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PEDAGOGICAL INTERVENTION PRACTICES FOR ADOLESCENTS IN SECONDARY SCHOOL: TRIBUTΙΟΝ TO THE TEACHER AND WRITER KOSTAS CHRISTAKIS
Authors: Panopoulos Nikolaos , Drossinou-Korea Maria 
Published: September 2024

In the context of the tribute to the author and teacher, Kostas Christakis, this paper examines issues in special education related to the pedagogical intervention practices for adolescents in secondary school. The discussion revolves around Christakis' books, "The Child and the Adolescent in the Family and the School" and "Behavior Problems of Children and Adolescents". Pedagogical management addresses students' behavioral problems, emphasizing the crucial role of both the school and family environment. This study aims to highlight pedagogical intervention practices for adolescents in secondary school, providing insights into the pedagogical interventions necessary for managing adolescents' behavioral issues at school and at home.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0770/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
ANÁLISE DO CENSO ESCOLAR 2020: UM PANORAMA SOBRE A EDUCAÇÃO ESPECIAL NA EDUCAÇÃO BÁSICA NO BRASIL / ANALYSIS OF THE 2020 SCHOOL CENSUS: AN OVERVIEW SPECIAL EDUCATION IN BASIC EDUCATION IN BRAZIL
Authors: Marcondes Renato , Noronha Adriela Maria , Da Silva Sani de Carvalho Rutz , Shimazaki Elsa Midori , Da Silva Silvio Luiz Rutz , Mamcasz-Viginheski Lucia Virginia 
Published: September 2024

<p>Este artigo tem por objetivo analisar os dados do Censo Escolar 2020, apresentando um panorama das matrículas, recursos especializados e atendimento educacional especializado disponibilizado ao público-alvo da educação especial. Para isso, apoiou-se no referencial do paradigma inclusivo e na análise do censo com auxílio do <em>Software</em> Excel ®. Os resultados apontam para um aumento de matrículas da educação especial, porém, evidenciam que os recursos disponibilizados e atividades especializadas ficam aquém do número de matrículas, também se evidencia a presença de classes especiais. Por fim, os desafios, apesar dos avanços, ainda são muitos.</p><p>This article aims to analyze data from the 2020 School Census, presenting an overview of enrollments, specialized resources and specialized educational services available to the target audience of special education. To do this, it is based on the inclusive paradigm framework and census analysis with the help of Excel ® Software. The results indicate an increase in special education enrollments; however, they show that the available resources and specialized activities fall short of the number of enrollments, and special classes are also evident. Finally, there are still many challenges despite the advances.</p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0765/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
EFFECT OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY AND TRAINING ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES AT PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, AKROPONG-AKUAPEM, GHANA
Authors: Perdison Ivy Danquah , Anku Francis Kwame , Bright Brew 
Published: September 2024

The study examined how assistive technology type and training affected physical disability students' academic performance at the Presbyterian College of Education in Akropong-Akuapem. The study found that screen readers, braille displays, and speech-to-text improved academic achievement. Participants employing these technologies had significantly higher post-test results than pre-test scores. The study also found that assistive technology training improved academic achievement. The trained experimental group had higher mean pre- and post-test scores than the control group. This emphasises the need for extensive training to maximise assistive technology benefits for students with physical disabilities. Voice recognition technology improved academic performance slightly, but not significantly. This technology may need more research and development to promote academic performance in this environment. This study adds to the evidence that assistive technology and training improve college students' academic performance with physical limitations. To develop inclusive learning environments and promote equitable opportunities for students with disabilities, teachers and institutions must carefully choose and implement assistive technology and training initiatives. The report recommends integrating assistive technology into schools to help students succeed. Future studies should examine the efficacy of diverse assistive technologies and training methods and solve implementation issues.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0715/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
DEVELOPMENT OF INDIAN LEGISLATION FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES SINCE INDEPENDENCE
Authors: Aneraye Avinash Vitthalrao , Mousina Samanta 
Published: September 2024

