bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Sources and Health Risks of Inorganic Toxicants in Gallus Gallus Domesticus (Broilers) in Uyo, Nigeria
Authors: Etuk Helen Solomon , Ebong Godwin Asukwo , Anweting Idongesit Bassey , Okon Aniefiokmkpong Okokon , Ekot Anietie Ekong 
Published: September 2023

Poultry-related foods are consumed as good and cheap sources of protein globally. This research investigated the levels of Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb, and Zn in poultry feeds, water samples, and broilers obtained from poultry farms randomly sampled within Uyo Metropolis. These poultry-related products were obtained, treated, and analysed spectrophotometrically using standard analytical techniques. Results showed that, the concentrations of all the metals in poultry feeds and broiler meat were within their recommended limits however, mean levels of Cd and Fe in water sample was higher than their permissible limits. Concentrations in poultry feeds were generally higher than their levels in broiler meat. Multivariate analyses indentified varied factors responsible for the accumulation of these metals in feeds, water samples, and broiler meat examined. The estimated daily intake (EDI) of Cd, Fe, and Zn were higher than their oral reference doses (Rfds) for both the children and adults’ populations. The hazard quotients (HQ) of Cd, Fe, Pb, and Zn for both populations were also higher than one (1). The hazard index of the metals for populations were higher than one but, the children class were more susceptible to non-carcinogenic risks. The incremental lifetime cancer risk (ILCR) for the carcinogens varied between medium to very high cancer risk classes. The total cancer risk (TCR) for the children and adults’ populations were 1.54E-01 and 1.43E-01, respectively higher than the standard limits. The relative risk (RR) analysis identified Cd as metal with the highest potential to cause cancer and non-cancer risks in the consumers of broiler meat from the studied poultry farms. This study has indicated the significance of assessing poultry feeds and related products to establish to the quality.
Delegation of Duties on Strategic Plan Implementation in County Government of Nakuru, Kenya
Authors: Karanja Josphat Kamau , Kipkorir Chris Simon Sitienei 
Published: September 2023

Nakuru County Government has been facing the problem of poor state of county roads, shortage of water and strategic plan implementation in terms of attainment of goals, budgetary allocation to projects and timelines in project completion. The study sought to establish the effect of delegation of duties on strategic plan implementation in county government of Nakuru, Kenya. The study was anchored on implementation theory and theory of delegation, accountability and empowerment. A descriptive research design and census were used in the study. The target population was 107 employees in job group P and Q from the 11 ministries in the county. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics with the help of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 24. Qualitative data was analyzed using content analysis. Content validity of research instrument was determined through a pilot study. Principle Axis factoring method was used to test the construct validity of research instrument. Cronbach’s Alpha method was used to determine reliability of research instrument with the aid Statistical Package for Social Sciences. Data was presented in form of tables. Findings indicated that there was a strong positive and significant effect of delegation of duties on strategic plan implementation. It was recommended that the county government should have a clear flow of communication between the various management levels. The study's results assist the county government and other policymakers identify major competitive forces in the environment and to develop methods to enhance performance, in order to facilitate project implementation.
Bir Kamu Hastanesinde Çalışan Hemşirelerin Hemşirelik Sürecine İlişkin Bilgi Düzeyleri ve Hemşirelik Sürecini Kullanmalarını Etkileyen Faktörler
Authors: KAPLAN Feride , KARA KAŞIKÇI Mağfiret 
Published: September 2023

Bu çalışma bir kamu hastanesinde çalışan hemşirelerin hemşirelik sürecine ilişkin bilgi düzeylerinin ve hemşirelik sürecini kullanmalarını etkileyen faktörlerin belirlenmesi amacıyla yapılmıştır.
Tanımlayıcı desende gerçekleştirilen bu araştırmanın verileri bir kamu hastanesinde çalışan hemşirelerden elde edilmiştir. Araştırmanın evrenini bu hastanede görev yapan 95 hemşire, örneklemini ise araştırmaya katılmayı kabul eden 90 hemşire oluşturmuştur. Araştırmanın verileri “Görüşme Formu” eşliğinde toplanmıştır. Verilerin değerlendirilmesinde yüzdelik ve frekans testi kullanılmıştır.
Hemşirelerin, hemşirelik sürecine ilişkin donanımlarının orta düzeyde olduğu; donanım eksiklikleri ve iş yüklerinin hemşirelik süreci sistematiğinin kullanımında güçlüklere neden olduğu saptanmıştır.
Sept « familles » de recherche : introduction au dossier
Authors: Carré Philippe 
Published: September 2023

