bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Investigating the barriers to effective integration of technology in the teaching of physical science in Oshigambo circuit Oshikoto region
Authors: Angula Banabas , Chirimbana Moses , Ugwanga Paulina
Published: December 2023

The study investigated on the barriers to effective integration of ICT in Oshigambo Circuit in Oshikoto Education Region. A quantitative non experimental research design was used to collect data from 50 Physical Science teachers selected purposefully from five different secondary schools in Oshikoto region. The Technology Acceptance Model and the Theory of Reasoned action were used as the theoretical frameworks of the study. The study sort to answer the following research questions: (1) what are the barriers to effective integration of ICT in the teaching of Physical Science in Oshigambo Circuit in Oshikoto Region? (2) How is the lack of ICT integration affecting the performances of the learners in Physical Science in Oshigambo Circuit in Oshikoto Education Region? A closed ended questionnaire was used to collect data from the teachers. The participants in the study indicated that lack of ICT equipment lack of interest in ICT integration were the main barriers to integration of ICT in the teaching of Physical Science. The study also found out that lack of ICT integration is leading to poor performance of the learners in physical science and also learners are not motivated to learn Physical Science in Oshigambo Circuit. The study recommended that the Ministry need to provide ICT equipment and train teachers in the use of these equipment. It also unveiled that there is need to change the teachers’ negative perceptions on the use of ICT through teacher training on the use of ICT.
The relationship between grade 7 learners’ performance in English versus Mathematics
Authors: Naukushu Shiwana T
Published: December 2023

This study explored the relationship that exists between theGrade 7 learners’ performance in English ve rsus Mathematics at School X in the Oshana Region. The study sought to answer the following questions: 1. How does the performance of the Grade 7 learners in English compare to their performance in Mathematics? 2. What relationship exists between Grade 7 learners’ performance in English and in Mathematics? The study utilised Document Analysis that is, data was drawn from the Grade 7 learners’ English and Mathematics mark sheets for their August examinations. The quantitative approach was used study since the study was dealing with numerical data. Also, the study utilized Total Population Sampling meaning that all the Grade 7 learners (27) at School X constituted the sample for this study. The quantitative data was analysed used descriptive and correlational statistics. The findings of the study revealed that the Grade 7 learners’ performance in English and Mathematics is more or less the same. The study also revealed that a strong positive correlation exists between the Grade 7 learners’ performance in English and Mathematics. It was therefore concluded that learners’ command of English can actually compromise their performance in Mathematics. The study recommends teachers to practise cross-curricular teaching in order to harmonise learners’ performance in English and Mathematics.
The use of teaching aids in environmental studies teaching and learning process
Authors: Uupindi Mirjam , Hako Anna Niitembu
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this study was to explore the junior primary teachers’ use of teaching aids in the Environmental Studies teaching and learning process. The study used a case study design within the qualitative research approach. The sample comprised of five (5) junior primary teachers who were purposively selected. Observation and individual interview methods were employed to collect data. Data were analysed by the using thematic approach. The study results revealed financial constraints, lack of knowledge in designing aids, lack of time for making teaching aids for each lesson, limited space in the classroom and inadequate storerooms as hindrance to effective use of teaching aids. The study provided crucial information on the use teaching aids in the Environmental Studies teaching and learning process and recommends that teachers be trained on learning material development. The Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture should also provide adequate teaching resource materials and facilities to schools for junior primary teachers to effectively teach and impart knowledge and skills in learners at this crucial phase.
Evaluation of the implementation of the University of Namibia portfolio for French as a foreign language
Authors: Zannier-Wahengo Aurélie
Published: December 2023

Namibia is a young country which gained its independence in 1991. Before that date the educational system was based on an Apartheid regime imposing discriminative access to education among the population. After Reconciliation, Namibia had the hard task to create a new education system for all valorizing the former underprivileged children. The Ministry of Education fast considered the learner centered approach as a good alternative to reach schools new objectives. Nevertheless, this pedagogy is still encountering difficulties to be fully operational in Namibian classrooms. The Namibian Portfolio for Languages (NPL) was conceived as a practical tool promoting this approach at secondary level. NPL findings proved that it was indeed well received by pupils, learner-centered and contextualised but they also revealed that teachers faced some challenges implementing self-assessment and individual counseling with their learners. Therefore, the present paper proposes a comparative approach between NPL results and another language portfolio implemented at the University of Namibia (UNAM) with beginner levels in 2016. Findings are cross-examined to assess the benefices gained from language portfolios in general and in particular to investigate the statu quo of self- assessment and learning strategies guidance at U NAM to holdout solutions supporting teachers in secondary schools.
Challenges of teaching large classes at UNAM
Authors: Mushaandja-Mufeti Marja N , Molosiwa Anna Anikie
Published: December 2023

