bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Modelización econométrica regional en España: Una revisión aplicada del enfoque unirregional y multirregional
Authors: López Ana M.
Published: January 2024

De las numerosas obras que nos ha dejado el legado de Klein, el artículo publicado en 1969 "The Specification of Regional Econometric Models" expone el auge incipiente de la modelización econométrica regional. Desde entonces, el interés por los modelos regionales y su principal finalidad: la predicción, ha ido en aumento. La accesibilidad a fuentes de información, los programas informáticos para la estimación de modelos han propiciado su desarrollo. Recogemos una reflexión respecto a los principales aspectos a considerar en la modelización econométrica regional: enfoque unirregional y multirregional. Nos referimos a algunos trabajos a nuestro juicio más interesantes, para centrarnos en el estado actual del tema. Interesa conocer qué modelos empíricos se utilizan/pueden utilizarse en la actualidad y qué resultados ofrecen al usuario de predicciones económicas regionales.
La efectividad de los regímenes de derechos de autor y política de competencia. Implicaciones para el bienestar social
Authors: Pulido Pavón Noemí , Palma Martos Luis
Published: January 2024

La conjunción del derecho de autor con la política de competencia supone una de las controversias clave de la economía del copyright dado el poder de mercado que la institución de los derechos de autor otorga al titular de la obra protegida. En el presente trabajo se analizan las claves de esta controversia. Mediante la aplicación de técnicas de datos de panel se constata que para la consecución de un mayor nivel de bienestar social, política de competencia y derechos de autor se han de aplicar con intensidad y de forma complementaria.
Un cuarto de siglo de modelos de financiación autonómica. Análisis de los resultados distributivos del sistema
Authors: Hierro Recio Luis Angel , Atienza Montero Pedro
Published: January 2024

Este trabajo tiene como objetivo medir y evaluar el efecto redistributivo de las transferencias y la distribución de los recursos financieros entre las CC.AA. de régimen común para los distintos modelos de financiación autonómica, desde 1987 a 2010. Para el análisis utilizamos indicadores de desigualdad basados en índices de concentración, ya que los mismos nos permiten medir el efecto redistributivo, la progresividad y la reordenación con la misma tipología de indicadores. Los resultados ponen de manifiesto que el sistema ha evolucionado claramente hacia un menor efecto redistributivo de las transferencias en las CC.AA. del 151, que las CC.AA del 143 han convergido hacia los resultados distributivos de las CC.AA del 151 y que las transferencias han ido reduciendo su efecto sobre la progresividad y la reordenación.
Características financieras de las empresas escindidas en España: Aproximación mediante un modelo logit
Authors: Mínguez Conde José Luis , Ramos Sánchez Sofía , Rodríguez Fernández José Miguel
Published: January 2024

El objetivo del presente trabajo es caracterizar la estructura económica y financiera de las empresas españolas que toman la decisión de escindirse y, así, conocer las circunstancias o determinantes que empujan a las empresas a acogerse a este tipo de reestructuración empresarial. Para ello, hemos trabajado con dos muestras obtenidas en etapas muy distintas: la primera muestra, en el periodo 2001-2003, momento de gran estabilidad económica en España; y la segunda muestra, del año 2011, periodo de crisis económica. Ambas muestras contienen datos de empresas escindidas y no escindidas. Los resultados obtenidos resultan claramente significativos y nos han permitido exponer algunas características que diferencian a las empresas escindidas de las no escindidas a lo largo del tiempo.
El sistema de pensiones de reparto frente a los sistemas financiados: Una crítica a la teoría neoclásica
Authors: Laborda Herrero Juan , Laborda Herrero Ricardo , Inurrieta Beruete Alejandro
Published: January 2024

El objetivo de este artículo es desmontar las bases teóricas que justifican la adopción obligatoria de esquemas de pensiones completamente financiados, públicos o privados, como sustitutos totales o parciales del actual sistema de reparto, no financiado en su totalidad. La transición desde un sistema público de reparto a otro completamente financiado no dotará a las generaciones futuras de un mayor capital, ni aumentará el producto per cápita. La causalidad neoclásica “el ahorro genera inversión” no se cumple. Además, la privatización, total o completa, del sistema de pensiones plantea dudas relacionadas con el riesgo precio de los activos, la existencia de costes de transacción, y la equidad. La hipótesis de inestabilidad financiera (HIF) de Hyman Minsky ofrece un marco teórico de crítica a las hipótesis utilizadas para justificar la transición hacia un sistema de pensiones financiado y privado. Finalmente, se ofrecen soluciones a los problemas asociados al actual sistema de pensiones público de reparto.
Una estimación actuarial del coste individual de las pensiones de jubilación y viudedad: Concurrencia de pensiones del Sistema de la Seguridad Social español
Authors: Alaminos Estefanía , Ayuso Mercedes
Published: January 2024

