bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The operas arrangements for chamber ensembles in the Moravian and Lower Austrian monasteries
Authors: Pavlica Lukáš
Published: February 2023

This article aims to explore the various possibilities for the operas arrangements for chamber ensembles preserved in selected monastic localities as a remarkable subgenre, which flourished from the end of the 18th century until the middle of the 19th century. Important music collections of monasteries in Moravia and Lower Austria were selected for the research, specifically: Nová Říše (formerly Neureisch, Premonstratensians), Klosterneuburg (Augustinian Canons), Göttweig (Benedictines) and Zwettl (Cistercians). By comparing the situation in different monasteries, it was possible to look at the issue in a broader geographic context, which reflects the customs and possibilities of neighbouring regions within the Habsburg Monarchy.
"afermo quanto di sopra con mio giuramento" : dvanáct benátských malířů osvědčuje v roce 1714 pravost obrazů
Authors: Slavíček Lubomír
Published: February 2023

The article publishes an interesting cultural and historical document, a list one hundred paintings by Italian, Dutch and German artists from the 15th to the 17th centuries, compiled in the autumn of 1714 by twelve Venetian painters, mostly members of the local Collegio dei Pittori. This notarized certificate (today at the Archive of the National Gallery in Prague), in which they confirmed with their signatures the authenticity of the pictures under assessment and the authenticity of their authorship as declared, was donated in 1934 to the Society of Patriotic Friends of Art, predecessor of the National Gallery in Prague, by collector Joe Hloucha (1881–1957). However, its earlier provenance has yet to be determined. The introductory text sheds light on the emergence of similar experts' reports, which in Venice were a necessary precondition for the trade in Old Masters paintings. At the same time, it seeks to present the personalities of well-known but now more or less forgotten painters who compiled the certificate, bringing us closer to the authorial, thematic and genre mix of the picture collection, and last but not least to indicate the possible identification of some of the works of art recorded in the listing.
Gottfried von Rotenstein besucht Ende des 18. Jahrhunderts Südmähren
Authors: Pötzl-Malíková Mária
Published: February 2023

The contribution reports on the ennobled Bratislava pharmacist Johann Gottfried Stegmüller, who published reports from his numerous travels in Central Europe in the 1780s and 1790s under the name Gottfried Edler von Rotenstein. In particular, he visited with great interest luxurious aristocratic dwellings, where he then described with unusual precision every detail of their furnishings. The quantity of information contained in his descriptions is appreciated especially by art historians, who have thereby gained many interesting findings. In addition, his descriptions of major festivities are also interesting for the study of social change in the 18th century. In September 1782, Rotenstein undertook a tour of southern Moravia, to which the second part of the paper is devoted. His journey passed through Valtice, Lednice, Židlochovice to Brno, and from there to Austerlitz by Brno. With the exception of Lednice, where he found the gates closed, he could view all the châteaux mentioned in detail. He also gave attention to their large parks and gardens. A second journey to Moravia was made by Rotenstein in November 1790. In his report, he focused on a description of several days of festivities at the château in Valtice, on the occasion of the visit of Ferdinand I of the Two Sicilies.
Die "Taufe Christi" im Werk von Johann Lucas Kracker
Authors: Jávor Anna
Published: February 2023

In recent years, the set of drawings by Johann Lucas Kracker (1719–1779) has been enlarged with 12 pieces. The sheets preserved in the museum of Debrecen include a sketch showing the baptism of Christ in the Jordan. It is the first variant of the high altar of the Premonstratensian abbey in Jasov. Two exquisite painted oil sketches for the enormous picture of the high altar signed in 1762 (Košice / Jasov, Bratislava, Slovak National Gallery) have long been known. The drawing is a far simpler composition with few figures, reminiscently of Daniel Gran's painting for the high altar of Vienna's church of the Brothers Hospitallers (1736). The painted sketches were extended with genre figures from the motivic set of Paul Troger (1698–1762) and with the large angel holding a drapery behind Jesus. Kracker painted another two reduced versions on the basis of the sketches: for a side altar in the remonstratensian church in Nová Říše and a small mural for the church of Rancířov (1763). To the picture of the high altar in Jasov a monumental fresco cycle belongs narrating the legend of John the Baptist; their epic character suggests the inspiration of the Gospels according to Matthew, Mark and Luke, while the drawn sketch was presumably inspired by St John's Gospel. The commission was given by abbot Andreas Sauberer (1700–1779).
CERTAIN LAURENT TYPE LINEAR AND BILATERAL GENERATING RELATIONS
Authors: Qureshi Mohammad Idris , Ali Mahvish , Ahamad Dilshad
Published: February 2023

In this article, certain Laurent type linear and bilateral hypergeometric generating relations are derived by using series rearrangement technique, summation theorems of Pfaff-Saalchütz, Chu-Vandermonde and some reduction formulas.
KAMAL TRANSFORM OF STRONG BOEHMIANS
Authors: Mahajan A. M. , Chaudhary M. S.
Published: February 2023

