Vol 6 Issue 2 April 2018-June 2018

Abstract: Anna Akhmatova's poetry and its ongoing transmutations is evidence of the ever-present conflict between the writing subject and its surrounding circumstances, a conflict that might reach the extent of jeopardizing the life and security of the practitioner him/herself. The present paper aims to explore how writing poetry, especially in the 1930s and the 1940s made Anna Akhmatova both the eyewitness and victim of intolerable circumstances that only strong-willed people of her type could endure. Also the nature of her poetry, its development, and characteristic features will be highlighted. The paper comprises four main sections: first, the preliminaries provides some background about the two stages in the writer's poetry and its totally different interests. The second is concerned with the two trends in Russian poetry, i.e., Symbolism and Acmetism which dominated the literary scene in the first half of the twentieth century. The third is the main argument that covers three subsections: Reqieum, Poem without a Hero and Akhmatova and Metapoetry. The fourth section is the conclusion where the main points of the paper are recapitulated and highlighted.     

Keywords: Acmetism, poetry, the past, metapoetry, Requiem, Poem without a Hero.          

Title: When Writing Becomes a Bulwark against Anarchy and Oppression: Anna Akmatova's Example

Author: Dr. Sabbar S. Sultan

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Abstract: Web surveys have become one of the most widely utilized and popular survey methods in recent years. Data collection on the Internet is faster than other methods such as paper-and-pencil, computer-assisted telephone interviews and personal interviews, because it is simple, cheap and provides quick access to the desired large group of respondents. However, in web surveys, bias may arise mainly due to limited coverage and self-selection. This study appraises characteristics and problems of web surveys and reduction techniques for reducing their biases. The post-stratification weighting is used for reducing these biases. In the application of this study, population estimates are compared to those from a volunteer panel web survey. The data are from the survey “Using Social Networking Sites in the Education of Students of Open Education System, Anadolu University”. It is shown that the weighting adjustment has reduced the bias substantially. When it is necessary to use volunteer panel web surveys, it is recommended to adjust the post-stratification weighting adjustment technique for reducing bias described in this study.

Keywords: Web surveys, Volunteer panel web surveys, Non-probability sampling design, Bias, Weighting adjustment techniques.

Title: Post-stratification Weighting Adjustment Technique for Reducing Bias in Volunteer Panel Web Surveys

Author: Dr. Md. Musa Khan

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Abstract: This paper is an exposition on the theoretical and practical relevance of philosophy to good governance as a tool for achieving national development. It contends that philosophical ideas have been responsible for determining development tempo in modern society. Its take is that development is the product of men’s capacity to think more critically and reflectively, and that national development can be achieved if people, both the government and the governed, can adopt a philosophy to do well for the generality of the people. Using descriptive analytic method, the paper tries to form a nexus between philosophy and good governance. It finally recommends, following some implications of philosophy to national development, certain measures to be adopted in formulating national philosophy.

Keywords: philosophy, philosophical ideas, good governance, national development.

Title: Philosophy and Good Governance: A Road Map for National Development

Author: Obidike Charles Paul Chikelo

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Abstract: This study aims to examine the effects of the self (age, education and experience), extrinsic factors (extrinsic motivation and organizational culture), intrinsic factors (competence, intrinsic motivation and job satisfaction) on quality of life (income, home circumstances, and children's education) purnawidya IB training. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistical analysis, cross tabulation analysis, Pearson correlation analysis and multiple linear regression analysis, followed by financial analysis using indicator approach or balance sheet analysis tool, profit and loss, typical flow, and business feasibility analysis, break-even point, return period of capital, cost and profit comparison, asset return and investment rate of return. The results of the analysis show the figure of self; extrinsic factor and intrinsic factor have an effect on significant to quality of life purnawidya IB training. These empirical findings indicate that only educational indicators show no effect, while others indicate a very strong positive effect. In multiple linear regression analysis, education, experience. Extrinsic motivation, work culture, competence, intrinsic motivation and job satisfaction, the equation obtained is capable of affecting the quality of life of purnawidya IB training. The business analysis shows that the IB service business is in a profit and efficient position, the payback period of the entire investment capital is relatively short and the money invested in the business is able to generate profit greater than bank interest, so the service business is feasible to continue.

