bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Dispositions of a responsible early childhood education leader: Voices from the field
Authors: Davitt Gwen , Ryder Debbie 
Published: July 2019

Abstract

In our organisation’s research project, “Leaders Growing Leaders” (Ryder, Davitt, Higginson, Smorti, Smith & Carroll-Lind, 2017), which investigated effective ECE leadership in Aotearoa/New Zealand, leadership dispositions were identified as one means of making sense of the complexities of leadership within early childhood education. The New Zealand early childhood curriculum Te Whāriki: He Whāriki Mātauranga mō ngā Mokopuna o Aotearoa. Early Childhood Curriculum (Ministry of Education, 2017) highlights the importance of kaiako (teacher) responsibilities. Similarly, this article argues that the six specific leadership dispositions of an early childhood education leader, identified in our research, can act as a framework to explore leadership responsibilities. Participant voices are drawn on to exemplify and articulate the specific leadership dispositions of being: a communicator; relationship focused; caring and supportive; and a leader of growth and change, whilst also acting as a critical friend. We argue that responsible leadership must be purposefully grown, developed and sustained across the culture of the ECE setting. Underpinning this understanding is the need for dedicated leadership professional development that supports emerging and current leaders, and their teams, to engage in robust collegial dialogue and reflective practice in terms of what it means to be a responsible leader.
Indigenous knowledge and early childhood care and education in Ethiopia
Authors: Negussie Hawani , Slater Charles L. 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
The purpose of this research study was to explore the integration of indigenous knowledge and cultural practices in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) programmes in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Vygotsky’s (1986) sociocultural theory in combination with Yosso’s (2005) community cultural wealth theory served as the conceptual as well as the methodological framework advising the components of this research. This qualitative case study invited perspectives from local parents, teachers, directors, a university faculty member, and administrative personnel from the Ministry of Education in Ethiopia. Major findings uncovered that language, the Ethiopian alphabet (fidel), traditions and cultural practices passed down from generation to generation, were seen as part of Ethiopia’s larger indigenous knowledge system. The value of using indigenous knowledge, including the extent of integration of cultural practices as measured through use of native language, curriculum and educational philosophy, revealed distinct language preferences (Amharic or English) based on school, personal wants and population demographics.
Culturally sustaining instructional leadership: Perspectives from Native American public school principals in Montana and Wyoming
Authors: Holmes William T. , Young Suzanne 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
The purpose of this quantitative study was to gain a deeper understanding of principal beliefs of an emergent framework called Culturally Sustaining Instructional Leadership (CSIL) developed from a review of literature designed to support the implementation of Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy (CSP). Through a detailed review of literature, six instructional elements and five cultural elements were developed to guide principals in the removal of barriers and in support of teacher implementation of CSP. Principals of public schools located on Native American reservations in Montana and Wyoming (USA) were surveyed regarding their beliefs about CSIL practices and if their beliefs differed between instructional elements and cultural elements. Through a reporting of means and paired samples t-testing, the results of this study indicated principals demonstrated a significant preference for working in instructional versus cultural elements. The lowest CSIL element was student empowerment signifying that the voices of Native American students were not being heard. The principals of this study did not have a clear definition of the Democratic Project of Schooling congruent with Paris (2012). The implications of this study are the need for training and awareness in CSP and CSIL to preservice administrators in training and in-service administrators in the field.
Leading schooling in Aotearoa New Zealand: Understanding and supporting the weight of culture for Māori teachers
Authors: Torepe Toni , Macfarlane Angus Hikairo , Macfarlane Sonja , Fletcher Jo , Manning Richard 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
Leading schools in Aotearoa New Zealand is a critical role. In a bicultural country, a key aspect of this role is developing a school ethos where culturally responsive practices are strongly embedded. Frequently, this is considered in light of the tamariki and rangatahi and their whānau within the wider school community. However, an area where there is a dearth of research is the experiences of Māori teachers working in mainstream schooling. This article focuses on the lived realities of six Māori teachers who completed a graduate qualification in immersion and bilingual teaching in Māori, and returned to their respective schools. The research consisted of the collection and analysis of a detailed written questionnaire and semi-structured interviews with the Māori teachers. The research found that the additional professional and cultural tasks and responsibilities that this group of Māori teachers undertook often went unrecognised financially or otherwise by their employers and fellow colleagues. These Māori teachers felt they were “culturally obliged” to tautoko the students they serve and to support their schools’ respective Māori communities.
Selection of migrants and realization of migration intentions: lessons from a panel study
Authors: Gödri Irén , Feleky Gábor Attila 
Published: July 2019

