scholarly journals An Evaluative Study of Chemistry Curriculum at Higher Secondary School Level in Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Vol V (III) ◽  
pp. 142-151
Author(s):  
Abdur Rashid

The research was conducted to evaluate the National Curriculum of Chemistry for Higher Secondary level in Pakistan. This was a Descriptive and Evaluative study with a special focus on the achievement of objectives set at the National Level. The researcher prepared two questionnaires and served to the sample of curriculum experts and teachers of chemistry. The sample comprising of 50 experts and 400 teachers was selected from all the Provinces and the Districts through multistage random sampling techniques. The tool used was Chi-Square. Analysis of the data led to the findings of the study. The important findings reflected that Experts were satisfied with the alignment of the curriculum with the ideology of Pakistan. However, they were not satisfied with the attainability of objectives within the given timeframe and the process of curriculum development. The teachers expressed their satisfaction with the content but dissatisfaction with the students' evaluation process. On the basis of findings, recommendations were offered, which included the involvement of the teachers in the curriculum development process.

2004 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 5-16
Author(s):  
Carolyn Vos Strache ◽  
Alana Strong ◽  
Cheree Peterson

The omnipresent physical self remains for young adult females a significant measure of self-worth. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that coping strategies are as complex as they are pervasive as young women strive to maintain positive psychological outlooks despite negatively-perceived physical attributes. Self-presentational concerns may affect one’s activity choice.This study expands on the work of Taylor, Neter, and Wayment (1995) to determine which motives guide the self-evaluation processes of the physical self. An examination of structured interviews identifies which motives direct women in the self-evaluation of their bodies, and concurrently examines whether different motives determine individual response when appraising a “good” versus “not good” physical aspect. Motives, as defined by Taylor et al. (1995), were self-enhancement, self-verification, self-improvement and self-assessment. Interviews were conducted with 30 female, Southern California, undergraduate college students from Southern California, ranging in age from 19-22.A chi-square analysis revealed that women employed different motives in “good” versus “not good” body aspect comparisons (Enhancement: X2 = 21.78 p< .01; Verification: X2 = 10.05 p< .01; Improvement: X2 = 5.15 p< .05). When describing a “good” aspect, women employed the enhancement motive 92 percent of the time, verification 80 percent of the time, and improvement 15 percent of the time. For “not good” aspects, women used enhancement motive 53 percent of the time, verification 98 percent of the time, and improvement 33 percent of the time. Women used more than one motive 74 percent of the time and single motives only 26 percent of the time in the evaluation process. Direct quotes reveal that almost all the women sought out information about themselves when they thought it would reflect favorably. However, when they reported on a “not good” aspect, coping mechanisms included redirecting their attention to more positive characteristics or mentally cordoning off an area of weakness to prevent that attribute from permeating all aspects of their identity. Understanding how we think in the self-evaluation process may offer an explanation why some people are motivated to exercise and why others are not.


2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 402-407
Author(s):  
Emaziye, P.O

The major aim of the study was to examine the climatic impacts on rural fishing households. Data were obtained with the aid of structured questionnaires and analysed using descriptive statistics and the chi-square analysis model. Multi-stage sampling techniques were adopted in the purposive selection of 45 rural fishing households. Most respondents were aged with large household size and male-headed households. Respondents were mostly married to a secondary school level of education. Respondents were dominated with low annual income indicating poverty which resulted from climatic effects. Flooding was severe that destroyed the rural fishing business resulting in critical climatic impacts. Short term relief measures should be given by the government and donor agencies to easy to agonies of rural fishing households. Keywords: Climate change, fish, impacts, households production.


2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-17
Author(s):  
O.O. Abegunrin ◽  
O.O. Olayemi ◽  
O.G. Ogunwale ◽  
A.O. Ajanaku ◽  
B.T. Olatunji ◽  
...  

