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Impact of COVID-19 on Cross-cultural Learning from Malaysia-to-Japan Research Exchange
Authors: Hong-Seng Gan
Published: September 2022

Outbound research exchange program to Japanese Higher Education Institutes is very popular among Malaysian researchers. During the exchange program, bilateral cultural learning occurs between researchers from Malaysia and Japan. Mutual cultural understanding accelerates the respect for foreign cultures and enables cultural diversity to flourish in the globalized world. However, the COVID-19 outbreak has shattered the traditional cultural learning paradigm. This study analyzes the cultural components of the Japanese exchange program disrupted by the pandemic. A survey with a Likert scale of 1 to 5 was conducted to investigate the disruption of continuous cultural learning in terms of lifestyle, language, social value, and trends experienced by Malaysian researchers after the pandemic. The results show that the Japanese social values are influencing Malaysian researchers and the disruption caused by the pandemic is significant (
Luwangan: The Local Javanese Wisdom for Household Waste Management
Authors: Adhi Suciptaningsih Oktaviani , Sutono Agus , Zaidah Nuning , Pratama Slamet
Published: September 2022

Every community has local wisdom that becomes its cultural identity. This study analyzes ”luwangan” as the local Javanese wisdom for managing household waste. Information, facts, and data are revealed to understand the concept of household waste management in Javanese society. The study uses a phenomenological approach. Javanese people, “sesepuh,” and community leaders were chosen as research subjects, while the informants were cultural experts and Javanese language lecturers. Observational data, interviews, and documents were compared to determine the validity of the data. The data analysis technique used was the Colaizzi method. The results showed that ”luwangan” is a form of local wisdom of the Javanese people for managing household waste. Garbage is disposed of in ”luwangan” based on its type, namely organic and inorganic waste. Organic waste is left because over time it will decompose with the soil and fertilize it, while inorganic waste is burned because it cannot decompose naturally. This is pro-environmental behavior. However, nowadays, with the increase in globalization and the lack of land in the region, the waste is taken by the garbage officers and disposed of at the final waste collection point. There has been a shift in the meaning of ”luwangan” which affects the behavior of throwing waste in Javanese society. Socialization and enculturation are needed to preserve the pro-environmental behavior using ”luwangan” as a medium for managing household waste in Javanese society.
Keywords: luwangan, local wisdom, Javanese society, waste management, household
E-module With Discovery Learning Model Based on Educational Games
Authors: Utaminingsih Sri , Fathurrahman Irfai , Zuliyanti Nurma
Published: September 2022

This study aimed to develop an e-module using a discovery learning model based on educational games, test the effectiveness of using e-modules in improving student learning outcomes, and determine student responses to the developed e-module. A 4D model was used, which had four stages: defining, designing, developing, and disseminating. Observations and interviews were used to collect the qualitative and quantitative data. Expert judgment determined that the developed e-module passed the validity test, with an average validation score of 3.43, which was categorized as very good. The average peer assessment score was 3.52, which was also categorized as very good. The findings showed that e-modules based on educational games can be effective in learning. The mean pretest value was 50.663 and the mean posttest value was 71.90, which indicated that student learning outcomes improved significantly. As a result, it can be concluded that the educational games-based discovery learning e-module can be effectively used in learning.
Keywords: e-module discovery learning, educational games
Strategy for Building Political Literacy Through Peace Education in Society
Authors: Ayu Mawarti Rista , Mujtaba Habibi Muhammad , Zusron Alfaqi Mifdal , Aris Shofa Abd. Mu'id
Published: September 2022

The high rate of spread of hoax news about politics influences the emergence of conflict in society, including conflicts due to differences in support for political figures and leading to disputes on social media and even directly in the community. On the other hand, the community promoting peace in the Greater Malang area is thriving. This study explored the best strategy for building political awareness through peace education organized by civic communities. Qualitative methods were used with a comparative-evaluative design, and the study was conducted in the community based in Malang Raya. The results showed that the strategy of building political awareness through peace education was carried out by focusing on several things, namely: 1) the form of activity was adjusted based on age and social background; 2) the materials included information on national insights, hoaxes, and tolerance; and 3) activities were evaluated periodically and program participants were involved for continuous improvement. Almost all programs which were adapted to the characteristics and needs of the community were able to help build political awareness in the field of fighting hoaxes. However, community development efforts by the government should also be appropriately considered.
Keywords: political literacy, peace education, civic community
Games in Learning Value Clarification Techniques: An Alternative for Affective Learning in Elementary Schools
Authors: Yustiana Sari , Sari Yunita
Published: September 2022

