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Going Beyond L2 Learning －The Effects of Self-Assessment on Student Metacognition, Self-Regulated Learning and Self-Reflection
Authors: Kim Kyung-Rahn
Published: July 2023

This study aimed to examine the benefits of self-assessment in second language (L2) learning, specifically focusing on metacognition, self-regulated learning, and self-reflection. Sixteen university students from D. University voluntarily participated in the study after completing an online English (L2) presentation course in either 2020 or 2021. The participants' proficiency levels varied from beginner to intermediate.By conducting in-depth interviews and employing thematic analysis to explore participants' perspectives and experiences, the study uncovered a profound recognition of the significance of self-assessment in relation to metacognitive abilities and personal growth. The findings underscored the transformative impact of self-assessment on L2 presentation skills and metacognition. Assisted by a specifically designed rubric, these effects encompassed a comprehensive understanding of preparation requirements, identification and improvement of strengths and weaknesses, and heightened engagement and progress in the learning process.Additionally, students highlighted the positive influence of self-assessment on self-regulated learning. They explained that self-assessment served as a motivator for diligent preparation, the timely completion of tasks, improved time management, and persistent efforts to enhance their performance. Moreover, students demonstrated a proactive mindset by taking ownership of their learning, setting goals, monitoring their progress, and adjusting their strategies accordingly.Lastly, students expressed a keen recognition of the significance of self-assessment, acknowledging its unique potential for objective self-reflection. They recognized that this benefit of self-assessment, followed by teacher feedback, could reach beyond the scope of their presentations and influence various aspects of future disciplines and contexts that would be essential for life-long learning.These benefits suggest that combining self-assessment with detailed rubrics and precise teacher feedback enhances its value, thus fostering dynamic, learner-centered L2 education.
Exploring the Significance of Promoting General Physical Education and the Utilization of Digital Technology after COVID-19
Authors: Lee Dae-yeon
Published: July 2023

This study explored the significance of promoting college general physical education in the era of COVID-19. Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, college general physical education classes and various activities have faced numerous challenges and changes. It has become necessary to approach the intrinsic value and importance of college general physical education from a new perspective, considering the disrupted opportunities for students to engage in diverse interactions and experiences. This situation presents an opportunity to develop a new educational paradigm. To address this, previous studies were analyzed and synthesized, leading to the proposal of enhancing college physical education through the active utilization of digital technologies such as new teaching methods, remote learning tools, AR, AI, VR, and big data, which are familiar to students with positive digital experiences. Additionally, an emphasis was placed on the development of new college general physical education programs that apply specialized digital platforms, content, and devices.General physical education, which is based on bodily movement more than any other subject, is highly suitable for integration with various digital devices. Therefore, through various attempts and efforts, it is expected that positive synergies can be created, and that the utilization of such digital technologies can enhance student participation and learning outcomes, thereby elevating the value of physical education as a part of general education.
Mujeres y militancia: rol político y social en la última dictadura cívico-militar en Tucumán (1976)
Authors: Agustina Luna Inés
Published: July 2023

En el imaginario colectivo, la figura del “subversivo” suele asociarse a la de un hombre revolucionario. Es él quien, por su compromiso social, habría sido el objetivo principal del terrorismo de Estado. Se indagará sobre estos sesgos mediante el estudio de fuentes testimoniales. La coyuntura actual y el auge de movimientos sociales, entre los que se encuentra el feminismo, han posibilitado la profundización del estudio de esta problemática, originándose preguntas tales como ¿quiénes eran estas mujeres?, ¿qué roles cumplían?, ¿qué motivaciones las llevaron a querer cambiar la sociedad en la que vivían? Este trabajo se centrará sobre el grupo de mujeres que estuvieron secuestradas en el CCDTyE Arsenal Miguel de Azcuénaga que funcionó en la provincia de Tucumán a partir de 1976. Se establece que su detención se originó por haber asumido un rol político dentro de las distintas organizaciones de la época y no por el mero hecho de haber compartido algún tipo de vínculo con hombres pertenecientes a la militancia popular.
“Touradas assim, sim!”: espetáculos de touros no oeste de Minas Gerais no final do século XIX
Authors: De Oliveira Amaral Daniel Venâncio , Santana Nunes Fábio , Daniele Xavier Rosana
Published: July 2023

Pesquisas sobre a história das touradas em regiões interioranas política, econômica e culturalmente periféricas ainda são relativamente pequenas. Tentando ampliar esse universo de referências, analisamos a dinâmica histórica das touradas na região do Oeste de Minas Gerais, com maior ênfase nos eventos tauromáquicos organizados na cidade de Oliveira e localidades adjacentes, na década final do século XIX. Mais especificamente, analisamos algumas variáveis que podem ter favorecido a presença dos primeiros grupos especializados na oferta comercial de espetáculos com touros, bem como suas formas de organização dos espaços, bilheterias e repertório lúdico. As principais fontes para essa pesquisa foram exemplares do jornal Gazeta de Oliveira, publicado a partir de 1887 na cidade de Oliveira, que mudou o nome para Gazeta de Minas a partir de 1899, cujo acervo está atualmente disponível online.
Mulheres e participações políticas (Brasil, 1964)
Authors: Bandeira Andréa
Published: July 2023

