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Fostering Self-Efficacy among Filipino Nursing Students Post-Pandemic: Effectiveness of Dedicated Education Units
No full textThe COVID-19 pandemic has posed unprecedented challenges to nursing education in the Philippines, prompting the exploration of innovative strategies to support students\u27 self-efficacy. This study investigates the implementation of the Dedicated Education Unit (DEU) model in Filipino nursing education post-pandemic. Drawing from international research and theoretical frameworks such as Bandura\u27s Social Cognitive Theory, the study explores the potential benefits of DEUs in enhancing students\u27 self-efficacy. A pre-test, post-test experimental design was employed to evaluate the impact of DEU implementation on nursing students\u27 self-efficacy levels. Statistical analyses reveal a significant increase in students\u27 self-efficacy post-intervention (p-value=0.003), indicating the efficacy of the DEU model in fostering students\u27 confidence and belief in their clinical abilities. The average score before the intervention was 2.81, while after the intervention, it increased to 3.67. Discussion highlights the positive outcomes associated with DEUs, including improvements in student self-efficacy, critical thinking, and successful transition to professional practice. The study concludes with implications for future research and practice, emphasizing the importance of continued exploration and adaptation of innovative clinical education models to meet the evolving needs of nursing students and healthcare systems
The Theoretical Merits and Practical Challenges of Adopting an ESAP Methodology in Teaching ESP, with an Emphasis on the Pragmatic Viability of an EGAP Approach
No full textThis article vividly exhibits and distinguishes the distinctions between teaching ESAP and EGAP. It defines the two approaches and shows which teaching approach is the realistic option according to the author\u27s point of view. The author hence proceeds with elucidations on why EGAP is the realistic option and elaborates on the five roles of an ESP teacher. In addition, the author mentions a study that was conducted in Vietnam. The study was based on a systematic literature review of current research on English for Specific Academic Purposes (ESAP) and English for General Academic Purposes (EGAP) teaching approaches, and 15 relevant studies were synthesized. Some of this research showed positive results, while others showed negative results of the approaches. The final results of this study show that ESAP learning was hard in practice. It shows how EGAP is considered a course to equip and prepare students for ESAP courses. It prompts EGAP through group work and suggests it will make students feel less intimidated. The weaker students will learn from the stronger students in an EGAP group working class. It shows one of the relevant study\u27s responses and teachers who think EGAP is significant in teaching before students can enter ESAP courses. Scaffolding is considered a significant role teachers need to ensure learners have reached their needs in both approaches. In the latter part of the article, the author mentions her experience teaching ESAP at Kuwait University, specifically at the College of Engineering. The authors show what difficulties they have gone through and how they managed to teach at this college
Music, Arts, `Physical Education and Health (MAPEH) Learning Objectives’ Level of Attainment and Utilization of Learning Resources
No full textThe study determined the attainment of the learning objectives and utilization of resources for the Music, Arts, Physical Education and Health (MAPEH) course as assessed by the College of Teacher Education students in a university in Cebu City, Philippines. This study employed the descriptive-correlational method of research using a research-made questionnaire, which was subjected to content validation and pilot testing. All 3rd-year and 4th-year MAPEH majors of the Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education majors during the survey were the respondents of this study. There were 32 third-year BSED - MAPEH students and 21 fourth-year BSED - MAPEH students at the time of the study. The study\u27s findings highlight the need for continuous improvement in MAPEH\u27s teaching and learning experiences. Specifically, the need for progress through various stages for effective behavior change, the importance of providing adequate resources and support to enhance students\u27 competence and motivation, and the significance of appropriate learning resources would support students\u27 mastery of MAPEH course objectives and enhance their motivation and performance
Cultural Dissemination of North African Diaspora in Western Europe: From Pasts to Pixels
No full textThis study takes stock of the North African diaspora\u27s experiences in Western Europe across four distinct generations. It draws on a tailored theoretical framework to deconstruct the interactions of the historical experiences, societal shifts, and identity negotiations these generations have gone through in the process of cultural dissemination. The central question of the paper revolves around understanding the ways digital platforms and social media influence the negotiation and preservation of cultural heritage, as well as looking into how these technological advancements impact the formation of diasporic identities. The primary objective herein is to shed light on the challenges, resistances, and adaptations experienced by the four generations (Pioneering, Integration, Globalization, and Digital Generations) in the face of cultural differences, discrimination, and the unique opportunities afforded by the digital age. Furthermore, the objective is to contribute to the existing body of literature by adopting a holistic approach that synthesizes various aspects of the diasporic experience, shedding light on the ways in which technology shapes the cultural narratives of North African communities, ultimately offering some insights into the broader discourse on cultural resilience, connectivity, and the evolving nature of diasporic communities in the contemporary world
