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Instructional Scaffolding Strategies to Support the L2 Writing of EFL College Students in Kuwait
Authors: Wu Shu-hua , Alrabah Sulaiman
Published: April 2023

This classroom-based study investigated the most frequently employed instructional scaffolding strategies to support second language (L2) writing by three English as foreign language (EFL) college teachers in Kuwait. Thus, this study had two aims: (1) to investigate the most frequently-used scaffolding strategies for teaching writing that were employed by the participating EFL teachers, and (2) to survey the students’ perceptions of their teachers’ scaffolding strategies. Data collection methods included classroom observations, a survey, and six group interviews with the three teachers. Microsoft Excel software was used to analyze the numerical data from the survey. The observations and interviews produced the most frequently used strategies for instructional scaffolding in the EFL writing classroom. The grounded survey items were gleaned from the data of the observations and group interviews. The survey was distributed among the students to gain their perceptions of their teachers’ instructional scaffolding strategies. The findings revealed that the three EFL teachers frequently employed the two scaffolding strategies of rhetorical scaffolding and prior knowledge scaffolding. However, they utilized contextual scaffolding and language development scaffolding to a lesser extent in the writing classroom. Implications included the need to orient EFL teachers through training courses on scaffolding strategies and their optimal applications in the writing classroom.
Development of Ability in Construction of Mathematical Skill and Process Instruments for Students in the Faculty of Education
Authors: Sawangboon Tatsirin
Published: April 2023

The measurement instruments are part of assessment the teacher uses in assessing the learner’s learning process and outcomes. So, it is very necessary to prepare teacher students for their future as teachers. The objectives of this research were 1) to develop guidelines on construction of mathematical skill and process instruments, 2) to develop ability of construction of mathematical skill and process instruments of teacher students to meet the 70 percent criterion. The target group of the focus group discussion consisted of 4 experts in mathematics study. The experimental group consisted of 48 4th year students in the Faculty of Education, Mahasarakham University, obtained through cluster random sampling. The instruments used in the research were focus group issues, guidelines on construction of instruments, and an assessment form for ability of construction of mathematical skill and process instruments. The analysis of data employed content analysis and one sample t-test analysis. The research results were as follows: 1) The guidelines on construction of mathematical skill and process instruments emphasized enabling students to design instruments by themselves, by answering the following questions: “What is measured?” (What), “Why is it measured?” (Why), “When is it measured?” (When), “Who measures it?” (Who), and “How is it measured?” (How). The instruments constructed were various. 2) The ability of construction of mathematical skill and process instruments of the teacher students met the 70 percent criterion, with statistical significance at the .05 level (t=7.06, df=47). The research results, apart from being able to be used with teacher students, can also be used with in-service teachers.
Theoretical basics and technological characteristics of pork with typical syndromes
Authors: NOVGORODSKA Nadia , VERBYTSKYI Sergii
Published: April 2023

In the practice of meat processing, pork is often characterized by such syndromes as PSE (pale, soft, exudative), DFD (dark, firm, dry) and RSE (reddish-pink, soft, exudative). They worsen the perception of meats and have a negative impact on their technological properties in the production of meat products. In the total amount of pork used as raw material, meat with PSE and DFD syndromes features up to 50%. Studies have shown that PSE pork differed from quality meat (NOR) in a less elastic texture, the cut surface was soft, exudative, pale pink in color, and DFD pork was distinguished by a darker color. Compared to NOR meat, the pH value of pork DFD decreases during storage, while that of pork PSE increases. By appointing optimal feeding rations with the minimum necessary use of veterinary preparations, minimizing the causes of pig stress, choosing rational slaughter methods and regimens, it is possible to limit the impact of PSE syndrome and other common meat defects and improve pork quality.
A Literature Survey on Vision Assistance System Based on Binocular Sensors for Visually Impaired Users
Authors: Manikandan A.
Published: April 2023

According to research, in 2015, there were an estimated 253 million people with visual impairment worldwide. Of these, 36 million were completely blind and a further 217 million had moderate to severe visual impairment (MSVI). This forms a considerable part of the population if you look at it. But the visually impaired still face a lot of difficulties in just going about their daily life. Most have to rely on the people around, on a basic walking cane or on a guide dog. This takes away a good part of their independence as they have to rely on someone for their basic needs. Many wearable technologies have been proposed to assist the visually impaired in their daily routines in order to solve this problem. This paper is an attempt to comprehend all of the past research done on the subject.
Welcome to Microbiological & Immunological Communications
Authors: Khan Saeed
Published: April 2023

Welcome to the inaugural issue of Microbiological & Immunological Communications-a biannual, open access, and peer-reviewed journal aiming to publish high-quality research articles in the field of basic & clinical microbiology and immunology. The journal covers topics such as clinical practice, education, research, policy, and technology in the field of microbiology and immunology. It strives to promote knowledge exchange and collaboration between researchers, clinicians, educators, policymakers, and other professionals in the microbiology and immunology community.

Microbiological & Immunological Communications, available online and in print, publishes scholarly input from the scientific and broader community related to the important themes in microbiological and immunological sciences. The journal emphasizes studies integrating the more expansive interdisciplinary fields of microbiology and immunology with hardcore evidenced based.

