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A THEORETICAL MODEL OF STUDENT LEARNING IN AN ACADEMIC SERVICE-LEARNING COURSE: DIVERSITY AND CIVIC OUTCOMES
Authors: Simons Lori , Wang Sylvia , Blank Nancy , Renavitz Elizabeth , Hoffman Madeline , Shoneman Sara 
Published: November 2024

A qualitative-quantitative mixed-methods longitudinal research study was conducted to measure differences in civic and diversity outcomes in a cross-sectional sample of 138 undergraduate students. The quantitative results indicate that students improve their social justice attitudes, awareness of White racial privilege, racial-cultural-ethnic identity, and interests in multicultural work from the beginning of the semester. The qualitative findings replicate and extend the quantitative results. Career development and opportunities for growth were detected as unexpected themes that emerged from the data. The use of the mixed-methods approach provided an opportunity to conceptualize how students reformulate their diversity attitudes and acquire civic skills in an academic service-learning course. Implications for teaching and learning are discussed.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0799/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
BUILDING A FRAMEWORK OF ONLINE TEACHING CAPACITY FOR LECTURERS OF UNIVERSITIES TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN VIETNAM TODAY
Authors: Tinh Nguyen Thi , Lu Bui Thi 
Published: November 2024

In response to the need to keep up with the development trends of world education as well as the context of deep globalization and the development of digital technology today, online training has been implemented by many higher education institutions in Vietnam for the university level. In online training, lecturers play an important role in teaching and supporting learners. Therefore, lecturers must be the pioneers in innovating teaching content and methods. For online training, in addition to expertise, there are other requirements for skills and teaching methods in the online environment. Currently, many universities in Vietnam do not have specific requirements for the necessary competencies for online teaching lecturers. Therefore, building a competency framework for lecturers in online training to ensure the quality of teaching in the online environment for universities in Vietnam is extremely necessary.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0755/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
LEADERSHIP PRACTICES OF SCHOOL HEADS AND WORK TASK MOTIVATION AS PREDICTORS OF TEACHERS’ BEHAVIOR
Authors: General Lorna T. , Pua Erwin D. 
Published: November 2024

This study determined the significant influence of school head leadership practices and work task motivation as predictors of teachers’ behaviour. The quantitative approach using the correlational technique and analysis was utilized in this study with a sample of 325 teachers from the elementary schools of Caraga District, Schools Division of the City of Davao Oriental. Sets of adapted survey questionnaires were used to obtain data from the respondents subjected to content validity and reliability analysis. The data were analyzed using the Mean, Pearson-r, and Multiple Regression Analysis. The results reveal that the leadership practices were rated very high, and work task motivation was also rated as high. At the same time, teacher behaviour was rated high. Moreover, a significant relationship existed between these variables. A significant relationship between leadership practices and teacher behaviour was significant. A significant relationship between work task motivation and teacher behaviour was also significant. The extent of the influence of predictor variables on teacher behaviour was proven significant in the study.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0789/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES AS A UBIQUITOUS LEARNING SPACE IN THE FIJIAN SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION CLASSROOMS
Authors: Narayan Ravnil 
Published: November 2024

This paper sheds light on the roles of social networking sites (SNSs) in relation to English as a Second Language (ESL) in Fijian English language teaching and learning classrooms. Specifically, the paper delves into examining the potential applications of Facebook and YouTube on students and teachers at selected high schools in the western division, Fiji. A total of 30 students and 15 teachers were involved in this study, and the data was analysed through a qualitative approach. Further, the paper yonders upon the instructional and educational functions of social networking sites, including the drawbacks and challenges experienced by the teachers and students in the process of applying them. The findings revealed that the pedagogical consequences of integrating the latest features offered by SNSs towards bridging the gap between traditional and contemporary driven teaching and learning milieu enhances vocabulary acquisition. In brief, the study has allowed the researcher to analyse the differences in learning habits of ESL learners in typical Fijian classroom settings using innovations in social networking sites.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0713/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
TRAILBLAZING AI IMPLEMENTATION: OVERCOMING REGULATORY HURDLES AND BRIDGING TALENT GAPS TO TURN RESISTANCE INTO RESILIENCE AT RHB BANK HEADQUARTERS, MALAYSIA
Authors: Kanapathipillai Kumaran , Ghazali Jauharah binti , Magalingam Kavitha , Othman Nur Syamimi binti 
Published: November 2024

