bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Assessment of long-term therapeutic adherence to lifestyle modification and the possibility of its correction in the program of rehabilitation and clinical management of obese patients
Authors: Aravitska Mariia G. , Lapkovskyi Eduard Y. , Nakonechna Svitlana Р. , Dolynko Nelia Р. , Karpenko Hanna M.
Published: November 2024

Aim: To determine the long-term therapeutic adherence to lifestyle modification in the rehabilitation of obese patients, to formulate ways of its improvement, to test their effectiveness.
Materials and Methods: 288 people with degree I, II and III obesity were interviewed. After determining the starting level of long-term therapeutic adherence to lifestyle modification, an individual facilitating lecture-interview was conducted and a repeat survey was conducted. According to its results, patients were divided into groups with high therapeutic adherence (for rehabilitation measures to reduce body weight, maintain and improve the adherence) and with low therapeutic adherence (comparison group). After the implementation of the rehabilitation program, the level of therapeutic adherence was determined again.
Results: A low long-term therapeutic adherence to lifestyle modification is determined in patients with obesity of the I, II and III degree, which is established by the interview method. Measures to improve it lead to an increase in the patient’s responsibility and the degree of compliance with the recommendations given by him, improves self-management, which is relevant in conditions of long-term weight loss and its maintenance at the achieved level, which is demonstrated by a statistically significant difference in the indicators the studied groups.
Conclusions: It is advisable to include measures to improve long-term therapeutic adherence to lifestyle modification to programs of rehabilitation of obese patients.
Dependence of stress level on the strength of nervous processes and development of special types of endurance in 16-17-year-old men
Authors: Tymoshenko Oleksii V. , Domina Zhanna H. , Masenko Larysa V. , Pliushchakova Olena V. , Arefieva Larysa P. , Prots Roman O. , Fedoryschak Roman L.
Published: November 2024

Aim: To investigate the relationship between stress level and indicators of special endurance in 16-17-year-old men engaged in martial arts, taking into account the individual and typological characteristics of their nervous system.
Materials and Methods: The research involved 40 young men (high schoolers) aged 16-17 engaged in various martial arts types. Research methods: theoretical analysis and generalization of literary sources, pedagogical testing, and methods of mathematical statistics. The following indicators were studied: stress level using the V. Shcherbatykh test; nervous system strength by results of the tapping test; an indicator of speed and strength endurance by results of jumping rope; an indicator of coordination and strength endurance by results of the Burpee test.
Results: The correlation relationship between the level of stress and the manifestation of various types of endurance in young men, as well as the relationship between the level of stress and motor fitness of young men, taking into account the individual and typological properties of their nervous system, in particular the strength of nervous processes, has been established.
Conclusions: It has been found that young men with a strong nervous system are more stress-resistant, that is, they have a significantly lower level of stress and show better indicators of special types of endurance. At the same time, young men with a high level of development of speed and strength endurance as well as coordination and strength endurance have a lower level of stress.
Assessment of the quality of life of children with congenital cleft lip and palate and associated dental diseases
Authors: Timokhina Tetiana O. , Anoprienko Olena V. , Tokarchuk Anastasiia Y. , Yurtschenko Kateryna L. , Melnyk Bohdan M.
Published: November 2024

Aim: To evaluate of the quality of life in children with cleft lip and palate and concomitant diseases of the tissues of the oral cavity.
Materials and Methods: 66 children with cleft lip and palate and concomitant diseases of the oral cavity tissues participated in the research. In this study was made a dental examination, study of quality of life together with socialization and social adaptation according to T. Dembo and S. Rubinstein self-worth assessment technique modified by A. Prikhozhan; assessment of emotional state according to the NADS method; assessment of O.Chaban Quality of Life Scale Method.
Results: Children with cleft lip and palate at the younger age had higher indicators of their health assessment. The older children have a higher self-confidence index, which may indicate the complication of the process of socialization of the studied group of older children. There was a strong connection between children’s perception of their appearance and the level of self-esteem. There is a strong statistically significant difference between the research group and the control group according to the quality of life assessment scale. This may indicate that children with clefts are more cared for by adults and parents and they feel more protected, which allows them to maintain a high standard of living.
Conclusions: Was noted by us a strong relationship between the level of self-esteem and quality of life: the level of quality of life positively affects the child’s self-esteem at all levels.
Chopin w kontekście klimatu intelektualnego włoskiego Risorgimenta
Authors: Bruni Silvia
Published: November 2024

Polityczne i społeczne uwarunkowania klimatu intelektualnego Półwyspu Apenińskiego w pierwszych siedmiu dekadach XIX w. skutkują powstaniem w Europie odrębnej odmiany romantyzmu, wykazującej elementy znacznie odbiegające zarówno od francuskiej, jak i od niemieckiej myśli o muzyce. Autorka podejmuje próbę odpowiedzi na pytanie, jakie czynniki sprawiły, że w mozaikowym kontekście kulturowym Państwa walczącego o niepodległość i zjednoczenie, twórczość Fryderyka Chopina mogła od razu cieszyć się istotnym zrozumieniem zarówno pod kątem jej artystycznej wartości, jak i historycznego znaczenia.
Jak krakowski filister został artystą. Młodzieńcza korespondencja Henryka Opieńskiego
Authors: Dziadek Magdalena
Published: November 2024

