bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Reading and Writing the World With Multivariate Data: The Statistical Disposition of Children With Dollar Street
Authors:   Prefeitura Municipal de Florianópolis, Schnorr Beuhring Roberta , Grando Regina Célia ,   Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina
Published: October 2022

Reading and writing statistics can be part of children's early literacy experiences. With that in mind, we saw in work with the Dollar Street database, the possibility of multivariate data readings with 7- and 8-year-olds. We aim to find in this tool, statistical teaching alternatives that make sense to students, contributing to the reading and expression of the world and its statistical disposition. The research data was produced from video-recording of lessons and analysis. Listening to what kids think and participating in their discoveries with Dollar Street helped us understand their relationship with multivariate data and see how they can recognize themselves in the data, identify their place in the world, and create statistical provisions. Ler e escrever estatísticas pode fazer parte das primeiras experiências de alfabetização das crianças. Pensando nisso, vimos no trabalho com o banco de dados Dollar Street, a possibilidade de leituras de dados multivariados com crianças de 7 e 8 anos de idade. Objetivamos encontrar nessa ferramenta, alternativas de ensino de estatística que façam sentido aos estudantes, contribuindo para a leitura e expressão do mundo e sua disposição estatística. Os dados da pesquisa foram produzidos a partir de vídeo-gravação de aulas e análise. Ouvir o que as crianças pensam e participar de suas descobertas com o Dollar Street nos ajudou a entender sua relação com os dados multivariados e ver como elas podem se reconhecer nos dados, identificar seu lugar no mundo e criar disposições estatísticas.
Development and Evaluation of Statistical Literacy: A Proposal With 6th Year Elementary Students
Authors:   Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Coragem Ballejo Clarissa , Viali Lori ,   Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Gea María Magdalena ,   Universidade de Granada
Published: October 2022

This article analyzes the statistical literacy from a practice carried out with 6th year elementary school students (11-12 years). The approach of the study is qualitative, but the analyzes are also based on quantitative data. Through the project "Meu Amigo," students from a school in Porto Alegre, Brazil interviewed their friends to collect data and build information about these classmates. Thus, they experienced the stages of statistical investigation, from the collection of data, through the organization, analysis and communication of the results. For the analysis of the information, a model of evaluation by headings was developed, organized in components and indicators. It was found that the indicators related to graphic and textual representations achieved better scores. However, the results relating to the tables showed less than the desired results. Este artigo analisa o letramento estatístico a partir de uma prática realizada com estudantes do 6º ano do Ensino Fundamental (11–12 anos). A abordagem do estudo é qualitativa, mas as análises se apoiam, também, em dados quantitativos. Por meio do projeto “Meu Amigo,” os discentes de uma escola de Porto Alegre – Brasil entrevistaram seus amigos para coletarem dados e construírem informações sobre esses colegas. Assim, vivenciaram as etapas da investigação estatística, desde a coleta de dados, passando pela organização, análise e comunicação dos resultados. Para a análise das informações, elaborou-se um modelo de avaliação por rubricas, organizado em componentes e indicadores. Constatou-se que os indicadores relacionados às representações gráficas e textuais alcançaram melhores pontuações. Já os relativos às tabelas revelaram resultados aquém do desejado.
Mobilising the Student’s Voice in Data Science Education: The Great Barrier Reef Data Project
Authors:   University of Sydney, Warren Diana
Published: October 2022

Like many World Heritage Areas, the Australian Great Barrier Reef (GBR), the world's largest coral reef system, is being threatened by climate change. Although much data is available for analysis, including complex spatial data, the domain knowledge required for investigation can be vast and the statistical tools complex. The purpose of our project was to investigate to what extent undergraduate students could engage with GBR data at the end of their first data science unit. Using projects from a large cohort with a detailed codebook, we explored the choices students made. Interesting findings emerged including the popularity of the GBR data, willingness to do independent research, and the strength of the student voice. This has implications for aligning data science curriculum with complex, global issues.
Teaching Statistics for Future Mathematics Teachers: A Collaborative Work Experience
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma de Entre, Vaira Stella ,   UNL
Published: October 2022

The research seeks to strengthen the teaching and learning processes of Probability and Statistics in students of the Faculty of Mathematics and the Bachelor of Teaching Mathematics. The methodology of work based on collaborative problem solving is identified as a potential strategy that could maximize the participation of students and have a positive impact on learning, fruit of interaction with peers, proactive at the time of collectively building knowledge. The importance of statistics in the work of research is not in doubt: studying phenomena, communicating results, making decisions, using technological resources and solving problems is part of this work. The experience left a positive balance, strong presence of individual and collective groups. La investigación busca fortalecer los procesos de enseñanza y de aprendizaje de Probabilidad y Estadística en estudiantes del Profesorado en Matemática y la Licenciatura en Enseñanza de la Matemática. La metodología de trabajo basado en la resolución colaborativa de problemas, se la identifica como una estrategia potencial que podría maximizar la participación de los estudiantes y tener un impacto positivo en el aprendizaje, fruto de la interacción con pares, proactivos al momento de construir colectivamente conocimiento. La importancia que reviste la estadística en el quehacer de las investigaciones no está en duda: estudiar fenómenos, comunicar resultados, tomar decisiones, usar recursos tecnológicos y resolver problemas es parte de ese trabajo. La experiencia dejó un saldo positivo, fuerte presencia de los grupos individual y colectiva.
Teaching Statistical Models for Risk Assessment
Authors:   Bloomsburg University, Razzaghi Mehdi
Published: October 2022

