bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparison of levator hiatal area and anteroposterior length between pelvic organ prolapse subject with and without bulging symptoms
Authors: Moegni Fernandi , Natanael Anthonyus , Priyatini Tyas , Meutia Alfa Putri , Santoso Budi Iman
Published: May 2022

Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) is defined as the descent of the pelvic viscera (uterus, bladder, urethra, and rectum) from its normal position. There are different stages of POP starting from early asymptomatic until late obvious symptomatic stages. Levator Anal Muscle (LAM) which plays an important part in POP pathogenesis, showed that there was difference in Levator Hiatal (LH) area and anteroposterior length on every grade of POP. It is important to determine early diagnose of asymptomatic POP clinically by anteroposterior length measurement, and determined its relation with LH area measurement using Ultrasound (US) imaging. To compare LH area and anteroposterior length between POP subject with and without bulging symptom. A cross-sectional study was conducted among women diagnosed as POP with and without bulging symptom in a Urogynecology Clinic between November 2019 to March 2021. Patients were examined using the POP-Q system and 3D/4D imaging of the LH area using Voluson type systems. Data were analyzed to compare LH area and anteroposterior length between groups. A total of 109 subjects were included in this study. There was a significance difference in LH area (28.9+5.59 cm2 vs 19.6+4.63 cm2, p < 0.05 during valsalva maneuver, 15.2+4.08 cm2 vs 12.5+3.15 cm2, p <0.05 during contraction) and anteroposterior length (8.6+1.06 cm, vs 6.8+1.13 cm, p<0.05) between groups with and without bulge symptom. LH area and anteroposterior length cut-off to differentiate between subject with and without bulging symptom was respectively 25,1 cm2 [sensitivity 84,6%, specificity 92,9%, AUC 0,925 (0,864-0,986)] and 7,75 cm [sensitivity 87,2%, specificity 77,1%, AUC 0,859 (0,787-0,932)]. In patient without bulging symptom there was a significant difference of anteroposterior length between prolapse stage 1, 2, and 3. Post hoc analysis with Tukey test showed a significant difference of anteroposterior length only between grade 0 and 2, and grade 1 and 2. There was a significant difference in LH area and anteroposterior length between groups with and without bulging symptom. LH area cut-off at 25,1 cm2, anteroposterior length cut-off at 7.75 cm showed good sensitivity and specificity to differentiate between 2 groups.
Analysis of court rulings on involuntary manslaughter or at-fault injury due to professional negligence by pediatric nurses: a systematic content analysis study
Authors: Song Sung Sook , Kim Eun Joo
Published: May 2022

Purpose: This study systematically analyzed cases in South Korea wherein nurses were prosecuted for involuntary manslaughter or injury due to professional negligence in pediatric care.Methods: We analyzed the precedents using the methodology of Hall and Wright (2008) and Austin (2010). Of the 618 cases retrieved from the Supreme Court Decisions Retrieval System in South Korea, we selected the 12 cases in which children were the victims and nurses were the defendants, using a case screening methodology.Results: The most frequent penalty was a fine, and newborns were the most frequent victims. The distribution of cases according to Austin's violation categories was: improper administration of medications (n=5), failure to monitor for and report deterioration (n=4), ineffective communication (n=4), failure to delegate responsibly (n=4), failure to know and follow facility policies and procedures (n=1), and improper use of equipment (n=1).Conclusion: To ensure the safety of children, nurses are required to teach and practice a high standard of care. Nursing education programs must improve nurses’ awareness of their legal obligations. Nursing organizations and leaders should also work towards enacting effective nursing laws and ensuring that nurses are aware of their legal rights and responsibilities.
Annual Cost of Care of Parkinson's Disease and Its Determinants in North India – A Cost of Illness Study with Patient Perspective
Authors: Ola Vipin , Puri Inder , Goswami Divya , Vibha Deepti , Shukla Garima , Goyal Vinay , Srivastava Achal , Behari Madhuri
Published: May 2022

Background:

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a slowly progressive and disabling disorder, so the cost of illness may change with time. We aimed this study to know the annual cost of care of PD in India.

Methods:

After ethics approval, a prospective cohort study was conducted at the movement disorder clinic of tertiary care hospital for 2 years (2014–2016). The outcomes were a description of the total annual direct cost of Parkinson's disease including health care as well as non-health care cost. We also did correlation analysis to know the determinants of the total cost.

Results:

A total of 200 consecutive patients of PD with 141 (70.50%) males and 59 (29.50%) females with a mean age of 56.84 ± 10.51 years were enrolled. The annual Median Direct cost of care was INR 27,315.0 (IQR 13636.6–44908.4), whereas the Indirect cost was INR 21,400 (IQR 9800 – 96800). Cost on drugs (Direct health care) formed 68.50% (Median) of the total Direct cost. Total direct cost formed 11.38% of the Median total yearly income of our patients. Of the direct cost, the Median expenditure on drugs was INR 18,712.8 (8064.0 -30696.0). Only 5% of patients had health care insurance. The total direct cost was determined by the stage of Parkinson's disease and duration of disease (P = < 0.01) but not predicted by age, gender, age at onset, and the yearly income of patients.