This study examines the consumer’s perception of white meat among household in Ibadan north local government area of Oyo state, Nigeria. Multi-stage sampling was used through questionnaire to gather information from 110 respondents used as a sample size for the study. Data were analyzed through the use of descriptive statistics tools such as frequency and percentage, while inferential statistics such as chi-square and PPMC were used for the hypotheses. The result of the study revealed that majority (63.6%) of the respondents were married, also in their active age (93.2%) and engaged in trading and civil service work as their primary occupation. Also, majority (55.5%) had up to secondary education and tertiary school level with household size 1-5.The result further revealed that 52.4% of the respondents had unfavourable perception of white meat consumption while 47.6% had favourable perception. Also, better cholesterol content (53.6%) and reduced health risk (51.8%) were some of the perceived benefits of white meat considered by respondents. Constraints such as high cost of white meat (99%) and low income (88%) were considered as major constraints to white meat consumption. Chi-square analysis revealed that marital status(X2=18.693, P=0.028), education(X2=17.753, P=0.038) and primary occupation(X2=18.266, P=0.032) of respondents were found to have significant relationship with their perception of white meat consumption at 0.05 level. Also, PPMC analysis showed that there was relationship between perceived benefits and perception for white meat at 0.05 level of significant. The study, therefore, recommends that the enlightenment programmes on nutritional benefit of white meat consumption should be promoted for consumers to have right perception.


2014 ◽  
Vol 59 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-100 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gbolagade Adesiji ◽  
Kemi Omotesho ◽  
Sola Komolafe ◽  
Kehinde Oni ◽  
Francis Adereti

The study investigated the level of youth participation in infrastructural development in Isin local government area of Kwara State, Nigeria. One hundred and five youths were randomly selected from seven rural communities, fifteen youths from each village. Data were collected with the aid of a questionnaire, which was analysed using frequency count and percentages. Chi-square analysis was used to test the hypothesis of significance between the socio-economic characteristics and the level of participation in infrastructural development. Findings revealed that 56.2% of respondents were within the age category of 21-30 years, 62.9% were male, and 60% were single, while 56.2% of the respondents had secondary school level education. The study revealed the various roles played by youths in participating in infrastructural development as well as the associated constraints which include finance, availability of materials, technical knowledge and time. Age, marital status, educational level and years of residence were found to be significantly related to the level of participation of youths in infrastructural development. The study recommended the adequate budget allocation to rural areas as well as intensive training and educative programmes for effective participative development.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qiaoyue Wei ◽  
Shengjie Zhang ◽  
Yuli Pan ◽  
Hong Hu ◽  
Fenglan Chen ◽  
...  

Abstract Background: The growing popularity and frequency of online games use has resulted in a large number of studies reporting various mental problems associated with its abuse in adolescents. In this article, we examined the prevalence of pathological online games use (POGU) and explored the associations of the POGU with anxiety and insomnia symptoms with minority youth in China.Methods: 1494 students completed a questionnaire of Problematic Online Gaming Questionnaire Short-Form (POGQ-SF), Generalized Anxiety Condition iems (GAD-7), and the Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS). Chi-square and binary logistic regression analysis were used to explore the association between pathological online games and anxiety/insomnia. Results: 356 (23.83%) respondents reported they had pathological online games use. Chi-square analysis shows that gender, grade, marital status of parents and exercise situation were significantly associated with POGU. Binary logistic regression analysis showed that those who had POGU were at significantly higher risk for anxiety and insomnia, compared to those who without POGU.Conclusion: We found a high incidence of POGU and a positive association among anxiety, insomnia and POGU. Thus, special focus should be paid to those who have suffered POGU. And, it is worth addressing the adverse effects of POGU on anxiety and insomnia.


2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 1474-1480
Author(s):  
Ayesha Batool ◽  
Saghir Ahmad ◽  
Uzma Malik ◽  
Sadaf Iqbal

Purpose of the study: This study was designed to the analysis of curriculum development approach of the National Curriculum for Chemistry Grade IX- X in Pakistan. Methodology: The study was related to theoretical and content analysis based. Main Findings: National Chemistry Curriculum for grade IX- X is majorly based on the subject-centered curriculum. To meet the need of society, it demands to cope up with the demands of technology. To enhance the skills of students, activities, and construction of knowledge on their own is stressed in the aims of the curriculum. National Curriculum for Chemistry grades IX- X, 2006 reflects the eclectic approach. It is dominant with subject-centered while assessment is leading with the traditional and teacher-centered approach. Applications of this study: The curriculum of Chemistry emphasis developing higher order thinking and skills in students. Novelty/Originality of this study: This study was based on documented content analysis. The curriculum developmental approach was observed in this study.