We examined the selection of emigrants and the relationship between migration intention and actual migration, using the two-wave panel survey Turning Points of Life Course – Transylvania, which was carried out in 2006 and 2009 among the Hungarian-speaking population of Transylvania aged 20–45. This type of follow-up survey, dealing with migration intentions and subsequent behavior, is rare in the field of migration research. On the basis of prior intentions and actual migration, four groups could be discerned: stayers, who had no migration plans and did not move; expected migrants, who previously reported their intention of moving and who carried it out; dreamers, who planned migration but did not realize it; and unexpected migrants, who initially had no migration plans, but nevertheless moved. Our results indicate a negative selection of migrants in the dimensions related to living conditions and work, and a positive selection regarding subjective state of health and anomie. Those who expressed an intention to migrate during the first wave were almost three and a half times more likely to move than were those who had no such plans. Using Ajzen’s theory of planned behavior, migration-related expectations were measured by the assessment of advantages and disadvantages associated with migration, while subjective norms were gauged by the perceived pressure from significant others (friends, parents, relatives) to migrate. Our findings confirm that migration-related attitudes and subjective norms influence migration behavior only indirectly, via migration intention.
Üniversite Öğrencilerinin Eğitsel Yazılım Arayüz Renk Tasarımı Seçimlerinde Kişiliğin Etkisinin İncelenmesi
Authors: Demir Ümit , Altun Eralp 
Published: July 2019

Bu
araştırmada, üniversite öğrencilerinin eğitsel yazılım arayüz renk tercihlerinin
ve bu tercihlerin öğrencilerin kişilik özelliklerine göre farklılaşma durumu
incelenmiştir. Betimsel araştırma yönteminin kullanıldığı araştırmada 3 farklı
üniversitenin eğitim fakültelerinde öğrenimlerini sürdürmekte olan 545 öğrenci
ile araştırma gerçekleştirilmiştir. Veri toplama aracı olan araştırmacı
tarafından geliştirilen arayüz tasarım seçim yazılımı ve “Sıfatlara Dayalı
Kişilik Ölçeği” kullanılmıştır. Katılımcılar açık mavi, açık pembe ve pembe,
beyaz gibi açık ve pastel renk tonlarını arka plan rengi olarak daha çok tercih
etmişlerdir. Katılımcılar yazı rengi
olarak, siyah, mavi ve lacivert gibi soğuk renkler ve nötr renk değeri olan
beyazı çok daha fazla tercih etmişlerdir. Katılımcıların kişilik özelliklerine
göre eğitsel yazılım arayüz renk seçimlerinin farklılaşma durumunun
sorgulanması sonucunda, dışa dönük/içe dönük (x2(12)=32.33,
p&lt;0.05) ve duygusal denge/dengesizlik (x2(12)=33.19,
p&lt;0.05) kişilik boyutlarında yazılım arayüz arka plan rengi seçimlerinin
farklılaştığı bulunmuştur. Diğer kişilik boyutlarına göre arayüz tasarımı renk
seçimlerinin anlamlı bir farklılık göstermediği bulunmuştur.
A web-based decision support system for smart dam operations using weather forecasts
Authors: Ahmad Shahryar Khalique , Hossain Faisal 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
A web-based open-source decision support system (DSS) was developed to facilitate real-world engagement with dam-operating agencies in the decision-making process involving atmospheric modeling, hydrologic modeling, and web technology. The development process was decoupled into the container (frontend) and the modeling framework for the content (backend), to arrive at an intelligent system that improves the productivity and independent reuse of each component. The backend framework uses the weather forecasts from Numerical Weather Prediction models, downscales to a finer resolution, and simulates hydrologic and data-based artificial neural network models to optimize operations. The frontend architecture disseminates the forecasted meteorological variables, reservoir inflow, optimized operations, and retrospective weekly assessment of forecasts and hydropower benefits. The framework is automated and operationalized over the Detroit dam (Oregon) to generate the daily optimized release decisions. However, backend scripts and frontend elements are flexible and customizable enough that the DSS can be reproduced for other dams. The optimization of reservoir operations based on weather forecasts results in significant additional hydropower benefit without compromising other objectives when compared to the conventional operations. More importantly, the platform helps visualize for the dam operator how much more ‘smarter’ operations can be if weather forecasts and open-source technology are used.
1,4-Diazepines: A Review on Synthesis, Reactions and Biological Significance
Authors: Rashid Muhammad A. , Ashraf Aisha , Rehman Sahibzada S. , Shahid Shaukat A. , Mahmood Adeel , Faruq Muhammad 
Published: July 2019

