على تأثير أسلوب التنافس الجماعي الذي من شأنه ضمان مهارة التهديف وتطويرها مستقبلا في مراحل تعليمه وتدريبيه لاحقه أما مشكلة البحث فتمثله بوجود ضعفا واضحا في أدا تلك المهارة أستخدم الباحثون المنهج التجريبي  أما عينة البحث فتكونت من لاعبي المدرسة الكروية في قضاء الجبايش حيث قام الباحثون بأعداد منهج تعليمي تطويري استمر لمدة (10) أسابيع إذ قاموا با أجراء الاختيارات القبلية والبعدية لمجموعتي البحث.
بناء مقياس التحصيل المعرفي لمادة الريشة الطائرة لطلبة بعض كليات التربية البدنية وعلوم الرياضة
Authors: زكي عبد الحسين عباس , الديوان لمياء حسن , السعيد رياض عبد علي , أمين هذام عبد الامير
Published: October 2023

هدفت الدراسة الى بناء مقياس تحصيل معرفي للريشة الطائرة وهي أحد المواد التي يدرسها طلبة المرحلة الثالثة في كليات التربية البدنية وعلوم الرياضة في جامعات العراق، وتم اختيار المجتمع بالطريقة العمدية من جامعات ( البصرة و بغداد وكربلاء و بابل ) العام  الدراسي  (2022-2023) وعددهم (413) طالب اما عينة البحث فلقد تم اختيارها بالطريقة العشوائية البسيطة وبلغ عدد عينتا البناء والتطبيق (110) طالباً (البناء) (60) و ( التطبيق) (50) , أما عدد مجموعة التجربة الاستطلاعية فقد بلغ ( 10 طلاب) ، وتم استبعاد (10) طلاب . واستنتجنا أن المعرفة بمفردات بالريشة الطائرة ضعيفة عند الطلبة , وكانت اهم الوصايا اعتماد عمادات الكليات المقياس المعد في هذا البحث وأعداد مقاييس معرفية للمواد التعليمية الأخرى التي يدرسها الطلبة.
أَثـــــر إستــراتـــيجــية القُــبَــعــــات السِتة في تنمية روح التحدي ودقــة مهـــارتي المُناوَلة السوطية والتصويــب من الــوثــب الأمــامـي بكُــــرة اليَــد لـلطُـــلاب
Authors: عدنان موسى موسى
Published: October 2023

هـــدفــت الدراسة إلى إعـــداد منهــجـــاً تعــليمياً وفقاً لإستــراتـــيجــية القُــبَــعــــات السِتة في تنمية روح التحــدي ودقــة مهـــارتي المُناوَلة السوطية والتصويــب من الــوثــب الأمــامـي بكُــــرة اليَــد لـلطُـــلاب ومعرفة أَثـــــر هذه الاستراتيجية في تنمية روح التحــدي ودقــة مهـــارتي المُناوَلة السوطية والتصويــب من الــوثــب الأمــامـي بكُــــرة اليَــد لـلطُـــلاب, تم تطبيق المنهج التجريبي لملاءمته مشكلة الدراسة, شملت عينة البحث طلاب الرابع العلمي بإعدادية عانه للبنين للعام الدراسي (2022/2023) وبلغوا (48) طالب, تم تقسيمهم لمجموعتين تجريبية وضابطة ولكل مجموعة (24) طالب, أُجري لمجموعتي البحث الإختبار القبلي لمقياس روح التحدي ودقة مهارتي التمريرة السوطية والتصويب من الوثب الأمــامـي, وبعد ذلك نفذت المجموعة التجريبية وهي شعبة (د) المتغير المستقل إستراتيجية القُــبَــعــــات السِتة, ثم نفذت المجموعة الضابطة وهي شعبة (ب) استراتيجية مُــدرس الــمادة, وتم تطبيق المنهج التعليمي خلال ثمان أسابيع وبوحدتين في الإسبوع وكان زمن الوحــدة (40د), وأخذ الباحث بنظر الإعتبار تدرج تمرينات الــوحدة التعــليمية من السهل للصعب أثناء الدرس وتم معالجة نتيجة البحث عن طـريق الوسائـل الإحــصائية وهــي النسـبة المئـوية, الوســط الحــسابي, الإنحــراف المعــياري, معــامل الارتــباط البسيــط (بـيرسون), معامــل الإرتــباط (سبيــرمان) وإخــتبارات (t) للعـينات المُـترابطة.      
وإستُنتِجَ بأنَّه لإستراتــــــيجية القًــبعــات السِتة أثــــر إيجــابي في تنمية روح التحدي ودقــة مهـــارتي المُناوَلة السوطية والتصويــب من الــوثــب الأمــامـي بكُــــرة اليَــد لـلطُـــلاب, ومن توصيات الباحث أن تُجرى دراسات مشابهة بإستخدام هذه الإستراتيجية على مهارات أخرى ولمختلف الأعمار من أجل بناء ركيزة أساسية للعبة.
Library and Information Week 2023
Authors: McDonald Daniel
Published: October 2023

