bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
VIOLÊNCIA OBSTÉTRICA E EDUCAÇÃO EM SAÚDE NA ATENÇÃO PRIMÁRIA À SAÚDE ATRAVÉS DA IMPLEMENTAÇÃO DO ARCO DE MAGUEREZ
Authors: De Lima Medeiros Pereira Lucas , Nogueira Tiago Bezerra de Sá de Sousa , Nunes Alves de Sousa Milena
Published: February 2024

A violência obstétrica pode ser definida como qualquer tipo de violência praticada contra a mulher antes, durante e após o parto. Saber defini-la e reconhecê-la, nas suas mais diversas formas é essencial para garantir à mulher um processo de parto onde seus direitos são devidamente respeitados, o que pode ser realizado também na Atenção Primária à Saúde. Esse estudo define-se como um estudo descritivo e qualitativo, na forma de um relato de experiência, no qual foi utilizado como meio de abordagem o Arco de Maguerez, uma metodologia de ensino ativa. Neste relato, foi realizado uma atividade em grupo, com participação ativa de gestantes da área adscrita da Unidade de Saúde, em conjunto com os profissionais de saúde, onde foi definida e categorizada a violência obstétrica bem como abordado formas de evitá-la. Essa atividade permitiu uma melhor abordagem ao pré-natal das gestantes da área adscrita e evidencia a necessidade de atividades de educação em saúde para a abordagem dos direitos da gestante.
INFLUÊNCIA DA PSORÍASE NA EVOLUÇÃO E PROGRESSÃO DA DOENÇA PERIODONTAL
Authors: Costa Willian Silveira Da , Freire Arthur Gama , Magalhães Bruno Sinimbú de Lima Damous , Faria Cleiane Tayrine Soares , Rodrigues Danielly Medeiros , Reis Marcelo Antônio Alves dos , Andrade Renato Leonardo Santos de , Lopes Sabrina Adrielly Santos
Published: February 2024

A psoríase é uma doença de pele muito comum, de origem inflamatória, crônica e não contagiosa. Seus sintomas comumente surgem e desaparecem sem notificação. Está relacionada ao sistema imunológico, às interações com o meio ambiente e também à suscetibilidade genética de cada indivíduo. A doença periodontal é caracterizada pela união de condições inflamatórias, de caráter crônico ou agudo, e de origem bacteriana, que começa por afetar o tecido gengival e pode levar, com o tempo, à perda dos tecidos de suporte dos dentes. Pelo fato de doenças periodontais apresentarem uma origem inflamatória semelhante entre si, existem diversos estudos com o objetivo de estudar a influência e a associação da psoríase como um possível fator aditivo sistêmico da doença periodontal, desde relação com localidade habitacional dos indivíduos, até o agravamento da doença periodontal concomitante com a psoríase. Assim foi verificado, através desse estudo, como o processo inflamatório da psoríase interfere na evolução da doença periodontal. Os autores pesquisados confirmam a hipótese de que a psoríase é um fator de risco para a doença periodontal. Pacientes com psoríase apresentaram perda óssea mais acentuada e um menor número de dentes, além de um maior sangramento gengival e bolsas periodontais. Entretanto, ainda são necessários mais estudos para afirmar como o mecanismo fisiológico da inflamação da psoríase interfere na doença periodontal. Sugere-se que os pacientes com psoríase realizem tratamento periodontal de cunho mais preventivo em relação aos demais pacientes, como raspagens sucessivas e um maior número de consultas de manutenções preventivas.
CORRECTION OF DIABETIC POLYNEUROPATHY USING PHARMACOPUNCTURE METHOD
Authors: Umirova S.M  , B.T. Kholmirzaev
Published: February 2024

Clinical data on the use of pharmacopuncture with cerebrum compositum in the treatment of diabetic polyneuropathy (DPN) in patients aged 40 to 65 years with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) are presented. Pharmacopuncture was used 3 times a week on the distal parts of the lower extremities, the course of treatment was 10–15 procedures. The use of pharmacopuncture with Cerebrum Compositum of the indicated parameters in patients with DPN led to an improvement in clinical indicators of neuropathy and made it possible to increase the conductivity of peripheral nerves by 1.5–2 times from the initial values, which was confirmed by electroneuromyography data.
KEY WORDS: pharmacopuncture, diabetic polyneuropathy, cerebrum compositum.
Pengaruh Belanja Daerah Terhadap Pendapatan Asli Daerah dan Pertumbuhan Ekonomi
Authors: Rahman Zainuddin , Sumarni Sumarni
Published: February 2024

