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Participatory Planning, Monitoring And Evaluation Of Grassland Management In West Africa, A Waters-Bayer, W Bayer

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

To gain a firmer base for supporting development projects in the West African savanna, a study was made of existing experiences in participatory planning with pastoralists. Promising methods were then selected by a natural resource management project in the Sahel of Burkina Faso. Tools such as maps, matrices and Venn diagrammes were applied with pastoralists using communal grazing areas. Rather than establishing fixed landuse plans, it was necessary to build up platforms representing various groups of grassland users who negotiate modes of management, monitor its effectiveness, and constantly re-adjust plans on the basis of their joint assessment.

اللغة العربية في مواجهة التحديات, Yahiya Hijazi, Taha Abboud

Al Jinan الجنان

This study aims to discover the principles and ideas in

relation to globalization and the role of the Arabic language

in the confrontation of this phenomenon and the role of the

Arab systems in education to face the two languages French

and English in order to strengthen the Arabic language and

work to activate it.Both researchers used the analytical

method and technology of content analysis for ideas and

articles that deal with this phenomenon.The results of the

study demonstrated the important expected role of education

in the construction of consciousness and liberation and the

importance of this in the critique …

Is Oppositeness Necessary For The Interpretation Of Verbal Irony?, Mohammad Al-Kuran, Mahmoud Al-Kanakry

Association of Arab Universities Journal for Arts مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية للآداب

Verbal irony traditionally holds that one says something literally and means the opposite. This paper argues that the ironic intention occurs when the speaker says something that differs from what he intends. The intended meaning is not necessarily contradictory to what is said. The paper, therefore, is an attempt to demonstrate that the traditional view of verbal irony is not an adequate representation of the various forms that verbal irony can take, where oppositeness, which seems not to be straightforward in its dictionary sense, is an unnecessary condition to account for verbal irony. More specifically, it will show that verbal …

The Conceptual Connection And Its Functional Manifestations In Diwan "Yati Al Ashiqun Iilayki" For Mohammed Fetouri, Eftekhar Mohie Al-Dean

Association of Arab Universities Journal for Arts مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية للآداب

This is a textual study aims at studying the phenomenon of the conceptual connection and its functional manifestations in diwan “yati al ashiqun iilayki” by Mohammed Fetouri based on descriptive and in-depth analysis to highlight the dimensions of this phenomenon and manifestations in the diwan, and the disclosure of images of the conceptual connection and tools and then study textual functions.

In the beginning the methodology of the study necessitated the study of the structure of the conceptual connection, and then began to study the link combinations observed in the Diwan, and the images of the conceptual connection and its …

A Study Of Nonlinear Pedagogical Teaching Models For Cognitive And Affective Development Of Elementary School Students, Hari Yuliarto

Jurnal Penelitian dan Evaluasi Pendidikan

This research aims to advance the psychomotor, cognitive, and affective abilities of elementary school students through a nonlinear pedagogical approach. The method adopted is research and development which combines quantitative and qualitative analysis. From a total of 2,411 elementary school teachers in 150 elementary schools spread across the Kota District area, 52 teachers were selected as the sample in this study. Data analysis uses a quantitative descriptive approach, with a focus on the use of percentages. The results show teachers' understanding of nonlinear pedagogy with a general average score of 2.705, indicating relatively good performance. However, the lowest rating was …

Evaluation Of The Professional Development Stake Model For Geography Teachers In Jambi City, Mega Nurhidayanti, Muhammad Nursa’Ban, Nor Kalsum Mohd Isa

Jurnal Penelitian dan Evaluasi Pendidikan

The research aims to assess the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) of geography teachers, addressing: 1) the CPD profile at each level of the stake evaluation model and 2) recommendations based on the Minister of State Regulation Utilization of State Apparatus and Bureaucratic Reform Number 16 of 2009, regarding the Teacher's Functional Department and Credit Score Article 11, which mandates teachers to engage in self-development activities, scientific publications, and innovative works over the past 10 years (2012-2022). The research employs a quantitative descriptive approach utilizing the Stake Model Evaluation, covering the antecedent (planning), transaction (process), and outcomes (results) levels. Primary data …

Working With Bilingual Populations: Clinical Practices Of Speech-Language Pathologists In New Mexico, Wylie L. Skillman

Speech and Hearing Sciences ETDs

New Mexico is uniquely positioned as a state that has more bilingual speakers than the United States on average, meaning that Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) here are more likely to work with bilingual speakers than elsewhere. Best practices for bilingual evaluation and treatment are taught in graduate education for SLPs but the extent to which they are known and utilized by school-based SLPs differs based on many factors.

