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Reassessing Pakistan’s Geopolitical Orientation from the Post-Cold War Era to 9/11
Full text linkThe end of Cold War, with the demise of Soviet Union, has led to the restructuring of superpower priorities in the international system. It was due to Pakistan's geo-strategic position during the Cold War that its foreign policy direction was shaped by the binary geography of Cold War in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). However, with the dawn of the Post -Cold War, Pakistan has gained much importance in geographical as well as geopolitical conditions of the world. Thus, the new decade of the 1990s began with Islamabad's losing their chief strategic allies. The U.S.-Pakistan differences were expressed during in Pressler amendment with the United States. Whereas, with the emergence of Central Asian Republics (CARs), it was supposed to offer Pakistan the opportunity of new strategic alliances. The New War on global terrorism especially after 11th September 2001, radically transformed geopolitical and geostrategic environment of the IOR and significance of Pakistan has increased. It is against this backdrop that research article intends to explore the strategic dimensions of Pakistan in the post -Cold War period with its relations to emerging states of CARs and the U.S., especially in the last decade of twentieth century
Biological Peculiarities of Landscape Design in Cottage Gardens of the Right-Bank Part of Zaporizhzhya
Full text linkThe choice of architectural planning, selection of plants, small architectural forms, materials, decor and other elements of landscaping has a certain dependence on the region. Therefore, identifying certain features of the design of gardens in a particular region can be useful for landscape designers who work on that location. The article is devoted to the analysis of design solutions of 5 cottage gardens on the right bank of Zaporozhye. The study was conducted using the method of comparative analysis of master plans for landscaping and landscaping of selected cottages. It is established that all surveyed areas have a flat relief, which eliminates the need for vertical planning. Regularity prevails in the architectural planning of gardens. The planning of the surveyed estates has two directions namely, decorative and decorative-utilitarian. Features of the decorative direction are the variety of ornamental vegetation, the presence of ponds, exquisite flower beds, the use of various garden equipment and decor. For gardens of decorative and utilitarian orientation is characterized by the presence of farm buildings, gardens, fruit and berry plantations, which are formed taking into account the decorative and nutritional qualities. The common features of all surveyed cottage gardens can be considered the emphasized design style, restraint and conciseness in planning and economy due to the successful selection of unpretentious plants and equipment. Landscape designers of the region can be asked at the first stage of planning to do functional zoning of the garden; the range of vegetation to select from local species and well-adapted exotics of small size; from flower beds to choose the easiest to create and care for; reservoirs, vertical and container landscaping are limited
Cervical Cancer Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors among Women Employees Working in Star Hotels in Gondar Town, Ethiopia
Full text linkThe purpose of this study was to look into the prevalence of cervical cancer and its risk factors among women working in star rated hotels in Gondar town, Ethiopia. A prospective cross section research was done in Gondar Town from November 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022. The study enlisted the participation of 379 women. Using a data extraction form modified from various sources, data were collected from the face-to-face interview of women employees working in star rated hotels in Gondar town. Epi-dataTM Version 4.5 was used to enter the data, and StataTM Version 16 was used to analyze it. The prevalence of cervical cancer and its risk factors were investigated using descriptive and analytical analysis using logistic regression with an adjusted odds ratio of 95 percent CI and a p-value of less than 5 percent. This study included the records of 379 women who work in star rated hotels in Gondar town between November 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022. During the study period, the overall prevalence of cervical cancer was determined to be 39.8 percent (137/344) (95 % CI: 34.9-44.8 %). Unable to read and write educational status (OR= 3.78(1.44, 9.87), secondary educational status (OR=2.93(1.03,8.30), monthly income of less than 2500 ETB (OR= 1.88(1.12, 3.13), age at marriage less than 18 years (OR= 1.70(1.03, 2.79), STIs history (OR= 3.46(2.10, 5.70), genital herpes history (OR= 1.89 (1.14, 3.13), and trichomonas were the most associated factors of cervical cancer. The cervical cancer prevalence and associated risk factors in women Employees working in star rated hotels in Gondar town was comparable similar to that reported in other studies. Women with an unable to read and write educational status, secondary educational status, a collage and above educational status, a monthly income of less than 2500 ETB, a marriage age of less than 18 years, a history of STIs, a history of genital herpes, and a history of trichomoniasis vaginalis infections were all associated with an increased risk of cervical cancer
Assessing Practice and Challenges of University of Gondar Community Based Rehabilitation Program to Provide Services for Persons with Disabilities
Full text linkThe main purpose of this study was to assess the practice and challenges of community based rehabilitation (CBR) program of University of Gondar to provide services for person with disabilities in selected districts in Central Gondar Zone of Ethiopia. In order to meet the study objectives descriptive design was employed, and qualitative research approach was used. To this end, both Primary and secondary data were collected and analyzed by using thematic analysis. As a result, qualitative information was collected from a total of 19 interview participants, two focus group discussion and observation of person with disabilities who are found in service delivery areas of the program constituted the primary sources of data. Secondary sources of data were also obtained from review of literature and pertinent documents. The findings of the study pointed out that the involvement of all stakeholders were limited to the implementation of activities of program. The findings also showed that the program provided different rehabilitation services for PWDs including the provision of necessary teaching learning resources, making different facilities of some school accessible, vocational training, startup capital and provision of home to home rehabilitation services such as sign language training, training on social skills and self-care.