Risk analysis is used across many disciplines. Biological scientists use risk analysis to determine the chance of an adverse effect occurring. Engineers use it to assess the risk of structural failures. People in business and industry perform risk analysis to estimate profit and loss in decision making. Although there are many definitions of risk, the most accurate definition is based on probabilistic principles. To estimate risk quantitatively, a statistical model is used to describe the process and the associated risk is thereupon calculated. The underlying model and derivation of risk can lead to some non-trivial mathematical expressions. Here, we discuss challenges in teaching probabilistic risk assessment to researchers who are non-statisticians and non-mathematicians. Specific reference will be made to toxicological risk assessment.
The Importance of the Use of Random Situations in School Life for the Classification of Events
Authors:   Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, Inca Choquepata Eliana , Osorio Gonzales Augusto ,   Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, Osorio Miluska ,   Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, Advincula Clemente Elizabeth ,   Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Published: October 2022

The activities we present, within the framework of a school project aimed at fourth grade students (children 9 and 10 years old), seek to encourage students to work on concepts related to random or uncertain situations such as: possible event and impossible event. These activities are significant for students because the context of the random situation used is a school walk, away from the typical gambling contexts, and given its experiential character. Among the results we found that the students were able to internalize the concepts taught and achieved the objectives proposed by the teacher. Las actividades que presentamos, enmarcadas en un proyecto escolar dirigido a alumnos del Cuarto grado de primaria (niños de 9 y 10 años), buscan que los alumnos trabajen los conceptos relacionados con las situaciones aleatorias o de incertidumbre como son: suceso posible y suceso imposible. Estas actividades resultan significativas para los alumnos debido a que el contexto de la situación aleatoria utilizada es un paseo escolar, alejado de los típicos contextos de juegos de azar, y dado su carácter vivencial. Entre los resultados encontramos que los alumnos pudieron interiorizar los conceptos enseñados y alcanzaron los objetivos propuestos por la profesora.
Comparative Analysis of the Probability Meaning in the Curriculum Provided and Official of a Statistic Class
Authors:   Polytechnic University of Zacatecas, Rodríguez González Beatriz Adriana , Hernández Sánchez Judith Alejandra ,   Autonomous University of Zacatecas, Figueroa Ibarra Gabriela Noemí ,   Polytechnic University of Zacatecas, Briceño Solís Eduardo ,   Autonomous University of Zacatecas, Euán DarlyKú ,   Autonomous University of Zacatecas
Published: October 2022

This study compares the meanings of probability found in the enacted curriculum of a professor’s class and the meanings found in the official curriculum for a statistics course in a business degree program at the Polytechnic University of Zacatecas. The method used is the first organizer of didactic analysis, content analysis. The interest of this paper lies in the importance that didactics of statistics currently have in the field of research, and in particular, the concept of probability, in which the main difficulties in solving problems related to the topic have been highlighted.
A Case Study: Zander Reasons With Incomplete Contingency Tables and Mosaic Plots
Authors:   The Mount Vernon School, Johnson Sheri , Franklin Christine ,   American Statistical Association
Published: October 2022

Reasoning across multiple representations and incorporating reversibility can enhance and reveal an in-depth view of a student’s understanding. In this paper, we explore how a school-age student reasons about the independence of two categorical variables using contingency tables and mosaic plots. This case study reveals some fine-grained reasoning that highlights the differences between mathematical and statistical thinking, shows an inclination to use a part-part or odds approach, and demonstrates how a mosaic plot was used to solve a problem with incomplete contingency. Ultimately, this study supports the use of incomplete contingency tables and mosaic plots for students to reason about statistical independence.
Student Storytelling and Making Sense of Statistics: Research Methodology Insights
Authors:   University of Queensland, Sherwood Carl
Published: October 2022

With growing interest in storytelling as a pedagogy for students learning university introductory statistics, a need has arisen to develop appropriate research methodologies. This paper presents methodological insights from a study involving 31 university introductory statistics students who wrote contextualised stories about sampling distributions and the normal distribution. Data was generated using sound recordings of student interviews that captured reflections of their story writing experiences. An assumption-based, reflective analysis produced conjectures that generated preliminary research findings, which were then tested using the theoretical ideas of presupposition, subjectification, and multiple perspectives. The study’s findings suggest there is value in undertaking additional research into storytelling as a pedagogy. The methodology developed offers insights not only for future researchers in statistics education but also for other educational settings.
CREATION OF INITIAL MATERIAL FOR RICE BREEDING BY SEED TREATMENT WITH IONIZING RADIATION
Authors:   LLP “Kazakh Scientific Research Institute of Rice Growing named after I. Zhakhaev”, Kyzylorda city, Republic of Kazakhstan, Bakiruly K , Tautenov I.A. ,   LLP “Kazakh Scientific Research Institute of Rice Growing named after I. Zhakhaev”, Kyzylorda city, Republic of Kazakhstan, Zhalbyrov A.E. ,   LLP “Kazakh Scientific Research Institute of Rice Growing named after I. Zhakhaev”, Kyzylorda city, Republic of Kazakhstan
Published: October 2022