Examining the Developing Influence of Emerging Technologies in the Media Sector of Afghanistan
No full textThe study sets the stage by outlining the growing significance of digital platforms in Afghan media and the transformative potential of emerging technologies in this landscape. The purpose of this research is to comprehensively analyze the current state of affairs, challenges, and opportunities associated with integrating emerging technologies into Afghanistan\u27s media sector. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the study utilizes questionnaires and interviews to gather data from a sample size of 80 participants representing diverse media outlets in Afghanistan. Quantitative analysis involves descriptive statistics and chi-square tests, while qualitative data from interviews are thematically analyzed to provide deeper insights. The results shed light on notable disparities in technology adoption rates, with cloud computing and artificial intelligence emerging as frontrunners. Anticipated integration levels vary across technologies, with cloud computing and AI garnering significant interest. Perceived challenges in integration range from moderately to extremely challenging, while opportunities for media development are viewed as promising. In conclusion, the study underscores the transformative potential of emerging technologies in Afghanistan\u27s media landscape, despite existing challenges. It offers recommendations such as enhancing media literacy and addressing infrastructure gaps to fully harness the benefits of technological advancements
Leveraging Advanced Machine Learning Algorithms for Enhanced Cyberattack Detection on U.S. Business Networks
No full textCyberattacks\u27 rising volume and sophistication have made conventional security measures, such as firewalls, signature-based intrusion detection systems, and antivirus software, increasingly inadequate. The upsurge of cyber threats has been one of the most pressing predicaments for U.S. organizations in the digital age. With the increased dependence on internet-based forums, cloud computing, and interconnected networks, companies face an advancing number of extreme cyberattacks. The chief objective of this research project is to design and deploy proven machine learning methods to enhance the detection and combating of cyberattacks on U.S. organization networks. This research project retrieved a cyber-attack dataset from Kaggle.com, which had a collection of public datasets of cyber threats. This dataset was curated precisely, offering a realistic representation of cyber-attack scenarios, making it an ideal playground for various analytical tasks. The collection was classified as per the source of the relevant information, such as host-based datasets, network traffic datasets, malware or fraud reports, or a special section for datasets that can be classified according to a specific source. The dataset comprised numerous network traffic attributes such as source and destination IP addresses, ports, protocol, payload size, and attack labels. For this research project, three machine learning algorithms were used, namely: Logistic Regression, XG-Boost and Random Forest. This research project applied performance metrics such as accuracy, precision, recall, and F1 score for the performance of the classification models were considered. The result illustrated that the random forest model was far superior in accuracy compared to the logistic regression model; particularly, it had excellent accuracy. Through the use of advanced machine learning models, organizations will be in a position to devise more dynamic and intelligent security systems that evolve with the threat landscape. These intelligent systems monitor every kind of anomaly, malicious activity, and threat response with unparalleled effectiveness. The findings of this research project have significant implications for enhancing cybersecurity in U.S. organizational networks
Iran and Turkey Cooperation in the trans-regional transportation network and its Impact on the Implementation of the Chinese BRI in the Middle East
No full textThis paper explores the prospects of cooperation between Iran and Turkey in the trans-regional transportation network, particularly the International North-South Corridor and the Middle Corridor, and the impact of such collaboration on implementing the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative in the Middle East. The paper concludes the implementation of the Belt and Road Initiative in the greater Middle Eastern region would undoubtedly be made possible by cooperation between Iran and Turkey in the transregional transportation network, specifically in the International North-South Corridor and the Middle Corridor
Give Change A Chance: Lived Experiences Of Moro Rebels Turned Public Servants
