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The study was carried out in 13 villages under three Upazila’s namely Hathazari, Fatikchari and Satkania of Chattogram District, Bangladesh during 2017-18 covering 210 farmers in the selected locations. Results revealed that the rate of adoption of cowpea (BARI Cowpea-1) was found to be higher (71%) than that of the local and mixed varieties. The highest number of the respondents came to know about BARI Cowpea-1 from DAE (58.6%) followed by seed dealers (31.7%), research stations (19.0%) and NGO’s (17.0%). The average yield of BARI Cowpea-1 was recorded at 0.613/ha irrespective to all locations; which indicated that the productivity of this variety has been declined due to perhaps mixed cultivation practices with the local variety, lack of knowledge on modern production technologies, lack of irrigation water during the dry seasons and not using the recommended dose of manures and fertilizers. Thus the adoption rate of individual production technology of BARI Cowpea-1 was found unsatisfactory. But it still might project promises; if the farmers could be acquainted, trained and put in practice with the modern production technologies. The respondents had agreed upon significant positive socio-economic impacts of cowpea cultivation on their livelihoods; so it’s needed to motivate farmers to follow the recommended production technologies for gaining higher yield from this variety or alternatively needs to develop and release new varieties for this region. Contribution/ Originality
This study is one of very few studies which have investigated the adoption status of a BARI released cowpea variety, BARI Cowpea-1 and its specific production technologies at field level and the factors influencing adoption/ non-adoption for developing new cowpea varieties for the region. Agricultural Sciences » International Journal of Sustainable Agricultural Research » Month: 03-2020 Issue: 1
Perception and Impacts to Climate Emergency in Maiduguri Urban, North-East Nigeria: A Case for Community Based Adaptation Approach
Presently, a global climate emergency has been declared due to human lifestyles that have released anti- friendly gases into the atmosphere. This timely study captures the vulnerable climate aggression in Northern Nigeria and the need for adaptation for formidable climate actions. The study assessed the climate emergency perception using a community based adaptation/participatory approach in Maiduguri urban. The study employed the use of survey approach which included the random sampling of 300 structured questionnaires, observation, focus group discussion and interview of key informants. Findings from the study showed that 60% of the residents were aware of climate crisis especially in high income areas. Also, 24.7%, 19.3%, 18% and 17% agreed that deforestation; household activities, industrialization and urbanization are major factors that aid climate change in the study area respectively. Findings from FGD and oral interviews showed that there is increased temperature, rainfall unpredictability and heat intensity. Further, they indicated that the increased heat seasons have triggered health risks in low income areas affecting mostly young children and the aged. The study also revealed that only 9% of the respondents were women while 81% were men. Obviously, the little role of women may be a huge setback on taking adaptive climate actions since 86% of respondents agreed that household activities are a major contributor to climate emergency. To address this challenge this study recommended the Community based adaptation/participatory strategy (CBA/P) which is all inclusive and participatory tool that will promote the health and well-being of the community from climate crisis. Contribution/ Originality
This study is one of very few studies which have identified the community based adaptation approach as the best adaptation strategy to the impacts of climate emergency in urban Maiduguri. Energy & Environmental Sciences » Review of Environment and Earth Sciences » Month: 06-2019 Issue: 2
The Moderating Effect of Age on Preschool Teachers Trait Emotional Intelligence in Greece and Implications for Preschool Human Resources Management
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Journal: International Journal of Education and Practice
Preschool teachers play a significant role in nurturing the social and emotional development of young children. Moreover, their own social and emotional skills can influence how they instruct their pupils in emotional intelligence (EI). This study aimed to examine the individual dimensions of trait emotional intelligence (TEI) for preschool teachers working in Ioannina, the capital city of Epirus in northwestern Greece, using the Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire–Short Form (TEIQue–SF). The mean EI score of the participants was 4.98(±0.57), with a small number having EI scores either below 4 (1.61%) or above 6 (1.76%), while the majority had a mean EI score between 4–5 (49.18%) and 5–6 (47.54%). Although no effect of age or experience on overall EI was found, age was negatively correlated with emotionality on the one hand and positively with sociability on the other. This trend toward a moderate increase in sociability as teachers grow older may reflect their different backgrounds and experiences. Educational administrators should direct resources toward safeguarding and enhancing the preschool teachers’ EI at all stages of their careers. Contribution/ Originality
