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Naloxone Induced Flash Pulmonary Edema: A Case Report
Authors: Hasan Kaazim , Kirk Andrew
Published: October 2023

We present the case of a 26 year old patient with a medical history significant for mild intermittent asthma that developed marked respiratory distress after naloxone administration. EMS was called to the patient’s home after the patient was found unresponsive there. She later endorsed taking a single Ecstasy pill which she had obtained off the street. The patient had an initial excellent response to naloxone, demonstrating a rapid return to her baseline mental status. Within the hour however she developed profound hypoxia, tachypnea, and tachycardia with evidence of acute pulmonary edema on chest x-ray and bedside ultrasound. Her clinical deterioration led to intubation and later ECMO cannulation, however she was eventually discharged home in stable condition after an approximately 3.5 week hospital course. We believe the patient’s presentation is best explained by naloxone induced pulmonary edema, a phenomenon that has been described in the literature previously. However, her preceding ingestion, delayed development of profound cardiomyopathy, and sputum cultures positive for S. pneumoniae provide a broad differential for the patient’s dramatic presentation.  

Keywords: Naloxone; acute respiratory distress syndrome; toxic overdose; ECMO
Characteristics of Tooth Damage by a Carious Process Among Military Personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Authors: Lavrin Oksana
Published: October 2023

Introduction. The specific conditions of life and combat activity of the military personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine affect the course of pathological processes of the dentition, require appropriate methods of prevention and treatment.

The aim of the research was to analyze the assessment of the intensity of the carious process among the military personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Methods. To conduct the study, a survey of 348 military personnel of the Ternopil zonal department of the Military Law Enforcement Service was conducted, who underwent a clinical examination in order to identify damage to the teeth by a carious process. The intensity of caries was determined according to the CFE index. Statistical processing of the data obtained during the study was performed using licensed statistical analysis package Microsoft Excel.

Results. In military personnel aged 20-25, 26-30, 31-35, the CFE index corresponds to a low level of intensity of the carious process. In the age groups of 36-40, 41-45, there is an increase in the level of the CFE indicator. In general, in groups, the value of the CFE index varies from (8.46±1.24) in the age group of 36-40 years to (12.0±2.10) in the age group of 41-45 years, which corresponds to the average level of intensity of the carious process.

Conclusions. Indicators of the intensity of the carious process correspond to the average level and tend to increase in military personnel of all age groups.
Development of Metabolic Disorders, Structural–Functional Changes of the Liver and Pancreas Against the Background of a High Calorie Carbohydrate and Fat Diets
Authors: Tsymbala Emilia , Voronych-Semchenko Nataliia , Pastukh Mykhailo
Published: October 2023

Obesity becoms one of the most common pathologies, which is accompanied by a violation of energy metabolism in the body, increased accumulation of fat in tissues. The development of visceral obesity can develop against the background of a high calorie diet that is unbalanced in terms of carbohydrates and fats.

The aim of the research: study of the hormonal-metabolic profile, structural-functional peculiarities of the liver and pancreas under the conditions of animals’ receiving high-carbohydrate or high-fat diets in dynamics.

Research methods. The study was performed using sexually mature male rats receiving a standard food diet (control group) and received the high-carbohydrate or high-fat diets. Animals were removed out of the experiment during the 21st, 35th, 46th and 56th days of the study. Metabolic indices and functional markers of the hepatopancreatobiliary system were determined in the blood serum of experimental rats. Structural peculiarities of the liver and pancreas were studied using optical microscopy.

Results and discussion. As a result of the study, in animals that were on high calorie diet, a significant increase in the content of leptin and insulin was observed against the background of a decrease in the level of ghrelin in the blood serum of experimental rats during the 35th day of the experiment with the progression of the identified dyshormonal disorders until the 56th day. Such changes in the hormonal profile occurred against the background of an increase in the concentration of glucose in the blood serum, an increase in the content of glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c), an increase in the HOMA-IR insulin resistance index and body mass index (BMI). During the 21st day of the research, the activation of cytolytic processes (increased activity of alanine aminotransferase – ALT, aspartate aminotransferase – AST, gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase – GGT, α-amylase, alkaline phosphatase – AF) was revealed; they progressed until the end of the experiment. During the morphological examination of the liver and pancreas in animals under the conditions of a high-fat diet, pronounced fatty infiltration was observed. In the pancreas of animals receiving the high calorie diet, morphological changes are manifested by edematous processes and disruption of the vascular component, with greater dominance in the case of a high-fat diet.

