bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Formulation and Physical Quality Test of Body Lotion of Averrhoa bilimbi L. Extract as Anti-Mosquito Agent for Aedes aegypti
Authors: Eryani Farica , Miryati Nanda Riztina , Faulatun Ike Afni , Gifari M. Arya , Ramadhan Fajri , Handayani Sri Seno
Published: June 2024

Mosquitoes are one of the vectors with a high disease spread compared to several other types of insects. Making a body lotion from Averrhoa bilimbi L. leaf extract is an effort to reduce the spread of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. Averrhoa bilimbi L. leaves contain secondary metabolite compounds that can be utilized as natural repellants. This study aimed to test the phytochemical compounds, physical quality and repellant power of the body lotion formula of the Averrhoa bilimbi L. leaf extract. The test results showed that the lotion preparation was stable in organoleptic observation and homogeneity test. Repellant activity against Aedes aegypti mosquitoes was conducted for 5 hours. The highest protection power of lotion with Averrhoa bilimbi L. leaf extract was obtained at 76.92% at 4% extract concentration from three formulas.
Increasing Peroxide Number of Sumbawa Oil Through Ozonation Process Using Double Dielectric Barrier Discharge (DDBD) Plasma Reactor
Authors: Puryadi Puryadi , Hilmi Amirul , Ulfa Andi Maria
Published: June 2024

Oil is one of the most popular media for the ozonation process compared to other media such as water or saline methods or direct exposure to blood. Ozonated oil has an advantage over other ozone therapy methods because ozonated oil has an antiseptic activity that is several hundred times higher than ozonated saline. Sumbawa oil is one of the local wisdom products of the Sumbawa tribal community, which is generally used as medicine or massage therapy to heal injuries such as broken bones, tendonitis, bruises, back pain and treatment of various skin wounds. An ozonation process can be carried out to increase the ability of Sumbawa oil to regenerate skin and repair tissue. Ozonation uses a Double Dielectric Barrier Discharge (DDBD) plasma reactor. The DDBD Plasma Reactor is a reactor that can produce ozone gas with very high purity. Pure ozone gas is very well applied in the medical world. This research aims to increase the peroxide levels in Sumbawa oil by ozonation using a Double Dielectric Barrier Discharge (DDBD) Plasma reactor. The flow rates used were 0.1 L/minute, 0.4 L/minute and 0.7 L/minute for 1 hour, 3 hours and 5 hours. The results showed that the peroxide value increased with increasing oxygen flow rate and ozonation time. The highest peroxide value was obtained at a flow rate of 0.7 L/minute for 5 hours, namely 332.03 mg Eq/kg Sumbawa oil. Increased by 282.71 mg Eq/kg; the peroxide figure for Sumbawa oil without ozonation was 49.32 mg Eq/kg.
Pemanfaatan Nira Aren Sebagai Substrat Pupuk Organik Cair Untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Perkebunan di Desa Bukit Tinggi Kecamatan Gunung Sari
Authors: Tajidan  , Halil  , Edy Fernandez  , Efendy Efendy  , Sharfina Nabilah  , Sri Mulyawati  , Ratih Purnamasari
Published: June 2024

Pupuk kimia mkin mahal dan langka mengakibatkan meningkatnya biaya produksi pertanian di satu sisi, serta kerusakan tanah di sisi lain sebagai akibat penggunaan pupuk kimia yang berlebihan. Solusinya adalah menerapkan teknologi pemupukan berimbang. Pupuk organik menggunakan bahan alami yang difermentasi menggunakan mikro organisme di antaranya adalah memanfaatkan nira air sebagai subtrat dalam produksi pupuk organik cair. Penggunaan pupuk organik cair yang telah terbukti dapat meningkatkan kesehatan tanaman dan meningkatkan produksi hasil perkebunan. Tujuan kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat (PKM) tentang penggunaan pupuk organik cair menggunakan subtrat nira aren adalah meningkatkan pengetahuan petani perkebunan dalam memanfaatkan nira aren dalam produksi pupuk organik cair dan penerapan teknologi pemupukan berimbang. Kegiatan PKM dilaksanakan dengan menerapkan metode pembelajaran andragogy dengan teknik peragaan dan praktek. Sebagai sasaran PKM adalah pengurus dan anggota kelompok tani maju bersama di desa Bukti Tinggi Kecamatan Gunung Sari. Hasil yang diperoleh dari kegiatan PKM adalah petani telah memiliki pengetahuan tentang pemanfaatan nira aren sebagai subtrat dalam produksi pupuk organik cair, serta mampu menerapkan teknologi pemupukan berimbang.
Sosialisasi dan Pelatihan Pengolahan Buah Kelapa Menjadi Minyak Kelapa Murni Sebagai Inovasi Produk Usaha KWT Al-Ummahat Lendang Nangka
Authors: Idiatul Fitri Danasari  , Ni Made Wirastika Sari  , Anwar  , Siska Ita Selvia  , Candra Ayu
Published: June 2024