O artigo é a narrativa dos protagonismos das mulheres militantes na oposição ao golpe e à ditadura militar implantada, desde 1964, no Brasil, a partir de diversas iniciativas políticas, inclusive em contraposição às ações das militantes golpistas, fundamentada na abordagem de gênero de linha marxista e no feminismo decolonial. A partir das articulações entre as suas vidas íntimas e públicas, excertos de suas biografias e inserções nos partidos e movimentos sociais de esquerda, procura-se evidenciar as relações históricas, dialéticas e materiais da interseccionalidade do sexo-social no processo da luta de classes, entendendo a história dessas mulheres atuantes no Recife como um micro-universo interferindo e desvendando a macroestrutura nacional e latino-americana, no bojo do movimento mais amplo de oposição às políticas de neocolonização orientadas pelo capitalismo internacional e organizadas pelos países imperialistas. Esta narrativa se faz na percepção da construção sociocultural da sujeita reveladora da estrutura político-econômica da resistência ao estado de exceção, ao mesmo tempo em que ressalta que a busca pelas origens psicológicas de ações nos eventos históricos narrados não é o princípio norteador da análise, concordando que a complexidade humana, dialeticamente observada, resulta objetivamente na história, sendo contestável qualquer alusão subjetiva sem fundamento na práxis.
A produção de farinha de mandioca na comunidade do Caiozinho, Itapiranga/AM, Brasil
Authors: Marques Adilio Teixeira , Fortes Mírcia Ribeiro
Published: July 2023

A farinha de mandioca é um “alimento” que faz parte da cultura e da economia amazônica, e, é, sobretudo, bastante produzida e consumida no estado do Amazonas. O processo de produção da farinha de mandioca é, predominantemente, artesanal, por meio do trabalho familiar, que contribui para elevar a renda de povos e comunidades tradicionais e não-tradicionais. Frente à importância cultural e econômica da região, o presente artigo visa descrever o arranjo produtivo da farinha de mandioca na comunidade do Caioazinho, no município de Itapiranga - Amazonas, bem como mostrar as práticas tradicionais utilizadas na produção, o arranjo familiar e o modo de vida da população dessa comunidade. A metodologia pautou-se na proposta de Libault (1971) que define quatro etapas para a Pesquisa Geográfica: i) o nível compilatório; ii) o correlatório; iii) o semântico; e, iv) o normativo. A importância do artigo é sobretudo contribuir com a produção e divulgação de conhecimentos sobre a comunidade do Caioazinho, consequentemente o município e a pujança da produção do setor primário de produção de farinha de mandioca
ANALISIS EFEKTIVITAS KARTU ELECTRONIC TOLL (E-TOLL) PADA PT. JASA MARGA TBK. CABANG BELMERA
Authors: Sari Diah Permata , Asnawi Muhammad , Rahim Rani
Published: July 2023

An electronic toll card (e-toll) is an electronic card used to pay toll road entrance fees in some parts of Indonesia. E-toll card users only need to paste the card to pay tolls in 4 seconds, faster than paying in cash which takes 7 seconds. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the electronic toll (e-toll) card and determine the constraints on the effectiveness of the electronic toll (e-toll) card at PT. Jasa Marga Tbk. Belmera Branch. The research method used is qualitative research. The result of this research is the effectiveness of the electronic toll card at PT. Jasa Marga Tbk. The Belmera branch has been effective as having a good understanding of the electronic toll card program, in implementing the electronic toll card program it has been right on target in accordance with its target, namely the implementation of cashless and has provided time efficiency that makes it easier for the public to access toll roads in the range of 1-5 seconds, although not 100% but it is very good where people have transacted using electronic toll cards in accessing toll roads in Medan City, it has provided real changes in the form of no queues of congestion at exit gates, for companies the HR burden is reduced and more efficient in operation, for people are getting used and educated in the application of cashless, it is easier to detect the details of people's transactions, and is more time efficient.
PENGARUH KELENGKAPAN ADMINISTRASI DAN KATEGORI IMPORTIR TERHADAP DWELLING TIME PADA PT. ANUGERAH INDO MARITIM SEJAHTERA MEDAN BELAWAN
Authors: Ningsih Nadila Arum , Rangkuti Sahnan , Zulkarnain Mierna
Published: July 2023

