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Spirituality And Sense Of Coherence In Muslim Students : A Mixed Methods Study, Mohamed A. Ali, Franco Zengaro, Sally A. Zengaro

Journal of Research Initiatives

The purpose of this mixed methods research was to measure sense of coherence of convenient sample of college Muslim students in Tennessee and to investigate from their perspective, meaning attached to faith as a source of strength, motivation and courage. This research was framed in salutogenic model (sense of coherence). Two questions guided the research,1) to what degree do Muslim students indicate, through their education, age groups, place of birth, gender and marital status a sense of coherence? 2) Why and how is their faith important to them-when dealing with stressors- as sources of strength, meaning and courage to cope …

Leadership And Spirituality: Conceptualization, Definition And Future Directions In Higher Education, Simone Elias, Brian Cole, Linda Wilson-Jones

Journal of Research Initiatives

This conceptual paper addresses the increased need to better conceptualize and define leadership and spirituality in higher education. Over the past decade, empirical research related to spirituality and leadership has gained momentum and has attracted interest from scholars, worldwide. With the increasing diversity of cultures and beliefs, particularly in western societies, the academia's acknowledgment of spirituality and leadership's importance not only present potentialities but also to reveal challenges; since some researchers support a religion-based perspective of the concept, while others indicate that the concept goes beyond religiosity. Therefore, this systematic literature attempts to reconcile diverse viewpoints into a more cohesive …

Reading Researchers In Search Of Common Ground: The Expert Study Revisited, Tiffany A. Flowers

Journal of Research Initiatives

The purpose of this book review was to analyze the main arguments regarding literacy instruction from various paradigms of research. The Foreword of this text was written by Dr. Patricia Edwards the Past President of the Literacy Research Association. As Dr. Edwards pointedly reveals in her endorsement of this text, “Reading researchers must find some common ground in order to provide teachers with the necessary strategies to teach children reading." Dr. Edwards takes a strong stance on the reading wars debate. This foreword leaves readers with key questions that are answered throughout the reading of this text such as, what …

Technology Competency Within The Non-Traditional Preservice Teacher Candidate Population: Survey Results, Marilyn Lanier, Cynthia B. Wooten, Noran L. Moffett, Tanya M. Hudson

Journal of Research Initiatives

This study utilized action research with quantitative data analysis to investigate the personal technological skills and use of web-based applications of nontraditional teacher candidates enrolled in elementary education courses at a Historically Black College/University (HBCU) in the southeastern section of the USA. The goal was to gain a better understanding of the technological challenges encountered by non-traditional candidates and to determine how technology can inform instructional delivery of curriculum to improve this population’s representation, expression, and engagement of learning outcomes. Data were collected through an anonymous electronic survey distributed to each student enrolled in the elementary education courses. A total …

Exploring Procrastination And Self-Regulated Learning Through Motivational Beliefs, Betsy Ng

Journal of Research Initiatives

This study investigated the relations among procrastination, motivational beliefs, and self-regulated learning with a sample of 8th and 9th grade Singaporean students (N = 442). It examined the role of procrastination on self-regulated learning through motivational beliefs in science using structural equation modelling. The results showed positive relations of procrastination with task value, self-efficacy and test anxiety, as well as use of learning strategies. In addition, t- test analyses revealed significant gender and grade level differences in motivational beliefs. Procrastination accounted for enough variation in motivational beliefs to emerge as a significant predictor, suggesting that procrastination could influence …

The Industrial Revolution Of Higher Education, Adriel Adon Hilton, Kevin Mcclain, Donavan L. Outten

Journal of Research Initiatives

For generations, higher education has accommodated its scholars through analog forms of instruction akin to blackboards and textbooks. As society blossomed into a globalized marketplace with information readily available at the stroke of a button, higher education has had to meet the needs of an evolving student population. Through the use of business models like Six Sigma, higher education has attempted to adapt and keep up with the times. This article will highlight the key impacts Six Sigma has had on higher education and supplementary improvements needed within the marketplace.

The Relationship Between Teacher Pedagogy Skills, As Reported By The Network For Educator Effectiveness Teacher Evaluation System, And Eighth Grade Science Achievement Scores In Missouri, Grant Stock

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Every year in thousands of schools across the United States high stake decisions are made regarding the retention, promotion, professional development, and training of staff using teacher evaluation instruments. Therefore, it is vital to determine if these evaluation instruments as well as the teaching strategies they measure are effective in improving student achievement. The purpose of this study was to see if there is a correlation between the scores eighth grade science teachers receive on the Network for Educator Effectiveness observation instrument for the teaching practices of cognitive engagement, problem solving and critical thinking, and formative assessment and how well …

Quarterly Report - 4th Quarter, Period Ending June 30, 2018, Etsu Foundation, East Tennessee State University

ETSU Foundation Quarterly Reports

No abstract provided.