This article is part of a thesis study that sought to investigate challenges experienced in teaching large classes at UNAM, Hifikepunye Pohamba Campus. Lecturing in large classes can be of grave concern to anyone because of the various challenges involved. Employing a qualitative case study design, this article explores the challenges experienced by lecturers and student teachers in large classes.The participants for the study were three teacher educators who teach classes with one hundred students or more, nineteen student teachers and three campus management members. Data were collected through face- to- face semi-structured interviews, focus group interviews, non-participant classroom observations, and document analysis. Data were analysed through means of thematic and content analysis. The results revealed that large class sizes hinder implementation of active teaching approaches and strategies, impact negatively on the learning activities, assessment tasks and feedback given to student teachers. Among others, the article recommends provision of appropriate resources in creating a conducive teaching and learning environment for large classes. It also recommends that teacher educators should be provided with continuous professional development programmes in how they could handle large classes as well as various assessment strategies that they could use in such classes.
The Perceptions of English Teachers, at a selected Combined School in Erongo Region, on their readiness to conduct online teaching during the COVID19 lockdown in Namibia
Authors: Boer Perien Joniell , Marais Janel , Sheya Hilda , Halweendo Josephine M M
Published: December 2023

The Ministry of Education, Arts and culture, proposed learning at K-12 as the solution for continuing education during the CoVID19 pandemic lockdown period across Namibia (March/April 2020). Due to the haste in implementation e-learning at schools by teachers, researchers sought to get a glimpse of the perceptions and self-efficacy of English subject teachers one their readiness to conduct online teaching. This single case study design involved English teachers at a selected combined school in the Erongo region. The open-ended questionnaire results focussed on teacher e-readiness, management support, school culture and school and community infrastructure and student and parent preparedness. The study findings are clear that teachers were not opposed to teaching online, however, they were very aware of the issues and limitations that would make it challenging. Challenges included not only their own ICT literacy skills and the connectivity issues, but recognising the lack of self-directed learning from their learners.
Performance management as best practice for improving the Namibian public schools
Authors: Ferreira Johanna Wilhelmina
Published: December 2023

This paper examines several important elements of measuring performance in primary and secondary education and its contribution to best practice in education. Education management has increasingly been dominated by the norms and requirements of general management ideologies that focus on performance controls and target achievements. Under this regime, solving the labour problem - relatively low productivity - has taken priority over all other forms of management. 'There are tendencies of individually grievance, absenteeism, increased instrumentalism and dull compliance in the job' according to Sugrue and Day 2002, p. xv. The application of tighter controls over performance will encourage development through the allocation of real and meaningful responsibilities to employees. Performance management can raise levels of performance to achieve better outputs and outcomes in education.
МАКРОЕКОНОМІЧНА ДИНАМІКА РОЗВИТКУ АГРАРНОГО СЕКТОРУ ЕКОНОМІКИ УКРАЇНИ: АСПЕКТИ РОЛІ ПІДПРИЄМНИЦТВА
Authors: Шпикуляк О.Г. , Ксенофонтова К.Ю. , Грищенко О.Ю.
Published: December 2023

В статті здійснена науково-аналітична оцінка сучасного стану, макроекономічної динаміки розвитку аграрного сектору економіки України, й розроблені пропозиції щодо вирішення наявних проблем з урахуванням пріоритетів повоєнного відновлення. Здійснена науково-дослідна оцінка макроекономічної динаміки розвитку галузі. Доведено, що аграрний сектор як однозначно базовий для національної економіки, розвитку сільських територій, а також забезпечення продовольчої й у тому числі енергетичної безпеки, потребує післявоєнного відновлення в особливому форматі. З´ясовано, що перспективи, визначення засад організації післявоєнного відновлення слід пов’язати з практикою «зеленої» відбудови, яка інституційно може бути вибудована в рамках Європейського зеленого курсу, а також дорожньої карти впровадження Спільної аграрної політики ЄС
RIQUEZA, TERRA E PODER NO GRÃO-PARÁ DO SÉCULO XVIII
Authors: Zúniga Melo Vinícius , Dos Santos Pereira Davi
Published: December 2023

O artigo tem por objetivo traçar o perfil da elite econômica da Amazônia Colonial Tocantina, região integrante da capitania do Grão–Pará na segunda metade do século XVIII, dando destaque às atividades nas quais estava envolvida e às estratégias por ela utilizadas para angariar também poderes políticos. Foram realizadas pesquisas documentais no Arquivo Público do Estado do Pará e no Arquivo Histórico Ultramarino. A partir da análise de diferentes tipos de fontes, chegamos ao resultado de que na região investigada, ser rico perpassava pelo envolvimento em atividades rurais, como a agricultura e a posse de engenhos e engenhocas. Essa elite econômica buscou também angariar poderes políticos, a partir, principalmente, do estabelecimento de relações sociais com importantes sujeitos localizados tanto na colônia quanto no reino. Mediante um diálogo com a historiografia, o trabalho observou semelhanças e diferenças do perfil da elite econômica do Tocantins Colonial em relação a de outras regiões da América Portuguesa ou mesmo da própria capitania do Pará.
Mapiranje zaraze koronavirusom u Hrvatskoj
Authors: Gotovac Đogaš Vesna , Živaljić David
Published: December 2023

Cilj ovog rada je bio otkrivanje županija u Hrvatskoj visokog rizika od zaraze koronavirusom u prvoj polovini 2021. godine uz pomoć metoda prostorne statistike. U svrhu procjene rizika od zaraze koristimo standardizirani omjer smrtnosti, te tri različita empirijska Bayesova procjenitelja. Za procjenu smrtnost nam je poslužila stopa smrtnosti. Također, promatramo utjecaj raznih kovarijabli na mortalitet, kao što su udio starijeg stanovništva te zagađenost zraka.
Prosti brojevi i aritmetički nizovi
Authors: Matić Ivan
Published: December 2023