Conclusion:

Annual cost of care of Parkinson's disease is high and increases with the duration of the disease as well as the progression of the disease.
Eremomastax speciosa and Eremomastax polysperma leaf fractions ameliorate the adverse effects of indomethacin in ovary and serum of treated rats
Authors: Mboso Ofonime E. , Iwara Iwara A. , Maharjan Rukesh , Uboh Friday , Eyong Eyong U.
Published: May 2022

Background and objective

Eremomastax speciosa and Eremomastax polysperma plants potentially contain bioactive principles against reproductive toxicants and oxidative stress. Thus, the ameliorative action of methanol and ethyl acetate fractions of E. speciosa and E. polysperma leaves on cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and oxidative-stressed states in indomethacin-induced rat tissues have been performed.

Materials and methods

The dried-leaf extract of E.speciosa and E. polysperma was subjected to liquid–liquid fractionation to obtain the ethyl acetate and methanol fractions. The ethyl acetate and methanol fractions were respectively administered orally to rats (200 mg/kg), 30 min, and 10 h after subcutaneous injection with indomethacin (5 mg/kg) for 4 days. The postadministration of E. speciosa and E. polysperma fractions was used to determine their effect on ovarian and serum COX-2 concentration, ovarian malondialdehyde, and ovarian nitric oxide concentrations.

Results and conclusion

E. speciosa and E. polysperma fractions significantly (P<0.05) increased the concentration of COX-2 in ovaries and serum compared with the group treated with indomethacin only. Malondialdehyde and nitric oxide concentrations were significantly (P<0.05) decreased in all the animal groups posttreated with plant fractions compared with indomethacin only. Histological assessment of the ovary showed proliferating ovarian follicles and mature Graafian follicles in the groups treated with the plant fractions, while the indomethacin-only group showed scanty primary follicles. These results showed that E. speciosa and E. polysperma leaf fractions mediated their protective effect on the ovaries and serum through the regulated COX-2 action and inhibited indomethacin-induced oxidative stress.
Automotive Air-Conditioning Service Ports Final Report, Recommendations
Authors:   Interior Climate Control MAC Supplier Committee
Published: May 2022

The scope of this SAE Information Report is an evaluation of the ports and tools used on automotive air-conditioning systems to evacuate and charge systems with approved refrigerants during vehicle service. A task force was formed in April 2021 to perform this evaluation and concluded its work in September 2021. The scope of the task force was to evaluate issues being reported from service repair shops with air-conditionings service ports and the tools being used to connect to these ports. The task force also evaluated published SAE J Standards and discovered many of these standards did not include the necessary requirements for service ports and tools. The task force published a final report of its findings and recommendations. The report includes recommendations to correct and publish new SAE Standards related to the scope of this project.
PERBANDINGAN MOTIVASI BELAJAR DAN HASIL BELAJAR MATEMATIKA SISWA YANG DIAJAR DENGAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN DISCOVERY LEARNING DAN ACCEKERATED LEARNING PADA MATERI INTEGRAL DI MAN 4 MARTUBUNG
Authors: Nasution Winda Suci Lestari
Published: May 2022

This study aims to determine the differences in the use of the Discovery Learning learning model and the Accelerated Learning learning model on the learning outcomes of highly motivated students, the differences in the use of the Discovery Learning learning model and the Accelerated Learning learning model on the learning outcomes of students who have low motivation, the difference in the use of the Discovery Learning model. Learning on the learning outcomes of students who have high and low motivation, the difference in the use of Accelerated Learning learning models on learning outcomes of students who have high and low motivation. This research is a quantitative research with a quasi-experimental research type. The population is all students of class XI MAN 4 Medan in the 2019/2020 academic year, which consists of 4 classes, while the 2 class samples are class XI IPA-1 and XI IPA-2, totaling 30 people in each class. Data analysis was performed using regression analysis. The instruments used were tests and questionnaires. The results of these findings indicate: 1) The mathematics learning outcomes of students who have high motivation are taught with the Discovery Learning learning model better; 2) The mathematics learning outcomes of students who have low motivation are taught using the Discovery Learning learning model better; 3) The learning outcomes of students who have the low motivation is taught with the Discovery Learning learning model better; 4). Mathematics learning outcomes of students who have high motivation are taught with the Accelerated Learning model better
FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI TINGKAT KECERDASAN EMOSIONAL ANAK TERHADAP PELAJARAN MATEMATIKA DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN ANALISIS FAKTOR
Authors: Nasti Elfrida , Setiawan Taba Heri , Warianto Hendro , Andi Andi , Gerry Gerry
Published: May 2022

