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Kepimpinan Transformasional Penolong Kanan Kokurikulum dan Hubungannya dengan Efikasi Guru
Authors: Ibrahim Nurul Husna , Abdul Wahab Jamalullail
Published: February 2021

Guru Penolong Kanan Kokurikulum (GPKKo) merupakan individu yang bertanggungjawab dalam mengurus dan memimpin serta berkait langsung dengan pelaksanaan dan kegiatan kokurikulum. Justeru, GPKKo perlu mempengaruhi dan meningkatkan potensi dan efikasi guru dalam melaksanakan aktiviti kokurikulum. Artikel ini bertujuan meninjau amalan kepimpinan transformasional GPKKo dan hubungannya dengan efikasi guru dalam melaksanakan aktiviti kokurikulum di sekolah menengah daerah Sabak Bernam. Kajian ini berbentuk kuantitatif deskriptif dan inferensi dengan menggunakan instrumen soal selidik yang telah diuji kesahan dan kebolehpercayaannya dan menggunakan perisian Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) versi 20.0. Artikel ini akan membincangkan empat dimensi kepimpinan transformasional GPKKO yang berfokus kepada memupuk pengaruh yang ideal, motivasi berinspirasi, membina ransangan intelek, serta pertimbangan berasaskan individu dan tiga dimensi efikasi guru iaitu strategi pengajaran, pengurusan bilik darjah dan penglibatan pelajar berdasarkan 140 responden yang terdiri daripada guru-guru di lima buah sekolah menengah yang terpilih di daerah Sabak Bernam. Dapatan kajian mendapati amalan kepimpinan transformasional GPKKo di daerah Sabak Bernam adalah pada tahap yang tinggi (min=3.8878, sp=.61967). Kajian juga mendapati bahawa guru-guru di daerah Sabak Bernam mempunyai tahap efikasi yang tinggi (min=4.0740, sp=.47861) dalam melaksanakan aktiviti kokurikulum. Hasil dapatan ujian Korelasi Pearson pula menunjukkan terdapat hubungan yang sederhana, signifikan dan positif (r=0.473, p<0.01) antara amalan Kepimpinan Transformasional GPKKO dan efikasi guru. Implikasi hasil daripada dapatan ini menjadi panduan kepada GPKKo dalam menambah baik amalan kepimpinan agar tahap efikasi guru dalam melaksanakan aktiviti kokurikulum dapat dipertingkatkan. Kesimpulannya, amalan kepimpinan GPKKo mempengaruhi tahap efikasi guru dan keduanya saling berhubungan dalam pelaksanaan aktiviti kokurikulum di sekolah.
Estudo espectroscópico no óptico da galáxia luminosas no infravermelho com emissão de megamaser de hidroxila IRAS 15587+1609
Authors: Gatto Lara Maria , Aires de Sales Dinalva
Published: February 2021

A emissão do megamaser de OH (OHM) é uma característica importante, não muito explorada, de 20% das galáxias ultra-luminosas no infravermelho ([U]LIRGs). A presença dessa emissão pode ser um claro sinal não apenas de atividade nuclear térmica provinda de estrelas, mas também de uma energia não térmica provinda de um disco de gás circundando um buraco negro supermassivo (BNS). Galáxias que possuem a emissão de OHM (OHMGs) podem ser indicadoras do momento imediatamente antes da ativação do BNS. Entretanto, as OHMGs são pouco estudadas na literatura e este trabalho apresenta uma análise sobre a morfologia, classificação da fonte de ionização e a cinemática do gás ionizado da OHMG IRAS 15587+1609, usando dados espectroscópicos no óptico obtidos pelo telescópio Gemini Sul e imagem na banda i do telescópio Hubble. Foi possível inferir através dos dados espectroscópicos e fotométricos que a IRAS 15587+1609 é um sistema interatuante composto por dois núcleos, separados a uma distância de 0,2878 Mpc. Além disso, a detecção de linhas de absorção tênues de K(3956,79Å), H(3973,16Å), H∆(4104,57Å) e Hσ(4343,26Å) nos espectros dos dois núcleos indica que o sistema IRAS 15587+1609 pode ser composto por duas galáxias starburst.
Fundo estocástico de ondas gravitacionais
Authors: Gomes do Nascimento João Paulo , Carvalho Fábio Cabral
Published: February 2021

Ondas gravitacionais são previsões teóricas da relatividade geral de Einstein, as quais são formadas quando o tecido do espaço-tempo é deformado. Em outubro de 2017 o observatório LIGO (Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory) conseguiu detectar diretamente ondas gravitacionais gerada pela fusão de duas estrelas de nêutrons, descoberta essa que se mostrou de grande importância para a astronomia moderna pelo fato de essas ondas trazerem consigo informações das fontes que as geraram. No presente artigo, estudamos o fundo estocástico de ondas gravitacionais gerado devido a fusão de estrelas de nêutrons, usando diferentes modelos cosmológicos. Para isso utilizamos duas parametrizações dependentes do tempo na equação de estado \omega(z), com o objetivo de verificar quais seriam as consequências finais no fundo estocástico gerado por essas ondas, em comparação ao que o modelo padrão da cosmologia prevê.
formação docente e as concepções dos estudantes no âmbito da astronomia
Authors: Gorges Neto Leopoldo , Henrique Martins Arthury Luiz
Published: February 2021