Microbiological & Immunological publishes studies investigating all aspects of the relationships between infectious agents (bacteria, viruses, fungi, etc) and hosts. Clinical studies and investigations carried out at organismal, organ, and tissue levels can be submitted to this journal, however, studies exploring cellular and molecular mechanisms are encouraged.  Animal studies investigating molecular aspects of disease prevention, diagnosis, pathogenesis, and treatment, especially targeting their immunological aspects using in vitro, in vivo, and in silico tools, are also welcomed.  The journal also publishes research in mycology and parasitology.

The purpose of this journal is to provide a platform to the scientific fraternity, especially regional and national academics, where they could get their studies published after a rapid, transparent, and high-quality peer review. All the articles published in Microbiological & Immunological Communications will be freely available to readers immediately after publication. The open-access policy of our journal is likely to increase the readership of articles and enhance their visibility and citation potential. Therefore, I invite you to submit your work to Microbiological & Immunological Communications. We look forward to receiving your submissions!

Professor Dr. Saeed Khan

Editor-In-Chief

Microbiological & Immunological Communications
Patient Care and the Medical Revolution
Authors: Thomas Joan
Published: April 2023

During my decades in cardiology, I have witnessed extraordinary progress in treating all forms of heart disease. For patients, this progress is a blessing. For me, it has been thrilling to participate by applying my scientific knowledge to further developments that bring hope to patients and allow them to live fuller lives.
Enhancing Doctors’ Communication for Enhanced Patient Care
Authors: Baum Neil
Published: April 2023

Good doctor-patient communication can help enhance patients’ emotions, facilitate understanding of medical information, and better identify patients’ needs, perceptions, and expectations.
Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infection Reduction at an Academic Community Hospital During the COVID-19 Pandemic to Achieve Patient Safety
Authors: Hill James , Manzo Julia , Ramic Meghan , Scheutzow Maria , Colgrove Gail , Monaco Kim , Togliatti-Trickett Kimberly
Published: April 2023

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many institutions saw an overall increase in central line associated blood stream infection (CLABSI) events. CLABSI events can be prevented by decreasing central line utilization, improving practices during central line insertion and maintenance phases, and daily surveillance for necessity. A belief that zero harm to patients is possible and development of a supportive organizational culture with visible leadership were key to reducing CLABSI events and creating long-lasting change, even during the pandemic.
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: What Physician Leaders Need to Know
Authors: Butcher Lola
Published: April 2023

Artificial intelligence and machine learning, already ubiquitous in search engines, online shopping, and other everyday activities, will soon become commonplace in healthcare delivery. Clinicians need support in evaluating, trusting, and using the emerging tools.
Razonamiento probatorio, sana crítica y motivación judicial en la quaestio facti.
Authors: Macías-Suárez Santos Jonás , Pinos-Jaén Camilo Emmanuel , Robalino-Peña Ernesto Marcelo
Published: April 2023

Este ensayo académico presenta los elementos necesarios para identificar errores frecuentes en las sentencias que son resultado de la no aplicación o aplicación inadecuada de las reglas de la sana crítica. Se analiza el uso de la sana crítica en el razonamiento probatorio llevado a cabo por los jueces. Para responder a la pregunta ¿Qué es y qué no es la sana crítica como antítesis de la íntima convicción? se realiza un estudio histórico del término "sana crítica", y se examina la teoría naturalista y convencionalista de los nombres desde la perspectiva de la filosofía del lenguaje y cómo se integra en la institución jurídica “sana crítica”. Se aborda el origen y la recepción de la sana crítica en la legislación ecuatoriana como su evolución, así como el análisis crítico de la teoría y jurisprudencia han manifestado con respecto a la configuración de los elementos o características de ella. Se propone una metodología que pueda utilizarse para realizar diagnósticos probatorios, auditorías de control durante la fase probatoria, y criterios de corrección en la motivación de la premisa menor de la sentencia. Además, se realiza la completitud del aforismo iura novit curia y avanzar de las “reglas de la sana critica” a la “sana crítica motivada”.
Kâbuslar ve Rüyalar: Bilim Kurguda Siborg Temsilleri
Authors: EROL Volkan
Published: April 2023