This study establishes the effect of age on certain aspects of preschool teachers’ emotional intelligence in Greece. The results can be used for future developments and human resources management, particularly for monitoring, safeguarding, and enhancing preschool teachers’ EI at all stages of their careers. Arts and Education » International Journal of Education and Practice » Month: 01-2020 Issue: 1
Histopathology Studies of Selected Organs of Hemichromis Fasciatus [1] Inhabiting Igun Gold Mining and Opa Reservoirs, South Western Nigeria: A Comparative Study
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Journal: International Journal of Advances in Life Science and Technology
This study examined histopathological alterations in the gills, fillet and liver of Hemichromis fasciatus in Igun reservoir (located in an abandoned goldmine area) compared to those of Opa reservoir. Fresh adult fish samples were collected from Opa and Igun reservoirs and identified in the laboratory. Techniques based on histological analyses were done on the organs and photomicrographs taken using digital binocular compound LED microscope. Epithelial lifting and hypertrophy of lamellae were observed in the gills of H. fasciatus in Opa reservoir compared to rupture of gill epithelium, rupture of chloride cell, fusion, hyperplasia, curling of lamellae in H. fasciatus of Igun reservoir. The fillet of H. fasciatus in Opa and Igun reservoirs revealed splitting and atrophy of muscle bundles. Also, parasite cyst and necrosis was observed in the fillet of H. fasciatus of Igun reservoir compared to degeneration in muscle bundles in the fish of Opa reservoir. Similarly, the liver of H. fasciatus in Igun and Opa reservoirs showed splitting at the wall of central vein, hepatopancreas and liver cells degeneration. Moreover, nucleus hypertrophy were also identified in the liver of H. fasciatus in Opa reservoir compared to vascular congestion in the central vein, bile duct, portal vein and portal artery of H. fasciatus in Igun reservoir. The study therefore concluded that H. fasciatus specimens in Igun reservoir are histopathologically unhealthy compared to those of Opa reservoir. Contribution/ Originality
This study documents histopathological alteration in the organs of Hemichromis fasciatus collected from an abandoned gold mine reservoir of Igun and Opa reservoir. The study confirmed the effects of established heavy metals pollution in Igun reservoir due to pronounced alterations observed in the fish specimens from Igun reservoir when compared to the relatively unpolluted Opa reservoir. Physical Sciences » International Journal of Advances in Life Science and Technology » Month: 06-2020 Issue: 1
Supply Chain and Logistics Management and an Open Door Policy Concerning Cyber Security Introduction
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Journal: International Journal of Management and Sustainability
The need for integrity and reliability in the supply chain and logistics management operations has a well-established array of theoretical frameworks that guide organizations and managers in the field. However, what is missing is a comprehensive, established framework for logistics and supply chain cybersecurity. The emerging area of cyber-supply chain security continues to lack suitable models to help secure critical data and systems. In all industries and fields today, cybersecurity is no longer just an information technology issue. It is a business sustainability and business strategy issue. The human factors in the cyber-supply chain operations represent the actions or events when human error results in a successful hack or data breach. Today, protecting logistics and supply chain organizations from cyber and data security risks is no longer just an information technology employee function. Every organizational employee has a responsibility in the data protection process. Progressive organizations are ones that can create methods, policies, and approaches that encourage employees to play an active role in the information and cybersecurity process. This paper explores innovative approaches around open-door systems as a proactive data security and cybersecurity risk reduction organizational strategy. This research provides cyber-supply chain practitioners and scholars an array of concepts to help them understand and describe the dynamics of cyber-supply chain and logistics management data security vulnerabilities and opportunities for process improvements. Contribution/ Originality
This study contributes to the existing literature by exploring innovative approaches around open-door systems as a proactive risk reduction approach. Business & Management » International Journal of Management and Sustainability » Month: 03-2020 Issue: 1
Variability, Heritability and Genetic Advance Analysis in Bread Wheat (Triticum Aestivum L.) Genotypes in Northwestern Ethiopia
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Journal: International Journal of Sustainable Agricultural Research