Apresentamos nesse trabalho uma discussão sobre o ensino de astronomia na escola, com foco na formação docente e suas possíveis consequências na visão dos alunos sobre esse tema e também sobre a atividade científica. Como vêm demonstrando as pesquisas, apesar de se destacar na educação básica por despertar facilmente a atenção dos alunos, a astronomia no contexto escolar frequentemente está acompanhada de concepções inadequadas. Apontamos que o professor, se não estiver atento, e a depender da qualidade de sua formação, pode estar participando inconscientemente de um ciclo de concepções inadequadas que vão desde sua formação inicial até o aluno que ele estará formando, passando por sua própria formação escolar. Ilustramos esse possível ciclo de transmissão de concepções inadequadas, defendendo que devemos atentar particularmente à formação inicial docente para se evitar que essas concepções sejam transmitidas por sua prática. Finalmente, sugerimos que sua formação seja amplamente subsidiada por atividades voltadas à discussão sobre a história e filosofia da ciência, tanto no âmbito da astronomia quanto da própria atividade científica.
Análise computacional da estabilidade de compostos atípicos de carbono aplicada à astroquímica
Authors: Moura Porto Joel Augusto , Rodrigues Sérgio Paulo Jorge
Published: February 2021

Este trabalho tem como objetivo apresentar a possibilidade de, por meio de recursos computacionais, calcular, de forma acessível , aproximações das propriedades estruturais de espécies químicas de interesse astroquímico. Para tal, utilizamos como exemplo as espécies de carbono do tipo C2, C3, C4, C5 que podem ser observadas no espaço interestelar. Estas espécies, além de serem de difícil obtenção e caracterização experimental, evidenciam muitas das características e limitações das abordagens teóricas. Para o presente trabalho, analisamos a estrutura, a geometria de equilíbrio, as energias nuclear, eletrônica e total destas espécies. Para calcular as frequências das espécies, foi calculada a hessiana no fim da otimização das estruturas. Foram usados o wxMacMolPlt® para o desenho e preparo das estruturas e o GAMESS® para o gerenciamento dos cálculos. Analisamos, numa perspectiva pedagógica, os resultados e as características dos cálculos para os compostos dicarbono, tricarbono, tetracarbono e pentacarbono lineares e tricarbono, tetracarbono e pentacarbono cíclicos.
Um escuro quarto do Universo
Authors: Carvalho Dorsch Gláuber
Published: February 2021

Um quarto do conteúdo energético do Universo está na forma de matéria escura. A natureza dessa matéria ainda é um enigma, mas há poucas dúvidas de que sua solução requer uma extensão do modelo padrão da física de partículas, com a inclusão de novas partículas elementares e talvez novas interações. Após rever algumas evidências cosmológicas indicando a existência dessa componente escura do cosmos, mostramos como as ferramentas teóricas já disponíveis podem ser utilizadas para explicar sua origem no Universo primordial, e discutimos brevemente alguns dos cenários de candidatos mais promissores a essa forma de matéria. Uma importante conclusão é que o estudo desse setor escuro pode lançar nova luz sobre alguns dos enigmas relacionados ao comportamento da matéria bariônica usual.
Viver Juntos no Musa
Authors: Candotti Ennio
Published: February 2021

O Museu da Amazônia, o Musa, é um museu vivo, a céu aberto na Reserva Ducke, uma floresta primária na cidade de Manaus. Os ecossistemas, a fauna e a flora desta floresta, têm sido estudados há mais de cinquenta anos pelos pesquisadores do INPA. O Musa está empenhado em divulgar para o grande público os segredos desta floresta. Mostrar ao vivo, em seu habitat natural, as plantas, os pássaros, insetos, flores e polinizadores. É propósito do Musa em suas exposições valorizar os saberes das culturas indígenas que habitaram e ainda habitam as florestas amazônicas. No Musa são também cultivadas e divulgadas práticas agrícolas compatíveis com a presença da floresta, explorando assim modos antigos de compreender o mundo que propiciam o ‘viver juntos’ de culturas e saberes de humanos e não humanos.
Via Láctea: Ilha Isolada?
Authors: Flório Pires de Andrade Victória , Freire Júnior Olival
Published: February 2021

Em 26 de abril de 1920, dois astrônomos norte-americanos, Harlow Shapley e Heber Curtis apresentaram, no evento anual da Academia Nacional de Ciências, seus resultados e teorias a respeito do tamanho do Universo, natureza das nebulosas espirais e existência de outras galáxias. Neste artigo, exploramos a apropriação pela imprensa norte-americana dessa disputa sobre o nosso lugar no Universo através do artigo “Existem outros universos além do nosso?”, publicada em 1922 na revista ``Popular Science''. A reportagem baseou-se em argumentos de Shapley e Curtis expostos num artigo do Boletim do Conselho Nacional de Pesquisa, em 1921. Além de informar seu público sobre as questões abordadas no artigo do Boletim por meio do uso de metáforas, infográficos e conjecturas, a reportagem transcendeu a astronomia através da imaginação, propondo, inclusive, um mapa para a Via Láctea com base no padrão espiral observado nas nebulosas. Este estudo evidencia a historicidade das discussões científicas do lugar da humanidade no universo e a maneira como tais acontecimentos podem sensibilizar a imaginação, ressaltando o papel e a importância da divulgação científica no processo de formação de uma cultura sobre ciências.
Matéria escura axiônica
Authors: Sánchez Vega Bruce Lehmann
Published: February 2021

Evidências astrofísicas e cosmológicas sugerem que aproximadamente 85% da matéria no Universo é feita de um componente não luminoso e pouco interagente chamado de matéria escura. Várias sugestões para sua composição têm sido propostas, no entanto, até o momento não foi confirmada nenhuma detecção direta para esse tipo matéria. Áxions, partículas neutras muito leves e pouco interagentes, sugeridas na década de 1970 para resolver o problema da violação de CP na interação forte, podem constituir esta matéria misteriosa que tem desafiado toda a comunidade científica por várias décadas. Neste artigo, revisamos brevemente a motivação inicial, os modelos clássicos, a produção e as pesquisas experimentais sobre áxions.
HAKKARİ ÜNİVERSİTESİ’NİN FAALİYETLERİNİN KURUMSAL KURAM VARSAYIMLARI ÇERÇEVESİNDE İNCELENMESİ
Authors: YAŞBAY KOBAL Hava
Published: February 2021