Conclusions. The animals’ being on high-carbohydrate and high-fat diets leads to the development of metabolic disorders, functional and structural changes in the liver and pancreas, which characterize the development of insulin resistance, obesity, and metabolic syndrome.
Role of Computed Tomography in the Diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer
Authors: Kryzhanivska Anna , Hrytsyk Roman , Teren Tetiana , Savchuk Yuriy
Published: October 2023

Introduction. Malignant formations in the ovaries remain a pressing issue in the field of oncology today. Ovarian cancer occupies one of the leading positions in terms of frequency (7th place) and mortality (4th place). The lack of symptoms during the course of the disease is explained by the fact that cancer cells primarily spread through the abdominal cavity, often leading to late-stage disease diagnosis. The prognosis of the disease depends on the stage of the disease, the level of tumor differentiation, the period of recurrence-free survival, and the size of the residual tumor after surgical treatment. Considering these factors, this disease remains of interest to researchers in terms of identifying new prognostic factors for the course of the disease and the possibility of influencing them. Methods. The study is based on the results of observing 139 patients with stage III-IV ovarian cancer. The study and evaluation included the peritoneal cancer index and overall survival. Results. An analysis of two groups of patients who received neoadjuvant chemotherapy/intraperitoneal chemotherapy and primary cytoreductive surgery was conducted. Peritoneal carcinomatosis was evaluated in the primary patients in the neoadjuvant chemotherapy/intraperitoneal chemotherapy group and the primary cytoreductive surgery group. The average peritoneal cancer index in the neoadjuvant chemotherapy/intraperitoneal chemotherapy group was 21.5 points, and in the primary cytoreductive surgery group, it was 14.3 points. Overall patient survival was calculated, according to the Kaplan-Meier curve, the median overall survival in the neoadjuvant chemotherapy/intraperitoneal chemotherapy group was 24 months, and in the primary cytoreductive surgery group, it was 25 months. Conclusions. The use of contrast-enhanced CT in patients with ovarian cancer is an informative method for diagnosing peritoneal carcinomatosis and allows for the correct diagnosis and planning of treatment tactics. Although interval cytoreductive surgery does not affect the overall survival of patients, it allows for optimal cytoreductive surgery in patients with advanced carcinomatosis.
Influence of Antioxidant Correction on Structural and Functional Changes of the Thyroid Gland in Case of Experimental Iodine Deficient Hypothyroidism
Authors: Tuchak Oksana , Luchko Ihor , Pobigun Nadiia , Dubkovetska Iryna
Published: October 2023

Experimental iodine deficient hypothyroidism is manifested by an increase the activity of oxidative processes and a decrease the indicators of antioxidant defense of blood, which is accompanied by the appearance of destructive changes in the tissues of thyroid gland. The comparative analysis of the obtained results confirms the advantage of α-tocopherol using in the complex with potassium iodide for the correction of hypothyroidism, antioxidant imbalance and structural changes of the thyroid gland.
The Effectiveness of the Application of PhET with Inquiry Learning Model to Improve Understanding of the Concept
Authors: Umiliya U. , Wati A. , Mahadi I.
Published: October 2023

PhET has many benefits as a means of instructional technology and media in the learning process, especially in Natural Sciences (IPA) subjects that require experimental activities. The study aimed to determine the effectiveness of using PhET simulations with inquiry learning models to increase students' conceptual understanding of static electricity. This type of research was quasi-experimental with a posttest-only control group design. The subjects were students of class IX at Public Junior High School (SMPN) 1 Tebing Tinggi for the 2022/2023 academic year. Data collection used concept comprehension question sheets that had been prepared by indicators of conceptual understanding and indicators of competency in static electricity material. The study showed the average value of the indicator in the experimental group was higher than the control group. This study concludes that learning using the inquiry learning model assisted by PhET simulation can facilitate students to learn independently, and students can conduct virtual experiments as an alternative solution to the limited facilities of the schools.
Augmented Reality Research Trends in Indonesia: A systematic Literature Review
Authors: Firmantara M. R. , Mudakir I. , Nuriman N.
Published: October 2023

Augmented Reality (AR) may be defined as a technology capable of incorporating two-dimensional or three-dimensional virtual objects into a real environment. This content analysis study aimed to systematically analyze AR research trends in Indonesia based on articles published in national and international journals. It compared the two methods in applying AR, namely Marker Based 77% and Markerless Based 23%. No output appeared in 2013, 2014, and 2016, while 2022 had the highest productivity with 12 papers. A significant increase in the number of articles was seen from 2018 to 2022, where 2021 and 2022 were the most productive year with 40 publications, and 639 was the highest number of citations in 2022. The AR research method dominated by research and development (40%), followed by a literature review (23%), experiment (13%), mixed method (8%), survey (4%), classroom action research (4%), and correlational (3%). Furthermore, the number of articles with 2 authors experienced a rapid increase between 2020 and 2022 and more than half of publications (66%) were written by the collaborations of 2 authors and 3 authors.
The Effectivity Study: Implementation of the Physics e-Module with PjBL-STEM Model to Describe Students' Creative Thinking Skills and Learning Motivation Profile
Authors: Millen N. R. , Supahar S.
Published: October 2023