The concept of Boehmian was motivated by the so called regular operators introduced by T.K.Boehme. The construction of Boehmians is similar to the construction of field of quotients. Several integral transforms have been extended to various class of Boehmians. We study here Kamal transform and extend it to Strong Boehmian space. This Kamal tranform is 1-1 and continuous in the space of Boehmians. Inverse Kamal transform is also defined.
A Review on Nano-Approaches Against Periodontitis Treatment
Authors: Parag Ghosh
Published: February 2023

Periodontitis is a provocative condition of the secretions that destroys the alveolar bone, the formation of periodontal pockets, and the degeneration of periodontal ligaments. WHO estimates that between 10 and 15 percent of people worldwide have severe periodontitis. The development of a wide variety of microflora, particularly anaerobes, in the compartments, the release of toxins and enzymes, and the stimulation of the body's immune system are the causes of the disease. Periodontitis was effectively treated using a variety of local or systemic methods. Currently, site-specific delivery, low dose requirements, bypassing first-pass metabolism, a reduction in gastrointestinal side effects, and other factors make the controlled local drug delivery approach preferable to the general approach because it primarily focuses on improving therapeutic outcomes. It offers a safe and efficient way of therapy overall, which improves patient compliance. Various surgical and mechanical procedures completely failed to eradicate the areas' germs. Numerous polymer-based delivery methods, including fibers, films, chips, strips, microparticles, nanoparticles, and nanofibers manufactured from various natural and synthetic materials, have been investigated to successfully transport various medications. These solutions have good mucoadhesion qualities, are Fill the pockets, have high retention at the target site, and are biocompatible and biodegradable. The study gives a general summary of all the different periodontitis targeted delivery systems that are now available and being created.
The use of oral presentations in Higher Education: CLIL vs. English as a foreign language
Authors: Gallardo del Puerto Francisco , Martínez Adrián María
Published: February 2023

The aim of the present study is to gain insight into the use of oral presentations in English in Higher Education. Thirty-five students, divided into two groups – Content-and-language-integratedlearning (CLIL) vs. English-as-a-foreign-language (EFL), were asked about their experience with oral presentations, received theoretical and practical training in how to make good oral presentations, were engaged in tasks in which they had to perform an oral presentation in English, evaluate their peers’ and own presentations, and eventually assessed the whole educational experience. An onset and an offset questionnaire were administered at the beginning and at the end of the innovation experience. The offset questionnaire results indicated that in comparison with the significant gains reported by EFL students, CLIL students did not perceive that their English language skills had improved after the oral presentation training, which suggests that CLIL lessons, in contrast to EFL settings, may be focused on content to the detriment of the language component. Consequently, we make a call for a better integration of content and language and for the use of focus-on-form techniques in CLIL contexts at university.
La incidencia del auto-concepto en el sentimiento de logro ante la realización de una tarea en un aula de Educación Infantil
Authors: Vaquero Ibarra Susana
Published: February 2023

En este trabajo se presenta un estudio experimental para el que se ha seguido la metodología de investigación en acción, basado en la observación sistemática, que intenta valorar la incidencia positiva que el auto-concepto tiene en el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje de alumnos de educación infantil.

La investigación educativa y la psicología aplicada a la educación ha demostrado la relación que existe entre razón y emoción y su repercusión en el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje.

Este estudio se ha llevado a cabo en un grupo de segundo curso de Educación Infantil compuesto por 18 alumnos de cuatro años, a los que se sometió a unas pruebas durante 4 semanas, antes y después de haber llevado a cabo un modelo de intervención didáctica centrada en el desarrollo del auto-concepto. Los resultados apoyaron la hipótesis de partida: que la intervención didáctica centrada en el desarrollo del auto-concepto tiene repercusiones positivas en la mejora del sentimiento de logro de los alumnos.
Tutoring students with disabilities: survey of the initiatives at Spanish and European universities
Authors: Galán-Mañas Anabel , Sanahuja Gavaldà Josep Maria , Fernández Rodríguez Montserrat , Gairín Sallán Joaquín , Muñoz Moreno José Luis
Published: February 2023

Las universidades europeas están poniendo en marcha iniciativas para implantar planes de acción tutorial que proporcionen orientación y apoyo a los estudiantes mientras cursan estudios universitarios, si bien estos planes de acción tutoriales a menudo no contemplan acciones específicas para los estudiantes con discapacidad. El objetivo de este artículo es presentar una relación de las actuaciones llevadas a cabo por 10 universidades españolas y 12 europeas, las cuales disponen de un servicio específico de atención al estudiante con discapacidad. El análisis ha tenido en cuenta aquellas dimensiones más importantes en un plan de acción tutorial: promoción, acogida, permanencia y egreso. Según los resultados las universidades españolas y europeas dedican un mayor esfuerzo a buscar mecanismos de inclusión para los estudiantes universitarios con discapacidad durante su permanencia en la universidad, especialmente en la orientación sobre los estudios y la adaptación curricular. Asimismo, las universidades europeas tienen más desarrolladas las actuaciones en el momento del egreso y disponen de programas de orientación para la inserción laboral.
Eficacia a nivel personal y social de un programa universitario para mayores en función de la edad de sus alumnos
Authors: Cuenca París Mª Elena
Published: February 2023

