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ROAD DISCIPLINARY CHALLENGES: THE CASE OF PEDESTRIANS OF LA NKWANTANANG MADINA ADENTA MUNICIPAL DISTRICT, GHANA
Authors: Benewaa Beatrice , Gyimah Ethel , Turkson Stella 
Published: December 2023

<p>In Ghana, 72 persons out of every 100,000 population, suffered from grievous bodily injuries, and close to 8 of the same population died from Road Traffic Accidents (RTAs) over the past decade. This study was conducted to explore the factors that contribute to pedestrian accidents on our roads as well as ways of preventing these accidents. Data were obtained from 70 pedestrians in the La Nkwantanang Madina Adenta Municipality. The descriptive analysis identified the following as possible causes of pedestrian accidents; pedestrian negligence, pedestrians using mobile phones whilst using the roads, and impatient drivers. The findings underscore the need for local government agencies to spearhead strategies of minimizing road crashes by forming neighbourhood safety groups. Their knowledge could be useful to identify problems that are difficult to detect.</p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0056/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
LEADERSHIP STYLES AND WORK CLIMATE OF POLICE STATIONS IN DAVAO CITY, PHILIPPINES
Authors: Malnegro-Payo Jenny , Revisa William Agutaya 
Published: December 2023

<p>This paper explored the relationship between the level of leadership styles and the work climate of police stations, particularly in Davao City. It further tried to find out whether or not police supervisors’ leadership styles influence the work climate of police stations. The study made use of the descriptive-correlation method utilizing the adapted survey questionnaire to gather the needed information. Respondents were chosen based on their ranks; so, only 317 non-commissioned police officers in the different police stations in Davao City were chosen. Statistical tools used were mean, Pearson’s r, and regression analysis. The findings of this study revealed that police subordinates have a high level of leadership styles and work climate in police stations. Moreover, the study revealed a direct relationship between leadership styles and the work climate of police stations as far as Davao City police officers were concerned. The researcher concludes, therefore, that combined factors of leadership styles significantly influence the work climate of police stations. Among the four indicators of leadership styles, transformational leadership styles appeared as the domain that best predicted the work climate of police stations. </p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0010/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
ACCREDITATION AND HEALTH SERVICE DELIVERY IN RWANDA - A CASE STUDY OF ACCREDITATION PROJECT OF KING FAISAL HOSPITAL, KIGALI
Authors: Karegeya Jean Paul , Kengere Osiemo , Bogere Mohamed 
Published: December 2023

Accreditation is a crucial internationally recognized evaluation process used to assess and enhance the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of healthcare organizations. It is based on the idea that adhering to evidence-based standards can lead to high-quality healthcare services. However, accreditation often involves significant costs, making it essential to evaluate its worth, especially in resource-limited regions like public healthcare organizations in Rwanda. This study examined the contribution of the accreditation project to the quality of healthcare in King Faisal Hospital, Kigali. This study used a retrospective research design with a quantitative approach whereby 354 patient records were reviewed, of which 71 represented the period before accreditation, 169 represented the period after the first accreditation, and 114 represented the year in which the hospital was preparing for the third accreditation. In addition, secondary data analysis was conducted on available data from the Office of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Office of the Chief Executive Officer, and Office of Human Resources. One-way analysis of variance was performed at a significance level of &lt;0.05 to test for differences between the three time periods examined. The findings resulting from this analysis showed that accreditation is associated with improved healthcare service delivery (p &lt; 0.001). The health service provided was permitted for only 11.3% of the patients served before the hospital's accreditation, while it was permitted for 90.5% of the patients served after the accreditation. In addition, the accreditation process optimized management and leadership efforts to improve the delivery of healthcare services through ratification, implementation, and monitoring of clinical policies, guidelines, and protocols, as well as an established workforce capacity-building system. Therefore, it is worth tackling accreditation as a strategic approach to improving the quality of healthcare services.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0037/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
IMPACT OF ECONOMIC VARIABLES ON IPOs IN INDIA - AN ANALYTICAL STUDY
Authors: Seepani Jyothi , Murthy K. V. R. 
Published: December 2023