To ensure imports, or organizations must comply with regulations by the Department of Immigration and External Border Protection of the State and customs. This study aims to determine the effect of administrative completeness and importer category on Dwelling Time at PT. The Indo Maritime Prosperity Award in Medan Belawan. The results showed that the t-test on administrative completeness had a negative effect on residence time. In this regard, the exporter is not careful in issuing commercial invoices and packing lists as filling in the PIB by PT AIMS. The import category based on the t-test has an effect or is in the direction of residence time. In this regard, the OSS application made by the government as a registration requirement in the issuance of API, NIK, NPWP related to the importer category has not been well integrated. The general importer category can only have one API-U for each imported item. The requirements for tax rates for the import category are limited, high tariffs make companies (customers) delay payment of import taxes to the state treasury. In the single agent importer category, quota restrictions for imports of factory-produced goods abroad are an obstacle because goods that are almost at the port due to the new enactment of this regulation make imported goods enter the customs inspection lane because they exceed the quota for imported goods. In the determination test, administrative completeness and importer category only affected 20.2% of residence time and the remaining 79.8% of other factors not examined.
PENGARUH HARGA DAN PROMOSI TERHADAP MINAT BELI JEANS UNIQLO DI DELI PARK MALL MEDAN
Authors: Simatupang Hartina , Harahap Nur’ain
Published: July 2023

This study aims to determine whether there is an influence between price and promotion on buying interest. In this study, the authors use descriptive and quantitative analysis with a sample of 100 consumers who shop for Uniqlo Jeans at Deli Park Mall Medan. This research was conducted by distributing questionnaires to Uniqlo Jeans consumers in Deli Park Medan. The results showed that price and promotion had an influence on buying interest in Uniqlo Jeans at Deli Park Mall Medan as indicated by the results of multiple regression Y = 7,733+ 0,420X1 + 0,375X2 + e. In the results of the partial test (t test) of price on buying interest, the value of tcount = 4.133>1.66 and the value of the partial test (t-test) of promotion obtained a value of tcount = 4.083>1.66, this shows that partially price and promotion have an effect positive and significant on buying interest in Uniqlo Jeans at Deli Park Mall Medan, besides the F test results obtained Fcount>Ftable (98,767>3,090) with a probability level (0.01<0.05). The value of the coefficient of determination (R2) of 0.671 means that price and promotion can increase buying interest in Uniqlo Jeans at Deli Park Mall Medan by 67,1% and the remaining 32,9% is explained by other variables outside the study.
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ANALISIS PENINGKAT KINERJA MURNI WEDDING ORGANIZER MENGGUNAKAN DATA SCIENCE DAN SEO
Authors: Pratiwi Sania , Dalimunthe Yulia Agustina , Maulana Halim
Published: July 2023

Weding Organizer merupakan salah satu jasa yang menyediakan pelayanan dan informasi mengenai pernikahan  untuk membantu calon pengantin yang akan menikah dari mulai tahap perencanaan yang akan di digunakan sampai tahap pelaksanaan acara pernikahanMurni Weding Organizer merupakan suatu pelayanan jasa Weding Organizer yang ada di Medan dan pada usaha jasa pelayanan pernikahan ini mereka kurang dalam hal promosi karna hanya dari perorangan saja dan media sosial hal ini mengakibatkan penurunan pemesanan pada usaha Murni Weding Organizer Untuk meningkat kan kualitas dan juga agar usaha Murni Weding Organizer diketahui calon pengantin perlu dilakukan suatu analisis data yang baik dan juga benar sehingga dapat menghasilkan suatu informasi yang berguna untuk usaha mereka dan juga calon pengantin. Analisis data yang akan di gunakan menggunakan Data Science. Data Science adalah interdisiplin yang mengeksplorasi metode ilmiah dan bagaimana mengekstrak pengetahuan dan wawasan dari klan data dari berbagai sumber tidak hanya yang struktur tetapi juga unstrukstur 2. Dengan adanya website diGoogle Bisnis Murni Wedding Organizer  yang dibuat oleh penulis, penulis dapat membantu pemilik usaha jasa Murni Wedding Organizer untuk lebih baik lagi dalam menyebar luaskan informasi jasa pernikahan pada usaha Murni Wedding Organizer Kata Kunci : Wedding Organizer, Data Science, Seo
PENERAPAN API IPAYMU SEBAGAI MEDIA PEMBAYARAN JASA PENYEWAAN SEWA MOBIL PADA LARIS MOBIL
Authors: Nawawi Muhammad , Lubis Husni , Andriana Septiana Dewi
Published: July 2023

Film merupakan salah satu pilihan bagi kebanyakan orang dalam memilih atau mengisi waktu luangnya. Industri perfilman saat ini tidak ada matinya mengingat dalam beberapa waktu belakangan ini, penggemar film di Indonesia khususnya telah naik dengan pesat. Walau semakin banyaknya peminat dalam menyaksikan sebuah film tentu saja setiap orang memiliki pola elemen yang disukai dalam film tersebut. Baik itu alur cerita, genre, plot atau elemen-elemen lainnya tentu menjadi salah satu dasar mengapa orang tersebut menyukai film tersebut. Hal itu menjadi salah satu tantangan tersendiri bagi produser film untuk mengetahui bagaimana pola dari elemen yang disukai agar dapat membuat film sesuai dengan elemen tersebut. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pola elemen apa yang disukai oleh orang dalam menyukai salah satu film yang telah banyak diproduksi. Algoritma apriori dipilih dalam penelitian ini sangat bagus digunakan untuk mencari suatu pola dan pembentukan Itemset dan dengan algoritma ini akan dapat menentukan pola pemilihan elemen film terfavorit pada film yang telah diproduksi. Hasil dari penelitian ini dengan menggunakan algoritma apriori menghasilkan 8 rule  pola elemen film yang terfavorit berdasarkan nilai support dan Confidence yang telah ditentukan. Dengan hasil berikut maka akan dapat memudahkan para produsen film dalam mempersiapkan dan membuat film terbaik dengan informasi pola yang telah didapatkan. Kata Kunci : Film, Algoritma Apriori, Data Mining, Aturan Asosiasi.
“All My Thinking Has But One Focus”: Contemplative Seclusion in (Early) Modern Jewish Spirituality
Authors: Koch Patrick Benjamin
Published: July 2023