Recenzja jest poświęcona trzem tomom korespondencji Henryka Opieńskiego z Anną Krzymuską z lat 1894–95, wydanym przez Fundację „Archivum Helveto-Polonicum” we Fryburgu. W tekście wskazane są główne walory poznawcze opublikowanej korespondencji, dotyczące zarówno osobistych losów Henryka Opieńskiego, jak i rzeczywistości społecznej, której fragmentem są te losy. Omówiono również zasady redakcyjne tomów i ich realizację w praktyce.
Przeszłość w teraźniejszości. Myślenie historyczne w teorii muzyki średniowiecza i u progu nowożytności
Authors: Witkowska-Zaremba Elżbieta
Published: November 2024

Niniejszy artykuł jest szkicem problematyki szerszego projektu na temat historiografii muzycznej i jej etapu przednowożytnego. Nie wyczerpuje zatem tematu, sygnalizuje tylko „work in progress”.
Przyjmując za punkt wyjścia klasyfikację muzyki zaproponowaną przez Ottona Gibela (1660), który wyróżnił „muzykę historyczną” (musica historica vel didactica) jako dziedzinę teorii muzyki badającą „pochodzenie i rozwój zagadnień związanych z muzyką”, autorka śledzi wybrane wątki związane z myśleniem o historii w traktatach takich autorów, jak Johannes Cotto/Affligemensis, Johannes de Muris, Johannes Boen, tekstach reprezentujących tradycję Johannesa Hollandrina, wreszcie tekstach Johannesa Tinctorisa i Adama z Fuldy. Autorka konkluduje, że wkład średniowiecznych teoretyków muzyki w podwaliny nowożytnej historiografii muzycznej polegał głównie na dostarczeniu głównych punktów orientacyjnych, wokół których później rozwijało się myślenie o historii. Te punkty orientacyjne to: wiara w czasową ciągłość „ars musica”; ustalenie punktu odniesienia i określenie osi czasu; zdefiniowanie własnej tożsamości kulturowej; postrzeganie i konceptualizacja zmian zachodzących w czasie; konstruowanie obrazu przeszłości.
Pengembangan WhatsApp Gateway Berbasis Web Sebagai Media Informasi Pembayaran SPP Di SMK Persatuan 1 Tulangan
Authors: Mu’minin Aflachul , Editya Arda Surya , Lisdiyanto Angga
Published: November 2024

Penelitian dengan judul “Pengembangan WhatsApp Gateway Berbasis Web Sebagai Media Informasi Pembayaran SPP Di SMK Persatuan 1 Tulangan” untuk menghasilkan aplikasi untuk memudahkan seseorang dalam memonitoring pembayaran SPP, membantu mengontrol pembayaran SPP dengan menggunakan WhatsApp Gateway, serta memberikan pengetahuan dan manfaat penggunaan WhatsApp Gateway, memberikan manfaat WhatsApp Gateway di dunia nyata. Data yang diAnalisa merupakan data dari hasil pendekatan survey, penelitian lapangan dan penelitian pustaka, kemudian dilakukan analisa untuk menarik kesimpulan. Penulis mengumpulkan data dengan menguji coba WhatsApp Gateway. Data yang di peroleh dilakukan Analisa dengan menggunkan metode Flow Chart. Dalam hal ini penulis dapat menentukan data tiap siswa yang diuji menjadi bahan pertimbangan untuk Analisa. Perbedaan data setiap siswa, akan mempengaruhi kerja dari aplikasi WhatsApp Gateway, dimana setiap siswa akan menghasilkan data yang berbeda sesuai dengan tingkat masing-masing siswa. Aplikasi WhatsApp Gateway ini dibangun dengan menggunakan bahasa PHP. Aplikasi yang di gunakan untuk membangun aplikasi ini adalah PHP MySQL, dimana aplikasi ini mendukung untuk membuat aplikasi WhatsApp Gateway. Dengan melihat peneltian yang dibahas, maka dapat kita tarik kesimpulan sebagai berikut aplikasi WhatsApp Gateway berbasis Web dengan menggunakan metode flow chart layak digunakan di kehidupan nyata. Seseorang dapat mengatahui status pembayran SPP dengan lebih interaktif melalui pesan singkat WhatsApp dan menjadi
Aplikasi Pengarsipan Data Menggunakan Cloud
Authors: Amirudin Fahrul , Akbar Ronny Makhfuddin , Kurniawan Fajar Indra , Syaifuddin Ahmad
Published: November 2024