Makine ve insan birlikteliğinin bir yansıması olan siborglar, yalnızca bilim kurgu yazınının ve sinemasının değil, insanın hayal kurmaya, hikâye anlatmaya başladığı zamanlardan beri üretilen anlatıların bir parçası olmuş, mitolojilerde kendini göstermiştir. Distopik ve ütopik edebiyatın, daha sonra ise bilim kurgunun önemli bir parçası haline gelen siborglar, hem makineleşme, insanlığın kaybı gibi korkuların, hem de ölümsüzlük, mükemmellik gibi arzuların yansıtıldığı bir tema olmuş; siborgların cinsiyetsiz olma durumları onları, toplumsal cinsiyet, cinsellik, beden üzerine söylemlerin de odağına yerleştirmiştir. Çalışmanın amacı bilim kurgu türünde siborgların sunumunu beden, cinsellik ve cinsiyet çerçevesinde incelemektir. Bu çerçevede, özellikle, göstergebilime daha geniş bir yelpazeden bakan ve her sembolün ve imgenin başka bir şeyin yerine geçebilecek şekilde değerlendirilebileceğini belirten Umberto Eco’nun yaklaşımı benimsenerek, seçilen örnekler üzerinden çözümlemeler yapılmıştır. Yapılan çözümlemeler, siborg kavramının özellikle cinsiyet çalışmaları için elverişli bir alan oluşturduğunu ortaya koymuştur. Bilim kurgu sineması ve siborg metaforu, insan ve makinenin birleştiği gelecek tasvirlerinin merkezinde olup, cinsiyet-cinsiyetsizlik kavramlarının interdisipliner bir şekilde çalışılması için zengin bir kaynak oluşturmaktadır.
The Complete Genome Sequences of 19 Species of Snipes (Scolopacidae, Charadriiformes, Aves)
Authors: Capurucho João Marcos G. , Hains Taylor , Pirro Stacy , Bates John , Hackett Shannon
Published: April 2023

We present the complete genome sequences of 19 species of snipes from 7 genera. Illumina sequencing was performed on genetic material from museum specimens. The reads were assembled using a de novo method followed by a finishing step. The raw and assembled data are publicly available via Genbank.
La reducción de la protección de la costa en la Ley 2/2013: revalorización económica del litoral frente a desarrollo sostenible
Authors: García Jiménez Antonio
Published: April 2023

La nueva Ley 2/2013, de 29 de mayo, de protección y uso sostenible del litoral y de modificación de la Ley 22/1988, de 28 de julio, de Costas, realiza una redefinición del dominio público marítimo-terrestre claramente reduccionista e introduce nuevas disposiciones de deslinde claramente favorecedoras de un régimen de revalorización económica de las costa que beneficia a determinados intereses privados. En contraposición, desde instancias Comunitarias ha sido formulada una Propuesta de Directiva que tiene como principal finalidad apostar por el desarrollo sostenible a través de la gestión integrada de las costas.
Content Area Teachers’ Experiences Teaching English Learners: A Qualitative Case Study
Authors: BECHES ELVIRA
Published: April 2023

The number of English learners (ELs) entering middle schools continues to increase, and middle school content teachers are providing EL instruction face a considerable challenge. The problem studied in this research was the middle school content teachers’ insufficient understanding of ELs’ cultural background, needs, and interests. The literature review indicated middle school content teachers receive training or workshops based on the assigned subject taught and less on accommodating ELs. This qualitative case study aimed to explore middle school mainstream teachers’ preparations, perceptions, and experiences encountered while teaching ELs in one Maryland school district. Vygotsky’s (1978) sociocultural theory and the concept of the zone of proximal development framed the study. The research questions used to clarify the problem focused on the factors affecting ELs’ education, such as teachers’ preparation, perceptions, and experiences while teaching ELs in the mainstream classroom. Fifteen middle school content teachers took part in the study and answered the online questionnaire and interview questions in detail with interviews conducted one-on-one. Criterion sampling was used to identify the 15 teacher volunteers who completed online teacher questionnaires and one-on-one interviews. The data from two research instruments were cleaned, prepared, and analyzed, resulting in emergent themes. Based on the findings, there is a need for relevant professional development and in-service training for content teachers teaching ELs in the mainstream classroom. The need for greater collaboration among all stakeholders was suggested to support content teachers in more effectively instructing ELs.
Level of Acceptability to Sinugbuanong Binisaya as the Medium of Instruction in General Santos North District, General Santos City Division
Authors: POMBO ROWENA , BIDAD WILFRED
Published: April 2023

This study aimed to determine the level of acceptability to Sinugbuanong Binisaya as the medium of instruction in selected elementary schools in General Santos North District, General Santos City Division School Year 2017-2018. The researcher employed descriptive phenomenology research to generate data on the level of acceptability relative to teachers’ practices, beliefs, and management using Sinugbuanong Binisaya as the medium of instruction. The respondents were 66 Grades 1 to 3 General Santos North District teachers, General Santos City Division. A Focus Group Discussion was conducted to determine issues and concerns relative to acceptability of Sinugbuanong Binisaya as the medium of instruction. Findings of the study revealed that the demographic percentage of respondents according to the number of years in teaching rarely indicate that most of the teachers teaching the MTB-MLE were used with the K to 12 curriculums in which Sinugbuanong Binisaya was used as the medium of instruction since the said curriculum was implemented for 6 years now. The acceptance of the teachers in the implementation of the language policy revealed that 100 percent of the teachers as the primary implementers of the MTB-MLE are not attained because of the transition period from the bilingual education to the mother-tongue based education as part of the k to 12 curriculum reform of the Department of Education. Some problems encountered by the teachers in implementing mother tongue - based instruction include absence of books written in mother tongue, lack of vocabulary, and multicultural/ multilingual differences affect teaching in MTB. Moreover, learners’ performance in English was affected by the implementation of the new K to 12 curriculums.
Work Engagement, Job Satisfaction, and Teaching Performance of Elementary Teachers in the New Normal
Authors: Raralio Jane S.
Published: April 2023