La creciente incorporación de la mujer al mercado laboral hará que cada vez haya más beneficiarios que incurran en concurrencia de pensiones de jubilación y viudedad. En el trabajo se estima el coste individual esperado asociado a concurrencia de pensiones mediante un modelo actuarial de múltiples estados. Para los hombres, del total de pensión que cobrarán desde el momento de la jubilación un 23,01% estará asociado a concurrencia, ascendiendo al 52,87% para las mujeres. La probabilidad de supervivencia de las personas casadas es superior a la de las personas viudas, a cualquier edad desde los 65 años, para ambos géneros.
The Effect of Salivary Zinc Concentration in Dental Caries Experience
Authors: J. Al-Kaysi Intesar , A.A budallah Huda
Published: January 2024

This study was aimed to investigated the relationship between caries experience and Zinc concentration in salivary supernatant. Materials and methods: This study was done on Forty healthy-looking dental students in Tikrit University, with age range between 19-24 years, stimulated mixed saliva were collected from them and the supernatant part of it were subjected to analysis by Atomic Spectrophotometer in analytical center of chemical engineering college/ Tikrit University, to estimate Zinc concentration. Assessment of caries prevalence was carried out by clinical examination using DMFT and DMFS indices. Zinc concentration and dental caries experience took place in relation to gender.The result showed that the Zinc level in saliva of caries experience group was 76.6±20.6 ng/ml, while that of caries free group was 72.6±32.3 ng/ml. The total mean of saliva Zinc concentration in saliva of males in both gr oups was higher than females.Saliva zinc concentrati on was higher in individuals with caries free when compared with individuals having caries experience. The severity of dental ca ries was associated with the increasing salivary zinc concentrat ion. There was significant differences between the salivary zinc concentration in both sexes. Males in both groups having higher salivary zinc concentration than that in females.
Coloring the Teeth for Duplicate Denture Using a Sectional Mold Technique
Authors: Jasim Mohamed Tariq
Published: January 2024

This study describes a method of coloring the teeth to give natural appearance by using interchangeable flasks for duplicate denture by using a sectional mold technique.
Thriving in College: International, First-Generation, and Transfer Students
Authors: Hannah Webb , Kulkarni Nikita
Published: January 2024

Underrepresented-student groups experience unique challenges throughout their college experience, the impacts of which can be assessed by measuring students’ levels of thriving. The purpose of this study was to understand the thriving of underrepresented college students—first-generation, international, and transfer students, specifically. To understand this, we sought to measure students’ thriving levels and determine the experiences contributing to or detracting from their perception of thriving. This study utilized a sequential exploratory design using the established 72-item thriving quotient survey to measure students’ overall thriving levels. In addition, the study utilized a qualitative content analysis on an open-ended question asking participants to describe contributory experiences. The results show variation among first-generation, international, and transfer students. Our findings reveal first-generation students to have the lowest overall levels of thriving among the underrepresented-student groups, international students to suffer most in social connectedness, and transfer students to be thriving the most. Finally, our content analysis reveals six emergent themes of experiences contributing to the students’ perception of their thriving levels: university support, policies, and procedures; faculty and assignments; life events; concern over money and finances; self-confidence; and belonging.
Dermatoses pediátricas no Pará
Authors: Leitão Camilla Cristina Pereira , Monteiro Daniella da Silva Cal , Monteiro Magda Regiane Lima de Carvalho
Published: January 2024

Objetivo: Avaliar a detecção das principais dermatoses infantis no ambulatório pediátrico e traçar o perfil clínico-epidemiológico dos pacientes atendidos em um Centro de Saúde Escola. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo transversal e observacional, embasado em prontuários físicos e coletado por intermédio de formulários. Foram incluídos no estudo os pacientes com queixas dermatológicas atendidos de janeiro a dezembro de 2021 em um ambulatório de pediatria geral no estado do Pará. Resultados: Foram analisados 721 prontuários. A maioria dos pacientes eram do sexo masculino (53,53%) e a faixa etária mais frequente foi a de escolares (36,06%). As classes diagnósticas mais prevalentes foram as doenças eczematosas (24%), com predominância da dermatite atópica (13,88%). Apenas 90 pacientes necessitaram de encaminhamento para serviço especializado. Observou-se que 27,6% haviam iniciado alguma forma de automedicação antes da consulta pediátrica. Conclusão: Conforme os dados obtidos e a literatura estudada, a prevalência das dermatoses infantis é elevada, tal como a resolubilidade dessas queixas. O presente estudo agrega conhecimentos atualizados sobre o tema, servindo como base para estratégias em saúde nessa população.
PENGARUH REFORMASI BIROKRASI TERHADAP KUALITAS PELAYANAN PEMBUATAN SURAT IZIN MENGEMUDI GOLONGAN C (SIM C) PADA SAT LANTAS POLRESTA PEKANBARU
Authors: Handrian Eko
Published: January 2024

