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Understanding English Language Anxiety among Undergraduate Saudi EFL Learners: The Case of Business College, PSAU
Authors: Jamshed Mohammad , Almashy Abduh , Saleem Mohammad , Banu Sameena 
Published: March 2024

This study aims to investigate English language anxiety among Saudi EFL learners, understand their experience with the causes and sources of their anxiety, and examine if they witness differences in their anxiety based on the differences in their demographic profile. As the study seeks to understand how certain independent variables (gender, employment profile of learners’ parents, and their educational level) shape and affect the dependent variable (English language anxiety), the quantitative approach (descriptive quantitative design) was selected, and Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale developed by Horwitz et al. (1986) was utilized to collect the data from the participants. A simple random sampling method was employed to select 205 respondents from the total population of students studying at different levels of the undergraduate program at the College of Business Administration, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia. The results of the study found that the participants experienced moderate levels of anxiety and that there were several sources of anxiety among Saudi EFL learners. Test and communicative anxieties were found to be the major sources of English language anxiety followed by classroom and negative evaluation anxieties respectively. One-way ANOVA analysis revealed no difference of any significance for English language anxiety among Saudi English students due to variance in their demographic profile. The study findings hold implications as they would be of immense use in addressing the issue of anxiety, understanding the possible sources, and finding ways to overcome issues of anxiety and help students move away from anxiety towards acquiring effective and excellent English language skills and proficiency.

Received: 20 September 2023 / Accepted: 19 February 2024 / Published: 5 March 2024
Importance of Customer Service Channels, Services, and Products in Financial Culture
Authors: Escobedo Fernando , Cruz-Tarrillo José Joel , Aguirre Reyes Eddy Miguel , Morillo Galarza Fernando Willy , Jiménez Noblecilla Víctor Hugo , Lamadrid Vela Carlos Alberto , Hernandez Ronald M. 
Published: March 2024

In this context where we live, equal access and participation of young people to financial services is a pending agenda. This research aims to determine financial inclusion's influence on higher education students' financial culture. This research is carried out under the parameters of the positivist paradigm with a non-experimental cross-sectional design. It was necessary to apply non-probabilistic convenience sampling to collect the data, obtaining 920 respondents. On the other hand, the exploratory and confirmatory analysis was carried out to find the factorial structure of the constructs. Furthermore, to test the proposed theoretical model, applying the methodology of structural equations was necessary. The results indicate an influence between the study variables, obtaining a ?= 0.855 and a p-value of 0.000. Besides, financial products influence financial culture with a ?= 0.331 and a p-value of 0.000), financial services in financial culture with a ?= 0.321 and a p-value of 0.000, and customer service channels in financial culture with a ?= 0.279 and a p-value of 0.000.

Received: 11 November 2023 / Accepted: 28 January 2024 / Published: 5 March 2024
The HERVAT Method as a Neurolearning Strategy in Education
Authors: Lamus de Rodríguez Tibisay Milene , Arias-Iturralde María Cristina , Vega-Intriago Jisson Oswaldo , Mendoza-Fernández Verónica Monserrate , Zambrano-Acosta Jimmy Manuel , Cardenas-Hinojosa Ruben Dario , Moreira-Choez Jenniffer Sobeida 
Published: March 2024