Pengarsipan data memiliki peran penting bagi industri, instansi, dan perorangan, pengarsipan sendiri memudahkan dalam pengolahan data, pengarsipan yang terstruktur membantu dalam pencarian data menjadi cepat dan akurat, saat ini banyak instansi,  dan perorangan sudah menggunakan pengarsipan secara cloud, akan tetapi belum optimal yakni belum terstruktur masih banyaknya data yang tersimpan di beberapa akun cloud kurang efektif, jika memerlukan data, maka harus mencari data satu per satu di banyak akun cloud. Untuk itu perlunya sistem pengarsipan yang terstruktur untuk mencapai pengarsipan yang baik, memudahkan dalam pencarian data untuk efisiensi waktu dalam pengolahan data. Dengan adanya Sistem Informasi Manajemen Pengarsipan Data Berbasis Cloud yang menyediakan kemudahan dalam  mengelola data menjadi terpusat sehingga pengguna tidak mencari satu per satu data di banyak cloud, bisa menghemat waktu, juga memiiki fitur level pengguna, top kategori, top download, top view dan laporan. Kelayakan sistem ini berdasarkan dengan hasil kuesioner dengan responden yang dipilih secara aca sejumlah 50 orang, menunjukkan hasil 97% dengan skala 100%, mereka setuju bahwa sistem ini memberikan kemudahan pengaksesan informasi pengarsipan data, sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa sistem ini layak untuk digunakan dan sangat membantu untuk pengarsipan data.
Prediksi Harga Rumah Sesuai Spesifikasi Menggunakan Metode Multiple Linear Regression
Authors: Widyastuti Artika
Published: November 2024

Tempat tinggal atau rumah adalah salah satu kebutuhan utama manusia yang berguna sebagai tempat tinggal, tempat bersantai dan berkumpul dengan keluarga. Sehingga pertimbangan dalam pembelian rumah memerlukan sebuah metode untuk membantu menentukan harga yang sesuai pembeli inginkan. Dengan menggunakan metode Multiple Linear Regression dari data rumah yang didapatkan dari websiteb kaggle.com terdapat variabel-variabel potensial seperti harga rumah, luas tanah, luas bangunan, jumlah ruang kamar tidur, jumlah ruang kamar mandi dan garasi. Penelitian ini menggunakan dataset sebanyak 1010 data dengan 6 variabel. Data tersebut akan melalui proses pre-processing data sebelum dilakukannya training model. Selanjutnya pada tahap evaluasi menggunakan matrik pengujian, yaitu MAE (Mean Absolute Error), RMSE (Root Mean Squared Error) digunakan untuk menilai kinerja model. Berdasarkan hasil analisis dari dataset, dimana data tersebut dibagi menjadi dua bagian yaitu, sebanyak 80% sebagai data training dan 20% sebagai data testing dari hasil analisis tersebut diperoleh tingkat akurasi sebesar 0,77 atau 77% dengan tingkat error MAE sebesar 1980.3555 dan tingkat error MSE sebesar 10675731 lalu proses prediksi harga untuk sebuah rumah dengan spesifikasi tertentu telah didapatkan.
State and prospects of competitiveness of it companies on the services market
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Novosad Ihor , Panchenko Anna ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University
Published: November 2024

The Ukrainian IT sector, which is actively developing against the background of global information innovations, demonstrates significant progress, strengthening the country’s economic growth. The importance of this sector lies in its high potential for innovation, a significant share of service exports, and the ability to quickly adapt to changes in the technological environment and market conditions. The article aims to systematize theoretical approaches to studying the competitiveness of the IT sector, analyze the current state of Ukrainian IT companies, and identify the main trends and prospects for their development in the context of digitalization and martial law conditions. The study focuses on the IT industry’s dynamic growth, accompanied by intensive development and implementation of the latest technologies. Aspects such as the high qualification and adaptability of Ukrainian IT specialists were analyzed, which, together with investments in research and development, contribute to ensuring competitiveness at the international level. The global digitization trend, which requires IT companies to innovate and actively expand the range of services, is considered. The key factors contributing to the development of the IT industry in Ukraine are revealed, including both positive and negative aspects. Challenges related to war, economic instability, and the need for investment are characterized as obstacles and growth opportunities. The impact of these factors on export activity and the innovative potential of the IT sector is analyzed. The main directions for increasing the competitiveness of Ukrainian IT companies have been identified, mainly through the expansion of innovative projects, strengthening of international cooperation, and integration into global technological processes. It is proposed that the development and commercialization of the latest technological solutions be focused on creating favorable conditions for the development of the IT industry, including regulatory and legal regulation, tax incentives, and educational initiatives.

Keywords: IT services, IT sphere, service market, war, competitiveness, development strategy.
Reproduction of beech stands in the forest fund of communal forestry enterprises of Ternopil region
Authors: Khomiuk P. G. , Zayachuk V. Ya. , Senyk V. Ya. , Savchyn V. M.
Published: November 2024

