bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Child-Gendered Mental Spaces Triggered by Space Builders Reflect Art Psychotherapy Clients' Childhood Experiences
Authors: Nilasari Nindita , Hardjanto Tofan Dwi , Handayani Wiwik Retno
Published: March 2024

ABSTRACT

The language behaviour of clients’ reflection journey on art psychotherapy in the final stage of art psychotherapy sessions entitled ‘Reflect Interview’ reflects their childhood experiences that become a lifetime memory. In this paper, the topic of how the clients can construct their conceptual ideas of childhood experiences is discussed under a cognitive approach to language study. This article argues that: 1) There are REFLECTION SPACE, REALITY SPACE, DEPICTION SPACE and POSSIBILITY SPACE of the child-gendered mental spaces in the reflection journey on art psychotherapy, 2) Subject-Verb combinations, connectives and adverbs as the space builder on the child-gendered mental spaces and 3) Intersection between gender and child has experienced by the psychotherapy clients are generally related to weakness, depression, struggle and difficulties that become children's memories during their lifetime. These results are supported by a few background cases and government role illustrations in Indonesia.

Keywords: Art psychotherapy; child-gendered mental spaces; space builder.
Pengaruh Literasi Keuangan dan Inklusi Keuangan terhadap Pengelolaan Keuangan UMKM Kecamatan Tanggulangin
Authors: Assanniyah Majalisi , Setyorini Haryati
Published: March 2024

UMKM memiliki kontribusi yang penting dalam meningkatkan Produk Domestik Bruto (PDB). Pengelolaan keuangan yang kurang baik tidak hanya berdampak pada pertumbuhan bisnis tetapi dapat berdampak pada pertumbuhan ekonomi nasional. Pelaku UMKM memerlukan pengetahuan serta akses pada produk dan layanan perbankan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh literasi keuangan terhadap pengelolaan keuangan UMKM di Kecamatan Tanggulangin dan untuk menguji pengaruh inklusi keuangan terhadap pengelolaan keuangan UMKM di Kecamatan Tanggulangin. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan menggunakan teknik pengumpulan data yaitu kuesioner. Penelitian ini menggunakan sampel sebanyak 151 pelaku UMKM. Teknik analisis data menggunakan analisis regresi linier berganda dengan uji t. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa literasi keuangan berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap pengelolaan keuangan UMKM. Sementara, inklusi keuangan tidak berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap pengelolaan keuangan UMKM di Kecamatan Tanggulangin.
Perencanaan Daya Dan Perbedaan Jenis Bantalan (Bearing) Pada Mesin Pengupas Kulit Kacang Tanah Kapasitas 60 Kg/Jam
Authors: Alfonso Richard , Manurung Charles S.P , Sihombing Suriady , Sipayung Pardingatan Sipayung
Published: March 2024

Appropriate technology is technology that is right on target to be used and developed by the community. The development of technology aims to ease human work. The Indonesian state, with the majority of its population working as farmers, really needs appropriate technological innovation to increase agricultural productivity. In this case, the author highlights the low productivity of peanut farmers in Indonesia. On the other hand, the level of peanut demand is increasing from year to year, but consumer demand cannot be met due to low domestic peanut production. Therefore, this study aims to determine the power and bearing maintenance on peanut shell peeling machines using an electric motor, which uses a Tachometer measuring instrument and is carried out at the Production Laboratory of HKBP Nommensen University Medan located at JL. Sutomo No. 4 Medan. The peanut shell peeling machine is made horizontally with 1 shaft and 40 peeling rods transmitted by a V-belt and pulley using an electric motor that functions to peel peanuts to separate the seeds from the shell. By designing and designing a peanut shell peeling machine, the bearing life used in the peanut peeler machine is 3440.78 and 909.86 hours at a rotation speed of 1382 rpm and 58623.94 and 20877.55 hours at a rotation speed of 795.7 rpm. The faster the engine speed, the enumeration load received by the bearing will be lighter, the slower the engine speed, the heavier the enumeration load received by the bearing. The production capacity that can be produced by this peanut shell peeling machine is 60 kg / hour with a peeling force of 51,012 and AC motor power of 1 Hp with a rotation of 2930 rpm.
Cross-Cultural Pragmatics: Analysing Speech Acts in Different Cultures
Authors: Usmani Saima , ALMASHHAM AMAL
Published: March 2024

