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Generational Use of Binisaya in Dapitan: Implications for Education
Full text linkThe study was conducted to explore and analyze the reasons for language use and to review how the language operates as a vernacular through mixed methods research. The quantitative data were collected through an online survey, and the qualitative information was elicited through interview. The findings suggest that the term ‘putli’ is used more appropriately by the majority than the term ‘mapahiubsanon’. Respondents failed to use terms appropriately and barely use them because of their vernacular nonexistence. They verified using English alternatives to unfamiliar terms. Inappropriate language usage is attributed to the practices of their surroundings. The language was used since their younger days while they were still acquiring the first language, and they established the same language in their consciousness, which means they fully adopted the language they picked from their precedence without establishing awareness on the origin of the utterance. These words existed and had been in place long before they were born which suggests that the generation should be educated in their home language to do better in the later years of education, to become producers and consumers of knowledge
CHALLENGES OF NOTE-TAKING IN POWERPOINT-BASED LECTURES: AN ANALYSIS OF FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS AT MUKUBA UNIVERSITY
Full text linkThis mixed-methods study rigorously examines the cognitive and engagement challenges faced by first-year university students across four disciplines—Non-Quota, Nutrition Sciences, Education, and Computer Science—when engaging with PowerPoint-based lectures. A total of 60 students were selected using stratified purposive sampling to ensure discipline-specific representation. The study aims to critically assess the impact of PowerPoint presentations on cognitive overload, student participation, note-taking strategies, and the effective use of technology within lecture environments. The findings reveal that PowerPoint lectures, often characterized by fast-paced, information-dense slides, significantly contribute to cognitive overload. Students struggled with divided attention, attempting to transcribe slides while simultaneously processing verbal explanations, which led to shallow, passive learning. The teacher-centred nature of these lectures further diminished opportunities for active student engagement and critical thinking, as students primarily focused on transcribing content rather than interacting with the material in meaningful ways. Notably, the study highlights the prevalent use of passive note-taking strategies, such as verbatim transcription or photographing slides, which undermined deeper cognitive engagement and hindered information retention. While technology was perceived as a tool for enhancing learning, its use was often counterproductive, as it acted more as a distraction than an aid to understanding, particularly when students resorted to capturing slides rather than engaging critically with the content. This research highlights the pressing need for educators to recalibrate PowerPoint usage in ways that foster active learning. By designing less cognitively demanding slides, integrating interactive pedagogical strategies, and providing explicit guidance on effective note-taking techniques, instructors can mitigate the cognitive overload experienced by students. This study contributes significantly to the discourse on pedagogical practices in higher education, offering actionable recommendations to enhance the efficacy of PowerPoint-based instruction and promote deeper, more meaningful learning experiences across disciplines
South Sudan’s Election and the Prospect of Post-Electoral Violence
Full text linkPost-war elections, a crucial step in the journey towards peace, are a cornerstone of rebuilding and stabilising societies after conflict. They lay the groundwork for sustainable peace by fostering legitimacy, promoting reconciliation, ensuring democratic governance, and facilitating economic recovery and development. Despite success in a few cases, post-war elections have not always yielded desirable outcomes, and South Sudan will not be an exception. This paper argues that the anticipated elections in South Sudan are not merely a political event but a potential catalyst for violence. The nascent state is already grappling with violence, fragile political and institutional capacity, and the ongoing conflict and instability in various regions pose significant risks to the safety of voters and election officials. Armed groups and intercommunal violence further exacerbate the situation, on top of power struggles, logistical challenges due to poor infrastructure and the lack of administrative capacity. South Sudan is a divided state, and that has made ethnic tensions one of the critical drivers of inter-ethnic and communal conflicts, which have driven millions away from their homes, hence affecting voter education and participation. Addressing these challenges requires coordinated efforts from the South Sudanese government, civil society, and the international community, whose roles are crucial in creating an environment conducive to free, fair, and peaceful elections. The international community, in particular, plays a significant role in ensuring that South Sudan’s elections are conducted in a manner that upholds democratic principles and respects human rights. These challenges highlight the absence of the minimum requirements for conducting successful elections and reducing the destabilising risk associated with post-election situations