Background:1,4-Diazepines are two nitrogen containing seven membered heterocyclic compounds and associated with a wide range of biological activities. Due to its medicinal importance, scientists are actively involved in the synthesis, reactions and biological evaluation of 1,4-diazepines since number of decades.Objective:The primary purpose of this review is to discuss the synthetic schemes and reactivity of 1,4- diazepines. This article also describes biological aspects of 1,4-diazepine derivatives, that can be usefully exploited for the pharmaceutical sector.Conclusion:This review summarizes the abundant literature on synthetic routes, chemical reactions and biological attributes of 1,4-diazepine derivatives. We concluded that 1,4-diazepines have significant importance due to their biological activities like antipsychotic, anxiolytic, anthelmintic, anticonvulsant, antibacterial, antifungal and anticancer. 1,4-diazepine derivatives with significant biological activities could be explored for potential use in the pharmaceutical industries.
Lead Molecules as Novel Aromatase Inhibitors: In Silico De Novo Designing and Binding Affinity Studies
Authors: Banjare Laxmi , Verma Sant Kumar , Jain Akhlesh Kumar , Thareja Suresh 
Published: July 2019

Background:Aromatase inhibitors emerged as a pivotal moiety to selectively block estrogen production, prevention and treatment of tumour growth in breast cancer. De novo drug design is an alternative approach to blind virtual screening for successful designing of the novel molecule against various therapeutic targets.Objective:In the present study, we have explored the de novo approach to design novel aromatase inhibitors.Method:The e-LEA3D, a computational-aided drug design web server was used to design novel drug-like candidates against the target aromatase. For drug-likeness ADME parameters (molecular weight, H-bond acceptors, H-bond donors, LogP and number of rotatable bonds) of designed molecules were calculated in TSAR software package, geometry optimization and energy minimization was accomplished using Chem Office. Further, molecular docking study was performed in Molegro Virtual Docker (MVD).Results:Among 17 generated molecules using the de novo pathway, 13 molecules passed the Lipinski filter pertaining to their bioavailability characteristics. De novo designed molecules with drug-likeness were further docked into the mapped active site of aromatase to scale up their affinity and binding fitness with the target. Among de novo fabricated drug like candidates (1-13), two molecules (5, 6) exhibited higher affinity with aromatase in terms of MolDock score (-150.650, -172.680 Kcal/mol, respectively) while molecule 8 showed lowest target affinity (-85.588 Kcal/mol).Conclusion:The binding patterns of lead molecules (5, 6) could be used as a pharmacophore for medicinal chemists to explore these molecules for their aromatase inhibitory potential.
Puerarin for OVX-Induced Postmenopausal Osteoporosis in Murine Model: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: He Baorong , Kong Lingbo , Yang Xiaobin , Zheng Haishi , Liu Yuan , Hao Dingjun 
Published: July 2019

Aims/Background:
Ovariectomy (OVX)-induced murine model is widely used for postmenopausal
osteoporosis study. Our current study was conducted to systematically review and essentially
quantified the bone mass enhancing effect of puerarin on treating OVX-induced postmenopausal
osteoporosis in murine model.

