High Level Of Perception Research Articles

Effects of Flipped Classroom Learning on Perception in Genetics Concepts among Secondary School Students in Gusau, Zamfara State, Nigeria

The study examined the effects of flipped classroom learning on perception in genetics concepts among secondary school students in Gusau, Zamfara State, Nigeria. The research design employed was quasi-experimental; specifically, pre-test, post test, non equivalent control group design. A sample of 279 SS 3 Biology students drawn using multistage sampling technique from 5,804 SS 3 students for 2020/2021 session from 29 senior secondary schools in Gusau Local Government Area, Zamfara State, Nigeria. Students’ Perception of Genetics Concepts Scale (SPGCS) was the instrument used in collecting data, as Pretest and Post-test. A reliability coefficient of 0.98 was found using Cronbach’s alpha. The data were analysed using mean, standard deviation and Independence Z-test at 0.05 level of significance. Results indicated that students taught using Flipped Classroom Learning possessed high level of perception in genetic concepts than those exposed to lecture method with significant difference in the mean perception scores. The findings equally indicated the insignificant difference between the perception of male and female students exposed to Flipped Classroom Learning. The study recommends among others that Biology teachers should be encouraged to use Flipped Classroom Learning as the main teaching strategy to improve students’ perception in genetics concepts in senior secondary schools. Similarly, Biology teachers should be trained by the Ministry of Education and other education agencies on effective procedures for implementing Flipped Classroom Learning for high level of perception in genetics concepts.

How to prevent suicidal behavior and non-suicidal self-injury? An analysis of adolescent typologies

Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) and suicidal behavior in adolescence are global mental health concerns. These behaviors are often interconnected, but can also manifest independently. This study aimed to assess the predictive abilities of neuroticism, emotional competencies, and the school social climate on four typologies based on the presence of NSSI and levels of suicidal behavior. The study included 713 participants aged 11–16 years who completed questionnaires assessing suicidal behavior, NSSI, neuroticism, emotional competencies, and the school social climate. The data were analyzed using logistic regression techniques. The findings revealed that adolescents with high levels of neuroticism and emotion perception, low levels of emotion expression and regulation and an inadequate school social climate were more likely to belong to typologies characterized by NSSI and/or high suicidal behavior. This study underscores the importance of enhancing the school social climate as a crucial step toward reducing the likelihood of NSSI and suicidal behavior.

The impact of surveillance cameras and community safety activities on crime prevention: Evidence from Kakogawa City, Japan

While surveillance cameras are widely used for crime prevention in living environments, the interplay between such physical measures and community safety activities remains less understood. This study is grounded in Kakogawa city in Japan, which was once noted for a high crime rate and is now one of the most-surveilled cities in the nation. A questionnaire survey was conducted to assess public attitudes towards local security, surveillance cameras and community safety activities among 116 citizens, with data analysed through both quantitative (ANOVA, t-test, and Pearson correlation) and qualitative (Kawakita-Jiro method) approaches. The study reveals a high level of safety perception, with both physical and social measures contributing. The acceptance of cameras is notably high and scarcely affected by demographics or personal experiences, largely due to local government's efforts to build collective trust. While the current level of community participation is insufficient, citizens perceive safety activities as irreplaceable by surveillance cameras, indicating that both should be concurrently promoted to enhance crime prevention initiatives. This study provides insights into the non-substitutable relationship between physical and social prevention measures and offers policy recommendations, including emphasising public involvement in implementing security devices and promoting the publicity of localised safety activities.

An Analysis of Farmer’s Perception Towards WhatsApp as a Farm Technology Dissemination Tools

Quick dissemination of technological information from agricultural research systems to the farmers and reporting of farmers’ feedback to the research system has always been one of the critical inputs in transfer of agricultural technologies leading to increased production. At present the ratio of farmers to extension workers is very less. The cost factor in face to face information dissemination at the right time and the difficulties in reaching the target audience have also created the urgency to introduce Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Agricultural news and communication be spread using social media platforms popular in the farming communities [1]. Social media is essential for closing the communication gap and instantly disseminating information to anyone anywhere in the world. Social media networks are used to share and discuss user-generated content such as opinions, videos, audio and multimedia. These networks are widely accessible, even in remote areas of the country. Among the many social media platforms, WhatsApp is especially useful for forming groups of people with similar interests, enabling the sharing of information. For farmers, WhatsApp has not only become a tool for information dissemination but also created a kind of support system. Hence, the present study was taken to assess the farmer’s perception towards WhatsApp as a farm technology dissemination tools. In this study was conducted in Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu with the sample size of 100 respondents. The results indicated that more than two-third (68.00 %) of the respondents had high level of perception towards WhatsApp.

