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THE EFFECT OF HAND AND FINGER EXERCISES ON SHOOTING ACCURACY
Authors: Balamut Yüsra Naz , Ocak Yücel
Published: October 2022

This study aimed to investigate whether hand and finger exercises had an effect on shooting accuracy and if they did, determine the shot grouping of these exercises and analyze its relationship with shooting statistic data. In this study, to obtain the findings of the investigation, a model with a pretest and a posttest was implemented on an experimental and a control group. A total of forty teenage girls in the 15-18 age group having no shooting experience before participated in the study. Participants were divided into experimental and control groups. The experimental group regularly participated in hand and finger exercises for a total of 10 weeks, 3 days a week, 1 hour a day. Within the scope of the investigation, to determine the shooting accuracy of subjects, the SCATT Shooting Training System was utilized. In order to evaluate the data obtained from the sample group, a package program SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences) was used. The level of significance was considered to be 0.05 in statistical analysis. The investigation showed that there was a significant variance (p<0.01) between hand and finger exercises and shooting score, diametrical dispersion, mean length of aiming trace, and stability of aiming in pretestposttest measurements of the experimental group. Outcomes of our study have indicated that hand and finger exercises have a positive effect on shooting accuracy. In this study administered on subjects with no shooting experience before, we speculate that hand and finger exercises affect performance to such an extent that they will enhance shooting performance when combined with technical and mental training, and we recommend that shooters should specifically include hand and finger exercises in their training program.
Using the Jigsaw Strategy in the English Language Learner Classroom to Teach Content-Specific Vocabulary
Authors: Beard Amy
Published: October 2022

Multilingual learners (ML) at the secondary level come to the classroom with a variety of learning experiences and language capabilities. An obstacle ML students could face is learning the everyday usage of an additional language while simultaneously learning the academic and content language, which can cause a potential challenge in the classroom. Thus, teachers must be able to adapt their teaching pedagogy to assist MLs, which can prove to be challenging. Academic vocabulary and conversational language are two different aspects of learning a new language, with academic being the more difficult to obtain since it is not as tangible as conversational language. This teaching techniques piece explains a modified jigsaw vocabulary activity that was used successfully in a sheltered ML secondary science class; additionally, this strategy can be modified and used across content disciplines and grade levels, and abilities. This activity utilizes cooperative learning, graphic organizers, and peer-to-peer engagement to create an optimal learning environment for ML students.
Adaptation of The Triarchic Model of Grit Scale and Perceived Academic Underachievement Scale into Turkish
Authors: BOZGÜN Kayhan , CAN Fatih , BAYTEMİR Kemal
Published: October 2022

This study aimed to adapt the Triarchic Model of Grit Scale (TMGS) and Perceived Academic Underachievement Scale (PAUS) to a Turkish state university context and provide evidence of its validity.. The relationships between the scales were also examined. The data of this study was obtained from three different study groups consisting of college students attending a state university located in the Middle Black Sea Region of Turkey. The psychometric properties of the PAUS were examined with the first study group, the psychometric properties of the TMGS were examined with the second study group, and the relationships between both scales and their relations to academic self-efficacy were examined with the third study group. Exploratory Factor Analysis, Confirmatory Factor Analysis, and Pearson's product-moment correlation coefficient were used to analyze data. Results showed that both scales have sufficient validity and reliability. Furthermore, there was a negative relationship between grit and perceived underachievement, a positive relationship between grit and academic self-efficacy, and a negative relationship between perceived underachievement and academic self-efficacy. These findings suggest that adapted scales are valid and reliable measurement tools that can be used to determine perceived academic underachievement and grit levels among adults and teacher candidates.
A Comparative Study of EFL Teachers’ and Students’ Perceptions towards ELF and its Pedagogical Implications
Authors: GEÇKİNLİ Fikri
Published: October 2022

English has become the international language as a result of globalization. And English's status has already begun to have an impact on English language education. As a result of these changes in the language, it is vital to figure out whether there has been a paradigm shift in how EFL teachers and students think about it. The goal of this study was to find out how tertiary-level EFL teachers and students felt about English's status as an ELF and its pedagogical implications. The study enrolled 570 Turkish EFL students and 52 EFL teachers from an English preparatory program at a foundation institution, who were chosen using convenience sampling. Both groups' data were obtained using the same questionnaire based on the relevant literature. While EFL teachers were more enthusiastic about ELF than students, both groups were concerned about its pedagogical consequences. In supporting ELF as a concept, the findings of this study are similar to those of earlier research, but they also show some discrepancies in taking a neutral posture rather than preferring native English-oriented teaching in ELT classrooms, as was the case in previous research.
Analysis of Science-Based Entrepreneurship Skills and Parents' Academic Achievement Pressure and Support of Primary School Students
Authors: KURT Uluhan
Published: October 2022

