L. Brovchak, L. Starovoit, L. Likhitska, Nataliia L. Todosiienko, Iryna B. Shvets
The "Creative Bridges" study examines the integration of music, drama, and visual arts into extracurricular programs, focusing on its impact on the psychological development of early school-aged children. It addresses the need for holistic educational approaches that cater to cognitive, emotional, and social growth. This mixed-methods research utilized psychodiagnostic tools such as Raven's Progressive Matrices, the Academic Performance Rating Scale (APRS), the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ), the Social Skills Improvement System (SSIS), and the Peer Relationship Questionnaire (PRQ) to assess a cohort of 64 children aged 11-12, divided into experimental and control groups. The study spanned six months, featuring pre-program, mid-program, post-program, and follow-up assessments. The program demonstrated significant improvements in non-verbal abstract reasoning, academic performance in math and reading, and emotional well-being. It also indicated nuanced effects on social skills and peer relationships, with initial disruptions giving way to eventual enhancements in social interactions. The findings illuminate the cognitive, emotional, and social benefits of arts integration, underscoring the potential of such programs to enrich educational curricula. The discussion delves into the implications of these results for educational practices and policies, advocating for the inclusion of the arts as central to curriculum design. The "Creative Bridges" program highlights the indispensable role of music, drama, and visual arts integration in fostering comprehensive psychological development among children. The study advocates for a broader implementation of arts integration in education, emphasizing its capacity to enhance cognitive abilities, emotional resilience, and social competencies.
{"title":"Integrating music, drama and visual arts in extracurricular programs: enhancing psychological development in early school-aged children","authors":"L. Brovchak, L. Starovoit, L. Likhitska, Nataliia L. Todosiienko, Iryna B. Shvets","doi":"10.51798/sijis.v5i3.791","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51798/sijis.v5i3.791","url":null,"abstract":"The \"Creative Bridges\" study examines the integration of music, drama, and visual arts into extracurricular programs, focusing on its impact on the psychological development of early school-aged children. It addresses the need for holistic educational approaches that cater to cognitive, emotional, and social growth. This mixed-methods research utilized psychodiagnostic tools such as Raven's Progressive Matrices, the Academic Performance Rating Scale (APRS), the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ), the Social Skills Improvement System (SSIS), and the Peer Relationship Questionnaire (PRQ) to assess a cohort of 64 children aged 11-12, divided into experimental and control groups. The study spanned six months, featuring pre-program, mid-program, post-program, and follow-up assessments. The program demonstrated significant improvements in non-verbal abstract reasoning, academic performance in math and reading, and emotional well-being. It also indicated nuanced effects on social skills and peer relationships, with initial disruptions giving way to eventual enhancements in social interactions. The findings illuminate the cognitive, emotional, and social benefits of arts integration, underscoring the potential of such programs to enrich educational curricula. The discussion delves into the implications of these results for educational practices and policies, advocating for the inclusion of the arts as central to curriculum design. The \"Creative Bridges\" program highlights the indispensable role of music, drama, and visual arts integration in fostering comprehensive psychological development among children. The study advocates for a broader implementation of arts integration in education, emphasizing its capacity to enhance cognitive abilities, emotional resilience, and social competencies.","PeriodicalId":247613,"journal":{"name":"Sapienza: International Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies","volume":" 41","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141832736","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Angellisa Pushug Pérez, Gerardo Fernando Fernández Soto
Introduction: Adolescence is a period characterized by physiological, psychological, and behavioral changes, which can cause malnutrition affecting the emotional state. Objective: Describe the anthropometric evaluation and emotional alterations in adolescents. Methods: This quantitative, non-experimental, cross-sectional study was conducted in Ambato, Ecuador, from September 2023 to February 2024. The population consisted of 49 students from the Intercultural Bilingual Educational Unit of Chimborazo Province, aged 12-14. Anthropometric evaluation and validated psychological questionnaires were applied. Results: Among the adolescents with low weight: 11 boys aged 13.2±1.0, weight 42.5±7.9 kg, height 1.54±0.08 m, BMI 17.6±1.5 kg/m², waist circumference 69.5±3.7 cm, hip circumference 82.1±5.9 cm, and WHR 0.85±0.05. 12 girls aged 12 showed partially inadequate eating habits and low physical activity levels. Internalizing problems included abnormal emotional symptoms (12.24%) in 13-year-old girls and 14-year-old boys, and borderline social withdrawal (12.24%) in 12-year-old girls and 13-year-old boys. Externalizing problems included abnormal behavior (16.32%) in 12- and 14-year-old girls, normal hyperactivity (16.32%) in 12-year-old girls, and an abnormal prosocial scale (18.36%) in 12- and 14-year-old girls. Depression was mild (14.29%) in 14-year-old boys. Adolescents with normal weight showed internalizing problems (24.49%) in 14-year-old girls, while low-weight adolescents exhibited externalizing problems (20.41%) in 14-year-old boys. Conclusions: The highest frequency was evident in adolescents with low weight, abnormal emotional symptoms, borderline social withdrawal, abnormal prosocial scale, normal weight at 14 years of age, internalizing problems in girls, and externalizing problems in low-weight boys.