The purpose of this study was to describe how games can be used to learn value clarification techniques (VCT). Affective learning is centered on cognitive learning and so it is not often applied in class. Affective learning is usually only carried out by teachers in schools, particularly in elementary schools, if there are problems with student attitudes, and only advice and rules are given. This is based on the idea that unwanted attitudes can be prevented. Affective learning is needed in the classroom as a way to manage attitudes, and it can involve interesting games to be more embedded in student’s learning. Using VCT in affective learning differs from cognitive or psychomotor learning because of its focus on values. The implementation of VCT using games is done by providing a stimulus in the form of a moral dilemma that students must solve. This approach must take into account the advantages and disadvantages of implementing games in the classroom.
Keywords: games, VCT, effective learning, elementary school
Community Empowerment Through Home Industry in Improving Community Welfare in East Java, Indonesia
Authors: Mujtaba Habibi Muhammad , Ayu Mawarti Rista , Aris Shofa Abd. Mu'id , Zusron Alfaqi Mifdal
Published: September 2022

The goal of this study was to examine community efforts in running home industries to improve welfare, the government’s role in supporting community home industry activities, and the obstacles to improving community welfare through home industries and how to overcome these. This research was conducted on a home industry in East Java, Indonesia, namely one engaged in the food industry, including providing processed fish, tempeh, emping mlinjo, and banana chips. Data were gathered through observations, interviews, and documentation analysis, and these were then analyzed using Miles and Huberman’s data analysis techniques. The results indicated that efforts to empower a community depend on the community’s degree of autonomy. The community studied was effectively empowered through the home industry, which improved the welfare of the community. The home industry needs to pay attention to business capital, raw materials, production, marketing, and a business spirit to achieve success. The role of the government in the home industry is very important, especially in terms of the policies and assistance that are needed. Barriers to community empowerment through home industries include lack of capital, market opportunities, management, cooperation, and marketing.
Keywords: empowerment, home industry, community welfare
The Influence of Local Government Characteristics on Performance Effectiveness According to the Accrual-Based Accounting System
Authors: Pramudiati Ningrum , Zulia Putri Anandita
Published: September 2022

This study aimed to determine the impact of non-financial characteristics on the effectiveness of local government performance by using the accrual-based government accounting system. Data were collected from the audit result report (LHP) of provincial, regency, city and regional government financial statements (LKPD) in Central Java for the 2016-2019 fiscal year, which were compiled based on the government accounting standards statement (PSAP). The results showed that the complexity of local government had a positive effect on the effectiveness of local government performance, while the level of leadership education and audit opinion did not influence the effectiveness of local government performance.
Keywords: the level of leadership education, audit opinion, the complexity, the effectiveness, local government performance
Improving STEAM Knowledge and Skills for Pelopor Literasi Desaku
Authors: Anggraeni Ganung , Sagita Laela , Susetyawati Endang
Published: September 2022

The term STEAM, which is an acronym for science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics, is an approach to learning to guide students in conducting research, discussion, collaboration and critical thinking. It is hoped that the end result is students who dare to take risks in their research, but still with careful consideration. Students can be directly involved in shaping the learning experience, and encouraged to be persistent in finding solutions to problems and active in collaborating and working through creative processes. Pelopor Literasi Desaku (PLD) are volunteers who provide assistance for school-age children at the State Children’s Learning House, Bengkung Village, Retno Temple, Secang Magelang. 10 STEAM activities were prepared for implementation by PLDs. This study used a qualitative descriptive design. There were 10 PLD participants, recruited through purposive sampling. The results of the study can be divided into four parts. General: (1) all participants stated that they had understood the concept of STEAM; (2) all participants were interested in STEAM activities; and (3) 90% of participants stated that they felt motivated by STEAM activities. Implementation of 10 STEAM activities: (1) 60% of the participants stated that the most interesting STEAM activity was the tie technique dye; (2) the most difficult activity was also the tie technique dye; (3) 90% of the participants stated that the tie technique dye activity was the most difficult; and (4) 40% of the participants stated that the CBS power rocket activity was related to learning at school. Relation to the disciplines of science: (1) 80% of participants thought that the simple thermometer activity was related to science; (2) 100% of participants stated that string art was related to mathematics; and (3) 50% of participants stated that string art was related to art. Others: 1) all participants stated that it was difficult to obtain tools and materials for string art; and 2) 60% of participants thought that string art requires high levels of creativity.
Keywords: STEAM, community services
Effectiveness of Health Awareness Module on Pregnant Women’s Perception on and Experience of Constipation at Saad Abu Alela – University Hospital, 2017
Authors: Taha Faiza
Published: September 2022