El artículo que se presenta emana de la evaluación del Programa Universitario para Mayores de la UNED[1]. El objetivo principal era establecer líneas para su mejora, analizando la eficacia, la adecuación y el grado de satisfacción de los alumnos mayores que participaron. Para ello se realizó una investigación evaluativa durante tres cursos de este Programa bajo el modelo CIPP de Stufflebeam y Shinkfield (1989). Este modelo establece la evaluación sistemática a través de la evaluación de contexto, de entrada, de proceso y de producto, siendo en esta última donde se insertan las variables que aquí se analizan. Interesaba saber si este Programa producía los mismos efectos en todos sus alumnos o existían diferencias significativas en función de los distintos grupos de edad establecidos para el estudio. Los resultados evidenciaron que los alumnos entre 55 y 65 años no percibían de la misma manera la utilidad del Programa que aquellos que contaban con más de 70 años.
El cortometraje: una alternativa educativa
Authors: Díaz Olaya Ana María
Published: February 2023

Los problemas y conflictos escolares a los que se enfrenta el profesorado en la actualidad provocan la búsqueda de medidas a veces no tan convencionales para llevar a cabo un óptimo proceso educativo donde el alumno adquiera cierto protagonismo  a la hora de la construcción de su propio aprendizaje y de adquisición de determinados conocimientos. El objetivo principal de este artículo no es sino servir de guía y de experiencia para una posible acción que los lectores del mismo puedan llegar a ejercer en el aula a partir de su lectura.  En este caso concreto, se pretende transmitir el proceso de grabación de un cortometraje en un aula de secundaria con graves problemas de convivencia, obteniendo de la misma unos resultados positivos conducentes a un cambio radical en la conducta del alumnado y una armonía en la convivencia sin precedentes.
ДИНАМИКАЛЫҚ ЖҮКТЕМЕГЕ ҚАТЫСТЫ БУЛДОЗЕРДІҢ МЕХАНИКАЛЫҚ ЖҮЙЕСІНІҢ ЖҰМЫС ІСТЕУІН ЗЕРТТЕУ
Authors: СУРАШОВ Н.Т. , ТОЛЫМБЕК Д.Н.
Published: February 2023

Для исследования динамики механической кинематической системы бульдозера принята трехмассовая расчетная схема с зазорами. В статье составлены уравнения движения механической системы бульдозера, с учетом упругих связей трех масс на основании второго закона Ньютона. Проинтегрировав математические вычисления определены скорости перемещения рабочих органов (РО) бульдозера с грунтом, степени нагружения и амплитуды колебаний нагрузок в упругих связях. Опытным путем установлены продолжительность операции резания грунта, наличии колебаний на РО (отвале) и время затухания колебании в зависимости от категории грунта.

Бульдозердің механикалық кинематикалық жүйесінің динамикасын зерттеу үшін саңылаулары бар үш массалық конструкция схемасы қабылданады. Мақалада Ньютонның екінші заңы негізінде үш массаның серпімді байланыстарын ескере отырып, бульдозердің механикалық жүйесінің қозғалыс теңдеулері құрастырылды. Математикалық есептеулерді интеграциялау арқылы бульдозердің жұмыс органының (ЖО) қозғалыс жылдамдығын, жүктеме дәрежесі мен серпімді байланыстардағы жүктемелердің тербеліс амплитудасы анықталады. Экспериментальды түрде топырақты кесу жұмысының ұзақтығы, ЖО (үйінді) бойынша дірілдің болуы және топырақтың категориясына байланысты дірілдің өшу уақыты анықталды.

To study the dynamics of the mechanical kinematic system of the bulldozer, a three-mass calculation scheme with gaps is adopted. The article compiles the equations of motion of the mechanical system of the bulldozer, taking into account the elastic bonds of the three masses on the basis of Newton's second law. Having integrated mathematical calculations, the speed of movement of the bulldozer's with the ground, the degree of loading and the amplitude of load fluctuations in elastic bonds are determined. The duration of the soil cutting operation, the presence of fluctuations on the blade and the time of atteening of the oscillation depending on the category of soil were experimentally established.
Connected and Autonomous Plant - a Roadmap to 2035
Authors: Wright Alex , Browne C.
Published: February 2023