La première partie de ce texte nous donnera l’occasion de présenter et commenter tour à tour le contenu des sept « catégories », « familles », « courants » de recherche mis en évidence par l’analyse bibliométrique à partir de leurs spécificités respectives dans les discours des auteurs et autrices publiés en vingt années d’activité de la revue Savoirs . Nous nous attacherons ensuite à examiner certains des enseignements de cette production, avant de conclure en suggérant quelques points de réflexion sur l’évolution des sciences de la formation au cours de ces deux décennies.
Guerre et genèse des frontières ouest-saxonnes du vie siècle d’après la Chronique anglo-saxonne (ixe siècle)
Authors: Lavelle Ryan 
Published: September 2023

Cet article étudie la construction des différentes frontières du royaume ouest-saxon (Angleterre méridionale), telles qu’elles sont représentées au ixe siècle dans la Chronique anglo-saxonne. Il montre comment les batailles et autres engagements militaires que la Chronique situe dans le passé pré-viking du royaume, en particulier au cours du vie siècle, peuvent être considérés dans le cadre des intérêts territoriaux du Wessex tel qu’il existait à la fin du ixe siècle. L’article discute la signification géographique de quatre phases de conquête ouest-saxonne rapportées par la Chronique et montre comment leur récit contribue au sentiment d’intégrité des frontières du royaume ouest-saxon et à la légitimation de la dynastie ouest-saxonne sous le règne d’Alfred.
Level of evidence of scientific research presented at a national endodontic conference
Authors: Krishnan Arunakshi , Chawla Amrita , Sharma Sidhartha , Kumar Vijay , Logani Ajay 
Published: September 2023

ABSTRACT

Introduction:
Evidence-based endodontics improves patient care by combining clinical competence, research, and patient values. This review critically assessed scientific studies at an Indian national endodontic conference.

Materials and Methods:
Scientific research papers presented at the 30th National Endodontic Conference of the Indian Endodontic Society 2022 were categorized according to the area of interest and the level of evidence. Cuzick’s test for trend was utilized to compare the level of evidence of the abstracts at the National Endodontic Conference (n = 396) and those published from the 20th European Society of Endodontology Biennial Congress 2022 (n = 91).

Results:
Endodontics (n = 265, 64.6%) was the most examined domain, followed by diagnosis (n = 49, 12.4%), restorative dentistry (n = 46, 11.6%), and miscellaneous (n = 45; 11.6%). Root canal disinfection (n = 64, 16.1%) was the most prevalent subcategory, followed by endodontic instruments and apparatus (n = 40, 10.1%) and restorations (n = 36, 9%). Laboratory and animal (nonhuman) studies dominated the national conference abstracts (n = 219, 55.3%), followed by level VI (n = 108; 27.2%), level III (n = 40; 10.1%), and level II (n = 23, 5.9%). There was no significant difference between the national and international conference levels of evidence (P = 0.318).

Discussion:
National and international conferences lack laboratory-to-clinical translation. Researchers must do high-quality, relevant, nonredundant evidence-based research.

Conclusion:
New studies should use evidence-based research to efficiently address valid research questions and provide predictable and high-quality patient treatment.
THE CONTRIBUTION OF STRUCTURED PLAY AS A PSYCHO-EDUCATIONAL TOOL FOR STUDENTS WITH HIGH-FUNCTIONING ASD IN KINDERGARTEN: THE TEACHERS' PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Vasileiadis Ilias , Dimitriadou Ioanna , Koutras Spyros , Chatzopoulos Athanasios 
Published: September 2023

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of structured play as a learning and educational tool for students with high-functioning ASD. Qualitative research was applied to investigate the above purpose. 12 semi-structured interviews were conducted with primary school kindergarten teachers. The results of the survey showed that the majority of the teachers considered structured play to be necessary for the effective education of students with high-functioning ASD. Also, educators can easily integrate it into their daily educational practice, although the curriculum limits its use. The biggest obstacles that teachers encounter have to do with available educational materials, infrastructure and the need for training. The majority of teachers stated that new technology and digital play are very important in enhancing the skills and progress of students with high-functioning ASD. Finally, teachers differed among themselves regarding the gendered dimension of gaming with the majority stating that they do not choose games that reinforce stereotypes.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0071/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
INNOVATION VS. TRADITION: MICROBIOLOGY TEXTBOOKS IN THE AGE OF TECHNOLOGY
Authors: Graefen Bahar , Fazal Nadeem 
Published: September 2023