Background: Pregnancy predisposes women to developing constipation, and hormonal and mechanical factors, sedentary lifestyle, and alteration of diet augments the condition, leading to discomforts experienced by pregnant women. However, this can be controlled through proper education and lifestyle modification. The present study aims to check the effect of health awareness education module on the reduction of constipation among pregnant women.
Methods: A quasi-experimental study design was used. One hundred and twentyfive pregnant women were randomly selected from Saad Abu Alela Hospital between January and March 2017), and based on the ROME II criteria, 59 of them were found to have constipation. After obtaining consent from the women, health awareness module (information about constipation, dietary measures, increased fluid intake, and exercise) was offered to them. Data were collected by structured close-ended questionnaire for the knowledge, pre- and post-intervention, and checklists for the practice and follow-up of the weekly outcome over two months. Data were analyzed, and suitable statistical methods was used. P < 0.05 was considered as statistically significant.
Results: The overall prevalence of constipation was 47.2% with a prevalence of 4%, 6.4%, and 36.8% in the first, second, and third trimesters of pregnancy, respectively. Pregnant women’s knowledge about constipation increased significantly from 16.9% pre- to 92.9 post-intervention with P = 0.000. The fiber diet intake, fluid intake, and exercise by pregnant women increased from 37.3%, 39%, and 13.6% pre- to 72.9%, 88.1%, and 49.1% post-intervention, respectively) with P = 0.001. Moreover, 46 (78%) women were relieved of constipation post-intervention.
Conclusion: The health awareness module was very effective and significantly increased the level of knowledge, practice, and outcomes with respect to constipation in pregnant women.
Evaluation of Fine-needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) Sensitivity Compared to PCR for Diagnosing Tuberculosis Lymphadenitis
Authors: Mustafa Omar , Mohamed Ebtehal , Omer Ahmed , Mohamed Abdelmonem , Abdemagid Sheima , Ali Alaa , Hassan Nafisa , Khalil Mayada , Suliman Nagia
Published: September 2022

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is a major healthcare burden in Sudan and other developing countries, it is considered the second most common cause of death from infectious diseases after those due to AIDS. In Sudan, TB lymphadenitis (TBLA) remains one of the major health problems. This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at the University of Medical Sciences and Technology (UMST) and Total Labcare Diagnostic Center (TDC). The study aims to compare the sensitivity of Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) smears with that of the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) for the diagnosis of TBLA.
Materials and Methods: Fifty-five dry smears were obtained using fine-needle aspiration (FNA) from an enlarged lymph node. PCR was applied to detect the target gene (IS6110). May-Grunwald-Giemsa (MGG) or Diff quick stains were used.
Results: Two (4%) patients with TBLA were non-necrotic, while fifty-three of them (96%) were necrotic. Moreover, 17 (30%) fine-needle lymph node aspiration specimens were confirmed by PCR to be positive for Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTB complex) while 38 (70%) of them were negative.
Conclusion: There was no significant difference between the sensitivity of PCR and that of FNAC (P-value = 0.33).
Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice toward Prevention of COVID-19 Among Nursing and Midwifery Students: A cross-sectional Study in Gorgan, Northern Iran
Authors: Firoozjaie Iman Taghizadeh , Khoddam Homeira , Mohamadi Mohamadreza , Tatari Mahin , Maddah Seyedmahrokh A.
Published: September 2022

Background: Healthcare providers are high-risk groups for the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infection. Nursing students are an essential part of high-risk healthcare providers. The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and practice of nursing and midwifery students at Golestan University of Medical Sciences (GOUMS) toward the prevention of COVID-19.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 174 nursing and midwifery students of GOUMS (northeast of IRAN) in 2020. Data were gathered using an online questionnaire comprising three parts – Knowledge (8 questions), Attitude (10 questions), and Practice (8 questions) toward the prevention of COVID-19. The range of scores in each subscale (knowledge, attitude, and preventive practices) were 8–24, 10–50, and 8–24, respectively. Data were analyzed using the SPSS v.16 software. The Mann–Whitney and Kruskal–Wallis tests were used for the analysis.
Results: Overall, in this study, nursing and midwifery students had a good knowledge (mean score: 23.19 ± 2.56), a positive attitude (mean score: 45.48 ± 4.21), and appropriate practice (mean score: 23.30 ± 3.51) regarding COVID-19 prevention. Also, the results revealed a positive correlation between knowledge and attitude (r = 0.1, P = 0.18) and attitude and practice (r = 0.2, P = 0.01) among the students.
Conclusion: The findings demonstrated a good preventive knowledge, attitude, and practice toward COVID-19 among nursing and midwifery students.
Variations of Arterial Supply of the Liver: C.T. Angiographic Study Among Sudanese Adults
Authors: Harun Nidal Abubaker , Nurein Mohamed A/Salam , Ali Taher Osman , Alarabi Tarig Gasim Mohamed , Ali Kamal Zaki , Mohammed Heitham Mutwakil , Abdalla Asim Mohammed , Siddeeg Abulqasim M. B. , Salih Ali Gad Karim A. , Ahmed Samy Ismail
Published: September 2022

Hepatobiliary surgery through laparoscopic approach is becoming a routine. Knowledge of extrahepatic arterial tree is essential for surgical and imaging procedures. Anatomical complexity is expected since the liver is developed by mergingof lobules with its separate blood supply. This makes a wide range of variations in the pattern of vascular arrangement and so reinforces the need for an accurate understanding of full spectrum of variations. This study aimed to investigate the variations in origin and distribution of extrahepatic arterial supply. Fifty volunteers (32 males and 18 females) aged 20–70 years were randomly recruited from the department of CT scan in Al Amal Hospital, Khartoum North, Sudan. The patients were already candidates for CT angiography with contrast for conditions other than hepatobiliary diseases. The reported data is related to those who accepted to participate in the study. Patients with history of hepatobiliary disease were excluded. 3D views of the scans were treated and the extrahepatic arterial tree was traced in a computer-based software. Key findings suggest that Michel’s classification was considered the standard template for description – 76% of them showed Michel’s type I classification. Types III and V constituted about 2%. About 4% of the cases were represented by types VI and IX. Other types of variations constituted about 12%. To conclude, although type I classification which describes the textbook pattern of hepatic artery distribution was significantly detected among the Sudanese population, other variants were to be considered since they are related to major arteries like aorta and superior mesenteric.
Computational Screening of Repurposed Drugs Targeting Sars-Cov-2 Main Protease By Molecular Docking
Authors: Yin Yow Hui , Yin-Quan Tang
Published: September 2022

