bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Development and validation of treatment adherence scale for type 2 diabetes mellitus
Authors: Jadav Vallari , Rathod Hetal , Jadhav Sudhir , Mahajan Anil , Palal Deepu , Borah Nirankush , Verma Prerna , Johnson S , Sohkhlet Gracia Anderson , Nallapu Sandeep 
Published: May 2023

Abstract

Introduction:
Adherence to treatment is crucial in long-term diabetes outcome, and treatment includes many different domains, but when most adherence studies have only focused on medication adherence, few studies have focused on diet, physical activity, and self-care. There is a need to have comprehensive scale which can assess all the domains together. This study aimed at development and validation of treatment adherence scale for type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Materials and Methods:
An initial version of Comprehensive Treatment Adherence Scale (CTAS) was prepared based on literature review and identification of key components. Then experts’ opinion, further review of literature, pilot study, led to many changes in the scale. Finally, a 7-domain CTAS was developed. 240 patients’ data were collected and practicing doctors’ interviews were taken for the final version of the scale. The study was carried out in Pimpri, Pune, India using convenience sampling.

Statistical Analysis:
For reliability of the scale, Cronbach’s α was used. Intra-item correlation and inter item correlation were done. Categorical variables were expressed in terms of frequency and percentages (where applicable).

Results:
The Cronbach’s α coefficient was 0.829 for scale. Inter item correlation for scale between different domains was found to have wide range from +0.188 to +0.736 (P < 0.01). The study found that only 105 (43.57%) were advised about all the seven domains of the treatment. Out of 240 patients, 50 (20.83%), 141 (58.75%), 44 (18.33%), and 5 (2.08%) showed excellent, satisfactory, unsatisfactory, and poor treatment adherence, respectively.

Conclusion:
The CTAS for diabetes includes all the important aspects of the treatment. The scale also helps in maintaining a standard treatment protocol for diabetes.
Perceptions and behavioral patterns of Asian Indian adolescents diagnosed with type 1 diabetes
Authors: Manya Velu , Amutha Anandakumar , Latha Pachaiyappan , Unnikrishnan Ranjit , Mohan Viswanathan , Anjana Ranjit Mohan 
Published: May 2023

Abstract

Background:
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) has a significant impact on the well-being and behavioral pattern of affected adolescents, and can lead to affective disorders including depression and anxiety. An emphasis on cognitive and behavioral patterns is necessary to aid the stress and emotions associated with the diagnosis of T1D and is an essential part of optimum care.

Aim:
This study aims to assess the perceptions and behavioral patterns of Asian Indian adolescents diagnosed with T1D.

Materials and Methods:
Twenty-one adolescents with T1D (between the ages of 10 and 19 years) with a duration of diabetes up to 24 months were identified from the electronic medical records of a large chain of diabetes centers in India. Telephonic interviews were conducted to fill out questionnaires regarding dietary habits, insulin treatment, and physical activity of participants.

Results:
The majority (81%) of the adolescents interviewed were adapted to their condition. Most received support from their peers and teachers at school (57%), but 85% continued to have cravings for foods that were restricted from their diet. Almost half (42.9%) of participants and their parents experienced high levels of stress during the initial stages of diagnosis. Most (80%) of them were engaged in physical activities such as jogging, walking, dancing, yoga, and cycling.

Conclusion:
This pilot study suggests that by providing psychological support to adolescents with T1D, it is possible to overcome the stress that accompanies the diagnosis and adaptation to lifestyle changes.
The Road Not Travelled: Tracking Love in Frank Anthony’s The Journey: The Revolutionary Anguish of Comrade B
Authors: Moolla F. Fiona 
Published: May 2023

The Journey (1991) is a virtually unknown “struggle” novel by Frank Anthony (d. 1993), a senior member of the African People’s Democratic Union of Southern Africa (APDUSA), who was incarcerated on Robben Island for six years. The novel and its author have been elided from South African history as a racialized literary establishment and the defensiveness of the resistance organization of which he was a member reinforced each other in tacit censorship. Anthony’s novel presents revealing insights into the repression of the personal in the anti-apartheid movement, which reflected the “liquidation” of love in leftist discourse of the period. The importance of love, especially romantic love– the highly volatile emotion which is often boundary-breaking and radically transformative–has been recognized in contemporary postMarxism and critical race theory. Blindness to the potential of love in dominant struggle politics is reflected in the protagonist of The Journey, whose passion for social justice leads, paradoxically, to repression of the empowerment and emancipation of self(lessness) through other(s), enabled by eros.
La andragogía con enfoque socioformativo como modelo educativo
Authors: Samayoa Juárez de Conde Shirley Mireya , Solís Veliz Karla Isabel , Escobar Orozco Lizzy Carlily 
Published: May 2023