Penatalaksanaan Okupasi Terapi Dalamaktivitas Menggunakan Beha Dengan Konsep Bobath Pada Pasien Stroke Hemiparesis Sinistra Di Klinik Sasana Husada, Hidayati, E. R. N, Arum Pratiwi, Rita Aliya

Jurnal Vokasi Indonesia

Stroke is brain attack due to vascular injury that can damage the brain permanently because of neurologist disorder. The purpose of this intervention is to improve patient's ability to wear bras according to Occupation Therapy's view. The method that will be used to improve the patient ability who suffer from function disorder, movement, and control due to the lesion in the central nerve system is Bobath Concept. By giving eight times intervention, it can be seen that there is improvement postural control and less pain in the shoulder area when it moved. The result of this shows that there is …

Transforming Inclusive Education: Nine Tips To Enhance School Leaders’ Ability To Effectively Lead Inclusive Special Education Programs, Cammy Romanuck Murphy

Journal of Educational Research and Practice

Principals and assistant principals, collectively referred to as school leaders, play instrumental roles in ensuring the success of inclusive special education in the schools they oversee. However, school leaders continually report they lack the knowledge and skills to effectively oversee quality inclusive special education programs. There are very few training programs available to school leaders that focus on leading inclusive special education programs. Therefore, the purpose of this article is to provide school leaders with nine tips, along with 11 immediately implementable practical strategies, to improve upon the inclusive special education programs in their schools. Topics include pertinent definitions, …

Experiences Explored Through The Prism: Out Gay And Lesbian Pathways To University Presidency, Patrick Englert

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

The profile of university presidents has changed very little in the past twenty-five years, with the majority being white males (Kim & Cook, 2013). The presence of the ‘lavender ceiling’ (Friskopp & Silverstein, 1995) in higher education is evidenced in there being less than one percent of university presidents who openly identify as lesbian and gay (L&G) (Rivard, 2014). Colleges and universities continue to be largely heteronormative and struggle to create safe, supportive, and just campuses; mirroring instead the bias and microaggressions that occur outside the insulated walls of academia (Bazarsky, Morrow, & Javier, 2015; Vaccaro, 2012).

This multi-case qualitative …

2018 June 28 - Academic Council Minutes, Academic Council, East Tennessee State University

Academic Council Agenda and Minutes

No abstract provided.

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding SACS accreditation, student fees, conflict of interest, retreat and registration.

Wmu Board Of Trustees Formal Session June 27, 2018, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes (April 18, 2018 Meeting)
• Remarks by the Chair
• Remarks by the President
• Comments by the Faculty Senate President
• Comments by the Western Student Association President
• Comments by the Graduate Student Association President
• Showcasing New Student Orientation
• Public Comments Regarding Action Items
• Tuition and Fees for Main Campus
• Tuition and Fees for Extended University Programs
• University Budget for 2018-2019
• Creation of the Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation
• Academic Tenure and Promotion
• Redemption of Debt and Transfer of Building and Related Property to WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine
• Action as Class …

Classification Of Ways In Galileum Geometry, K.K Muminov, Z Rakhmatova

Bulletin of Gulistan State University

The criterion of equivalence of paths in three dimension Galiley space with respect of the action of Galiley group are given.

Effective Use Of Self-Education In Projecting Lessons On Biological Subjects, X.K Karshibaev, D Togaeva

Bulletin of Gulistan State University

The article discusses the use of biology lessons in one of the innovative educational technologies- projecting a lesson using the elements of self-education in the system of continuous education. Recommendations on the organization of educational processes at a high scientific and pedagogical level using multimedia tools, individual work with students, etc. are given.

Investigations On Different Cotton Kinds And Its Selections In The Bunt, M.T Xodjiev, B.A Bayxanov, I.Z Abbazov

Bulletin of Gulistan State University

The article presents the construction of economic separating the cotton in the industrial sphere. Results show that while producing 30.000 tones of cotton, economic proft reads 600 mln. of sums.

Determination Of The Concentration Of Non-Conservative Substances In A Multi-Density Flow, S.M Sattarov, S.I Khudaykulov, М.E Djuraev, M.M Axunbabaev

Bulletin of Gulistan State University

We consider processes that change the nature of substances entering the reservoir and produce self-purification. A regularity is established about the quality of water in reservoirs that receive saline wastewater. The laws of mixing and dilution, i.e., hydraulic processes, are studied as a result of various interactions and transformations of substances.

Space Of Fractal Functions, J Sobirov, Sh Ergashova

Bulletin of Gulistan State University

In this article is given information about the functions of fractal graphics, their organizing linely space and considering of this space densely collection as continuously functions of space.

