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Technology leadership and its integration to classroom instruction

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Mae A. Geresola, Samson M. Lausa
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This study aimed to determine the principals’ technology leadership and its relation to the teachers’ technology integration into classroom instruction. Descriptive correlational research was employed where data was obtained using the researcher’s modified survey questionnaire intended to test the level of principals’ technology leadership and the level of teachers’ technology integration into classroom instruction. Mean and standard deviation, t-test, ANOVA, and Pearson’s correlation coefficient were the statistical tools used in the study. Findings revealed that the school principals’ technology leadership of being a visionary leader was high and in almost all of the constructs except on incorporating the school ICT plan with the strategic plans; motivating teacher(s) who needs ICT training to participate as part of their professional development; and recognizing and supporting faculty and staff with exemplary skills in the use of ICT which was very high. When grouped according to sex and age, principals’ technology leadership was high. On the other hand, the teachers’ technology integration was high but varies from low to very high when indicators of integration were considered individually. When grouped according to sex and age, teachers’ technology integration was high. There is no significant difference in the level of technology integration between male and female teachers. However, there is significant difference in the level of technology integration between younger and older teachers. This study concluded that there is no significant correlation between school principals’ technology leadership and teachers’ technology integration to classroom instruction.

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A study on wireless power transmission system integrated with electromagnetic field

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Raoshan Ara Begum, Sabia Akter Mim, MD. Habibur Rahman
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Electric power is impossible to imagine in the world. Wires are typically used to transmit power. Envision a future in which wireless power transfer is probable: Mobile phones, household robots, digital audio players (DAPs), laptop computers, and bearable electronics can charge themselves, freeing us from the need to be joint to a power source by a wire. A wireless mobile charging system using the electromagnetic field is intended to clarify its concept by elucidating it. Users can charge their mobile phones wirelessly in this system without the need to plug in the mobile adapter. A charging pad demonstrates the process of charging a mobile phone, requiring users only to place their adapter circuit on it. The transmitting and receiving parts of this system are designed and built as two distinct entities, each utilizing a coupling electromagnetic field. The oscillation circuit converts DC energy into AC energy, which in turn induces a magnetic field by passing through a frequency. This causes the receiver coil to be induced with an alternating current. The magnetic field coupling between the transmitting coil and the receiving coil can be calculated using Ampere’s law, Biot-Savart’s law, and Faraday’s law. In this paper, The ability of the wireless mobile charger is calculated by varying the space between the coils in a system that utilizes an electromagnetic field for charging wirelessly.

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Evaluating the impact of gamification on cognitive skills development in higher education: A case study electronics and sensors learners

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Khalid Ghoulam1, Belaid Bouikhalene2
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This research paper investigates the effectiveness of gamification as a pedagogical strategy for enhancing cognitive skills development among students in higher education, with a particular focus on learners specializing in Electronics and Sensors. In recent years, gamification has become a promising strategy to engage students and promote active learning experiences. However, its impact on cognitive skill development, especially in specialized academic domains, remains relatively underexplored. Through a case study methodology, this research assesses the influence of gamified learning interventions on students’ cognitive abilities, encompassing skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making. Data was collected through pre- and post-intervention assessments, student surveys, and qualitative feedback sessions. Results indicate significant improvements in cognitive skills among participants exposed to gamified learning experiences compared to those in traditional instructional settings. The findings suggest that gamification holds promise as a viable educational tool for fostering cognitive skill development in higher education contexts, particularly within specialized fields such as Electronics and Sensors. This study adds to the expanding body of research on gamification in education and provides valuable insights into its potential to enhance learning outcomes in technical disciplines. Future research directions and implications for practice are discussed to further leverage the benefits of gamification approaches in higher education settings.

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Learning gap in Filipino sa Piling Larangan (Teknikal-Bokasyunal): An assessment

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Jojames Arnaldo G. Gaddi
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ORCID: 0000-0001-9964-7506

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This study aimed to identify the learning gaps in Filipino sa Piling Larangan (Teknikal-Bokasyunal) during the first quarter of the 2022-2023 academic year. A quasi-experimental study using quantitative method with a design involving assessments before and after were utilized. The research was carried out with 33 TVL 12th Grade learners in the first quarter of the school year 2022-2023 at St. Paul University Surigao. The researcher administered an authenticated assessment for the preliminary and concluding evaluation, finding the disparities in learning in Filipino sa Piling Larangan (Teknikal-Bokasyunal). Significant improvement was observed in five competencies that were initially least mastered. Nevertheless, even with the interventions applied, the resulting mastery level was only partial. Regarding preliminary evaluation performance, most students scored in the fair range. After the interventions, most students achieved a satisfactory level in the concluding evaluation. Additionally, a notable distinction existed on the preliminary and concluding evaluation scores following the intervention. It is suggested that Filipino teachers at St. Paul University Surigao review the instructional areas that need further enhancement to close the ongoing learning gaps and attain full mastery, notwithstanding the implemented interventions.