This study aims to examine whether there is a relationship between the academic achievement pressure and support of parents and students' science-based entrepreneurship and how these variables change in terms of parents' activities with their children. For this purpose, one of the quantitative research approaches, the discriptive survey method, was used in the study. 142 students from 3 different primary schools in Erzurum province participated in the study, using the appropriate sampling method. Demographic information questionnaire, Parental Academic Success Pressure and Support Scale (PASPSS), and Science-Based Entrepreneurship Scale (SBES) were used as data collection tools in the study. The data obtained from the participants were analyzed with the SPSS 26.0 package program. As a result, the science-based entrepreneurship levels of the students change in terms of the length of time the parents study with their children and participate in social sports activities. The pressure on their children's academic success is enhancing in terms of parents' children spending time in the digital environment while studying. On the contrary, the higher their children's educational expectations, the more they support their academic success. Finally, weak and intermediate relationships were determined regarding students' science-based entrepreneurship, parental academic achievement pressures, and support.
Experiences of Primary School Students and Classroom Teachers in Philosophical Events
Authors: YAZICIOĞLU Aylin
Published: October 2022

This study aims to reveal the experiences of primary school students and teachers in the philosophical activities organized with children. As one of the case studies types, a holistic single case pattern was adopted in the study. The study group was composed of primary school third-grade students and their classroom teacher, and activities on philosophy with children were carried out over the period of seven weeks with the participants. The data for the study was collected through observation notes, interviews, and diaries. Descriptive and content analysis were used in the analysis of the data. Considering the teacher’s views and observation notes as a result of the seven-week practices carried out within the framework of philosophical activities with children, it was observed that the students participated in the activities willingly and fondly and were active in the process. Moreover, it was observed that the students were in the questioning process throughout the activities, put forward different ideas, tried to reason, defend their ideas, and were open to discussion and communication. The teacher stated that the philosophical activities were different, enjoyable, and instructive for her and her students. The views expressed by the students about philosophical activities in their diaries were collected under various themes.
Gender and Age Differences in the Relationship between Sensation-Seeking and Sexual Risk-Taking Behavior among Adolescents
Authors: NJAU Annie N. , OTHUON Lucas
Published: October 2022

The study examined gender and age differences in the relationship between sensation seeking and sexual risk behaviors among secondary school students in Kenya. The study was conducted in Kisumu Municipality. Kisumu was chosen as it is one of the leading regions in HIV prevalence, estimated at 15%. The HIV prevalence was assumed to indicate a positive relationship between sensation seeking and high sexual risk-taking behavior. A sample size of 357 adolescents (44% males and 56% females) was drawn using a stratified sampling method from a population of 10,278 secondary school students. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze quantitative data, while the qualitative data was summarized thematically. The study's findings indicated that about half the adolescents were highly sensational seekers predisposing them to take risks. There also existed significant gender differences in the prevalence of sensation-seeking and sexual risk-taking behavior, with the male adolescents being higher risk-takers than their female counterparts. Similarities in the prevalence of sensation-seeking were also reported. However, this varied across ages and different gender. Female adolescents' sensation-seeking increased earlier in life than their male counterparts.Further, the study indicated gender differences in the adolescents' tendency to indulge in sexually risky behaviors due to their sensation-seeking.
The Examination of Teachers’ Perceptions Relating to Job Satisfaction: A Mixed-Method Study
Authors: BOZKURT Bayram , AKTAŞ Halil İbrahim
Published: October 2022

This study aimed to examine the perceptions of job satisfaction of teachers working in public schools. A concurrent design is one of the mixed methods research designs where qualitative and quantitative research methods are used together. The research was designed with the phenomenology pattern, one of the qualitative research designs, and the hatch pattern, which is one of the quantitative research types. The data in the qualitative part of the research were analyzed by content analysis method. The data in the quantitative part was analyzed with statistical methods such as mean and standard deviation. While the sample of the quantitative part consists of 324 teachers, in the qualitative part, 43 teachers determined from the same sample constitute the study group. The quantitative results showed that the teachers had a high level of internal satisfaction and a moderate external satisfaction perception. It has been concluded that teachers have a medium level of job satisfaction perception in all job satisfaction. The qualitative results revealed that the teachers had negative views on social prestige, adequate pay, being appreciated by the manager, and positive views on being satisfied with the workplace, being satisfied with the manager, and feeling conscientious about their work. It is expected that the research results will provide data for both policymakers in education and school administrators who affect teacher job satisfaction in practice.
Burnout in Secondary School Teachers: The Contribution of the Work Environment
Authors: HOSSAIN Saira , SULTANA Nazmin
Published: October 2022

