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AN EXAMINATION OF SPORTS SUCCESS IN SCHOOLS AND AMATEUR SPORTS CLUBS IN AFYONKARAHISAR, TURKEY
Authors: Yiğit Bora , Şahin Mehmet
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this research is to examine the success of the sport in schools and amateur sports clubs in Afyonkarahisar. This study aims to determine the rankings of students' achievements in amateur sports clubs and school sports, considering various variables. A total of 80 amateur sports clubs in Afyonkarahisar city center and 184 school teams participating in sports competitions were examined, and their success statuses were ranked. This research used a descriptive research model that aims to describe existing facts as they are. A descriptive research model is an approach that aims to describe a situation as it currently exists (Karasar, 2012). For the study, statistics from the Ministry of Youth and Sports (GSİM) and the Ministry of National Education (MEM) for the years 2015-2020 were collected. This included data on the number of amateur sports clubs, the number of athletes, sports branches, the number of athletes going to national teams, student numbers from the Ministry of National Education, facility numbers, and success statistics. Descriptive statistics of the data were collected, and a descriptive data analysis was performed. The normality of distribution was checked in data analysis, and a normality test was conducted. Descriptive statistics (frequency distribution) were used in the statistical analysis of the obtained data. At the end of the research, reasons for the lower-than-expected sports success in schools and amateur sports clubs in Afyonkarahisar were identified, and descriptive findings on solutions were provided.

 

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THE EDUCATIONAL ROLE OF HARMONICS IN PLATO’S REPUBLIC VII
Authors: Nikolaou Eirini
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this study is to discuss Plato's views concerning the mathematical aspects of music and its educational role, through the science of harmonics in Republic VII. Plato in his Republic includes harmonics as the fifth of the courses in a program of mathematical sciences (arithmetic, geometry, stereometry, astronomy, and harmonics) to be studied by the future philosopher-rulers, who are to become the best guardians and govern the ideal State. These mathematical sciences constitute the preparatory courses of the highest of all, which is dialectics. Τhe prominent place that mathematical sciences occupy in Plato's educational system, as that stage of education which helps the soul to turn towards true philosophy, is based on the fact that they contribute to the cultivation of cognitive skills, teach people how to think and help in the exercise of abstract thought. Harmonics have an equal, if not superior position, among the other mathematical sciences. Τhey are all connected with each other in terms of the result achieved by their study, that is, the conversion of the soul from the visible world to the intelligible world. This happens due to their mathematical way of thinking and their intelligible character, excluding their practical use and their involvement with empirical objects.

 

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PRATIQUES REEDUCATIVES COERCITIVES EN CONTEXTE DE PREGNANCE CARCERALE ET PERSPECTIVES DE REINSERTION SOCIOPROFESSIONNELLE DES EX-DETENUS MINEURS DE LA PRISON CENTRALE DE YAOUNDE, CAMEROUN / COERCIVE EDUCATIONAL PRACTICES IN THE CONTEXT OF PRISON PREGNANCY AND PROSPECTS OF SOCIO-PROFESSIONAL REINTEGRATION OF EX-MINOR DETAINEES OF THE CENTRAL PRISON OF YAOUNDE, CAMEROON
Authors: Banen John Thierry , Chaffi Cyrille Ivan
Published: December 2023

Le milieu carcéral est multidimensionnel et multifonctionnel ; donc, sa compréhension nécessite une analyse systémique afin de dégager ses fonctions transformationnelles, opaques et scopiques puis réflexives. Il est ainsi perçu comme un environnement coercitif, social, et par ricochet un service public. L’objectif de cette recherche est d’analyser la corrélation entre les pratiques rééducatives coercitives en contexte de prégnance carcérale et les perspectives de réinsertion socioprofessionnelle des ex-détenus mineurs de la prison centrale de Yaoundé. Les résultats obtenus après enquête de terrain auprès de 79 participants stratifiés indiquent que l’excès de punition et sanctions dans les pratiques rééducatives constituent un risque pour la réinsertion socioprofessionnelle, les ressources sont inadéquates à l’objectif visé, nécessitant un aménagement structurel comme opportunité de réinsertion à saisir. Une modernisation de ce service public induit par le nouveau management public est donc capitale et primordiale à l’atteinte de l’objectif de réinsertion socioprofessionnelle des ex-détenus. 