Studies on degree of genetic advance as well as rate of genetic progress in grain yield and yield associated traits in bread wheat genotypes over years are limited. Therefore, this study was initiated to explore genetic advance and rate of genetic progress over years in bread wheat breeding program. Twelve bread wheat genotypes released in between 1995-2012 were used as experimental treatments. The experimental treatments were laid out on randomized complete block design with three replications across locations over years. The study was conducted at Adet, Debretabor, Finoteselam, Injibara and Simada in 2014 and 2015 cropping seasons. The traits grain yield, biological yield, spike length, number of seeds per spike and thousand seed weight showed medium genetic and phenotypic variation, higher heritability and medium genetic advance to the mean of the population whereas days to physiological maturity, plant height, and test weight showed negligible in both genotypic and phenotypic variation, higher heritability and negligible genetic advance to the mean of the population. In the genetic advance analysis over years, only thousand seed weight showed positive significant increment while grain yield, biological yield, days to physiological maturity, plant height and test weight showed positive non-significant increment. Meanwhile spike length and number of seeds per spike showed negative non-significant decrement over 18 years. Therefore, breeders should be considered the yield related traits to bring the desired genetic enhancement as well as to develop demanded genotypes in the future bread wheat breeding investigations. Contribution/ Originality
This study is one of very few studies which have investigated the magnitude of genetic advance of grain yield and yield related traits in bread wheat released varieties in Ethiopia. This study documents is vital to plant breeders to consider the non-significant steady increment of grain yield in bread wheat released varieties over 18 years. Agricultural Sciences » International Journal of Sustainable Agricultural Research » Month: 06-2020 Issue: 2
Creative Accounting and Financial Performance of Public Listed Companies in Malaysia
Worldwide corporate failure has become one of major issues discussed related to excessive practice of creative accounting. Creative accounting is conducted with the intention to indicate company performance aligned with the companies’ objective. This empirical study is conducted with an objective to examine the relationship of creative accounting practices (proxied by income smoothing and tax avoidance) and the impact of financial performance (measured using return on assets) of Malaysian public listed companies. Income smoothing and tax avoidance are some of the important elements being discussed together with creative accounting practices and financial performance. Using 409 public listed companies on Bursa Malaysia, secondary data was collected from data stream and from the information disclosed in the website of the sampled public listed companies. Agency theory is used to support the analysis and results of the research. Descriptive and inferential analyses were performed by using Statistical Package for Social Sciences Software (SPSS) to test variables under study. The result indicates that income smoothing does influence the financial performance of Malaysian public listed companies. The result of this study could benefit the policy maker in order to responsively react on any issues and provides specific guideline for the companies in applying certain judgment by referring to the accounting standard. Contribution/ Originality
This study contributes in the existing literature on the influence of creative accounting proxied by income smoothing towards firm performance. This study could benefit policy makers in order to identify the key area of their problems or issues to amend or implement the current policy with regards to creative accounting. Social Sciences » Humanities and Social Sciences Letters » Month: 03-2020 Issue: 1
The Outcome and Hepatic Function of an Extended Category II Treatment in a HIV-Seronegative Suspected Extensively Drug-Resistant TB Patient
A 25 year old HIV- seronegative client was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis and placed on Category I (CAT I) treatment. After two months, acid fast bacilli (AFB) persisted in sputum. Rifampicin (Rif) resistance was detected with the GeneXpert MTB-Rif Assay® (Xpert; Cepheid, Sunnyvale, CA, USA), leading to a change in treatment to CAT II after completing CAT I in the third month. Continuous detection of Rif resistant species and persisting ‘Scanty’ results (1-9 AFB found in 100 microscopic fields) from sputum smear microscopy (SSM) after one (1) year was suggestive of treatment failure to CAT II [possible extensively drug-resistant (XDR) species]. Category II treatment was continued for the next eight months as we anticipated the arrival of XDR medicines. Before commencement of XDR medication, SSM and GeneXpert were repeated. The SSM result was negative (no AFB seen), while Rif resistance persisted. The controversy was eventually clarified with the Bactec Mycobacteria Growth Indicator Tube (MGIT) liquid culture, which indicated no growth for M. tuberculosis. Since the rapid molecular GeneXpert will persistently detect Rif resistance even after months of treatment, we support the use of MGIT to confirm when treatment should be halted. This case study also showed tolerance to prolonged treatment with CAT I and II drugs and confirms evidence in existing literature. Contribution/ Originality
The outcome of this case study contributes to existing literature on laboratory and clinical diagnosis, and the management of pulmonary tuberculosis. It further reinforces the need to equip district level laboratories adequately to expedite diagnosis. Medical Sciences » Journal of Diagnostics » Month: 03-2020 Issue: 1
Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Four (4) Asymptomatic Prospective Employees: A Short Correspondence