Burnout can be defined as a distressing psychological state that an individual experiences from extreme and prolonged job stress. The present study explores the work climate factors contributing to teacher burnout at secondary schools in Bangladesh. A cross-sectional online survey was used to collect data from 300 teachers. Maslach Burnout Inventory- Educators Survey MBI-ES and Perceived Work Climate Survey (PWCS) survey were used to measure burnout and perception of work climate. The results from the multiple regression analysis revealed 3 three work climate factors: Innovation, Professional growth, and Recreation, which significantly influence at least one of the three components of teacher burnout and the overall burnout score. The study has implications for understanding the burnout-inducing factors and ensuring a better work climate for teachers in Bangladeshi schools.
Examining Social Studies Education in the Context of Migration and Asylum: A Study Based on Teachers' Views
Authors: BAYRAM Hüseyin
Published: October 2022

Migration and asylum are the subjects of social studies education since these concepts are social phenomena. In this respect, it is important that the content of the social studies course properly covers the subjects of migration and asylum, and the social studies education is carried out under this scope. This study aimed to examine social studies education in the context of the subjects of migration and asylum. For this purpose, the views of social studies teachers working in different cities of Turkey were consulted. The phenomenological design was used in this study, which is aimed at examining teachers' views. The maximum variation sampling method, one of the purposive sampling methods, was used to determine the study participants. A semi-structured interview form consisting of six questions was used to collect the data. The content analysis method was used to analyze the data. The results of the study show that teachers hold the following views: Social studies textbooks and curricula are not effective in teaching migration and asylum issues and need to be redesigned, social studies course plays an important role in teaching migration and asylum issues to students, and social studies is an important course in terms of social integration of asylum seeker students.Various suggestions were made to the researchers and the education institutions based on the findings of the study.
A Study on the Proofs Used by Primary Education Teacher Candidates in Circumference Problem Solutions and Instructional Explanations
Authors: DEMİRCİ Niymet , ÇOBAN SURAL Ülkü , IŞIK TERTEMİZ Neşe
Published: October 2022

This study aims to determine the proof schemes used by primary education teacher candidates when solving a given problem and in their instructional explanations. Having a qualitative nature, the study utilized data collected from 277 third-year teacher candidates studying at the primary education department of the education faculty of a state university in Ankara. The study group was selected via criterion sampling. The data were tested by using an open-ended problem case and analyzed via document analysis. The proofs used by students in solving the problem and in instructional explanations were categorized as Proof A, Proof B ... Proof H, and the data were evaluated in these categories. The results obtained were discussed in line with the proof schemes outlined by Harel and Sowder (1998). However, as certain proofs fell into several categories, they could not be evaluated in only one group. The primary education teacher candidates were found to use authoritative, habitual and symbolic proof schemes, albeit to a little extent, in the external proof scheme category as they solved the given problem situation and explained the solution to their students. The majority of the candidates used the empirical proof scheme known as the perceptual proof scheme, and included some sample-based proofs. Analytical proof schemes were used less frequently than others.
Domain Specific Hope as a Predictor of Psychological Symptoms During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: TATLI Cemre , ÖZBAY Yaşar
Published: October 2022

The likelihood that individuals will experience psychological problems increases during the pandemic periods, and these problems usually continue after the pandemic process is over. Regarding psychological problems, some concepts, such as hope, have a protective and accelerating role of well-being. This study aims to reveal the psychological symptoms experienced by individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic process and their relationships with hope and special areas of expectancy. 412 individuals aged 18-67, who are residing in Turkey, participated in the study. The data were collected within three months from the emergence of the first case in Turkey. Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI-53), Life Domains Hope Scale (DSHS) were addressed to the participants for investigation. The results show that gender and education level significantly affect psychological symptoms and hope. That family and leisure time, among the special domains of hope, explained almost half of the variance and partially predicted psychological symptoms. Psychological symptoms increase and hope in some domains decreases with educational level increases. Women seem to have more psychological symptoms. It isnecessary to conduct supportive and empowering studies for these groups. Since hope is a good predictor of psychological symptoms, all interventions that increase hope in the pandemic process will reduce psychological problems. In addition, it is recommended to investigate other protective and supportive factors that may be associated with psychological symptoms during the pandemic process.
Can 'Philosophy Education for Children (P4c)' Practices Be Done in Primary Schools? A Qualitative Research on Teachers in Primary Schools
Authors: ZENGİN Erdal
Published: October 2022