(CAP) are transforming activities across the UK construction sector. CAP offers potential in a wide range of applications, for example: remote collection of data for design; geofencing of plant operation; semi-autonomous extraction and movement of materials; offsite and robotic construction. However, this transformation presents a challenge to the sector. The introduction of CAP technology lacks a unified approach. Practice differs across construction sites and between clients. As a result, CAP deployment varies significantly across sites and information flow between organisations is slow. The industry is developing a strong understanding of the potential presented by CAP, with exciting examples of new technology being applied in practice. However, the community is concerned over the pace and practicality of implementing new methods, in context of the current approach to commissioning and delivering construction projects. Because there is no clear direction to encourage the use of CAP, the industry must bear all the risks of investing in new systems. These investments are made in an environment where there’s a lack of certainty about the capability of the technology, and a lack of clarity about the risks, liabilities and acceptability of its use. What does the Roadmap describe? The Roadmap has been developed collaboratively with over 75 organisations. Questionnaires and workshops identified the actions required to overcome technical, business and legislative challenges affecting successful delivery of the vision. The Roadmap brings these together in nine workstreams, each focusing on key areas identified by stakeholders. These workstreams would be delivered in parallel through industry-wide collaboration.
Influence of am fungus funneliformis mosseae and k solubilizing bacterium bacillus mucilaginosus on the growth of tomato seedlings raised in pro trays Running head: influence of am fungi and ksb on the growth of tomato seedlings.
Authors: DJ Bagyaraj
Published: February 2023

Raising vegetable seedlings in pro trays is becoming an innovative approach to produce quality seedlings in horticulture. The present investigation was conducted to evaluate the effect of AMF Funneliformis mosseae and K solubilizing bacterium Bacillus mucilaginosus singly and together in enhancing the growth of tomato seedlings raised in pro trays under polyhouse conditions. Different growth parameters like shoot and root length, total seedling length, stem diameter, dry weight of seedlings, biovolume index, plant strength, vigourindex, macro and micro nutrientuptake, mycorrhizal root colonization and the population of B. mucilaginosus in the root zone soil were monitored. Significantly higher shoot length,root length, stem diameter and biovolume indexwere recorded in the treatments inoculated with F. mosseae alone followed by B. mucilaginosus alone. Most of the plant growth parameters were significantly less in the dual inoculation treatment with F. mosseae + B. mucilaginosus compared to single inoculation with either of them. This brings out the negativeinfluence of the two inoculants on each other leading to a reducedeffect on plant growth.
DINAMIKA HUKUM ISLAM ‎
Authors: Subhi Ahmad Farhan , Umar M. Hasbi , Ramlah
Published: February 2023

Islamic law has two characteristics, namely al-tsabat (fixed) and al-tathawwur (developing). The first characteristic, namely Islamic Law as a revelation of Allah which remains and does not change throughout time, while the second characteristic, namely Islamic Law which develops, is not rigid in various social situations and conditions. It is in the integration of these two characteristics that Islamic Law can last forever. The first characteristic is called sharia. While the second trait is called fiqh, namely the understanding of sharia. The division of the ulema into two major sects, Ahl al-Hadith and Ahl al-Ra'yi raises various kinds of legal issues and the results of ijtihad. This research focuses on discussing the history of the development of Ahl al-Hadith and Ahl al-Ra'yi, the influence of these two schools of thought on Islamic Law, and the style of thought of the two Imams of Schools (Maliki and Hanafi). This study uses a qualitative descriptive method and is a type of library research. This research finds two forms of thought in Islamic law from Ahl al-Ra'yi and Ahl al-hadith which have succeeded in making many contributions to the creation of legal foundations in the well-known schools of Islamic law which were built by each imam. his school. Most of the differences of opinion among the Imams of the Madhhab in establishing law are based on differences in viewing the foundations that exist in Islamic law. This research finds two forms of Islamic law thought from Ahl al-Ra'yi and Ahl al-hadith which have succeeded in making many contributions to the creation of legal foundations in the well-known schools of Islamic law which were built by each imam. his school. Most of the differences of opinion among the Imams of the Madzhab in establishing law are based on differences in viewing the foundations that exist in Islamic law. This research finds two forms of Islamic law thought from Ahl al-Ra'yi and Ahl al-hadith which have succeeded in making many contributions to the creation of legal foundations in the well-known schools of Islamic law which were built by each imam. his school. Most of the differences of opinion among the Imams of the Madzhab in establishing law are based on differences in viewing the foundations that exist in Islamic law.
HUKUM ISLAM DAN DINAMIKA SOSIAL ‎
Authors: Saadah Nairi , Umar M. Hasbi , Ramlah
Published: February 2023