KWT Al-Ummahat merupakan salah satu kelompok wanita yang produktif di Desa Lendang Nangka Kecamatan Lombok Timur, salah satu produk andalan yang dihasilkan adalah minyak goreng kelapa. Melihat perkembangan produk tersebut maka dilakukan upaya diversifikasi produk KWT yaitu mengolah buah kelapa menjadi minyak kelapa murni atau Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO). Metode pengabdian kepada masyarakat dilakukan melalui beberapa tahapan dengan menekankan pada kegiatan sosialisasi dan pelatihan. Pengabdian dilakukan selama dua hari di Sekretariat KWT Al-Ummahat Desa Lendang Nangka sebanyak 20 peserta yang merupakan anggota KWT Al Ummahat. Hasil kegiatan pengabdian melalui sosialisasi dan pelatihan ini yaitu: 1) anggota KWT mengetahui manfaat dari minyak kelapa murni (VCO); 2) anggota KWT mengetahui cara dan proses pembuatan VCO; dan 3) anggota KWT memilki produk tambahan sebagai produk usaha bersama yaitu Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) LENKA.
ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF LACK OF CLASSROOMS ON STUDENTS' CONDUCTIVITY WHILE LEARNING
Authors: Kholisah Nur , Belva Saskia  , Novi Suci Dinarti  , Levy Rohmatilahi  , Deti Rostika
Published: June 2024

The classroom is a very important supporting factor when the learning process takes place. A school must meet the criteria in the National Education Standards (SNP), one of which is the criteria for facilities and infrastructure, especially classrooms. This research aims to analyze the impact of the lack of classroom space on students' conduciveness to learning. Lack of classroom space was identified as an issue that may affect the quality of learning and student well-being. This study was conducted with the aim of providing a better understanding of the impact of a lack of classroom space on the conduciveness of student learning. This research uses a qualitative descriptive research method. The qualitative descriptive research method is a research method that explains or presents data from the results of research that has been carried out. The results of this research show that the lack of classroom space has a negative impact on students' conduciveness to learning. With limited classroom space, students experience difficulty in focusing and concentrating, limited social interaction, and higher stress levels. Apart from that, learning becomes less interactive and students find it difficult to move freely.
THE NUMBERED HEAD TOGETHER LEARNING MODEL ON THE CRITICAL THINKING ABILITY OF IV CLASS SD STUDENTS
Authors: Ermawati Diana , Prameswari Andin , Nuryanah Siti , Nashan Syafiq , Noor Yuniza Amalia
Published: June 2024

The low critical thinking abilities of students are caused by the application of non-innovative learning models. Learning is still teacher-centered so that students cannot develop critical thinking skills to the maximum. The aim of this research is to determine differences in critical thinking abilities of students who are treated using the Numbered Heads Together learning model. This research is quantitative research with the type of experimental research. The research was conducted in class IV of SD N 10 Gondosari. Data analysis was carried out using the t-test (Paired T Test). Based on the results of the T Test (Paired T Test) calculations, the Sig value is obtained. (2-tailed) is 0.000 which means Sig. (2-tailed) < 0.05. From these calculations, the T test results were less than the significance level. It can be concluded that there is a difference in the average test results before and after the Numbered Head Together (NHT) learning model is implemented. There are significant differences in critical thinking abilities between students taught using the Numbered Heads Together learning model.
THE RELATIONSHIP OF SELF-CONFIDENCE TO INDEPENDENCE IN LEARNING INDONESIAN CLASS 3 AT SDN MANGUN JAYA 03
Authors: Ningsih Niviana , Dariyanto Dariyanto
Published: June 2024

If students experience low self-confidence, if it cannot be handled properly, it will result in low learning independence and can hinder students' progress in the learning system. Therefore, the problem that will be studied in this research is: "Is there a significant relationship between self-confidence and student learning independence in Indonesian language subjects in class 3 at SDN Mangun Jaya 03". This type of research is quantitative and correlational based. This research was conducted in class III (A, B, C, D) of SDN Mangunjaya 03 semester 2 (even) of the 2023/2024 academic year with a population of 112 students. Researchers used cluster random sampling techniques with a minimum sample of 56 respondents. In the trial of the self-confidence variable instrument, only 25 valid items were obtained from 30 question items, while the learning independence variable only found 20 valid items from 24 question items, and all reliability test results were met. The prerequisite test results showed that the normality and linearity tests had been fulfilled. The correlation test result between the self-confidence variable and the learning independence variable is 0.432, which has a positive value and is included in the medium relationship level category. In conclusion, there is a significant relationship between self-confidence and student learning independence in Indonesian language subjects in class 3 at SDN Mangun Jaya 03.
Contribuições da Neuroarquitetura para Edifícios Inteligentes Projetando espaços capazes de modificar o futuro
Authors: Albuquerque Ciro Férrer Herbster
Published: June 2024

Este estudo examina as contribuições da Neuroarquitetura para o design de Edifícios Inteligentes, integrando princípios neurocientíficos para aprimorar a interação entre o espaço construído e o bem-es
A MEDICINA DO FUTURO: UMA REVISÃO MULTIDISCIPLINAR
Authors: Health Editora
Published: June 2024

O objetivo central do LIVRO A MEDICINA DO FUTURO: UMA REVISÃO MULTIDISCIPLINAR é difundir o conhecimento e estimular o pensamento científico, discutindo temas de grande relevâncias na área da Saúde, com o intuito de atingir o maior número de pessoas possíveis. Queremos compartilhar trajetórias e experiências de profissionais e pesquisadores atuantes, que contribuirão para a atualização e o aprimoramento de acadêmicos e profissionais da saúde e áreas afins.
URGÊNCIA E EMERGÊNCIA: O DESAFIO DE SALVAR VIDAS
Authors: HEALTH EDITORA
Published: June 2024

