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FACTORS CAUSING AVERSION TO MATHEMATICS AMONG GRADE 12 STUDENTS IN PRIVATE SCHOOL IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF TAMPARAN PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL SUR, PHILIPPINES
Get PDFThis study investigated the factors causing aversion to mathematics among grade 12 students of a private school in the municipality of Tamparan, Lanao del Sur, Philippines, enrolled in the school year 2023-2024. One hundred fifty (n=150) grade 12 students were surveyed using the Causes of Students’ Aversion in Mathematics Questionnaire (CSAMQ) developed by the authors. The following two questions guide the investigation: 1) What are the causes of students’ aversion to mathematics? 2) What are the students’ levels of aversion to mathematics? Students’ aversion to learning mathematics was hypothesized as caused by the nature of mathematics, the teacher, and student factors. On the causes of aversion, students declared that of mathematics factors (40.65%) and the teacher factors (56.3%) do not cause aversion, while the student factors (39.26%) cause aversion among them. On the level of aversion, students have a low level of aversion in mathematics due to the nature of mathematics factors (40.65 %) and teacher factors (56.3%), while having a high level due to student factors (39.26%). The results underscore the need to reduce the causes of aversion among students due to teachers’ teaching practices and students’ learning attitude, study practices, and personality characteristics of both teachers and students.
 
FOSTERING COLLABORATIVE ENGAGEMENT: STRATEGIES FOR STAKEHOLDER COOPERATION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION IN ZAMBIA
Get PDFInvestigated strategies for stakeholder cooperation in Early Childhood Education (ECE) in Zambia. Emphasized collaboration between government, educators, families, and community organizations. Applied an interpretivist-phenomenological design with qualitative methods (interviews, observations, document review). Involved 10 purposively selected participants. Identified key barriers and enablers of stakeholder engagement. Recommended improved communication, stakeholder training, and formal collaboration policies
A FORUM FOR CONSTRUCTIVE PUBLIC DISCOURSE: A NEEDS ANALYSIS
Get PDFThe recent prevalence of various AI tools and online platforms has digitized how L2 learners approach learning English in higher education. Learners can now easily access not only language support online but can also share their ideas and voice their opinions on a range of platforms. With more opportunities to interact online, instead of the more traditional transactional usage of language tools, learners need to be prepared for how to express themselves and how to deal with feedback. Current research has largely focused on medical forums when analyzing the posting of Japanese higher education learners. Before constructing a public forum for English language learners in Japanese higher education to share their voices on a host of opinions and issues, a needs analysis study was conducted to assess what online tools and platforms language learners currently utilize, what they learn from their experiences, and how they would like to shape future interactions and platforms. A survey was carried out with 150 first-year university students anonymously, online, and in English. Semantic analysis (Liu, 2022) was employed to draw out pertinent findings, along with a modified version of Chun, Kern, and Smith’s (2016) framework for analysis. Findings suggest that learners are typically passive with their interactions on public forums, but a sizable minority seek to learn more about being more involved in public discourse. This presentation will detail the study’s findings and discuss how they will shape the creation of a forum for constructive public discourse aimed at Japanese university students
VARIATION OF PHYSICAL AND CINEMATIC PARAMETERS OF FLOWS IN STEPPED CHANNEL
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The nappe flow regime is divided into three sub-types, characterized by the formation or absence of hydraulic jumps on the bed of the stairs. The skimming flow regime is sub-divided considering the geometry of the steps and the flow conditions that lead to different configurations of the flow fields near the steps. For this, we have made an experimental approach in the laboratory of civil engineering at the University of Laghouat (Algeria), in three (03) models: model A (4cm x 7.5cm 4cmx) and model B (8cm x 7.5cm 8cmx), and the third model C size (12cm x 12 cm x 7.5 cm) developed "Plexiglas." Three slopes were studied in this experiment: a = 20 °, 30 ° and a = a = 45 ° for the three models, with flow rates ranging from q = 0.96 l / s / ml up to q = 33.02 l / s / ml.The purpose of this experimental study is to show the evolution of the velocity profiles in the cross sections of the flows, and pressure variations in the three studied models. The analysis of our results led us to conclude that, The result obtained in the model B and C where the flow is in nappe flow; the pressure field increases in horizontally steps and decreases in vertically steps; this is due to the effect of the impact of the flow on the step; and against the pressure in step is below atmospheric pressure (vacuum). Furthermore, the speeds increase significantly with increasing rate of flow and accelerated more than one moves downstream; In the last, for the skimming flow, longitudinal flow velocity distribution is nearly constant which is shown in the uniform area flow.