This research examines the renewal of contextual Islamic law discovery methods that function to answer the challenges of the times and social dynamics. As an initial step in the reconstruction of fiqh, this research seeks to explain a solution offered by fiqh methods, namely a unified approach to shari'ah and social inference. In simple terms, this method seeks to bridge and integrate textual (normative) and contextual (historical-empirical) approaches. The basic assumption is that this effort will be beneficial for alternative methods of discovering Islamic law in this multi-cultural and religious era. This research is a literature study (library research) using a juridical, historical, and philosophical approach to answer the problems above. This study concludes that there are three methods of ijtihad, namely bayani (linguistics), ta'lili (qiyasi: causation), and istislahi (teleological). These three are common methods used in discovering and forming fiqh civilizations from time to time. By bringing empirical reality into the analysis of legal findings, there will be little guarantee that Islamic law in Indonesia can appear more creative and alive in the midst of modern social regulatory processes. As for the effort to renew the method of discovering Islamic law with a contextual approach in the form of historical and textual inference analysis, this is an ideal intellectual achievement. there will be little guarantee that Islamic law in Indonesia can appear more creative and live in the midst of modern social regulatory processes. As for the effort to renew the method of discovering Islamic law with a contextual approach in the form of historical and textual inference analysis, this is an ideal intellectual achievement. there will be little guarantee that Islamic law in Indonesia can appear more creative and live in the midst of modern social regulatory processes. As for the effort to renew the method of discovering Islamic law with a contextual approach in the form of historical and textual inference analysis, this is an ideal intellectual achievement
SEMI-ANALYTICAL INVESTIGATION ON MHD OLDROYD-B NANOFLUID FLOW UNDER STRATIFICATION CONDITIONS VIA AN EXPONENTIALLY STRETCHING SURFACE
Authors: Usman Auwalu Hamisu , Shah Zahir , Khan Waris , Humphries Usa Wannasingha
Published: February 2023

IIn this paper, a semi-analytical method is used to investigate the effects of stratification conditions on the boundary layer MHD Oldroyd-B nanofluid flow passed through an exponentially stretching sheet. Thermal radiation, viscous dissipation, as well as thermophoretic velocity effects are taken into account. Microorganism theory is also considered to analyze the suspended nanoparticles through bioconvection. The consequences of several features regarding Heat and mass transfer have been addressed. Using suitable transformations, the dimensionless equations obtained and solved by homotopy analysis method (HAM). The behavior of all profiles is described graphically and numerically by using an appropriate set of input parameters. With increasing thermal stratification parameter and Deborah numbers with respect to the relaxation time of heat flux, the Nusselt number increases and decreases respectively. Mass flux decrease by increasing the concentration stratification parameter. The comparison with existing literature reveals a high level of agreement
Exploring Principal Leadership Roles within a Community of Practice to Promote Science Performance of English Language Learners
Authors: Carrejo David , Cortez Teresa , Reinhartz Judy , null null
Published: February 2023

The world we live in continues to become more technologically advanced and educating youth tobecome productive citizens in an ever-changing global society is vital. The importance and necessity ofeducating an increasingly diverse student population has become a top priority for Pre-K-16 educators.To meet this challenge and set priorities for serving English Language Learners (ELLs), educators atall levels need to forge a clear vision and shared commitment for fostering "… a sense of belongingand community that inspires collaboration" among its members for the success of all students (TexasAssociation of School Administrators, 2008, p. 4).
Using Outdoor Experiential Training To Stimulate Emotional Intelligence Competencies and Group Leadership Skills Among Undergraduate Students
Authors: Noer David , Waters Rex , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

This study reports on the use of outdoor experiential training as a methodology for accelerating the group citizenship and leadership behaviors of undergraduate students. Using the emotional intelligence foundational skills of interpersonal competence and intrapersonal insight as a frame of reference for skill acquisition and measurement, it outlines the results of a self-assessment instrument and a small group problem solving exercise. Students reported a significant increase in group citizenship skills and the problem solving exercise indicated behavioral manifestations of these skills. The importance of incorporating the lessons of outdoor experiential training into an engaged classroom environment, mythological limitations, and opportunities for further research are discussed.
Domestic Violence and the Education of the Nigeria Pre – School Child
Authors: Idogo Gladys , null null , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

Literature tells us about three different views of children each relating to different era of civilization. Thefirst is during the Greco – Roman times. During this period children were taken to be miniature adultand this depicted in the acts and paintings of that period. Children were not accorded any specialstatus. As miniature adults, they were allowed to work on the fields and farms with little or noattachments to parents.The second is the medieval period. With the decline of the Greco-Roman civilization, Christianity cameto the fore. Under the religious tenets, man was born evil and so children were regarded as sinful,immoral and therefore their sinful nature needed to be exorcised through religious teachings andpractices. As sinners, children were seen to be bad creatures and were subjected to various kind ofpunishment aimed at purging off their sinful nature.Thirdly, is the age of enlightenment which emerged with the decline of the church. One the greatphilosophers of the time – John Locke (1632 – 1604), believed that a child’s mind was a Tabular Rasa– a blank tablet on which experiences write, thereby determining the child’s future. According to Locke,children were not innately bad but required adult-directed experiences to become good adult in future.Locke’s proposition was opposed by another notable psychologist – Jean Jacques Rousseau (1712 –1778).
Gendered Leadership Dynamics and Rural Community Development in Nigeria: The Case Study of Iyaloja and lyalaje Women Leaders in Ekiti State
Authors: Gadebo null , null null , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