The rapid integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the banking sector offers both transformative opportunities and significant challenges. This study investigates the impact of resistance to change, talent and skills gaps, and regulatory compliance on the successful implementation of AI technologies at RHB Bank Headquarters in Malaysia. Using a quantitative research methodology, data were collected through a self-administered questionnaire distributed to 370 employees across various departments and hierarchical levels. Respondents were selected using a simple random sampling method. The study aimed to evaluate the relationships between these critical factors and AI implementation. Findings indicate that all three factors significantly influence AI implementation at RHB Bank, with regulatory compliance emerging as the strongest predictor, followed by resistance to change and the talent and skills gap. These results suggest that addressing employee resistance, bridging workforce skill deficiencies, and ensuring regulatory adherence are crucial for overcoming barriers to AI implementation. The study concludes that for RHB Bank to fully harness the advantages of AI, strategic efforts must focus on fostering a culture of adaptability, investing in talent development, and maintaining compliance with evolving regulatory frameworks. Such efforts are essential for enhancing the bank's operational efficiency and securing a competitive edge in the digital banking era.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0762/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
CARACTERISTIQUES MORPHOLOGIQUES DES UNITES ONOMASTIQUES EN FRANÇAIS / MORPHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS ONOMASTIC UNITS IN FRENCH
Authors: Mirakhmad Seyid Vafa 
Published: November 2024

<p>Cet article étudie des caractéristiques morphologiques des unités onomastiques du point de vue diachronique et synchronique. Leurs aspects de formation, leurs genres, leurs quantités, les règles de leurs utilisations avec les déterminants, leurs structures, leurs réalisations et les fonctions qu'ils remplissent sont étudiés dans l’article. L'article examine l'expression des catégories grammaticales nominales dans les noms propres dans le cadre de la partie du discours « nom » (parfois adjectif) en français. Certains linguistes soulignent que les noms propres n'ont pas de catégorie plurielle, nos recherches ont montré exactement le contraire, il s'est avéré qu'un nom peut être utilisé au pluriel lorsqu'il définit un ensemble de référents. Au fil du temps, certaines unités onomastiques ont subi une transformation morphologique et ont pris une forme complètement différente à l’époque moderne. Ces changements se retrouvent principalement dans les unités onomastiques formées au moyen de suffixes, car les suffixes ont subi diverses transformations au fil du temps. Ce type de changement des suffixes crée des difficultés pour les linguistes menant des recherches dans ce domaine de déterminer avec précision leur origine.</p><p>This article studies morphological characteristics of onomastic units from a diachronic and synchronic point of view. Their formation aspects, their genres, their quantities, the rules of their uses with the determinants, their structures, their realizations and the functions they fulfill are studied in the article. The article examines the expression of nominal grammatical categories in proper nouns as part of the “noun” (sometimes adjective) part of speech in French. Some linguists point out that proper nouns do not have a plural category, our research showed exactly the opposite, it turned out that a noun can be used in the plural when it defines a set of referents. Over time, some onomastic units underwent morphological transformation and took on a completely different form in modern times. These changes are mainly found in onomastic units formed using suffixes, because suffixes have undergone various transformations over time. This type of change in suffixes creates difficulties for linguists conducting research in this area to accurately determine their origin.</p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0660/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE THEMATIC CONCERNS ADDRESSED BY THE AUTHORS THAT REVEAL THE GENDER ISSUES IN THE RIVER BETWEEN AND THE RIVER AND THE SOURCE
Authors: Iraku Caroline K. , Mwangi Peter Muhoro 
Published: November 2024

<p>The study focuses on two novels that were written by a premier first-generation writer and another authored by a third-generation one. The study examines thematic concerns that reveal the images of women in Kenyan literature. The study involves the analysis of the language used by characters and the writers' view on gendered societal paradigms that embody characterization as a backdrop for the analysis of the said texts, more so on the position of women in Kenyan society through the two writers’ eyes. The study objective is to explore the thematic concerns addressed by the authors that reveal the gender issues in <em>The River Between</em> and <em>The River and The Source</em>. The study adopted liberal feminism. The methodology was confined to a contextual approach that was conducted in the library search modalities. As such, no field instruments were used.</p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0699/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
FROM PLANNING TO PERFORMANCE: ASSESSING THE ROLE OF MILESTONE SCHEDULING IN GARMENT ENTERPRISES IN ELDORET TOWN, KENYA
Authors: Mawich Mathok , Owuor Fredrick Ochieng , Kanake Mercy 
Published: November 2024