웰니스 관광자원으로서 템플스테이 구성요소 분석: 웰니스 인식에 따른 템플스테이 참가자 세분화를 중심으로

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to analyze the components of Templestay from a wellness perspective, based on an understanding of the participants. By doing so, the study aims to evaluate the value of Templestay as a wellness tourism resource and derive relevant implications. Methods: A survey was conducted among Templestay participants, yielding a sample size of 201 responses. Through cluster analysis of the sample data, Templestay participants were segmented based on their level of wellness perception. Subsequently, an Importance-Performance Analysis was conducted on the Templestay components for each segmented group. By comparing the analysis results across the groups, differences in the perception of the Templestay components were identified. Results: Templestay participants were categorized into three distinct groups based on their level of wellness perception: the Wellness Enjoyment Group, characterized by a very high level of wellness perception; the Wellness Pursuit Group, which exhibited a high level of wellness perception; and the Wellness Indifference Group, which demonstrated an average level of wellness perception. Statistical analysis revealed significant differences among these groups regarding their perceptions of Templestay components. A comparison of the Importance-Performance Analysis across the groups highlighted clear distinctions. Conclusion: This study differs from prior research by confirming the value of Templestays as wellness tourism resources through participant segmentation and analysis of Templestay components. Furthermore, the findings suggest practical implications, indicating the need for investment and improvements in Templestay facilities.

Exploring Community Perspectives on Functional Paediatric Habitual Constipation.

(1) Background: Functional habitual constipation (FC) in children is a common gastrointestinal problem. This study aimed to explore the local community's view on this problem, emphasising the challenges that parents face in managing the condition and its impact on the child's quality of life. (2) Methods: A prospective, cross-sectional, community-based study was conducted between March and July 2023. The survey received 933 responses. The target population was adults over 18 years of age living in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. An electronically distributed questionnaire was designed in the Arabic language. (3) Results: The mean knowledge scores were significantly higher in females than males, with t (931) = -2.701 and p = 0.007. The Bonferroni post hoc test results indicated that participants between 20 and 29 years exhibited significantly higher levels of knowledge scores compared to those between 30 and 39 years. Furthermore, the results revealed that those with three or more children had significantly higher knowledge scores compared to those with only one child. (4) Conclusions: This study demonstrated that parents in the local community have a good perceived knowledge of FC, but it needs to be linked with practice. They tended to report high levels of perception and demonstrated better practices. These results emphasise the importance of exploring the local community's view on constipation among children.

Assessment and Analysis of Factors Impacting Stress in Students in Higher Educational Institutes in Delhi-NCR

Well-being is essential to lead a fulfilling and enjoyable life. Today's fast-paced world causes stress and strain, affecting physical and mental health. The study focuses on stress among students who are anxious owing to competition and performance-oriented objectives. The study describes academic stress, deliberates its causes, and discusses its impacts and manifestations. Factors affecting the perception of stress for a sample of 633 college students in Delhi-NCR are examined. Learner assessment of stress perception is measured using twenty-five items with responses collected on a 5-point Likert Scale. Additionally, the perceived impact of stress on the health and productivity of learners is also examined using six items. The ordered logistic regression model is employed to empirically examine the impact of demographic factors, home and college environments, as well as anxiety about the future on perceived stress amongst the respondents. More than 65 percent of respondents reported facing medium or high levels of stress perception. The study finds no difference in the average stress perception based on gender, but academic pressure, family income and teachers, peer and parental pressure emerge as stress-contributing factors. Examination, curriculum, and time pressures appear to be the most significant factors affecting stress perception. An increase in perception regarding examination, curriculum and time pressures significantly increases the ordered log-odds of moving to the higher stress perception category by 1.19 units. The study makes a compelling case for shifting the focus of education from purely academic to students' holistic development. Given the increase in stress perception, coping strategies for stress management are desperately needed. Recreational activities and the provision of appropriate counselling services by higher education institutions are imperative in this respect. Additionally, parents, teachers, and policymakers working together may do a lot to help youngsters manage their stress.