{"title":"Anthropometric evaluation and emotional alterations in adolescents","authors":"Angellisa Pushug Pérez, Gerardo Fernando Fernández Soto","doi":"10.51798/sijis.v5i3.790","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51798/sijis.v5i3.790","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Adolescence is a period characterized by physiological, psychological, and behavioral changes, which can cause malnutrition affecting the emotional state. Objective: Describe the anthropometric evaluation and emotional alterations in adolescents. Methods: This quantitative, non-experimental, cross-sectional study was conducted in Ambato, Ecuador, from September 2023 to February 2024. The population consisted of 49 students from the Intercultural Bilingual Educational Unit of Chimborazo Province, aged 12-14. Anthropometric evaluation and validated psychological questionnaires were applied. Results: Among the adolescents with low weight: 11 boys aged 13.2±1.0, weight 42.5±7.9 kg, height 1.54±0.08 m, BMI 17.6±1.5 kg/m², waist circumference 69.5±3.7 cm, hip circumference 82.1±5.9 cm, and WHR 0.85±0.05. 12 girls aged 12 showed partially inadequate eating habits and low physical activity levels. Internalizing problems included abnormal emotional symptoms (12.24%) in 13-year-old girls and 14-year-old boys, and borderline social withdrawal (12.24%) in 12-year-old girls and 13-year-old boys. Externalizing problems included abnormal behavior (16.32%) in 12- and 14-year-old girls, normal hyperactivity (16.32%) in 12-year-old girls, and an abnormal prosocial scale (18.36%) in 12- and 14-year-old girls. Depression was mild (14.29%) in 14-year-old boys. Adolescents with normal weight showed internalizing problems (24.49%) in 14-year-old girls, while low-weight adolescents exhibited externalizing problems (20.41%) in 14-year-old boys. Conclusions: The highest frequency was evident in adolescents with low weight, abnormal emotional symptoms, borderline social withdrawal, abnormal prosocial scale, normal weight at 14 years of age, internalizing problems in girls, and externalizing problems in low-weight boys.","PeriodicalId":247613,"journal":{"name":"Sapienza: International Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies","volume":"20 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141659535","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The relevance of this discussion is driven by the need to improve mathematics teaching methods to enhance students’ mathematical competencies, particularly critical thinking and problem-solving skills. With its broad didactic potential, Hamilton’s vector formula becomes an essential tool in the educational process. The study aims to examine the impact of integrating Hamilton’s vector formula on the development of students’ mathematical competencies. The research methodology includes a literature review, expert evaluations, a pedagogical experiment with control and experimental groups, testing, and student surveys. The study results showed that using Hamilton’s vector formula promotes the development of students’ critical and analytical thinking, increases their confidence in solving complex problems, and improves overall mathematical competencies. The experimental group demonstrated higher test scores and practical task performance than the control group. Students noted that working with Hamilton’s vector formula helped them better understand geometric concepts and see the practical application of theoretical knowledge. The survey showed a positive perception of the new methodology, although some initial difficulties were noted. The practical significance of the results lies in developing recommendations for the effective use of Hamilton’s vector formula in the educational process, which can significantly improve the quality of students’ mathematical training and contribute to their successful learning process in the future.
