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Investigation of Primary School Teachers' Student-Centered Teaching and Technology Integration Competencies
Authors: Naimanova Dinara , Lebedeva Larissa , Akpayeva Assel , Astambayeva Zhupat , Ryabova Ekaterina , Yessenova Kalbike 
Published: October 2023

In recent years, the relationship between teachers' technology competencies and integration and student-centered learning has come to the forefront. It is a clear reality that teachers with a student-centered education paradigm tend to use technology to support student-centered curriculum and should have some competencies in this regard. In this study, it was aimed to determine the relationships between student-centered education and technology integration competencies of primary school teachers in terms of some variables. The sample of the survey model research consists of 290 teachers working in different primary schools in Kazakhstan. In the study, student-centered education and technology integration competencies of teachers were described and then these variables were compared according to gender and professional seniority variables. "Competency Scale for Student-Centered Education and Teacher Technology Integration Scale" were used to collect the data. Descriptive statistics, independent groups t-test, one-way ANOVA and Regression analysis techniques were used to analyze the data. According to the results obtained, primary school teachers' efficacy levels for student-centered education are at the middle level and their technology integration efficacy levels are below the middle level. Teachers' efficacy levels related to student-centered education showed significant differences according to gender and professional seniority variables. However, primary school teachers' technology integration competencies did not differ according to gender and professional seniority variables. There is a moderate positive relationship between student-centered education and technology integration competencies of primary school teachers. Teachers' student-centered education competencies significantly predict their technology integration competencies
PERSPECTIVES ON PERCEPTIONS AND PRACTICE THROUGH LEARNING CULTURES OF ENGLISH-SPEAKING COUNTRIES OF HIGH-QUALITY ENGLISH STUDIES PROGRAM STUDENTS, SCHOOL OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES, CAN THO UNIVERSITY, VIETNAM
Authors: Yen Nghe Pham Hai , Mai Pham Thi Thanh , An Duong Thi Tuong , Thuong Nguyen Vu , Nhut Huynh Minh , Dan Thai Cong 
Published: October 2023

The overall goal of the project is to understand the awareness or perceptions and practice of students of the High-quality English Studies program, School of Foreign Languages (SFL), Can Tho University (CTU), Vietnam when studying cultures of English-speaking countries (CESCs) to improve intercultural competence. The research on the perspectives or opinions of 200 High-quality English Studies students, 12 of them joining the semi-structured interview, about their awareness and practice through learning CESCs. The analysis would help the researcher understand the difficulties of students when studying cultural modules from English-speaking countries at SFL, CTU. The research results would suggest solutions to overcome the difficulties that students encounter, and at the same time provide factors that contribute to improving the intercultural competence of language students. Also, through the research results, despite many obstacles in the process of absorbing culture from cultural modules, students still retain their interest and love for the course-CESCs. However, it can be seen that the difficulty that many students often encounter is still cultural differences, thereby raising awareness of the need to learn cultures for students. Next is to design teaching materials to become more attractive and attractive, proactively find opportunities to communicate with foreigners.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0174/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
ADULT REFUGEES LEARNING GREEK AS L2 FOR SOCIAL INCLUSION IN NON-FORMAL EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS: THE CASE OF VOLOS IMMIGRANT CENTER
Authors: Mogli Marina 
Published: October 2023

In this article, I examine the views of asylum seekers with limited schooling experience who attend classes in Greek as a second language, and their teachers, who volunteer in a non-profit organization, using semi-structured interviews. I discuss the role of language in the social inclusion of refugees in a non-formal educational setting and how it affects their motivation to learn the Greek language. Attending classes in a non-formal setting seems to lead to greater social inclusion, broadening the students’ relationships with other immigrants/refugees and their instructors. Social skills in communication and interaction between themselves and also other people are enhanced.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0069/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
EFFECTS OF RISK ASSESSMENT ON FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY AS EVIDENCED IN NATIONAL GOVERNMENT CONSTITUENCIES DEVELOPMENT FUND IN KENYA
Authors: Lidovolo Patrick Malongo , Omondi Margaret Atieno 
Published: October 2023

