Children’s Pictorial Expression of Plant Life and Its Connection with School-Based Greenness

Previous research highlights the positive influence that experiences in nature have on children’s physical, emotional and conceptual development. There is also evidence that indicates that the availability of green areas on school grounds is associated with pupils’ better academic performance as well as with their comprehension of wildlife. This study examines the drawings that 152 children completed with the objective of expressing their understanding of the plant world. Approximately half of the drawings were depicted by children that attend a school with green areas within the school site as well as in the surrounding area. The remaining half of the sample includes the illustrations that children attending an educational centre with, virtually, no green areas within the school premises or in the immediate vicinity. Notwithstanding the fact that the two schools involved in the study belong to a similar social context and they are relatively close to each other, the results show relevant differences between the drawings by the two groups compared, in terms of the pictorial content and the utilisation of colour. The results are discussed in light of the growing number of studies that emphasise the positive impact that close contact with nature has on children’s everyday life at school.

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MENINGKATKAN PRESTASI BELAJAR IPS MELALUI MODEL PEMBELAJARAN KOOPERATIF TIPE JIGSAW PADA SISWA KELAS VI SD NEGERI 020 TEMBILAHAN HILIR

JURNAL PAJAR (Pendidikan dan Pengajaran) ◽

10.33578/pjr.v2i1.4875 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 40

Author(s):

St. Hadijah

Keyword(s):

Cooperative Learning ◽

Learning Outcomes ◽

Positive Impact ◽

Positive Influence ◽

Learning Motivation ◽

Research Activity ◽

Learning Achievement ◽

Action Analysis

The study aims to explain the effect of Jigsaw type cooperative learning on the IPS learning outcomes and howfar the comprehension and mastery of IPS subjects after the implementation of Jigsaw type cooperative learningon the students of class VI of SD Negeri 020 Tembilahan Hilir. This research activity was conducted at SDNegeri 020 Tembilahan Hilir. This research was conducted in October odd semester of academic year2016/2017 with subject of 20 students. The study was conducted in two cycles with qualitative descriptivetechnique. The results of the action analysis show that: First, Jigsaw type cooperative learning has a positiveimpact in improving students 'learning achievement marked by the improvement of students' learning mastery inevery cycle, that is cycle I (60.00%) and cycle II (90.00%). Second, the application of cooperative learning typeJigsaw has a positive influence, which can improve students' learning motivation in IPS learning, it is shown byenthusiastic students who stated that students are interested and interested in cooperative learning type Jigsawso they become motivated to learn. Third, Jigsaw type cooperative learning has a positive impact on cooperationamong students, it is shown that there is a responsibility in groups where students are better able to teach theirless fortunate friends.

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A Preliminary Exploration of Pitch Discrimination, Temporal Sequencing, and Prosodic Awareness Skills of Children Who Participate in Different School-Based Music Curricula

Brain Sciences ◽

10.3390/brainsci11080982 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (8) ◽

pp. 982

Author(s):

Ashley G. Flagge ◽

Mary Ellen Neeley ◽

Tara M. Davis ◽

Victoria S. Henbest

Keyword(s):

Phonological Processing ◽

Auditory Processing ◽

Musical Training ◽

Positive Influence ◽

Pitch Discrimination ◽

Language And Literacy ◽

School Based ◽

Temporal Sequencing ◽

School Music ◽

Music Class

Musical training has been shown to have a positive influence on a variety of skills, including auditory-based tasks and nonmusical cognitive and executive functioning tasks; however, because previous investigations have yielded mixed results regarding the relationship between musical training and these skills, the purpose of this study was to examine and compare the auditory processing skills of children who receive focused, daily musical training with those with more limited, generalized musical training. Sixteen typically developing children (second–fourth grade) from two different schools receiving different music curricula were assessed on measures of pitch discrimination, temporal sequencing, and prosodic awareness. The results indicated significantly better scores in pitch discrimination abilities for the children receiving daily, focused musical training (School 1) compared to students attending music class only once per week, utilizing a more generalized elementary school music curriculum (School 2). The findings suggest that more in-depth and frequent musical training may be associated with better pitch discrimination abilities in children. This finding is important given that the ability to discriminate pitch has been linked to improved phonological processing skills, an important skill for developing spoken language and literacy. Future investigations are needed to determine whether the null findings for temporal sequencing and prosodic awareness can be replicated or may be different for various grades and tasks for measuring these abilities.