Background: COVID-19 (Coronavirus disease 2019) is caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus type 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which poses significant global health and economic crisis that urges effective treatment.
Methods: A total of 11 molecules (baricitinib, danoprevir, dexamethasone, hydroxychloroquine, ivermectin, lopinavir, methylprednisolone, remdesivir, ritonavir and saridegib, ascorbic acid, and cepharanthine) were selected for molecular docking studies using AutoDock VINA to study their antiviral activities via targeting SARS-CoV’s main protease (Mpro), a cysteine protease that mediates the maturation cleavage of polyproteins during virus replication.
Results: Three drugs showed stronger binding affinity toward Mpro than N3 (active Mpro inhibitor as control): danoprevir (–7.7 kcal/mol), remdesivir (–8.1 kcal/mol), and saridegib (–7.8 kcal/mol). Two primary conventional hydrogen bonds were identified in the danoprevir-Mpro complex at GlyA:143 and GlnA:189, whereas the residue GluA:166 formed a carbon–hydrogen bond. Seven main conventional hydrogen bonds were identified in the remdesivir at AsnA:142, SerA:144, CysA:145, HisA:163, GluA:166, and GlnA:189, whereas two carbon–hydrogen bonds were formed by the residues HisA:41 and MetA:165. Cepharanthine showed a better binding affinity toward Mpro (–7.9 kcal/mol) than ascorbic acid (–5.4 kcal/mol). Four carbon–hydrogen bonds were formed in the cepharanthine-Mpro complex at HisA:164, ProA;168, GlnA;189, and ThrA:190.
Conclusion: The findings of this study propose that these drugs are potentially inhibiting the SAR-CoV-2 virus by targeting the Mpro protein.
Analysis of Children’s Emotional Intelligence in Families of Migrant Workers during Pandemic Covid-19 in Ukraine
Authors: Danylchuk Larysa , Romanovska Liudmila , Popyk Yurii , Holova Nataliia , Kravchyna Tetiana
Published: September 2022

The paper presents the results of children’s EQ analysis in families of migrant workers during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ukraine. The following methods have been applied: theoretical methods – analysis, synthesis, comparison, generalization, systematization of scientific practices in issue of children’s EQ in families of migrant workers; empirical methods – interviewing, questionnaire, self-esteem, adapted methods ‘Dictionary of emotions’, ‘Complete the sentence’, preliminary methodology ‘My dream’, adapted samples ‘My three wishes’ – for preliminary diagnostics; for data processing – comparative method, methods of quantitative and qualitative analysis of diagnostic data, graphical methods of statistics processing (tabulation, diagrams), method of experts’ assessments; methods of mathematical statistics, the Pearson criterion of homogeneity. The EI problem of children from migrant workers' families has social, pedagogical, psychological and legal aspects that are exacerbated and need to be addressed during the pandemic. It is found that basic environments – family; social environment; general secondary education institution; peers; the Internet and social networks, which are comfortable for the EI formation of children from migrant workers' families, are subject to restrictions/localizations in quarantine conditions and cause changes in EI. It is stated that in the absence of parents, the institution of general secondary education is the environment where control, efficiency and optimization of the process of forming the children’s EI are ensured. The scientific novelty of the obtained results of children’s EQ analysis in families of migrant workers during pandemic COVID-19 in Ukraine has both theoretical and practical value on the international level for researchers and social work experts, dealing with issues of work migration, including children of migrant workers. The solution of the problem involves making special psychological and pedagogical programs for children’s EQ development in families of migrant workers.
Public Morality as a Mental, Social and Determinative Phenomenon: Neuroethical Aspects
Authors: Skrypnyk Nadiia , Sinelnikova Valentina , Ovcharenko Sviatoslav , Shnurenko Tetyana , Ivanish Andriy , Pavliuchenko Pelaheia
Published: September 2022