Los procesos educativos en la actualidad se enfrentan al desafío de incorporar valor agregado a la formación del estudiante, por lo que la propuesta de un nuevo modelo educativo desde la socioformación con un enfoque andragógico, persigue abordar la complejidad y facilitar el conocimiento del adulto, no sólo como sujeto del proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje, sino desde la experiencia, promoviendo con ello un desarrollo profesional integral y con nuevas competencias en función a las demandas de la globalización. El modelo propone cuatro componentes, principios y valores, andragogía y didáctica, innovación educativa y calidad educativa, dichos componentes tienen como enfoque la socioformación basada en proyectos, lo que implica que desde el aprendizaje experiencial el sujeto desarrolle nuevas competencias y esté consciente del compromiso social y ambiental en el que se desenvuelve, ello de cara a la sociedad del conocimiento.
COMPLEX SENTENCES USED IN ENGLISH-MAJORED STUDENTS’ ESSAY WRITING: PEDAGOGICAL IMPLICATIONS
Authors: Nhan Do Thanh , Lap Trinh Quoc 
Published: May 2023

The research investigates the use of complex sentences in students’ essay writing, exploring pedagogical implications for teachers to enhance students’ writing proficiency. 212 essays were collected from English-majored students in the last semester for essay learning at Can Tho University, but only 162 essays were qualified for analysis, equivalent to the number of essays in the corpus by Truong &amp; Do (2021). Their complex sentence structures were analyzed and compared with the corpus to identify similarities and differences in the use of complex sentence structures. The findings of this research suggest that there are clear patterns in the types and frequency of complex sentences used by students, which may have implications for the design of the curriculum as well as the teaching and learning of writing essays. Implications for classroom practice and future research directions are discussed.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0022/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
EFFECTS OF TEXT MESSAGING ON THE ACADEMIC WRITING OF PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS OF A GHANAIAN COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Authors: Mensah Sarah Takyiwa , Atuahene Emmanuel , Nti-Adarkwah Samuel 
Published: May 2023

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of text messaging on the academic writing of first-year pre-service teachers of Offinso College of Education. Empirical studies on the use of text messages in specific cultures were reviewed in order to demonstrate how the present study is both similar to and different from previous research. Descriptive survey research design was employed by the researchers to conduct this study. The student population for the study was 350. Quota sampling and simple random sampling techniques aided the researchers to select 50 pre-service teachers for the study. The instruments used were questionnaires, interviews and essay-type tests. The study revealed that the vocabulary items students used in their SMS texting contained numbers, reduction, clipping and shortening, and that the use of these vocabulary items had a negative effect because these items found their way into the academic writing of students. The researchers recommend that college tutors should sensitize the pre-service teachers on the need to avoid SMS language in their academic writings to help them overcome the menace. To curtail everything, they should text using Standard English to avoid being addicted to texting language.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0017/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
THE SOFT TOYS AS A CONSOLATION PLAY-OBJECT IN SCHOOL AFTER THE COVID PERIOD. THE “TEDDY BEAR PROJECT” IN PRIMARY ART CLASSROOM
Authors: Kokkinaki Katerina 
Published: May 2023

Right after the post-COVID era, first-grade primary school children not only had to adapt to the school environment but also to make up for the social and emotional isolation they had experienced in the previous two years. Pupils experienced great difficulties in terms of their emotional response to the relational social networks that develop during their integration into primary school. This need, created the "Teddy bear project", a project that was shared with all first-grade classes in an experimental primary school in Greece. The project was carried out in three phases, during which, the students worked with their teddy bears in the art workshop. The transitional soft toys provided the children with feelings of comfort, companionship and intimacy. The children had the opportunity to observe themselves through their dolls and their classmates through their own dolls. Children developed empathy for others and made connections through their play-objects to themselves, their classmates and the school environment.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0005/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
PERCEIVED BENEFITS, CHALLENGES AND LEVEL OF IMPLEMENTATION OF LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (LMS) AMONG STAFF AND STUDENTS IN DELTA STATE TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS
Authors: Alumona D. , Akinseinde S. I. 
Published: May 2023