Rural areas are usually referred to as small, inward-looking, and idyllic communities held together bykinship relations and supporting basic agricultural occupations (Ekong, 2003). The characteristicfeatures that differentiate rural from urban areas include: size, particularly areas inhabited by thepeople, low population density, homogeneity, presence of few social classes, low standard of living,presence of few / no social amenities such as electricity, pipe-borne water, low social mobility, mainlyagrarian in nature – producing the bulk of food consumed in urban areas and the attendant drifting ofyoung able-men to cities in order to benefit from the urban resources and modern life. People living inrural areas are characterised by low capital investment, low savings, and low production. The povertylevel is usually higher among women than men. Women continue to struggle with dual responsibilities ofeconomic production and domestic labour, while most of them are confronted by poverty, illiteracy, highhealth risks, inadequate access to productive resources, and lack of credit/market access. Landownership in rural areas determines the asset for production as well as access to credit andagricultural support services and the social power to negotiate for resources and membership indecision-making agencies. Paradoxically, most countries still lack adequate provision for women tohold land rights independently of their husbands or male relatives. Statutory laws often do not ensureindependent land rights for women (FFTC, 2008). Also, technological development and extensionprograms have not been responsive to household drudgery associated with different productionactivities undertaken by women. Persisting gender biases, deep-seated community dynamics and timeconstraints prevent women from actively participating in programmes intended to bring about socialcapital benefits and female empowerment.
Outcomes Assessment
Authors: Langbein Michele , null null , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

Outcomes assessment is an intense topic that has been debated and discussed on universitycampuses around the world. Educational accountability is a very important topic. There is tremendouspressure from accreditation agencies to comply with outcomes assessment requirements to maintainaccreditation. In addition, to be competitive in a market of many choices, students, employers, andlegislators are seeking trustworthy programs. This has raised many questions for Provosts, Deans, andDepartment Chairs. What are the purposes of outcomes assessment? What should we assess? Whatmethods should we use? How do we overcome faculty objections? Do we need to hire additionaladministrators to conduct or assist with outcomes assessment? What type of training do we need toprovide to our faculty? What do we do with the data that we collect?
New Technologies and Leadership Training
Authors: Juhary Jowati , null null , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

e-Learning and simulations are amongst new technologies that receive both praises and criticisms.Because of their potential, many educational institutions are attracted to implement and use them. Onthe other hand, because of their costs, many academics are sceptical about these new tools. Apartfrom the costs, many scholars argue about the effectiveness of e-learning and simulations in improvingstudents’ grades. Actually, there is no guarantee that any one learning and teaching tool could helpstudents perform better academically. That is why it is always a wise decision to blend the teaching andlearning approaches.
Self-Marketing Plans: Creating Career Embedded Education & Reinforcing Marketing Concepts
Authors: McCale Christina , Delliveneri Richard , Montrose Lynne , null null
Published: February 2023

While the concept of conduction a Self-Marketing Plan as part of a principles of marketing class is not new, little research has been done to determine what, if anything, students gain from the activity - and no studies on the topic have been done at private or religious based schools. Faculty at Regis College have not only created a model for implementing such a project in the principles of marketing class, but also established a collaborative partnership with the Career Services office to provide the career development information necessary to complete the project. This research study describes the benefits students gain from the project and the skills enhanced. The research also provides an evaluation of how the project has prepared the students for career entry and how the project has reinforced course content.
Learning Leaders Require Business Acumen: Instructional Design Professionals at the Corporate Leadership Table
Authors: Ward Oda Caroline , null null , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

Noting the increase in shifting markets, technological changes, and unstable world politics, Clark and Gottfredson (2008: 4) make a compelling argument for individual and corporate learning: "to continuously acquire new knowledge and skills assets during or ahead of changes in the market." Their article contends that learning agility is the key to organizational success in the turbulent business environment of the twenty-first century. Within their argument, the need to understand business trends, marketing and global business practices is a leitmotif in the call for learning at every level of an organization. They predict that learning will expand from the purview of Chief Learning Officers (CLOs) and Human Resource departments to a responsibility shared with managers and front-line employees.
An Exploration of Attributions Towards Success in Secondary Students with Disabilities
Authors: Tyler D. , null null , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

With the emergence of No Child Left Behind, the emphasis is on scientific-based research to provideevidence for certain practices and approaches to learning and remediation. While no one would denythat developing basic skills of reading, writing and mathematics are essential foundations for our youth,but, are they sufficient? A major topic of conversation across the nation is that American schools arefailing in closing the achievement gap, particularly in reading and mathematics. While a variety ofreading and mathematics programs have emerged, a number of professionals purport that morestrategic solutions are needed to improve achievement. Moreover, when considering that schoolpopulations are becoming more diverse, teachers are challenged to meet the needs of each student,including those with disabilities.
Impact of Subordinate Threats On Leaders' Pay Allocation Decisions
Authors: Fulford Mark , null null , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