Изучение эффективности действия ионизирующих излучений на различных сортах риса, решение методических вопросов мутагенного воздействия их на растение риса, а также получение резистентных мутантов риса, как исходного материала для селекции сортов, адаптированных к стрессовым почвенно-климатическим условиям Казахстанского Приаралья является актуальным.В статье приведены материалы о проводимых исследованиях по изучению воздействия γ-лучей на различные сорта риса, с целью получения мутантных линий, устойчивых к факторам засоления (NaCl) и засухи (сорбит). Установлены средние летальные дозы гамма-лучей и средние летальные концентрации NaCl и сорбита, где наиболее четко проявляются мутагенное воздействие ионизирующих излучений и резистентность растений риса к фактором засоления и засухи. Установлено сортовое различие влияния ионизирующих излучений и стрессовых факторов на количество индуцированных резистентных мутантных форм допущенных к использованию сортов риса. При этом наибольшее количество растений, устойчивых к засолению и засухе получено у сорта Лидер, который в условиях Казахстанского Приаралья возделывается более длительное время (свыше 10 лет), чем вновь созданные сорта Сыр Сулуы и АйКерим (1-2 года).
APPLICATION OF EFFECTIVE METHODS OF AGROCHEMICAL RESEARCH IN THE NORTH OF KAZAKHSTAN
Authors:   «Kazakh Research Institute of Processing and Food Industry» LLP,Almaty city, Republic of Kazakhstan, Abuova A.B. , Tulkubayeva S.A. ,   Agricultural experimental station «Zarechnoye» LLC, Kostanay region, Zarechnoye village, Republic of KazakhstanAgricultural experimental station «Zarechnoye» LLC, Kostanay region, Zarechnoye village, Republic of Kazakhstan, Tulayev Yu.V. ,   Agricultural experimental station «Zarechnoye» LLC, Kostanay region, Zarechnoye village, Republic of Kazakhstan, Somova S.V. ,   Agricultural experimental station «Zarechnoye» LLC, Kostanay region, Zarechnoye village, Republic of Kazakhstan, Sidorik A.I. ,   Agricultural experimental station «Zarechnoye» LLC, Kostanay region, Zarechnoye village, Republic of Kazakhstan
Published: October 2022

The most important stage of the transition to precision agriculture is the assessment of spatial heterogeneity of fields and the calculation of doses of differentiated fertilization. Modern means of differentiated application of fertilizers allow you to make different doses of mineral fertilizers in the designated elementary areas. Therefore, when composing soil and agrochemical maps, it is necessary to take into account the characteristics of each field with high accuracy. To do this, in the conditions of production of «Agricultural experimental station «Zarechnoye» LLP, scientists conducted agrochemical surveys and compiled digital agrochemical maps. Based on the results of calculating the economic efficiency of differentiated application of mineral fertilizers, it is worth noting an increase in the cost of fertilizer application at different levels of mobile phosphorus availability. However, this event was profitable in all its variants. Thus, the application of mineral fertilizers during sowing provided an increase in profitability relative to the control options from 11.7 to 40.3%. These indicators were achieved not only due to the growth of the crop, but also due to the higher price for high-quality products.
FORECASTING OF EXPECTED CHANGES IN THE AMOUNT OF DRIP IRRIGATION AND ECONOMIC EFFICIENCY OF IRRIGATION BY THE EXTROPOLATION METHOD
Authors:   Taraz Regional University named after M.H.Dulati, Taraz city, Republic of Kazakhstan, Yessengeldiyeva P.N. , Musabekov K.К ,   Taraz Regional University named after M.H.Dulati, Taraz city, Republic of Kazakhstan, Maimakova A.K. ,   Taraz Regional University named after M.H.Dulati, Taraz city, Republic of Kazakhstan
Published: October 2022

Мақалада Жамбыл облысының жұқа қабатты сұр топырақтарында жас қарқынды алма бағын тамшылатып суғару технологиясын жасауда алма ағаштарын әртүрлі тәсілдермен суғару кезінде алынған ғылыми-зерттеу жұмыстарының нәтижелері нұсқаларды салыстыру арқылы тиімділік көрсеткіштері келтірілген. Вегетация кезінде жас қарқынды алма бағының келесідей көрсеткіштері анықталды: алма ағаштарының жалпы су пайдалануы, алма ағаштарының тәуліктік орташа су пайдалануы және жүйектеп суғару тәсілімен салыстырғандағы тамшылатып суғару тәсілінің тиімділік көрсеткіштері. Тиімді суғару тәсілін таңдау, болашақта мол өнім алу мүмкіндік береді. Мақалада екі суғары нұсқасы бойынша кеткен су көлемі есебіне қарай бағалық тұрғыдағы тиімділігін және есептелген көрсеткіштердің өзгеру мүмкіндігін математикалық модельдеу арқылы болжамдау көрсетілген. Сондай-ақ көрсеткіштерді салыстыра келе екі болжам нәтижесі бірдей және болжам дәлдігі анық көрінуде. Нәтижесінде тамшылатып суғару жүйесін ұтымды пайдалану арқылы 1 гектарға кететін су ақысына кететін шығындарды жылдан жылға үнемдеу мүмкіншілігі жоғары екенін көруге болады.
THE PROTEIN AND AMINO ACID CONTENT IN SEEDS OF KAZAKHSTANI SOYBEAN VARIETIES
Authors:   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University., Almaty city, Republic of Kazakhstan, Yevloyeva Kh.S. , Atabayeva S.D. ,   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University., Almaty city, Republic of Kazakhstan, Rakhymgozhina A.B. ,   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University., Almaty city, Republic of Kazakhstan, Didorenko S.V. ,   LLP «Kazakh Research Institute of Agriculture and Plant growing», Almalybak v., Almaty region, Republic of Kazakhstan, Каmshybayeva G.К. ,   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University., Almaty city, Republic of Kazakhstan
Published: October 2022