Keywords: self-figure, motivation, quality of life, business analysis.

Title: Impact of Artificial Insemination Training on Quality of Purnawidya Life in Jember District

Author: ARIFFIEN

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Abstract: This work is to conduct an inquiry into paranormal to discover the effect of the belief to the Nigerian Society. It is to find out the extent the belief can affect developmental stride among Nigerian people and the contribution of the media in sustaining the belief among the people. This work is important because of the observation of the researcher that the belief in paranormal affects Nigerian people in their relationship with others and has also deterred scientific development in the country. The work thus, adopts the method of analysis which is the philosophical method concerned with breaking down concepts to its simplest part for a better understanding and application. Data came from book reviews and media reports. Evidence strongly supports that the belief in the paranormal has impacted negatively on the development of science and technology in Nigeria and that media has contributed tremendously in its spread among the people. Hence the country must dislodge its ideological hold on it by the paranormal belief through value reorientation, proper education and control of the media in spreading paranormal cases, if she must join other scientifically developed nations of the world.

Keywords: Paranormal, Development, media.

Title: The Role of Media in Spreading Paranormal Belief: A Case for Nigeria’s Development

Author: Charles Paul Chikelo Obidike

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Abstract: The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of discipline of the tutor on student achievement on the subject of PKN in Pangkep district. This research was conducted at Pokjar in Pangkep regency. The population of this study is a class student of tutorial per semester in Pangkep regency. Sampling was done by using technique of Purposive Sampling counted 81 people. Based on the characteristics of data to be studied then the data collection techniques used are observation, documentation and tests. Based on the data collected, then the data is analyzed with statistics, analysis model used in accordance with the design of the research is Product Moment analysis. Based on the results of research indicate that each tutor in Pokjar Pangkep, responded by students is the average able to increase the students' learning passion in the learning process, so that the dominant students experience increased learning outcomes semester. Ideal step that every tutor is always trying to motivate all the guidance with techniques that match the conditions of students.

Keywords: Discipline, Learning Achievement, Learning, Passion learn.

Title: EFFECT OF TUTOR DISCIPLINE OF STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT IN THE COURSE PKN POKJAR PANGKEP

Author: SUKARMAN

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Abstract: Introduction: Education means training and training for it in border sense right from the birth till and of life the process of socialization, observation and experience is consider education. To train a person means to increase the ability of skill, ability and efficiency to do work, and increase in intellect. The meaning of education is more than simply to read, write and count. It is necessary to investigate education from sociological view point specially in context with the youth. Method of study: present study is based on the research thesis of Ph.D. Survey method is used to investigate sociological attitude of the urban and rural youth of Ahmedabad district. The respondent belong to the urban and rural community. 400 youth have been selected and two techniques of interview and questionnaire techniques have been used to collect to data. Objective of study: the objective of the present research paper is to investigate the opinions of the youth regarding education from the view point of gender. Main points of study: The present research paper is divided into their four sectors. (1) Sociological information regarding youth and education. (2) Background of the respondents. (3) The opinions of youth regarding Education. (4) Finding and recommendation. Concludes: It is known from the present study that youth take their own decision regarding study. He finds no discrimination in facility provided for education.

Keywords: Education, Youth, Gender, difference.

Title: Education and youth: (A sociological study)