Çalışmada, Hakkari Üniversitesi’nin faaliyetlerinin anlaşılmasında ve açıklanmasında kurumsal kuramın temel varsayımlarının ne derecede etkili olduğu araştırılmaktadır. Üniversitede görevini sürdüren 11 yönetici (rektör, rektör yardımcısı, fakülte dekanları, enstitü müdürleri ve yüksekokul müdürleri) ile görüşmeler yapılmış ve Hakkari Üniversitesi’ne ait tüm dokümanlar (yönetmelikler, raporlar, haberler ve kitaplar) incelenmiştir. Edinilen veriler NVivo 12 nitel veri analizi programında analiz edilmiştir. Sonuçlar, Hakkari Üniversitesi ile devletin üst düzey yönetimi arasında “bağımlı” bir ilişki olduğunu göstermektedir. Buna göre devlet tarafından belirlenen yasal çerçeve zorlayıcı eşbiçimlilik kaynağı olmaktadır. Hakkari Üniversitesi henüz kurulum aşamasında olmasına rağmen bünyesinde donanımlı akademisyenleri barındıran ve akademik yayın kalitesi yüksek olan bir üniversitedir. Ayrıca, yeni bölümler açılırken diğer üniversitelerin modellerinden yararlandığı görülmektedir. Bu ilişkiler üniversite için taklitçi eşbiçimlilik kaynağı olmaktadır. Hakkari Üniversitesi’nde gerek yerel yönetimlerle gerekse diğer üniversitelerle gerçekleştirilen işbirliklerine oldukça fazla önem verilmektedir. Bu husus ön plana çıkarılarak pragmatik meşruiyet algısının güçlendirilmeye çalışıldığı saptanmıştır. Son olarak, yerel çevredeki ortak değerlere ve ortak hassasiyetlere, kültür ve estetiğe yönelik söylemlere sıklıkla yer verilerek bilişsel meşruiyet elde edilmeye çalışıldığı görülmüştür.
THE POWER OF THOUGHT THROUGH THERAPEUTIC DISCOURSE IN GHOST STORY BY MARK RAVENHILL
Authors: PARLAK Erdinç , ŞARMAN Güzin
Published: February 2021

Regarded as one of the polemical playwrights considerably touched by the firm atmosphere of Thatcherite reign in Britain, Mark Ravenhill comes to the forefront with his bold spirit and opponent voice reflected in all of his works through his unconventional narrative style. Inasmuch as he is generally placed into the theatrical sensibility of In-Yer-Face theatre which is substantially fuelled by the politics of Margaret Thatcher, his later plays mostly deal with social problems as well as inner sphere of individuals as presented in the play Ghost Story (2010). This study aims at analyzing the power of thought in healing process of female characters suffering breast cancer in Ghost Story while setting light to the inner minds of them. In line with this, the resonances of their stream of mind will be presented through content analysis of the play. The evaluations will be also given in the conclusion part of the study.
The Role of Teachers’ Digital Communication Skills in the Success of the Distance Learning Process in Private Universities in Lebanon
Authors: Makhzoum Violla , Berri Amine , Ajami Zeinab
Published: February 2021

Purpose: This research study aims to examine the role of effective digital communication skills in the success of the distance learning process in the private universities in Lebanon. It also addresses the role of the teacher in motivating the students and acting as a facilitator to bridge the digital divide.
Approach/Methodology/Design: To achieve the goal of this research, a descriptive approach was adopted. Six private universities were selected as a sample for the study and they were selected randomly. A questionnaire was developed as a tool for data collection. To verify the validity and reliability of the questionnaire, we used the Cronbach coefficient test (Cronbach’s alpha). The researchers distributed 300 questionnaires to respondents from the selected private universities.  Only 137 teachers responded, or (45.6%) of the total questionnaires distributed. For statistical analysis, the researchers used SPSS version 20.0.
Findings: The results of the study revealed that private universities in Lebanon were ready to handle online teaching during the CoViD-19 pandemic. The respondents indicated their ability to handle the newly- emerging digital technologies to tackle crisis.  It is found out that the arithmetic average rate related to the extent of the role that the teacher plays in the success of the distance learning process is (3.80)with a “strong” degree. The arithmetic average rate of the teacher's possession of the skill of effective communication was (3.69), with a “strong” degree. As for the teacher’s role in the process of motivation, the average of the arithmetic mean was 3.59 with a “strong” degree, but it is closer to an “average” than to a “strong” degree.
Practical Implications: The study presents various implications for different stakeholders; it principally addresses a crucial recent issue, and thus serves as a source for teachers and administrators. The results of the study open new venues for further research on online learning.
Originality/value: The success of online learning is dependent on digital literacy. The familiarity with the new technological means that emerged during 2020 contributes to the success
Perceptions of Justice and Its Impact on Work Motivation among Lecturers at Universities in Hanoi, Vietnam
Authors: Van Nguyen Thang , Tadesse Endale , Muhua Wang
Published: February 2021

