bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The Causal Relationship Between Export, Import and Harmonized Consumer Price Index: Evidence from Kosovo
Authors: Kukaj Halil , Nimani Artan 
Published: May 2022

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the causal relationship between export, import, and inflation for Kosovo which is a developing country. Pointedly, we examine empirically this relationship by deliberating that export and import influence the harmonized consumer price index, which is expressed as the inflation rate. This paper employs time series monthly data for the period 2010-Jan to 2020-Dec extracted from Kosovo’s Agency of Statistics. Since these variables were stationary at different levels, we have integrated the Toda-Yamamoto approach to Granger causality. The proposed model was free of autocorrelation and no root lied outside the unit circle indicating that the model is stable. The results of Granger causality revealed that export causes import and import causes export, export does not cause inflation, and inflation does not cause export. However, import caused inflation, and inflation caused import. Henceforth, we have performed the Impulse Response Function to analyze the interaction between variables in a vector autoregressive model and we have performed variance decomposition to check the variability in the dependent variable lagged by its variance. The study is spectacled that import is the main vehicle of economic development of Kosovo and for this reason, import causes inflation rate. The results of this study imply that the Kosovar government should take measures to control the effect of imports on increasing of consumer prices.

Received: 28 September 2021 / Accepted: 16 February 2022 / Published: 5 May 2022
Organisational Structure as a Strategic Enabler of Commercial Bank Employees in Nigeria
Authors: Nwankwo Cosmas Anayochukwu , Kanyangale MacDonald Isaac , Eze Solomon Uchechukwu 
Published: May 2022

The structure is a critical part of organisation design which enhance or mar employee performance in an organisation. This study investigates the effect of organisational structure on employees' performance in selected commercial banks in Nigeria. The study adopted a positivistic research paradigm. One hundred ninety-two employees from three commercial banks, namely Access, Fidelity and Zenith banks in Anambra State, were selected using random sampling. Data collected from employees through a structured questionnaire were analysed using Analysis of Variance through the aid of SPSS version 26. The findings reveal that formalisation has a significant and positive effect on employees’ commitment at (F-value=2.233; p-value=0.022). The hierarchical layer in the banks has a significant and positive effect on employees’ efficiency at (F-value=0.726; p-value=0.015), while departmentalisation also has a significant and positive effect on employees’ service delivery at (F-value=2.142; p-value=0.016). Overall, this study concludes that organisational structure has a significant and positive effect on the performance of employees in commercial banks. Corporate strategists and human resource managers in commercial banks need to leverage organisational structure to enhance employees' commitment, efficiency, and performance and as a strategic enabler for improving the delivery of quality service internally to colleagues and externally to customers.

Received: 19 January 2022 / Accepted: 13 April 2022 / Published: 5 May 2022
Criminal Policy on Environmental Crimes: Indonesia’s Perspective
Authors: Amrani Hanafi 
Published: May 2022

This study aims to analyze Indonesia's perspective in criminal policy towards environmental crime considered as malum prohibitum offense. Almost all academics agree that environmental crime is known as malum prohibitum offense because of its form of regulation which is usually driven by the absence of mens rea and its evil nature. However, the results of some studies subsequently oppose the status of environmental crime as malum prohibitum offense because the criteria are not fulfilled. Indonesia regulates environmental crimes in administrative law, which are classified into malum prohibitum. Furthermore, they are classified into malum in se offense based on serious sanctions.