{"title":"Applying Hamilton’s vector formula in mathematics education: enhancing student mathematical skills through innovative teaching methods","authors":"Liudmyla Hetmanenko","doi":"10.51798/sijis.v5i3.784","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51798/sijis.v5i3.784","url":null,"abstract":"The relevance of this discussion is driven by the need to improve mathematics teaching methods to enhance students’ mathematical competencies, particularly critical thinking and problem-solving skills. With its broad didactic potential, Hamilton’s vector formula becomes an essential tool in the educational process. The study aims to examine the impact of integrating Hamilton’s vector formula on the development of students’ mathematical competencies. The research methodology includes a literature review, expert evaluations, a pedagogical experiment with control and experimental groups, testing, and student surveys. The study results showed that using Hamilton’s vector formula promotes the development of students’ critical and analytical thinking, increases their confidence in solving complex problems, and improves overall mathematical competencies. The experimental group demonstrated higher test scores and practical task performance than the control group. Students noted that working with Hamilton’s vector formula helped them better understand geometric concepts and see the practical application of theoretical knowledge. The survey showed a positive perception of the new methodology, although some initial difficulties were noted. The practical significance of the results lies in developing recommendations for the effective use of Hamilton’s vector formula in the educational process, which can significantly improve the quality of students’ mathematical training and contribute to their successful learning process in the future.","PeriodicalId":247613,"journal":{"name":"Sapienza: International Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies","volume":" 54","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141670768","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Working in the government is both a dream of securing a greener pasture and the opportunity to serve society with a noble intention and values. The main purpose of this study is to establish the factor structure of PSM in the Philippine context. A total of 456 randomly selected government employees from different agencies representing the three big islands of the country, namely Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, willingly participated in the survey. Data were analyzed using Exploratory Factor Analysis and Confirmatory Factor Analysis. The results of the Exploratory Factor Analysis validated the original 40-item and four-indicator-PSM but with a shorter version with only three underlying factors comprising 11 items, namely, Self-Sacrifice with six items, Commitment to Public Interest with two items, and Attraction to Policy Making with three items. Furthermore, Confirmatory Factor Analysis validated the model's goodness of fit and established a significant relationship among the latent variables, signifying the ability to measure public service motivation in the Philippine context. Hence, aside from the lure of a greener pasture, the results highlight the higher public service values as motivating factors. The findings can help the Philippine government tailor the agencies’ respective human resource development programs while maximizing the identified motivation factors to propel individual productivity and effectiveness in public service.
{"title":"Greener pasture in the government sector? A factor structure on public service motivation among government employees in the Philippines","authors":"Randy Tudy","doi":"10.51798/sijis.v5i3.782","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51798/sijis.v5i3.782","url":null,"abstract":"Working in the government is both a dream of securing a greener pasture and the opportunity to serve society with a noble intention and values. The main purpose of this study is to establish the factor structure of PSM in the Philippine context. A total of 456 randomly selected government employees from different agencies representing the three big islands of the country, namely Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, willingly participated in the survey. Data were analyzed using Exploratory Factor Analysis and Confirmatory Factor Analysis. The results of the Exploratory Factor Analysis validated the original 40-item and four-indicator-PSM but with a shorter version with only three underlying factors comprising 11 items, namely, Self-Sacrifice with six items, Commitment to Public Interest with two items, and Attraction to Policy Making with three items. Furthermore, Confirmatory Factor Analysis validated the model's goodness of fit and established a significant relationship among the latent variables, signifying the ability to measure public service motivation in the Philippine context. Hence, aside from the lure of a greener pasture, the results highlight the higher public service values as motivating factors. The findings can help the Philippine government tailor the agencies’ respective human resource development programs while maximizing the identified motivation factors to propel individual productivity and effectiveness in public service.","PeriodicalId":247613,"journal":{"name":"Sapienza: International Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies","volume":"2016 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141707159","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Karla Karina Ruiz Mendoza, Luis Horacio Pedroza Zúñiga, Alma Yadhira López García
The evolution of the concept of validity is examined in the context of the integration of Generative Artificial Intelligence and ethical stances, and with it, informed decision-making. The methodology used includes the history of concepts as laid out by Koselleck, analyzing how the concept of validity is a fundamental concept. The method used is a literature review, analyzing historical and contemporary perspectives and arguments from influential authors such as Messick and Kane. This conceptual journey leads us to recognize that validity is not a monolithic entity, but a complex fabric of multiple theoretical and practical threads, ranging from the internal logic of evaluations to the repercussions of their application in society. Furthermore, validity is recognized as a complex construct that cannot be simplified to a single aspect or characteristic of a test or evaluation, differentiating between validity and validation. The five historical periods distinguished in the literature that reflect paradigmatic changes in the understanding of validity were: gestational, crystallization, fragmentation, reunification, deconstruction, culminating with the period of diffusion. The most relevant conclusion is that validity is not static but dynamic, evolving with context and application. It also emphasizes the need for continuous validation adapted to emerging challenges, such as Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), with the goal of ensuring that evaluations are accurate and fair amid a growing trend on ideas of quantum computing.
