bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effectiveness of electrical muscle stimulation in controlling blood glucose level
Authors: Trivedi Vishwajeet , Goyal Divya , Mahajan Richa
Published: May 2022

The aim is to critically review the relevant evidence on the interrelationships between electrical muscle stimulation and metabolic outcomes. From this review appear that the effects of electrical muscle stimulation resulted in reductions in HbA1c, and other outcome measures of diabetes mellitus type 2. Considering the available evidence, it appears that electrical muscle stimulation could be an effective intervention to help glycemic control, especially considering that the effects of this form of intervention are comparable with what reported with physical exercise. Less studies have investigated regarding electrical muscle stimulation (its duration, type of current, form of impulses, sites to be stimulated etc) offers a synergistic and incremental effect on glycemic control; however, from the available evidences appear that electrical muscle stimulation seems to determine additional change in HbA1c that can be seen significant if compared with other forms of blood sugar control methods.
Power optimization of Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) and DAC used in Closed Loop Deep Brain Neuro-Stimulator (CDBS) at 45nm using Cadence Virtuoso
Authors: Banu Sufia , Gupta Shweta
Published: May 2022

Deep-Brain-Stimulation (DBS) is a rapidly growing area which aims to enhance the lives of patients with different types of brain disorders. In regards of implanted devices, it's perhaps one of the most active research topics. This study describes a Low-Noise-Amplifier (LNA) and Digital-to-Analog Convertor (DAC) for biopotential collection on Deep Brain Stimulation.
Mapping review of the potential of Tarap Plants (Artocarpus odoratissimus) for health
Authors: Yulianti Ika , Padlilah Rahmi , Ariyanti Ririn , Retnowati Yuni , Febrianti Selvia , Purnamasari Agus
Published: May 2022

Artocarpus odoratissimus (A. odoratissimus), or tarap fruit in Indonesian, is widely used as traditional medicine because almost all parts have pharmacological properties. The purpose of this review is to examine the health benefits of tarap plants based on published evidence, and also to find out where the potential for these compounds is stored in plant parts. Based on the results of the review, the parts that have the potential as antioxidants are the peel, seeds and flesh of the fruit. The peel also has antidiabetic and anticancer functions. The seeds have an antibacterial function.
Applying machine learning method in neutrons and gamma-rays identification according to their pulse shapes
Authors: Le Xuan Chung , Vi Ho Phong , Le Tuan Anh , Nguyen Duc Ton , Nguyen Hoang Phuc , Bui Duy Linh
Published: May 2022

Neutrons and gamma-rays from a 152Cf source have been measured and separated based on the time of flight (TOF) technique. Their pulse shape characteristics measured by EJ-299-33 scintillator were used to train an artificial neural network (ANN) in a machine learning method. Afterward, the ANN was used to predict another set of pulse shape data to identify neutron and gamma-ray events. Comparing to the charge-comparison method, the ANN gave better identification. This result proves a potential application of machine learning method in the nuclear data analysis.
Determination of warning level at Lang Son environmental radiation monitoring station
Authors: Nguyen Van Khanh , Duong Van Thang , Nguyen Thi Oanh , Nguyen Thi Thu Ha , Doan Thuy Hau , Le Thi Hoa , Cao Duc Viet , Duong Duc Thang
Published: May 2022

In this study, a method to estimate the baseline of ambient dose equivalent rate (ADER) of the Lang Son radioactive monitoring station was presented. The warning level is calculated from the arithmetic mean and standard deviation of the terrestrial background value. The terrestrial background value estimated from the Radon peak removal algorithm is 39.85 nSv/h with a standard deviation of 7.58 nSv/h. For comparison, the soil samples around the monitoring equipment were collected and analyzed the activity concentration of nuclides 226Ra, 232Th, 40K. The terrestrial background value estimated from these values of activity concentration is of 41.10 ± 2.96 nSv/h. There is a good agreement between the results evaluating ADER from Radon peak removal algorithm and from the activity concentration of nuclides 226Ra, 232Th, 40K.
Establish the training program of alternating current field measurement - level II according to SNT-TC-1A
Authors: Le Duc Thinh , Ngo Thi Kieu Oanh
Published: May 2022

Alternating Current Field Measurement (ACFM) is a technique of the Electromagnetic method used to detect surface defects of metal materials. Currently, this technique is widely applied in the field of maintenance of Oil and Gas projects as an alternative to the Magnetic Particle Testing method. The establishment of ACFM training program according to Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A of The American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) will increase the autonomy of the domestic testing human resources, especially advanced techniques. Based on documents and standards combined with the actual survey, training programs, training materials, question banks, examinations developed meet the requirements of international standards and in accordance with the conditions applied in Vietnam
Consecuencias de la deserción estudiantil en la Facultad de Odontología, UNAN-León. Enfoque desde sus protagonistas
Authors: Guevara Altamirano Carlos , Quintana Salgado Luis
Published: May 2022