Influence of lecturer, family, and personal will on primary school students' perceptions in learning English

The study of students' perceptions of learning English is most interesting to researchers, especially in the context of lower-secondary school students. The purpose of the study was to understand the level of students' perception of learning English, to compare the level of students' perception of learning English between students studying in schools in provincial towns and rural areas, and to understand the main factors influencing students' perception of learning English. The study used a sample of 380 students studying at the lower-secondary level in two public schools in Banteay Meanchey province. Samples were selected using a multi-stage sampling method. This research is a quantitative study using the correlational approach. The data collection instrument is a questionnaire in the form of a five-level Likert scale. Data analysis used frequency analysis, percentage analysis, Pearson correlation analysis, and multiple regression analysis using SPSS v26 software. The results showed that students in public lower-secondary schools had a high level of positive perception of learning English. The comparison of the perception of learning English showed that the lower-secondary school students in the provincial town had a higher score in the perception of learning English than the students who studied at lower-secondary schools in rural areas. However, the students had the same high level of perception when learning English. The main factors influencing English language learning perception included students’ personal will, family factors, and teacher factors, with standardized coefficients of 0.298, 0.147, and 0.196, respectively. In conclusion, students have a high perception of learning English, whether students in rural or urban areas. Family factors, teacher factors, and students’ personal will be able to explain 29.60% of the variance in their perception of English learning. Learning English is very important for students studying at the lower-secondary level, and to promote students' perception of learning English, the school management team and parents should pay attention, as important as, to family factors, teacher factors, and students’ personal will.

Primary Science Teachers’ Current Practices on the Use of the ICT Tools in Their Teaching-Learning in Tsirang District, Bhutan

This quantitative study investigated the primary science teachers’ current practices of ICT tools in teaching primary science in their schools of Tsirang district. The study also aimed to investigate the variations in knowledge, perceptions, challenges faced, and practices of ICT tools based on demographic factors. Data was collected through a survey conducted in 14 primary schools, with a sample size of 92 teachers determined using the Krejcie and Morgan Table. The questionnaire, consisting of 29 items, had a reliable Cronbach's coefficient alpha of 0.85. Data analysis was performed using IBM SPSS v.22, employing descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings revealed a high level of knowledge and perception about ICT tools among teachers, with mean scores of 3.87(SD=.65) and 4.50(SD=.38). Similarly, the use of ICT tools by teachers and challenges encountered were also observed at the high level with mean score of 3.55(SD=.97) and, 3.89(SD=.72). However, there was no significant gender-based differences in knowledge, but found notable distinctions in perceptions. Moreover, the study identified that knowledge, perceptions, and challenges were strong predictors (Model Fit: R2=.560, f (3,88) =6.261, p<.05) of teachers' use of ICT tools in teaching primary science. Future researchers may employ robust designs, like mix-mode research, to delve into teachers' ICT use comprehensively, exploring causation and additional variables.

PERCEPTION OF FARMERS TOWARDS ORGANIC FARMING

The study was carried out in Gujarat state. Total 160 farmers practicing organic farming and registered under Gujarat Organic Products Certification Agency were selected randomly for the study. Ex-post facto research design was used. A standardized scale was developed and used for the measurement of perception towards organic farming. The study revealed that majority (89.37 per cent) of the farmers had high to very high level of perception towards organic farming. As for almost all the components like: perception about sustainable agriculture, perception about human health, perception about soil conservation, perception about marketing, perception about organic products certification process, perception about relative advantage, perception about environmental betterment, and perception about self-reliance in input, majority of farmers were found in high category and that is reflected in their overall perception towards organic farming. One-way analysis of variance was used to study the difference in mean percent score of indicators that determines perception towards organic farming. Comparing the different components individually with critical difference, perception about soil conservation, perception about human health and perception about sustainable agriculture were at par and were significantly superior to all other components. The last component in the ladder was perception about organic products certification process which was significantly inferior to all other components.