The disability acts are not about the enjoyment of specific acts, as they are about ensuring the equal enjoyment of all human rights/acts without discrimination for persons with disabilities. The Constitution of India provides equal rights to its citizens to enjoy their lives respectfully and walk with dignity and integrity. Persons with disabilities are an integral part of society, and each government put their initiatives to include persons with disabilities in the mainstreaming society. It is the responsibility of the government to take care of persons with disabilities in respect of their education, vocational training, employment, and other aspects so that they may be integrated into an inclusive society. Therefore, the government is providing different types of concessions, reservations, and other facilities to persons/ children with disabilities. The government has implemented different legislations, policies, and schemes for the inclusion of persons with disabilities into mainstream society. The government takes various information to ensure the rights of persons with disabilities including the PwD Act, 1995, National Trust Act 1999, and RPwD Act, 2016. This study focuses on the awareness of acts and laws among various professionals, parents of PwDs, stakeholders, and the community regarding the various provisions and clauses for disabled persons available in India. These legislations ensure that the PwD can enjoy the right to equality, life with dignity, and respect for their integrity equally with others (RPwD Act, 2016). The laws of disabilities in India need to be understood from various perspectives of differently-abled persons in their attainment of persona and dignity. There is a need to understand and address the issue of attitudinal barriers so that the rights of persons with disability are upheld.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0715/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
CATASTROPHES NATURELLES PROVOQUEES PAR L’ÉROSION RAVINANTE DANS CERTAINS QUARTIERS VULNÉRABLES DE LA VILLE DE KIKWIT EN RÉPUBLIQUE DÉMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO
Authors: Théotime Mutungu Kuleta , Alexis Vuni Simbu , Godefroid Mubanga Nzo Ayum , Fils Makanzu Imwangani , Bias Mpuru Mazembe , Félicien Miti Tseta , Françis Lelo Nzuzi 
Published: September 2024

<p>Des processus de ravinement très virulents provoquent des catastrophes naturelles dans la ville de Kikwit (RD Congo). Certains quartiers vulnérables comme Ndeke-Zulu sont victimes, et des conséquences énormes y sont déplorées. Deux grands ravins ont particulièrement attiré l’attention et fait l’objet de cette étude : le ravin de « Arrêt Foire » et de « Lukwilu » en passe de couper la ville en différents morceaux. Des observations approfondies, menées entre le 8 décembre 2019 et le 6 décembre 2023, ont permis d’en déterminer les aléas et le contour des dégâts énormes que ces deux ravins ont infligés à l’environnement urbain particulièrement sur le foncier, les routes, l’habitat, la ressource en eau et les rivières dans les quartiers impactés. Compte tenu de l’inefficacité de la lutte antiérosive menée par les acteurs locaux, l’étude préconise l’aménagement des infrastructures de drainage des eaux de pluie en combinaison avec un couvert végétal couvrant, visant à diminuer les mouvements de masses, responsables des catastrophes liées à l’érosion accélérée. </p><p>Very virulent gullying processes cause natural disasters in the town of Kikwit (DR Congo). Certain vulnerable neighborhoods like Ndeke-Zulu are victims, and enormous consequences are deplored. Two large ravines particularly attracted attention and were the subject of this study: the “Arrêt Foire” and “Lukwilu” ravines, which are about to cut the city into different pieces. In-depth observations carried out between December 8, 2019, and December 6, 2023, made it possible to determine the hazards and the outline of the enormous damage that these two ravines have inflicted on the urban environment, particularly on land, roads, habitat, water resources and rivers in the impacted neighborhoods. Given the ineffectiveness of the anti-erosion fight carried out by local actors, the study recommends the development of rainwater drainage infrastructures in combination with a covering plant cover, aiming to reduce mass movements responsible for disasters. Linked to accelerated erosion.</p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0747/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
DIAGNOSTIC HYDRO-QUALITATIF DES EAUX DU BASSIN VERSANT DE LA RIVIÈRE KALAMU À BOMA, KONGO CENTRAL, R. D. CONGO / HYDRO-QUALITATIVE DIAGNOSIS OF WATER IN THE WATERSHED OF THE KALAMU RIVER IN BOMA (KONGO CENTRAL, D.R. CONGO)
Authors: Vuni Simbu Alexis , Aloni Komanda Jules , Mabiala Mulomba Philippe , Kisangala Muke Modeste , Lelo Nzuzi Francis , Nzau Umba-di-Mbudi Clement 
Published: September 2024