Health Libraries Australia ran a trivia quiz throughout the week, via the ALIAHealth e-list. Two prizes were awarded for correct answers each day.
Awareness Raising For A Hospital Library
Authors: Bradley Natasha
Published: October 2023

Library and Information Week (LIW) 2023 presented the perfect opportunity to raise awareness of Northern Health library across our multisite healthcare organisation. Northern Health has 4 physical locations in northern metropolitan Melbourne and we were excited to get to know each health service in more detail. With a relatively new team in place, making connections with colleagues at sites without a physical library was important, as well as establishing the best format and location for recurring site visits in a pop-up library format.
CONSÓRCIO DE PLANTAS
Authors: Costa Magna Maria Macedo Nunes
Published: October 2023

Denomina-se consórcio quando duas ou mais culturas são cultivadas no mesmo espaço agrícola simultaneamente, em linhas, faixas ou até mesmo aleatoriamente, embora não necessariamente tenham sido plantadas no mesmo período. Nesse caso, elas vão compartilhar luz solar, gás carbônico, água e nutrientes minerais do solo. Para evitar que haja competição entre as espécies consorciadas, o ideal é que sejam escolhidas plantas diferentes em relação ao ciclo, ao porte, à arquitetura, ao hábito de crescimento e ao sistema radicular. Os principais tipos de consórcio são: consórcio em fileiras, consórcio em faixas, consórcio em aléias, consórcio de substituição, consórcio temporário, consórcio misto, consórcio com planta armadilha, consórcio com planta-guarda, consórcio com repelente e consórcio com plantas atrai-repele. Seja qual for o tipo, o consórcio se constitui importante técnica no manejo dos fatores bióticos e abióticos deletérios à agricultura, refletindo diretamente na produção em quantidade e qualidade. Ademais, diversifica a microbiota benéfica do solo ao mesmo tempo que proporciona um ambiente favorável aos inimigos naturais. Entretanto, não deve ser feito ao acaso: as espécies a serem cultivadas devem interagir de forma sinergística, isto é, o rendimento deve ser superior em relação ao sistema de monocultivo. Dessa forma, é necessário que o produtor tenha conhecimento do crescimento, desenvolvimento e reprodução dos consortes. Daí, é importante que instituições de pesquisa e extensão rural se esforcem no sentido de gerar e difundir conhecimentos sobre esse sistema de produção que contribui de maneira significativa no desenvolvimento da sustentabilidade na produção agrícola.
The Influence of Socio-ecological Systems on Sanitation Practices in Slope Settlements of Mwanza City, Tanzania
Authors: Semango Mwesongo Chaeka , E. Mwakipesile Augustino , K. Said Mohamed
Published: October 2023

A socio-ecological system is a multidimensional concept encompassing social relations and society-nature interactions. The concept has been used as a lens to assess various practices, particularly those related to environmental sustainability. However, the use of socio-ecological systems to assess sanitation practices in specific landscapes—such as gentle, sloping, and steep slopes where sanitation practices vary, affecting residents in multidimensional ways—remains unclear. This necessitated the use of socio-ecological systems by this study to examine the social relations and interaction between society and nature that influence sanitation practices. The study employed a cross-sectional explanatory survey design and involved a total of 288 residents who were randomly selected for primary data collection. The methods for data collection included household survey, review of written documents, key informant interviews and focus group discussions. The binary logistic regression was used to determine the association between advocacy and connection to water services, while content analysis was used to analyse qualitative data. Improved sanitation practices showed significant results with reporting inadequate sanitation to representatives, gentle slope and sloping landscape (p< 0.005). The construction of latrines was easier on gentle slopes compared to steep slopes. In a way socio-ecological systems affect communities’ efforts to access improved sanitation and their capacity to access better health services. Further progress could be achieved by improving relations among sanitation actors, empowering lower-income individuals to access planned areas for settlement development, and administering regulations for settlement development.
Lecturers’ Ability to Support Inclusive Learning To Students With Visual Impairment in Higher Learning Institutions in Tanzania
Authors: Gabriel Rushahu Bernadetha
Published: October 2023