Cross-cultural communication entails understanding the nuanced differences in speech acts across diverse cultural contexts. This study aimed to explore these variations, focusing on pragmatic differences and similarities in speech acts among participants from various cultural backgrounds. Employing qualitative methods, communicative scenarios were devised to elicit speech acts, and interactions were recorded for analysis. The participants' cultural backgrounds were diverse, representing a range of ethnicities, languages, and socio-cultural contexts. Data analysis involved categorizing and comparing speech acts across cultures, identifying patterns, and examining cultural influences on speech act usage. Results indicated significant variations in the frequency, form, and interpretation of speech acts among different cultural groups. Cultural norms, values, and communication styles were found to shape participants' understanding and enactment of speech acts, highlighting the intricate relationship between language and culture in communication. These findings have important implications for intercultural communication, language education, and international business. Understanding cultural differences in speech act usage can enhance communication effectiveness in diverse settings, fostering mutual understanding and reducing misunderstandings.  Overall, this study contributes to the growing body of research on cross-cultural pragmatics, emphasizing the need for culturally sensitive approaches to communication in an increasingly globalized world.
A Quality Perspective of Sustainable Management of Water Services: Insights of Citizens' Perceptions in Five Albanian Municipalities
Authors: Toska Merita , Suparaku Shefqet , Hysa Xhimi , La Sala Antonio
Published: March 2024

This paper aims to explore citizens' perceptions of water services to inform policy-making and pressure service providers to improve efficiency and service quality using innovative solutions. Despite abundant water resource endowments, ongoing infrastructure upgrades, and technological advancements implemented for sustainable service management, the industry failed to deliver the expected results. However, more than 60% of produced water goes unbilled, service coverage disparities persist, service quality falls short of goals, and low water meter readings worsen resource utilisation and financial sustainability. As a result of poor and unsustainable social, environmental, and economic management of services, the industry witnessed a significant restructuring process, shifting from municipal to regional-level governance, overlooking citizen perceptions of water services as an element that may directly impact the sustainability and future developments of the water sector. The latter, coupled with research findings highlighting deficiencies of municipalities in Albania in local public services provision, triggered the in-depth investigation of water sector governance in Albania (from the citizens' point of view). The research sets a baseline in exploring citizens' perceptions of water services, using a representative sample-based survey in five Albanian municipalities and along five dimensions of service management: access and quality of the services, transparency and communication, satisfaction with services, value for money, and willingness to pay (WTP) for improved services. Our findings suggest a low satisfaction with water services offered by municipally-owned water utilities, primarily related to water supply duration and quality. Despite lacking trust in service improvement, WTP for improved services is positive. 
 
Received: 15 December 2023 / Accepted: 16 February 2024 / Published: 5 March 2024
Factors Associated with Entrepreneurial Behavior in Students of a Peruvian University
Authors: Flores Lezama Marilú Trinidad , Otiniano León Mabel Ysabel , Alvarez Becerra Tatiana Isabel , Chávez Pablo Aguilar
Published: March 2024

The purpose of this research was to determine the association of factors in the entrepreneurial behavior of students at a Peruvian university. The methodology is quantitative, non-experimental and multivariate correlational. The participants were 500 students distributed proportionally in four academic schools: Administration, Accounting, Law and Industrial Engineering, during the academic period 2022-II. The results were obtained by applying the logistic regression model that when analyzing the different factors, it is evident that within the personal factors, age, marital status, having children, and the career they study, are associated with entrepreneurial behavior; from the economic factors, the employment situation, monthly income and having their own home, are also associated with this behavior, and finally from the cultural factors, the idea of entrepreneurship and the sector where they wish to undertake are associated with entrepreneurial behavior as well. From these results, it can be inferred that the majority of students at a Peruvian university have demonstrated entrepreneurial behavior.

 

Received: 8 September 2023 / Accepted: 22 February 2024 / Published: 5 March 2024
Localization Strategies for Bootstrapped Startups in Indian Market
Authors: - Sriganesh Phutela
Published: March 2024

Through extensive research encompassing approximately 100 nascent enterprises, the researchers have delved into the intricate ecosystem of bootstrap startups in India. An illuminating revelation emerged as the majority of these budding ventures embarked on their entrepreneurial journey by financing their endeavors through personal savings. This profound insight shed light on the grit and determination of these entrepreneurs
Autonomous Vehicles: Applications of Deep Reinforcement Learning
Authors: - Chinmay Kale
Published: March 2024

This research paper offers a concise exploration into the pivotal role played by deep reinforcement learning in propelling advancements in both perception and decision-making aspects of autonomous vehicles. Through the fusion of deep learning and reinforcement learning techniques, we delve into how these methodologies synergistically contribute to augmenting the navigational proficiency of autonomous vehicles amidst intricate and dynamically changing environments. With a focus on a streamlined presentation, this paper provides a succinct yet insightful overview of various perception algorithms utilized by autonomous vehicles, emphasizing object detection, semantic segmentation, and LiDAR-based techniques.
Predictors of the Actual Final Grade in Mathematics Subject of International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Students in Surabaya, Indonesia
Authors: - Arnel Macabuag , - Edwin D. Ibañez
Published: March 2024