<p>Dans le cadre d’un contrat de rivière Kalamu à Boma, un suivi de la qualité des eaux a été réalisé en 2022. Les paramètres physico-chimiques et bactériologiques ont été suivis sur neuf sites de prélèvement de l’amont jusqu’à son embouchure et soumis aux analyses. Les activités anthropiques dans le bassin versant sont en effet très variées, elles ont entraîné l’occupation de l’espace jusqu’au lit majeur et sont de ce fait susceptibles de créer des problèmes de pollution environnementale. Les analyses physico-chimiques et bactériologiques ont mis en évidence la relation entre les activités anthropiques et la qualité physico-chimique et bactériologique des plans d’eau particulièrement sur certains sites. Les analyses microbiologiques de coliformes totaux des eaux a varié entre 3000 à 70000 mg/l, les coliformes fécaux entre 1400 à 85000 mg/l, et pour Escherichia coli 300 à 20 000 mg/l. Les résultats des analyses physico-chimiques montrent que les eaux de la rivière ne présenteraient pas de danger majeur pour la santé humaine et l’environnement. D’une manière générale, les eaux de la rivière Kalamu à Boma sont plus sensibles aux pollutions. Cette pollution se manifeste entre autres par les inondations dont est victime la population riveraine et par les perturbations chimiques des eaux.</p><p>As part of a Kalamu River contract in Boma, water quality monitoring was carried out in 2022. The following physicochemical parameters: pH, electrical conductivity and TDS, were analyzed from upstream to its mouth. The results highlighted the relationship between anthropogenic activities and water quality, particularly on certain sites. Anthropogenic activities in the watershed are very varied, they have led to the occupation of space up to the major bed and are therefore likely to create environmental pollution problems. Microbiological analyzes of total coliforms in water varied between 3000 to 70,000 mg/l, fecal coliforms between 1400 to 85,000 mg/l, and for Escherichia coli 300 to 20,000 mg/l. The results of the physicochemical analyzes show that the waters of the river do not present a major danger to human health and the environment. Generally speaking, the waters of the Kalamu River in Boma are more sensitive to pollution. This pollution manifests itself, among other things, in the flooding suffered by the local population and in the chemical disturbances of the water.</p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu/0729/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
TEACHER’S VIEWS ON THE RELEVANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL ENGLISH CURRICULUM: IMPLICATIONS FOR POLICY, PRACTICE AND THEORY
Authors: Kivihya Carolyn D. , Indoshi Francis C. , Oyoo Samuel O. 
Published: September 2024

The English curriculum in schools in Kenya is prepared by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD). This institute mainly relies on input from curriculum experts at the national level, denying classroom teachers the opportunity to express their views in developing a quality education system for its learners. This results in misinterpretations of curriculum intentions consequently impacting on learner achievement in annual English national examinations. The curriculum in use for teaching English in Kenya was last reviewed in 2002. Given the educational changes that have taken place over the years, the curriculum may have become obsolete. The purpose of this study was to assess teachers’ views on the relevance of the English curriculum. The study was guided by three objectives: establish relevance objectives of the English curriculum, determine the relevance of the content of the English curriculum and determine the relevance of suggested resources of the English curriculum. This study was carried out among teachers of English in secondary schools using a descriptive research design. A sample of 180 teachers of English was used. The study used a questionnaire with Likert-type questions as the main instrument for data collection. Qualitative data analysis established that the objectives on reading and listening and speaking skills, content on reading and writing skills, and nine of the suggested resources scored low means when compared to the composite mean. This was an indication that the objectives, content and suggested resources of the English curriculum had discrepancies which ought to be addressed in order to align and make the curriculum relevant to the current needs of learners.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/lit/0057/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
Repensando el clientelismo político: Una entrevista con Herbert Kitschelt sobre DALP II
Authors: Cruz Martínez Gibrán , Hernández Agrelo Anet 
Published: September 2024