O objetivo central do LIVRO URGÊNCIA E EMERGÊNCIA: O DESAFIO DE SALVAR VIDAS é difundir o conhecimento e estimular o pensamento científico, discutindo temas de grande relevâncias na área da Saúde, com o intuito de atingir o maior número de pessoas possíveis. Queremos compartilhar trajetórias e experiências de profissionais e pesquisadores atuantes, que contribuirão para a atualização e o aprimoramento de acadêmicos e profissionais da saúde e áreas afins.
Perception of Mexican Educational Actors Regarding the Implications of School Life on Educational Achievement
Authors:   PhD, Higher Institute of Educational Science of the State of Mexico, Mexico, eduardo.perez@isceem.edu.mx, Archundia Eduardo Pérez , Colunga Julio Juan Villalobos ,   PhD, Higher Institute of Educational Science of the State of Mexico, Mexico, julio.villalobos@isceem.edu.mx
Published: June 2024

This paper analyses the implication of school life, understood as coexistence, in the educational achievement of secondary school students. The article is based on data collected as part of a collective piece of research from the perspective of the sociological phenomenology of Alfred Schutz. 135 in-depth interviews were conducted with both teachers and students as well as participant observation sessions at different times and spaces in the educational institutions in this study. Further discussion is enhanced when problems such as insecurity and poverty are brought forward into the scene. It is concluded that if the concept of bullying continues to be reduced as a problem of disciplined coexistence among peers, palliative educational policies will prevail that lose sight of this type of violence. The results show the omission in educational public policies regarding the importance of interpersonal relationships on both teaching and learning processes.
+Exploring the Effectiveness of Kindergarten Students’ Online Learning During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors:   Dr., Gratia Christian College, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, hschui@gratia.edu.hk, Chui Hong Sheung , Chin Fung ,   Asst. Prof. Dr., Gratia Christian College, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, fchin@gratia.edu.hk, Wan Po Yee ,   Dr., Gratia Christian College, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, wan@nobelpreschool.org
Published: June 2024

Online teaching was adopted in Hong Kong and many other places worldwide due to lockdown policies during the COVID-19 pandemic. This research explores the effectiveness of kindergarten students’ online learning as measured by parents’ reports of their child’s satisfaction with learning, engagement in learning, effective teaching strategies, and an environment conducive to online learning. Parents of 392 students from 40 randomly selected kindergartens in Hong Kong completed questionnaires in March 2022, a few months after the end of online teaching. A questionnaire was designed for this study, with reliability and validity supported by Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA). Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was used to test hypotheses. The findings show that effective teaching strategies and an environment conducive to online learning positively affected student learning. It can cast light on the issue of whether online teaching is suitable for kindergarten students, the appropriate teaching strategies, and the kind of learning environment needed to enhance online learning processes and outcomes.
Rural and Urban Kindergarten Teachers’ Self-Efficacy: Implications for the Implementation of the Standard-Based Curriculum in Ghana
Authors:   Department of interdisciplinary studies, Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development, Ghana, pboateng@aamusted.edu.gh, Boateng Philip
Published: June 2024

The study examined rural and urban kindergarten teachers’ teaching efficacy and its implications for the implementation of the standard-based curriculum in Ghana. It also examined whether kindergarten teachers’ teaching efficacy differs in terms of teaching experience. It also sought to determine the influence of gender, academic and professional qualification, job satisfaction, and teaching and learning resources on teaching efficacy. The Teacher Sense of Efficacy Scale (TSES) was used to collect online data from 375 kindergarten teachers drawn from rural and urban school settings. Findings from the study showed that kindergarten teachers in rural school settings reported higher levels of teaching efficacy in the area of instruction and pupil engagement than their urban counterparts. Again, rural and urban kindergarten teachers’ teaching efficacy differs across the different categories of teaching experience in areas of instruction and engagement but not for classroom management. The findings further showed that job satisfaction did not influence kindergarten teachers’ teaching efficacy. It is concluded that the Ghana Education Service should organize continuing professional development programmes to boost and sustain kindergarten teachers’ self-efficacy in areas of instruction, classroom management, and engagement. Implications of the study’s findings to research and practice are also discussed.
Exploring the Efficiency of Associative Vocabulary Teaching Strategies to Foreign Language Learners
Authors:   Department of foreign languages and linguistics, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran, aljburi.abed@gmail.com, Aljburi Mohammad Abed , Khaghaninejad Mohammad Saber ,   Corresponding author, Department of foreign languages and linguistics, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran, mskhaghani@shirazu.ac.ir
Published: June 2024