Received: 30 January 2022 / Accepted: 13 April 2022 / Published: 5 May 2022
Undergraduate Teaching in Scientific Research: A Systematic Review of the Literature Available in Scopus, Eric and Scielo, 2012-2021
Authors: Suyo-Vega Josefina Amanda , Meneses-La-Riva Monica Elisa , Fernández-Bedoya Víctor Hugo , Polônia Ana Da Costa , Miotto Angélica Inês , Alvarado-Suyo Sofía Almendra , Barrera-Gómez Marien Rocio 
Published: May 2022

Teaching in research at the university level is a complex task that articulates, experience, methodology and research skills of the faculty. Developing research implies creativity, dedication of hours and the development of an innovative identity in university professors, which is a priority in higher education institutions. The objective of this study was to systematize the scientific evidence on the teaching of research in various disciplines at the university level. Verification was performed in the Eric, Scopus and Scielo databases between the years 2012 and 2021. A search equation was used with the terms included in the thesauri of "scientific research" and "teaching". The Boolean operators "AND" and "OR" were used and the exclusion and inclusion criteria of temporality, subject, language, type and accessibility to scientific literature were used. Twenty articles were identified that answered the question: What is the scientific evidence on university teaching in scientific research, identifying the pedagogical dimension, complexity of teaching, techniques and instruments, and predominance of teaching over research? The results indicate that university professors should be aware and should recognize that despite having extensive professional experience, they should improve their research skills, so as to offer a range of possibilities to students for research. It is concluded that whatever the discipline to be developed at the university level, scientific research should be strengthened through the reading of scientific articles, preferably housed in indexed scientific journals and belonging to or promoting research networks.

Received: 17 November 2021 / Accepted: 22 February 2022 / Published: 5 May 2022
The Utilization of Online Media in Calculation Operations Mathematics Learning in Elementary School Students
Authors: Sumilat Juliana M. , Tuerah Roos M. S. , Setiawan Bramianto 
Published: May 2022

This research aims to study whether it is necessary to use online media in mathematics learning arithmetic operations. The research method used in this study is research with a Quasi Experiment research design. The design chosen by the researcher is the nonequivalent control group design. This research was conducted on grade IVA students of SD Negeri 2 Tomohon divided into two groups: the experimental group collecting 13 children and the control group getting 13 children. The experimental group was approved to use online media (video), while the control group learned to use card media. This research data collection techniques were written tests in pre-test and post-test. Testing the hypothesis using the Independent Sample t-test obtained a significance value of 0.029 < 0.05. The results of the analysis of the t-test got the value of t-count = 2.330 > t-table = 2.064. H_0 rejected is intended a difference in the average learning outcomes of grade IVA mathematics at SD Negeri 2 Tomohon. The average learning outcomes of groups of students who use online media are higher than those required by using number card media. Based on these results, it can be concluded that online media influences mathematics learning in the arithmetic operations of Tomohon 2 Elementary School students.

Received: 11 March 2022 / Accepted: 17 April 2022 / Published: 5 May 2022
Sources of Awareness of HIV/AIDS Prevalence among Secondary School Students in Southern Cross River State, Nigeria
Authors: Eneji Rosemary I. , Patrick Okon Offiong , Undelikwo Veronica A. , Archibong Esther P. , Odey Stephen Adi , Obue Eyang Brian , Abia R. P. 
Published: May 2022

The provision of information on HIV/AIDS in Nigeria’s secondary schools is often considered inadequate to prevent or limit the scourge among teenagers. In this study, we examined the sources of information for secondary school students on prevalence of the disease in the southern senatorial district of Cross River State, Nigeria. The sources examined included parents, teachers, the social media, health care professionals and the mass media. Eight hundred students in five randomly selected secondary schools were sampled for questionnaire administration, of which 789 were retrieved for analysis. Majority of the students had some knowledge of the causes, mode of transmission, and preventive measures of HIV/AIDS, but they lacked adequate access to the various sources of more specific information available on the subject matter. Only 187 respondents (23.7%) agreed that their parents taught them about sex education in connection with HIV/AIDS. Our data showed low parental knowledge of the spread of the disease, hence the inadequate education of their wards. About 78% of the respondents agreed that the social media provided more information on HIV/AIDS. However, nearly all the respondents (about 92%) did not use social media sites because they had no access to browsing phones or computers. Many of the respondents heard about HIV/AIDS from health counselors and community health workers in their areas of residence. The overall results indicated that prevalence of HIV/AIDS in the study area could be moderated by knowledge of the disease facilitated by adequate information and increased awareness. There is need to intensify the awareness through the mass media and other outlets considered in this study, starting from the home.