Democratic Accountability and Linkages Project (DALP) estudia la rendición de cuentas de actores en sistemas políticos con elecciones multipartidistas a través del mundo. La ciencia política ha acumulado información sobre la variedad de consideraciones que los votantes emplean para elegir entre candidatos y partidos en elecciones competitivas. Sin embargo, los académicos saben poco sobre cómo los partidos y los políticos enfocan sus actividades para influir en esa elección de voto.
DALP ha sido diseñado e implementado por un grupo de investigadores del programa de Ciencias Políticas de la Universidad de Duke, bajo la dirección de Herbert Kitschelt, profesor George V. Allen de Relaciones Internacionales. El proyecto se basa en la realización de encuestas a expertos de diferentes países democráticos. Si bien esta técnica de recolección de información tiene desventajas en términos de confiabilidad y validez, ofrece ventajas únicas para recopilar información sobre fenómenos políticos importantes que son difíciles de observar y operacionalizar.
El profesor Kitschelt amablemente ha accedido a realizar una entrevista sobre clientelismo y cómo el proyecto DALP nos puede ayudar a comprender mejor sus múltiples facetas.
Ungeahnte Dürreschäden
Authors: Schultz Olaf 
Published: September 2024

Frankfurt a.M. Die Welt brennt durch die Erderwärmung – auch in der Alpenrepublik. Wie noch nie in der Messgeschichte gibt es einen Rekord an Hitzetagen. Angesichts des aktuellen Hochwassers dort könnte der Kontrast kaum größer sein.
An Assessment of the Socio - political and Economic impact of the Presbyterian Church of East Africa in the Eastern Region from 1915 to 2022
Authors: Mwindi Lucy , Nkonge Kagema Prof. Dickson , Mucece Kithinji Dr. Caroline 
Published: September 2024

The Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA) was brought to Kenya by the Church of Scotland Mission (CSM). The idea of the mission was initiated by the company directors of the Imperial British East African Company. The CSM had already settled in Central Kenya and established mission stations in Kikuyu and Tumutumu in 1901 and 1908 respectively. PCEA was established in the Eastern Region in 1915 by the Church of Scotland Mission (CSM). The Eastern Region was the third mission area to be established by the CSM. Their mission strategy was holistic in nature where they combined evangelism, education, medical and industrial work. Although the PCEA has been in Eastern region for more than a century, its impact has not been given much scholarly attention. This study was undertaken to in investigate the impact socio-political and economic of PCEA in the Eastern region since its inception in 1915. The study employed Descriptive survey research design. Questionnaires, oral interviews and document review were used to collect the data. The sample size for this study was 438 which included 9 presbytery moderators, 53 church ministers and 376 church members. From the 376 church members a category of 20 respondents who were identified through snow balling were engaged in oral interviews. The study established that PCEA has greatly impacted in the social, economic and political transformation in the Eastern Region over the last one century.
REBUSAN LIDAH BUAYA TERHADAP KADAR GLUKOSA DARAH PADA PASIEN DIABETES MELITUS TIPE II
Authors: Syapitri Henny , Marbun Agnes Silvina , Siregar Laura Mariati , Efrina Sinurat Lasma Rina , Berampu Rani Mukherzi 
Published: September 2024

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a chronic condition characterized by a chronic increase in blood glucose concentration accompanied by various metabolic abnormalities due to hormonal disorders, which causes various chronic complications. Diabetes mellitus is caused by the pancreas failing to produce insulin or insulin resistance occurs. Based on data from the World Health Organization (WHO), DM is a serious threat to human health in the 21st century. The number of DM sufferers reached 422 million people in the world in 2018. Most of these sufferers are in developing countries. This type of research uses a pre-experiment using a one group pretest-posttest design. This study only used one intervention group and there was no comparison (control) group. This research was used to see the effect of giving boiled aloe vera water on blood sugar levels before and after the intervention. The population of this study was all 76 Type II Diabetes Mellitus sufferers who came for treatment at the Pratama Ridho Clinic from January 2024 to July 2024. The sample for this research consisted of 43 respondents. The research method used was the wilcoxon test with a p value (0.05). The research results showed that there was an effect after giving aloe vera decoction at the Pratama Ridho Clinic in 2024 with a value of 0.016.
The impact of bedrock meander cutoffs on 50 kyr scale incision rates, San Juan River, Utah
Authors: Steelquist Aaron T. , Seixas Gustav B. , Gillam Mary L. , Saha Sourav , Moon Seulgi , Hilley George E. 
Published: September 2024