Purpose: The study had the fundamental purpose of investigating perceptions of justice and its impact on work motivation among university lectures in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Methodology/Approach/Design: A quantitative research approach was employed with survey questionnaire as a data collection tool. To achieve the study objective, 416 lecturers who work at public and non-public universities in Hanoi were included in this study. The correlation coefficient and multiple regression analysis were applied to measure the relationship between the lecturers' perceptions of justice and their work motivation.
Results: Findings indicated that perceptions of justice in payment, recognition, opportunities for promotion, the attitudes, and treatments of leaders had a significant and positive correlation with lecturers' work motivation. The study also showed that Vietnamese lecturers are more concerned with non-monetary than monetary compensation, such as promotions, training, and professional development opportunities.
Practical Implications: This study presents implications for Vietnam’s higher education authorities. The results might be of interest for any project aiming at motivating faculty and improving their working conditions.
Originality/Value: The originality of the study is in the exploration of perception of justice and its effect of lecturers’ motivation. It is recognized that providing a justice/fairness based environment will ensure that schools can motivate their lecturers.
Rationale for Material Selection in Landscaping for Checking Intrusion in Public and Private Primary Schools in Nsukka Urban Area of Enugu State, Nigeria
Authors: Okanya Arinzechukwu  Victor , Vincent Deborah  Ahuoiza , Onyekachi Asogwa Japel
Published: February 2021

Purpose: The study identified the rationale for material selection in landscaping for checking intrusion in public and private primary schools in Nsukka urban, Enugu state, Nigeria.
Methodology/Approach/Design: A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. Three research questions guided the study. The population for the study was 102 respondents comprising 82 public/private school teachers and 20 builders. Due to the manageable size of the population, there was no sampling as the entire population was used for the study. The instrument used for data collection was a 25-item questionnaire derived from literature reviewed. The instrument was validated by three experts from the Faculty of Vocational and Technical Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Cronbach’s Alpha was used to determine the reliability of the instrument and a reliability coefficient of .85 was obtained. The data collected for this study was analyzed using mean and t-test.
Results: The findings revealed some rationale for material selection in landscaping for checking intrusion in public and private primary schools which includes; the durability, maintenance, aesthetic and cost of each landscaping material; the initial and ongoing costs, the availability of the material to be used and the life cycle assessment considerations such as material performance, and impact on the environment and the ability to reuse the material.
Practical Implications: The results of the study might be of interest to school principals and builders. The study reflects the common perceptions about landscaping to prevent intrusion into schools, and hence of practical implications to concerned education authorities in Nsukka urban, Nigeria.
Originality/Value: The study identified the effects of poor landscaping in public and private primary schools which include; exposure of schools to risk of attacks, theft and exposure of schools to ecological problems such as flooding, erosions, deep gullies and a degrading environment.
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions: The Effect on Performance of Building Technology Lecturers
Authors: Okanya Arinzechukwu , Asogwa Japel , Onyedikachi Ike
Published: February 2021

Purpose: This study aimed to examine the Effect of Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) on the Performance of Building Technology Lecturers in Nigerian tertiary institutions.
Methodology: Three research questions guided the study in which survey research design was used. The entire population of the study was 216, comprising 84 building technology lecturers and 132 higher technical officers from six tertiary institutions in Nigeria. A 38-item questionnaire was used for data collection. The instrument was validated by three experts. Cronbach’s Alpha reliability method was used to determine the internal consistency of the instrument at a coefficient of 0.89. A total of 216 copies of the questionnaire were administered and 210 copies were retrieved, representing a 92% return rate. The data collected was analyzed using mean, standard deviation and t-test.
Results: The study found out that there exist 5 items on how the indoor air quality (IAQ) affect building technology lecturers’ performance in Nigerian tertiary institutions, 5 items on how thermal comfort affect building technology lecturers’ performance in Nigerian tertiary institutions, 7 items on how building acoustics affect building technology lecturers’ performance in Nigerian tertiary institutions and 6 items on how ergonomics affects building technology lecturers’ performance in Nigerian tertiary institutions. The study also found 6 items on challenges of installing Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ), facilities and 10 items on the ways of providing and improving Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ), in Nigerian tertiary institutions.
Practical Implications: Lecturers’ role on monitoring and maintenance of IEQ in offices could be enhanced through appointment of Desk officer in each faculty of the tertiary institutions. The Desk officer will liaise between the lecturers and maintenance unit of the institutions on IEQ issues.
Originality/Value: The study concluded that improved indoor environmental quality has a tremendous impact on lecturer’s performance, comfort, workspace utilization and overall productivity.
Contextualization in Teaching Short Stories: Students’ Interest and Comprehension
Authors: Pinoliad Erlie
Published: February 2021

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of contextualization in teaching Philippine short stories in English to students’ reading comprehension and the relationship between students’ reading interest and their comprehension levels.
Approach/Methodology/Design: The study is experimental in design. It employed the Z-test and utilized a structured survey questionnaire in collecting the data. Seventy-two (72) Grade 7 students of Lila National High School in the school year 2018-2019 had the Frustration level of reading comprehension based on the Phil-IRI results conducted before the experimentation took place. Contextualized teaching instruction and learning activities were utilized by the experimental group during the discussion of the three Philippine short stories in English.
Findings: The study revealed that (a) both the experimental and control groups had the average interest level towards Philippine short stories in English, (b) in the Phil- IRI comprehension result, both the experimental and control groups’ level of comprehension is in the frustration level in three comprehension test categories namely literal, inferential, and evaluative/critical, (c) in the formative comprehension test results, the experimental group’s comprehension level increased to instructional level where in the literal and inferential test levels, the group is classified under independent level and instructional level in evaluative/critical. On the other hand, the control group’s comprehension level fell under instructional in the literal and inferential test levels and remained frustration under evaluative/critical.
Practical Implications: The study has practical implications for literature teachers. The findings will assist the literature teachers especially those who are handling Philippine Literature subjects. In addition, an Action Program is proposed to improve reading comprehension in Lila National High School, Philippines.
Originality/value: The study is different from existing researches since it focused on the contextualization in teaching Philippine literary pieces, particularly short stories to increase students’ interest in learning and improve comprehension.
Book Review: Higher Education In The Middle East And North Africa: Exploring Regional and Country-Specific Potentials
Authors: Abdelghaffar Alaa
Published: February 2021

