bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Language Attitudes of Jordanian Students Towards English Language
Authors: Huwari Ibrahim Fathi
Published: July 2021

This study discussed the language attitudes among EFL students in Jordan society. The present study aimed to investigate the level of language attitude and to discover the relationship between gender, language experience, and the place of learning the language with language attitude. The participants of this study were 300 tenth school students from a private school in Irbid governorate, Jordan. Data was collected through a questionnaire contained 55 statements which were adapted from (Gardener’s, 1985). The descriptive analysis used in this research to discover the level of language attitude. T-test and ANOVA were also used to achieve the second research objective. The results of the study revealed that the participants showed a medium level toward learning the language. Female students reported having a higher level of attitude towards learning the language more than male does. Students who learned English at pre-school have more positive attitude compared with others, students who start to learn the language at the age of 6 and below have more positive attitude that the second group. They can speak with more confident way than other groups. Finally, the findings of this study should be used as starting point for both English instructors and students.

 

Received: 4 March 2021 / Accepted: 6 May 2021 / Published: 8 July 2021
New Norms of Online Teaching and Learning: Covid-19 Semester Experience for Universiti Malaysia Terengganu Students
Authors: Mansor Noor Rohana , Ab Rahman Asyraf Hj , Azza J. Ahmad Tajuddin , Abd Rashid Roswati , Ain Chua Nurul
Published: July 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the national education agenda at all levels of education. New Teaching and Learning (T&L) online norms have been executed except for specific academic programs and subjects only since 18 March 2020 when the Movement Control Order (MCO) was administered and continued to this day. To guarantee students’ continuity of education without online T&L dropout, online face-to-face (Synchronous) or not face-to-face (Asynchronous) is now become the primary approach and method platform with many virtual education applications. Therefore, this research examined students’ readiness to follow online teaching and learning and analysed the impact of online T&L on the national education agenda. This study involved 133 students of Diploma in Fisheries, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, for the first semester of 2020-21. Data were obtained through a questionnaire using Google Form and presented to students by sharing links to their WhatsApp group in the final week of study. The questionnaire was adapted from several instruments related to various aspects of online T&L during the COVID-19 pandemic. The outcomes revealed that most students were among Gen-Z with digital literacy background. Thus, it was assisting them having a high level of readiness to face online T&L. In terms of the availability of device infrastructure, internet access, e-Learning, and computers, most (80%) have mastered it. Only (20%) have low proficiency due to limited experience using computers and gadgets due to family constraints and their literacy levels. The research conclusion recommends a consecutive enhancement in curriculum structure flexibility, delivery, evaluation; internet accessibility and digital gap, and self-motivation of students entering the era of the self-regulated learner. Transformation demands the strategic cooperation of various parties in educational institutions, government agencies, the private sector, NGOs, and people’s leaders in the interest of the country’s advancing education relevant to the era of global technology-oriented education and digital infrastructure.

 

Received: 4 March 2021 / Accepted: 6 May 2021 / Published: 8 July 2021
Building the Builders to Ensure Delivery of Good Quality Education in South Africa: A Critical Legal Insight
Authors: Sefoka Isaiah Mmatipe
Published: July 2021

This paper examines how educators are playing a dynamic role in ensuring the realisation of the right to quality education through their educational pedagogies. Teaching and learning have now become an essential tool in shaping the right to access quality education. The paper articulates the intervention by the judiciary through its pronouncements, laws, structures, policies and salient programmes in promoting the right to quality education. It emphasises the importance of capacitating educators with relevant expertise and knowledge so that they will impart that education to the learners. It also hints the importance of having good infrastructural amenities as they augment the delivery of the right to quality education. This paper emphasizes that jurisprudentially speaking, the right to education is inalienable and as such, it is incumbent on the government and institutions responsible for delivery of education to ensure that the right is promoted and always provided for. The paper adopted a non-empirical approach generally acceptable in legal research activities. It recommends that government must capacitate and empower educators as this will enable them to improve their pedagogic methods and as a result deliver an education of good quality and high standard.
 
Received: 21 December 2020 / Accepted: 8 April 2021/ Published: 8 July 2021
Working from the Home Office and Homeschool(-ing): Experiences of Austrian Employees (Parents) in the Time of Covid-19
Authors: Beno Michal
Published: July 2021

