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EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF LINGUISTICALLY INFORMED FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS ON EFL PROFICIENCY AMONG GREEK LEARNERS: A PILOT STUDY ACROSS PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ESTABLISHMENTS

This pilot study explores the impact of linguistically informed formative assessments on English as a Foreign Language (EFL) proficiency among Greek learners, focusing on primary and secondary education establishments. Leveraging five years of research data collected between 2017 and 2022 from over 360 students across urban and rural regions in Greece, this study examines how integrating linguistic theory into formative assessments can enhance students' morphological and syntactical proficiency. Using a mixed-methods approach, both quantitative and qualitative data were gathered through standardized language proficiency tests, linguistically informed assessments, and semi-structured interviews with students and educators. The findings indicate that students exposed to these linguistically informed assessments demonstrate significant improvements in EFL proficiency, particularly in verb conjugation and sentence structure, with enhanced long-term retention and application in both written and spoken English. These results underscore the potential for linguistically informed formative assessments to be a powerful tool in EFL pedagogy, with implications for curriculum design and instructional practices in Greek educational settings. The study also identifies areas for future research, including broader applications across diverse educational contexts and the scalability of such assessments.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0760/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

The Analysis of The Impact of Financial Factors on The Performance of Sharia Stocks

This research examined the effect of liquidity, solvency, and firm size on profitability in the Food and Beverage sector, listed on the Indonesia Sharia Stock Index (ISSI) for 2017-2021. The research sample was selected using the purposive sampling method. Using E-views 10 software as a test tool, multiple linear regression analyses analyze the relationship between independent and dependent variables.
 The results showed that liquidity does not affect profitability, solvency affects profitability, and firm size does not. The limitations of this study include the limited number and years of research data using only the Food and Beverage sector. This study reflects investors and management in making financial decisions based on the variables studied.

The sensitivities of Jordan housing demand to macroeconomic factors: demand supply analysis model application

This paper summarizes the arguments and counterarguments within the scientific discussion on the issue mismatch between demand and supply of Jordan housing market. The main purpose of the research is systematization of the literary sources and approaches for solving the problem demand behaviour of Jordan housing market and its influencing factors with emphasis on macroeconomic variables on demand formula for the period between 2006 to 2019 indicates that the relevance of this scientific problem decision is that investigation The sensitivities of Jordan housing demand to macroeconomic factors. In the paper is carried out in the following logical sequence methodological tools of the research methods were. This research offers empirical estimates using the time series data from the current demand model for residential homes in Jordan. The study applied the (Janet and Lam 2012) model of general function of housing demand (Qd = f (G, H, D, t). Years of research data used from 2006 to 2019 of Jordan housing market statistic. The paper presents the results of an empirical analysis of Janet and Lam 2012 model which showed that the research empirically confirms and theoretically proves that demographic factors were statistically significant in most formulations, it had the wrong sign on its coefficient, indicated low impact on the amount of new construction activity completed for residential purpose. More important the study found that housing sectors related factors is the most significant variables in explaining the demand for new housing in Jordan and their present are relatively drive the new housing demand function, and housing suppliers may react to the demands of housing customers, issuing new building permit or complete licensed one when the price increase, in case of Jordan we found exactly the opposite; price increase and number of new building completed and new permit are declining and housing price increases. The results of the research can be useful for both decision and policy makers are engaged in housing sectors in developing policy and offer more affordable unit size.

The impact of the 2008-2009 global crisis on the collateral requirement for loans: the case of manufacturing firms