This study aims to determine the influence of bureaucratic reforms to service quality manufacture Driving License On Sat Then Police Pekanbaru assessment indicators used include Structuring management / Management, Reliability, responsivenes, Assurance and Empathy type of research that is located on Sat So Polresta Pekanbaru This is aidescriptive survey , namely the questionnaire as a tool to prioritize the list of data collectioniand dataicollected by theitooliisitheniused as the main raw material for analyzing the empirical condition of objectivity where the purpose of research on the location carefully. There is one group of the populationiand sample in this research that people who have been taking care of a driver's license with a total sample of 100 people. A sampling technique that is used in determining the individual sample is incidental sampling. Types and dataicollection techniquesiused consisted ofiprimary data, collected by questionnaire technique, and interviewsiand secondaryidata wasicollected using observation and documentation. While the data analysis techniques used are validity, reliability test, correlation coefficient, coefficient of determination and t test. Based on analysis techniques Correlation Coefficient for 0634, 0396 and the results of determination coefficient t test with significance <0.05 then researchers assess and conclude that there is influence of bureaucratic reform procedural aspects of the quality of service.
Pelayanan Publik Kantor Camat Rambah Hilir Kabupaten Rokan Hulu
Authors: Rahmi Silvia , Andry Hendry
Published: January 2024

This study aims to determine public services at the Rambah Hilir Sub-District Office, Rambah Hilir District, Rokan Hulu Regency. Indicators of public assessment include service requirements, service procedures, service times, service costs, service products, and complaint handling. Quantitative methods, namely prioritizing questionnaires as a data collection tool, and the data collected with this tool is then used as the main raw material to analyze the empirical conditions of the objective objectives of research objectives at meticulous locations. There are 5 populations and the sample in this study is employees / officers and the community totaling 70 people, the community is 50 people and the employees are 20 people, then the Camat, the Secretary of the Subdistrict, and the Head of Services as the sample interviewed. The technique used in this study is the incident sampling technique for all respondents. Types and data collection techniques consist of primary data collected by questionnaire and interview list techniques and secondary data using observation techniques. While the analysis techniques of the researchers were used with the help of frequency, based on this analysis the researchers concluded that public services at the Rambah Hilir Sub-District Office, Rambah Hilir Subdistrict, Rokan Hulu Regency were at a fairly good interval. Recommendations that need to be considered are mainly regarding procedures, requirements and service providers that must be improved again so that the community feels satisfied with the services provided.
Peranan Kepala Dusun Dalam Membantu Tugas Kepala Desa Kubang Jaya Kecamatan Siak Hulu Kabupaten Kampar
Authors: Parjiyana Parjiyana , Nazir Yendri , Wedayanti Made Devi , Mardianto Mardianto
Published: January 2024

In a village a hamlet can be formed or what is called another name that is adjusted to the origin, customs, and socio-cultural values of the community. The formation of the hamlet is mentioned in Law Number 6 of 2014 concerning Villages Article 8 paragraph (4) says that in the village area a hamlet is formed or what is called by another name is adjusted to the origin, customs, and social values of the village community. The research method used is qualitative. The method used is qualitative with a descriptive approach. The results of this study will be published in accredited national journals and non-accredited national journals. In addition, the results of this study will be used as teaching materials in subjects that have relevance in the problems examined. The conclusion of this study is the role of the hamlet chief in assisting the village head in Kubang Jaya Village, Siak Hulu Sub-District, Kampar Regency, seen from the Task Indicator on the Measuring Scale Implemented. Furthermore, the role of the Hamlet Chief in assisting the Village Head in Kubang Jaya Village, Siak Hulu Subdistrict, Kampar Regency is seen from the Function Indicators on the Measuring Scale Implemented.
Peranan Camat Moro Dalam Menertibkan Pembangunan Rumah Di Pesisir Pantai Kabupaten Karimun Provinsi Kepulauan Riau
Authors: Azmi Azmi , Zulkarnain Deska
Published: January 2024

Governments have an obligation to make the arrangement and control of the coastal areas as mentioned in the Act - Act No. 1 of 2014 About the Management of Coastal and Island - Small Island in Article 17 paragraph (4), which permits the location can not be given to the core area in the conservation area, sea lanes, the port area and the public beach. Then described in Law - Law No. 1 of 2014 About the Management of Coastal and Island - Small Island, namely monitoring, utilization, control, planning. Nor has the district head in this case must be able to supervise, utilize, control, and planning for development of existing dikawasannya seashores. Riau Island Province is one of the provinces in Indonesia with thousands of islands. One is that many districts Moro coastal areas so that the sub-district should be able to reduce the number of existing development dikecamatan Moro seashores. Berdaarkan where such rules are found to be indicators of control, utilization, control and planning. But in practice there are still many problems that can be seen in the field, namely the construction of the District Moro seashores are still many and such left alone, and if camat in this case as a sub-district leader was silent and no enforcement does. The purpose of this study was to mengetaui extent of camat role in the discipline of existing buildings on the seashores have been implemented or not. The focus of this research is the Moro East Village and Village Pauh, with quantitative methods. Where after conducting the research and data processing and analysis found the conclusion that the role of district head in the discipline construction of houses on the seashores in the district Moro is in the category of "less Acting", because the Head is not doing demolition on the building located on the seashores dikecamatan Moro it is because camat not do monitoring, utilization, control, and planning on coastal areas in the district Moro Karimun Regency of Riau Islands province.
Analisis Kepuasan Masyarakat Terhadap Pelayanan Melalui E-Service Quality Di Kota Jambi
Authors: Karim Navarin , Hendriyaldi Hendriyaldi , Rohayati Wahyu
Published: January 2024