In addition to providing a comprehensive summary of the main topics covered in the book "Higher Education in the Middle East and North Africa: Exploring regional and country-specific potentials", this review presents a critical evaluation of the book's main arguments where impartial evidence was most needed but severely lacked.
Students’ Engagement for Better Learning at a Lebanese Francophone University: A Case Study
Authors: Kadi Lina , Moukarzel Dalal , Daccache Salim
Published: February 2021

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of student-faculty interaction, supportive environment, and effective teaching practices on students’ perceived learning gains at the Faculty of Science in a francophone university in Lebanon.
Approach/Methodology/Design: This study used a mixed research method design, including semi-structured interviews with five administrators, and a student engagement survey based on the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). The sample consisted of one Dean, four Chairpersons, and two-hundred eighty-six undergraduate students. We conducted thematic analysis for the qualitative data obtained from interviews, and Spearman’s rank correlation analysis on the quantitative data obtained from the survey.
Findings: The interview results with the dean and chairpersons revealed that having clear communication with students about their learning outcomes, offering a supportive environment and a structured advisory system were important elements to engage them in their learning experience. Findings from the students’ survey showed that clearly explaining course objectives and giving feedback on tests or homework are essential teaching practices that enhance students’ learning gains. Responses also showed the significant influence of a supportive environment measures on students’ academic and personal development, in particular, encouraging social interaction and helping students handle their non-academic responsibilities.
Practical Implications: This study can be a reference for other Francophone universities that are not acquainted with the NSSE survey, widely used in Anglophone universities to promote student learning. It could contribute in reviewing the effectiveness of teaching practices, student-faculty interaction, or other academic and social support services.
Originality/Value: This research paves the way for further research that could include other disciplines in the selected university or include other Francophone universities in Lebanon with emphasis on interactive teaching practices that effectively engage students in the University’s life.
Using Context Clues in Sentences by Cambridge IGCSE Students to Understand the Nonliteral Meanings of Words
Authors: Al Jumaily Dr. Samir
Published: February 2021

Purpose: The main objective of the study is to help Cambridge IGCSE students to develop their acquisition abilities as well as linguistic knowledge of figurative language to figure out the context-dependent meaning.

Approach/Methodology/Design: This is a type of qualitative study on how Cambridge IGCSE students can develop their analytical thinking skills to understand figurative language through using context clues theory in order to figure out the meanings of idioms and expressions used by authors.

Findings: A lot of progress in the use of figurative language was noticed. At the end of the course, students’ megacognitive skills highly improved and turned the students optimistic, after being frustrated at the beginning, to achieve the IGCSE Exams confidently. The study points out the necessity of teaching this type of language since students may encounter it in the Cambridge IGCSE Exams. It also focuses remarkably on the difference between literal and nonliteral language, and since these two are related to semantics and pragmatics, the scope of the study extended to cover the difference between the two.

Practical Implications: Through TBD, periodicals help college students develop their listening and writing skills, raise awareness on problematic language areas, and avoid biases in analyzing texts.

Originality/value: Through designing some sample lessons, the study tries to assist teachers to get immensely engaged in teaching different aspects of figurative language and how to approach teaching it.
Sociodemographic and psychological characteristics of adults who have COVID-19 suspected and confirmed cases in themselves, their families or their immediate surroundings (10th-16th Weeks in COVID-19 Pandemia)
Authors: MERCAN Yeliz , AÇAR Vedat , DİKMEN YILDIZ Pelin
Published: February 2021

The purpose of the study was to examine the sociodemographic and psychological characteristics of adults who have COVID-19 suspected and COVID-19 confirmed cases in themselves, their families or their immediate surroundings in the COVID-19 pandemia. The present study was conducted in Kırklareli, Turkey with 2549 people who were aged 18 and over in May-June 2020 period, and had a descriptive design. The COVID-19 suspected frequency of adults themselves, their families and one of their immediate surroundings was 1.3%, 1.7%, 12.4%, respectively; and COVID-19 confirmed frequency was 0.5%, 0.5%, 11.7%, respectively. In COVID-19 pandemia, 17.1% of the adults had changes in smoking, 7.9% changes in alcohol use, 40.0% changes in domestic communication, and 6.9% were unemployed during this period. The probability of being COVID-19 suspected and COVID-19 confirmed in oneself, family or immediate surroundings was higher in those who were under 40 years of age, who were graduated from high school and above, those with income above the minimum wage, and those who used alcohol(p<0.05). The mild, moderate, and severe anxiety levels of the adults were 30.4%, 14.9%, 8.4%, respectively; and depression levels were 29.6%, 24.6%, 5.7%, respectively. The probability of having anxiety, and depression was higher in adults who had confirmed COVID-19 in themselves, families or immediate surroundings(p<0.05). Prioritizing the vulnerable groups in sociodemographic and psychological terms in the fight against COVID-19 is important in the measures to be taken.
Assessment of Financial Performance – A Study on GIC R
Authors: Dhara Pritam , Basu Sayan
Published: February 2021

Forecasting Financial Distress is always being an interesting area for the researchers due to its vital role for the organizations, stakeholders and the participants in general. Various signs of business failures are usually evident long before official bankruptcy of any form, be it re-organization or liquidation. The present aims to analyze the financial performance of General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re) using Alman’s Z score & Ohlson’s O-score model. It also tries to measure the significant difference between Z-scores and O-scores using independent sample t-test.
Blockchain Digital Marketing
Authors: Jothikumar B. , Baby Nirmala
Published: February 2021

