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STRATEGIC PLANNING COMPETENCIES UTILIZED BY PRINCIPALS IN MANAGING EMERGING ISSUES IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Anukaenyi Blessing , Sonni Ene Nnamdi 
Published: April 2024

The study examined the strategic planning competencies utilized by principals in managing emerging issues in public secondary schools in Enugu State. Two research questions and two null hypotheses were formulated. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The target population comprised 462 respondents which made up of all the 231 principals and 231 vice-principals in the public secondary schools in Enugu State. The instrument for data collection was a researcher-developed questionnaire, structured on a 4-point rating scale that ranged from very high extent to very low extent. It was validated by two experts, one in Educational Administration and Planning and the other in Measurement and Evaluation, Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu. The test-retest method of reliability of the instrument was used and the data obtained were analyzed using Pearson Product Moment Correlation and yielded a correlation coefficient of 0.85. Mean and standard deviation were used in answering the research questions. The t-test was used in testing the hypotheses at a 0.05 level of significance. The findings showed that principals utilized strategic planning competencies to a low extent going by the mean ratings of principals and vice-principals. There were also no significant differences between the mean ratings of principals and vice principals on their utilization of the strategic planning competencies. Poor utilization of strategic planning competencies by principals implies that it is either that principals were not adequately trained and prepared to strategically manage schools for effective results or that the training they received was no longer adequate to meet the challenges of emerging issues in secondary school management. It was thus, recommended among other things that Continuous training opportunities should be given to all principals through seminars and workshops to expose them to modern trends and skills in strategic planning for managing emerging issues in their schools through the optimum use of targets, standards, and scarce resources.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0287/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
THE ROLE OF PRE-SERVICE TEACHER TRAINING IN DEVELOPING EFL TEACHERS' CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT COMPETENCY FOR BETTER TEACHING PERFORMANCE
Authors: El-Asri Samira 
Published: April 2024

<p>Teachers’ role in improving the quality of the educational system is unquestionable. However, in order for teachers to fully and effectively play their role and help achieve the required educational objectives they have to be well-trained before their induction and the literature provides much evidence of this (Bozkuş, 2021). Hence, teacher pre-service training is a crucial stage in the early development of a teacher. The current study makes use of a mixed-method approach, including a questionnaire, semi-structured interviews, and observations to investigate the role of pre-service teacher training in developing EFL novice teacher classroom management competency. The participants were 43 Moroccan EFL novice middle school and high school teachers. The results showed that participants found classroom management challenging mainly due to the short and insufficient period of training in general and practicum in specific as well as the prioritization of theory over practice during training. Consequently, those novice teachers found themselves in a state of confusion about how to deal with such challenges which had an impact on their performance in the classroom. <strong></strong></p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0010/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
INTERNAL CONTROL AND COST MANAGEMENT: ANTIDOTE TO THE DEMISE OF MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRISES?
Authors: Crispim Gilberto , Ferreira Celma Duque , Rodrigs Marcus Craig 
Published: April 2024

The study investigates how Internal Control (IC) and Cost Management (GC) contribute to the reduction of death in the first years of life and optimize the operating costs of Micro and Small Enterprises (MSE's). To this end, 127 MSEs in the retail, wholesale, and service segments were investigated in the period 2014 to 2022, through the descriptive method with the application of semi-structured questionnaires and analysis of financial and management statements. The motivation for the study was due to the fact that it is a business segment responsible for 27% of the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP), for generating an average of 83% of employment, growth of 5% per year, and 68% of mortality in the first two years (SEBRAE, 2010; 2015). The results suggest that IC and GC are unknown to managers in this segment and that accountants (mostly accounting technicians) are not interested in offering advice on this subject because there are no positive effects on accounting fees. On the other hand, managers understand that accounting is limited to the preparation of payroll and the issuance of tax guides. For this reason, they make their decisions based on their experiences gained over time. The study also identified that the managers' schooling corresponds to incomplete primary and secondary education, except, with rare exceptions in the service segment, with complete higher education.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu/0709/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
PROFESSIONAL FITNESS STATUS OF YOUNG FEMALE ATHLETES OF HO CHI MINH CITY BASKETBALL TEAM, VIETNAM
Authors: Chi Le Minh , Vinh Nguyen Quang , Hai Nguyen Ngoc , Liem La Van , Hau Nguyen Van 
Published: April 2024