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The Impact of the Business Environment on the Formalization of Informal Firms. The Case of Kosovo

Südosteuropa ◽

10.1515/soeu-2020-0035 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 68 (4) ◽

pp. 505-529

Author(s):

Kujtim Zylfijaj ◽

Dimitar Nikoloski ◽

Nadine Tournois

Keyword(s):

Negative Impact ◽

Positive Impact ◽

Business Environment ◽

Positive Influence ◽

Policy Implications ◽

Tax Reforms ◽

Firm Level ◽

Characteristics Analysis ◽

Significant Negative Impact ◽

The Impact

AbstractThe research presented here investigates the impact of the business environment on the formalization of informal firms, using firm-level data for 243 informal firms in Kosovo. The findings indicate that business-environment variables such as limited access to financing, the cost of financing, the unavailability of subsidies, tax rates, and corruption have a significant negative impact on the formalization of informal firms. In addition, firm-level characteristics analysis suggests that the age of the firm also exercises a significant negative impact, whereas sales volume exerts a significant positive impact on the formalization of informal firms. These findings have important policy implications and suggest that the abolition of barriers preventing access to financing, as well as tax reforms and a consistent struggle against corruption may have a positive influence on the formalization of informal firms. On the other hand, firm owners should consider formalization to be a means to help them have greater opportunities for survival and growth.

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Understanding the Antecedents and Consequences of Green Human Capital

SAGE Open ◽

10.1177/2158244020988867 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 215824402098886

Author(s):

Yin Ma ◽

Shih-Chih Chen ◽

Athapol Ruangkanjanases

Keyword(s):

Job Satisfaction ◽

Human Capital ◽

Big Five ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Positive Impact ◽

Positive Influence ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Outcome Variable ◽

Big Five Personality ◽

Important Indicator

Green human capital (GHC) is regarded as one of the primary attributes individuals need to develop in the era of environmental degradation. Many existing studies indicate that it is probably an important indicator of employees’ satisfaction in the workplace. Thus, based on trait theory and ability–motivation–opportunity theory, the current study examines the antecedents and outcomes of GHC among 630 employees from the manufacturing and service companies in Guangdong Province. The research employs Big Five personality and green training as the predictors of GHC, and job satisfaction as the outcome variable. Partial least squares structural equation modeling is used to analyze the data. The findings show that, in Big Five personality domains, only agreeableness and openness have a positive as well as significant impact on the individuals’ GHC, and that green training also has a positive influence on the GHC. GHC has a positive impact on the employees’ job satisfaction. The research findings and managerial implications are then discussed in detail.

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Midwives’ experiences of implementing respectful maternity care knowledge in daily maternity care practices after participating in a four-day RMC training

BMC Nursing ◽

10.1186/s12912-021-00559-6 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Veronica Millicent Dzomeku ◽

Adwoa Bemah Boamah Mensah ◽

Emmanuel Kweku Nakua ◽

Pascal Agbadi ◽

Jody R. Lori ◽

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Keyword(s):