Under the conditions of a rich transformation of the Ukrainian society the national morality’s problem acquires contradictions in today's information society, therefore interaction researches of its aspects in social regulation have always been and are important. Modern neuroethics is formed as an academic disciplinary, asserting to be a variety of overlay ethical issues, apologetic and morality by the natural models established on new neurobiology’s notes and cognizable sciences.
The aim of the article is to explore the essence of folk morality as a mental, social and determinative phenomenon, its neuroethical aspects particularly.
In previous eras, education aimed to instill personal virtues and shape character, so ideas about moral life  are in all cultures over time.
In centuries-old religious teaching, the commandments have been used as the basis for moral behavior. They were given by God Moses himself on Mount Sinai after a forty-day conversation (Yakuhno I., 2019).
In modern philosophy, where the ideals of democracy, for example, embrace the fundamental concepts of freedom, equality, respect and dignity for all, people have the right to determine for themselves what moral life is. Such a conversation covers different points of view among observers and scholars who think deeply about these issues. Therefore, folk morality has become the subject of our study, because it is not just a basic model to follow, but fundamental.
SABAS: A Smartphone-Aided Training Simulator based on Virtual and Augmented Reality for Brain Anatomy Assessment
Authors: Dandıl Emre , Serin Zafer , Şenol Yeşim
Published: September 2022

Many application areas for augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) emerged with the technological advances. These technologies, which initially appeared in sectors such as entertainment and games, are now widely used in the field of health care. In this study, a traditional simulator named SABAS is designed with its all components to be used in the training of brain anatomy. The designed simulator is equipped with AR and VR supported innovative e-learning technologies in order to examine and learn the structure of the human brain, whose anatomical structure and functioning is complex, using 3D models in anatomy education. This smartphone-aided application is achieved a high level of success in examination of brain anatomy with the additional features such as interface design and application usability. After the cornerstones of this designed prototype application are presented, the required suggestions are obtained from experts and healthcare professionals and it is observed that the application worked with maximum efficiency. In the study, the effectiveness of the VR and AR aided SABAS mobile application simulator, developed to teach the anatomical structure of the brain, is evaluated based on the experiences of 30 participants who wanted to voluntarily participate in the study.
Neuro Art as an Incorporation of the Conscious and the Unconscious in the Modern Exposition of Art Objects
Authors: Ursu Nataliya , Hutsul Ivan , Paur Iryna , Pidhurnyi Ivan , Takirov Timur
Published: September 2022

The article is devoted to the study of a new look at the expositional activity of objects of contemporary art in the light of the definition of related artistic phenomena that exist between time-torn cultural epochs. The connection between digitalization, the development of innovative technologies and the influence of the subconscious experience passed down from past generations to descendants is considered. Emphasis is placed on the peculiarities of the evolution of modern art exhibitions, historically stated examples of transcendent personal perception of artistic symbols are given, which encourages consideration of the deep nature of human feelings and finding ways to directly influence the subconscious.
A REFORMA DO ENSINO MÉDIO
Authors: Mendes José Ernandi , Medeiros Francisca Valkiria Gomes de
Published: September 2022

O artigo tem como tema central a Reforma do Ensino Médio instituída pela lei nº 13.415, de 2017. A abordagem metodológica adotada é qualitativa, valendo-se de levantamento bibliográfi co e documental para o alcance do objetivo norteador de pontuar e analisar os elementos sociais, políticos e econômicos que determinaram a implementação desta reforma. O contexto político brasileiro, de 2013 até o ano de 2020, é marcado pelo impeachment que destituiu a presidenta Dilma Rousseff , alçando seu vice-presidente Michel Temer à presidência da República, que foi sucedido por Jair Bolsonaro, político de extrema-direita, eleito na campanha presidencial de 2018. A Reforma do Ensino Médio mostra-se articulada aos anseios empresariais na área de educação que, articulada ao projeto da BNCC – Base Nacional Comum Curricular, aponta uma formação para o mercado, acrítica, mediante esvaziamento das ciências humanas. O cenário político e econômico pelo qual atravessa o Brasil impõem aos educadores e educadoras a tarefa histórica de construção de uma contra hegemonia mediante um projeto de escola e de currículo que efetivamente contribua para odesenvolvimento de uma educação integral e multidimensional.
The role of higher education institutions in addressing South Africa's reading crisis in view of sustainable development
Authors: Cronje Martha Magdalena
Published: September 2022

South Africa has an enormous reading crisis necessitating discernment of the real pedagogic causes of failure to read in Grade 1, and to read English as a Second Language (ESL) with understanding later. In this article will be asked if the phonics approach to initial reading is suited to African learners, and why they have to start reading in two languages simultaneously. The advantages of using the syllabic approach to reading will be indicated, as well as the use of communicative language teaching for learning ESL (rather than the form-focused teaching in use), so that learners will be able to benefit from English medium education. Higher Education Institutions are in a position to make a difference, for instance by investigating these issues and influencing policy documents accordingly.
Sustaining a tutorship programme at a university of technology: A systems approach
Authors: Sithole Mashango Phillemon , Gumede Phiwayinkosi Richmond
Published: September 2022