In the era of digitalization, every government agency is expected to be able to solve community problems quickly and be technology-based in facing the era of the industrial revolution 4.0. The government is not only required to provide conventional system services, but also to provide technology-based or electronic services. Then the creation of collaboration between employees and technology while serving the community. The research objective was to see the influence of public services on community satisfaction and the influence of e-service quality on community satisfaction in the Jambi City Government in the digitalization era. This research uses descriptive quantitative research. In this technical research, the data used a questionnaire method given to respondents who stated statements related to the object of research, namely public services, electronic service quality and community satisfaction. In this sampling research using purposive sampling technique. Purposive sampling is a sampling technique with considerations that meet the criteria.. The number of samples in this study were 60 people. Measurement using a Likert scale variable. The technique of testing the instrument for validity and reliability. Data analysis techniques used the help of the SPSS 21.0 application. The results showed that there was a significant positive effect of public services on community satisfaction, there was a significant positive effect on the e-services quality on community satisfaction, and there was a significant positive effect of public services and e-services quality on community satisfaction together with the Jambi City government.
Indeks Kepuasan Masyarakat (IKM) Kelompok Nelayan Tuna Terhadap Program CSR PT Pertamina RU II Dumai
Authors: Hildawati Hildawati
Published: January 2024

CSR is a commitment of business people to continue to act ethically, operate legally and contribute to economic growth, along with improving the quality of life of employees and their families as well as improving the quality of local communities and communities in the business environment within the company's business environment. PT Pertamina RU II Dumai is one company that continuously carries out CSR activities with various target groups in the community. One of the beneficiaries of PT Pertamina RU II Dumai's CSR program is the Tuna Fishermen Group with the Fishermen Community Empowerment Program (Minapolitan Village Development Pilot Project). This study is to measure community satisfaction with the CSR program that has been carried out so that concrete steps can be found to increase the benefits of program implementation. The population of this research is the Tuna Fishermen Group with 11 members. The sampling technique is the Census. The data method used a questionnaire and observation. Data analysis refers to Permen PAN and RB No. 14 of 2017. From the analysis conducted, it was obtained that the IKM value was 3.25 with the IKM value converted to 81.25 which could be interpreted as “Good” for the Performance Quality Program.
Pengaruh Kepemimpinan Diri Sendiri Terhadap Sikap Wirausaha Pada Usaha Makanan Tradisional Di Desa Palung Raya Kecamatan Tambang Kabupaten Kampar
Authors: Syarfan La Ode , Kurniawan Andri
Published: January 2024

Lopek Bugi Desa Palung Raya, District Kampar is a home-based traditional food business. In running a business requires self-leadership that requires a willing attitude to accept change. Spread the list of businesses in 2018 as many as 24 businesses with 140 owners and workers. The sampling technique was conducted random sampling of 44 samples by collecting data using questionnaires. The results showed that the Lieliefors L Linearity Test calculated (0.0167) < L tables (0.0974) and sig (p-value) = 200 > 0.05 or Y estimate errors over normal randomized error X or H0 count received. Heteroskedastisity tests observed that residual points were around random horizontal lines (Almost positive and negative inters intervals). Thus, it can be concluded narratively that the assumption of mean error equals 0 is met. Hypothesized testing in linieraitas test Can be concluded that, there is a linear relationship between X and Y because the level of significance of α = 0.05 then H0 is accepted because sig 0.850 > 0.05. Test f states that, It is known that f count= 20,205 and f table= 4.07, meaning f count> f table means significant between variables selfleadership affects Entrepreneurial Attitudes. While in the t test, the correlation between independent selfleadership variables (X) affects entrepreneurial attitudes (Y). This indicates that the higher self-leadership will lead to increased Entrepreneurial Attitudes. Thus this hypothesis states that Self-Leadership has a significant effect on entrepreneurial attitudes in small businesses traditional food "Lopek Bugi" In The Village Trough Raya District Mines Kampar District acceptable.
What Disrupts Flow in Office Work? The Impact of Frequency and Relevance of IT-Mediated Interruptions
Authors:   TU Dortmund University, Nadj Mario , Rissler Raphael ,   Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Adam Marc ,   University of Newcastle, Knierim Michael ,   Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Li Maximilian ,   Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Maedche Alexander ,   Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Riedl René ,   University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria,   Johannes Kepler University
Published: January 2024

Flow, the holistic sensation people experience when they act with total involvement, is a known driver for desired work outcomes like task performance. However, the increasing ubiquity of IT at work can disrupt employees’ flow. Thus, the impact of IT-mediated interruptions on flow warrants more attention in research and practice. We conducted a NeuroIS laboratory experiment focusing on a typical office work task—an invoice matching task (i.e., matching customer payments to invoices). We manipulated interruption frequency (low, high) and content relevance (irrelevant, relevant) to study the impact of interruptions on self-reported flow, its dimensions, and high-frequency heart rate variability (HF-HRV; calculated from electrocardiography recordings) as a proxy for parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) activation. We found that content relevance moderated the relationship between interruption frequency and self-reported flow and that these results vary along flow dimensions. Content relevance also moderated the relationship between interruption frequency and PNS activation. Furthermore, self-reported flow was positively associated with both perceived and objective task performance, while PNS activation was not related to either performance measure. Lastly, we found no relationship between PNS activation (measured by HF-HRV) and self-reported flow, contributing to an important debate in the NeuroIS literature on whether physiological evidence constitutes an alternative or a complement to self-reports. Overall, our findings indicate that frequent interruptions are not harmful per se. Rather, considering content relevance is critical for a more comprehensive understanding of the effects on self-reported flow, its dimensions, and the underlying physiology.
variation géographique et sociale dans le français d'internet: émojis et émoticônes en France et au Québec
Authors: Flesch Marie
Published: January 2024