In the ever-changing environment of advanced technology use in education, many things are becoming, if not obsolete, then irrelevant. The education market is still teaming with traditional microbiology textbooks from seasoned authors despite the presence of new, interactive, and colorful textbooks that are student-friendly and relevant. Although senior instructors in the field of education continue to assemble collections of textbooks on their office shelves, college students’ bags have lightened and now accommodate a laptop rather than weighty textbooks. At Chicago State University (CSU) we surveyed our current student population from years 1 to 4. The 120-students registered in the College of Health Sciences and Pharmacy were enrolled in the study and were asked questions using the Google form survey tool. The questionnaire included questions about all course textbooks including microbiology. The data suggested that less than 1% of the students bought a textbook as mandated in the course syllabi. 5% of the students studied from free Portable Document Format (PDF) versions available through the internet. More than 90% of the students affirmed that they do not find the need or time to read textbooks. They not only found them boring but an absolute waste of their precious time. The students also reiterated that the content of the textbooks was never tested in their exams and assessments. The respondents overwhelmingly declared that the price of textbooks was not the major issue, and their student loans would cover the book allowances. We speculate that with this rising trend of textbook-free course offerings, there will not only be a shortage of useful textbooks in the education market but that young authors in the field of microbiology will become discouraged and disillusioned. It is therefore time to rethink, replan and reverse the fate of students’ eternal companion: the textbook.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0056/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
MANAGEMENT OF TRAINING ACTIVITIES FOR TEACHING STAFF AT CAN THO COLLEGE, VIETNAM
Authors: Chieu Ho Huynh Anh , Hung Luu Nguyen Quoc 
Published: September 2023

With the topic "Management of training activities for teaching staff at Can Tho College", the study has systematized the theoretical basis of the management of training activities. It deals with a survey on the current situation of training the teaching staff of Can Tho College, Can Tho City, Vietnam, and proposes some measures to foster the teaching staff at Can Tho College, Can Tho City. On the basis of theoretical research and practical survey, the authors would propose 6 specific measures to manage training activities for teaching staff at Can Tho College. The proposed measures would affect all subjects and stages of the management process from raising the needs, planning, organizing, directing to checking and evaluating; impacting on all elements of the management of training activities of lecturers in order to foster, as well as diversify training activities to meet the needs of lecturers. Each proposed measure also has different goals, tasks and implementation, but in general, they are closely related, interact and complement each other. Therefore, those measures must be implemented in a synchronous, unified, flexible and flexible manner in order to achieve high results, meeting the requirements of improving the level and quality of teaching at the school today.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0056/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
LES PROJETS ÉDUCATIFS À L’ÉCOLE MATERNELLE ET PRIMAIRE : LE CAS DES SCIENCES PHYSIQUES / EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS IN KINDERGQRTEN AND PRIMARY SCHOOL: THE CASE OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Authors: Castro David 
Published: September 2023

<p>Dans cet article, nous tâcherons de présenter certaines réflexions sur le courant de l’enseignement par projet en éducation scientifique. Cette approche permet en effet de discuter, d’argumenter et de mettre en évidence l’apport et le rôle des projets dans l’évolution du développement cognitif de l’enfant de l’école maternelle et primaire en sciences physiques. L'article soulève également la question des conditions de développement, d'éducation et d'enseignement qui permettent la constitution d'un projet efficace.</p><p>In this article, we shall attempt to present some thoughts on the trend towards project-based teaching in science education. This approach makes it possible to discuss, argue and highlight the contribution and role of projects in the cognitive development of nursery and primary school children in the physical sciences. The article also raises the question of the developmental, educational, and teaching conditions that allow the constitution of an effective project.</p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0037/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
DISTANCE EDUCATION AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES IN ADULT EDUCATION DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: VIEWS OF POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS IN HELLENIC OPEN UNIVERSITY, GREECE
Authors: Kostopoulou Eleni , Kostopoulos Konstantinos Panagiotis 
Published: September 2023

Distance education has always been an important pillar of Hellenic Open University, through which undergraduate, postgraduate, and short programs’ students participate in. Before the pandemic crisis education in HOU had been characterized as synchronous and asynchronous with a choice of face-to-face classes. Under the new circumstances, due to the pandemic crisis, a lot of educational institutes all over the world had to adjust and offer a flexible synchronous and asynchronous electronic way of learning. This new, unprecedented situation came up as an emergency, as well as an opportunity, not only for the students, but also for the institutions so that they could evolve electronic distance education with the use of communication and collaboration online platforms. In this regard, HOU modulated the teaching in electronic form with the basic tool of teleconference for the group meetings and exams electronic platform. In this paper, there has been an attempt to research about the students’ satisfaction level, concerning the group meetings and exams changes, the main difficulties they dealt with, in which way their smooth attendance was influenced, and finally their agreement level about ways to reinforce their digital education in HOU with suggested ways deriving from literature. The conducted survey was quantitative out of 125 participants’ sample, with the use of a personal online questionnaire. It was found that the majority of participants had been satisfied with the changes in HOU, mainly with the communication they had with the counselor-teacher in online group meetings. Moreover, their attendance remained undisturbed, not only to their assignments, but also to their success in the exams, and regarding the difficulties they faced, their main ones were a feeling of stress or insecurity due to the unanticipated changes, a problem with their online connection and with the available time to answer the exams’ questions. It is also interesting their high level of agreement with the suggested ways to reinforce their digital education since the majority of the participants are in favor of those mentioned.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0099/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
THE EFFECT OF BASIC GEOMETRIC DRAWING-CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES ON 7TH GRADE STUDENTS' SELF-EFFICACY BELIEFS ABOUT GEOMETRY
Authors: Tortop Fatmanur , Bahadır Elif 
Published: September 2023