This research focuses on developing and implementing the Physics e-Module PjBL-STEM Model to improve the creative thinking skills and learning motivation of grade X students in straight-motion topics discussion. The purpose of this development research is to 1) Produce a feasible Physics e-Module PjBL-STEM Model. 2) Knowing the effectiveness of the implementation of the Physics e-Module PjBL-STEM Model in order to improve students' creative thinking skills and learning motivation. 3) Describe the students' creative thinking skills and learning motivation profile. The e-module development procedure in this study adapted the Research and Development (RD) method using the ADDIE model developed by Dick and Carry (1996). The subjects of this study were first-grade high school students who used the 2013 curriculum at a school in the city of Yogyakarta. The results of the study show that: 1) The Physics e-Module PjBL-STEM Model is feasible to use in physics learning based on the assessment of experts and practitioners. 2) Implementation of the Physics E-Module PjBL-STEM Model is effective in increasing students' creative thinking skills by 85% and students' learning motivation by 68% which is in the good category. 3) The students' creative thinking ability profile was 54.16%, while the students' learning motivation was 60.41%. Both have average and above-average values. Students with the ability to think creatively and have the motivation to learn above the average are most students who use the Physics e-Module PjBL-STEM Model in physics learning.
A Threshold Analysis of Internet Users and the CO2 Emissions Nexus
Authors: Mohammad Nur’Jila , Abdullah Nur Lina , Che Zonkapri Mohd Khairuddin , Zakaria Izatul Husna
Published: October 2023

The study adopted threshold regression techniques to estimate the cross-section data spanning 2017 to 2021. It hypothesized that internet users affect CO2 emission between countries and this would vary depending on the level of population. Countries that have smaller populations may not have the same effect on CO2 emissions as compared to countries with larger  populations. The empirical results show that internet users exert a significant influence on CO2 emissions, especially under high threshold regimes. Thus, the larger the population, the higher and more significant will be the impact on CO2 by internet users.
Future Employability of Information Management Professionals in Malaysia
Authors: Ahmad Khusaini Noryana , Habidin Nurul Fadly
Published: October 2023

This paper discusses the employability issues of Information Management Professionals in Malaysia. This issue may arise due to a potential lack of recognition among the Ministries in Malaysia regarding the significant importance of this profession as one of the world's leading professions. This issue should be solved attentively to ensure that the image of the profession is uplifted. Qualitative methodology was used in this research. The solution to this issue can be found through the round table discussion among the stakeholders and marketing programs. All related skills in the information management position must be highlighted and vacancies should be advertised based on qualifications.
Smartphone Apps for Containing the COVID-19 Pandemic in Germany: Qualitative Interview Study With Experts Based on Grounded Theory
Authors: Krämer Dennis , Brachem Elisabeth , Schneider-Reuter Lydia , D'Angelo Isabella , Vollmann Jochen , Haltaufderheide Joschka
Published: October 2023

Background

Smartphone apps, including those for digital contact tracing (DCT), played a crucial role in containing infections during the COVID-19 pandemic. Their primary function is to generate and disseminate information to disrupt transmissions based on various events, such as encounters, vaccinations, locations, or infections. Although the functionality of these apps has been extensively studied, there is still a lack of qualitative research addressing critical issues.

Objective

We will demonstrate that the use of DCT presents a challenge due to the tension between continuous health monitoring and uncertainties related to transparency and user sovereignty. On one hand, DCT enables the monitoring of various risk factors, including data-based calculations of infection probabilities. On the other hand, continuous risk management is intertwined with several uncertainties, including the unclear storage of personal data, who has access to it, and how it will be used in the future.

Methods

We focus on the German “Corona-Warn-App” and support our argument with empirical data from 19 expert interviews conducted between 2020 and 2021. The interviews were conducted using a semistructured questionnaire and analyzed according to the principles of grounded theory.

Results

Our data underscores 3 dimensions: transparency, data sovereignty, and the east-west divide. While transparency is considered an essential foundation for establishing trust in the use of DCT by providing a sense of security, data sovereignty is seen as a high value during the pandemic, protecting users from an undesired loss of control. The aspect of the east-west divide highlights the idea of incorporating sociocultural values and standards into technology, emphasizing that algorithms and data-driven elements, such as distance indicators, encounters, and isolations, are also influenced by sociocultural factors.