Cet article explore la variation géographique et la variation de genre dans l'utilisation des émoticônes et des emojis en français, dans deux ensembles de corpus : deux corpus de tweets géolocalisés en France et au Québec, et deux corpus de commentaires postés sur deux forums français et québécois de Reddit. Les résultats montrent que sur Reddit, les émojis sont plus fréquents dans le corpus québécois que dans le corpus français, et que les émoticônes sont plus fréquentes dans le corpus français. Ils révèlent également que les emojis sont plus fréquents que les emoticons sur Twitter, mais pas sur Reddit. L'effet du genre est significatif dans tous les corpus, les femmes utilisant plus d'émoticônes et d'emojis que les hommes. Enfin, une analyse du corpus de tweets français, qui est annoté avec l'âge, ne révèle aucun effet de l'âge sur la fréquence des emojis.
Dire la race ?
Authors: Padiou Iris
Published: January 2024

Cet article de sociolinguistique s’intéresse à des pratiques langagières de racialisation ordinaires. A partir d’un corpus composé d’interactions orales entre les membres d’une association parisienne accueillant des personnes sans domicile et migrantes, l’article explore la difficulté de dire les catégories raciales "noir" et "blanc". Ces processus de catégorisation sont décrits dans leurs dimensions interactionnelles, discursives et énonciatives. Ces descriptions révèlent que, en certaines occasions, une tension forte entoure l’énonciation des catégories raciales. L’article questionne alors la pertinence, du point de vue des locuteurs, des catégories raciales pour décrire le réel.
Copper-Catalyzed Perarylation of Cyclopentadiene: Synthesis of Hexaarylcyclopentadienes
Authors: Gisbert Yohan , Simón Marqués Pablo , Baccini Caterina , Abid Seifallah , Saffon-Merceron Nathalie , Rapenne Gwénaël , Kammerer Claire
Published: January 2024

While hexaphenylsilacyclopentadiene (hexaphenylsilole) is viewed as an archetypal Aggregation-Induced Emission (AIE) luminogen, its isostructural hydrocarbon surrogate hexaphenylcyclopentadiene has strikingly never been investigated in this context, most probably due to a lack of synthetic availability. Herein, we report a straightforward synthesis of hexaphenylcyclopentadiene, via the direct perarylation of cyclopentadiene upon copper(I) catalysis under microwave activation, with the formation of six new C-C bonds in a single synthetic operation. Using zirconocene dichloride as a convenient source of cyclopentadiene and a variety of aryl iodides as coupling partners, this copper-catalyzed cross-coupling reaction gave rise to a series of unprecedented hexaarylcyclopentadienes, displaying promising properties as AIE luminogens. In addition, these propeller-shaped perarylcyclopentadienes are direct precursors of π-extended conjugated polycyclic compounds, and their cyclodehydrogenation under Scholl reaction conditions yielded helicenic 17,17-diarylcyclopenta[l,l’]diphenanthrenes. These structurally complex polyannelated fluorene derivatives can now be prepared in only two synthetic steps from cyclopentadiene for applications as organic semiconductors or fluorophores.
IMPACT OF USING BLENDED LEARNING PLATFORMS IN DELIVERING EDUCATION AS PERCEIVED BY THE STUDENTS IN THE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS (HEIS) IN SANTA CRUZ, LAGUNA
Authors: A. Ramos Adoree , Austria Lovely , Calabit Danielle , Dequito Gemma
Published: January 2024

When the pandemic struck, higher education adopted blended learning as the new standard curriculum. Blended learning is a combination of conventional, online, and digital components of education to provide students with a flexible setting for their experiences and learning. This study examined the effects of adopting blended learning platforms to offer education to students in Laguna, and it goes into further detail regarding the aspects influencing students’ learning processes. These factors scrutinized how students, educators, organizations, learning assistance, technology, and content interact. In the subsystems of the complex adaptable blended learning system framework, the considerations of these factors are more important. Further, the study explored the coping mechanisms used by students and teachers in adjusting to the new standard curriculum. While the characteristics are discussed, the study also considered how the aforementioned aspects impacted student engagement, ability to cope up, learning outcomes, motivation, and the advantages of participation. It was therefore revealed that blended learning has significantly influenced the development of the new normal learning, which helped students successfully adjust. Hence, many students view blended learning as being both flexible and time-efficient. Notwithstanding, it is not for everyone due to several reasons. Such grounds include the fact that children require a lot of support as they transition to the new learning and guide on how to do so. The research suggests further discussion regarding a broader approach to blended learning. Results are vii presented considering how hybrid learning has impacted students who are pursuing higher education.
THE ROLE OF EDUCATION IN PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE BEHAVIOR CHANGE IN BANGLADESH: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY
Authors: Emon Md Mehedi Hasan , Hassan Farheen
Published: January 2024