As the body of research supporting culturally responsive bilingual assessment and intervention continue to grow, it is unknown how or if clinicians are using this knowledge to assess and treat students who …

Sequential Explanatory Technological Pedagogical And Content Knowledge Of Madrasah Teachers In Jambi, Budi Sanjaya, Boby Syefrinando, Wahyu Hidayat

Jurnal Penelitian dan Evaluasi Pendidikan

This study aims to describe the structural model of Sequential Explanatory Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge (TPACK) of Madrasah Teachers in Jambi Province.This research involved 132 teachers for surveys and 5 teachers for interviews. Descriptive statistics, t-test, Anova, and SEM-PLS were used in quantitative data analysis, while qualitative data was carried out using descriptive thematics. The findings show that Madrasah teachers' TPACK is at a good category level. There are no differences in teachers' TPACK levels based on gender, certification status, madrasa level, age, teaching experience, and field of study. Technological pedagogical knowledge (TPK) has a stronger influence on technological …

An Evaluation Of Teachers' Performance On Gender And Work Experience With The Charlotte Danielson Evaluation Model, Lovely Ezverenzha Lelatobur, Daniel Herman Ferdy Manongga, Ade Iriani

Jurnal Penelitian dan Evaluasi Pendidikan

The performance teachers in the preliminary study still use teacher-centred methods, both teachers who have received certification and those who have not. On the other hand, the evaluation in schools is still on teacher performance related to learning design and the learning process in the class. Therefore, social, personality and professional competencies are still less reviewed. The purpose of this study is to evaluate teachers' performance based on their gender and work experience in public senior high schools in Maluku Barat Daya (MBD) district. Four main components were used to assess teacher performance: lesson planning and preparation, class management, lesson …

Texas School Board And Ambition Replication Data, Kelly Bergstrand

Sociology & Anthropology Datasets - Archive

This data contains information on the demographics of Texas school board members and their ambition levels. (2024-06-20)

Rights Of Present And Future Generations To A Healthy Environment: An Analysis In Intergenerational Equity And Solidarity In Latin America, Sarah Dávila A.

UIC Law Open Access Faculty Scholarship

No abstract provided.

Derechos De Las Generaciones Presentes Y Futuras A Un Medio Ambiente Sano: Un Análisis En Equidad Intergeneracional Y Solidaridad En América Latina, Sarah Dávila A.

UIC Law Open Access Faculty Scholarship

No abstract provided.

Communication Between China And The West, Wenshan Jia, Anna Kolotova

Communication Faculty Books and Book Chapters

In the twenty-first century the world is facing issues arising in areas which previously seemed to be stable and peaceful. For almost half a century, since China–USA relations normalised, China and the West have engaged in various activities, contributing not only to life of their citizenry, but also providing the basis for a large variety of research in different areas, including communication studies. Examinations of communication between these two different civilisations fit perfectly into the discipline of intercultural communication which help unravel specific differences and narrow gaps between these civilisations.

Particular attention is given to philosophical aspects which reveal the …

Clemson University Board Of Trustees, Minutes, 2024 June 27, Clemson University Board Of Trustees

Minutes

No abstract provided.

Willie Mays, Ray Dandridge, And Me., Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

It has been a very busy last six weeks or more for me and in the world of sport. There have been any number of things that have attracted my attention and normally would have prompted some comment here. At some point, I will return to some of those issues and events. Today, I will concentrate on one.

Early Childhood Teachers’ Perspectives Of Differentiating Social And Emotional Learning, Anya Kayne

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Teachers face challenges in differentiating social emotional learning (SEL) to meet the diverse needs of their students. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore early childhood teachers’ perspectives of strategies and challenges to differentiating SEL curricula to meet students’ diverse needs using the theory of social constructivism. The research questions focused on teachers’ perspectives of strategies they use and challenges they face when differentiating SEL curriculum. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 11 participants with 3 or more years of teaching experience in kindergarten through third grade in the United States. Interview transcripts were thematically analyzed, resulting in …

Exploring Online Language Learning Activities And Intercultural Communicative Competence: Perspectives Of International Students, Moneera Abdulaziz Alsubaihi

