Archive of Journal
Volume 73, Issue 7, Jul. 2017

A CLOSER LOOK AT PRE-SERVICE TECHNOLOGY TEACHERS REFLECTIVE PRACTICE

Volume 73, Jul 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.7.27

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Abstract: Reflective practice is part and parcel of a teacher�s pedagogy. Pre-service teachers are required to observe and teach lessons at school during teaching practice (TP) and then �reflect� on those lessons. Additionally they are expected to design lesson plans for TP as well as their method lectures which include a component on reflective practice. We argue that pre-service teachers can benefit from a more explicitly defined content framework for reflective practice as well as the need to develop a community of practice to engage in meaningful critical reflection. This article reports the findings of a study on the reflective practice (RP) of pre-service technology teachers (PSTTs) at a specific university. Guided by Schon�s conceptual framework of moments of reflection the study sought to address the following research question: What is the nature of pre-service technology teachers� reflective practice? In the study, PSTTs were taught by lecturers during the technology method two lectures (EDTE 301) on how to engage in reflective practice in order to identify critical episodes for several topics including the technology syllabus, significance of the topics in technology, students� learning difficulties, teaching methods and assessment techniques during the teaching practice. The qualitative study was conducted among purposely selected PSTTs. Data were collected through an open ended questionnaire, journal reflections and lesson plans. The findings showed that the PSTTs reflected on general and pedagogical content knowledge issues in technology. Reflections centered on mere reporting on what occurred and lacked deeper level of analysis for improvement for the self or learners. The finding point to the need for teachers educators to engage in reflective practice and create more opportunities for PSTTs to engage in reflection. Key word: level, moment, pre-service teachers, reflective practice

Author(s): Asheena Singh -Pillay, Mari van Wyk

TRAINING FEATURES OF AEROSPACE ENGINEERING SPECIALISTS

Volume 73, Jul 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.7.23

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Abstract: This paper summarizes the experience of training students majoring in "Electrical equipment of aircraft and aerospace technology". The aim of this study is to establish a relationship between the competence approach and the use of computer technology in educating specialists in the aerospace industry. In addition, issues of individual and group training of students, stages of research formation and professional competencies of the future specialists are discussed in this scientific paper. Data collection and analysis, systematic approach, as well as a survey of faculty and graduates of this specialty are used as research methods. The paper offers recommendations on how to develop the professional competencies in specialists of the aerospace industry. It is shown that the use of interdisciplinary connections in combination with computer technologies allows students to fully reveal the potential of future specialists with the necessary competencies.

Author(s): Galtseva Olga, Jianmin Li, Liudmila Kozlova, Lyubov Payuk, Kamil Muratov, Nataliya Voronina

SINGULARITY ANALYSIS OF SECOND-ORDER ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS

Volume 73, Jul 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.7.26

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Abstract: We provide a brief explanation of singularity analysis and it\'s application to nonlinear second-order ordinary differential equations. The calculation of the leading order behaviour and resonaces is also explained. We provide a detailed explaination of the Left Painlev\\\'e, Right Painlev\\\'e and full Painlev\\\'e series and the existance of analytic solutions.

Author(s): Dr. A. Maharaj

EFFECT OF BODY MASS INDEX AND WAIST CIRCUMFERENCE ON HEMOGLOBIN A1C IN KOREAN ADULTS WITHOUT DIABETES MELLITUS

Volume 73, Jul 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.7.24

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Abstract: The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of body mass index(BMI) and waist circumference(WC) on hemoglobin A1c(HbA1c) in Korean adults without diabetes mellitus(DM). This study conducted a secondary analysis using a raw data of The Fifth Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey(KNHANES V-3), 2015 which researched by Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and analyzed survey and blood test for total of 4.205 adults who are over 19. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, Scheffe's test, Pearson correlation coefficient and Logistic regression analysis(SPSS 24.0). Regarding the influencing factors on high-risk DM(HbA1c 5.7%~6.4%), the major findings of this study were as follows. First, as the age increases, high-risk DM got increased 1.063 times, Female's rate of high-risk DM got decreased 0.865 times than male's. Second, as the BMI increases, the rate of high-risk DM got increased 1.157 times, specifically compare to normal weigh, overweigh got 1.720times increased and obese got 2.877times increased. Third, as WC increases, the rate of high-risk DM increased 1.072 times and specifically for male, it increased 2.652times when WC?90cm compare to WC<90cm. For female, it increased 3.511times when WC?85cm, compare to WC<85cm. We want to provide basic data on DM prevention and intervention program for adults.