Aim: This study aimed at compiling all hepatitis B results for prospective employees screened at the Cape Coast Metropolitan Hospital. This information is relevant in identifying those who are already infected, as well as susceptible individuals, to promote the establishment of prevention and control measures within work environments. Method: This study extracted data from laboratory records into Microsoft Excel and used for the analysis. Results: In this report, 13.3% (4/30) of prospective employees were found to be sero-positive for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg). The remaining were sero-negative (susceptible), and required vaccination. All of the four (4) found to be sero-positive were chronically infected [both hepatitis B envelope antibody (HBeAb) and core antibody (HBcAb) - positive], that is, capable of transmitting to susceptible individuals if the proper infection prevention practices are not well implemented in their homes and work places. Only males were found to be positive, while all females were negative. Conclusion: Continuous education, screening, management of infected individuals and vaccination of the susceptible, will go a long way to curbing the spread of hepatitis B infection. Contribution/ Originality
This study contributes to existing information, and draws attention to occupational support in the management of hepatitis B infection. Medical Sciences » Journal of Diseases » Month: 06-2020 Issue: 1
Analysing the Financial Strength of Nigeria: An Approach to Estimate the Index of Financial Safety
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Journal: International Journal of Business, Economics and Management
This study seeks to construct a financial safety index (FSI) for Nigeria. FSI is important for early detection of financial stress and ensures that the financial system is better positioned to reduce the likelihood of financial crisis and negative outcomes on real economic activities. It has capacity to guide policies that are likely to ensure the safety of financial system as well as those that are likely to distort the system. It also has ability of providing support for policy on external economic factors that can affect a country’s financial system. Hence, the developed index incorporates factors that have made significant impacts on Nigeria’s financial system in recent years. It is estimated using principal component analysis (PCA) and some major incidents of systemic pressure were identified from the constructed FSI. The constructed FSI was able to largely capture key macroeconomic trends and developments that shaped the financial industry within the study period. This confirms the relevance of the indicators selected for building the index and implies that the selected indicators played critical roles in the determination of Nigeria’s financial safety. Therefore, the index would assist both the fiscal and monetary policymakers in taking preventive measures against financial instability. Contribution/ Originality
This study contributes to the existing literature by constructing a financial safety index (FSI) for Nigeria, based on major factors that have made significant impacts on the financial system in recent years. The study, therefore, tests previous theories with recent data and suitable methodology. Economics » International Journal of Business, Economics and Management » Month: 01-2020 Issue: 1
Determinants of Financial Performance and its Impact on the Growth of Islamic Bank Assets on Indonesia
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Journal: International Journal of Business, Economics and Management
This study aims to examine and analyze the determinant of financial performance (return on assets), namely intellectual capital that consist of human capital, structural capital, capital employed and good corporate governance (GCG) that consist of board size and board of demography and its impact on the growth of Islamic banks assets in Indonesia for the period 2014 – 2018. Research data is annual report and GCG report of 12 Islamic banks in Indonesia for the period 2014-2018. The sampling method used was purposive sampling from 12 Islamic banks met the criteria to be the sample. The method of analysis used in this study is multiple linear regression. The results showed by model-1 that intellectual capital measured by human capital efficiency (HCE), structural capital efficiency (SCE) and capital employed efficiency (CEE) and GCG measured by board size (BS) and board of demography (BD) simultaneously are having significant influence to the return on assets (ROA) of the banks. The results showed by model-2 that intellectual capital measured by human capital efficiency (HSE), structural capital efficiency (SCE) and capital employed efficiency (CEE) and GCG measured by board size (BS) and board of demography (BD) simultaneously are having non-significant influence to the assets growth (AG) of the banks. Contribution/ Originality
This study contributes to the existing literature by examining and analyze the determinant of financial performance (return on assets), namely intellectual capital that consist of human capital, structural capital, capital employed and good corporate governance (GCG) that consist of board size and board of demography and its impact on the growth of Islamic banks assets in Indonesia for the period 2014 – 2018. Economics » International Journal of Business, Economics and Management » Month: 01-2020 Issue: 1
Exploring the Mediating Effect of Demographic Attributes on the Relationship between Employee Engagement and Organizational Citizenship Behavior
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Journal: International Journal of Management and Sustainability
