Şelale BALAMBAR ERGAN Middle East Technical University/City and Regional Planning Department sbalambar90@gmail.com   The concept of ethnic minority entrepreneurs in the economy represents the employment patterns in the particular country. Immigrants often experience discrimination and exclusion in the labor market and the outcome of this process is the high rate of unemployment. On the contrary, the ethnic economy could be regarded as a promising alternative to unemployment among immigrants. With this decision, immigrant entrepreneurs create their own business and support other immigrants if the business is successful. Currently, immigrant entrepreneurs are comprising big part of urban economies. Besides contributing to the economics of the countries, immigrant entrepreneurs also open the way for the integration of immigrants in the countries of settlement. By creating ethnic economy to overcome discrimination and exclusion, immigrants are making themselves attractive and integrated into the host society. In Italy, migrants from Turkey often are self-employed in the kebab fast-food restaurant sector. The ethnic economy plays a significant role to overcome discrimination and create integration channels. Data were obtained from interviews with migrants from Turkey who arrived in Milano in the years between 1988-2010. In Italy, many migrants from Turkey are immigrating for the purpose of work, study, and so on. In general, the kebab sector entrepreneurs migrated to Milan as asylum-seekers. Like any other post-industrial/low-skilled market, the kebab sector is easily accessible and attractive for many aspiring immigrant entrepreneurs. Thanks to the low demand for human capital and no requirement for special skills, therefore, Turkish immigrants preferred this sector. Turkish immigrants as ethnic entrepreneurs are open to new opportunities. The result of the study highlights the question of how did the Turkish immigrants manage their own insertion and incorporation into the host society.  

This study investigates the impact of big data analytics capabilities on firm performance, with a focus on the mediating role of customer agility. The research is based on the dynamic capabilities theory and utilizes data from 123 senior managers. The study finds that customer sensing and customer responding mediate the relationship between big data analytics capabilities and firm performance. The results indicate a significant indirect effect of big data analytics capabilities on firm performance through customer sensing and customer responding. The study contributes to the understanding of the mechanisms underlying the impact of big data analytics and customer agility on firm performance.

The most successful manufacturers have strategically linked their internal processes to external suppliers and customers in unique supply chains. Manufacturers now recognize the potential of supply chain integration to improve their performance but the lack of deep understanding of supply chain integration to achieve strategic importance is a major challenge to supply chain managers making it hard to be implemented with most confusing supply chain integration with partnerships and collaborations of business partners. Studies on integrated supply chain and its impact on an organization’s overall performance are still unsettled and the area has not been extensively examined. To bridge this research gap, this study examined the effect of integrated supply chain practices on the performance of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods firms in Kenya. The study was guided by the following objectives: to establish the effect of customer integration on the performance of fast-moving consumer goods firms in Kenya, to determine the effect of internal integration on the performance of fast-moving consumer goods firms in Kenya and to examine the effect of supplier integration on the performance of fast-moving consumer goods firms in Kenya. The study was anchored on the following theories: transaction cost economies theory, contingency theory, and the resource-based view theory. The study adopted a descriptive research design, and the target population was 261 employees from 8 departments. The sample size was 158 respondents who were selected through stratified and simple random sampling technique. The study used questionnaires to collect primary data. Data analysis was done using the SPSS   software v.25. A multivariate regression model was used to determine the relative importance of each variable of the study and correlation analysis was carried out to find the relationships between the variables under the study. The study concluded that integrated supply chain practices had a positive and significant effect on the performance of fast-moving consumer goods firms in Kenya at Unga limited. The study recommended that FMCG firms enhance the utilization of supplier integration practices to improve organizational performance. Further, the study recommends that internal integration and customer integration be strategically used as policy tools for coordination, production planning and scheduling, customer order management, and demand planning as this will enhance the overall organizational performance.

In Malaysia, the field of Qiraat studies is growing and is starting to be formally implemented in secondary schools and higher education institutions. At the secondary school level, the study of Qiraat is implemented through the Al-Quran Reading and Memorization Skills Class (KKQ). This development is a good effort, but based on the review of previous studies, the achievement for the subject of Qiraat is at a moderate level. Therefore, this study was conducted to examine the challenges of implementing the Qiraat class for the Quran reading and memorization skills class (KKQ). This study is a qualitative study using a case study approach. Data collection Information was collected through interviews with five students and periodic observations. Then the data was analyzed descriptively. The results of the study found that the implementation of the Qiraat KKQ class needs to be continued so that the achievement of the Qiraat subject can be improved. Based on the achievements of students in the subject of Qiraat, it shows that students cannot master the subject of Qiraat due to several factors, namely lack of interest in the subject of Qiraat, limited learning time and lack of teaching aids. Therefore, all parties including the school, teachers and parents need to unite so that the implementation of the Qiraat class runs smoothly and can help students master the subject of Qiraat with excellence.