Este artículo explora y analiza las consecuencias de la deserción estudiantil desde el enfoque de sus protagonistas, los estudiantes que abandonan componentes curriculares en la Facultad de Odontología, UNAN-León. Se realizó un estudio con metodología cualitativa, realizando entrevistas a profundidad, con análisis interpretativo reduccionista. Se elaboró una guía para la entrevista semi estructurada que contenía las categorías referidas a las consecuencias de la deserción en los ámbitos: académico, familiar, recursos, emocional y social. Los participantes de esta investigación fueron siete estudiantes a quienes se le explicó el propósito del estudio, voluntariamente aceptaron y tuvieron la disposición para emitir su opinión sin reservas, en una entrevista individual grabada en audio. Encontrándose que para los estudiantes desertar componentes implica un atraso académico en su formación y repercute desde un punto de vista emocional, afectando su autoestima estudiantil con sentimientos de culpabilidad, inseguridad y depresión.
Colección Resumen de las Actas de la Comisión de Monumentos y Patrimonio Histórico. Número 3, sesión 7 marzo de 2022.
Authors: Comisión de Monumentos y Patrimonio Histórico
Published: May 2022

Sesión 7 marzo de 2022.
Relación de los asuntos tratados:
1. Aprobación formal del acta núm. 2 de 7 de febrero de 2022, p. 2.2. Se da cuenta del envío del acta núm. 1 de 10 de enero de 2022 a la Directora General de Patrimonio Cultural de la Comunidad de Madrid con los acuerdos que le atañen, p. 3.3. Redacción del nuevo convenio entre Patrimonio Nacional, Ayuntamiento de Madrid y Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, sobre la ermita de San Antonio de la Florida, p. 3.4. Solicitud de informe a la Academia por el Ministerio de Cultura y Deporte, sobre la incoación de expediente de declaración de Bien de Interés Cultural, en la categoría de Conjunto Histórico, de la Central Térmica de la Minero Siderúrgica de Ponferrada (León), pp. 3-20.5. Los restos arquitectónicos de la antigua iglesia del Buen Suceso de Madrid, abandonados en el monte de El Pardo, pp. 20-29.6. Estado de conservación de la piedra del Templo de Debod, p. 30.7. Ruegos y preguntas p. 30.
Informe sobre la "Central Térmica de la Minero Siderúrgica de Ponferrada (León)"
Authors: Comisión de Monumentos y Patrimonio Histórico
Published: May 2022

Informe de la Comisión de Monumentos y Patrimonio Histórico de la Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando sobre la idoneidad de incoar el expediente de declaración de Bien de Interés Cultural, en la categoría de conjunto histórico, de la "Central Térmica de la Minero Siderúrgica de Ponferrada (León)", emitido a solicitud de la Dirección General de Bellas Artes del Ministerio de Cultura y Deporte.
Priorización de problemas en talleres metalmecánicos: dos casos de estudio en Boyacá-Colombia
Authors: Contreras Castañeda Eduin , Pérez Uribe Rafael
Published: May 2022

En los procesos de mejora continua la identificación y priorización de problemas es el punto clave de partida. En este trabajo, se presentan dos metodologías para la identificación y priorización de problemas en talleres del sector metalmecánico de BoyacáColombia, con el fin de aportar al mejoramiento continuo de los mismos. Para cumplir con el propósito de esta investigación se seleccionaron dos talleres metalmecánicos, identificando y priorizando los problemas vitales presentes al interior de sus procesos productivos a través del ciclo PHVA y el Análisis de Vulnerabilidad de Procesos (AVP). Se concluye que la priorización de problemas bajo las metodologías propuestas y el compromiso de la alta dirección es una etapa vital para la mejora continua de talleres y organizaciones empresariales.
A Proposed outsourcing model for pick-up and delivery processes
Authors: Muharemović Ermin , Kosovac Amel , Mostarac Katarina , Begović Muhamed
Published: May 2022

In the last few years, we have been active participants in globalization and the rapid growth of online commerce. This trend directly impacts logistics, postal, and courier companies. Challenges are visible in the growth and development of these companies, as well as quality of task execution and the ability to adapt to market conditions. With the impact of the SARS-COV-19 virus on the market, and due to locks during the pandemic, shoppers were forced to buy products online. This effect accelerated the trend of purchases via e-commerce, which increased the number of parcels in the technological phases of pick-up and delivery. These companies are the bearers of the first and last technological phase of shipment transport. Due to the increase in the number of shipments, postal and logistics companies are under great pressure. This is because of certain restrictions introduced during the pandemic, but also because of costs, especially fixed costs in the first and last phase of transport. This paper proposes an outsourcing model for the pick-up and delivery to convert fixed costs into variable ones.
Assessment of factors affecting the software process improvement in small organizations
Authors: Karahodza Bakir , Avdagić-Golub Elma , Čolaković Alem
Published: May 2022