In many different context within organizations today, attempts are made by direct reports to influence the decisions of their leaders. In no context does the resulting decision hit closer to home for a direct report than those related to the allocation of pay raises. Under what conditions are attempts by direct reports to influence their leaders' pay allocation decisions most effective? Wit at effect does a threat by the subordinate have on the leader's decision? Does the severity of the threat used matter? In an attempt to answer these questions, a study was conducted of leaders' pay allocation decisions under the conditions of varying levels of dependence and varying levels of severity of threat used by a focal direct report. Results indicated support for the interactive effects between dependence and dependency threats on leaders' pay allocation decisions (i.e., leaders allocated significantly higher increases to those direct reports upon whom they were highly dependent only when the direct report threatened the dependence relationship). Support was also found for the effects of threat severity (i.e., when the leader was highly dependent on the subordinate, more severe threats led to higher allocations). The results allow a more complete understanding of managerial pay allocation decisions and provide the groundwork for additional research.
An Examination of the Relationship of a Tenure System to Enrollment Growth, Affordability, Retention Rates, and Graduation Rates in Texas Public Two-Year Colleges
Authors: Waller Lee , Davis Jason , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

Austin (2006) and Chait (2002) indicate that most faculty prefer tenured to non-tenured positions. Thepresence of tenure track positions is often equated with institutional excellence and tenuredesignations are often associated with status. The promise of secure academic employment makesthe tenured position the gold standard of the academy. This preference for tenure is not limited touniversity faculty. Jacoby (2005) found that most young, part-time community college faculty desire fulltimetenure track positions. Older faculty members were not as enthusiastic in regard to tenure. Theacademic culture at community colleges appears to be evolving an employment desirability hierarchywhere the ultimate perceived academic level is the full-time tenured position. Kater and Levin (2005)concur with Jacoby’s findings and note that tenured community college faculty share traditionalgovernance decisions, including tenure recommendations. While community college faculty membersmay desire tenure systems, the question arises as to the whether or not tenure systems are beneficialfor community colleges.
Towards an Enhanced Status for Teachers in Africa
Authors: Olatunji Michael , null null , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

For sometime now there has been a tremendous increase in the demand for formal education inAfrica. As a result of this development, individuals, organizations, communities and the governmenthave invested huge sum of money in educational expansion. However, noble as this trend is, thequality of teachers remains one of the major factors that could mar or improve the overall educationalresults.It follows therefore that if the entire education enterprise in Africa will not be grounded in the distant ornearest future, it is imperative to ensure that teachers are appropriately positioned to play the cardinalroles that belong to them in the educational enterprise. In order to ensure that teachers in Africa areappropriately positioned for this cardinal role that can only be played by them, one of the cardinalissues that need to be addressed is the diminished status of teachers in Africa. With this background,attempt is made in this paper to closely examine the status of teachers in Africa, the need to enhance itand the modalities of doing so.
The "Glass-ceiling" in the church organization: Can e-mentoring be a panacea to women desiring leadership positions?
Authors: Ekukndayo John , null null , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

In leadership studies, mentoring has been in practice for a long time be it in local and nationalgovernance, organizational development (especially as part of a systematic leadership successionplan) or even for personal/professional development of individuals or groups. It seems that inorganizations today many desire to be mentored but unfortunately not all are finding appropriatementors that will cater for their personal and professional needs especially in meeting with theirpsychosocial needs (Kram, 1983). This is the case with many women in many male-dominatedworkplaces known for the preserving of "male prejudices, male values and creations" (Woodd, 1997),which though appear innocuous on the surface, invariably play vital roles in choosing leaders for topleadership positions. This phenomenon that hinders women who cluster middle management levels inorganizations but ended "sieved out" as unwanted for the top is known as the "glass ceiling". Thisphenomenon has been on since 1986 when some writers of the popular Wall Street Journal stumbledon the cliché to describe this barrier that appears so strong, yet transparent, hindering women fromclimbing to the top in organizations (Weyer, 2007). It is worthwhile to point out that mentoring isessential for career advancement especially for women in management but many women as a result oftheir gender disposition, in most cases, find it difficult to have access to mentors (Kram, 1983).
Total Quality Management Culture and Productivity Improvement in Ethiopia Higher Institutions
Authors: Ojo B.J , null null , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