The role of tutorship programmes at universities is well documented. Given the continual challenges faced by universities such as low pass rates, low retention rates, low graduation rates, under-preparedness of first-year students, low throughput rates, and at-risk students, tutorship programmes have become an indispensable part of teaching and learning at universities. Tutorship programmes are one of the key interventions put in place by universities to ameliorate these challenges as part of student support and development mechanisms. It is said that a positive correlation exists between tutorship and improved student academic performance. Additionally, tutorship programmes are beneficial for tutors as well, as they develop critical skills throughout the programme. As such, it is befitting to reflect critically on the sustainability of the tutorship programme as a tool for student development (both the tutor and the student). This paper adopts a systems approach to reflect on the question of how to sustain a tutorship programme at a university of technology. A systems approach is a management technique used for examining all critical areas of an organisation. Within the context of higher education, it makes it possible to analyse teaching and learning enterprise and enable an appropriate analysis of the critical areas of the tutorship programme. A systems approach is adopted in this paper to demonstrate the holistic functioning of the tutorship programme, its tenets, as well as the factors that affect its sustainability. To understand the sustainability of tutorship, it is not enough to view it merely as a product of teaching and learning and the responsibility of academic departments and lecturers: rather, tutorship should be seen as an integral part of a university system, a more complex phenomenon than a mere sum of its constituent tenets, because the interrelationship between parts of the university plays a critical role for the sustainability of the tutorship programme.
How COVID reconfigured family relationships: Explaining the work of academic women through the lens of complexity theory
Authors: Kriger Samantha , Walters Cyrill , Jansen Jonathan
Published: September 2022

Since 2020, there has been a flurry of research on the impact of Covid-19 on families, and some research on the effects of the pandemic on academic parents. However, little is known about how the pandemic reshaped academic women’s family lives and how this influenced their teaching, research, and inner selves. This innovative study of South African university-based female academics from 2020 to 2021 investigates how Covid restructured family lives in relation to children, partners, elderly parents, and outside support (domestic workers, gardeners, etc.), and what this meant for their academic work. A complexity paradigm is used as the framework, and it provides a relevant approach by recognising that elements interacting in a system result in emergent outcomes that are more complex than can be predicted at the outset. This paper will show that the pandemic-enforced lockdown exposed vulnerability threats to the Education for Sustainable development (ESD) both in terms of the direct education goals (such as lifelong learning opportunities and discrimination in education) as well as the cross-over goals from other sectors (such as health and wellbeing, gender equality, and decent work and sustainable growth).
Sustaining the ecosystem of higher education in China: Perspectives from young researchers
Authors: Chen Huanchun , Pang Nicholas
Published: September 2022

The sustainable development of higher education in China has been a key priority for the national, social, economic and political development. Responding to the severe competition in various university ranking systems, most universities in China have set aims to enhance their sustainability in research and publication. There has been a prominent conflict that young scholars are expected to be productive, with publications in academic journals, competitive in receiving national and municipal research grants, and prestigious in the national and international arenas, or they will be terminated by the ‘six-year-up-or-out’ policy. Recent reform in higher education that calls for a sustainable development for young researchers is a strategy to revert the side effects from global university ranking systems by nurturing young researchers in their early academic lives, enhancing their productivity in research and publication internationally, and enhancing their global competitiveness without harming sustainability in academic development. This research explored (i) the difficulties that most young scholars face in sustainable academic research development, (ii) the factors that enhance or inhibit research productivity of young researchers, and (iii) the work lives in their early-career development in China. A qualitative study was conducted with data obtained from semistructured, in-depth interviews of 24 young university researchers from three provinces and a municipality in China. Findings show that factors that relate to sustainable research productivity are individual attributes, discipline attributes, institutional attributes and policy attributes. Lastly, suggestions for policy making in higher education and for improving sustainable research development of young researchers in China are provided and implications for future research are discussed.
The Misunderstanding of Outcome Monitoring: A Systematic Literature Review on Instrumental Leadership
Authors: Pizzolitto Elia
Published: September 2022

This paper, through a systematic literature review, argues that the scientific study of instrumental leadership has been the object of a misunderstanding of its fourth dimension, that is, outcome monitoring. The general conceptualization of this dimension, which interprets outcome monitoring as an activity consisting of performance supervision and feedback provision, is highly reductive. Outcome monitoring allows instrumental leaders to modify their style and behavior depending on followers’ performance and environmental conditions. After the descriptive analysis, the article presents a content analysis performed using a grounded approach. The study conducts the design of a thematic map that highlights the complex nature of instrumental leadership’s outcome monitoring, linking performance and context in a self-empowering circuit, in which instrumental leaders, through outcome monitoring, modify the contextual conditions and their actions, strategies, and behavior. Finally, recommendations were given for further research.
Fundamentos de crítica literaria
Authors: del Valle Idarraga Mónica María
Published: September 2022

El acto crítico en la literatura propicia entender cómo el lenguaje significa y crea mundos, permite ver y comprender las tensiones sociales en pugna, que se filtran en los textos. Somos agudamente conscientes en este momento de la problemática del sexismo, el clasismo y el racismo, y por ello, Fundamentos de crítica literaria: una aproximación interseccional y antirracista se plantea como una herramienta para que lectores, estudiantes y profesores se sumerjan en mundos literarios y narrativos fijándose con detenimiento en las maneras como las categorías de raza, clase y género se materializan en las narraciones e incitan la visión crítica de las desigualdades e injusticias de nuestro entorno.
Ingeniería Ambiental y Sanitaria
Authors: Molina Acosta Lizeth del Carmen
Published: September 2022