Adaptive Features Of Assimilating Organs Of Some Endemic Species Of The Juno In The Condition Of The Tashkent Botanical Garden, G.M Duschanova, N.K Rakhimova

Bulletin of Gulistan State University

The anatomical structure of the vegetative organs (leaf, leaf’s vagina) of three species of Juno (J. orchioides, J. svetlanae, J. magnifica) has been studied. The diagnostic features have been revealed: in the leaf - spongy type of leaf mesophyll; submerged, numerous stomata’s of anomocyitic type, their absence on the adaxial; parenchyma-bundle type of vagina leaf; the presence of a large, elongated epidermis on the adaxial side, however, in the vagina of the leaf - on the abaxial side; closed, collateral type of conducting beams. These identified structural features are characteristic of the species Juno.

Characters Of Artistic - Esthetic Interpretation In Creative Villains, D Turaeva

Bulletin of Gulistan State University

In the article the psychology of the main hero and the issue of the writer`s or artistic skill were investigated of the spirit of national idea based on scientific resources.

About Literature Work “Conversations With Goethe”, Kh Tadjiev, Sh Hidirbaev

Bulletin of Gulistan State University

The following article is devoted to the memory of our master Yanglish Egamova who could use her capability skillfully and creatively when translating works of Goethe. It is necessary to mention that our master Ya. Egamova translated not only fiction but also historical works as well. For instance, we can give her translation “Prince of Andijan”.

Synonymy Of Terms And The Problem Of Lexical Norm, G.M Raimjonova, H.E Yodgorov

Bulletin of Gulistan State University

The article is devoted to the discussion of the problem of terms which have several meanings in denoting the same linguistic phenomenon. The author of the article attempts to allot each specific linguistic terms existent in the Uzbek language into a definite category. The author of the article also brings some synonyms of the Uzbek language to demonstrate how synonyms are defined in the science of Uzbek terminology.

The Role Of Problematic Experiments In Improving The Preparation Of Students In Chemistry, Sh.K Tashbaeva

Bulletin of Gulistan State University

The article outlines the role and importance of problematic experiments in improving the readiness of students in chemistry.

Industrial Fibres And Importance Definition Of Indicators’ Quality Fibre, D Xasanov, R.M Davlatov

Bulletin of Gulistan State University

The quality indicators of fibers used in the textile industry (length, strength, girth) differ from each other. Before production of fibrous products it is necessary to define their indicators quality. Due to the difference in physical and mechanical properties of textile fibers, different results are obtained when testing. From time to time, these figures vary greatly. In these cases, the use of large cumulative characteristics of mathematical statistics is recommended.

Isolation Of Microrna Of Cottons Rood Control Appearing Under The Influence Of Stress Salty And They Character, D.A Muxammadova, G.Q To’Xtamisheva

Bulletin of Gulistan State University

MicroRNAs are non-coding small RNAs, containing 20-24 nucleotides and bind protein RISC. Regulatory functions of microRNAs were determined in plants, including differentiation of plant organs, responsibility to abiotic and biotic stresses and other biological processes.

Substantiation Of The Layout Of The Working Bodies Of The Cultivator For Leveling The Surface Of The Row Spacing Before Harvesting Raw Cotton, M Turakulov, V.A Ermatov, R.Q Raxmatullaev

Bulletin of Gulistan State University

The article talks about the possibility of leveling the profile of irrigated furrows between rows before harvesting raw cotton and achieving several advantages for improving the working conditions of harvesting machines and increasing the collection. Three variants of the technology of leveling the profile of irrigated furrows with the use of the working bodies of the cultivator in three arrangements are shown. The results of the obtained data are given in the form of the degree of alignment of the row-spacing profile in tables and graphic images.

Fusarium Vilt Of Cotton С-6524, M Marupova, Z Madraximova

Bulletin of Gulistan State University

During the years 2014 - 2015, we surveyed for cotton fields in region of Fergana in Uzbekistan wilt. We discovered that new virulent fungal wilt isolates from different geographical regions, which have different soil types and ecologies. Among different cotton varieties, C-6524 showed the least wilt symptoms (28%).

The Way Of Life Of Agriculture In The Period Of Complete Collectivization, O Nazarov

Bulletin of Gulistan State University

The article focuses on the analysis of the rural population of Uzbekistan during the period of collectivization and the consequences of collectivization from today`s point of view.

Philosophy And Chess Art, U.K Xoliqov

Bulletin of Gulistan State University

Chess is one of the historical kind of sports and the challenging kind of art. This kind of sports has a five thousand-year history. The peoples of our country have been playing chess for thousands of years. Most of the historical sources witness this fact. The history of chess is the part of the oriental history of the middle ages.