Букові деревостани комунальних лісогосподарських підприємств Тернопільської області зростають на межі свого природного ареалу і, переважно, представлені похідними деревостанами  у свіжих грабових дібровах та вологих грабово-букових дібровах, які утворилися внаслідок всихання головної породи. Площа свіжих та вологих грабових бучин, де бук лісовий виступає головною господарською породою, є незначною.
У віці 105 років в грудових лісорослинних умовах бук лісовий формує модальні деревостани з такими середніми таксаційними ознаками: склад: 10Бкл+Яс, Гз, середній діаметр – 50 см, середня висота – 32 м, відносна повнота – 0,6, запас – 380 м. куб/га, кількість ділових стовбурів – 52 %. У таких деревостанах також відмічено задовільне природне поновлення головної породи. У похідних букових деревостанах рекомендується проведення рубок переформування з метою відтворення корінних грабово-букових насаджень складної вертикальної будови, які в оптимальних для себе лісорослинних умовах здатні формувати біологічно стійкі насадження. Для цього необхідно вилучати з насадження старовікові і крупномірні екземпляри бука лісового з широкою кроною для сприяння росту природного поновлення. Такий підхід забезпечить утворення куртин із буковим підростом, а згодом – різновікового букового деревостану в умовах свіжої та вологої грабової бучини. У свіжих та вологих грабово-букових судібровах, які не є характерними для лісового фонду Західного Поділля, а бук лісовий відзначається меншою продуктивністю та біологічною стійкістю, шляхом проведення рубок переформування, доцільно забезпечити  участь у першому ярусі дуба звичайного і бука лісового, а другому – граба звичайного.
Проведення запропонованих господарських заходів дасть змогу отримати в майбутньому корінні, різновікові та біологічно стійкі грабово-букові та грабово-дубово-букові деревостани.
Productivity of beech stands of moist pure beech of Transcarpathian Foothills
Authors: Khomiuk P. G. , Trykur V. V.
Published: November 2024

Проаналізовано таксаційну характеристику букових деревостанів вологої чистої бучини філій «Хустське ЛДГ», «Довжанське ЛМГ», «Свалявське ЛГ», «Мукачівське ЛГ» Закарпатської області, лісовий фонд яких розміщений на території Закарпатського передгір’я, охарактеризовано продуктивність букових деревостанів у найбільш поширеному типі лісу, наведено значення запасів в межах кліматичних поясів залежно від висоти над рівнем моря, наведено зміну запасів букових деревостанів для досліджуваного типу лісу, описано локації найпродуктивніших букняків в умовах вологої чистої бучини.
Лісове господарство України – управлінські інноваційні рішення та вимоги сьогодення
Authors: Muravyov Yu. V. , Medintceva S. Ye.
Published: November 2024

Стійкість розвитку лісів є головним пріоритетом у широкому комплексі робіт, що забезпечує лісове господарство як галузь лісового комплексу України. Розглядаються сучасні інноваційні управлінські рішення в лісовому господарстві України, що є необхідною відповіддю на нові виклики та вимоги екологічної, економічної та соціальної сфер.
Development of a combined engagement rate indicator for evaluating social media advertising efficiency
Authors: Roik O. O. , Ovsyak V. K.
Published: November 2024

In the modern digital economy, social media advertising has become an integral tool for businesses seeking to connect with customers. However, evaluating its effectiveness remains a significant challenge. This thesis proposes the development of a Combined Engagement Rate Indicator (CERI) aimed at providing a comprehensive metric for assessing social media advertising efficiency. By integrating traditional engagement metrics—Engagement Rate (ER) and Engagement Rate by Reach (ERR)—with financial performance indicators, CERI offers a more holistic evaluation tool that reflects both user engagement and business outcomes.
The Effect of WhatsApp Application Usage on Student Achievement in Business-based Subjects
Authors: Zainol Zuraidah , Mohd Samingin Nursyafiqah
Published: November 2024

Although online learning has been highlighted as a solution to continue the teaching and learning process since the whole world was hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, there is criticism that students in Malaysia are not yet ready to pursue online learning and may only contribute to the decline in students' academic achievement. Hence, to assess the relevance of online learning towards student achievement, this study aimed to determine the relationship between the use of WhatsApp applications (usability, engagement, and attitude) and student achievement in online learning, and the influence of the use of WhatsApp apps (usability, engagement, and attitude) on students' achievement in business-based subjects. The study employed a quantitative approach. A total of 210 respondents, comprising Form 4 students from selected schools in Ipoh Perak, were involved in this study. To collect data, questionnaires were used as instruments. The study data were analysed using Pearson correlation and multiple regression analysis. The findings of the Pearson correlation analysis showed a significant and negative relationship between engagement in the use of the WhatsApp app and the achievement of online learning. The findings of the regression analysis also found that engagement in the use of WhatsApp apps influenced the achievement of online learning, but not for the usability and attitude towards the use of the WhatsApp app. The influence of engagement in the use of the WhatsApp app on the achievement of online learning is negative, indicating that the greater the engagement with the WhatsApp app, the more students’ achievement declines. Therefore, the findings reveal that even though the WhatsApp app could be one of the aids in online learning, excessive use of it can reduce students' achievement.
Importance-Performance Analysis for Improving Online Learning in Business and Management Programme
Authors: Abdul Shukor Syadiyah
Published: November 2024

Online learning has become the new standard in higher education since the COVID-19 epidemic. In order to be effective, colleges and universities must evaluate the delivery of online classes using relevant data gathered from their students. This paper demonstrates the use of importance-performance analysis to continuously improve online learning quality. Undergraduate students, who are enrolled in Business and Management programme at a higher learning institution located in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia are invited to participate in this survey via online survey questionnaire. A total of 239 responses are received and analysed using importance-performance analysis technique. The results show that facilitating conditions, namely technology and interaction fell into the ‘Concentrate Here’ quadrant; course delivery and instructor factors in the ‘Keep Up the Good Work’ quadrant; and learners’ readiness in the ‘Low Priority’ quadrant. From the result, it is suggested that technology and interaction attributes should be paid special attention. Thus, importance-performance analysis can significantly contribute to the continued improvement of online learning delivery quality.
Vocabulary knowledge in science learning on children’s development through farming activities in the rural area
Authors: Hashim Mega Suria , Said Ismail
Published: November 2024

