Pub Date : 2023-10-22DOI: 10.37745/bjmas.2022.0331
Khamisu Liman Takalafiya
This study investigates the role of learner-focused instruction in teaching Arabic phonemic and phonological awareness with the aim of enhancing language acquisition and proficiency. Phonemic and phonological awareness play a crucial role in language learning, particularly in Arabic, where accurate pronunciation and phonetic skills are essential for effective communication. This research adopts a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative data analysis and qualitative insights from Arabic language learners. The study examines the effectiveness of learner-focused instruction techniques, such as interactive activities, explicit instruction, and personalized feedback, in improving learners' phonemic and phonological awareness. The findings contribute to the existing body of research by highlighting the importance of incorporating learner-focused approaches into Arabic language instruction, promoting more accurate pronunciation, and enhancing overall language proficiency. The implications of this study can inform language educators and curriculum designers in developing effective teaching strategies to support Arabic language learners' phonemic and phonological development.
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","PeriodicalId":479838,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies","volume":"53 2-3","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135462752","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}
Pub Date : 2023-10-22DOI: 10.37745/bjmas.2022.0335
Samir K. Safi
The Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) model cannot capture the nonlinear patterns exhibited by the 2019 coronavirus (COVID-19) in terms of daily growth factor. As a result, Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) and Hybrid ARIMA-ANN models have been successfully applied to resolve problems with nonlinear estimation. We compare the forecasting performance of these models using real, worldwide, daily COVID-19 data. The best forecasting model selected was compared using the forecasting assessment criterion known as mean absolute error. The main finding results show that the ANN model is more efficient than the ARIMA and Hybrid ARIMA-ANN models. The main finding from the ANN model analysis indicates that the magnitude of the increase in growth factor over time is rising in general while the percentage change in the growth factor is declining. This may be the result of the social distancing, safety, and cautionary measures mandated by governments worldwide.
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Pub Date : 2023-10-22DOI: 10.37745/bjmas.2022.0329
Balikis Olabode, Rasheed Adenrele Adetoro
The study aassessed the utilisation of Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) and Government Integrated Financial Management and Information System (GIFMIS) as modes of payments in Tertiary Educational institutions in Ogun State, Nigeria with the objectives of investigating the level of awareness of end users on the new government payment policies, and also to determine the relevance of the policies, identify their problems and proffer solutions. The theoretical framework for this study was based on realistic evaluation, a form of theory-based evaluation developed by Pawson and Tilley (1997, 2006), that showcased that outcomes of policies equals mechanism plus concept. Primary data was gathered via close-ended questionnaires. Descriptive statistical tools such as frequencies, percentages in cross tabulations were utilized in analyzing the responses to the questionnaire items. Findings from the study revealed that majority of the respondents have knowledge of the meaning of IPPIS and GIFMIS, and they see the policies as a much needed change in the federal government payment system. Though for now, they delay access to overhead allocations and its utilization, workload seems repetitive and complicated, they debar research donors, make reconciliation of accounts cumbersome, discourage innovations of intellectual properties in Tertiary Educational Institutions, delay contractors payment due to weak communication signals, and seen to be used as a tool to silence unionism, among other findings. It was concluded that contrary to majority belief and apriori expectations, introduction of these policies, though relevant (centralization of government funds) may not curb corruption in federal government financial system, but it will rather get it re-directed elsewhere unless the needful are done. It was therefore recommended that for the policies to work economically, effectively and efficiently there should be timely release of research funds for tertiary educational institutions without sabotage. Adequate monitoring and supervision for checks and balances of the Ministries/Departments/Agencies (MDAs) for effective achievement of the objectives of the new policies are paramount. Furthermore, the new policies should be administered alongside good governance which entails accountability, transparency and probity to ensure adequate and prompt payments to those entitled.
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Pub Date : 2023-10-22DOI: 10.37745/bjmas.2022.0332
Jacob Manu, Kwadwo Oteng Akyina
The current study sought to identify the level of support provided for first year university students during the novel COVID-19 pandemic online classes with the Moodle learning management system (LMS). The researchers surveyed 1416 first year university students in the second semester of the 2019/2020 academic year, who were all supposed to be part of the web-based courses to logically bring the semester to an end. In an attempt to make students become familiar with the use of the Moodle LMS, the university introduced measures like online orientation, creation of instructional videos, provision of hot phone contact lines as well as IT centre support. Out of these interventions rolled-out by the university, the researchers found that the students did not gain the required benefits as envisaged by the University and for that matter affected the students adversely. From an instructional standpoint, the measures put in place to familiarize students with the Moodle system were laudable. However, the support services provided had issues of implementation. A need exists for a more comprehensive and coordinated support services to adequately equip university students to participate meaningfully in web-based learning.