Author(s): Hea Shoon Lee

ISLAMIC VALUES IN DAMINATILA NOTATION: A NEW PERSPECTIVE IN THE CONTEXT OF SOCIO-RELIGION OF SUNDANESE IN INDONESIA

Volume 73, Jul 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.7.25

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Abstract: This paper aims to analyze Islamic values in da-mi-na-ti-la (daminatila) musical notation created by Raden Machjar Angga Koesoemadinata in West Java, Indonesia. The research used qualitative method with semiotic and hermeneutic approach. Data were collected by interview and literature study. The data were analyzed using the interactive model of Miles and Huberman. Based on the analysis results, the Sundanese daminatila notation has developed in terms of meaning in the context of Sundanese people�s life. In the beginning, daminatila was only a notation system functioned to build knowledge of Sundanese music in a merely theoretic frame. However, today, it is also considered as a series of numbers and expressions that represents religious values especially values in the teachings of Islam, which is the five pillars of Islam, namely �da� referring to syahadat (confession of faith), �mi� referring to shalat (pray), �na� referring to zakat (alms), �ti� referring to fasting, and �la� referring to hajj.

Author(s): Dr. Julia, Tedi Supriyadi

TEACHING TO ENHANCE QUALITY LEARNING IN LARGE CLASSES’ WITHIN SOUTH AFRICAN HIGHER EDUCATION CONTEXT

Volume 73, Jul 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.7.22

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Abstract: Teaching to enhance quality learning in large classes� within South African Higher Education context Reddy Mike Megrove University of Zululand ReddyMM@unizulu.ac.za 1. Abstract The large class setting is a reality in the South African context as well as rest of the world, it is nothing new to both basic education as well as Higher Education environment. The situation in regards to large classes is not going to change and lecturers need to transform their mindsets and look for teaching strategies which will enable them to deal with these kinds of classroom context. Lecturers need to move away from the traditional way of lecturing if they want to cope with large classes. Lecturers who have large classes need to absorb and use different teaching strategies with the ones they are using presently so that they can overcome large class context. There are many challenges facing educators in when it comes to large classes. Challenges when it comes to large classes are experience by both the educator as well as the students. This paper is purely a desktop study. The aim of this study is to identify the challenges of large classes and the various teaching methods that could be implemented to overcome such challenges. The theoretical framework for this paper will be on cooperative learning and how it could be implemented when it comes to teaching large classes. There is ample research in the professional literature to support the use of cooperative learning in regards to teaching large classes. The author narrates some of his own experiences as an educator as he deals with large classes daily. As a whole lecturers need to be innovative, creative and motivated when it comes teaching large classes. Key words: Teaching, enhancing, learning, large classes, South Africa, Higher Education and context.

Author(s): Mike Megrove Reddy

A BRIEF HISTORY OF LIE SYMMETRIES WITH APPLICATIONS TO ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS

Volume 73, Jul 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.7.28

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Abstract: We provide a brief history of Lie Symmetries and it uses in obtaining solutions to ordinary differential equations. The concept of invariance, Lie groups and Lie Algebra is also explained. We provide an algorithm on how to obtain Lie symmetries of functions and ordinary differential equations. We also obtain the complete symmetry group of a second order nonlinear ordinary differential equation. We use Lie symmetries to reduce the order an ordinary differential equation.