U ovom ćemo radu prikazati dva fundamentalna problema vezana uz interakciju između prostih brojeva i aritmetičkih nizova, dvaju elementarnih pojmova koji često imaju ulogu u vrlo kompliciranim i interesantnim problemima. Iznijet ćemo poznate važne rezultate te riješiti nekoliko srodnih primjera, baziranih na korištenju osnovnih metoda teorije brojeva.
MENDELEY APPLICATION TRAINING TO IMPROVE STUDENT FINAL ASSIGNMENT WRITING
Authors: Thamrin Lily , Veronica Tjen , Suhardi Suhardi , Lusi Lusi
Published: December 2023

Every student who has entered the final study period must complete the final project/thesis as a graduation requirement. In order to produce quality and responsible writing, students must have the provision of knowledge and how to find, find and determine the correct references and write good citations to avoid plagiarism in thesis writing. The Mendeley application can assist in managing reference sources and writing citations, which can synchronize with the references menu in Microsoft Word. So the PKM team of the Mandarin Language Education Study Program, FKIP UNTAN, provided training on using the Mendeley Application to 20 semester VII students taking thesis writing. Based on the results of the training activities, it can see that 95% of the students who attended the training were able to master the Mendeley application. The obstacle faced in this training was the problem of student laptop devices still using a low version of the Windows operating system, resulting in students needing help installing the Mendeley application. However, this obstacle can be handled thanks to the direction and guidance of the lecturer in the PKM Team. The Mendeley application is relatively easy to learn, understand, and operate, so students will use the Mendeley application as support in completing their final project/thesis.
OPTIMIZATION OF DIGITAL MARKETING IN INCREASING SALES AT ROEMAH RADJOET RISANTI DEPOK
Authors: Hamzah Zeze Zakaria , Ilyas Yasnimar , Anwar Syaiful , Hamdani Muchamad , Dwi Nugraha Galih
Published: December 2023

Background: Digital marketing is a way to increase sales. Digital marketing in Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises has not been maximized. UMKM Roemah Radjoet still uses conventional marketing. Objective: Increase students' understanding of marketing and help increase sales. Method: Carry out digital marketing training and video creation. Results: Implementation of collaborative activities between Dewantara Institute of Economics Students, Depok Sejahtera High School Students, Dewantara Vocational High School Digital Marketing Coach, and Mulia Padjadjaran Hospital. All teams make videos of owners and knitted products, then upload them on social media. Conclusion: After uploading the video, it is hoped that it will further increase knowledge and increase knitted sales.
AUCTION AND DIRECT SALE OF CONFISCATED OBJECTS OR STATE LOOT BY THE DENPASAR DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
Authors: Juwita Arsawati Ni Nyoman , Dewi Dewa Ayu Susanti
Published: December 2023

A person who commits a crime generally uses an object or goods to make it easier for him to do something he wants, this item is what is commonly referred to as evidence. The Attorney General's Office is an independent institution that has the authority to prosecute and execute Judge decisions. If the judge decides to confiscate the evidence for the state, the Attorney General's Office has several methods or ways of managing the confiscated goods. From this report, the problems can be drawn, namely how the status flow of evidence or confiscated goods to be auctioned and sold directly confiscated by the Denpasar District Prosecutor's Office, what are the legal arrangements regarding auctions and direct sales of confiscated goods confiscated by the Denpasar District Prosecutor's Office, what is the process of auctioning and selling the confiscated goods immediately seized by the Denpasar District Attorney. The author suggests that the Attorney General's Office create a new internal administrative body that takes care of auction administrative activities starting from assessing the physical appearance and price of the loot to selling the loot at auction. The Prosecutor's Office has specific standards in managing confiscation as well as certain processes for evidence that have several legal sources.
WASTE MANAGEMENT SOCIALIZATION TO MAXIMIZE WASTE MANAGEMENT FOR CONVECTION BUSINESS
Authors: Emilia Ni Kadek Ayu Kurnia , Putri Putu Indah Dianti
Published: December 2023

Socialization of waste management in the convection business will have a big impact on the business. The purpose of this research is to find out the urgency and relevance of waste management socialization in the context of a convective profession. The research method used is descriptive qualitative, using observation research techniques, interviews, and library studies and documentation. The results of this study reveal changes in the convection business culture, these changes include intensive education about the importance of waste management that has motivated businesses to take concrete steps to reduce waste and support sustainable practices. Deep understanding of the positive impact of these actions has created a new passion for work and a stronger foundation for sustainability.
ACTIVATION OF THE ROLE OF UINSU 125 KKN STUDENTS IN IMPROVING EDUCATION AND HEALTH IN SIBOLANGIT VILLAGE
Authors: Anggraini Srg Dini , Nurfebia Karina , Pratama Dimas , Mughiroh Hafizul , Jumiaty Ety
Published: December 2023