Due to Covid-19, many working parents are facing new challenges. The aim of this paper is to share their personal experiences and the best recommendations for resolving their difficulties. We summarise their complex thoughts on the subject of the home office in relation to the household, homeschooling and the education of all concerned. In order to address this question, a qualitative research paradigm using WhatsApp as a medium in order to explore the following research questions was used: 1) How are employees able to manage the home office, homeschooling and the household under one roof? and 2) Will WFH and homeschooling disadvantage working mothers more than working fathers? Data were collected from 10 working parents (five males and five females) in Austria. According to coding, four major themes were explored: 1) Compatibility, 2) Work/home space, 3) Work week separation and 4) Suggestions and organisational recommendations. It was determined that at the beginning of the lockdown drawing a clear boundary between the home, office and school environments caused some difficulties. Especially parents with younger children experienced problems of compatibility. Secondly, flexibility and housing in relation to the home-office-school environment was a common topic throughout the interviews. Furthermore, before Covid-19 all participants had a more classic separation of roles. Roles and expectations changed as all the family members stayed at home day in and day out. Finally, in privileged situations (more living space, jobs that could be done remotely or support of the entire family), it was often easier to deal with the current challenges. This pandemic has brought many changes in everyday life and in terms of performing old tasks and new ones. This includes work at home and homeschooling. The obtained data provide important insights into how to deal with the impact of Covid-19 on work, home and school while emphasising the importance of these questions as well as of future research for support and information.
 
Received: 31 March 2021 / Accepted: 26 May 2021 / Published: 8 July 2021
A SmartPLS Visiting to Knowledge Retention: A Study Among SMEs in Peninsular Malaysia
Authors: Arham Ahmad Fadhly , Norizan Nor Sabrena , Norizan Mohd Natashah , Arham Ahmad Firdhaus , Ibrahim Syahrul Nizam
Published: July 2021

Maintaining knowledgeable employees is a challenge for most organizations.  Many SMEs have recently suffered from the loss of knowledge as a result of employees leaving the organization.  When employees leave, the organization may suffer from the loss of knowledge, impact on overall productivity, and the organization’s profit.  Much previous research has been conducted on succession planning and knowledge management, but there has been a lack of studies concentrated on succession planning and its impact on knowledge retention.  Thus, the aim of this study is to determine the direct impact of succession planning initiatives on knowledge retention among SMEs in Peninsular Malaysia.  Quantitative methods and survey questionnaires were used to target employees working in SMEs and holding a managerial position in the services and manufacturing sector.  81 respondents participated in this study and the SmartPLS 3.0 software was used to analyse the findings. Empirical findings show that there are two variables related to succession planning initiatives which are management support and organizational culture that contributed significantly towards knowledge retention. Implications of the study are also discussed.
 
Received: 17 January 2021 / Accepted: 20 May 2021 / Published: 8 July 2021
The Collaborative Problem Based Learning Model Innovation
Authors: Hendarwati Endah , Nurlaela Luthfiyah , Bachri Bachtiar Syaiful
Published: July 2021

Learning models that can specifically support 21st-century skills which are fundamentals and global in nature, especially in higher education, are still not available. The Problem Based Learning (PBL) model and the Collaborative Learning (CL) model have characteristics that have the potential to support these skills. The purpose of the study is to develop a collaborative problem-based learning (CPBL) model. The study's results are five model syntaxes consisting of problem orientation, organization, collaborative problem solving, presentation and discussion, and evaluation. Besides, a model matrix was produced to guide lecturer and student learning activities to achieve fundamental and global 21st-century skills, namely problem solving, critical thinking, and collaboration. The syntaxes and matrix of the model produced are feasible, valid, and practically implemented to produce graduates who have ready and competitive skills. Thus, the developed CPBL model can become an innovative initial role model for learning to support learning at various levels, especially higher education, to produce graduates who have skills that are ready and competitive in the current era, maybe even in the future.
 
Received: 18 March 2021 / Accepted: 21 May 2021 / Published: 8 July 2021
High School Students’ Dependence on Virtual Social Networks: Approaches to Socio-Pedagogical Prevention in Ukraine
Authors: Ryzhanova Alla Oleksandrivna , Potomkina Nanuli Zurabivna , Polyanichko Angela Oleksandrivna
Published: July 2021

The article briefly investigates the features of the information age, which led to the transformation of the Homo Sapiens culture and led to the new types of addictions among the young generation. Scientists around the world are increasingly investigating the issue of high school students' dependence on virtual social networks as a key issue in the overall process of "Generation Z" cyber socialization. To confirm and update the matter, data from the sample (N = 456) were collected using a structured online questionnaire available in open cyberspace. The main goal was achieved during the investigating, namely – it has been identified and substantiated approaches to socio-pedagogical prevention of high school students' dependence on virtual social networks, which are: a multilevel approach, combining the efforts of social professionals and educators, parents, community, etc. in order to prevent addiction; moreover, it has been determined the necessity for spiritual and creative development, in improving the information culture of high school students, as well as in stimulating their subjectivity; it is also noted that this goal achievement is possible provided the active use of virtual tools and educational process diversification with interesting activities. Such approach can be the basis for the development of social and educational programs to harmonize the socialization of young people in modern conditions, both offline and online.
 