The purpose of this research is to determine the views of teachers working in primary schools on philosophy education for children (P4C). For this purpose, the study was based on the phenomenology pattern, which is included in qualitative studies. It has benefited from the "purposive sampling" technique, which was determined in accordance with the purpose and method of the research. Since certain criteria are taken into account during the creation of the sample group in the research, the criterion sampling strategy will be used as the sampling strategy. Semi-structured interview, which is one of the qualitative data collection tools, was used to collect the data of the research. The questions (6) in the interview form were prepared by the researcher and given to field experts (2), branch teachers (2) and classroom teachers (2), and were brought into a state where they could be applied in line with the feedback received. The obtained data were analyzed with content analysis and findings and results were reached. According to the results of the research, primary school teachers stated that primary school students can do philosophy. It is thought that education with philosophy will enable children to develop their critical thinking skills, mental questioning skills and respect for different ideas. However, another result is the result about whether the students have the skills to philosophize.
Pre-school Teachers' Attitudes towards Mathematical Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Mathematics, and Mathematics Teaching
Authors: TAŞKIN Rabia Betül , SEZER Türker
Published: October 2022

This study was carried out to examine the relationship between preschool teachers' mathematical pedagogical content knowledge (MPCK), their attitudes towards mathematics (ATM), and their attitudes towards mathematics teaching (ATMT). The research method was designed according to the relational survey model, one of the quantitative research methods. The study group consisted of 365 pre-school teachers working in pre-school educational institutions affiliated with the Ministry of National Education. The research data were obtained using the "General Information Form", "Knowledge Scale of Pedagogical Content in Preschool Mathematics" and "Scale of Attitudes for the Teaching of Mathematics". The obtained data were analyzed using the SPSS 22 package program. Firstly, as a result of the research, it was found that the ATM and ATMT levels of the teachers participating in the research were above average. In addition, findings showed that the levels of knowledge of mathematical pedagogical content were below average in some content areas (counting) and above average in some content areas (pattern, order, shape, spatial dimensions and comparison, and total score). Second, although the age of the teachers did not affect the levels of ATM and ATMT, on the contrary, it didaffect the levels of MPCK. Third, the seniority variable was found to affect ATM and MPCK levels but did not affect ATM. Finally, low positive correlations were found between the levels of MPCK, ATM, and ATMT. These research findings were discussed in light of the relevant literature and suggestions were made.
Enhancing Practices in Social Studies Education: An Examination of Graduate Dissertations Employing Action Research
Authors: SAĞLAMGÖNCÜ Ahmet , DEVECİ Handan
Published: October 2022

Practice-based research is perceived as significantly important to enhance the quality of social studies education in the literature. In particular, graduate dissertations have great potential for contributing to the literature, and using research methods, and designs that improve practice is valuable in graduate-level research. This study focuses on dissertations that employ action research. This practise-based research design can be used to find solutions to instructional problems and improve the quality of social studies instruction. The study's primary aim is to examine the graduate dissertations with action research design completed in the field of social studies education in Turkey in terms of various variables. Document analysis, a qualitative research method, was used, and 82 graduate dissertations adopting action research in social studies education were examined. Descriptive analysis was performed in data analysis. The results showed that only few graduate dissertations were completed by using action research in social studies education, these dissertations were mostly at the master's level, qualitative research methods were employed in most of the dissertations, teaching-learning approaches, methods, and techniques were mostly addressed in the data collections processes, and most of the dissertations did not involve an action or lesson plan.
The Effect of Competition on Moral Development: A Phenomenological Study
Authors: YAYLA Ahmet , ÇEVİK Özlem
Published: October 2022

The purpose of the study is to determine teachers' perspectives on school competition and its effects on moral development. The research is qualitative and employs the phenomenological methodology. Personal interviews using a semi-structured interview form were utilized to collect the data for the study. The research's study group consists of 12 teachers with advanced degrees who work in Van. Content analysis was used to analyze the research data. In accordance with the findings of the study, the participants equated Competition with the type of Competition with another and emphasized the negative aspects of Competition in the study. According to the findings of the study, Competition prevents students from realizing their full potential, skills, and talents. In addition, it disrupts friendships and causes students to experience emotional difficulties, which negatively impacts moral development. Although Competition in schools is viewed as a useful motivator, it causes students to experience stress.
Using Literary Works to Teach Psychopathology: A Qualitative Document Analysis Regarding Alcohol Use Disorder
Authors: KAYA M.Siyabend
Published: October 2022

