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The role of pharmacist education as a catalyst: Examining COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and hesitancy in senior Lebanese citizens
Authors: El khatib Sarah , Bou-Malham Carmela , Moughnieh Fatima , Haddad Chadia , Hallit Souheil , Akel Marwan , Salameh Pascale , Shouman Zeinab , Iskandar Katia 
Published: December 2023

Objective: This study aims to underscore the potential of pharmacist education in bridging the gap between COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and acceptance, focusing on senior Lebanese citizens.
Methods: The study is an online cross-sectional observational survey using the snowball technique. It was conducted in Lebanon during the lockdown over a period of five months from December 2020 to April 2021. Two hundred Lebanese adults aged 65 years and older with internet access were enrolled.
Results: In total, 229 seniors completed the questionnaire, among which 18.8% took the COVID-19 vaccine. Results showed a significant association between vaccine-intake individuals with a higher number of comorbidities (ORa=1.15, 95% CI (1.09;1.22)). Acceptance of the vaccine (ORa=1.12, 95% CI (1.04; 1.20)) had a more significant influence than vaccine hesitancy (ORa=0.81, 95% CI (0.73; 0.90)). Key factors affecting higher vaccine acceptance were a recent history of falls (Beta=2.545, CI (0.823;4.268)), and seeking advice from a pharmacist (Beta=3.992, CI (0.877;7.106)) while being a healthcare professional was associated with lower acceptance (Beta=-2.398, CI (-4.492; -0.305)).
Conclusion: This study accentuates the vital role of pharmacists' educational influence in promoting vaccine acceptance among seniors, emphasising the need to empower the elderly in their health choices for effective disease prevention.
Pengadaan Pejabat Tinggi Pratama Di Lingkungan Pemerintah Kabupaten Toba
Authors: Tamba Fetty Farida , Panjaitan Binur , Silalahi Wolter 
Published: December 2023

Pengadaan pejabat tinggi pratama di pemerintahan daerah memainkan peran penting dalam menjalankan pemerintahan yang efektif dan berkontribusi pada pembangunan daerah. Studi ini membahas kebijakan dan implementasi pengadaan pejabat tinggi pratama di Kabupaten Toba, mengidentifikasi kendala, dan memberikan upaya-upaya untuk meningkatkan transparansi dan akuntabilitas. Kurangnya transparansi dan adanya indikasi praktik nepotisme adalah masalah serius yang mengancam integritas proses seleksi. Badan Kepegawaian dan Pegembangan Sumber Daya Manusia (BKPSDM) Kabupaten Toba memiliki peran sentral dalam memastikan integritas dan transparansi dalam pengadaan ini. Evaluasi berkala perlu dilakukan untuk memantau dan memperbaiki proses seleksi.
IMPROVING SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ REPRESENTATIONAL COMPETENCE IN FORCE AND MOTION CONCEPTS
Authors: Piyatissa Shanaka , Waduge Lalitha 
Published: December 2023

verbally expressed laws, mathematical equations, diagrams, graphs, charts and animations involved in physics which are related to abstract concepts. One aspect of this competence with relevance to physics education is the students’ ability to understand the physics-specific representations in relation to their physical and real-world applications which encompass to static as well as dynamic entities. In this study, attention has been paid to developing, validating and utilizing a lesson-specific assessment tool to identify students’ difficulties in understanding such representations encountered in selected Grade 10 physics-related science lessons presently taught in Sri Lankan government schools, namely, Resultant force, Newton’s laws of motion, Friction and Equilibrium of forces. The tool has been administered as an online test for a sample of 72 selected Grade 11 students who have already completed the lessons in their schools at Grade 10. It consists of 28 multiple-choice questions. It showed a mean score of 52.65% with a standard deviation of 24.94%. The tool gave high reliability (Cronbach's alpha value of 0.795). By analyzing the students’ performance at individual questions of the tool it revealed that the students have certain difficulties in understanding the representations such as the inability to determine the line of action of a force related to a given real-world situation, inability to predict the nature of the motion of an object if the object is acted upon by a constant force continuously, inability to identify difference between the action force and the reaction force mentioned in Newton’s third law of motion which act in two distinct objects, and marking such forces in a free body force diagram. The extent to which the prescribed curriculum materials help the students to overcome these difficulties has been evaluated and some suggested teaching-learning activities have been proposed to improve the students’ representational competence.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0036/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
ANALYZING COMMON TRIGONOMETRIC ERRORS AMONG FIRST-YEAR PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENT TEACHERS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA
Authors: Sekgoma Amantle , Salani End 
Published: December 2023