Conclusions

The effective use of DCT for pandemic containment relies on achieving a balance between individual control and technological prevention. Maximizing the technological benefits of these tools is crucial. However, users must also be mindful of the information they share and maintain control over their shared data.
Ectopic varices: anatomical features for surgeons and interventional radiologists
Authors: Chooklin S. , Chuklin S. , Chukla R.
Published: October 2023

Ectopic varices are defined as dilated portosystemic collateral veins located in unusual sites, other than the gastroesophageal region. They develop secondary to portal hypertension, surgical procedures, anomalies in venous outflow, or abdominal vascular thrombosis and may be familial. Ectopic varices represent a clinical challenge because they are difficult to localize. Missing or misinterpreting these lesions can have serious consequences, and treatment options are unclear. Ectopic varices may be detected during panendoscopy, enteroscopy, endoscopic ultrasound, wireless capsule endoscopy, diagnostic angiography, multislice helical computed tomography, magnetic resonance angiography, color Doppler flow imaging, laparotomy, laparoscopy and occasionally during autopsy. They can be an important cause of bleeding and hepatic encephalopathy, so radiologists must effectively identify them to assist in making therapeutic decisions. Knowledge of the anatomy and course of these unusual portosystemic collaterals is also important for interventional radiologists and surgeons as it helps avoid inadvertent vascular damage during invasive procedures. In this article, we explore the parts of the gastrointestinal tract and organs that may be involved in ectopic varices. Literature search was conducted in the MedLine database on the PubMed platform.
Sustainability and Strategy of Vegetable Crops Enterprises Based on Integrated Pest Management (Case Study in Mekarsaluyu Village, Cimenyan Subdistrict, Bandung Regency)
Authors: Anjelina Patimah , Permana Agus Dana , Alfianny Rika
Published: October 2023

Crop enterprises in Mekarsaluyu Village, Cimenyan Subdistrict, Bandung Regency have contributed to the economic activities of the local community. However, current vegetable crop enterprises are not suitable for the sustainable agriculture concept and face several obstacles in its sustainability, such as the availability of water, access to capital, farmers’ concern for environmental sustainability, as well as the role of farmer groups and farmer group association. Integrated pest management (IPM) is a sustainable agricultural production subsystem that can help control pests on vegetable crops, with the use of pesticides as a last resort. This study aims to assess the sustainability status and formulate a farming management strategy based on IPM. The sustainability status was analyzed using the uses the RAP-IPM (Rapid Appraisal for Integrated Pest Management) method which is a modification of the RAPFISH (Rapid Appraisal for Fisheries), and strategy was analyzed using the SWOT and the QSPM method. Respondents were determined by purposive sampling. The sustainability status of vegetable farming based on IPM tends to be quite sustainable with a sustainability index value of 58.23% and the prioritized management strategies are (1) strengthening farmer institutions including farmer groups and farmer groups associations, marketing institutions, and business groups agriculture in meeting the need for vegetable demand in the market; (2) development of environmentally friendly integrated pest control based control technology and preparation of effective and efficient alternative production facilities including land management, labor requirements, planting area in accordance with factual conditions in the field; and (3) strengthening agricultural financing institutions to meet the needs of agricultural production facilities and infrastructure.
A Study of Transitivity System of News Reports on Fukushima Nuclear-contaminated Water from the Perspective of Ecological Discourse Analysis
Authors: Ma Xin
Published: October 2023

As environmental topics have become the focus of attention in recent years, this study conducts a study of transitivity system on news reports about Fukushima nuclear-contaminated water in the English version of People’s Daily from the perspective of ecological discourse analysis, aiming to find out how the process of transitivity is distributed in news reports about Fukushima nuclear-contaminated water in Japan, as well as what kind of ecological awareness is reflected in news reports. By manual selection of the corpus with the help of UAM Corpus Tool 6, the study found that the proportion of material process in such reports is high, while the proportion of behavioral process is low. The study aims to call on people to raise awareness of environmental protection, promote harmonious coexistence and sustainable development of human beings and nature, and protect the common home of the earth.
Las reformas fiscales que México necesita
Authors: Orozco-Felgueres Carlos
Published: October 2023

Las reformas fiscales tienen el propósito de incrementar la recaudación y hacerla más eficiente para lograr el desarrollo que el país demanda. Las acciones que de ellas se desprenden, así como las adiciones al Código Fiscal de la Federación, impactan en los contribuyentes, lo que nos obliga a su análisis y reflexión. Conceptos como la materialidad fiscal, razón de negocio y sustancia económica de las operaciones requieren del establecimiento de aspectos específicos y homologados para su adopción y cumplimiento. El Maestro Carlos Orozco-Felgueres aportó una visión, basada en su experiencia como experto fiscalista, durante la conferencia que impartió el miércoles 22 de febrero de 2023, en las instalaciones de la División de Estudios de Posgrado de la Facultad de Contaduría y Administración de la UNAM y que están plasmadas en este cuaderno, que contribuye a identificar los retos que las reformas fiscales recientes nos presentan.
A Case Study on Learning Experience through Living Lab Participation of Adults with Disabilities
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Nam Hyun Mi , Kim Eun Kyung , Park Sang Ok
Published: October 2023