AWARENESS ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE AMONG THE FARMER FRIENDS

Climate change is a burning issue in the global discussions on agriculture as it affects all other sectors of development. Agriculture system responds to changing climate through the process of adaptation. Awareness of farmers about the climate changes, its causes and consequences are the important aspect to deal with changing climatic conditions. Despite availability of adaptation measures like HYVs, mixed cropping, integrated farming, change in irrigation, crop insurance etc., farmers were not adapting them due to lack of knowledge and awareness about climate change. Among the different extension functionaries farmer friends are the key communicator for dissemination of agriculture technologies therefore awareness of them about the climate changes is very important. 300 farmer friends from Dahod District of Gujarat were selected randomly. Majority of the respondents were aware of the major indicators of climate change i.e. irregular rainfall and increase in temperature. In case of awareness about the causes of climate change it was deforestation, use of vehicles, while awareness about the major impact were found as human disease outbreak and livestock disease outbreak. Overall awareness about climate change high to very high. Majority of respondents had a very high level of risk perception in agriculture due to climate change.

Coaching Behavior and Student-Athlete Performance in a Women’s Universty in China

Coaching in the realm of sports has transcended its traditional boundaries, evolving into a multifaceted discipline that encompasses much more than simply teaching technical skills or devising winning strategies. Coaches are now recognized as pivotal figures who wield immense influence over the development, motivation, and performance of student-athletes.This study determined the relationship between coaching styles and student-athlete performance with the end view of developing a comprehensive guide for a team-building program for both the coaches and athletes.The researcher used the descriptive-comparative correlational research design,The researcher will only select the athletes who are actively involve in the sports program of the university and who are bonafide athlete of Hunan Women’s University during the conduct of the study. The researcher made use of the researcher-made questionnaire which was the main tool to gather the data in this research.Statistical Treatment of the Data includes Frequency Count and Percentage,Weighted Mean,t-test/Analysis of Variance (F-Test),Pearson’s r.The analysis of athlete respondents' perceptions reveals a high level of satisfaction and positive perception regarding their relationship with the coach.The self-assessment of student athlete respondents demonstrates a noteworthy trend of consistent and high levels of self-assurance and confidence across various dimensions of their athletic performance.There is strong positive correlations observed between coach behavior and athlete self-assessment and it underscores the importance of supportive, communicative, and motivating coaching approaches in enhancing athlete performance and well-being. Based on these findings, the study proposes six measures such as prioritizing sports programs and strengthening injury prevention programs.

Perception and Practices of Health Data Privacy Protection among Consumers: An Empirical Study in One of Indonesia's Major Cities

Online information exchange has become commonplace in today's digital era, especially in the health sector. However, this also raises concerns regarding personal data privacy, especially health data. This study analyses consumers' perceptions and practices of health data privacy protection. The empirical method is used in this research. The data collection techniques used were literature studies, direct observation, and interviews. After the data is obtained, it is analysed through the stages of reduction, presentation of data, and conclusion. The results showed that consumers in Jakarta have a high level of perception of the importance of health data privacy; consumers understand that health data is sensitive information that needs to be protected. The law regarding the protection of consumer health data privacy in Indonesia is Law No. 27 of 2022 concerning Personal Data Protection. Practices in carrying out the personal data protection function by officers involve providing information and consultation to those in control of personal data to ensure compliance with the Personal Data Protection Law, monitoring to ensure that the rules applied by those in control of individual data are by the provisions of the applicable requirements, providing advice regarding the impact of personal data protection as well as monitoring the performance of individual data controllers and coordinating and taking action on issues related to activities in processing personal data.