This study tried to investigate what are the possible indicators of the performance of International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Students taking Mathematics Standard Level in an international school in Surabaya. The research made use of secondary data gathered from the school such as the scores of the students and together with their profile. The data covered academic years 2014 – 2019. Other than the secondary data and information gathered from the administration office and curriculum coordinators, The researcher also gathered the progress scores of the students from their subject teachers, one of whom is yours truly. Descriptive-correlational research design was used to analyze the data. Data collected were analyzed and interpreted using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation and Pearson Product Moment Correlation. One-way Analysis of Variance was also used to check if there is significant difference among mock exam score for Predicted Grade (PG), General Point Average (GPA) and final grades. Among the socio-demographic characteristics of the respondents, only gender significantly related to the final grade. Both GPA and mock exam predicted grades indicated that both grades have strong significant relationship to the final external examination grades of the students.
Unmasking Deception: A Proactive Approach to Detecting and Preventing Fake Job Offers
Authors: - Lembhe Akshata , - Sapkal Dipraj , - Khairnar Gaurav
Published: March 2024

The research presents an innovative approach to combating fraudulent job postings on the internet through the utilization of machine learning-based classification techniques. By leveraging different classifiers, including single classifiers and ensemble classifiers, the study aims to discern fake job postings amidst a vast array of online listings. Through an extensive analysis of experimental results, the research identifies ensemble classifiers as the optimal choice for detecting employment scams, surpassing the efficacy of single
classifiers.
Employing a dataset sourced from Kaggle, the study focuses on distinguishing between real and fake job postings, with the latter comprising a minority of the dataset, as anticipated.
By adhering to these structured stages, the research aims to contribute to the advancement of methods for identifying and mitigating fraudulent activities in online job postings, thereby enhancing the integrity of online recruitment processes.
WELL TO INCREASE SLUDGE OIL PRODUCTION ABOUT THE APPLICATION OF WAVE TECHNOLOGY THROUGH THE SYSTEM
Authors: Azer Gasimli, Elshan Aliyev Azer Gasimli, Elshan Aliyev
Published: March 2024

The article talks about the results of the work on increasing the oil yield of the formations by applying the shock wave technology. It is noted that when applying the shock wave method to the layer:
first - the expansion of the feeding contour of the wells as a result of the increase in permeability of the collector in the bed,
the second - due to the decrease in the viscosity of the oil, its filtration will improve.
It is recommended to improve the equipment used to get higher results from the application of the method.
Keywords: shock-wave, elastic wave, seismoacoustic, vibration, perforation, rheological property.
Students' English Speaking Anxiety: Levels and Causes
Authors: Yusuf Nabilla Yoes Catur , Yulianto Slamet Wahyudi , Maulida Ida
Published: March 2024

Learning English especially speaking is very difficult for students. There are many components that students must master when learning speaking makes it difficult for students to learn it. Students find many problems when speaking such as speaking anxiety. Speaking anxiety is a feeling of excessive anxiety when students speak English. Hence, this study aims to find the levels and factors that cause speaking anxiety among the students. This study was conducted at one of English Education Study Program of a university located in Subang, West Java, Indonesia, which consisted of 20 students from first, second, third, and fourth year. This descriptive study used questionnaire and interview to obtain the data about students’ speaking anxiety.  In this case, the questionnaire was used to examine the levels of students’ speaking anxiety, while the interview was employed to investigate the factors that causing students’ speaking anxiety. Results from the questionnaire showed that 4 students (20%) scored low, 9 students (45%) scored moderate, and 7 students (35%) scored high. No semester differences were identified in the level of speaking anxiety. Female students exhibited greater nervousness when speaking English compared to male classmates. The interview results revealed three elements contributing to students' speaking anxiety: communication apprehension, test anxiety, and fear of unfavourable evaluation. Communication apprehension is the primary element influencing pupils' speaking anxiety. This study indicates that students need to be aware of their anxiety levels and causes in order to address them. Additionally, they need to possess self-confidence in learning English, particularly in speaking. Keywords: speaking, anxiety, speaking anxiety, students’ speaking anxiety
UPAYA PEMERINTAH DESA DALAM PEMBERDAYAAN PEREMPUAN PADA KELOMPOK WANITA TANI MATAHARI
Authors: Amanda Vannia Tri , Amaliatulwalidain Amaliatulwalidain , Isabella Isabella
Published: March 2024

The village government's efforts in empowering women through the Matahari Farmer Women's Group program in Rantau Kasih Village, Lawang Wetan District, Musi Banyuasin Regency to provide positive and productive activities to mothers and, encourage and help the family economy. However, in this case, there is still a lack of understanding, knowledge, and attention given by the rantau kasih village government is also still lacking so that this program has not received optimal support to face the problems faced.  The purpose of this study is to determine the process and benefits of village government efforts in empowering women in the sun farmer women's group in rantau kasih village. The research method used by the author is qualitative research method. Data collection techniques in this study used observation, interviews and documentation. Data analysis techniques consist of data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and conclusions. The results of this study show that the village government's efforts in empowering women in the sun farmer women's group (KWT) program in 2022 in Rantau Kasih village are declared quite successful. The stages include planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation, and each has an important role in achieving the goals of KWT Matahari.
 