<p>This article aims to examine the hypothesis that local macroeconomic factors affect the volume of initial public offerings (IPOs) in a rising market, India, between 2015 and 2022. Initial public offerings (IPOs) are shown to have a positive correlation with industrial output and a negative correlation with interest rates. Using co-integration and Vector Error Correction models, we find a long-run equilibrium link between interest rates, industrial output, and initial public offerings (IPOs). Using a Markov regime-switching regression model, we also find that the effect of interest rates on IPO numbers is much more significant in the cold IPO regime than in the IPO hot regime. The empirical result seems to detect the IPO market's trend with a fair amount of accuracy. The findings demonstrate that a hot IPO market regime develops when investors start seeing extraordinarily high early returns, and their expectations about the future interest rate indicate the eagerness of entrepreneurs and managers to enter the IPO market. Conversely, a government's pursuit of monetary tightening causes investors to shy away from the IPO markets because they anticipate future profits will fall owing to rising interest rates and the price of shares will be harmed due to reduced dividend yield.</p><p> </p><p><strong>JEL</strong>: O10, O16</p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0011/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
ROUSSEAU AND HO CHI MINH'S VIEWS ON THE CONSTITUTIONAL AND LAWFUL STATE – FROM THEORY TO PRACTICE IN VIETNAM
Authors: Hiểu Nguyễn Trung , Thường Nguyễn Anh 
Published: December 2023

Inheriting the humanistic and revolutionary spirit of the French Enlightenment, especially from Rousseau, in the twentieth century, President Ho Chi Minh, on the foundation of Marxism-Leninism, solved the problem of the liberated nation, human rights, and civil rights with realistic social revolutions, contributing to the common progress of humanity according to the ideals of freedom and equality for all people and peoples. The socialist state of Vietnam, from the first days of its founding, has been a constitutional and legal state in accordance with all principles of a legitimate state. Thanks to its legitimacy, the Vietnamese state had gained the strength and legitimacy needed in the struggle to protect national independence from hostile forces. Facing the requirements of socio-political reality, Vietnam, on the theoretical basis of Ho Chi Minh's thoughts, has made efforts to consolidate and perfect the state to ensure civil and human rights in the country, contributing to promoting peace, cooperation, and progress of the world. Researching a variety of thoughts from Rousseau's views on the legal and constitutional state to Ho Chi Minh's thoughts and drawing out the core values and orientations for building the administrative system in Vietnam today is the purpose of the article.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0032/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN NYAMASHEKE DISTRICT, RWANDA
Authors: Bimenyimana Jean , Karungi Cissy 
Published: December 2023

The study is entitled “Staff Development and Curriculum Implementation of Secondary Schools in Nyamasheke District, Rwanda”. This research was conducted with the purpose of analyzing the impact of Staff development on Curriculum implementation in secondary schools of Nyamasheke District. The study had three specific objectives. Firstly, it was designed to analyze the status of training related to Staff development in schools of Nyamaheke District. The second objective was to find out the challenges faced by schools of Nyamasheke District in curriculum implementation. Finally, the third objective was to analyze the relationship between staff development and curriculum implementation. The study established the relationship between independent variables (training; mentoring; coaching) and dependent variables (teaching methods and content coverage). The target population was made up of head teachers, teachers, and students from secondary schools of Nyamasheke District. The number of those schools targeted by this study was 10 secondary schools. The population was 5’425 people composed of 10 head teachers, 181 teachers, and 5.234 students. The respondents purposively sampled were 250 people composed of 10 head teachers, 160 teachers, and 80 students. Four boys and four girls were selected from every school for the purpose of gender balancing in the study. Data were collected using questionnaires and observation checklists and analyzed using both quantitative and qualitative techniques; data were analyzed using the statistical package for social sciences presented in tables. The study found that Staff development and Curriculum implementation have been more and more effective since 2016 according to Competence-Based Curriculum (CBC): 90% of teachers have been trained on the new curriculum since 2015; 80% of head teachers are bachelor holders in education and 20% of them are post-graduate diploma holders in education. The main challenge is that new documents applied to the new curriculum remain very few. Indeed, 30% of schools do not have well-equipped school laboratories with modern materials and SPSS has been used to analyze different data. The study concluded that there is hope that Curriculum implementation will succeed in the future. The research recommended that the Ministry of Education should help schools to equip all science and computer laboratories. The District Education Officer (DEO) and the school management were also advised to plan much training about new Curriculum implementation. The successful Curriculum implementation will benefit all stakeholders in education and the results of national examinations will be interesting in the future.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0046/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
ASSESSMENT OF THE CURRENT SITUATION OF TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN MANG DEN TOWN, KON PLONG DISTRICT, KON TUM PROVINCE, VIETNAM
Authors: Tien Ly My , Ba Nguyen Thi Be , Phuong Nguyen Thi Huynh , Quyen Le Thi To , Y Nguyen Huynh , Dan Thai Cong 
Published: December 2023