Pertumbuhan Produk Domestik Regional Bruto (PDRB) Kota Makassar, didorong oleh sejumlah sektor, dengan perdagangan dan industri pengolahan menjadi penyumbang terbesar. Penelitian ini menyelidiki peran belanja daerah dalam mendukung pertumbuhan ekonomi Kota Makassar, fokus pada dampaknya terhadap pendapatan asli daerah dan pertumbuhan ekonomi dari 2015 hingga 2022. Metode analisis yang digunakan termasuk regresi linear sederhana, uji asumsi klasik, dan uji hipotesis. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa belanja daerah memiliki pengaruh positif namun tidak signifikan terhadap pendapatan asli daerah dan pertumbuhan ekonomi Kota Makassar. Sehingga berdasarkan hasil penelitian ini, untuk pemerintah kota dapat meningkatkan efisiensi penggunaan anggaran, fokus pada sektor-sektor potensial, serta memperkuat infrastruktur dan investasi untuk meningkatkan daya saing ekonomi dan diharapkan dapat memberikan wawasan bagi pengambil keputusan dalam merencanakan alokasi anggaran dan kebijakan ekonomi Kota Makassar.
Project Tutok 3Rs (Reading, Writing, Arithmetic) in Maybancal Elementary School
Authors: Tancingco Hazelann
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this study was to investigate and determine the effectiveness of Project Tutok 3Rs (Reading, Writing, Arithmetic) in improving the performance of grade 4 learners and teacher’s perception in Maybancal Elementary School and SPED Center. This study used quantitative types of research to determine the performance of the learners after the implementation of intervention and tested the significant difference before and after the implementation. This is also a 1ualitative type of research for this determined the perception of the learners after the implementation of intervention and had tested the significant difference on the perception before and after the implementation. The respondents of the study were the Grade 4 learners in Maybancal Elementary School and Sped Center. The study was conducted during the Third Quarter of the school year 2021-2022. Tracking the findings, based from the result on Mean and Paired Sample T-test, the study found that Project Tutok 3Rs increased the performance of the learners where the mean percentage of 82% increased to 90%. It was concluded that in Maybancal Elementary School, Project Tutok 3Rs has a great impact in the improvement of learner’s performances in the school.
Audience’s Profile and Perception Towards Contemporary Classical Music: An Exploratory Case Study of an Online International Composers’ Symposium in Malaysia
Authors: Poon Chiew Hwa , Wang I Ta
Published: February 2024

Contemporary Classical Music (CCM) emerged from Classical Music (CM) in the early 20th century; however, it has received mixed reception from both audiences and institutions. Due to its low acceptance among the mainstream CM audience, CCM composers need to take their own initiative to boost the visibility and exposure of their creative output. In addition, more musicians in recent decades have gradually specialised in this genre and perceived it as a potential career path, in addition to the competitive CM performing market. However, there is limited research on the CCM audience, both globally and locally. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the audience profile and their perceptions towards specific styles of CCM based on social status, educational level, musical background, and interest. An exploratory case study was employed to investigate the audience profile of the first International Composers' Symposium 2021 (ICS2021), which was a collaboration between Universiti Malaya, the National Band Directors Association of Malaysia and funded by the Japan Foundation of Kuala Lumpur. An online survey was distributed to the participants at the end of the webinars. Following the analysis of the 73 surveys, it was found that respondents consisted mostly of students and young working professionals. Although many were encouraged to participate due to teacher-student relationships and other social connections, they generally held a positive and open-minded view towards CCM and viewed the event as an opportunity to experience CCM and learn new knowledge about it. The study also informed possible factors that attract the CCM audience.
Preserving Folk Music in Community Cultural Events as a Method of Preserving Traditional Heritage: A Case Study of the Ta Oi Ethnic Group in Thua Thien-Hue Province, Vietnam
Authors: Dinh Lam Nguyen
Published: February 2024

The Ta Oi people in Thua Thien-Hue province continue to preserve and promote numerous unique indigenous music genres. However, these invaluable cultural heritages are at risk of vanishing from their cultural life in the future if there is no comprehensive and scientifically backed protection policy in place. My first-hand fieldwork and surveys have demonstrated that folk music is integral to the Ta Oi people’s way of life, being practiced at every stage of their lives, in significant cultural events within the community, and during religious rituals. Music serves as a distinct language, fostering connections among individuals, between people, and between people and spirits within specific cultural spaces, thereby forming a remarkably distinctive cultural mosaic among the Ta Oi people. Utilizing qualitative research methods, this study focuses on conducting in-depth interviews with skilled local artisans and participating in folk music performances within the Ta Oi community. The findings of the study reveal that significant community events play a crucial role in the practice, preservation, and maintenance of the Ta Oi people’s traditional musical culture. The study asserts that preserving folk music within the cultural life of the community serves as the most effective approach to safeguarding the indigenous folk art of each distinct community. This progression would enable the maintenance of the musical heritage of each ethnic group within contemporary society. Such endeavors necessitate support from the government, researchers, and local authorities.
Examining Scaffolding Process in One-to-One Piano Lessons for Young Beginners: An Observational Analysis
Authors: Yiing Siing Wong , I Ta Wang
Published: February 2024