Objectives The purpose of this study is to explore the learning experiences of adults with disabilities through their participation in living lab activities.
Methods The site that this study paid attention to is a welfare center for the disabled in Daejeon Metropolitan City, which conducted the citizen-participating social problem-solving living lab project in 2020. The study was con-ducted over a year from March 2020 to February 2021, with a total of 14 participants, including 2 people with phys-ical disabilities, 3 people with developmental disabilities, 5 social workers, 2 parents with disabilities, and 2 assis-tants with disabilities. Based on the participants' experiences, the qualitative case study method was based on an in-depth understanding of the research topic. The retrospective records of participants in the collected Living Lab reports and results reports were referenced, and line-by-line analysis was conducted by repeatedly reading individual in-depth interview data for each person with physical disabilities, developmental disabilities, and social workers. Various efforts were made to comply with research ethics, such as completing research ethics educa-tion, preparing prior consent forms for research participants, reviewing research results, and discussing experts.
Results As a result of the analysis, the learning experience that occurred in the process of the disabled becoming the main body and solving their problems on their own through living lab activities was found, which contributed to finding meaning and reward, improving self-directedness, and improving efficacy.
Conclusions According to the results of these studies, it was found that people with disabilities, such as Living Lab activities, need to make continuous efforts to speak out and expand opportunities to participate in social activities. The study's findings show that learning experiences through living lab activities contribute to the ac-quisition of subjectivity and initiative of the disabled, and that the participation of the disabled in living lab activities needs to be actively utilized in a new way of lifelong education. Based on this, discussions and follow-up studies were proposed.
The Effects of Early Childcare Teachers’ Playfulness and social support within the workplace on Their Play Teaching Efficacy
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Jeon Hyo-jin , Moon Hyuk-jun
Published: October 2023

Objectives The purposes of this study is to investigate the effect of childcare teachers’ Playfulness and social support within the workplace on their play teaching efficacy.
Methods This research was conducted with 233 childcare teachers. Childcare teachers responded to the playful-ness scale, the social support within the workplace scale, and the play teaching efficacy scale. The collected data were analyzed by using the SPSS 25.0 program.
Results The childcare teachers’ playfulness and social support were the major factors that explained the play teaching efficacy. It was found that the playfulness of childcare teachers is high and the play teaching efficacy in-creases with a lot of social support. Especially the childcare teachers’ social support had much greater effect on their play teaching efficacy than other factors did.
Conclusions This study has academic significance in considering the effects of early childcare teachers’ playful-ness and social support within the workplace on their play teaching efficacy. These results are significant in that they can be used in the development of childcare teachers’ education programs to improve play teaching efficacy.
Analysis of Cultural Topics in the Standard Korean Language (KSL) Textbook for Middle and High School Students
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Park bujeon
Published: October 2023

Objectives By analyzing the cultural section in the Standard Korean Language (KSL) curriculum for middle and high school students, our objective is to propose improved approaches to cultural education and offer guidance or ef-fective Korean language education.
Methods will analyze the cultural section in the Standard Korean Language textbooks for communication pur-poses (KSL for Communication 1, 2, 3, 4 targeting middle and high school students, excluding the supplementary learning tools focused on enhance. since they are intended for integrated learning in the curriculum. Instead, we will focus on analyzing the cultural section overed in Standard Korean Language for Communication 1, 2, 3, and 4, specifically targeting middle and high school students.
Results When we analyzed the cultural section in the textbooks, we found that they were divided into daily cul-ture, peer culture, play culture, and literature, and that daily culture and peer culture were mostly presented, and literature was not presented at all. In the culture section, middle and high school students described cultures and peer cultures related to their daily lives and school life, but the content was biased toward everyday culture and peer culture. In addition, at a time when multicultural education was changing to interculturalism, it was regret-table that the mention of other cultures was only one line at the end of the cultural section.
Conclusions To facilitate effective communication among multicultural high school students, it is necessary to in-crease the emphasis on cultural section and include literature aspects. Moreover, there should be specific in-clusion of different cultures to foster mutual understanding from an intercultural perspective.
A Study on the Trends of Brain-Based Learning Research in Korea
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Bae Sanghoon , Kwon Eunbi , Jeon Jihye , Park Daseul
Published: October 2023