Basketball is a team sport characterized by direct opposition, so it requires physical strength and agility. The sport has gained global popularity which attracts numerous individuals to engage in practice and competition. This research was conducted to establish a standardized professional fitness assessment for female athletes from the Ho Chi Minh City basketball team. To fulfil the stated aim, the study employed three common scientific research methods, namely document analysis, interviews, and statistical analysis. Sixteen female basketball players from the Ho Chi Minh City team were involved as the participants, with an average age of 23.5 ± 3.54 years, height of 169.25 ± 4.77 cm, and weight of 64.75 ± 5.56 kg. The result has provided a scoring system and classification table to accurately measure the professional fitness of female basketballers. One more notable thing was that the participants exhibited superior professional fitness compared to their counterparts of the years 2004 and 2010, but inferior to that of the national team in 2006. Furthermore, regarding their performances in fitness tests, 18.75% of the participants were deemed good, 25.0% satisfactory, 37.50% unsatisfactory, 18.75% poor, and none achieved the excellent level.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/lit/0758/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
EXPOSING THE DAMAGE CAUSED BY INADEQUATE LEADERSHIP IN PUBLIC AND COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS AS WELL AS POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS
Authors: Kamara Santigie Abu , Bangura Ishmail , Bangura Fuhad Amed Mohamed , Koroma John Foday 
Published: April 2024

<p>The saying "<em>leaders are born, not made</em>" is frequently used to describe leaders especially those whose contributions stick in people's memories! So, who exactly is a leader? In essence, the ability to bring about the change one wants to see in their organization makes one a leader. Nowadays, a CEO of a business isn't always a leader. Conversely, someone possesses a set of competencies that further an organization's goals and objectives. An inadequate skill of a leader regarding management and guidance within a team or the business environment is referred to as poor leadership. There are several ways in which this can show up, including stating unclear objectives, inadequate communication among team members, a lack of accountability and transparency, and a lack of team member support to actualize results. An ineffective leadership may affect a team's ability to accomplish goals and objectives since it breeds mistrust and disdain for the leader. A widely acknowledged concept of leadership remains elusive despite extensive research. It is stated by Talat <em>et al.</em> (2015) that "<em>there are almost as many definitions of leadership as there are people who have attempted to define the concept</em>." Examples of these definitions include the ones that follow; leadership is a broad process that requires authority, accountability, and power delegation, according to Talat <em>et al.</em> (2015). Employees are followers of leaders in an organization, who need their assistance to enable them to achieve their own and the company's goals and objectives. This creates a win-win situation if managed properly. Hence, leadership styles encompass all facets of interacting inside and outside a company, managing or resolving problems, assisting and directing employees to do their jobs, and setting an example for others to follow and infuse.</p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/lit/0798/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
PROPOSAL FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF REGULATIONS ON ONLINE COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION FOR DISPUTE RESOLUTION IN VIETNAM
Authors: Do Huu Chien 
Published: April 2024

Dispute resolution in the digital realm, empowered by the boundless development of electronic techniques, intangible technologies, and information technology, has been increasingly adopted for methods like negotiation, mediation, or arbitration. However, the legal foundation for online commercial arbitration as a dispute resolution method remains a contentious issue. This paper analyzes the legal framework of Vietnam, highlighting the gaps in the establishment of regulations concerning online commercial arbitration within the Vietnamese legal system. Based on this analysis, the paper proposes solutions for the development of regulations pertaining to online commercial arbitration for dispute resolution in Vietnam.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0914/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
‘LOOBAN’: A MULTIPLE-CASE STUDY ON DELINQUENCY OF TEENAGERS SHAPED BY DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILIES
Authors: Baloran Erick T. , Mancha Liezl Jane D. , Lomonsod Vanessa Mary Joy G. , Amodia Gielan A. 
Published: April 2024

Young people engage in delinquent behavior. It covers crimes against persons, crimes against things, crimes against public order, and drug offenses. Delinquent behavior is, therefore, an unmanageable activity that affects the community. This research presents the different experiences of three delinquent teenagers whose dysfunctional families shaped them in a community called “Sitio Looban” in the Philippines. This study utilized a qualitative multiple-case study to understand and describe the different stories of each participant-case. The study sought to answer the research questions about the family factors that contribute to the delinquency of teenagers, their delinquent experiences, and their feelings and thoughts as delinquent teenagers. The researchers used an in-depth interview to gather the necessary data from the informants. Within-case and cross-case analysis were used to analyze the data, wherein emerging themes were created to describe the family factors that contributed to the delinquency of the teenagers, which include broken family, poor parenting, home discord vis-à-vis peer influence, child neglect, poor family, and family binge drinking. Emerging themes were also created to discuss the delinquent experiences of teenagers, which involve theft, using counterfeit money, and gambling cheating. There were also emerging themes created to describe the feelings and thoughts of the delinquent teenagers, which include: unconditional love and support, happiness towards friendship, regrets, fear, embarrassment, and hatred and anger. This study supports the Strain Theory and Social Control Theory, which explain that negative relationships with family lead to delinquent behaviors in teenagers. Implications for practice and future researchers are provided in this paper.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0737/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
MURDER INVESTIGATION IN NIGERIA: IMPLICATION FOR FORENSIC SCIENCE APPLICATION
Authors: Shittu Olusoga Tasiru , Saat Geshina Ayu Mat 
Published: April 2024