This study investigates the way in which different concepts of contemplation and seclusion are negotiated in Jewish spiritual literature. Focusing on (early) modern examples, it particularly addresses the functions and goals of physical and mental exercises designed to achieve detachment from worldly concerns. It shows how practices denoted by the terms perishut (lit. “separation”) and hitbodedut (lit. “solitude”) serve as preparatory steps that enable individuals to approach the divine, with the ultimate goal of bringing about various experiences of oneness with the deity. Against this background, it elucidates how perishut and hitbodedut were considered by some authors instrumental to gain divine knowledge, and how this idea relates to earlier Jewish conceptions of prophecy. Lastly, it will illustrate how in contemporary sources, contemplative seclusion is presented as a practice that transcends the temporal framework to which humans are bound.
A Blast Furnace Painting by Jan Brueghel the Elder (1568-1625): a New Interpretation
Authors: Tizzoni Marco , Cucini Costanza
Published: July 2023

A small painting by Jan Brueghel the Elder, portraying a blast furnace, is to be found at Galleria Doria - Pamphilj in Rome. The authors  discuss this painting while considering the contemporary Flemish paintings of ironworks. From the peculiarity of this painting, from  the scene it portrayed and from news about Jan Brueghel´s stay in Italy, the authors conclude that this painting may represent a  Bergamasque blast furnace built in Latium.
An Improved MobileNet for Disease Detection on Tomato Leaves
Authors: Hai Thanh Nguyen  , Huong Hoang Luong  , Long Bao Huynh  , Bao Quoc Hoang Le  , Nhan Hieu Doan  , Duc Thien Dao Le
Published: July 2023

Tomatoes are widely grown vegetables, and farmers face challenges in caring for them, particularly regarding plant diseases. The MobileNet architecture is renowned for its simplicity and compatibility with mobile devices. This study introduces MobileNet as a deep learning model to enhance disease detection efficiency in tomato plants. The model is evaluated on a dataset of 2,064 tomato leaf images, encompassing early blight, leaf spot, yellow curl, and healthy leaves. Results demonstrate promising accuracy, exceeding 0.980 for disease classification and 0.975 for distinguishing between diseases and healthy cases. Moreover, the proposed model outperforms existing approaches in terms of accuracy and training time for plant leaf disease detection.
Determination of the California Bearing Ratio of the Subgrade and Granular Base Using Artificial Neural Networks
Authors: Jose Manuel Palomino Ojeda  , Billy Alexis Cayatopa Calderon  , Lenin Quiñones Huatangari  , Wilmer Rojas Pintado
Published: July 2023

The objective of the research is to estimate the value of the California bearing ratio (CBR) through the application of ANN. The methodology consists of creating a database with soil index and CBR variables of the subgrades and granular base of pavements in Jaen, Peru, carried out in the soil mechanics laboratories of the city and the National University of Jaen. In addition, the Python library Seaborn is for variable selection and relevance, and the scikit-learn and Keras libraries were used for the learning, training, and validation stage. Five ANN are proposed to estimate the CBR value, obtaining an error of 4.47% in the validation stage. It can be concluded that this method is effective and valid to determine the CBR value in subgrades and granular bases of any pavement for its evaluation or design.
Metallurgical Characterization of SS 316L Repurposed by Wire Plus Arc Additive Manufacturing
Authors: Duong Vu  , Van Thao Le
Published: July 2023