Author(s): A. Maharaj

THE INFLUENCE OF HEALTH INFORMATION ORIENTATION ON THE SEXUAL HEALTH KNOWLEDGE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS: MEDIATING EFFECTS OF E HEALTH LITERACY

Volume 73, Jul 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.7.29

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Abstract: Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the mediating effect of eHealth literacy (eHL) on the relation between health information orientation (HIO) and sexual health knowledge of undergraduate students. Methods: The data were collected from August to October 2016. The participants were 183 undergraduates from the metropolitan areas of South Korea. Results: The average score of sexual knowledge was 18.80 out of 28 points. The level of sexual knowledge varied according to the students� general characteristics (grade, major) and health information seeking behavior. Baron and Kenny�s mediating effect analysis method and the 3-step regression method was used to analyze eHL�s mediating effects on the relation between HIO and sexual knowledge. According to the Sobel test the mediating effect of eHL was found to be statistically significant (Z=2.08, p=.037). Conclusions: Based on the results of the current study, to enhance the level of sexual knowledge of undergraduates, HIO will positively affect sexual health knowledge via the mediating effects of eHL. The findings imply that a systematic and simultaneous education program should be developed to promote eHL and HIO to enhance sexual health knowledge of undergraduates.

Author(s): INSOOK LEE, Kyoungja Kim

FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH NONADHERENCE TO ADJUVANT ENDOCRINE THERAPY FOR BREAST CANCER VARY DEPENDING ON WHETHER NONADHERENCE IS INTENTIONAL OR UNINTENTIONAL

Volume 73, Jul 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.7.21

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Abstract: Background: Adherence to adjuvant endocrine therapy (AET) greatly increases the survival rate of patients with estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer. However, the reasons for nonadherence, as well as the associated factors, are not known. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether the factors associating with intentional nonadherence are different from those associating with unintentional nonadherence. Methods: Two hundred ten patients with estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer undergoing AET were enrolled in this cross-sectional study. Adherence to AET was self-reported on the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale-8 (MMAS-8) questionnaire, and each query was scored as either intentional or unintentional. Patients adhering to AET (n = 54, subgroup 1, control) had a MMAS-8 score of 8. By contrast, patients nonadhering to AET were categorized as unintentional (n = 62, subgroup 2), intentional (n = 9), or mixed-type (n = 85, subgroup 3). Information on sociodemographic and clinical variables, including AET beliefs and symptoms of menopause and depression, was also collected and compared among subgroups. Results: Nine variables were evaluated by multivariate logistic regression analysis. An unfavorable balance in AET beliefs and mild or severe symptoms of depression were independent predictors of mixed-type nonadherence vs. adherence [adjusted odds ratio (OR) = 5.89 (95% CI, 1.80�19.25) and 4.30 (95% CI, 1.41�13.09), respectively], but not of unintentional nonadherence vs. adherence (all P > 0.05). Age (<50 years old) was the only independent predictor of unintentional nonadherence vs. adherence [adjusted OR = 3.49 (95% CI, 1.09�11.17)]. Conclusions: The factors associating with intentional nonadherence to AET are different from those associating with unintentional nonadherence. These findings can be applied to clinical protocols to improve adherence to AET by breast cancer patients.

Author(s): Yul Ha Min

THE TRIGGERING FACTOR OF LANDSLIDE PHENOMENON IN KARANGKOBAR, BANJARNEGARA, INDONESIA

Volume 73, Jul 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.7.30

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Abstract: Banjarnegara district is dominated by hills which have the potential for landslide disaster. Landslide phenomenon occured many times in the Jemblung village, Karangkobar District, Banjarnegara which took many casualties such as loss of sizeable human lives and facilities. Landslide analysis was conducted to examine the factors which caused landslides by checking the supporting data such as topographic maps, geological maps, and rainfall data in Banjarnegara regency. The study was literature review back analysis about landslides in Karangkobar by using analysis Regulation of the Indonesia Minister of Public Works No. 22 / PRT / M / 2007 as disaster mitigation analyses. The level of hazard in the Jemblung village area, Sampang, Banjarnegara was revealed in this paper. This study showed that the main factor causing landslides in Karangkobar especially the village of Sampang was the topography of Sampang village which is located on the steep slopes and rock types which are easily weathered, and high daily rainfall before the landslide. The analyses of the level of hazard revealed the same results that Jemblung was categorized as high landslide hazard level area. Mitigation effort which could be conducted was by giving socialization to the community on appropriate land management, preventing any additional slope load as well as an effort to flatten the existing cracks.