This study examined the benefits, challenges and level of implementation of Learning Management System (LMS) in Delta State tertiary institutions. A total of six research questions and nine null hypotheses guided the study. The study adopted the descriptive survey method and an ex-post facto research design. The population of the study comprised all students and academic staff of tertiary institutions in Delta State. The sample size for the study comprised 323 academic staff and 380 students. The sampling techniques that were used for the study are proportionate stratified and convenience sampling techniques. The instrument used to collect data in this study is a questionnaire. The questionnaire was face and content validated by experts while Cronbach’s alpha reliability coefficient was used to estimate the reliability of the instrument. Mean, Standard Deviation and Independent samples t-test were used to analyse the data. The findings of the study revealed that the benefits of the learning management system as perceived by academic staff of tertiary institutions in Delta State is high; that there is a significant difference between the perception of staff and students on the benefits of the Learning Management System in tertiary institutions in Delta State; that no significant difference was found between the perception of male and female staff on the benefits of the Learning Management System in tertiary institutions in Delta State; that the benefits of the Learning Management System as perceived by students of tertiary institutions in Delta State is high; and that there is no significant difference between the perception of male and female students on the benefits of the Learning Management System in tertiary institutions in Delta State. The study recommended amongst others, that management should conduct pragmatic seminars and workshops to educate students and staff about the use of the LMS and the benefits they stand to gain in using the LMS for their academic activities.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0006/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
EFFECTS OF GUIDED DISCOVERY AND PROBLEM-SOLVING INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES ON ACHIEVEMENT AND RETENTION OF BIOLOGY STUDENTS IN DELTA CENTRAL SENATORIAL DISTRICT, NIGERIA
Authors: Egbes N. L. , Ajaja O. P. 
Published: May 2023

This study investigated the effects of guided discovery and problem-solving instructional strategies on the achievement and retention of biology students in Delta Central Senatorial District of Delta State. Ten research questions and ten research hypotheses guided the study. The study adopted the pre-test post-test control group quasi-experimental research design. A sample size of 238 senior secondary school two (SS2) Biology students from six mixed secondary schools in Delta Central Senatorial District was used for the study. The instrument used for data collection was a biology achievement test (BAT) validated by one Biology science educator, an expert in measurement and evaluation and an experienced biology teacher. The reliability of the instrument was established using Kuder Richardson formula 21 which yielded a coefficient of 0.83. Data were collected by administering the BAT as a pre-test, post-test and follow-up test. The data collected were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, paired and independent sample t-test, ANOVA and ANCOVA. The results showed that there was a significant difference in the mean achievement scores in biology among students in guided discovery, problem-solving instructional strategies and lecture method with students in the guided discovery group scoring the highest mark followed by students in problem-solving and lecture method respectively. The result also revealed that there was a significant difference in the mean retention score among students taught with guided discovery, problem-solving instructional strategies and lecture methods. The result further showed that there was no significant interaction effect between teaching methods and sex on achievement and retention. It was recommended that biology teachers should adopt guided discovery and problem-solving instructional strategies in teaching biology concepts. Special training on how to use these teaching strategies should be organized for biology teachers to help them effectively implement guided discovery and problem-solving instructional strategies in classroom teaching.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0005/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
EVALUATION OF THE DELTA STATE SKILLS TRAINING AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMME (STEP)
Authors: Ajaino A. E. , Odili J. N. , Ossa P. A. U. 
Published: May 2023

This study evaluated the extent to which the goals of the Delta State Skills Training and Entrepreneurship Programme (STEP) have been achieved. Three research questions guided the study. The population of the study comprised 4,559 beneficiaries. A sample size of 1,000 beneficiaries was selected through proportionate stratified and convenience sampling techniques. A questionnaire was used to collect data. Experts’ judgement was used to validate the instrument. The test-retest method of reliability was used to determine the reliability of the instrument, with a coefficient of 0.82. Frequency and percentage were used to analyse the data. The findings of the study revealed that STEP has trained beneficiaries in the following skill options: Fashion design, Catering, Hairdressing, Make-up, Fishery, Decoration and event management, Electrical installation and repairs, Welding and fabrication, ICT and Farming; all the 1000 participants evaluated have established their own enterprises, indicating a 100% goal achievement; and that majority of the beneficiaries have employed other youths after graduating from the programme. The study recommended amongst others that the program be expanded to accommodate more economically viable skills and vocations, including commerce/trade apprenticeship.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0001/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
NEGLECTED AND MISALIGNED: A STUDY OF COMPUTER SCIENCE TEACHERS’ PERCEPTIONS, BELIEFS AND PRACTICES TOWARDS PRIMARY ICT
Authors: Drenoyianni Helen , Bekos Nikos 
Published: May 2023