Bringing real-life cases to the educational environment and presenting them to students is one of the main goals of psychology. However, this is unfortunately not as easy as it is said, both ethically and practically. Since the educational materials to be offered to students on this subject are insufficient, academics and lecturers recommend that their students read case studies in psychopathology lessons or watch videos depicting certain disorders. While the use of films in both national and international literature in psychology and psychological counselling theories and practices is increasing, it is thought-provoking that there is no similar interest/attempt in reading literary works. Despite the (not)reading rates, the using literary works in students' education is overshadowed by films constitutes the main motivation of this studyusing literary works in students' education is overshadowed by films, which constitutes this study's main motivation. In this sense, the main purpose of the research is to provide an example of how literary works can be used in psychopathology teaching.
A Study on Water-based Paints Applied for Art Makeup
Authors: Jiang Bingchao , Choi Min-Lyoung
Published: October 2022

In creating works of ‘Art Makeup’ called ‘the pinnacle of makeup’ specific and systemic learning is required for inexperienced beginners or students to acquire basic knowledge or quality of art makeup. For this reason, we analyzed characteristics of water-based paints in order to examine what changes in colors there were when these paints mixed with water were applied to the skin and became completely dry in a certain time. We also looked into their consistency-how long they lasted against drying speed, stimulation or contact. The findings are as follows. First, in the water-based paints we analyzed, we saw color fading with change in color purity and decreased saturation compared to original products when they were completely dry. Especially, in the case of achromatic color, white, completely dry, decreased in lightness, resulting in very low whiteness compared to the original product, whereas black, completely dry, increased in lightness, resulting in low blackness compared to the original product. Therefore, in expressing works with black and white in high lightness, it would be better if achromatic color is used for the sake of painting over or applying a little achromatic color on a small part of the skin for highlight effect. Second, water-based paints which are applied to the works undergo a drying process to preserve the works. In the drying process, we found a very large deviation in time depending upon color. Hence, in creating art makeup works, arranging sequence of colouring needs to take into account the drying speed which varies depending upon color. Finally, water-based paints had consistency against stimuli such as a little bit movement unless there were direct stimuli to them after they were applied to the skin and became completely dry. But they turned out to be vulnerable to watery stimuli such as sweat. Therefore, location, lighting, and temperature should be taken into consideration in creating works. Especially, in a sweating-triggered environment, a lot of attention should be paid to keep the works intact. If necessary, water resistant products may be a good choice.
Analysis of the Association between Image by Face Shape and Personal Color Type
Authors: Kim Ga-Hyun , Choi Min-Lyoung
Published: October 2022

We analysed 504 women in their 20s in order to find out an association between personal color types and images by face shape. The findings of this study showed that images by face shape may work as one of variables in personal color diagnosis. First, ‘spring’ personal color saw round- or egg-shaped face be the most frequent in its distribution. This means ‘cheerful’, ‘youthful’, ‘young-looking’, ‘pretty’ images a round-shaped face invokes and ‘innocent’ image an oval face creates may be a meaningful standard in diagnosing ‘spring’ personal color. Second, among those the most frequently distributed in ‘summer’ personal color were a round-shaped face, an oval face, an inverted triangle-shaped face and a diamond- shaped face. This show ‘friendly’, and ‘gentil’ images of a round-shape face and ‘soft’, ‘natural’, ‘friendly’, ‘warm’ or ‘gentle’ images of an oval face may be a meaningful criterion in ‘summer’ personal color diagnosis; and a ‘trustworthy’ or ‘faithful’ images of square-shaped face and ‘intellectual’ image of an inverted triangle-shaped face may be also a significant standard in ‘summer’ personal color diagnosis. Third, a diamond-shaped face and a long- shaped face were the most often distributed in ‘autumn’ personal color. This shows ‘mature’ image of a diamond-shaped face and ‘mature’, ‘composed’, ‘adult’, calm’, ‘intellectual’, ‘classic’, ‘feminine’ or ‘lofty’ images of a long-shaped face may be a meaningful measurement in ‘autumn’ personal color diagnosis. Fourth, ‘winter’ personal color saw square-shaped face, a diamond-shaped face and an inverted triangle-shaped face the most frequently distributed in it. This means ‘confident’ or ‘active’ images of a square-shaped face, ‘cool’ image of a diamond-shaped face and ‘cool’ or ‘sharp’ images of an inverted triangle-shaped face may be a meaningful criterion in diagnosing ‘winter’ personal color. In conclusion, an important implication is that images of face shape might be a new standard in personal color diagnosis, further stimulating a variety of beauty service based on face perception consumers can enjoy by using smart phone or smart mirror.
A Study of Ventilation Effects Expected to Reduce Harmful Substances Generated during Manicure Procedures
Authors: Jung Song-Yi , Kim Jung-Won
Published: October 2022

