bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Scientific epistemological beliefs and engagement of students
Authors: Ondap Hesteel Ven G. , Hornejas Jhester S. 
Published: February 2022

The main objective of this study was to determine which domain of scientific epistemological belief best influences engagement of students. The respondents of the study were the 126 Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) students from a certain school in Toril for school year 2018 -2019 who were determined using the universal sampling method. Thus, all STEM students were chosen as respondents of this study. A quantitative non-experimental employing the correlational technique was utilized in this study. An adapted questionnaire was modified to contextualize in the local setting and was used in gathering the data. Mean, Pearson-r and Regression were the statistical tools employed in analyzing and interpreting the data. Results revealed that scientific epistemological beliefs and engagement of students were rated high. Further analysis revealed that a significant relationship exists between the two variables and scientific epistemological beliefs significantly influence engagement of students. Among the indicators of scientific epistemological beliefs, verification and improvement dimensions significantly influenced student engagement in their singular capacities but, the best influence of engagement of students was the verification dimension.
V+HOP Combo: approach to increase students’ performance in Science VI
Authors: Ote Gringo C. , Guardian Jannith O. 
Published: February 2022

The improvement of students’ performance has become an increasing priority for teachers over the last decade. Hence, the focus should be directed to the development of integrated, generalizable, and transferable skills among our learners. The purpose of this study is to enhance the students’ performance in Science VI using the V+HOP Combo (Video-aided instruction, Hands-On, and Peer learning). A descriptive research design was used in this study to determine the effect of the intervention on the academic performance of the participants who were the 10 Grade Six pupils of Jose Rizal Elementary School enrolled in the School Year 2020-2021 who got an average of 79 and below from the first quarter to the third quarter. Results of the pretest and posttest were used to determine if there is a significant difference in their performance. The test of difference or t-test showed that utilizing of V+HOP Combo significantly improved the scores of the students. This proves that the strategy is effective and helpful in enhancing the academic performance of the learners involved in this study. Consequently, it is recommended to schools and teachers the use of V+HOP Combo to increase and enhance the students’ performance in all subject areas. Also, researchers are encouraged to explore other strategies that could be integrated into the V+HOP COMBO to further increase its efficacy in boosting student performance.
A mulher negra no capitalismo dependente: aportes sobre cidadania e opressões no Brasil
Authors: Martins da Silva Sara Cristina 
Published: February 2022

No presente trabalho, analisamos a situação da mulher negra inserida no sistema capitalista dependente que se desenvolve no Brasil e se apresenta como fonte de opressões e desigualdades. A partir das teorias da dependência e decolonial pretendemos discutir as formas do nó de opressões que afligem a condição de mulher negra, interpelada pelo racismo, pelo machismo e pelo capitalismo. Para tanto, utilizamos a análise bibliográfica de teóricos marxistas, feministas e intelectuais negras que nos situam no debate histórico na busca romper com pensamentos coloniais. Como resultado, percebemos que é imperativo pensar a lógica capitalista, não apenas como um sistema econômico, mas como mantenedor de desigualdades, que impede o exercício de uma cidadania plena e do gozo de direitos por parte das mulheres negras e que as análises sobre esse sistema são incompletas se não incorporados os marcados de raça, gênero e classe social.
Using carbon-14 and carbon-13 measurements for source attribution of atmospheric methane in the Athabasca oil sands region
Authors: Gonzalez Moguel Regina , Vogel Felix , Ars Sébastien , Schaefer Hinrich , Turnbull Jocelyn C. , Douglas Peter M. J. 
Published: February 2022