Keywords: Group Matahari Farmer Women's Group; Village Government Efforts; Empowerment.
KUALITAS PELAYANAN BERBASIS DIGITAL DALAM PENGURUSAN NOMOR INDUK BERUSAHA (NIB) DI DINAS PENANAMAN MODAL DAN PELAYANAN TERPADU SATU PINTU (DPMPTSP) KABUPATEN KAMPAR
Authors: Ananda Rizki Lestari , Andri Seno , Meilani Nur Laila
Published: March 2024

Kampar Regency is one of the districts in the Riau province which is also obliged to improve the quality of services to its people. One of the agencies that is heavily involved in providing services to the community directly and is the main door for almost all services managed by the community is the One Stop Integrated Investment and Licensing Service (DPMPTSP) of Kampar district. One type of service that is interesting to study is a service that uses the Online Single Submission (OSS) system. This service is a type of service that operates in the business licensing sector for both individuals and business entities. At the Kampar Regency DPMPTSP service, the OSS service offered is OSS-RBA or Online Single Submission -Riks Based Approach. Where is the service for business actors who want to take care of business permits such as business registration numbers or NIB. The research objective in this study is to determine the quality of digital-based services in managing business registration numbers at the Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Department in Kampar Regency as well as the factors that are obstacles in determining the quality of digital-based services in managing business registration numbers at the investment office. Capital and One Stop Integrated Services in Kampar Regency. Sinambela Service Quality Theory in (Oscar., 2022). The method used is a qualitative type and an explanatory approach. The results obtained from this study are that the OSS RBA (Online Single Submission Risk Based Approach) service at the Kampar Regency Investment and One Stop Integrated Services Service is quite good and can be said to be of high quality
 
Keywords: Service Quality; NIB; OSS RBA.
IMPLEMENTASI GOOD GOVERNANCE PADA MALL PELAYANAN PUBLIK PEMERINTAH KOTA BOGOR
Authors: Wisarini Bintari Ruranti , Zainal Veithzal Rivai , Hakim Azis
Published: March 2024

This research explores the implementation of Good Governance principles in the Public Service Mall (MPP) application in the Government of Bogor City. Data collection was conducted by distributing questionnaires to 50 respondents. The results of the data analysis using multiple linear regression reveal interesting findings related to the factors influencing the usage of the MPP in the context of local government. The research findings indicate that transparency and accountability have a significant impact on the intensity of MPP usage. Transparency plays a crucial role in fostering trust and efficiency in public administration. Citizens feel confident because the application provides comprehensive and accurate information, offering a transparent view of public service processes. Accountability has also been proven to influence MPP usage. Financial information, compliance, and government reporting within the application motivate users. When the government adheres to strong accountability principles, people are more likely to feel confident and motivated to interact with the application. However, another interesting finding is that legal certainty does not have a significant impact on the intensity of MPP usage. The application focuses on innovation and the efficiency of public services, making legal factors less crucial in determining its usage. As a recommendation, this research suggests the need for enhancing the information presented in the application and providing regular training to users. This is aimed at maintaining the sustainability and success of the MPP application's implementation within the context of Good Governance in Bogor City. Consequently, the MPP application can continue to provide maximum benefits to both the public and local government. 
 
Keywords: good governance; transparency; accountability; rule of law; public service mall.
PERGESERAN KEKUASAAN NEGARA BERKAITAN DENGAN KELEMBAGAAN NEGARA SETELAH AMANDEMEN UUD 1945
Authors: Anwar Anwar , Mosshananza Hinfa
Published: March 2024

The purpose of this study is to determine state power related to state institutions that have shifted after the amendment. The research method uses the literature study method. State power related to State Institutions before the amendment of the 1945 Constitution the Constitution was the highest law, but people's sovereignty was given entirely to the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) (as the Supreme Institution). The MPR distributes its power (distribution of power) to 5 (five) Higher Institutions that are equal in position, namely: the Supreme Court, the President, the DPR, the DPA, and the BPK. After the amendment of the 1945 Constitution: the Basic Law is the highest law, where sovereignty is in the hands of the people and is exercised fully according to the Basic Law. The Constitution provides separation of power to State Institutions with equal and equal positions, namely: MPR, President, DPR, DPD, BPK, MA, and MK.
 