 

The prison environment is multidimensional and multifunctional; therefore, its understanding requires a systemic analysis in order to identify its transformational, opaque, scopic and the reflexive functions. It is thus perceived as a coercive social environment and by extension, a public service. The objective of this study is to analyze the correlation between coercive educational practices in a prison context and the prospects for socio-professional reintegration of ex minor inmates of the Yaoundé central prison. The results obtained after a field survey with 79 stratified participants, indicate that excess punishment and sanctions in rehabilitative practices constitute a risk for socio-professional reintegration, resources are inadequate for the intended objective, requiring structural adjustment as an opportunity to reintegration to be apprehended. A modernization of this public service induced by the new public management is therefore crucial and essential in achieving the objective of socio-professional reintegration of ex minors prisoners.

 

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EXAMINING THE JOINT PREDICTIVE EFFECTS OF PERCEIVED TEACHER ENJOYMENT, ANXIETY, BOREDOM ON STUDENTS’ ATTITUDES: A MULTI-DIMENSIONAL APPROACH
Authors: Amiri Elmakki , El Karfa Abderrahim , Jabbouri Abi-bakr
Published: December 2023

The current study sought to investigate the link between student-perceived teacher enjoyment (PTE), anxiety (PTA), and boredom (PTB) and students’ attitudes towards the teacher (ATT). Furthermore, how the three teachers’ emotions jointly predict ATT was also examined. A sample of 760 Moroccan university students aged 17–50 years was involved in the study. Statistical analyses showed that PTE and PTB were found to be the significant predictors of students ATT. They contributed uniquely and significantly to the overall model, which explained 21% (R2 = .21) of the variance in the outcome variable (ATT). As such, PTA, unexpectedly, offered nothing uniquely in terms of predicting students’ ATT. Students were found to show a strong preference for teachers who feel a sense of enjoyment over those who experience anxiety and boredom. Theoretical and practical implications for future research and educational practice are discussed.
 

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IMPACT OF SMASSE INSET ON STUDENTS' ATTITUDE AND PERFORMANCE IN MATHEMATICS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN BOMET COUNTY, KENYA
Authors: Kipng’etich Langat Richard , Kiprop Too Jackson
Published: December 2023

Performance in mathematics has been steadily deteriorating over the last few years. This prompted the researcher to investigate the impact of SMASSE INSET on students’ attitudes and performance in mathematics. The objectives of the study were to investigate whether SMASSE INSET has changed the students’ attitudes, improved the performance and the teaching approaches and methodology in mathematics. This study was based on the theory of Reasoned action and the theory of Planned behaviour as proposed by Ajzen and Fishbein (1975 and 1980). This was a field study that was conducted in Bomet district. A descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. The respondents of the study were selected from the Form four students of the year 2008. A sample of 371 students, 20 mathematics Heads of Department and 20 Mathematics teachers were selected using both stratified and simple random sampling. Data was collected through the use of students’ questionnaires, HOD Mathematics Questionnaire and Teacher’s Questionnaire. Analysis of data was done using both descriptive and inferential statistics. For descriptive statistics, frequency tables, means and standard deviations were used. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was employed for the inferential statistics. The study established that the students’ attitudes towards mathematics have greatly improved as a result of SMASSE INSET. The study also found out that teacher’s teaching approaches and methodology have greatly improved as a result of SMASSE INSET. However, the attitude and teaching approaches could not translate to good performance. In order to make SMASSE INSET more effective in schools and in the teaching of mathematics, it could be included in the programmes of Teacher Education at the level of teacher preparation.
 

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INFLUENCE OF ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION ON UNDERGRADUATES’ PERCEPTIONS OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Odunyemi Morayo Janet , Olaoye Ajiboye Ojo , Ayodele Christian Junior
Published: December 2023

The obvious environmental, social and economic crises across the globe are a reminder of the need for environmental education in institutions of higher learning to provide undergraduates with the competence to live sustainably and promote the quality of life for both present and future generations. The study examined the influence of environmental education on undergraduates’ perception of sustainable development. The study adopted the descriptive research design of the survey type. The population of the study comprised all the 2,892 undergraduates in 2017/2018-2020/2021 academic sessions in the Science Education Department, Faculty of Education, Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, Nigeria. The sample for this study was 120 undergraduates from the Department who were purposively selected for the study. The instrument used for the study was a questionnaire. The instrument was validated by experts in the Faculty of Education, Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti. The reliability coefficient was determined using test-retest and a coefficient of 0.88 was obtained. Frequency counts, percentages and mean were used to answer the research questions while the inferential statistics involving Pearson Product Moment Correlation were used to test the hypothesis at a 0.05 level of significance. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended that environmental education should be made compulsory for all students due to its potential to inculcate in students, environmental literacy for environmental quality and decision-making process to encourage a healthy society and sustainable future, and should be included in the curriculum in order to promote sustainable development. It was also recommended that parents should endeavour to inculcate moral values in their children for hard work, respect for nature, human diversity and gender equity so as to promote sustainable development in any environment they find themselves. It was also recommended that the university authorities need to embrace and intensify the learning of environmental education towards giving undergraduates the requisite environmental, social and economic literacy that promotes sustainable development.
 