This research aims to analyze the microstructures and mechanical characteristics of stainless steel (SS) 316L repurposed by wire plus arc additive manufacturing (WAAM). The SS 316L wire is deposited on a SS 316 substrate, which can be repurposed. This deposited material underwent optical microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and tensile test, and the results indicate that it features cellular and columnar dendrites at the bottom and equiaxial grains at the top. The tensile strength of the interface region between the deposited material (DM) and the base material (BM) is the highest (559 ± 4.16 MPa vs. 510 ± 4.93 MPa in DM and 540 ± 2.65 in BM), indicating that the BM and the deposited layers are strongly bonded. All the results from the defect observation, microstructures, and mechanical characteristics confirm the potential of the WAAM process for repurposing.
Eviction-Related Threats and Coping Mechanisms among Women Street Food Vendors in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Authors: J. Tumaini Ubaldus , J. Munishi Emmanuel
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this study was to investigate eviction-related threats and coping mechanisms among women street food vendors in Ubungo Municipality, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. A cross-sectional research design was used and a questionnaire was administered to a random sample of 60 women. According to the findings, eviction-related threats included a decrease in the number of customers, the lack of specific location for food vending activities, an increase in the cost of doing business and the congestion of street food vendors in one location. Women coped with such evictions by maintaining the price but reducing the share of food, measuring food according to the client’s financial ability, practicing good customer service, borrowing money from financial institutions and striving to expand customers’ base. Other reported strategies include preparing enough food for the day and explaining to customers why food prices have risen. In harmony with the Multi-layered social resilience framework, respondents managed to demonstrate reactive capacities in dealing with such eviction-related threats. In order to cope with the threats more proactively, awareness campaigns are needed to educate women street food vendors on the need of conducting their enterprises in authorized locations in order to avoid further evictions. Similarly, women street vendors should be empowered to seek assistance from both local and national government authorities at various levels, participate in decision-making processes and create institutions that can defend and foster their well-being in the face of future crises.
The Status of Domestic Water Supply and its Implications: A Case of Kondoa District Council, Tanzania
Authors: A. Sulley Benedict , J. Chisanza Joachim, , O. Lesso Tatu
Published: July 2023

This study investigated about the Status of domestic water supply and its implications in Kondoa District Council, Tanzania. The study employed the descriptive cross-sectional design. The target population was 6126 households from two Wards (Kikore and Mnenia) in the Kondoa District Council. The study used the Yamane formula to determine the sample size of 376 respondents. Thereafter, 376 respondents (household heads) were drawn from the population through the systematic random sampling. Secondly, key informants (government officials from higher and lower LGAs) were selected purposely by virtue of positions they held. The study used a questionnaire survey, focus group discussions, in-depth interviews and observations as sources of data. Quantitative data was analyzed by using descriptive statistics. Data from in-depth interview, observation and FGDs was analyzed by the thematic method. The study concludes that physical access to water points was crucial as the majority of respondents received water beyond the target of 30 minutes specified in policy statements. Furthermore, there is inadequate water quality. Therefore, Kondoa District Council was not on course to meet the established standards outlined in the national water policy of 2002 and the overall target for water access set in Tanzania's development vision for 2025. One of key recommendations is the empowerment of the water users, water institutions and village leaders who can make huge contributions to improve the status of water service delivery in terms of physical access, quality and quantity.
Influence of Human Resource Capacity on Public Health Service Delivery in the Western Kenya Region
Authors: Momos Juma Leonard , Ali Umulkher , E. Ayub Shitseswa
Published: July 2023

This study investigated about the influence of human resource capacity on public health service delivery in the Western Kenyan Region. The study employed the descriptive correlational research design. A closed ended questionnaire was used as a source of data from 264 staff and 69 patients from selected health facilities. Data was processed through regression analysis to establish the relationship between the independent and the dependent variables. The study concludes that enhancing the human resources capacity through collaborative decision making and training leads to improved public health service delivery. The study, therefore, recommends that the Ministry of Health in the County Governments should enhance the human resources capacity through collaborative decision making in that opinions of workers are taken into consideration in daily operations. Furthermore, different forms of training like in-service training, mentorship, coaching, workshops and seminars should be considered so as to effectively enhance the public health service delivery.
Perception of Students on Delectations and Perils in Exchange of Sexually Inclined Messages in Nairobi, Kenya
Authors: Kihiu Chege Simon , Lumala Masibo
Published: July 2023

This study analyzed the nature of sexting in daily social interactions of middle level college (MLC) students in Nairobi, Kenya. It particularly assessed the delectations and perils the selected youth associated with the practice. Qualitative research approach utilizing multiple case study was adopted. Non-probability sampling techniques were employed to identity 65 students aged 18 to 24 years from five MLCs that were purposively selected. Data was generated through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. The data was audio-recorded, transcribed and thematic coding procedures were used to categorize the data into themes and subthemes. Specific steps were taken to address the ethical concerns of confidentiality, privacy and anonymity. Findings showed that the selected youth were apprehensive and cautious about the perils and social sanctions of sexting but considered the practice pleasurable, thrilling and an opportunity to learn about dating and sexual related matters. The study concluded that sexting is a complex social-sexual behavior, therefore, motivations, perspectives and feelings why it is considered efficacious should form part of the scholarly and societal responses discussions. The study recommended the use of inclusive approaches to formulate strategies to deal with harmful norms and misconceptions that may surround youth negotiations and perceptions of positive outcomes of sexting.
Impacts of Tourism Destination Development on Residents’ Livelihoods in Northern Tanzania
Authors: J. Mwongoso Alpha , Sirima Agnes , T. Mgonja John
Published: July 2023