Author(s): Rini Kusumawardani, Untoro Nugroho, Lashari

THE EFFECTS OF ELDERLY PEOPLE’S LIFE EXPEIENCES ON THE HEALTH-REALTED QUALITY OF LIFE: BASED ON THE KOREA HEALTH PANEL

Volume 73, Jul 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.7.18

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Abstract: A total of 2,781 people aged 65 years or above responded to the questionnaire about life experiences and health-related quality of life. In all the aspects of the quality of life, the proportion of moderate or extreme problems was higher among women than among men. The highest rate of moderate or extreme problem was found for pain/discomfort, and the lowest rate was seen for self-care. The mean EQ-5D index of the subjects was 0.85±0.13. There was a statistically significant difference in health-related quality of life (EQ-5D) between the groups for all variables except work stress. The average health-related quality of life measured by the EQ-VAS was 63.81±17.29. In model I, moderate or extreme problem ratios were higher for anxiety/depression than for other dimensions, and frustration experience and basic desire unmet experience were high in moderate or extreme problems in all dimensions of EQ-5D. In model II, as in model I, the odds ratios of moderate or extreme problems were higher in anxiety/depression than in other dimensions, and as for frustration experience, moderate or extreme problems were high in all dimensions of the EQ-5D. The health-related quality of life of the elderly is a very important factor for well-being, wellness, and well-dying. It is important for the elderly to overcome frustration and meet basic needs to improve the health-related quality of life.

Author(s): Mi Hyoung Kwon, Yoon-Sook Kim

RED AND VIOLET SHIFTS OF SURFACE SPECTRUM OF WHITE - BLACK HOLE

Volume 73, Jul 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.7.3

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Abstract: White � black hole is a new physical object predicted in the vector model for gravitational field. In this paper, we investigate the shift of surface spectrum of white � black hole. Results show that surface spectrum with high shift toward red and violet. High red shift before it becomes black hole and after black hole stage, it becomes white hole. Then its surface spectrum shifts toward violet to negative one.\r\nAn orientation of looking for white � black hole is also discussed.

Author(s): Vo Van On

DEFINING TURKISH LANGUAGE TEACHERS AND STUDENTS INCLINATION TOWARDS REFLECTIVE THINKING

Volume 73, Jul 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.7.17

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Abstract: The aim of this study was to define the 8th grade teacher and student inclination for reflective thinking and teacher views about the level of curricula to guide students towards reflective thinking. This qualitative study involved 862 students and 34 Turkish Language teachers. The findings indicated a high rate of both the teacher and student inclination for reflective thinking. Moreover, the teachers agreed that the curricula helped develop students� reflective thiking skills. It was also stated that reading had a significant impact on the students�inclination for reflective thinking and the students who read had a higher inclination for reflective thinking comapre to the ones who do not read.\r\nKeywords: Reflective thinking, high level thinking skills, problem solving, teacher, student

Author(s): Nevriye Yilmaz, Cigdem Hursen

EFFECTIVE MULTI MODEL COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS FOR MANAGING TRAFFIC WITH-IN SMART CITIES

Volume 73, Jul 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.7.20

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Abstract: One of the major goals of developing countries is to build smart cities to avoid various types of congestions, accidents and many kinds of inordinate delays through advanced and intelligent Traffic Management Systems. An intelligent traffic management system can be conceived through many of individual sub-systems which include bio-sensing system, imaging system, messaging system, cognitive system, and visualization, remote sensing, and communication systems. Each of the sub-systems while is expected to work independently, they should also be in existence in unison along with other sub-systems. In a Traffic Management System, communication between heterogeneous systems which are situated either in local or remote locations have to be undertaken. Series of transformations are needed to move information from one location to other. Different kinds of communication protocols are to be used for effective communication and yet times require protocol conversions. Both local and remote communication has to be undertaken in an intermixed manner. It also becomes necessary to inter-mix Wi-Fi, optical, cellular methods of effecting communication. This paper presents a Hybrid architecture that meets all types of communicating requirements to implement an intelligent traffic system.