The performance of garment enterprise projects is a critical indicator of the economic progress and sustainability of any country. With respect to small garment enterprises in Eldoret town, data has shown suboptimal performance in the industry, resulting in some SMEs ceasing their operations. The aim of this paper is to assess the effect of scheduling milestones on the performance of small-scale garment enterprise projects in Eldoret town. The study was anchored on the Goal Setting Theory. An explanatory research design was used, and the target population consisted of 386 small-scale garment enterprise owners. A sample size of 196 small-scale garment enterprise projects in Eldoret town was selected. The respondents were selected using a stratified sampling method, and data was collected using questionnaires. The analysis was done using both descriptive and inferential statistics. With respect to findings, mapping risks was found to have a significant positive effect on the performance of garment enterprise projects (β 0.968, p&lt;0.05). Milestone scheduling has a significant positive impact on the performance of garment enterprises in Eldoret town. The study recommends that small-scale garment enterprise projects prioritize the efficient use of their available resources and develop detailed production schedules.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0773/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
STRATEGIES TO DEAL WITH ‘CODE SWITCHING’ IN LITERARY TRANSLATION BASED ON JERRY PINTO’S MURDER IN MAHIM
Authors: Pathak Shrikant Arun 
Published: November 2024

Code switching is a challenging problem in literary translation due to the multiplicity of codes employed in the source text. One of the challenges here is that the target audience may not know the second code used during code switching. To retain the code switching – as a stylistic element – one may need to employ multiple target languages. Furthermore, the translator faces the dilemma of either doing away with the code switching or employing a new instance of code switching, probably at the cost of adding new meanings or dimensions and connotations to the text. This paper looks at strategies to tackle code switching within a novel using the example of Jerry Pinto’s Murder in Mahim (2017). Although this novel has been written in Indian English, it has several passages where one finds use of Hindi, Marathi or Bambaiyya. These include code switched words or phrases within a sentence and complete sentences offering a wide spectrum. This paper looks at the solutions provided in the Marathi translation (2019) by Pranav Sakhadeo. A new set of challenges would arise while translating the novel from Indian English to German as the (German speaking) target readers may not be aware of the phrases used in Hindi, Marathi, and Bambaiyya. Strategies are briefly discussed to translate selected passages into German retaining the code switching followed by further generalisation of the results towards a theoretical perspective.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0758/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
EFFECT OF MUSIC ON PHYSICAL FITNESS FOR GRADE 11 IN FEMALE VOVINAM STUDENTS AT TRAN QUANG KHAI HIGH SCHOOL, HOCHIMINH CITY, VIETNAM
Authors: Hien Le Thu 
Published: November 2024

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the application of music to female students when participating in Vovinam sessions at Tran Quang Khai High School, Hochiminh City, Vietnam, to improve their physical fitness. 80 healthy female students were chosen and divided into two groups: 40 female students were in the experimental group with the application of music, and the 40 female students remaining were in the 36 training sessions without music. The music tempos were around 120-140 bpm. Two famous Vietnamese songs were chosen to use in Vovinam for training. Six fitness tests, such as 30 seconds sit-up test (evaluated the core strength), 30m sprint test (speed), 4x10m Shuttle run test (agility), standing long jump test (the explosive power of the legs), handgrip strength test (strength of the hand), 5 minutes running field test (maximal aerobic speed-MAS) were used to evaluate the physical fitness for female students. The results indicated that the application of music improved the power of the legs, agility, speed, core strength, strength of the hand, and MAS. In short, the application of music for female students participating in badminton had many benefits in increasing their physical fitness. More studies should evaluate the influence of music on many kinds of sports and assess the concentration of participants when applying music.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0715/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
COMPARISON OF QUALITY OF LIFE ACCORDING TO SOME DEMOGRAPHICS VARIABLES
Authors: Ardahan Faik 
Published: November 2024