Keywords: State Power; State Institutional Relations.
Effect of industrial work experience in developing Technical and Vocational Education undergraduates’ employability skills
Authors: Okoye Kelechi Reko , Edokpolor James Edomwonyi
Published: March 2024

This study aims to assess the effect of industrial work experience in developing employability skills among technical and vocational education undergraduates in Nigerian universities. Data were collected from 119 undergraduates of technical and vocational education (TVE) with a pre-and post-survey instrument. When compared with a paired sample t-test, the result showed that the employability skills possess by TVE undergraduates before and after exposure to industrial work experience significantly differ. When compared with the independent sample t-test, the result showed that the employability skills possess between male and female TVE undergraduates before exposure to industrial work experience does not significantly differ. When also compared with independent sample t-test, the result showed that the employability skills possess between male and female TVE undergraduates after exposure to industrial work experience significantly differ. This study has contributed to the existing literature concerning the effect of industrial work experience in developing employability skills among technical and vocational education undergraduates. This unique contribution would provide a better insights or understanding on how industrial work experience scheme help in developing employability skills among technical and vocational education undergraduates.
Analysis of Value Content of Civic Education and Social Studies for Citizenship Values in Nigeria
Authors: Muritala Atanda Ridwan , Balogun Idayat Nike
Published: March 2024

The link between Civic Education and Social Studies is a unique one, the Social Studies curriculum consists of citizenship and societal values, which are also related to Civic Education. This makes the two subjects to be seen as a strong and effective tool to facilitate the production of responsible citizens. Teaching and learning of Social Studies will be meaningful when it is value-based, teachers are expected to guide the students to acquire value education inherent in many topics in the two subjects. However, it must be noted that the purpose of education is for citizenship. But to ensure that students develop an understanding of their country’s most cherished values becomes a debate between Civic Education and Social Studies in the Nigerian educational system. Values are to be rated as important contents of both subjects offered to students at the Basic level in Nigeria. Hence, the need to ascertain the subject that communicates the good values that can contribute to training the learners to assume the status of being a citizen. This study examined the value content of civic education and Social Studies towards citizenship values in Nigeria education system based on the topics taught in the two subjects. The study adopted an ex post facto research design in analyzing the curriculum content of both Civic Education and Social Studies. The collected data were analyzed with descriptive statistics and the findings showed that the value content of Social Studies is greater than that of Civic education. This further testifies to the general agreement that Civic Education is a dimension and subset of Social Studies. The study, therefore, recommended that Social Studies be promoted over Civic Education at all levels of education for effective citizenship value in Nigeria.
A Comparison on Behavioral Patterns of Engagement Between Two Different Classroom Settings: With and Without Student Response Systems (SRS)
Authors: Nadarajan Pooveneswaran , Muhamad Maizatulliza
Published: March 2024

This study investigated the impact of student response system (SRS) on students’ engagement in English language proficiency classrooms. It compared patterns of engagement exhibited by students’ physical behaviours during language classroom activities in two different settings – with and without the use of SRS. This qualitative study gathered data through classroom observations using field notes and observational checklist. All the data were analysed qualitatively using thematic analysis approach. Altogether, three lessons utilizing SRS and three lesson without the utilization of SRS were observed and analysed. The findings showed that students’ behaviours during lessons with SRS indicated positive engagement in the classrooms unlike their behaviours during lessons without SRS. The results of this study implied that SRS could be a preferred choice of interactive, educational tools that could help educators to engage their students during the process of language teaching and learning.
The Level of Foundational Skills Application Among Graduate Employees in Edo and Delta States, Nigeria
Authors: Osahon M. E. , Adesuwa Imafidon
Published: March 2024

This study aimed to assess the level of foundational skills of graduate employees in Edo and Delta States using Business Education) graduates as a case study. Three research questions and three hypotheses guided the study. Adescriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population was 1,016 supervisors with a sample size of 309 determined by using the proportionate stratified sampling technique. A structuredquestionnaire was used to collect data. Reliability of the instrument was determined by using Cronbach Alpha reliability method and an overall reliability coefficient of 0.79 was obtained. Data relating to the research questions wereanalyzed using arithmetic mean and standard deviations. The t-test was used to test null hypotheses at a 0.05 level of significance. The study revealed that the supervisors rated application of all the aspects of foundational skills by Business Education graduates to be moderately applied. From the findings, it was concluded that the level of application of foundational skills by Business Education graduates is inadequate to meet the demands of employers. Hence, the training received by graduates is insufficient to meet the challenges of the modern-day office and thereby inferring that graduates from other disciplines do not have the necessary training to meet with the challenges of modern-day office. Based on the findings of this study, the researcher recommended that the observed deficiencies in literacy and numeracy skills which constitute part of the foundational skills should be adequately addressed by revamping the general studies courses in general studies units in tertiary institutions.
Distractor Efficiency of an Intermediate English Proficiency Course Final Examination Paper
Authors: Ahmad Kamarul Ariffin , Abdul Kadir Nora Liza , Zakaria Mohd Zahren , Zamri Muhamad Lothfi , Abd Rahman Siti Najihah , Mohamad Mustafa Nurhafza
Published: March 2024