Software process improvement implies a set of complex and systematic activities of software engineering. It requires theory and models established in management, technical and social sciences. The improvement is based on the assumption that the organization if it owns mature and capable processes, would be able to deliver quality software on time and in line with predicted costs. The maturity models are initially aimed for implementation in enterprise software organizations, government organizations and within the military industry. Their complexity and the size make them difficult to use in small software organizations and companies. In such organizations the interest for use and the efforts to make an efficient and effective organization is always presented, though. In this paper, the basic and derived capability maturity models are described and cases from their implementation are analyzed, along with assessment of results of such projects in business practices. The problem of the software process improvement in small organizations is described, extracting the risks and recommendations for its enhancement. These recommendations are provided in order to set up a foundation for implementation of these models in a specific managerial and organizational environment characterized by small organizations.
A pratical implementation of deep neural network for facial emotion recognition
Authors: Djellali Ferroudja , Deljanin Emir
Published: May 2022

People's emotions are rarely put into words, far more often they are expressed through other cues. The key to intuiting another's feelings is in the ability to read nonverbal channels, tone of voice, gesture, facial expression and the like. Facial expressions are used by humans to convey various types of meaning in a variety of contexts. The range of meanings extends from basic, probably innate, social-emotional concepts such as "surprise" to complex, culture-specific concepts such as "neglect". The range of contexts in which humans use facial expressions extends from responses to events in the environment to specific linguistic constructs in sign languages. In this paper, we will use an artificial neural network to classify each image into seven facial emotion classes. The model is trained on a database of FER+ images that we assume is large and diverse enough to indicate which model parameters are generally preferable. The overall results show that, the CNN model is efficient to be able to classify the images according to the state of emotions even in real time.
Pointwise inequalities for Sobolev functions on generalized cuspidal domains
Authors: Zhu Zheng
Published: May 2022

Let \(\Omega\subset\mathbb{R}^{n-1}\) be a bounded star-shaped domain and \(\Omega_\psi\) be an outward cuspidal domain with base domain \(\Omega\). We prove that for \(1<p\leq\infty\), \(W^{1, p}(\Omega_\psi)=M^{1,p}(\Omega_\psi)\) if and only if \(W^{1, p}(\Omega)=M^{1, p}(\Omega)\).
Impact of climate change on agriculture in Karnataka
Authors: M. B. RAJEGOWDA  , B. T. RAVINDRA BABU  , N. A. JANARDHANAGOWDA  , K. S. MURALIDHARA
Published: May 2022

Karnataka state is having the second largest rainfed agricultural area in the Country and food production is mainly depending on the south-west monsoon. The State’s mean annual rainfall is found to be in decreasing trend along with its sixteen years cyclic periodicity. The State first half century’s (1901-1950) normal of 1204 mm has been reduced to 1140 mm during second half of the century (1951-2000). Nevertheless, few districts like Bengaluru, Kolar and Tumkur are gaining in their mean annual rainfall and some traditionally heavy rainfall receiving districts like Kodagu, Chikmagalur and South Canara are loosing in their mean annual rainfall. The eastern districts of the state are tending to be more dependent on North East monsoon than terminal rains of the South West monsoon. Consequently individual crop growing area, growing period are changing. The normal sowing season rains are being delayed due to the shift of July rains to the August month and September peak rainfall is being shifted to October month. The maximum water available period for the grand growth period is shifting towards the end of September and beginning of October in many districts. Finger millet crop area (main food crop of southern Karnataka) in Chikmagalur district, Groundnut area in Chitradurga and Tumkur districts, Red gram in Bidar and Gulbarga districts is increasing. Where as, Groundnut area in Belgaum and Gulbarga districts and Red gram area in Belgam and Tumkur is decreasing.
Light interception and radiation use efficiency of wheat varieties as influenced by number of irrigations
Authors: A. K. MISHRA  , PADMAKAR TRIPATHI  , R. K. PAL  , S. R. MISHRA
Published: May 2022

An experiment was conducted during rabi seasons of 2002-03 and 2003-04 to quantify the light interception and radiation use efficiency for three wheat varieties as affected by variable number of irrigations with the combination of three wheat varieties viz., HUW-234, HD-2285 and PBW-154. The light interception increased successively till 90 days after sowing (DAS) and thereafter a gradual decrease was observed till maturity of the crop. Four irrigations given at CRI, late tillering, late jointing and ear head formation stages showed highest radiation interception followed by three and two irrigations, however, the lowest radiation interception was observed for wheat crop receiving one irrigation only. On an average, 19.08 % and 12.79 % increase in radiation interception was found for wheat crop irrigated four and three times respectively as compared to singly irrigated crop. Highest radiation interception was recorded with HUW 234 followed by HD 2285 at all the growth stages except 15, 30, 45 DAS. More light interception reflected in significantly superior yield and yield attributes in the order of I4>I3>I2>I1. Subsequently, radiation useefficiency (RUE) also followed the similar trend showing highest and lowest RUE with four and one irrigation respectively. Among the different varieties, HUW-234 recorded highest radiation use efficiency followed by HD-2285. The average RUE during the entire growing period for HUW-234 and HD-2285 was found to be 1.68 g MJ-1 and 1.63 g MJ-1 respectively, which was 4.83 and 1.95 % higher than PBW-154.
Seedling establishment of chickpea cultivars in varying sowing environments under field conditions
Authors: SURENDER SINGH  , DIWAN SINGH  , V.U.M. RAO
Published: May 2022