The pedagogical methodology has evolved in recent years, moving towards approaches that integrate advances in neuroscience with educational practices. In this context, the HERVAT method emerges, aiming to consolidate these advances and apply them in the educational sphere to enhance the learning experience. The main objective of this research was to implement the HERVAT method in various educational institutions in Ecuador. For this, a qualitative methodology was adopted, with an analysis based on the systematization of experiences and grounded in the profound interpretation of a specific phenomenon. Through a rigorous data collection and analysis process, which incorporated techniques such as observations and documentary analysis, the HERVAT method was applied to students in seven renowned educational institutions in the country. The findings of the study highlight those contemporary pedagogical interventions, supported by this method, emphasize the holistic development of the student. By integrating innovative techniques, such as gamification and multisensory stimulation, the aim is to align pedagogical practices with key discoveries in neuroscience. This alignment enhances brain plasticity, facilitating adaptability and depth in learning processes. The personalization of strategies and adherence to empirical evidence emerge as fundamental components to elevate educational quality in the contemporary era. It is concluded that the HERVAT method, rooted in neuroscientific principles, revitalizes learning by activating crucial neural circuits, optimizing aspects such as student attention and concentration. Strategies based on neurodidactics, backed by empirical evidence, highlight the relevance of natural environments and varied stimuli, enhancing sensory perception and the active commitment of the student in their educational process. This approach promotes comprehensive education, aiming to maximize each student's neurocognitive potential.

Received: 22 September 2023 / Accepted: 27 January 2024 / Published: 5 March 2024
Non-Suicidal Self-Injuries in Adolescents: The Role of Satisfaction with Family Life
Authors: Aguilar-Armas Haydee Mercedes , Vera-Calmet Velia Graciela , Yglesias Alva Lucy Angélica , Meneses-La-Riva Monica Elisa , Paredes Diaz Susana Edita , Guerrero Carranza Virginia Rosemary 
Published: March 2024

The family plays a determining role in the development of the emotional well-being of its members. Self-injury is a phenomenon that has been growing in the world statistics in adolescents, so there is an enormous concern for the presence of risk factors, both individual and psychosocial. The relationship between satisfaction with family life and the emergent behavior of non-suicidal self-injury was established. The study had a quantitative, correlational, non-experimental, cross-sectional design. The population consisted of 200 high school students. The results indicate that a chaotic and unsatisfactory family environment may be a predisposing factor for the presence of emergent non-suicidal self-injurious behavior. Adolescents present self-injurious practices for various reasons: feelings of loneliness, insecurity behaviors, inadequate response to adversity. In addition, self-determination theory offers a plausible explanation for the relationship found in this research. The satisfaction of basic psychological needs, such as the need for competence, relatedness, and autonomy, can be achieved through a healthy and supportive family environment, which in turn can improve the emotional well-being of adolescents and reduce the risk of self-injurious behaviors.

Received: 7 September 2023 / Accepted: 6 January 2024 / Published: 5 March 2024
Environmental Protection through Criminal Law Practical Parallelism Between Directive 2008/99/EC and Albanian Criminal Law
Authors: Reci Xhakolli Blerina , Çukaj Papa Lirime , Pekmezi Iris 
Published: March 2024

Environmental crime is the fourth largest criminal activity in the world, after drug trafficking, human trafficking and falsification, growing between 5%-7% per year (Assessment from Interpol of the United Nations Environment Programme). Our criminal code provides numerous of offenses with a focus on environmental protection. These criminal acts, regardless of the immediate needs for investigation and prosecution, have been not taken seriously rather in investigation and further in judgment. This is due to various factors, among the most important being the neglect from almost all responsible structures on environment protection. Today, as the consequences of these crimes have taken an unstoppable consequence, the focus of policymakers and legislative body, must turn to environmental protection through various mechanisms, but especially through criminal sanctions. Within this protection, which has already reached the levels of a challenge, there is a need for new legal provisions. In this regard, in this paper, we address shortly the legal regulation and evolution of environmental crimes in Albania, various aspects of the investigation and prosecution of environmental crimes in Albania, referring to statistics, analyzing them and drawing recommendations, which are still valid and more, taking into consideration the initiation of work for drafting the New Penal Code, as well as the practical parallelism between Directive 2008/99/EC on environmental protection through criminal law and Albanian criminal law in environmental protection.