Organizations have long been concerned on how management can facilitate Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) and employee engagement (EE) which can result in higher performance and productivity. This study attempted to test the mediating role of demographic attributes on the relationship between employee engagement and organizational citizenship behavior in the context of local enterprises in Dhaka city, Bangladesh. The authors administered 524 participants along with on employee engagement scale (5 factors) and organizational citizenship scale (5 factors). After the validation of the model only 3 factors from OCB and 4 factors from EE have been retained. The study finally reveals the Employee Engagement (EE) has a positively significant impact on OCB. However, in mediating effect the demographic attributes (Experience) partially mediates the relationship on OCB factors but do not mediate on EE. Rest of the mediating effect of gender and age were not supported the hypothesis. Contribution/ Originality
This study contributes in the existing literature about the mediating role of demographic attributes on the relationship between employee engagement and organizational citizenship behavior (OCB). Business & Management » International Journal of Management and Sustainability » Month: 03-2020 Issue: 1
Investigating the Aesthetic Domain of the “Early Childhood Education and Care Curriculum Framework” for Young Students in Taiwan
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Journal: International Journal of Education and Practice
Aesthetic education is fundamental to young children’s holistic development and future
lives. The development of aesthetic sensibility has been promoted in early childhood education in various countries and is an important issue in Taiwan’s current educational practice. This paper aims to examine the aesthetic domain of the Early Childhood Education and Care Curriculum Framework, promulgated by the Taiwan’s Ministry of Education, highlighting the importance of aesthetic education for young children in Taiwan. The objective of this research study is to better understand the aesthetic education of Taiwan’s young children, and provide insight for preschool teachers who implement aesthetic education. The findings are as follows: (1) the goals of aesthetic domain in the curriculum framework is to help young children enjoy aesthetic experience and artistic creation, and develop rich imagination, and respond to feelings and preferences for artistic creation of young children; (2) the aesthetic domain includes the development of “exploration and awareness”, “performance and creation”, and “response and appreciation”; (3) the learning aspect of the aesthetic domain is divided into two parts: “affection” and “artistic media”; (4) teachers should also pay attention to appropriate arts and cultural activities so the young children can experience their own local culture. If preschool teachers open their eyes and ears, they can guide young children to share in the beauty and joy of life. This paper provides discourses of preschool teachers who design an aesthetic education curriculum and offers practical, concrete suggestions that can support the aesthetic education of young children in Taiwan.
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This paper contributes to early aesthetic education in Taiwan by examining the aesthetic domain of the Early Childhood Education and Care Curriculum Framework. It provides valuable insights about the praxis of aesthetic education for young children in Taiwan. Arts and Education » International Journal of Education and Practice » Month: 01-2020 Issue: 1
Perceived Environmental and Health Impacts of Gas Flaring on Residents in Kwale Communities, Southern Nigeria
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Journal: Asian Journal of Energy Transformation and Conservation
This study was designed to examine the perceived environmental effects of gas flaring and its associated health impact on residents in Kwale communities, Southern Nigeria. Three research objectives guided the study. Descriptive survey design and purposive sampling technique was adopted for the study. 750 household respondents from five different communities in Kwale axis were used for the study and an 18 item self-structured questionnaire was used to elicit information from the respondents. The instrument for data collection was administered to the respondents in the communities. The study revealed that gas flaring impact on the social, economic and environmental quality of the communities as 79.6% of the respondents positively affirmed the finding. A reasonable percentage (89.6%) of the sampled household respondents consent that gas flaring impact on the environmental activities as well as health of residents in the study area. Furthermore, 68% of the respondents confirm that gas flaring has a devastating effects on the vegetation and agricultural activities of the residents as some of them reported cases of stunted growth of crops, withered crop leaves, defoliation of plant and wrinkling of plant leaves. A higher percentage of respondents confirmed cases of critical gas flaring health related sick suffered by either themselves or family members and some of the respondents as well complained of excessive heat radiation and increase in temperature. Based on the findings, sustainable strategy for natural gas utilization was recommended in order to curtail the negative impacts and convert the excessive gas for economic and environmental benefits. Contribution/ Originality
This study contributes to the existing literature by examining the perceived environmental effects of gas flaring and its associated health impact on residents in Kwale communities, Southern Nigeria. Energy & Environmental Sciences » Asian Journal of Energy Transformation and Conservation » Month: 03-2020 Issue: 1
Attractiveness of Arthropodal Hexapod Orders to Light-Emitting Diode and Incandescent Bulb Light Colours