This study aimed at evaluating livelihood impacts in pursuit to provide answer to an outstanding question on whether tourism destination development over time has influenced residents’ access to adequate livelihood assets underlying household-wealth and well-being. The study involved agro-pastoralists residing in three gateway tourism destination communities: Loliondo, Lake Natron and Burunge, located in Northern Tanzania. A cost-effective impact evaluation based on residents’ definition of wealth was embedded in the participatory wealth-ranking as part of the multi-method approach involving in-depth interview, focus group discussions and survey among 416 tourism beneficiaries and 425 non-beneficiary households, to collect data on livelihood assets and changes in household’s wealth from year 2008/9 to 2018/19. It was found that, tourism has significantly raised the wealth status from normal to rich among benefiting households than non-benefiting, thus, enabled them to improve their well-being. Increase access to resident’s financial and human resources are recommended for further improvement of well-being.
Perception of the Continuous Professional Development Programs among Secondary School Heads and Teachers of Biology in Gicumbi, Rwanda
Authors: Nunguye Innocent , Nsabayezu Ezechiel , Mbonyuburyo James , Rugema Mugab Leon , Niyongabo Niyonzima Froncois
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this study was to find out how teachers felt about Continuing Professional Development in biology. This study used the descriptive research design. The population used in this study was 133 individuals including 73 O’Level biology teachers and 60 school head teachers. The sample size for the study was 100 persons selected randomly. Data gathered through questionnaire and an interview. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze the quantitative data while the thematic technique was used to analyze the qualitative data. The results showed that teachers had positive attitude toward CPD since it had aided in their professional development and it improved the academic performance of their students. It is suggested that more training opportunities be provided to support teachers’ professional development. By removing barriers to participation and providing financial support, CPD programs will have a greater impact on the professional development of biology educators.
LEAF SPRING EYE THICKNESS OPTIMIZATION USING SOLID WORKS AND ANSYS PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS
Authors: Rajasri Bandi  , Dr.P.Snehalatha
Published: July 2023

“Comparison Analysis of Leaf Spring with Eye Thickness of 18mm and 17mm Using Solid works, and Performance Analysis Using ANSYS ˮ was the subject of a study. The specific load and Unladen load were used to compare the eye thicknesses of 17 mm and 18 mm. The leaf springs in the vehicles make the passengers more comfortable by reducing vertical vibration caused by the unevenness of the road geometry. When a spring loses its shape over time, the life of the spring decreases, which can cause the weight distribution on four wheels to change and make it difficult to handle. The cause of leaf spring failure is truck driving conditions such as braking, cornering, and path hole striking, which will exert tensional forces on the spring. Designing a suitable eye with increased thickness for a leaf spring can increase the life, and Static Structural analysis is performed to understand the life of the Steel leaf spring
Cuando se cierra una puerta se abre una ventana: el RD Ley 5/2023 salva in extremis la esencia de la ley de familias
Authors: Blasco Jover Carolina
Published: July 2023

Tras el adelanto electoral, parecía que la transposición que la Ley de Familias realizaba de la Directiva 2019/1158, de 20 de junio, relativa a la conciliación de la vida familiar y la vida profesional de los progenitores y cuidadores iba a tener que esperar. No ha sido así. A través de la fórmula del Real Decreto ómnibus, se ha preferido, quizá de una forma un tanto apresurada, apostar por la introducción de significativos cambios en varias disposiciones normativas con los que se pretende ampliar el marco jurídico con el que ya se cuenta para hacer frente a las necesidades propias de la igualdad, de la conciliación y de la corresponsabilidad. En este trabajo se aborda un comentario crítico del contenido y alcance del Real Decreto-Ley 5/2023, de 28 de junio, en lo que se refiere a las medidas que se implementan en el ámbito laboral para valorar su nivel de eficacia a la hora de resolver los diversos problemas jurídicos que actualmente están sobre la mesa y para comprobar, de igual modo, si se crean u olvidan otros.
MARRIAGE PROPOSALS & SELF-PERCEIVED EXPERIENCES OF FEMALES FOR STANDARD OR IDEAL BEAUTY: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY OF PAKISTAN
Authors: Dr. Asma Seemi Malik  , Anam  Rafaqat  , Zafar Maryam
Published: July 2023

Abstract
In Pakistan, female have been facing numerous challenges during search of best marriage proposal. Over the globe ideal beauty standards have been implicated for female which might be negatively influence their mental and physical health. Findings of the current study analyzed the differences in perception, thoughts, exposure and feelings of individuals regarding their personal or physical appearance and society’s positive or negative influences over their perception while looking for marriage proposal. The present study identified the in-depth experience or perception of individual through interviews of 12 females who have been rejected in different marriage proposals and who have been perceived the social norms and cultural barriers that female have been facing all around them while searching for life partner. When females’ perception were analyzed through content analyses technique, 8 major themes identified followed by initial coding and sub-themes i.e. self-perception, societal pressure, self-care/ beauty charmer, rejection factors, media networking, psychological issues, gender Differences, and self V/S society. About 15 major themes emerged from the analysis of responses of the participants who had gone through with typical rejection process during marriage proposal were as following; self-perception, societal pressure, selection criteria, religious perspective, beauty standards, rejection factor, social comparison/ responsibilities, psychological issues, socialization, socio-economic comparison, social networking, self v/s society, marriage proposal, gender difference, and culture. The study came into limelight the religious aspects of beauty that is universal and standardized, that was created by the almighty Creator of each and everything which is beautiful and complete in its all aspects. Also, the issues that have been created for females due to socio-cultural expectation believes regarding ideal beauty standards which imparted psychological and physical consequences that were usually negative or detrimental for female health and well-being. The rejection has been basically announced on the basis of typical selection criteria formulated by specific class and followed within that social circle.
Key words: marriage proposal, self-perception, societal pressure, selection criteria, religious perspective, beauty standards, rejection factor, gender difference
WORKING UNDER PRESSURE: HOW ARE HEAD TEACHERS INHIBITED AND CHALLENGED WHILE PURSUING THE HEADSHIP IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS?
Authors: Ghulam Mustafa Kanwal  , Syed Abdul Waheed
Published: July 2023