The purpose of this study was to determine the factors that affect the level of emotional intelegence of children in mathematics at BIMBEL Rumpun Lestari trought a rduction process using the factor analysis method. Data colletion out by using a questionnaire method to 40 respondents. Based on the results of this factor analysis research, there are 2 factors that affect the level of emotional intelligence, namely factor 1 (F1) has a value of 0,630 (63,0%) and factor 2 (F2) has a value of 0,903 (90,3%). The correlation value of (F2) is greater than (F1), but the variance value of (F1) is greater than (F2), where the variand value (F1) =36,49% while (F2) =15,97%. So, the more dominant factor in influencing the level of emotional intelligence of children, namely (F1) with a variand value of 36,49% and is formed by internal and external facrors which greatly affect the level of emotional intelligence of children in mathematicts lessons at BIMBEL Rumpun Lestari
PENGUKURAN KUALITAS PELAYANAN TERHADAP KEPUASAN ANGGOTA MENGGUNAKAN METODE ANALISIS FAKTOR DI KOPSYAH BMI KECAMATAN TELUKNAGA
Authors: Juhaeriyah Siti , Rusdiana Yulianti , Setiawan Tabah Heri
Published: May 2022

BMI Islamic cooperative Teluknaga Branch is the third branch established and experienced a sharp decline in the number of members in 2019. Members are one part of the cooperative's identity (From, By and For Members), and have a very strong influence on other performance. This study aims to analyze the factors that affect the satisfaction of Kopsyah BMI members in Teluknaga District. The sample studied was 400 respondents from 6,705 total population of members of Kopsyah BMI Teluknaga Branch. The variables used are 23 variables using factor analysis. The results showed that 23 variables can be reduced to 5 factors. There are five factors formed from the reduction process, namely, the first factor is Responsiveness (F2) with the most dominant correlation value of 0.974, the second factor is Tangible (F5) has a correlation value of 0.787, the third factor is Reliability (F1) with a correlation value of 0.627, Fourth, Empathy (F4) with a correlation value of 0.547, and the fifth factor Assurance (F3) with the smallest correlation value of 0.087, are things that must be considered and used as further evaluation to attract people to become members of the Kopysah BMI in Teluknaga District
PENENTUAN STRATEGI PEMASARAN KARTU GSM MENGGUNAKAN TEORI PERMAINAN FUZZY
Authors: Nurcahyo Nurcahyo , Setiawan Tabah Heri
Published: May 2022

Lately, many people tend to use GSM cards to meet their needs. Good for sending short messages, calling, using social media, and so on. According to research, the latest research notes that internet use in Indonesia from students is predicted to reach 30 million. This study traces the online activity of a sample of students involving 400 respondents aged 10-19 years in Bogor district and representing urban and rural areas. As many as 98% claimed to be internet users. Source: kompas.com. The number of GSM card makers, such as Indosat, XL-Axiata, Telkomsel, and others, creates a lot of confusion among students in using the GSM starter pack because it doesn't suit their needs, so they often change the GSM starter card. Therefore, the purpose of the research is so that students can choose the GSM card wisely according to their needs in the form of analysis data and so that the analysis data can be used by GSM companies in marketing the starterpack.
This study uses the game theory method with data sources from direct sources who interviewed 100 students in the Bogor district asrespondents.
Based on the analysis carried out, it is concluded that the signal strength that gets the greatest results is 8.193. This proves that people, especially students, use GSM cards, judging from the strong signal of a GSM card.
Effect of Echinops spinosus (Teskra) and PGF2α on reproductive performance in cows with clinical endometritis
Authors: Boudelal Saleh , Miara Mohamed Djamel , Niar Abdelatif
Published: May 2022

The efficacy of Echinops spinosus (Teskra) and PGF2α in the treatment of clinical endometritis (CE) on clinical recovery and reproductive performance was evaluated. A total of 20 Holstein-Friesian cows with CE that were 21-40 days in milk (DIM) were assigned to one of two experimental groups. Cows in the PGF group (n=10) received two doses of d-cloprostenol (analogue of PGF2α) 14 days apart. Cows in the Teskra group (n=10) received a decoction of Teskra root administered orally once daily for three days. The control group consisted of 20 clinically healthy cows (n=20; HE group). The clinical recovery rate was 70% and 40% in PGF and Teskra groups, respectively (P>0.05). The proportion of pregnant cows at first service was 35%, 40%, 20% in the HE, PGF, and Teskra groups, respectively (P>0.05). However, the conception rate until 120 DIM was significantly higher in the HE group compared to the Teskra group (P<0.05). The mean days from calving to the first service interval (CFSI) were significantly lower in the HE group compared to the PGF and Teskra groups (P<0.001). Cows in the Teskra group conceived approximately 35 d and 26 d later than cows in the HE and PGF groups, respectively (P<0.05). Cows in the Teskra group required about 2.4 services to become pregnant, compared to 1.8 and 1.6 for those in the HE and PGF groups, respectively (P>0.05). Except for CFSI, no significant differences were found between the HE and PGF groups for any of the tested parameters. The results indicate that endometritic cows treated with PGF2α had nearly the same reproductive performance as healthy cows and Teskra was not effective in treating CE in dairy cows.
Učinci vezivanja toksina i organskog sredstva za zakiseljavanje na zootehničke karakteristike tovnih pilića
Authors: Ait Issad Nassima , Mimoune Nora , Khelef Djamal , Chelali Houari , Hammouni Rabah , Kaidi Rachid , Ammari Chama
Published: May 2022

