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A Study of Music Education Curriculum Design and Evaluation from a Constructivist Perspective
Authors: Wu Wenjing , Tham Jacquline , Khatibi Ali 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
Music education is of great significance in the cultivation of high-quality talents, but currently there are problems such as music education is not emphasized and the quality being poor. Aiming at this situation, this paper designs a music education program using constructivist theory. At the same time, to explore the teaching effect of the designed music course, the data are analyzed to confirm the public factors by combining KMO, Bartlett method, and factor analysis model, adjusting the weights of teaching indexes based on the public factors and K-Means clustering analysis, and evaluate and analyze the teaching data. The model was applied to teaching evaluation to explore the effects of the designed music course in terms of overall classroom feedback, teaching effectiveness, and evaluation of indicators. Teacher-student interactions were more frequent in the 5-45-minute classroom, the average score of students in the experimental class in the area of interest inquiry was 11.275, which was higher than that of the control class, which was 8.035, and students in the experimental class achieved an overall score of 84.06 and 91.28 on the music exam, while the control class only scored 42.73 and 55.21. Meanwhile, the analysis found that the average evaluation score of students on the content indicators was 78.02, and the rating of some classes reached 92.84. The use of constructivist design in the music teaching classroom can enhance students’ understanding and perception of music, and enhance the efficiency of music learning.
Exploring the Teaching Reform of Music Appreciation Course in Polytechnic Institutions Combined with Students’ Memory Characteristics
Authors: Yue Han 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
With the development of the times, the cultivation of students’ comprehensive ability has been widely emphasized, among which the cultivation of music appreciation ability is more and more important. The purpose of this paper is to develop a framework for a multi-intelligences music appreciation ‘immersion’ teaching mode, which is based on the teaching reform of the music appreciation course. Our process involved collecting and pre-processing data related to music emotion, extracting music emotion features, and building a model for music emotion appreciation using long and short-term memory networks. The construction of a multi-featured memory network knowledge tracking model involved cross-fertilizing students’ responses to music appreciation difficulty and ability. Through the effect test of the memory network knowledge tracking model and the practical analysis of music appreciation curriculum reform, it can be seen that the average effect of the knowledge tracking model proposed in this paper is higher than that of the traditional knowledge tracking model by 0.15~0.21. The total score of the experimental class’s music appreciation ability is 10.21, while the control class’s score is 7.78, and the experimental class based on the teaching music appreciation curriculum of multiple intelligences is higher than that of the control class by 2.43%. This paper provides a reform direction for the teaching reform of music appreciation courses based on the multiple intelligences music appreciation teaching program, which is of practical significance for the development of music appreciation teaching.
Exploring the Flux of Cherry Blossom Imagery in Japanese Literature and Culture by Combining Social Network Analysis Methods
Authors: Han Meizi 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
This paper combines the LDA theme mining model with social network algorithms to construct an objective evaluation model for the imagery of cherry blossoms in Japanese literature and culture. To determine the number of topics, one needs to observe the change in perplexity degree for various numbers of topics. The degree of influence of surrounding nodes on this node is measured using in-degree and out-degree, and the degree of closeness between users in social networks is measured using the clustering coefficient. Based on the network data, we analyzed Japanese literary works related to cherry blossoms and readers’ comments on related literary review websites, followed by analyzing the rate of microblog retweets when a hot literary work was published to determine the theme density. In the beginning, Topic 1, which represents positivity, has the highest theme intensity of 0.2581, indicating that the imagery of cherry blossoms is skewed toward the positive in the minds of readers and netizens. Following the emergence of hot literature, the spread of Topic2, which is associated with negativity, reached its peak, with a density that reached as high as 2235721 times. At this time, the highest high-frequency words are death 5827 times, and poignant 5748 times, all of which are negative meanings, and the theme intensity of Topic 2 is 0.2992. The impression of people can be negatively impacted by cherry blossoms. By constructing a model for literary analysis of imagery, this paper serves as a reference and presents a new direction for textual research.
Design and Innovative Methods of English Teaching Tutorials in the Context of the Information Age
Authors: Zhou Lili 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
In this work, the problem of teaching English in colleges and universities throughout the information age is addressed by using augmented reality (AR) technology to finish designing the teaching activities and objectives. It establishes the English teaching evaluation index system, uses the Hummingbird optimization algorithm to optimize the convolutional neural network’s parameters, and builds the English teaching quality evaluation model based on this optimization. We assess students’ happiness and their capacity for autonomous learning in English instruction in the information era by statistical analysis, and we investigate novel approaches for English teaching tutorials in the information age. The results show that, in terms of overall satisfaction with English teaching, freshmen students have the highest level of satisfaction with the three phases of English teaching, with values of 216.71, 215.36, and 218.13, and sophomores have the lowest level of satisfaction, with values of 137.41, 133.01, and 138.76, indicating that there is a difference in student satisfaction by grade level. Establishing goals and monitoring the use of strategies were highly correlated with teacher support (P=0.534, 0.554 >0.5), which indicates a significant correlation between teacher support and students’ ability to learn English independently. This study can have a positive impact on the creative impact of teaching English in colleges and universities and successfully promote innovative transformation of the teaching mode.
Analysis of Risk Characterization and Identification Techniques for Electricity Spot Settlement Based on Multilayer Perceptron Machine
Authors: Duan Ruiqin , Zhu Xinchun , Liu Shuangquan , Li Xiufeng , Shao Qizhuan , Wu Yang 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
In this paper, the structural characteristics of the perceptron neural network and the calculation method of the hierarchical relationship of the MLP neural network model are first studied. Then the aspects of two-part settlement, generation-side settlement, and customer-side settlement in the electricity spot settlement mechanism are studied, and the importance of these mechanisms for the operation of the electricity market and risk identification is pointed out. Following that, the effectiveness of the risk identification model is assessed and analyzed. This paper examines market performance indicators, the impact of the dual-track mechanism, and the time characteristics of the price index to characterize risk. The results show that in Guangdong, for example, the price in the day-ahead market is much higher than the supply-demand equilibrium price most of the time, and the maximum difference can be as high as 0.662 yuan/(kW-h). For the entire month, the real-time market’s average price is RMB 0.546/(kW-h) and it is RMB 0.063/(kW-h) higher than the day-ahead market. The importance of this study lies in its role in managing and responding to risks for electricity market operators and participants.
The Extent to Which Guidance Services in Schools Help Students Choose Their Subjects in Ordinary Level Public Secondary Schools in Mwanga District, Tanzania
Authors: Cresanta G. Massawe  , Dr. Peter Siamoo  , Dr. Gadi.M.Koda  
Published: February 2024