The study investigated lecturers’ ability to support inclusive learning to students with visual impairment in higher learning institutions in Tanzania. The study used a qualitative research approach with a multiple case research design. Purposive sampling was used to select 40 participants, including 30 students with visual impairment, 6 lecturers, 2 heads of special needs, and 2 coordinators of a special needs unit. Data were gathered through interviews and focus group discussions and analysed using content analysis. After the analysis, it was found that the majority of lecturers were unable to identify the unique learning needs of students with visual impairment due to the lack of skills and experiences in special needs education. Furthermore, the study found that most lecturers use lecturing as their main teaching method, which does not accommodate students with visual impairment. It was also noted that higher learning institutions lack sufficient supportive teaching and learning materials for students with visual impairment. The study recommends that university curricula be reviewed and modified to accommodate students with special needs and their unique learning needs. Moreover, lecturers and other service providers should be supported with sufficient training in disability and diversity. Lastly, the government should put aside a budget to support students with diverse learning needs to study comfortably in inclusive settings.
Beyond Project Management Technicalities: Uplifting the Role of Leadership Towards Project Success
Authors: Kengera Zabron
Published: October 2023

This article highlights and discusses the critical role of leadership for effectively managing and achieving project results. As opposed to the conventional and once dominating thinking of project management which linked project success to project technicalities, this article considers project leadership a central issue for project success or failure. The article stipulates that, despite the strategic importance of robust project management techniques in effectively controlling and executing activities, at the absence of proper project leadership skills approaches may render a project to leadership related failures. To appreciate the role of leadership towards project success, this article highlights and discusses different elements of project leadership and management—including blueprint and adaptive approaches, similarities and differences between management and leadership—and how they interact towards effective project management; leadership theories, styles and skills required for effective project leadership and management. The article concludes that generally project leadership is a critical factor towards project success without undermining the importance of conventional project management methodologies, tools and software. Such understanding demonstrates clearly that, to be successful, project managers are obliged to employ holistic and integrative methodologies and approaches necessary for making their projects more relevant and sustainable; taking into account that there is no one single project management and leadership approach or style that is superior to the rest. Last but not least, as it is the case with management aspect, project leadership needs to be a continuous process to be employed at different stages of the project cycle management.
Fog Computing: A Comprehensive Review of Architectures, Applications, and Security Challenges
Authors: A. Baker Shatha , Jamal Rashid Salar , I. alsaif Omar
Published: October 2023

Fog computing has emerged as a promising paradigm for bringing capabilities of cloud computing closer to the edge computing. It tries to overcome the limits of traditional cloud designs by putting storage, computing, and resources of networking closer to the data source. This results in accelerated processing, decreased latency, and enhanced system performance. Fog computing designs use a hierarchical approach, where the fog nodes act as an intermediary layer for local data processing and the cloud infrastructure acts as the top layer to support the fog nodes while the devices and sensors generate the data at the bottom layer. The paper discusses the uses of fog computing, and security issues,and suggests countermeasures including encryption, intrusion detection, and access control to reduce risks. It is anticipated that as fog computing develops further, it will spur creativity and efficiency in the linked world because to its adaptability and versatility. In order to properly utilize the promise of fog computing and handle security concerns, the paper underlines the significance of ongoing research and development.
The educational and pedagogical intervention in scientific research
Authors: Veloz Montano María de las Nieves , Álvarez Mercedes Keeling
Published: October 2023