 
QUANTIFYING PERSONALIZATION: A MULTIVARIABLE STUDY OF INDIVIDUALIZED TEACHING PLAN EFFECTIVENESS: Received: 04th December 2025, Revised: 11th December 2025, Accepted: 15th December 2025, Date of Publication: 17th December 2025
No full textEducation systems around the world are moving away from traditional teacher-centered methods toward learner-centered approaches that prioritize inclusion, personalization, and measurable growth. However, turning these ideals into consistent and sustainable teaching practices remains a challenge for many educators. This study introduces an evidence-based framework for creating and implementing Individualized Teaching Plans (ITPs) that bridge this gap. It combines theoretical insights, empirical data, and statistical analysis to uncover the factors that most significantly contribute to student success. Drawing from 63 international studies published between 2018 and 2024, nine key instructional parameters that support effective ITPs were identified. In addition, 30 real-world student cases were analyzed alongside the perspectives of 30 education experts to evaluate how these parameters influence academic progress. A multivariable regression analysis revealed that instructional adaptation, goal clarity, review frequency, and assessment regularity have the strongest positive effects on learning outcomes. When teaching is both personalized and guided by data-driven practice, it shows a moderate-to-strong impact on achievement (g = 0.61; R² = 0.72). The paper concludes by presenting a nine-factor ITP model designed for global use—one that highlights the importance of adaptive instruction, reflective planning, and educational equity as essential pillars for improving learning experiences for all students
EFFECT OF ADJACENT SHADING ON BUILDING ENVELOPE HEAT GAIN IN TROPICAL CLIMATE
Get PDFIn tropical regions, approximately 60% of building energy is consumed by cooling systems, with heat gain through the building envelope being a major contributor. The Overall Thermal Transfer Value (OTTV) is a metric used to quantify average heat gain in air-conditioned buildings. However, the standard OTTV calculation does not account for shading from adjacent buildings—an increasingly common feature in high-density urban areas. This paper presents an empirical study on the thermal performance of building envelopes considering adjacent shading in tropical climates. Dynamic simulations of annual heat gain were conducted for buildings with and without adjacent shading for comparative analysis. The results highlight the significant impact of adjacent structures on heat gain performance and offer supplementary data to improve the current OTTV calculation method, especially for multi-block developments
A QUALITATIVE INVESTIGATION INTO MALDIVIAN PARENTS' COPING MECHANISMS FOR BRINGING UP CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER
Get PDFThe mental and emotional health of their parents may be greatly impacted by the social interaction, communication, and behaviour difficulties that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) frequently experience. Compared to parents of children with other disabilities or children who are typically developing, parents of children with ASD often experience higher levels of stress, depression, and anxiety. Many people therefore use a variety of coping mechanisms to deal with these difficulties. The purpose of this study was to investigate the coping strategies employed by Maldivian parents of children with ASD. Thirteen parents were chosen through purposive sampling, and researchers interviewed them in-person using a descriptive qualitative methodology. In order to guarantee consistency and dependability in the coding and theme development, a collaborative team approach was utilised in conjunction with thematic analysis to interpret the data. The results showed that parents employed both emotion-focused tactics, like acceptance and adaptation, and problem-focused tactics, like enhancing communication, managing daily routines, and looking for social support. These coping strategies improved parents' mental health and their kids' behaviour while assisting them in navigating the psychological costs of providing care. The findings emphasise how crucial it is to offer families of children with ASD competent support. Healthcare providers are urged to evaluate coping mechanisms used by parents and design interventions that consider these families’ background. Parental stress reduction and the general well-being of their children can be greatly enhanced by offering suitable resources, such as support groups, educational materials, online platforms, and referrals to professional services like social work or therapy. In addition to helping parents on their journey of providing care, these insights improve the care given to children with ASD and strengthen parent-child bonds
TREATING CHRONIC SCHIZOPHRENIA AND COMPLEX TRAUMA THROUGH JUNGIAN DREAMWORK: A PRISON-BASED CASE STUDY: Received: 10 March 2025, Revised: 21 March 2025, Accepted: 08 August 2025, Date of Publication: 14 October 2025
No full textThis case study documents the integrative treatment of a woman with chronic schizophrenia, complex PTSD, and comorbid anxiety and depression, incarcerated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her primary symptoms included persistent hallucinations, trauma-driven nightmares, and emotional dysregulation. Traumatic themes of incest, supernatural forces, and violent dream figures dominated her inner world, exacerbated by institutional isolation, grief over a deceased brother, and unresolved family betrayal. Treatment combined Jungian dreamwork, guided hypnagogic induction, symbolic reframing, and trauma-focused narrative therapy. Hallucinatory content was interpreted as disowned psychic fragments; she was taught lucid dreaming, meditative coping skills, and dream preparation rituals. Through these techniques, she gained increasing agency in her dream life and began re-integrating dissociated parts of the self. Art assignments and metaphor-based dialogues enabled her to visualize and confront the “poltergeist” figure (a symbolic condensation of unresolved trauma and fear). Parallel work focused on dismantling distorted family loyalty and confronting historical abuse. She ultimately rejected financial dependency on her abuser, reasserted personal boundaries, and re-engaged with psychiatric care after initial resistance to medication. Her hallucinations diminished, and she reframed residual trauma as material for growth rather than doom. This case illustrates the power of symbolic and integrative interventions in treating schizophrenia complicated by developmental trauma. It further highlights the therapeutic challenges and innovations necessitated by pandemic-era incarceration