The aim was to study the intraoperative features and postoperative outcomes of appendicular perforation in adults. First, to study the incidence, clinical presentation, and complications of perforated appendicitis in a tertiary care hospital. Second, to study morbidity and mortality in an operated case of perforated appendicitis. This prospective observational study was conducted at a tertiary care centre in a government setup from August 2017 to July 2019. Data were collected from patients (N=126) who had an intraoperative finding of perforated appendicitis. The inclusion criteria are as follows: patients over the age of 12 with a perforated appendix, as well as any patients with intraoperative findings like perforated appendicitis, gangrenous perforated appendicitis, or a disintegrated appendix. The exclusion criteria are as follows: all patients with appendicitis below 12 years of age with perforated appendicitis; all patients with appendicitis with intraoperative findings of acute nonperforated appendicitis; and all patients with intraoperative findings of an appendicular lump or mass. Perforation was found in 13.8% of the cases of acute appendicitis in this study. With a mean age of 32.5 years, the most common age of presentation in perforated appendicitis was 21-30 years. The most prevalent presenting symptom in all patients (100%) was abdominal pain, followed by vomiting (64.3%) and fever (38.9%). Patients with perforated appendicitis had a 72.2% complication rate. Peritoneal pollution of more than 150ml was linked to a 100% increase in morbidity and mortality (54.5%). The mean duration of the hospital stay in patients with a perforated appendix was 7.28±5 days. Surgical site infection (42%) was the most common early complication, followed by wound dehiscence (16.6%), intestinal obstruction (1.6%), and faecal fistula (1.6%). The most common late complications were intestinal obstruction (2.4%), intra-abdominal abscess (1.6%), and incisional hernia (1.6%). The mortality rate in patients with perforated appendicitis was 4.8%. To conclude, prehospital delay was an important factor contributing to appendicular perforation and leading to adverse outcomes. A higher rate of morbidity and prolonged duration of hospital stay were seen in patients with delayed presentation, with features of generalised peritonitis and perforation of the base of the appendix. Delayed presentations in as elderly population with underlying co-morbid conditions associated with severe peritoneal contamination were associated with higher mortality (26%) in perforated appendicitis. Conventional surgery and open procedures remain the preferred approach in a government setup like ours where laparoscopy may not be available during odd hours. Since this study was done over a short duration, certain long-term outcomes could not be assessed. Hence, there is still a need for further studies.

We are three women who have all helped each other in our university careers. We are from different backgrounds, have varying educational experiences and have different roles. All three of us are neurodiverse and champion inclusive learning, teaching, and assessment in our professional roles and from personal experiences. Developmental mentoring and coaching brought us together to address feelings of discomfort in work situations where we second guess our own abilities. We have felt the effects of ‘imposter syndrome’ (Clance & Imes, 1978) but through mentoring we recognize our successes are justified. In this article we question the notion of ‘imposter syndrome’ and ask why this might be disproportionally applied to women (Tulshyan & Burey, 2021). We also offer an affirmation model of disability (Swain & French, 2000) as a framework, asking how this can be applied in a broader intersectional context. Recognising our abilities and not having a tragic view of disabilities has enabled us to challenge attitudes towards inclusive learning and teaching. We can all demonstrate our abilities but some of us would like to do this differently than in a Higher Education traditional environment. We give a theoretical, personal, and professional context and appraise two different mentoring models - sponsorship and development (Megginson, Clutterbuck, Garvey, Stokes and Garret-Harris, 2006), reflecting on how developmental mentoring and coaching can be used for academic and professional development related to inclusive learning and teaching.

Gesture is a type of non-verbal communication that is very influential in teaching and learning activities and interactions between teachers and students. It is not only can convey the speakers’ intention more specifically and adequately, clarify the teaching instruction, encourage the students’ interest, maximize English teaching’s goal but also can help improve the students’ skill in speaking, writing, reading and listening . This study aims to improve students' speaking, writing, reading, listening and interest in English lessons through the use of gestures at SMA Negeri 1 Batang Natal.The method used was descriptive qualitative. The subjects were 2 teachers and 25 students of 11th grade of SMA Negeri 1 Batang Natal The research instruments used were interviews and observations. The results of this study suggests that the use of movement has positive and negative sides for students. The positive side is that the teacher must be able to use the right movements according to the needs of their students. Creating a comfortable atmosphere and considering the most effective method so that students are activated in participating the lessons. While negative side was using too many movements or being too serious when teaching would not create a comfortable classroom atmosphere.
  