This study determined the relationship between work engagement and job satisfaction in the teaching performance of elementary teachers in the new normal. The researcher utilized a quantitative design using the descriptive-correlational method. The study was conducted in the public elementary schools of Pamplona, Sanchez Mira, Claveria East, Sta. Praxedes - Claveria West Districts in the Division of Cagayan. Simple random sampling was used to determine the 219 respondents of the study. Based on the findings, the respondents have very satisfactory work engagement, particularly along physical, cognitive, and emotional dimensions. Moreover, they have a high level of job satisfaction with its dimensions on leadership, motivation, compensation, expectations, job organization, and work environment. Besides, they have very satisfactory teaching performance in content knowledge and pedagogy, diversity of learners, assessment and reporting, curriculum and planning, community involvement, and plus factor. Although results show that the overall work engagement, job satisfaction, and teaching performance are not significantly related to each other, it is interesting to note that the domain motivation of job satisfaction is directly related to the overall work engagement and its cognitive dimension. Also, the domain compensation of job satisfaction is directly related to the emotional dimension of work engagement. Furthermore, the physical dimension of work engagement had a significant positive relationship to community linkages and plus factors, which are domains of teaching performance. Lastly, overall job satisfaction is directly related to curriculum planning. Moreover, a few dimensions of job satisfaction, work engagement, and teaching performance have been noted to influence one another, which attests that the interplay of these constructs is vital in understanding basic education teachers’ work dynamics.
Correlates of Self-Efficacy Beliefs of College Freshmen
Authors: Cacher Ronald L. , Cacatian Shella B. , Damaso Thelma C.
Published: April 2023

Self-efficacy beliefs are essential mediating constructs of achievement strivings. The study investigated the correlation between the socio-demographic characteristics of the respondents and their sources of self-efficacy beliefs. Participants were 316 college freshmen of the Cagayan State University at Sanchez Mira in Cagayan Valley, Philippines, selected through stratified random sampling. Data sources were the Personal Data Form and Sources of Self-Efficacy Inventory (SOSI). The SOSI reflected four sources of self-efficacy information such as performance accomplishments, vicarious learnings,

social persuasions, and physiological states. The researchers used the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) computer software in analyzing the data, with descriptive and correlational statistics as statistical tools in the treatment of data. Results showed that sex and College Freshmen Admission Test (CFAT) score affect the sources of self-efficacy beliefs of the respondents. Males rely on performance accomplishments, vicarious learnings, and physiological states, while females use more vicarious learnings and physiological states as bases of their self-efficacy beliefs. Those with high and average CFAT scores derive their self-efficacy beliefs dominantly from physiological states, while the low CFAT scorers from vicarious learnings. Self-efficacy influences the tasks students choose to learn and the goals they set for themselves.
Effect of Journal Writing on the Conceptual Understanding of Grade 11 Students in Mathematics
Authors: Raga-Abee Amelita
Published: April 2023

Conceptual understanding is essential to mathematics proficiency because it involves carefully applying mathematical concepts, relationships, and representations to different life contexts. However, some students struggle to develop mastery of conceptual understanding in mathematics across grade levels. This quasi-experimental explored the effect of journal writing on conceptual understanding among 30 Grade 11 students in a district school in San Jose, California, USA. Conceptual understanding of mathematics was measured using a teacher-made examination, while three experts evaluated the quality of journal outputs. The findings reveal that the participants had an excellent quality of journal outputs as rated by the experts. The levels of conceptual understanding of students with and without journal writing in their mathematics class increased based on the pretest and posttest results. The conceptual understanding of the students in mathematics increased in both groups; however, there was a higher increase in the experimental group. The respondents generally have favorable journal writing experiences in mathematics class based on the self- reported survey. The quality of journal outputs of the male respondents is comparable to those of the female respondents. However, the levels of their conceptual understanding of mathematics are significantly different.
Perspectives, Challenges and Coping Mechanisms of Special Education Teachers: Basis for an Enhanced Blended Learning Program
Authors: MENDOZA ANGELINA P.
Published: April 2023

Teachers have been thriving to address educational battles in the new education shift. This study investigated the perspectives, challenges, and coping mechanisms of 15 special education (SPED) teachers in Sarangani, the Philippines, employing blended learning as a basis for an enhancement of the blended learning program. Purposive sampling was used in selecting the participants. A hermeneutic phenomenological research design was employed. An interview during the focus group discussion method was used to gather important data. The study used thematic coding called thematic analysis, which finds themes in a text by analyzing the meaning of words and sentence structure. The findings revealed that SPED teachers’ perspectives on blended learning are tough for teachers, parents, and learners, and it requires to support and a strong engagement between teachers and parents. Their challenges were inadequate training on blended learning, unstable internet connection during online instructions, and parents’ lack of instructional knowledge in remote teaching. SPED teachers coped by modifying learning activities to meet the unique needs of the learners and establishing a support system with other teachers in the district to gain new knowledge. The proposed work plan for enhancing the blended learning program is beneficial to support the special education teachers to improve blended learning instructions.
Effects of Thinking Maps in the Development of Higher Order Thinking Skills among Elementary Science Students
Authors: SCHUMACHER MARIA THERESA GONZALES
Published: April 2023