This qualitative study investigates the impact of education on sustainable behavior change in Bangladesh. Semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions were conducted with educators, community leaders, and members of the public to explore the role of education in promoting sustainable behavior change. Thematic analysis of the data identified several key findings, including the importance of education in increasing awareness of environmental and social issues, promoting the adoption of sustainable practices, and encouraging active participation in sustainable development initiatives. The study also identified several challenges to promoting sustainable behavior change through education in Bangladesh, including limited resources and funding for education, limited access to education in rural areas, and a lack of awareness and understanding among the public about the importance of sustainable development.
EFFECTS OF PLANNING ON L2 LEARNERS NARRATIVE WRITTEN OUTPUT A STUDY UNDER VOCATIONAL EDUCATING BACKGROUND
Authors: Guo Zhonglan
Published: January 2024

Previous studies both at home and abroad have provided rich insights into planning effects on L2 learners’ narrative written output. However, few researches have been conducted under China’s vocational education background. The current study will fill up this gap. It reports a study of the effects of three types of planning (Pre-task planning-PTP, within task planning-WTP and No time planning-NP) on 60 first year students’ narrative written performance in terms of accuracy,complexity and fluency. These students are studying computer programming at Yancheng College of Mechatronic Technology. The results demonstrate that planning could contribute to learners’ written output. However, it did not simultaneously affect all the three aspects significantly. This study also illustrated that the impact of pre-task planning and within task planning is different, or at least to certain extent. This may have some implies for writing pedagogy.
ASSESSMENT OF TEACHER PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT IN SECONDARY EDUCATION SYSTEM, CROSS RIVER STATE
Authors: Egbeji Emmanuel Edung
Published: January 2024

The study centered on the assessment of teacher performance management in the secondary Education System, in Cross River State, Nigeria. It was evident that performance management is meant to ensure that the stated aims and objectives of the organization are successfully achieved through timely targeted objectives. the study pinpoints basic areas where performance management is needed by the staff of the organization which is targeted by the end of the academic year, it is an ongoing process. Therefore, to enhance performance management, administrators and managers should strive to organize regular meetings to review objectives and learning opportunities and also establishes a good development plan, review progress, and discuss actions to ensure staff success. The study concludes that prompt and timely performance appraisal promotes effective feedback and serves as basic criteria for a motivational tool that helps identify individual strengths and areas for development. this also ensures and gives staff ample opportunity to share ideas for the growth of the organization at large.
EVAPORATION OF METHYLATED SPIRIT AS AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF RADIOACTIVITY DEMONSTRATION IN PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY AT SECONDARY SCHOOL LEVELS
Authors: Etuk Sunday Edet , Umoh Imoiboho Sunday , Robert Ubong Williams , Agbasi Okechukwu Ebuka
Published: January 2024

Practical demonstrations by teacher and learner, especially in Science Education, make teaching-learning process pragmatic, learner-centred, easier to understand, and more appreciated. Also, it has been observed that radioactivity is one of the important topics in Physics and Chemistry at Secondary School levels. Unfortunately, its concept appears abstract and illusion in the minds of the learners due to lack of practical demonstrations or experimentation of the theory. The reason for such deficiency may be attributed to hazardous nature of radioactive substances, strict legal regulations on their exposures (both at the international and domestic levels), associated risk during transportation and handling, etc. The essence of this research is to devise a way of practically demonstrating radioactivity by utilising a non-radioactive substance that is cheaply available with high level of sustainability and potential to exhibit decay. Specifically, methylated spirit was used as the non-radioactive substance in this study. It was put in a syringe clamped vertically with an open end facing up and timing of its evaporation was performed separately for intervals of 10 minutes and 15 minutes. In each case, the volume of the methylated spirit left was recorded and the data obtained were analysed It was observed that the volume – time relationships were of exponential decay characteristic supported by empirical formula governing radioactivity, notwithstanding the time intervals considered. For 10 minutes interval consideration, the results showed evaporation constant (which is analogous to decay constant), and half-life to be 8.14 x 10-4 min-1, and 851.4 minutes respectively whereas in the case of 15 minutes interval, they were found to be 8.40 x 10-4 min-1, and 825.0 minutes respectively. Hence, it could be adjudged that methylated spirit is a promising non-radioactive substance for practical experiment/demonstration to make teaching and learning of radioactivity learner-centred for a better understanding of the topic in Physics and Chemistry at Secondary School levels.
WHERE ARE WE AND WHERE ARE WE GOING: EDUCATIONAL INNOVATION INITIATIVES IN SAN PABLO COLLEGES
Authors: Lunar Bernardo C. , M. Eala Ma. Socorro
Published: January 2024