The present study attempts to explore aspects of teachers’ personal practical knowledge by investigating computer science teachers’ perceptions, beliefs, and practices towards Primary ICT just before a curriculum transition period and the replacement of the former program of studies with a “Computer Science” curriculum. For the needs of this investigation, an exploratory sequential mixed methods design was employed. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 33 computer science teachers, while 157 were surveyed by means of a questionnaire developed from the analysis of qualitative data. The findings of the study indicated that there is a misalignment between the policy rationale towards ICT, teachers’ understanding of ICT and the implementation of ICT in the primary classroom. Due to teachers’ lack of professional-pedagogical knowledge, contextual factors and policy decisions, which consistently neglect teachers’ needs and personal practical knowledge, CS teachers have developed their own ways of theorizing, conceptualizing and practicing education in ICT. These findings are discussed within the light of the corresponding literature and suggest that structural and curricular transformations in digital education are condemned to carry within them the seeds of their own dismissal when they are not ingrained in the reality of classroom practice and on teachers’ practical knowledge, which entails their involvement in the design and formulation of any intended changes.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0007/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE OF HEALTH PROTECTIVE MEASURES OF EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNERS IN BENIN CITY, NIGERIA
Authors: Afemikhe Juliana Ayafegbeh , Afemikhe Omaze Anthony 
Published: May 2023

A healthy lifestyle is desired by everybody, and this involves health-promoting and health-protecting behaviours that are complementary. Health protective behaviours must be learned early in life and particularly in preparation to face pandemics. Children must learn them as part of the socialization process in school and at home to prevent the transmission of diseases. This study explored the knowledge and practices of health-protective behaviours by early childhood learners. The population for this study was learners in early childhood schools in Benin City, Nigeria. A sample of 200 early childhood learners whose parents consented was selected purposively from early childhood schools. An interview schedule that was validated with a reliability of .83 was used in collecting data by the researchers. The data collected was analysed using frequencies, percentages and Pearson product-moment correlation. More than 60% of the learners had knowledge of washing hands regularly, using of hand sanitizers, covering their mouth with elbow when coughing among others as health protective measures which are part of non-pharmaceutical initiatives. Furthermore, more than 50% of the learners practice protective measures. Overall, the level of knowledge and practice of the measures was encouraging. Schools should continue to teach learners non-pharmaceutical initiatives in preparation for any outbreak of pandemics; the practice of such initiatives should also be enforced.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0005/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW MASTER´S DEGREE PROGRAM BASED ON WORK LIFE REQUIREMENTS
Authors: Pikkarainen Ari , Kantanen Mari-Selina , Honka Päivi 
Published: May 2023

Lapland University of Applied Sciences (Lapland UAS) started developing a new master´s degree program titled “Master of Renewing Industry” on topics related specially to twin transition and modern manufacturing technologies in spring 2021. Planning of the curriculum was based on the requirements of companies in the Northern Finland area as the contents and learning outcomes were derived from the demands of work life. The topics were constructed around modern manufacturing technologies used in the workplace taking digitalization, sustainability, and carbon neutrality into account. One major component in the curriculum is the master´s thesis where students select a development task from their work based on the themes of the degree program. Besides the professional element, the support of writing skills and written communication is continuous in the thesis process and plays an important role in student´s professional development as it increases their research abilities. As an example, from the study contents, a course titled “Industrial Production and Operations” is presented, which started in the beginning of the program in early 2022. Every study course has a designated teacher who plans, organizes, and is responsible for the successful delivery of the course, including the use of visiting lecturers and experts. Some of these visiting lectures are given by experts in the industry as the key point of all the courses is to strengthen work life orientation. This master's degree program supports lifelong learning of technical personnel in the workplace and enhances their potential to adopt the best principles of sustainability and twin transition.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0050/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
THE ABANDONMENT OF TEACHING POSITION BY LOCAL L2 TEACHERS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS: A CASE STUDY OF LOCAL CHINESE TEACHERS IN CAMEROON
Authors: Degreume D. , Zheng Ruoling 
Published: May 2023

In recent years, Cameroon has trained many excellent local Chinese teachers. However, With the increasing number of local Chinese teachers and the dissatisfaction with teaching conditions, the abandonment of teaching position by local Chinese teachers is becoming more and more serious, which leads to the shortage of teachers in Chinese teaching in Cameroon's secondary schools. Based on qualitative research design, this paper found that the main reasons that push local Chinese teachers to quit teaching position include teachers' lack of teaching motivation and interest, the problem of the integration model, low wages, teachers' lack of support from principals, and excessive curriculum burden. After describing the main reasons that increase rapidly the turnover (run off) of local Chinese teachers and the negative impact of this phenomenon on Chinese language teaching, this paper tried to put forward some important suggestions to stimulate and encourage local Chinese teachers to have ardent affection for Chinese language’s teaching, and improve the continuous deepening and healthy development of Chinese language teaching in Cameroon, especially in secondary schools.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0202/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>