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The Impact of Yogurt Consumption on Life Expectancy
Get PDFYogurt, a widely consumed dairy product that undergoes fermentation, has garnered considerable interest due to its perceived capacity to promote health and well-being. The objective of this paper is to provide a thorough examination of the scholarly literature pertaining to the correlation between the consumption of yogurt and longevity. This study investigates the nutritional composition of yogurt, the significance of probiotics, potential mechanisms affecting lifespan, and the implications of yogurt consumption on chronic diseases and gastrointestinal well-being. Based on the existing body of evidence, it can be inferred that the consumption of yogurt potentially plays a role in extending the duration of one’s life by virtue of its positive impact on overall health and well-being
A Meta-Analysis of the Relationship between Perceived Social Support and Student Academic Achievement: The Mediating Role of School Engagement
Get PDFAcademic achievement is a crucial indicator of students’ cognitive ability and learning outcomes and is influenced by factors such as perceived social support and student school engagement. Prior studies have addressed the joint effects of the two factors on student academic achievement. Nevertheless, no specific analysis has been conducted on the relationship between perceived social support and student academic performance or potential mediating and moderating effects on this relationship. This meta-analysis included 78 effect sizes extracted from 41 studies and examined their validity and the mediating effect of student school engagement as well as other relevant moderating effects
Students’ Models of Magnetic Interactions: A Comparative Analysis of Accurate and Inaccurate Models over a Ten-Year Interval
Get PDFThis research investigates the Models of eighth-grade students in Turkey pertaining to magnets and magnetic interactions, while also examining the consistency of these models within themselves. Additionally, a comparative assessment is conducted by comparing the current data with data collected from eighth-grade students a decade earlier. The study comprises 59 students in the first phase and 45 students in the second phase, all of whom briefly received formal instruction on magnetism during fourth grade. The focus of the analysis centers on identifying the students’ Models and evaluating their coherence across diverse contexts in both phases. Surprisingly, despite the passage of ten years, the mental model patterns exhibited by the students in both studies remain remarkably similar. Three primary categories emerged from the students’ Models of magnets, including attraction and repulsion, magnetic poles, and the composition and functionality of magnets. However, noticeable distinctions between the two studies are evident. In the earlier study, the students’ responses to survey questions displayed a greater variety and detail in comparison to the responses from the later study. Moreover, the second study revealed fewer instances of inconsistent Models concerning the magnetic interaction between magnets and nails, but more instances of inaccurate Models compared to the first study. The findings of this investigation offer valuable insights to educators, guiding them in designing effective lessons and activities aimed at helping students overcome their inaccurate and inconsistent Models
The Effect of Block Coding (Scratch) Activities Integrated into the 5E Learning Model in Science Teaching on Students’ Computational Thinking Skills and Programming Self-Efficacy
Get PDFThis study was carried out to determine the effect of Scratch-based coding applications integrated into the 5E learning model used in science teaching on students’ computational thinking skills and self-efficacy towards block-based programming. In addition, students’ perceptions of the activity were measured after each Scratch activity, which was applied at different stages of the course and with different difficulty. The study employed the pretest-posttest control group less design, one of the quasi-experimental methods. The study sample consist of 22 6th grade students attending a public school in Turkey located in a district center in the Eastern Black Sea region. The study was carried out in a five-week period in the 2022-2023 academic years. Computational thinking scale and robotics attitude scale, self-efficacy perception scale related to block-based programming and activity perception scale were used as data collection tools. The data were analyzed using the dependent samples t-test. The findings suggest that computational thinking skills level of students and their self-efficacy perception related to block-based programming increased significantly with the Scratch-based activities integrated into 5E learning model applied in science subjects. In addition, students have positive attitudes towards these activities. Thus, it is recommended to apply Scratch-based coding applications in teaching science subjects
A Mixed-Methods Study of Secondary Student and Teacher Attitudes to Mobile Education Apps in Lagos, Nigeria
Get PDFWith the advent of smartphones, laptops, and other various portable devices, the ability to incorporate technology into the classroom has increased dramatically in the last few decades. This study evaluates the perceptions and attitudes of both students and teachers in relation to mobile apps that assist in classroom learning. The research used a mixed-methods approach that collected demographic information and conducted qualitative interviews to determine the perceptions of mobile apps to students and teachers. Cross-sectional data was collected from participants and analyzed for associations. 43 students and 6 teachers were recruited and interviewed. The participants were asked about their thoughts on mobile educational apps, and their interviews were audio recorded and transcribed. Inductive thematic analysis was used to analyze the data. For students, themes were centered on barriers to educational app adoption, barriers to continued use of education apps, tracking progress, credibility, and goal setting/reminders. For teachers, themes identified that influenced mobile app use, and criteria used for mobile app selection was identified. Future research should aim to assess quantitative improvements in mobile educational app use within the classroom
HIV/AIDS in Combination with Enterocytozoon bieneusi Infection
Get PDFAcquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a significant public health problem caused by infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The most common cause of death in AIDS patients is opportunistic infection with various microorganisms. Intestinal protozoa, such as Enterocytozoon bieneusi, are prevalent yet difficult to treat. This review will provide an overview of HIV/AIDS mixed with Enterocytozoon bieneusi infection by discussing an introduction, epidemiology, detection methodology, and treatment strategies
Suicidal Behaviors among Chinese Primary and Secondary School Students: A Causal Analysis
Get PDFSuicide has emerged as a severe global public health issue, ranking as the fourth most common cause of death for young people aged 15 to 19 years, according to the World Health Organization. Suicidal incidents among Chinese elementary and secondary school kids have increased recently, causing irreparable harm to families, schools, and society as a whole. To contribute to continuing efforts to strengthen suicide prevention strategies for Chinese adolescents, this paper focuses on studying the causes of teenage suicide in China from personal, familial, educational, and social viewpoints
The Application of the 5E Instructional Model in Chinese Basic Education
Get PDFThe 5E instructional framework is a pedagogical approach that consists of five distinct phases, namely engagement, exploration, explanation, elaboration, and evaluation, which together form a comprehensive learning cycle. Each stage denotes a crucial instructional process. The objective of the model is to facilitate the development of a robust knowledge base among students through their active engagement. This paper provides an overview of the historical development of the 5E Model and evaluates its application in the context of Chinese elementary education. The aim is to offer valuable insights into this educational strategy for teachers in the Chinese basic education system
Risks in Online College Student Lending in China and Coordinated Regulation
Get PDFSince its introduction to China in 2007, online lending has witnessed a boom, aided by the impetus of internet development. Due to the peculiarities of the borrowers, online college student loans facilitated by peer-to-peer lending platforms have sparked widespread public concern. Many issues plague online lending operations for college students, including unclear duties of the platform, immature approval and exit regulations, interest rates, and fee structures; knowledge asymmetry in the transaction; and false publicity of the platform for profiteering purposes. As a result, internet lending risks are increasing, including credit risk, usury risk, and information leakage risk. The objective of this research was to provide implications for risk avoidance and action by exploring the causes of these risks and describing the current governance of online student lending
Cognitive Dysfunction in Hypothyroidism
Get PDFCognitive function and hypothyroidism are strongly associated, and age-related differences in performance are significant. The association between hypothyroidism and cognitive impairment in adult patients is still debatable, although it is most severe in the fetus and neonatal period, where it is easy to leave lasting sequelae. Current theories postulate that the various age-related manifestations of this cognitive impairment may be linked to the various stages of hypothyroidism during the time-dependent development of the neurological system. Although the precise mechanism is still not entirely understood, it might be connected to immunological factors