Trigonometry is a fundamental mathematical concept taught at all levels of education, including primary schools. A strong understanding of trigonometry is essential for prospective teachers, especially those pursuing a career in primary school education. However, research suggests that students frequently encounter challenges and make common errors when learning trigonometric concepts. These errors have a significant impact on their overall performance and their ability to effectively teach these concepts. This study investigates the prevalent trigonometric errors made by first-year primary school student teachers at the University of Botswana. The research explores the root causes of these errors and aims to provide insights to enhance teaching methodologies within teacher training programs. By addressing these errors, the study aims to improve the quality of mathematics education in Botswana's primary schools, empowering future teachers to teach trigonometry effectively. The study includes a comprehensive analysis of common errors and recommendations for instructional interventions, drawing on responses from student answer scripts. It highlights the importance of developing a solid foundation in trigonometric concepts and the need for effective strategies to address these errors.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0075/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
EMPLOYEE TRANSCENDENCE AND PERFORMANCE OF HOTELS IN SOUTH-SOUTH, NIGERIA
Authors: Obiora Judipat N. , Igbojekwe P. , Ukabuilu E. N. 
Published: December 2023

This research centred on investigating the relationship between transcendence, as a dimension of the emerging theme of spiritual intelligence and employee performance in 3- and 4-star hotels in the South-South of Nigeria. The research focused on a total of 3 objectives addressing the relationship between transcendence and employee performance measures such as contextual, task and adaptive performance. Data were obtained from 234 staff from 36, hotels using the questionnaire. Reliability tests for the instruments yielded positive and substantial alpha coefficients (where α &gt; 0.70). Correlation analysis was carried out using Spearman’s Rank Order Correlation tool, and the test showed that transcendence significantly contributes toward outcomes of the task, contextual and adaptive performance, hence, all null hypotheses were rejected. It was affirmed that transcendence plays a key role in the extent to which employees are able to carry out their routine tasks, build relationships with significant others and also learn effectively. It was thereafter recommended that the management of the 3- and 4-star hotels in the South-South geographical region of Nigeria should focus on developing and advancing favourable work environment which is conducive to workers’ engagement in spirituality and their development of spiritual intelligence particularly in the area of transcendence.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0025/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
SEAFARER'S RESILIENCE ABILITY TO COPE WITH STRESS
Authors: Widianti Nurita 
Published: December 2023

Stress is a condition that arises due to a discrepancy between the demands received and the ability to overcome them. Each person's stress resistance can be different depending on the somato-psychosocial state (Fitri et al, 2012). Job stress is an emotional and physical response that disturbs and causes harm arising from job demands that are not in accordance with competence. Resilience is the capacity of individuals to face, overcome, strengthen themselves and continue to make changes in relation to problems or trials experienced, each individual has the capacity to be resilient. Based on observations and interviews that have been conducted with seafarers, the stress that occurs on seafarers while carrying out tasks on board greatly affects their lives, the more quickly they are provoked by emotions, the more easily they get angry so they are involved in acts of violence against other people on board. The research method used was a phenomenological type qualitative method approach, the respondents of this study were seafarers of productive age and had 10 years of sailing experience. Data analysis used is observation, open interviews and non-formal interviews. The results of this study showed that seafarers' resilience attitudes and behaviors were influenced by seafarers' personal abilities (I AM), their ability to make good use of their resilience resources (I HAVE) and their ability (I CAN) to get out of stress, depression, bad experiences and past traumas. The synergy of the three is a source of resilience for sailors. Resilience in seafarers is strengthened and formed by the existence of social support obtained by seafarers through relationships with family, friends, community and the existence of work cultural values that are determined by both work cultural values from the office or work cultural values from the skipper on the ship.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0001/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
MODIFICATION OF PROLONGED SPEECH THERAPY IN TREATING STUTTERING AND ITS ASSOCIATED NEGATIVE TRAITS AMONG ADULTS: CASE OF NAIROBI STAMMERING SUPPORT GROUP, NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA
Authors: Mwangi Irungu Asaph , Karia Mathew Kinyua , Wairungu George Mathenge 
Published: December 2023

<p>The purpose of this study was to evaluate the Prolonged Speech technique’s effectiveness in the treatment of stuttering and its associated traits among adults. The main objective of the study was to find out if there is a need for modifying prolonged speech techniques in treating stuttering and its associated traits. An experimental method was used where quantitative and qualitative designs were used. The study was guided by the behaviorist theory proposed by B.F. Skinner. The study was carried out at the Nairobi Stammering Support Group. The participants were ten adults who stutter and were selected through purposive sampling. Questionnaires, interviews, and observations were used to collect the data. A pilot study was carried out. All research instruments were tested for validity and reliability, the data which was corrected was categorized, coded and data was analyzed using qualitative and quantitative techniques. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics in the form of percentages and was presented using pie charts and bar graphs. Qualitative data was analyzed after thematically arranging responses according to the research questions and objectives. The study found out that there was a need to modify prolonged speech technique by incorporating other treatment approaches especially cognitive and psychological. The study recommends more research on other stuttering treatment techniques. Further, the study recommends that speech-language therapists assess individual needs before using specific treatment techniques.</p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0046/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
STORIES OF TEACHERS HOLDING MULTIPLE ROLES OUTSIDE TEACHING: CONSEQUENCES AND OPPORTUNITIES
Authors: Toňacao Guada Cristy B. , Oliva Elleine Rose A. 
Published: December 2023