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Pub Date : 2023-10-14DOI: 10.37745/bjmas.2022.0328
Zarnain Khan, Fatima Akmal, Mahrukh Asif, Zohra Khan, Fiza Alam, Umaima Khalid, Aima Fatima, Sania Maqbool, Haya Zahra
Maitland’s mobilizations are an important treatment option for treating patients with Frozen shoulder or Adhesive capsulitis of shoulder joint. In this study we compared the efficacy of Maitland’s mobilization at end-range of tissue resistance with high intensity glides i.e. High Grade with low intensity glides i.e. Low grade within pain free range of joint movement. The study was conducted at OPD of Department of Physical Therapy, Mayo Hospital, Lahore. In this study total of 57 patients were taken and only 36 patients were selected after assessing on inclusion criteria. Those 36 patients were divided into 3 groups with 12 patients in individual group. With the joint close to its neutral position, translation and distraction techniques were used to begin mobilization techniques in the fundamental starting positions. Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) and SPADI scales were used for measuring pain and disability index. ROMs were measured before, during and after treatment course i.e. at Day 1, after 2 weeks and after 4 weeks respectively. Statistical analysis was done on SPSS using ANOVA. When the ranges were compared by using ANOVA on SPSS it was evident that Group A patients showed better treatment outcomes as compared to other two groups. P-value (0.000) less than 0.05 is considered significant for group A patient. Mean of demographic data also support the fact that AC is more common in women than man. As a result of this study we can conclude that all treatment options gave good results in enhancing range of motion (ROM) and decreasing pain in shoulder joint but high-grade mobilization techniques applied at end range gave a significant treatment outcome on Ranges when compared. Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) and SPADI scales
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Pub Date : 2023-10-14DOI: 10.37745/bjmas.2022.0325
Charles Okeke Okoko, Ikechukwu C. Ahamefule
The patrilineally-biased socio-political system was prevalent among the Igbo; and was the preserve of adult males above the ages of eighteen. It legislated on the decisions of the paramount Eze and the Council of Elders. The womenfolk were hardly politically visible enough in decision-making as it affected them. Yet, among the double unilineal Cross River Igbo, such as the Abam, Abiriba, Amaseri, Ihechiowa, Ohafia and Ututu, the womenfolk were politically as active as the men. Their decisions which were usually backed by women-specific deities, such as Odamini Ufuforo, Imohuma, Ohuhu and Ibara; and institutionalized social control mechanisms, such as Abiamkpu, Ibuo Okpu and Use, were often incontrovertible. A gendered political dichotomy entailed specific domains of contestations, well-defined political functions for the men and womenfolk; and cultural exhibits that portrayed the audacity of firmness, authority and visibility. Except in the choice of the paramount chief from among the apical patrilineages, the socio-economic and political systems of the Cross River Igbo were suffused by matriliny through which descent and inheritance were acquired and traced. Authority laid more on those who owned more lands and were more numerous. The matrilateral (horizontal) distributive justice system and the ability principles were preferred over the patrilateral (vertical) distributive justice system. Moreover, members of the patrilineages equally belonged to their mothers’ matrilineages where they stood to access more lands, acceptability and relevance in a double unilateral distributive justice system. The paper concluded that it was impossible for the females under the aegis of the matrilineages to be politically invisible since they had certain socio-economic advantages, therefore, political. Oral interviews predominated in the research while written sources served complementary and subsidiary purposes.
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Pub Date : 2023-10-14DOI: 10.37745/bjmas.2022.0326
Andressa Fehlberg, Rachel Siqueira de Queiroz Simões, Roberta Pinho Gomes, Joelma Lessa da Silva Silva
Hepatitis A vaccines are based on classic first-generation inactivated virus vaccines and have been developed by different biopharmaceuticals. HAV is found in the stool, blood of people who are infected and foodborne hepatitis. HBV is a short-term disease and is one of the major causative agents of chronic liver illness. For others, it can become a long-term, chronic infection like liver disease or liver cancer. The analysis of genomic variability of HBV isolates is fundamental for molecular and epidemiological studies. HCV has a higher rate of mutation existing inside an individual as quasispecies. In this sense, this study addresses an analysis of viral hepatitis A/B/C, Herpervirus Simplex (HSV) type 1/2 and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) as topics related to comprehensive care for people with sexually transmitted infections (STIs). A total of 2.750 samples were collected from 2.713 patients, of which 38,43% were for HCV; 31,20% for HIV research; 30,25% for HAV and 0,10% for HSV. In all, eight biomarkers of the hepatitis B virus (HBV) were investigated, of which the HBsAg marker was non-reactive in 44,01% (2022 y) and 47.66% (2023 y). About 31,41% (2022 y) and 31.99% (2023y) were reactive for anti-HBs. The highest percentage of investigated samples (98.38%) was recorded in March 2022 with a average proportion of 55.25 ± 12.96 (CV = 0.234) for the non reactive IgM biomarker. The authors suggest follow-up with new serological research associated with molecular assays aimed specifically at reactive and inconclusive results.