Abstract. The rapidly expanding and energy-intensive production from the Canadian oil sands, one of the largest oil reserves globally, accounts for almost
12 % of Canada's greenhouse gas emissions according to inventories. Developing approaches for evaluating reported methane (CH4)
emission is crucial for developing effective mitigation policies, but only one study has characterized CH4 sources in the Athabasca oil
sands region (AOSR). We tested the use of 14C and 13C carbon isotope measurements in ambient CH4 from the AOSR to
estimate source contributions from key regional CH4 sources: (1) tailings ponds, (2) surface mines and processing facilities, and
(3) wetlands. The isotopic signatures of ambient CH4 indicate that the CH4 enrichments measured at the site were mainly
influenced by fossil CH4 emissions from surface mining and processing facilities (56 ± 18 %), followed by fossil CH4
emissions from tailings ponds (34 ± 18 %) and to a lesser extent modern CH4 emissions from wetlands (10 ± <1 %). Our results confirm the importance of tailings ponds in regional CH4 emissions and show that this method can successfully
distinguish wetland CH4 emissions. In the future, the isotopic characterization of CH4 sources and measurements from different
seasons and wind directions are needed to provide a better source attribution in the AOSR.
A new state-dependent parameterization for the free drift of sea ice
Authors: Brunette Charles , Tremblay L. Bruno , Newton Robert 
Published: February 2022

Abstract. Free-drift estimates of sea ice motion are necessary to produce a seamless observational record combining buoy and satellite-derived sea ice motion
vectors. We develop a new parameterization for the free drift of sea ice based on wind forcing, wind turning angle, sea ice state variables
(thickness and concentration), and estimates of the ocean currents. Given the fact that the spatial distribution of the wind–ice–ocean transfer
coefficient has a similar structure to that of the spatial distribution of sea ice thickness, we take the standard free-drift equation and introduce
a wind–ice–ocean transfer coefficient that scales linearly with ice thickness. Results show a mean bias error of −0.5 cm s−1
(low-speed bias) and a root-mean-square error of 5.1 cm s−1, considering daily buoy drift data as truth. This represents a 35 %
reduction of the error on drift speed compared to the free-drift estimates used in the Polar Pathfinder dataset (Tschudi et al., 2019b). The
thickness-dependent transfer coefficient provides an improved seasonality and long-term trend of the sea ice drift speed, with a minimum (maximum)
drift speed in May (October), compared to July (January) for the constant transfer coefficient parameterizations which simply follow the peak in
mean surface wind stresses. Over the 1979–2019 period, the trend in sea ice drift in this new model is +0.45 cm s−1 per decade
compared with +0.39 cm s−1 per decade from the buoy observations, whereas there is essentially no trend in a free-drift
parameterization with a constant transfer coefficient (−0.09 cm s−1 per decade) or the Polar Pathfinder free-drift input data
(−0.01 cm s−1 per decade). The optimal wind turning angle obtained from a least-squares fitting is 25∘, resulting in a mean
error and a root-mean-square error of +3 and 42∘ on the direction of the drift, respectively. The ocean current estimates obtained from the
minimization procedure resolve key large-scale features such as the Beaufort Gyre and Transpolar Drift Stream and are in good agreement with ocean
state estimates from the ECCO, GLORYS, and PIOMAS ice–ocean reanalyses, as well as geostrophic currents from dynamical ocean topography, with a
root-mean-square difference of 2.4, 2.9, 2.6, and 3.8 cm s−1, respectively. Finally, a repeat of the analysis on two sub-sections of the
time series (pre- and post-2000) clearly shows the acceleration of the Beaufort Gyre (particularly along the Alaskan coastline) and an expansion of
the gyre in the post-2000s, concurrent with a thinning of the sea ice cover and the observed acceleration of the ice drift speed and ocean
currents. This new dataset is publicly available for complementing merged observation-based sea ice drift datasets that include satellite and buoy
drift records.
Modelling surface temperature and radiation budget of snow-covered complex terrain
Authors: Robledano Alvaro , Picard Ghislain , Arnaud Laurent , Larue Fanny , Ollivier Inès 
Published: February 2022