Received: 18 March 2021 / Accepted: 5 June 2021 / Published: 8 July 2021
Heritage Value of the Malayness Socio-Cultural Symbols in Millennium Artist Series of Arts: A Research Analysis in Semiotics
Authors: Abdullah Ahmad Hakim , Abdillah Nasirin
Published: July 2021

This study explains the analysis of the semiotics in the painting artworks of the Din Omar, who focuses on the forms of heritage values in his creations. This study is also important for the documentation of the Malay culture, which has customary and culturally-related elements, where the human value is given a touch of heritage elements, as portrayed in the production of the serial works Tepak Sirih Series, Tepak Sirih: Menanti Tetamu siri 5, and Ukiran Indah di Puncak Indah by Din Omar. The study looks into more details the description of the meaning of semiotic approach analysis by Ferdinand De Saussure, which is interview with the curator and analysis of three selected artworks. The researchers are also providing exposure to elements behind the cultural materials, such as the Tepak Siri Series, Tepak Sirih: Menanti Tetamu Siri 5, and Ukiran Indah di Puncak Indah. The findings of the study revealed that the Tepak Sirih series artwork possesses the value of non-verbal communication in community engagements and weddings. The legacy and Malay culture in the Tepak Sirih: Menanti Tetamu siri 5 work carries the meaning of customary wealth in official ceremonies, but not suitable for arbitrary activities. In the Ukiran Indah DiPuncak Indah artwork, Hulu Keris Patah Tiga gives the meaning of a Malay traditional weapon used to complement Raja sehari or the Malay wedding dress. Para pandai besi produced a dagger with a Malay identity and spiritual elements which will not be extinct and is always kept as national treasures.
 
Received: 29 March 2021 / Accepted: 23 June 2021 / Published: 8 July 2021
The Relative Contribution of Mindfulness and Gratitude in Predicting Happiness among University Students
Authors: Alsukah Aljawharh Ibrahim , Basha Shaimaa Ezzat
Published: July 2021

The present study aims at identifying the separate and interactive contribution of gratitude and mindfulness in predicting happiness; examining the relationship between these variables; identifying differences between students with high happiness and students with low happiness in gratitude and mindfulness; and identifying the levels of gratitude, mindfulness, and happiness among the students of Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University. The research sample consisted of 447 female students aged 18-25 years. The research instruments included the Toronto Mindfulness Scale, the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire, as well as the Gratitude, Resentment, and Appreciation Test-Short form. The study found out that gratitude and mindfulness had a significant contribution in predicting happiness among university students (31% and 41.5%, respectively). The interaction between the total scores of mindfulness and gratitude contributed 51.5% of the variance in happiness among university students. The interaction between mindfulness, sense of abundance, and simple appreciation contributed 54.4% of the variance in happiness among university students. The study found a positive correlation between mindfulness, gratitude (sense of abundance, simple appreciation, appreciation of others), and happiness. Additionally, it was found that students at Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University had moderate levels of mindfulness and moderate to high levels of gratitude and happiness. The sense of abundance domain was moderate, the simple appreciation domain was high, and the appreciation of others domain was moderate. Mindfulness, gratitude, sense of abundance, simple appreciation, and appreciation of others increased among the students with high happiness.
 
Received: 8 March 2021 / Accepted: 22 June 2021 / Published: 8 July 2021
Circular Migration and Triple Benefits: The Case of Albanian Migrants to Italy
Authors: Kodra Mejola
Published: July 2021

According to the 2008 IOM Report on Migration in the World, circular migration is "the fluid movement of people between countries, including temporary or long-term movements, which can be beneficial to all entities involved, if it happens voluntarily and if it is related to the labor market needs of the countries of origin and destination.” The already 30-year experience of emigration of Albanians to Italy has shaped new models of migration. The historical migration between the two countries, as well as the long migratory experience after the fall of the communist regime, has enabled the circulation of many individuals between the two countries.The purpose of this study is to explore through the experiences of migrants moving between Albania and Italy, their contribution to themselves, as well as for the host country and that of origin. This paper is based on a combination of data obtained from secondary sources, such as: studies and research by foreign and Albanian authors, reports and literature focused mainly on circular migrants, but not only, as well as primary data obtained from direct interviews and focus groups with 15 circular migrants. Based on the perceptions generated by the migrants themselves, who participated in this study, there seems to be a threefold benefit from this migration process, despite the fact that migrants' perceptions take on different nuances in relation to these benefits that sometimes lean more towards themselves, sometimes from the host country and sometimes from the country of origin. Throughout the interviews it was noted that migrants did not know policies in support of this category, either from the host country or from the country of origin, which can be considered as an important step to be taken in the framework of interstate cooperation, to increase the triple benefit from this type of migration.
 