Objectives The study aims to analyze the trends of research in brain-based learning in the domestic context and to provide implications for future research tasks and direction.
Methods 97 papers with the keywords “brain education” and “brain learning” published in education journals listed in the Korean Citation Index (KCI) journals from 2003 to April 2023 were collected. Among them, 66 papers that were appropriate for the research purpose were selected as the final analysis target. The analysis criteria were research year, research purpose and content, research method and data collection method, and research subject. Content analysis was conducted.
Results First, the results of the study showed that research on brain-based learning has been actively studied since the mid-2010s. Second, the results of the study showed that the highest proportion of research on brain- based learning (43.9%) was related to understanding. Third, the trends in research methods showed that qual-itative research methods (47.0%) and quantitative research methods (43.9%) were used in similar proportions, and mixed research methods were used in the lowest proportion of 6 (9.1%). The most common data collection method was documents with 28 (42.4%). Finally, in terms of research trends by research subject, there were many studies on infants and young children, and adult teachers also had a lot of research on infant teachers.
Conclusions This study suggests that detailed policy support and educational discussions are needed to promote the activation of brain-based learning research. Furthermore, future research should involve the active use of ad-vanced devices such as EEG or fMRI to directly validate the brain's learning processes, moving beyond the evalua-tion of program effectiveness.
Effects of Self-Checklist and Video Provision before Science Experiment Class on Scientific attitude, Science Self efficacy, and Academic achievement
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Hong Juhyeon , Park Innwoo
Published: October 2023

Objectives In this study, we examined whether self-checklists and videos provided in science experiment classes had an effect on science-scientific attitudes, self-efficacy, and academic achievement after class.
Methods To this end, a test was conducted to measure science self-efficacy and scientific attitude targeting four classes of middle school in Gyeonggi-do. As a group of 4, the control class conducted general experiment classes, and as class treatment, only self-checklists were provided before the experiment classes, only videos were pro-vided, and both self-checklists and videos were provided. Before and after the class, science-related self-effi-cacy and scientific attitude questionnaires were administered to find out whether the pre-learning activities be-fore the science experiment class had an effect on scientific attitude and self-efficacy. In addition, formative evaluation was conducted to find out whether academic achievement increased after the science experiment class.
Results In the case of scientific attitude and science self-efficacy, there was a significant difference between self-checklist only, video only, and self-checklist and video. While there was a significant difference between the general experiment class and the other three groups, the difference between the three groups excluding the gen-eral experiment class was not significant. Providing only one of the videos and self-checklists had a positive effect on scientific attitude and science self-efficacy compared to general experiment classes, but providing both did not have any more effect than providing either one. In the case of academic achievement, there was a significant difference from the general experiment class when only the self-checklist was provided.
Conclusions The provision of self-checklists and videos before experimental classes had a positive effect on sci-entific attitudes and science self-efficacy. In terms of academic achievement, only the self-checklist group had a positive effect. This seems to have made the self-checklist a more active preparation activity than the video. I acquired knowledge by looking for textbooks and materials on my own, and this naturally led to a sense of science self-efficacy, and I believed that my grades would improve. This has had an impact on improving academic achievement.
A Study on the Core Competence of Teachers Recognized by Early Childhood Teachers
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Park Boosook , Lee Suyoun , Kim Hyowon
Published: October 2023

Objectives This study aims to investigate early childhood teachers' perceptions of what core competencies are required for effective job performance in the field of early childhood education, and to identify the future com-petencies of early childhood teachers according to rapidly changing social situations.
Methods Research participants were 12 current teachers working at early childhood education institutions, and three focus interviews were conducted, and the 52 transcripts were analyzed according to a qualitative analysis process.
Results First, the participants wanted to compose professionalism/personality in teaching profession as a com-petence and emphasized basic skill and quality. Second, they insisted that infants and toddlers’ developmental stage need to be segmented, and thus the developmental stage by age of months and the details on devel-opmental characteristics after seven years of age should be added. Third, they argued that the teachers need to enhance their competences as a play supporter so that the 2019 revised Nuri curriculum can be operated. Lastly, they demanded the development of programs for interpersonal relations and the communication competences and the evaluation method improvement in evaluation and accreditation. The Although the importance of eco-logical transformation education, democratic citizenship education, and digital literacy reflected in the 2022 ele-mentary, middle and high school curriculum revision as core competencies for future education of early childhood teachers is recognized, there is a lack of understanding of the practice method in the field of early childhood education.
Conclusions The results of this study can be reflected in the composition of the curriculum for pre-service early childhood teachers and the training contents of in-service teachers, which can enhance the core competence of teachers for future education. As a follow-up study, it is necessary to explore a core competency model for fos-tering early childhood teachers that reflects the core competency required in the field of early childhood education and responding to changes in the future society.
Study of the structural relationship among academic self-efficacy, career decision self-efficacy, satisfaction in major and college life adjustment
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Kim Eun Young , Sung So Yeon
Published: October 2023

