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Exploring the Preschool Teachers’ Views on Professionalism, Quality of Education and Sustainability: International Study in Estonia and Turkey
Authors: Veisson Marika , Kabaday Abdülkadir 
Published: February 2019

Abstract
Since education is a dynamic process and open to contemporary changes, professionalism which is vitally important for the sustainability of teacher education, has gained importance. Recent studies have emphasised the relations between professionalism and quality of teacher education and sustainability. The aim of the current study was to interview preschool teachers and to explore their views and understandings about professionalism, quality of preschool education, and sustainability in Estonian and Turkish cultural contexts. In this study, qualitative research methods were used to analyse the data obtained from the participants. Fifteen preschool teachers from Estonia and 36 preschool teachers currently working in different parts of Turkey participated in the study. They were asked to respond to 15 open-ended questions about professionalism and quality of teacher education and sustainability. Content analysis techniques were used for coding, finding the themes, arranging the sub-themes for interpreting the data obtained. Some suggestions are made to the teachers and educational policy makers related to the research findings.
Changes in Thoughts and Actions as Requirements for a Sustainable Future: A Review of Recent Research on the Finnish Educational System and Sustainable Development
Authors: Hofman-Bergholm Maria 
Published: February 2019

AbstractIn numerous UN policy documents, a sustainable future through education is set in a key position; the UNESCO Global Action Programme on Education for Sustainable Development (UNESCO, 2018) is no exception. Therefore, it is of great importance to examine and report how different UN member countries work towards the implementation of sustainability at all levels of education. This article is a review of recently published research in Finland, with a focus on sustainability in the educational system. Specifically, the article deals with teacher education, combined with theoretical research around sustainability and systems thinking, to find a pathway forward. The main finding is that higher education in Finland cannot guarantee that student teachers are prepared enough to teach about sustainability. This issue is discussed and addressed in the last part of the article.
Science of Pedagogy: Theory of Educational Discipline and Practice
Authors: Žogla Irēna 
Published: February 2019

Abstract
The article addresses and provides an introduction to pedagogy in its capacity of science and a university discipline in the field of education sciences. Nowadays not only teacher education programmes are embedded in theories and follow transitions of pedagogy. These have become even more complex, therefore, challenge new discussions in the evolving importance of human relations and transition towards learning-centred science of pedagogy to underpin practice of competence-oriented education.
Based on the main historical processes in Latvia and along with informative insight into the practices of European universities and research, the article traces the traditional background of pedagogy, the challenging role of philosophy to foster understanding of pedagogy as a unique, well-structured science with its object of investigation, which is not being explored by any other science. Alongside the discrete field of education and constantly evolving research, pedagogy develops its theories, all-level practices and disciplines within tertiary and doctoral programmes; because of these its changing nature provides sustainability, cause critique and improvements to an extent which is resilient to multiple external forces.
The article highlights some current developments of pedagogy as a stable, open-to-diversity and innovative theory to underpin the process of formal and informal education. The understanding of pedagogy in its meaning of teacher philosophy-in-use leads to a discussion of the constant and changing components of the definition. The intellectual tradition of pedagogy has become a phenomenon and notion to be compared and clarified in the context of another phenomenon – education sciences. The conclusions remind therefore the benefit of adopting the science of pedagogy being a theory and practice of formal education.
Emotional Competence and Individual Style of Action of Future Teachers of Higher Education in the System of Education for Sustainable Development
Authors: Suleimenova Adilya , Ivanova Oksana 
Published: February 2019

Abstract
The article presents the results of a study of emotional competence and individual style of action of students – future teachers of higher education in the system of education for sustainable development (EDS). The theoretical analysis of the application possibilities of the system (ideas) of EDS is performed. The study highlights a number of competences that are consistent with the components of emotional competence and individual style of action. The study involves 20 students of pedagogical specialties from Almaty, Kazakh-stan. The components of emotional competence and individual style of action are investigated using self-assessment questionnaires. The article presents the answer to the question of whether there are stable links between the components of emotional competence and individual style of action as well as draws conclusions on the importance of developing emotional competence in the EDS system.
Attitudes toward Pillars of Sustainable Development: The Case for University Science Education Students in Jordan
Authors: Abu-Alruz Jamal , Hailat Salah , Al-Jaradat Mahmoud , Khasawneh Samer 
Published: February 2019