Combatting mycotoxins and their harmful effects on performance at broiler farms is based on using neutralizing products such as binders that inhibit their intestinal absorption and bind with these molecules to neutralise. This study focuses on the dietary supplementation of a mycotoxin binder-organic acidifier combination over an entire broiler rearing cycle. 1280 1-day-old chicks of equal weight of the cobb500 strain were divided into two groups (n=640): the control group (C) was fed with standard staple food suitable for each phase of breeding, while the experimental group received the same food for each phase as the control group, with the addition of a mycotoxin binder (MICOTEC, 0.1%) and organic acidifier (TECAVIAR, 0.1%) in the food. The results showed a highly convincing effect of these two additives on zootechnical performance: reduced mortality rate, 15.38% improvement in average weight, 15.68% improvement in average daily gain (ADG), and a 1.59% reduction in consumption compared to the control group. This resulted in significant economic and health impacts. This study has shown that the mycotoxin binder-acidifier combination gives remarkable positive effects that may be of economic interest. Other research perspectives are opening concerning the choice of molecules and their concentrations to optimize results, and to study other aspects of the effects of this combination on poultry health and ultimately of consumer health.
Halogenirani salicilanilidi - spojevi s protumetiljnim djelovanjem
Authors: Pavliček Damir , Denžić Lugomer Marija , Novosel Tiana
Published: May 2022

Klozantel, rafoksanid i oksiklozanid su antiparazitski lijekovi iz skupine salicilanilida sa specifičnim djelovanjem protiv metilja u preživača. Zbog velike sposobnosti vezanja ovih spojeva za albumine u krvnoj plazmi distribucija u tkiva je slaba, što rezultira i znatno manjom koncentracijom u bubrezima, jetri, masti i mišićima. Njihovo je djelovanje je stoga učinkovitije protiv odraslih metilja koji se uglavnom hrane krvlju dok je protiv mlađih stadija parazita, koji se više hrane stanicama jetre, njihova djelotvornost znatno manja. Prema mehanizmu djelovanja klozantel, rafoksanid i oksiklozanid spadaju u vodikove (protonske) ionofore. Narušavanjem gradijenta protona preko unutarnje mitohondrijske membrane selektivno sprečavaju sintezu ATP-a i djeluju kao blokatori procesa oksidativne fosforilacije u metiljima. Zbog nepravilne upotrabe antiparazitskih lijekova (nepoštivanje preporučenih doza ili karencije) dolazi do pojave njihovih rezidua u hrani životinjskog podrijetla i samim time s obzirom na dokazana toksična svojstva koja posjeduju rizika po ljudsko zdravlje. Budzći da klozantel, rafoksanid i oksiklozanid mogu biti dostupni u kombinaciji s drugim antiparaziticima, njihovo određivanje u tkivima uglavnom uključuje razvoj multikomponentnih metoda koje se temelje na selektivnim tehnikama pročišćavanja uzoraka (SPE, QuEChERS) uz osjetljivu detekciju spektrometrijom masa (MS/MS, TOF/MS). U sklopu nacionalnih monitoring programa zemalja Europske unije na rezidue antiparazitskih lijekova u životinjama i proizvodima životinjskog podrijetla, u razdoblju od 2009. do 2019. godine, ovi su spojevi prema Uredbi Komisije (EZ) br. 37/2010 detektirani u koncentracijama višim od dopuštenih. Najviše pozitivnih uzoraka sadržavalo je klozantel, a gledajući samo posljednjih pet godina klozantel, rafoksanid i oksiklozanid zajedno čine gotovo 50 % svih nesukladnih rezultata u uzorcima pretraženim na B2a podgrupu spojeva.
Título en español
Authors: Carlos Cruz  , Edgar Cardona
Published: May 2022

Aceite de soya purificado, con y sin aditivos, y de maíz, purificado con aditivos y crudo sin aditivos, fueron evaluados para el control en almacén, del gorgojo de la semilla Callosobruchus chinensis, en frijoles, Vigna unguiculata, altamente infestados. Las cantidades usadas fueron de 0, 5, 10 y 15 ml/kg de semilla seca recién cosechada. Las dos dosis más altas fueron eficaces para controlar el gorgojo durante los 8 meses que duro la prueba sin afectar el sabor ni la germinación de las semillas.
MUNGBEANS: A VERSATILE CROP WITH POTENTIAL UNDER CONDITIONS IN PUERTO RICO
Authors: Miguel A. Lugo-López  , Raúl Pérez-Escolar
Published: May 2022

MUNGBEANS: A VERSATILE CROP WITH POTENTIAL UNDER CONDITIONS IN PUERTO RICO
A linguagem imagética no ensino de Geografia: uma proposta de estudo da paisagem com estudantes da E.E. Professor José Fernandes Machado
Authors: Ataíde Solange Maria Miranda Fernandes de , Fernandez Pablo Sebastian Moreira
Published: May 2022