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Societies are increasingly aware of the need to connect and communicate globally. Thus, navigating diverse cultural contexts becomes critical, which necessitates intercultural competence—the skill of effective communication and understanding across cultures. As the digital age reshapes our interactions, online learning platforms have emerged as dynamic spaces that foster intercultural engagement and competency development. The purpose of this study was to explore this engagement and development through online English language activities that enhance international students' intercultural communicative competence (ICC) and language learning experience. This qualitative study aimed to provide a comprehensive understanding of international students' experiences in online English language courses, …

An Inference-Centric Approach To Natural Language Processing And Cognitive Modeling, Animesh Nighojkar

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Reasoning over natural text is highly nuanced, and interpretations can vary widely depending on cultural background, financial status, age, gender, or even mood. This doctoral dissertation seeks to not only mimic human reasoning behaviors but also improve the task used in natural language processing (NLP) to capture naturalistic reasoning, known as the Natural Language Inference (NLI) task. NLI involves determining whether a hypothesis is true (entailment), false (contradiction), or indeterminate (neutral) based on a given premise. Initially, we will investigate the extent to which NLP systems designed to capture semantic equivalence actually measure meaning equivalence. After establishing that they do …

A Systematic Review Of Telehealth Utilization For Bowel Management Programs In Pediatric Colorectal Surgery., Elizaveta Bokova, Ismael Elhalaby, Seth Saylors, Irene Isabel P. Lim, Rebecca M. Rentea

Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers

Recent advancements in pediatric surgery have embraced telehealth (TH) modalities, transitioning from traditional in-person consultations to virtual care. This shift has broadened access to healthcare, potentially enhancing affordability, patient and caregiver satisfaction, and clinical outcomes. In pediatric colorectal surgery, telehealth has been effectively utilized to support Bowel Management Programs (BMPs) for children suffering from constipation and fecal incontinence. A systematic review was conducted to assess the effectiveness of virtual BMPs, analyzing studies from January 2010 to December 2023, sourced from MEDLINE (via PubMed), Embase, and the Cochrane Library, with five studies included. Remote BMPs, implemented through video or telephone consultations, …

Meso-Mechanical Properties Of Bearing Ratio Of Waste Lime‑Fly Ash Macadam And Soil Mixture Based On Discrete Element, Zhang Xiaofei, Chen Yuru, Zhang Song, Gao Lei, Tian Angran, Tang Qiang

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

In the process of applying construction waste to subgrade,the bearing capacity of the material has an important impact on the service performance of roads.In order to evaluate the meso-mechanical properties of construction waste used as subgrade filler,the bearing ratio test of waste lime-fly ash macadam and soil mixture with different stone contents was carried out by using discrete element software.The strength formation mechanism was revealed by using the discrete element method.The results show that the bearing ratio of the mixture increases with the increase in the stone content and reaches the maximum value when the stone content is 80%.In the …

Fatigue Performance Of Qingchuan Rock Modified Asphalt Mixture Under Accelerated Loading Test, Li Zhi, Hao Yan, Yuan Xiaoman, Zhuang Chuanyi

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To evaluate the fatigue performance of Qingchuan rock modified asphalt mixture,a dynamic wheel-load three-point bending loading fatigue test device based on an accelerated loading test system of 1∶3 scale pavement was designed.The three-point bending repeated loading fatigue test of a composite rutting specimen of double-layer asphalt mixture under tire rolling was carried out.Through the MTS bending fatigue test of a small beam specimen of asphalt mixture,the improvement effects of Qingchuan rock modified asphalt and composite modified asphalt on the fatigue performance of the asphalt mixture were evaluated.The results show that Qingchuan rock modified asphalt can improve the ability of asphalt …

Remote Monitoring App For Endocrine Therapy Adherence Among Patients With Early-Stage Breast Cancer: A Randomized Clinical Trial, Ilana Graetz, Xin Hu, Mehmet Kocak, Rebecca A. Krukowski, Janeane N. Anderson, Teresa M. Waters, Andrea N. Curry, Andrew Robles, Andrew Paladino, Edward Stepanski, Gregory A. Vidal, Lee S. Schwartzberg

Kimmel Cancer Center Papers, Presentations, and Grand Rounds

IMPORTANCE: Adjuvant endocrine therapy (AET) use among women with early-stage, hormone receptor-positive breast cancer reduces the risk of cancer recurrence, but its adverse symptoms contribute to lower adherence.

OBJECTIVE: To test whether remote monitoring of symptoms and treatment adherence with or without tailored text messages improves outcomes among women with breast cancer who are prescribed AET.

DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS: This nonblinded, randomized clinical trial (RCT) following intention-to-treat principles included English-speaking women with early-stage breast cancer prescribed AET at a large cancer center with 14 clinics across 3 states from November 15, 2018, to June 11, 2021. All participants had …

Wmu Board Of Trustees Formal Session ,June 27, 2024, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes (April 25, 2024 Meeting)
• Remarks by the Chair of the Board
• Remarks by the President
• Updates by the Faculty Senate President
• Updates by the Western Student Association President
• Western Michigan University Employee Graduates
• WMU’s Investment in the Future – Academic Tenure and Promotion
• Public Comments Regarding Action Items

Action Items

• Resolution: Trustee Dr. William F. Pickard’s Leadership Legacy
• Academic Tenure and Promotion
• Student Room, Board, and Apartment Rates 2024-2025
• Tuition and Required Fee Rates Fall 2024
• General Fund Budget, Fiscal Year 2024-2025
• Five Year Capital Outlay Master Plan
• Lease Agreement with Formosa …

Changes In Lean Body Mass With Glucagon-Like Peptide-1-Based Therapies And Mitigation Strategies, Ian J. Neeland

Faculty Scholarship

Weight loss induced by glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) and dual glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R)/glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide receptor agonists is coming closer to the magnitudes achieved with surgery. However, with greater weight loss there is concern about potential side effects on muscle quantity (mass), health and function. There is heterogeneity in the reported effects of GLP-1-based therapies on lean mass changes in clinical trials: in some studies, reductions in lean mass range between 40% and 60% as a proportion of total weight lost, while other studies show lean mass reductions of approximately 15% or less of total weight lost. There …

Ddx181.1 Visual Identity Design Example 2, Sae University College

Exemplars

DDX181 Project 1 work from 24T2. Student exemplar.

Reimagining Web Design: Empowering Agency Of Specialized Audiences Through User-Centered Heuristics, Haley Jones

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

This research seeks to create an alternative model for website design that interrogates standardized, linear ways of knowing and being by placing the audience at the center of the web design process. This research contributed a reimagined approach to traditional and standardized web design heuristics by considering an audience-centric methodology that was practical and applicable for web design praxis to create equitable user experiences which can empower audiences to recall their own knowledge and experience to make meaning for themselves through a reimagining of knowledge-making processes in a network of digitized information. In perceiving the rhetorical choice in design of …

“Destiel Is Forever”: Negotiating Authenticity In The Cw’S Supernatural Family And Beyond, Hannah Lay

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation examines the communicative constitution of authenticity and queerness. Because queerness has been policed and censored, notions of authenticity, in particular authentic queer representations, are fraught and sustaining to many LGBTQ+ and allied media consumers. The project focuses on the television series Supernatural—specifically, the unfolding of interactions in fan conventions, Twitter/X, and Tumblr involving celebrities and viewers of the series following a social breach, or rupture in the narrative. The last three episodes of Supernatural brought issues of queerness and authenticity to the fore for many viewers, making discussions about these themes compelling sites for multimodal data in the …

A Critical Analysis Of Latine School Psychology Graduate Students’ Socialization Experiences, Chelsea Salvatore

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

This study aimed to uplift and critically analyze the experiences and perspectives of Latine school psychology graduate students regarding their programs' socialization process. I sought to call out oppressive structures and to identify anti-racist practices described by participants. I intended for this to inform school psychology programs on oppressive structures they must dismantle and anti-racist practices that disrupt the status quo to support the well-being and success of Latine graduate students. Seven Latine school psychology graduate students participated in one or two semi-structured interviews. I employed thematic analysis to discover themes from participant interviews. Once themes were identified, I utilized …

Broadened Positive And Emotion Congruent Attentional Biases And Emotion Regulation, Michael Mctighe

Theses

Attentional processes or concentration of mental faculties is a vast area of research in the cognitive sciences that is complicated by an abundance of other variables. Evidence overwhelming suggests that exogenous attention is biased toward emotional stimuli. Prevailing theories suggest that positive emotions can improve attentional processes, and that a participant’s emotional state can lead people to better attend to congruent information. Systems associated with emotion regulation overlap with processes related to biased attention. This study sought to further explore the theories of broaden and build, and emotion congruence, while also exploring how emotion regulation influences various types of attentional …

The Frailty Trajectory's Additional Edge Over The Frailty Index: Retrospective Cohort Study Of Veterans With Heart Failure, Javad Razjouyan, Ariela R Orkaby, Molly J Horstman, Parag Goyal, Orna Intrator, Aanand D Naik

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

No abstract provided.