Abstract. The surface temperature controls the temporal evolution of the snowpack, playing a key role in metamorphism and snowmelt. It shows large spatial variations in mountainous areas because the surface energy budget is affected by the topography, for instance because of the modulation of the short-wave irradiance by the local slope and the shadows and the short-wave and long-wave re-illumination of the surface from surrounding slopes. These topographic effects are often neglected in large-scale models considering the surface to be flat and smooth. Here we aim at estimating the surface temperature of snow-covered mountainous terrain in clear-sky conditions in order to evaluate the relative importance of the different processes that control the spatial variations. For this, a modelling chain is implemented to compute the surface temperature in a kilometre-wide area from local radiometric and meteorological measurements at a single station. The first component of this chain is the Rough Surface Ray-Tracing (RSRT) model. Based on a photon transport Monte Carlo algorithm, this model quantifies the incident and reflected short-wave radiation on every facet of the mesh describing the snow-covered terrain. The second component is a surface scheme that estimates the terms of the surface energy budget from which the surface temperature is eventually estimated. To assess the modelling chain performance, we use in situ measurements of surface temperature and satellite thermal observations (Landsat 8) in the Col du Lautaret area, in the French Alps. The results of the simulations show (i) an agreement between the simulated and measured surface temperature at the station for a diurnal cycle in winter within 0.2 ∘C; (ii) that the spatial variations in surface temperature are on the order of 5 to 10 ∘C in the domain and are well represented by the model; and (iii) that the topographic effects ranked by importance are the modulation of solar irradiance by the local slope, followed by the altitudinal variations in air temperature (lapse rate), the re-illumination by long-wave thermal emission from surrounding terrain, and the spectral dependence of snow albedo. The changes in the downward long-wave flux because of variations in altitude and the absorption enhancement due to multiple bounces of photons in steep terrain play a less significant role. These results show the necessity of considering the topography to correctly assess the energy budget and the surface temperature of snow-covered complex terrain.
Sosialisasi Bahaya Narkoba dan Zat Aditif Pada Kader Posyandu Remaja di Lembaga Pembinaan Khusus Kelas 1 Medan
Authors: Thaib Cut Masyithah , Marpaung Jon Kennedy , Suryani Monica 
Published: February 2022

Penyalahgunaan narkoba merupakan masalah yang kompleks dan memiliki dimensi yang luas, baik dari sudut medik, psikiatrik, kesehatan jiwa, maupun psikososial. Penyalahgunaan Narkoba menimbulkan dampak antara lain, merusak hubungan kekeluargaan, menurunkan kemampuan belajar, ketidakmampuan untuk membedakan mana yang baik dan buruk, perubahan perilaku menjadi anti sosial, merosotnya produktivitas kerja, gangguan kesehatan, mempertinggi kecelakaan lalu lintas, kriminalitas dan tindak kekerasan lainnya, baik kuantitatif maupun kualitatif. Tujuan pengabdian masyarakat ini untuk memberikan informasi dan edukasi Bahaya Narkoba dan Zat Aditif Pada Kader Posyandu Remaja. Hasil kegiatan pelaksanaan program pengabdian masyarakat dalam bentuk memberikan edukasi dan sosialisasi Bahaya Narkoba dan Zat Aditif Pada Kader Posyandu Remaja. Kesimpulan kegiatan ini membawa dampak dan pengaruh yang baik terhadap pengetahuan masyarakat untuk menyadari bahaya narkoba dan zat aktif yang hanya tidak merugikan diri sendiri tetapi dapat merugikan keluarga dan orang lain. Sosialisasi terlaksana sesuai pelaksanaan dan rencana, mendapat sambutan yang baik dari Lembaga Pembinaan Khusus Kelas 1 Medan.
A Model of Practice in Special Education Dynamic Ecological Analysis.
Authors: Hannant Barbara , Lim Eng , McAllum Ruth 
Published: February 2022

Dynamic Ecological Analysis (DEA) is a model of practice which increases a teams’ efficacyby enabling the development of more effective interventions through collaboration and collective reflection. This process has proved to be useful in: a) clarifying thinking and problem-solving, b) transferring knowledge and thinking to significant parties, and c) encouraging critical self-reflective practice and growth within a team of practitioners in the field of special education. Key factors influencing the viability of this process in a team are the diversity of the team, group dynamics and the role of the facilitator/presenter. Through transformative learning, DEA enables practitioners to continually enhance the standard of practice which inturn leads to improved outcomes for learners.
He Waka Tino Whakarawea: A Model for Evaluating the Cultural Appropriateness and Effectiveness of Programmes and Services for Māori Learners both with and without Special Needs.
Authors: Bevan-Brown Jill 
Published: February 2022