The article presents results of determining the content of proteins and amino acids in seeds of Kazakhstani soybean varieties. Soybean, being a high-protein crop, contains from 30 to 50% protein. The advantage of soybean protein among other plant proteins is the optimal ratio of amino acids. These are, first of all, essential amino acids, the main source of which are animal proteins. Soy protein, when consumed at the recommended dose, most fully satisfies the daily intake of essential amino acids of an adult. It is important to identify varieties with the highest protein content and essential amino acids. In this study, protein determination was carried out by the Bradford (1976) spectrophotometric method. The amino acid content was determined by high-performance liquid chromatography. The objects of the study were domestic soybean varieties: «Lastochka», «Almaty» and «Vita» from the collection of LLP «Kazakh Research Institute of Agriculture and Plant growing», Almalybak v., Almaty region, Republic of Kazakhstan. According to the results obtained, the Lastochka variety has the highest content of protein, and also the amino acid composition of the «Lastochka» variety differs by existing of essential amino acids, which makes it possible to recommend it both for food and in the production of biologically active additives.
LABORATORY EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE BIOLOGICAL DRUG ENTOLEK K PLANTECO® ON DIFFERENT SPECIES OF PEST INSECTS OF FODDER CROPS
Authors:   “Kazakh SRI of Plant Protection and Quarantine named after Zh. Zhiembayev” LLP, Almaty city, Republic of Kazakhstan, Tursynkulov A.M. , Amangeldikyzy Z. ,   NJSC «West Kazakhstan Agrarian and Technical University named after Zhangir khan», Uralskcity, Republic of Kazakhstan, Gabdulov M. А. ,   NJSC «West Kazakhstan Agrarian and Technical University named after Zhangir khan», Uralskcity, Republic of Kazakhstan, Temreshev I.I. ,   “Kazakh SRI of Plant Protection and Quarantine named after Zh. Zhiembayev” LLP, Almaty city, Republic of Kazakhstan, Makezhanov A.M. ,   “Kazakh SRI of Plant Protection and Quarantine named after Zh. Zhiembayev” LLP, Almaty city, Republic of Kazakhstan, Kozhabaeva G.E. ,   “Kazakh SRI of Plant Protection and Quarantine named after Zh. Zhiembayev” LLP, Almaty city, Republic of Kazakhstan
Published: October 2022

The article presents the data on the results of laboratory tests of effectiveness of the biological drug Entolek K Planteco® on different species of insect pests of fodder crops. The authors used the following pest species as test-objects - imago of Eurydema ornata(Linnaeus, 1758) (Heteroptera, Pentatomidae), larvae of Tettigonia viridissima(Linnaeus, 1758) (Orthoptera, Tettigoniidae), larvae and adults of Anacanthotermes ahngerianus Jacobson, 1904 (Blattodea, Hodotermitidae), adults of Oxythyrea cinctella (Schaum, 1841) (Coleoptera, Scarabaeidae), caterpillars of Pieris rapae (Linnaeus, 1758) (Lepidoptera, Pieridae). Of the pest arthropods tested, the most resistant to the effects of Entolek K Planteco® were the adults of O. cinctella - the death of insects reached 100% in 15 minutes after treatment. The same resistance was shown by E. ornata. The larvae of T. viridissima showed average resistance - 7 minutes. A. ahngerianus and P. rapae were the most susceptible to the preparation - 99- 100% of insects died 5 minutes after treatment. This difference is largely due to the thickness of the chitinous cover of the insects used as test objects. Based on this, we can say that the Entolek K Planteco® can be used with the greatest effectiveness against insect pests with thin covers or in the younger age of larval stage when they are the least resistant. Also, it may be better used against agricultural pests with thick chitinous covers (beetles, adult bugs, etc.) by increasing the concentration. Based on the results of the studies, Planteco® Entolek K can be used against various pests, which are quite numerous on the crops of fodder crops. Analysis of the obtained results showed that after 7-15 minutes (depending on the pest species), the drug efficiency reaches 99-100%. This efficiency is good enough for a biological preparation and will allow to obtain organic products of fodder crops, and then livestock, containing no toxic residues.
Francisco Suárez y el bien común de la humanidad
Authors: Senent de Frutos Juan Antonio
Published: October 2022