La obra busca introducir a los estudiantes de Ingeniería Ambiental y Sanitaria en las temáticas y dinámicas académicas de la carrera, con el fin de acercarlos al conocimiento y desempeño de la labor y ejercicio como ingenieros. Para ello, el texto resuelve inquietudes tales como ¿qué es la Ingeniería Ambiental y Sanitaria? y ¿cuáles son sus áreas de estudio?; además, abarca temas de responsabilidad social y ética en la ingeniería. Para finalizar, se incluyen actividades y proyectos de fácil comprensión y realización; con miras a generar inquietud y sensibilidad en los estudiantes, que les permitan aprender a contextualizar la problemática ambiental que los rodea y de esta manera consolidar su perfil vocacional.
Introducción a los SIG para futuras aplicaciones ambientales
Authors: Mancipe Muñoz Néstor Alfonso , Sanabria Buitrago Mayerling
Published: September 2022

Los sistemas de información geográfica (SIG) ofrecen hoy en día una eficiente tecnología, no solo para comunicar datos de manera directa, sino también para comprender la realidad y resolver problemas concretos de manejo de territorio. Cuando los profesionales en el campo de las ciencias ambientales hacen uso de los SIG, desarrollan capacidades técnicas y mejoran sus habilidades para tomar decisiones tendientes a prevenir o remediar los daños que se puedan generar en el ambiente. El documento, dirigido a estudiantes y profesionales de diversas áreas que manejen información ambiental incluye cuatro guías. Al desarrollar estas guías, el estudiante adquirirá los conocimientos necesarios para manejar información cartográfica en medios digitales. Esto le permitirá generar habilidades en el análisis espacial, fundamentales para analizar información ambiental y tomar decisiones.
Mediciones ambientales
Authors: González Forero Rosalina
Published: September 2022

Esta obra busca que los estudiantes tengan un conocimiento técnico y científico para evaluar los contaminantes presentes en la naturaleza, particularmente en el recurso agua, teniendo en cuenta la forma en que estos se manifiestan e interactúan. También describe los procedimientos operativos de análisis que se requieren para evaluar tales contaminantes dentro de cualquier ecosistema, con el fin de contribuir al mejoramiento de la calidad ambiental y, por lo tanto, de la calidad de vida de la sociedad. Como aporte a lo anterior, el presente documento brinda herramientas sencillas para dicha evaluación de contaminantes.
Reincorporación productiva de reinsertados
Authors: Ramírez Garzón María Teresa , Sanabria Téllez John Alirio
Published: September 2022

Describe los procesos de reinserción vividos en diferentes países de Europa, Asia, África, Centroamérica y Colombia, así como resalta cuál ha sido el apoyo para que los desmovilizados se reincorporen a la vida civil desde lo laboral y productivo en estos lugares. Narra, los procesos de acuerdo de paz con distintos grupos en Colombia y las propuestas de algunas instituciones y expertos en Colombia orientadas a contribuir a la integración de los desmovilizados del conflicto colombiano, ya sea mediante su inclusión al mercado laboral o a través de proyectos que les permitan generar sus propios ingresos, para finalmente hacer una propuesta desde la academia que contribuya a tal fin.
Narrativas de vida, dolor y utopías
Authors: Galvis Díaz Pablo Iván
Published: September 2022

La investigación presentada en este libro estudia las relaciones establecidas entre los jóvenes y el conflicto armado en Colombia. Para ello se construyen tres historias de vida, de estudiantes del proyecto Utopía de la Universidad de La Salle –narrativas enmarcadas en profundo trabajo de campo que lleva consigo variedad de significados, tanto para el investigador como para los sujetos de estudio -. Estas tres historias, precedidas por el contexto histórico de la región de donde provienen sus protagonistas, se complementan con el análisis del conflicto armado desde las ciencias sociales. De esta manera, el autor despliega el punto de vista de los sujetos de investigación y de sus intenciones particulares; con ello, el texto aporta a la investigación social, mediante la descripción de la población y el ingreso del investigador al terreno.
Problems of understanding the text by schoolchildren: a sociological view
Authors: Mansurov Valeriy , Lombina Tamara , Yurchenko Olesya
Published: September 2022

The article considers understanding as a social and cognitive phenomenon, analyses the conditions for the formation of understanding in oral and written communications. Text comprehension is a fundamental element of human literacy, since without comprehension it is impossible to use information, reflect and draw conclusions, on the basis of which it is possible to achieve goals and participate in social life. Thus, in the modern world it is one of the key elements of socialisation. Understanding the text is based not only on the technical skills of reading and writing, but also on the general outlook of a person, his ideas about different areas of life. Studies conducted during mass distance learning have shown that a break in personal teacher-student communication during training had a negative impact on the reading skills of schoolchildren. In addition to regularity, both social attitudes and value views of parents, as well as the cognitive experience of the student, the level of his speech development are important for effective reading and understanding.