This study presents a systematic review of studies related to murder and criminal investigation, policing, and implications for forensic science application in Nigeria. A literature search was done in the English language, using primary and secondary keywords; such as murder investigation, forensic science, policing, criminal investigation, standard operating procedures guiding murder investigation, and application of forensic science in Nigeria. Four academic databases selected for the study were: SAGE Online, Wiley Online Library, Science Direct, and Google Scholar. Following the inclusion and exclusion criteria earmarked for the study, 16 selected online published materials published between 2012 and 2022 met the predetermined criteria. These articles are either surveys, reviews, case studies, expert opinion materials, or theoretical articles. Central to the findings of these articles is that the application of forensic science in murder investigations in Nigeria is still suboptimal, accounting for lots of cold and unresolved murder cases across the country. In addition, there are other issues such as inadequate legislation governing forensic science application in Nigeria, lack of forensic skills and poor capacity development of Nigerian police, and non-adherence to forensic validated procedures during murder investigations. Gaps identified from these studies suggest a need for research focusing on the importance of suspect forensic profiling, a criminal investigative tool that can aid in narrowing down the suspect pool which has become a perennial problem in Nigeria's justice system as evidenced by the rising number of murder suspects across the country’s penitentiaries. This would make murder investigation more effective and efficient for criminal justice experts.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0788/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
“GAMING THE SYSTEM”: HOW COMMUNITIES STRATEGIZE AROUND CURRENCIES, CONVERTIBILITY AND CASH TRANSFERS IN KENYA
Authors: Kiaka Richard Dimba , Oloko Michael Odero , Ocampo Juan , Barinaga Ester 
Published: April 2024

We draw from ongoing empirical research on the evolution of community currencies in Kenya, to analyse ways through which beneficiaries of cash transfers mediated by a community cryptocurrency – Sarafu – appropriate power and assert agency to obtain optimum financial benefits of the development intervention. We found that beneficiaries of the intervention have developed a deep knowledge of converting Sarafu to donor-funded cash transfers in the national currency. Consequently, the beneficiaries innovatively game conversion rules, both as individual efforts and collective action, to increase the economic benefits they draw from the cash transfers. We argue that development beneficiaries, instead of merely being subjects of development intervention, are active makers of their own economic lives and have a profound understanding of development projects, which they creatively exploit for their own benefit. By doing so, we further argue, beneficiaries contribute to the continuous structuring of interventions by putting development agencies on their toes and forcing them to revise their approaches and strengthen weak points. We conclude that assigning agency to development beneficiaries has the theoretical benefit of unravelling and appreciating the multidirectional flows of power in development assistance. Findings call for the need to involve beneficiaries in development interventions from its very conception.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0177/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
INFLUENCE OF GEOMAGNETIC FIELD ON INSECT BEHAVIOR
Authors: Krylov V. , Wan Guijun 
Published: April 2024

The review presents contemporary data on the influence of the geomagnetic field and its variations on insect behavior. The most probable mechanisms of magnetoreception in different species are discussed. The prospects for studying insect electroreceptors as magnetodetectors are considered. Special attention is paid to studies investigating the impact of geomagnetic storms on insects. Differences in primary magnetoreception mechanisms
are considered a potential cause for divergences in the reactions of different insect species to geomagnetic
disturbances.
Avaliação do estado nutricional, consumo alimentar e condições de saúde de trabalhadores noturnos de uma indústria em Joinville, SC
Authors: Weinfurter Mariana , Santana Feliciano Katrini , Cristina Matthies Amanda , Bettiol Feltrin Gabriella 
Published: April 2024