Author: Arti.T.Bhatiya

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Abstract: Behavioral deviation in almost all sectors of life has led to the awareness that "character education" is very important, and evidence that our education system has failed to achieve its objectives. In fact, this failure seems to be no way out - a multidimensional crisis. Education should be the solution for a nation to achieve ultimate progress and prosperity. This study aims to determine the character education model of learners in SMK. In addition to knowing the obstacles encountered and efforts made to overcome obstacles and factors supporting the implementation of character education learners. This research is a qualitative descriptive study. Sampling technique using purposive sampling and snowball sampling so that there are key informants and supporting informants. The key informant in this study was the vice principal of the curriculum field. While supporting informants are deputy principal of quality management, vice principal of student affairs, Islamic religion teacher, and head of workshop. Research data obtained through observation, interview, and documentation. The validity of the data is obtained through triangulation of methods and sources. Stages of interactive analysis through data reduction, data presentation, conclusion and verification. The results showed that: (1) character education planning in SMK done through 2 processes. First, in teacher learning activities develop character value in learning tools such as syllabus and learning implementation plan (RPP). Second, activities outside of teacher's learning develop character building programs in self-development activities, school culture, and extracurricular activities; (2) the implementation of character education through learning activities, self-development activities, school culture, and extracurricular activities. The values of characters that are often invested in learning activities are honest values, tolerance, discipline, independence, curiosity, and responsibility. While the values of character that is often implanted in the activities outside of learning is the religious value, honest value, the value of discipline, the value of love the homeland, the value of environmental care; (3) in evaluation, teachers use student coaching notes and code books; (4) the constraints are the limited control of the school, the media, and the neighborhood, the efforts undertaken to overcome barriers are to establish communication and cooperate with parents of learners; (5) while the supporting factors are government, human resources, facilities and infrastructure, conducive environment condition.

Keywords: Character Education, Character Value, Supporting Factor.

Title: CHARACTER EDUCATION MODEL IN SMK

Author: Lita Akhimelita, Prof. Dr. H. Soemarto, MSIE; Dr. Ade Gafar Abdullah, M.Si.

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Abstract: It is important to note at the beginning itself that the tribal cuisine of Dadra & Nagar Haveli has nothing to do with Gujarati food. The visitors of Silvassa get confused between the both, as they end up eating in commercial restaurants only, and don’t get the opportunity to relish the real tribal food. Unfortunately the tribal food is available only in the tribal homes of the remote areas of this beautiful Union Territory of India. The tribals here belong to different communities but they have similar character, practices, beliefs and rituals. The staple food of the tribal includes rice and ragi (nagli). They also consume kodra and bajra. Wheat is consumed less. The tribal mostly depend on their kitchen gardens for vegetables which include bhindi, papdi, ambadi and various cucurbits. The tribal mostly depend for fire wood from the forest. Mahua flowers collection is another prominent activity among the tribals. Liquor is prepared out of these flowers and consumed everyday during the winters.

Keywords: Tribal, Cookery, Food, Forest, Silvassa,

Title: Tribal Cooking of Dadra & Nagar Haveli

Author: Dr. Anshumali Pandey

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Abstract: The purpose of this evaluation study was to determine the extent to which the teacher educators in the Faculty of Education at the University of Namibia implemented the communities of practice as stipulated in the Namibian national ICT Policy for Education objectives. This study employed the quantitative cross-sectional method in the form of questionnaires. Based on a sample of 100 participants surveyed 73 respondent, which was a 73% response rate to the questionnaire. A number of methods were applied to capture aspects of community of practice. Amongst others were the Likert Scale, Pearson-Product Moment Correlation Coefficient, Eigenvalue: Factor Analysis, Eigenvalue: Cluster, and Kruskal-Wallis Test. The findings indicated that the respondents scored low, below 30% on the different components of communities of practice at the different campuses of the University of Namibia. The findings indicate that the participants have limited knowledge on how to share knowledge about the effective use of ICTs at the different University of Namibia campuses. The teacher educators at the University of Namibia need to learn better ways of content sharing areas, explore supportive tools, and create community repository areas where the participant’s activities and learning materials can be shared and stored.

Keywords: National ICT Policy, communities of practice, teacher educators, skill development.

Title: Communities of practice in the National ICT Policy for Education: A case study of the Faculty of Education at the University of Namibia

Author: Albert Isaacs, Collins Kazondovi, Lawrence Kazembe

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Abstract: This paper discusses the growing impact of social media on society with special emphasis on adolescents with its positive and negative repercussions. Although, social media is a place for the people no matter how old they are, to share their views, happiness, discuss their issues and obviously get opinions from every corner of the world. Before knowing the impact of social media, people should know how to use social media as it allows people to share or exchange information, ideas, images, videos and even communicate with each other through networking. Further, I would like to cover all features of social media with special focus on entertainment, education, and change in behaviour, extremist disruptive activities, cyber bullying etc. I have tried to explain how social media affects adolescents in a broader way.

Keywords: Social media; Entertainment; Education; Societal implications; Adolescents; Antisocial behaviour; Emulation and Aggression.