This study explored what experiences head teachers had while pursuing secondary school headship when they were inhibited by various pressure groups inside and outside of the school. The study aimed at understanding, describing, and interpreting how do secondary school head teachers manage their headship role, and what are the storied experiences that they had while working as head teachers. The participants of the present study were head teachers (n=13) with a minimum of five years’ headship experience in public sector secondary schools within Sahiwal Division, Province of Punjab, Pakistan. By using of a narrative qualitative inquiry approach, data were collected from participants through semi-structured interviews who were selected purposively. Two main themes were identified after the data were recorded, transcribed and analyzed. The key findings pointed out that the head teachers of Public Secondary Schools continuously faced obstacles from pressure groups during their routine work. These pressure groups comprise of both internal and external pressure groups. The results of the study affirm the need to address these issues to enable the head teachers to work freely to foster quality education in the schools.
RELATIONSHIP AMONG CLIMATE CHANGE AWARENESS AND ONLINE MEDIA, ENVIRONMENT-FRIENDLY BELIEFS AND BEHAVIOR
Authors: Mirza Sanaa , Dr. Faiza Latif  , Shabana Asghar
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Each year Pakistan suffers monetary set-back and loss of precious lives due to climate change and related catastrophes. Global Climate Risk Report (2021) declared Pakistan to be amongst the top 10 countries to be most affected by climate change and the very next year the country got hit by mega floods. Citizen’s awareness about issues faced by a nation help towards resolution of those issues. Right to a healthy environment and right to information regarding issues of society are considered fundamental. Awareness regarding climate change is the right of every Pakistani so they realize the magnitude of this problem. Green awareness has the potential to make an impression on citizens and help tackle issues related to climate change. Awareness can reach citizens through several ways, including online media which enjoys vast penetration in Pakistan. According to Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (2023) 54% of Pakistani population have broadband connections and 53% have mobile broadband connectivity which provides an opportunity to impart awareness. Green awareness through online media has positive impacts on environmental beliefs and behavior of citizens. Data coming from 1420 university students of Punjab revealed various associations tested with Pearson Chi-Square. Results indicated association between online media usage of citizens and green awareness. Additionally, awareness carried a positive association with pro-environment beliefs of respondents. Positive association was also found between green awareness and pro-environment behavior of respondents.
Keywords: citizen participation, climate change, basic human rights, awareness through online media, pro-environment beliefs, environment-friendly behavior, pro-environment online engagement.
EXPLORING CHANGE AND ALIGNMENT; AN ACADEMIC AUDIT OF PRIMARY-LEVEL MATHEMATICS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF PUNJAB SINCE 2000
Authors: Hayat Mazhar , Butt Muqaddas
Published: July 2023

Primary-level Mathematics curriculum experienced five revisions since 2000 that could not break status qou in porrly performance of the students in basic algebraic operations on numbers. Alignment among curriculum, textbook, and assessment leads enhancing performance of the students. The instant study examines the change in the curriculum and determines the alignment among curricula, textbooks, and assessments proposed therein restricted to the basic algebraic operations on numbers since 2000.
            This investigation explores cosmetic quantitative changes in the focused curricula but no qualitative change because the ultimate scope remained unaltered. However, curricula, textbooks, and assessments proposed therein are found strictly aligned by employing Surveys Enacted Modal devised by Porter. The cosmetic change transformed the curriculum into more structured form that facilitates the textbook developers, whereas; reduces the scope of multiple textbooks. Moreover, the curriculum is a document for the textbook developers and is reviseable subject to the paradigm shift in the discipline.
WORK-FAMILY CONFLICT AND WORK-LIFE BALANCE: A STUDY OF SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN SARGODHA
Authors: Dr. Rizwan Ahmad  , Dr Sumaira Majeed  , Rabi Shabana Kausar , Naveed Ahmed Taseer
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT
The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between work-family conflict and work-life balance among secondary school teachers in Sargodha. Philosophical roots of quantitative approach lie in the positivism. The research adopted quantitative approach adopted correlational research where the relation was explored between the variables. Variables were measured through cross-sectional survey. The population of the study was drawn from all public secondary schools in the Sargodha area. Sargodha has 390 government secondary schools, with 1954 secondary school teachers working there. Two stage random sampling technique was employed for the study. At stage first, schools were selected while at stage second the schools were considered clusters and all the teachers working therein were considered clusters and their teachers were part of the sample. Instrument if the study was comprised of three sections (demographic data sheet, Work-family conflict Scale and Work-life balance Scale adapted with prior permission and were pilot tested. Descriptive and inferential statistics were applied to the data. Present research concluded there was a positive relation between the Work-family conflict and Work-life balance.
 