A Semiotic Analysis-Based Science Teaching Materials Development Training: Perceptions and Challenges of Teachers in Indonesia
Full text linkIndividual teachers are responsible for professional development that is consistent with scientific, social, and educational advancements. Individual teachers can improve their potential to function as learning agents by reflecting on their daily classroom experiences or brainstorming with colleagues about ways for planning, practising, and evaluating learning. The purpose of this study is to investigate the perceptions and challenges of junior high school science teachers regarding a semiotic analysis-based science teaching materials development training program. The data collection methods included a customized questionnaire, focus group discussions, and depth interviews. According to the findings, teachers reported having the opportunity to improve their lesson plans through semiotic analysis and the development of science teaching materials. Among the issues and challenges they identified was a lack of comprehension of how to examine a text's information density, abstraction, complexity, and authoritativeness, poor writing abilities, and difficulty adapting to newly designed semiotic-based science teaching materials. The study suggests that policymakers and educational organizations encourage science teachers and help them become more effective teachers across the nation
Coaches’ Sense of Efficacy in Sports Competitiveness
Full text linkThe purpose of this study was to present important inputs for improving the sports event capabilities of coaches at the University of the Northern Philippines in Vigan City. Specifically, it aimed to assess coaches' self-efficacy using the Coaching Efficacy Scale (CES) established by Feltz, Chase, Moritz, and Sullivan (1999) as a tool. The data were analyzed using frequency count and percentage, mean, and simple bivariate correlation analysis. Based on the salient findings of the study, it is concluded that most coaches are males as they are the ones typically assigned and usually sent to training in sports. Coaches have a very high level of efficacy as they instill a sense of respect, build team confidence, promote sportsmanship, develop character, and efficiently motivate their athletes. In addition, coaches' efficacy is affected by the different drawbacks that include time constraints resulting from the demands of their teaching and administrative load. Most coaches accept their coaching assignments for self-fulfillment and enjoyment, as they feel proud whenever athletes become successful in their field. Coaches believe that training, seminars, conferences, and tune-up games as university initiatives can help enhance their efficacy. Finally, experienced coaches gain more levels of efficacy in sports competitions. In order to be more competitive, it is suggested that the university consider involving more females in the coaching pool. Further, reduction of coaches' teaching loads may be reinforced, or inclusion of coaching in their load may be considered for them to have more time to intensify the training of athletes. The University may also consider increasing the funds allotted for the sports program and providing two-day service credits every term as incentives for coaches and increasing allowances for athletes. In addition, coaches should also be sent for more training specifically applicable to coaching to be updated with new trends
Lost Role of Local Governments in Coal Mining Licensing and Management Environment in Indonesia
Full text linkThis study to describe implications of the enactment of Law Number 11 of 2020 concerning Job Creation (UU Omnibus Law) related to Regional Powers in environmental management as regulated in Law Number 32 of 2009 concerning Environmental Protection and Management (UU 32/2009). This study also seeks to describe the impact of the enactment of Law Number 3 of 2020 concerning Mineral and Coal Mining on the authority of coal mining permits for local governments. From the results of the study it was found that there were several articles that had the potential to threaten and degrade the power of local governments in terms of environmental management and protection which previously according to Law 32/2009 was jointly accepted by the central government in the form of coordination, while in the Omnibus Law there are options where the permit from the management of environmental utilization will be carried out through the central government or local government. The degradation the authority of local governments in mineral and coal mining permits can be seen where the removal of the authority for mineral and coal mining permits by the regions in Law No. 3 of 2020 concerning Mineral and Coal Mining
Thinking Skills of ABM Senior High School Students of Philippine State University