Language proficiency tests have adopted various types of items which include multiple-choice questions (MCQ). Designing MCQ needs a longer time to be completed despite being perceived as easy to administer and mark. After the administration and marking process are completed, the test needs to be analysed to determine the index of facility, discrimination power and distractor efficiency. This study aimed to scrutinise those indices and determine if there is an association between the indices with the functionality of the distractors in an intermediate English Proficiency course final examination paper. With the use of QUEST software, the data were computed to get the difficulty and discrimination indices, and distractor efficiency.The finding showed that there is no clear association between facility and discrimination indices with the distractor efficiency. This study found that certain items had acceptable indices despite having poor or non-functional distractor and certain items had poor indices even though the distractors were functioning as they were intended to. This study concluded that distractor efficiency may have a trivial association to the item facility and discrimination power. Therefore, it is suggested for a deeper investigation to be conducted in terms of the language used to construct the stem and the options.
Computational Thinking in Solving Engineering Problems – A Conceptual Model
Authors: Neo Choon Hui , Wong Jee Khai , Chai Voon Chiet , Chua Yaw Long , Hoh Yeh Huann
Published: March 2024

Programming is an excellent approach to cultivating computational thinking (CT) skills lacking among current engineering undergraduate students. Although highly useful in teaching programming skills, physical, tangible programming tools available in the market are limited to users aged 12 and below, a gap that impedes the effort to cultivate problem-solving skills and computational thinking among engineering students. As a result, many students who join engineering programmes are without solid computer programming skills. This paper proposes a method to tackle the said gap by applying physical programming education blocks. The programming blocks have various logical functions and input-output capabilities that allow decision-making, looping, and function calling. Users can build their logical thinking skills in the form of cause-and-effect analysis using the play method. Through this approach, students can enhance their programming skills, which improves their computational thinking ability and complex problem-solving skills. It is hoped that such an approach could help them in transiting from tangible programming to text-based programming.
Development and Validation of Instructional Package for Teaching and Learning of Genetics in Secondary Schools
Authors: Adelana Owolabi Paul , Ishola Adebayo Monsur , Adeeko Olalekan
Published: March 2024

The sound knowledge of Biology is, to date, is a strong prerequisite to study many Biological and Life Sciences, examples of which include Physiology, Forensic Science, Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing, Biochemistry, to mention a few. These fields, amongst others, rely on a very important aspect of Biology known as Genetics, which is the study of heredity and variation in living organisms. The field of Genetics intersects with many other life sciences. However, students’ attempts of questions on Genetics in internal and external examinations in senior secondary schools in Nigeria have been very poor over the years because they find the concepts of Genetics hard to understand. The need, therefore, arises to look for ways of dealing with this prolonged problem. This study, therefore, attempted to develop an institutional package and also surveyed the extent to which it is adequate for instructional delivery. The Instrumentation design describes the processes of package development based on the Waterfall Model. The package was validated by thirty (30) Biology teachers who were randomly selected from ten schools in Ijebu-Ode Local Government Area, Ogun State, Nigeria. “Package Adequacy Scale (PAS)” was developed and used for validation purposes. Two research questions were raised in the study and the data collection was analyzed using descriptive statistics of median scores and standard deviation. The result showed that the package was adequate (3.00) for instruction in Genetics due to its quality in terms of lesson contents, graphics, sound, and others. It was suggested, among others, that students should be supplied with modern instructional packages which can aid the teaching and learning of Genetics.
Utilization of Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) for Effective Teaching and Learning of Financial Accounting in Senior Secondary Schools in Benue State, Nigeria
Authors: Abanyam Friday Ekahe , Terkuma Guma Elisha
Published: March 2024

This study aimed at assessing the usage of Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) for effective teaching and learning of financial accounting in senior secondary schools in Benue state, Nigeria. The study employed a descriptive survey design. Based on the available literature, 33 item questionnaires for financial accounting teachers and 33 item questionnaires for financial accounting students using a four-point rating scale was developed and used for the study. The respondents were 62 financial accounting teachers and 180 financial accounting students in zone B senatorial district of Benue state. The entire population of the financial accounting teachers was adopted as its size is manageable while a multi-stage sampling technique was used to obtain the population of financial accounting students. Mean, standard deviation and t-test were the statistical tools used for data analysis. The findings of the study revealed a low extent of utilization of CAI in teaching and learning of financial accounting in the schools surveyed. Based on these findings, it was recommended among others that the barriers that militate against the integration of CAI in teaching and learning of financial accounting should be addressed with a view to removing them.
Pattern of Interpersonal Communication Between Parents and Adolescence among The B40 Family
Authors: Abdul Rahman Nur Ashikin , Alavi Khadijah
Published: March 2024