<p><strong>Abstract:</strong></p><p>The research study focused on the stories of teachers holding multiple roles outside teaching: consequences and opportunities, their lived experiences, how they cope with their present situation, and the insights they can share with other teachers who will experience the same experiences they have. This study used the qualitative phenomenological method of research to explore in depth the experiences, coping strategies, and personal insights that can be shared by the participants. The research study purposely identified nine (9) teachers of the senior high schools (6 for the focus group discussion and 3 for the in-depth interview) who are presently holding multiple roles while teaching in the three (3) identified national high schools in Davao Region. The results showed that the participants have their own share of good and bad experiences while holding multiple roles, stating that they encountered time management issues and expressed their struggles and stress but felt opportune with the responsibility they have at present. As their coping strategies, they expressed that resilience is accepting the things to be in the new reality, time and priorities are vital, being driven by it, learning, enjoying and loving the work and consulting and sharing thoughts with peers. Explored three strategies and methods specifically self-determination, perseverance, and sharing ideas and resources with peers. Also revealed are the insights that can be shared with others: do the best you can until you know better, in the midst of difficulty, lies opportunity and teamwork makes dream work.</p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0099/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
CHALLENGES OF SMALL-SCALE MINERS TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE RURAL LIVELIHOODS IN WARD 22, CHEGUTU DISTRICT, ZIMBABWE
Authors: Magenge Marshall Magirichi , Mapira Jemitias 
Published: December 2023

The mining industry has always played a key role in Zimbabwe’s economy in pre-colonial, colonial and post-independence eras. Historical records show that by the 13th century AD, there was evidence of gold mining in the country. During the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, a lucrative gold and ivory trade was underway between the Portuguese and the Munhumutapa empire (Mpofu, et al., 2009). During the late 19th century, the country was occupied by pioneers of British South African origin (under the protection of the BSAP). Gold mining was the major incentive for these colonizers. Each of the pioneers was promised 3 000 acres of land as well as fifteen gold claims (Mpofu, et al., 2009). According to Bulpin (1968) rumours had been spreading in South Africa that across the Limpopo River gold could be found hanging on tree branches. Though unfounded, such stories added impetus to every white man who dreamt of getting rich quickly to join the pioneers in their migration to the new colony. Since independence in 1980, some sixty minerals have been mined in Zimbabwe including gold, copper, tin, chrome, iron ore, asbestos, coal, lithium, diamonds and platinum (Munowenyu, 1996). To date, mining contributes over 90% to the country’s GDP. However, it is also a major source of income for rural communities that rely on gold panning in order to earn a living. Although the activity is regarded as illegal it contributes significantly to rural livelihoods. Gold panners usually sell their gold to Fidelity Printers and in return get US dollars for each ounce of gold sold. Due to their lack of technology, gold panners cause a lot of environmental damage which is worsened by their use of mercury in their activities. Mercury eventually spills into rivers and streams thereby poisoning water sources and the aquatic life therein. This study exposes the economic activities of small-scale miners in rural Chegutu Ward 22 (Zimbabwe) and their implications on sustainable development.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0015/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
CHARACTERIZING THE PERSON DEPRIVED OF LIBERTY USING KRETSCHMER’S THEORY
Authors: Bandolos Irish P. , Orilla Luzviminda T. 
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this study was to characterize a Person Deprived of Liberty (PDL) in determining crime causation using Kretschmer’s classification. These PDLs who committed crimes covering the study's findings may help practitioners identify potential offenders through profiling, and the period of 2015 to 2017, were confined in the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology Region XI. The study's findings may help practitioners identify potential offenders through profiling come up with additional literature related to policing and share findings and recommendations to inform future researchers and clarify the policy implications of the association of Body Mass Index and delinquency. The study employed Quantitative Descriptive Research utilizing secondary data. Descriptive Research was a method to generate knowledge in describing the characteristics of offenders thru Body Mass Index about the occurrence of rape, murder, attempted murder, frustrated murder, and robbery. The findings of the study revealed that most of the crimes being studied were perpetrated by athletic type of persons for three consecutive years. It concludes that the state of muscularity may lead to masculinity which allows to dominate others and encourage to use violence and threat. Muscular or physical strength has concluded that an offender was more muscular or physically more robust than a non-offender.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0051/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
AN ANALYTICAL DISCUSSION ON METHODOLOGICAL RELEVANCE OF DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE COMMITTEE’S EVALUATION CRITERIA
Authors: Shah Sada Hussain 
Published: December 2023