This study attempted to explore the effect of applying three associative vocabulary instruction strategies (context-based, morphemic analysis and concept map) compared with the traditional strategies on the intermediate EFL learners' vocabulary development employing a quasi-experimental, quantitative, pre-test/post-test design. With the aid of an English proficiency test and a researcher-developed vocabulary test the homogeneity of the participants were checked before the study's treatment. Subsequently, 80 intermediate EFL learners were chosen via convenience sampling procedure from private language schools and recruited for the study and divided into four groups of 20 as the experimental and control participants. The experimental participants were taught the target lexical items with the aid of contexts, concept maps and morphemic analyses while the control participants experienced the traditional instruction (i.e., L1 equivalent provision, word lists, flashcards and memorization). The same vocabulary test was administered this time as the post-test to check whether there was a significant difference in the learners’ attainment for the taught lexical items. The performance of the participants on the vocabulary post-test was analyzed both descriptively and inferentially (a MANOVA, an ANOVA and an independent-samples t-test). It was revealed that all the associative vocabulary teaching strategies were significantly more efficient than the traditional vocabulary teaching strategies. Moreover, it was found that concept mapping was the most efficient instructional strategy for teaching the lexical items compared with the traditional strategies and other associative strategies for the intermediate EFL learners.
College Student, Veteran Writers’ Interest in Discussing COVID-19 Pandemic Stressors and Related Political Topics
Authors:   University of the Incarnate Word, United States, hembroug@uiwtx.edu, Hembrough Tara , Mixon Lindsey ,   Southeastern Oklahoma State University, United States, lindsey.a.mixon-1@ou.edu
Published: June 2024

This exploratory case study investigated college student veterans’ pre-pandemic versus pandemic types and levels of stress linked to their individual/family and communal, health and social-relational contexts during the COVID-19 pandemic and how this orientation impacted their potential interest in communicating about the pandemic and related political, controversial topics in classrooms with a substantial discussion- and writing-assignment course design. The study focused on student veterans, who were compared with their nonveteran peers. From a U.S. university with a socioeconomically depressed, rural population, 78 college students, 39 veterans and 39 nonveterans, participated. The authors applied a mixed-methods design approach and convergent-parallel strategy reliant on data collection and analysis by utilizing Likert scale and short-answer survey questions, NVivo coding, and SPSS statistical software. As findings, during the pandemic, both the veterans and nonveterans reported high and often similar stress levels of up to 41% for five factors connected to their individual/family and communal, health and social-relational contexts, which negatively impacted their college educational paths. During the pandemic, veterans showed the highest stress rates for three factors: anxiety about 1) a community/national political issue(s) connected to their communal, health and social-relational contexts and, tied for second place, 2) an injury/illness of a family member(s) affecting veterans’ individual/family health and 3) a community/national issue(s) related to the COVID-19 pandemic as again linked to veterans’ communal, health and social-relational statuses. Meanwhile, the nonveterans’ top stressor concerned a personal socializing issue associated with their individual/family, social-relational background.
Physical Education Teacher in Middle Schools: Requirements and Academic Profile
Authors:   University of Pécs, Institute of Sport Science and Physical Education, Hungary, zsolt.nemeth@gamma.ttk.pte.hu, Németh Zsolt , Shopulatov Abdumalik ,   Uzbek State University of Physical Education and Sports, Uzbekistan, matonat1981@gmail.com, Norboyev Komiljon ,   Urgut branch of Samarkand State University, Uzbekistan, n-komil@samdu.uz, Ahmedov Farruh ,   Dr., Samarkand State University, Uzbekistan, ahmedovfsh@gmail.com, Valente Sabina N. ,   CARE - Research Center on Health and Social Sciences, Polytechnic Institute of Portalegre, Portugal, svalente@ipportalegre.pt
Published: June 2024

This study aimed to discuss the academic profiles and requirements of physical education teachers at middle schools. Therefore 102 physical education teachers (Mage= 44) from Uzbekistan participated in this study. The literature review method was used to find potential research papers. A special self-report interview was used to determine the professional needs of physical education teachers working at middle schools. The results of the interviews were used to determine the indicators of the professional profiles of the physical education teachers. The results showed that physical education teachers should meet several professional requirements. Also, revealed five main requirements, namely, psychological and pedagogical requirements, personal and professional requirements, teaching (or methodological) requirements, communicative and organizational requirements, and scientific-educational requirements. The research results can be applied to the future training of physical education teachers, the development of teacher education programs, and the organization of an effective educational process in schools. Future physical education teachers can use the results of this study to envision professional requirements, skills, and experiences.
Enhancing Students' Performance in Biology through Blended Learning with Collaborative Tools and Interactive Online Activities
Authors:   Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University, Philippines, mcbandarlipe@dmmmsu.edu.ph, Bandarlipe Maria Cristina B.
Published: June 2024

The study focused on the assessment of the technological pedagogical and content knowledge (TPACK) of graduate students enrolled in the Master of Arts in Science Education (MASE) program and tested the effectiveness of a blended learning approach using online collaborative tools, a learning management system, and interactive resources in Biology. The specific objectives of the study included describing the profile of MASE students in terms of computer and internet resources and skills, measuring their confidence levels in the four TPACK constructs, finding significant differences in pretest and posttest scores, and obtaining student feedback on the use of Edmodo as a Learning Management System. The study employed a one-shot pretest-posttest experimental design using a combination of online resources and face-to-face interactions. Based on the results, there was an increase in the median values before and after the intervention, as shown by the difference between the pre-median and post-median. Pre-implementation, the TPACK confidence level of the students was rated fairly confident (FC), but it increased after to completely confident (CC). This suggests that the students' TPACK confidence level improved positively using the BL approach. Likewise, the t-stat value of 10.68 indicates a significant difference between the pretest and posttest scores after implementing the blended learning approach. This suggests that the blended learning approach had a positive and noteworthy impact on the student's performance, as seen in the improved test scores. The study's results highlighted the benefits of Edmodo as well as the use of interactive online activities in their performance and TPACK as reported by the students.
Evaluating the Reliability of a Social Presence Composite Construct for Online Computer Science Degree Programmes
Authors:   Omega Graduate School, & American College of Education, USA, jreichard@ogs.edu & joshua.reichard@ace.edu, Reichard Joshua D. , Gumbo Mishack T. ,   University of South Africa, South Africa, gumbomt@unisa.ac.za
Published: June 2024