This paper summarizes the arguments and counterarguments within the scientific discussion on the issue of changes in financing conditions due to a global financial or economic crisis. The main purpose of the research is to examine how the loan collateral requirement for manufacturers in Eastern Europe and Central Asia had changed after the 2008-2009 Global Crisis. Systematization of the literary sources and approaches for solving the problem of changes in collateral requirement after the 2008-2009 Global Crisis indicates that there were some significant changes in terms of the collateral requirement and the type of collateral used post-crisis. The study is important because its findings will guide manufacturing firms, as well as lenders and government agencies in the region in case of an upcoming financial or economic crisis. Investigation of the topic of collateral requirement in the paper is carried out in the following logical sequence: First, the percentage of manufacturers that were required to show a collateral for obtaining a new loan is examined pre- and post-crisis. Then, the type of collateral that was used pre- and post-crisis is examined. The study uses six years of research data: the 2007 survey responses were used as the pre-crisis data and the 2010-2014 data were used as the post-crisis data. We focus on manufacturing firms in Eastern Europe and Central Asia because we have detailed data from the BEEPS IV and BEEPS V surveys of EBRD-World Bank. The paper presents the results of an empirical analysis of collateral requirement and type of collateral used, which shows that fewer manufacturers reported a collateral requirement for new loans post-crisis. When we examine the different types of assets that were used as collateral, we find that there were some significant changes from the pre-crisis period to the post-crisis period. We find that, post-crisis, fewer manufacturers used lands and buildings, machinery and equipment, or other items as collateral for new loans. There was no significant change in the percentage of manufacturers that used accounts receivable and inventories as collateral. On the other hand, our results show that, post-crisis, more manufacturers used personal assets of the owner as collateral. Overall, although fewer firms reported a collateral requirement for new loans post-crisis and fewer firms needed to show lands and buildings, machinery and equipment, or other items as collateral, more firms had to show their owner’s personal assets. The research empirically confirms and theoretically proves that governments and lenders reduced the collateral requirement in this region and that in these times of deteriorating financial conditions, as a last resort, manufacturers had to use the owner’s personal assets as collateral. The results of this research can be useful for manufacturing firms, as well as for lenders and government agencies in the region.

PENGARUH KREDIT SIMPAN PINJAM DAN LIKUIDITAS TERHADAP SISA HASIL USAHA PADA KOPERASI SIMPAN PINJAM BALI SINAR PANDAWA

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of savings and credit loans and current ratio on the Time Result Operational Results (SHU) partially and simultaneously at the Bali Sinar Pandawa Cooperative, Sukawati Gianyar-Bali. The sampling method used in this study is saturated sampling. The number of samples in this study is 7 years of research data on credit loans, current ratio and Time Result Results (SHU). Data analysis techniques used include: Classic assumption test, multiple linear regression analysis, coefficient of determination analysis (adjusted R2), t test and F test and the data is processed using SPSS version 25.0 for windows. The results of the analysis show that savings and loan loans and the current ratio have a significant effect simultaneously on the Time Result Operating Results (SHU). Savings and loan variable and current ratio have a positive and partially significant effect on the Time Result Operating Results (SHU).

Factors influencing the performance of rebound hammer used for non-destructive testing of concrete members: A review

Non-destructive testing (NDT) has a vital role in finding surface hardness of concrete members. B-Proceq curve can calculate the concrete strength by providing statistical correlations between the destructive and the non-destructive strength. The regression curve based on the laboratory test may be valid within their implementation boundaries. It is not feasible to extend the validity of these curves to the in-situ test. Factors influencing such curves include the w/c ratio, carbonation effect, exposure to fire, compaction, curing condition, and type of the cement used in concrete, etc. More than 65 years of research data with the Schmidt rebound hammer is used for evaluation. The Authors also addressed the effect of each influencing factor on the performance of the rebound hammer and suggested amendment in the B-Proceq curve. Various factors affect the rebound index significantly and hence their consideration while conducting a rebound test is necessary. The large deviation of curves raised a crucial question of whether the rebound hammer is effective or not in estimating the concrete strength.

Analysis of global inequality in research outcome using the Gini coefficient

PurposeThis study attempts to prove the extent of the gaps in the academic ecosystem by using the Gini coefficient.Design/methodology/approachThis study measures the gap between research document volume and citation by country and academic field using the latest ten years of research data of the Web of Science.FindingsAs a result, there is a large volume of documents in the USA and China, and the gap between global countries is g = 0.88 with high inequality. The fields of arts and humanities and social sciences are led by British and American cultures, and the gap between countries (g = 0.91, 0.89) is larger than in other fields. In the meantime, there is also inequality (g = 0.40) about the volumes of research documents between six academic fields, and the gap between the average numbers of citations per publication is the highest in social science (g = 0.80) and the lowest in life science (g = 0.71).Originality/valueThis study proves the extent of the gaps in the academic ecosystem by using the Gini coefficient with large amount research data.