Author(s): J. K. R. Sastry, J. Sasi Bhanu

ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHER EDUCATION IN GHANA: IS THERE A PLACE FOR LINGUISTICS?

Volume 73, Jul 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.7.16

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Abstract: Language teacher training programmes in Colleges of Education in Ghana do not emphasise the teaching of Linguistics. A situation which can be described as �unfortunate� because language teaching especially in multilingual settings frequently require answers to some fundamental questions such as: a) What pertains in a child�s first language? b) How may that influence the teaching and learning of the current language? c) How many languages are represented in the current multilingual classroom? To respond to these questions effectively, the language teacher ought to demonstrate mastery in linguistic peculiarities underlying the formation and functioning of languages. The study refutes arguments advanced for the non-inclusion of linguistics in language teacher education and argues that a firm grounding in linguistic theory is imperative for effective language teaching, especially in multilingual classrooms.\\r\\nKey terms: English language teaching, teacher education, Linguistics and language teaching

Author(s): Joyce Anku, Ernest K. Klu

DEVELOPMENT OF SCREENING TOOL FOR THE ELDERLY BASED ON 48/6 MODEL OF CARE: THE GERIATIRIC SCREENING FOR CARE-10 (GSC-10)

Volume 73, Jul 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.7.14

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Abstract: Aging is a process of life that cannot be denied, but if we can minimize functional decline during hospitalization and improve recovery of function, the elderly will be able to maintain wellness and well-being after discharge. To improve quality of life of the elderly, it is necessary to be able to quickly and easily identify possible concerns caused by aging and complex diseases and to prevent functional decline. The Geriatric Screening for Care-10 (GSC-10) was developed through systematic review, working group consensus, and geriatric expert’s peer review. It is an initial screening tool for health problems in the elderly, and has been developed to assess problems in 10 domains: cognitive impairment, depression and delirium, polypharmacy, functional decline, dysphagia, malnutrition, urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, and pain. The GSC-10 is not limited by who can conduct it (medical team, staff, caregiver, self-report), healthcare setting (acute, long-term, community-dwelling, or home care), or within-hospital setting (outpatient, inpatient, emergency department). The completed version of the Geriatric Screening for Care will be used as a basic tool for collecting patient health information and sharing it among fields of care in hospitals, and in inter-organizational collaborations for transitions in care.

Author(s): Jongmin Lee, Yoon-Sook Kim, Jaekyung Choi, Yeonsil Moon,Jae-Min Park,Kyeong Eun Uhm,Kunsei Lee,Jeonghae Hwang, Seol-Heui Han

THE DEICIDE OF CAN XUE AND GE FEI: THE SPECTER OF MAGIC IN CHINESE REALISM

Volume 73, Jul 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.7.19

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Abstract: At the economic dawn of the Reform Era, China was to deal with a new literary avalanche: the Avant-garde. Narrative moves from socialist realism to abstract expressionism, from realism to experimental writing, forging a literary paradigm alternative to the dominant one. The shaping of postmodern texts depoliticized, fragmented, ahistorical, is somewhere along the line the negotiation of personal identities where the permanent struggle is not anymore between classes but within the frame of literature. In this sense, Can Xue and Ge Fei committed a deicide, killing off four decades of Maoist rhetoric and centuries of collective consciousness. My aim will be to demonstrate what makes the narrative of Can Xue and Ge Fei a moment of continuity and together a rapture with that of Latin American magic realism.