O presente artigo tem como tema central a utilização da linguagem audiovisual enquanto possibilidade didática no estudo do conceito de Paisagem na Geografia, refletindo a respeito da inserção e impactos das tecnologias de reprodução e produção audiovisual na sociedade e, sobretudo na escola expondo o caráter efêmero das redes marcado pela velocidade da informação, dificultando aos jovens de hoje construir uma base sólida de conhecimentos, expondo dentro desta conjuntura, um estudo teórico da Paisagem no contexto da Geografia acadêmica e escolar, assim como sua abordagem a partir da linguagem audiovisual  direcionando para um uso didático suas tecnologias cotidianas, inserindo-as em um contexto educacional de potências de aprendizagem através de experiências com a produção de vídeos, levando em conta o desenvolvimento de habilidades e competências no campo da aprendizagem  atreladas a cultura videográfica, e por fim fazer uma breve reflexão sobre o caráter de parceria entre professores e alunos na construção de conhecimento através do uso da linguagem audiovisual no ambiente escolar e de espaços não formais de aprendizagem.
THE IMPACT OF THE SHIFT TO ONLINE EDUCATION DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON EFL LEARNERS’ AUTONOMY
Authors: Kassem Hassan M.
Published: May 2022

Saudi EFL learners have been traditionally described as non-autonomous. During the coronavirus pandemic, Saudi universities shifted to online education. Scholars maintain that online education by its very nature enhances learner autonomy. The current study, that was conducted after students received three semesters of online education, aimed to explore the effect of the shift to online education on Saudi college EFL learners’ autonomy. It also investigated gender differences in learner autonomy. Both quantitative data by means of a self-report questionnaire (N=306) and qualitative data by means of a semi-structured online interview (N=20) were collected and analyzed. Quantitative data revealed that Saudi college EFL learners are autonomous (with a total mean of 4.02 out of 5). This mean is much higher than the means obtained in studies conducted before the shift to online education. Females outperformed males in just one dimension of learner autonomy, autonomous learning enjoyment. No gender differences were found in the other dimensions of learner autonomy or total learner autonomy. Qualitative data analysis indicated that students attributed to online education improvement in five important aspects of their learner autonomy, namely, goal setting and organization of study time, the use of the Internet and social media as learning resources, the use of performance feedback, self-assessment and computer skills. An aspect that witnessed some improvement but still has room for much improvement is reflection on learning.
 

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FACTORS AFFECTING ORAL PRESENTATION SKILLS OF ENGLISH MAJORED SOPHOMORES AT TAY DO UNIVERSITY, VIETNAM
Authors: Phan Thi Minh Uyen , Nguyen Thi Thuy Hang , Phan Thi Xuan Dao
Published: May 2022

The oral presentation is a form of communication that is intended to convey certain ideas, messages and information. It has become a part of most courses that are usually used in higher education or university. Nonetheless, making a presentation in fact, especially in English, sometimes becomes a big challenge task for a large number of students. Thus, the research "Factors affecting presentation skills of English majored sophomores at Tay Do University" was conducted to find out possible factors that students might encounter in making presentations. The participants in this study were 80 English-majored sophomores at Tay Do University. In the study process, questionnaires and interviews were used as the instruments to collect the data. The results of the research show that English majored sophomores at Tay Do University faced the factors in terms of background knowledge, linguistic factors, psychological factors, preparation and teachers' roles in the presentation process.
 

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THE DIFFICULTIES IN ORAL PRESENTATION OF ENGLISH-MAJORED JUNIORS AT TAY DO UNIVERSITY, VIETNAM
Authors: Bui Thi Truc Ly , Huynh Thi My Duyen , Nguyen Thi My Nhung , Nguyen Thi Ngoc Chan , Nguyen Thi Yen Nhi
Published: May 2022

It could be broadly accepted that oral presentations are becoming important for students. It is required in almost every field and in the university environment. To succeed in the university environment and in their future jobs, these students need to improve their oral presentation skills. However, one of the drawbacks of using oral presentations in the language classroom is that students often find oral presentations extremely challenging. Therefore, the researcher conducted this research with the main goal of finding out common problems when giving an oral presentation to English-majored juniors at Tay Do University. Ninety juniors majoring in English at Tay Do University were selected to take part in the study. Data are gathered through questionnaires and interviews. The researcher used quantitative and qualitative methods to do the research. From the collected data, when they give a presentation, students usually make some mistakes such as problems in vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, psychological and background knowledge. Through this study, they would recognize their own problems when giving a presentation. Besides, understanding students' learning difficulties may also enable teachers to help students develop effective learning strategies and ultimately improve their presentation skills. It is hoped that this research can be helpful for not only students but also teachers in learning and teaching English.

 

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THE EFFECT OF TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT SKILLS ON EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ACCORDING TO THE VIEWS OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
Authors: Gök Ebru Burcu Çimili , Özçetin Serdar
Published: May 2022

Total Quality Management is to move the organization to a high-quality level in cooperation with the personnel and managers working in the institution, to develop products or services with the perception of continuous improvement, to reach highly competitive power and to ensure that the institution reaches its goals. The aim of this study is to reveal university students' views on the benefits and applicability of total quality management practices in educational institutions. In the study, it was aimed to present an in-depth view with the case study design, which is one of the qualitative research methods. The working group of the research consists of 15 students studying at Akdeniz University, Faculty of Sport Sciences in the 2019-2020 academic year. A purposeful sampling method was used to reach the volunteers who were thought to be helpful in exploring and explaining the facts and events by conveying their thoughts in detail. A semi-structured interview form was prepared in order to deeply examine and understand university students' views on the benefits of total quality management practices and their applicability in educational institutions and to reveal their experiences and feelings. Individual interviews were completed within three weeks and each took an average of 15-20 minutes. Data obtained from individual interviews were deciphered and transferred to NVIVO 12.0 Qualitative Data Analysis package program, and data analysis was completed. Some important results of the research; Participating students stated that total quality management practices in educational organizations are mostly unsuccessful. The most mentioned reason for this is the replacement of the planned applications before the results are obtained. According to the participants, the PDCA Cycle and the Kaizen method were mentioned as the most appropriate total quality method for educational institutions.
 