{"title":"Validity in evaluation: where is the argument-based approach heading?","authors":"Karla Karina Ruiz Mendoza, Luis Horacio Pedroza Zúñiga, Alma Yadhira López García","doi":"10.51798/sijis.v5i3.792","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51798/sijis.v5i3.792","url":null,"abstract":"The evolution of the concept of validity is examined in the context of the integration of Generative Artificial Intelligence and ethical stances, and with it, informed decision-making. The methodology used includes the history of concepts as laid out by Koselleck, analyzing how the concept of validity is a fundamental concept. The method used is a literature review, analyzing historical and contemporary perspectives and arguments from influential authors such as Messick and Kane. This conceptual journey leads us to recognize that validity is not a monolithic entity, but a complex fabric of multiple theoretical and practical threads, ranging from the internal logic of evaluations to the repercussions of their application in society. Furthermore, validity is recognized as a complex construct that cannot be simplified to a single aspect or characteristic of a test or evaluation, differentiating between validity and validation. The five historical periods distinguished in the literature that reflect paradigmatic changes in the understanding of validity were: gestational, crystallization, fragmentation, reunification, deconstruction, culminating with the period of diffusion. The most relevant conclusion is that validity is not static but dynamic, evolving with context and application. It also emphasizes the need for continuous validation adapted to emerging challenges, such as Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), with the goal of ensuring that evaluations are accurate and fair amid a growing trend on ideas of quantum computing.","PeriodicalId":247613,"journal":{"name":"Sapienza: International Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies","volume":"61 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141711271","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Introduction: This study aims to analyze and relate public policy and labor inclusion variables to identify improvement actions for compliance in favor of people with disabilities working in the GAD cantonal of La Libertad. Methods: The research used a quantitative approach, collecting data through surveys and interviews. Surveys were administered via Google Forms to 194 workers from the GAD cantonal of La Libertad, Ecuador and an interview was conducted with the Social Worker. Also, a bibliographic review of documents and scientific articles was conducted, focusing on the employment rights of people with disabilities in Latin America and Ecuador. Results: The SPSS statistical program was used for data analysis, revealing that the GAD cantonal of La Libertad complies with Ecuadorian legal requirements to hire 4% of people with disabilities in public and private companies with 25 or more workers, and with physical accessibility regulations. The methodology and analysis were validated using Cronbach's Alpha, KMO and Bartlett, Communalities, and Spearman's Rho coefficients. Conclusion: Implementing, promoting, and ensuring inclusive local policies, with constant monitoring and encouraging the participation of people with disabilities in decision-making for their full integration, is recommended.
{"title":"Public policy and labor inclusion: employment strategies for people with disabilities in Ecuador","authors":"Gladys Lissette Caiche Beltrán, César Andrés Guerrero Velástegui","doi":"10.51798/sijis.v5i3.781","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51798/sijis.v5i3.781","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: This study aims to analyze and relate public policy and labor inclusion variables to identify improvement actions for compliance in favor of people with disabilities working in the GAD cantonal of La Libertad. Methods: The research used a quantitative approach, collecting data through surveys and interviews. Surveys were administered via Google Forms to 194 workers from the GAD cantonal of La Libertad, Ecuador and an interview was conducted with the Social Worker. Also, a bibliographic review of documents and scientific articles was conducted, focusing on the employment rights of people with disabilities in Latin America and Ecuador. Results: The SPSS statistical program was used for data analysis, revealing that the GAD cantonal of La Libertad complies with Ecuadorian legal requirements to hire 4% of people with disabilities in public and private companies with 25 or more workers, and with physical accessibility regulations. The methodology and analysis were validated using Cronbach's Alpha, KMO and Bartlett, Communalities, and Spearman's Rho coefficients. Conclusion: Implementing, promoting, and ensuring inclusive local policies, with constant monitoring and encouraging the participation of people with disabilities in decision-making for their full integration, is recommended.","PeriodicalId":247613,"journal":{"name":"Sapienza: International Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies","volume":"3 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141716122","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Introduction: Worldwide, research has focused on women's general health, however, the topic of menstruation in the workplace has received very little attention. This research is of great importance because it seeks to know the prevalence of menstrual symptoms in the study population and to verify if it influences the reduction of their work productivity. Methodology: The research is quantitative, observational, descriptive, and cross-sectional, with a total population of 204 women of childbearing age between 25 and 45 years old, who were part of the administrative and teaching staff of the institution. A specific survey was designed for this study. Results: Abdominal pain, headache, mood changes, fatigue and difficulty concentrating demonstrated a greater association with reduced work productivity by showing a p value much lower than the established level of significance (p= <.001). Conclusions: The menstrual symptoms considered in this study do reduce the work productivity of the study population except for the symptom of diarrhea and/or constipation that did not show an association.