As a contribution to ongoing discussions about the implications of social presence for online instruction technology, this study evaluated the reliability and validity of a composite social presence construct in online computer science programmes using archival data from the Computing Research Association’s (CRA) Center for Evaluating the Research Pipeline (CERP) Data Buddies Survey. Questions from the survey were aligned to three interdependent subconstructs of social presence proposed by Kreijns et al (2021). Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient was used to analyse the relationships between the subconstructs. Cronbach’s alpha was used to evaluate the internal consistency and reliability of the subconstructs of social presence, sociability, and social space, as well as the composite construct of social presence. The findings indicate that the social presence construct and its subconstructs are internally consistent and highly reliable, aligned with the CERP survey. Results indicated that the subconstructs are interrelated indicators of the perception of social presence in online computer science programmes. This study contributes to the literature concerning measuring social presence in online learning by providing a reliable and valid construct that can be used to assess the construct using different permutations of analysis on the CERP dataset.
Leisure Activities of Young People as a Predictor of Life Satisfaction
Authors:   Faculty of Teacher Education, University of Zagreb, Republic of Croatia, marina.duranovic@ufzg.hr, Đuranović Marina
Published: June 2024

The aim of this study was to determine to what extent leisure activities affect life satisfaction in young people. 670 students attending the University of Zagreb (Croatia) took part in the study, out of which 209 (31.2%) were males and 461 were females (68.8%). The largest number of students stated they have 2-3 hours of leisure time per day (n = 210; 31.3%), while the lowest number of students stated they have up to 1 hour of leisure time per day. The respondents filled in a survey which consisted of 2 parts: The Leisure Time Questionnaire and The Satisfaction with Life Scale (Diener et al., 1985). For the purpose of this study and based on the relevant literature, The Leisure Time Questionnaire was designed in which 6 composite variables were formed (Cultural activities, Relaxing activities, Electronic media and the Internet, Useful activities, Sports, Socializing and going out). According to the findings, the respondents tend to spend most of their leisure time in Relaxing activities, and the minimum of their time engaging in Cultural activities. Out of all 6 composite variables relating to young people’s leisure activities, only one, Socializing and going out, has proved to be a statistically significant predictor of life satisfaction in young people.
Online Learning in Higher Education – Learners' Perceptions, Interaction, Flexibility and Challenges
Authors:   Dr., Al-Qasemi Academic College of Education, Israel, haifamag@gmail.com, Majadly Haifaa , Awad Nayif ,   Dr., Sakhnin Academic College of Education, Israel, awad_nayif@yahoo.com, Amasha Marcel ,   Dr., Sakhnin Academic College of Education, Israel, marcelam@telhai.ac.il
Published: June 2024

The current study explores preservice teachers' engagement in online learning. A total of 653 students from two Arab teacher-training colleges in Israel answered an attitude questionnaire focusing on four significant aspects of online learning: participants’ perceptions; interactions with online learning; learning flexibility; and challenges of online learning. Inferential statistics methods were employed, mainly MANOVA analysis and the Structural Equation Modelling approach model (SEM). Results indicate the participants' readiness to learn online, showing positive perceptions towards online learning and highlighting the method's flexibility, even though several challenges are still impeding the learning process. The study also shows that the participants’ perceptions, the method's flexibility and learning challenges, in addition to the learners' demographic variables, could affect the learners' interaction with online learning. The study results could help in understanding the associations between the perceptions of and experiences with online learning, specifically students' online interaction. Future research could examine other aspects relating to students’ interaction with online learning and the relationship of online learning with the learners' properties and the method's characteristics.
Note-taking and Its Impact on Learning, Academic Performance, and Memory
Authors:   Assoc. Professor, The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The City College of New York of the City University of New York, USA, isalame@ccny.cuny.edu, Salame Issa I. , Tuba Maryam ,   Psychology Department and Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The City College of New York of the City University of New York, USA, mtuba001@citymail.cuny.edu, Nujhat Mir ,   Biology Department, The City College of New York of the City University of New York, USA, mnujhat000@citymail.cuny.edu
Published: June 2024