Received: 20 December 2023 / Accepted: 29 February 2024 / Published: 5 March 2024
The Impact of the Colonial Legacy on the Processes of Democratic Transition in the Arab Region during the Period (2011-2016)
Authors: Al-Rousan Mohammad Ali , Alatoom Nabeel A. , Al-Azzam Tarek 
Published: March 2024

The study investigates the role of the colonial legacy in establishing the official Arab system ruling within the framework of the state in the Arab region and focusing on its impact on the processes of ‘democratization’ since the beginning of the outbreak of the Arab popular revolutions, or what was termed the ‘Arab Spring. It relies on the historical descriptive approach and the analytical approach using the content analysis method to measure the extent of this impact by analyzing the dialectic of the relationship between the external variable as an independent variable and the internal variable as a dependent variable within the course of the Arab Spring. This study is conducted in terms of the extent of this impact, positively or negatively, and the processes of democratic transition. It indicates that the course of the "Arab Spring" and the accompanying democratic transformation has resulted in its realistic practical findings in the fall of some Arab regimes and the change of others by renewing their regimes. while others remained self-preserved, not far from the external presence in the Arab political reality, despite the continuity of democratic interactions and transformations in Arab countries, whether radical or reformist.

Received: 16 December 2023 / Accepted: 24 February 2024 / Published: 5 March 2024
A Proposed Unit Based on the STEM Approach: Developing 21st-Century Skills Among Middle-School Students
Authors: AlZahrani Amirah , AlOtaibi Haifa 
Published: March 2024

This research aims to determine the effectiveness of a proposed instructional unit based on the integration of science and mathematics, following the STEM approach, to teach critical thinking and problem-solving as 21st-century skills. To achieve this goal, an experimental approach based on a quasi-experimental single-group design with a pre-test and post-test was used. The research sample consisted of 40 third-grade students in a middle school. A problem-solving skills test was developed, and the Watson Glaser Critical Thinking Skills Appraisal was used, the results showed statistically significant differences between the mean scores of the participant group in the pre-test and post-test measurements for both critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The research concluded that the proposed unit helped students develop 21st-century skills.

Received: 11 November 2023 / Accepted: 17 February 2024 / Published: 5 March 2024
Experimental Study of Compressive Strength and Flexural Strength of Standard Concrete by using Metakaolin as Mineral Admixture
Authors: - Ayushi Keshri Halba , - Anubhav Rai 
Published: March 2024

This experimental study investigates the influence of metakaolin as a mineral admixture on the compressive strength and flexural strength of standard concrete (M-25). Metakaolin, a highly reactive pozzolanic material, was introduced as a partial replacement for cement by weight. Metakaolin is a valuable addition to many concrete mixes. It can improve the strength, durability, and resistance of concrete, making it a more versatile and sustainable material. Here are some of the key properties of metakaolin:
•	High pozzolanic activity: Metakaolin is a highly reactive pozzolan, which means that it reacts with calcium hydroxide to form a gel that binds the concrete particles together. This gel helps to improve the strength, durability, and resistance of concrete.
•	Fine particle size: The particle size of metakaolin is smaller than the particle size of cement, which means that it can fill the voids in the concrete matrix and improve the density of the concrete.
•	High surface area: The high surface area of metakaolin also contributes to its pozzolanic activity. The larger surface area provides more sites for the reaction between metakaolin and calcium hydroxide to take place.
•	Low water content: Metakaolin has a low water content, which means that it does not contribute to the water-to-cement ratio of the concrete. This helps to improve the strength and durability of the concrete.
•	Chemical resistance: Metakaolin is resistant to a variety of chemicals, including acids, alkalis, and salts. This makes it a good choice for use in concrete that will be exposed to harsh environments.
•	Heat resistance: Metakaolin is also resistant to high temperatures. This makes it a good choice for use in refractory materials and other high-temperature applications.
The research aimed to assess the impact of metakaolin on the mechanical properties of concrete, with a focus on its ability to enhance compressive The research aimed to assess the impact of metakaolin on the mechanical properties of concrete, with a focus on its ability to enhance compressive strength and flexural strength. The study involved the preparation of M-25 grade of concrete mixes with PPC 33 grade cement, locally available sand and aggregate with varying metakaolin proportions, ranging 10%, 20% and 30% by weight of cement. Specimens were cast and cured under controlled laboratory conditions. Compressive strength tests were conducted on cubical specimens, and test after 7 and 28 days and flexural strength tests were conducted on beam specimens, and test after 28 days respectively. Results revealed that the inclusion of 10% and 20% of metakaolin led to improves the 28 days compressive strength and flexural strength by 3.33% and 5.34% as compared to normal concrete respectively. The increase in strength is attributed to the pozzolanic reaction between metakaolin and calcium hydroxide, resulting in improved microstructure and reduced pore size within the concrete matrix.
Implementation of Forecasting Sales of Electronic Goods Using the Semi Average Method at Alex Electronics Store
Authors: Afrizal Merwin , Siswanto Siswanto , Sudarsono Aji 
Published: March 2024