Quantitative information about sowing time and soil temperature on seedling emergence in chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) is scarce. Therefore, fifteen cultivars of chickpea were evaluated CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar for cumulative seedling establishment based on per cent germination and thermo tolerance index (TI) i.e; ratio of seedlings surviving to total number of seedlings emerged during rabi seasons of 2004 and 2005 under field conditions. The TI value was constantly higher in Pusa 256 cultivar in all the experiments. The TI values ranged between 0.85 to 1.00 in Experiment 1, 0.84 to 1.00 in Experiment 2, 0.88 to 1.00 in Experiment 3, 0.84 to 1.00 in Experiment 4, 0.84 to 0.94 in Experiment 5 and 0.72 to 0.94 in Experiment 6. In general, the early sown (October) cultivars recorded higher rate of seedling emergence than the cultivars late sown (November). The results suggestthat poor stand/seeding establishment of some chickpea cultivars might be due to lower initial seeding emergence rather than subsequent seedling survival and the importance of environmental conditions before emergence.
Effect of planting methods and mulching on the thermal environment and biological productivity of groundnut
Authors: A. K. CHAKRAVARTI  , R. MOITRA  , ASIS MUKHERJEE  , P. DEY  , P. K. CHAKRABORTY
Published: May 2022

To estimate the altered thermal environmental effect due to adoption of planting methods and different mulches, a field experiment was conducted on groundnut at the CR Farm, BCKV, W. B., India in the summer seasons of 2003, 2004 and 2005. The experiment was laid out in a split-plot design, where the planting methods (flat and ridge) were the main plot treatments and the mulches (banana leaf with dry grass, water hyacinth, transparent polythene sheet, rice straw, jute stick and non-mulch control) were considered as the sub-plot treatments. The results showed that ridge planting method with use of water hyacinth or banana leaf with dry grass greatly altered the thermal environment by reducing air temperature, canopy temperature and SDDI in groundnut; both the dry matter production and yield of the crop were increased due to adoption of ridge planting and bio mulches due to conducive thermal environment. There existed a significant negative correlation between yield and air temperature, dry matter and air temperature, yield and canopy temperature, dry matter and canopy temperature yield and SDDI, dry matter and SDDI.
Influence of weather factors on light trap catches of green leaf hopper at Pattambi, Kerala
Authors: J. P. SABALE  , CHANDANA DAS  , R. P. SAMUI
Published: May 2022

In the present study, data of green leaf hopper for two species, namely, Nephotettix nigropictus (Nn) and Nephotettix virescens (Nv) have been used. First peak was observed for both the species during 38th to 41st standard meteorological week, the second peak was observed during 45th std. week and the third peak was observed during 52nd to 2nd std. week (i. e. from last week of December to 2nd week of January of the succeeding year) for all study years. Overall, around six overlapping generations of green leaf hopper appeared from March to November and were found most active during tillering to panicle initiation stages of the crop. The correlation studies between light trap net sweep collection with weather parameters on population build-up showed that lower minimum temperature, low rainfall and abundant sunshine had major impact on population build up of green leaf hopper for both the species.
Validation of CERES-Maize model for growth, yield attributes and yield of kharif maize for NEPZ of eastern U. P.
Authors: ARVIND KUMAR  , K. K. SINGH  , R. BALASUBRAMANIYAN  , A. K. BAXLA  , PADMAKAR TRIPATHI  , B. N. MISHRA
Published: May 2022

The present study was conducted by using data from the experiment carried out at Crop Research Station, N. D. University of Agriculture & Technology, Bahraich (U. P.) during kharif 2006 and 2007. The experiment was conducted with three sowing dates in kharif season with one cultivar (HQPM-1). Sowing dates of experimental crop were 25 May, 15 June and 5 July. Genetic coefficients required for the CERES-Maize V 4.0 model for simulation of the growth, yield and yield attributes of maize crop have been derived for maize cultivar HQPM-1 for this agroclimatic zone. Simulated values obtained were validated against observed values of field experiment during kharif 2008. Results revealed that the simulated values of anthesis, physiological maturity, yield and yield attributes (like stalk, number of grains and test weight) were fairly well with measured values within the error percentage of 3.5, 6.5, 2.8, 23.8, 12.3 and 12.4%, respectively.
comprehensive approach on predicting the crop yield using hybrid machine learning algorithms
Authors: KRITHIKHA SANJU SARAVANAN  , VELAMMAL BHAGAVATHIAPPAN
Published: May 2022

