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Assessing the Mediating Role of Life Satisfaction in the Nexus Between Financial Behavior and Financial Well-being
Get PDFThis quantitative non-experimental correlational study mainly aim to investigate the mediating effect of life satisfaction in the relationship between financial behavior and financial well-being of college students in the Davao Region. The data were collected online through Google Forms using adopted instruments. The respondents were chosen through stratified random selection. The measuring model underwent validity and reliability tests. Descriptive statistics were utilized to define the constructs in the study. The hypothesized mediation model was assessed by mediation analysis utilizing the standard algorithm bootstrapping of SmartPLS 4.0. Further, the study was anchored to the Theory of Planned Behavior, Life Satisfaction Theory, and the Behavioral Life-Cycle Hypothesis. The results indicated that the variables of the research satisfy both validity and reliability tests. The findings revealed that the students have moderate levels of life satisfaction and financial well-being while they demonstrate high levels of financial behavior
Application of the Model of Integrated Learning to Colleges: A Review
Get PDFIntegrated schooling in colleges involves the integration of various elements to provide a com-prehensive learning experience for students. The Model of Integrated Learning has gained attention in recent years as a framework for reimagining the structure and delivery of education in colleges. This literature review aims to review the application of the Model Integrated Learning in diverse college settings and to identify the key factors contributing to its successful implementation We will start by conducting a comprehensive search of relevant academic databases, such as ERIC, ProQuest, and Scopus. It has been discovered that the Model Integrated Learning is a useful framework for encouraging interdisciplinary learning, improving student engagement, and developing critical thinking abilities. The evaluation also emphasizes how crucial institutional commitment, curriculum design, and faculty support are to the effective implementation of the Model Integrated Learning. The resources offered provide insightful information about how the Model of Integrated Learning is really used in college settings. The integration of diverse educational practices, technologies, and methodologies holds significant promise for fostering enhanced student learning outcomes, promoting sustainability, nurturing innovation, and preparing students for the evolving demands of the futur
Serum Levels of Prostate Specific Antigen and Specific Reproductive Hormones Among Male Subjects with Benign Prostate Hyperplasia in Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Get PDFBenign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) is a medical condition in elderly men in which there is proliferation and enlargement of the prostate gland. This study evaluated the levels of male reproductive hormones among subjects with BPH. The study involved 150 subjects aged 40 years and above, comprising 80 BPH subjects attending the urology clinic and 70 control subjects. Five millilitres (5ml) of venous blood were collected from each subject into plain bottles for the determination of prostate-specific antigen (PSA), testosterone, prolactin, and estradiol, using the ELISA technique. The mean values of PSA (16.68±10.96 ng/ml), estradiol (71.03±18.56 pg/ml) and for the BPH subjects and prolactin (9.38±4.51 ng/ml) were significantly higher compared to the mean values of PSA (0.48±0.25ng/ml), estradiol (51.33±7.13npg/ml) and prolactin (6.92±1.93ng/ml) of the control subjects. However, the mean testosterone value of the BPH subjects (5.02±1.93 ng/ml) was significantly lower than the mean value for the control (6.57±3.48ng/ml). The BPH who used to consume alcohol had higher PSA (24.26±8.33ng/ml) and testosterone (7.68±3.41ng/ml) compared to the PSA (16.34±3.22ng/ml) and testosterone (4.95±3.62ng/ml) of those who never consumed alcohol. The BPH had significantly altered hormone parameters as well as raised PSA levels. Including hormonal parameters in diagnosing and managing BPH could be an important consideration in our population
The Impact of Digital Technologies on Memory and Memory Studies
Get PDFWith the widespread integration of smartphones, computers, and the internet, information access and processing have undergone significant changes. This paper investigates both positive and negative implications, acknowledging the extension of cognitive capacities through easy access to vast databases and external memory aids while also addressing concerns about diminished memory consolidation and reliance on shallow encoding strategies. Examining the interdisciplinary field of memory studies, the study also highlights collaborative efforts among scholars in psychology, neuroscience, sociology, and information science to comprehend the impact of digital technologies on memory, and emphasizes the challenges and future directions in memory research, including issues like digital amnesia, information overload, and privacy concerns. Overall, the paper underscores the need for understanding the relationship between human memory and digital tools, enabling the development of strategies to enhance memory, counteract potential adverse effects, and promote a balanced utilization of digital resources in memory-related tasks
English as the Pluricentric Language: Changes within the Educational Process
Get PDFThe limited exposure to the native-like environment has been argued to incubate the priority of communicative meanings over language correctness or grammatical rules. This paper explores the mobility of English across contexts which are not tied to fixed rules, hence creating the varieties of Englishes. With the employment of document collection and semi-structured interview, the study first examined the diverse picture of English language used in spheres of life in some countries in Asia. It then investigated the Vietnamese teachers’ perspectives on practices to promote learners’ tolerance towards the emergence of nativized Englishes. The paper concludes with recommendations on methods to tailor the peculiarities of English to users in todays’ globalized world. Accordingly, ‘good’ standard English should not be the sole benchmark for competent communication in multilingual and multicultural contexts. Instead, English programs in higher education should focus on developing responsive skills and sensitivities for a mobile language repertoire