Sibolangit Village is one of the tourist villages in North Sumatra, this village is located in the Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatra Province. Limited education in terms of accessing the latest learning information makes it quite difficult for several schools in Sibolangit Village. The health of the elderly is also a special concern there. The method of implementing Real Work Lecture (KKN) activities for North Sumatra State Islamic University students to the community consists of JBT (Additional Learning Hours), JBM (Night Study Hours), JBP (Companion Study Hours), Quran Learning, elderly health, and stunting counseling. All programs carried out have run well which can be seen from the enthusiasm of students in following all the programs that have been made. In following all the programs that have been made the same is the case with the elderly who regularly participate in gymnastics activities and mothers and children who participate in posyandu and counseling.
SILON APPLICATION AS AN IMPLEMENTATION OF E-GOVERNMENT IN THE DPRD NOMINATION STAGE IN THE 2024 ELECTION AT KPU BALI PROVINCE
Authors: Sanjaya Putri Putu Adinda Prameswari , Wirya Darma I Made
Published: December 2023

Today’s people live in a time when everything is required to process quickly and easily, with the help of sophisticated technology and Internet access. The concept of the e-government is a governmental tool of information technology to provide information and services that are effective, efficient, and transparent to the public in the process of emitting good government. KPU Provinsi Bali since the 2019 simultaneous elections, has been using an application that is intended to help facilitate the stages of running for elections known as SILON a candidacy information system. As a result, all data relating to applications for requirements by the political party for electoral participants as well as the individual council of regional representatives throughout Indonesia can be properly managed and well documented, and a complex and laborious succession of stages can be completed more effectively and efficiently, as well as paperless.
PREVENTION OF NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES (NCDs) THROUGH EXAMINATION, EARLY DETECTION AND INCREASING KNOWLEDGE
Authors: Agustin Ismar , Azwaldi Azwaldi , Muliyadi Muliyadi , Putri Prahardian
Published: December 2023

Indonesia is facing a double burden of disease where infectious diseases are still a problem and at the same time non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are increasing, causing the burden on society and the state to become increasingly heavy socially and economically. Efforts to improve people's quality of life still receive little attention. The Healthy Society Movement (GERMAS) through efforts to detect non-communicable diseases (PTM) needs to continue to be strengthened. GERMAS is a joint movement which is not only the responsibility of the government through the health service but is also the responsibility of the community, including academics. Several obstacles to the implementation of germas include limited access and not yet optimal community participation. Purpose of Community Service. increasing the achievement of Early Detection of NCDs for the community in the working area of ​​the Sako Palembang Community Health Center in 2023. The solution to the problem is carried out through screening and Early Detection as well as increasing understanding of NCDs in the community through counseling and personal education in the working area of ​​the Sako Palembang Community Health Center in 2023. Activities are carried out through the preparatory stages , implementation and evaluation . The resulting output is in the form of increasing knowledge, understanding and behavior for the community in the work area of ​​the Sako Palembang Community Health Center in 2023, in addition to producing booklets/posters and community service publications.
Effects of dissolved organic matter and ecocorona formation on the toxicity of micro- and nanoplastic particles to Daphnia - A meta-analysis
Authors: Salomon Sophia , Grubmüller Eric , Kropf Philipp , Nickl Elisa , Rühl Anna , Weigel Selina , Becker Felix , Antonio Vital Ana , Schott Matthias , Mair Magdalena
Published: December 2023

Significant quantities of micro- and nanoplastic particles (MNP) end up in theenvironment, either due to larger plastic debris breaking down or by entering directlyas MNPs. Effects of MNPs on organisms have been increasingly reported in recentyears, with a large number of studies conducted on water fleas of the genus Daphnia.Most of the available studies used pristine particles that have not been exposed to theenvironment or to organic substances. In natural environments, however, proteins,organic substances and, if the particles are large enough, bacteria attach to MNP,forming an ecocorona or biofilm on the particles’ surface. How the formation of anecocorona influences MNP toxicity is still uncertain. While some studies suggest thatecocorona formation can mitigate the negative effects of MNP on organisms, otherstudies did not find such associations. In addition, it is unclear whether the ecocoronaitself is attenuating the effects of MNP or whether dissolved organic matter (DOM)affects toxicity indirectly such as by increasing Daphnia‘s resilience to stressors ingeneral. To draw more solid conclusions about the direction and size of the mediatingeffect of DOM and ecocorona formation on MNP-associated immobilization in Daphniaspp., we synthesized evidence from the published literature and compiled 305 datapoints from 13 independent studies. The results of our meta-analysis show that thetoxic effects of MNP are likely reduced in the presence of certain types of DOM. Weobserved similar mediating effects when MNP were incubated in media containingDOM before the exposure experiments, although to a lesser extent. Future studiesdesigned to disentangle the effects of the ecocorona itself from the general effects ofDOM will contribute to a deeper mechanistic understanding of MNP toxicity in natureand enhance the reliability of MNP risk assessment.
Shrinking body size may not provide meaningful thermoregulatory benefits in a warmer world
Authors: Nord Andreas , Persson Elin , Tabh Joshua , Thoral Elisa
Published: December 2023