Received: 2 May 2021 / Accepted: 15 June 2021 / Published: 8 July 2021
Чуйність та її виховання в дошкільному дитинстві
Authors: Кононко Олена
Published: July 2021

У статті розкрито зміст поняття «чуйність» як базової соціально-моральної якості особистості, що проявляється в уміннях дошкільника сприймати, усвідомлювати, переживати та адекватно реагувати на дискомфорт однолітків, брати активну участь у відновленні емоційного благополуччя того, хто страждає. Визначено критерії, показники та рівні вихованості чуйності – високий, оптимальний, середній та низький. Схарактеризовано особливості розвитку свідомості та поведінки представників кожного рівня вихованості чуйного ставлення до однолітків, а також особливості поєднання в кожному рівні міри знань, емоційно-ціннісного ставлення та гуманної поведінки досліджуваних. Запропоновано авторську модель ефективного виховання в дітей старшого дошкільного віку чуйності як базової соціально-моральної якості, до складу якої увійшли принципи організації формувального експерименту, педагогічні умови, методи і форми роботи з учасниками експерименту. Зафіксовано позитивну динаміку змін у проявах чуйного ставлення дітей 5–7 років.
Музикотерапія як чинник впливу на психоемоційний стан особистості
Authors: Крет Михайло , Левчук Наталія
Published: July 2021

Стаття присвячена вивченню музикотерапії як оздоровчо-розвивального підходу до покращення психоемоційного стану  особистості. Визначено, що музикотерапія – це системне використання музики з метою лікування фізіологічних та психосоціальних аспектів хвороби та різноманітних розладів. Доведена актуальність музики та схарактеризовані її цілющі властивості ще з глибокої давнини. Окреслені погляди сучасних учених  на музикотерапію та її вплив на лікування і профілактику багатьох захворювань.  Доведено, що музикотерапія позитивно впливає на становлення й розвиток гармонійної особистості через вплив на емоційно-почуттєву сферу, психофізіологічний стан. Встановлено, що зміни, які відбуваються в психічному розвитку індивідуума, можуть бути коригованими та вмотивованими музично-терапевтичними засобами з метою досягнення лікувальних результатів. Схарактеризоване значення властивостей класичної музики. У контексті дослідження музично-терапевтичного впливу представлено добірку музичних творів, що сприяють оздоровленню та гармонізації психоемоційного стану особистості.
Визначальні особливості професійної підготовки майбутніх фахівців готельно-ресторанної справи
Authors: Симонович Наталія
Published: July 2021

У статті обґрунтовано актуальність якісної професійної підготовки майбутніх фахівців готельно-ресторанної справи. На основі аналізу теорії та методики професійної освіти виокремлено її визначальні особливості та найбільш істотні фактори підвищення якості. Доведено, що подальший динамічний розвиток індустрії гостинності вимагає підвищення якості підготовки кадрів, забезпечення туристичної галузі, готельного та ресторанного господарства фахівцями, які відповідали б міжнародним стандартам якості у сфері послуг. З’ясовано, що вища професійна освіта в галузі готельно-ресторанного обслуговування повинна спрямовуватися на формування особистості фахівця, здатного до самореалізації в сучасному суспільстві. Визначено, що найважливішими факторами підвищення якості підготовки фахівців у сфері готельно-ресторанних послуг є: теоретична підготовка; формування ділових навичок; розвиток науково-методичного забезпечення; проходження практики в організаціях різних галузей економіки; психологічний супровід професійної підготовки та використання інноваційних методів у процесі навчання.
Comparative Study of Conventional and Zero-joint Edgebanding
Authors: Antal Mária Réka , Dénes Levente , Vas Zsigmond András , Polgár András
Published: July 2021

Edgebanding affects both the visual appearance and edge protection of wood-based panels. In order for edgebanding to provide the desired protection, it must adhere strongly to the entire surface of the panel edges and maintain this adhesion throughout the life of the product. The present research compares conventional and so-called zero-joint edgebandings in terms of water and steam resistance, and examines the environmental impacts of edgebanding technologies using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). In-line with our hypothesis, our test results showed that corners are the critical points of edgebanded furniture fronts, especially when exposed to moisture. Due to high variations in measurements, there is no significant difference between the two edgebanding methods at the beginning. However, differences become more significant after longer treatment times. These differences amount to two quality categories after 6 hours and three quality categories after 12 and 24 hours. The edgebanded fronts exposed to water for less than 30 minutes experience no significant deteriorations with any of the edgebanding methods. In the case of steam resistance, zero-joint edgebanding provides better protection, especially after the second and third treatment cycle. We can state that the surplus costs of zero-joint technology are 1.45 times greater than costs associated with conventional technology. Both show the considerable costs of edging materials, chipboard, and electrical energy. The applied environmental life cycle assessment (LCA) method corresponds to the requirements of ISO 14040:2006 and ISO 14044:2006 standards. We built up the environmental inventory and the life cycle model of the manufacturing technology using the GaBi Professional LCA software. In the impact assessment, we analysed the specific environmental impact categories of the differing production processes by technology according to the operation order of the manufacturing technology. In relation to traditional and the zero-joint edging technologies, according to all impact assessment methods, the life-cycle contribution rate was uniformly 47% traditional – 53% zero-joint by impact category. The higher indicator values of the zero-joint method are due to larger edge material consumption and higher energy demand. Zero-joint technology appears to avoid the application of conventional hot melt adhesives, but replacing these adhesives does not necessarily result in better environmental indicators. Nevertheless, zero-joint egdebanding does not just improve aesthetic appearance but also exceeds the durability provided by conventional edgebanding technology.
Pattanaik’s axioms and existence of preferred with probability at least half winners
Authors: Lahiri Somdeb
Published: July 2021