THE EVOLUTION OF INGUSH CIVIL ACTIVISM: PROTEST, IDENTITY, AND THE FORMATION OF CIVIL SOCIETY
Get PDFThis study, part of my doctoral dissertation, concerns the evolution of civil activism, through the case of one indigenous North Caucasian people living on the periphery of the European space. Its objective is to analyze based on extensive fieldwork how collective memory and identity inform protest practices and shape the trajectory of civil society development in Ingushetia (unsovereign state, a Muslim-majority republic of Russia). The research employs qualitative methodology, combining content analysis of primary sources and documentary materials with newly collected oral histories from activists, “memory groups,” and narratives from media and official documents. Analytical categories such as protest ritual and political opportunities provide the framework for examining demonstrations in 1973, 1990, and 2018–2019. Findings indicate that Ingush protests reflect solidarity, resilience, and democratic aspirations. The trajectory of activism highlights continuity in themes of historical trauma, territorial justice, and identity, while the 2018–2019 demonstrations introduced new features: diversification of strategies, broader social participation with greater gender inclusivity, and a democratization of traditional authority structures. Simultaneously, activism is constrained by systemic state repression, which delegitimizes protest yet paradoxically strengthens collective resilience and motivates new generations to seek more institutionalized avenues for identity preservation. Research outcomes underscore the symbolic and ritual dimensions of protest, demonstrating how collective memory is mobilized under authoritarian conditions. Ingush activism thus serves as both a continuation of historical struggles and a modern search for democratic expression. Future scope includes comparative studies of civic activism in non-democratic contexts, with the Ingush case offering valuable insights into the intersections of minority rights, cultural preservation, and European democratic norms. Further exploration of alternative activism, including creative protest and knowledge mediation, may reveal new strategies for civic engagement. The research [PHDF-23-284] has been supported by the Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation of Georgia
THE EFFECT OF TOURIST PARENTS’ COGNITIVE AND AFFECTIVE TRUST IN KIDS CLUB EMPLOYEES ON CUSTOMER SATISFACTION AND INTENTION TO RECOMMEND
Get PDFThis project is about the trust relationship between parents traveling within the scope of family tourism and employees working in kids clubs of hotels. As it is known, tourists traveling within the scope of family tourism leave their children in kids clubs located in child-friendly hotels for both fun and learning during their stay. For this reason, issues such as the sufficient number of personnel employed in kids clubs, their job qualifications and the ability of these personnel to communicate effectively with children are gaining importance. One of the most important characteristics that the personnel working in kids clubs should have is reliability. Among the previous studies in the literature, no research examining the trust relationship between kids club employees and tourists (parents) has been found. Based on this determination, the trust that tourist parents have in kids club personnel is examined in the context of Interpersonal Relationship Theory in this study. In addition, the effect of cognitive and affective trust in kids club employees on customer satisfaction and intention to recommend is investigated in the study. The aim of the study is to determine the effect of cognitive and affective trust that parents have in employees working in kids clubs of hotels on customer satisfaction and intention to recommend. In this way, it will be possible to determine the level of cognitive and affective trust in kids club employees and whether this trust affects customer satisfaction and intention to recommend through the eyes of parents. In order to achieve this aim, parents who have received service from kids clubs during their hotel stays in Turkey in the last five years will be contacted by face to face and/or online questionnaires and data will be collected from them. The data will be tested using a quantitative research design and appropriate analyses, and the hypotheses created will be tested. The findings reached in the study will be presented to the attention of practitioners in order to improve the service provided by employees in kids clubs and will contribute to businesses in terms of making a difference with the services of kids clubs. The most important contribution of the study to the field is to identify the points where kids club employees of hotels fall short in providing services and to develop in-service trainings in this direction, and to create awareness in a broader context for the determination of guiding principles including parameters such as “accommodation, food and beverage, health and safety-employees” for child-friendly hotels in Turkey