Author(s): Alberto Castelli

BETWEEN WEBER AND HEGEL: THE UNHAPPY CONSCIOUSNESS OF CHINESE AVANT-GARDE

Volume 73, Jul 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.7.13

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Abstract: Magic realism brings fantastic events into the frame of the narration. Yet it cannot quite be defined. At the very start of the process of definition, there is a question: magic realism is a mode of narration, or rather a post-colonial movement rising sociological issues alternative to the logic of power? The paper parallels and juxtaposes Latin American magic realism and the literary experience of Chinese literary Avant-garde in the 80s, similar apocalyptic thematic, but different narrative structures. Relating to the fictional universe of Can Xue and Yu Hua, the aim is to illuminate an exclusive mode to narrate history: far from being a negotiation of identities in a post-Weberian age, Chinese Avant-garde represents the implosion of Maoist discourse, thus the magic of realism is substituted with the horrifying abyss of a haunted fiction.

Author(s): Alberto Castelli

ANALYSIS OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE ATTITUDES TOWARDS THE INTERNET AND THE SOCIAL ESCAPE MOTIVATION OF THE STUDENTS OF THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION IN TERMS OF VARIABLES

Volume 73, Jul 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.7.15

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Abstract: Abstract It is mentioned that the use of the Internet has significant effects on people's social life as well as the facilities they provide in information sharing and interpersonal communication. The "real life escape" mentioned as the concept of social escape is also experienced in virtual environments. Especially today, after the internet two-way interaction with the development of web 2.0 technology, it is seen that individuals frequently apply to the internet world due to their daily life stress and various social-psychological problems. The purpose of studying this point is to examine the various factors of the social escape motivations and attitudes towards the internet of 363 teacher candidates in the faculty of education of a university in North Cyprus. The "social escape scale" developed by the researchers as a means of data collection in the survey and the attitude scale were used. The frequency of using social networks, using internet as leisure activities, the frequency and duration of using internet and demographic variables and the attitudes towards internets were investigated for motivation of social escape. The frequency of using social networks, the frequency and duration of internet usage and internet usage as leisure activities, gender, differences in terms of education faculty departments were observed. At the same time, there was a significant positive correlation between attitudes towards internets and social escape motivation. Key words: social escape, internet usage, internet attitudes

Author(s): Murat Tezer, Umut Akcil, Ezgi Pelin Yildiz

AN EXPLORATORY STUDY ON THE VIEWS OF SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS REGARDING PROBLEM BEHAVIORS IN CLASS IN NORTH CYPRUS

Volume 73, Jul 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.7.12

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Abstract: ABSTRACT Problem handling and prevention issues in educational settings are becoming more important as well as in environments where individuals with special needs receive education. The aim of this research is to examine the opinions of special education teachers on the problem behaviours observed in the classroom. Qualitative research method was used in the research. Participants of the study included 15 special education teachers who work in an official special education school in North Cyprus. Research data were collected using semi-structured interview form. Results were obtained by analyzing the data obtained from the semi-structured interviews. Results were discussed and compared with the relevant literature. Finally, recommendations were provided regarding implementation and further research. Keywords: Problem behaviour, special education, teacher, qualitative research, opinion, North Cyprus.

Author(s): Meltem Haksiz, Basak Baglama, Mukaddes Sakalli Demirok, Ahmet Yikmis

THE EFFECT OF SOCIAL MEDIA USE ON THE ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND ATTITUDE OF STUDENTS

Volume 73, Jul 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.7.11

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Abstract: This research was conducted in a type of survey model in order to determine the effect of using social media on the academic success and attitudes of high school students. A questionnaire used in line with the purpose consisted of demographic questions, the internet usage, the students habits of social media usage and the third part was composed of the questions about attitude towards the social media. The research was conducted on 600 students enrolled in high schools under the secondary education in North Cyprus during the spring semester of the academic year 2015-2016. As a result of the research, it has been seen that students frequently use social media to be up-to-date and to communicate with their friends. It has been seen that most of the students have accessed the social media websites mostly on mobile phone social media websites. It has also been found that they widely use portable mobile devices. It is considered that the fact that the general attitude of students towards the social media is at the instability level may be due to the insufficient discussion and sharing of the topics narrated by teachers in the classroom environment in the social media environment. Keywords: Social media, academic success, attitude, social media usage