Received: 16 November 2021 / Accepted: 3 February 2022 / Published: 5 May 2022
Maker-Centered Project-Based Learning: The Effort to Improve Skills of Graphic Design and Student's Learning Liveliness
Authors: Sumantri Mohamad Syarif , Gandana Gilar , Supriatna A.R. , Iasha Vina , Setiawan Bramianto 
Published: May 2022

Maker-Centered Project Based Learning is one of the developed learning models that emphasize the concept of stimulation to develop students' creativity, productivity, and innovation. This learning model is suitable because it has a positive simulation value to encourage students to solve real-life problems. Therefore, this research focuses on examining the application of the Maker-Centered Project-Based Learning Model in student lecture activities to improve graphic design skills and student learning activities. This research uses a quasi-experimental method with a Posttest-only Control technique through a quantitative approach. A total of 68 students were involved in this research, with 34 students for each control class experimental class. The sampling technique used in this research is cluster random sampling. Student project assessment sheets consisting of 2 aspects, namely graphic design skills and Student Learning Activities, were used to collect data. The results showed that students' graphic design skills and active learning increased significantly after applying the Maker-Centered Project-Based Learning Model with a 95% confidence level. In its application, the Maker-Centered Project-Based Learning model can give real meaning to life for students. Realizing the goals of human life requires an active role from oneself, which is supported by the role of other individuals from outside oneself. In addition, the application of maker-centered project-based learning on the creator can significantly increase student learning activity.

Received: 18 September 2021 / Accepted: 9 February 2022 / Published: 5 May 2022
Parents’ Level of Knowledge of Early Childhood Developmental Learning Disorder Indicators
Authors: Alotaibi May , Busaad Yousef 
Published: May 2022

The current study sought to reveal the level of parents’ knowledge of developmental learning disorders in early childhood in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. A questionnaire was designed comprising (35) questions that measure the parents’ knowledge of indicators of developmental learning disorders. These were distributed among (5) the main areas related to basic psychological processes, namely attention, perception, memory, language, thinking and problem-solving. The questionnaire was electronically applied to a random sample of (462) parents in Khobar, Dhahran, Dammam and Jubail. The results demonstrated that parents have a moderate level of knowledge of indicators of developmental learning disorders among those in early childhood and that no statistically significant differences were attributed to their relationship with the child, educational qualifications and the level of the family income. One of the most significant recommendations is the development of educational and scientific resources associated with indicators of developmental learning disorders for children in early childhood and the provision of open seminars and discussion panels between parents to share experiences. The researchers also recommend performing additional studies focused on developing diagnostic criteria to detect symptoms of developmental learning difficulties which will assist educators in identifying children at risk of learning difficulties at an early age.

Received: 10 February 2022 / Accepted: 13 April 2022 / Published: 5 May 2022
Exploring Principals’ Perceptions of Continuing Professional Teacher Development (CPTD) in Mpumalanga Province
Authors: Simelane Amos , Mutambara Emmanuel 
Published: May 2022

The primary purpose of the study was to explore the principals' perceptions of the Continuing Professional Teacher Development (CPTD) in Mpumalanga province. Participants were selected using the convenience sampling method, and a total of ten school principals were selected based on geographical proximity, knowledge and inclination to participate in the study. The study was qualitative using the interpretivism philosophy. Semi-structured interviews with open-ended questions were used as data collection instruments. Data were analysed using the NVIVO qualitative data analysis software. The study findings revealed that half of the participants had positive perceptions of the CPTD management system while the remaining half viewed CPTD negatively in its current form.