This article introduces a waka tino whakarawea model for evaluating programmes and services for Ma ̄ori learners. It is based on a set of underlying principles identified in the author’s PhD study (Bevan-Brown, 2002). Explanations are provided for eight principles: kaupapa Ma ̄ori; importance, relevance and beneficence; participation; empowerment, tino rangatiratanga and Ma ̄ori control; accountability; high quality; appropriate personnel and equality and accessibility. Challenges to implementing these principles are outlined and suggestions for overcoming the challenges are shared. A framework containing the principles and 22 associated questions is included, as is a procedure for evaluating, improving or developing programmes and services for Maori learners both with and without special needs. Finally, the waka tino whakarawea metaphor of a well-equipped canoe is explained.
Students Experiencing Severe Difficulty in Learning Maths: What Resources are Available to Help these Students?
Authors: McNeil Steve 
Published: February 2022

A crunch point in the maths development of some children is Year 4. At this point it becomes obvious they are not only well-below national standards, but they are experiencing such a degree of difficulty in learning maths that they are still working at a Year 1 level or below. This is exemplified by a case study of a student referred to the Resource Teacher Learning and Behaviour (RTLB) service because of severe difficulties with maths learning. This paper discusses the challenge these children pose for their teachers and for the RTLB who support them. It raises the issue of whether some of these students may indeed have dyscalculia. The paper also highlights some appropriate assessment tools and discusses the particular needs of students who have dyscalculic tendencies that manifest at the Year 4/5 class level. A range of readily available resources are discussed including information on how to access them.
Creating inclusive environments and catering for individual needs.
Authors: Moffatt Thecla , Lauretta Binky , Rana Lata 
Published: February 2022

In early childhood education [ECE] settings, teachers need to be conscious of the diverse learning needs of individual children in their care. Meeting individual needs has roots in the rights discourse which aims to promote human rights, social justice and inclusion, removing barriers that may hinder learning for children with diverse needs (Gordon-Burns, Purdue, Rarere-Briggs, Stark & Turnock, 2012; Mortimore, 2011). As the population becomes more diverse, ECE teachers are challenged more and more in their daily practice. In response to the increasingly diverse needs of young children, teachers are continually trying to incorporate inclusive practice (Macartney, 2012; Moffat, 2011). However, for various reasons, some ECE settings may find this difficult and this may be due in part to society’s negative attitude towards difference (Macartney, 2012). Perhaps the biggest challenge teachers face today is dealing with issues of inequities (Christman, 2010). We propose that education be more focused on promoting an understanding of diversity and difference where educators understand each individual learner. In promoting social justice, strong advocacy is called for to meet individual needs in early childhood settings. Through a framework of inclusive education, this article discusses some existing challenges and presents ideas on how early childhood teachers could promote equity and social justice in their settings.
Results from a Longitudinal Early Literacy Intervention Study: Expected and Unexpected Outcomes.
Authors: Chapman James 
Published: February 2022

Findings are presented from a two-year longitudinal study involving the Quick60 Foundation programme for beginning readers. This programme is a 32 week whole-class literacy curriculum that systematically and explicitly teaches key early literacy skills. End of Year 2 literacy performances of students receiving this programme during their first year of schooling were compared with students who received “regular” literacy instruction. Participants were in low decile Auckland schools, with large numbers of Maˉori and Pasifika students. At the end of Year 2, Quick60 students outperformed comparison students on reading book level, word knowledge, and reading accuracy; results for reading comprehension were not statistically significant but in the expected direction for Quick60 students. Surprisingly, students from home backgrounds rated by teachers as “normal” did not perform considerably better than students from “difficult” backgrounds. The results are discussed in terms of the benefits of explicit, code-orientated literacy instruction from the outset of schooling.
Supporting Positive Behaviour Change for At-Risk Students: A Best Practice Checklist for Schools.
Authors: Martin Abby 
Published: February 2022