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Journal: The International Journal of Biotechnology
Dearth of information on response of hexapod orders to light sources and colours informed this study. The study was conducted in Federal University Wukari, Nigeria in the month of May, 2019 to evaluate the attractiveness of hexapod orders to Light-emitting Diode (LED) and Incandescent bulb light colours. Daily sampling using fabricated light traps with 5 different colours (white, yellow, red, green and blued) for each bulb type in 6 replicates was done. A trap with no lighting source was the control. Hexapods collected were sorted into their respective orders. Of the overall 13 insect orders collected, LED bulbs attracted 11 while incandescent, 10. Even though, certain hexapod orders exhibited higher affinity to specific colours, statistical analysis revealed that of the 11 orders from LED, differences in the mean number of insects attracted among the bulb colours was significant (p<0.05) only in Coleoptera and Lepidoptera while for incandescent bulb colours, the mean number of insects attracted was significant for Coleoptera, Lepidoptera, Hemiptera, Hymenoptera, Orthoptera, Mantodea, Odonata and Homoptera. Insect orders generally had higher affinity to white and blue colours. LED bulb colours significantly attracted higher number of insects than their corresponding incandescent colours, except for white on which incandescent was more attractive (p>0.05). Overall, attractiveness to hexapod orders increases with rinsing light intensity and LED bulbs were found to be more attractive to hexapods than do incandescent bulbs. Therefore, LED bulbs of higher light intensity with colours around the blue/white spectrum show potential for use in manipulating hexapods for man’s benefit. Contribution/ Originality
This study discovers that hexapod orders are largely highly responsive positively to blue and white electric light of higher intensity. It also shows that, the LED bulbs were generally more attractive to the hexapod orders than the incandescent. This knowledge can be harnessed in manipulating the hexapods for man’s benefit. Biological Sciences » The International Journal of Biotechnology » Month: 06-2020 Issue: 1
Instructors Perceptions of EFL Supervisors Classroom Observation Practices at University Level
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Journal: International Journal of Education and Practice
This paper investigated the instructors' perceptions of supervisors' classroom observation practices at Taif University English Language Center (TUELC) in the second semester of the 2018-2019 academic year. The researcher attempted to answer two questions. The first investigated the instructors' perceptions of supervisors' classroom observation practices. The second question investigated the instructors' suggestions for better practices by supervisors. A 4- Likert scale questionnaire was used to gather data from fifty nine instructors to answer the first question, and content analysis was used to answer the second question. The collected data were analyzed in the form of descriptive statistics, using means, standard deviation, frequencies, and percentages. The results showed that the instructors were generally satisfied with the supervisors' classroom observation practices. However, some had certain concerns regarding some observation practices to be considered for further action of improvement. In addition, the instructors had several suggestions for better practices implemented by supervisors. The most important of these was the suggestion to conduct peer observation. Based on the results, the researcher drew several conclusions and recommendations. Contribution/ Originality
This study contributes to the existing literature by adopting the collaborative approach of supervision following the proposed observation guidelines. Adopting this approach can contribute to changing the negative perceptions instructors have regarding classroom observation in terms of the evaluative nature of the current authoritative practices implemented by supervisors. Arts and Education » International Journal of Education and Practice » Month: 01-2020 Issue: 1
Realistic Mathematics Education in Vietnam: Recent Policies and Practices
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Journal: International Journal of Education and Practice
The aims of this study are two-fold. First, the existing literature is reviewed to establish a framework with which to evaluate the evolution of Realistic Mathematics Education (RME) in terms of policies and practices. The framework comprises four factors: (i) national vision and strategy; (ii) curriculum and educational materials; (iii) tests and examinations; and (iv) teacher training programs. Second, this framework was used to analyze RME implementation in Vietnam, based on data obtained from document analysis and participant observation. From the experiences of other countries, several sustainable and suitable guidelines are proposed for the further practical and efficient application of RME in Vietnam. This study also outlines some possible directions for future RME research. Contribution/ Originality
This study contributes to the existing literature by: (i) introducing an analytical framework with which to evaluate RME in terms of policies and practices; and (ii) demonstrating the application of that framework to RME in Vietnam. Arts and Education » International Journal of Education and Practice » Month: 01-2020 Issue: 1
Evaluation of Environmental Awareness Level among Stakeholders in Rural and Urban Communities, Southern Nigeria
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Journal: International Journal of Climate Research