The study involved using thinking maps to develop higher order thinking skills (HOTS) of fifth-grade science students in Starline Elementary School. It utilized the quasi-experimental design to assess the effects of Thinking Maps on the development of higher order thinking skills (HOTS) through a pretest and a posttest. The descriptive- correlational design was used to describe the students’ profiles, examine their perceptions of the effect of using Thinking Maps on learning science, and investigate the relationship between profile variables and achievement in science. This study was conducted from April through May during the school year 2021-2022. Purposive sampling was used to determine the number of respondents. Students’ achievement in science was determined from the Individual Student Performance on class tests for CKLA Science based on Parent Vue (Synergy) and DnA Illuminate District Assessment. Results showed a significant correlation of the students’ profile variables such as sex, age, and economic status to their achievement in science using Thinking Maps. Results also indicated a significant difference between the respondents’ pretest and posttest scores after using Thinking Maps. There was a significant difference in terms of developing higher order thinking skills, organizing, providing evidence, reasoning, and clarity. As to their perceptions about Thinking Maps, the students generally strongly agree that using them has improved their essay-writing skills and their interest in learning science. However, there was no significant relationship between the academic achievement of the respondents and their perception of Thinking Maps.
Level of Work-Related Stress and Coping Mechanism of Special Education Teachers
Authors: DOTIMAS JANICE VINA G.
Published: April 2023

This study determined the level of work-related stress and coping mechanisms of special education teachers. The study made use of the descriptive–correlational research design. This study was conducted at the School for the Deaf and Blind in Pasay City, Philippines. Fifty special educators were the respondents of the study for the school year 2021-2022. Descriptive statistics was utilized in the treatment of data gathered. Based on assessment majority of the indicators cause work-related stress experienced by special education teachers in teaching SPED. Special education class is demanding. Moreover, teachers have remained static in terms of job advancement owing to a lack of possibilities, which causes them to worry. The environment in which these teacher-respondents work was not conducive. Also, there is a high extent of coping strategies that help reduce the level of stress of teachers. Furthermore, the level of work-related stress has no significant effect on the coping mechanisms employed by the teacher-respondents. In conclusion, most indicators contributed to the work-related stress experienced by special education instructors when teaching SPED. A wide range of coping practices is also available to assist instructors in managing their stress levels. Furthermore, job-related stress does not influence teacher respondents coping techniques. Moreover, the school should consider stress management training quarterly or annually. Also, a comparative investigation with a larger scope and the inclusion of other variables not included in the study that might potentially alter the outcome is required.
Music Integration for Effective Delivery of Instruction: A Phenomenological Study
Authors: VILLARTA BERNARDINA VIRAY
Published: April 2023

The objective of this study was to determine the teachers’ perspectives, experiences, problems, challenges, and intervention procedures used in integrating music into their classroom instruction. The study participants were delimited to elementary school teachers teaching in a private school in Imus Cavite, Philippines for the school year 2021-2022. The qualitative research strategy based on hermeneutic phenomenological research was used. A guided interview was used to collect data. Data collection and qualitative data analysis are usually done at the same time. The study came out with the following findings: The teachers need music workshops, training, and seminars to help them effectively employ music integration in their classroom for effective delivery of instruction, the teachers’ lack of supportive leadership from the school head, and the lack of resources to be used for teachers to integrate music. This conclusion points to the importance of providing workshops, training, and seminars to teachers, a need for a supportive school head and principal to motivate them to integrate music into their subject matter, and a provision of desired access to resources that would fill the needs of the teachers. Based on the above findings, the following conclusions are presented: The participants’ “lack of music training and ability” is the main reason behind the lack of an even more tremendous amount of implementation in the classroom. The participants do not have enough resources, materials, or a broad grasp of strategies and methods used for music integration. The following recommendations were drawn from the findings of this study: The school should provide desired access to resources and a source that would fill the needs of the participants. Also, the school should provide workshops, training, and seminars to the participants on integrating music in their classroom instructions in all subjects. Furthermore, Policy formulation on the adoption of integrating music into instruction may be formulated.
Modular Distance Learning in the Area of Education During the New Normal: A Systematic Review
Authors: ROQUE JONATHAN P.
Published: April 2023

In the Philippines, attempting to push through education despite the fatal pandemic caused by Covid-19 has proven difficult. Despite several objections, the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) accepted and implemented the flexible blended learning model, despite the risk of open courses due to the virus. Modular (Printed), Modular (Digital), Online, Educational TV, Radio-Based Instruction, Home Schooling, and Blended Learning are the many learning modes. Using the systematic review, the study aims to determine the main educational experiences that used the Modular Distance Learning approach to promote educational knowledge within the Higher Education stage. Modular Distance Learning is implemented for those living in rural areas or provinces where internet connection is only available for a few. The usage of Modules created by teachers with various tasks and learning activities based on fundamental learning abilities is known as modular distance learning. Thus, the main findings of the study revealed that the implementation of modular distance learning or distance education resulted in a significant improvement in students’ knowledge of the specific content covered, despite the fact that both technical and non-technical problems occur during their teaching in distance learning.
Extent Use of Video Modeling Strategies in Teaching Daily Living Skills to Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Authors: FLORES JOYCELYN GONZALES
Published: April 2023