In this paper we show that three conditions due to Pattanaik, when satisfied by a given profile of state-dependent preferences (linear orders) on a given and fixed set of alternatives and a probability distribution with which the various states of nature occur, are individually sufficient, for the non-emptiness of the set of alternative(s) which are individually preferred to all alternatives other than itself with probability at least half. Prior to this, we show that since each axiom individually implies Sen-Coherence, then, as a consequence of a result obtained earlier, each axiom along with asymmetry of the ‘preferred with at probability at least half” relation implies the transitivity of the relation. All the sufficient conditions discussed here are required to be applicable at least to all those otherwise relevant events that have positive probability. This observation also applies to a sufficient condition for the non-emptiness of the set of alternative(s) which are individually preferred to all alternatives other than itself with probability at least half, called Generalised Sen Coherence introduced and discussed in earlier research.
Defining a storage-assignment strategy for precedence-constrained order picking
Authors: Trindade Maria A. M. , Sousa Paulo S. A. , Moreira Maria R. A.
Published: July 2021

This paper proposes a zero-one quadratic assignment model for dealing with the storage location assignment problem when there are weight constraints. Our analysis shows that operations can be improved using our model. When comparing the strategy currently used in a real-life company with the designed model, we found that the new placement of products allowed a reduction of up to 22% on the picking distance. This saving is higher than that achieved with the creation of density zones, a procedure commonly used to deal with weight constraints, according to the literature.
Prioritizing Servqual Dimensions to Improve Trade Show Performance
Authors: Sharma Dheeraj P. , Pandey Shivendra K. , Gupta Ashish K. , Sharma Rajat
Published: July 2021

The purpose of this article is to examine the suitability of SERVQUAL for trade shows. The objective is to identify the significant SERVQUAL dimensions and their relative importance to increase the purchase intention of visitors to a trade show. The study uses a survey of 400 visitors
to a big trade fair. Structural equation modeling was used to determine the relative importance of the dimensions. Results suggest that SERVQUAL is well suited for assessing the service quality of trade shows. The tangibility and assurance are the two most significant factors influencing the
purchase intention of trade show visitors. Exhibitors should enhance tangibility in trade shows by methods such as display of product or product prototypes, brochures, and screens. Further, they should increase assurance by displaying medals and awards won, quality certifications achieved,
testimonials of past satisfied consumers, and experienced salespeople at the trade show counters. Trade show organizers should attract big brands for the exhibition to enhance assurance. The present study contributes to the ongoing debate on the relevance of SERVQUAL in the trade show context.
The study demonstrates that SERVQUAL is a decent measure to study service quality in trade shows even though the majority literature claims otherwise. Further, the present research prioritizes the SERVQUAL dimensions, helping managers to design customer-oriented sales strategies.
Fashion Events and e-WOM
Authors: Ruiz-Alba José L. , Mediano Jaavier Morales , Ayestarán Raquel , López-Tenorio Pablo J.
Published: July 2021

The aim of this article is to gain a deeper understanding of fashion events marketing from a sponsor's perspective and its influence on customers and society. We firstly seek to investigate what are the main marketing objectives of brands when they decide to sponsor fashion events;
secondly, what are the main factors to enhance customer engagement with sponsoring brands; and finally, what are the most effective pathways to generate e-WOM in this context of fashion events. In order to answer these research questions, we conducted four studies: two online focus groups,
in-depth interviews, and a fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA). Main findings show that the chief objectives of brands in sponsoring fashion events are: a) customer engagement with the sponsoring firm and, in particular, e-WOM, b) brand presence, and c) brand positioning with
fashion industry values. The conditions that enhance customer engagement are a) enjoyment, b) fashion values, c) sustainability, and d) product knowledge. Fashion values are found to be a necessary condition to generate e-WOM. There are two conditions sufficient to produce e-WOM: a) the lack
of enjoyment and fashion values or b) fashion values and sustainability.
Convection of a Rotatory Plasma in Porous Medium
Authors: Kumar Pardeep , Jit Singh Gursharn
Published: July 2021