Interpersonal communication is influenced by cultures and environments that affect an individual’s psychosocial development. Communication patterns are more friendly and harmonious by creating an interpersonal interaction that maintains the balance in the family systems. This study was conducted to find out about the interpersonal communication relationship between B40 parents and adolescents from a psychosocial approach. This study used a qualitative design and was analysed using descriptive and inferential analysis. The sample of this study consisted of B40 adolescents aged 16 to 25 years in Sungai Petani District involving a total of 109 respondents. This study used the instrument tool of the Revised Family Communication Pattern (1990). Data analysed using the SPSS application. The findings of the study showed that the respondents practiced both forms of conversational orientation and conformity orientation communication at a high and balanced level. This study shows that the communication used can explain the level of relationship between the family members of the respondents. The data of this study indicate that the communication practiced by adolescence has the potential to maintain harmony and well-being in the parent-children relationship by encouraging open discussion. The suggestion of this study shows that a psychosocial program can help improve communication relationships between parents and adolescents among the B40 family. The implication of this study is to be a strategic plan to support the existing action plan in the National Family Policy in an effort to improve family well-being.
Challenges of COVID-19 Crisis on Malaysia’s Education Sector
Authors: Yun Wong Sing
Published: March 2024

This paper aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the development of Malaysia’s education policies over the years. In addition, this study seeks to further draw attention to the recent implications of COVID-19 on Malaysia’s education sector. The education policies developed in the past decades have highlighted that Malaysia Government had continuously shown tremendous support and has put high emphasis on the education sector. However, the pandemic crisis has disrupted learning and posed new challenges to the education system and the policies developed in the past. Therefore, this paper will employ a narrative review to draw lessons based on the observations retrieved from existing literature and various secondary sources such as policy briefs, media, commentaries, and documentaries of related evidence on the challenges of the pandemic crisis to the education system and its policy. In addition, the review will also shed light on the policies' recommendations in adapting to the new normal and establishing this as a new research direction for future studies.
The Role of Communication Skills in Persuading Customers to Purchase Products
Authors: Tian Hui Ling , Logendran Thanusha , Mariappan Logenthini
Published: March 2024

This paper experimentally investigates the role of communication skills in persuading customers to purchase products. This paper aims to inform readers about communication skills and how they utilize them to encourage consumers to buy things because if a salesperson has excellent communication skills, he can easily persuade clients to purchase the products. The exploratory research included 100 people, 24 men and 76 women, who cooperated with this study. A legal and reliable two-section survey was used to collect information about the population and to answer specific questions about communication skills. According to the results, several people believe that communication skills are crucial and effective in persuading customers to buy a product. The study results include advice for salespersons who want to convince customers to buy their demand and information for customers who wish to purchase products from salespeople.
Pembentukan Model Kejurulatihan Sekolah Sukan Malaysia: Penerokaan Jurulatih Elit dalam Pembangunan Atlet Murid
Authors: Mohamed Abdul Rahaman , Abd Karim Zulakbal , Md Nadzalan Ali
Published: March 2024

Malaysia merupakan sebuah negara demokrasi yang amat menghargai bakat dan kebolehan semula jadi masyarakatnya yang berbilang kaum dalam pelbagai bidang, salah satunya adalah bidang sukan. Usaha untuk memperkasakan bidang sukan di peringkat sekolah dalam usaha mengoptimalkan keberhasilan dan pencapaian atlet murid dalam pelbagai bidang sukan perlu dimulakan. Oleh yang demikian, satu kertas konsep disediakan untuk mengkaji jurulatih elit di Sekolah Sukan Malaysia dalam membangunkan atlet murid yang berbakat. Kertas konsep ini akan membincangkan keseluruhan proses kajian ini. Pada dasarnya kajian ini akan dijalankan menggunakan Kaedah Kualitatif melalui pendekatan Evolved Grounded Theory oleh Strauss dan Corbin (1990, 1998, 2008) dan The Coaching Model (Cote et al., 1995) serta melibatkan jurulatih elit Sekolah Sukan Malaysia sebagai subjek kajian. Melalui kertas konsep ini, penerangan lanjut akan diberikan mengenai pengenalan, pernyataan masalah, objektif, metodologi, dapatan kajian, perbincangan, implikasi kajian dan kesimpulan. Kajian ini secara langsung akan meneroka isu, cabaran dan halangan yang dihadapi oleh jurulatih elit dalam merancang dan melaksanakan program latihan yang melibatkan atlet murid sekolah sukan. Melalui kajian ini juga, hasil dapatan kajian yang diperolehi akan dibandingkan dengan The Coaching Model (Cote et al., 1995) bagi melihat variasi dapatan dan perkembangan hasil kajian. Akhir sekali, melalui pengumpulan dan analisis data yang dijalankan secara saintifik, dapatan kajian yang diperolehi akan membantu dalam menghasilkan model kejurulatihan yang berorientasikan Sekolah Sukan Malaysia berdasarkan reka bentuk penyelidikan yang dijalankan.
Tahap Kewarganegaraan Digital dalam Kalangan Remaja 14 Tahun di Malaysia
Authors: Maliki Nia Kurnia , Bahari Khairul Azam , Ali Roslan , Ahmad Tajuddin Siti Nor Amalina , Mohamed Hamoud Al-Majdhoub Fatima , Balraj Baboo Shanti
Published: March 2024