Background: In this work, we carried out a thorough ethnomedicinal investigation of the aromatic and therapeutic plants used in several Middle Atlas and the plain of Saiss provinces (central Morocco). Our goal was to gather data on the variety of plants used, their therapeutic applications, and the portions utilized by local inhabitants. Methods: In eight provinces, including Azrou, Ifrane, Elhajeb, Immouzar, Sefrou, Fez, Meknes, and Mrirt, interviews were done during the 2018-2019 season. Descriptive and multivariate statistics were used to analyze the collected data. To assess the value of medicinal plant resources, we estimated the Family Use Value (FUV), Medicinal Use Value (MUV), and Relative Frequency of Citation (RFC). We next sought consensus among the participants on the reported cures for each category of disorders using the ICF. Results: A total of 154 different kinds of aromatic and medicinal plants from 56 different families were discovered, and local people used them for therapeutic purposes. The most recorded family was Lamiaceae, with 14 species and FUV=0.47. Urtica pilulifera L, was the most frequently utilized species and had the highest RFC equal to 0.425. The most frequently utilized preparation techniques were decoction and brewing, and the most frequently administered portions were the leaves and leafy stems. Additionally, the ICF values per use category ranged from 0.53 to 0.97. Cancer was the category with the highest ICF value (0.97). Conclusions: By advancing knowledge of the medicinal flora and preserving ancestors’ wisdom in Morocco's Middle Atlas and the plain of Saiss, the current study could be of tremendous service. Keywords: Ethnomedicinal, medicinal plants, Middle Atlas, Plain of Saiss, Morocco, traditional medicine.

Detarium senegalense seed known as Tallow in English, is used traditionally as a soup thickener in Eastern Nigeria. Despite its high protein contents its seed is underutilized due to the presence of anti-nutritional compounds such as oxalate, phytate, tannin and trypsin inhibitor which reduces their bioavailability of nutrients. Therefore, the effect of different processing methods on the amino acid profile, minerals and anti-nutritional properties of Detarium senegalense seed flour was investigated. Freshly purchased seeds were washed and portioned into unprocessed (raw) and processed (soaked, boiled, roasted, autoclave and microwave) seed flour. The samples were analyzed using standard procedures. Data obtained were statistically analyzed using Analysis of variance (ANOVA). Duncan's multiple range tests was used to compare the means. Significance was evaluated at (p≤0.05). The result showed that the amino acid profile was significantly (P ≤ 0.05) increased by boiling method. Mineral composition indicated that all the processing methods significantly reduced the minerals content when compared to the unprocessed sample and varied between zinc 0.01 to 0.07mg/100g, iron 0.15 to 0.51mg/100g, calcium 0.14 to 0.22mg/100g; magnesium 1.09 to 1.19mg/100g, potassium 2.16 to 3.26mg/100g and sodium 0.15 to 0.20mg/100g, respectively. The anti-nutritional factors of the samples were significantly (P ≤ 0.05) reduced by boiling and roasting method than by soaking, autoclaving and microwaving methods. It was found that among the different method investigated, boiling has the highest amino acid profile and reduced anti-nutrient contents.

Adolescents are prone to show symptoms of anxiety when dealing with school-related matters, such as exams, assignments, choosing university major, and friendships. The transition from online to offline learning as COVID-19 pandemic situation eased off appeared to trigger anxiety in adolescents. This research used repeated-measure design that aimed to examine the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) in decreasing the anxiety symptoms of six high school students aged 16-18 years (M = 16,83 years) who reported low-to-moderate levels of anxiety, as well as to improve their mindfulness skills and explore qualitative changes in daily lives after MBI. Quantitatively, after MBI, there was a decrease in anxiety symptoms at 2-weeks and 1-month follow-ups; however, there were no changes in mindfulness skills. Results showed that, after MBI, participants reported more awareness toward bodily sensations and environment, better identification of the source, level, and physical symptoms of anxiety, and more knowledge on how to deal with their anxiety. Through this study, it was found that MBI could reduce adolescents' anxiety symptoms two weeks to four weeks after the intervention was given.