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CHALLENGES OF TEACHERS’ SUPERVISION TOWARDS THE SAFETY OF GHANAIAN KINDERGARTEN LEARNERS
Authors: Adu Justina , Awortwe Isaac
Published: December 2023

The study sought to assess the challenges of teacher supervision towards the safety of learners in kindergarten schools within Komenda Edina Eguafo Abrem Municipality in the Central Region of Ghana. The study was situated in the interpretivist paradigm by employing a qualitative research approach. The instrumental case study design was adopted for this study. A semi-structured interview guide was utilized to collect data from 16 participants. A convenience sampling technique was used in selecting the participants for the study. The data were analyzed thematically with the help of an online qualitative analysis tool, Taguette. The findings of the study revealed that the majority of kindergarten teachers are overloaded with tasks that make them inefficient to supervise their learners for their safety. Again, this study emerged that poor maintenance culture in kindergarten schools contributes to the ineffective supervision of most kindergarten teachers. The study findings also suggest that most kindergarten teachers are challenged with inactive supervision because of the inequivalent teacher-learner ratio. It was recommended to the National School Inspectorate Authority (NaSIA), the Ministry of Education (MoE) and the Ghana Education Service (GES) to collaborate and make a policy criterion for inspecting all kindergarten schools for safety before certification of operation would be issued to them. It was also recommended to the National Teaching Council (NTC) to include teacher supervision and safety in their assessment modules for licensing kindergarten teachers and school administrators and heads.
 

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IMPROVEMENT OF SENIOR HIGH STUDENTS’ PERFORMANCE IN HEAT TRANSFER USING PRACTICAL ACTIVITIES IN EFFUTU MUNICIPAL, GHANA
Authors: Addo-Wuver Fortune , Antwi Victor , Acquah Isaac Kwesi , Appiah Desmond , Gyan Michael , Jebuni-Adanu Cynthia , Opoku Peter
Published: December 2023

This study investigated the integration of practical activities with theoretical lessons to improve students’ academic performance in the concept of heat transfer at A. M. E. Zion Girls’ Senior High School, Winneba, in the Central Region of Ghana. A sample of 50 female home economics students in SHS two was purposefully selected for the study. Questionnaires and test items were the main instruments used to collect data for the study. Students completed pre-intervention and post-intervention tests after using an interactive and hands-on instructional approach as an intervention. A descriptive statistical analysis was used to measure the trends in teaching and learning methods. Statistical differences between students' performance before and after the study were examined using the mean, standard deviation; t-test, mean gain, and effect size analysis to analyse the research questions. Student responses to the questionnaire revealed that 86% of the students understood the concept of heat transfer after the intervention and 94% of the study sample indicated that they would like to see physics lessons integrated with theory and hands-on activities. The average gain between pre- and post-intervention test scores was 3.74, with a p-value of 0.000** demonstrating the success of the intervention process. This study supports the use of instructional tools in the physics classroom and recommends the use of interactive hands-on activities to improve the student's academic performance.
 

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INVESTIGATING THE ROLE OF AMERICAN AND BRITISH CULTURAL COMPETENCE IN IMPROVING EFL STUDENTS' INTERPRETATION SKILLS
Authors: Phat Nguyen Thanh Tan , Le Thach Son
Published: December 2023

Culture and language are inseparable from each other. Consequently, the integration of cultural content into language education becomes highly valuable, promoting the embracement of diverse cultures and intercultural understanding. This research aimed to explore the viewpoints of English major students on the importance of acquiring competence in American and British cultural competence for interpretation skills. A survey with two sections was employed to gather data from 32 participants, and descriptive statistics were used for data analysis. Overall, the study's findings indicated that EFL students had positive attitudes towards American and British cultures and the integration of these factors in interpretation courses. However, challenges arise when interpreting between Vietnamese and English due to unfamiliar cultural terms and concepts, as well as the lack of equivalent idioms in Vietnamese-English and English-Vietnamese interpreting. In the light of findings, the study provides essential recommendations for students and educators, emphasizing the need to enhance students' academic performance and intercultural competence as well as foster positive perceptions of the target cultures.
 