This study surveyed 120 domestic tourists in Mang Den Town, using the convenience sampling method. The method used to analyze primary data was descriptive statistics. The research results have proposed six factors to evaluate the current situation of tourism development in Mang Den Town, Kon Plong District, Kon Tum Province, Vietnam including: (1) Quality of tourism services and tourism resources; (2) Perceived prices; (3) Human resources; (4) Security, order, and safety; (5) Quality of tourism services and tourism infrastructure; (6) and Tourism resources and perceived prices, in which "Human resources" is the factor that has the strongest impact on the current situations of tourism development in Mang Den Town. Through research results, the article has proposed some solutions to develop tourism in Mang Den Town more effectively in the future.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0080/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
EFFECT OF CLASSROOM ENGAGEMENT ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN MATHEMATICS IN PUBLIC DAY SCHOOLS IN MUSANZE DISTRICT, RWANDA
Authors: Byiringiro Emmanuel 
Published: December 2023

This paper aimed to determine the effect of classroom engagement on students’ academic performance in Mathematics subject in public day schools in Rwanda, the case of Musanze District. This study adopted a descriptive research design using a mixed methods research design; a combination of both quantitative and qualitative forms of research. The target population for this study was the educational practitioners in the district including students, teachers, head teachers, and sector education officers in the district. Thus, the total population was 1600 participants. A sample random technique was used to sample 320 respondents taken as a sample size. Analysis of data was aided by Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 21 and output was exported to Microsoft Word in the form of tables for the purpose of reporting. From the findings, the study revealed that the overall mean of students’ engagement was found to be 3.63 (SD = .24). Respondents were found to be more engaged in social engagement (x̄= 3.98, SD = .63), followed by emotional engagement (x̄= 3.96, SD = .52), behavioural engagement (x̄= 3.46, SD = .44) and cognitive engagement (x̄= 2.80, SD = .28). Results showed a significant positive relationship between classroom engagement with academic performance of students in Mathematics (r = 0.668; p &lt; 0.001). Multiple linear regression analysis showed that classroom engagement contributed to 67.9% of the variation in students’ performance, hence playing a vital role in students’ academic performance in Mathematics subject.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0011/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
Analisis Miskonsepsi Mahasiswa Pendidikan Fisika Pada Topik Suhu dan Kalor
Authors: Musyarrofah Nur Rizki 
Published: December 2023

Telah dilakukan penelitian mengenai miskonsepsi mahasiswa pendidikan fisika untuk mengetahui miskonsepsi yang terjadi pada topik suhu dan kalor. Pemahaman konsep didapatkan melalui prakonsepsi. Banyak hal yang bisa menyebabkan terjadinya miskonsepsi, diantaranya daya tangkap yang kurang terhadap materi, maupun bisa terjadi karena sang pendidik tersebut yang ternyata menyampaikan konsep yang kurang tepat. Miskonsepsi pada seorang calon pendidik perlu dianalisis karena calon pendidik ini yang nantinya akan mengantikan pendidik dan menjadi salah satu sumber pengetahuan utama bagi siswa. Jenis penelitian yang dilakukan pada penelitian ini adalah deskriptif dengan menggunakan metode survei. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk melihat miskonsepsi mahasiswa calon pengajar fisika dan selanjutnya digunakan untuk pengembangan multiple choice test yang dapat digunakan sebagai analisis didaktiktif. Sampel penelitian ini adalah 20 mahasiswa calon pengajar fisika di Universitas Negeri Jakarta yang telah mempelajari materi suhu dan kalor di perkuliahan sebelumnya. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa masih banyak mahasiswa mengalami miskonsepsi, diantaranya adalah kalor dan dingin dapat berpindah, benda yang dingin tidak mengandung panas, tidak ada batasan untuk suhu terendah benda, titik didih air selalu 100oC, dan air saat di 0oC sudah menjadi es secara keseluruhan. Juga membuktikan bahwa analisis dalam pembuatan tes pilihan ganda atau tes diagnostik miskonsepsi; dan alternatif adalah solusi dalam rencana proses pembelajaran materi suhu dan kalor (analisis didaktif).
Sede de Atenas certificó a jueces equinos
Authors: Gutiérrez Rosales Stephanie 
Published: December 2023