Title: The Impact of Social Networking on Society with special emphasis on Adolescents in India

Author: Dr. Sonia Kaul Shali

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Abstract: This research paper analyzed the governance of Local Authorities in Kenya, and in particular it delved in the process of the introduction of the administrative arm in Homa Bay municipality, 1925-2011. The study was premised on the fact that Homa Bay municipality despite its strategic location in the Southern Nyanza region, development and sound service delivery have been slow. The study sought to; assess the role played by Local Native Council (LNC) in the governance of South Nyanza County Council. The research used the qualitative approach in the analysis of data and purposive sampling of population method. The research was anchored on the theory of structural functionalism in the analysis of the working of various structures in the governance of Local Authorities in Homa Bay County in Kenya. The findings of the study contend that the Municipal governance in Homa Bay would work better if people were involved and leaders listened to the views of the residents by acting as their advocates on issues of service deliveries and good governance.

Keywords: Governance, Local authority, Local Native Councils.

Title: ANALYSIS OF THE EMERGENCE OF LOCAL AUTHORITY IN SOUTH NYANZA AS A TOOL FOR COLONIAL GOVERNANCE IN KENYA (1925- 1963)

Author: K’Odipo, Walter Otieno

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Abstract: This study was conducted to determine general level of awareness of parents in Enhanced K+12 Basic Education Program  of Saint Anthony’s School of Matain, Zambales, Philippines. The descriptive survey method was employed. The study involved a total of two hundred forty six (246) parents randomly selected from the school. Findings revealed that parents are not fully aware on the issue of Enhanced K+12 Program and its advantages locally and internationally. Chi-Square analysis revealed that level of Enhanced K+12 Program Awareness varies with age, sex, marital status and educational attainment of parents.

Keywords: Awareness, K+12Program, Knowledge, Understanding.

Title: Enhanced K+12 Basic Education Program Awareness

Author: Ivy Hipolito-Casupanan

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Abstract: The study was on challenges facing the nine years basic education schools on students’ performance in Kayonza district, Rwanda.  The study was conducted using both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The sample size of the population included 1 DEO, 3 SEO, 8 Headteachers, 8 PTAs, 32 teachers, and 47 students. The study indicated that the schools of 9YBE program in Kayonza district lacked enough facilities such as textbooks and computers to support the teaching and learning activities and this affected the performance of those schools. Data were collected using instruments like questionnaires, observation checklist and interviews. Data were described and presented using tables and analysed using percentages in drawing conclusions and recommendations. The study found that the role of parents in the process of teaching and learning in nine years basic education was insufficient. The big number of the students came to school without the needed material like pens, notebooks and mathematical sets. The study also found that, it was not easy for both students and their teachers to get to school.  The study found that though all 9YBE students did not pay all school fees charged. However, additional fees like extra-classes fees, teachers’ bonus and fire wood fees were charged. The study also found that teachers were not satisfied with their salaries, had no conducive environment and consequently students lacked love from their teachers. It was recommended that teachers need to manage the increase in number of students in schools under 9YBE. They need to exercise love and enjoy the teaching of students, helping them develop interests and skills in their interests’ areas.

Keywords: students, basic education, textbooks, computers, teachers.

Title: CHALLENGES FACING NINE YEARS BASIC EDUCATION SCHOOLS ON STUDENTS’ PERFORMANCE IN KAYONZA DISTRICT, RWANDA

Author: Gamariel MBONIMANA

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Abstract: This study was conducted as part of the self-assessment study to determine the factors affecting the level of student performance in Science. The lowest performing class was the focus of the study. The study made use of the application of Bloom’s Taxonomy and other Strategic Interventions to see the effect on student’s performance in the final examination. The study involved a total of  twenty  six  (26)  respondents  drawn  from  six  hundred  five  (605) populations  from  the  grade  department  enrolled  in  Royal International School, Doha, Qatar.  A significant gain on student performance was noted after the treatment using t-test for correlated samples.

Keywords: Reading Intervention, Support, Reading Ability, Effect.

Title: The Effect of Implementing Bloom’s Taxonomy and Other Strategic Interventions to the Level of Student Performance in Science

Author: Ivy Hipolito-Casupanan, Rodolfo Casupanan

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