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THE EFFECT OF INTEGRITY COMPLIANCE ON TASK PERFORMANCE IN THE ROYAL MALAYSIA POLICE (RMP)
Authors: Sija Andrew
Published: December 2023

Today, integrity compliance is one of the crucial and became major requirements that have to be met to improve the best work culture and ethics in the organization. This is also to ensure continuous improvement of service quality and excellent tasks performed by organization personnel. Organizations with a workforce that embraces high integrity will undoubtedly have an excellent reputation in society, and the ability to provide quality services and, as well, as significant performance improvements. Recently, there were some complaints and dissatisfaction by the public with RMP personnel in relation to their integrity level. This research aims to investigate integrity compliance which consists of policy and procedures, training programme and commitment as determinants that precipitate the deterioration of police personnel integrity values and task performance. A quantitative study was used supported by structured questionnaires survey for obtaining primary data and information needed. A structured interview was also conducted with selected officers. There were 261 respondents involved and data were collected from selected police districts in Sarawak. Based on rigorous reviewing of past literature, instrument designing and subsequent pilot testing with three (3) hypotheses identified. The data were analyzed and tested using the statistical technique SPSS version 26. The findings revealed that integrity compliance has a direct relationship with police personnel’s task performance. A significant regression equation was found, F(3, 258)= 30.945, p< .05, with an R² = .265. The R² value of .265 indicates that 26.5% of the variation in work performance is significantly explained by the model containing the three independent variables; policy and procedure, training programme and commitment. Therefore, the study contributes to the development of integrity and compliance literature by providing a reasonable explanation of its effects on police personnel’s task performance.
 

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DIMENSIONS OF EMPLOYEE OUTCOMES IN RESTAURANTS: A CONFIRMATORY FACTOR ANALYSIS
Authors: Hubay Jane A. , Hinlayagan Kymwell R.
Published: December 2023

This study was conducted to address the issue of disengaged employees in the context of restaurants by determining the underlying factors for its incidence as employee outcomes. This study utilized the exploratory mixed-method approach following a two-phase study design. The first phase consisted of in-depth interviews with six restaurant employees, selected purposively in order to develop a significant statement for the development of factor structure on employee outcomes which will be used in the second phase. The second phase was the development of survey instruments for 420 respondents, selected randomly. In the first phase, exploratory factor analysis was used to identify the salient factors which yielded five dimensions. The five dimensions that characterized employee outcomes, after 12 iterations are an empowered workforce, customer focus, efficient performance, a trusted and confident workforce, and continuing professional development. These dimensions were validated through a quantitative phase utilizing the confirmatory factor analysis in order to identify the best-fit model. Four model configurations were undertaken and model 4 was considered the most parsimonious model, essentials statistical analysis revealed that all of the identified factors were significantly correlated. The model explains 69.6 percent of the variation in employee outcomes.
 

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QUALITY MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE OF SELECTED FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: O. G. Makinde , B. H. Akinlabi , A. D. Adefulu , N. S. Vyas Nikunj
Published: December 2023

The performance of Food and Beverages manufacturing firms is important to the development of the economy and this has been considered by researchers. In Nigeria, the decline in the performance of this sector in terms of competitive advantage has been noticed which could be as a result of a lack of quality management practices such as leadership behaviour, strategic quality planning, supplier quality management, process management and customer focus. The study investigated the effect of quality management practices on the competitive advantage of selected Food and Beverages manufacturing firms in Lagos State, Nigeria. The survey research design was adopted. The population of the study was 14, 591 top, middle and low-level management employees of the selected Food and Beverages manufacturing firms in Lagos State, Nigeria. A sample size of 491 was determined using the research advisor table. A simple random sampling technique was used. A validated questionnaire was used to collect data. Cronbach’s alpha reliability coefficients for the constructs ranged from 0.866 to 0.954. The response rate was 100%. Data were statistically analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics (multiple and hierarchical regression). Findings revealed that quality management practices had a significant effect on the competitive advantage of Food and Beverages manufacturing firms in Lagos State, (Adj.R2 = 0.117; F (5, 485) = 14.025, p < 0.05). The study concluded that quality management practices affected competitive advantage in Food and Beverages manufacturing firms in Lagos State, Nigeria. The study recommends that Food and Beverages manufacturing firms should encourage the adoption of quality management practices to enhance competitive advantage.
 

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TALENT MANAGEMENT AND COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE: THE MODERATION ROLE OF WORKPLACE CULTURE
Authors: Egwakhe J. A. , Ajala O. P. , Adeoye S. O.
Published: December 2023

The study aims to analyse the effect of talent management on competitive advantage through workplace culture moderation. The data was collected from 425 full-time employees from the top ten deposit money banks in Lagos State using a questionnaire as a data collection tool. This research uses a quantitative approach with a survey method. Respondents were selected from the top ten deposit money banks in Lagos State through a stratified random sampling technique. The collected data were analysed using hierarchical regression analysis (HRA) to test the hypothesis and evaluate the regression model specified. These findings show that the effect of talent management on competitive advantage was significantly moderated by workplace culture (β = -0.015, R2 ∆ = 0.003, F∆ = 13.865, p<0.05). It was concluded that workplace culture moderated the relationship between talent management and competitive advantage in the selected deposit money banks in Lagos State. A recommendation was anchored on management to create a positive workplace culture that supports talent management practises to achieve sustainable competitive advantage.
 