Abstract
The primary aim of the study is to determine the attitudes of science education students at a public university in Jordan toward sustainable development. The validated instrument has been applied to a sample of 198 university students taking science education classes. Descriptive analyses have been used to analyse the data collected. Results of the study indicate overall positive attitudes toward three pillars of sustainable development (economic viability, society, and education). However, students’ attitudes toward the environment as a pillar of sustainable development are negative. The study offers recommendations for theory and practice.
Elaborating Indigenous Knowledge in the Science Curriculum for the Cultural Sustainability
Authors: Handayani Rif’ati Dina , Wilujeng Insih , Prasetyo Zuhdan K 
Published: February 2019

Abstract
Indigenous knowledge has been contrasted and compared with scientific knowledge as traditional versus modern. This becomes the main problem for the native learners who feel separated from their environment. They face the challenge of existing in a couple of worlds indigenous and non-indigenous. The research presents the theoretical viewpoints of science education and indigenous knowledge to provide a new perspective on science learning. Data are gathered through the original document analysis of indigenous communities of Javanese people and science syllabi. The results of the study propose four steps to integrate indigenous knowledge in the science curricula: fragmented, connected, sequenced, and integrated. This study indicates that indigenous knowledge incorporated in the science curricula includes attitude, knowledge, and skill aspects. It establishes a significant connection between what pupils encounter in the school and their lives beyond the school for the cultural sustainability. Elaborating indigenous knowledge in the science classroom is potential for building meaningful learning and connecting the gap of science education pathways that a student obtains in schools and community.
Professional Development of EFL Teachers through Rotatory Peer Supervision
Authors: Amini Samrand , Gholami Javad 
Published: February 2019

Abstract
Supervision in Iranian private language schools is carried out by one experienced teacher supervisor with too much authority. This paper reports a novel model of supervision, namely rotatory peer-supervision, in which supervision is delegated to English as foreign language (EFL) teachers themselves. In rotatory supervision, experienced teachers take turns observing each other’s classes and those of their less experienced colleagues and providing constructive feedback. In this study, we investigated the possibility of employing teachers as supervisors and analyzed what they focused and what type of supervisory feedback they provided. While observing their peers’ classes on a rotatory basis for 16 sessions, four experienced teachers evaluated their peer’s teaching performance using a researcher-made classroom observation checklist after receiving a sandwich course on providing constructive supervisory feedback. Their evaluative comments were categorized in terms of compliments, criticisms, and suggestions. The findings revealed that the teacher-supervisors offered compliments much more than criticisms and suggestions. Moreover, critical comments were offered using non-accusatory, mitigated, and face-saving language. This study calls for further recognition of rotatory peer supervision as a viable alternative to the practiced models and further research on this under-researched topic.
The UN Sustainable Development Goals and Teacher Development for Effective English Teaching in Bangladesh: A Gap that Needs Bridging
Authors: Amin Md Al , Greenwood Janinka 
Published: February 2019

Abstract
This article takes up the opportunity offered by the United Nations’ Strategic Development Goals to examine provisions for the selection, recruitment, training and professional development of secondary English teachers in Bangladesh. Qualified and trained teachers are considered as essential to effect the changes in English teaching and learning planned in national education policy. Since the adoption of a communicative approach to language teaching, initiatives have been taken to train teachers to teach English in this approach, and particularly to use multimedia equipment in their teaching; however the adequacy of these provisions is questioned in existing research and in media debates. This article starts with a brief description of the education context, highlighting the global Strategic Development Goals and local secondary English teaching. A review of existing recruitment and professional development provisions for secondary English teachers follows. Then project-based training programmes, which are funded and managed by external donors and aid agencies, are critically examined. Finally emerging issues and recommended changes are discussed.
Doğum eylemindeki gebelerde intravenöz parasetamol kullanımının analjezik etkinliği; prospektif, randomize kontrollü çalışma.
Authors: AYDIN Gerçek , TÜFEKÇİ Mehpare , BÜLBÜL Mehmet , YILMAZ Ahmet , ÖZERKAN Kemal 
Published: February 2019