The education system worldwide has been responding to the needs of all learners despite their circumstances. Inclusive education believes that learners with autism need huge support from schools, parents, and the community. Thus, this study assessed the video modeling strategy used by teachers in teaching Daily Living Skills to Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The respondents of the study included 50 special education teachers and 170 learners with ASD. The study was conducted in the selected high schools in Santa Clara County, California, USA, offering SPED for ASD students for the school year 2021-2022. The descriptive-correlational research design was employed to determine the relationship between the teachers’ extent of use of video modeling strategies in teaching and the performance of students in Daily Living Skills. Research findings revealed that the teachers’ use of video modeling strategies in teaching Daily Living Skills among students is of a great extent. The average academic performance of the students- respondents’ this school year is 93.26, which is described as “proficient” Further, there is a significant relationship between the teachers’ extent of use of the video modeling strategies in teaching and the performance of students in Daily Living Skills. Moreover, the teachers’ problems in using the video modeling strategy in teaching Daily Living Skills to students with ASD are the lack of training and teachers’ attitudes towards technology in the classroom. The study concludes that the use of video modeling strategies in teaching Daily Living Skills is good for ASD students’ learning and success.
Teachers’ Self Efficacy, Attitude and Motivation Towards Adaptation to Blended Learning: A Basis for Professional Learning Cycle Plan
Authors: ALCONIS SHERWIN FRANCIS B.
Published: April 2023

Educational colleges and universities globally are transitioning to blended learning because of the coronavirus pandemic. However, research on blended learning and teachers’ responses, particularly in the later phases of the pandemic, is still underappreciated. This study was based on the idea that teachers’ motivation, attitude, and sense of self- efficacy affected how well they could adjust to blended learning in one of the state universities of Northern Luzon, Cagayan State University. The study was conducted on 40 faculty members of Sanchez Mira Campus, both full-time and part-time at the tertiary level. A descriptive rating and coefficient correlational utilized the data in describing the relationship among variables. The research found that self–the efficacy of teachers towards blended learning is very high, and the assessment of the teachers’ attitudes towards blended learning emphasized that teachers are extremely favorable towards blended learning. The results also showed that teachers are extremely motivated using a blended learning approach. In lieu of this, the University administration team, especially the instructional and curriculum department, is highly recommended to take appropriate and research-based professional learning cycles to sustain the self-efficacy, motivation, and attitudes of the teachers towards adaptation of blended learning.
Use of English Language Learning Strategies in an Online Setting among High School Learners in Cameroon
Authors: FONEBI ANTHONY
Published: April 2023

Learning and acquiring English requires time, effort and commitment, under the best of circumstances. This language acquisition must go through stages. For speakers of other languages, especially those in secondary and high school, there is usually not enough time. In the context on online learning, the difficulties and challenges encountered by these learners are sometimes insurmountable. These learners need strategies and structure. This paper investigated the English language learning strategies that high school ESL learners use during online instructions and interactions. The respondents are secondary students at Government Bilingual High School, Santchou, a rural commune in Cameroon. During the Covid-19 pandemic, schools transitioned to online teaching. One hundred and eight (108) respondents completed a strategy inventory for language learning (SILL) questionnaire. The research used both quantitative and qualitative analyses. Analysis of the data collected shows that there is no significant difference in the use of English language learning strategies of the respondents in an online setting when grouped according to profile variables. In an online setting and studying on their own, the respondents rely on memory, cognitive, meta-cognitive, affective, and social and compensation strategies to various effects. The overall mean is 3.35. Compensation Strategies and Meta-cognitive Strategies are highly used, at 3.48 and 3.44 respectively. The least used were Social Strategies. The researcher concludes that there is a relationship between second language learning and acquisition and strategy inventory for language learning. The study hopes to improve English language curriculum, instruction, and teaching methods in an online setting. There should be a conscious effort to integrate learning strategies consistently during daily instructions. Future research should focus on online English language learning that integrates language-learning strategies.
Reading Engagement during the Pandemic: The Case of CSU- Sanchez Mira Students
Authors: ALEGADO RODEL FRANCISCO T.
Published: April 2023

With the sudden move away from school in many areas of the world, it is unclear if online education will persist post-pandemic and how such a shift will impact the global education market. This study is aimed to discover the reading engagement of students during the pandemic. The study used the descriptive research design using the purposive sampling technique to determine the study’s respondents. A researcher- made questionnaire was used as the main instrument. The result of the study revealed smartphone is the common gadget used by students to access the internet. Most surf the net for 4-6 hours to acquire general knowledge found on social media. Online reading materials are read for a different number of hours. English is the most preferred language. There is an underpinning reading engagement among the respondents. Moreover, it is also evident that they used varied means to connect to the internet as they immersed themselves in online reading. Though it may sound the other way around, the students perceived that online reading is still a bearable experience. Thus, parents and other stakeholders should find ways to boost student reading engagement to maximize learning even during the pandemic.
Fixed points of set-valued mappings satisfying a Banach orbital condition
Authors: Fierro Raúl , Pizarro Sergio
Published: April 2023