Noorbakshia influence in Kashmir: The chak dynasty’s role in its Expansion
Full text linkThe Noorbakshia is a particular school of Kubraviya Sufi tradition that had a leading influence on the development of the religious and socio-political life in Kashmir during the late 15 th -16 th century. The order was based on the teachings of Sayyid Mohammad Nurbaksh (1392-1464), and reflected a mash-up of Sunni and Shi'ite theological orientations, although it focused on the devotion to the Ahl al-Bayt and the Twelve Imams. Its diffusion in the Kashmir is linked with the work of Mir Shams-ud-Din Araki who, with his spiritual power, changed the several important nobles and enabled the foundation of khanqahs which became the focus of religious and cultural life. The Chak dynasty, which was also in line with Shi, was very essential in motivating the order by the patronage it brought to the political dimension in strengthening its presence in the valley. But the rule of the Noorbakshia was strongly opposed by Sunni ulema and nobles, and subsequent persecution under Mughal interventions, especially during the campaigns of Mirza Haidar Dughlat. Nevertheless, despite such difficulties, the order had a great role in changing the Kashmir religious identity and court politics as part of changes in sectarian orientation, power dynamics, and cultural bargaining. This paper looks into the emergence of the Noorbakshia order in Kashmir, institutional reinforcement, resistance and its legacy in the contentious history of religion and authority in the region
The Political Economy of Green Transitions: Financing Climate Action in the Global South
No full textThis study examines the political economy of financing green transitions in the Global South, analyzing structural barriers, geopolitical constraints, and market-driven limitations that hinder equitable climate finance flows. The main research objectives focus on assessing how political and economic structures shape green financing accessibility, and identifying policy solutions to enhance climate investment effectiveness. Adopting a mixed-methods approach, the study combines dependency theory, world-systems theory, and green political economy frameworks with comparative case studies from Brazil, Kenya, India, and Indonesia. Data was gathered through policy analysis, expert interviews, and financial flow assessments. Key findings reveal persistent North-South disparities, with only 14% of multilateral climate funds reaching Least Developed Countries (LDCs). Market mechanisms prioritize profitable mitigation projects over adaptation, while debt-climate traps force vulnerable nations to divert resources from resilience-building. Case studies highlight contradictions, such as Kenya’s pioneering green bonds failing to address rural energy poverty, and India’s clean energy fund coexisting with coal expansion. The research contributes to climate justice debates by exposing how existing finance architectures reproduce inequality. It proposes six evidence-based recommendations, including democratizing climate governance and mandating 30% private finance allocation to adaptation. The study concludes that systemic reforms not incremental changes are needed to align financial flows with just transition principles
NAVIGATING THE SELF: DIASPORIC CARTOGRAPHIES IN THE FICTION OF BHARATI MUKHERJEE AND MEENA ALEXANDER
Full text linkThe beginning of the twenty-first century was marked with unprecedented migrations in the world that has changed the concept of home, belonging, and identity. Bharati Mukherjee and Meena Alexander are two of the key characters who argue on the multidimensionality of the diasporic consciousness in this shifting environment. South Asian origin and sense of acute exile, although both of them share them, take different directions in literary paths. Mukherjee fiction is a radicalized acceptance of assimilation and self-inventing and fetishizes the innovation of a new American identity through breaking and remaking. In his turn, Alexander texts are done in the manner of the lyrical speculations on fragmentation, memory and emotion bargaining of existence between worlds. In this paper, the author draws parallels between the manner in which both authors trace two distinct different diasporic cartographies Mukherjee by producing narratives of radical cultural transformation, and Alexander a poetics of multiple belonging and without-homelandness. The two halves of the immigrant experience they share are the exaltation of renewal and the agony of being in a transitional state that casts light on the issue of identity under the most mobile world
University Human Resources Professional Development extant as a Tool for Achieving Good Educational Formation
Full text linkThe study aimed to examine the University Human Resources Professional Development as a Tool for Achieving Good Educational Formation and examined the role of variables: gender, scientific qualifications, nature of work, and years of experience in examining the problem of study. The study population consisted of all (145) Palestine Technical University Khadoori (Ramallah Branch) employees for the year 2023, the sample consisted of (65).