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EXPLORING ONLINE COMMUNICATIVE ACTS OF A TEACHER IN A SECONDARY SCHOOL SCIENCE CLASS IN TURKIYE: AN ANALYSIS OF USERS’ PRACTICES AND PERCEPTIONS
Authors: Durgungoz Ahmet
Published: December 2023

This qualitative case study explores how a teacher positions himself in a social networking platform to create a learning environment in a secondary school science class in Turkiye. Sixty-six students’ and their science teacher’s interactions on a social networking platform have been observed for one year and nine months. Online and face-to-face interviews, online participant observation, and documentation were used for data generation during the first nine months. The data was analysed with an inductive thematic approach. The results revealed that the teacher created a sustainable online learning platform through four main communication acts: Initiative, Reflective, Supportive, and Informative. In particular, the teacher’s initiative and supportive behaviours in the online platform increased student engagement and created a sense of care. Regarding the student’s engagement, the teacher’s communicative acts’ informal nature is perceived as more important by the students than the type of communication itself. It was underlined that there is a need to redefine middle school teachers’ presence in a social media platform where the effectiveness of learning increases if they become an `insider` rather than an instructor.

 

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THE APPLICATION OF FOOTWORK EXERCISES TO IMPROVE PHYSICAL FITNESS FOR FEMALE BADMINTON ATHLETES
Authors: Son Nguyen Do Minh
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this study was to find out the footwork exercises to improve physical fitness for female badminton athletes at Saigon University. 24 female badminton athletes volunteered and were selected who were divided randomly into two groups (12 athletes in the experimental and 12 athletes in the control group). 04 evaluation tests were selected to identify the physical fitness of female badminton athletes, such as the jump rope, back and forth repetitions, left and right across the court, and B endurance (quickly touch 4 points). The 20-footwork exercise was selected and applied to the experimental group, while the control group practiced according to a pre-determined 15-week training program. The results indicated that there were significant differences between before and after the experimental (after the application of the 20-footwork exercise) in all evaluation tests. Therefore, the application of the 20-footwork exercise had better physical development in wrist strength, sideways reaction, front-back reaction, and speed endurance in the experimental group than in the control one. In conclusion, footwork exercises for female athletes in badminton were really effective for improving physical fitness and might be added to annual training for the next training periods.
 

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CURRENT SITUATION AND EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS FOR GRADUATES OF HANOI UNIVERSITY OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS, VIETNAM
Authors: Nguyen Huong Xuan , Thanh To Tien
Published: December 2023

Post-graduation employment is considered an urgent concern not only for graduates but also for their families, educational institutions, and society. Hence, the paper attempts to evaluate the contemporary situation, identify the underlying causes of unemployment status, and propose feasible solutions to improve post-graduation job opportunities for graduates of Hanoi University of Physical Education and Sports. The survey includes 973 alumni having graduated between 2018 and 2022 from two universities, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City Universities of Physical Education and Sports. The results indicate that the proportion of employed bachelors within 12 months of graduation exceeds 90%. The study also identifies nine factors influencing the job-seeking process of graduates. Afterwards, the study proposes six solutions which comprise three directions aimed at educational institutions and three ones aimed at students.
 

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HOW TO GET HIGHER QUALITY SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION WITH A RETROSPECTIVE ON STANDARDS IN EDUCATION?
Authors: Ilić Dušan , Pavlović Ratko , Setiawan Edi , Nadzalan Ali Md
Published: December 2023

There is no improvement in the quality of school physical education without establishing standards in education. Basic problems, questions, and models of effective teaching of physical education (PE) are presented. The goal of this topic is that after the adoption of the standards, the professional public gets to know, prepare, and activate them for their application in practice. Through a comparative analysis of the valid goal and program of physical education for primary education, recommendations for the way of implementation, and characteristics of educational standards for primary education and upbringing, educational goals and tasks are made concrete through student achievements - visible outcomes in behavior and reasoning. This is the answer to the question of how to achieve better effects and increase the quality of physical education, the capacities we have at our disposal. Focus on: competence in skills, knowledge in physical exercise and physical education and evaluation of physical exercise and physical education by students, standards that objectify assessment and grades, make them comparable and provide a basis for developing instruments for self-evaluation. One of the significant contributions to the achievement of teaching in accordance with educational standards is the activation of teachers, students, parents, the school and the local community. Dilemmas were raised in connection with specific problems in the educational field of physical education, and above all the conditions for the implementation of the physical education program, as well as the implementation of teaching content, within the first cycle of basic education, which directly reflect on the possibility of reaching the standard by the end of the mandatory of education.
 