Key Words: Work, Conflict, Work-family Conflict, Life, Work-life Balance
EFFECT OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE ON STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN PAKISTAN
Authors: Naveed Ahmed Taseer  , Dr. Ahsan Siddique  , Rabi Shabana Kausar , Atika Maqsood
Published: July 2023

Abstract
The aim of the quantitative correlational study was to investigate the association between students’ academic performance and emotional intelligence. In this study, 700 10th graders from 20 high schools in the district of Lahore were randomly selected. By administering the Bar-On (2002) “Emotional Quotient Inventory Short form,” students’ emotional intelligence was assessed, whereas their academic achievement was determined by their results on the ninth-grade final examinations. Techniques for inferential statistical data analysis were used, including Pearson r, the independent sample t-test, and linear regression.According to the study's findings, academic achievement and emotional intelligence are favorably associated. Academic achievement and emotional intelligence mean scores varied across male and female professors. The outcomes also showed that, at the secondary level, learners’ academic performance was significantly impacted by their emotional intelligence. The findings of this study showed that academic achievement in secondary schools is significantly influenced by emotional intelligence. The findings showed that emotional intelligence abilities are necessary for good students to perform well in school.
Innovations in the agro-industrial complex of the Aktobe region of the Republic of Kazakhstan: an effective mechanism for solving the food issue
Authors:   K.Zhubanov Aktobe Regional State University, Kussainov K. K. , Yesbergen R. A. ,   Branch of the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Aktobe region, Kerimbek G. E. ,   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
Published: July 2023

Purpose – the article discusses the current aspects of the development of agroindustrial complex on the example of the Aktobe region, presents recommendations that contribute to the solution of these issues. Research methods – abstract-logical, statistical, observation, scientific abstraction. Factor analysis, grouping method, tabular and graphical methods of data visualization were used as statistical tools. Results – studying the foreign practice of modernizing agricultural sector in order to ensure food security, the authors note that the main criteria should include the system of state and local self-government, legislative framework, fiscal and monetary regulation, mechanism of subsidizing and lending, investment, innovation policy. The main indi cators of agricultural production in the region for 2017-2021 are analyzed. It is proved that at present it is necessary to restore this strategically important sector of economy on a qualitatively new technical and technological basis that meets modern trends. Agrarian science of Kazakhstan has developed a fairly large number of innovations, the implementation of which in the agroindustrial complex would raise it to a high level. However, the degree of use of innovations by commodity producers remains very low. One of the problems of the low activity of innovative processes is the lack of motivation in the development of innovations by agricultural producers. Conclusions – innovative development involves the transition to resource-saving technologies that contribute not only to increasing production volumes, but also saving resources, as well as achieving the required level of food security. This complex task requires the creation of appropriate conditions: appropriate infrastructure for innovation activity, a set of material, technical, legislative means for information, marketing, financial, and personnel services for business entities.
Market of milk and products of its processing in the Akmola region of the Republic of Kazakhstan: current situation, resources
Authors:   Sh. Ualikhanov Kokshetau University, Belgibayeva A. S. , Zhumasheva S. T. ,   Kazakh Research Institute of Economy of Agro-Industrial Complex and Rural Development, Tatikova A. U. ,   «Turan-Astana» University
Published: July 2023

The article describes the current state of dairy cattle breeding in the Akmola region. The specifics of functioning of the regional market of dairy products are considered. The total volume of demand for milk and products of its processing was determined, calculated taking into account the recommended consumption rates, separately for the urban and rural population. The goal is to study the current situation in the retail chains of the region with dairy products and the prospects for expanding their range. Methods – economic-statistical, balance, abstract-logical for summarizing industry information from open access sources and scientific literature. Results – the authors note that the development of the dairy subcomplex is accompanied by a steady increase in the volume of dairy production, this was facilitated by an increase in productivity of cows in agricultural enterprises, and in households and peasant (farm) farms an increase in the number of animals. A high share of the small-scale commodity sector has been established. Conclusions – the predominance in the structure of the dairy industry of personal subsidiary farms (PSF), which are characterized by low milk yield, quality and marketability of raw milk, causes a shortage of raw materials. Combining them into agricultural cooperatives will make it possible to fully realize their potential, therefore, ensure the workload of milk processing enterprises, expand the food sales market, stimulate the transformation of household plots into larger commodity structures and increase the incomes of the villagers. It is necessary to improve the legislative framework for the use of budget funds for public procurement, primarily from domestic producers at guaranteed prices, to develop recommendations for regulating imports and exports of products for effective price competition through customs and tariff policy.