<p>The objective of National Government Constituencies Development Fund is to promote human and infrastructural development at the community and constituency levels. The fund is expected to be operated with the highest level of transparency, probity, propriety, and accountability. Despite the elaborate measures put in place by the government to ensure transparency, financial accountability in many constituencies is still not as expected. Studies done on internal controls and financial accountability have been in other sectors such as public Universities, the ones done in constituencies have concentrated on the performance of county projects and have looked at only specific constructs of internal controls. The aim of the study was to examine the effect of risk assessment on financial accountability of national Government Constituencies development fund in Kenya. The study was structured on; agency theory and accountability theory. A correlation research design was adopted. The target population of the study was 1160 respondents while the sample population was 288 respondents consisting of; 72 committee members, 72 sub-county accountants, 72 fund account managers, and 72 internal auditors. Primary data was obtained by use of a questionnaire while secondary data was obtained from Auditor General’s Reports and financial statements of the NG-CDF’s. Cronbach Alpha was used to test reliability. Expert analysis and confirmatory factor analysis were used to assess Validity. Data was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics Inferential statistics consisted of correlation analysis and simple linear regression analysis. A pilot test was carried out using 29 respondents. Cronbach Alpha was used to test the internal consistency of the questionnaire. All the constructs had indicators of above 0.7 confirming reliability. KMO and Bartlett’s tests were carried out to test validity. All constructs loaded values of above 0.4 thus confirming validity. It was established that there exists a strong and positive association exists between risk assessment and financial accountability evidenced by an r of 0.707 for risk assessment. It was recommended that their close scrutiny of all risk-prone activities should be analyzed.</p><p> </p><p><strong>JEL</strong>: G10, G20, G32</p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0071/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
TECHNOLOGICAL TOOLS AND THE IMPACT OF DIGITALISATION ON THE SUPPLY CHAIN
Authors: Aarasse Souhayla , Idelhakkar Brahim 
Published: October 2023

<p>The supply chain has undergone a significant and innovative transformation in recent years with the introduction of new intelligent and digital technologies aimed at streamlining various supply chain activities from demand forecasting, manufacturing of goods, inventory management, and transport planning to delivery to customers. The digitisation of the transport and shipping industry incorporates advanced technologies such as cloud computing, the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and big data. These digital innovations are streamlining routes, forecasting demand, tracking shipments, and above all reacting quickly to changes, resulting in overall supply chain efficiency. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the issues that highlight the birth and construction of this transformation, as well as identifying the technological tools impacting the supply chain, in order to analyse the real impact of digitalisation on the development of relative supply chain strategies</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>JEL</strong>: L91, O33, L23, C88, M11, L81</p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0089/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
RISK PERCEPTION AND INVESTMENT INTENTION IN ISLAMIC BANKS' TERM DEPOSITS: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY IN MOROCCO
Authors: Jawad Daoudi , Larbi Touhami 
Published: October 2023

<p>This study focuses on the impact of risk perception on the intention to invest in Islamic banks' term deposits in Morocco. Using quantitative methodologies, including statistical analysis, Cronbach's reliability tests, and structural equation modelling, the study assesses the influence of various factors, including perceived quality and perceived value, on the intention to invest. Contrary to expectations and the existing literature, the results suggest that risk perception has no statistically significant effect on the intention to invest in these financial products. However, perceived value shows a significant relationship with intention to invest, indicating its crucial role in financial decision-making within this specific context. These results have important implications for Islamic banks, policymakers, and researchers, as they challenge the conventional emphasis on risk perception in the Islamic finance literature. The results suggest that other factors, such as perceived quality and value, may play a more influential role in the intention to invest in Islamic term deposits.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>JEL</strong>: G11, G 21, Z12, D81</p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0101/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERINGS IN INDIA – A STRUCTURAL REVIEW
Authors: Seepani Jyothi , Murthy K. V. R. 
Published: October 2023

<p>This research offers a comprehensive analysis of the structural aspects of Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) in India, covering the period from the pre-liberalization era to the current time. The research paper examines the IPO landscape in India, a vibrant economy in Asia, by gathering a comprehensive dataset from various sources, including the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) archives, financial reports, and other pertinent sources. It analyzes the evolutionary patterns, regulatory changes, and significant events that have influenced the development of IPOs in the country. The primary findings indicate that regulatory changes, economic growth trajectories, and global financial conditions have significantly influenced initial public offerings (IPOs) volume and valuation. The research methodology involved meticulous data collection from reputable academic databases, primarily Mendeley and Scopus, spanning over five decades. This extensive dataset forms the foundation for our robust and insightful analysis. The study additionally emphasizes the significance of India's distinctive socio-economic structure, which has enabled and restricted the advancement of the capital market. By conducting a comparative analysis between India's framework and worldwide best practices, this study aims to identify areas of convergence and divergence. The paper finishes by providing policy proposals that enhance the resilience and inclusiveness of the Indian Initial Public Offering (IPO) market for a diverse range of issuers and investors.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>JEL</strong>: O10, O16</p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0016/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MOTOR ACTIVITY AND EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS IN THE TEACHING-LEARNING PROCESS: CASE OF 6 - 7 AGED TUNISIAN PUPILS
Authors: Sidhom Mounira Ben , Souissi Nizar 
Published: October 2023