In a recent and impressive analysis of avian morphological data (covering >250 000 male birds from 105 species), Youngflesh et al.1 report that birds breeding in North America have become significantly lighter over the last three decades, coincident with rising breeding season temperatures. Because these observations recapitulate predictions under Bergmann’s Rule (i.e., that the body size of congeners and conspecifics is usually larger near the cooler poles than near the warmer equator), the authors argue a thermoregulatory benefit to their occurrence under the assumption that smaller-bodied animals have lower cooling costs than larger-bodied animals in a warming world. We agree that warmer environments during reproduction may well explain avian body size declines. However, we question whether: (1) changes in heat balance attributed to these declines are sufficiently large to explain observed size reductions, and (2) increased thermoregulatory efficiency during the short windows where reproduction occurs is always relevant, particularly when tenancy in breeding ground temperatures is short (i.e., among migrants). Generalizability of these results may be limited further by sex-specific enquiry, which overlooks the possibility of divergent selection on body size in males and females under climate warming. In this commentary, we expand on these concerns hoping to instigate discussion on knowledge gaps that need closing if we wish to better understand the proximate and ultimate drivers of shapeshifting animals in a changing world.
RAPD Typing, Antibiotic Resistance Profiling and Genetic Diversity of Candida Isolates
Authors: Jha Vikas , Giri Raunak , Koli Joshua , Poojari Diksha , Dhamapurkar Vrushali , Jhangiani Ashish , Nikumb Divya , Rumani Simeen , Markam Mrunmayi , Sahu Aparna , Kore Shivani , Rasal Saloni
Published: December 2023

Candida species is a leading cause of systemic mycosis in hospitalized patients, as well as morbidity and mortality globally. The purpose of this study was to observe the genetic diversity of Candida species among different soils located in different regions of Mumbai Suburban and their drug resistance pattern. A total of 86 soil samples were screened by using Candida Differential Agar and 19 isolates were obtained. Molecular analysis of these isolates revealed that 14 Candida albicans were the most common species, followed by 3 Candida tropicalis and 2 Candida krusei. The drug resistance pattern was studied by performing an Antifungal Susceptibility Test (AST) and determining Minimum Inhibitory concentration (MIC). The isolates did not show much variation in their resistance profile and were all resistant to antifungal drugs except, Amphotericin B. Candida tropicalis was highly resistant to Amphotericin B withstanding a concentration of 500μg/ml. Random amplified polymorphic DNA of Candida species showed that these species were highly similar to each other except for Candida tropicalis which showed a divergence while the other species were in the pair according to dendrogram analysis. The findings of the current study revealed genetic diversity and a correlation between antifungal susceptibility profiles and the genotype groups of Candida species isolated from different soil samples. We also found that Amphotericin B and Voriconazole were the most effective antifungal drugs against different Candida species.
Evaluation of an Automated Executed Version of an ELISA for the Serological Diagnosis of Dengue Infections
Authors: Yesenia Mangual-Molina , Jessica I Falcon-Guzman , Rafael R Canales-Pastrana , Ivan Ferrer-Rodriguez
Published: December 2023

The incidence of dengue is increasing in many countries and at the present time, around half of the world's population is at risk of infection. Dengue is an arthropod-borne virus (arbovirus) that continues to pose an important challenge to public health authorities worldwide. A critical task in managing arboviral outbreaks and epidemics is the selection of laboratory technology for timely and accurate diagnosis. In this study, we assessed the performance of the DYNEX® DS2 Automated Processing System for the diagnosis of dengue vis a vis the manually executed procedure. The levels of agreement were calculated and showed 94%, 96%, and 90% positive percent agreement, negative percent agreement, and overall percent agreement, respectively. In conclusion, both tests displayed comparable performances.
PENGARUH PROSES REKRUTMEN DAN SELEKSI TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN MENGGUNAKAN REGRESI LINIER BERGANDA
Authors: Rohmah Dillah Dalillatur , Wilandari Angestika
Published: December 2023

KOPPOSINDO (Koperasi Pegawai Pos Indonesia) Salah satu fungsi sektor jasa di Kota Jakarta Pusat adalah pengawasan pengelolaan dana cadangan dan perkreditan, serta penatausahaan persewaan KBM. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui sejauh mana proses perekrutan mempengaruhi produktivitas pekerja KOPPOSINDO (Koperasi Pegawai Pos Indonesia). Penyebaran kuesioner merupakan metode utama pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini. Sebanyak 37 responden diikutsertakan dalam sampel penelitian ini. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan pengambilan sampel menggunakan sampling jenuh. IBM SPSS versi 25 digunakan untuk pengujian ini. Selain asumsi validitas, reliabilitas, normalitas, multikolinearitas, dan heteroskedastisitas,  regresi  berganda, uji t, uji F, dan uji R-kuadrat diterapkan pada temuan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa variabel sikap mempunyai pengaruh negatif  terhadap kinerja karyawan, namun dampaknya kecil. Kinerja pegawai dipengaruhi oleh faktor-faktor yang berkaitan dengan rekrutmen, seleksi, dan evaluasi kinerja sekaligus.
A Qualitative Investigation of Athletes’ Views on Clean Sport
Authors: Hoppen Beatričė , Šukys Saulius
Published: December 2023