Amaç: Doğum ağrısı kadının yaşamı boyunca karşılaşacağı en şiddetli ağrılardan biridir. Doğum eylemi analjezisinde günümüzde en etkili yöntem epidural analjezidir (EA). Fakat her zaman ulaşılabilir değildir. Bundan dolayı farklı alternatifler düşünülmüştür. Biz de intravenöz parasetamolu (IVP) bu amaçla kullanmayı araştırdık. Yöntem: Eylül 2007-Ağustos 2008 tarihleri arasında prospektif, plasebo kontrollü olarak iki merkezli olarak planlandı. Randomizasyon sonrası IVP grubunda 32, epidural analjezi grubunda 24 ve plasebo grubunda 37 gebe olmak üzere 93 kişi çalışmaya dahil edildi. Bulgular: Plasebo grubunda, hem IVP hem de EA grubuna göre daha yüksek 1. dk APGAR skorları elde edilmiştir. Fakat 5. dk APGAR skorları bakımından üç grup arasında fark saptanamamıştır. VAS ortalamaları bakımından üç grup karşılaştırıldığında en düşük ortalama EA grubunda en yüksek ortalama plasebo grubunda saptandı. VAS ortalamaları IVP grubunda 7,7–8,5 aralığında, EA grubunda 4–6 aralığında ve plasebo grubunda ise 8–9,5 aralığında olduğu saptandı. IVP ve Plasebo gruplarında doğum eylemi ilerlediğinde VAS skorları artarken EA grubunda azaldı. Epidural analjezi grubunda daha belirgin olmak üzere parasetamol grubunda da, 0 ile 30. dakikalardaki VAS skorları farkı negatif değerler olarak saptanmış ve 30. dk skorlarının daha düşük olduğu görülmüştür. Epidural analjezi grubunda 0 ile 60. dk skorları farkı da negatif değer olarak saptanmışken diğer iki grupta bu fark saptanmamıştır. Genel olarak tüm gruplar için eylemin erken evrelerinde ağrı daha yaygın alanda tarif edilmişken, eylem ilerledikçe ağrının daha iyi lokalize edildiği görülmektedir. Sonuç: EA’nin uygulanamadığı durumlarda IVP güvenli ve kolay uygulanabilir bir seçenek olarak göz önünde bulundurulabilir. IVP’ün tek başına ya da kombinasyon tedavilerinde daha sık ya da farklı dozlar kullanılarak etkinliğinin değerlendirileceği, iyi standardize edilmiş geniş katılımlı klinik çalışmalara ihtiyaç duyulmaktadır.
Are We Silent or Silenced? A Case Study of Working Mothers
Authors: Ansari Nyla A. , Jalbani Amanat Ali 
Published: February 2019

This paper argues for a rhetorical approach to understand how teachers (working mothers) construct silence (resistance or acceptance) in their multiple identities, when academic decisions are taken in meetings that directly affect them and their work. This cross-sectional case study examines arguments for and against a structural change made in an educational institution for girls in Karachi, where 80%of the population is female faculty. The objective is to present how certain constructions (arguments) are made real while others are undermined as a rhetorical achievement through persuasive talk. Rhetorical analysis was chosen to expose the link between identity construction and silence, through rhetorical strategies drawing on local and cultural discourses with language as a unit of analysis. Since rhetoric is a study of argumentation and persuasion; its application to organizational studies may help the researcher to emphasize over its political functions and understand the language in a critical perspective. Semi-structured interviews with 12 respondents, for an in-depth analysis turned out to be the most effective technique for collecting such data.
The Role of Organizational Support in Mediating Work Performance: A Case Study of UBL
Authors: Ahmed Faisal , Cheema Farooq-E-Azam 
Published: February 2019

The managerial thought concerning human relation with organization argues that employees’ performance is directly proportional to the improvement in their employment relationship. Social exchange theorist (Eisenberger et al., 1997) studied organizational support to explain positive impacts on employee’s work place attitudes and behaviors in their role performance, turnover intentions and withdrawal behaviors. In order to explore this phenomenon this case study was conducted in a local bank i.e. UBL in a service industry. This report presents a qualitative research describing the role of organizational support and its constructive effects on the employee’s performance. Intentionally this study was delimited to focus only four contributing factors of organizational support i-e Fairness, Supervisor Support, Organizational Reward and Job Conditions to explain how do they mediate and improve the employee’s performance in UBL. Primary and Secondary Data has been gathered through questionnaires and interviews. Survey results have shown a strong opinion about the role of supervisor support, rewards, job condition and fairness that can contribute in increasing employee’s performance in UBL.
Impact of Integrated Marketing Communication on Consumers Purchase Decisions
Authors: Umbreen Ulita , Ali Tahir 
Published: February 2019