Full text linkThis study aims to determine the level of thinking skills of Accountancy and Business Management Senior High School Students of Philippine State University and tries to find out the relationship between thinking skills level and the age and sex of the respondents. The study used the descriptive-correlational method of research. The methods involved range from the survey which describes the status quo, the correlation study which investigates the relationship between variables, to developmental studies which seek to determine changes overtime. The descriptive method was utilized to describe the thinking skills level of the ABM Senior high school students. The correlation was employed in investigating the relationship between the thinking skills level of the respondents and their demographic profile limited only to age and sex. The researchers used a Test questionnaire in gathering the data needed to evaluate the thinking skills level of the respondents. Based on the findings, it was concluded that most of the respondents acquired low level thinking skills in Anderson and Krathwohl Taxonomy. It was also concluded that there was no significant relationship between the level of thinking skills of the respondents and their demographic profile. With the conclusions, it was recommended that school administrators may initiate faculty enrichment program to enhance teaching strategies geared towards the development of thinking skills. Teachers should expose students to different skills activities which will help the students to develop their thinking skills
A Study of Emotional Intelligence of Teachers in Relation to Gender and Teaching Experience
Full text linkThe emotional intelligence of teachers has a very significant contribution to the educational field and helps to create a constructive teaching-learning ambiance. Emotionally intelligent persons are found successful in personal and professional life. Teachers’ high emotional intelligence directly or indirectly helps to all-around development and success of adolescent students. This article mainly attempted to explore the following objectives: to explore teachers' emotional intelligence concerning gender and to know teachers' emotional intelligence irrespective of different teaching experiences like less, medium, and highly experienced groups. Data were collected from 300 secondary school teachers of randomly selected 15 government-aided schools from five districts of West Bengal state in India. Data were collected using multistage sampling procedures. Data were analyzed using t-test and ANOVA. Major findings were female teachers were significantly more emotionally intelligent in relation to the male. Further, the medium-experienced teachers had more emotional intelligence than the low-experienced teachers. Finally, the robust findings indicated that emotional intelligence can be interrelated with other psychological variables and can be used in further studies in different research areas
Privacy Violation in the Cloud Computing Environment: Challenges and Coping Mechanisms
Full text linkCloud computing is a fertile environment for both organizations and individual users. However, this makes it also a fertile environment for violating the privacy of individuals, hence the importance of drawing attention to the challenges and mechanisms of facing the risks of violating privacy in the cloud-computing environment. This study aimed at shedding light on privacy data in cloud computing and the user's relationship with it, how that data can be managed, what are the most prominent threats it faces, and identifying the parties that threaten to expose the privacy of such data. This research provides a clear overview of the most important mechanisms to face data privacy violation or theft in cloud computing. Among the results, the most important ones are that the cloud-computing environment is not a completely secure environment for data privacy, due to the nature of the technology's vulnerability in general to tampering and penetration. Moreover, there are some types of cloud computing based on purely security principles that can be applied in any cloud system such as Security as a Service (SECaaS) and Monitoring as a Service (MaaS). These findings draw attention to future research on the importance of considering cloud computing technology adoption by large organizations that hold millions of sensitive data. We hope that the results of the study would contribute not only to draw more attention to the importance of cloud computing but also to adopt more applications that contribute to raising the level of protection for organizations. Indeed, it is worth paying more attention to the development of the cognitive aspect of individuals to adopt awareness ideas that contribute to protecting their privacy on the Internet in general and in the cloud-computing environment in particula