This study was carried out to evaluate the level of environmental awareness of stakeholders in the urban and rural settlements in Delta State, southern Nigeria so as to infer the depth of environmental education that would be embarked on. Five major stakeholders in the state that constituted the major strata of sampling were selected. A total of 14 communities; 7 in the urban/semi urban local governments and 7 in the rural local governments were studied using the stratified sampling technique. Descriptive statistic was adopted for the study and questionnaires were administered to stakeholders. The study revealed that contrary to findings from a number of studies in other part of the globe, students were more knowledgeable on environmental issues followed by public/civil servants and traders/businessmen among stakeholders from the urban settlements. Stakeholders younger in age were not more knowledgeable than older stakeholders in the rural settlements about environmental problems. Male stakeholders had higher percentage level of awareness than their female counterparts. A higher percentage of stakeholders from the rural settlements are still not aware on the environmental terms sought for in this study than stakeholders from urban settlements. This study recommends that given the current level of environmental degradation experienced on a daily base in Nigeria and the limited awareness level of stakeholders on environmental issues, government at various levels should through wider publicity in the ministries of environment and education intensify the campaign on environmental education. Contribution/ Originality
This study is one of the very few studies which have investigated the environmental awareness level among stakeholders in the rural-urban communities of Nigeria. The analysis and findings will enrich the depth of available literature on environmental awareness of stakeholders in developing nations. Energy & Environmental Sciences » International Journal of Climate Research » Month: 03-2020 Issue: 1
Emotional Divorce and its Relationship with Psychological Hardiness
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Journal: International Journal of Education and Practice
This study aimed to identify the impact of emotional divorce and its relationship with psychological hardiness for a sample of married female students at Yarmok University. It also aimed at recognizing the differences between those students impacted by emotional divorce in light of certain factors, namely the duration of marriage, the family's monthly salary and the husband's educational level. The researchers used a questionnaire as the study instrument that consisted of a thirty-item emotional divorce scale and a thirty-one-item psychological hardiness scale. The researchers found that by using the statistical analysis of means and standard deviations, three- way ANOVA analysis, and Pearson Correlation Coefficient, the level of emotional divorce among married female students at Yarmok University was low. Unexpectedly, the level of psychological hardiness among the married female students was high. In addition, the study results showed that there is a negative statistical relationship between emotional divorce and psychological hardiness for married female students at Yarmok University. Contribution/ Originality
This study documented the negative emotional impact of divorce in the constitution of the psychological –hardiness personality among the married female students at Yarmok University. The study can help Ministry of Higher Education to help create an educated generation capable of successfully solving family problems. Arts and Education » International Journal of Education and Practice » Month: 01-2020 Issue: 1
Impact of Electronic Interaction Patterns in a Collaborative Learning and Instructional Anchors-Based Environment on Developing Instructional Design Skills and Achievement Motivation
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Journal: International Journal of Education and Practice
This study aimed to investigate the impact of electronic synchronous and asynchronous interaction patterns, in a learning environment based on collaborative learning and instructional anchors, on developing instructional design skills and achievement motivation. A quasi-experimental design was used to develop a theoretical framework and research tools, while a sample of 50 students from the College of Education at Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University were selected and 25 allocated to each of two experimental groups. Synchronous and asynchronous interaction patterns were used to teach instructional design skills to and stimulate achievement motivation in the first and second groups, respectively. The impact on each group was then assessed through achievement, observation card, evaluation card, and achievement motivation scale pre- and posttests. The results from the asynchronous exceeded the synchronous interaction pattern, due to its 24/7 availability, revealing the impact on enhancing students’ achievement motivation to be significant. Contribution/ Originality
The primary contribution of this study is the discovery that adapting modern technology to the educational context opens up new horizons for e-learning and instructional anchors. It provides a new teaching style and develops the planning and design skills for collaborative learning, which plays a significant role in enhancing students’ achievements and achievement motivation. Arts and Education » International Journal of Education and Practice » Month: 01-2020 Issue: 1
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