Maternity Care ◽

Positive Impact ◽

Good Practice ◽

Healthcare Facility ◽

Positive Influence ◽

Respectful Maternity Care ◽

Training Workshop ◽

Care Practices ◽

The Impact ◽

Childbearing Women

Abstract Background In Ghana, studies documenting the effectiveness of evidence-based specialized training programs to promote respectful maternity care (RMC) practices in healthcare facilities are few. Thus, we designed a four-day RMC training workshop and piloted it with selected midwives of a tertiary healthcare facility in Kumasi, Ghana. The present paper evaluated the impact of the training by exploring midwives’ experiences of implementing RMC knowledge in their daily maternity care practices 4 months after the training workshop. Methods Through a descriptive qualitative research design, we followed-up and conducted 14 in-depth interviews with participants of the RMC training, exploring their experiences of applying the acquired RMC knowledge in their daily maternity care practices. Data were managed and analysed using NVivo 12. Codes were collapsed into subthemes and assigned to three major predetermined themes. Results The findings have been broadly categorized into three themes: experiences of practising RMC in daily maternity care, health facility barriers to practising RMC, and recommendations for improving RMC practices. The midwives mentioned that applying the newly acquired RMC knowledge has positively improved their relationship with childbearing women, assisted them to effectively communicate with the women, and position them to recognize the autonomy of childbearing women. Despite the positive influence of the training on clinical practice, the midwives said the policy and the built environment in the hospital does not support the exploration of alternative birthing positions. Also, the hospital lacked the required logistics to ensure privacy for multiple childbearing women in the open labour ward. The midwives recommended that logistics for alternative birthing positions and privacy in the ward should be provided. Also, all midwives and staff of the hospital should be taken through the RMC training program to encourage good practice. Conclusion Despite the report of some RMC implementation challenges, the midwives noted that the 4-day RMC training has had a positive impact on their maternity caregiving practice in the hospital. Policies and programs aimed at addressing the issue of disrespect and abusive practices during maternity care should advocate and include the building of facilities that support alternative birthing positions and privacy of childbearing women during childbirth.

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Job Satisfaction as a Mediator in the Relationship Between Performance Appraisal and Voice Behavior

Social Behavior and Personality An International Journal ◽

10.2224/sbp.2014.42.8.1315 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 42 (8) ◽

pp. 1315-1323 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Xu Zhang ◽

Bei Hu ◽

Min Qiu

Keyword(s):

Job Satisfaction ◽

Performance Appraisal ◽

Positive Impact ◽

Industrial Clusters ◽

Positive Influence ◽

Mediating Effect ◽

High Tech ◽

Voice Behavior ◽

Mediating Role ◽

The Relationship

We explored the mediating effect of job satisfaction in the relationship between employees' performance appraisal and their voice behavior. A questionnaire was administered to 864 employees at enterprises representing high-tech industrial clusters from 5 cities in China. Developmental performance appraisal was found to have a more positive influence on employees' voice behavior than evaluative performance appraisal did. Compared with prohibitive voice behavior, both developmental and evaluative types of performance appraisal had a more positive impact on promotive voice behavior, and job satisfaction was found to play a mediating role in the relationship between these variables.

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Comparison of Student Learning Outcomes in Class VIII SMP Negeri 2 Muaro Jambi

Integrated Science Education Journal ◽

10.37251/isej.v2i1.127 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 13-19

Author(s):

Neny Juharti ◽

Lia Kartika

Keyword(s):

Character Education ◽

Student Learning ◽

Learning Outcomes ◽

Junior High School ◽

Positive Impact ◽

Student Learning Outcomes ◽

Positive Influence ◽

Hard Work ◽

Academic Field ◽

Class Viii

Purpose of the study: Knowing the comparison of student learning outcomes in grade 8 at SMP Negeri 2 Muaro Jambi based on the level of work character of the students. Methodology: This study is a quantitative study, the study was conducted at SMP Negeri 2 Muaro Jambi Regency, the sample of the study was students of class VIII, data collection used a hard work questionnaire while the learning outcomes used question instruments. Main Findings: Character education has a positive influence on student learning outcomes. One of the important characters is the character of hard work. Hard work character is a character to use all abilities to achieve maximum results. Based on research conducted on 58 students at State Middle School 2 Muaro Jambi, to determine the relationship between the character of hard work and student learning outcomes. Obtained character hard work has a positive impact on student learning outcomes. So the teacher can help students to be able to foster the character of hard work in each student. Moreover, the current curriculum puts forward character education. The teacher can give the character growth of hard work by providing examples of successful people who have a great will and work hard even though they do not have more ability to realize their dreams. Likewise in Islam, good character education can have an impact on all aspects of activities not only in the academic field but also in the non-academic field. Novelty / Originality of this study: This study is the first to be conducted at a public junior high school in Muaro Jambi district to determine the comparison of student learning outcomes based on student learning outcomes.