Alex Electronics Store is one of the Electronics Stores in Kepahiang. So far, the sales system at the Alek Elektronik Store is still done manually where every sale will be made a sales note that will be given to consumers, and then a recapitulation is made at the end of the month how many items are sold at the Alex Elektronik Store. In addition, the shop owner checks regularly by looking at the remaining inventory one by one, if the remaining electronic goods are less than 10, purchases will be made to increase the existing stock. However, this takes quite a long time, and the store only sees the remaining stock of goods at the end of the month, and the large number of items in the store makes it difficult for the store to determine the amount to buy, because it does not see sales data that occurred during the previous few months.
Implementation of forecasting sales of electronic goods using the Semi Average Method at the Alex Elektronik Store is used to provide information on the results of forecasting the number of sales of electronic goods in each forecast month based on data analysis of the number of sales of electronic goods for the last 12 months. In this study, a supporting application was built by implementing the Semi Average Method in it so that the forecasting process for sales of electronic goods can be easily used. With this application, it can provide information to the owner of the Alex Electronics Store so that he can manage the availability of electronic goods in the store by looking at the results of the sales forecast of electronic goods in the following year, thus avoiding errors in the management of the availability of electronic goods. Based on testing using the MAPE method, the results of the accuracy of forecasting using MAPE are obtained, it is concluded that the MAPE value obtained is 96.67%..
Strategi Media Relations Dalam Krisis
Authors: Setiadarma Aan 
Published: March 2024

Krisis di anggap kritis karena terbukanya akses ke media massa. Permasalahan yang sedang dialami perusahaan ataupun ada kabar tentang perusahaan yang bersifat negatif jika sudah diketahui oleh media massa menjadi hal yang sangat berbahaya bagi perusahaan karena informasi tersebut akan tersebar dengan cepat kepada khalayak. Hal tersebut bisa membuat rasa percaya masyarakat terhadap perusahaan tersebut berkurang dan bisa mempengaruhi citra perusahaan. Kepercayaan dan citra yang baik di mata masyarakat merupakan salah satu yang terpenting bagi eksistensi sebuah perusahaan karena sekarang ini bukan publik yang membutuhkan perusahaan, tetapi perusahaan yang butuh publik. Apabila kepercayaan dan citra perusahaan rusak di mata masyarakat, maka perusahaan tersebut harus bersiap-siap untuk menghadapi krisis.
La France, encore un pays de science ?
Authors: Basset Emmanuel 
Published: March 2024