Crop yield prediction is a complex task which uses historical data to predict how much yield can be obtained in a particular year. To predict accurate crop yield, a novel deep neural network named crop yield predicting deep neural network with XGBoost regression and AdaBoost regression algorithms were used. Further, in this research work, prediction models proposed are hybrid models, namely PCA-XGBoost, PCA-AdaBoost and the LSTM based Stacked Auto Encoder – Crop Yield Predicting Deep Neural Network (LSAE-CYPDNN) model for predicting the crop yield. The error metrics like Mean Absolute Error (MAE), Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) and Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE) were evaluated for the hybrid models. The result shows that the proposed hybrid LSAE-CYPDNN model yields much less MAE, MAPE and RMSE compared to the models PCA-AdaBoost and PCA-XGBoost.
Intrathecal Fentanyl with Small-Dose Bupivacaine: Stable Hemodynamics in Geriatric Population Undergoing Orthopedic Surgery
Authors: Shah Azmat Ali , Islam Mujahid Ul , Ahmad Imtiaz , Islam Ansa , Gillani Syed Ahsan Shabir , Farooq Muhammad Anwar , Shahid Muhammad , Ali Faizan Ahmad
Published: May 2022

Fentanyl (FNL) has been used since long for the management of intense pain due to cancerous and non-cancerous diseases. Bupivacaine (BVP) is also a widely used local anesthetic used in surgery and obstetrics Objective: To examine the clinical effect of small-dose (20 mcg) fentanyl added to spinal anesthesia with small-dose dilute bupivacaine (6 mg of 0.7% bupivacaine) on anesthesia quality and recovery. Methods: This study was conducted in Ayub Teaching Hospital after taking the ethical approval from hospital review board.  Informed consent was obtained from all patients. Patients accepted for the study were all ASA I or II physical status presenting for ambulatory arthroscopic surgery of the knee. Sample size of 60 were determined by power analysis based on standard deviation data from our previously published report, P % 0.05, and the assumption of a 90% power to detect a 30-min difference in mean time to complete sensory recovery. Results: Total 60 patients were enrolled in current study. The mean age of patients was 78.52+8.22. There were 47(78.3%) male and 13(21.7%) were female. The hemodynamic changes from start of the procedure after 30 minutes were noted. The mean systolic blood pressure at base line was 120.65+18.197 and at 30 minutes was 118.98+14.39. The mean diastolic blood pressure at base line was 74.83+16.569 and at 30 minutes was 73.70+13.41. The mean heart rate at base line was 62.73+5.90 and at 30 minutes was 62.61+5.87. The mean heart rate at base line was 89.72+16.728 and at 30 minutes was 88.38+13.26 Conclusion: Myocardial infarction was the leading cause of postoperative death.
The Design and Validation of A Tool to Measure Content Validity of A Computational thinking Game-Based Learning Module for Tertiary Educational Students
Authors:   Computing Department, Faculty of Art, Computing and Creative Industry Education University of Sultan Idris, Malaysia, Sidek Salman Firdaus
Published: May 2022

This study proved the design and content validity process of a computational thinking game-based learning module. The process involved a two-step method: instrument design and judgmental evidence. Content domain identification, item generation, and instrument construction were included in the former step while the latter involved seven experts to review and rate the essentiality, relevancy, and clarity of the generated 30 items in the first and 34 items in the second round. Suggestions and ratings by the panel of experts in the second step were used to examine the instrument content validity through content validity ratio (CVR), content validity index (CVI), and modified kappa statistic approach. The findings manifested the second round promised better results with the increment of totally essential items by 59.41 percent and the increment of total relevant, clear, and excellent items by 3.33 percent. It implies in the second round that 79.41 percent of overall items were significantly essential, and 100 percent of the overall items were significantly relevant, clear, and excellent. Overall, the instrument got significant content validity after the second round by s-CVI/UA=0.97 and s-CVI/Average=0.99. Hence, the instrument has a great potential to measure the content validity of a brand-new computational thinking game-based learning module. However, it was then recommended to involve more experts during content domain determination and item generation and to further explore the findings that support the content validity of 33 items on instrument reliability.
THE LIVED EXPERIENCES OF DAYCARE TEACHERS: THEIR IMPLICATIONS TO LEARNERS’ OUTCOMES
Authors:   Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan Corrales Avenue, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, M. Quileste Ronald , A. Pagara Charity Rose ,   Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan Corrales Avenue, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
Published: May 2022

Building a strong foundation: early childhood education is essential to pupils’ success. With this, teachers play a very important for the child’s development. So, this study determined the Daycare teachers’ lived experiences and explored how these contribute to the children’s learning outcomes. It employed the descriptive research design and made use of simple random sampling. Statistical tools were used such as: mean, standard deviation, T-test and F-test and Regression analysis. Researchers-made questionnaire was utilized, which passed the ethical guidelines and various methods of validation. Findings revealed that Daycare teachers’ lived experiences are ‘Above Average’ in Curriculum Activities and ‘Exemplary’ in the Teaching-Learning Experiences, while the learners’ learning outcomes are ‘Average’. The simple linear regression results show that the teachers’ lived experiences in the Curriculum Activities and Teaching-Learning Experiences significantly justify learners’ learning outcomes. Furthermore, Daycare teachers have crucial role in the decision-making process of the curriculum and achieving quality of learning. Hence, Daycare teachers should participate in future curriculum development meetings, implementation, and evaluation processes.
Learning Activity Sheets (LAS) and the English Achievement of Grade 8 Students
Authors:   Department of Education-SDO Batangas Province Batangas, Philippines, Lacsa Ma. Elena Beredo
Published: May 2022