Reading is considered by the authors not just as a set of cognitive skills, but also as a social action. Studies show that the reading skills and comprehension of new knowledge by schoolchildren are influenced by: the socio-economic status of the family, the attitudes and principles adopted in it. The article also shows that a long time spent by schoolchildren on the Internet negatively affects both their comprehension of texts and empathy. In addition, the problems of integrating the individual into the digital environment and the impact of digitalisation on consciousness and thinking are analysed. On the background of the growth of leisure preferences on the Internet, there is a decrease in the importance of reading for schoolchildren. An increase in school load also negatively affects interest in reading. The authors hypothesise that social stratification between schoolchildren with different levels of literacy can be reduced by using earlier teaching of semantic reading. The authors show that the study of these issues is important not only for pedagogical and psychological sciences, but also for sociology.
Spatial distribution and assessment of biosecurity levels of pig farms in selected local government areas in Ogun State, Nigeria
Authors: Awoyomi Olajoju Jokotola , Agbalu Oluwatoyin , Oladipupo Olajumoke Ramot , Adebowale Oluwawemimo Oluwaseun , Kehinde Olugbenga Olusegun , Awoyomi Femi Oyebade , Tope-Ajayi Opeyemi Oluwaseun
Published: September 2022

This study was carried out on the spatial distribution, characterization and biosecurity assessment of pig farms in some local government areas in Ogun State, Nigeria. Data were collected with a semi-structured questionnaire. Spatial autocorrelation was used to show relations between pig farms’ locations and biosecurity measures. A scoring system ranging from 0 to 1 was developed from the biosecurity measures retained. A biosecurity measure was scored 1 if present, 0 if absent. The measures were divided into two categories: bioexclusion and biomanagement/biocontainment. The total score of each measure was obtained by summing all scores from each farm. One hundred pig farms were surveyed. The average number of years since farm establishment was 7.32 ± 5.19 years, farms were confined, mostly small scaled (81.0%), with an average herd size of 58.9 ± 99.40, and 1.8 ± 1.52 farm workers. The distribution of pig farms with different biosecurity levels was significant (p = 0.002) and leaned toward a clustered scenario with a Moran’s index of 0.27, z score of 3.18. Out of a maximum obtainable score of 100 for each measure, ‘prophylactic herd treatment’ and ‘cleaning done daily’ had scores higher than 80. On the other hand, ‘absence of rodents, wild birds and stray animals on the farm’, ‘workers mandated use of clean and disinfected protective clothing before entering the farm’ and ‘vehicle disinfected at the entrance of the farm’ had scores lower than 5. The mean scores for bioexclusion and biomanagement/biocontainment were 21.42 ± 18.07 and 49.83 ± 25.07, respectively. The overall biosecurity score of 35.63 ± 25.84 was significantly associated with herd size, number of years since farm establishment, and owners’ education levels. In order to ensure sustainable productivity and prevent disease outbreak, pig farmers must give the utmost importance to biosecurity.
Psikolojik Sermaye İle İş Tatmini Arasındaki İlişkide İşe Gönülden Adanmanın Aracılık Rolü (Mediating Role of Work Engagement in the Effect of Psychological Capital on Job Satisfaction)
Authors: Arlı Hale , Uncuoğlu Yolcu İlknur
Published: September 2022

Amaç –Bu çalışmanın amacı psikolojik sermaye ve işe gönülden adanmanın iş tatminine olan etkisinin incelenmesidir. Ayrıca işe gönülden adanmanın psikolojik sermaye ve iş tatmini arasında aracılık etkisini ortaya koymak hedeflenmektedir.Yöntem –Araştırmada veri toplama aracı olarak yüz yüze anket yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın verileri ABC Maden İşletme Müdürlüğü’ne bağlı bulunan fabrikada çalışmakta olan 265 kişiden toplanmıştır. Veri toplama aracı olarak Psikolojik Sermaye Ölçeği, İşe Gönülden Adanma Ölçeği ve Minnesota İş Tatmini Ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Elde edilen verilere, IBM SPSS 22.0 programı aracılığıyla; faktör, korelasyon ve hiyerarşik regresyon analizi uygulanmıştır ve sonuçlar detaylı olarak yorumlanmıştır.Bulgular –Araştırmada psikolojik sermayenin işe gönülden adanma ve iş tatmini üzerinde doğrudan ve pozitif etkiye sahip olduğu belirlenmiştir. Bununla birlikte işe gönülden adanmanın psikolojik sermaye ile iş tatmini arasında aracılık etkisi olduğu tespit edilmiştir.Tartışma –Araştırma bulguları psikolojik sermaye, işe gönülden adanma ve iş tatmini arasında pozitif yönde ilişkiler olduğunu göstermektedir. Ayrıca araştırmanın işe gönülden adanmanın psikolojik sermaye ile iş tatmini arasında aracılık etkisini ortaya koyan sınırlı sayıda çalışma olması nedeniyle literatüre katkı sağlayacağı düşünülmektedir.