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PROBING STATISTICAL EDUCATION POLICY RESEARCH DATA
Authors: Benett Yves
Published: May 2022

This article argues for a particular view of advanced statistical data analysis within an eclectic methodology for Education Policy research and is predicated on the notion that the function of such analysis is to identify higher-order relationships in quantitative research data. The article outlines the application of advanced statistical analysis in two less advanced countries with the aim of promoting such analysis among researchers and decision-makers in those countries.

 

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MULTICULTURAL GUIDANCE DESIGN
Authors: Hayati Melia Luki , Supriyanto Agus , Wibowo Mungin Eddy , Mugiharso Heru , Suprihatin Bambang , Hendiani Nurlita
Published: May 2022

This study aims to form the concept of multicultural guidance design. The research uses literature to develop ideas with descriptive and comparative techniques by presenting them in their entirety without adding or subtracting information. The research data from notes, reading, studying, reviewing or analysing material by the discussion—multicultural guidance services based on multicultural education that focuses on the different potentials of each individual. The results of this study are that multicultural-based guidance services can help self-development and prevent problems for individuals who have different cultural backgrounds. Islam recognises that every individual has differences. Counsellors can implement multicultural guidance services in helping individual self-development.
 

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IDENTIFICATION AND SOURCES OF MISCONCEPTIONS HELD BY SECONDARY SCHOOL PHYSICS STUDENTS IN HEAT ENERGY IN RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Obafemi Deborah. T. A. , Aderonmu Temitope S. B.
Published: May 2022

The study identified misconceptions held by secondary school students about the concepts of Heat energy and investigated the sources of the misconceptions in Rivers State, Nigeria. A mixed method research design, specifically the descriptive survey and the exploratory analysis, was adopted for the study. The study was guided by two research questions. Using the random sampling technique, a sample of 300 Secondary School 1 (SS 1) Physics students was selected for the study in Ikwerre Local Government Area, Rivers State. Data was collected using three research instruments titled “Heat Energy Performance Test” (r = 0.80), Sources of Misconceptions in Heat Energy Questionnaire” (r = 0.74) and “Misconception in Heat Energy Interview Template”. This study revealed that secondary school students have misconceptions about Heat energy. This study further revealed that teachers' instructional presentation ranked 1st as the source of misconception in the concept of Heat energy, social interactions ranked 2nd, prior knowledge ranked 3rd while textbooks and reference materials ranked 4th. The study thus recommends that Physics teachers should always conduct a diagnostic test before instruction to correct any wrong preconceived notion held by the students about a particular concept before instruction. Also, well-designed and technology-assisted instruction should be adopted by Physics teachers to facilitate an accurate scientific understanding of heat energy.

 

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FACTORS THAT AFFECT THE FLUENT READING ABILITY EDUCATION OF PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS NEGATIVELY
Authors: Taş Halil , Zorba Tuncay
Published: May 2022

The aim of the research is to identify the problems that primary school teachers encounter in the education of primary school students to acquire fluent reading skills and to reveal solutions to these problems. The research was structured within the framework of the phenomenology pattern, which is one of the qualitative research methods. The study group of the research consists of 20 primary school teachers who were determined by the "easily accessible situation sampling" method, one of the purposive sampling methods. In the study, data source diversification was made by selecting teachers of different gender, age and service periods and working in different settlements (province/district/village). Research data were collected with a semi-structured interview form developed by the researchers. The obtained data were analyzed by subjecting content analysis. Participant responses were grouped into categories and codes, tabulated, and presented by calculating their frequencies. In the research, it has been determined that the factors that negatively affect the education of fluent reading skills and the solution proposals for these factors are gathered in seven different categories: "student, teacher, family, social environment, printed material, curriculum and education system".

 

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EFFECTIVENESS OF USING LEARNING MEDIACARD-BASED READING SKILLS QUESTIONS EXPOSITION TEXT FOR CLASS VIII STUDENTS MTS AR-ROUDHOH JABUNG, INDONESIA IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2021/2022
Authors: Kustyarini K. , Utami Sri , Umamy Etty , Ati Tri Setyo Wijining
Published: May 2022