Outdoor activities can harness children’s personal and social abilities differently than could indoor activities. Children experience a variety of words associated with science learning through smelling, feeling, and tasting. The direct contact with nature and vegetation is the point where children’s communication ability is harnessed as they begin to use proper vocabulary. Yet, they are less educated on the importance of appropriate vocabulary learning, particularly using scientific vocabulary when confronted with the outdoor environment. Therefore, this study aims to identify children’s vocabulary knowledge on science learning towards supporting their personality development through hands-on engagement with farming activities. Ten children of aged 6-12 years old were recruited for a programme in a rural area at Laman Tamara, Kg. Sikai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. They were observed for changes in their vocabulary using hands-on techniques. Data on their hands-on approaches and perceptions w ere elicited from a participatory behavioural approach, photo-taking, and interviews. Content analysis of the data was performed using Nvivo 12 Plus. The results indicated that the children developed a greater emotional affinity from the various hands-on approaches through specific vocabulary such as feel, activities, soil, vegetables and farming when dealing with life experiences. They were observed to possess good vocabulary following the high correlation between listening, reading, speaking, and writing. Their perceptions of their knowledge and vocabulary strategies were congruent with their content achievements. These findings align with early childhood education development and growth, such as teachers, playmakers, and parents. Such could expand the quality of science learning on the correct path to be skilled lifelong learners.
Application of Interpretive Structural Modelling approach (ISM) in developing Preschool Students’ Assessment Management Model
Authors: Abd Rahman Mohd Nazri , Mat Saad Muhamad Ikhwan , Mamat Abu Bakar , Abdul Raji Mohd Nazri
Published: November 2024

This research is to develop a student assessment management module for kindergarten and preschool. The objective is to identify the assessment management model and improve the assessment quality to detect the children development on kindergarten and preschool’s level. This research data is analysed using the Interpretive Structural Modelling (ISM) approach. 12 early childhood experts in assessment and appraisal are included to identify and confirm the suitable element in preschool students’ assessment management. The ISM is applied to develop the model and map the relationship between identified model in the preschool students’ management assessment module. This research also broke down a complex system into several sub-system based on the experts’ experience and knowledge. Other than that, the research findings achieved a consensus in choosing; (i) Assessment form as an important activity and emphasised on the process of preschool children development achievement assessment; (ii) Assessment method; (iii) mastery level analysis; (iv) assessment activities; and (v) intervention. Research implication shows a good assessment management able further develop cognitive domain, fine motor skill, gross motor skill, socio-emotional and language domain also directly aiding teachers through observation on the pedagogy form, teaching and learning activity and also children daily routine during preschool session.
Exploring the sustainability of institution-based private childcare centres in Klang Valley
Authors: Bing Chan Yi , Che Mustafa Mazlina
Published: November 2024

With the increased number of women participation in the labour force and the encouragement from the Malaysia government to the private sector in setting up preschool and early childcare centre, there is a high demand on the number of institution-based private childcare centre. However, the literature has shown that the number of childcare centres closing is on the rise and at a worrying state. Hence, the purpose of this study is to explore the possible factors affecting the closing down of childcare centre and to learn the best practices from the sustaining childcare centres. This study utilized multiple case studies methods in researching the success factors of those sustainable childcare centre as well as identifying the factors that lead to the closing down of some childcare centres. Two institution-based private childcare centres who have operated for more than ten years and two centres that have recently closed after operating between two to four years in the Klang Valley area were selected in this study. This study used semi-structured interviews to collect qualitative data from the operator, teacher and parent of each centre. Findings indicate that operators need not only to have early childhood education background in curriculum planning, training and lessons planning, at the same time, they have to be knowledgeable, skilful and experienced in business management to enhance their competencies for management of centres in today’s competitive industry. Operators are expected to have good financial management, strong leadership abilities, good in marketing and recruitment and to have policy literacy to comply with the constant changing of the laws and regulations of Malaysia. The ineffective governance in terms of registration and monitoring of childcare centre, enforcement of the laws and loopholes between different licenses became the leading factors of the closing down of the childcare centres in Klang Valley, Malaysia.
The relationship between personality traits, professional identity and job involvement of novice kindergarten teachers in Zhejiang Province, China
Authors: Yu Wang , Yoke-Yean Lydia Foong , Weng Yew Victor Goh
Published: November 2024