The thermal convection of a plasma in porous medium is investigated to include simultaneously the effect of rotation and the finiteness of the ion Larmor radius (FLR) in the presence of a vertical magnetic field. Following linear stability theory and normal mode analysis method, the dispersion relation is obtained. It is found that the presence of a uniform rotation, finite Larmor radius and magnetic field introduces oscillatory modes in the system which were, otherwise, non-existent in their absence. When the instability sets in as stationary convection, finite Larmor radius, rotation, medium permeability and magnetic field are found to have stabilizing (or destabilizing) effects under certain conditions. In the absence of rotation, finite Larmor radius has stabilizing effect on the thermal instability of the system whereas the medium permeability and the magnetic field may have stabilizing or destabilizing effect under certain conditions. The conditions κ<[ε+(1-ε) (ρ_S C_S)/(ρ_0 C)]η and κ<(ε^2 [ε+(1-ε) (ρ_S C_S)/(ρ_0 C)]ν)/(P^2 [εP{√U (x-2)+√(T_(A_1 ) )}^2-2Q_1 ] ) are the sufficient conditions for non-existence of overstability, the violation of which does not necessary involve an occurrence of overstability.
The Potential of Rural Tourism Development in the Azores Islands from the Perspective of Public Administration and Decision-Makers
Authors: Couto Gualter , Pimentel Pedro , Batista Maria Da Graça , Sousa Áurea , Carvalho Célia , Castanho Rui Alexandre
Published: July 2021

Regional planning policies are an essential instrument for allowing the local inhabitants' necessary life quality standards. Those planning tools support future living prosperity in that territory, encouraging the ending of spatial and social inequalities as an incentive instrument for the so-desired sustainable development. Thereby, this paper aims to analyze the Public Administration and Decision-Makers' opinions concerning the Potential of Rrural Tourism Development in the Azores Islands. We used an exploratory methodology, which enabled to assess those perceptions. Consequently, it was possible to understand that the public administration's role in fostering and coordinating rural tourism is pivotal for this activity's continued sustained growth. Besides, throughout this study, it was possible to understand that regional development has been decisive and has decidedly influenced the local population. The research also recognizes that are many advantages in this typology of tourism for local communities - i.e., job creation or stimulating the local economy, are just a few examples.
Pendampingan tentang Pemilihan Makanan Sehat kepada Anak Asuh Rumah Singgah
Authors: Kusumaningsih Purwaningtyas , Retnoningtyas Diah Widiawati , Sandhika I Made Gde Sudyadnyana
Published: July 2021

Knowledge in healthy foods selection needs to be taught to childrens and adolesncent as the next generation for Indonesia. It because foods that they consume will give many impact to their health, physical growth, mentally and intelligent. Many factors can influence the children and adolescent in selecting helathy food, such as parenting, environment, economic, pshycology and education. Education as the last factor was choosen as a method to transfer knowledge about selecting a helathy foods in this community service activities. Improving foster knowledges in selecting healthy foods, which located in Klungkung district had purposed to give solution to the foster in knowing healthy foods and giving understanding what were the impact of safe and healthy foods to them. In order they will able to review of negative or positive impact before they consume foods. The success in this community service activities were from analyzed scored of pre and post test by Wilcoxon analysis in SPSS 16.  The obtained result showed if p-value was less then 0.05 (p=0.001), it means that the foster could received the subjects clearly by lecture and playing methods. In discussion between team and the foster, when they choose and consume healthy foods will give advantages and will support them in reacing academic, sport and other achievments. Females foster understand if they consumed healthy foods they will able to maintains their weight and avoid anemia. Males foster also know they will built good stamina to do many activities. In conclusion education about selecting healthy foods need sustainable action from people around the children and adolescent. In case it will built their good habits and behavior in ways to choose healthy foods in whole their life. A demonstration in processing healthy foods can be a skill and provision to introduce the healthy foods directly to them.
Estimation of Cephalic index in 17-20 Years old population of Nimad region of Madhya Pradesh
Authors: Mangeshkar Anil , Najan Ashok B , Gohiya Vineet Kumar , Gohiya Sarita
Published: July 2021

Identification is determination of the individuality of a person based on certain physical characteristics andis of importance in solving criminal as well as civil cases on a regular basis. Examination of fragmentaryremains by a doctor can aid the police in complete identification of an individual. Cephalic index is onesuch parameter that can help in identification of the individual. Cephalic index (CI) and head shape aregreatly affected by geographical, sex, age and racial factors. Such data is of great medico legal and forensicimportance which indicates that cephalic index can be used as marker of ethnicity. There have been variousinstances where the race of the individual bone has to be ascertained in solving issues related to forensicor archaeological importance where Cephalic index is an important tool to determining the race and sex ofan individual whose identity is unknown. This study was carried out to determine Cephalic index of 400healthy individual, including 200 Male and 200 Female individuals between 17 years to 20 years the of age,from the Nimad region of Madhya Pradesh.
Reconnoitering the Impact of Education on Observance of Purdah (Veil)
Authors: Imran  , Shahid Iqbal
Published: July 2021