El Área de Extensión y Acción de la Sede de Atenas (AEAS) en conjunto con la Asociación de Criadores del Caballo Costarricense de Paso (ASCACOPA), certificaron un grupo de Jueces Equinos de Caballo Costarricense de Paso (CCP). La UTN en conjunto con ASCACOPA realizaron una convocatoria a toda la población costarricense interesada en recibir el curso, como resultado de este trabajo se obtuvo la inscripción de 50 personas, posteriormente, 39 de ellas realizaron las pruebas de admisión, mediante un examen teórico y práctico. De tal manera que fueron nueve las personas seleccionadas que lograron cumplir a cabalidad con los requisitos establecidos, entre los cuales se estableció que contaran con estudios formales en el área de zootecnia y/o medicina veterinaria, además de contar con mínimo cinco años de experiencia en el conocimiento del manejo y trabajo con la raza de Caballos Costarricense de Paso.
Coaching and Mentoring untuk Meningkatkan Kompetensi Guru dalam Menerapkan Model Problem Based Learning (PBL) pada Muatan Pelajaran IPA Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Umabiinatun Umabiinatun 
Published: December 2023

Penelitian Tindakan Sekolah ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kemampuan kepala sekolah dalam menerapkan langkah-langkah coaching and mentoring untuk meningkatkan kompetensi guru dalam menerapkan model PBL di SD Negeri 1 Kulwaru. Penelitian Tindakan Sekolah ini dilaksanakan dengan mengikuti model yang dikembangkan oleh Kemmis dan Mc Taggart, melalui empat tahapan, yaitu merencanakan kegiatan, melaksanakan kegiatan, mengamati, dan merenungkan kembali apa yang sudah terjadi dan dilakukan. Tahap pelaksanaan tindakan terdiri dari tiga pertemuan. Pertemuan pertama menyepakati jadwal dan prosedur kegiatan antara kepala sekolah dan guru. Pertemuan kedua kepala sekolah melakukan penelaahan RPP yang disusun oleh guru, dan mengamati pelaksanaan pembelajaran menggunakan model PBL. Pertemuan ketiga kepala sekolah melaksanakan coaching and mentoring terhadap pembelajaran yang dilaksanakan. Tahapan coaching and mentoring di SD Negeri 1 Kulwaru dilakukan dengan cara mendampingi guru dalam melaksanakan tugasnya melalui pembimbingan, pengarahan, pemberian saran, dukungan, dorongan, panduan, dan pemberian umpan balik dalam hubungan interpersonal bagi guru. Berdasarkan data hasil penelitian, coaching and mentoring dapat meningkatkan kemampuan guru menggunakan model PBL pada proses pembelajaran IPA yang meliputi kemampuan menyusun RPP maupun melaksanakan pembelajaran. Terjadi peningkatan kemampuan guru menyusun RPP dari nilai rerata Pra Siklus 76,52 (Cukup); pada Siklus I mencapai 79,56 (Cukup); dan pada Siklus II memperoleh 87,22 (Baik). Sedangkan kemampuan guru dalam melaksanakan pembelajaran dan penilaian pada mata pelajaran IPA menggunakan model PBL, dari nilai rerata Pra Siklus 77,00 (Cukup); pada Siklus I mencapai 79,93 (Cukup); dan pada Siklus II memperoleh 85,53 (Baik).
Access to Healthcare in Rural Communities: A Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: Natarajan Ariya , Gould Murdoc , Daniel Anjali , Mangal Rohan , Ganti Latha 
Published: December 2023