The Dependence of Cocksfoot Productivity of Liming and Nitrogen Application and the Assessment of Qualitative Parameters and Environmental Impact Using Biomass for Biofuels

In order to evaluate the liming and nitrogen efficiency of cocksfoot (Dactylisglomerata L.) productivity, a field experiment was performed in Western Lithuania’s naturally acidic Retisol area (55°43′ N, 21°27′ E). Based on seven years of research data, dry mass (DM) yield (including first and second cuttings) reliably varied depending on the growing year, from 4.57 to 7.34 t ha−1. The most significant and positive impact on DM yield was obtained by the application of higher liming (6.0 t ha−1 CaCO3) and nitrogen (120 kg ha−1) rates. Liming utilization efficiency (LUE) was affected by the year of growth (although not always significantly), with a 6.0 t ha−1 CaCO3 liming rate and nitrogen fertilization. Nitrogen utilization efficiency (NUE) varied depending on the growing year and N fertilization rate. One of the most effective solutions for improving cocksfoot biomass is to prepare pressed granulated biofuel, which is potentially a good quality raw material for the direct combustion process. The execution and evaluation of technological parameters and properties of produced pellets revealed that cocksfoot pellet humidity reached 10.0% ± 0.6%, whereas pellet density was sufficiently high, and reached 983.8 ± 22.9 kgm−3 DM. The lower calorific value of cocksfoot pellets reached 17.7 MJkg−1. Ash content after pellet burning was relatively high, reaching 7.0–7.6%. Pellet ash melting temperatures were sufficiently high, with ash softening temperature (ST) reaching 1065 °C. Determined emissions of harmful gases from the burning of cocksfoot pellets (CO2, CO, SO2, NOx and unburnt hydrocarbons CxHy) did not exceed the permissible limits.

Comparison of Material Composition and Road Performance of Different Natural Asphalts

Because of the differences in material composition and structure, different natural asphalt will lead to different road performances and technical approaches. Based on years of research data, the composition and characteristics of different natural asphalt are reviewed. It is considered that the difference of performance of different natural asphalt is closely related to asphalt content and ash content. Aging property is related to oil content and microstructure of asphaltene. Because the mineral composition of lake asphalt is mostly volcanic ash, it shows different modification effect from natural rock asphalt, and has more advantages in the comprehensive performance of asphalt mixture, especially in low temperature performance and fatigue resistance.

Pola peminjaman buku di perpustakaan Universitas Syiah Kuala menggunakan Algoritma Eclat

Introduction. UPT Unsyiah Library is one of the facilities in Syiah Kuala University which provides book lending service to users.The library collects all information and has expanded a big data of book lending.Data Collection Method. This research aims to determine the relevance pattern between the book subject and the borrower's program of study, and to determine the pattern of book borrowing based on books that are often borrowed simultaneously. The pattern can be found using one of the methods of data mining that is the association rules mining with Eclat algorithm. Eclat algorithm uses vertical format of dataset to intersect TID list between items in determining support count so that the process of searching frequent itemset is faster.Analysis Data. There are 122.945 book lending data from 2007 to 2015 used in this study. These data show the borrowers’ behavior pattern of book lending behavior in UPT Library Unsyiah, especially the borrowers who are student of this university. Results and Discussions. The Eclat algorithm produces the most frequent and repeatable pattern of book subjects and program of studies from several years of research data, which are Accounting book subjects with its program of study (S1) and Chemistry book subjects with Chemistry Education program of study (S1).Conclusions. The analysis result for the book subject pattern and program of studies shows that the habit of Unsyiah students in borrowing books from the library is accordingly to their program of studies. As for the patterns between books, Eclat algorithm found linkage between books and most often repeated from several periods of years of research data is the book code of 12311 (Fundamentals of educational evaluation) with 42265 (Introduction to evaluation of education).