Educational intervention requires professionals to act responsibly by employing methods and procedures that ensure appropriate outcomes. In addition, they must submit their interventions to an analysis based on scientific research for accurate evaluation. It is important to note that educational intervention and pedagogical intervention are not identical concepts, and it is necessary to establish the differences between the two. Educational intervention implies respecting the agency of the learner, which means that the educator's actions should result in a response on the part of the learner that does not necessarily have to be intentionally educational in nature, but may be a genuine outcome. On the other hand, pedagogical intervention refers to intentional actions that are carried out in the context of the educational task, with the purpose of achieving objectives and using resources supported by sound knowledge about education and the functioning of the educational system. This paper addresses the uniqueness of educational intervention and highlights its strength and validity when based on scientific research
Comparison between CAD-CAM and conventional techniques in the manufacture of fixed zirconia prostheses
Authors: Manosalvas Tapia Jenny Victoria , Parreño Gallo Víctor Hugo , Morales Morales Noemi Estefani , Pancho Chavarrea Tatiana Lucrecia
Published: October 2023

The use of CAD-CAM technology represents an advanced alternative to optimizing the production of fixed zirconia dental prostheses. This study focused on making a comparison between CAD-CAM techniques and conventional techniques for the production of these prostheses, evaluating various aspects. A methodology was used that combined a literature review based on high-impact academic databases and qualitative interviews with experts in the field. The findings revealed that both CAD-CAM and conventional techniques can achieve aesthetically satisfactory results in the manufacture of zirconia prostheses, depending on the experience and skill of the dental professional. No substantial differences were found to suggest that one technique alters the properties of zirconia significantly compared to the other. However, it was highlighted that CAD-CAM manufacturing systems offer advantages in terms of high quality and precision in fixed dental restorations. The choice between using one or another technology should be based on a detailed evaluation of the specific needs of the patient, considering the expertise of the dentist and the desired quality of the final result. This integrative approach ensures that the best technological option is considered based on the clinical context and patient expectations
Development of a prevention strategy for child malnutrition based on standardized assessment through anthropometry and bioimpedance methods
Authors: Ron Mora Álvaro Sebastián , Zabala Haro Alicia Monserrath
Published: October 2023

Introduction: the weight increase has occurred in recent decades at an increasing rate affecting individuals without distinction of sex, ethnicity, age or socioeconomic status; Overweight and obesity are defined as an excessive increase in body adiposity, which in turn is related to a broad spectrum of chronic non-communicable diseases that generate a great burden on health systems. Objective: to develop a prevention strategy for child malnutrition based on standardized assessment through anthropometry and bioimpedance methods. Methods: a descriptive, prospective and longitudinal research is developed, based on a theoretical systematization of nutritional processes in the infant age group. Results: it is necessary to have early diagnosis instruments that present a low technical complexity and reduced cost to evaluate populations with higher risk factors, thus reducing the progression of the disease and the establishment of complications, specifically in children, the body mass index is an instrument that presents limitations to evaluate the percentage of body fat,By complementing the evaluation of body composition by electrical impedance, it supplements these, improving its diagnostic capabilities. Conclusions: the strategy of prevention of overweight and obesity designed, based on the analysis of body composition by electrical impedance in school-age children, taking into account that this diagnostic method allows to know the components of the human body and express it in percentages, in the same way it is possible to locate children with excess adiposity even when the body mass index determines a state of normality in the subjects evaluated
Poetry
Authors: Ogolekwu Oche
Published: October 2023

This work contains poems which depict the present political reality of Nigeria
Assessment of uncertainties in damping reduction factors using ANN for acceleration, velocity and displacement spectra
Authors: Abdelhamid Abdelmalek , Benahmed Baizid , Palanci Mehmet , Aidaoui Lakhdar
Published: October 2023

Structure's damping force during an earthquake is very different from what was anticipated during design. This adds uncertainty to the process of designing structures exposed to seismic loads which may be a major cause of significant variation in the seismic response reliability of these structures. This work is focused on the investigation of the structural damping uncertainties effect on the structure’s response spectra through the assessment of uncertainties in the damping reduction factors (DRF) derived from the acceleration, velocity and displacement spectra. An Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) was also developed for the stochastic DRF calculation. The Monte Carlo method, one of the methods of computational algorithms that rely on repeated random sampling to obtain numerical results, is used for the estimation of the stochastic DRF. The obtained results indicates that the difference between the deterministic and the stochastic DRF are around of 21 % for displacement and velocity and 28.7 % for acceleration spectra. As a consequence, the DRF derived from the acceleration spectra is more sensible to the uncertainties inherent on damping than the DRF obtained from displacement and velocity. Therefore, it is important to take this conclusion into account when using these factors previously. The ANN constitutes a sample and efficiency method to predict the stochastic DRF since the error obtained is always less than 6 %. Practice oriented results are searched for, to be incorporated in future seismic standards.
CASE STUDY AS A QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Authors: Viera Carlos Antonio
Published: October 2023