This study explored the relationship between employees’ attitude, values, intentions, and readiness towards innovation. The study employed a mixed-methods design with a sample of 70 employees from various departments of San Pablo Colleges including teachers, non-teaching staff and administrators. The participants completed a survey to assess their attitude, values, intentions, and readiness towards innovation. A focused-group discussion involving 13 employees was also conducted to ascertain directions as regards innovation efforts of the college. The results showed that employees’ positive attitude, strong values and intentions, and high level of readiness towards innovation were positively correlated. Specifically, employees who had a positive attitude towards innovation also had strong values that aligned with the innovation goals and were more likely to intend to participate in the innovation initiatives. Furthermore, employees who had a high level of readiness for change were more likely to have positive attitudes, strong values, and intentions to participate in the pursuits for innovation. Based on the focused-conversation results, SPC is considering 3 priority innovation areas: Teaching and Learning Innovation; Social-Ecological Innovation; and Technology and Governance Innovation.
REVIEW ON DORMANCY, CAUSES, USES, AND MEASURES OF OVERCOMING IT
Authors: Awasthi Prakash
Published: January 2024

The majority of both human and animal diets are made up mostly of seed, which is also the foundation and the first input used in the transmission of genetic features in crop development. Seed dormancy, a physiological phenomenon in plants that can be brought on by internal or external stimuli, prevents seeds from sprouting even under ideal circumstances. Hard seed coats, underdeveloped embryos, primitive embryos, and inhibitory compounds can all contribute to seed dormancy. Under normal circumstances, soil melting and freezing, microbial activity, forest fires, soil activity, and animal consumption break dormancy in seeds. The most common method for releasing seeds from their dormancy is scarification, which can be carried out mechanically or chemically followed by others like scarification, light and heat treatment, dipping in hot water, etc. Leaching is another method for ending seed dormancy because it destroys the inhibitory components of the seed coat.
THE EVOLUTIONARY TRENDS AND GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION OF THE TETHYAN MARKER PALEOCENE BENTHIC FORAMINIFERAL SPECIES OF ANAN
Authors: Salim Anan Haidar
Published: January 2024

Twenty-four diagnostic Paleocene benthic foraminiferal species of Anan, which related to eighteen genera were erected from five widely separated countries in the Southern and Northern Tethys, its proposed evolutionary trends of them, and the taxonomic revision of these taxa, which will greatly aid paleontologists and biostratigraphers to helpfully understanding. Thirteen species of them were erected from Egypt ((Siphogaudryina strougoi, Pseudoclavulina hewaidyi, P. youssefi, Annulofrondicularia bignoti, Tristix aubertae, Lenticuzonaria misrensis, Percultazonaria alii, P. ameeri, Palmula berggreni, P. salimi, Vaginulinopsis boukharyi, Citharina plummerae, Gyroidinoides luterbacheri), five species from UAE (Repmanina mazeni, Psammolingulina bahri, Laevidentalina hudae, Hemirobulina olae, Ramulina futyani), three species from Pakistan (Textularia haquei, Spiroloculina haquei, S. pakistanica), two species from Jordan: (Pseudoclavulina futyani, Lenticuzonaria hodae), and one species of them is recorded from Tunisia (Leroyia tunisica). The paleogeographic distribution of these taxa are recorded in some other countries in the Southern and Northern Tethys than the original type locality, e.g. Iran, Czech, Bulgaria and Argentina. Some of these species are used to introduce an evolutionary trend marked by changes in the morphology and other characters of these benthic foraminiferal test. The Southern Tethys assemblage indicates an open marine environment, which represents middle-outer neritic environment and shows an affinity with Midway-Type Fauna (MTF).
REVIEW ON PROTEIN FOOTPRINTING AS A TOOL IN STRUCTURAL BIOLOGY
Authors: Ogundairo Oluwatosin , Ayo-Farai Oluwatoyin , Paschal Maduka Chinedu , Okongwu Chiamaka Chinaemelum , Olaide Babarinde Abdulraheem , Sodamade Olamide
Published: January 2024

Structural characterization of proteins is fundamental for understanding their functions and interactions within cellular environments. Protein footprinting has emerged as a powerful and versatile technique in structural biology, providing valuable insights into protein structure, dynamics, and conformational changes. This study comprehensively explores the principles, methodologies, and applications of protein footprinting as an indispensable tool in structural biology. Protein footprinting encompasses a range of innovative techniques, including hydroxyl radical footprinting, mass spectrometry-based footprinting, and chemical footprinting, each offering unique advantages for probing different aspects of protein structure. The study elucidates the underlying principles of these methods, discussing the mechanisms by which protein-footprinting agents interact with amino acid residues and elucidate structural details. The application of protein footprinting in studying protein-protein interactions, ligand binding, and conformational changes is highlighted through a detailed examination of key studies and experimental approaches. The review emphasizes the versatility of protein footprinting in investigating diverse protein systems, from small globular proteins to large multi-subunit complexes. Furthermore, the integration of protein footprinting with other structural biology techniques, such as X-ray crystallography, NMR spectroscopy, and cryo-electron microscopy, is explored to showcase the complementary nature of these approaches in achieving a comprehensive understanding of protein structure and function. The study addresses recent advancements and technological innovations in protein footprinting methodologies, including advancements in mass spectrometry instrumentation and data analysis strategies. Additionally, it discusses challenges associated with the technique, such as data interpretation and accessibility, and proposes future directions for overcoming these hurdles. Protein footprinting stands as a valuable tool in the structural biologist’s arsenal, providing unique perspectives on protein structure and dynamics. As the field continues to evolve, with ongoing refinements in methodologies and expanded applications, protein footprinting is poised to play a pivotal role in unraveling the complexities of biological macromolecules. This study serves as a comprehensive resource for researchers and practitioners seeking an in-depth understanding of protein footprinting and its contributions to advancing structural biology.
ORGANIC FARMING: A RELIABLE STRATEGY FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE IN NEPAL
Authors: Tiwari Sushmita , Rai Shreya , Adhikari Jasmin , Bista Samarth
Published: January 2024