This study examined the extent to which guidance services in schools help students choose their subjects in O-level Public Secondary schools in Mwanga District, Tanzania. The Rational Choice Theory guided the study and a convergent research design under mixed methods research approach was adopted. The targeted population was 1 District Secondary Education Officer, 26 heads of secondary schools, 535 subject teachers, 26 Class teachers, 2756 parents and 2756 students. A study employed stratified random, total population and snowball sampling techniques to obtain the sample size of 431 respondents. Data were collected through questionnaires and an interview guide. The content and face validity of the research instruments were ensured by MWECAU research experts. The research instruments were pilot-tested in two O-level public secondary schools. The calculated reliability coefficients for subject teachers and students in Likert items found in questionnaires were 0.832 and 0.765. The trustworthiness of qualitative research instruments was determined through triangulation. Quantitative data were analyzed descriptively with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 22 and presented through frequencies, percentages and mean. Qualitative data were analyzed thematically. The study found that guidance services in schools, to a high extent, facilitate students to choose subjects. The study concluded that guidance services play a crucial role in facilitating students to choose subjects as the majority of subject teachers, some parents and other education stakeholders help students to be aware of the importance of making proper subject selections in relation to their combinations which will lead them into their intended future careers. The study recommends that schools should recognize the importance of guidance services. The government initiatives should, therefore, prepare qualified teacher-guidance from universities and colleges to ensure the effective provision of guidance services in schools on students' subject choices.
New Employee Orientation: A Case Study of University for Development Studies
Authors: Richard Nalarb Yakubu  
Published: February 2024

The paper shed light on the relevance of the new employee orientation programme of the University for Development Studies (UDS) for newly recruited Senior Members. The study data were obtained using an electronic questionnaire, which was opened for a period of two weeks, to which 133 out of 188 participants of the orientation programme responded to the questionnaire. The data from the electronic questionnaire was downloaded and analysed qualitatively using a 2010 Microsoft Excel spreadsheet.
The study found that respondents’ expectations from the new employee orientation programme were generally met. The results further indicate that many of the respondents (82 percent) were satisfied with the conduct of the new employee orientation programme. Among the most important achievements of the orientation programme, according to respondents, were: the channel of communication; effective teaching; rules, regulations and policies of the University; employment benefits and or conditions of service; career development as well as roles and duties expected of teaching staff. Respondents recommended that the orientation programme be improved by: Allocating more time for presentations as well as question and answer sessions;

Presentation on stress and self-care management and
Internet availability at the orientation venue for hands-on practice during ICT sessions.
Determinants of Motivation among Healthcare Workers in Rural Kenya
Authors: Tom Ojwang  , Dr. Rosemary Wanyoike  
Published: February 2024

Purpose: The general objective of the study is to identify the determinants of motivation among healthcare workers in rural Kenya. The specific objectives of this study are:

To identify individual determinants of motivation among healthcare workers in Kenya,
To Identify organizational determinants of motivation among healthcare workers,
To Identify social and community determinants of motivation among healthcare workers

Methodology: In order to optimize the results, this study employed the desktop literature review method. In this method, raw data is not collected from the population. Instead, it focuses on previously published peer-reviewed journals. This enables a broader understanding of the subject matter in question. In identifying the appropriate journals, a systematic search was conducted using Google Scholar, PubMed and ProQuest databases.
Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The researcher suggests that empirical research should be conducted in the public sector in the rural setting, incorporating moderating and mediating variables for more conclusive results.
Prevalence of Bullying in Public Secondary Schools: A Case of Selected Schools in Machakos County, Kenya
Authors: Dr. Elizabeth Mukai Kithuka  , Dr. Jared Menecha  
Published: February 2024

This study sought to assess the prevalence of bullying in selected public secondary schools in Machakos sub-county, Machakos County. The objectives of the study were:

To determine the various forms of bullying behavior that are experienced among students,
To establish the relationship between the gender of students and forms of bullying,
To examine the prevalence of bullying and
To examine risk factors contributing to bullying.

The researcher employed a descriptive research design. Purposive sampling and simple random sampling were used to select 280 respondents. The study used both open and closed-ended questionnaires to collect data. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 23.0. The study used both descriptive and inferential statistics to describe quantitative data, which were then analyzed, interpreted, and presented in the form of tables and figures. The study revealed that bullying existed in Machakos County more in boys' schools than girls' schools and forms of bullying varied with gender. Boys suffered more physical and cyberbullying, while girls suffered more sexual and verbal bullying activities. School environment and academic performance were leading as risky factors of involvement in bullying. The study concluded that the prevalence of bullying exists in Machakos County and recommended seeking strategies for curbing it.
Judicial Interpretations, Findings and Pronouncements of the Nigerian Apex Court: A Review of Mohammed Vs Frn
Authors: Moses Ediru  
Published: February 2024

Purpose: The objective of this review was to challenge the apex court's decision, encompassing its findings, judicial interpretations, and pronouncements (DFIP). A notable issue arises from the discovery that the National Assembly (NA) mistakenly granted 'exclusive' criminal jurisdiction to the Federal High Court (FHC) regarding Indian hemp offenses. Consequently, this study critically examined the DFIP in depth.
Methodology: This work adopts the doctrinal method of research, which involves the use of primary and secondary sources of law. This study relied on key primary sources, including the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Acts of the National Assembly, case laws, and Decrees. Supplementary information was derived from secondary sources such as books and articles. This review extensively employed primary and secondary legal sources, focusing on statutory interpretation rules, the hierarchy of norms, particularly in relation to the principle of inconsistency, and the unalterable nature of jurisdiction prescribed by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (CFRN). These criteria were systematically applied to evaluate the Decision, Findings, Interpretations, and Pronouncements (DFIP) of the apex court.
Findings: The apex court's determination that Section 8 of the Indian Hemp Act (IHA) was implicitly repealed by Section 26 of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Act is inaccurate. Similarly, the assertion that the National Assembly (NA) granted 'exclusive' criminal jurisdiction to the Federal High Court (FHC) is flawed, as Section 251(3) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (CFRN) actually confers concurrent criminal jurisdiction on the FHC.
The finding of the apex court that Magistrate Courts (MC), being a creation of state legislation, cannot try Indian hemp offences is erroneous. The apex court's assertion that Indian hemp is both a 'drug' and a 'narcotic drug' is refuted as erroneous in the course of this review.
Recommendations: Statutory intervention in the manner of amendment of Sections 251(1)(s) and 251(3) is required if the decision of the apex court is to represent the position of the law in Nigeria.
موقف العراق من تأسيس جيش منظمة التحرير الفلسطينية
Authors: جاسم معاذ هلال , عبد العيساوي علاءالدين عباس 
Published: February 2024

تضمنت الدراسة التي حملت بعنوان موقف العراق من تأسيس جيش منظمة التحرير الفلسطينية عدة جوانب مهمة أهمها موقف العراق من تأسيس جيش منظمة التحرير في المحافل الدولية ، إذ شارك العراق في جميع المؤتمرات العربية التي أدت إلى نشأة جيش المنظمة ولا سيما مؤتمر الاسكندرية ، كما استقبل العراق عدد من أعضاء جيش المنظمة في المعسكرات العراقية وتم تدريبهم وفق السياقات المعترف عليها في الجيش العراقي ، وكذلك تم قبول عدد من افراد جيش المنظمة في الكلية العسكرية وكلية القوة الجوية ، بالإضافة الى ذلك قدم العراق المساعدات المالية والمعنوية لجيش المنظمة ، كما اعطى العراق الحرية الكاملة لجيش المنظمة في مجال السفر والإقامة ومنحهم جواز السفر ، كما اصدرت الحكومة العراقية قانون الخدمة العسكرية الذي يقضي بمعاملة جيش المنظمة معاملة الجندي العراقي وشموله بمكافئة انهاء الخدمة العسكرية والإجازات ، كما منحت الحكومة العراقية الجنسية العراقية لمنسوبي جيش المنظمة المتزوجين من العراقيات ، لذلك نجد ان العراق لم يبخل على منظمة التحرير الفلسطينية من حيث العدة والعدد لتأسيس جيش منظمة التحرير الفلسطينية .
PENGARUH IKLAN DAN KEPERCAYAAN TERHADAP MINAT BELI KONSUMEN PADA MARKETPLACE BLIBLI.COM
Authors: Elsa Rinjani  , Suhardi Dadang , Komarudin Munir Nur 
Published: February 2024