The definition of case study as a qualitative research methodology is presented and discussed in this article, as are instances when it is appropriate to employ a case study in research. Two research case studies were analyzed from refereed journals that are relevant to mentoring and coaching approaches, and their practices were analyzed. Each of these two studies has been critically evaluated with regard to its strengths and weaknesses in terms of alignment between the research question(s), chosen methodology, data collection procedure, interpretation of results, and connection to theories. Finally, an assessment of the specific ways in which each of the two studies illustrates key aspects of case study methodology was conducted.
Recommendations for culturally safe clinical kidney care for First Nations Australians: a guideline summary
Authors: Tunnicliffe David J , Bateman Samantha , Arnold‐Chamney Melissa , Dwyer Karen M , Howell Martin , Gebadi Azaria , Jesudason Shilpa , Kelly Janet , Lambert Kelly , Majoni Sandawan William , Oliva Dora , Owen Kelli J , Pearson Odette , Rix Elizabeth , Roberts Ieyesha , Stirling‐Kelly Ro‐Anne , Taylor Kimberly , Wittert Gary A , Widders Katherine , Yip Adela , Craig Jonathan , Phoon Richard K
Published: October 2023

Introduction

First Nations Australians display remarkable strength and resilience despite the intergenerational impacts of ongoing colonisation. The continuing disadvantage is evident in the higher incidence, prevalence, morbidity and mortality of chronic kidney disease (CKD) among First Nations Australians. Nationwide community consultation (Kidney Health Australia, Yarning Kidneys, and Lowitja Institute, Catching Some Air) identified priority issues for guideline development. These guidelines uniquely prioritised the knowledge of the community, alongside relevant evidence using an adapted GRADE Evidence to Decision framework to develop specific recommendations for the management of CKD among First Nations Australians.

Main recommendations

These guidelines explicitly state that health systems have to measure, monitor and evaluate institutional racism and link it to cultural safety training, as well as increase community and family involvement in clinical care and equitable transport and accommodation. The guidelines recommend earlier CKD screening criteria (age ≥ 18 years) and referral to specialists services with earlier criteria of kidney function (eg, estimated glomerular filtration rate [eGFR], ≤ 45 mL/min/1.73 m2, and a sustained decrease in eGFR, > 10 mL/min/1.73 m2 per year) compared with the general population.

Changes in management as result of the guidelines

Our recommendations prioritise health care service delivery changes to address institutional racism and ensure meaningful cultural safety training. Earlier detection of CKD and referral to nephrologists for First Nations Australians has been recommended to ensure timely implementation to preserve kidney function given the excess burden of disease. Finally, the importance of community with the recognition of involvement in all aspects and stages of treatment together with increased access to care on Country, particularly in rural and remote locations, including dialysis services.
Acquisition Employer Branding and Talent at the Company "Autohellas"
Authors: PAPPAS Michail
Published: October 2023

In order to attract and retain employees, many companies have begun to strategically manage their employer brand, both externally to potential candidates and internally to existing employees. Competition among companies is intense when it comes to human capital. In the so-called "war for talent", companies are competing to attract and retain talent, seeking a competitive advantage as the role they play in organisational performance and company success is recognised. The "war" for talent requires companies to differentiate themselves as employers in order to attract the best available candidates. Companies are looking for the best trained human resources and recognise the employer brand as a significant advantage in attracting, recruiting and retaining talent. Therefore, the aim of this paper is to analyse the contemporary literature in this area, as well as to present an example of good practice of a company in Greece.© 2023 The Author(s). Published by RITHA Publishing. This article is distributed under the terms of the license CC-BY 4.0., which permits any further distribution in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.