The coronavirus (COVID-19) disease has caused the greatest disturbance in the account of educational system, affecting numerous numbers of students and their families from all over the world. This led to a momentary closure of schools to ensure everyone's safety. In the Philippines, this has resulted to new educational practices, such as an adjustment from the conventional face-to-face classroom set up to distance learning delivery modality. As the Department of Education aims to address all the arising problems as the Distance learning continues, it gave way for the utilization of Learning Activity Sheets (LAS). These are the teacher-made activities that can be used as supplemental materials for self-learning modules of the learners to achieve a better and deeper understanding of a certain topic. This study explored the effect of using LAS in the English achievement of Grade 8 students of Buhaynasapa National High School from School Year 2020-2021. The researcher employed a one-group pretest-posttest experimental design and utilized stratified random sampling. The researcher delivered a lesson in a printmodular distance learning setting using teacher-created LAS and used a teacher-created examination to assess the respondents' learning while applying skills, such as identifying fact and opinion, vocabulary, and data interpretation. More so, the t-test formula was used to determine the test of the difference between the mean pretest and posttest performances of the respondents in their English achievement before and after using the learning activity sheets (LAS). Findings revealed that the results of the pretest and posttest of the experimental group using LAS found to have significant difference. This suggests that the use of LAS in the modular distance learning has made the students acquire evident learning that results to a higher level of proficiency in their English achievement in terms of fact and opinion, vocabulary and data interpretation.
Utilizing Path-Turn Strategy to Enhance Mathematical Performance among Grade 11 Students: A Multi-Method Research
Authors:   Lawang Bato National High School, Schools Division Office-Valenzuela City, J. Postrado Joan , E. Olipas Christopher ,   OLM Institute and Skills Training Center for Allied Courses, Inc., Baliuag, Bulacan,   Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, Intramuros, Manila,   Bulacan State University, City of Malolos, Bulacan, Philippines,   Adamson University, San Marcelino Ermita, Manila, Philippines
Published: May 2022

Path-turn strategy is anchored from the concept of Scaffolding where teacher initially gives path to solve the problem followed by student’s turn to do the task. It is a gradual transition from grounded learning to independent knowledge among students. Correspondingly, it is used in teaching and learning process as it stimulates student’s enthusiasm in learning. This study investigated Grade 11 students of Lawang Bato National High School who took up Business Mathematics subject on 1st semester, School Year 2020- 2021. A total of sixty (60) conveniently selected respondents from two different heterogeneous sections handled by the researchers served as the subject of this quasi-experimental research design. This design indicates that one group gets the treatment while the other does not. It assessed the difference of pathturn strategy on the mean, percentage, and score of students. Before the conduct of the study, pretest was personally administered to determine if two groups were on the same achievement level. The researchers used content validated researchers-made posttest with Table of Specifications (TOS) and item analysis as well as a research instrument which is validated by experts in terms of content, structure, and grammar. In the same vein, structured interview guide questions were used to narrate for qualitative analysis from five (5) purposively selected participants. Through t-test paired sample mean, the computed t-value of 5.62, which is higher than the critical value of 1.70 at 5% level of significance, revealed that use of path-turn strategy enhanced the mathematical performance of Grade 11 students. Using Tesch’s method and thematic analysis, qualitative findings from interviews merged into three themes in terms of knowledge acquisition, applicability, and satisfaction. Students perceived that the use of pthe ath-turn strategy help them easily understand the lesson, increase interest to solve problems, and sense of fulfillment in learning the subject.
Comparative Study on Hospitality Management Instructors’ Teaching Competence and Students’ Performance in the Hospitality Industry
Authors:   Zamboanga State College of Marine Sciences and Technology Fort Pilar Shrine, Zamboanga City, Philippines, C. Ochoa Marlon Dennis
Published: May 2022

The College of Management and Technology offers a program of Bachelor of Sciences in Hospitality Management. It is a course program that delivers education to people who are interested to establish a career in the hospitality industry. The program is related to the fields of hospitality and tourism education which equip students with competencies that are needed to execute operational tasks and management functions in food production, accommodation, food, and beverage service, tourism planning and product development, events planning, transportation services, travel, and tour operations and other emerging sectors of hospitality and tourism industry. Accordingly, the researcher aimed to determine the teaching competencies of the hospitality management instructors in relation to the performance of the students in the hospitality industry. The study utilized the descriptive-quantitative research design and survey questionnaire method. A comparison of means was employed too. Findings revealed that the Hospitality Management Instructors are well equipped with the teaching competencies required for the students to perform in the hospitality industry in accordance to the industry standards. The results of the study are helpful to the department in further enhancing the competencies of its instructors to deliver quality education to its students.
Campus Journalism Practices Among State Universities of CALABARZON
Authors:   Batangas State University ARASOF-Nasugbu Nasugbu, Batangas, Philippines, Abad-Dadayan Aleli
Published: May 2022