In China, recent social and economic development have resulted in further attention being given to the development of preschool education. Culturally, many Chinese parents have held high expectations of their children's early learning and academic success in later studies. Hence, a high-quality preschool service has become a contentious issue. The recent child abuse incidents involving various kindergarten teachers exposed by the media have increased parents and society's concerns about the personal qualities and mental health of kindergarten teachers. Novice teachers are an important part of the kindergarten workforce as they are at the beginning of their careers. Their professional development level is a fundamentally important matter as it directly affects the reform and development of preschool education. The publication of a relevant preschool policy document not only emphasizes the importance of early childhood education, but also introduces new requirements for kindergarten teachers. Professional identity factors (Motivation, Self-Image, Self-efficacy, Task perception) and personality trait factors (extraversion, neuroticism, openness, conscientiousness, agreeableness) have been found in many research studies to be associated with kindergarten teachers' job involvement. However, research on professional identity, personality traits and job involvement of novice kindergarten teachers is an undeveloped research area in China. This study will explore the relationship between personality traits, professional identity, and job involvement of novice kindergarten teachers in Zhejiang Province, China. A study of this nature will aid policy makers, the Ministry of Education, kindergarten management, and researchers on the implementation and enforcement of policies and practices that could be implemented to improve kindergarten teachers' overall quality and teaching effectiveness in China.
Puppetry activities in early childhood programmes
Authors: Luen Loy Chee
Published: November 2024

Puppetry plays an edutainment role in playing and learning activities for nursery and kindergarten children. This qualitative study was aimed to investigate the benefits of puppetry activities for children who were enrolled in early childhood programs. In-depth interviews were conducted with four respondents, two of whom were child care providers from the nursery and two teachers were from kindergarten. Based on the thematic analysis, it was found that the inclusion of puppetry activities in an early childhood program can boost intellect and memory; enhance creative thinking and imagination; more manageable of self-control and emotions; ensure social and interaction; allow practice in focusing; language and communication; improve physical and mental health; connected spirituality and moral values. Most importantly, the daily living skills embedded in the puppetry activities can be translated into their lives. In sum, this study proved that puppetry activities help to enhance life skills, learning experience development, and widen knowledge among nursery and kindergarten children. The study implied that puppetry activities should be integrated into early childhood education can sustain children's overall development.
Potensi realiti terimbuh dalam aktiviti mewarna: Satu kajian di sebuah prasekolah
Authors: Abdul Rauf Fadilah , Tan Wee Hoe
Published: November 2024

Realiti terimbuh atau Augmented Reality (AR) merupakan sejenis teknologi maklumat dan komunikasi yang mengupayakan maklumat maya yang bersifat visual, iaitu gambar, animasi atau video, terimbuh ke atas realiti fizikal menerusi peranti komputer. Kajian ini bertujuan meneliti potensi AR khususnya dalam aspek pemikiran kreatif melalui aktiviti mewarna dalam kalangan kanak-kanak prasekolah. Satu rancangan pengajaran dan pembelajaran (p&p) menggunakan sembilan peristiwa pembelajaran Gagne telah disediakan yang melibatkan penggunaan AR dalam aktiviti mewarna. Bagi mengukur tahap pemikiran kreatif, satu instrumen yang diadaptasi daripada Torrance Test of Creative Thinking telah dibangunkan dan disahkan oleh lima orang pakar bidang khusus. Kesan aktiviti mewarna dengan penggunaan AR dikaji melalui ujian pra dan ujian pasca melalui kajian kuasi-eksperimen yang melibatkan kumpulan rawatan. Kajian ini melibatkan 10 murid prasekolah di sebuah presekolah yang terletak di Daerah Jeli, Kelantan, Malaysia. Hasil ujian statistik non-parametrik menunjukkan bahawa skor keseluruhan pemikiran kreatif meningkat dengan signifikan (p =.010), dengan perubahan Median dari tahap Sangat Baik ke tahap Cemerlang. Selain itu, skor kelancaran juga meningkat secara signifikan (p =.046), dengan perubahan Mod dari tahap Sederhana ke tahap Baik. Kesimpulannya, aplikasi mewarna AR boleh digunakan bagi meningkatkan aspek kelancaran dan keaslian pemikiran kreatif dalam kalangan kanak-kanak prasekolah. Implikasi kajian ini ialah p&p dengan AR bagi aktiviti mewarna dalam persekitaran prasekolah boleh diamalkan bagi membangunkan pemikiran kreatif, bertepatan dengan standard dalam Pembelajaran Abad ke-21. Selain itu, kualiti pelaksanaan sembilan peristiwa pembelajaran Gagne boleh dipertingkatkan dengan penggunaan teknologi AR untuk Pendidikan 4.0.
Towards a new framework of English language learning in Malaysian preschools
Authors: Mohamed Salleh Rabiah Tul Adawiyah , Mohammad Lotfie Maskanah , Md. Zamin Ainul Azmin , Biase Bruno Di , Kawaguchi Satomi
Published: November 2024

At the preschool level in Malaysia, all preschools, including those from public and private sectors are required to follow the guidelines stated in the National Preschool Standard-based Curriculum (NPSC) issued by the Ministry of Education (MOE) in 2017. However, the NPSC is very general and schools are not provided with any further guidance on the program, which leads to some preschools, mainly private ones, to supplement their curriculum by subscribing to various private education franchisors available on the market. There seems to be a need to propose improvements to current curriculum practices. It is proposed that this is best done by investigating the theoretical foundations of language learning. In particular, this paper discusses Pienemann’s Processability Theory (1998, 2005) and elaborates on the Developmentally Moderated Focus-on-Form instruction (DMFonF) (Di Biase, 2002,2008). It proposes the development of a new model of English language learning based on the latter leading towards a new framework aiming to assist teachers, linguists and syllabus-designers to create a developmentally moderated English curriculum.
Belonging, being and becoming: Learning-to-teach during internship
Authors: Calamlam Josephine Mallari , Mokshein Siti Eshah
Published: November 2024