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INVESTIGATION OF PSYCHOLOGICAL RESILIENCE LEVELS AND OCCUPATIONAL BALANCES OF MARRIED AND SINGLE INDIVIDUALS
Authors: Yaran Mahmut , Elpe Yeliz
Published: December 2023

Objective: This study aims to examine the psychological resilience levels and occupational balances of married and single individuals. Background: Humans are occupational beings, and occupations support quality of life. Resilience is a predictor of well-being. Method: Four hundred-six individuals participated in the study. Data were collected with the socio-demographic form, the Brief Resilience Scale, and the Occupational Balance Questionnaire. Results: Results of the study showed that married individuals had higher levels of psychological resilience and occupational balance than single individuals (p<0.05). It was determined that there was a positive and significant relationship between the psychological resilience levels of married and single individuals participating in the study and their total scores of occupational balances (p<0.05, r=0.395). Conclusion: Research results indicate high level of psychological resilience is related to high occupational balances. Married individuals have high psychological resilience and occupational balance, and marital status significantly predicts resilience and occupational balance.

 

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FEEDBACK METHODS IN VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR SUPPORTING STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES AND/ DIFFICULTIES IN LEARNING: A LITERATURE REVIEW
Authors: Karkkulainen Evelyn Ansah , Pihlainen Kaisa , Kärnä Eija
Published: December 2023

Purpose: Feedback is considered to motivate students and enhance their learning. In Vocational Education and Training (VET) and workplace settings, feedback methods have been implemented to ensure a better connection between teaching and learning. However, to date, not much seems to be known about feedback methods used on students with learning disabilities/difficulties in VET. This literature review study examines the current feedback methods and outcomes among students with disabilities and/or difficulties in learning in vocational education, training, and workplace settings. Methods: For this purpose, ERIC, PubMed, Scopus, ProQuest, Google Scholar, and Web of Sciences were used to identify relevant literature between 2015 and 2022. The review was conducted following the PRISMA-P guidelines. Amongst the studies identified, four studies met the inclusion criteria to be included in the study. The feedback methods identified in the studies include videotaped feedback dialogues between students and teachers, video modelling with video feedback interventions, peer feedback through collaborative writing activities, and a combined peer-teacher feedback method. Findings: The results showed that students received feedback from peers, teachers, and instructors in vocational education and training schools and workplace settings. The feedback, such as communication, reflection, and practical learning capabilities, assisted these students with their working lives. It significantly impacted their learning capacity, enhanced their persistence, increased their perceived abilities, enabled them to understand their learning development better, and improved their performance as they acquired new skills by doing tasks. Conclusion: Generally, the feedback methods were perceived as supportive, constructive, and motivating, prompting reflection and inspiring performance. Notwithstanding, more research on feedback methods and their outcomes on students with learning disabilities/difficulties in vocational education and workplace settings is needed. This must be in conjunction with research on how these same students experience/perceive the feedback methods used on them. This will enable new measures to facilitate the effective transition from school to employment for this category of VET students. 

 

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AN EXAMINATION OF THE INDICATORS OF EFFECTIVE COLLABORATION IN TREATMENT OF LANGUAGE DISORDERS IN CHILDREN WITH AUTISM IN NAIROBI CITY, KENYA
Authors: Kasachia Musungu Anne , Abuom Tom , Karia Mathew Kinyua
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this study was to examine the indicators of effective collaboration in the treatment of language disorders in children with autism in Nairobi City County. This study was guided by Belbin’s Theory of Teamwork and Gregory’s Theory of Perception. The study adopted the qualitative research design targeting 55 caregivers and 10 speech therapists. Purposive sampling was used to select 20 participants. The research was conducted in Nairobi County and piloting at a medical Hospital. Qualitative data was collected using in-depth interviews and analysed thematically. The study findings showed that the indicators of effective collaborative approaches include achievement of set goals, improved speech, inclusivity of all those involved, improved sharing of information, and improved decision-making. Collaboration ensures that the caregivers are well-informed about the treatments and interventions. The study recommends that the public should be educated on the different disorders such as autism and other spectrum disorders that may cause language disorders to address issues of stigmatization and the benefits that come with adopting collaborative approaches in treating language disorders in children with autism.
 