Note-taking is a significant part of students’ academics because it improves their learning and helps them with their memory. Writing effective notes that are concise helps students to understand the information easier and allows them to retrieve information efficiently. Note-taking allows students to organize information and to enhance their cognitive processing. There are many different ways to structure notes such as intentional free notes, outline notes, and matrix notes. Therefore, it is important that students find their own structured way to write effective notes during lecture. The purpose of this research study is to investigate whether effective-note-taking improves the quality of learning and memory retrieval for students. A survey was administered and collected from 200 students of the City College of New York during fall of 2022. The survey questionnaire included Likert-type and open-ended questions, which was used to examine the students’ thoughts, perceptions and their views about the benefits of effective note-taking. The data suggest that student’s ability to note-taking and their method of note-taking is positively correlated with their GPA and performance. Furthermore, most students believe note-taking is vital to have a higher academic performance. Furthermore, the data suggests that the students’ perceptions is that effective note-taking helps them with their memory and information retrieval.
Physics Educational Technology (PHET) Simulations in Teaching General Physics 1
Authors:   Bayambang National High School, Department of Education, Bayambang, Pangasinan, Philippines, rhandy.almadrones@deped.gov.ph, Almadrones Rhandy DG. , Tadifa Frederick G. ,   DMMMSU SLUC, Agoo, La Union, Philippines, ftadifa@dmmmsu.edu.ph
Published: June 2024

As stipulated in the "K to 12 Program" of the Department of Education, Philippines, the traditional way of teaching and learning should be transformed into electronic learning where ICT skills and technologies are introduced to the 21st-century learners, as well as 21st-century teachers. This paper tried to determine if teaching by utilizing Physics Education Technology (PhET) Simulations can impinge on the mastery of the least learned competencies in General Physics 1. It specifically analyzed the Proficiency level and Performance level in demonstrative applications in Physics. The current study also proposed an enhanced lesson plan exemplar that can be adopted by STEM teachers in teaching Physics. The descriptive method of research was employed in the study. During the investigation, there were 49 Grade 12 STEM students participated. The study concludes that PhET Simulation-Integrated instruction can improve the students' proficiency level on the least mastered competencies in General Physics 1. It also strengthened the claim that PhET Simulations can be a virtual laboratory for assessing students' performance on demonstrative applications. Further, utilizing and integrating PhET Simulations in delivering physics lessons can promote positive and engrossing learning experiences among learners.
The Bilingual Education Cycle: From learning to teaching Physical Education in a Foreign Language
Authors:   University of A Coruña, Spain, miriam.gnunez@udc.es, García-Núñez Miriam N. , Bobadilla-Pérez María ,   University of A Coruña, Spain, m.bobadilla@udc.es, Fraguela-Vale Raúl ,   University of A Coruña, Spain, raul.fraguela@udc.es
Published: June 2024

This research examines the influence of studying Non-Language Areas (NLA) subjects in a Foreign Language (FL) during pre-university education on three key factors: students' Foreign Language Competence (FLC), their perception of the FL training received during their Primary Education Degree (PED), and their intention to teach Physical Education (PE) in a FL in the future. A targeted sample of 160 students pursuing a PED was surveyed using a purposeful non-random questionnaire. The findings reveal a positive correlation between studying these subjects and enhanced FLC, both perceived and certified. Additionally, students exhibit a more favorable attitude towards the FL training in their PED and the prospect of teaching PE in a FL. Despite existing challenges in Bilingual Education (BE) program implementation at national and regional levels, exposure to NLA subjects in a FL in pre-university education yields positive outcomes in these areas.
Echoes of Creativity: Investigating the Impact of Music Type on Pre-writing Idea Generation
Authors:   Guangzhou College of Commerce, China & Language and Literacy Education, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia, rachelchen@gcc.edu.cn & s2155589@siswa.um.edu.my, Chen Hui , Li Qianru ,   Faculty of Education, University of Macau, China, yc07101@um.edu.mo
Published: June 2024

Music has been found to be an effective aid in foreign language learning, but its potential use has yet to be explored. This study utilised a quantitative research method to examine the effect of music type on generating English-as-a-foreign-language (EFL) students’ pre-writing ideas, which were moderated by gender. Fifty-three students from three classes without academic writing experiences were assigned to three different music types, including no music, instrumental music, and pop music. The results showed that female students outperformed male students, regardless of music types, in pre-writing idea generation tasks. In particular, female students significantly performed the best in instrumental music, followed by no music and pop music. On the contrary, male students obtained the greatest achievement in task when listening to pop music and the lowest performance when listening to instrumental music. The findings of the study imply the recognition of gender-specific preferences in using different types of music to enhance the processes of pre-writing idea generation, prompting tailored writing environments for EFL students’ needs.
Post-Pandemic Mathematic Teachers' Perception on TPACK and Classroom Management Self Efficacy in Online Teaching
Authors:   Kuwait University, Kuwait, noha.alrwaished@ku.edu.kw, Alrwaished Noha R.
Published: June 2024

Educational technology professionals commonly utilize the Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge (TPACK) framework. Yet, the existing studies lack an examination of the influence of mathematics teachers' perceptions of TPACK on their Classroom Management Self-Efficacy in the context of online teaching. This quantitative cross-sectional survey aimed to explore the potential impact of TPACK on mathematics teachers’ online classroom management, which is significant to improve online teaching. The study involved 232 mathematics teachers from Kuwaiti primary schools who were randomly selected through cluster sampling, who completed a questionnaire consisting of 42 items. The questionnaire aimed to investigate both teachers’ perception of classroom Management Self Efficacy in online teaching, and their TPACK perceptions. Through the utilization of multiple regression analysis, the data revealed a significant correlation between the TPACK component (CK, TK, PK, PCK, TCK, TPK, and TPACK) and classroom Management Self Efficacy in online teaching. Consequently, this study highlights the validity of TPACK as a model to elucidate teachers' effective management of online classrooms. The results of this study contribute to international studies on online teaching efficiency, teaching practices, and teacher technological competencies.
Motivation to learn Biology: Adaptation and validation of a Science Motivation Questionnaire with Slovene secondary school students
Authors:   Corresponding author, University of Maribor, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Slovenia, vida.lang1@um.si, Lang Vida , Šorgo Andrej ,   Prof., University of Maribor, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics & Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Slovenia, andrej.sorgo@um.si
Published: June 2024