The study was designed to explore perceptions of different stakeholders regarding the impact of education on the observance of Purdah in the wake of modernization. To examine the phenomena, the Survey methodology was used for investigation. The quantitative data was obtained through a five-point Likert scale questionnaire from different sampled groups i.e. intellectuals, lawyers, politicians, community leaders, and literary persons. The data was analyzed through univariate, bivariate, and multivariate analyses. The association between independent and dependent variables was measured through Chi-square (χ2) whereas multivariate analysis was employed while controlling marital status. The overall findings signposted a non-significant and positive relationship between increased schooling breaks down traditional values and norms, including family values and change in observance of Purdah. On another hand, a significant and positive relationship was identified between education as one of the important indicators of modernization in Pakhtun society and the dependent variable. Similarly, the relationship between modernization leads to the emergence of different types of education systems in Pakistan, and the observance of Purdah was noticed as significant and positive. The overall test statistics of the multivariate analysis revealed a highly significant, positive, and non-spurious relationship.
Deciphering human decision rules in motion discrimination
Authors: Huang Jinfeng , Yu Alexander , Zhou Yifeng , Liu Zili
Published: July 2021

We investigated the eight decision rules for a same-different task, as summarized in Petrov (Psychonomic Bulletin & Review, 16(6), 1011–1025, 2009). These rules, including the differencing (DF) rule and the optimal independence rule, are all based on the standard model in signal detection theory. Each rule receives two stimulus values as inputs and uses one or two decision criteria. We proved that the false alarm rate p(F) ≤ 1/2 for four of the rules. We also conducted a same-different rating experiment on motion discrimination (n = 54), with 4∘ or 8∘ directional difference. We found that the human receiver operating characteristic (ROC) spanned its full range [0,1] in p(F), thus rejecting these four rules. The slope of the human Z-ROC was also < 1, further confirming that the independence rule was not used. We subsequently fitted in the four-dimensional (pAA, pAB, pBA, pBB) space the human data to the remaining four rules—DF and likelihood ratio rules, each with one or two criteria, where pXY = p(responding “different” given stimulus sequence XY). We found that, using residual distribution analysis, only the two criteria DF rule (DF2) could account for the human data.
Analysis Of Under Passing Skills In Learning Volyballs In Man 1 Model, Bengkulu City
Authors: Kurniawan Doni , Perdima Feby Elra , Supriyanto Supriyanto
Published: July 2021

This study aims to: (1) Determine the level of forearm pass skills in volleyball learning in MAN 1 MODEL Bengkulu City. The method used in this research is to use quantitative descriptive analysis method, with the calculation of the study population used as research samples based on calculations in the form of numbers with statistical calculations. The population of this research is 30 students. The data collection technique in this study is a data processing technique that looks at the data analysis of forearm pass skills. The implementation in this study used was to provide an assessment in the form of time used during the test of forearm pass skills in volleyball and observing the implementation of the tests given, after which it was converted to T-score data to see the categories of volleyball forearm pass skills in MAN 1 MODEL Bengkulu City. From the results of the research analysis carried out, namely: 13 people (43.33%) were at a score of ≥ 47, 12 people (40.00%) were at a score of 40-46, 5 people (16.67%) were at a score of 27- 39, 0 people (0%) were in 17-26 and 0 people (%) were at a score 16. Based on the data, the results of the analysis show that the level of basic forearm pass skills in MAN 1 MODEL Bengkulu City is in the good category with an average score of 44.9 forearm pass.
COLLECTIBLE EXPOSITIONS IN THE STRUCTURE OF BOTANICAL GARDENS: A SCIENTIFIC TESTING GROUND AND AESTHETICS OF TERRITORIES
Authors:   Tsitsin Main Botanical garden of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Smirnova Z.I.
Published: July 2021

The article is devoted to the creation of an exposition-collection of flowering shrubs on the territory of the Main Botanical Garden Russian Academy of Sciences (MBG RAS), which allows for scientific research and at the same time is a highly decorative site of the botanical garden, created according to a previously developed project. This approach made it possible to present the largest collections of two genera Philadelphus L. and Spiraea L. in one place, selecting the most resistant, to adverse environmental factors, decorative and modern species, and varieties. The compositions of this site are based on the use of the external characteristics of plants and their adaptive capabilities in the conditions of the Moscow region, such as color, height, shape, texture, duration, and timing of flowering, flower aroma, and winter hardiness of plants. The project was developed with the participation of three scientific divisions of the MBG RAS. The exposition was created on the site of the MBG RAS, vacated after the completion of the construction of the New Stock Greenhouse, and, in fact, is a land reclamation project. In the project of the collection exposition, the data of long-term observations of this group of plants in the nursery conditions were used. The exposition includes 45 species and varieties of mock orange, and spirea with high winter hardiness and the best decorative characteristics. At present, the introduction testing continues, the selection of new species and varieties with the aim of further replenishing the exposition.
Analysis of Profits and Break Even Point of Jamnapari Goat Farming
Authors: Khan Niuzi , Hussein Mehmood
Published: July 2021