Received: 19 November 2021 / Accepted: 22 February 2022 / Published: 5 May 2022
Psychological Alienation between Adolescent and its Relationship to Their Academic Achievement: An Applied Study on Public Schools in Amman
Authors: AlKhamaiseh Omar Soud 
Published: May 2022

The study aims to identify Psychological Alienation between Adolescent and its Relationship to their Academic Achievement on Public Schools in Amman. A quantitative questionnaire survey was adopted and data collected from (330) Adolescent in public schools in Amman, The results revealed that the degree of Psychological alienation among adolescent was moderate, Furthermore, the level of academic achievement of adolescents was also moderate. Our research mainly contributes positively and significantly to highlighting the role of pedagogical departments, which can carry out inclusion processes among students, and take steps to avoid or mitigate the negative effects of isolation, which is the main cause of many failed educational outcomes.

Received: 14 March 2022 / Accepted: 13 April 2022 / Published: 5 May 2022
Management of Interpersonal Conflict Involving Principals and Teachers of Selected Public Secondary Schools in Nigeria
Authors: Ogharen Beauty Biokoro , Egbule Elizabeth Osita , Joy Anyanwu Chikodi 
Published: May 2022

This study identified factors that contribute to interpersonal conflicts between secondary school teachers and principals in Nigeria. It likewise explores the effects of interpersonal conflict on achievement of students in school and on success of the school. Suggestions were made for conflict management programmes and potential strategies for adoption in order to promote and sustain an encouraging and productive interpersonal relationship between teachers and principals. A sample size consisting of 123 teachers and 8 principals were used. Descriptive statistics applied in the analysis of data collected. It was found that though there were healthy physical environment in the schools, incidence competition for limited resources was low, interpersonal conflicts were mainly caused by intergroup and interpersonal relations. It was also found that personnel practices, work structure, management issues, tribal and ethnic differences and issues of ethic.

Received: 31 October 2021 / Accepted: 17 February 2022 / Published: 5 May 2022
Post Endsars Protest: Exploring Subjective Perception of Police Victims in Lagos, Nigeria
Authors: Imoudu Monica 
Published: May 2022

This study examined public perception of police in post endsars mass protest. The aim of the study was to verify public relationship with police as spillover from violent mass protest. The study was hinged on value-added theory. Six-hundred respondents were surveyed and criteria for inclusion was victim of police brutality. Exploratory design was adopted using quantitative method. Sampling method consisted of purposive and accidental. Lagos was purposively chosen as epicentre of endsars protest; victims of police brutality were chosen purposively. Accidental method applied to select participants in the study. Data were collected and analysed quantitatively using descriptive and inferential statistics. Analytically, 78.5% male participated in the survey, mean age of respondents was 44.5. Subjective perception of police in pre-endsars was classified and consisted of fine officer (21.3%), disgusted officer (33.0%) and compromising officer (45.7%). Police rating in post endsars protest was classified. Thus, 71.5% rated police as partially law abiding and 18.3% felt police misconduct persisted. In the post protest, Level of police brutality was rated low given the score mark 40%. Using regression model, demographic characteristics predicted victims’ intention to participate in violent protest against police brutality (R.324, R2 .50). The model was significant at p<.000. Victims’ age (mean=1.5), occupation (mean=2.4), income (mean=1.9) and sex (mean=4.1) predicted protest intention against police. Level of police brutality in post Lagos endsars protest was low, consequent upon endsars protest. It is recommended that treatment of offenders by police should be guided by rules and regulations. Police require sound training to uphold ethnic of policing.

Received: 14 March 2022 / Accepted: 30 April 2022 / Published: 5 May 2022
СОЦІАЛЬНО-ПСИХОЛОГІЧНИЙ СТАН УКРАЇНСЬКОГО СУСПІЛЬСТВА В УМОВАХ ПОВНОМАСШТАБНОГО РОСІЙСЬКОГО ВТОРГНЕННЯ: НАГАЛЬНІ ВИКЛИКИ І ВІДПОВІДІ
Authors: Slyusarevskyy Mykola 
Published: May 2022