The desire of all parents is to have qualitative and functional educational programs for their childrenfrom nursery school to the university level. This is in conformity with the general belief that a soundeducation is the only permanent legacy that parents can pass on to their children to ensure their future.However, what we see nowadays is that many countries’ education system is turning out unemployableilliterates. Hallak (1990) emphasized that the quality of the education system depends on the quality ofits teachers. Alloy Ejiogu (1990) stated that the quality of education in any given society dependconsiderably on the number and the quality of its personnel. David (1995) affirmed that the need foradministrative training program in education is crucial to the success and quality of the new educationalsystem which currently lacks visible subsystem of administrative training program. It therefore becomeshighly necessary that school administrators address themselves to those managerial activities thatwould lead to improvement of performance, thereby leading to academic excellence in schools. In fact,recent surveys have it that members of the public hold the opinion and accuse school administrators ofbeing more interested in their personal welfare of entertaining visitors than in the programs meant forimprovement of academic standards of their schools. Teachers are equally being accused of lack ofcommitment and dedication to duty. Parents are not encouraged enough to participate in the schoolmanagement and in the same vein, the local schools boards have not been fully responsible for dailyadministration, management and quality control of schools with respect to certification and materialsdevelopment techniques of teaching and evaluation. Abugbe (2002) affirmed that, a functionaleducational system is the cry of educationists the world over. This is because, we are inclined tobelieve that educational advancement and innovations can only come forth from disciplined andcommitted minds, which operate within an enabling work organizational culture, a culture pervaded byquality consciousness. Therefore, there is an urgent need for an organization wide approach andcommitment to quality improvement since no one organization can boast of holding franchise to thedevelopment and delivery of quality products/services; many organizations have embraced the totalquality management concept as a way of survival.
Dimensions Leader-Member Exchange: An Examination of Outcomes
Authors: Goertzen Brent , null null , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

This study investigates the relationship of managers’ and direct reports’ perceptions of leader-member exchange (LMX) on organizational citizenship behaviors (OCB). LMX was conceptualized as a multi-dimensional construct (Liden & Maslyn, 1998). Multiple regression analysis of data from 107 manager-direct report dyads of human resource development professionals indicated several relationships between LMX and OCB. Analysis indicated direct reports’ engagement in altruism OCB was related to managers’ perceptions of contribution dimension of LMX which accounted for a significant amount of variance above and beyond the control variables (position, organizational and dyad tenure). Additionally, managers’ perception of professional respect dimension of LMX was related to both altruism and generalized compliance OCB. Recommendations for further research are discussed.
There’s an (Educational) App for That?: m-Learning Across Device Platforms
Authors: Waller Lee , Lumadue Rick , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

The mobile platform has advanced to a level of technological sophistication and availability that manyeducators need to begin to think about how to utilize its potential. M-Learning may be used tosupplement and deliver learning content. Mobile devices are ubiquitous among all age groups ofstudents whether the popular iPod Touch\\iPad, PSP, Netbooks, etc. Smartphones have become verypowerful devices, capable of performing many useful applications. The mobile device market has seentremendous growth recently. The largest increase was in the 12-17 year old demographic.
Table of Contents - Fall 2010
Authors: null Fort Hays State University College of Education , null null , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

Academic Leadership Journal Fall 2010 table of contents
Understanding the Teacher Professional Development Facilitators and Barriers to Serve a Diverse Student Population
Authors: Bell David , Thomas Earl , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

In recent years there has been a growing interest in serving the needs of diverse learners. Many schooldistricts in response to this growing interest have launched special in-service programs to educate andtrain teachers on culturally sensitive teaching approaches for serving diverse learners. Many of theseprofessional development programs have implemented one-shot workshops that attempt to transformthe school-environment and teacher practices. Although, such efforts have consistently yielded little tono impact on transformation of the school environment and teacher practices they continue to be thepreferred teacher professional development model. Nothing has been so frustrating and wasteful as thethousand of conducted one-shot workshops that have led to no significant change in teacher practices(Fullan, 1991). Consequently, on the Southside of Chicago 10 Catholic elementary school principalsformed the Council 10-A consortium. The council was established to address and share ideas thatwould add to the quality of Catholic school education in the 21st century. The council identified diversityas one major issue confronting the delivery of high quality catholic education. The council reported thatthe one-shot teacher in-service workshops were not enough to create long-term change in the school environmentand/or teacher practices. Therefore, the Catholic Schools 10-A Council enlisted theassistance of a partnership with the School of Education at Saint Xavier University to develop adiversity project that would address systems and teacher change over a three-year period. Thepurpose of this article is to reflect on the teacher professional development facilitators and barrierseffecting ten private schools with respect to serving a diverse student population.
Academic Integrity Office: A Proposal
Authors: Stewart Brian , Faires Charles , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

In higher education, the topic of plagiarism and the issues surrounding this topic are ever present.However, the larger umbrella issue of academic integrity, of which plagiarism is encompassed, is notpresent. To formally address the larger umbrella issue, the School of Education (SOE) at a private nonprofitUniversity, located in the Southeastern United States, proposed the creation of an AcademicIntegrity Office. This paper provides background information related to academic integrity gatheredfrom the SOE, a review of literature, summarized data collected from faculty members of the SOE, anda proposal. Sections of this paper are based upon a study conducted by Stewart in 2008.
Leadership in Educational Administration: Concepts, Theories and Perspectives
Authors: Farahbakhsh Saeid , null null , null null , null null
Published: February 2023

An article discussing the various theories and types of leadership as applicable to educational administration.