En este artículo se estudia el aporte del jesuita Francisco Suárez, en el contexto de la Escuela Ibérica de la Paz y del humanismo escolástico, para orientar moral y jurídicamente las interacciones socio-jurídicas de diversos actores en el conjunto de la humanidad desde el ideal del bien común de la humanidad. Para ello, empleamos una metodología de análisis, como es la intercultural, que trata de dar cuenta de forma comparada de la posible pertinencia e interés de una tradición particular, como la que dimana de la Escuela Ibérica de la Paz, para iluminar desafíos comunes de la humanidad; así como de los supuestos fundamentales que están dinamizando esta tradición. Se identifica esta propuesta como una modernidad cosmopolita, con realizaciones históricas y contribuciones doctrinales que nos muestran otras tradiciones de origen europeo que representan una articulación ética ante la diversidad de la humanidad desde el Renacimiento. Posteriormente, se analizan los elementos esenciales que configurarían el bien común de la humanidad desde la contribución de Suárez. Y finalmente se examina la dimensión ética y antropológica del dinamismo de la praxis que posibilita una convivencia ética en la plural comunidad universal de la humanidad.
Suárez et Berkeley (1685−1753). Les limites de l’obéissance. Résistance du pouvoir, résistance au pouvoir, résistance par le pouvoir
Authors: Coujou Jean-Paul
Published: October 2022

El presente artículo analiza el enfrentamiento entre la obra de Suárez y la de Berkeley. Suárez es un representante de la corriente jesuita de la Contrarreforma comprometida en una polémica con Jaime I de Inglaterra sobre la fundación y la legitimidad del poder de derecho divino en la Defensio fidei catholicae adversus de anglicana secta. La teoría de Berkeley, obispo anglicano ortodoxo y conservador que se ocupa de la obediencia pasiva fiel al imperativo paulino según el cual « el que resiste a la autoridad civil resiste al orden que Dios ha establecido» está desarrollada en Sobre la obediencia pasiva. Tal enfrentamiento permite reformular la cuestión de la base del consentimiento a la ley, así como la de los límites que le corresponde o no al ser razonable y libre, poder aplicarlo. La comparación se realiza a partir del análisis de 1) Los límites del poder transferido por la comunidad política al soberano; 2) las condiciones para la desobediencia y 3) la necesidad ontológica de la resistencia.
THE EFFECT OF PROPRIOCEPTIVE TRAINING ON HIGH-INTENSITY ACTIONS AND TECHNIQUE IN FOOTBALL PLAYERS: A TRAINING PROGRAM
Authors: Viran Suleyman , Canli Umut
Published: October 2022

It is aimed to determine the level of influence of proprioceptive training applied to young football players on high-intensity actions and footballspecific skills of football players. The research group consists of 30 male football players (age = 15.86 ± 0.69). The participants were divided into 2 groups as proprioceptive training group (PTG) and control group, each consisting of 15 football players. The body height and body weight of the participants were measured. Hand-eye coordination, vertical jump, sprint, agility, and core endurance tests, which are defined as high-intensity actions, were applied to the participants. Dynamic balance performances of the participants were also determined. Passing, ball control and dribbling were measured by international tests to determine the participants' football-specific skills. No significant differences were found between the groups in the comparison of PTG and CG in terms of high-intensity actions (p>0.05). There was also no significant difference in the comparison of the dynamic balance performance of both dominant and non-dominant feet (p>0.05). Significant differences were determined in favor of the PTG group in the variables of football-specific skills such as pass shot rate and the number of ball control (p0.05). As a result, it can be stated that in addition to football training, proprioceptive training contributes positively to the development of skills such as passing and ball control, which we can show among the basic football skills.
Mindfulness in Teaching and Job Burnout: The Mediating Role of Self-Efficacy
Authors: ASLAN GÖRDESLİ Meltem
Published: October 2022

Job burnout is a problem characterized by physical and mental problems caused by intense working conditions. In recent years, many teachers on a global scale have stated that they have experienced job burnout. It is known that many teachers who experience job burnout report sleep, fatigue, desire to quit work, low level of professional satisfaction and wellbeing. Although it is known that there are negative relationships between mindfulness, self-efficacy in classroom management, and job burnout, no research has been encountered to examine these concepts in the context of education. This study examined the mediating role of classroom management self-efficacy in the relationship between classroom mindfulness and teacher burnout.The research sample consists of 288 teachers, 185 women (64.2%) and 103 men (35.8%). In the preliminary analysis, for detecting multicollinearity Harmon’s Single Factor Test and for normality Skewness and Kurtosis were tested. The goodness of fit values of the tested model was found as χ2 / df=1.17, CFI=.99, TLI=.99, GFI=.99 and RMSEA=.03. Since the path between mindfulness and job burnout in teaching is significant in the model, it is understood that self-efficacy in classroom management is a partial mediator in the relationship between mindfulness in teaching and job burnout. Mindfulness in the teaching profession is believed to play a key role in both self-efficacy in classroom management and burnout in the profession.
The Mediation Role of Responsibility and Benevolence between Eighth Grade Secondary School Students' Empathy Skills and the Value of Justice
Authors: GÖKALP Ali , İNEL Yusuf
Published: October 2022