Campus Journalism plays a huge part in Philippine Education. The management of the Student Publication led to the use of campus journalism practices to achieve journalism goals and objectives of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) pursuant to the Campus Journalism Act of 1991. This study aimed to describe the profile of respondents, assess the campus journalism practices, and relate the assessment to the journalism practices and students’ profile variables in state universities of CALABARZON. The researcher utilized the descriptive method of research using qualitative and quantitative approaches. There was a total of 437 respondents from the five state universities. A researcher-made questionnaire and a focus group discussion (FGD) were utilized in the study. Weighted mean, frequency/percentage, and Chi-square of Independence were the statistical tools used. Based on the data gathered, it was found out that the campus journalism practices used in planning, management, production and distribution, and participation during competitions were moderately manifested. However, some of the campus journalism practices in budgeting were least manifested. The findings further revealed that the degree program, years of experience as a campus journalist, and seminars/workshops/conference attendance were the profile variables significantly related to campus journalism practices. The results suggested the creation of a creative management plan for the improvement and upgrade of campus journalism practices of HEIs.
Academic Performance of Student-Athletes: Basis for Project Saw (Student-Athletes for the Win) A School Sports Program
Authors:   Department of Education – Schools Division of Santa Rosa City, Philippines Southville IV National High School, Philippines, D. Agustin Liberty
Published: May 2022

There are still concerns regarding physical education, sports competition, and pupils' academic progress. The main purpose of this study is to determine whether athletic competition interferes with student athletes' academic performance. The research involved 80 student-athletes from Southville IV National High School for the School Year 2018 - 2019. The previous school year's data were used to determine the frequency (f) distribution and percentage (percent) of respondents' demographic profile, academic performance level, and the highest level of sports competition received without the use of any school sports program. This research utilized the descriptive–experimental research strategy for this study. The information is acquired through descriptive research that makes use of empirical observations and measurements. Alternatively, an experimental inquiry was carried out in order to discover the cause and effect relationship in question. The variables associated with the objectives allowed the researcher to obtain data or make predictions in a variety of ways. According to past data, the majority of student-athletes were novices or youngsters who have never won a gold medal. There were just two student-athletes who have won international awards, and half of the respondents have a fairly satisfactory level of academic performance, while nearly 25% have a level of poor academic performance that resulted in unfavorable results. Because of the implementation of the Project SAW (Student-Athletes for the Win) sports program, student athletes' academic performance has improved to the point where they have been recognized as athlete of the year as well as receiving other distinctions. Students who had previously only competed at the school level have advanced to the highest level of sports competition, which was the international level, where they are now competing. This only demonstrated that involvement in sports competition did not hinder the academic performance of student-athletes, but rather resulted in enhanced academic performance and a higher level of sports competition; thus, the recommendation for Project SAW to be used by aspiring and potential student-athletes.
Teacher’s Capabilities, Learning Experiences, and Challenges in Blended Learning in the New Normal Education
Authors:   Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University Baliwasan, Zamboanga City, Philippines, S. Suegay Kriztea Eve
Published: May 2022

The educational services worldwide are affected by COVID 19 pandemic. It brings numerous challenges, particularly to all. Thus, the Philippine public educational sectors decided to shift traditional teachinglearning into a blended learning modality. There are options such as online classes and modular distance learning as an alternative way for schools and teachers to render educational services to the students. Moreover, even teachers are still in the process of adjusting and improving their teaching practices and capabilities to deal with the current trend of teaching-learning modality. So, the researcher explored the teachers’ capabilities, learning experience, and its challenges in blended learning in this new normal education. This descriptive research used a quantitative method wherein the teachers of Diplahan National High School served as respondents. They were chosen randomly through stratified random sampling to come up with 68 sample sizes. It utilized Pearson Product Moment Correlation, T-Test, and ANOVA as statistical tools. Results revealed that teachers in Diplahan National High School possess the necessary capabilities needed for the implementation of blended learning. The learning experiences of the teachers in blended learning are the following: the students are improving their ICT literacy skills, the students are responsive to queries, respectful, participative, and are paying attention. The respondents experienced these challenges: students with internet connectivity, poor internet connectivity, distance from home, too much auxiliary work, stress, and lack of sufficient time. More so, there is a significant effect of teachers’ capabilities on the teacher’s learning experiences in blended learning, particularly in the length of service. Consequently, regardless of the respondent’s differences in terms of their age, years in service, and position, they have acquired some learning experiences in this blended learning.
Community WALKing and home-baSed circuiT tRaining in peOple liviNG with intermittent claudication (WALK-STRONG): protocol for a randomised controlled feasibility trial
Authors: Waddell A , Denton F , Powell R , Birkett S , Broom C , Imray C , McGregor G , Harwood AE
Published: May 2022