简介全世界的研究都集中在妇女的一般健康问题上，但工作场所的月经问题却很少受到关注。这项研究非常重要，因为它试图了解月经症状在研究人群中的流行情况，并验证月经症状是否会影响她们工作效率的降低。研究方法：本研究采用定量、观察、描述和横断面研究方法，研究对象为该机构行政和教职员工中 25 至 45 岁的育龄妇女，共计 204 人。本研究设计了一项专门的调查。调查结果显示腹痛、头痛、情绪变化、疲劳和注意力难以集中与工作效率下降的关系更大，其 p 值远远低于既定的显著性水平（p= <.001）。结论除了腹泻和/或便秘症状与工作效率没有关联外，本研究中考虑的月经症状确实会降低研究对象的工作效率。
{"title":"Influence of menstrual symptoms in work activities in teachers and administrators of the Technical University of Ambato","authors":"Eveline Prissila López Solis, Eulalia Isabel Analuisa Jiménez","doi":"10.51798/sijis.v5isi1.676","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51798/sijis.v5isi1.676","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Worldwide, research has focused on women's general health, however, the topic of menstruation in the workplace has received very little attention. This research is of great importance because it seeks to know the prevalence of menstrual symptoms in the study population and to verify if it influences the reduction of their work productivity. Methodology: The research is quantitative, observational, descriptive, and cross-sectional, with a total population of 204 women of childbearing age between 25 and 45 years old, who were part of the administrative and teaching staff of the institution. A specific survey was designed for this study. Results: Abdominal pain, headache, mood changes, fatigue and difficulty concentrating demonstrated a greater association with reduced work productivity by showing a p value much lower than the established level of significance (p= <.001). Conclusions: The menstrual symptoms considered in this study do reduce the work productivity of the study population except for the symptom of diarrhea and/or constipation that did not show an association.","PeriodicalId":247613,"journal":{"name":"Sapienza: International Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies","volume":"399 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141707913","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Verónica de los Ángeles Bonifaz Ramos, John Javier Arellano Gómez, Yesenia Ivonne Malta García, Diana Leticia Torres Morán
Introduction: This study, conducted under the Minor Species Production Program at the Technical University of Babahoyo, Ecuador, aimed to evaluate the effects of hydroponic forages based on corn (Zea mays) and rice (Oryza sativa) on the reproductive performance of improved guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus). Methods: A total of 45 guinea pigs (36 females and 12 males, 70 days old) were used, distributed across three treatments: T1 (Alfalfa + Concentrate + Water ad libitum), T2 (Hydroponic Corn Forage + Concentrate + Water ad libitum), and T3 (Hydroponic Rice Forage + Water ad libitum), with three replications and five experimental units per treatment. Reproductive performance was measured by pregnancy percentage, litter size, average litter weight at birth, average litter weight at weaning, mortality at first parturition, post-parturition estrus, and the cost-benefit indicator. Treatments were arranged in a Completely Randomized Design (CRD), and mean differences were evaluated using Tukey’s test at a 5% significance level. Results: The best reproductive performance was observed in T2, with a pregnancy percentage of 100%, litter sizes of 4-6 offspring, an average litter weight at birth of 122.25g, and an average litter weight at weaning exceeding 1000g, indicating a weight gain of 295.52g during the period. Additionally, T2 exhibited a cost-benefit ratio of 2.57, suggesting it is a sustainable and profitable feeding strategy. Conclusion: These results indicate that hydroponic corn forage significantly enhances reproductive performance in guinea pigs compared to traditional alfalfa and rice-based forages, supporting its use for sustainable and economically viable guinea pig production.