This research aims to determine the influence of advertising and trust on purchasing interest in the Blibli.com marketplace. The population in this study were all students from the Faculty of Economics and Business, Kuningan University, namely 2,177 people. Determination of sample size was based on the Slovin formula and a sample size of 96 respondents was obtained purposively. The research method that the author uses in this research is a survey method using a questionnaire distributed via Google Forms. The data collection technique that the author uses in this research is a questionnaire with measurements using an interval scale. The data obtained was then processed and analyzed using a multiple linear regression model with the help of the SPSS version 23 application. Hypothesis testing was carried out using verification analysis techniques based on the t-test and F-test. The results of the study showed that: (H1) advertising variables have a positive and significant effect on interest purchase, (H2) the trust variable has a positive and significant effect on purchase interest, and (H3) the advertising and trust variables simultaneously influence purchase interest.
Keywords: advertising; trust; buying interest
Prognostic Models for Chronic Low Back Pain Outcomes in Primary Care Are at High Risk of Bias and Lack Validation—High-Quality Studies Are Needed: A Systematic Review
Authors: Fu Yanyan , Feller Daniel , Koes Bart , Chiarotto Alessandro 
Published: February 2024

OBJECTIVE: To provide an updated overview of available prognostic models for people with chronic low back pain (LBP) in primary care. DESIGN: Prognosis systematic review LITERATURE SEARCH: We searched for relevant studies on MEDLINE, Embase, Web of Science, and CINAHL databases (up to July 13, 2022), and performed citation tracking in Web of Science. STUDY SELECTION CRITERIA: We included observational (cohort or nested case-control) studies and randomized controlled trials that developed or validated prognostic models for adults with chronic LBP in primary care. The outcomes of interest were physical functioning, pain intensity, and health-related quality of life at any follow-up time-point. DATA SYNTHESIS: Data were extracted using the CHecklist for critical Appraisal and data extraction for systematic Reviews of prediction Modelling Studies (CHARMS), and the Prediction model Risk of Bias Assessment Tool (PROBAST) tool was used to evaluate the risk of bias of the models. Due to the number of studies retrieved and the heterogeneity, we reported the results descriptively. RESULTS: Ten studies (out of 5593 hits screened) with 34 models met our inclusion criteria, of which six are development studies and four are external validation studies. Five studies reported the area under the curve of the models (ranging from 0.48 to 0.84), whereas no study reported calibration indices. The most promising model is the Örebro Musculoskeletal Pain Screening Questionnaire Short-Form. CONCLUSIONS: Given the high risk of bias and lack of external validation, we cannot recommend that clinicians use prognostic models for patients with chronic LBP in primary care settings. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2024;54(5):302-314. Epub 15 February 2024. doi:10.2519/jospt.2024.12081
Political Dynasties and Local Spending in Indonesia
Authors: Larasati Dwi Putri , Rezki Jahen Fachrul 
Published: February 2024

Does political dynasty affect local spending in Indonesia? Only a few articles have taken up the political economy issues in Indonesia This study provides empirical analysis that focuses on explaining the effect of the political competition through dynasty winning in the mayoral election to the local spending that focuses on functional-classified expenditure at the district level. Using the Regression Discontinuity Design (RDD) estimation, this study examines whether the dynasty mayor has different trends in the way to spend local expenditure compared to the non-dynasty mayors. Due to the limited political competition, this study finds the magnitude effect of the dynasty mayor on local spending that used to drive the regional economy. Compared to the non-dynasty mayors on a separate sub-dataset, this study finds different effects of a dynasty between the incumbent and the non-incumbent dynasty mayor on local spending. The incumbent dynasty mayor negatively affects ‘visible’ expenditure’ e.g., grant and social assistance expenditure, social protection expenditure, housing and public amenities expenditure, education expenditure, dan current expenditure. This study also finds negative effects of the political dynasty on local spending from the dynasty mayor elected during the period of simultaneous mayoral election (2015-2018).