In piano education, the initial stages of teaching young beginners establish the foundation for future endeavours. Due to the necessity of collaborative effort, piano lessons can be a complex process for both the teacher and the student. A balance must be found whereby the teachers can administer information in a way that is compatible with the student’s learning style. Therefore, the teacher must adapt their instruction to the level of the student. This exploratory case study investigates how scaffolding process is adapted into piano education in private setting to enhance the learning process of young beginner students. 10 teacher-student dyads, with students ages between 5-7 years, were recruited. Weekly lessons over a span of four weeks were observed and documented. Interviews with participants were conducted to find out more insights on their perspectives of teaching. Video data analysis was conducted based on the three characteristics–contingency, fading of support and transfer of responsibility–from the conceptual model of scaffolding. The findings indicate that two types of scaffolding process were applied in piano lessons–consistent and contingent, with the latter prevailing in most of the lessons. It was also observed that the three characteristics of scaffolding emerges within the same lesson and across several lessons, influenced by students’ readiness and response. Whilst there were differences among the contingency strategies used, certain tendencies recured across the teachers. Among these, modelling stood out as the as the predominant strategy and that teachers rely primarily on their perspectives and intuition when it comes to scaffolding.
Demystifying Knowledge on Music Transmission, Creation, and Succession Among the Indigenous Semai of Malaysia
Authors: Clare Suet Ching Chan
Published: February 2024

The Semai are a group of indigenous minorities, collectively known as the Orang Asli of Peninsular Malaysia. They are well-known for their dream songs or jenulak that is taught by gunik (spirit guide) to halak (shaman). The knowledge of how jenulak is transmitted, created, and succeeded becomes important today when researchers collaborate with culture bearers to sustain their musical heritage. This knowledge is integral to the sustainability of Semai musical heritage, indigenous concepts, and values. This article examines (1) how jenulak is transmitted from one generation to the next generation; (2) how Semai musicians create music; and (3) who can succeed as the next generation of Semai musicians. It utilises the revisiting ethnography methodology in which the researcher re-examines case studies through data from past transcribed fieldnotes and interviews with Semai musicians over a span of 10 years. In this article, I argue that the learning of jenulak is not limited to the transmission from gunik to halak—it can be learned by anyone who has strong interest in the music. Second, Semai musicians do create new jenulak devoid of supernatural transmission after learning to sing those with spiritual origins. Third, the potential for being a Semai musician, creator, and successor is “achieved” rather than “ascribed”.
Towards Eco-Organology and Paper Flute Design to Disrupt the Plastic Recorder Industry
Authors: Kang Ching Jie , Hood Made Mantle
Published: February 2024

In this article, the concept of “distributed capitalism” (Rifkin, 2011) is used to shift power among administrators, performers and audiences to problematise the homogeneity of unsustainable instrument materials. This shift involves adopting a participatory approach where musicians as key stakeholders get to choose their materials and self-construct their instruments. Instruments, society and ecosystems have intersecting and overlapping relationships that should be studied interdependently through eco-organology (Guy, 2009; Titon, 2013; Allen, 2013; Dawe, 2016), especially when mainstream culture consumption plays a crucial role in the struggle between sustainable materials for instruments and the ecosystem. As an example, mainstream production companies such as Yamaha, Aulos and Fender have standardised the industry and cornered the market for consumers in a top-down consumption model. Educators, artists, and retailers promote the consumption of mainstream instruments, further reinforcing their power of discourse in the materials field. Contesting standardisation, eco-organology involves the study of network relations between tangible materials and aesthetics from the viewpoint of culture and society. As an alternative material, this research project shared paper flutes with elementary school students and conducted over 20 workshops in Southern Taiwan where musicians of all ages self-constructed paper flutes. Paper is readily accessible, recyclable and allows end-users to follow an instruction manual, cut a template out and fold it into a playable flute. End-users participated in material selection, instrument construction and many became critically informed about current environmental issues with the plastic recorder industry. We argue that eco-organology helps decentralise mainstream instruments by educating end-users about eco-friendly materials.
Effect of ammonia/gallium ratio and growth temperature towards the surface morphology of semi-polar GaN grown on m-plane sapphire via MOCVD
Authors: Al-Zuhairi Omar , Ahmad Makinudin Abdullah Haaziq , Shuhaimi Ahmad , Azman Adreen , Kamarudzaman Anas , Mat Daud Anis Nazihah , Abdullah Estabraq Talib
Published: February 2024