Menelusuri arus pemodenan yang semakin berkembang pesat menjadikan interaksi manusia menjadi lebih dinamik. Perubahan drastik tersebut dirasakan dalam keseluruhan aktiviti manusia seperti pendidikan, ekonomi dan sosial melibatkan media dan teknologi. Generasi Z yang dianggap sebagai warga digital sememangnya tidak asing dalam penggunaan platform digital dalam pelbagai kaedah. Kesan daripada hal tersebut telah menjadi pendorong terhadap keperluan untuk melihat tahap literasi media remaja daripada aspek kewarganegaraan digital. Penyelidikan ini bertujuan untuk mengukur tahap pengetahuan, kemahiran dan nilai kewarganegaraan digital remaja 14 tahun di Malaysia. Kajian ini memfokuskan lapan elemen kewarganegaraan digital berdasarkan konsep Kerangka Kerja Kecerdasan Digital (DQ), iaitu identiti digital, penggunaan digital, keselamatan digital, pengawasan digital, emosi kecerdasan digital, komunikasi digital, literasi digital dan hak digital. Kaedah kuantitatif secara tinjauan menggunakan instrumen soal selidik telah dijalankan terhadap 601 pelajar di beberapa buah negeri di Malaysia menggunakan platform Google Form. Hasil analisis menggunakan sistem pemarkahan Child Online Safety Indeks (COSI) mendapati tahap pengetahuan remaja di Malaysia berada pada tahap yang baik. Manakala, tahap kemahiran dan nilai menunjukkan kelemahan dalam beberapa aspek. Secara keseluruhannya, tahap kewarganegaraan digital dalam kalangan remaja di Malaysia perlu dipertingkatkan lagi kerana kecenderungan untuk terdedah kepada risiko jenayah siber masih pada tahap yang tinggi.
Harvesting Energy through Piezoelectric Tiles: A Comparative Study of Wood, Porcelain, and Ceramic Tiles
Authors:   Senior High School- STEM Department, PAREF Springdale School, Inc., Philippines, Go Johann Christian T. , Remolino Andrew Kim A. ,   Senior High School- STEM Department, PAREF Springdale School, Inc., Philippines, Sanchez Joje Mar Perino ,   College of Teacher Education, Cebu Normal University, Philippines, Paz Kevin E. ,   Yuma Campus, Harvest Preparatory Academy, Arizona, USA
Published: March 2024

This study investigated the feasibility of using piezoelectric tiles in harvesting energy from the footsteps of people. The piezoelectric tiles were made of three materials, namely wood, porcelain, and ceramic tiles, where five piezoelectric plates were attached to each corner and center of individual tiles. A voltmeter was then attached to the piezoelectric tile system to determine the voltage output when people step on the tiles. Study findings revealed that the wood tile produced a mean voltage of 0.711V, the porcelain tile, 0.698V, and the ceramic tile, 1.018V. Analysis of variance results showed that there were significant voltage output differences among the three tiles, and the post-hoc analysis revealed that the voltage outputs of wood and porcelain tiles were comparable with one another, while the voltage output of ceramic tiles was the greatest among the three. The study concluded that the mechanical energy coming from the footsteps could be harvested using the piezoelectric tile, where mechanical energy could be converted into an electrical source. Furthermore, the researchers recommended having a wider variety of sample tiles to see the difference between the tiles and have a wider variety of data that could establish the positive results of this study.
Coherence Analysis of the Philippine Kto10 Numbers and Number Sense Most Essential Learning Competencies in the Time of Pandemic
Authors:   J.P. Laurel High School, Bulan, Sorsogon, Philippines, Fulay Kelvin Carl , Furio Alex P. ,   San Roque National High School, Bulusan, Sorsogon, Philippines, Dio Ryan V. ,   Sorsogon State University, Sorsogon City, Philippines, Deri Ritzelda A. ,   Sorsogon State University, Sorsogon City, Philippines
Published: March 2024

The effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic brought changes in different sectors, particularly in education. There were shifts in the learning modalities, facilities, and schedules as well as in the integration of teaching-learning strategies. One of the solutions implemented by the Department of Education to assure that all the learning competencies will be covered for the entire school year was the transformation of the K to 10 Mathematics Curriculum into the identified Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELCs). This study determined the comparison between the K to 10 Mathematics Curriculum and the Most Essential Learning Competencies along Number and Number Sense. The descriptive analysis qualitative method was used to answer the problems set in the study. Analysis of data was done through mapping the Most Essential Learning Competencies in Numbers and Number Sense. Also, the qualitative approach to the analysis of the MELC is supported by the feedback and experiences of 10 mathematics teacher-informants (3Males, 7Females). Data suggest that from the original 120 listed learning competencies in Numbers and Number Sense K to 10 Mathematics Curriculum, only 83.33% of them have been retained in the MELC. The findings of the study also show the coherence of the MELC and the teaching emphasis on Numbers and Number Sense. Finally, future studies may be undertaken to further analyze the gaps in the analysis of the Most Essential Learning Competencies along Numbers and Number Sense.