This study aims to test the mediating role of responsibility and benevolence between empathy skills and the justice value of eighth-grade secondary school students. The study group, which was designed in the type of a multifactorial predictive correlation, consisted of 646 eighth-grade secondary school students attending 20 different secondary schools that were randomly selected.The research data were collected with 4 different scales "Empathy Scale, Responsibility Scale, Benevolence Scale, and Justice Scale" developed by the authors. SPSS vol. 22 and AMOS vol.24 package programs were used to analyze the data, and the data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, linear correlation, and mediation analysis techniques. In line with the analyzes, it was seen that there was a moderately significant positive relationship between the empathy skill and the mentioned values. That empathy predicted the values mentioned above in a positive way. In addition, it has been determined that responsibility and benevolence have a significant partial mediation role between empathy skill and justice value. It has been concluded that empathy and responsibility, and benevolence have an important role in teaching the value of justice in social studies courses.
Turkish Version of the Silencing the Self in School Scale: Validity and Reliability Study for Emerging Adults
Authors: DEMİR KAYA Meva , ÇOK Figen
Published: October 2022

The purpose of this study is to adapt the STSIS Scale to Turkish and to investigate its psychometric qualities. The scale comprises 22 items and three variables (self-silencing, divided self, and putting the teacher first).The study participants comprised 298 young adults with a mean age of 21.09 years. Utrecht Work Engagement Scale-Student Form, Negative Affect Schedule, and Perception Form for Life Skills were used to evaluate the scale's criterion validity. The construct validity was investigated using confirmatory factor analysis. In addition, test-retest and internal consistency coefficients were examined to evaluate the scale's reliability. The Turkish version of the scale consisted of three subdimensions related to the Negative Affect Schedule and Perception Form for Life Skills. In addition, reliability values for the scale were satisfactory. The internal consistency coefficient was .89, the composite reliability was .97, and the test-retest validity coefficient was .86. According to these findings, the Turkish version of the STSIS Scale is a valid and reliable tool for use with young adults.
Interpersonal Cognitive Distortions and Anxiety: The Mediating Role of Emotional Intelligence
Authors: YAZICI ÇELEBİ Gülin , KAYA Feridun
Published: October 2022

In this study, interpersonal cognitive distortions and emotional intelligence were identified as predictors of anxiety. In this regard, this study was conducted to describe the connections among interpersonal cognitive distortions, anxiety, and emotional intelligence and disclose the mediation of emotional intelligence between interpersonal cognitive distortions and anxiety. A total of 235 university students (135 females and 100 males) were surveyed for the correlational model in the study. The Beck Anxiety Inventory, the Schutte Emotional Intelligence Test, a Personal Information Form, and the Interpersonal Cognitive Distortions Scale were utilized for collecting the data. According to the findings, emotional intelligence, interpersonal cognitive distortions, and anxiety have statistically significant negative correlations. Furthermore, it was found that interpersonal cognitive distortions had a positive and statistically significant correlation with anxiety. Based on the mediation analyses conducted in the study, it was determined that the association between interpersonal cognitive distortions and anxiety was partially mediated by emotional intelligence. As a result, the indirect influence of interpersonal cognitive distortions on anxiety is statistically significant. Experts who design programs to help persons with anxiety and who study family therapy are expected to benefit from the findings of the study.
The Turkish Form of the Delaying Gratification Inventory: Validity and Reliability Studies
Authors: ÇELİKKALELİ Öner , ÖZSOY Gülay
Published: October 2022

The aim of this research is to adapt the Delay of Gratification Inventory to a Turkish adult sample. The data for the study was obtained from adults over the age of 18 between April and May 2021. The "Personal Information Form," the "Delay of Gratification Inventory," the "Psychological Well-Being Scale," and the "Barratt Impulsivity Scale Short Form" were used to collect research data. In addition to construct validity and criterion-related validity in the validity assessment of the inventor, in the reliability evaluation, Cronbach’s alpha internal consistency, test-retest, and lower-upper 27% group difference values were examined. In exploratory factor analysis, the measurement tool consists of five sub-dimensions, and these sub-dimensions explain 52% of the variance. The conclusion of the CFA show that the five sub-dimension structure obtained has a good fit (χ2 = 352.97 N = 265, sd = 184, p = 0.00; χ2 / df = 1.92, RMSEA = .059, CFI = .90, IFI = .90, GFI = .89 and AGFI = .86). In another validity study, it was found that delaying gratification was positively related to psychological well-being and negatively related to impulsivity. Within the framework of reliability, the Cronbach’s alpha internal consistency coefficient of the whole inventory was found to be .78. The test-retest coefficient for the whole inventory was found to be .84.
The Relationship Between Spirituality and Psychological Wellness: A Serial Multi-Mediation Analysis
Authors: YILDIRIM KURTULUŞ Hacer , MERAL Kadir , KURTULUŞ Emin , KAHVECİ Harun
Published: October 2022