Literature has identified varied internship models yet preparing early childhood pre-service teachers (ECPSTs) to confront the realities and challenges of learning-to-teach during internship remain scarcely examined. The qualitative single-case study sought to uncover ways to optimize ECPSTs’ latent knowledge and skills given a limited time for internship. Findings revealed that the three ECPSTs learned to draw upon insights by reflecting on their daily teaching and learning experiences, relying on their own personal characteristics, forming a conference group among themselves and action-taking to address problems of practice during their internship. The processes of belonging, being and becoming implicate the re-imagination of internship programs to consider learning-to-teach as iterative, unpredictable and unstructured process.
The development of Kwartalino Financial Education Program for kindergarten learners
Authors: Curugan April Ann Mozol , Masnan Abdul Halim , Norwani Norlia
Published: November 2024

Teaching basic personal financial concepts and principles even among young learners is beneficial not only for the child, but also for the family and the entire society. This study aimed to develop an integrated financial education program for kindergarten learners. The study employed developmental research following three stages (analysis, design, and development) which include document analysis and curriculum mapping of three international financial education standards to the Philippine Kindergarten Curriculum, expert consultations, and teacher interviews. The developed financial education program is entitled “Kwartalino (kwarta meaning money and talino which means intelligent) Financial Education Program”. It has five essential components; (i) Program Overview; (ii) Matrix of Kwartalino Lessons, Kinder Learning Domains and Competencies for Three International Financial Education Standards; (iii) Teacher’s Instructional Plan; (iv) Learner’s Workbook; and (v) Kwartalino Financial Education Stories. Result show that experts rated the program with high content validity (4.79 out of 5) with high content validity coefficient of 0.95. Expert raters also show moderate agreement on the financial lessons and workbook indicative that the developed financial education program can be utilized for classroom instruction to teach financial literacy among kindergarten learners.
Examining self-awareness through drawing activity among preschoolers with high socio emotional development
Authors: Zakaria Mohd Zafaren , Yunus Faridah , Mohamed Suziyani
Published: November 2024

Socio emotional development is an important element in the development of preschoolers. This study aims to identify a high level of socio emotional development among preschoolers. This is a qualitative case study and data were collected through interviews and document analysis. The study involved three participants who were chosen through purposive sampling technique. All three preschoolers were interviewed based on the drawings they made during the drawing activity at school. The study found that high socio emotional development in preschoolers fulfil the characteristics of early childhood development through the themes highlighted in this study, namely; (i) self-confidence; and (ii) ability to interpret emotions. Socio emotional development reflects the learning that a child acquired. In this regard, socio emotional competence is evident when a child reaches the desired level of achievement. Good socio emotional development plays an important role in the development of preschoolers and will help shape their lives in the future. Overall, good socio emotional development among preschoolers contribute to their development and promote good behaviour.
Enhancing Energy Demand Prediction Using Elman Neural Network and Support Vector Machine Model: A Case Study in Lagos State, Nigeria
Authors: Mahmoud Ismail Aminu , Muhammad Umar Jibrin , Kawu Sagir Jibrin , Magaji Mohammed Mukhtar , Jibril Mahmud Muhammad , Ibrahim Kabiru H. , Jibril M. B.
Published: November 2024

Energy and power resources must be managed well to guarantee their best use. To ensure that the required demand for energy generation is met, it is necessary to estimate Energy Demand (ED) accurately. Regression analysis and time series analysis were the mainstays of ED prediction in the past. But thanks to recent developments, accuracy has been increased by utilizing machine learning (ML) techniques to identify trends in data on electricity consumption. The purpose of this study is to offer insightful information on the relationships between various variables and how those relationships affect trends in energy usage. The goal is to create a prediction model that can reliably predict ED in a certain study area. In Lagos State, Nigeria, the Elman neural network (ELNN) and support vector machine (SVM) model are used for ED forecasting. The performance of SVM is optimized by selecting suitable kernel functions. The research region's 24-hour dataset was used to train the SVM model. Metrics including the correlation coefficient (R), Pearson correlation coefficient (PCC), mean square error (MSE), mean absolute error (MAE), and Root mean square error (RMSE) were used to evaluate the ML model. The findings show that the ELNN-M3 model fits the data well (R > 0.9). It is noteworthy that the study considered temperature, wind speed, and sun radiation as predicting variables. This study adds to the ongoing attempts to improve the accuracy of energy demand prediction, especially in dynamic contexts such as Lagos State.
The Control Policy M/M/c/N Interrelated Queue with Manageable Incoming Rates, Reverse Balking and Impatient Customers
Authors: Samuel Immaculate , Paramasivam Rajendran
Published: November 2024