The integrated marketing communication (IMC) is one of the important communication trend adopted by advertising and business organizations during last decade. This research is conducted to find out the impact of IMC practices on consumers’ purchase decisions in Pakistan. In this age of globalization, with the spread of advanced and updated technologies and increase in well-informed customers, it has become essential for the business market to be more efficient to make powerful impact on the target audience and market. In Pakistan, the business market has started progressing towards an integrated approach to achieving efficiency by synergy and this concept has become one of the most significant examples of development in the marketing discipline. This research highlights the importance of IMC activities with respect to influencing consumers’ purchase decisions. Through consumers feedback the research successfully found consumers preferences for IMC tools, activities, demographic profiles and buying behavior. The descriptive research design is adopted and interviews and questionnaires are used for data collection. Finally, the research concludes that consumers are becoming demanding as their demographic profiles and buying behavior are influenced by IMC activities which contribute in consumers' final purchase decisions.
HUBUNGAN GAYA KEPEMIMPINAN DAN LOCUS OF CONTROL DENGAN KEPUASAN KERJA PERAWAT DI RSU MAJENE
Authors: Amin Muhammad , Maryati Maryati 
Published: February 2019

Perawat dalam melaksanakan tugas dan tanggung jawabnya tentunya mempunyai harapan, nilai dan motivasi saat bekerja, oleh karena itu sangatlah penting organisasi mengetahui kepuasan kerja yang mereka rasakan terhadap pekerjaannya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk Mengidentifikasi hubungan gaya kepemimpinan dan locus of controldengan kepuasan kerja perawat di RSU Majene. Penelitian ini bersifat observasional analitik dengan rancangan cross sectional study, jumlah sampel sebanyak 126 orang perawat yang bekerja ≥ 1 tahun di RSU Majene dengan tehnik pengambilan sampel proportionate stratified random sampling. Pengumpulan data melalui kuesioner dengan menggunakan analisis chi square. Hasil penelitian menujukkan Adanya hubungan yang bermakna antara gaya kepemimpinan dengan kepuasan kerja perawat di ruang rawat inap RSUD Majene. Ada hubungan yang bermakna antara Locos of Control dengan kepuasan kerja perawat di ruang rawat inap RSUD Majene.
PREREQUISITES FOR ADDRESSING THE DEVELOPMENT OF SOIL EROSION IN SLOPING LANDS OF AZERBAIJAN
Authors: RAS. B.H. Aliyev Prof. Academician , Aliyev Prof.RAE. Z.H. 
Published: February 2019

The article examines the issues of the possibility of studying erosion and its control. The study proved that the development of soil erosion is based on the forming impact of natural and anthropogenic factors. The degree of potential danger and the possibility of prevention, taking into account the preservation of the environmental situation in the foothills of the Upper Shirvan in the example of the Shamakhi district of the Republic of Azerbaijan, were studied. The main tasks of the study were the determination of the amount and the degree of development of eroded and erosion-prone soils of the foothill zones, carried out on the basis of soil.
Key words: erosion, soil; the assessment of the degree of erosion is environmentally hazardous; anti-erosion measures.
ASSESSMENT OF ANALGESIC EFFICACY OF CLONIDINE AND FENTANYL WITH ROPIVACAINE IN THE SUPRACLAVICULAR BRACHIAL PLEXUS BLOCK
Authors: Kumar Krishna 
Published: February 2019