Methods:
Literatures from PUBMED, EMBASE, and CNKI were involved in our searching strategy
by limited the inception date to January 9th, 2019. Moreover, the enhancing effect of puerarin on bone
mass compared to OVX-induced rats is evaluated by four independent reviewers. Finally, all the data
were extracted, quantified and analyzed via RevMan, besides that in our current review study, we assessed
the methodological quality for each involved study.

Results:
Based on the searching strategy, eight randomization studies were finally included in current
meta-analysis and systematic review. According to the data analysis by RevMan, puerarin could improve
bone mineral density (BMD); (eight studies, n=203; weighted mean difference, 0.05; 95% CI,
0.03-0.07; P<0.0001) using a random-effects model. There is no significant difference between puerarin
and estrogen (seven studies, n=184; weighted mean difference, 0.00; 95% CI, -0.01 to 0.00;
P=0.30).

Conclusions:
Puerarin showed upregulating effects on bone mass in OVX-induced postmenopausal
osteoporosis in murine model. More studies of the effect of puerarin on bone density in OVX animals
are needed.
Suicide in Parkinson’s Disease: A Systematic Review
Authors: Berardelli Isabella , Belvisi Daniele , Nardella Adele , Falcone Giulia , Lamis Dorian A. , Fabbrini Giovanni , Berardelli Alfredo , Girardi Paolo , Pompili Maurizio 
Published: July 2019

:
Psychiatric disorders and suicide have been reported in patients suffering from Parkinson’s
disease. The aims of the present paper were to determine whether patients with Parkinson’s
disease have an increased rate of suicide and to identify the clinical features possibly associated
with suicide risk in Parkinson’s disease. We also reviewed the studies on suicide risk in Parkinson’s
disease in patients after deep brain stimulation. We performed a Medline, Excerpta Medica, PsycLit,
PsycInfo and Index Medicus search to identify all articles published on this topic from 1970 to
2019. The following search terms were used: suicide OR suicide attempt OR suicidal ideation OR
suicide risk AND Parkinson’s disease AND Parkinson’s disease and deep brain stimulation. The
studies we identified that assessed the suicide rate associated with Parkinson’s disease yielded contrasting
results, although an increase in suicidal ideation did emerge. The studies on the effect of
deep brain stimulation on suicide risk in Parkinson’s disease also reported mixed findings. Psychiatric
symptoms, including depression, appear to be associated with suicide risk in patients with Parkinson’s
disease undergoing medical and after surgical treatment. The studies reviewed suggest that
suicidal ideation is increased in Parkinson’s disease. Further longitudinal studies designed to assess
suicidality in this condition are still needed.
The Effect of Vitamin D3 Supplementation on Serum BDNF, Dopamine, and Serotonin in Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Authors: Seyedi Marzieh , Gholami Fatemeh , Samadi Mahsa , Djalali Mahmoud , Effatpanah Mohammad , Yekaninejad Mir Saeed , Hashemi Rezvan , Abdolahi Mina , Chamari Maryam , Honarvar Niyaz Mohammadzadeh 
Published: July 2019

Background & Objective:
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the
most common psychiatric disorders in childhood. The exact etiology of this disease is unknown, but it
is believed to be related to the disorder of catecholaminergic and serotonergic systems. Also, serum
vitamin D levels in patients with ADHD is lower. Several studies have also shown the effect of vitamin
D on the synthesis pathways of dopamine, serotonin, and a number of neurotrophic factors. Therefore,
this study aimed to investigate the effect of vitamin D3 supplementation on serum levels of
Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF), dopamine, and serotonin in school-aged children with
ADHD.

Methods:
Eighty-six children with ADHD were divided into two groups, based on randomized permuted
blocks. Patients received 2000 IU vitamin D/day or a placebo for 12 weeks. Serum levels of
BDNF, dopamine, serotonin, and 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] were measured at baseline and at
the end of the study.

Results:
Serum levels of 25(OH)D and dopamine significantly increased in the vitamin D group, compared
to the placebo group (p < 0.05). However, serum BDNF and serotonin levels did not change significantly.