This study discusses profits and break even point of jamnapari goat farming.  Goat and sheep husbandry offers an excellent image that may demonstrate how it might promote a wide range of economic activity. Goats are simple to breed, need little initial capital, require little animal feed, and are easily adapted to their surroundings. The goat is a kind of animal that provides many advantages to the society. Goats are an alternate source of revenue for goat farming businesses looking to expand their operations. The Jamnapari Crossbred goat is a kind of indigenous goat that has strong development potential and may help to boost the income of the surrounding area's farmers. Diversification (multi-commodity farming) is an alternative to carrying out business efficiency on relatively fixed land areas while increasing productivity.
Building community during the COVID-19 pandemic: a system level approach to physician well-being
Authors: Siow Serena , Gittens Carmen
Published: July 2021

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, physician burnout was identified as reaching crisis proportions, and the pandemic is expected to worsen the already perilous state of physician wellness. It has affected physicians’ emotional health, not only by increasing workload demands, but also by eroding resilience under increasing pressures. The mental health consequences are expected to persist long after the pandemic subsides. With physician wellness increasingly recognized as a shared responsibility between individual physicians and the health care system, system-level approaches have been identified as important interventions for addressing physician well-being. In this article, we describe two evidence-guided initiatives implemented in our hospitalist network during the current pandemic: a trained peer-support team and facilitated physician online group discussions. These initiatives acknowledge the emotional strain of physicians’ work and challenge the “iron doc” culture of medicine. Our efforts build community and shift culture toward improved physician wellness. We suggest that the pandemic might be an opportunity for our profession to strengthen our support networks and for physician leaders to advance physician wellness in their work environments.
Unusual presentations of actinomycosis: a case series and literature review
Authors: Skuhala Tomislava , Vukelić Dalibor , Desnica Boško , Balen-Topić Mirjana , Stanimirović Andrija , Višković Klaudija
Published: July 2021

Introduction: To review unusual actinomycosis cases that appeared as a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge at our institution and to present a literature review on the usual clinical presentations.

Methodology: This retrospective review included all patients hospitalized for actinomycosis in a 10-year period at the University Hospital for Infectious Diseases “Dr. Fran Mihaljević”, Zagreb, Croatia.

Results: A total of 15 patients were hospitalized during the observed period, 9 (60%) females and 6 (40%) males. The localizations of actinomycosis were: pelvis (5), lungs (3), blood stream (2), colon (1), penis (1), stomach (1), skin (1), cervicofacial region (1).

We present four unusual cases: subcutaneous actinomycotic abscess, actinomycosis of the stomach with underlying non-Hodgkin lymphoma, sepsis due to Actinomyces neslundii originated from chronic asymptomatic periapical tooth abscesses and actinomycosis of the distal part of the penile shaft.

Conclusions: Actinomycosis was a very rare clinical problem in our clinical practice (0.032% of all hospitalizations and 0.0034% of all outpatients) but among those cases classical clinical presentations were also very rare.
Infectious diseases screening approach among refugees: results from a single-center study
Authors: Fiore Vito , De Vito Andrea , Martineková Petrana , Princic Elija , Geremia Nicholas , Madeddu Giordano , Babudieri Sergio
Published: July 2021

Introduction: Our aim was to evaluate a screening program, with active case-finding and treatment for active tuberculosis (TB), latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI), blood-borne viruses (BBV), and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) among refugees living in facility centers.

Methodology: We collected data on refugees arriving to our attention in migrant centers in Sardinia, Italy. Socio-demographical data, anamnesis, and clinical features were collected. TST Mantoux was conducted, and X-ray chest (XRC) was performed if TST was positive. Blood-borne virus screening was proposed to all patients. Screening for STDs was offered according to guidelines, anamnesis, and physical examination.

Results: Eighty-one patients were included. Seventy (86.4%) were male, and the mean age was 24.8±5.7 years. Thirty-three (40.7%) had scabies. Overall, 40/81 (49.4%) had a positive TST Mantoux. One (2.5%) was hospitalized and died for multi-drug-resistant TB. One (2.5%) patient had intestinal-TB. 52/81 (64.2%) refused HIV screening, whereas no positivity was found among tested migrants. Sixty-two (76.5%) accepted HCV screening, and one (1.6%) had a positive test. Fifty-eight (71.6%%) accepted HBV testing, and 29 (50%) of them had positive serology. Ten (12.3%) patients had anal or genital lesions due to syphilis, Molluscum contagiosum, and HPV in 7 (70%), 2 (20%), and one (10%) case, respectively.

Conclusions: Infectious diseases control and prevention are a key strategy among refugees. The stay in a migrant center is an extraordinary occasion for healthcare provision. This condition could allow a broad screening program in which quick BBV screening tests could be a good method to implement uptake. More information and educational programs would allow a higher understanding and acceptance of HIV screening.