The results of the study showed that Universities Human Resources Professional Development extant as a Tool for Achieving Good Educational Formation was high; it also showed that there were no statistically significant differences due to gender, nature of work, scientific qualification, and years of experienc
Analyzing the Impact of COVID-19 on Agricultural Cooperatives in Rwanda: Coping Strategies of the Dukunde Umurimo Cooperative
Full text linkThis study aims to unravel the profound impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Rwanda's agricultural cooperatives, concentrating on the nuanced dynamics within the Dukunde Umurimo cooperative. Its primary focus lies in assessing the extent of Covid-19's influence on the cooperative's members, exploring their adopted coping mechanisms, identifying post-pandemic challenges, and proposing strategies to alleviate these identified challenges. Employing a mixed-methods approach combining qualitative and quantitative research designs, the study encompassed 755 members of Dukunde Umurimo Cooperative, with a sample of 88 derived through the Yamane formula utilizing simple random and purposive sampling techniques. Data collection involved interviews, questionnaires, and documentation techniques. Utilizing descriptive statistics—frequency and percentage analysis—and comparative methods, the research evaluated cooperative productivity across pre-Covid, during, and post-Covid periods. Findings revealed a notable decrease in income and sales quantities during the Covid-19 period, followed by a significant post-pandemic increase. Concurrently, reductions in production, sales, and demand emerged as prominent challenges faced by Dukunde Umurimo cooperative members. Based on these findings, recommendations include strengthening resilience through diversification, and enhance the insurance risks management for the agricultural produce
Study on the Understanding and Use of Sino-Vietnamese Words: Perspectives from Secondary School Students in Ho Chi Minh City
Full text linkSino-Vietnamese vocabulary forms a substantial and crucial component of the Vietnamese language, yet its inherent complexity often impedes comprehension and correct application, especially among secondary school students. This can result in misunderstandings, misuse, and inaccurate deployment of Sino-Vietnamese words in both spoken and written contexts. Moreover, many secondary school students lack a comprehensive awareness of the broader importance of Sino-Vietnamese words in their daily lives and academic endeavors. This study examines the current understanding and usage of Sino-Vietnamese words among secondary school students in Ho Chi Minh City. Through a survey administered to 282 seventh-grade students across three schools, coupled with observational data, this research seeks to illuminate the challenges students encounter in mastering these words. The findings reveal that while lower secondary students demonstrate a moderate capacity to recognize Sino-Vietnamese words, they frequently struggle to distinguish them from native Vietnamese vocabulary. Notably, despite often being able to select appropriate Sino-Vietnamese words in specific situations, fewer exhibit a thorough grasp of their nuanced meanings. Furthermore, their ability to utilize these words effectively in writing and everyday communication is significantly limited, with many finding it difficult to construct complete sentences or employing the words incorrectly
Dancing Through Time: Reflections of Male Students on the Rich Tapestry of Philippine Folk Dance
Full text linkThis study delves into the shifting perceptions of male students concerning Philippine Folk Dance, a vibrant aspect of the country's cultural heritage. To gain a comprehensive understanding of these perspectives, a detailed survey was conducted among a diverse cohort of male students, encompassing various backgrounds, ages, and levels of familiarity with this traditional art form. The findings revealed a compelling consensus among the participants, illustrating that their engagement with Philippine Folk Dance significantly enhanced their understanding of the Philippines' cultural heritage and historical context. Many participants shared their experiences, noting that through the practice and appreciation of folk dance, they gained insights into the country’s rich past and the broader cultural narratives that shape Filipino identity. Moreover, the students articulated that participating in folk dance allowed them to connect with their roots, fostering a sense of belonging and pride in their cultural heritage. They emphasized that the dance forms serve as a powerful medium for storytelling and expression, illustrating Filipino society’s diverse traditions and values. This study ultimately underscores folk dance's vital role in promoting cultural awareness and identity among young individuals, indicating its potential to bridge generational gaps and enhance appreciation for the nation’s artistic expressions