Objectives The purposes of this study were to specify the relationship among academic self-efficacy, career de-cision self-efficacy, satisfaction in major and college life adjustment, and to analyze the structural relationships among them.
Methods We collected data from 235 students and the collected data were analyzed with structural equation modeling.
Results First, academic self-efficacy, career decision self-efficacy, satisfaction in major and college life adjust-ment were statistically significantly related to one another. Second, based on the correlation analysis results, the results of verifying the structural model between the four variables, it was confirmed that the model is statistically good. Third, an analysis of the direct and indirect effects of academic self-efficacy, career decision self-efficacy and satisfaction in major affecting college life adjustment showed that academic self-efficacy has a direct positive effect on college life adjustment, and it has more positive effect on college life adjustment in condition of media-ting career decision self-efficacy and satisfaction in major.
Conclusions This study concluded that career decision self-efficacy and satisfaction in major are a mediator be-tween academic self-efficacy and college life adjustment, and it showed that confidence for career decision and satisfaction in major as well as academic self-efficacy are important roles to support successful adjustment on college life. The educational implications such as motivational and cognitive intervention were suggested.
The Effect of Forest Therapy Program on Teachers' Stress Reduction and Leisure Satisfaction
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Jung Yong-Koo
Published: October 2023

Objectives This study was conducted to confirm whether the forest therapy program is effective in improving teachers' stress. The research question according to this is to confirm the effect of the forest therapy program to lower the stress index through teachers' perceived stress and pulse wave test, and improve leisure satisfaction.
Methods To this end, program participants were recruited and randomly assigned to an experimental group (n=33) and a control group (n=33), and a forest healing program was conducted for the experimental group. Pre- and post-tests were measured through the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), Leisure Satisfaction Scale (LSS), and Pulse Wave Test Stress Index (UBO), and the collected data were analyzed using SPSS 25.0.
Results As a result of the study, it was found that the forest healing program showed significant improvement effects in all of perceived stress, leisure satisfaction, and pulse wave stress index (p<.001). In details perceived stress was significantly lowered from an average of 2.794 (SD=.179) to 2.016 (SD=.238), and leisure satisfaction was significantly lowered from an average of 1.888 (SD=.234) to 3.247 (SD=.380). increased significantly. Also, the pulse wave test stress index significantly decreased from the average of 41.621 (SD=15.750) to the average of 38.463 (SD=14.714).
Conclusions This study confirmed that teachers' stress reduction, leisure satisfaction, and physiological stress index were improved through the same-day, intensive forest healing program. It is necessary to organize a forest healing program to improve teachers' stress and to allow teachers to participate in various ways. The results of this study are expected to be used as basic data to construct a forest healing program in the future.
Factors influencing the intention to use ChatGPT of prospective teachers: focusing on the moderating effect of satisfaction with task activities using ChatGPT
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Lee Jong-Yeon
Published: October 2023

Objectives This study aimed to investigate whether the prospective teachers' intention to use ChatGPT was influ-enced by the perceived usefulness and ease of use of ChatGPT and whether the satisfaction experienced while participating in ChatGPT-based activities could moderate the effects of perceived usefulness and ease of use on the intention to use ChatGPT.
Methods After conducting a pre-survey to assess the perceived usefulness and ease of use of ChatGPT for 118 prospective teachers, a task involving ChatGPT was assigned to them. Subsequently, a post-survey was carried out to gauge their satisfaction with the task and their intention to use ChatGPT. Independent sample t-tests and one-way ANOVA were performed to analyze whether differences existed in the research variables based on the subjects' characteristics. To examine the main effects of perceived usefulness and ease of use on the intention to use ChatGPT, along with the moderating impact of satisfaction with ChatGPT-based activities, Model 1 of Process Macro v4.20 was employed.
Results The findings indicated that there were no differences in the research variables based on the subjects' gender, grade, or previous ChatGPT experience. Perceived usefulness significantly predicted the intention to use, and its interaction with task activity satisfaction was found, confirming the moderating effect of ChatGPT-based activity satisfaction. However, perceived ease of use did not significantly predict usage intention, and no inter-action with task activity satisfaction was observed.
Conclusions To enhance the intention to use ChatGPT, it is imperative to devise methods for enhancing the perceived usefulness of ChatGPT and for creating tasks or learning activities that effectively utilize ChatGPT at a satisfactory level. Considering that ChatGPT-based activities demonstrate a more pronounced impact on boosting usage intention when the perceived usefulness level is lower, prioritizing such ChatGPT-based tasks is recommended.
The Effects of the Satisfaction on the Relationships with Parents on the Smart-phone Addiction of Adolescents under COVID-19 Era
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Kim Bokyung , Keum Changmin
Published: October 2023