EU climate labeling policy: Analyzing consumer’s comprehension of CO2 footprint labels

In theory, climate labeling holds the potential to guide consumers towards making more climate-friendly food choices. However, for the efficacy such labeling the ease and accuracy of an information understanding is crucial. Over recent years, numerous new climate labeling schemes have emerged in the European market. In this study, we investigate perception and objective knowledge to gain a better understanding of consumer comprehension of various existing label types. These include climate-neutral, reduction, carbon footprint, best-in-class and multi-level traffic light labels. The results reveal that a traffic light label is markedly better understood by consumers than the other label types analyzed. For instance, while more than 50 % of respondents believed they understood the climate-neutral label, it caused frequent wrongful inferences, posing a risk of misinterpretation and greenwashing. In contrast, participants demonstrated a high level of both positive perception and objective knowledge regarding the traffic light label. Therefore, traffic light labeling has the greatest potential to encourage climate-friendly dietary choices and reduce consumer confusion in the food market.

Risk perception and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in pesticide use: does risk shape farmers’ safety behavior?

ABSTRACT Risk perception and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in pesticide use were studied in 109 farmers of northern Greece. Farmers differed in the levels of pesticide risk perception, with 26.6% showing very low and low levels, 34.9% showing moderate levels, and 38.5% showing high and very high levels. Pesticide risk perception was positively correlated with education and large cultivated area, but negatively with age and non-farming as a main profession. Most farmers (82.6%) showed adequate use of PPE (mostly face mask and gloves). The use of PPE was positively correlated with education and risk perception, but negatively with age and non-farming as a main profession. Farmers with high levels of risk perception used 1.3 and 2.6 times more PPE items than those with moderate and low levels of risk perception, respectively. High education was a positive predictor, whereas main profession other than farming was a negative predictor of PPE use.

Organizational Agility and Job Engagement among Staff Nurses

Context: Agility is one of the adjustments organizations must make in a tumultuous environment. Organizational agility is a collection of concepts that aims to maximize both tangible and intangible resources while continuously improving the organization as a whole. It has a great impact on job engagement among nurses. Aim: To assess the relationship between organizational agility and job engagement among the staff nurses. Methods: A descriptive, correlational study approach was employed. Ain Shams University Hospital, one of the hospitals affiliated to Ain Sham University, served as the study's setting. Of the 303 staff nurses, 170 were chosen randomly for the study. The two instruments utilized were the Job Engagement Scale and the Organizational Agility Assessment Questionnaire. Results: The findings demonstrated that although 20% of the studied staff nurses exhibited a high perception level of organizational agility, the largest proportion (55%) demonstrated a moderate perception level. Additionally, 30% of the staff nurses reported moderate job engagement, and a larger percentage (60%) reported a high engagement level. Conclusion: A statistically significant positive relationship was observed between job engagement and organizational agility among staff nurses. The study recommends that hospital managers cultivate an agile atmosphere, enhance self-awareness, and ensure that organizational strategies promote resilience to effectively address daily challenges.

Creative Thinking as a Relevant Element for Industry 4.0 Professionals. A Study in Mexican University Students

ABSTRACT The purpose of this article is to present the results of an exploratory analysis of the level of perceived achievement of the complex thinking competency in a group of engineering students in their last semester at a university in Western Mexico. Its intention is to identify whether this population has the necessary skills to be able to meet challenges and solve problems related to the demands of their future professional environments. Specifically, it seeks to identify their level in the meta-competency of creative or innovative thinking, considering it a valuable skill for Industry 4.0. Methodologically, a descriptive statistical analysis focused on arithmetic means, standard deviations, boxplot, principal components and biplot has been performed. In conclusion, and from the results, it is possible to appreciate that sufficient data were found to confirm that the participants show a high level of perception of creative thinking performance, making them more suitable to the contemporary challenges that Industry 4.0 implies for their professions.

예비유아교사의 테크놀로지 활용 능력과 인공지능교육 및 코딩교육 인식 간의 관계 분석

Objectives The purpose of this study is to empirically verify the relationship between technology utilization ability and awareness of artificial intelligence and coding education for pre-service early childhood teachers. Methods For this purpose, a survey was conducted on 180 pre-service early childhood teachers majoring in child studies and early childhood education at a university located in J city, Gyeongsangnam-do, and the collected data were analyzed using SPSS program to verify reliability, mean comparison, and correlation analysis. Results As for the difference in perception of research variables according to the demographic characteristics of pre-service early childhood teachers, pre-service early childhood teachers who completed information literacy education and had experience in artificial intelligence and coding education showed high level of perception of technology utilization ability and artificial intelligence and coding education. In addition, there was a significant positive correlation between technology utilization ability and the perception of artificial intelligence and coding education. Conclusions In the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, early childhood teachers should cultivate information- related skills. Therefore, educational institutions that train early childhood teachers should actively review ways to strengthen education related to technology utilization education, artificial intelligence education, and coding education.