In this note, we prove a fixed point existence theorem for set-valued functions by extending the usual Banach orbital condition concept for single valued mappings. As we show, this result applies to various types of set-valued contractions existing in the literature.
Sarkoidozda Pulmoner Rehabilitasyon
Authors: TUTUŞ Nisanur , PEHLİVAN Esra
Published: April 2023

Sarkoidozlu bireylerde; egzersiz intoleransı ve kas zayıflığı gibi yaşam kalitesini etkileyen semptomların sıklıkla görülmesi nedeniyle bireylere mümkün olduğunca aktif ve katılımcı bir yaşam sürmeleri önerilmektedir. Sarkoidozun karmaşıklığı ve çoklu sistem tutulumu potansiyeli göz önüne alındığında, rehabilitasyon veya fiziksel egzersiz programları da dahil olmak hastaya yönelik terapötik yaklaşımın kapsamlı ve bireyselleştirilmiş olması gerekmektedir. Sarkoidozlu bireylerin bu heterojenliği, standart pulmoner rehabilitasyon programının modifikasyonunu gerektirebilir. Bütün bu bilgilerden yola çıkarak sarkoidozlu bireylerde optimal bir egzersiz programının (egzersiz türleri, yoğunluklar, sıklık ve süre) tanımlanması için daha geniş kapsamlı çalışmalara ihtiyaç vardır.
Recuento de la inserción del turismo alternativo en la política pública en México
Authors: Ibáñez Pérez Reyna María , Gutiérrez González Mayra Violeta Guadalupe , Juárez León Eduardo
Published: April 2023

El turismo alternativo fomenta la participación en actividades recreativas en contacto con la naturaleza y las expresiones culturales respetando el patrimonio natural, cultural, e histórico del lugar visitado. Son escasos los estudios donde se aborde una postura crítica y donde se realice un recuento detallado de las condiciones de su inserción en la política nacional. Este artículo tiene como propósito analizar su proceso de incorporación en las políticas públicas de México. A partir de ello, se consultaron documentos institucionales y se revisó literatura especializada durante el periodo 1980 al 2019. Las principales reflexiones hacen hincapié en que pese a su integración en planes y programas; en la práctica no necesariamente ha contribuido a mitigar los impactos negativos del turismo.
Survival and Success of Mini Dental Implants Supporting Complete Removable Over-Dentures: A Literature Review
Authors:   Specialty Doctor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Abela Stefan , Chotai Milisha ,   Honorary Lecturer, School of Oral and Dental Sciences, University of Bristol, Bristol, Private Practice, Ely, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom, Rahma Sary ,   Specialist in Orthodontics, Consultant in Orthodontics, Head of Department of Orthodontics Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Outpatient Department, West Block, Colney Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom.
Published: April 2023

Aims and Objectives: To review and report on the literature covering the cumulative survival and success of Mini Dental Implants (MDIs) supporting complete removable over-dentures. Materials and Methods: An electronic keyword search was carried out using PubMed for Medline (National Library of Medicine, Washington, DC), Google-Scholar, and the Web of Science® interface by M.C. and S.R. The standard and network approaches were utilised according to O’Connor (1992). The initial search was carried out from the 1st of December 2015 to the 31st of March 2016, followed by a second and final search finalised in November 2020. The above -mentioned data bases were searched using combinations of the following key words: Mini dental implant*, Mini-dental implant*, “Narrow diameter dental implant*”, “small diameter dental implant*”. Boolean operators (‘Or’ and ‘AND’) were used to expand, exclude and join keywords. Results: 20 full text articles were analysed. The cumulative MDI survival rate ranged from 66-100% at 1-8.7 years. Success rates ranged from 78-100% Conclusions: MDI survival rates were found to be lower than those of regular sized implants supporting removable complete over-dentures however success rates of MDIs are high in the short term and offer a very good alternative to regular sized implants. Failures and complications were more prevalent in the maxilla than in the mandible
ผลของสารเพอร์ออกไซด์อินทรีย์ต่อการออกซิเดชันสถานะของแข็งของพอลิเอทิลีนแวกซ์
Authors:   , ทิพยไกรศร ธนัญชฎา
Published: April 2023