This study attempted to improve working environments for nail salon employees and expand their awareness of hazardous materials. Specifically, it measured and analyzed volatile organic compounds (VOCs) produced during manicure procedures using a direct-reading instrument and devised a plan to minimize exposure to such hazardous substances. For this, the emissions of 3 VOCs (formaldehyde, toluene, and acetone) were tested on one foreign and two domestic manicure products, using GASTEC GV-100. In terms of the reduction of VOCs emissions, they were measured and comparatively analyzed through 2 different methods, spontaneous disappearing over time and natural ventilation by opening a chamber, and the results found the following: The product manufactured by ‘C’ revealed high VOCs emissions. In particular, ‘acetone’ was the highest. However, the spontaneous reduction of VOCs over time was minor. In other words, direct reduction, such as ventilation instead of spontaneous disappearing, is necessary. The above results confirm that ventilation is crucial in nail salons.
Mediating Effect of Creative Self-Efficacy in the Relationship between Job Autonomy and Innovative Behavior of Hair workers
Authors: Park So-Hee , Park Eun-Jun
Published: October 2022

Rapid social changes have the ability and skills to increase corporate competitiveness and achieve work performance. Since the service industry is provided at the fingertips of each worker, voluntary participation of service workers is important in order to increase the competitiveness of service companies. The purpose of this study is to provide basic data to find out the mediating effect of creative self-efficacy in the relationship between vocational autonomy and innovative behavior of hair workers. A survey was conducted on 497 hair designers living in Seoul, and data were analyzed using SPSS 22.0. Factor analysis and reliability analysis were used to understand job autonomy, creative self-efficacy, and the validity and reliability of innovative behavior. Using regression analysis, we investigated the effect of creative self-efficacy in hair workers on job autonomy and innovation behavior. As a result of the study, the higher the work performance and decision-making, the higher the creativity and creative thinking, and the higher the creative thinking and creative performance, the higher the innovation perception and innovation execution. This study examines the mediating effect of creative self-efficacy in the relationship between job autonomy and innovative behavior of hair workers, and through the research results, it is necessary to provide motivation to develop job autonomy and creative efficacy, which will be a way to improve job satisfaction and productivity in the beauty industry as a whole.
The Effect of Beauty Consumers' Ethical Consumption Awareness on Motive to Purchase Refillable Cosmetics
Authors: Choi Hye-Jin , Kwon Oh-Hyeok
Published: October 2022

Although the range of choices of consumers has expanded due to the variety of products, ethical consumption is spreading by raising objections to social phenomena that cause risks such as waste of resources and destruction of the global environment. Cosmetic containers, which increase in proportion to the size of the global beauty industry, are thrown away as general waste, and research on container recycling or refilling cosmetics is lacking. The purpose is to help educational basic materials for the generation and marketing aspects for revitalization of refill cosmetics. For the empirical analysis of the study, 337 questionnaires were used as final data for beauty consumers in their 10s to 60s who have purchased refillable cosmetics living in Seoul and metropolitan areas. For the collected data, frequency analysis, factor analysis and reliability analysis, correlation analysis, and multiple regression analysis were performed through SPSS 24.0. As a result of the analysis, ethical consumption consciousness was divided into two sub-dimensions: ‘trust in certified products’ (45.4%) and ‘resource saving’ (22.3%). The motivation for purchasing refill cosmetics was extracted from two sub-dimensions: ‘purchase promotion’ (42.7%) and ‘environmental protection’ (26.6%). In conclusion, it was found that the higher the propensity for ethical consumption awareness to trust certified products, the higher the purchase promotion of refillable cosmetics and environmental protection factors. This study has regional limitations, and in relation to the above study, we expect meaningful and active studies on the effect of refill cosmetic consumption on the sustainability management (ESG) of beauty companies. Consumers expect it to be an index to measure corporate social responsibility activities.
Distinct Clinical Physiologic Phenotypes of Patients with Laryngeal Symptoms Referred for Reflux Evaluation
Authors: El Halabi Maan , Luo Yuying , Chan Walter , Malik Zubair
Published: October 2022

One third of adults experience laryngeal symptoms such as throat clearing and chronic cough and 50-80% of adults seeking care of these symptoms are told that laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) is the etiology. LPR results from retrograde flow of gastroduodenal contents to the larynx and pharynx; however, treatment of presumed LPR remains challenging with limited evidence-based guidance. This article summarizes the @GIJournal Twitter discussion of Yadlapati et al, “Distinct Clinical Physiologic Phenotypes of Patients with Laryngeal Symptoms Referred for Reflux Evaluation,” originally published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. In this study of 302 patients with chronic laryngeal symptoms referred for reflux evaluation, five distinct phenotypic groups were described, and reflux was only present in two of the proposed phenotypes. LPR and GERD with hiatal hernia (group A); mild LPR/GERD (group B); no LPR/no GERD (group C); reflex cough (group D); and mixed/possible obstructive esophagogastric junction (EGJ) (group E). Phenotypic differences can inform targeted clinical trials design and improve outcomes.
How will global change affect plant reproduction? A framework for mast seeding trends
Authors: Bogdziewicz Michał
Published: October 2022