A single-crystalline semi-polar gallium nitride (11-22) was grown on m-plane (10-10) sapphire substrate by metal organic chemical vapor deposition. Three-step approach was introduced to investigate the grain size evolution for semi-polar (11-22) GaN. Such approach was achieved due to the optimized gallium to ammonia ratio and temperature variations, which led to high quality (11-22) oriented gallium nitride epilayers. The full width at half maximum values along (-1-123) and (1-100) planes for the overgrowth temperature of 1080°C were found to be as low as 0.37° and 0.49°, respectively. This was an indication of the enhanced coalescence and reduction in root mean square roughness as seen by atomic force microscopy. Surface analysis via atomic force microscopy indicated the orientation towards semi-polar plane. Field emission scanning electron microscopy analysis further indicates that higher temperature of 1080°C during the deposition of the overgrowth promoted closely packed surface coalescence. Room temperature Raman revealed that the overgrowth temperature of 1080°C portrayed compressive strain free as compared to other overgrowth temperature. Based on these results, the promising overgrowth temperature of 1080°C can be further utilized in future work for optoelectronics devices.
Difficult topics in Biology from the view point of students and teachers based on KBSM implementation
Authors: Wan Mohamed Salleh Wan Nasriha , Che Ahmad Che Nidzam , Setyaningsih Endang
Published: February 2024

Biology subject is a part of the science curriculum ensuring that students can master in biology, aware of themselves and their environment, know the nature of science and biology as well as able to analyse the problems they encounter in daily life. Biology subject consists of many topics and concepts that must be comprehended by the students. However, there are several Biological topics that are considered difficult for many students. Thus, this study was carried out to identify the difficult topics in Form 4 biology from teachers' and students' perspectives. This study involved 352 students and 71 biology teachers from one of the districts in Selangor, Malaysia. The Biological Difficult Topics Questionnaire was used to assess the view on the difficulty of biology topics. Data from the questionnaire given were processed and analysed descriptively using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software. The results of this study revealed that the students have difficulty learning the topics of Nutrition, Cell Division and Chemical Composition in Cells. Meanwhile, the most three difficult topics identified by teachers were the Cell Division, Respiration and Nutrition. This shows that the Cell Division and Nutrition topics can be considered difficult by teachers and students. Based on the teachers' comments in the survey, it was found that the difficulties faced among students in learning the subject were due to the various terminologies and concepts that they could not understand. Findings provide valuable information that lead to a possible solution. The difficulties experienced by the students while learning Biology must be dealt seriously.
Factors Influence the Residents’ Preferences on Hygienic Quality for Interior Floor Finishes
Authors:   Department of Interior Architecture, Faculty of Architecture, Planning and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, Seri Inskandar, Perak, MALAYSIA, Abdul Halim Nurrajwani , Harun Siti Norlizaiha ,   Department of Town and Regional Planning, Faculty of Architecture, Planning and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Selangor, MALAYSIA, Ahmad Azizul Azli ,   Department of Interior Architecture, Faculty of Architecture, Planning and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, Seri Iskandar, Perak, MALAYSIA, Islamiyah Suwaibatul ,   Department of Estate Management, Faculty of Architecture, Planning and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, Seri Iskandar Campus, Seri Iskandar, Perak, MALAYSIA
Published: February 2024

House, home, shelter or residential unit plays significance role for the human beings (residents) who live inside them. As interior designers, architects, planners or any other professional construction members, the residents’ preferences on interior finishes should be considered as they are very important to guide the residents to adapt with their living environment according to their needs and desires for their living environment. The degree of satisfaction on their choices of interior floor finishes is fulfilled by considering the residents’ preferences on interior floor finishes. The researcher emphasized on interior floor finishes instead of other interior elements for example wall and ceiling due to interior floor finishes give more impact to interior living environment. The aim is to find the most chosen factors that influence the hygienic quality of interior floor finishes. Hygienic is one of the selection criteria on interior floor finishes that should be given more attention especially during today’s pandemic issues. The selection criteria of hygienic are stain resistant, slip resistant, moisture resistant, dust-free, bacteria resistant, fire resistant and gas chemical. The quantitative method is implemented by using stratified random sampling on housing areas towards respondents who have renovated their interior spaces in Kinta District, Ipoh. The tool been used is SPSS Version 25 to analyze the gathered data. As a conclusion, the residents did renovation with the purpose of enhancing their living environment predominantly, their interior surrounding to fulfil their satisfaction, needs and desires. Therefore, all the construction members should deliberate the selection criteria of the common interior floor finishes.
VR360-INSPIRATION: Learning Media on Plant Structure and Function to Improve Student's Analytical Thinking
Authors:   Department of Biology Education, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Jakarta, INDONESIA, Ristanto Rizhal Hendi ,   Department of Biology Education, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Jakarta, INDONESIA, Miarsyah Mieke ,   Department of Biology Education, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Jakarta, INDONESIA
Published: February 2024