งานวิจัยนี้มีจุดมุ่งหมายเพื่อศึกษาผลของสารเพอร์ออกไซด์อินทรีย์และภาวะที่เหมาะสมในการผลิตออกซิไดซ์พอลิเอทิลีนแวกซ์โดยใช้เครื่องปฏิกรณ์แบบแบตซ์ เพื่อให้ได้ค่าความเป็นกรดที่มากกว่า 13 มิลลิกรัมโพแทสเซียมไฮดรอกไซด์ต่อกรัม เนื่องจากเป็นค่าที่เหมาะสมในการนำมาใช้เป็นสารหล่อลื่นในภาคอุตสาหกรรม ทำให้สามารถเพิ่มประสิทธิภาพการผลิตและลดต้นทุนการผลิตได้ โดยใช้สารเพอร์ออกไซด์อินทรีย์คือ หนึ่ง,หนึ่ง-บิส-(เติร์ท-เอมิลเพอร์ออกซี)ไซโคลเฮกเซน และ ได-เติร์ท-บิวทิลเพอร์ออกไซด์ เป็นสารริเริ่มปฏิกิริยา (Initiator) ที่ความเข้มข้นร้อยละ 80 โดยน้ำหนัก และใช้แก๊สอากาศ (Air zero) ในการทำปฏิกิริยาออกซิเดชัน โดยใช้เวลาในการทำปฏิกิริยาในช่วง 60 ถึง 180 นาที อุณหภูมิที่ใช้ในการทำปฏิกิริยาในช่วง 90 ถึง 130 องศาเซลเซียส และปริมาณของสารเพอร์ออกไซด์อินทรีย์ในช่วงร้อยละ 2 ถึง 8 โดยน้ำหนัก จากการทดลองพบว่าภาวะที่เหมาะสมในการผลิตออกซิไดซ์พอลิเอทิลีนแวกซ์จากปริมาณพอลิเอทิลีนแวกซ์ 100 กรัม ได้แก่ เวลาในการทำปฏิกิริยา 180 นาที อุณหภูมิที่ใช้ในการทำปฏิกิริยา 123 องศาเซลเซียส และปริมาณของสารเพอร์ออกไซด์อินทรีย์ หนึ่ง,หนึ่ง-บิส-(เติร์ท-เอมิลเพอร์ออกซี)ไซโคลเฮกเซน ร้อยละ 6 โดยน้ำหนัก จะได้ค่าความเป็นกรด 15.23 มิลลิกรัมโพแทสเซียมไฮดรอกไซด์ต่อกรัม นอกจากนี้จากการวิเคราะห์ด้วยเทคนิค FTIR และ NMR ยังยืนยันว่าพอลิเอทิลีนแวกซ์ถูกออกซิไดซ์ในเครื่องปฏิกรณ์แบบแบตซ์
Internal stabilization of interconnected heat-wave equations
Authors: Yu Xiu-Fang , Wang Jun-Min , Zhang Han-Wen
Published: April 2023

This article concerns the internal stabilization problem of 1-D interconnected heat-wave equations, where information exchange and the two actuators occur at the adjacent side of the two equations. By designing an inverse back-stepping transformation, the original system is converted into a dissipative target system. Moreover, we investigate the eigenvalues distribution and the corresponding eigenfunctions of the closed-loop system by an asymptotic analysis method. This shows that the spectrum of the system can be divided into two families: one distributed along the a line parallel to the left side of the imaginary axis and symmetric to the real axis, and the other on the left half real axis. Then we work on the properties of the resolvent operator and we verify that the root subspace is complete. Finally, we prove that the closed-loop system is exponentially stable.
For more information see https://ejde.math.txstate.edu/Volumes/2023/03/abstr.html
Semigroup theory and asymptotic profiles of solutions for a higher-order Fisher-KPP problem in R^N
Authors: Díaz Palencia José Luis
Published: April 2023

We study a reaction-diffusion problem formulated with a higher-order operator, a non-linear advection, and a Fisher-KPP reaction term depending on the spatial variable. The higher-order operator induces solutions to oscillate in the proximity of an equilibrium condition. Given this oscillatory character, solutions are studied in a set of bounded domains. We introduce a new extension operator, that allows us to study the solutions in the open domain RN, but departing from a sequence of bounded domains. The analysis about regularity of solutions is built based on semigroup theory. In this approach, the solutions are interpreted as an abstract evolution given by a bounded continuous operator. Afterward, asymptotic profiles of solutions are studied based on a Hamilton-Jacobi equation that is obtained with a single point exponential scaling. Finally, a numerical assessment, with the function bvp4c in Matlab, is introduced to discuss on the validity of the hypothesis.
For more information see https://ejde.math.txstate.edu/Volumes/2023/04/abstr.html
Conversational Intelligent Chatbot for Placement Service
Authors:   Computer Engineering Department, Smt. Indira Gandhi College of Engineering, Mumbai University, India., Lokhande Shree , Goregaonkar Priyanka , Vinchu Krutika
Published: April 2023

Nowadays it becomes very difficult to get placed in an organization which will perfectly suits to your profile because of the huge number of competition and lack of knowledge. Most of the students are not able to take a right decision at starting point of their career which always becomes first step towards their goals. The main aim of this project is to build a conversational AI Chatbot model which will interact with students who are walking through placement activities as well as students who are in a situation dealing with job related issues after completion of their respected degree's. This conversational AI will act as a human for the user and will help the user to resolve their queries and get a clear vision. For this we have used Dialog Flow, a Natural Language Processing (NLP) module to translate students’ queries during conversation in order to understand their intension. Information related to placement activities is provided to students. Key Word: Conversational AI chatbot, queries, placement activities, dialog flow, Kore.ai, Natural Language Processing.