Observing Inquiry-Based Learning Environments Using the Scholastic Inquiry Observation Instrument

This study provides psychometric data for the Scholastic Inquiry Observation instrument and 6 years of research data from an inquiry-based professional training program. The rating instrument provides a resource for measuring 16 inquiry-related learning activities based on level of inquiry implementation and level of active student engagement. Observational data at the item level can be useful for inquiry-based professional development programs. Four scale score options are available for inquiry summarization (Inquiry Implementation for Hypothesis Usage; Implementation of Inquiry Communication; Student Engagement in Hypothesis Usage; Student Engagement in Inquiry Communication) and two scales measuring Student Interest and Mastery of Objectives. Comparisons of the types of inquiry most commonly used and those with the highest levels of active participation by middle school students in science and math classrooms are provided.

Planting benefits and development measures of new agricultural greenhouse circulation model in North China —A case study on conjoined greenhouse pattern of “vegetable/fruit-edible fungus” in Xushui County

本文开展了"菜/果 菌"循环农业模式的经济效益及发展对策研究, 目的是摸清菇房 蔬菜温室连体温室大棚生产全过程的成本投入及经济效益情况, 定量比较连体温室与普通温室大棚种植模式生产效益, 并提出建设性的对策和建议。研究采用规范分析与实证分析相结合的方法: 通过实地调研和农户访谈, 了解菇房 温室连体大棚的设计结构及栽培措施, 分析产业链条结构及模式基本特征; 通过跟踪监测与问卷调查, 比较分析连体温室与普通温室种植模式的成本投入与经济效益。结果表明: 基于连体温室大棚的"菜/果 菌"循环农业模式比普通温室大棚经济效益高; 以单一种植茄子、青椒、西红柿和丝瓜4种蔬菜的生产模式效益做比较, 连体温室大棚的年均净收益分别是传统大棚净收益的6.3倍、3.5倍、2.3倍和1.1倍, 较大幅度提高了劳动生产率; 基于连体温室设计的种植模式是值得在我国北方推广的一种新型模式。

A Control-Mastery View of Case Consultation

Case consultation is an important part of deepening a clinician's therapeutic skills. However, consultation is not theory neutral: Each theory of therapy guides consultants according to their particular theoretical orientation. Control-mastery theory assumes that clients come into therapy desiring to solve their problems and have a tentative unconscious plan for working in therapy. These assumptions have been supported by 40 years of research data. Although control-mastery theory is written in everyday language without jargon, it takes considerable time to learn to apply the theory because each plan formulation is case specific. Consultation relies on the examination of detailed process notes, within and across sessions, as well as the therapist's affective reactions to the client. Initially, it can help the therapist formulate the client's unconscious plan and determine the types of interventions that will be most helpful. Consultation is also useful during ongoing therapy to help the therapist maintain (or regain) the focus on the client's unconscious plan, especially when it is derailed by transference enactments.

Joined-Up Governance in Australia: How the Past Can Inform the Future

Joined-up enterprises have become a cornerstone of the institutional architecture to facilitate closer linkages within and between departments and across sectors. Some of these initiatives are now mainstream enterprises, while others struggled to gain purchase or effect. Since the future is likely to be characterized by an ongoing emphasis on joined-up initiatives, an assessment of past efforts can provide a valuable backdrop for the development of new approaches and the fine tuning of existing ones. Drawing on ten years of research data, this article tracks the ebbs and flows of joined-up or integrated practice in Queensland. In doing so, it examines the drivers for integration, preferred models, and the language used to engender change. It also assesses what has worked and why and whether integrated reform has been sustained. Based on these insights, an extended integration framework is presented, which will assist those responsible for the design, monitoring, and evaluation of joined-up processes.

Effect of urbanization on centipede (Chilopoda) diversity in the Wielkopolska-Kujawy Lowlands of western Poland

Over fifty years of research data from various sources were compiled and analyzed in order to determine the effect of urbanization on centipede diversity in the Wielkopolska-Kujawy Lowlands of western Poland. Urbanization has had a significant effect on species composition and community structures. However, it has not reduced overall species richness and diversity in the centipede fauna. The centipede fauna from built-up areas was found to be rich and varied. The habitats with the highest levels of species richness were the city of Poznan and the beech forests in the surrounding region.