Abstract. Incision rates of major rivers may reflect the effects of drainage reorganization, hillslope processes, tectonic uplift, climate, the properties of rocks into which rivers incise, and other autogenic processes. On the Colorado Plateau, incision rates along the Colorado River have been interpreted as resulting from abrupt base-level changes produced by the integration of the Colorado River system. Specifically, the integration of the Colorado River in the location of Grand Canyon is thought to have created a knickpoint, enhanced by lithologic contrasts, which is propagating upstream. While evidence exists for a < 1 Ma acceleration of incision on parts of the Colorado River, uncertainty about the processes reflected in shorter-term incision rates muddies comparison with longer-term averages. In this work, we combine a cosmogenic radionuclide depth profile exposure age and post-infrared infrared stimulated luminescence (p-IR IRSL) to date fluvial deposits adjacent to the San Juan River, a major tributary of the Colorado River, near Mexican Hat, Utah. The deposits, resting on a 27 m strath surface, are constrained to be ∼ 28–40 ka, suggesting an incision rate of 678–968 m Myr−1, which is a factor of 7 higher than the long-term rate of ∼ 125 m Myr−1 over the past ∼ 1.2 Myr. We observe fluvial deposits that were abandoned due to a bedrock meander cutoff, which partially explains our accelerated incision rate. We use a simple geometric model, informed by our field data, to demonstrate how planform river evolution may, in some circumstances, increase short-term incision rates relative to long-term averages. These short-term rates may reflect a combination of autocyclic and climatic processes, which limits their ability to resolve longer-term changes in incision rates that may be related to changes in base level or tectonics.
Prevalencia de toxoplasmosis en Paraguay enfocada a grupos de riesgo
Authors: Vera Lara Lujan , Pérez Portillo Víctor , Núñez Lezcano Fernando , San Miguel María Cristina 
Published: September 2024

Se estima que el 60% de la población mundial presenta títulos de anticuerpos contra Toxoplasma gondii. La primo-infección en embarazadas siempre implica preocupación, ya que tiene efecto teratogénico. América del Sur presenta la prevalencia combinada más alta. Los pacientes con HIV-SIDA u otras inmunodeficiencias pueden desarrollar toxoplasmosis por primo infección o reactivación. La Toxoplasmosis ocular, causa frecuente de corioretinitis que puede ocasionar disminución de visión y ceguera. Se elaboró una revisión narrativa, y describir la prevalencia de Toxoplasmosis en 3 grupos poblacionales de alto riesgo en Paraguay: *mujeres en edad fértil y embarazadas; *pacientes con inmunodepresión y * pacientes con alteraciones visuales. Se estableció un límite temporal de 15 años (2008-2023), se consultaron bases de datos de acceso libre Google Scholar, PubMed, y Scielo. Se obtuvieron 45 artículos, se seleccionaron 18 que correspondían a los objetivos del estudio; y 15 artículos de prevalencia mundial. En embarazadas la IgG oscilo entre 45 % y 90 % de seropositividad y la Ig M entre 6 % y 85%. La avidez de Ig G, arrojó una prevalencia entre el 13% y 18 % con baja avidez. La prevalencia de Ig G en LES fue del 73%; en artritis reumatoide y espondilo artrosis del 67% y en pacientes PVVS fue del 94%. La Toxoplasmosis congénita en recién nacidos, lactantes y niños pequeños se presentó entre un 19% y 46 %. Evaluar la prevalencia de Toxoplasmosis implica instaurar el desarrollo de estrategias de prevención y/o tratamiento en poblaciones de riesgo.