Author(s): Erinc Ercag, Murat Tezer

THE EXAMINATION OF THE OPINIONS OF TEACHERS ABOUT INTERNET BASED SELF-ASSESSMENT IN TERMS OF SOME VARIABLES

Volume 73, Jul 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.7.10

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Abstract: The main aim of this study is to examine the opinions and beliefs of teachers who work in high schools in North Cyprus about internet supported/based self-assessments. In this study, the objective is to examine the approaches concerning self-evaluation in terms of variables such as gender, age, teachers� seniority, the type of school, educational background, school region, and government/private school separation. Investigation data has been collected by a survey using a quintet Likert-type questionnaire and which has been applied to 175 teachers in North Cyprus. According to the research, the teachers� educational background had no significant effect on the opinions of teachers about internet based/supported self-evaluation tools. On the other hand, the research has shown significant differences in the opinions of teachers towards internet based/supported self-evaluation tools according to different variables such as �age�, �total number of years of working�, �type of school�, �school area� and �government/private school type�. Key Words: teacher evaluation, web based, measurement

Author(s): Murat Tezer, Eser Ceker, Mustafa Sekban

THE ASSESSMENT OF CELLPHONE BANKING ACCEPTACE AND USAGE IN THE NORTH WEST UNIVERSITY, MAFIKENG CAMPUS

Volume 73, Jul 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.7.4

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Abstract: Cellphone banking has been introduced in South Africa by many banks. In particular, banks in Mafikeng have established the opportunity to capture the market of its users and those who do not have bank accounts through this new technology. However, it is not known whether or not the students at North-West University (NWU), Mafikeng Campus have accepted and use cellphone banking. Therefore this study sought to understand the student�s intentions to adopt and use cellphone banking technology in carrying out banking functions. To carry out this study, a quantitative methodology, buttressed by the underlying model of the technology acceptance model (TAM) components was tested among 370 respondents. The model was also used to evaluate factors that influence students to adopt new technology. The findings found that many of the students in NWU Mafikeng campus use cellphone banking. The study also found that the students have positive perceptions about cellphone banking, but some factors must be concerned to increase acceptance and usage of the platform.

Author(s): Joshua Ebere Chukwuere, Onneile Juliet, Ntseme

DETOUR DISTANCE IN GRAPHS W.R.T. D-DISTANCE

Volume 73, Jul 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.7.2

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Abstract: In the present article we introduce the concept of detour D-distance by considering not only the length of a path, but also the degrees of all vertices present in the path. We study some properties and prove some results on detour D-distance, detour D-radius, detour D-self centered graphs etc. w.r.t. detour D-distance.

Author(s): V. Venkateswara Rao, Varma, P. L. N.

AN INVESTIGATION TOWARD ADVANTAGES, DESIGN PRINCIPLES AND STEPS OF INFOGRAPHICS IN EDUCATION

Volume 73, Jul 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.7.9

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Abstract: Abstract Nowadays, quick development in technology have a remarkable efficiency in learners� educational life. The modern technologies that utulized in instruction are developing in order to deliver valuable information rapidly, regardless of time and place, modern media illustration format transpired. Infographic is the example of this format. Infographics can be defined as providing information in a certain stream with the aid of a story and various visuals such as writing, painting, drawing, graphics, sound and video rather than trying to explain an event, information, data or content contextually. Hence, education through infographics not only assists learners to explain information visually but also provide learners with an extensive and broader form of learning and comprehension in instruction. The aim of this study is to explain advantages, design principles and steps of design infographics according to new trends in education. The paper would be useful for anyone interested in designing, preparing and implementing infographics in education. Keywords: infographics, advantages of infographics, design principles

Author(s): Ata Taspolat, Omer Sami Kaya, Hamza Fatih Sapanca, Mobina Beheshti, Fezile Ozdamli

Western and Chinese Realism: Bildungsroman at the Mirror

Volume 73, Jul 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.7.8

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Abstract: Due to the unique setting of Maoism, Chinese postmodernism is to be considered no much the end of modernity as it is the beginning of it. Post-1989 narrative enters a theoretical discourse which leaves aside the former ideological imprint and moves within the frame of realism. Different degrees of realism, impressionist, absurd, in the case of the male narrative, expressionist, tragic, when it comes to the female narrative, anti-allegorical and surrealist in its extremes. The object of the present study is to observe the Bildungsroman of the male narrative, highlighted by another novel of education, that of French modern realism. Both of them grounded on historical forces whose agent is a Darwinian struggle for life.