No full textThe Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), formerly known as the New Moro National Liberation Front, is an Islamic separatist organization based in the southern Philippines. It seeks an independent Islamic state or autonomous region for the Filipino Muslim minority, known as the Moro people, who live primarily in the Philippines’ Mindanao region. The MILF is chiefly located in central Mindanao and is the Philippines’ largest separatist group; it is also considered the strongest group in Mindanao (Macasalong 2014). This study delved into the lived experiences of the Moro rebels turned public servants, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) through a qualitative research method. The informants of this study were the ten (10) former or surrendered members of the MNLF or MILF. All informants were subjected to an individual in-depth interview. The findings of this study are described in emergent themes. Seven (7) emergent themes described the positive and negative experiences of the informants as a former Moro rebels to becoming public servant. For the positive experiences, three (3) emergent themes were developed, namely Fulfillment in Serving the Community, Positive Impact on Community Peace, and Societal Recognition and Acceptance. For the negative experiences, four (4) emergent themes were also developed, to wit: Facing Social Judgment and Stigma, Struggling with the New Responsibilities, Adjusting to Bureaucracy and Conflict of Ideals, and Emotional Struggles in Role Transition. Meanwhile, two (2) emergent themes were formulated to explain how the informants address the challenges encountered in the performance of their duties as public servants, namely: Building New Networks and Relationships and Leveraging Past Experiences. Similarly, two (2) emergent themes were formulated to illustrate the strategies employed by the informants to address the problems encountered in the performance of their duties, namely: Seeking Guidance and Support and Emphasizing Communication and Collaboration. Finally, two (2) emergent themes were formulated to described the aspirations of the informants to improve the quality of the performance of their duties as public servants, namely: Enhancing Skills and Education and Improving Community Relations. Based on the emergent themes identified, it is necessary to assist the former Moro rebels in transitioning to civilian life to enhance their overall well-being. A reintegration support program can be implemented to provide vocational training to cultivate a sense of community, resilience, and hope
Impact of Financial and Non-Financial Factors on the Performance of Companies in the Global Health Care Sector
No full textThis paper evaluates the impact of financial and non-financial factors on the performance of companies in the Global Health Care Sector while also promoting sustainable development goals (SDGs), specifically, SDG 3 (Good health and well-being) and SDG 5(Gender equality). The S&P 700 healthcare index is chosen, and a purposive sampling technique is used to obtain the top 50 companies in the index with 12 years of annual data of the given variables. This research applies a multiple linear regression test on panel data collected utilising the S&P CapitalIQ database. Notably, the research findings indicate that factors including market capitalisation, firm size, capital expenditures, and dividend per share (partially) have a positive and significant relationship, while the cost of goods sold hurts a company\u27s profitability. These outcomes are consistent with the impact that these variables will have on business financial success. However, empirical data analysis results did not support other variables, especially, governance-related variables. The findings show that business profitability is unaffected by capital expenditures as a percentage of sales, leverage levels, liquidity levels, board independence, board size, board tenure, and women\u27s representation. This discrepancy between expected and observed results emphasises how complicated business dynamics are and how many different factors can affect success. Profitability, corporate governance, innovative capacity, environmental sustainability, and social responsibility are only a few of the variables that contribute to the value of healthcare companies. This can help us learn more about ethical and environmentally friendly business methods
The Effectiveness of Implementing Task-Based Language Teaching in Saudi Secondary Schools to Improve Students\u27 Oral Fluency
No full textThis research project investigated the effectiveness of implementing Task-based Language Teaching (TBLT) in enhancing the oral fluency of Saudi secondary school students. The study aimed to assess whether a structured TBLT approach could lead to significant improvements in oral fluency among female students nearing the end of high school. The research utilized a sample of 60 female students from secondary schools in Saudi Arabia. The methodology employed a pre/post-test design, where students\u27 oral fluency was assessed before and after the intervention. A series of tasks designed to promote speaking proficiency were implemented over a period of several weeks. Additionally, questionnaires were administered to gauge students\u27 perceptions of the TBLT approach. The results indicated a notable improvement in the oral fluency skills of participants following the implementation of TBLT (p < 0.05). Specifically, students demonstrated increased confidence in speaking, enhanced vocabulary usage, and improved pronunciation. In conclusion, the findings suggest that Task-based Language Teaching can be an effective method for enhancing oral fluency among Saudi secondary school students. The study underscores the potential benefits of incorporating communicative language teaching approaches into the curriculum to better prepare students for real-life communication situations. However, further research with larger sample sizes and longitudinal studies are recommended to validate these findings and explore the long-term impact of TBLT implementation