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Sustainable leadership and public schools district supervisors’ performance: Basis for enhancement program

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Bernie L. Libo-on, Citrobelle A. Aldeguer
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In order to assess the degree of sustainable leadership components—such as creating a vision and setting direction, getting to know and support peers, overseeing the teaching and learning program, and restructuring the way the 32 public schools district supervisors (PSDS) in the Division of Negros Occidental are organized—this study used a descriptive research design. The majority of the participants were 47 years old and below and mostly were female with master’s degree holders, also were 14 years and below as PSDS almost were married, and with low monthly income. The profile of the participants implies that the variables of age, gender, civil status, and monthly income are not factors or characteristics to influence the sustainable leadership of public schools district supervisors. Therefore, these factors have no bearing on the public school district supervisors’ dedication to carrying out their roles. With the exception of high-level responses on the indicators, where PSDS made sure that appropriate support, like professional development, teaching materials, and planning time, was provided when they were classified according to age, sex, highest educational attainment, length of service, civil status, and monthly income, there was a very high level of building the vision and setting direction, redesigning the organization, understanding, and developing peers in this context. In order to improve the program even further, we close with a prediction regarding the future directions of sustainable leadership research.

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Harmonizing community justice: Evaluating the effectiveness of Katarungang Pambarangay in Bacnotan, La Union

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James Patrick N. Noveloso1, Alan P. Nebrida, Riza B. Badua, Christian Charles Rodrigo M. Calica, Prince Bryan
Angel D. Diza, Vincent N. Ragonton, Teresita A. Chatoy
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This research intends to assess the level of implementation, performance, and compliance in a subset of barangays, as well as awareness of the Katarungang Pambarangay (KP) system in some barangays of Bacnotan, La Union, Philippines. Of the survey conducted, a total of 6,005 respondents participated, in which the respondents include members of the Lupong Tagapamayapa, Pangkat Tagapagkasundo, and Sangguniang Barangay. From the determination of the sample size, the Slovin method was applied using a 5% marginal error. Results showed that all the barangays have highly implemented the KP system, with Barangay Ortega achieving an ‘excellent’ implementation score of 3.99. The result thus indicated good performance of the system in acceptance around 3.50, an indicator that the community education and conflict resolution were effective. The subsequence of the KP processes were also graded, especially in matters concerning the processing of complaints, sending out summonses, conciliation, and support of unresolved matters in court. Lower compliance with physical and infrastructure difficulties, however, was noted in Barangay Arosip. The success of the KP system between the authorities and people of the community was attributed to the high degree of knowledge about the system. On the other hand, the level of knowledge was found to be lower in Barangay Arosip, most likely because of the cultural setting that characterizes this barangay and its tendency to rely fully upon the traditional mechanisms in place to solve conflicts. In conclusion, the KP system of Bacnotan, La Union, is a system required in the promotion of access to local justice, law, and order. Even though it is very effective, it would be to make some improvements for its application in the other localities. It will ensure the system that remains viable to improve the community’s education programs and institutionalize the use of traditional conflict resolution mechanisms in the formal KP structures.

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Methyl orange: A brief note on its structural changes

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Daisuke Noguchi
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Methyl orange (p-Me2NC6H4N=NC6H4SO3Na; MO) is one of commonly used azo dyes known as an acid-base indicator, along with phenolphthalein. The chemical structural changes of MO with respect to its acid-base equilibrium in aqueous solutions have been learnt in chemical education. The reaction equations vary among analytical chemistry textbooks. Thus, details on the structures of MO are overviewed from historical perspectives for teaching materials in chemistry. Since protonation of MO potentially occurs not only at the azo group (–N=N–) but also at the dimethylamino group (Me2N–), two different chemical species can be considered; i.e., azonium (–N=NH+–) and ammonium (Me2NH+–). In fact, these tautomers of the two protonated MO species exist, and their equilibrium constants have been reported previously. However, ammonium species has not been presented as protonated MO in most textbooks. Misunderstandingly, another confusion concerning the ‘resonance’ between ammonium and quinonediiminium (p-Me2N+=C6H4=N–NHC6H4SO3–) of MO is also presented; exactly, there should be among azonium and quiononediiminium. In order to avoid misconceptions about the chemical structures of MO, these cases should be introduced to chemical educators and learners.