Agriculture and agricultural practices should be the wisest pursuits as they contribute to the well-being of Mother Earth. Organic farming is a system of farming that is guided by principles designed to promote environmental conservation, biodiversity, soil health, and the overall well-being of the ecosystem. This comprehensive review delves into the efficacy of organic farming as a dependable strategy for achieving sustainable agriculture in Nepal. Against the backdrop of Nepal’s diverse agroecological zones and traditional farming practices, the study meticulously examines the multifaceted advantages, challenges, and implications of adopting organic farming within this unique context. Organic farming, characterized by the exclusion of synthetic chemicals and the emphasis on ecological balance, stands out as a promising approach to address the pressing issues faced by Nepalese agriculture. The review underscores the enhanced soil fertility associated with organic practices, attributing it to the utilization of natural fertilizers such as compost and manure. This sustainable farming method not only fosters soil health but also safeguards vital resources like water and promotes biodiversity by refraining from synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. With the dawn of the 21st century and the exponential rise in the population, food security has become an alarming issue. To access food demand of the growing population the use of chemical fertilizers has been rampant contributing to sustainability issues. As a result, it becomes increasingly important to address how to achieve food security while simultaneously addressing the imbalance in the ecosystem. In this review paper, we have discussed some of the amendments used for the promotion of organic farming such as Jholmol (1,2,3), Biochar, Panchagavya, Jeevamrut, Bijamrita, Vermin-compost, Vermiwash.
EXAMINING THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 AND ITS RELATED LOCKDOWN ON FOOD SECURITY AND JOB LOSSES: A CASE OF KUMASI, GHANA
Authors: Yeboah Adusei Frank
Published: January 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic and its related partial lockdown have become a multiplier of vulnerability, compounding threats to food security and job losses whiles opening up weaknesses to food systems. The study’s objective was to examine the impact of COVID-19 disease and its related lockdown on food and nutrition security and job losses. It was carried out in Asokwa Municipal. The site forms part of the cities in Ghana to experience the partial lockdown, hence its selection. Both primary and secondary data collection formed part of the study. Fifty respondents were selected as sample size by means of the purposive sampling technique. The study employed a qualitative approach with a descriptive and narrative posture to the presentation, discussion and analysis. An open-ended questionnaire and a checklist were used for data collection through semi-structured interviews. It was discovered from the results that food and nutrition insecurity, job losses and income reductions were still very common, affecting the participants livelihood. Disproportionally affected were households whose income comes from farming, transporting, informal labour as well as marketers. It was concluded that food and nutrition insecurity and job losses were not outside the impact of COVID-19 and its associated partial lockdown. Food and nutrition security is a global concern in present circumstances. The food supply chain has been hit hardest by COVID-19, causing food insecurity of the most vulnerable segment of the society. Also, most of the migrant, informal and seasonal farm workers were losing their jobs which affected their demand for food. Therefore, the government should step up the measures to control the pandemic without disturbing the food supply chain. The development and the use of online marketing strategies where people can make order of various products should be promoted.
GIS APPLICATION ON HEALTH SERVICES FOR MALARIA DETECTION IN NASARAWA STATE, A CASE STUDY OF KEFFI
Authors: I Sufiyan , Sagir I.M , Nasir B.L
Published: January 2024

GIS technology has advanced in the area human health and comfort for the stable development in our society. The issue of malaria outbreak and lack of proper hygiene was alarming in most developing countries of Africa and South East Asia. In this study, data of out-patients were collected and analysed using new method of cloud-GIS which is also function like web GIS. The recent development in most hospitals is the creation of patients’ database for easy service delivery. Everything now is turning to be electronically synchronised for quick attention and time saving. The introduction of cloud Geographic Information System, patient’s lives were improved and saved. Once the information of the patient is recorded, then it speeds up the health delivery of necessary diagnoses to be administered. The objectives of the study are to evaluate the spread of the malaria disease and to examine the spatial and non spatial attributes of the patients in Keffi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, Nigeria. The results indicated that about 12 districts were geocoded using 2 years data from 2020 to 2021. In 2020 about 1,145 people were contracted with Malaria in Keffi with the highest record geocoded is Anguwan Tive in July and Sabon Layi in June 2020. While, the lowest malaria cases was reported in Antau and GRA area. In 2021 the total people attacked by malaria is 1,108. This reported little improvement and reduction of malaria from the previous year in Keffi.