Analytical thinking is an ability that is really needed in facing the future challenges, including in the industrial era 4.0. The ability to think analytically is important for students to solve problems in a lesson, including the plant structure and function material which is commonly carried out through observation and practicum activities. Limited conditions during the Covid-19 pandemic require mastery of analytical thinking skills in students through innovative learning media. For this reason, the Virtual Reality 360 Interactive Spherical Panorama Slide Presentation (VR360-INSPIRATION) learning media was developed with a 4D research and development model which aims to improve students' analytical thinking skills. Based on the results of the media validation test, the average value was 3.53 in the valid category. The results of the parametric descriptive test and the effectiveness of the media showed that the use of VR360-INSPIRATION media was significantly different from the results of the control group and had high effectiveness in improving students' analytical thinking skills.
The Effect of Hots Oriented Worksheets with Barcode Asistant in Online Learning to The Students’ Critical and Creative Thinking On Heat and The Kinetic Theory of Gases Learning Topic in Grade Xi 1st Harau District Senior High School
Authors:   Physics Education Student, FMIPA Universitas Negeri Padang, INDONESIA, Fernando Trio Junira , Darvina Yenni ,   Physics Department Lecturer’s, FMIPA Universitas Negeri Padang, INDONESIA, Sari Silvi Yulia ,   Physics Department Lecturer’s, FMIPA Universitas Negeri Padang, INDONESIA, Dwiridal Letmi ,   Physics Department Lecturer’s, FMIPA Universitas Negeri Padang, INDONESIA, Rahim Fanny Rahmatina ,   Physics Department Lecturer’s, FMIPA Universitas Negeri Padang, INDONESIA
Published: February 2024

This study aims to see the effect of hots oriented job sheets with barcode assistance in online learning to the students' critical and creative thinking on heat and the kinetic theory of gases learning topic in grade xi of 1st harau district senior high school. This type of research is a quasi-experiment with a randomized only control group design. This study involved two classes, the first class as the experimental class using hots-oriented job sheets with barcode assistance and the second class as the control class. Data collection techniques in the form of a written test with a graded essay question model. The assessment is based on observable indicators of critical and creative thinking skills. data analysis using qualitative descriptive analysis techniques. The results showed that there was an increase in the ability to think critically and creatively. the experimental class was 57% and the control class was 12%. Based on the research results it can be concluded that: First, after implementing HOTS-oriented worksheets assisted by barcodes in online learning, there was an increase in students' critical thinking skills and creative skills in the experimental class. Second, there is a significant difference in the improvement of students' critical and creative thinking skills in the experimental class after implementing HOTS-oriented job sheets assisted with barcodes in online learning compared to the control class that did not apply the job sheets. Third, HOTS-oriented worksheets assisted with barcodes are very suitable to be applied in schools with an online learning system because they can improve students' critical thinking skills and creative thinking skills on heat material and the kinetic theory of gases.
Information and Communication Technology Coordinators’ Competence in Public Elementary Schools
Authors: Bulan Camilo A. , Martin Matronillo Del Mundo
Published: February 2024

This study aimed to determine the level of competence of Information Communication Technology Coordinators in Elementary Schools of Ramon District, Isabela during the School Year 2019-2020. This study used descriptive method of research, employing the questionnaire checklist in gathering data. This method was adopted since the study aimed to find the level of competence of ICT coordinators. Mean was used to determine the level of competence of the ICT Coordinators. Results of the study shows that the respondents have an overall high level of competence on competencies related to technical operations and concepts, and productivity of various ICT tools. The respondents have an overall high level of competence on the standard 2. This implies that the ICT coordinators assumed they were highly skilled in using appropriate office and teaching productivity tools. Moreover, the respondents have an overall high level of competence related to social, ethical, legal and human issues, and community linkage, which means that the ICT coordinators acknowledge they were highly skilled in recognizing and practicing ethical use of technology in both personal and professional level. To effectively assess the level of competence of ICT coordinators, their roles, duties, and functions must be properly defined based on their job description in the Position Description form that every permanent government official obtained upon appointment for a permanent position. Therefore, the position ICT Coordinators should not remain as designation, but, should be included in the Plantilla of Personnel as a new regular item position. The findings of this study may be best translated through the conduct of trainings and seminars to update the ICT Coordinators with new trends and techniques in teaching. Likewise, the Department of Education may craft a policy to clearly define the roles and functions of ICT Coordinators in schools.
Personalized Learning and Achievement in Basic Science: An Experimental Report
Authors: Adepeju Rashidat, A. , Adelana Owolabi Paul , Okubanjo Gboyega A. , Opeifa Olasunkanmi , Ayanwale Adekunle M.
Published: February 2024