An Empirical Analysis of Farmer’s Perspectives on Custom Hiring Service Centres in Tumakuru District of Karnataka, India

The perception of farmers regarding the usefulness of Custom Hiring Service Centre’s refers to their opinions and attitudes toward these facilities, particularly in terms of accessing machinery, cost-effectiveness, productivity benefits, technology adoption, and labor reduction. The study conducted in Tumakuru district of Karnataka during 2020-21 was an "ex post facto" research focusing on farmers' perceptions of the usefulness of hiring centers. Eight taluks were chosen, where Custom Hiring Service Centre’s were operated effectively. The results pertaining to the perception towards objectives of Custom hiring centers showed that more than two-fifths of respondents (45.38 %) falling under the medium category with Mean = 32.65 and SD = 3.42, perception towards availability of services in also saw positive outcomes through the services of Custom Hiring Service Centre’s. With 42.13 per cent of respondents in the high category and perception towards benefits of CHSC with 46.15 per cent of respondents were categorized as low. The Custom Hiring Service Centre’s had a notable impact on overall perception of farmers i.e., more than one third (36.15 %) of the respondents falls under high perception level. The statement farmers pay only for the number of acres or the number of hours used has component loading of 0.83 followed by overcome the problem of labour in agricultural operation with 0.76 component loading. Through the provision of affordable access to a diverse range of farm machinery and equipment, Custom Hiring Service Centre’s have significantly enhanced operational efficiency, minimized input losses, and promoted sustainable farming practices.

Public awareness, risk perceptions and behaviour towards antibiotic use in food-producing animals and antimicrobial resistance in Malaysia: A cross-sectional study

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing global public health problem, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, including Malaysia. Understanding risk perceptions on antimicrobial use (AMU) in food-producing animals from the general public perspective is an essential component in addressing AMR. However, little is known about public risk perceptions of AMU and AMR in food-producing animals in Malaysia. The objectives of this study were to assess the level of awareness, risk perceptions, and behaviour regarding antibiotic use in food-producing animals and antimicrobial resistance and to examine the factors associated with risk perceptions and the relationship between knowledge, awareness, risk perceptions and behaviour among the general public in Malaysia. A cross-sectional survey was used. Both descriptive and analytical statistics were used to analyse data and present results. Correlation and regression analyses were conducted to examine the factors associated with risk perceptions and the relationship between risk perceptions and behaviour. A total of 416 individuals participated in the study. The majority of the participants (69.2 %) had low knowledge of antibiotics and antibiotic use in food-producing animals. The levels of awareness of antibiotic use and the perceived route of antibiotic resistance transfer were moderate. Participants had a high level of general risk perception (GRP) of antibiotic use, a moderate level of personal-level risk perception (PRP) of antibiotic resistance transmission, and a high level of societal-level risk perception (SRP) of antibiotic resistance transmission. Awareness of antibiotic use was a significant predictor of GRP (β = 0.27, 95 %CI: 0.12–0.31, P < 0.001). Awareness of route of resistance transfer was a significant predictor of PRP (β = 0.54, 95 %CI: 0.32–0.44, P < 0.001) and SRP (β = 0.47, 95 %CI: 0.32–0.46, P < 0.001). PRP is the only significant predictor of behavioural changes towards antibiotic use and antibiotic resistance (OR = 1.45 [1.02–2.07], P = 0.041). Overall, there is a general lack of knowledge and little awareness of antibiotic use and antibiotic resistance in food-producing animals in Malaysia. Risk perceptions were moderate to high and were significantly predicted by awareness of antibiotic use and route of resistance transfer. Personal-level risk perception was a significant predictor of behavioural changes aimed at reducing the risk of AMU and AMR. It is imperative to raise public awareness and understanding of the risks associated with AMU in food-producing animals. Risk communication should be emphasised to ensure the translation of public risk perceptions into behavioural changes.