Background. Doping is a real problem in sport and continues to be one of the most controversial topics, despite significant advancements in doping prevention. Lack of knowledge of the anti-doping regulations is one of the risk factors for doping. Currently, anti-doping education is focused on clean sport promotion. Therefore, the aim of this study is to explore the views on clean sport and doping prevention among athletes from various sports.
Methods. A qualitative approach was used to examine athletes’ views on clean sport. Following a purposeful sampling technique, we interviewed eight men and one woman (Mage = 24.00, SD = 2.73 years) who were competing in various sports at the national level or above in Lithuania. Reflexive thematic analysis was used to analyse the data.
Results. Analysis of interview data allowed to distinguish the following three broad themes related to athletes’ views on doping education and recommendations for improving it. The research participants shared their thoughts about the concept of clean sport, possible reasons that may encourage athletes to compete in sport clean, and discussed clean sport education.
Conclusion. Clean sport can be understood as cheating-free sport. Possible reasons to compete clean in sport are unwillingness to experience shame and fear of damaging health. Athletes believe that current doping prevention is ineffective. Our findings show the importance of clean sport education for young athletes, however, adult education about clean sport could be more difficult.
Keywords: doping, clean sport, anti-doping education.
DUBIA TEXTS IN THE ACADEMIC EDITION OF TARAS SHEVCHENKO’S WORKS: THE PROBLEM OF AUTHORSHIP
Authors: Boron Oleksandr
Published: December 2023

The paper assesses the validity of including several works in the “Dubia” section of the academic edition. Th ere are grounded doubts regarding Shevchenko’s authorship of the poem “I am bored, it is hard — what should I do?” from the manuscript “Kobzar” of 1861, which belonged to Ivan Levchenko. The main warning is that the poem “Polubotok” was also copied into the same manuscript “Kobzar”, but Shevchenko’s authorship in this case has long been disproven. Therefore, Ivan Levchenko cannot be considered an authoritative expert on the poet’s works. It is plausible that an unknown epigone took “Ballad” (“Weary-dreary lags and drags”) as a model for imitation.

There is no doubt that the poem-dedication “Tribute to Shternberg” on the now unknown copy of “Kobzar” of 1840 belongs to Shevchenko. The sole known text of the poem “I do not grieve, but do not sleep...” was cited by Oleksandr Afanasiev-Chuzhbynskyi in his memoirs about Shevchenko. Since there is no reason to doubt the reliability of this memoirist, who is known for his accuracy and thoroughness, Shevchenko’s authorship should be definitively confirmed. As for the quatrain “Drink the first, you’ll be aroused...”, despite the compelling testimonies of Shevchenko’s authorship, there is still insufficient certainty to include this poem in the main body.

As a result of the analysis, it is proposed that the poem “I am bored, it is hard — what should I do?..”, as well as the note “Picturesque Ukraine” from the newspaper “Northern Bee” of 1844, be removed from the edition of Shevchenko’s works as not belonging to the poet. The impromptu “Drink the first, you’ll be aroused...” must be left in the “Dubia” section, while the poems “Tribute to Shternberg”, “I do not worry, but do not sleep...” should be unconditionally transferred to the main body.
THE MYTHOLOGICAL SPACE OF GOOD AND EVIL IN “THE YELLOW PRINCE” BY VASYL BARKA
Authors: Sokulskyi Mykhailo
Published: December 2023

To analyze the representation of the Holodomor in Vasyl Barka’s novel “The Yellow Prince”, it is beneficial to draw upon the concepts of artistic universes and mythological studies. In particular, Franz Boas’s notion of mythological universes as source material for the creation of new universes can provide valuable insights. Based on this concept, the apocalyptic motifs of the novel “The Yellow Prince” might be considered a unique author’s attempt to interpret the traumatic experience of the Holodomor. In this case, the biblical eschatology serves as the key to understanding the entire scale of the tragedy and the essence of the crime against the Ukrainian people.

After analyzing the structure of the novel, drawing parallels with biblical motifs and codes, and noting the most prominent biblical allusions, it becomes evident that the writer constructs his own apocalyptic model of the world, which shows no specific Comings of the Antichrist and Christ as they both are presented collectively. The writer’s dichotomy between the ‘sacred’ and the ‘profane’ contrasts the harmonious, traditional Ukrainian village with the godless Bolshevik regime. The first mode, embodied by the Katrannyk family, functions around the church as a sacred center and a treasury of Christian values. Therefore the process of collectivization and the destruction of the temple disrupts its organic existence, leading to death. Those who strive to preserve their right for the sacred must be prepared to fight, even at the cost of their lives.

Both the church Chalice-Grail and the martyred peasants represent the collective Christ. The source of evil, in its turn, lies within the hierarchical system of the Bolshevik forces of evil. This system ranges from the symbolic image of the Yellow Prince as a collective Antichrist to radical evil embodied by demonized and dehumanized representatives of the Soviet government and banal evil manifesting itself in unconscious peasants who, due to a lack of understanding, also become accomplices in the crimes. Thus, the evil appears in the novel as a series of negative and demonic images embodied in characters, symbols, and details existing at various hierarchical levels. All these elements serve as a comprehensive representation of the profane.
MAARİF SALNAMELERİNE GÖRE HAMİDABAD SANCAĞINDA EĞİTİM (1898-1903)
Authors: ÖZTÜRK İbrahim
Published: December 2023