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Pub Date : 2023-10-14DOI: 10.37745/bjmas.2022.0324
Hussin J. Hejase, Hasan Fayyad-Kazan, Ale J. Hejase, Imad Moukadem, Kassem Danach
The purpose of this paper is to investigate and identify the sets of competencies that are commensurate with employability requirements. The study follows a quantitative, deductive, and positivist approach. A sample of 62 Lebanese students majoring in management information technology and management information systems (MIT/MIS) was selected conveniently based on the participants' willingness to participate. Students belonged to three Lebanese universities. The research capitalizes on a survey questionnaire divided into three sections. The first section includes knowledge questions, the second section constitutes five parts that address different sets of competencies, and the third section constitutes demographics. Questions and statements followed different styles. Collected data were analyzed using the IBM SPSS version 26.0 package. Data analysis used descriptive, factor, and linear regression analyses. The validity and reliability of the questionnaire were very favorable. Results identified seven factors, each factor constituting 3 to 10 elements. These were condensed using a variable transformation technique and obtained weighted sums modeled using regression analysis. As a result, a competency model was assessed based on the students' current competencies against the necessary employability competencies. The research outcomes serve as a boost to the MIT/MIS competencies theoretical foundations in the context of Lebanon. Moreover, results, though not generalized, serve as an eye-opener for future research. Several recommendations posit the implications to policymakers in higher education and employers in the ICT sectors and other technology-based companies.
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Pub Date : 2023-10-14DOI: 10.37745/bjmas.2022.0322
Zakariyya Said Zakariyya
This research paper investigates the relevance of the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) curriculum in teaching pre-service students the syntactic structure of Arabic sentences. The study aims to assess the effectiveness of the current curriculum in developing students' understanding and proficiency in Arabic syntax. Through a mixed-methods approach, including surveys, classroom observations, and student assessments, data is collected to evaluate the alignment between the curriculum and students' learning outcomes. The findings reveal both strengths and areas for improvement in the NCCE curriculum's coverage of Arabic sentence syntax. The study concludes with recommendations for curriculum enhancements and instructional strategies to better support pre-service students' acquisition of syntactic skills in Arabic language learning.
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Pub Date : 2023-10-14DOI: 10.37745/bjmas.2022.0327
Haya Zahra, Aleena Masood, Um-e-Hani Um-e-Hani, Shahzad Suneeq Ahmad Bin, Muhammad Abdullah, Shahzad Ahmad, Hassan Raza, Alishah Malik, Sania Maqbool
Tinnitus is a phrase that refers to the conscious experience of an auditory sensation in the absence of a corresponding external stimulation. It is derived from the Latin verb tinnire, which means "to ring.’. In recent few years, it has been found that among 101 causes of tinnitus, cervical and TMJ disorders are one of the leading cause of it. The aim of this study is to evaluate the association and perception of tinnitus among the patients having pain in cervical and TMJ region. This study was cross sectional study and was conducted on the population of the ULTH, Gangaraam hospital. It includes both male and female patients. A survey was sent out through email to 145 patients. Their role was to complete an updated expert revised survey testing their association of tinnitus with cervical or TMJ region pain. Descriptive statistics was applied to conclude results.The mean age of population was 35.53 with the standard deviation ± of 12.176 of data. Out of 145 patients. 93 (64.1%) were males and 52 (35.9%) were females. The study reveals that association of tinnitus with cervical and TMJ pain was more common in males. Females had a low rate of tinnitus with cervical and TMJ painThe study reveals that association of tinnitus with cervical and TMJ pain was more common in males. Females had a low rate of tinnitus with cervical and TMJ pain. The Pearson chi square association is statistically significant (P=0.016).
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