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PHONOLOGICAL AWARENESS INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES USED BY TEACHERS TO ENHANCE THE LITERACY DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN AT RISK FOR SPEECH DISORDERS IN KIAMBU COUNTY, KENYA
Authors: Ngugi Janet Wangui , Karia Mathew Kinyua , Abuom Tom
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this study was to establish the phonological awareness instructional strategies used by teachers to enhance literacy development. This research was steered by the Phonological Awareness Theory. The study used a quasi-experimental design. Two groups of subjects were used: one is the control group, which did not participate in the treatment program. The other was the experimental group, which participated, in the given treatment. The study was conducted in Kiambu County, Kenya. Purposive sampling was employed to select 4 preschools and 40 preschool children. 8 teachers were randomly chosen from the selected preschools. Data was collected through interview schedules, tests, and questionnaires. Data was analysed using qualitative and quantitative methods. The study found that almost all the teachers did not apply clear-cut planned instructional strategies to increase the preschool learner’s phonological awareness skills, such as pointing out the individual sounds in words or highlighting the number of syllables in words. The teachers, additionally did not apply authorized early literacy methods, such as stimulating phonological awareness activities. The study concluded that phonological awareness, ideally, is a broad skill that focuses on phonemes and for that reason, the preschool learners did not need to know the graphemes to be able to develop phonological awareness. The study recommended that there is a need to assess teachers’ literacy instructional practices and the resources they use in the classrooms to enhance literacy development. Preschool teachers should focus on working on a range of activities with children who are at risk for speech disorders to enhance their linguistic and literacy development. The Ministry of Education, Science & Technology (MoEST) needs to provide trainings/ seminars/ continuous professional development (CPD) workshops for Early Childhood Education (ECDE) teachers where strategies/ best practices for teaching reading can be outlined. During such trainings, teachers can share their best practices and help one another overcome problems in the teaching of reading and writing.
 

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ANALYSIS OF ADDED VALUE AND DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY OF CASSAVA AGROINDUSTRY IN THE CITY OF BINJAI, INDONESIA
Authors: Simanjorang M. Syarif Hidayah , Rahmanta R. , Lubis Satia Negara
Published: December 2023

This study aims to analyze the amount of added value obtained from the cassava agro-industry according to the type of downstream product in the study area; to analyze the cassava agroindustry development strategy in the research area. The data analysis method used is the hayami method and SWOT analysis. The results showed that the downstream products of cassava agro-industry development in the study area were Alen-Alen, Mie Yeye, Opak, Rengginang and Chips. The added value obtained for Alen – Alen products is Rp. 2000/kg(59.3%), Mie Yeye product is Rp. 1,471/kg (49%), Opak products Rp. 1,692/kg (45%), Rengginang products Rp. 2,596/kg (44%) and Chips products of Rp. 2,250/kg (26%). The added value of cassava processing agro-industry products in the research area is still in the low category, because it is below 50%, except for Alen - Alen products and Based on the results of the SWOT analysis, The strategy for developing the cassava agro-industry in Binjai City is in quadrant I, namely the aggressive strategy, which is implemented, namely the SO strategy to increase production to expand markets, take advantage of raw material prices and processed cassava quality and seek opportunities for modern markets and exports of processed cassava.

 

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ROAD DISCIPLINARY CHALLENGES: THE CASE OF PEDESTRIANS OF LA NKWANTANANG MADINA ADENTA MUNICIPAL DISTRICT, GHANA
Authors: Benewaa Beatrice , Gyimah Ethel , Turkson Stella
Published: December 2023

In Ghana, 72 persons out of every 100,000 population, suffered from grievous bodily injuries, and close to 8 of the same population died from Road Traffic Accidents (RTAs) over the past decade. This study was conducted to explore the factors that contribute to pedestrian accidents on our roads as well as ways of preventing these accidents. Data were obtained from 70 pedestrians in the La Nkwantanang Madina Adenta Municipality. The descriptive analysis identified the following as possible causes of pedestrian accidents; pedestrian negligence, pedestrians using mobile phones whilst using the roads, and impatient drivers. The findings underscore the need for local government agencies to spearhead strategies of minimizing road crashes by forming neighbourhood safety groups. Their knowledge could be useful to identify problems that are difficult to detect.

 

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LEADERSHIP STYLES AND WORK CLIMATE OF POLICE STATIONS IN DAVAO CITY, PHILIPPINES
Authors: Malnegro-Payo Jenny , Revisa William Agutaya
Published: December 2023

This paper explored the relationship between the level of leadership styles and the work climate of police stations, particularly in Davao City. It further tried to find out whether or not police supervisors’ leadership styles influence the work climate of police stations. The study made use of the descriptive-correlation method utilizing the adapted survey questionnaire to gather the needed information. Respondents were chosen based on their ranks; so, only 317 non-commissioned police officers in the different police stations in Davao City were chosen. Statistical tools used were mean, Pearson’s r, and regression analysis. The findings of this study revealed that police subordinates have a high level of leadership styles and work climate in police stations. Moreover, the study revealed a direct relationship between leadership styles and the work climate of police stations as far as Davao City police officers were concerned. The researcher concludes, therefore, that combined factors of leadership styles significantly influence the work climate of police stations. Among the four indicators of leadership styles, transformational leadership styles appeared as the domain that best predicted the work climate of police stations. 