This study aims to investigate the relationships between spirituality, psychological well-being, compassion, and life satisfaction among adults, as well as the mediating role of compassion and life satisfaction in the relationship between spirituality and psychological well-being among adults. Using the relational survey model, 418 adults were recruited to participate in the study. The Spirituality Scale, Psychological Well-Being Scale, Compassion Scale, and Life Satisfaction Scale were used to collect data. Pearson Product-Moment Analysis was used to examine the links between adults' spirituality, psychological well-being, compassion, and life satisfaction. Using the Regression-Based Bootstrapping Technique and Serial Multiple Mediator Variable analysis, the researchers investigated the mediating function of compassion and life satisfaction in the link between spirituality and the psychological well-being of adults. The sequential mediation function of compassion and life pleasure was found to be significant in the link between adult spirituality and psychological well-being.
Virtual Class Management Experiences of Teachers
Authors: UÇAR Rezzan , ACAR Cihangir
Published: October 2022

This study aims to investigate the virtual class management experiences of teachers. The research was designed by adopting a qualitative research approach. The maximum variation sampling method, one of the purposive sampling methods, was used while determining the study group of the research. In this context, interviews were conducted with 18 teachers working in different years of seniority, different branches, and different school types. Semi-structured interview form was used as a data collecting tool. Research data were analyzed by using the descriptive analysis method. As a result of the research, it is seen that teachers plan in advance in virtual classrooms, they include preparation, method, technique, and equipment determination activities in this context, and they prefer EBA, zoom, WhatsApp, and Skype while doing their lessons. To ensure communication and interaction, the participants included activities such as asking questions to the students, informing them before the lesson, monitoring their participation in the lesson, and opening the microphone. Participants have seen things like more than one student talking at the same time, students not looking at the screen, students talking to each other, noise from the environment during the class, etc.
An Assessment of Pre-Service Mathematics Teachers’ Techno-Pedagogical Content Knowledge regarding Geometry
Authors: SARALAR-ARAS İpek , BİRGİLİ Bengi
Published: October 2022

Despite the significance of incorporating technology into geometry instruction, many teachers still find it difficult to teach geometry using technology. This study employed a techno- pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) survey of 70 pre-service mathematics teachers (29 males, 41 females) from a public university. The goal was to determine which domains, if any, were open for development so that a course could be designed to meet these needs. The data was analysed thematically according to the TPACK sub-domains. The results showed that the pre-service teachers were confident in the areas of pedagogy knowledge, content knowledge, and pedagogical content knowledge (90% confidence) and open to improvement in the areas of technology, technological content, and technological pedagogy knowledge (70% confidence). As a result, we suggest creating a 14-week course to increase pre-service mathematics teachers' TPACK of these components in the hopes of bridging the knowledge gap identified in this study.
The Problem of Student Absenteeism, Its Impact on Educational Environments, and The Evaluation of Current Policies
Authors: AKKUŞ Murat , ÇINKIR Şakir
Published: October 2022

Student absenteeism continues to be one of the most significant impediments preventing educational institutions from reaching their objectives.. This study aimed to evaluate the present status of student absenteeism, its impacts on educational environments, and the relevant policies available. The study group of the research, which was conducted in 2019, and used the basic qualitative research design, consisted of 22 participants who were teachers, administrators, experts, and inspectors working in different parts of Turkey. The data were collected through a semi-structured interview form developed by the researchers. According to the participants, absenteeism negatively affects students’ academic and social development. It damages the relationships between the student and teacher and the relationship between the school and the parents. Teachers face difficulties in classroom management due to deficiencies in learning, and schools deviate from their goals. School administrators lose time dealing with absenteeism procedures instead of engaging in educational subjects, and thus, their resources become wasted. To prevent absenteeism, intervention should be considered primarily about students at risk through an early warning system, precautions that are appropriate to the region should be taken, and collaborations with stakeholders are recommended.
Effects of QWL of Medical Cosmetology Service Providers on Self-Efficacy and Customer Orientation
Authors: Je Ye-Jin , Lee In-Hee
Published: October 2022

This study attempted to investigate the effects of quality of work life (QWL), self-efficacy and customer orientation against medical cosmetology service providers. For this, a questionnaire survey was performed against aestheticians, medical coordinators and nurse assistants from dermatology and cosmetic clinics (at least 10 medical staff) across the country from January 17 to 28, 2022. A total of 381 copies were used for final analysis, and the results found the followings: First, regarding the effects of QWL on self-efficacy, ‘personal aspect’ revealed the largest influence on ‘self-regulatory efficacy’, followed by ‘confidence’. Second, concerning the influence of QWL on customer orientation, ‘personal aspect’ showed the biggest effect on ‘analysis of customer needs’, followed by ‘satisfaction with customer needs’. It is anticipated that the study results would be available as basic data which are needed to achieve an organizational goal through effective support on human resources and revenue maximization by analyzing awareness of the QWL and designing a basic personnel management system. In order for employees to fulfill their duties, emotional stability, strong will and problem-solving ability are essential. Therefore, it is expected that efficient job placement based on personal characteristics and attitude would have a positive influence on work efficiency.
Evaluation of the Antifungal Activity of 19 Essential Oils Against Candida Albicans with Fluconazole
Authors: Choi Jae-Eun , Jang Tae-Su , Kim Jae-Kyung
Published: October 2022