This research is motivated by learning Indonesian in conventional schools. Observations show the minimal use of learning media at MTs Ar-Roudhoh Jabung, Indonesia. This is what underlies the researcher to determine the effectiveness of using question card-based learning media with exposition text material for class VIII. The research method used is a pre-experimental design with one group pretest-posttest design. The research location is MTs Ar-Roudhoh Jabung. Collecting data was done by using a validation questionnaire for media expert lecturers, material expert lecturers, linguists, and class VIII students. The research instrument consists of five aspects, namely aspects of content feasibility, presentation aspects, graphic aspects, language aspects, and learning design aspects. The results of this study are: (a) The validity and effectiveness of the media have been well tested. Expert validation test results: (1) Media Experts are 91.25% with "Valid" criteria; (2) Material Expert by 94.4% with "Valid" criteria; (3) linguists 98.75% with "Valid" criteria; (4) Students are 96.22% with "Valid" criteria. (b) Student learning outcomes show that student scores have increased and meet the minimum final score of KKM (Minimum Completeness Criteria). Thus, the results of the validation of the four respondents indicate that the question card-based learning media is effectively used for learning exposition texts for class VIII MTs students. To improve student motivation and learning outcomes, Indonesian language teachers should be able to develop learning media in terms of more complete material. The material presented does not only contain exposition text material, but can be developed with other materials in class VIII learning. Teachers pay attention to the learning model used when implementing learning media and schools should further improve facilities for the use of learning media.
 

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A COURSE CONTENT DESIGNED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 5E TEACHING MODEL WITHIN THE SCOPE OF STEM LEARNING APPROACH IN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION COURSE: MY SMART GREENHOUSE
Authors: Aköz Osman , Çeliker Huriye Deniş , Genç Hasan
Published: May 2022

The STEM learning approach, which integrates science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines, is increasing its popularity in all countries. Countries are trying to ensure that students develop their cognitive, affective, and scientific process skills by integrating the STEM learning approach into their education systems. In this context, it is considered important to prepare course contents suitable for the STEM learning to approach within the scope of the curriculum, and design-based activities are included. It is thought that the number of guide applications on how teachers can use the STEM learning approach in their lessons to teach their subjects by following per under the STEM learning approach is insufficient. In this study, the literature was searched using the traditional compilation method, and a lesson content suitable for the STEM learning approach was produced by blending my smart greenhouse activity, which was developed for the 7th-grade environmental education lesson outcomes, with the 5E teaching model. It is aimed to increase the diversity of guide resources that teachers can use in their lessons by giving the produced course content together with the application stages.
 

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A STUDY ON FACTORS AFFECTING OF ENGLISH-MAJORED STUDENTS’ DIFFICULTIES IN THEIR SPEAKING PERFORMANCE
Authors: Dong Mai Hung
Published: May 2022

The purpose of the current study is to discover the factors that cause English-majored students’ difficulties in their speaking performance. To facilitate this investigation, the researcher recruited a group of 30 English-majored students who study English as a foreign language. Furthermore, the instrument of this study utilized the questionnaire method as the tool of data collection. Moreover, the participants were asked questions focusing on a series of 27 items put into the three categories of difficulties in speaking performance. These difficulties are related to linguistic, psychological, and environmental factors. The results of the analysis showed that the English-majored students had more difficulty in the psychological factor than the other factors, namely, linguistic and environmental factors. Similarly, most of the students had difficulties related to the linguistic factor such as a lack of vocabulary knowledge to orally produce ideas and arguments about many topics encountered. Meanwhile, in terms of the psychological factor, the students revealed that the difficulty they faced is their low self-confidence. Finally, the result also confessed that they lack the environment for practicing speaking outside the classroom which is seen as an environmental factor.

 

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USING GROUP DISCUSSION TO IMPROVE THE EFL STUDENTS’ SPEAKING SKILLS AT DONG NAI TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY, VIETNAM
Authors: Hanh Le Thi , Duc Nguyen Van
Published: May 2022

The research was conducted by the teacher as a writer of the study at Dong Nai Technology University. The study was carried out by using group discussion with two aims. They are: (1) to investigate the EFL students’ attitudes towards group discussion in their speaking classes and (2) to evaluate the effectiveness of applying group discussion activity in English speaking classes. The results of the study show that group discussion activity helped increase most of the students’ motivation in speaking lessons. Moreover, the findings of the study also indicated that after using group discussion activity in speaking lessons, the number of students getting GPA from B to A+ increased significantly with the rate from 35% to 63,33%. The researchers’ expectation was resulted by using group discussion activity in improving the students' speaking proficiency.

 

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ENVIRONNEMENT PSYCHOSOCIAL ET ABANDON SCOLAIRE DES ÉLÈVES HANDICAPÉS DES ÉTABLISSEMENTS D’ENSEIGNEMENT SECONDAIRE DE LA VILLE DE NGAOUNDÉRÉ, CAMEROUN / PSYCHOSOCIAL ENVIRONMENT AND SCHOOL DRO-POUT OF PUPILS WITH DISABILITIES IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS OF NGAOUNDERE TOWN, CAMEROON
Authors: Foudjio Charles Tchouata , Nzeugang Jobeline
Published: May 2022