Osmanlı Tarihi çalışmalarında yararlanılan birçok temel kaynak vardır. Bunlardan birisi de salnamelerdir. Salname yıllık anlamına gelen Farsça kökenli bir kelime olup, adından da anlaşılacağı üzere neşredildiği kurum/alan ile sınırlı olmak kaydıyla yıl içinde o kuruma ait bilgilerin kayıt altına alındığı önemli belgelerdendir. Salnameler vasıtasıyla devlet idaresi ilgili kurumdaki değişim ve gelişmeleri tespit etme imkânı bulmuş ve salnamenin neşredildiği kurum/alan ile ilgili verileri derli toplu bir şekilde kayıt altına almıştır. Osmanlı Devleti’nde çeşitli alanlarda salnameler neşredilmiştir. Bahsi geçen salnamelerden biri de Maârif Nezareti tarafından neşredilen Maârif Salnameleridir. Maârif Salnameleri, Sâlnâme-i Nezâret-i Maârif-i Umûmiye ismiyle neşredilmiştir. İlki H.1316 (1898/1899) yılında neşredilen bu salnameler eğitim tarihinin önemli kaynakları arasındadır. Osmanlı Devleti’nin tüm vilayet, sancak ve kazalarına ait eğitim ile ilgili önemli bilgilerin bulunduğu Maârif Salnamelerinde, okullarda uygulanacak müfredattan öğretmen isimlerine, okulların masraflarının ne şekilde karşılandığından hademe sayısına kadar eğitim-öğretim ile ilgili birçok konuda bilgi verilmiştir. Bu sebeple genel olduğu kadar yerel tarih açısından büyük öneme sahip kaynaklardır. Bu çalışmada H.1316-1321/M.1898-1903 yılları arasında neşredilen Maârif Salnameleri esas alınarak Osmanlı Devleti’nin önemli merkezlerinden olan Konya vilayetine bağlı Hamidabad Sancağına ait eğitim verileri incelenerek tahlil edilmiştir. H.1320 (1901/1902) yılına ait Maârif Salnamesine günümüze değin ulaşılamadığından ilgili yıla ait bilgiler çalışmaya dâhil edilememiştir. Maârif Salnameleri aracılığıyla Hamidabad Sancağı ve kazalarındaki Maârif idareleri, medrese ve çeşitli kademedeki okullar, gayrimüslimlere ait okullar, okulların idareci ve öğretmenleri, öğrenci sayıları, okulların ne zaman açıldıkları, ruhsatlı olup olmadıkları incelenmiştir. Kültürel yönden Hamidabad Sancağı içindeki Kütüphaneler ve kitap sayıları incelenerek sancağın eğitim durumu hakkında değerlendirmeler yapılmıştır.
Family Matters: Exploring the Role of Families as an Independent Level of Analysis in International Politics
Authors: Chen Yu
Published: December 2023

This article introduces a novel perspective in the field of international relations by proposing the family as an independent level of analysis, alongside the traditional individual, state, and international system levels. The paper argues that families exert a significant, yet underappreciated, influence on international politics through their unique dynamics and networks. The theoretical framework integrates insights from family studies, sociology, and international relations to reconceptualize the role of families in global governance. Through a series of diverse case studies—including royal family diplomacy, family structures in conflict resolution, and transnational family networks—the paper illustrates the multifaceted impact of family ties on state behavior and international relations. The findings reveal that family dynamics play a crucial role in shaping diplomatic relations, global economic policies, and human rights discourse. By acknowledging the family as a distinct level of analysis, this work seeks to enrich the understanding of international affairs.
The effects of non-Newtonian fluid material midsole footwear on tibial shock acceleration and attenuation
Authors: Shao Enze , Mei Qichang , Baker Julien S. , Bíró István , Liu Wei , Gu Yaodong
Published: December 2023

Introduction: Given the possibility of higher ground temperatures in the future, the pursuit of a cushioning material that can effectively reduce sports injuries during exercise, particularly one that retains its properties at elevated temperatures, has emerged as a serious concern.

Methods: A total of 18 man recreational runners were recruited from Ningbo University and local clubs for participation in this study. Frequency analysis was employed to investigate whether there is a distinction between non-Newtonian (NN) shoes and ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) shoes.

Results: The outcomes indicated that the utilization of NN shoes furnished participants with superior cushioning when engaging in a 90° cutting maneuver subsequent to an outdoor exercise, as opposed to the EVA material. Specifically, participants wearing NN shoes exhibited significantly lower peak resultant acceleration (p = 0.022) and power spectral density (p = 0.010) values at the distal tibia compared to those wearing EVA shoes. Moreover, shock attenuation was significantly greater in subjects wearing NN shoes (p = 0.023) in comparison to EVA shoes. Performing 90° cutting maneuver in NN shoes resulted in significantly lower peak ground reaction force (p = 0.010), vertical average loading rate (p < 0.010), and vertical instantaneous loading rate (p = 0.030) values compared to performing the same maneuvers in EVA shoes.