Author(s): Alberto Castelli

Realism at the Mirror: French Heroes and Chinese Nostalgia

Volume 73, Jul 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.7.7

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Abstract: Chinese Twentieth-century has not been solved yet; however, the dynamics of the past forty years are too complex and contradictory to be wholehearted understood. It does not mean that China is beyond our understanding, it simply presumes we will have to isolate a framework of reality and inductively proceed towards the whole. That would be Chinese Postmodern literature. The object of the present study is to define the experience of Chinese Post New-Era, or post-Tiananmen production, from the viewpoint of Western modern realism and to lay off its part in the development of realism. On a common surface of decadence, nostalgia, at last, replaces Western needs for heroes.

Author(s): Alberto Castelli

Women of Realism: Madame Bovary, Anna Karenina and Wang Qiyao.

Volume 73, Jul 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.7.6

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Abstract: Madame Bovary and Anna Karenina might belong to the genre of the novel of adultery and we could simply read them as a more or less vulgar story of a domestic betrayal within the range of the realistic novel. Running from desire for adventure to true love, adultery at first stands as liberation and after it has consumed its love parable, as guilt. Paralleling Wang Anyi’s Song of Everlasting Sorrows with Flaubert’s and Tolstoy’s work, we shall reconsider them as novels of disillusionment based on false fatalism and self-deception. This article suggests a theoretical arch linking up Western modern realism and Chinese postmodern realism into an a-historical dimension of desperation.

Author(s): Alberto Castelli

PRACTICE AND EXPLORATION OF CULTIVATING MODE OF STUDENTS' INNOVATION ABILITY OF ENGINEERING UNIVERSITIES

Volume 73, Jul 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.7.5

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Abstract: Cultivation of students’ innovation ability of engineering university is very important for the society and educators. This paper reconstructs the cultivation mode of fostering the innovation of college students by integrating every key element in nurturing their innovation and making the element function in an efficient mechanism. Furthermore, the existing cultivation mode are proposed to be optimized to improve the effectiveness of cultivation. Such an innovation cultivation mode can help to promote the cultivating efficiency and effectiveness of students’ innovation ability of engineering universities.

Author(s): Qiangtian Li

ANALYTICAL HIERARCHY PROCESS AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT (NERVOUS NETWORK)

Volume 73, Jul 2017
doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2017.7.1

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Abstract: Abstract\r\nIn mid-1980, the importance of knowledge as an asset in the organization were discussed. In 1980 came the development of knowledge management systems that uses existing work in artificial intelligence and intelligent systems led to new concepts as knowledge engineering, knowledge acquisition, knowledge-based systems supplied to the world.\r\nKnowledge management (KM) has been regarded as an important role as a sustainable competitive advantage in organizations in these years. Studies mentioned that KM implementation is very costly and time consuming. It also needs changes in the organizational culture and structure, which requires considerable advanced planning. Hence, organizations must be able to estimate the success of KM implementation before embarking on it. The existing methods suffer from deficiencies such as execution time inefficiency, lack of flexibility, and lack of ability to present several scenarios. This study presents an integrated intelligent algorithm for estimating the success of KM implementation. The algorithm has two basic modules which are artificial neural network (ANN) and Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP). In other word, ANN model has been designed and trained using AHP that results in estimating the success of KM implementation in a large bank. This has led to fewer calculations, faster and more accurate decision making, less complexity, and ability to analyze a lot of scenarios with only one or a few evaluators while the effect of the subjective opinion of one single evaluator will be avoided. The implementation results show that this model is significantly valid for measuring the success of knowledge management. This is the first study that uses present an integrated intelligent algorithm for estimating the success of KM implementation.

Author(s): Seifollahi Naser