Considering that the cognitive and motor dimensions of human beings grow together and that primary school age is one of the most important stages of children’s cognitive and motor development, the aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between executive functions and motor activity in the teaching-learning process. Primary school students (N = 40; 6.3 years) participated in this study. They were divided into two groups: an experimental group (20 students) and a control group (20 students). The first group followed a 12-week motors activity program with 5 sessions of 40 minutes per week and the second a regular math sessions program. The results of the experimental group show a clear improvement in most of the study variables. Also, these results highlight the value of actively involving the student in the task and the importance of using active methods in the teaching-learning process.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0036/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
COGNITIVE AND AFFECTIVE LEVELS OF THE QUESTIONS ASKED IN READING PART OF ENGLISH TEXTBOOK IN TURKEY
Authors: Ertem Zehra Sumeyye 
Published: October 2023

The aim of this study is to determine which types of questions are most frequently included in the book titled Silver Lining, which is taught in English classes in 11th grades in Turkey, and at what level of understanding questions are asked. For this purpose, the analysis of the reading questions in the "Reading and Listening" section of the English textbook was carried out. Barrett's Taxonomy was used as a basis to determine the mental processes required by the questions. Since the questions in the book were examined in the study, the qualitative research method, one of the research methods, was adopted and document analysis was conducted. Within the scope of the research, ten units in the book titled Silver Lining were examined. There are two sections in each unit, section A and section B. There are six or seven question guidelines under the title "Reading and Writing" in each section. Within the scope of this study, a total of 263 reading comprehension questions, including 149 question instructions and 114 question items in the entire book, were examined. The eleventh grade English textbook mostly includes matching questions and multiple-choice questions. Open-ended questions, which have a very small share among the question types, were asked in a way that the answers could be easily found in the text. Additionally, it was observed that the questions were asked mostly at the level of simple understanding. In this sense, the text questions in the eleventh grade English textbook should be diversified by teachers, and in addition to simple questions, students should be asked more questions that will activate metacognition, thus enabling them to think critically.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0068/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
SELF-ESTEEM LEVELS AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF SCHOOLS. CASE OF PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN NYANDARUA WEST SUB-COUNTY, KENYA
Authors: Muchemi Peter 
Published: October 2023

The major purpose of the study was to investigate whether students’ level of self-esteem can be influenced by the category of school a learner attends. To achieve this objective, schools were categorized into three categories which are day schools, day-boarding schools, and boarding schools. Students’ self-esteem was measured and the data obtained was analyzed. The aim was to find out whether there was any significant difference in students’ level of self-esteem in different school categories. The research was conducted using an ex post facto research design. Categories of schools were seen as a naturally occurring independent variable, which could have an effect on students’ level of self-esteem. The population of the study comprised students in public secondary schools in Nyandarua West Sub County. The Sub County had 8 public secondary schools when the research was conducted; with a student population of 3067. Data relevant to the study was collected using questionnaires, and a self-esteem test prepared by the researcher. The questionnaires were administered to a sample of 240 students, selected using simple random sampling from the 1320 form two students in the Sub County. Data was analysed using mean calculations, percentages, and a one-way ANOVA test. It was found out that there was a significant difference in students’ total-mean self-esteem in different categories of schools. Students in boarding schools had a higher level of self-esteem in general compared to students in day-boarding and day schools; whose self-esteem levels were average. Probably, boarding schools have a more child-friendly environment, hence, more opportunities and different facilities which help learners to achieve more and hence acquire positive growth in self-esteem. However, in day schools where opportunities could have been less adequate students recorded a low level of self-esteem. It is therefore recommended that MOEST should finance seminars to sensitize secondary school administrators on adolescents’ needs so that every Principal would endeavor to provide students with age-appropriate resources and activities. To achieve this, the government should supply adequate facilities to schools that do not have them. Further studies should be conducted to find out the environments in boarding schools that facilitated self-esteem growth among students, additionally, whether similar results would be obtained in other Sub Counties in Kenya.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0044/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
INSEGNARE LA LETTERATURA. APPROCCI DIDATTICI E DIGITALI DELLE OPERE DI ITALO CALVINO NELL'AULA DI LINGUA STRANIERA / TEACHING LITERATURE. DIDACTIC AND DIGITAL APPROACHES OF ITALO CALVINO'S WORKS IN THE FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLASSROOM
Authors: Tyrou Ioanna 
Published: October 2023