Any business can use blockchain technology to facilitate, authorize and record the exchange of value such as a service, merchandise, currency or information. The features of blockchain portrays that Governments, corporations, banks and pretty much any business can use (and are using) blockchain for financial transactions and record keeping. Blockchain can affect digital marketing in numerous methods. The key benefits of blockchain for businesses are Data Protection, Al Data Verification and Immutability, Elimination of the Need for Middlemen in Marketing, Promoting Ad Specificity, Improving the Quality of Digital Influencers and Acting as a Good PR Strategy for Your Brand. The impact of blockchain technology in digital marketing is making new revolution to the relationship between consumers and businesses.
Review on Intelligent Packaging Solution for Safe and Secured Delivery
Authors: N Prajwal , S Revanth , Pattanshetty Swapnil , B Sagar , Nagesha Dr
Published: February 2021

Ecommerce, also known as electronic commerce refers to the buying and selling of various goods and services online. In the recent days the word “Ecommerce “has become very familiar due to the internet boom and due to the kind of comfort (and other services) it provides to its users. Many companies have either established their business or have increased their profits with the help of Ecommerce. There are various studies which show that there is an exponential increase in the Ecommerce sales and services and it is very much evident that it will reach new heights in the upcoming years. Ecommerce businesses has seen a 265% growth rate, from $1.3 trillion in 2014 to $4.9 trillion in 2021 also higher. With such a mass boom in Ecommerce people don’t prefer to buy goods offline since they receive more benefits by buying online. But unfortunately, there are a few problems that both the company and its customers are facing. And gradually such problems have been increasing and major issues were with regard to the faulty delivery system. To handle such situations, we propose a solution to avoid any delivery related problems that are caused during delivery and to put a stop to such problems by making sure every customer gets the products as it is by the dealer directly without any interference while delivering. This report discusses about the part of IoT in secured packaging solution, the proposed approach.
Group A Streptococcus Antibiotic Resistance in Iranian Children: A Meta-analysis
Authors: Khademi Farzad , Vaez Hamid , Sahebkar Amirhossein , Taheri Ramezan Ali
Published: February 2021

Objectives:Streptococcus pyogenes is associated with mild to severe infections, particularly in children and young adults. Proper antimicrobial treatment of S. pyogenes infections is important to prevent post-streptococcal complications. Therefore, the purpose of this meta-analysis was to evaluate the prevalence of S. pyogenes antibiotic resistance among Iranian children. Methods: We identified all published studies up to 20 March 2019 related to S. pyogenes antibiotic resistance by searching Persian and English electronic databases. Search terms included S. pyogenes, children, and Iran. Out of 1022 publications, 12 articles were eligible and included based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results: Our analysis indicated the following prevalence pattern for S. pyogenes antimicrobial resistance in Iran: 4.2% to penicillin, 38.3% to amoxicillin, 5.4% to erythromycin, 12.0% to azithromycin, 12.6% to clarithromycin, 12.4% to clindamycin, 15.3% to rifampicin, 8.1% to ceftriaxone, 17.6% to cefixime, 36.9% to ampicillin, 14.1% to vancomycin, 8.4% to chloramphenicol, 30.4% to tetracycline, 8.8% to cefotaxime, 82.8% to trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole, 39.6% to gentamicin, 11.9% to ofloxacin, 28.3% to carbenicillin, 3.1% to ciprofloxacin, 6.1% to imipenem, 18.2% to cephalothin, 57.6% to tobramycin, 49.3% to kanamycin, 79.0% to cloxacillin, 12.9% to cephalexin, 10.7% to cefazolin, and 89.5% to amoxicillin-clavulanic acid. Conclusions: Our findings suggest penicillin (in non-allergic children) and macrolides, lincosamides, and narrow-spectrum cephalosporins (in penicillin-allergic children) as the treatments of choice in Iran.
Kidney Dysfunction among COVID-19 Patients in the United Arab Emirates
Authors: Hachim brahim Y. , Hachim Mahmood Y. , Naeem Kashif Bin , Hannawi Haifa , Al Salmi Issa , Al-Zakwani Ibrahim , Hannawi Suad
Published: February 2021

Objectives: We sought to determine the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) among patients with COVID-19 and to examine its correlation with different demographic, clinical, and laboratory characteristics. Methods: This study examined patients diagnosed with COVID-19 and enrolled at Al Kuwait Hospital, Dubai, UAE. eGFR was calculated using the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease equation, 186 × (SCr mg/dL)-1.154 × (age)-0203 × 0.742 [if female] × 1.212 [if black], and compared for 250 COVID-19 cases and 153 non-COVID-19 controls. Analysis were performed using univariate statistics. Results: The overall mean age of the cohort was 47.2±14.0 years, and 54.6% (n = 220) were males. The results showed that 45.3% of COVID-19 patients had mild-severe renal impairment, as reflected in the eGFR. When compared to patients with normal eGFR, those with severe renal impairment were older (62.5 vs. 40.2 years; p < 0.001), more likely to be male (100% vs. 71.1%; p = 0.016), and have comorbidities (90.9% vs. 40.0%; p < 0.001) including diabetes mellitus (72.7% vs. 21.5%; p < 0.001) and hypertension (72.7% vs. 25.2%; p = 0.003). They were also more likely to be associated with those that had severe (36.4% vs. 25.9%; p < 0.001) and critical (63.6% vs. 16.3%; p < 0.001) COVID-19 infection as well as intensive care unit admission (72.7% vs. 16.3%; p < 0.001). Correlational analysis showed a significant association between renal function indicators and different laboratory markers, including hematological indices and different liver enzymes. Conclusions: This is the first study to examine the renal function among COVID-19 cases in the Middle East. Nearly half of COVID-19 patients had moderate to severe renal impairment. Diabetes mellitus and hypertension were the most common underlying comorbidities associated with moderate-severe renal function impairment among COVID-19 patients.
El papel de las orientaciones de valor, creencias medioambientales en la conducta ecológica responsable
Authors: Salinas Liz , Cornejo Ana , Carbajal Daniel , Alvarado Andy , León Rocío , Monge Rodriguez Fredy S.
Published: February 2021