Why we are undertaking the research: Peripheral artery disease is a common problem where the blood vessels in the legs are narrowed by fatty deposits. Supervised exercise programmes are recommended to help treat this condition, as they can reduce leg pain and improve fitness. However, not many people are able to access these programmes typically because of barriers including travel burdens, time constraints or other commitments. As an alternative, researchers are developing home-based programmes which do not require people to travel to centres for their sessions. In the UK and to the author’s knowledge, there are not many well researched home-based programmes available for people living with peripheral artery disease. What we aim to do: We plan to undertake a study to see how feasible our home-based programme is. People with peripheral artery disease will either be asked to continue with their normal routine or will be prescribed an exercise programme, with an activity watch to monitor physical activity. This programme will include increasing the number of steps walked each day, an exercise circuit (twice a week) and a telephone support call with a member of the research team to discuss their progress or lack of progress. Questionnaire responses, blood samples, walking ability, muscle strength and the amount of daily exercise will be compared between the two groups at the start of the 12-week programme, at the end, and 12 weeks after the programme has finished. By doing this study, we will be able to refine our home-based exercise programme so that it can be tested on a larger scale to see if it is a good option for people with peripheral artery disease who may not be able to attend a supervised exercise programme.
Resilience in the curriculum: outcomes of a curriculum infusion intervention with neuroscience students
Authors: Toledo-Rodriguez Maria , Lister Kate
Published: May 2022

Student mental health is of critical concern in higher education, with increasing numbers of students needing support. It is crucial for higher education providers to develop preventive strategies that will ensure students ' mental health and academic success not only are maintained,
but improved, through university and beyond. This paper reports on a UK study that aimed to embed mental wellbeing and resilience skills within the neuroscience curriculum using a 'curriculum infusion' approach. A programme was designed that included a series of 'neurobiology of resilience'
workshops and reflective activities within compulsory modules. Students were surveyed at the end of the semester using the Resilience Scale for Young Adults, as well as questions on lifestyle and growth mindset. Additionally, thematic analysis was carried out on extenuating circumstances (EC)
claims placed to identify changes in the number of mental health-related concerns. It is perceived that this approach might be of particular benefit for 'non - traditional' or 'widening participation' students, and students from minorities or disadvantaged groups, as part of strengthening
their internal locus of control. The study compared results from a cohort receiving the intervention (N=42) with results from a previous cohort who did not (N=28). It found that students receiving the workshops showed significantly higher mental resilience in terms of optimism, adaptability
and a decrease in emotional reactivity. This was accompanied by a lower proportion of mental health-related ECs submitted.
Service children in education: a review of the literature from five countries
Authors: Hall Michael , McCullouch Judith , Lawrence Katherine
Published: May 2022

A review of the peer-reviewed literature relating to the education of children from armed forces families (service children) is presented. In England, service children have been identified by the Office for Students as an under-represented group in higher education. However, their educational
journeys through compulsory education and towards higher education are relatively under-researched. Exploring literature from countries with similar educational, linguistic and armed forces cultures enables opportunities for researchers in the United Kingdom to be highlighted. The review identified
a general lack of peerreviewed research into educational outcomes for service children, a lack of consensus on the impact of service life on children, and a tendency to focus on the barriers and challenges arising through service life.
Differences by degree: the access and participation plans of further education colleges and universities
Authors: Baldwin John , Raven Neil , Webber-Jones Robin
Published: May 2022

If an English higher education institution wishes to charge higher tuition fees it must produce an access and participation plan to indicate how it intends to recruit students from under-represented backgrounds. This article evaluates the impact that the regime for producing access
and participation plans (APPs) in England has had on further education colleges [FECs] that offer higher education courses. It explores the history of the introduction of APPs and how they are produced. Comparisons are made of paired universities and further education colleges. In particular,
consideration is given to the content of the plans and the work imposed on the institutions in producing plans, with questions raised over whether the same APP regime should be imposed on colleges considering the major differences in character and focus between FECs and universities. The article
concludes by advocating changes to the process of completing APPs by colleges.
The indelible challenges of student attrition in Ethiopian higher education: imperatives for a closer scrutiny
Authors: Tamrat Wondwosen
Published: May 2022

Student attrition remains a serious challenge across the globe despite the extended attention it continues to draw. Given the meagre research available in the Global South, and particularly in Africa, this study was conducted to assess the status of student attrition in 15 Ethiopian
public universities over the course of a decade (2007/08 – 2017). The study examined the scope, nature and causes of student attrition at the level of institutions, programmes and gender. The findings revealed that the attrition rate at Ethiopian public universities manifests a high
level of wastage that goes against the national ambition of expanding higher education through wider participation and student success. Universities were found to be deficient in terms of tracking the progress of their students and developing a well-organised information system, hampering
their potential for follow-up and early interventions. It is argued that closer scrutiny and robust responses are needed both at policy and institutional levels in order to bring about the improvements sought.