Conclusion: The study found that the PRA and PSD of the distal tibia in NN footwear were significantly lower compared to EVA footwear. Additionally, participants exhibited more positive SA while using NN footwear compared to EVA. Furthermore, during the 90° CM, participants wearing NN shoes showed lower PGRF, VAIL, and VILR compared to those in EVA shoes. All these promising results support the capability of NN footwear to offer additional reductions in potential injury risk to runners, especially in high-temperature conditions.
The nature of historical knowledge in large-scale assessments – a study of the relationship between item formats and offerings of epistemic cognition in the Swedish national test in history
Authors: Rosenlund David
Published: December 2023

Issues of validity and reliability have an impact on the construction of tests. Since the 2010s, there has been increasing emphasis in Sweden on enhancing reliability in the large-scale test system to combat grade inflation. This study aims to examine how this increased focus on reliability has affected how the nature of historical knowledge is presented in the national test in history. Accordingly, it addresses the following research question: what kinds of epistemic cognition does the test communicate to students? The concept of epistemic cognition builds on Kuhn et al.’s discussion on epistemic understanding, regarding the balance between the objective and subjective dimensions of knowledge. Furthermore, the concept of companion meanings is used to establish a connection between the items in the test and students’ epistemic cognition. The findings show that the selected-response tasks predominantly communicate an objective dimension of historical knowledge, while the constructed-response tasks communicate both subjective and objective dimensions of historical knowledge. The findings regarding the offerings of epistemic cognition are discussed in relation to validity, reliability, item formats and classroom practices.
Androgen excess: a hallmark of polycystic ovary syndrome
Authors: Wang Kexin , Li Yanhua , Chen Yu
Published: December 2023

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a metabolic, reproductive, and psychological disorder affecting 6–20% of reproductive women worldwide. However, there is still no cure for PCOS, and current treatments primarily alleviate its symptoms due to a poor understanding of its etiology. Compelling evidence suggests that hyperandrogenism is not just a primary feature of PCOS. Instead, it may be a causative factor for this condition. Thus, figuring out the mechanisms of androgen synthesis, conversion, and metabolism is relatively important. Traditionally, studies of androgen excess have largely focused on classical androgen, but in recent years, adrenal-derived 11-oxygenated androgen has also garnered interest. Herein, this Review aims to investigate the origins of androgen excess, androgen synthesis, how androgen receptor (AR) signaling mediates adverse PCOS traits, and the role of 11-oxygenated androgen in the pathophysiology of PCOS. In addition, it provides therapeutic strategies targeting hyperandrogenism in PCOS.
Nonadditive and allele-specific expression of ghrelin in hybrid tilapia
Authors: Zhong Huan , Ren Bingxin , Lou Chenyi , Zhou Yi , Luo Yongju , Xiao Jun
Published: December 2023

Background

Interspecies hybridization is an important breeding method to generate fishes with heterosis in aquaculture. Using this method, hybrid Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus, ♀) × blue tilapia (Oreochromis aureus, ♂) has been produced and widely farmed due to its growth and appetite superiorities. However, the genetic mechanism of these advanced traits is still not well understood. Ghrelin is a crucial gene that regulates growth and appetite in fishes. In the present study, we focused on the expression characteristics and its regulation of ghrelin in the hybrid.

Results

The tissue distribution analysis showed that ghrelin was predominantly expressed in the stomach in the hybrid. Ghrelin was more highly expressed in the stomach in the hybrid and Nile tilapia, compared to blue tilapia, showing a nonadditive pattern. Two single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) sites were identified including T/C and C/G from the second exon in the ghrelin gene from Nile tilapia and blue tilapia. By pyrosequencing based on the SNP sites, the allele-specific expression (ASE) of ghrelin in the hybrid was assayed. The result indicated that ghrelin in the hybrid showed higher maternal allelic transcript ratios. Fasting significantly increased ghrelin overall expression at 4, 8, 12, 24, and 48 h. In addition, higher maternal allelic transcript ratios were not changed in the fasting hybrids at 48 h. The cis and trans effects were determined by evaluating the overall expression and ASE values in the hybrid. The expression of ghrelin was mediated by compensating cis and trans effects in hybrid.

Conclusion

In summary, the present lines of evidence showed the nonadditive expression of ghrelin in the hybrid tilapia and its regulation by subgenomes, offering new insight into gene expression characteristics in hybrids.
Comparative analyses of eight complete plastid genomes of two hemiparasitic Cassytha vines in the family Lauraceae
Authors: Yu Qun-Fei , Tan Yun-Hong , Yu Wen-Bin , Yang Shi-Ting , Huang Jie-Peng , Caraballo-Ortiz Marcos A. , Liu Chao , Song Yu
Published: December 2023

Cassytha is the sole genus of hemiparasitic vines (ca. 20 spp.) belonging to the Cassytheae tribe of the Lauraceae family. It is extensively distributed in tropical and subtropical regions. In this study, we determined the complete plastid genome sequences of C. filiformis and C. larsenii, which do not possess the typical quadripartite structure. The length of C. filiformis plastomes ranged from 114,215 to 114,618 bp, whereas that of C. larsenii plastomes ranged from 114,900 to 114,988 bp. Comparative genomic analysis revealed 1,013 mutation sites, four large intragenomic deletions, and five highly variable regions in the eight plastome sequences. Phylogenetic analyses based on 61 complete plastomes of Laurales species, 19 ITS sequences, and trnK barcodes from 91 individuals of Cassytha spp. confirmed a non-basal group comprising individuals of C. filiformis, C. larsenii, and C. pubescens in the family Lauraceae and proposed a sister relationship between C. filiformis and C. larsenii. Further morphological comparisons indicated that the presence or absence of hairs on the haustoria and the shape or size of fruits were useful traits for differentiating C. filiformis and C. larsenii.