This study explores an interconnected M/M/c/N queueing model that incorporates reverse balking, reneging, a control technique, and adjustable arrival rates. In reverse balking, the likelihood of a visitor deciding to join or leave a queue is influenced by the current system size, with a higher probability of joining as the system size grows. Conversely, long wait times can lead to customer impatience, causing them to leave the queue before receiving service (reneging). Service begins with the arrival of the initial customer (TL) and continues until the system is empty. We are developing a multi-server queueing system with adjustable arrival rates that includes reverse balking and considers impatient customers. For this model, we determine the steady-state condition and performance metrics such as average waiting time and average system size.
A Multi-Model Survival Analysis of Lung Cancer Using Parametric Techniques
Authors: Shankaraiah Pitta , Rayalu. G Mokesh
Published: November 2024

Lung cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related mortality worldwide, underscoring the critical need for effective prognostic tools. This study utilizes survival analysis to explore the factors that influence the survival outcomes of North Central Cancer Treatment data related to lung cancer. The main goal of this study is to compare and contrast various statistical models, including the Weibull, Exponential, Log-gaussian, Gumbel, and Rayleigh models. We have computed important functions, such as the survival function, the hazard function, and the cumulative hazard function, for all the considered distributions. The Anderson-Darling and Cramer Von-Mises tests, which are Goodness of fit tests, effectively compare and assess various parametric regression survival models. The Weibull survival model is interpreted to be the most effective and efficient way to study the lung cancer dataset, which is concluded upon evaluating the results of Anderson-Darling statistic 0.28745, Cramer Von-Mises statistic 0.0450, Mean Survival Probability 0.9697, Mean Cumulative Survival Probability 0.0303, Akaike Information Criterion 1,650.753 and Bayesian Information Criterion 1623.329 of the Weibull, Exponential, Log-gaussian, Gumbel, and Rayleigh parametric regression survival models.
Jovanovic and Sips Isotherm Parameters of Mango Seed Shell Cadmium Ion Sorption from Aqueous Solution
Authors: Abubakar Abdulhalim Musa , Arowo Moses NyoTonglo , Selele Minza Igunda , Houndedjihou Dègninou , Zannatul Nayem
Published: November 2024

Cadmium (Cd) is not crucial for animal and plant life, and its total elimination from irrigation or drinking water supply will not deprive water consumers of any beneficial nutrient. Its toxicity to humans has been reiterated and several mechanisms to get rid of it via numerous adsorbents over several decades ago have been researched, without capturing mango seed shell (MSS) adsorption data performance under 2-parameter Jovanovic and the 3-parameter Sips isotherm models. The present study tried to address those gaps. As such, the parameter values, qmax = 97.51 mg/g and KJ = -0.0202 L/mg for Jovanovic, and Ks = 20.42 L/g, βs = 1.16 and as = -0.046 L/g for Sips model, was computed and obtained. After a series of fine-tuning them to improve model fitting at greater convergence, it led to an R2 value of 0.7231 and 0.9998, respectively. In addition to error functions, residuals and chi-squares evaluated, it was found that the Jovanovic equation couldn’t describe Cd(II) uptake by MSS, due to its larger return of statistical metrics values compared to Sips. Therefore, an existing Cd2+-MSS data favouring the Langmuir model as the best was re-evaluated -which then pinpoints Sips isotherm as the best (in this study) at a low % difference of 0.04-20.59% for predicted vs. observed equilibrium Cd2+ uptake (qe). The adsorption mechanism of Cd(II) unto MSS described by Sips is favorable and efficient adsorption, where the heterogeneous MSS surface has a high affinity for Cd2+ at low concentration. A huge research gap still exists, as Jovanovic and Sips isotherm models are less commonly assessed during adsorption studies. For sustained water purification using MSS as an adsorbent, its abundance must be taken into consideration.
A Correlation between Hidden Educational Costs and Students’ Transition Rate in Public Boarding Secondary Schools in Kenya
Authors: Jeptanui Naumy
Published: November 2024

Grade to grade transition in secondary education is a crucial element which enables students to advance to higher levels of learning. To achieve this milestone, countries, Kenya inclusive have engaged in enormous funding to the sector. Nevertheless, a worrying number of students who join secondary schools do not complete this level. This study was therefore set up to assess the correlation between hidden educational costs and student transition rate in public boarding secondary schools in Uasin GIshu County, Kenya. The Education Production Function model laid the theoretical framework for this study. This study used a Convergent Mixed Methods Approach. 34 heads of schools with 3,917 parents formed the target audience. All the 34 purposively selected principals and 362 parents acquired with the help of Yamane's Simplified formulae were included in the sample. Data was obtained through interview schedules, questionnaires, and content analysis of educational documents. Thematic analysis suited the qualitative data as inferential and descriptive statistics served for the quantitative data. The results of the study show that hidden costs of education predict student transition rates in public boarding schools. They make up to 36.5% of the variance. The cost of uniforms contributes the highest proportion (10.0%) while the motivation fee had the lowest effect (0.1%). This research indeed established that hidden educational expenditures have a statistically negative correlation with students’ transition rates in public boarding schools. This means that students’ transition rate is affected by the hidden costs of education. The study recommends the government prioritize prompt disbursement of funds allocated to schools to prevent principals from diverting the costs to students/parents, the principals to source school uniforms from well-wishers and sponsors to ease the cost obligation on parents and thus improve student transition and finally, a similar study should be replicated in private boarding secondary schools for triangulation