 

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ACCREDITATION AND HEALTH SERVICE DELIVERY IN RWANDA - A CASE STUDY OF ACCREDITATION PROJECT OF KING FAISAL HOSPITAL, KIGALI
Authors: Karegeya Jean Paul , Kengere Osiemo , Bogere Mohamed
Published: December 2023

Accreditation is a crucial internationally recognized evaluation process used to assess and enhance the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of healthcare organizations. It is based on the idea that adhering to evidence-based standards can lead to high-quality healthcare services. However, accreditation often involves significant costs, making it essential to evaluate its worth, especially in resource-limited regions like public healthcare organizations in Rwanda. This study examined the contribution of the accreditation project to the quality of healthcare in King Faisal Hospital, Kigali. This study used a retrospective research design with a quantitative approach whereby 354 patient records were reviewed, of which 71 represented the period before accreditation, 169 represented the period after the first accreditation, and 114 represented the year in which the hospital was preparing for the third accreditation. In addition, secondary data analysis was conducted on available data from the Office of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Office of the Chief Executive Officer, and Office of Human Resources. One-way analysis of variance was performed at a significance level of <0.05 to test for differences between the three time periods examined. The findings resulting from this analysis showed that accreditation is associated with improved healthcare service delivery (p < 0.001). The health service provided was permitted for only 11.3% of the patients served before the hospital's accreditation, while it was permitted for 90.5% of the patients served after the accreditation. In addition, the accreditation process optimized management and leadership efforts to improve the delivery of healthcare services through ratification, implementation, and monitoring of clinical policies, guidelines, and protocols, as well as an established workforce capacity-building system. Therefore, it is worth tackling accreditation as a strategic approach to improving the quality of healthcare services.
 

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IMPACT OF ECONOMIC VARIABLES ON IPOs IN INDIA - AN ANALYTICAL STUDY
Authors: Seepani Jyothi , Murthy K. V. R.
Published: December 2023

This article aims to examine the hypothesis that local macroeconomic factors affect the volume of initial public offerings (IPOs) in a rising market, India, between 2015 and 2022. Initial public offerings (IPOs) are shown to have a positive correlation with industrial output and a negative correlation with interest rates. Using co-integration and Vector Error Correction models, we find a long-run equilibrium link between interest rates, industrial output, and initial public offerings (IPOs). Using a Markov regime-switching regression model, we also find that the effect of interest rates on IPO numbers is much more significant in the cold IPO regime than in the IPO hot regime. The empirical result seems to detect the IPO market's trend with a fair amount of accuracy. The findings demonstrate that a hot IPO market regime develops when investors start seeing extraordinarily high early returns, and their expectations about the future interest rate indicate the eagerness of entrepreneurs and managers to enter the IPO market. Conversely, a government's pursuit of monetary tightening causes investors to shy away from the IPO markets because they anticipate future profits will fall owing to rising interest rates and the price of shares will be harmed due to reduced dividend yield.

 

JEL: O10, O16

 

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ROUSSEAU AND HO CHI MINH'S VIEWS ON THE CONSTITUTIONAL AND LAWFUL STATE – FROM THEORY TO PRACTICE IN VIETNAM
Authors: Hiểu Nguyễn Trung , Thường Nguyễn Anh
Published: December 2023

Inheriting the humanistic and revolutionary spirit of the French Enlightenment, especially from Rousseau, in the twentieth century, President Ho Chi Minh, on the foundation of Marxism-Leninism, solved the problem of the liberated nation, human rights, and civil rights with realistic social revolutions, contributing to the common progress of humanity according to the ideals of freedom and equality for all people and peoples. The socialist state of Vietnam, from the first days of its founding, has been a constitutional and legal state in accordance with all principles of a legitimate state. Thanks to its legitimacy, the Vietnamese state had gained the strength and legitimacy needed in the struggle to protect national independence from hostile forces. Facing the requirements of socio-political reality, Vietnam, on the theoretical basis of Ho Chi Minh's thoughts, has made efforts to consolidate and perfect the state to ensure civil and human rights in the country, contributing to promoting peace, cooperation, and progress of the world. Researching a variety of thoughts from Rousseau's views on the legal and constitutional state to Ho Chi Minh's thoughts and drawing out the core values and orientations for building the administrative system in Vietnam today is the purpose of the article.
 

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