Dans un contexte mondial où les États promeuvent, à travers la notion de l’éducation inclusive, l’intégration scolaire de tous les élèves en dépit des leurs différences, le phénomène d’abandon scolaire se pose avec acuité. Pourtant, l’éducation pour tous vise à contribuer au développement de l’être humain dans sa diversité, de ses compétences ainsi que de son épanouissement. L’objectif général de cette étude est de montrer que l’abandon scolaire des élèves handicapés dans la ville de Ngaoundéréest lié à l’environnement psychosocial. Un questionnaire et des entretiens ont été réalisés auprès d’un échantillon de 37 apprenants, dont 14 filles et 23 garçons, et auprès de 15 adultes parmi lesquels 5 encadreurs des élèves issus des associations et 10 parents d’élèves handicapés. Ces sujets ont été choisis selon une technique échantillonnage par quotas. Les données recueillis ont été analysées au plan quantitatif et qualitatif. Les résultats obtenus montrent qu’il existe un lien significatif entre l’environnement psychosocial et l’abandon scolaire des élèves handicapés. Ainsi, la connaissance et la maîtrise de nombreux facteurs de l’environnement des élèves vivant avec un handicap permettraient de prendre de meilleures décisions pour lutter contre l’abandon scolaire de ces élèves vulnérables.

 

In a global context where States promote, through the notion of inclusive education, the school integration of all students despite their differences, the phenomenon of school dropout is acute. However, education for all aims to contribute to the development of human beings in their diversity, their skills and their fulfilment. The general objective of this study is to show that school dropout of pupils with disabilities of Ngaoundere town is linked to the psychosocial environment. A questionnaire and interviews were carried out with a sample of 37 learners, including 14 girls and 23 boys, and with 15 adults, including 5 supervisors of students from associations and 10 parents of pupils with disabilities. These subjects were chosen using a quota sampling technique. The data collected was analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. The results obtained show that there is a significant link between the psychosocial environment and the school dropout of pupils with disabilities. Thus, knowledge and control of many factors in the environment of pupils living with a disability would allow better decisions to be made to fight against the school dropout of these vulnerable students.

 

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INFLUENCE OF TEACHERS’ PREPAREDNESS AND INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES ON TRANSITION OF LEARNERS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENT FROM INTEGRATED PRE-PRIMARY TO PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN NAROK COUNTY, KENYA
Authors: Maryconsolata Shinali , Koech Peter Kibet , Kimani Cecilia
Published: May 2022

Transition of pre-primary learners with visual impairment from integrated pre-primary to primary schools in Narok County has been low. Thus, the study assessed school dynamics influencing transition of learners with visual impairment from integrated pre-primary to primary schools in Narok County, Kenya. The study objectives were; to establish the influence of teachers’ preparedness and instructional resources on transition of learners from integrated pre-primary to primary schools in Narok County. The study was based on the Ecological Systems Theory and Transition Theory. The study employed mixed methods approach and in turn used concurrent triangulation research design. The target population consisted of 16 headteachers, 3 Educational Assessment and Resource Centre officers and 208 teachers and 160 learners with visual impairment all totalling to 387. The study adopted the Krejcie and Morgan (1970) sample size determination formula where a sample size of 266 respondents was sampled. The study used purposive and stratified sampling method to select the sample. 15 headteachers and three EARC Officers were sampled using purposive sampling. Stratified random sampling method was used to select 135 teachers while 113 learners were selected using simple random sampling. Questionnaires were used to collect data from teachers, interview guides were used to collect data from headteachers and EARC Officers while an observation checklist was used to collect data from the learners. Pilot testing of the instrument was done on 2 headteachers, one EARC officer, 12 teachers and 5 learners with visual impairment from the neighbouring Bomet County. Validity was established through expert judgement. Reliability was established using test re-test technique and reliability index, r = 0.867 was determined using Cronbach Alpha Method. Qualitative data were analysed thematically along the objectives and presented in narrative forms. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics and inferentially using Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation Analysis with the help of Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS Version 23) and presented using tables. The study established that teachers’ preparedness and instructional resources influence transition of learners with visual impairment from integrated pre-primary to primary schools. The study recommends that Ministry of Education should redesign the teacher training curriculum to encompass components of special needs education to equip them with skills to handle and teach learners in integrated school microsystems. Ministry of Education should also allocate more funds to schools to enable the school management to provide adequate, but suitable instructional resources for learners with visual impairment.
 

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THE ROLE OF THE EDUCATIONAL COUNSELOR IN THE INCLUSION AND INTEGRATION PROCESSES
Authors: Taller-Azulay Galia , Heiman Tali , Olenik-Shemesh Dorit
Published: May 2022

The current study examined the attitudes and perceptions of educational counselors with respect to the inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms (mandated by the Israeli Special Education law), along with assessing their sense of self-efficacy, job satisfaction and stress. 101 elementary and middle school educational counselors filled out questionnaires on self-efficacy, job satisfaction, stress and mainstreaming perceptions. In addition, 11 semi-structured interviews were conducted in order to gain a deeper understanding of the ways they cope with inclusion. Significant differences were found between elementary school and middle school educational counselors in their attitudes toward inclusion, where elementary school counselors were more favorable, had a higher sense of self-efficacy and expressed more positive attitudes towards inclusion. Self-efficacy and job satisfaction were correlated. In general, educational counselors deal with a wide variety of stress factors and are aware of the difficulties inherent to social inclusion as compared to academic inclusion.

 

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