Forest ecology traditionally focuses on plant growth and survival, leaving seed production as a major demographic process lacking a framework for how it will be affected by global change. Understanding plant reproductive responses to changing climate is complicated by masting, the annually variable seed production synchronized within populations. Predicting trends in masting is crucial, because masting impacts seed predation and pollination enough to override simple trends in mean seed production. Proximate mechanisms of seed production patterns in perennial plants are gathered to identify processes through which masting may be affected by a changing environment. Predicting trends in masting will require understanding the mechanisms that cause predictable seed failure after high-seed years, and the stochastic mechanisms that synchronize individuals in high-seed years.

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The Gamified Survey Taking Process: Developing a Theoretical Framework
Authors: Hoen Remco 't
Published: October 2022

Research addressing survey design methodology has been conducted extensively over the last half-century. By comparison, gamification is an under-researched concept in the world of academia. While the fit of gamification and survey design has been recognised, insight into this methodological interface remains tenuous. We develop an integrative framework of the gamified survey taking process, informed by Hunicke, LeBlanc and Zubek’s (2004) MDA Framework for game design, Tondello et al.’s (2016) HEXAD User Types, and Triantoro, Gopal, Benbunan-Fich Lang’s (2019) three types of survey gamification mechanics. Deploying the framework, we develop several propositions and apply these to the gamified survey taking process. We conclude with theoretical, methodological, and managerial implications, followed with future research avenues.
Evaluating the Legitimacy of the Investor-State Dispute Settlement Mechanism for the AfCFTA
Authors: Ondieki Lawson
Published: October 2022

Phase two of the negotiations on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has begun. This phase includes negotiating the protocol on investment. The International Investment Regime (IIR) allows foreign investors to institute proceedings against states through Investor State Dispute Settlement (ISDS), which is criticised as undergoing a ‘legitimacy crisis’. This paper assesses the legitimacy of ISDS to evaluate whether it is a suitable mode of adjudicating international investment disputes in the AfCFTA. Accordingly, it sets out the criteria to be used in assessing legitimacy and further uses these criteria to appraise the legitimacy of ISDS, ultimately demonstrating that the present ISDS framework lacks sufficient legitimacy to be adopted as the mode of adjudicating international investment disputes in the AfCFTA. This is because of the perception that ISDS is unfair and biased due to its imperial and neo-colonial background and the excessive corporate power it grants to foreign investors. ISDS is also lacking in transparency and democratic values and conflicts with the AfCFTA’s objective of sustainable and inclusive socio-economic development. The paper advocates against the inclusion of ISDS in the AfCFTA protocol on investment and asserts that the challenge is in finding a mode of adjudication that is more equitable and inclusive than ISDS.
Safeguarding Personal Data: Meta Consent as a Remedy to Section 28(2)(c) of Kenya’s Data Protection Act
Authors: Gathumbi Wanditi
Published: October 2022

Biometric identity systems have been adopted in the Global South, following the Global North’s lead. The greatest discrepancy, however, is the existence of legal frameworks that govern the use, storage and processing of the data collected. The Kenyan government’s roll-out of the Huduma Namba registration exercise in April 2019 with no existing data protection law in Kenya exemplifies this. Thereafter, Parliament passed the Data Protection Act. Unfortunately, parts of this law are not keen enough to protect personal data. Deviating from the requirement for personal data to be directly collected from the data subject, section 28(2)(c) of the referenced Act permits indirect collection of personal data from a source other than the data subject themselves. Relying on desk-based research and using the Huduma Namba exercise as a case study, this paper examines this permission and the imminent danger it poses to privacy of the personal data of Kenyans. Finding that section 28(2)(c) exposes personal data to the privacy violations of secondary use and exclusion threatens the right to privacy, this research suggests that the meta consent model as embraced by the healthcare sector emerges as a feasible solution. This model allows data subjects to determine their consent preferences i.e., how and when they wish their consent to be sought for further collection and use, at the point of primary collection of personal data. Additionally, this paper recommends that the model should be embraced by the judiciary in its adjudication of matters and finally, that an amendment incorporating the solution should be made.
Perspective on Child Labor Situation in terms of Occupational Health and Safety: The Case of Turkey
Authors: KOÇALİ Kaan
Published: October 2022