Objetivo: Avaliar o estado nutricional, o consumo alimentar e condições de saúde de trabalhadores noturnos de uma indústria em Joinville, SC. Método: Realizou-se um estudo transversal em agosto de 2019 a partir de um questionário aplicado por meio de entrevista. Coletaram-se dados sociodemográficos (gênero, idade), antropométricos (peso, estatura), dados referentes à condição de saúde e ao consumo alimentar. Para a obtenção dos dados relacionados ao consumo alimentar e condição de saúde utilizaram-se perguntas adotadas pela Vigitel. A análise estatística foi realizada no software Biostatic 5.0, sendo utilizado o teste qui-quadrado e considerado significância estatística p < 0,05. A pesquisa teve aprovação do Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa da Universidade da Região de Joinville – Univille. Resultados: Participaram do estudo 210 trabalhadores, sendo a maioria homens (99,0%) com idade inferior a 40 anos, que não apresentavam morbidades (89,6%). Foi elevada a prevalência de excesso de peso (64,4%) e não se encontrou associação entre as variáveis analisadas. Quanto ao consumo alimentar verificou-se que 54,3% e 31,7% ingeriam verduras/legumes e frutas diariamente, respectivamente. O consumo de doces em três dias ou mais na semana foi de 46,1% e 44,2% substituíam o almoço por lanches ao menos uma vez na semana. Conclusão: Constatou-se elevada prevalência de excesso de peso, do consumo de doces e da substituição do almoço por lanches, e foram baixas as frequências de morbidades, e do consumo de frutas, verduras /legumes. Reforça-se a necessidade de a indústria adotar medidas de educação alimentar e nutricional periódicas e do acompanhamento de saúde dos trabalhadores.
Palavras-chave: Ciclo circadiano. Consumo alimentar. Estado nutricional. Trabalhadores.
The use of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors and the incidence of uveitis in type 2 diabetes: a population-based cohort study
Authors: Chung Jui-Fu , Yang Po-Jen , Chang Chao-Kai , Lee Chia-Yi , Huang Jing-Yang , Wang Kai , Yang Shun-Fa 
Published: April 2024

IntroductionTo survey the potential correlation between the application of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors and the incidence of uveitis in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).Material and methodsA retrospective cohort study using the National Health Insurance Research Database (NHIRD) was conducted. The T2DM patients using SGLT2 inhibitors and those taking other anti-diabetic medications were assigned to the SGLT2 group and the control group, respectively, with a 1 : 2 ratio via the propensity score-matching (PSM) method. The major outcome in this study is the development of uveitis according to the diagnostic codes. The Cox proportional hazard regression was adopted to yield the adjusted hazard ratio (aHR) with 95% confidence interval (CI) between the groups.ResultsThere were 147 and 371 new uveitis episodes in the SGLT2 and control groups after the follow-up period up to 5 years. The incidence of uveitis in the SGLT2 group (aHR = 0.736, 95% CI: 0.602–0.899, p = 0.0007) was significantly lower than that in the control group after adjusting for the effect of all the confounders. In the subgroup analyses, the SGLT2 inhibitors showed a higher correlation with low uveitis incidence in T2DM patients aged under 50 than T2DM individuals aged over 50 years (p = 0.0012), while the effect of SGLT2 inhibitors on the incidence of anterior and posterior uveitis development was similar (p = 0.7993).ConclusionsThe use of SGLT2 inhibitors could be an independent protective factor for uveitis development in T2DM population.
The prognostic value of cancer stem cell markers in thyroid cancer: a systematic review
Authors: Peng Xingqiao , Zhu Peiye , Zhang Qiang , Li Jin 
Published: April 2024

IntroductionThyroid cancer stem cells (TCSCs) play a crucial role in the pathogenesis, metastasis, and therapeutic response of thyroid cancer, making them promising biomarkers and potential targets for clinical intervention. This systematic review aims to qualitatively assess the impact of commonly used TCSC markers on the prognosis of thyroid cancer using qualitative methods.Material and methodsIn total, the analysis encompassed five articles.ResultsSix TCSC markers were involved, among which CD133, CD44, CD24, CD15 and ALDH1 were associated with the prognosis of thyroid cancer.ConclusionsHowever, the utility of these TCSC markers in clinical practice for predicting the prognosis of thyroid cancer requires further research to provide additional evidence supporting their effectiveness.
A retrospective study on the effect of statins on mortality and antimicrobial resistance among patients with <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> bloodstream infection
Authors: Su Jianwei , Wang Yixuan , Zhong Wanping , Wang Mengzhi , Wang Yanhong 
Published: April 2024

IntroductionThere is insufficient evidence in statin on the treatment of Staphylococcus aureus (SA) infection, we observe and analyze the clinical outcomes and antibiotic resistance of SA bloodstream infections in patients who received statins.Material and methodsA retrospective study was carried out in SA bloodstream infection of hospitalized patients from January 2018 to August 2023. The 30-day attributable mortality, 30-day all-cause mortality and clinical data of patients who received statins and non-statins were compared.ResultsA total of 74 patients with SA bloodstream infection were included, 32 (43.2%) patients received treatment with statins and 42 (56.8%) with non-statins. The incidence of methicillin-resistant SA (MRSA) was significantly lower in the statins group (15.6% vs. 38.1%, p = 0.034), however, no significant differences were observed in the mortality rate (p = 0.410).ConclusionsThis study revealed the superiority of statins in reducing incidence of MRSA among SA bloodstream infection patients, but statins do not improve the 30-day mortality rate.