Monitoring and evaluation are modern approaches used to study project logic and these help in solving project problems. Taking a few muscles and bones from social research these studies are growing in the fields. Monitoring and evaluation studies take key methods and tools from social research, particularly operational research. Therefore, these are deemed identical to social research but monitoring and evaluation are not social research. These are deserted children of social research who are growing independently in the fields based on needs. This discussion paper doesn’t explore the history of evaluation but explains the conceptual trajectory of evaluation starting from its mandate to the practice. Development or humanitarian sector is not running based on the theory of demand and supply. The development sector is based on the logic of need and fulfillment. Therefore, evaluation in the development sector is also grounded in need. While explaining the conceptual roots and practices of evaluation in the development sector. Commonly used OECD/DAC evaluation criteria are taken for discussion. Hence the evaluation is an abductive approach of study that focuses on project logic and helps in solving project problems or measuring project results. Therefore, an abductive approach to examination is used in this paper. Coming with the deductive approach, the review starts with theory and ends at practice, and following the inductive approach review starts with practice to help generalizing concepts. Both approaches have limitations when applied to examine evaluation practices and mandate. Because the practices and mandate are already existing in the vacuum of evaluation. Therefore, this specific analysis is an attempt to cognize the linkages between existing evaluation theory and practice. Vivid cognition in building trajectory between evaluation ideology and practice. Leads to recognize the scope of evaluation that ultimately contributes to sophisticated evaluation practices. The journey of this analysis embarks with fundamental questions, why the OECD/DAC criteria are being used for evaluations in the development sector, and considered useful? What are the logical links among evaluation mandate, evaluation approach, evaluation frame “OECD/DAC criteria”, and evaluation methods?<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0081/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
Origin The Beginning
Authors:   Independent Researcher, Novosibirsk, Russia, Ivanovich Ponomarenko Petr 
Published: December 2023

The stage of the universe preceding the hypothetical “Big Bang” is comprehended: •	The first law of the universe is substantiated and formulated •	The characteristics of the First Existence (First Principle) are given, its criteria are defined; •	A definition is given to the States of the Primordial Existence, as a potential set of Differences; •	The “mechanics” of formalization of the Primordial Existence are presented; •	The essence of the formalization of the First Existence as a “tool” of binary logic is revealed; •	The essence of Abstract Meaning and Abstract Functionality, as dual components of the First Existence, is revealed; •	The concept of the ideal component of the universe is formulated as the algorithmic base of the Primordial Being, defined by the term PATTERN.
Pengaruh Modal Usaha dan Motivasi terhadap Minat Berwirausaha pada Mahasiswa Tingkat Akhir Ekonomi Syariah Universitas Ibn Khaldun Bogor
Authors: Said Alfian 
Published: December 2023

Metode penelitian ini mengunakan metode kuantitatif, pengambilan datalangsung dari objek penelitian berupa penyebaran questioner secara langsung kepada mahasiswa tingkat akhir ekonomi syariah universitas ibn khaldun bogor. Dengan menyajikan fakta-fakta atau kenyataan yang terjadi dilapangan yang diamati melalui observasi,catatan lapangan dan penyebaran angket kepada mahasiswa tingkat akhir ekonomi syariah universitas ibn khaldun bogor.Penelitian ini bertujuan 1). Mengetahui pengaruh modal usaha dan motivasi terhadap berwirausaha pada mahasiswa tingkat akhir jurusan ekonomi syariah di universitas ibn khaldun bogor. 2). Mengetahui bagaimana cara memotivasi minat berwirausaha pada mahasiswa tingkat akhir jurusan ekonomi syariah universitas ibn khaldun bogor.Hasil penelitian dalam skripsi ini bahwa pengaruh modal usaha dan motivasi dalam minat berwirausaha pada mahasiswa tingkat akhir ekonomi syariah universitas ibn khaldun bogor. Masuk dalam kategori positif antara variabel independen yaitu modal usaha dan motivasi serta variabel dependen yaitu minat berwirausaha. Dapat dibuktikan dengan hasil sebagai berikut 1) hasil uji t diatas diperoleh nilai thitung variabel Modal Usaha (X1) sebesar 14,106 dengan nilai signifikansi sebesar 0.000 < 0,05 variabel Motivasi (X2) sebesar 2,061 dengan nilai signifikansi sebesar 0.000 < 0,05 Maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa variabel Motivasi (X2) secara parsial memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap Minat Berwirausaha (Y). sehingga hasil presentasi dari koefiensi data yang diperoleh dalam penelitian ini sebesar 78,1%
Kata Kunci: modal usaha,motifasi,wirausaha