Introduction Access to healthcare is defined by being able to receive regular checkups, specialist appointments, immunizations, procedures, and surgeries within a reasonable timeframe and without restrictive barriers. Methods The Web of Science database was used to collect 4,745 articles published relating to the keywords “rural”, “access”, and “healthcare”. These articles then underwent bibliometric cataloging by country, journal, and keyword using VOSviewer 1.6.19. Results Between the years 2015 and 2022, the United States emerged as the predominant publisher in the field. From 2015 to 2019, the United States accounted for 47 percent of the total articles published. However, in the subsequent years of 2020 to 2022, there was a slight decline of 3 percent in the volume of U.S. publications. Australia secured the second position in terms of publications within the aforementioned timeframe of 2015 to 2022. England had the third most publications during the time between 2015 to 2022. The prevalence of articles containing the keyword “disparity” ranged between 7 percent and 12 percent throughout this period. Plus One exhibited prominence by contributing 5.025381 percent of all publications pertaining to access to rural medicine during the years 2015 to 2019 thereby establishing itself as the leading publisher in this domain. However, in 2020, the International Journal of Environment suppressed Plus One by publishing the highest number of articles related to rural healthcare. Subsequently, the BMC Health Services Research claimed the leading position in the years 2021 to 2022. Conclusion An exploration of who is contributing to the discussion of access to healthcare in rural communities shows that the field and number of publications is growing, and that a focus on disparities is emerging, creating an environment surrounding rural health focused on researching equitable care.
The Effect of Lifestyle on Pain Intensity in Knee Osteoarthritis Patients
Authors: Ahmad Rusul Sheet , Al-Jwary Bashar Jassim 
Published: December 2023

Background & Objectives: Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative condition that damages the cartilage in the knee joint. The cartilage is a soft, rubbery tissue that acts as a joint cushion and friction reducer. As the joint’s cartilage diminishes, the bones rub against one another, resulting in pain, stiffness, and less mobility. Knee OA is a painful disorder that progresses with time and affects the whole knee joint, leading to varying pain intensity, stiffness, and swelling in the knee. It can also lead to disability, and Lifestyle factors were found to be related to knee OA. This study’s aim was to evaluate how lifestyle choices affected knee OA in patients visiting hospitals in Mosul, Iraq. The specific objectives of the study were to:1. Evaluate the socio-demographic characteristics for knee OA patients.	To identify the lifestyle factors for patients with knee OA.	To assess the effect of lifestyle on the pain intensity of knee OA. Methods: A cross-sectional study design was adopted for the period extended from the 1st of December 2022, to the 20th of July 2023. It included 500 knee osteoarthritis patients collected from consulting clinics in four teaching hospitals in Mosul, Iraq, by using a developed interviewing and self-admission questionnaire that assessed sociodemographic characteristics, health history, lifestyle factors, and the pain intensity on knee OA patients. Results: The mean age of patients (59.4) The majority of the participants were female (83.4%). (74.6%) of the sample were housewives, (75.4%) lived in urban. The most common risk factors for knee OA were obesity (27.2%), and family history (47.4%). (90.8%) of the patients had low education level. 37.2% of them at severe levels of constant pain intense. 28.6% of them at moderate levels of intermittent pain. Most of patients have a sedentary lifestyle. There are significant association between lifestyle domains with joint pain intensity. Lifestyle domains, except health self-responsibility and nutrition, significantly impact constant pain in knee and Health self-responsibility is associated with intermittent pain. Conclusion: Certain demographic and socio-demographic factors, such as age, gender, education, residency, occupation, BMI, previous knee injuries, and family history, had a significant association with knee osteoarthritis patients. This study has shown that lifestyle factors play a role in the pain intensity of knee OA. Lifestyle factors, such as physical activity, stress management, and enough sleep, have been shown to be effective in managing joint pain.. The findings can suggest that modification of lifestyle may be a protective against knee OA. Participants who reported being more physically active, eating a healthier diet, and maintaining a healthy weight were less likely to have knee pain. Keyword: Knee Osteoarthritis, Life-Style, Factor