RESUMEN El modelo del valor, las normas y las creencias hacia el medio ambiente (V-N-C) planteado por Stern et al, 1999, propone que las conductas ecológicas pueden explicarse a través de los valores, las creencias medioambientales y las normas personales; según este modelo se considera a los valores como determinante directo de la conducta, el problema medioambiental por el que atravesamos es más una crisis de conducta, donde es necesario evaluar a los actores; para conocer los procesos psicológicos que se desarrollan antes de una conducta. El objetivo de este estudio es comprobar la capacidad predictiva de las orientaciones de valor que guían las conductas ecológicas responsables en pobladores del distrito de Santiago – Cusco. Se utilizó un enfoque cuantitativo no experimental y de tipo descriptivo correlacional. Se trabajó con una muestra de 219 pobladores de 18 a 60 años de edad, que respondieron a tres escalas. La primera, mide las orientaciones de valor, la segunda, creencias medioambientales y el tercer cuestionario mide comportamientos proambientales. Se observó que el grado de instrucción, el valor biosférico y la creencia de vivir en equilibrio con la naturaleza influyen directamente en la conducta ecológica, siendo así que las creencias medioambientales actúan como variables mediadoras. Estos resultados confirman que los sujetos combinan sus valores y creencias para construir conductas favorables hacia el medio ambiente.
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF ISLAMIC VALUES AS THE PRINCIPLES OF LIFE IN A MODERN WORLD
Authors: Qorib Muhammad
Published: February 2021

Currently we are dealing and living in the great currents of globalization. The process of change takes place so quickly. According to Paul Streeten in his book, “Globalisation: Threat and Opportunity (2001)”, besides convenience globalization also gives variety of social changes. Streeten said that globalization gives birth to threat on the one side and the opportunity on the other side.1 Sociologically, threat and opportunity of course will also be faced by every religion as an important element of society. Therefore, inevitably, the roles of religion need to be revitalized. People still expect that religion can face various problems arising as a consequence of the changes. Komaruddin Hidayat even states that religion as a figure personifying the "superman" who is able to make a miracle to find a way out on a variety of issues that arise in the community.2 This paper will see how religion promotes the basic values to face the modern life. This paper uses a hermeneutic approach to the Quran and hadith as the basic values
WANITA DALAM PANDANGAN ISLAM
Authors: Zailani Zailani
Published: February 2021

Judul tulisan ini adalah “Wanita Dalam Pandangan Islam”. Kedudukan wanita dan peran wanita sering diperbincangkan dan menjadi sebuah polemik, apalagi menyangkut politik dan pemimpin dalam sebuah negara. Tulisan ini bertujuan untuk mengulas kedudukan wanita dalam Islam dengan menggunakan metode library research dan berupaya menggambarkan wanita dalam posisi yang adil. Mana yang menjadi haknya sebagai manusia dan kewajibannya sebagai wanita.
علاقة بين استيعاب المفردات لدى التلاميذ وقد راتهم على ترجمة نص القراءة من تعليم اللغة العربية في المدرسة الثانوية الحكومية باتوسنكر
Authors: Rozaanah Rozaanah
Published: February 2021

استيعاب الدفردات ىي إحدى عوامل اللغة العربية، وىي التي تحتاج إليها في التًجمة،لأنها عاملة من عوامل التًجمة الجيدة. ىذه الرسالة تستهدف لدعرةة العلاقة بتُ استيعابالدفردات لدى التلاميذ وقد راتهم على ترجمة نص القراءة من تعليم اللغة العربية في الددرسةالثانوية الحكومية باتوسنكر، ىي باستعمال منهجية البحث العلاقي. وتأخذ الكاتبةوىي تلاميذ الفصل السابع بعددىم 82 تلميذا. أما ،Kluster Sampling العينة بطريقةنتيجة البحث ةهي العلاقة الإيجابية والقوية بتُ استيعاب الدفردات لدى التلاميذوقد راتهم على ترجمة نص القراءة من تعليم اللغة العربية. إذن، لديهم استيعاب الدفرداتالدرتفعة ةلديهم قدرة على ترجمة نص القراءة من تعليم اللغة العربية مرتفعة أيضا.وبالعكس، لديهم استيعاب الدفردات الدنخفضة ةلديهم قدرة على ترجمة نص القراءة منتعليم اللغة العربية منخفضة أيضا.
PEMIKIRAN PENDIDIKAN IBNU SAHNUN
Authors: Manik Wagiman
Published: February 2021