Повномасштабне вторгнення військ Російської Федерації в Україну 24 лютого 2022 р. спричинило низку гострих викликів соціально-психологічному стану українського суспільства.Ці психологічні виклики можна поділити на чотири групи: 1) виклики українцям як спільноті; 2) виклики ментальному здоров’ю особистості; 3) виклики психологічному благополуччю та розвитку дитини; 4) виклики українським психологам як фаховому співтовариству.Розглядаються психологічно обґрунтовані способи реагування на такі спричинені війною виклики, як потреба актуалізації національної групової ідентичності; доцентрові і відцентрові тенденції суспільної згуртованості; завищені суспільні очікування; наслідки колективної психотравматизації; ризики надмірної трудової зайнятості та незайнятості громадян, волонтерської та приймальної діяльності; формування в біженців психологічного синдрому неповернення; поширення деструктивних емоційних станів; стресогенні трансформації особистісної картини світу; інтенсифікація та поляризація міжособового спілкування; ризиковані форми інформаційної поведінки; посттравматичні стресові розлади; розлади та деструктивні способи соціальної адаптації; руйнування або докорінну зміну освітнього середовища; соціальні й ментальні ризики сирітства та усиновлення; брак необхідних компетентностей та надійного методичного інструментарію; незавершена інституціоналізація стандартів психологічної допомоги; непристосованість практик психологічного консультування до ретиальних систем комунікації; низький рівень психологічної культури населення; відсутність єдиного координаційного центру, чітко вибудованої вертикалі надання психологічної допомоги. На частину цих викликів суспільство вже дало гідну відповідь. В обґрунтуванні інших відповідей провідну роль має взяти на себе фахове співтовариство українських психологів, ядром якого є колективи наукових установ психологічного профілю НАПН України.
multiSyncPy: A Python package for assessing multivariate coordination dynamics
Authors: Hudson Dan , Wiltshire Travis J. , Atzmueller Martin 
Published: May 2022

AbstractIn order to support the burgeoning field of research into intra- and interpersonal synchrony, we present an open-source software package: multiSyncPy. Multivariate synchrony goes beyond the bivariate case and can be useful for quantifying how groups, teams, and families coordinate their behaviors, or estimating the degree to which multiple modalities from an individual become synchronized. Our package includes state-of-the-art multivariate methods including symbolic entropy, multidimensional recurrence quantification analysis, coherence (with an additional sum-normalized modification), the cluster-phase ‘Rho’ metric, and a statistical test based on the Kuramoto order parameter. We also include functions for two surrogation techniques to compare the observed coordination dynamics with chance levels and a windowing function to examine time-varying coordination for most of the measures. Taken together, our collation and presentation of these methods make the study of interpersonal synchronization and coordination dynamics applicable to larger, more complex and often more ecologically valid study designs. In this work, we summarize the relevant theoretical background and present illustrative practical examples, lessons learned, as well as guidance for the usage of our package – using synthetic as well as empirical data. Furthermore, we provide a discussion of our work and software and outline interesting further directions and perspectives. multiSyncPy is freely available under the LGPL license at: https://github.com/cslab-hub/multiSyncPy, and also available at the Python package index.
Allocutive imposters in the form of referent honorification
Authors: Pak Miok 
Published: May 2022

A special class of honorific constructions in Korean, dubbed as allocutive imposters in this paper, has the form of referent honorifics but expresses respect to the addressee. Allocutive imposters have unique properties that distinguish them from the well-known honorific constructions, referent honorifics and addressee honorifics. Furthermore, they are uniquely sales speech register. Focusing on their marked pragmatic function of being used only in sales discourse, this paper builds on Portner, Pak and Zanuttini (2019, 2022), a functional head c in the left periphery encodes [Formal] and [Status] features and contends that first, these features, in particular, the [Formal] feature which represents the source social relation between the speaker and addressee, can be utilized to encode the markedness of the allocutive imposters. Second, allocutive imposters have a clausal structure with multiple subject positions, the higher position of which is occupied by a null DP with 2nd person features that require checking by the Addressee in the left periphery. It will be shown that the proposed analysis provides an account for the unique properties of allocutive imposters without invoking any special syntactic mechanism.