The aim of this study is to determine how the quality of life of individuals changes according to demographic variables such as gender, marital status, age, personal income, family income, education, place of work, current employment status, with whom they live at home, the number of people living in the house, the number of rooms in the house where they live, the ownership status of the house, the presence of the room belonging to the individual in the living house, paying hire for home. The research is descriptive research, and all individuals with or without physical health constitute the main body of the research. Research data is collected by electronic questionnaires. In the study, the random sampling method and the Quality-of-Life Scale (QoLS) developed by Ardahan (2020) were used as data collection tools. The sample size consists of 689 individuals (Xage = 39.80 ± 1.67). In the evaluation of the data, besides descriptive statistics, Independent-Samples T Test, ANOVA test and LSD test were used to determine between which groups the difference was. The results were questioned at the significance level of 0.01 and 0.05. According to the research findings, QoLS is a multidimensional concept and the sub-dimensions of it; When Family Relationship, Perceived Income Level, Physical Health, Work/School Life, Feeling Safe, Social Pressure, Time Allocation, Neighborhood Relationship, Satisfaction with the Living Environment, Satisfaction with the Social Environment, Perceived Environmental Safety, Finding Sufficient Home, Being a Volunteer, Spiritual Life, Satisfaction with Education, Having Tools/Equipment and Well- Being were compared by gender, marital status, age, personal and family income, education, place of work, current employment status, who lives in the house, the number of people living in the house, the number of rooms in the house where the house is lived, the ownership status of the house where the house is lived, the presence of a room belonging to the individual in the living house, and the situation of renting the house in which they live have effect on each sub dimension of QoLS and show different statistically significant differences in sub-dimensions.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0799/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
CAPACITY BUILDING FOR CIVIL SERVANTS AND STATE MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATIONS OF VIETNAM'S SEAS AND ISLANDS
Authors: Tuan Phan Van , Tuyen Nguyen Thi Thanh , Hai Nguyen Chi 
Published: November 2024

Vietnam's seas and islands greatly influence political and legal life for national, regional, and international development in history, present, and future. The article analyzes the need and importance of capacity building for civil servants and state management organizations on seas and islands in the context of developing the marine economy and protecting Vietnam's sea and island sovereignty. With a long coastline and a rich island system, Vietnam is facing many challenges from resource exploitation, and climate change to national security and defense issues. The article discusses the current status of the sea and island management capacity of civil servants, officials, and related organizations, including limitations in expertise, management skills, and the ability to respond to complex situations. The article also proposes strategic solutions to improve management capacity through training, professional development, enhanced international cooperation, and application of modern technology in sea and island management. The article emphasizes that improving the capacity of civil servants and state management organizations is the key to effectively implementing policies for sustainable marine economic development and protecting national maritime interests, making an important contribution to the comprehensive development of Vietnam.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0712/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
POTENTIAL ROLE OF AFRICAN UNION IN DEVELOPMENT OF AI GOVERNANCE ACROSS THE CONTINENT
Authors: Njoroge Joy Wanjiku 
Published: November 2024

This study addressed the fragmentation of AI governance approaches across Africa and examined the African Union's (AU) potential role in unifying these efforts. Using qualitative document analysis of AU publications and academic literature, the research explored the AU's continental AI governance approach, key initiatives, challenges, and future directions. Findings revealed that the AU made significant progress through initiatives such as the Continental AI Strategy (2024), the African Research Centre for Artificial Intelligence (ARCAI), the African Digital Compact, and the AU Data Policy Framework. However, challenges persisted, including regulatory fragmentation among member states and infrastructure disparities. The study discussed the AU's proposed governance mechanisms, including a high-level coordination mechanism on AI and adaptable regulation models, while noting threats from rapid global AI development and widening digital divides. It concluded that the AU's success in AI governance hinged on balancing innovation with ethics, addressing Africa-specific challenges, and fostering collaboration. Key recommendations included accelerating model AI regulation development, prioritizing digital infrastructure initiatives, enhancing ARCAI's role in building local expertise, and strengthening Africa's voice in global AI governance. This research contributes to the literature on AI governance in Africa, offering insights for policymakers on developing uniquely African approaches to inform global discussions.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0736/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
PERCEPTIONS OF INSTITUTIONAL SOCIAL BODIES REGARDING LIFELONG LEARNING AND EDUCATION OF HUMAN RESOURCES OF SOCIAL SERVICES IN THE FIELD OF HUMAN RIGHTS
Authors: Chaidas Alexandros , Balias Stathis , Karalis Thanassis 
Published: November 2024

In this paper, part of the results of research conducted within the framework of the PhD studies of the first author is presented. The aim of the research is to explore the variety of perceptions held by institutional social bodies regarding the education of human resources and social services in the field of human rights. A qualitative research method was employed to achieve this goal. Data collection took place through semi-structured interviews between February and June 2024. Eight in-depth interviews were conducted with key informants who hold positions within institutional bodies involved in the design and implementation of social policy. The interpretation of the data was carried out using thematic analysis. The results of the research indicated that these institutional bodies support the value of investing in lifelong learning, particularly in the education of human resources in human rights, as a means of building knowledge, cultivating soft skills, and changing attitudes in ways that can subsequently lead to the provision of quality services to vulnerable social groups.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0717/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>