{"title":"Hydroponic crops: a nutritional and sustainable alternative for the reproduction of guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus) in the coastal zone of Ecuador","authors":"Verónica de los Ángeles Bonifaz Ramos, John Javier Arellano Gómez, Yesenia Ivonne Malta García, Diana Leticia Torres Morán","doi":"10.51798/sijis.v5i2.776","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51798/sijis.v5i2.776","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: This study, conducted under the Minor Species Production Program at the Technical University of Babahoyo, Ecuador, aimed to evaluate the effects of hydroponic forages based on corn (Zea mays) and rice (Oryza sativa) on the reproductive performance of improved guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus). Methods: A total of 45 guinea pigs (36 females and 12 males, 70 days old) were used, distributed across three treatments: T1 (Alfalfa + Concentrate + Water ad libitum), T2 (Hydroponic Corn Forage + Concentrate + Water ad libitum), and T3 (Hydroponic Rice Forage + Water ad libitum), with three replications and five experimental units per treatment. Reproductive performance was measured by pregnancy percentage, litter size, average litter weight at birth, average litter weight at weaning, mortality at first parturition, post-parturition estrus, and the cost-benefit indicator. Treatments were arranged in a Completely Randomized Design (CRD), and mean differences were evaluated using Tukey’s test at a 5% significance level. Results: The best reproductive performance was observed in T2, with a pregnancy percentage of 100%, litter sizes of 4-6 offspring, an average litter weight at birth of 122.25g, and an average litter weight at weaning exceeding 1000g, indicating a weight gain of 295.52g during the period. Additionally, T2 exhibited a cost-benefit ratio of 2.57, suggesting it is a sustainable and profitable feeding strategy. Conclusion: These results indicate that hydroponic corn forage significantly enhances reproductive performance in guinea pigs compared to traditional alfalfa and rice-based forages, supporting its use for sustainable and economically viable guinea pig production.","PeriodicalId":247613,"journal":{"name":"Sapienza: International Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies","volume":"41 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141381819","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Thalia Dedicación Montenegro Neira, Lilian Rocio Rimapa Navarro, Freddy Manuel Camacho Delgado, Frank Bollet Ramírez, Anthony Jose Gomez Morales, Orlando Hernández Hernández
The research aims to analyze the impact of digitizing electronic public deeds on legal security within Peruvian notaries. It explores how digital technology enhances the authenticity of legal documents, protecting citizens' interests. Utilizing a qualitative approach with a phenomenological design, the study gathers insights from six participants, including clients and lawyers, through interviews. This method allows a comprehensive understanding of their perceptions and experiences. Findings indicate that digitization significantly contributes to legal certainty by streamlining notarial processes, cutting costs, and bolstering document authenticity. The study proposes the establishment of an inspection commission to oversee legal security in notarial procedures and encourage digital system adoption in notaries' offices. This digitization is socially beneficial, offering citizens quicker and more secure access to legal documents. The research is original in its examination of electronic public deeds' digitization in a specific Peruvian context, emphasizing the technology's potential to enhance efficiency and document authenticity in the notarial sector.
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Javier Ismael Cevallos Culqui, Marcelo Bernave Chancusig López, Jessica Adriana Taipicaña Vergara, Hjalmar Germánico Guerra Palma
Introduction: Technology serves as the framework for tools and resources that enhance collaboration, participation, and quality in higher education. This study analyzes the technological impact on higher education, focusing on access and equity, quality and personalization of learning, and changes in educational models. Methods: A quantitative and descriptive research design was employed, involving 400 participants: 200 students and 200 teachers from the higher education system in Ecuador. Results: Both students and teachers highlighted improved access to educational resources, flexible scheduling, and recognized the significant impact of technology on higher education. However, challenges such as lack of connectivity, insufficient devices, inadequate training, and limited government support persist. Conclusion: The findings underscore the importance of addressing these challenges to maximize technology's positive impact on education. Future research should incorporate qualitative methods, expand geographic scope, and evaluate long-term effects to provide more comprehensive insights.
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