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The effect of employee green involvement, green motivation, and green behavior on green business performance in textile companies in Indonesia

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Muhammad Prastyo Susanto, Asep Rokhyadi Permana Saputra, Achmad Farid Firsalam, Aminah Nur Rahmah
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Green behavior is a behavior and effort to save the earth and the environment from the threat of damage. This effort is a concrete manifestation and responsibility that the company must also be aware of, as a positive contribution of the company and its employees to sustainable development. The concept of green behavior involves the involvement of environmentally friendly employees and environmentally friendly motivation to form environmentally friendly behavior to achieve environmentally friendly business performance. This research aims to analyze the influence of Employee Green Involvement, Green Motivation, and Green Behavior on Green Business Performance in the textile industry in Indonesia. To achieve the objectives of this research, a research method was carried out using an inferential analysis approach, with a sample of 378 respondents using a random sampling method, cluster sampling technique, and sampling using Google Form. Questionnaires are measured using a 5-point likert scale. The analysis tool, inner model uses convergent and discriminant validity tests. Outer model with reliability tests using Cronbah’s Alpha and Composite Reliability, and goodness-offit to see the fit of the model, all using structural equation models (SEM) with SmartPLS version 4. The research results show that Employee Green Involvement has no effect on Green Business Performance, while Green Motivation and Green Behavior have a positive effect on Green Business Performance.

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Mobile applications as aids for solving systems of linear equations with two variables using the graphical method

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Senad Orhani, Besim Çeko
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This study investigated the role of mobile applications as aids in solving systems of linear equations with two variables through the graphical method. The use of mobile applications was examined in a group of primary and lower school students to evaluate their effectiveness in learning mathematics and improving their skills in solving systems of linear equations. The main goal of this scientific paper is to investigate and evaluate the role of mobile applications as aids in solving systems of linear equations, involving students in the research process. The research method included a mixed-methods design including quantitative analysis of mobile application results and qualitative analysis of students’ experiences and opinions. Data collection was conducted through individual interviews and classroom observations. The results show that the use of these technological tools has a positive impact on the involvement of students, increasing the interest and efficiency of learning. The findings also highlight challenges and suggestions for improving the use of mobile applications in the mathematics teaching context. This study contributes to the understanding of the use of mobile technology for the development of mathematical skills at the lower secondary school level.

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Augmented reality as an educational tool in higher education: A literature survey

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Konstantinos-Iraklis Kokkinidis, Maria-Theodora Folina
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Augmented Reality (AR) represents a promising technological advancement that this paper explores as a potential new educational tool. The integration of augmented reality applications into mobile devices facilitates interactive learning experiences for users. This integration transforms traditional printed educational materials into dynamic, interactive resources, aiming to enhance learner engagement, motivation, and overall educational outcomes. However, comprehending research trends and decision-making in this rapidly evolving field presents significant challenges. To address these challenges, this paper employs Bibliometrics, a method involving statistical and quantitative analysis of publications. Although augmented reality holds significant potential for higher education, limited studies have focused on its application, and scant attention has been given to bibliometric visualization. To bridge this gap, the paper utilizes VOSViewer, a bibliometric visualization software incorporating advanced machine learning techniques. The objective is to delineate the evolving landscape of augmented reality research from 2002 to the present and identify key research categories. Following an overview of the software’s functionality, artificial intelligence, and machine learning concepts, the study progresses to its practical stage. The research involves the retrieval of publications related to augmented reality from the Scopus bibliographic database, resulting in the identification of 730 relevant publications. After their retrieval, the paper conducts a comprehensive statistical analysis and employs VOSViewer for further processing. The culmination of the study involves the construction of bibliometric maps, visualizing keywords and terms extracted from the titles and abstracts of international scientific journal publications. The analysis of these maps yields valuable insights, observations, and conclusions, contributing to a better understanding of the current state and trends within the augmented reality research landscape. This approach facilitates informed decision-making and provides a foundation for future developments in the educational sector leveraging augmented reality technology conclusions.

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