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Over the last 20 years, mining companies throughout Australia have increasingly adopted an objective of establishing sustainable native ecosystems following mining. A significant area of risk associated with mine closure is the question of completion criteria for native ecosystem rehabilitation - what standards will regulators and the community accept as part of an overall mine closure plan, which if met, will result in lease relinquishment? Two examples from mines located in forest and woodland habitat in different parts of Australia illustrate how companies have adopted an innovative approach to the development of ecological completion criteria. Alcoa World Alumina Australia mines bauxite in the jarrah forest of south-western Australia. Shallow mining (~4 m) occurs in isolated pods averaging 10 ha in size. The overall objective of rehabilitation is 'to restore a self-sustaining jarrah forest ecosystem, planned to enhance or maintain water, timber, recreation and conservation values'. Completion criteria were developed after extensive liaison with stakeholders. The criteria are assessed at five different stages, ranging from planning (prior to mining) to late (10-15 years). More than 25 years of research data enabled Alcoa to set criteria that include a range of biodiversity and ecosystem function measures. Wesfarmers Curragh Mine in central Queensland is located in a woodland environment. The open-cut coal mine produces large spoil areas that are reshaped and planted to an open woodland/grassland community. A recent study recommended completion criteria which state (in part) that 'The objective of rehabilitation following mining at Curragh is to establish a stable, self-sustaining native ecosystem that fulfils designated land uses including protection of water resources and nature conservation, and which.is similar in composition and function to that occurring in representative unmined reference sites'. Compared to those of Alcoa, the Curragh criteria reflect differences in the pre-mining environment, climate, and the mining operation. This paper describes the similar approach used to develop completion criteria at the two mines, and illustrates how the issue is being addressed in Australia.

A New Role in Facilitating School Reform: The Case of the Educational Technologist

School reform advocates have been frustrated over the slow pace of integrating proposed school improvements, hypothesizing that the resiliency of established roles contributes much to the conserving tendencies of educational institutions. In seeking to understand this issue, the school reform movement has paid close attention to established roles, such as teachers and principals, and the issues these individuals face as they seek to address change. They have paid relatively little attention, however, to the emergence of new roles. The educational technologist (ET) is a role that is growing rapidly within schools in conjunction with the widespread adoption of networked technology. Looking back over 6 years of research data from a qualitative research study of networked technology integration in one K-12 system, the author examines the emergence of the ET role from the classical sociological perspectives of social structure, space, and time and its relationship to the cluster of core positions. This study demonstrates the importance of role to school reform issues, indicating that it can be used as a critical lens for understanding the progress of reform and the nature of technology integration.

A New Role in Facilitating School Reform: The Case of the Educational Technologist

School reform advocates have been frustrated over the slow pace of integrating proposed school improvements, hypothesizing that the resiliency of established roles contributes much to the conserving tendencies of educational institutions. In seeking to understand this issue, the school reform movement has paid close attention to established roles, such as teachers and principals, and the issues these individuals face as they seek to address change. They have paid relatively little attention, however, to the emergence of new roles. The educational technologist (ET) is a role that is growing rapidly within schools in conjunction with the widespread adoption of networked technology. Looking back over 6 years of research data from a qualitative research study of networked technology integration in one K-12 system, the author examines the emergence of the ET role from the classical sociological perspectives of social structure, space, and time and its relationship to the cluster of core positions. This study demonstrates the importance of role to school reform issues, indicating that it can be used as a critical lens for understanding the progress of reform and the nature of technology integration.

Improving the Quality of Schools—ask the clients?

ABSTRACT How can schools measure quality or school effectiveness? Performance indicators such as Standard Assessment Tasks (SATs), the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) and A level results provide a valuable perspective, as do truancy rates and other factors. This paper suggests that alternative measures of school effectiveness could be considered using total quality management (TQM) concepts such as client or customer satisfaction. The paper describes how two case study schools have gathered the first 3 years of research data on client satisfaction and used it to build a continuous cycle of school improvement as part of their school development planning process.

Job Performance Aids Research and Technology Base for Integrated Personnel Systems

Over 20 years of research data on JPAs suggested that job performance aiding technology offered major potential in personnel performance increments and cost avoidance throughout the personnel, training, and maintenance communities. More than 100 JPA candidates were known to exist for selection into an integrated personnel system. This paper describes the results of a comprehensive survey of JPA systems and techniques, the organizational JPA technology for application toward an integrated personnel system, and schema utilized in achieving optimal utilization of the state-of-the art JPA technology.