Motivation for biology can be considered as one of the most important factors influencing the teaching and learning of biology. Thus, the main objectives of this research were to test the validity of an instrument that measures students' motivation for the subject of biology, and to determine the situational motivation of Slovenian secondary school students for learning biology. Based on 516 completed web questionnaires filled in by various secondary school students from Slovenia, we came to the following conclusions. By applying non-parametric tests, we concluded that there were certain statistical differences between genders and between students from different secondary schools and regions when it came to motivation for studying biology. First-year students are more concerned with assessing knowledge. Those from the fourth year, on the other hand, are more interested in the knowledge they have acquired rather than the grade they have achieved. They also considered knowledge in biology as important for their life and thus for their career. The factor analysis yielded a structure different from the theoretical constructs. The responses of Slovenian secondary school students formed five factors for the motivation to learn biology: (1) intrinsic motivation and personal importance, (2) anxiety about assessment tasks, (3) self-efficacy in assessments, (4) career motivation and (5) responsibility. This information could be useful for teachers and researchers to promote motivation for the discipline and subject of biology. A lack of motivation in science can hinder science and science literacy, which is necessary for responsible decision-making and behaviour and in choosing a career in science.
ENGLISH-DECOLONIAL MOVEMENTS AND THE RISE OF ISLAMISM IN PAKISTAN
Authors:   Lecturer, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Campus Khairpur Mir’s, Katohar Habib Ali , Wassan Irshad Ali ,   Assistant professor, Department of Political Science, Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur Mir’s, Dino Allah ,   Ph. D Scholar, Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur Mir’s
Published: June 2024

This research enterprise investigates the decolonial movements against the rule of British India and the subsequent spread of Islamism that shaped and influenced the socioeconomic, political, and cultural landscape of Pakistan. To understand this phenomenon, the study employed the analysis of historical events through thematic, discourse, and content analysis of narratives and texts. The data analyzed is based on the qualitative analysis of secondary sources of data. The core objective of the study is to understand the process of decolonization and the development of Islamic philosophy in Pakistan. The findings of the study suggest that the decolonization process has had a significant bearing on the formation and development of religious ideology in Pakistan paying way to the growth of Islamism as a unified cultural and political force in the country. The analysis of historical events also presents a sketch of the contemporary socio-economic, political, and cultural landscape of the country influenced by the ideological grounds.
ENGLISH-TEACHERS’ RELIGIOUS RESPONSIBILITY IN SMOOTH ASSESSMENT: AN ANALYSIS OF ITEM DISCRIMINATION OF EXAMS CONDUCTED AT UNIVERSITY LEVEL
Authors:   Lecturer English Works Program, University of Education, Faisalabad, Sheeza Sheeza , Iqbal Asif ,   Associate Professor of Education, University of Education Lahoreasif.iqbal@ue.edu.pk, Riaz Aniqa ,   Lecturer Department of Humanities and Linguistics, University of Agriculture Faisalabad
Published: June 2024

Assessment is an essential part of all learning systems. Consideration of discrimination is a crucial step in test formation. No assessment may be claimed as standard without this important technique. The purpose of this study was to examine the discrimination index of exams conducted at university level. The assessment of item discrimination in semester exams administered at the university level is explored in this descriptive study. Convenient sampling techniques were used to collect data for analysis from a sample consisting of 12 mid-term papers of social sciences disciplines. To evaluate the test items' ability to distinguish between students who perform well and those who do not, the research focuses on analyzing the differences in performance of individual test items. Exam items' discriminatory power was assessed using the statistical technique of the item discrimination index. The results provided important information about how well exam items measure students' comprehension and knowledge in a range of academic settings. Moreover, they lacked validity as they were unable to discriminate between high and low achievers. Recommendations derived from the analysis suggested to improve the quality and discriminatory ability of examination items for more accurate evaluations in the academic setting.
The geometric concepts of the Istana Dalam Loka traditional house: An ethnomathematics study
Authors: Meyundasari Maulidia Dwi , Hastuti Intan Dwi , Syaharuddin Syaharuddin , Mehmood Saba
Published: June 2024

This study explores the philosophical aspects of traditional architecture and ethnomathematics geometry in the Istana Dalam Loka traditional house, located in West Nusa Tenggara. Employing a qualitative approach with an ethnographic design, data were gathered through observations and interviews with key, primary, and additional informants. Findings indicate that mathematical concepts are reflected in every architectural element, such as rectangles in doors, terraces, stairs, shields (kantar), kandaga, the sultan's palanquin (tandu), pineapple decoration, and frames. The study also identifies square concepts in the sultan's child's palanquin, glass boxes, and windows. Circular concepts are found in badong, and the concept of an isosceles triangle is present in the roof, offering potential for creative geometry learning. This research has implications in enriching students' mathematical education by utilising geometric examples from local culture. Integrating ethnomathematics into elementary school curricula can broaden students' cultural perspectives, increase student engagement in learning, and enrich students' understanding of mathematics.
Blogs vs Vlogs: Evaluation of Chinese Audience Resonance In Slow Tourism
Authors: Wang Meng , Abd Rahman Azmawani , Aziz Yuhanis Abdul , Adzharuddin Nor Azura
Published: June 2024