Ropivacaine, the S (-) enantiomer of N-(2,6- dimethylphenyl)-1-propyl-2-piperidinecarboxamide is a new long-acting local anesthetic like bupivacaine. Ropivacaine, compared to bupivacaine blocks pain transmitting A-delta and C fibers to a greater extent than A-beta fibers (controlling motor function). Ropivacaine has a wider margin of safety and is less cardiac & neurotoxic compared to bupivacaine with similar duration of action. The fentanyl and clonidine given with local anaesthetic in regional nerve block enhances the block by acting perineurally or it is because of systemic absorption of fentanyl and clonidine administered in block. The current study was planned to compare the efficacy of fentanyl and clonidine as an adjuvants and as an intravenous administration in supraclavicular plexus block with 0.75% ropivacaine.
The study was planned in the Department of the Surgery undergoing the Anaesthesia in Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital, Muzaffarpur, from Jan 2017 to Jun 2017. After obtaining proper informed consent, 40 adult patients of both sexes, aged 18 to 65 years, belonging to ASA I or II and undergoing supraclavicular brachial plexus block were enrolled for this study.
The data from the [resent study concludes that the arliest onset of sensory and motor blockade as well as longer duration of analgesia resulted when clonidine 150 µg was used as a perineural adjuvant to Ropivacane 0.75% with minimal side effects compared to its same dose given intravenously.
Keywords: supraclavicular block, clonidine, fentanyl , ropivacaine, etc.
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF CLOSED REDUCTION AND EXPERT TIBIA NAILING WITH OPEN REDUCTION AND PLATE & SCREW FIXATION IN THE TREATMENT OF PROXIMAL TIBIA EXTRAARTICULAR FRACTURES
Authors: Pandey Anil , Shah Setul , Maravi Deepak S , Uikey S 
Published: February 2019

Introduction:- Extra-articular proximal tibial fractures account for 5–10 % of all tibial shaft fractures and it result from high-velocity trauma. Closed reduction with minimally invasive plating and locked intramedullary nailing have been widely used for treatment of proximal tibia extraarticular fractures. Our pupose is to compare the pros and cons of these two methods. Materials and methods:- 22 patients were included in this study for a period of 2 years. Patients treated with IMN were kept in group A patients treated with percutaneus plating were kept in group B. Standard approach of nailing and plating were used and proper follow up were taken for next upcoming 1 year. Results:- Combined average age was 38years. Male were more commonly affected than female (13:8). Majority of fracture were of type A33. Operative time was < 2 hours in both groups. Less blood loss occurred during intramedullary nailing as compared to locking plate fixation. Surgical site infections (SSIs) were seen in two patients in the PTP group. Delayed union occurred in two patients in the IMN group. The average range of motion was 119.7(range 90-150, SD= 19.18) in group A and 115.2(range 80-150, SD = 17.28) in group B. Conclusion:- in treatment of proximal tibia extra articular fracture use of IMN and PTLCP gives comparable results. To validate this issue further a large sample size multicentric study is recommended

Key words: intramedullary nailing (IMN), Extraarticular tibialn fracture, Surgical site infection.
IMPROVEMENTS IN A CASE OF SENSORY ATAXIA THROUGH CELL TRANSPLANTATION
Authors: Jose Alitta 
Published: February 2019

Sensory ataxia is a type of ataxia that is caused by the loss of sensory input to control the movement of the body. It is both a sign and a symptom. There have been no curative modalities for treating sensory ataxia. Cellular therapy has gained significant attention as a therapeutic option for various neurological disorders. We present a case of an 18-year-old female diagnosed with sensory ataxia who was intrathecally administered with autologous bone marrow mononuclear cells (BMMNCs) along with neurorehabilitation. Twelve months after cellular therapy, signs such as ataxia, postural tremors, intention tremors and dysmetria improved. Functional Independence Measure score improved from 106 to 107. Berg Balance Scale improved from 18 to 34. Brief Ataxia Rating Scale improved from 7 to 5. Modified International Cooperative Ataxia Rating Scale improved 26 to 24. Comparison of the Positron Emission Tomography Computed-Tomography (PET CT) image before and 12 months after cellular therapy showed improved metabolism in bilateral sensory motor cortex, thalamus and cerebellum. These PET findings correlated with symptomatic improvements. The clinical improvements along with PET CT findings suggest that cellular therapy is a beneficial therapeutic modality for sensory ataxia. No major adverse effects were seen. Further clinical studies should be conducted to understand the efficacy of cellular therapy in sensory ataxia.
Keywords: Sensory ataxia; Cellular therapy; Autologous Bone Marrow Mononuclear Cells; Positron Emission Tomography Computed Tomography.