The current study aims to review the literature regarding Tier Two behavioural interventionsfor children aged 5 to 13, and identify the core components which the research suggests are important to their effectiveness and/or social validity. Trends within the research indicate schools are more likely to adapt interventions to fit their own school context or meet what is socially valid to their teachers, students, and community, as opposed to implementing an intervention with excellent (empirically-based) fidelity. Through compiling the best-practice components of Tier Two interventions, a checklist has been created for schools to use when they are making adaptation to interventions, or developing their own. This supports the approach schools are already taking, promotes flexibility, and allows schools the space to develop cultural and social relevancy in Tier Two interventions; while still incorporating the components of what the wider literature advocates is effective with at-risk students.
The Art of Community ... What Principles and Practices do RTLB need to Develop an Effective Community of Practice?
Authors: Soljan Ivanka , Holley-Boen Wendy 
Published: February 2022

Communities of Practice (COP) have been used in schools and other educational institutions as a way of growing knowledge and managing change. This article centres on one professional inquiry with a group of Resource Teachers: Learning and Behaviour (RTLB) and using a strengths-based approach, explores the elements that increased the effectiveness of COP. Through semi-structured interviews, the participants discussed the elements of COP they had previously found to be effective and what had made them so. These conversations with RTLB highlighted that having a shared understanding across all stakeholders regarding the definition, purpose and intent of their COP was important to ensure their usefulness. Autonomy, flexibility, engagement of both the head and the heart, focusing on work, whakawhanaungatanga and ako were also found to be key components in ensuring the smooth running and effectiveness of the COP.
Curriculum as a Vehicle for Agency in Gifted Learners.
Authors: Wilcocks Madelaine 
Published: February 2022

Student agency is a hot topic in education in New Zealand at the moment. Future-focused learning and innovative learning environments seem to focus on student agency, but what does ‘agency’ actually mean? What does it look like for gifted students? And how do teachers to develop it in their students? In response to these questions, this position paper reviews the concept of student agency from an empirical base, asserts that curricula can be used to develop and support student agency, then looks at one example of a specialist curriculum for gifted learners that intentionally supports student agency.
Liouville-type results in two dimensions for stationary points of functionals with linear growth
Authors: Bildhauer Michael , Fuchs Martin 
Published: February 2022

We consider elliptic systems generated by variational integrals of linear growth satisfying the condition of \(\mu\)-ellipticity for some exponent \(\mu >1\) and prove that stationary points \(u\colon\mathbb{R}^2\to\mathbb{R}^N\) with the property
\(\limsup_{|x|\to \infty} \frac{|u(x)|}{|x|} < \infty\)
must be affine functions. The latter condition can be dropped in the scalar case together with appropriate assumptions on the energy density providing an extension of Bernstein's theorem.
Studi Tindak Pidana Pencurian Kendaraan Bermotor dengan Pemberatan
Authors: Septi Hendrawan  
Published: February 2022

Tulisan ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui penerapan hukum terhadap tindak pidana Pencurian dalam keadaan memberatkandalam kasus putusan nomor 60/Pid.B/2019/PN Bnr; serta mengetahui pertimbangan hakim dalam menjatuhkan pidana atas perbuatan Pencurian dalam keadaan memberatkan. Pendekatan penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah dengan menggunakan pendekatan yuridis normatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan penerapan hukum pidana Pasal 363 ayat (2) KUHP Jo Pasal 363 ayat (1) putusan No.60/Pid.B/2019/PN Bnr tentang Pencurian dalam keadaan memberatkan telah sesuai dengan fakta-fakta hukum baik keterangan para saksi, keterangan ahli, dan keterangan terdakwa dan terdakwa danggap sehat jasmani dan rohani, tidak terdapat gangguan mental sehingga dianggap mampu mempertanggungjawabkan perbuatannya. Pertimbangan hakim dalam memutuskan perkara putusan nomor:60/Pid.B/2019/PN Bnr telah sesuai, yakni dengan terpenuhinya semua unsur pasal dalam dakwaan Pasal 363 KUHP, serta keterangan saksi yang saling berkesesuaian ditambah keyakinan hakim.