2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-51
Author(s):  
Dwi Indah Sulistiani ◽  
Ujang Maman ◽  
Junaidi J

Objective of this research; 1) determine the perception of ranchers against the properties and behavior of the leadership of the companion in the Society of Al-Awwaliyah 2) analyze the relationship between productivity breeder with productivity of livestock in the Society of Al-Awwaliyah 3) identify the relationship perceptions of ranchers against the leadership companion with productivity of livestock in the Society of Al-Awwaliyah , The data used in this study are primary and secondary data. Primary data were obtained from questionnaires which stem from ranchers while secondary data sourced from literature in the form of books and articles. Data processing was performed using Chi-square analysis using SPSS software version 21. One of the factors relating to the productivity of ranchers is the perception of ranchers against the leadership of their companion. Leadership companion views of the nature and behavior of which is owned by a companion. Productivity ranchers indirectly related to the productivity of the cattle business. Characteristics breeder visits of age, years of education, experience ranchers, and businesses in addition to ranchers. The results of data analysis showed that there is a significant relationship between business other than ranchers with ranchers productivity. The relationship between the perception of the nature of the companion breeder with productivity ranchers produce Pearson Chi-Square value is 9.751 and Asymp. Sig. (2-sided) of 0.002. This is due to interest ranchers against leadership qualities possessed by a companion who produce prolific ranchers. Ranchers consider that a companion of his leadership qualities are ideal as a companion.


2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dewi Rosiana ◽  
Achmad Djunaidi ◽  
Indun Lestari Setyono ◽  
Wilis Srisayekti

This study aims to describe the effect of sanctions (individual sanctions, collective sanctions, and absence of sanctions) on cooperative behavior of individuals with medium trust in the context of corruption. Both collective sanctions and individual sanctions, are systemic, which means sanctioning behavior is exercised not by each individual but by the system. Cooperative behavior in this context means choosing to obey rules, to reject acts of corruption and to prioritize public interests rather than the personal interests. Conversely, corruption is an uncooperative behavior to the rules, and ignores the public interest and prioritizes personal interests. Research subjects were 62 students. The Chi-Square Analysis was used to see the association between the variables and the logistic regression model was applied to describe the structure of this association. Individual sanction is recommended as punishment to medium trust individuals to promote cooperative behavior in the context of corruption. The results showed that individuals with medium trust had more cooperative behavior.


2019 ◽  
pp. 113-118

Background Suppression is associated with binocular vision conditions such as amblyopia and strabismus. Commercial methods of testing fusion often only measure central fusion or suppression at near. The purpose of this pilot study was to assess a new iPad picture fusion test that assesses foveal and central fusion at near. Methods Participants aged 5 years and older presenting for eye examination at The Ohio State University College of Optometry were enrolled. Results from visual acuity, dry and wet refraction/retinoscopy, stereopsis and cover testing were recorded from the patient chart. The iPad picture fusion test, Worth four-dot, Worth type test with foveal letter targets, and Polarized four-dot were performed by one examiner in a randomized order at 40 cm. Testing was repeated with the anaglyphic filters reversed. Crosstabulation and McNemar chi-square analysis were used to compare the results between fusion testing devices. Results Of the fifty participants (mean age = 17.5), twelve reported suppression and one reported diplopia. Testability was excellent for all tests (98% to 100%). There were no significant differences between tests in reported results (P ≥ 0.22 for all comparisons). No difference in reported fusion or suppression status was observed with change in orientation of the anaglyphic filters. Six participants reported foveal suppression alone at near which was not identified with Worth four-dot at near. Conclusion The iPad picture fusion test provided excellent testability and agreement with commonly used tests of fusion and allowed testing of both central and foveal fusion at near. Nearly half (46%) of participants with suppression reported foveal suppression, supporting the importance of testing for foveal suppression.


2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 240-249
Author(s):  
Satrio Wibowo Rahmatullah ◽  
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Ika Maulida Nurrahma ◽  
Adnan Syahrizal

Compliance to achieve treatment success can be improved by providing drug information services (PIO) and counseling to improve understanding of treatment instructions. The general objective of this study was to determine the effect of drug information service and counseling on the level of medication adherence in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) with hypertension in the Banjarbaru Regional Hospital. This study uses a quasi experimental method with a cross sectional approach and takes patient data prospectively. The results of this study indicate that the group given PIO and counseling showed a high level of adherence as many as 20 respondents (100%). Whereas in the group that was not given PIO and the counseling level of adherence was low, there were 4 respondents (20%). Based on the mann-whitney analysis p-value = 0,000 (<α = 0.05) so that there are differences in the group with PIO and counseling with groups without PIO and counseling, while the chi square analysis p-value = 0.004 (<α = 0 , 05) so that PIO and counseling have a significant effect on the level of adherence to taking medication in patients with DM with hypertension at the Banjarbaru Regional Hospital.


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