In this study, it was aimed to determine the effects of geometric drawing-construction activities on the self-efficacy beliefs of 7th grade students toward geometry. The study was carried out using the quasi-experimental pre-test-post-test research model. The participants of the research are 30 7th grade students in a secondary school in Istanbul. It is based on the fact that the students have seen all the geometry gains and their volunteering. The data were collected in the classroom environment for 4 weeks, the first week was the “Self-efficacy Scale for Geometry” pre-test, and the second and third weeks were 9 activities including basic geometric drawing-construction, a total of 26 open-ended questions consisting of progressive questions in each activity, and the “Geometry-oriented Self-efficacy Scale” in the fourth week. Self-efficacy Scale was collected in 21 hours by applying the post-test. When the data obtained from the pre-test and post-test were analyzed with the dependent sample t-test, the results were found to be significant. This shows that geometric drawing-construction activity practices affect students' geometry self-efficacy beliefs positively. In line with the findings, suggestions were developed for the application of drawing-construction activities in geometry teaching.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0126/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
TEACHERS’ BELIEFS AND PRACTICES OF SCAFFOLDING STUDENTS’ PARAGRAPH WRITING THROUGH MIND-MAPPING AT PRE-WRITING STAGE
Authors: Tu Nhu Quynh , Nguyen Huan Buu 
Published: September 2023

Scaffolding is considered as a kind of support assisting students in completing language learning tasks. Research into mind-mapping, a type of graphic organizer, has indicated its role as a scaffolding strategy in teaching English. This paper reports a descriptive study examining teachers’ beliefs and practices of using mind-mapping to scaffold students’ paragraph writing at pre-writing stage. The data discussed in this paper include questionnaires and observations with eighty-four teachers of English as a foreign language. The findings of the research reveal teachers’ positive beliefs about mind-mapping and their practices of mind-mapping to scaffold students’ paragraph writing. Pedagogical implications for teachers and students are presented.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0087/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
THE EFFECTS OF QUESTIONING AS PRE-READING ACTIVITY ON EFL GRADE 12 STUDENTS’ CRITICAL THINKING IN READING CLASSES IN KIEN GIANG, VIETNAM
Authors: Nguyen Trinh Doan Thi , Nguyen Huan Buu 
Published: September 2023

<p>Research has indicated that questioning is used as an interactive way to engage students in learning English as a foreign or second language. In particular, rooted in Socratic philosophy, this strategy involves students in thinking and communicating ideas and knowledge to others for effective learning. However, teacher questioning in English classroom context in higher education in Viet Nam has not received much attention. Moreover, classroom questioning and teachers’ perceptions of this instructional practice facilitating students’ critical thinking in English major classes remained scarce. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the effects of questioning as pre-reading activity on students’ critical thinking in EFL reading classes. The participants in this study were 80 grade 12 students of the two classes at a high school, in Kien Giang province. Data collection in this study includes pre-tests, post-tests, questionnaires, and interviews. The findings from this study indicate that the implementation of questioning as a pre-reading activity by students in the experimental group yielded positive effects on students’ critical thinking in reading classes. Pedagogical implications for teachers and school administrators are made.<strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0059/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
PERCEPTIONS OF ENGLISH-MAJORED STUDENTS IN THE HIGH-QUALITY PROGRAM AT CAN THO UNIVERSITY TOWARD LEARNING ENGLISH THROUGH WATCHING MOVIES
Authors: Hong Vo Thi Tuyet , Ty Hua Huu , Dac Nguyen Minh , Tai Nguyen Hoang Anh , Trang Huynh Minh 
Published: September 2023

This descriptive study aims to answer three main research questions, namely 1) What are the perceptions of English-majored students regarding the impact of watching English movies on their learning motivation?, 2) What are their perceptions of the impact of watching English movies on their language development?, and 3) What challenges do the students encounter when learning English through watching movies? In order to address these key questions, the data collected from 175 freshmen and juniors majoring in English Studies of the High-Quality Program at Can Tho University through a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire were quantitatively analyzed. The statistical analysis of the gathered data revealed that all the study participants strongly agreed with the positive impacts of watching English movies on their motivations to learn the target language as well as on their language development. Despite these positive effects, the students also admitted that they inevitably encountered several challenges while learning English through movie-watching, particularly in terms of rapid speech, extensive use of slang, and figurative language in English movies. Based on these research outcomes, possible implications have been further discussed for the effective use of movies in EFL classrooms to support the students’ learning process.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0015/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>