Child labor is a common social problem today. Short and long term policies are being developed for the solution. While the short-term goal is to improve the current situation and make it more suitable in terms of occupational health and safety (OHS), the long-term goal is to completely eliminate this problem. Within this scope; statistical calculations on child labor were made using the data of the Turkish Statistical Institute (TURKSTAT) for the year 2020. A general framework about the current situation of Turkey has been formed by preparing a risk analysis tables under seven headings. It has been determined that child labor takes many forms depending on the type of work done, age and gender, whether they work independently or with their families. It has been observed that the number of working boys is higher than the number of working girls and the reason why boys are exposed to more work accidents is due to the fact that they work more in the industry. In the study, it was considered that only child workers registered in the Social Security Institution (SSI) were examined. It should be aimed to create safer workplace environments in terms of OHS by making legal arrangements in order to protect these children and that children working informally are not a social problem for Turkey. For these purposes, the results of the research were evaluated, and the things to be done about ensuring child labor and OHS in Turkey and solution suggestions were presented.
Developing Secondary School Students’ 21st Century Skills Through Online Science Education with Web 2.0 Tools
Authors: EFE Hacer , TURAN Hatice , UMDU TOPSAKAL Ünsal
Published: October 2022

In this study, the effect of using Web 2.0 tools in online science lessons on middle school students' 21st century skills was examined. The sample of the research consists of 14 students (8 girls, 6 boys) studying in the 7th grade. In the study, unit topics were handled online using web 2.0 tools. The study lasted for a total of 6 weeks and a different Web 2.0 tool was introduced and applied to the students every week in practice. The model of the research is a mixed model in which quantitative and qualitative methods are combined. In this direction, as a quantitative data collection tool in the research, “21. Century Learning Skills Level Inventory" and "21st Century Skills Open Ended Questionnaire" and "Classroom Observation Form" developed by the researcher were applied as qualitative data collection tools. SPSS program was used in the analysis of quantitative data, and content analysis was used in the analysis of qualitative data. As a result of the research, it was determined that there was a significant difference in favor of the post-test as a result of the pre-test and post-test for 21st century skills. It has been determined that students show positive developments in 21st century learning and innovation skills, leadership and responsibility, problem solving, media and technology literacy, communication, cooperation, entrepreneurship and productivity themes.
Some Support Vector Regression Machines with Given Empirical Risks Partly
Authors: Lin-Kai Luo Lin-Kai Luo , Lin-Kai Luo Chao-Jie Xu , Chao-Jie Xu Ling-Jun Ye , Ling-Jun Ye Hong Peng
Published: October 2022

There are often some prior requirements about empirical risk in regression problems. To meet these requirements, this paper firstly proposes two novel support vector regression machine models in which part of empirical risks are given. One is a support vector regression machine in which partial empirical risks are given (PSVR), and the other is a model in which unilateral partial empirical risks are given (UPSVR). For the samples with given empirical risk levels, PSVR meets the requirements by some inequality constraints about empirical risk levels, while for the other samples without empirical risk requirement, PSVR uses the same strategy as the tradition support vector regression (SVR) to meet the requirement of empirical risk. UPSVR is similar to PSVR, except that the inequality constrains of empirical risks are unilateral. Secondly, the dual problems and the solving methods of PSVR and UPSVR are given. Finally, the effectiveness and superiority of PSVR and UPSVR are verified by the experiments on four artificial datasets. Both PSVR and UPSVR achieve better regression performance than the traditional models respectively. At the same time, PSVR is less sensitive to the trade-off coefficient C between empirical risk and confident risk compared with SVR. Thus, PSVR can select parameter C faster and more conveniently. PSVR and UPSVR are the extensions of the traditional models. When the set of samples with given empirical risks is empty, they degenerate into the traditional models. PSVR and UPSVR are suitable for the scene with prior requirements of empirical risk.

 
Particle Swarm Optimization with Long and Short Term Memory in Feature Selection
Authors: Xiang Xu Xiang Xu , Xiang Xu 李儀 , Yi Li Yi-Fan Wang
Published: October 2022

Taking each iteration of Particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm as a time node, the change of population in PSO algorithm can be regarded as a time series model. Particle population learns and evolves in multiple time nodes, which can be regarded as a dependent behavior on leader particles. In the traditional particle swarm optimization algorithm, this dependence behavior is independent of time, and its consideration standard is only the fitness value of particles. We deeply study the leadership mechanism of PSO algorithm in order to find a more robust leadership mechanism and improve the ability of PSO algorithm to explore the solution space, by extending the dependence behavior in the time dimension, we propose an improved PSO algorithm with long-term and short-term memory ability. In order to verify its performance, in the experimental part, we select 32 public data sets in UCI data to find the optimal feature subset. In a large number of feature selection experiments. The experimental results proofed that the performance of proposed algorithms is better than some state of the art algorithms.

 