The importance of Science to national development cannot be disputed. That is why Basic Science is taught as a foundational science subject in the Junior Secondary Schools in Nigeria. It is meant to inculcate basic scientific knowledge and skills in students. However, the subject, in which students’ performance is low, has also not enjoyed a plethora of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools to support its learning. Given these challenges, an investigation of the effect of personalized strategy on achievement in Basic Science was carried out. The study employed the pretest, posttest group, quasi-experimental design. The sample comprised of intact classes of year three (JSS 3) Basic Science students (87) from two junior secondary schools in Ijebu-Ode Local Government Area. Using the Balloting method, the students were assigned experimental and control groups. Two stimulus instruments (Teachers’ Conventional Teaching Guide (TCTG) and Teachers’ Instructional Guide on Personalized Learning (TIGPL), and, response instrument (Basic Science Knowledge Assessment Scale (BSKAS) (r = 0.78), were used for data collection. The four hypotheses raised were tested using t-test at 0.05 level of significance, to compare performances. The results show significant mean differences in the performance scores of the experimental and control groups. This was in favour of the experimental group who were instructed using personalised strategy. Based on this, more efficient ICT-based personalised packages need to be developed for students to aid their understanding and learning of Basic Science.
Harnessing Students’ Conceptual Understanding for Authentic Data Analytics Skills: Envisioning Malaysian Supply and Demand
Authors: Mohamad Judi Hairulliza , Iksan Zanaton , ‘Sahari @ Ashaari Noraidah
Published: February 2024

The emergence of Data Science driven by the need to deal with data systematically and intelligently puts modern statistical practice as an important weapon. In line with the development of Data Science, the rebranding of statistics education took place in institutions of higher learning that used new labels such as data analytics courses to replace the old name of statistics courses. The objective of this paper is to highlight the implementation of teaching and learning of data analytics on three issues namely the development of the field of data analytics in the country, the challenges of implementing data analytics teaching and learning at the tertiary level and the direction of data analytics teaching and learning. Based on the shift in the paradigm of data analytics pedagogy to practical and interactive integration of conceptual understandings, recommendations for the teaching and learning of data analytics are discussed.
An evaluation of the Course Experience Questionnaire in a Malaysian context for quality improvement in teaching and learning
Authors: Saputra Eko , Handrianto Ciptro , Pernantah Piki Setri , Ismaniar Ismaniar , Shidiq Galih Albarra
Published: February 2024

This study revealed the results of the validation of the Course Experience Questionnaire (CEQ) within the Bachelor degree students who undertook their undergraduate from a Western university with 50% of the classes conducted in Malaysia. The specific instrument has been used extensively in other contexts to investigate the teaching-learning environment in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). A sample of 368 students from the HEIs participated in this study. The validity and reliability of the CEQ were investigated through exploratory factor analysis and Cronbach alpha coefficient. The overall course satisfaction was used as an external criterion in order to strengthen the instrument’s validity. The exploratory factor analysis identified four constructs reflecting good teaching, generic skills, appropriate assessment and clear goals and standards. The population of the research was limited and data was collected only from students of HEIs so the generalization of findings needs attention from more institutions.
Pedagogical reflections of Muslim-Filipino Madrasah teachers: A phenomenological study
Authors: A. Sali Abdul Haiy , Ancho Inero V.
Published: February 2024

The purpose of the paper was to explore the pedagogical reflections of Madrasah teachers or Asatidz as program implementers of Madrasah Education Program (MEP) in selected Arabic Language and Islamic Values Education (ALIVE) schools in Metro Manila, Philippines and identify salient themes on their lived experiences on teaching and learning process. This study utilized qualitative method of research using transcendental phenomenological approach of Moustakas (1994) as adapted from Husserl (1931), employing in-depth interviews and understanding of the participants’ description of their lived experiences. The authors used purposive sampling with ten research participants across Metro Manila. There were four (4) major themes identified in the study: (1) Teacher with divine responsibility; (2) Teacher as role model; (3) Teacher equipped with pedagogical practices; (4) Student-centered approach to teaching and learning. This study provided enrichment of evidence-based research especially on the lived experiences of grassroots implementers. Fewer studies on MEP were conducted especially on instructional process and particularly in teaching and learning process in the Philippines. The results served as groundwork for more in-depth understanding of Madrasah teachers’ pedagogical practices as an integral part of the educative process.
Evaluating students’ level of motivation in learning maritime English during the Movement Control Order (MCO) period: Preliminary findings on online distance learning of an STCW course
Authors: M Rosedi Shamsul Rizal
Published: February 2024