Conclusion:
Vitamin D3 supplementation in children with ADHD can increase serum dopamine levels,
but further studies are needed to determine the effects of vitamin D on neurotrophic factors and serotonin.
Micronized Palmitoylethanolamide: A Post Hoc Analysis of a Controlled Study in Patients with Low Back Pain – Sciatica
Authors: Cruccu Giorgio , Stefano Giulia Di , Marchettini Paolo , Truini Andrea 
Published: July 2019

Background:
Despite being widely prescribed, relatively few controlled trials have been
conducted on the class of neurotrophic/antinociceptive nutraceuticals. While performing a search in
the literature, we came across an old registration study on micronized palmitoylethanolamide in patients
with low back pain – sciatica by Guida and colleagues.

Methods:
We contacted the authors of the article and obtained all the original material, which allowed
us to reanalyze the study. We assessed its clinical relevance by calculating the numbers needed to treat
for pain (visual analog scale) and function (Roland-Morris Questionnaire). After excluding patients for
whom the information available was insufficient, we assigned each patient to one of the five categories
of increasing probability of neuropathic pain: pure lumbago, lumbago with projecting pain to surrounding
regions (e.g. gluteus or groin), lumbago with projecting pain to the thigh or leg, pure sciatica
and radiculopathy, and investigated any correlations (Spearman) between the improvement in pain and
function with these five classes.

Results:
Compared with placebo, palmitoylethanolamide 600 mg/die yielded a number needed to treat
of 1.7 (95% confidence interval: 1.4-2) for pain, and 1.5 (95% confidence interval: 1.4-1.7) for function.
The correlation between the five categories was highly significant for pain relief (P <0.0001),
though not significant for reduced dysfunction.

Conclusion:
Palmitoylethanolamide was extremely effective on pain and function in a large cohort of
patients with low back pain – sciatica. Although, the multiple mechanisms of action of palmitoylethanolamide
are ideal for mixed pain conditions such as low back pain – sciatica, the correlation between
pain relief and the likelihood of neuropathic pain suggests that this drug exerts a predominant action
on the neuropathic pain component.
THE ROLE OF EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION FACTOR ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE: A CASE STUDY OF EDUCATION SECTORS IN KURDISTAN
Authors: Abdulrahman Nawroz 
Published: July 2019

The research examines the role of motivation factors on organizational performance and particularly education sectors in Erbil. The study aims to determine the factors employee motivation that the most has role in education sectorâ€™s outcome. Â A quantitative research method employed to find out the most and the least employee motivation factors. However, the researcher distributed hard copy of surveys to the both administrative and academic staffs of education sectors in Erbil. From 200 surveys only 189 surveys have been fulfilled correctly. The findings revealed that recognition is the most influence motivation factors on education sectorsâ€™ outcome on the other hand job security is the least most influence motivation factors on education sectorsâ€™ outcome.
MENINGKATKAN AKTIVITAS BELAJAR SISWA MENGGUNAKAN LKS BERBASIS INKUIRI TERBIMBING PADA PEMBELAJARAN LAJU REAKSI
Authors: Nismar Helma 
Published: July 2019

Pendidikan modern lebih menitik beratkan pada aktivitas sejati, siswa belajar sambil bekerja. Keaktifan siswa sangat tergantung kepada dorongan atau motivasi yang timbul baik dari dalam diri maupun dari luar dirinya, semakin tinggi dorongan yang timbul dalam diri seseorang akan semakin tinggi keaktifannya dalam belajar. Metode Inkuiri Terbimbing (Guided Inquiry) merupakan suatu kegiatan belajar yang melibatkan seluruh kemampuan siswa untuk mencari dan menyelidiki suatu permasalahan secara sistematis, logis, analitis, sehingga dengan bimbingan dari guru mereka dapat merumuskan sendiri penemuannya. Lembar Kerja Siswa (LKS) dapat meningkatkan aktivitas belajar siswa melalui proses berfikir dalam penanaman konsep selama proses pembelajaran berlangsung. Pada penelitian ini digunakan LKS berbasis inquiry terbimbing dalam mempelajari laju reaksi. Hasil penelitian menunjukan terdapat peningkatan persentase keaktifan siswa dari 46,67% pada siklus I menjadi 62,67% pada siklus II.