Pandangan Ibnu Sahnun dalam bidang pendidikan adalah penekanannya pada kompetensi yang harus dimiliki oleh pendidik. Pendidikan yang diharapkan oleh Ibnu Sahnun adalah model pendidikan kejiwaan, pendidikan yang memadukan antara tujuan duniawi dan ukhrawi, pemikiran-pemikiran Ibnu Sahnun tentang pendidikan sangat tinggi nilainya bagi kita, untuk dapat kita teladani dan kita terapkan dalam dunia pendidikan Islamsaat ini, tentunya dengan memperhatikan zaman dan perkembangan teknologi dengan tetap dalam bingkai Al-Quran dan Sunnah As-Shahihah. Banyak hal yang menjadikan sosok Ibnu sahnun menjadi orang yang terkenal dalam dunia pendidikan di antaranya adalah orang tua, orang tua Ibnu Sahnun adalah seorang yang „alim dalam fiqh mazhab maliki di daerah Utara Afrika, beliau terkenal dengan dengan ketaqwaan, kewaraan, dan beliau sangat memperhatikan perkembangan pendidikan anaknya, sehingga ia mau berdiskusi dan bertukarfikiran dengan anaknya dalam masalah-masalah ilmu. Kebangkitan ilmu yang masih sangat tinggi dimasa Ibnu Sahnun yang menjadi faktor belikutnya, dan beliau mengadakan rihlah ilmiah kebeberapa tempat seperti Makkah Al-Mukarroman, Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, Mesir dan lain-lain, dan pada waktu itu masih adanya persaingan yang sehat dan positif dalam mendapatkan dan menyebarkan ilmu, dan Ibnu Sahnun mampu mengambil faedah yang banyak dari keadaan tersebut.Aqidah Ahlussunnah waljama‟ah, aqidah ahsunnah waljama‟ah menjadi faktor yang ketiga yang membentuk karakter Ibnu sahnun, sehingga beliau menjadi orang yang beraqidah ahlussunnah waljama‟ah, ditambah lagi beliau sebagai seorang perawi hadis yang menjadikan beliau sangat memberikan pengaruh yang sangat besar dalam dunia pendidikan.
KARAKTER PENDIDIK DALAM KITAB HADIS SAHIH AL-BUKHARI
Authors: Effendi Zulham
Published: February 2021

Tesis ini bertujuan untuk meneliti karakter pendidik dalam kitab hadis Sahih al-Bukhari. Penelitian ini perlu diadakan mengingat adanya sebagian pendidik pada hari ini, tidak dapat dijadikan sebagai tauladan yang baik oleh peserta didiknya, karena jauhnya mereka dari nilai dan akhlak islami yang terdapat dalam Alquran dan Hadis yang seharusnya dimiliki oleh pendidik. Hasil akhir dari penelitian ini adalah bahwa di dalam kitab hadis Sahih al-Bukhari terdapat karakter pendidik, yaitu: 1. Ikhlas karena Allah sebagaimana dalam hadis yang diriwayatkan oleh „Umar ibn al-Khattab, 2. Takwa sebagaimana dalam hadis yang diriwayatkan oleh an-Nu„man ibn Basyir, 3. Berilmu sebagaimana dalam hadis yang diriwayatkan oleh „Abdullah ibn „Amr ibn al-„As, 4. Konsekuen, perkataan sesuai dengan perbuatan sebagaimana dalam hadis yang diriwayatkan oleh Usamah ibn Zaid ibn al-Hariśah, 5. Lemah lembut dan kasih sayang sebagaimana dalam hadis yang diriwayatkan oleh Anas ibn Malik, 6. Memperhatikan keadaan peserta didik sebagaimana dalam hadis yang diriwayatkan oleh Abu Wail dari „Abdullah ibn Mas„ud, 7. Jujur dalam perkataan dan perbuatan sebagaimana dalam hadis yang diriwayatkan oleh Abu Hurairah, 8. Sabar sebagaimana dalam hadis yang diriwayatkan oleh Anas ibn Malik, 9.Tawadu‘ sebagaimana dalam hadis yang diriwayatkan oleh Anas ibn Malik, 10. Adil sebagaimana dalam hadis yang diriwayatkan oleh an-Nu„man ibn Basyir, 11. Bertanggung jawab sebagaimana dalam hadis yang diriwayatkan oleh „Abdullah ibn „Umar.
ETIKA KOMUNIKASI ISLAMI
Authors: Joko Susanto
Published: February 2021

Kegiatan komunikasi harus dilakukan berdasarkan nilai-nilai etika yang dianut dalam sebuah masyarakat, hal ini dimaksudkan agar komunikasi yang dilakukan menyenangkan, memberi kebaikan dan memberi manfaat bagi pelaku komunikasi. Islam sebagai agama rahmat, ajarannya diyakini memberi kebaikan dalam kehidupan umat manusia. Islam juga menempatkan komunikasi sebagai sesuatu yang penting dan bernilai ibadah apabila komunikasi itu dilakukan berdasarkan nilai-nilai yang terdapat dalam alquran dan sunnah Nabi SAW, keduanya merupakan pedoman yang berisi tuntunan hidup bagi setiap muslim yang harus dijunjung tinggi dan menjadi ukuran-ukuran dalam berkomunikasi. Etika komunikasi islami dimaksudkan sebagai sebuah nilai-nilai yang baik yang pantas dan memiliki manfaat ketika melakukan proses komunikasi, apakah komunikasi itu berupa komunikasi interpersonal, komunikasi kelompok, komunikasi organisasi atau komunikasi massa kesemua bentuk komunikasi yang akan dilakukan tersebut harus didasarkan pada nilainilai alquran dan sunnah Nabi SAW. Nilai-nilai etika komunikasi islami yang tertuang dalam alquran dan sunnah Nabi SAW meliputi nilai-nilai kejujuran (kebenaran). Nilai kejujuran ini meliputi nilai-nilai keadilan, kewajaran dan kepatutan. Etika komunikasi yang lain adalah nilai Falyakul Khairan au liyasmut (Katakan yang baik atau diam), selanjutnya yang terakhir adalah nilai tabayyun. Ketiga nilai etika komunikasi islami ini merupakan pendidikan berkomunikasi bagi setiap muslim dalam menciptakan komunikasi yang baik menurut ajaran Islam.