The global pandemic of Covid-19 has affected the teaching and learning of the STCW courses (Standards of Training, Certification and Watch-keeping for Seafarers) which witnessed the drastic move from normal face-to-face facilitation to full online and distance learning (ODL). This new paradigm shift has resulted in significant changes as well as immense challenges to students who experienced this crisis for the first time. Hence, the study aims to discover students’ motivation level in adapting to the new environment of online learning as experienced by semester 2 students in Maritime English classes via quantitative study adopted Keller’s ARCS Model of Motivation survey administered on 78 respondents. The data collected were analysed and the results showed high level of students’ motivation despite having to undergo challenges in online distance learning during the MCO. Moreover, the four elements of the ARCS Model tested in the experiment indicated very high scores in students’ engagement, confidence, motivation, and satisfaction. This preliminary study has helped to provide a new perspective on online learning as well as students’ motivation to the maritime education and training institutions. Hence, it is hoped that the findings could help them to make continuous quality improvement in pedagogical, technological adaptation and assessment aspects for the benefit of students and stakeholders of the maritime industry.
Role of Actors in the Implementation of School Zoning System Policy
Authors: Putri Iranda , Yulianto Yulianto , Meutia Intan Fitri
Published: February 2024

The inclusiveness of education in terms of access and quality is one of the mandates of Law Number 20 of 2013 on the National Education System in Indonesia. Furthermore, a School Zoning System policy was born through the Regulation of the Minister of Education and Culture Number 20 of 2019. This research focuses on the school zoning system policy in Lampung Province, Indonesia. The aim is to determine the level of the implementation variable and the actor's role in school zoning system policies. This research type is descriptive qualitative, and the data was obtained from questionnaires, interviews, observation, and data processed using the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) method. The participant in this research is the actors in policy implementation consisting of eight people. The Provincial Education and Culture Office, Principal Assembly, Parliament, Education Council, Teachers Association, Quality Assurance, Academics observers, and Educationalpolicymakers. The result showed that the most crucial implementation variables are; bureaucratic structure, resources, communication, and disposition, while the most crucial actors are; Key Players, Contest Setter, Subject, and Other Followers. Recommendation for this policy is a reaffirmation of the rules of use of Family Card as supporting documents. Staff screening needs to be done, necessary to supervise meetings, and awareness of cooperation needs to be improved.
Reflective practices as the cornerstone for teacher development in the 21st century: Lessons from educators’ action research projects
Authors: Saimon Musa , Mtenzi Fredrick
Published: February 2024

Research has shown that reflective practices improve teaching practices, which makes them valuable in the 21st century where the teaching context is complex due to increasing technological innovations and diversity among learners. However, it is hardly practiced among teachers. As a result, the present study aims at highlighting how reflective practices could improve teaching practices in a challenging context. The study adopted a Self-Study qualitative research approach. The data were collected through reflection, observation, and interviews from two collaborating researchers, primary school teachers, and students. Data were analyzed thematically. Findings show that reflective practices improve four main aspects of teaching practices namely assessment, teacher-student role in the classroom, teacher pedagogical competence, and teacher awareness on integrating ICT in the classroom and teacher proficiency in technology. It was revealed that RPs were effective in meeting TPD qualities. The study calls for teacher-educating institutions to ensure that teachers are provided with skills for developing reflective practices.
Readiness levels and challenges of secondary mathematics teachers in implementing modular distance learning in the new normal
Authors: Saga Emmanuel Salazar , Agua Breix Michael Grande
Published: February 2024

The study investigated the extent of readiness, challenges met concerning instructional materials, teaching approaches and assessment, the relationship of readiness level and challenges met of the participants, contingency plan of the Modular Distance Learning (MDL)-related problems in the new normal. Frequency counts and percentage distribution were used in profiling while net agreement rating was used to measure readiness levels and challenges met by the participants in instructional materials, teaching approaches, and assessment. Relationships and/or associations between profile variables and teachers’ readiness level, the MDL challenges level were tested using Spearman Correlation and Chi-Square Test of Independence. The participants disagree with five indicators in challenges in instructional materials and four indicators in teaching approaches. Among all the profile variables, the number of students handled, and the number of trainings attended showed a relationship to the challenges met by the participants in instructional materials; gender is associated with the challenges in teaching approaches while the number of years in teaching and number of relevant trainings attended is related with the challenges in teaching approaches. Challenges in assessment is seen as strongly related to teachers’ readiness in implementing modular distance learning. Also, the challenges in instructional materials and teaching approach both moderately related to teacher’s readiness in modular distance learning.
Describing the significant learnings, challenges, and coping strategies of secondary students in “Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao (EsP)” in the normal
Authors: Prospero Jonave Maraat , Naparan Genesis Balongkit , Visande Josephine C.
Published: February 2024

This study focuses on the tenth-grade students' significant learnings, challenges, and coping mechanisms by investigating their learning experiences in Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao (EsP) using self-learning modules. The researchers used the qualitative case study method and gathered information through online interviews with the twenty participants who completed their first and second quarters with top grades. The study disclosed the students' significant learnings such as correcting the wrong decision, responsible use of freedom, using the right conscience and identifying acts of man and human acts. Students also experienced difficulties learning EsP using self-learning modules due to a lack of teacher-student interaction and poor time management. However, participants show positivity in coping mechanisms for using internet websites as their learning tool.
Design thinking for virtual teaching of world history towards 21st century skills development
Authors: Ramos Charmen D. , Inocian Reynaldo B.
Published: February 2024