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Promoting Inclusive Sport and Leisure Participation: Evaluation of the Paralympic Day in the Schools Model

Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly ◽

10.1123/apaq.14.2.131 ◽

1997 ◽

Vol 14 (2) ◽

pp. 131-146 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Barbara Wilhite ◽

Carol Adams Mushett ◽

Lori Goldenberg ◽

Barbara R. Trader

Keyword(s):

High School ◽

Social Context ◽

Field Study ◽

Specific Structure ◽

Attitudinal Change ◽

Psychosocial Variables ◽

Leisure Participation ◽

School Based

A field study was conducted to evaluate Paralympic Day in the Schools, a school-based visiting consultant model designed to encourage inclusive participation in sport and leisure. Information was sought relative to selected behaviors of respondents and perceptions of inclusive sport and leisure. Middle and high school respondents with and without disabilities (n = 704) were more alike than different relative to demographic and psychosocial variables. A commitment to sport and leisure was reported, and few participation constraints were noted. Respondents with disabilities, however, were less likely to agree that it was important for them to participate in these activities with their peers without disabilities (t=2.09, p < .05). Whereas the model demonstrated potential for facilitating inclusive participation, a lack of positive attitudinal change may be explained by the specific structure, leadership, and social context of the program.

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School-Based and PRECEDE-PROCEED-Model Intervention to Promote Physical Activity in the High School Students: Case Study of Iran

Global Journal of Health Science ◽

10.5539/gjhs.v8n9p271 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 8 (9) ◽

pp. 271 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Baratali Rezapour ◽

Firoozeh Mostafavi ◽

Hamid Reza Khalkhali

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

High School ◽

High School Students ◽

High Schools ◽

Positive Impact ◽

Vigorous Physical Activity ◽

School Students ◽

School Based Intervention ◽

School Based ◽

Sedentary Life Style

OBJECTIVES: Students attend sedentary life style and less like vigorous physical activity. This study investigated the effects of School-based intervention on increasing physical activity for decreasing obesity among high-school obese and overweight boys, based on the components of PRECEDE PROCEED Model, to participate in median - vigorous physical activity among the first Period of high school boys in the city of Urmia, IranMETHODS: This study was an experimental intervention that conducted at 4 high schools that were divided into 2 groups of intervention (40) and the control (40) male students, schools in junior high schools in Urmia.RESULTS: Three and six months after the intervention, significant differences were found between the experimental and control groups of schools, in the amount of students’ participation in vigorous physical activity (p<0.01).CONCLUSIONS: According to the results, the school-based intervention and components of PRECEDE PROCEED Model had a positive impact on the improvement of physical activity and decrease in physical inactivity among the students.

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Pengembangan Permukiman Nelayan Kingking dan Karangsari Tuban Melalui Pendekatan Urban Assemblage

Review of Urbanism and Architectural Studies ◽

10.21776/ub.ruas.2020.018.02.2 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 18 (2) ◽

pp. 12-23

Author(s):

Tyas Santri ◽

Keyword(s):

Positive Impact ◽

Coastal Areas ◽

Tourism Industry ◽

Service Industries ◽

Surrounding Area ◽

Field Surveys ◽

Tourist Destinations ◽

The Government ◽

Cultural Strength

Indonesia is an archipelago country with a sea larger than the mainland, so it is undeniable that in Indonesia there are many fisherman settlements. Often fishermen settlements in Indonesia are marginalized in the development of maritime and service industries and even become victims of the activities of the utilization of coastal areas by the private sector engaged in tourism, industry, and services. The fisherman settlement community is not getting a positive impact from the development, therefore this study aims so that the fisherman settlement community can get a positive impact from the development of the surrounding area. This research takes a case study in the fisherman settlements of Kingking and Karangsari in Tuban Regency, East Java. The approach used in this research is the urban assemblage approach to reveal socio-cultural knits as a cultural force that shapes the sustainability of the place. The urban assemblage approach will be supported by search methods which will then be analyzed descriptively qualitatively. The search was carried out through literature review and field surveys. This research presents the results in the form of a mapping of knits between culture, social, the economy as the cultural strength of the Kingking and Karangsari fisherman settlements with the surrounding tourist areas. The results of this study can be considered by the government and local communities in planning the development of coastal areas or fisherman settlements into tourist destinations.

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