<p>L’opera di Calvino può connettere il nostro mondo, quello in cui viviamo tutti i giorni, con il mondo verbale ed il mondo della scrittura. Per questo, ma anche per i vari valori che proietta con la sua scrittura, si presta ad una didattica dinamica, creativa e multidimensionale. Nella nostra proposta didattica, cercheremo di proporre pratiche indicative, autentiche, multisensoriali e multimodali per l'insegnamento dei testi, della lingua e della letteratura, che promuoveranno il carattere comunicativo dell'insegnamento, concentrandosi sui bisogni cognitivi, emotivi ed educativi degli studenti. In piu, rafforzeranno la collaborazione e la partecipazione per il contatto con i testi letterari del grande scrittore Italo Calvino. Le azioni esperienziali e differenziate consentono la comprensione dei significati e la produzione personale del discorso.</p><p>Calvino's work can connect our world, the one in which we live every day, with the verbal world and the world of writing. For this reason, but also for the various values that he projects with his writing, it lends to dynamic, creative and multidimensional teaching. In our teaching proposal, we will try to propose indicative, authentic, multisensory and multimodal practices for the teaching of texts, language and literature, which will promote the communicative character of teaching, focusing on the cognitive, emotional and educational needs of students. Furthermore, these practices will strengthen collaboration and participation through contact with the literary texts of the great writer Italo Calvino. Experiential and differentiated actions allow the understanding of meanings and the personal production of discourse.</p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0014/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
‘SPACELESS SELF’ IN SAVITRI: THE ETERNAL SELF OF SUPRAMENTAL MAN IN SRI AUROBINDO’S EPIC ‘SAVITRI’
Authors: Nikhil Kumar 
Published: October 2023

‘Spaceless Self’ which Sri Aurobindo unveils in Savitri in his epic Savitri is the eternal Self, the central being of the Supramental Man as distinct from Jivatman which is the central being of man. In the being of man, as he discovers, Jivatman exists simultaneously in its other poise i.e., its spark state, —the spark state which grows to be ‘Fire’, the ‘Psychic Being’ he terms it. These two poises of Jivatman, the Divine Self existing separately though one at the base in the being of man brings the separative principle of consciousness into existence to reign him. In other words, the separate existence of Jivatman, the central being, and its spark state, to be more specific, the very separation between the two gives birth to the separative principle of consciousness in the being of man. The separative consciousness manifests in limitations, finiteness. When the Psychic Being comes to be one with Its Divine Origin, Jivatman as a result of its growth into ‘Fire’ which is the spiritual ascent of man, manifesting his resultant transformation, the separative principle of consciousness comes to its end. The limitations end, and man enters into the world of Infinity consequently. What Sri Aurobindo terms ‘Spaceless Self’, the Self of the One which remains eclipsed or remains in bondage on account of the reign of the separative principle of consciousness gets its release consequent upon the oneness of the Psychic Being and the Jivatman. It rises to take over the rein of the being of man. Consequently, the Supramental Man emerges, the Man in whom the transcendent consciousness of the One, the Integral Consciousness reigns.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0083/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
FACTORS INFLUENCING STUDENT EXPECTATIONS OF SATISFACTION IN CHINESE HIGHER EDUCATION FUNDING
Authors: Da Wang , Azam S. M. Ferdous , Tham Jacquline 
Published: October 2023

China has gradually developed a multi-stage reform mechanism for student financial assistance in education. This study discusses the importance of satisfaction among students in analysing funding policies and programmes. The report will identify the challenges and shortcomings of university funding by reviewing and studying underlying issues. This study uses a mixture of qualitative and quantitative approaches, with an emphasis on quantitative methods. The primary aim of the analysis is to investigate the variables that affect student aspirations and satisfaction with Chinese higher education funding. It gathers primary data through realistic research and conducts in-depth statistics and data interpretation on the collected data. This study mainly relates consumer satisfaction and the modern public service philosophy to student satisfaction assessment. The evaluation of the new assistance programme of colleges and universities may be basically as a public good. The study adds to Vygotsky's theory of cognitive growth by developing relationships between paying support, free funding, overt funding, tacit funding, and student satisfaction among Chinese secondary students. It establishes the appropriateness of using models and hypotheses from developed countries to study in China. The study's key conclusions involved the impact of paying support, free funding, explicit funding, and tacit funding on student satisfaction. It sheds light on the relationships and impacts of internal higher education institution factors, external higher education institutions factors, and student factors on Student Satisfaction. It offers a more comprehensive view of the impact of different variables on Student satisfaction than previous studies have explored in this area.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0053/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>