The study explored the effectiveness of Design Thinking as a virtual method of teaching World History in developing the 21st century skills of critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity. The study employed a quasi-experimental pretest-posttest two-group design among 40 students from San Jose National High School, Division of Bohol, which compares the changes that occur within the experimental and control group by measuring the variable at two time periods. The experimental group had undergone the Design Thinking process of empathizing, defining, ideating, prototyping, testing, and implementing; while the control group was taught using Lecture Discussion. Results confirmed that the implementation of Design Thinking in teaching yielded a significant effect to critical thinking, collaboration, communication and creativity among the respondents. Notwithstanding the fact that the experiment affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the slow internet connection in the municipality, and the absence of a face-to-face interaction, it showed a significant difference in the test scores of the experimental group before and after the intervention was utilized in the 4Cs for the 21st century. A contextualized DT was crafted to serve as a guide to educators as regards to its proper use that fits the actual virtual teaching scenarios of a regular classroom in the Philippines.
Teaching effectiveness: Basis for the development of assessment tool
Authors: Aquino John Michael Del Rosario , Chavez Maria Asela
Published: February 2024

Teachers have an important role to play in delivering quality education (SDG4). The quality of teaching that they deliver to students greatly affects them. This participatory action research (PAR) argues that there are gaps that need to be addressed in teaching effectiveness; (a) developing conceptual framework anchoring in common theory that served as a lens of the study, (b) measure it to ensure that students receive quality education and acquire the skills they need for national development, and (c) develop an assessment tool. This research designed a conceptual framework on teaching effectiveness based on the results of the focus group discussions with key informants (bottom-up evaluation) in selected mid-level administrators (coordinators), teachers, students, and alumni from selected sectarian higher education institutions. The researchers also developed indicators and identified items to assess teacher effectiveness through an assessment tool. Teaching effectiveness argues that key players i.e., Teacher's Pedagogy, Content, and Knowledge, Learner’s performance in school, and adaptation of institutions in Outcomes-Based education are important components in a learning organization. The results revealed that the teaching effectiveness is evident in teachers who exhibit pedagogy, content and knowledge, possess good qualities, humanistic and professional approach, adopt and use varied technologies and online applications to facilitate learning, employ life integration in their lessons, anchored on the school’s VMGO, program, course outcomes, and activities. It contributes to student learning. This research concludes that the indicators revealed on the PAR must be used for further research specifically in designing an assessment tool in measuring teaching effectiveness.
Journal of Research, Policy & Practice of Teachers & Teacher Education
Authors:   Department of Education, Cebu Normal University, Cebu City, Philippines, Bunghanoy Kimbie , Sumalinog Gino Gasang ,   Cebu Normal University, Cebu City, Philippines
Published: February 2024

The shift from face-to-face to distance learning has challenged English Language teaching and learning. The present study aims to determine the ESL students’ affective filter level and the varied language learning strategies they employed to aid their learning in English online classes. The descriptive-quantitative research design was employed in this study since it used the mean percentage and the mode of the data gathered. The researchers employed a total remuneration sampling technique to select 48 respondents of the study and utilized two research instruments: Modified Attitude Motivation Test Battery (AMTB) and Oxford’s Strategy Inventory for Language Learning (SILL) version 7.0. As a result, it was found that ESL students have a low affective filter in English online classes. However, students were able to come up with their language learning strategies as ways of enhancing their language competence. Therefore, teachers may provide suitable learning activities in online classes, and students need to enhance their usage of language learning strategies to facilitate their learning. Parents may also support and encourage their children's goals to learn the English language.
Academic reading challenges and strategies used by Chinese undergraduate students in a selected private university in Malaysia
Authors:   Department of Education, Faculty of Social Sciences and Liberal Arts, UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Qian Zhengdong , Lee Kam-fong ,   UCSI University, 56000 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA, Lee Sze Seau ,   Department of Education, Faculty of Social Sciences and Liberal Arts, UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Published: February 2024

Academic reading is an essential skill required of higher education for students and academic researchers. However, Chinese students lack reading skills and do not receive adequate reading instruction in academic reading. This study attempted to identify the academic reading challenges among Chinese students who study at UCSI University and to investigate the appropriate reading strategies employed by them. While being informed by the Sociocultural Theory of Learning (Vygotsky, 1978), the study used a mixed-methods research design which collected quantitative data from questionnaires and qualitative data from semi-structured interviews. Findings showed that the Chinese students lacked mastery of academic vocabulary and reading skills, typically in finding information. Another finding also showed that the Chinese undergraduate students used both cognitive strategies and metacognitive strategies in academic reading. The findings could help Chinese undergraduate students overcome their reading difficulties and propose suggestions to teachers on how to teach reading more effectively.