Scientific habilty by using DNA and robotic activities in the science class
Get PDFEducational robotics as an area of pedagogy is a discipline whose objective is the development of robotic prototypes that support the learning of natural sciences, demonstrating its potential as a didactic proposal that integrates technology into transdisciplinary thinking favoring digital thinking in the 21st century, in which we can mention scientific ability and the development of solutions to problems that favor scientific thinking. This educational research aims to connect the fields of chemistry and biology with the growing technology of educational robotics. A descriptive interpretive methodology was applied to a group of 80 high school students; They conducted experimental activities such as extracting DNA from tomatoes and observing the stages of mitosis in onion apical meristems. After observing the chromosomes in a microscope, the students use an augmented reality application, contrasting the information and creating a robotic model with recyclable material, programmed using the open-source ap-plication Arduino. No significant differences were found during the development of the activities between public and private schools, showing that 90% of the students obtained the DNA and 67% managed to develop robotic programming activities
Using iPad Making Comics for Teaching the “Fire and the Cave Men” for K-10 Students
Get PDFThis work explores the potential of iPads in creating educational comics to teach K–10 students the philosophical topics of “The Fire and the Cave Men”. The visual and interactive features of the iPad can assist educators in crafting captivating stories from intricate philosophical materials, thereby enhancing student understanding and engagement. The study highlights the iPad’s ability to demystify abstract ideas, foster innovation, and promote student collaboration through instructional comics. Incorporating visual arts and narrative also aids in establishing a deeper connection to environmental and historical topics, fostering an ecological attitude and viewpoint. The article concludes that iPads offer a versatile platform for enhancing educational outcomes through creative expression, with practical implications for educators and students alike
Exploring Listening Learning Strategies of L2 Students at Different Proficiency Levels
Get PDFEnhancing second language (L2) listening skills is a major goal in L2 teaching and learning. Despite its importance, there are insufficient studies on the learning strategies L2 learners use during listening. Using a pilot research design, this study explored the similarities and differences in strategy use between high and low proficiency groups of 12 EFL learners in a semester-long course at a university in Vietnam. In addition to statistical analyses of the Strategy Inventory for Language Learning (SILL) questionnaire, the instructor’s interview data were analyzed. The findings revealed significant differences in the frequency of strategy use between the two groups; how-ever, both high and low proficiency groups experienced anxiety before listening tests or exams. Interestingly, all participants were actively engaged in teamwork, though the lower proficiency group sometimes hesitated to work with peers due to limited linguistic knowledge. The findings contribute to L2 listening teaching and learning, with suggestions for training courses in listening strategies
Dimension of Religious Violence and Its Antecedent Effects on National Integration and Social Development in Nigeria
Get PDFIt is reasonable to believe that the majority of believers believe that social harmony is fostered and guaranteed by “true” religion. Contrariwise, one might virtually conclude that most violent conflicts in the world had their roots in religion. This study undertakes analytical inquiry into the dimension of religious violence in Nigeria with a special focus on its antecedent effects on national integration and social development. Relative deprivation theory was adopted as the theoretical framework of the paper. The instrument of study was survey method relied on descriptive research design. The chi-square approach was employed to assess the reliability of the hypothesis and the questionnaire. Drawing from the findings; security challenges, disintegration of Nigeria society, wanton destruction of lives and properties, economic decadence and political instability among others are few of the havoc done by religious violence in Nigeria. The paper concluded by recommending setting up of religious advisory body, teaching of genuine doctrine, entrenchment of interfaith strategies in the school curriculum, exhibition of attitude of religious tolerance and continued dialogue among the various religious bodies. Addressing the challenges of poverty and mass unemployment by the government is also sacrosanct
Rethinking Federal Airports Remodeling for Passenger Safety and Security in Achieving the Millennium Goal of the Industry
Get PDFThe 9/11 episode set the ball roiling for security in aviation industry in the world. The study looks at the remodeling of federal airport in Nigeria for passenger safety and security in achieving the millennium goal of the industry. Structural functionalism was adopted as the theoretical framework of the study. To carry out the task, the paper employed quantitative method of data analysis with the aid of questionnaire to elicit information. The study found that successive governments in Nigeria have made significant financial investments in the aviation industry in an effort to enhance travel conditions, passenger safety, employment opportunities, efficiency, and passenger confidence. However, the effectiveness of the remodeling task is been hinder by a number of factors amongst human capital deficiency, inappropriate funding, uncoordinated effort and infrastructural deficit. The paper concluded by suggesting the need for effective human capital development, provision of adequate and appropriate fund, unity of purpose among the airport staff and provision of modern and critical needed infrastructural facilities. Well-organized and efficient safety supervision process ensures both the immediate user advantages and the broader economic benefits of Air Transport International (ATI) investments