Slow tourism has been implemented in rural areas and small towns in China for over a decade. However, the effectiveness of utilizing blogs or vlogs for promoting slow tourism destinations varies significantly. This study explored the reasons for the differences in marketing effectiveness of slow tourism destinations from the perspective of audience resonance. A total of 231 college students participated in the study and PLS-SEM was employed for hypothesis testing. The study results revealed positive impacts of value accord, expectation fitting, and cultural credibility on cognitive resonance. Additionally, there were positive impacts of slowness, self-congruence, and entertainment on emotional resonance. These factors further contribute to audience resonance in slow tourism. Emotional resonance turned out to be the driving factor of audience resonance. In addition, this research has also proved that the degree of resonance is the same whether the information carrier is text, photo, or video. No prior research has quantitatively validated the audience resonance in a slow tourism setting. This study addresses this knowledge gap and adds to the body of knowledge on slow tourism marketing and resonance theory.
SÜRƏYYA AĞAOĞLUNUN “BİR ÖMÜR BELƏ KEÇDİ: SƏSSİZ GƏMİNİ GÖZLƏRKƏN” ƏSƏRİNDƏ FAKT VƏ SƏNƏDİN İKİ MÜSTƏQİL HADİSƏ KİMİ TƏZAHÜRÜ
Authors: Şerifova Salide
Published: June 2024

“Bir ömür belə keçdi: səssiz gəmini gözlərkən” adlı əsər Sürəyya Ağaoğlunun ikinci memuar əsəridir. İlk qadın hüquq müdafiəçisi Sürəyya Ağaoğlunun həyatına aid faktlar əsasında yaradıcı surətdə qələmə almış olduğu “Bir ömür belə keçdi: səssiz gəmini gözlərkən” adlı əsərində fakt və sənədin iki müstəqil hadisə kimi təzahür etməsi maraq kəsb edir. Yazıçının yalnız öz həyatının müəyyən qismini deyil, həm də digər tarixi şəxslərin həyatlarını işıqlandırmağa nail olmuşdur. Tarixi şəxsiyyətlər içərisində diqqəti cəlb edən şəxslərdən biri məhz müəllifin atası - Əhməd bəy Ağaoğlu haqqında olan hadisələrin real faktlar əsasında nəql edilməsidir.
Sürəyya Ağaoğlunun əsərində reallıqdan gələn fakt ədəbi yaradıcılıq üçün katalizator qismində çıxış edir. Yazıçı avtorefleksiyası əsərin janrının konkretləşməsinə təkan verir. Çünki subyektin, yəni yazıçının reallıqlar haqqındakı şəxsi düşüncələrinin, fəaliyyətinin dərkini ricətli nəsr qəlibinə sala bilməsi əsərin janrına diqqəti yönəldir. Sürəyya Ağaoğlunun “Bir ömür belə keçdi: səssiz gəmini gözlərkən” əsəri memuar janrında qələmə alınmış əsər kimi dəyərlidir.
Sürəyya Ağaoğlu həyat tarixçəsi əsasında qurulan süjet xəttindən əlavə, uşaqlıq və gənclik dövrlərindən götürülmüş hadisələri əlavə etmişdir. Müəllifin kamil obrazı ilə yanaşı, xalqın qan yaddaşında əvəzsiz xidmətləri olmuş tarixi şəxsiyyətlərin (Atatürk, Əhməd bəy Ağaoğlu, Səməd Ağaoğlu və s.) obrazları maraq əhatəsindədir. Müəllif əsərdə Türk dünyasının qan yaddaşında həm bədii fəhm sahibi olan siyasi xadim ola bilməsini, həm də xalqının ən çətin məqamlarında qadınların, uşaqların hamisi olan bir vəkil olmasını təsdiq edir. Müəllif qələmə aldığı əsərdə müəllif “Mən”in itirilməməsinə nail olmuş, yaddaqalan obrazını yarada bilmişdir.
The impact of the risk perception of the COVID-19 pandemic on college students' loneliness: the mediating role of psychological resilience
Authors: Ning Jinhui , Yin Shi , Han Le
Published: June 2024

In order to explore how universities provide psychological counseling work for college students, we investigated the relationships between and mechanisms behind risk perception, psychological resilience, social support, and loneliness. The study found that (1) The risk perception of the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant positive predictive effect on college students' loneliness. (2) Psychological resilience played a mediating role between the risk perception of the COVID-19 pandemic and loneliness. (3) Social support played a moderating role between the risk perception of the COVID-19 pandemic and loneliness. The results show that the risk perception of the COVID-19 pandemic both directly and indirectly affected college students' loneliness, the latter through psychological resilience, and that social support can regulate risk perception and loneliness; in other words, social support can reduce the negative impact of risk perception on loneliness. The research conclusions have practical guiding significance for preventing, intervening in, and alleviating college students' loneliness.