Although many plants have been investigated for their antifungal activity against candidiasis, more treatment options remain needed. This study evaluated the antifungal activity of 19 essential oils against Candida albicans. Nineteen essential oils, at concentrations of 1% and 0.5%, were added to cultures of C. albicans and incubated at 37°C for 18 h. The optical density was measured at 600 nm. The antifungal activity of the essential oils against C. albicans was dependent on concentration and the extraction site. At 0.5%, essential oils from thyme, palmarosa, and lemongrass displayed higher antifungal activities than fluconazole, suggesting that they are effective against C. albicans. The essential oils of eucalyptus, rosewood, and lavender showed the highest activity at 1% concentration and may be used as antibiotics individually. In addition, the essential oils extracted from leaves, such as thyme, were found to have higher antifungal activity than those from other sites.
Indirect Discrimination: Huduma Namba (Digital Identification) and the Plight of the Nubian Community in Kenya
Authors: Kiilu Natalie
Published: October 2022

Years after Kenya’s independence, the Nubians in Kenya are yet to enjoy the status of being fully-fledged citizens in their country. This is due to a variety of factors including the government’s refusal to formally acknowledge them as citizens, and its reluctance to streamline the current vetting process despite the overwhelming proof of its shortcomings. The discriminatory approach in the issuance of Kenyan identity cards (IDs) through the vetting process on grounds of religion and ethnicity not only entrenches the social, political, and economic exclusion of Nubians in Kenya but is also prohibited under Article 27(4) of the Constitution as indirect discrimination. Without taking adequate steps to change the status quo, the Kenyan government has instead launched a new digital identification system whose enrolment requires citizens’ IDs. Despite the full roll-out being halted by the court on grounds of data protection concerns, the switch to the Huduma Namba system is nonetheless set to disproportionately affect the ability of Nubians to participate as Kenyan citizens and contribute to their ‘otherness’. Consequently, this paper argues that the mandatory operationalisation of the Huduma Namba system in Kenya will constitute indirect discrimination against the Nubian community. It conducts this assessment by discussing the moral wrongfulness of indirect discrimination and laying out the architecture of indirect discrimination law in Kenya.
Pacifying the Crises of (Un)Constitutional Amendments: The Case of Zimbabwe’s Amendment (No.1) and (No.2) Acts
Authors: Matanda Tonderai
Published: October 2022

Zimbabwe enacted a new constitution in 2013 amid high hopes for a turn towards a new era of democratisation, constitutionalism, and adherence to the rule of law. However, subsequent to 2013, Zimbabwe entered an era of regression on the democratic values espoused by the new constitution. The apogee of the regression is the amendments of the Constitution, neutralising some of its most progressive elements. This paper analyses two recent constitutional amendments: amendments no. 1 and no.2, in the Zimbabwean context pertaining to judicial appointments and terms of office. It also evaluates the potential of judicial review of substantive validity of constitutional amendments through the lens of the doctrine of ‘unconstitutional constitutional amendments’. This is in defence of core constitutional values such as equal protection of the law, rule of law, separation of powers, and democratic participation. The central argument of this paper is that the amendments, which contravene the values espoused by the Constitution, are substantively unconstitutional because they precipitate a multi-pronged crisis of constitutionalism. These crises are embodied in the indirect control of the judiciary by the executive, and in ‘rule by law’ replacing ‘rule of law’. This article proposes that these crises can be remedied by exploring the doctrine of unconstitutional constitutional amendments.
Predicting Credit Accessibility Based on Social Capital and Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Thi Thu Huong Dinh Thi Thu Huong Dinh , Thi Thu Huong Dinh Thai Thuy Lam Ha , Thai Thuy Lam Ha Hongjuan Yang
Published: October 2022

Social capital is a significant factor that determines the success of a business, company or individual. The paper presents a new method to predict the aquaculture household’s ability to access to credit, based on social capital and artificial intelligence. Social capital data is collected through surveys of aquaculture households, and then replying on artificial intelligence algorithms to build predictive models. The prediction results show that our proposed method can accurately predict households accessing the formal credit market. This is the basis for the planning and development of aquaculture in potential areas.

 
An Evaluation of Self-Built Low-Power Wide-Area Network Based on LoRa
Authors: Sheng-Tao Chen Sheng-Tao Chen , Sheng-Tao Chen Chien-Wu Lan , Chien-Wu Lan Shih-Sung Lin , Shih-Sung Lin 廖家德
Published: October 2022

With the rapid development of applications in Internet of Things (IoT). Low power consumption and wide area is one of the solutions for the development of information transmission. Therefore, Low-Power Wide-Area Network (LPWAN) technology had led to extensive applications and discussions. The Long Range (LoRa) has the characteristics of self-built network and programmable control of communication parameters besides the above features of LPWAN technologies. The LoRa has more flexible application capabilities compared with the LPWAN technology that requires infrastructure provided by Internet Service Providers (ISP). Therefore, this paper describes the evaluation method from the LoRa parameters and the experiment of long-distance transmission. According to the experimental results, the actual effective transmission distance of the lightweight LoRa module from the packet loss rate is 621 meters. Moreover, the phenomena that different types of antennas connected to the transmitter affect the direction of the device are discussed.

 