Alors que les lycéens français sont en train de finaliser, en ce mois de mars 2024, la liste de leurs vœux d’orientation post-baccalauréat (le fameux Parcoursup), quel diagnostic peut-on faire aujourd’hui du système français de recherche et d’enseignement supérieur ? Reste-t-il attractif, performant, en phase avec les enjeux d’avenir de notre société ? Pour répondre à cette question, Emmanuel Basset examine d’abord, dans cet article, la façon dont la France investit dans la recherche, en comparaison internationale. Il souligne ainsi le risque de décrochage du pays en raison d’un recul préoccupant de l’effort de recherche, encore plus marqué dans le secteur privé que du côté des investissements publics. Il montre aussi que les performances françaises en matière de recherche se situent certes dans la moyenne mondiale, mais témoignent d’une fragilisation du système et d’un certain déclin comparativement à d’autres pays. Enrayer ce déclin était l’objectif d’une série de réformes engagées depuis une quinzaine d’années en matière de politique scientifique, dont Emmanuel Basset rappelle ensuite l’impact qu’elles ont pu avoir, mais aussi les limites (dispersion des crédits, manque d’attractivité, complexité administrative…). Pour aller plus loin et inverser la tendance au recul scientifique du pays, trois conditions sont désormais nécessaires selon lui : enrayer la spirale du sous-investissement et financer davantage la recherche (notamment dans le secteur privé où les investissements sont à la traîne) ; continuer l’entreprise de réorganisation et simplification, en renforçant la culture stratégique (dans l’affectation des budgets, la coopération, l’évaluation des résultats…) ; et faire en sorte que les carrières dans la recherche redeviennent attractives. Il s’agit bien de provoquer un « choc culturel », selon l’auteur, pour prolonger et améliorer les efforts de réforme entrepris, et ainsi éviter de décrocher de manière plus définitive. S.D.
Serum anion gap versus lactate clearance as mortality predictors in critically ill children
Authors: Abootty Sheza , Rao Swathi , Shenoy Vijaya D. , Ameer Amiya 
Published: March 2024

Introduction: Mortality prediction is important for optimal resource allocation in the paediatric intensive care unit (PICU). Objectives: To estimate the predictive value of serum corrected anion gap (cAG) and lactate clearance for predicting mortality in PICU. Method: We conducted a prospective study of children admitted to the PICU of a tertiary hospital. PRISM III and IV score, cAG and lactate clearance were done in all patients, and the predictive value was calculated for mortality. Results: The mortality in the study group was 12%. The cAG was significantly lower in survivors than in non-survivors (p <0.001). The lactate levels at 6 hours (AUC 0.898) had the best mortality prediction, followed by admission lactate (AUC 0.804) and cAG (AUC 0.742). However, the lactate clearance did not show good predictive value. Conclusions: The cAG is an excellent mortality predictor in a low-resource setting.
Awareness on cosmetic-related health hazards and measures to address them among service providers of beauty salons
Authors: Manoj S Darshan , Venkatesan Sandhiya , Ramalingam Sudha 
Published: March 2024

ABSTRACT

Background:
Cosmetic products may contain ingredients whose safety is not certain with several instances of death and anaphylaxis due to service/cosmetic usage in beauty salons. With the mushrooming of beauty salons and with a large consumer base, there is a dearth in the literature to assess the awareness of the health hazards among the employees. This study aims to measure the awareness levels on health hazards and their emergency management among employees working in beauty salons in Coimbatore.

Materials and Methods:
A cross-sectional study using a semi-structured questionnaire, after Institutional Human Ethics Committee (IHEC) approval, was conducted*** to assess the awareness of the health hazards including emergency management among employees of beauty salons. The sample size was estimated to be 160. All the workers working in unisex beauty salons, selected by convenience sampling within 5 km radius of PSG IMS and R, were assessed based on their awareness toward cosmetics and the data were analyzed using SPSS software version 24 (IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, Version 24.0. Armonk, NY).

Results:
Around 160 service providers of beauty salons participated in the study, among which 84% use several cosmetic products. Only 40% are aware of the health impacts and 21.3% are aware about the side effects which included rashes and itching associated with the products used for bleaching. Only 36.9% knew about the regulations for usage of cosmetic products and 30% knew that there is a governing body for the same.

Conclusion:
Awareness of health hazards and its emergency management is less among the workers; the literacy programs to improve the awareness on use of cosmetics is the need of the hour.