Objectives The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of the satisfaction on the relationships with pa-rents on smart-phone addiction among adolescents and the mediating effect of social isolation and depression on the such relationships in an environment where COVID-19 spreads.
Methods For this purpose, data were collected through questionnaires from 250 middle and high school students in Gyeongsangnam-do. We conducted a frequency analysis to explore demographic information and performed descriptive statistics and correlation analysis of the variables. Cronbach's alpha was utilized to analyze the reli-ability of the variables, and confirmatory factor analysis was conducted to assess the validity of the variables. Using the structural equation modeling, the satisfaction on the relationships with parents as exogenous variables and social isolation, depression, and smart-phone addiction as endogenous variables were selected and analyzed.
Results As a result of the structural equation modeling analysis, it was found that the satisfaction on the relation-ships with parents has a positive effect on smart-phone addiction and the relationship between the satisfaction on the relationships with parents and smart-phone addiction is mediated through social isolation and depression experienced by adolescents. Although the direct effect of the satisfaction on the relationships with parents on smart-phone addiction was not statistically significant, it was found that the satisfaction on the relationships with parents had effect on adolescents' social isolation and depression, which in turn had effects on smart-phone addiction.
Conclusions This study has a significant implications since it found the effects of the satisfaction on the rela-tionships with parents, social isolation, and depression as the antecedents of smart-phone addiction among adolescents. Based on the results of this study, it is suggested that institutional efforts are needed to improve parent-adolescents relationships and prevent adolescents from experiencing feelings of social isolation and depression in order to reduce smart-phone addiction among adolescents.
Analysis of the Needs of Child and Youth Welfare Workers: Focusing on Borich Needs and LF Model
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Jo Mi Sol , Song Mi Ryoung , Yang Yu Jin , Choi Ranyi
Published: October 2023

Objectives The purpose of this study was to provide basic data to explore the direction of practice of strengthen-ing the professional competency of child and youth welfare workers.
Methods The subjects of the study were collected from 163 child and youth welfare workers from July 2022 to March 2023. The measurement tools were based on 14 standards of The NASW Standards for Social Work Practice in Child Welfare of the National Association of Social Workers.
Results As a result of the study, according to the method of deriving the priorities of Borich need and The Locus for Focus model, the common high needs were ‘Administration’, ‘professional development’, ‘qualification’, and ‘collaboration’. And the next needs were ‘advocacy’ and ‘supervision’.
Conclusions Based on the research results, strengthening qualification standards for professional development and reinforcement, preparing a systematic supervision system, institutional reorganization to improve excessive workload and caseload, opening of essential courses in conservative education to create an appropriate horizontal communication system and flexible organizational culture, active advocacy activities was suggested.
A Taxonomic Study of Some Species of Hyperparasitoids Attacking the Primary Parasitoid Microterys nietneri of the Citricola Scale Insect, Coccus pseudomagnoliarum in Syria
Authors:   Biological Control Studies and Research Center and Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Damascus, Syria., Turki Saleh Alaa , Mohamad Basheer Abdul Nabi ,   Biological Control Studies and Research Center and Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Damascus, Syria.
Published: October 2023

Saleh, A.T. and A.M. Basheer. 2023. A Taxonomic Study of Some Species of Hyperparasitoids Attacking the Primary Parasitoid Microterys nietneri of the Citricola Scale Insect, Coccus pseudomagnoliarum in Syria. Arab Journal of Plant Protection, 41(3): 292-305. https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-41.3.292305 The citricola scale insect, Coccus pseudomagnoliarum, (Kuwana) (Hemiptera: Coccomorpha: Coccidae) is an economically important pest that occurs on citrus trees along the Syrian coast. The samples of host insects and infested plant parts were collected from April to June during 2016 and 2017 from two locations (Al-Sanobar, Dabba) in Lattakia Province and brought to the Biological Control Studies and Research Center (BCSRC), Faculty of Agriculture, Damascus University. Based on the information gathered, Microterys nietneri (Motschulsky) (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae) may play an important role as a biological control agent of citricola scale insect, but high hyperparasitoids levels reduced M. nietneri efficiency as a citricola scale parasitoid. The objective of this study was to describe and identify naturally occurring hyperparasitoids. The following parasitoids were identified and reported for the first time in Syria: Cheiloneurus claviger (Thomson), Pachyneuron muscarum (Linnaeus), and Marietta leopardine (Motschulsky). Microscopic images were provided to illustrate the morphological and morphometric characteristics of these species. Keywords: Hyperparasitoids, Citricola scale, Microterys, Syria